Sunkissed Summer

The Sunkissed Summer tag is one of the latest tags that has been circling aound the web! It features many of my current summer favorites. Check out the questions and answers below!

1. What is your go-to product for a sun kissed summer glow? (bronzer, self tanner, etc.)

My go-to product for a sun kissed glow is the NYC Sunny Bronzer. I don't use self tanner so to get that bronzed glow, I usually will go for a matte or brightening bronzers. Check out my review of the NYC Sunny bronzer here!

2. What book would you recommend for a summer read? 

A great summer read is Seventeenth Summer by Maureen Daly! I mentioned this in a summer favorites post (here) a few years ago and still recommend it, especially those who like young adult books. Seventeenth Summer is a classic summer fling book but is interesting to read since it was written in the 40's (don't let that turn you off, it's written like any young adult book today). Some other great reads are Along With the Ride by Sarah Dessen (perfect for those who are headed off to their first year of college) and, of course, The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.

3. What's your signature summer scent this year?

I don't wear perfume or body spray everyday, but every summer I usually reach for the Bath and Body Work scents "Sweet Pea" or "Forever Sunshine". This summer, I have also been reaching for their lotion in the scent "White Citrus".

4. The sun is shining and it's time to get outside! What's your favorite thing to do?

I love sitting outside on my cushioned porch swing and either read or go on my computer! Sitting on the swing is the epitome of summer for me.

5. You're on the boardwalk and your stomach is grumbling. What's your go-to summer beach food?

Ice Cream! Although it may not be bikini food, when it's a warm summer day, you can never go wrong with big scoop of froyo, ice cream, or gelato!

6. Sunscreen is always important, but it's a MUST in summer! What's your favorite? (Face, body, or both)

Neurtragena Clear Face SPF 30 sunscreen! I recently bought this sunscreen since I have very oil skin and I figured that an anti-break out version would be suited for oily skin. This sunscreen doesn't dry on greasy and doesn't make my skin any more oily than it already is throughout the day, which I love!

7. After a day in the summer sun and heat, what do you do to cool off?

One of the best ways to cool off in the heat for me is with refrigerated watermelon! I find that watermelon tastes the best when it's cut after being refrigerated, since it tends to be more cold, crispy, and sweet!

8. How do you wear your hair in the summer? (down, ponytail, ombre, dip dye, etc.)

My hair usually goes up more in the summer than any other season. If my hair isn't down, I will mostly likely have my hair in either a super high top knot or a high pony tail.

9. Must-have nail polish for summer 2014?

I have been loving turquoise nail polish recently, particularly the Essie nail polish in "Turquoise and Cacaos". It's a beautiful turquoise color that's the prefect amount of blue and green and is also bright enough for the summer while not being as bright as a neon color.

10. Sometimes it just feels good to chill out and watch Netflix. What shows do you recommend for summer? 

Right now, I am currently watching Lost! I just started watching the show this summer and I am pretty addicted and trying super hard to pace myself so that I don't watch all the episodes and season in one week. I have also been watching Awkward and the Bachelorette.

11. Do you wear liquid foundation, BB cream, or tinted moisturizer in the summer?

I don't typically wear any sort of foundation during the year, let alone in the summer. I am, however, considering to buy a BB cream that has SPF to further help protect my skin in the summer.

12. It's super bright outside! Do you reach for sunglasses or a hat?

Sunglasses! I'm not much of a hat person and I have pretty sensitive eyes so sunglasses are a must during the summer. I also think that sunglasses are more practical to wear on an everyday basis.

13. What is your summer jam this year?

Some songs that I have been currently loving are "Come With Me Now" by Kongo, "Rude" by Magic!, "A Sky Full of Stars" by Coldplay, and anything by Florida Georgia Line and Luke Bryan.

14. Do you have a summer bucket list? If so, share some things on the list.

I don't have a very long bucket list, but some of the few things on the list include cooking more, reading a few books, and eating out at some restaurants that I have been wanting to go to for a while. I also want to take more photos for my blog, since I don't have the time to do it while at school.

15. Bikini, tankini, or one piece?

I'm more a bikini person. Although I don't feel totally confident in a bikini, I find that bandeau tops and bottoms that are not too cheeky make me feel as if I'm not showing as much skin as compared to triangle and string bikinis (even though they are all pretty much the same concept). Bandeau tops also prevent you from having awkward tan lines!

16. Summer means heat... and sweat! What's your favorite sweat proof product this year? (Skincare, makeup, anything!)

My favorite sweat proof product is the Rimmel Stay Matte powder. Powder is an essential product to beat the heat and the Rimmel powder is an affordable product that prevents shininess for several hours.

17. Summer wouldn't be complete without a scoop (or two) of ice cream! If you could create your own ice cream flavor, what would it be?

My dream ice cream flavor would be a vanilla been ice cream stuffed with different kinds of filling, similar to Ben and Jerry's 'Everything But The..' ice cream flavor. I would have the vanilla ice cream stuffed with brownie pieces, oreo pieces, heath bar pieces, cookie dough pieces, milk chocolate chunks, and a chocolate drizzle throughout the ice cream. Is that so much to ask for?

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Embroidery details

jumpsuit (used like shorts)-Zara // shirt-Pull and Bear // sandals-Zara // bracelets-Six ans Stradivarius// bag-no brand// sunglasses- Accessorize

ALL THE BRANDS

Hey there peeps.
I was a little held back by my health the last days. My head felt like it would explode, it was really not a normal headache. But what was it? Ask me something else.. Well, its gone now and I am feeling really good. 
And these 9 minutes and 22 seconds are a mood booster as wel. As a girl who loves Sex and the City (I am totally a Carrie! What about you?), this really made me giggle. 
All the brands ever mentioned in the six seasons of SATC are cut together. (Thank you somebody, who has "nothing better to do"! Its such a nice thing to waste (and I mean that in a totally positive way!) 9.22 minutes of your life.
So lets waste, girls. John Lennon was right, time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted.

XX

Get the Look: Mila Kunis's Marie Claire Cover Makeup Look!

Mila Kunis was glowing on this month's cover of Marie Claire, wearing a bronze makeup look that is perfect to recreate for a summer night out. On the cover, Mila Kunis had bronzed and illuminated skin and for the eyes, Mila Kunis wore a smoked out bronze look featuring colors similar to the eyeshadows in the Maybelline The Nudes palette. To balance the bronzed skin and smokey eye, Mila Kunis wore a peach toned nude lip color that nicely complimented the face makeup.

Face

Start off the makeup with a Foundation or concealer to smooth out the skin. Next, warm up the skin and add a bit of contouring with Bronzer by applying to your temples, hollows of your cheeks, and down the jaw line. Add a bit of color by applying a little bit of a Warm Pink Blush to the apples of your cheeks. Mila Kunis also had highlighted cheekbones and to achieve this, apply a Pearl Highlighter to the tops of your cheekbones, down the bridge of your nose, and to your cupids bow.

Eyes

First apply a Bronze Eyeshadow Base all over the lid so the eyeshadows apply on more vibrantly and last all day and night. Next, apply a Satin Bronze-Plum Brown Eyeshadow all over the lid up to the crease and then take a Matte Taupe Eyeshadow with a blending brush and blend into the crease (this will serve as a base transition color for the next eyeshadow). Next, taking a pencil crease brush, blending a Matte Dark Brown Eyeshadow into the crease and outer corner, blending well to prevent any harsh lines.

Take a Light Champagne Eyeshadow and apply to the inner corner and tear duct area. Next, take a Matte Dark Brown-Black Eyeshadow with a pencil brush and apply to your bottom lash line and blend well. To darken the lash line, apply a Black Pencil Eyeliner to the tight line of your upper lashes and apply a thin line to your upper lash line, smudging the line with a smudge brush. Finish off  the eyes with a Black Mascara. Next, apply a Tinted Brow Gel to thicken your lashes similar to Mila Kunis.

Lips

To get Mila Kunis's natural peachy pink l lip color, apply a nude peach-pink lipstick with a shimmery nude peach lipgloss on top.

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Favorite Mascara Discontinued

I am always on the hunt for a great mascara that adds length and volume while separating the lashes without any clumping and is waterproof. Is that so much to ask for? Apparently one mascara thought otherwise. I decided to buy the Maybelline One-By-One mascara since it had many good reviews. After buying it and giving it a shot, I slowly began to fall (deeply) in love with the mascara. It did everything I was looking for plus more!

Unfortunately, I recently heard that the One-By-One mascara was possibly going to be discontinued. However, after checking the Maybelline website, the mascara was still on the website and I didn't think I had anything to worry about.

After having the mascara for several months and using it everyday, I have been running out of the product and decided to go on the hunt to repurchase it. However, after checking a lot of stores, such as Target, Ulta, Walmart, and Rite-Aid (I barely have even been to Walmart and Rite-Aid before the 'hunt'), I couldn't find the mascara.

Now it looks like the Maybelline One-By-One has been discontinued and probably replaced by the Pumped-Up mascara. I had a review post prepared for the One-By-One mascara, giving the product many accolades, but it looks as if I will have to replace that post with this post. I know it may seem silly posting about a discontinued mascara, and it is, but I was surprised that the mascara left without any warning, which would have been nice.

So now I'm on the hunt for a new mascara and have bought some new ones to try out.
What is your favorite mascara?
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Sunflower

skirt-vintage (mom's), shirt- Denim Co., necklace-Zara, hat-H&M, sandals-Zara, bag-Accessorize

The Danube is ours sea

swim - Asos, hat-H&M

     beach- Apatin , Plava Ruža

Start every day with a smile and get it over with.
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.
Live the life you have imagined.

And, Relax...it's friday!

Have a nice weekend! ;)

D.

Timothy Lake

Last weekend my family and I took a small day trip near the mountain (Mt. Hood) to Timothy Lake, a large lake with a beautiful view of the mountain. It was the perfect day to go out on the lake since the weather couldn't have been better. The lake was gorgeous, especially when you could see Mt. Hood against the clear sky. Although all we did was take a walk around part of the lake and had lunch, it was none the less beautiful. There were plenty of spots around the lake with little to no people, so it was easy to relax in the solitude of being in front of the still backdrop. If you happen to live around that area, I would recommend checking it out, even if it's just for a small day trip.

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IRO

Hey there peeps.

Todays inspiration is all about IRO. 

I love their jackets, especially in combination with this leopard sweater. Nice thing for fall, right?

And I love the models hair! Does anyone know who she is? Let me know!

XX

LARA BINGLE IN ELLE AUSTRALIA

Hey there peeps.

Lara Bingle is one of my major girlcrushes. I mean, look at her. Here you see her latest appearance in the Australian Vogue. A little perfection and huge inspiration.

XX

 

Little romantic dress

dress-my design//sandals-Zara//bracelets- Six and Stradivarius