Category Archives: Make up

My top 5 red lipsticks

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Alessia

From the beauty icons of the past, such as Rita Hayworth and Marylin Monroe, to the more recent celebrities Madonna, Kate Moss and Dita von Teese, all the most famous women of the world have used a red lipstick as … Continue reading →

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Chic February on the shelf

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Alessia

Last February has been a very lucky and fruitful month beauty-wise. I can happily say I’ve been satisfied by both skincare and make up and as you may have seen from the recent posts, I’ve had the chance to try … Continue reading →

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London beauty buys: Charlotte Tilbury

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Alessia

Charlotte Tilbury is launching some of the most gorgeous and best marketed products in the beauty lovers arena at the moment and it is very hard to decide where to start. Packaging, shades, formulas, tips are all great! You may … Continue reading →

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The primer for when you need extra radiance

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Alessia

It’s quite obvious to say that the first step to radiance is a good skincare: deep cleansing, better if with balm and fennel, exfoliating, moisturizing with a serum enriched with natural oils…but talking about make up, there are many products … Continue reading →

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Pink lady

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Alessia

Influenced by the recent Valentine’s looks and the incoming spring time, last week I’ve been taking out of my arsenal the most pinkish lip balms, sticks and liquid stains I have. Considering the weather conditions and the wintery trends ruling … Continue reading →

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Not chic products #4

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Alessia

If there’s something I can’t stand in the beauty world – and to be honest in the outer world in general – it’s when everybody hypes a brand or a product, which is more expensive than the average and then … Continue reading →

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London beauty buys: Maybelline

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Alessia

For the past three weeks I’ve been almost on a mission: to check the best UK beauty buys and focus on the brands and products which are not easy to find somewhere else, especially in Italy. I prepared for the … Continue reading →

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Tom Ford Lip Colors in Indian Rose and Reckless

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Alessia

For those who’ve never tried a Tom Ford lipstick before, to invest in these luxurious and costly make up items will sound crazy. But once you’ve checked the beauty counter in person, had a beauty consultant do your make up … Continue reading →

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Little Bobbi Brown haul

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Alessia

Anytime I’m traveling abroad, I can’t resist shopping those brands which are not shipped to Italy or very difficult to find out here. Unluckily Bobbi Brown is among those and this is the reason why I’ve recently checked their beauty … Continue reading →

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The oldest in my collection tag

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Alessia

I don’t know you, but I review my own stash quite frequently, trying to clear up things, decide what I really need to buy and what’s absolutely old and needs replacement. Solicited by Annie’s recent tag today I’m showing you … Continue reading →

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