Of courses I did not miss out on my April favorites for last months, even though I kept it rather short. So here is my latest video and I hope you enjoy (or enjoyed, if you already saw it).

Love, S.

Love, S.

I was more than delighted to find out what I was actually getting, because (I have to admit this): it was something I would probably not have bought myself: face cream, toner, makeup remover, and perfume from Tromborg.

I was/am always tempted by Scandinavian products as they are known for being quite ecological (aka using very natural ingredients), which leads to less allergy problems for me. And I love their style: very simple, very classy – what is not to like about that, right?

Now even though my birthday is already a few weeks ago I still did not really have the chance to try the products out. As mentioned before I am trying to use up what I have and I do not just want to start using something in between and switch back and forth between several products. I do however promise a little review as soon as I can say more about them.

Which Scandinavian brands do you know? Is there anything out there you would like to try? And if you tried something: what was it and were you satisfied? Let me know, as I am always interested in first-hand information and experiences about products.

Love, S.

The Samba duo consists of two nail polishes (duuuuuh, duo), and the colors do color-match. What really caught my eyes though was the darker greenish-blue color. It reminds me a little bit of those freakishly big flies, which actually disgust me, but nonetheless the color is amazing.

Both colors are very easy to apply, however the darker one is definitely a bit more “difficult” – watch out for avoiding stripes. Oh, and two coats did the trick.

Love, S.

But lucky enough we also have a store here in Copenhagen since the middle of March. It is located next to the main H&M, which is on Strøget, right at Amagertorv (as you can see on the bags etc. as well). The Copenhagen store is not as big as the one in London, nor as spacious, but it is very light and quite Scandinavian, which I like.

There were many nice things I saw but I could restrain myself from buying too much. The clothes are not 100% my thing, however, I saw quite a few very nice things and the same goes for the shoe department. But in the end I could not say no to all the beauty things. But let me explain the concept of the store a bit first:

• When it comes to clothes and accessoires “& other Stories” carries only their own brand, in the show department they have their own shoes but also other brands (Nike can i.e. also be spotted on their homepage), and when it comes to beauty the main thing what catches your eye are of course their own cosmetic things placed all over the store (think mint nail polishes color-matched minty dresses and blouses). However, they also carry other beauty brands like “The Balm” or “Dr. Bronner”, to only name two. 

In the end I decided on two simple products and bought a new body mist called “Punk Bouquet” with vanilla and rose. Additionally I splurged on their hand soap “Fig Fiction”, which of course smells like figs. I love the simple but special design of their bottles, the little stories on the labels are just adorable, and last but not least are the prices definitely okay.

Have you heard of “& other Stories” and do you look forward to visit a store? For the ones not having a store close by: you can find them online as well here.

Love, S.

Burberry is expensive – both in clothes and in makeup. But oh, are they able to pull of the every-day-but-still-special thing. Again – both in clothes and makeup (I still want to have on of their trenchcoats at some point – better got to start saving).

Rosewood is their much hyped eyeshadow and the new Spring collection has amazing blushes – and I wanted to join the trend. When arriving at Harrod’s I had the choice of choices: I knew I wanted Rosewood but other nice eyeshadows were presented to me as well. And I wanted one of their blushes. So when the sales lady told me that when purchasing three products, I would get a complimentary exclusive makeup remover with my purchase, she had me.

In the end I decided on their Sheer Eye Shadows in No.09 Rosewood (left) and No.04 Gold Trench (right), both colors complimenting each other very nicely but can also be worn separately.

And I decided on their Light Glow blush in No.10 Hydrangea Pink – and what can I say: it is quite a color. However, as Burberry is pulling of the whole “subtle” thing so amazingly well, I do not have to be as careful when applying as I thought I would have to be (see last picture of me wearing it).

All (makeup) packagings come in little velvet pouches, as can be seen on the first picture. I love that they picked up the Burberry design on the outside AND on the inside (almost too precious to brake in – I know people who use their products only in one corner  to keep the pattern). Also the high quality product shows in the sturdy outer packaging and you got to just love the clicking sound of the magnetic closing mechanism.

Last but not least, below you can see the makeup remover. I am still contemplating if I should sell it or use it. I will use up my other make remover products first and then think about it again.

I also fell in love with their “Fresh Glow”, a makeup base, which can also be mixed with your foundation in order to give you that certain somethin’ somethin’ – unfortunately it does not come cheap but as you know how I love to get my glow going I might have to cave in as soon as summer is about to hit (which might be soon, as we apparently skipping Spring altogether).

Above you can see me wearing the blush and the eyeshadows – subtle but still there. Perfect for every day.

Do you have any Burberry makeup items and if yes, which ones do you like the most? And if not – are you tempted to try them out and what has stopped you from purchasing so far?

Love, S.

I took the time to film another video though and can herewith present you a video including my birthday presents and some products I got in Germany. And I hope you enjoy. I also filmed my used-up video #2 right away and will prepare that over the coming days and it will be up by this weekend the latest.

Love, S.

After my 2nd mandatory Macro C assignment, which is due on Monday morning and another paper, which is due Friday in a week and which I did not get for on yet, I will be able to be a better blogger again as well. There are so many things, which are just waiting to be shared with you.

Love, S.

London has so many offerings when it comes to shopping and beauty – I just love if you have all the different brands available, which you can also find on blogs and on YouTube. Heaven for a shopaholic like me

As it was my birthday after all (and because I just do not come to London too often – it took me 17 1/2 years to come back there) I definitely splurged on cosmetics a little bit (and underwear, which will never ever be part of this blog or any YouTube videos, lol)…

I will make separate blog posts about many of  the different products I bought – I think especially the Burberry items, but also Revlon, the concealers and the Laura Mercier Brightening Powder will be interesting for you guys. So check back regularly for updates.

Love, S.

As they did not have the cover in the store on Strøget in Copenhagen, and because we were going to London the week after anyway, I decided to wait and it paid off (literally). According the the Mulberry homepage the cover costs 100 Euro in Germany but in the store they told us it costs 800 kr (which is actually 115 Euro). In the Mulberry store at Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5) I ended up paying “only” 66 GBP (77 Euro), which is quite a saving. In a regular store in London I would have by the way paid 80 GBP. So yeah for me

Note to myself: When treating myself to a Mulberry bag next year when I am done with my Masters, do it at Heathrow airport!

How do you like my new cover?

Love, S.