Hello and welcome to my blog in 2021! Today I can’t wait to share my thoughts on this gel foam cleanser because I’ve bought by mistake – thought I was ordering my favorite Nature Republic aloe vera foam cleanser. This cleanser isn’t on par with its foam counterpart and I’ve made a full ingredient list analysis to try and see why exactly.
Continue reading “NATURE REPUBLIC Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera Cleansing Gel Foam Review & Ingredient Analysis”MISSHA Premium Aloe Soothing Gel VS MISSHA Premium Cica Aloe Soothing Gel
Hello and welcome ❤️ This is a post I wish I would find several months ago when I was trying to find how the Missha Premium Aloe Soothing Gel differs from Missha Premium Cica Aloe Soothing Gel. To everyone curious whether one is different from the other at all – all the details are in this post.
Continue reading “MISSHA Premium Aloe Soothing Gel VS MISSHA Premium Cica Aloe Soothing Gel”JOLSE K-Beauty Unboxing & Review #3
Jolse haul review
Hello and welcome ❤️ Finally I got to ordering and reviewing my third order from Jolse – a K-beauty online store that ships directly from Seoul. For months shipping was way too expensive (due to the global pandemic), but I was able to place an order during the Black Friday sale. It took Jolse 2 weeks to ship my order, but I received it within 3 days by DHL. Let’s see what I got 😊
Continue reading “JOLSE K-Beauty Unboxing & Review #3”Can Gamines Have Long Hair? w/Examples
Can Kibbe Gamines have long hair and is it a safe bet to cut hair short?
Hello and welcome ❤️ This post is my take on the hair length for Gamines in the Kibbe system. In the 1987 book Metamorphosis David Kibbe clearly states that long hair doesn’t work on Gamines. In this post I want to investigate why. Using verified examples I will also illustrate that Gamines shouldn’t just cut their hair short as soon as they find out their image identity and that the choice of hairstyle is as important as length.
Continue reading “Can Gamines Have Long Hair? w/Examples”Monthly Movie Recap: November 2020
Hello and welcome to my monthly movie recap! I’ve been into classic films lately, so I’ve got 5 pretty old films on the list this time, all ranging from very good to sublime. A rare month when I’ve got not a single mediocre or disappointing movie to report 🤔 As always, no spoilers.
Continue reading “Monthly Movie Recap: November 2020”Monthly Movie Recap: October 2020
Hello and welcome to my monthly movie recap! 4 animated films and 6 films, including some awesome finds and mild disappointments. As always, no spoilers!
Continue reading “Monthly Movie Recap: October 2020”Soft Natural vs Romantic in Kibbe System w/Examples
Hello and welcome ❤️ Image identities in Kibbe system don’t overlap – they are like planets in the Solar System and each one is absolutely unique and independent from others, but still exists by the same rules. The whole idea of comparing two image identities thereby can be considered nonsensical because how can one compare incomparable things? That being said, I think looking at two image identities side by side can be very useful in the process of learning them, in order to understand them. So consider this kind of post as not a comparison, but merely a closer look at these image identities that can be often confused because they share several important features. In my previous post I analyzed Soft Gamine vs Theatrical Romantic, now Soft Natural vs Romantic.
Continue reading “Soft Natural vs Romantic in Kibbe System w/Examples”MISSHA Premium Cica Aloe Soothing Gel Review & Ingredients
Aloe vera gel is a staple in my skincare/makeup bag at all times. It saved my skin countless times and, even though I have aloe vera plants at home, I always have a jar of aloe vera gel on hand. I bought this gel to replace my Missha Premium Aloe Soothing Gel that I reviewed earlier and, low and behold, liked this one even more.
Continue reading “MISSHA Premium Cica Aloe Soothing Gel Review & Ingredients”Monthly Movie Recap: September 2020
Hello and welcome to my monthly movie recap! I’ve traveled quite a lot in September, but still managed to find amazing shows and movies. As always, no spoilers!
Continue reading “Monthly Movie Recap: September 2020”Monthly Movie Recap: August 2020 🎥
August 2020 monthly movie recap
Hello and welcome to my monthly movie recap! August wasn’t too rich film-wise, but I still got 5 movies to talk about, most of them pretty good. As always, no spoilers!
Continue reading “Monthly Movie Recap: August 2020 🎥”Tip Tuesday #19: 3 Inventive Alternative Uses for Micellar Water
3 (+bonus) alternative uses for micellar water
Hello and welcome! This week’s post is a very short one – it’s about 3 alternative uses for micellar water.
Continue reading “Tip Tuesday #19: 3 Inventive Alternative Uses for Micellar Water”Tip Tuesday #18: Makeup Multitasking – Multiple Uses for Beauty Products
Hello and welcome! This post is a very short one – it’s about how certain makeup items can be used for different purposes. I’ve traveled a few days ago and got this idea while packing since I had limited space for my beauty products. I think it’s awesome that I can get a lot of use out of a small amount of items – how do you think?
Continue reading “Tip Tuesday #18: Makeup Multitasking – Multiple Uses for Beauty Products”Monthly Movie Recap: July 2020 🎥
Welcome to my Monthly Movie Recap! 4 shows, 3 movies, and, as always, no spoilers!
Continue reading “Monthly Movie Recap: July 2020 🎥”The Penable Award 2020
The Penable Award 2020!!
I’ve been nominated for The Penable Award 2020! Time for me to post my take on it and pass the torch to others – let’s start!
Continue reading “The Penable Award 2020”Tip Tuesday #17: Getting Over Writer’s Block
6 practical strategies to get over writer’s block
Hello and welcome ❤️ Today I’m tackling the topic that probably every writer/blogger is familiar with – writer’s block. These aren’t hypothetical and theoretical suggestions – these are tried and true strategies that helped me many times, so let’s start!
Continue reading “Tip Tuesday #17: Getting Over Writer’s Block”NEW Bourjois Rouge Velvet Ink Review and Swatches 💄💋
Bourjois Velvet Ink liquid lipstick review
While many brands come up with lighter, creamier, and glossier textures, Bourjois presents yet another liquid lipstick. I love their Rouge Edition Velvet liquid lipsticks, so I was intrigued and got myself shade #9 Rouge à Reves – a true red. My overall impressions are quite mixed, so let’s get into the nitty-gritty of it.
Continue reading “NEW Bourjois Rouge Velvet Ink Review and Swatches 💄💋”Monthly Movie Recap: June 2020 🎥
Monthly Movie Recap – June 2020
Welcome to my Monthly Movie Recap! I was in a process of moving in June, so not the list is shorter than usual, but still I managed to find one hidden gem during this hot summer month. 4 shows, 1 movie, and, as always, no spoilers!
Continue reading “Monthly Movie Recap: June 2020 🎥”Tip Tuesday #16: How to post a picture on Instagram directly from your computer using Google Chrome
How to post a picture on Instagram directly from your computer using Google Chrome. Takes 2 seconds
Hello and welcome! I love editing pictures in Photoshop and find this simple lifehack very useful. It takes literally two seconds!
Continue reading “Tip Tuesday #16: How to post a picture on Instagram directly from your computer using Google Chrome”ETUDE HOUSE Moistfull Collagen Deep Cream Review
ETUDE HOUSE Moistfull Collagen Deep Cream 75ml Review on combination skin
Hello and welcome! The time has come to share my thoughts on the most controversial skincare product of 2020 (yet) – Etude House Moistfull Collagen Deep Cream review.
Continue reading “ETUDE HOUSE Moistfull Collagen Deep Cream Review”Tip Tuesday #15: Clean eyeshadow palettes in one swipe
How to clean eyeshadow palette from the eyeshadow residue and dust? Very easy!
Hello and welcome! I’m currently in the process of moving, so I thought I’d share this awesome lifehack about how to easily clean eyeshadow palettes.
Continue reading “Tip Tuesday #15: Clean eyeshadow palettes in one swipe”Tip Tuesday #14: The BEST lifehack for ‘no makeup’ makeup eyelashes (if black mascara is too harsh)
The BEST lifehack for no-makeup makeup eyelash look (if black mascara is too harsh)
Hello and welcome to #TipTuesday! As I was putting my makeup on today I thought ‘how come I haven’t shared this lifehack yet?’ This is hands down my favorite ‘no makeup’ makeup lifehack.
Continue reading “Tip Tuesday #14: The BEST lifehack for ‘no makeup’ makeup eyelashes (if black mascara is too harsh)”TipTuesday #13: What is the best heel height for you?
What is the best heel height for your foot size?
Hello and welcome to #TipTuesday! I’ve recently shared a tip on how to pick the most comfortable heels and that one was simple physics, while this one is even simpler geometry 😊
Continue reading “TipTuesday #13: What is the best heel height for you?”IMAGIC Makeup Sponge Review: IMAGIC vs Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge
IMAGIC sponge review w/detailed comparison to the Real Techniques sponge
13k reviews on Aliexpress, 30k current orders… I simply had to do it! I’ve been using this sponge for more than a month now with all kinds of products and this is a full IMAGIC makeup sponge review and comparison it to a Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge.
Continue reading “IMAGIC Makeup Sponge Review: IMAGIC vs Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge”Monthly Movie Recap: May 2020 🎥
Hello and welcome! I’m back with my usual monthly movie recap. 7 movies and 3 TV shows, 2 of which are now my favorites. Let’s get started! As always, no spoilers!
Continue reading “Monthly Movie Recap: May 2020 🎥”TipTuesday #12: Fragrance application tip #2
Are pulse points a bogus or a real thing? Does applying perfume on pulse points help make it more long-lasting?
Hello and welcome to #TipTuesday! As you might already know from my previous Tip Tuesday post on how to make perfume last longer, I’m a fragrance aficionado. Over the years, I’ve read tons of information about fragrance application and just need to share this one about pulse points and why they aren’t as important as they are presented!
Continue reading “TipTuesday #12: Fragrance application tip #2”TipTuesday #11: Keep powder products from breaking on the go
How to keep powder products from breaking when you have them in your purse or travel with them? Super easy lifehack 😊
Hello and welcome to #TipTuesday! Today’s tips is about keeping powder products from breaking when you have them in your purse or travel with them 😊
Continue reading “TipTuesday #11: Keep powder products from breaking on the go”5 Most Terrible Viral Skincare ‘Tips’ I’ve Seen
Terrible viral skincare ‘tips’ I’ve seen on YouTube, some of them are downright dangerous
Hello friends 😊 In recent weeks YouTube has been really stubborn about recommending me viral videos with skincare tips and out of curiosity I watched a few of them. To say the least, I was shocked! Many of them are simply ridiculous, but some of them are outright dangerous (and I’ve got a personal story to share about it).
Continue reading “5 Most Terrible Viral Skincare ‘Tips’ I’ve Seen”TipTuesday #10: Getting rid of split ends without losing length
How to get rid of split ends without losing the length? I know a great technique that many hairdressers rarely talk about!
Hello and welcome to this week’s Tip Tuesday ❤️ Today I’m sharing an awesome technique for getting rid of split ends without losing length – you can even do it at home!
Continue reading “TipTuesday #10: Getting rid of split ends without losing length”Is It Possible To Genuinely Not Care What People Think? A Closer Look at Phoebe, Monica, and Rachel from ‘Friends’ 😊
Is it really possible to genuinely not care what people think? My thoughts based on the ‘Friends’ TV show characters Rachel, Phoebe, and Monica
We’ve all heard it a thousand times: ‘who cares what people think?’ Well, I definitely think it’s easier said than done! I’ve been thinking about this lately and somehow this episode from Friends TV show emerged in my mind, so I decided to share my thoughts on the subject 😊
Continue reading “Is It Possible To Genuinely Not Care What People Think? A Closer Look at Phoebe, Monica, and Rachel from ‘Friends’ 😊”TipTuesday #9: Nighttime skincare tip to reduce the risk of breakouts
We all know that washing and changing the pillowcase is a must for reducing the risk of breakouts. But what about hair? Can sleeping with hair down cause breakouts?Definitely. Here I want to share how I deal with this issue.
Hello and welcome to this week’s TipTuesday! Today’s tip is very simple, but it has made so much difference in the way my skin looks that I just can’t not share it.
Continue reading “TipTuesday #9: Nighttime skincare tip to reduce the risk of breakouts”Soft Gamine vs Theatrical Romantic in Kibbe System w/Examples
Soft Gamine vs Theatrical Romantic. What are the differences between Soft Gamine and Theatrical Romantic? SG vs TR in Kibbe system. How to tell between Soft Gamine and Theatrical Romantic in Kibbe system?
Because ‘Soft Gamines look more like teenage girls and Theatrical Romantics are more womanly’ is absurd, offensive, and ignorant – most importantly, simply not true. Let’s get into the real deal here. In this post you won’t find guessing and counting celebrity answers to the test – human body isn’t a piece of furniture to be dissected like this, piece by piece, analyzing every small feature and measuring it as if it was a geometry assignment, thinking ‘so is it A or C?’ Instead, I suggest looking at the overall shapes – Ying and Yang and how they combine for SG and TR ‘formulas’. In this post I’m using only Kibbe verified SG and TR examples.
Continue reading “Soft Gamine vs Theatrical Romantic in Kibbe System w/Examples”Sunshine Blogger Award!
Sunshine Blogger Award! ☀️
Hello and welcome to my blog! Today I proudly present my take on the Sunshine Blogger Award! I’m incredibly grateful to Be Beautifuls for the nomination and feel very honored to participate. Let’s proceed to the Award!
Continue reading “Sunshine Blogger Award!”TipTuesday #8: Choosing the most comfortable heels
How to choose comfortable high heels? Is it even possible? This tip will help you increase the chances of choosing comfortable high heels!
Hello and welcome! Today I thought I’d share one of my favorite tips when it comes to choosing heels. Of course, the comfort of any shoe depends on a lot of factors, such as shoe construction and design, materials, and fit. However, this simple tip applies to any heels and helps find shoes that are easier to walk in simply due to physics. Let’s start!
Continue reading “TipTuesday #8: Choosing the most comfortable heels”Monthly Movie Recap: April 2020 🎥
Hello and welcome! I’m back with my usual monthly movie recap. 12 movies, animated TV series, and TV shows, the majority of them fantastic and only a few not so much this month. Let’s get started! As always, no spoilers!
Continue reading “Monthly Movie Recap: April 2020 🎥”TipTuesday #7: Keeping hands soft while frequently washing and disinfecting them
How to keep hands soft while washing and disinfecting them frequently? 3 simple recipes – you already have everything you need at home!
Hello and welcome to #TipTuesday! Today’s tip is all about simple home remedies for dry and cracked hands. We need to wash our hands more thoroughly and frequently than before, which disrupts the natural moisture and oil balance of the skin. Store-bought creams are a good solution and a must, but I’ve noticed over the years that it’s natural DIY masks that make the biggest difference, so that’s what I’m sharing today!
Continue reading “TipTuesday #7: Keeping hands soft while frequently washing and disinfecting them”REAL NEAT BLOG AWARD
Real Neat Blog Award!!
Hello friends 😊 Today’s post is very special to me because I get to participate in this awesome award! I was nominated by Nita from A Spoonie’s Makeup Bag – thank you so much ❤️ If you haven’t checked her blog out yet, I’d highly recommend you do so – this blog inspires me continuously, because Nita’s creativity has no bounds! Now onto the Real Neat Blog Award!
Continue reading “REAL NEAT BLOG AWARD”TipTuesday #6: If you ever hem pants, you NEED to know this!
How to hem pants the right way? There’s a very important detail that is never talked about! If you ever hem pants, you NEED to know this!
Hello and welcome to #TipTuesday! Every Tuesday I’m publishing a very short yet informative post about skin care, hair care, lifestyle, and beauty! Make sure you follow my blog so that you don’t miss out!
Today’s tip is about life changing if you hem pants – doesn’t matter men’s or women’s!
Continue reading “TipTuesday #6: If you ever hem pants, you NEED to know this!”5 Beauty Books in 5 Weeks: Dita Von Teese, Kevyn Aucoin, Lisa Eldridge, Scott Barnes
5 beauty books I’ve read in 5 weeks by Dita Von Teese, Kevyn Aucoin, Lisa Eldridge, Scott Barnes
Hello darlings ❤️ A few months ago I’ve received a wonderful gift – Your Beauty Mark book by Dita Von Teese. After reading this amazing book I got into beauty books overall and read 4 more books. In this post I’d like to review all of them:
About Face: Amazing Transformations Using the Secrets of the Top Celebrity Makeup Artist by Scott Barnes
Making Faces by Kevyn Aucoin
Face Forward by Kevyn Aucoin
Face Paint: The Story of Makeup by Lisa Eldridge
Your Beauty Mark: The Ultimate Guide to Eccenstric Glamour by Dita Von Teese
Which was the best one and which – not so impressive?
Continue reading “5 Beauty Books in 5 Weeks: Dita Von Teese, Kevyn Aucoin, Lisa Eldridge, Scott Barnes”TipTuesday #5: How to easily remove sticker glue residue from beauty product packaging
How to safely remove sticker glue residue from beauty products packaging without acetone and alcohol? Easy!
Hello and welcome to #TipTuesday! Every Tuesday I’m publishing a very short yet informative post about skin care, hair care, lifestyle, and beauty! Make sure you follow my blog so that you don’t miss out!
Today’s tip is about a very simple and safe way to remove sticker glue residue from beauty products (lipsticks, nailpolish, brushes, etc). This method works amazing on plastic surfaces, no acetone or alcohol required, plus offers cuticle benefits!
Continue reading “TipTuesday #5: How to easily remove sticker glue residue from beauty product packaging”Food Award!!!!
Food Award!!!! Food Award 2020
My fellow blogger Ruelha has nominated me for Food Award and I’m really excited to do it! If you haven’t yet, check her blog out at https://ruelha.com/ – it’s the kind of blog that always inspires me and puts a smile on my face! Thank you, dear Ruelha, for nominating me ❤️
Continue reading “Food Award!!!!”TipTuesday #4: Making Shampoo More Gentle, Less Drying
How to make shampoo less drying if you can’t find a gentle shampoo that also cleans the hair properly? Today’s technique is about a quick and easy way of making the shampoo more gentle on the scalp and hair in seconds!
Hello and welcome to #TipTuesday! Every Tuesday I’m publishing a very short yet informative post about skin care, hair care, lifestyle, and beauty! Make sure you follow my blog so that you don’t miss out!
Today’s technique is about a quick and easy way of making the shampoo more gentle on the scalp and hair in seconds!
Continue reading “TipTuesday #4: Making Shampoo More Gentle, Less Drying”Beauty Product Ad Lies I REALLY Wish Were True 😭😭
This post is dedicated to all of the promises that beauty product companies make, but can’t keep. All in good fun, but also makes me kind of sad 😭😭 Maybe I’ll feel better if I get it off my chest?
Don’t we all want to believe in fairytale, even for once? This post is dedicated to all of the promises that beauty product companies make, but can’t keep. All in good fun, but also makes me kind of sad and frustrated 😭😭 Maybe I’ll feel better if I get it off my chest? Let’s hope so and mourn the lies in beauty product advertising 😆
Continue reading “Beauty Product Ad Lies I REALLY Wish Were True 😭😭”Monthly Movie Recap: March 2020 🎥
Quick recap of everything I watched in March with short reviews.
Hello and welcome! I’m back with my usual monthly movie recap. 18 movies, including an animated TV series, the majority of them fantastic and only a few not so much this month. Let’s get started!
Continue reading “Monthly Movie Recap: March 2020 🎥”Since We’re All Stuck At Home… Let’s Bake Cookies!
Very easy 30min recipe for superb oatmeal cookies with a tad of cinnamon and sweet lemon glaze that gives these cookies a unique flavor
I remember in Friends TV show Phoebe said that she made the best oatmeal-raisin cookies in the world, but she didn’t make them that often because it ‘would be unfair to other cookies’. This is kind of the relationship I have with these cookies 😂 I love this recipe for how simple it is and the result is superb, but don’t make them that often. This time I made them I decided to photograph the process so I could share it with you. I’ll tell the recipe in detail, so less talk – more action!
Continue reading “Since We’re All Stuck At Home… Let’s Bake Cookies!”TipTuesday #2: Ponytail, Half Updo, and Bun Technique
This Tuesday I’m sharing a foolproof method of determining where to put a ponytail or bun to make the hairstyle the most flattering, so let’s start right away!
Hello and welcome to #TipTuesday! Every Tuesday I’m publishing a very short yet informative post about skin care, hair care, lifestyle, and beauty! Make sure you follow my blog so that you don’t miss out!
This Tuesday I’m sharing a foolproof method of determining where to put a ponytail or bun to make the hairstyle the most flattering, so let’s start right away!
Continue reading “TipTuesday #2: Ponytail, Half Updo, and Bun Technique”7 Things I Wish I Stopped Sooner
Today I’ve decided to focus on a bit more personal topic and share the things I wish I stopped sooner. It surely feels damn good to realize that I was able to make the changes I’ll talk about, and yet sometimes I’m struggling to quit feeling regret about all the time and effort I’ve wasted doing these things!
Hello beauties 💖 🌼 Today I’ve decided to focus on a bit more personal topic and share the things I wish I stopped sooner. It surely feels damn good to realize that I was able to make the changes I’ll talk about, and yet sometimes I’m struggling to quit feeling regret about all the time and effort I’ve wasted doing these things! Without further ado, let’s get started!
Continue reading “7 Things I Wish I Stopped Sooner”TipTuesday #1: Fragrance application secret
Hello and welcome to the new series on my blog – #TipTuesday! Every Tuesday I’ll be publishing a very short yet informative post about skin care, hair care, lifestyle, and beauty! Make sure you follow my blog so that you don’t miss out!
Read moreHow To Eat Less Sugar: My 5 Tried-And-True Strategies
I won’t be talking about ‘avoiding’ or ‘cutting down’ on sugar and foods that are high in sugar – these ‘tips’ are frankly useless. ‘Stop drinking soda’ won’t help you – you know already that soda isn’t healthy. I’ll tell you my personal legit and practical strategies that really work for me and help me minimize sugar intake.
After I’ve done elimination diet (you can read full post all about it here) I’ve found out that processed white sugar wreaks havoc on my body, especially when I eat a lot of it on a daily basis. My skin starts looking extremely dull and dehydrated, I get small irritation spots on my cheeks, develop sleep issues and fatigue, and gain water weight. Once I cut sugar out, I go back to normal within a week.
I won’t be talking about ‘avoiding’ or ‘cutting down’ on sugar and foods that are high in sugar – these ‘tips’ are frankly useless. ‘Stop drinking soda’ won’t help you – you know already that soda isn’t healthy. I’ll tell you my personal legit and practical strategies that really work for me and help me minimize sugar intake. As always, no bullsh*t here. Let’s start!
Continue reading “How To Eat Less Sugar: My 5 Tried-And-True Strategies”How I Actually Use Kibbe’s System for Head-To-Toe Looks (updated)
Is Kibbe’s system still usable if the book was published three decades ago? I say ‘yes’! This post is ultimately about how I apply this system – not ‘how to dress if you’re a Soft Gamine’.
Greetings ❤️ This is an updated follow-up post to how I got to know and love Kibbe’s Metamorphosis. I am a Soft Gamine, but this post will probably be relevant for anyone interested in Kibbe’s system because I’ll share how I actually apply it. To me, the main thing about applying Kibbe’s system in practice is understanding my Yin-Yang balance. I don’t follow book recommendations to every last detail, however I find them extremely helpful regardless. Also, this post is ultimately about how I apply this system – not ‘how to dress if you’re a Soft Gamine’. Let’s begin!
Continue reading “How I Actually Use Kibbe’s System for Head-To-Toe Looks (updated)”