♥ Cranberry Eyeshadow ♥ Fall Inspired Make Up Tutorial

Hello lovelies!

It's finally time for a new make up tutorial here on my blog!

I've been pretty busy with my youtube channels, so I'm a bit behind with my blog posts, I have to catch up!

My recent make up tutorial is a look that I believe is perfect for the Fall/Winter!

I wear this look almost every single day, because I love it so much :) In my tutorial, I'm showing you how to do this "everyday appropriate" version, but, remember, you can easily transform this look into a more glam look, appropriate for special occasions, with just a touch of black eyeliner along your upper lash line or/and in your waterline!

Cranberry eyeshadow is the eye colour of the season!

It's definitely a big must have!

My cranberry eyeshadow is by Kiko Make Up Milano, it's highly pigmented eyeshadow in # 85
I also used some shadows from my UD Naked palette ("Buck"- because I needed a matte brown, to put it in my crease.)
I like to use my Avon precision glimmer eyeshadow in "Dune" as a highlighter and I usually always apply it in my inner corners of the eyes.

 Close up of the eyes

Don't miss out on my step-by-step video tutorial!Watch it here:

Other make up items that I used to create this look:

My 88 colour eyeshadow palette from www.bornprettystore.com
This palette always comes in handy :)

My trusty eyeshadow primer: Too Faced Shadow Insurance
essence "I ♥ extreme" mascara is really good and very affordable, I recommend it!
My undereye concealer: the one & only, Benefit Fake Up
Kiko Make Up Milano Smokey eyes pencil

Nowadays I always curl my eyelashes with Chanel eyelash curler (it does make a difference!)
Defined eyebrows are also important part of this look: I like to use my H&M eyebrow pencil in "Blondes" followed by Alverde augen-brauengel in 01 Blond

Before I started creating this look, I created a base: I used my Esteé Lauder DayWear BB cream, mixed with pearly make up base by Bottega Verde.
I covered up any spots or discolorations with Vichy Dermablend foundation in a stick (that I use as a concealer)

I contoured my face with Catrice multi colour compact powder in a shade or two darker than my skin tone.
As a blush, I've been using, non-stop, Kiko Make Up Milano blush in #101 Crystal Rose, and then, as a final step, I set my make up with Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder (btw, by the end of this tutorial, I completely used it up, as you can see, lol)

The result!

What about the lips?

These are my two favourite lip products of the moment:
Clarins Lip Perfector in #03
Catrice Pure Shine Colour Lip Balm (Clinique Chubby Stick dupe!) in 020 Rusty in Peace

Glossy lips, always! ;)

To get this complete make up look, I used these "tools":

Starting from left:
H&M, MAC, MAC, Kiko Make Up Milano, Make Up Forever Professional, Max Factor, Elizabeth Hofmann, Sephora, Kiko Make Up Milano, Sephora.
(the numbers/full names of all these brushes are mentioned in my video tutorial!)

I hope you liked this look! ;)

Before I go, I'd like to ask you one question:

Let me know, what is your signature look for Autumn/Winter season?

Leave me your comments, or connect with me on my FACEBOOK page :)

Kiss from Italy,

xoxo, S.

NEW IN! (H&M Fall/Winter Fashion Haul)

Hello beauties!

I haven't done a fashion haul in a while (how strange for me...!)

Don't worry, I was still shopping like crazy, I just haven't had time to sit down & film my hauls...

But now...prepare yourself for some exciting haul videos/NEW IN blog posts!

In my today's post I'm going to share with you my recent H&M HAUL(well, not exactly that recent, but still...it can qualify as such, as these are all pretty much things I got for the Fall/Winter season...)

You can check out my haul video here:

I really ♥ all these things, some of them were discounted, on special promotions... so, you know me...always a true lover of a good bargains! haha

Here is what's new in my wardrobe...

I simply love plaid shirts! This season, they're definitely IN, and I think H&M has got awesome selection of plaid shirts!

As a matter of fact, I bought two!

This purple, more toned down shirt will go perfectly with my purple Dr.Martens boots!
This shirt is from L.O.G.G. section of H&M

I fell in love with the colours on this shirt!
It's nice & vibrant, and I really needed a piece like this in my autumn wardrobe!
This shirt again is from L.O.G.G. section of H&M

You know what they say...you can never go wrong with a denim shirt...
It's a must in your wardrobe for every season!
I'm loving my denim shirts and I wear them really often.
This season, I opted for this embellished denim shirt that actually isn't too fitted.
I got it in the smallest size available, but it's still pretty casual fit.

Details on the back of my denim shirt.
This denim shirt is also from L.O.G.G. section of H&M

So as you can tell, this time I picked up quite a few items from L.O.G.G. section of H&M.

I usually like Divided best, but L.O.G.G. is definitely high up on my list!

Another L.O.G.G. piece is this beautiful, floral print sweater that I like to wear on top of a denim shirt.

Another cool sweater; this one is from H&M everyday line.
I loved the fact that it's a simple, casual sweater, but embellished, which makes it a bit more dressy!

Beaded embellishments in a form of butterfly & flowers ♥

This knitted sweater was one of my amazing findings!
It was on sale for only 5€!
I grabbed it, without thinking twice about it! It's nice & warm and perfect for this season.
(also from H&M everyday line)

I got this cute, lace top on sale!
The price was awesome, so I decided to buy it, even though I'm not going to be able to wear it in this period of time (it's way too cold outside brrrr....) But I'm sure I'm going to have plenty use out of it in the next season!

I got this military style jacket for only 19.95€
It's the jacket that Gisele Bundchen was advertising in H&M's Fall fashion campaign!
I couldn't resist!
Plus, the price was really good :)

Gisele advertising my jacket!
I ♥ Gisele

Warm & cute beanies to cover up my head when it's cold!
The grey one is actually a snood and it's from the men's dept. (also available in black?, dark grey and military green).

Some inexpensive statement jewellery...
(as I write this post, I'm wearing the bold golden necklace)

I was very much surprised when I saw Aria (of PLL) wearing the same necklace as I have, in one of the episodes!
Do you guys like her styling?

That's all that I got recently from H&M!

I hope you enjoyed this haul/got inspired ;)

I guess most of these items you may still be able to find at your local H&M stores, but hurry up! You know how things rotate at H&M and get sold out pretty quaickly!

Thanks so much for stopping by ♥

Before I leave you, I'd like to ask you one question:

What is your favourite section/line of H&M?

(everyday, modern, L.O.G.G., divided, Ladies Trend, BIB, Mama...)

I personally love Ladies Trend (impossible to get where I live, sighhh...) :(

On my top list there is also divided, followed by L.O.G.G. and everyday.

Leave me your comments!

Kiss from Italy,

xoxo, S.

www.orafinrete.com "Treasured Shots" Photo Contest Announcement!

Hello beauties!

I have one really exciting thing to share with you today!

www.orafinrete.com, the largest european jewellery web store, is organising a photo contest on their FACEBOOK PAGE!

There will be 6 winners and...the prizes are amazing!!!

1st and 2nd prize:
9 kt Gold Necklace with Naturale Ialine Quartz (retail price € 228.00)
Sets consisting of earrings and pendant 9 kt Gold and Natural Smoky Quartz (retail price € 178.00)

3rd and 4th prize:
Sets consisting of pendant and earrings Steel and Horn (retail price € 169.00)
 9 kt Gold Star Pendant with Smoky Quartz Natural  (retail price € 148.00)

5th and 6th prize:
9k Gold Earrings with Quartz Natural Milk (retail price € 128.00)
9 kt Gold Ring with Quartz Natural Milk (retail price € 98.00)

A few words about this contest...

"Is photography a form of art? Quien sabe? Who knows and who cares? I like it!" 

Edward Weston

 The purpose of the contest is to promote the art of photography and to give visibility to the imagination of the fans.
The Theme of the competition is the discovery of the art of jewellery (goldsmith's art), a key product of the Italian culture and tradition, which distinguishes Italians in the world thanks to the creations of the great goldsmiths master. We invite you to capture in a photo a moment that tastes like culture and expresses your concept of beauty, Made in Italy beauty.

Rules

- Anyone over 18 years of age can participate in the contest "TREASURED SHOTS " Entry is free.

The duration of the contest is from December 2, 2013 at 01.00 pm (GMT) to December 20, 2013 at 01:00 pm (GMT).

- All the participants must post their photo together with a title / message / slogan describing the photo on orafinrete facebook page 

- Photographs taken by users in both color or black and white are permitted , in jpg format featuring at least a jewel or a watch.
Images can be modified in post-production, leaving plenty of room to creativity of any form.

Pictures not allowed:
•copied from the web ( we invite users to report us about any photos posted that are copyrighted)
•with content that is contrary to public decency;
•expressing violence,
•that are not consistent with the proposed theme;
•that are not in line with the spirit of the competition;
• deemed offensive or harmful to the rights of the subjects portrayed.

- The audience of the internet will declare the winners by expressing their satisfaction with the system of "like". 

The winner is the candidate who will get more preference.

 - Winners will be formalized on the 23rd December 2013 on Orafinrete facebook page 

I'm collaborating with www.orafinrete.com on this contest/giveaway!

What do you need to do to enter this contest/giveaway on my blog/youtube channel?

1. Be subscribed to my YOUTUBE channel (You can subscribe HERE if you haven't yet)

2. Follow my blog! You can follow it by e-mail, by Google Friend Connect (recommended), or by Bloglovin'

3. If you decide to participate in this photo contest, leave me your comment, in the comment's section under this blog post, or under my contest announcement VIDEO, saying that you're participating.

Let me know your fb username, so I can check out your photo on orafinrete's fb page!

I invite you all to enter this contest, capture on film your concept of beauty, and share it with the community!

The prizes are too good to miss out on this chance!!! ;)

You can also find out more info in my Announcement video, here:

See the full rules published on orafinrete's website HERE!

Good luck with this contest! I can't wait to see your photos/ entries!!!

Kiss from Italy,

xoxo, S.