FLAWLESS SKIN

Following the Dior news about Natalie Portman, I decided to write about skincare and make-up.



For those who think I never get any pimples on my face, I do!



But the funny thing is that they are usually so small and they vanish after one or two nights... I guess that I have to thank good genes for great skin *laughs*


But there are very simple ways for keeping skin pure and clean.



My secret is that I seldom drink cold water (it's true!), I usually go for a cup of warm/hot water or tea. I've heard that it cleanses your body from the inside much more effective, and since I've been doing since I was a kid, it must work somehow.



Other important factors to consider is to always remove make-up before going to bed. Even if you have pure minerale make-up, you shouldn't sleep with it every single night. Give the time for the skin to rest during sleeptime. Also during the morning, I find it quite refreshing sometimes to damp a small towel with cold/hot water and clean the face with it. Without any soap or chemicals. Just pure water. Since you just got out of the bed, I don't think that you need some kind of special facial cleanser (but of course, there are exceptions if you actually do have a skin problem).



For skin products, I don't want to believe that the most expensive on the market is supposed the be the best. I read the labels and always behind the bottles. What exactly does our skincare products contain? Do our skin really need all those chemicals in it? My answer: NO. Just some year ago, I decided to abandon my long time favorite skincare line, Shiseido Pure and Skincare, for their sisterbrand d Program. It contains less chemicals and I have really grown to like it! Believe me, I am picky when it comes to beauty products.



I think that it's good to always think twice before you buy something. Especially with all these chemical names that we don't exactly know what it is. Many famous companies are trying to fool customers with beautiful labels and false promises. But the best way for your skin (since everybodys skin is different) is to try and see what product/brand is the match for you. Luckily, I found my favorite at last.




Don't think that it's only your skincare products you need to think about. Make-up products are as equally important. After several years of using different brands and really trying to find the best foundation, mascara, blush, cover etc. I finally found some favorites. It's a huge market, so don't be surprised if you do find a product that actually is better than the present one you own. Just some months ago I switched from Anna Sui to Guerlain to Lily Lolo. Lily Lolo is a UK-based minerale make-up brand. There foundation really does make wonder and makes you skin look natural and flawless! It's simple to apply and super friendly for your skin, because it actually let's your skin breath. Their cover, blushes and other products are also great. I luv their blushes with names such as Cherry Blossom and Candy Girl. Or why not Oh La La?




I guess that with this long input about skincare, I just wanted to share some of my tips and tricks, as well as favorite products. And of course, I want all of my readers to be aware of all the chemicals resting in our products today. It's never too late to change, the question is when you gather to courage to actually do it.

PORTMAN and DIOR

AnOther magazine cover anno 2009

I just got the news that beautiful Natalie Portman (one of my favorite actors) has signed with Dior and will soon feature in their campaigns. I almost feel a bit excited myself because I have never seen her in some cosmetic commercial.

Will she now get me hooked on Dior products? *laughs*

FLOWER POWER

First I want to thank my cousin Lisa for arranging my hair, she did a nice sidebraid, curled and gave some volume to my hair. Thank you! (thank you for taking these pics as well!)

I chose my flower printed silk dress from Zara. It was hard dancing and walking it in yesterday, but so worth it! *laughs*

I just wished that there were more opportunities to wear this one.

The wedding was amazing (more pics coming soon). The couple looked so happy and compatible.

My best wishes for you, Ines and Dino!

 

"I do"

Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Noth (Vogue June 2008)

Tomorrow I'm going to attend a friend's wedding, it's actually my first time (in my friend circle) and I must say that I'm very excited!

DO IT YOURSELF

I decided to cut my semi-newly bought black shorts from Gina Tricot.

Small scallop circles with some raw edges because I used fire (lazy me don't want to sew the whole thing...hahaha)

Now I want to make a pair of denim with huge scallop shapes!

JUST LIKE SWEETS

Chanel is offering cute colors for summer. Love that girly pink is making a comeback!

Chanel's nailink is always inspiring.

Just like visiting a candystore *laughs*

MY OWN CHLOE SHORTS

One of my favorite fashion bloggers inspired me a couple of days ago to make a pair of Chloe shorts.

Genious!

http://emsedge.freshnet.se/

My problem is though that I have to find a pair that I actually want to cut in...

Maybe like these cute denim Chloe-inspired shorts?