Travel Diary: Lisbon part #2

Happy Thursday everyone! About two weeks ago I wrote my first Travel Diary from Lisbon. 

I was - and still am - very impressed by Lisbon and the many things I've seen there. 

I've taken so many pictures that I can't fit them all in one post (you'd be reading for about an hour) so I decided to split them into different posts. Today I'd like to take you away from the cold December weather and back to the warm and cosy Lisbon.

The biggest part of this post is going to be the Oceanarium that I visited in Lisbon. I love underwater worlds - they are truely fascinating and can be so gorgeous! It was really fun to see some of the fish and crabs that I watch on "Tanked" and "Deadliest Catch".

I'm also going to show you some things that I saw on my way over. Mostly, a lot of grafitti art! Have a look!

The Ocenarium had a big tank where you could walk around. Each level made a different kind of fish visible and it was just so cool. At the bottom of the tank you saw different things than at the top of the tank.

I felt like a little kid in a candystore. On the way in, there's also a few posters with species that are dying and what the Oceanarium has done to prevent that. Very interesting!

 

This is for sure one of the most beautiful places I have been to. I think I spent about three hours just walking around and then I spent another hour just sitting in the seats that look out on the big tank. The last thing I saw as I was on my way out was this shark. He was so close and right on my eye level. Exciting for sure, but as he got closer, I got out! 

Thanks a lot for reading! 

I hope I'll see you on Saturday! Have a good one!

Benefit Ka-brow review ♥

Goodmorning everyone and happy Tuesday! I know the Monday blues are supposed to be over, but just for the heck of it, let's talk about insecurities. It's okay, I'll go first!

Ever since I was a young girl, I've always had doubts and insecurities about my eyebrows.

I used to try and trim them myself which didn't always work out great and ever since it's been a bit of a problem. They aren't even, they're too big, they're too thin - there's always something wrong.

Over the years I have tried a couple of brands which I really like and I've mostly kept on using those products.

I've heard a lot about the "ka-brow" eyebrow gel by Benefit and, even though I don't like to experiment when it comes to my brown, decided I would give it a try.

Let's start off with the packaging. I am very impressed by the packaging of this Benefit product - well, I'm pretty much always impressed by Benefit - I just don't know how they keep doing it.

This tiny brow products includes a little brush. It comes out of the packaging and I just think it's so clever. I love having the brush with my product. I used to have seperate brushes for my brows but when you're only half awake, not being able to find your brow brush might make your heart pump a little faster. Good to know you're still alive, not so good for your brows!

 

This is what the product looks like. I got a lighter colour than my hair colour, because I like my brows to be lighter.

The product is just the right colour - which makes my brows look natural. Not like I've just packed on a crazy amount of dark brown eyeshadow.

I feel like the tiny brush comes in handy and I can never lose it because it's part of my packaging. 

This product feels like a gel eyeliner but, I don't know if this is because maybe my product was opened before at the counter, the texture is quite dry. 

It's still possible to apply it on your brows (I wet the brush a little) but of course it would be easier if the gel was a little more creamy. It does give the desired effect though!

This is what my brows look like after I've used my Ka-brow by Benifit! Not bad is it?

 

Do you do your brows? Which products do you use?

Fall make-up trends ❤️

Happy Tuesday to all of you! 

The seasons are changing again, so we're bound to adapt. It's the time to go home early and cuddle up to your loved ones. Time to put away those white sneakers you've been rocking all summer and getting out your favourite boots to protect you from changing weather.

Layering, finally being able to wear your favourite scarf again or stealing all of the attention with your new berry lipstick.

On this fine Tuesday I'm making an attempt to help you adapt to the newest make-up trends - because yes - those are changing too! Let's have a look!

Fall eyes!

After all the 'no make-up' make-up looks, this fall, you can pick up your brushes and get busy again. Pack on that eyeshadow, get creative with eyeliner,... 

Metallics

Make it pop, that's the message for this fall. Metallics can be so beautiful and vibrant, a great eyecatcher. Use of colours and lots of mascara? Not a bad thing this fall. It's all about the eyes! PS it's even hot to put mascara on your lower lashes this time of year! 

Oranges and reds! 

When I go to work, I have to walk through the shopping streets. Take a peek inside the stores when you pass by. Oranges and reds are completely hot! Not only for clothes, but for make-up as well! 

Stand out!

The oh-so-popular Morphe palette with tons of orange shades. Click here for a review ànd a tutorial!

Click here to read my review on this gorgeous Urban Decay Naked Heat palette.

Highlight!

What more can I say?

Current favourite highlighter: My Fenty Beauty "TrophyWife"

Berry lips

Another trend is the berry/dark lips. I feel like this is one we have seen in the years before, but it's still hot! 

My all time favourite berry colours are two similar shades by MAC. Click here for my review on both and click here for my comparison to a cheaper brand!

I hope all of you are enjoying the fall season! Be kind to each other and I'll see you very soon! 

Have a good one!

Travel Diary: Lisbon part #1

Goodmorning and welcome back! As you may have noticed, I've been absent for a little while.

This month I decided to go solo traveling for the very first time.

I went to Lisbon, Portugal on my own for a week and although I missed my boyfriend (who was sweet enough to let me go), I came back with tons of happy memories!

I'm not your typical travel blog but if you've been around for a while, you might have noticed that I like a dash of travel and lifestyle sometimes. So here it is. Lisbon, part 1. I do have to add that all the pictures you'll be seeing are taken with my phone camera - maybe the quality is a little less, but I didn't want to get robbed so brought as little as I could on this trip! Safety first, guys!

Right after I got off the airplane and checked into my accommodation, I decided to go and explore a little bit. I wanted to go see a garden close to my hotel, but it was closed for renovation. So I went ahead and walked a bit further - up to Bairro Alto.

Bairro Alto is the area with a very nice nightlife. There's bars and restaurants everywhere and at night it's the perfect place to go party. During the day it's calmer, but not less nice!

Since I arrived so early, I had all day to explore. The next spot I went to visit was the Rossio Square and all the shops around it, before continuing to Castelo De Sao Jorge.

Lisbon has so many castles and palaces! It's crazy! 

On my way to Castelo De Sao Jorge.... Grafitti everywhere! Some very good pieces! And it's not just here, it's in the trainstations and outside of the city of Lisbon as well. Some true artists live here!

 

As you can see, my first day was a very nice one and I got to explore a lot! Keep reading - I still have more to come up! 

 

Thanks for taking the time to read my blog on Sunday! I hope you enjoyed this post!

OOTD: November, November

Goodmorning! Happy November!

It's been a while since I've done an outfit post, so... here's one! 

I got this dress yesterday. It's a dusty pink wool dress with choker detail. There are even pearls attached to the choker. This one's from Moggy's. I think it's so pretty! 

As it's getting colder, I decided to go for tights and my knee high boots. 

This outfit looks great with my long, black, open coat and my pink and tan scarf.

I'm liking this outfit a whole lot! What do you think?

Thanks so much for reading!