Monthly Favorites: January

Once again I have decided to do a Monthly Favorites post since there were a lot of products that I was loving during January and I think it would be great to share them with you! 
Some of them, I have already talked about here on the blog but some others are completely new or I haven't mentioned them yet. So, let's get straight to my January Favorites!

1- L'Oréal True Match Concealer

This product is completely new to me, I have just purchased it a couple of weeks ago because, sadly, I have run out of my Shiseido concealer, which I was using before. But I have to say that this was a very interesting discovery! The L'Oréal True Match Concealer has an excellent coverage, you can't really see any imperfections once I have applied this, and I also love the light texture it has. I have bought it in the shade 6.D/W which is called Golden Honey and it blends very well with my skin tone so I'm very satisfied with this product! I have been using it almost every day so I think it really deserves a place here on my Monthly Favorites.

2- DIY Tourmaline Stone Necklace

Two weeks ago I went to an open market near my house and I bought this gorgeous Tourmaline stone, which I was looking for such a long time! I have been obsessed with stones and gems lately because they have amazing properties for your energy and well being in general and one of my friends recommended me to get this particular stone because it's the best for neutralizing negative energy and thinking from other and from yourself as well. It's very protective! 
Once I got my stone I did a little DIY and I have put it on to a nice but plain silver chain necklace and now I really love how it looks! It has changed completely! So if you would like to know more about stones and how to make your own stone necklace let me know I can prepare a special post on this topic for you :)  

3- My New Travel Notebook

This gorgeous travel notebook from Lunatik Cuadernos was a gift from my Secret Santa last month! We have played Secret Santa with my group of blogger friends and my designated Santa gave me this lovely present! I'm obsessed with planners and notebooks so receiving this was really the perfect gift for me and now I feel extremely inspired and motivated to plan a new trip! 

4- Vichy Idéal Soleil SPF 50 Brume Fraicheur Visage

I know I have already mentioned this product in my summer essentials post but this facial sunscreen from Vichy has become my best ally in this hot summer! I'm in love with how practical and convenient it is and I thought it was just fair to include it here because I have been using it a lot during January and I'm sure I will continue to use it this month! It makes the task of protecting from the sun so easy and enjoyable because it's a very light and gentle spray that you just apply on to your face and it will refresh your skin and fix your make-up (if you are wearing any) while you are taking care of your skin! Isn't that great? I couldn't be any more satisfied with this product!

5- Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado

I have purchased the Creamy Eye Treatment last year but I have just realized that I have never talked about it on the blog and now that I'm getting close to finishing it, I felt like I need to tell you how good it is and how much I love to use it! 
As the name indicates, it has a very nice and creamy texture and it helps a lot to moisturize and it nourishes the eye area. 
I have noticed my eyes looking super fresh and hydrated every morning, so even though it's a little bit pricey I still highly recommend it.

So, there are my January Favorites!! Hope you have enjoyed this post and let me know if you are currently using any of these products and what do you think about them! Also, I would love to know which were your favorites last month!!

Rosegal Valentine's Day Wishlist

February is normally mentioned as the month of love because of Valentine's Day! This day is the perfect opportunity to show some love to your partner but also to your friends and family as well because love is present in all of our important and meaningful personal relationships. It's the perfect time to show your appreciation by finding the perfect present for your loved ones but also another great way to show them how much you care is by spending time with them, thinking about a nice activity that you can enjoy together! 
So, if you are looking for the perfect present I highly suggest you check out Rosegal! This web store has everything for him and her and they are currently having some amazing promotions to help you find the Best Valentines Gift. 

For those of you who maybe prefer to celebrate by having a nice date with your loved one, I have specially prepared this post to show you some of my favorites from Rosegal Valentines Gift in the form of two different outfits ideas for that special day! 

Instead of going for the typical colors of Valentine's Day, which are red and pink because these are the colors that represent love, I thought about creating two outfits with two different main colors which are super classic and stylish: Black and white! I paired both of them with golden details for an extra touch of luxury ;)

Dress | Shoes | Bag | Necklace

There is no way you can go wrong with a nice black dress, what I loved about this particular one is that is very versatile and easy to style up or down depending on your needs. 

In this case, I thought about styling this dress up, because it's for a date night so I paired it with those amazing shoes that have very subtle golden and leopard details which I think makes them a very special piece to wear with a basic dress like this one. Last but not the least, I added a black bag with also a gold detail on the chain and a beautiful necklace to complete the outfit.

Dress | Shoes | Earrings | Bag

For this other outfit, I picked this gorgeous white lace dress. I have been obsessed with this kind of dresses for such a long time because I find them very elegant and feminine so I'm sure this would be a perfect choice for a Valentine's Day night out. 
I have also picked golden accessories to go with this dress, those golden shoes look extremely luxurious and glamorous and the earrings are the perfect complement to this outfit. Last but not the least, I have picked a tanned colored bag with a golden bucket detail that matches perfectly with everything else.

What do you think about these two outfits? Have you already in mind what are you going to wear for Valentine's? I would love to know! Also, don't forget that you can find the Best Valentines Gift 2018 on Rosegal, so if you are still looking for the perfect gift for your loved one, go check out this site! ;)

My 2018 Travel Bucket List

We are already in February!! I think this is the perfect moment to start dreaming about the places I would like to visit this year so I thought it was a great idea to share my travel bucket list for 2018!
I wrote one of these posts before and I really enjoyed it because it's a great way to reflect on what are the most important reasons that make me want to visit a certain place. Some of them are because of their culture, or because of their landscapes, their beaches or even shopping opportunities. Any reason is good to visit a new city and continue traveling! 
So without further talking, here are my top 5 cities on my travel bucket list for 2018:


1- Amsterdam, Netherlands

This is a place I was sure I would visit one day and I think the time has come and it's more related to personal reasons. Basically one of my best friends is moving today to the Netherlands so Amsterdam is my number one travel priority this year because I'm dying to go visit her! 
Also, the city itself is completely stunning, I really love the look of the canals and I dream about seeing them and walking around or maybe cycling around town too! 
I feel like there are endless option to enjoy this incredible city, so I'm really hoping I can get the opportunity to do this trip :)

2- Petra, Jordan

I have been obsessed with Petra for like two years now! This place looks absolutely incredible! I have seen so many great pictures of it on Instagram and it drives me crazy! It's like traveling to a completely different time and space.
Also, I like that it's a little bit more on the adventure side and I'm sure it would make you feel like Indiana Jones to explore a place like this one! Hope I can do this trip someday! :)

Picture Credits: Sabores Modelo 

Photo Credits: Panavisión Tours

3- Budva, Montenegro

This is one of my biggest travel debts! During my first trip to the Balkans I was only able to visit Montenegro for a day and even though I feel extremely happy and grateful that I was able to see a sneak peek of this beautiful country, I know I'm owing myself another trip here to see more! 
Budva is THE place to be during summer in Montenegro because it has some amazingly beautiful beaches that I'm dying to explore someday.

Photo Credits: AP/FOTOLIA 

Photo Credits: Visit Montenegro

4- Milan, Italy

I think this is a great destination for any fashion lover like me because I'm sure you can get tons of inspiration from their streets! Also, I have seen so many incredible pictures from the top of the Duomo, the structure looks completely insane and I would love to see it in person!
Plus, enjoying some authentic Italian pizza and gelato is always a good idea! ;)

 Photo Credits: Shutterstock

Photo Credits: Shutterstock 

5- Makarska, Croatia

Last but not the least, it was impossible for me not to include something from Croatia. No matter how many trips I do to this country I always feel like there is a city, a beach or an island that I need to visit. And among all the options available this year I would love to visit Makarska because, whenever I see a photo of some incredibly stunning mountains with the most beautiful crystal clear water on Instagram, it's always Makarska.

Photo Credits: Welcome to Croatia 

 Photo Credits: Petr Kopka / Shutterstock.com

I hope this post has inspired you and give you some ideas about where to travel next! In case you already have some travel plans, please let me know!!! ;)

Zaful Embroidered Skirt

As I have mentioned in one of my previous posts, I had recently received some great items from Zaful because I'm currently collaborating with this store. I was still owing you two more pieces I have got from them, which I have to say I'm totally in love with!! 

The first one and this is definitely my favorite of all, is this gorgeous Mini Floral Embroidered Flare Skirt. I can't tell you how much in love with this skirt I am because it's such a statement piece that I'm absolutely sure will elevate any outfit!
I got it in a size M and it fits me perfectly. It looks exactly like it was on the website and the embroidered details look amazing! I'm very surprised at the quality of this garment.

So, I'm more than excited to show you how I have styled it! As the skirt was going to be the main focus of this outfit, I have decided to wear it with some basics, such as a plain white t-shirt from H&M, these gorgeous black sandals also from H&M and a nice bag from Carpisa. I really love how everything looked together and I can't wait to wear this skirt again!

On the other hand, I have also received the Frayed Hem Floral Embroidered Ripped Shorts, which I'm also very satisfied with. I got them in the size M and they also fit perfectly. They are white denim shorts and I really like the quality of the fabric. As you can see I'm a little bit obsessed with embroidered details so I totally fell in love when I saw the flower details in these shorts. I think it looks super cute and perfect for the summer! 

I didn't have the chance to wear these lovely shorts but I think I would style them with a basic dark grey, black or green tank top, and some cute sandals.

I really hope you like them and please let me know which item is your favorite? :)

Photography: @proyectopilar

My Hair Routine 2018

The beginning of a new year is the best moment to set up new routines. We are in the mood for change and for a fresh start. So we try to create a new healthy food routine, a new workout and exercise routine and we also do the same thing with our beauty, skincare and hair routine.
So, I thought it was a great idea to show you all the products I'm currently using on my hair as well as my hair care routine. Some of these products I have already mentioned here on the blog because they are incredible and I have been using them throughout last year and some of them are completely new.
Without further do, let's begin! 

Shampoo & Conditioner:

For my shampoo and conditioner, I normally like to alternate different products because I have the feeling that if I use the same products all the time, it's like my hair gets used to them and then it doesn't respond to their properties. I would really love to know if that is something that you also do, or if it's just my idea and it doesn't have any kind of logic at all haha :P
At the moment, I'm using the Kiehl's Amino Acid Shampoo and Conditioner because I tried them once with a sample and they did magic to my hair. They are extremely gentle with my hair and they have some amazing ingredients, such as pure coconut and jojoba oils, which helps a lot to moisturize and strengthen the hair. This line of products is suitable for all hair types and it's silicone-free and paraben-free.
They are a bit pricey for a shampoo and conditioner but I think they are very high quality and they give very good results. 

On the other hand, when I don't use the Kiehl's products, I'm using the Garnier Fructis Oil Repair 3 Shampoo, which I just recently bought and the OGX Kukuí Oil Conditioner. Both of them are full of natural oils, including olive, avocado and argan oils, which help to repair, nourish and smooth the hair. 
The OGX Conditioner I bought it while I was traveling so once I run out of this product I won't be able to buy it again but I guess I will probably buy the Conditioner from the same Garnier line because I'm very satisfied with their shampoo and it's also very affordable. 

Hair Mask:

Twice a week I normally apply a hair mask because I have a very dry and frizzy hair and I tend to use a lot of styling tools to make it look something neat. So, to try to restore my hair a little bit from all the heat of those tools, I use the Salon Essentials Smart Therapy Substance Caviar Repair Mask. 
This mask is designed for very fragile and dry hair and it helps to repair, nourish and protect it. This product is enriched with caviar extract and I have been using this mask for the last 5 months. Every time I apply it, I notice that my hair looks healthier, softer and it has a lot more shine.

Serum:

After I finished washing my hair and everything I normally apply a little bit of serum to my hair. I apply it all the time, especially when I need to style it with my hair straightener or any other tool so that it has some kind of protection against the heat.
At the moment, I'm using the Kiehl's Smoothing Oil-Infused Leave-In Concentrate, which I received as a birthday present from my friends and I can't stop telling you how much I love this product!! 
It contains Argan and Babassu oils (by the way, I have no idea what exactly is Babassu but it sounds very nourishing haha), it's paraben free and it's designed especially for dry and frizzy hair, which is exactly my type of hair.
This concentrate works as a nourishing and smoothing treatment if you apply it to damp hair and it also helps you with the styling. But also you can apply it to dry hair to give you extra softness and shine. I use it both ways, all the time when my hair is still wet and in case I feel like I need it, I apply it also when my hair is dry.

Overnight Treatment:

This is an extra step that I have included in my hair routine last year. I loved the idea of overnight treatment products that you apply before going to bed and that they work their magic while you are sleeping, so when I saw this product from L'Occitane I knew I have to try it! It's called Overnight Repairing Concentrate and it has 5 essential oils: Ylang Ylang, Sweet Orange, Lavander (my favorite), Geranium and Angelica.  There is no way that my hair doesn't benefit from this product, it only has good natural stuff in it! 
So, I just apply 1 pump of it to my hair before going to bed, I try to distribute it through my lengths and that's all!! This concentrate will restore the hair fiber and reduce split ends while you are sleeping.

That's it for my hair routine!! Hope it was useful and let me know what do you think about these products? Is there any of them that you are currently using? Also, if you have any product recommendations I would love to know because there is nothing I enjoy more than to discover new hair products! ;)

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