I’m featured on xSparkage!

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You guys, I’m soooo excited!

Sorry it took me a few days to mention it here (if you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you probably already know this), but I was feeling a little ill this week. I’m feeling a little better now, so time for the exciting news: I’m featured on xSparkage with one of my FOTD’s!

Go check it out, you can check out the post here! :D

I’m sooo excited, Leesha is such an inspiration to me and I’m so honored to be featured on her blog. I’m featured as one of her weekly Guest Looks. I really like this part of her blog, you can discover some very good/pretty/amazing new bloggers and YouTubers.

I decided to go crazy and try and send in one of my looks. Not just any look, but one of the looks I was proud of and which means a lot to me: the ‘My MAC dream came true‘ look :)

All of a sudden I received an email from Leesha, in which she told me that I was featured on this week’s Guest Look. Wow, I was completely stunned, I totally didn’t expect it! :D

So if you read this Leesha, thank you so much for this opportunity! :)

Let me know what you think!

❤ Natasja

Blog sale!

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Since I have some makeup that I don’t use (anymore), I decided it was a good time for me to do a little blog sale. If you like something, please let me know in the comments or email me! I’ll reply a.s.a.p. with shipping rates etc.!

Rules

  • All prices are non-negotiable, sorry.
  • All prices exclude shipping costs! I only ship within the Netherlands. I use PostNL rates to calculate the shipping costs.
  • Please let me know in the comments/via email if you are interested in any product(s). Don’t forget to add your legit email address. Your email address will only be visible to me, but it is important so that I can contact you back via your email address.
  • Remember: First-come, first-served! :) If the initial buyer doesn’t reply to me within 48 hours, I won’t hold the product(s) any longer for that person.
  • Payment must be made within 48 hours, via bank/PayPal.
  • I have cleaned & disinfected all items with alcohol.
  • I’ll wrap the items carefully and send them in a bubble wrap envelope.
  • I won’t be held responsible for any errors made by PostNL (broken products/missing packages)! Once the package is out of my hands, I can’t do anything to fix it.. Unfortunately :(

Sorry, a lot of products are already sold! But don’t be too sad.. Stay tuned, because I’ll update the blog sale with new products, this week! :D Let’s take a look!

MAC


Dazzleglass Crème – Soft Dazzle (swatched once) €12.50


Lipglass – So This Season (swatched once) €11.00

Catrice


Lipstick – Limited Edition (Expect The Unexpected collection) C03 Purposely Purple (used once) €1.00


Lipstick – Limited Edition (Purple Passion collection) C03 Deep Purple (used once) €1.00

You can always contact me for additional information and/or pictures.

❤ Natasja

Collection: Essence Seasons Of Extremes

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Yesterday I told you about the new Limited Edition from Catrice: Million Styles, but today I can tell you that Essence will also be coming out with a nail polish collection: Season Extremes! The collection will be divided in two parts: ‘normal’ Nail Polishes and Colour³ Nail Polishes. Let’s take a look at the colors :)


01 Little Miss Bright – 02 On the Bright Side – 03 Pimp My Bright! – 04 Bright Alert!

05 Nude or What? – 06 The Nude The Better – 07 Nude Rules! – 08 Did Someone Say Nude?
Suggested retail price: €1.79


01 It’s Two Bright – 02 Brightsmates – 03 We Are All Bright
04 Just The Nude Of Us – 05 Team Nude – 06 My Best Nude Friends and Me
Suggested retail price: €2.79

Vanillaa’s thoughts:
I like it! I’m hoping the yellow polish Pimp My Bright! will be amazing! I’m also curious about the pastel Nail Polishes and Brightsmates, We Are All Bright & Team Nude Colour³ Nail Polishes!

Essence Season Of Extremes will appear in Kruidvat stores (The Netherlands) from March, until mid-April 2012.

Which nail polish is your favorite of this collection?

❤ Natasja

Source: Beauty Before Breakfast & By Sjanty

Collection: Catrice Million Styles

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Yay, Catrice will come out with a new Limited Edition, with nail polishes only! And let me tell you, they’re awesome! The collection exists out of Effect Top Coats, which contain shimmers, glitters, flakies and holo’s! Awesomeness :D


01 No Smoke Without Fire – 02 Million Dollar Baby


03 Miss Money Penny – 04 Shake It, Flake It!


05 Return Of Space Cowboys – 06 Godfather of Pearl


07 ¿Holo Qué Tal?! – 08 Have An Ice Day

Extra Information:
Shake It, Flake It! will become a part of the updated Spring/Summer 2012 standard collection from Essence with the name Nail Art Special Effect! Topper – 08 Night in Las Vegas (€1.79)

Vanillaa’s thoughts:
I really like these polishes! I’m extremely excited to see Million Dollar Baby, Shake It, Flake It!, Return Of Space Cowboys and ¿Holo Qué Tal?! IRL :D

Catrice Million Styles will appear in Kruidvat & Trekpleister stores (The Netherlands) from March/April 2012. Each nail polish will retail for €2.99.

Which nail polish is your favorite of this collection?

❤ Natasja

Source: Delta Cephei

Update Essence standard collection Spring/Summer 2012

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After I showed you the updated standard Catrice collection for Spring/Summer 2012, I can now show you the new Essence standard collection update, for Spring/Summer 2012! And I’m exited! :D Beware for a very long post ahead.

Let’s first take a look at the products that’ll get discontinued from February/March 2012 These products will be reduced in price (50%) and when they’re gone, they’re never coming back! :(

Mono Eyeshadow:
14 Irresistable
24 Love Me
36 Knock-Out
37 Lime Time
38 Blue Mission
39 Ultra Violet
40 Mauve It, Mauve It!
41 …Spotted!
43 Mystic Lemon
44 It’s Up To You
46 Taupe Of The Pops
47 Earl Grey
49 Cool Breeze

Colour & Shine Eyeshadow:
09 Trip To Venus
10 Let’s Do The Moonwalk

Smokey Eyes Set:
04 Show Off

Cosmetic Brush Set

Kajal Pencil:
11 Cool Breeze
17 Neon Sweetie

2in1 Kajal:
09 You & I’vy

Long Lasting Eye Pencil:
11 Go Wild!

Metallic Eye Pencil (all colors)

Glam Liner:
05 Royal Splendour

Gel Eyeliner:
03 Berlin Rocks
04 I Love NYC

All Eyes On Me Mascara:
02 Deep Brown
03 Deep Purple

Multi Action Smokey Eyes Mascara

No Limits Boost Mascara

Volume Mascara

Volume Mascara Waterproof

Eyebrow Designer:
03 Light Brown

Eyebrow Tweezer

Lipstick:
03 Sparkling Angel
33 Glam Girl
43 Kiss You

XXXL Shine Lipgloss:
13 Rock On
16 Wanted!

XXXL Shine Lipgloss Nudes:
01 Pure Beauty

Caring Lipbalm (all colors)

Stay With Me Lipgloss:
04 Trendsetter
05 I Like Cotton Candy
06 Berry Me!

Glossy Lipbalm:
02 Sparkling Cherry

Lipliner:
01 Soft Rose
09 Nude Coral

Mini Lipgloss Set:
01 Devils Love & Kisses
02 Angel’s Kisses In Heaven

Multi Colour Blush (all colors)

Soft Touch Mousse Make-Up:
08 Matt Tan

Colour & Go Quick Drying Nail Polish:
27 No More Drama
32 Gold Rush
41 Very Berry
42 Dress For A Moment
45 Date With The Night
47 Red-y To Go
49 The Only Chance
50 Irreplaceable
54 Trust In Fashion
56 Got A Secret
62 Reach Peach
64 Be Optimistic!
69 It’s Khaki Time!
77 In Style
80 Icy Princess

Nail Art Magnetics Nail Polish:
01 Miracle Shine!
04 Mystic Wish
05 Pixie Dust!

Nail Art Freestyle & Tip Painter:
04 Pink!
05 Purple Magic
08 Juicy Coral

Nail Art Special Effect! Topper:
05 Time For Reflection
06 You’re A Goldmine

Nail Art Twins Colour Base + Glitter Topper:
02 Romeo & Julia
06 Bella & Edward
08 Gabriella & Troy

Nail Art Pen (all colors)

Nail Art Piercing Set

Studio Nails Nail Fashion Sticker (all colors)

Studio Nails Fashion File

Studio Nails Better Than Gel Nails Professional French Nails Tips:
04

Diamond Power Shield

Nail & Hand Gloves

Nail Care Bag

Nail Cuticle Remover Gel

Nail Perfection Gloss

Nail Polish Remover Pens (both sizes)

Nail Sealer

Rose Wood Sticks

SOS Nail Care Balm

SOS Nail Oil

SOS Nail Repair Glue

Ultra Strong Nail Hardener

Ultra Strong Nail Hardener Pencil

Ultra Strong Nail Repair Polish

Allround Talent

French Glam:
01 White Glam
02 Rose Glam
03 Pink Glam

French Matt Manicure

French Nude Manicure

Oh no! Some of these products are amazing! I’m very sad to see Irreplaceable Nail Polish, both Lipliners and the Nail Art Twins on the list.. Oh well, I’ll survive without them! ;-)

Now for the fun part, let’s take a look at all the new products :D Enjoy!

Eyeshadow Brush (€1.29)


Gel Eyeliner Brush (€1.49)


Eyebrow Tweezer (€1.99)


Make-Up Bag (€1.99)


Mono Eyeshadow (€1.59):
56 Hyped Up
57 In The Clouds
58 Cappucchino, Please!
59 Copper Island
60 Kermit Says Hello


Colour & Shine Eyeshadow (€2.79):
13 Jungle Fever
14 Divas Love Drama


Kajal Pencil (€0.99):
20 Scream Green
21 Feel The Eclipse


2in1 Kajal (€1.49):
12 Free & Style


Long Lasting Eye Pencil (€1.49):
15 Bling Bling
16 Coolest Chic


Glam Liner (€2.29):
06 Over Knight


Gel Eyeliner (€2.99):
05 Miami’s Ink


Eyebrow Designer (€1.49):
04


Liquid Ink Eyeliner (€2.29)


Liquid Ink Eyeliner Waterproof (€2.49)


2in1 Eyeliner Pen (€2.99)


Get BIG! Lashes Volume Boost Mascara (€2.29)


Get BIG! Lashes Volume Boost Mascara Waterproof (€2.49)


Get BIG! Lashes Volume Curl Mascara (€2.29)


Volumizing Lash Powder (€2.99)


I Love Runway Highlighter (€2.49)


Make-Up To Match (€3.99):
10 Light
20 Light Medium
30 Medium


My Base Illuminating Make-Up Base (€3.79)


My Base Skin Perfection Make-Up Base (€3.79)


Soufflé Touch Blush (€2.79):
010 Fresh Apricot
020 Frozen Strawberry
030 Cold Wildberry


Marble Mania Lipgloss (€1.99):
01 Peach And Mix
02 Mix ‘n Mauve
03 Pink Twister
04 Swirly Toffee
05 Coral Whirl


Mini Lipgloss Set (€2.49):
03 Crazy Style
04 Beautiful You


XXXL Shine Lipgloss (€1.79):
17 Fabulous Fuchsia
18 Sparkling Papaya
19 Nude Candy



Stay With Me Longlasting Lipgloss (€1.99):
08 Deep Rose
09 Hottest Pink


Lipstick (€1.99):
58 Dazzling Beige
59 Funky Funky
60 Cutie Mac Cute


Glossy Lipbalm (€0.99):
12 Strawberry Smoothie
13 Cherry Kiss


Lipliner (€0.99):
10 Femme Fatale
11 In The Nude


Colour & Go Quick Drying Nail Polish (€1.29):
86 A Lovely Secret
87 Passion For Fashion
88 Failing In Love
89 Kiss Me Goodbye
90 I Want That!
91 Glamorous Life
92 Better Late Than Never
93 C’est La Vie!
94 Gold Fever
95 Wanna Be Your Sunshine
96 Sparkling Water Lily
97 Absolutely Blue
98 Walk On Air
99 Wanna Say Hello


Nude Glam Nail Polish (€1.29):
01 Cotton Candy
02 Iced Strawberry Cream
03 Cookies & Cream
04 Iced Latte
05 Toffee To Go
06 Hazelnut Cream Pie
07 Café Olé

Essence Nail Art

Nail Art Designer Set (€1.99)



Nail Art Nail Colour³ (€2.99):
01 Midnight Date – City That Never Sleeps
02 Shopping Trip In Soho – Party All Night Long
03 Kiss On Top Of The Rock – Dancing In The Streets
04 A Walk In The Park – Stop For An Ice Cream
05 Boys Are Back In Town – It’s Just A Little Crush
06 Ticket To The Show – Front Row Or Backstage?


Nail Art Design Stencils (€1.49)
01
02


Nail Art Special Effect! Topper (€1.79):
08 Night in Las Vegas
09 Copper’ize me
10 Glorious Aquarius
11 Disco Disco


Nail Art Cracking Top Coat (€1.79):
05


Nail Art Magnetics Nail Polish (€1.99):
06 Spell Bound
07 Wishlist Secrets
08 Love Potion


Nail Art Magnet – Star Shape (€1.79)


Nail Art Colour Changing Click & Go Nails (€2.99):
01
02


Nail Art Freestyle & Tip Painter (€1.49)

Essence Studio Nails

Studio Nails Nail Fashion Sticker (€1.99):
01
02
03
04


Studio Nails 24/7 Nail Base (€1.79)


Studio Nails Allround Talent (€1.79)


Studio Nails Anti-Split Nail Sealer (€1.79)


Studio Nails Fast Cuticle Remover (€1.79)


Studio Nails XXL Nail Thickener (€1.79)


Studio Nails Nail Fixing System Step 1 & Step 2 (€1.79)


Studio Nails Cuticle Remover Gel 2in1 (€1.79)


Studio Nails Ultra Strong Nail Hardener (€1.99)


Studio Nails Ultra Gloss Nail Shine (€1.99)


Studio Nails Caring Nail Oil (€1.99)


Studio Nails Extra Moisturizing Nail Balm (€1.99)


Studio Nails Fix It Nail Glue (€2.29)


Studio Nails Rosewood Sticks (€1.49)


Studio Nails Nail & Hand Care Gloves (€1.99)


Better Than Gel Nails Professional French Nail Tips (€1.99):
Long Style – Natural White
Short Style – Rose
Long Style – Long White

Whew, and that’s it! :D I don’t know all the names of the products yet, but once I find out, I’ll edit this post.

Vanillaa’s thoughts:
I’m glad to see new rosewood sticks, as I use those very much! I’m also very excited about the new ‘foundation’, and the new eyeshadow, lipstick, lipgloss & nail polish colors!

This new Essence collection will appear in Kruidvat stores (The Netherlands) from February/March 2012.

Are you sad to see the ‘old’ products go? What do you think about the new products? Are you going to add some on your wish list? Let me know in the comments! :D

❤ Natasja

Source: Magi-Mania, Chikarina & Beauty Before Breakfast

Review: Golden Rose Powder Blush & Pearl Gloss Lipgloss

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Today I have a review for you! This review is going to be about some Golden Rose makeup, that I was fortunate enough to test out! I was really curious about the quality of Golden Rose makeup, since I really really like their flakie & holographic nail polishes!

Let’s start :D

About Golden Rose
Golden Rose Cosmetics is a well known European makeup line, developed by Erkul Cosmetics, one of Europe’s leading cosmetic companies. We offer a huge selection of products ranging from eyeshadows, foundations, lipsticks & lip glosses … to mascaras, eyeliners, nail care, & much more! All of our products have amazing pigmentation that comes in all sorts of fashionable colors and finishes. Glittery, shimmering, glossy, shiny, you name it… we got it! Because we believe that “beauty shouldn’t break the bank”, we offer high quality products that come in elegant packaging, for an inexpensive price. Our line is perfect for every girl or woman, but also great for Professional Makeup artists as well.

Let’s take a look at the first product I tested :)

Powder Blush – 07 Tan Glow
What Golden Rose says:
This unique Powder Blush makes sure your skin has a glowy and healthy look, due to it’s special texture and and easy application. Powder Blush can be used on every skin- and makeup color, thanks to its large color selection.
Suggested retail price: €8.95

What Vanillaa says:
Packaging
The Powder Blush came in a sturdy, golden colored, cardboard packaging. Its details are a mixed matte & shiny print. Looks quite nice :D The Powder Blush is pressed into a neat packaging. I really like the look & feel of this packaging. It feels sturdy and it’s nice & compact. The Golden Rose ‘trademark’ GR is pressed into the blush, it looks good! On the back you can find the product name/color, its ingredients and its content in grams and US ounces. The blush contains 7g/0,25oz of product.

Product
The blush has such a pretty color! it’s like a warm, earthy kind of color. On your skin, the blush looks matte, but you can see some very(!) subtle shimmer in the pan. The blush has a nice texture, not too hard and not too soft either. You know those blushes that will crumble all over the place once you first touch it with a brush? Well, this won’t happen with this blush, fortunately ;-) The blush smells like nothing really, it doesn’t contain any perfume. The product has is easily blendable, and has great color payoff. This means you have to be careful with applying it though, so don’t pick up too much with your brush! The blush will stay put on your face the whole day, I noticed minimal fading of the color throughout the day.

As I mentioned earlier in this review, this blush is suitable for everybody who likes warm, earthy colors as blush colors! I think this blush won’t show up as much if you’ve got very dark skin, but then again, you can always check out the other colors, since there are nine other shades available! ;-)

Pros
- The color(s), packaging, texture and longevity!
- Price

Cons
- Availability (only available online or at certain beauty centers)

Okay, now let’s take a look at the next product :)

Pearl Gloss Lipgloss – 04
What Golden Rose says:
The Pearl Gloss Lipgloss creates a pearly, ultra glossy look on the lips, thanks to its innovative texture – high shine, normal coverage. Pearl Gloss Lipgloss nourishes and hydrates your lips with shea butter and powerful anti-oxidants (vitamin E). You can also use this product as an extra layer on top of your lipstick.
Suggested retail price: €7.95

What Vanillaa says:
Oh really, I can also use this on top of a lipstick?! :P Sorry, this made me laugh :D
Packaging
I don’t really like the packaging on this, but I’m having a hard time to define why.. It’s a very small (about a finger length), clear plastic tube, with golden details. I’m disappointed that the gloss doesn’t have a name, only a number. The blush dóes have a name, so why not name all your products? The gloss contains 8 ml/0.27 fl. oz. The cap twists off. The applicator is huge, and it holds a lot of product. What I dó like about the applicator though, is that it is a little flexible, which makes it feel quite nice on the lips.

Product
Let me tell you, this product smells sweet! Whew! Like sour candy. I don’t really like this, reminds me of those flavored balms/glosses I used to use when I was little. The color is pretty, a nice soft pink color with some shimmer. There are 9 other colors available! The color pay off isn’t really impressing, you won’t see much color on your lips. It’s shines beautifully though and the shimmer is very nice too. Too bad you can feel the shimmers on your lips a little, it’s like very fine sandpaper.. :( The consistency is nice, it’s not too sticky, but it stays put for a good two hours on me. It does transfer easily when you eat/drink something.

I think this gloss is suitable for someone who is looking for a lot of shine, without the stickiness and without a lot of color.

Pros
- The non-stickiness and shine
- Price

Cons
- The scent (in my opinion, you may like it ;) )
- Bad color pay off
- Texture (I hate feeling grittiness in a lip gloss)
- Packaging (looks a bit cheap in my opinion)
- Availability (only available online or at certain beauty centers)

Swatches
Left: Powder Blush – 07 Tan Glow, Right: Pearl Gloss Lipgloss – 04 swatched on my very fair skin.

Pearl Gloss Lipgloss – 04 swatched on my lips.

Final thoughts
As positive that I am about the blush, I don’t really like the lip gloss. I also think they should update their packaging a little, since it looks a little outdated IMHO.. The prices of the products are great though! I would really like it, if this brand would be available in local drugstores too!

Golden Rose make-up is available via this Dutch webshop.

Have you tried Golden Rose makeup? Do you like their products?

❤ Natasja

Disclaimer:
This review contains products sent for consideration by PR.

Source: Golden Rose’s Facebook

FOTD: Give me wings!

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Hi everyone,

So I took the time to upload this FOTD for you, because I practiced doing winged eyeliner today. Bare with me, I know it’s not perfect! I like the overall look though, quite warm :D

FACE
Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel (primer)
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation – 51 Light Vanilla + MAC Pro Performance Airbrush Makeup – Pure White
MAC Studio Moisture Cover Concealer – NW15 (under eyes)
Everyday Minerals Matte Base – Fair Neutral

CHEEKS
Ben Nye Powder Rouge – Contour No. 1 (contour)
Catrice Sun Glow Matt Bronzing Powder – 020 Deep Bronze / Darker Skin
Sleek Nude Collection Blush – Suede
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish – Soft & Gentle

EYES
Essence I Love Stage Eyeshadow Base
Wet ‘n Wild ColorIcon Eye Shadow Single – Brulee (base)
MAC Eyeshadows – Shroom (highlight) & Romp (crease & lower lashline)
Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil – 23L (lower waterline & tear duct)
Catrice Gel Eyeliner – 02 London Baby (upper lashline)
MAX Eyes Double Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara – Black

BROWS
MAC Eyeshadow – Brun
HEMA Eyebrow Gel – Dk Brown

LIPS
Wet ‘n Wild Megalast Lipcolor – 903C Just Peachy

PICTURES

❤ Natasja