Reviews/Swatches

Requested: My New Skin Care Routine

This post is going to be particularly interesting for Norwegians, but bare with me and I’ll come to that below. If you’ve read the blog for a while you know I’ve been struggeling with acne since I was 19-20 years old, and I’ve tried everything! All the exclusive skin care products you find in beauty salons and skin clinics, laser, chemical treatments.. you name it, I’ve done it.

Ironically I think where I have gone wrong in the past is choosing very strong products for acne prone skin which eventually just end up drying out the skin. It’s great for breakouts you already have, but it also encourages your healthy skin to produce more sebum which will build up and clog the pore, and that’s how an impurity is born. What the skin will actually benefit from is moisture, collagen stimulant and c-vitamins to rebuild the tissue.

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The game changer

I’ve been asked a lot recently if I’ve changed my skin care routine and what products I’m using, and which products I chose to bring to London. This thrills me as I have indeed changed my skin care routine! I purchased Ole Henriksen Herbal Day Creme just before Christmas to see if there were some truth to the hype around the Ole Henriksen products which I see everywhere I turn like in Vogue, Elle, and all over the internet. To my big surprise my skin cleared up massively within only a few days. Cross my heart, I’ve never seen results like this from a moisturiser before.

The Ole Henriksen Herbal Day Creme feels wonderful on the skin and contains SPF which protects against both aging UVA rays and burning UVB rays, it also protects against environmental aggressors due to it’s high level of antioxidants, and it smells fantastic! My skin loves this!

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Get it here: Ole Henriksen Herbal Creme SPF 15 - £31 with free worldwide delivery

The garden lagoon

After I saw the amazing result with the Ole Henriksen Herbal Day Creme (and I already got feedback from you guys without you even knowing I had changed my routine) I got the award winning Ole Henriksen African tea foaming cleanse and Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster. Not only does this range clear up my skin, but I can finally fight signs of aging at the same time, what a treat!

The first thing to mention about Ole Henriksen African tea foaming cleanse is the extraordinary smell. It smells what I imagine a summer walk in a fruit garden with soft pillows and balloons thrown around would smell like. The cleanser is enriched with anti-aging botanical extracts like naturally antioxidant-rich african red tea and Vitamin C. Its soothing, non-drying formula is strong enough to remove makeup, but gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin like mine. Did I mention it smells divine?

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Ole Henriksen African Red Tea Foaming Cleanser - £26 with free worldwide delivery

The Truth

Serums are often mistaken as a luxury and not a neccessity in skin care, but believe me, Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster is a must have. It contains Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, which is key to the production of collagen, a protein that aids in the growth of cells and blood vessels and gives skin its firmness and strength [source: WebMD]. Vitamin C also helps create scar tissue and ligaments, and it helps your skin repair itself [source: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center]. It is also loaded with antioxidants to fight off environmental aggressors, and moisture-binding ingredients to keep your skin nourished and protected. It’s absorbed instantly and penetrates to the deeper layers of the skin, but can make the skin feel a bit sticky so be sure to have a moisturiser as well as this isn’t enough on its own. Sensitive skin prone to irritation will benefit immensely from the calming properties of this oil-free serum, trust me – it’s the TRUTH (serum)! :D

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Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster - £47 with free worldwide delivery

All Mr. Henriksen’s products are natural, not tested on animals and free of nasty parabens. Celebrities love them and apparently there is indeed truth to the hype – I’m completely sold and can’t wait to expand my skin care range!

Special offer not to be missed:

Buy any Ole Henriksen products for £50 or more & use TRUTHVIP at the checkout and you get a free full 30 ml deluxe bottle of Truth Serum Collagen Booster worth £47!!! How amazing is that?? Offer ends 28^th Feb.

In other words, if you buy the Ole Henriksen Herbal Creme SPF 15 and Ole Henriksen African Red Tea Foaming Cleanser you will get the serum for free, a total cost of £57 instead of £104 for all three products!! That makes a massive difference! I will definitely take advantage of this offer as I would love to stock up on this serum and expand my skin care range. Next on my list is night cream, eye cream, mask, peel, scrub, and toner – I’m going to build my very own little Ole Henriksen home spa :D

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New favourites in my makeup collection

With autumn comes the time to take care of the body again after slacking off the whole summer. For my skin this means switching out the liquid foundation with a nourishing mineral makeup, and I have found a mineral powder I absolutely adore! I was asked which mineral foundation I recommend some time back, but I didn’t really have a favourite back then so I thought I’d share this with you now that I’ve finally have found one that works really great for my skin :)

My new found love is the Glo Minerals glo pressed base. I alternate between two shades: Beige Medium (the lighter one of these two) and honey light (the darker one of these two).

I have also found a kabuki brush specifically made for use with a pressed mineral powder, and it’s the softest and chicest brush I’ve ever seen! It’s from Nilens Jord, and it’s no. 110.

Beige Medium // Honey Light

Today I’ve just been slacking around at home with my boys, and so I like to keep my makeup very simple and natural looking and for this purpose mineral powder is second to none :D I got it from makestyle.no where I also got my favourite concealer from.

I hope you’re enjoying your Sunday just as much as I am ♥ Lots of love xx

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How to get a bright summer smile :D

This week I’ve been trying out a new teeth whitening product called SmileLab which is one of the safest teeth whitening products for use at home. It’s basically just strips which you place on top of your teeth for 30 minutes a day. Super easy and surprisingly effective :)

The package contains 14 pouches which is enough for 14 treatments. Every pouch contains two strips, one for the upper teeth and one for the lower teeth. You apply the long strip to your upper front teeth (gel side to teeth obviously) and the short strip to your lower teeth.

The excess part of the strip you just fold to the back side of the teeth, and adjust with your tongue to be sure it is well attached to the back. You leave the strip on for 30 minutes while doing other things like painting your nails, doing the dishes or reading blogs ;) After 30 minutes you slide them off and brush your teeth to get rid of any left over gel. And that is all there is to it, pretty easy?

Here are some quick facts for you:

♥ SmileLab contains strips for 14 days, you don’t have to use all of them to get white teeth. I only used mine for a week (7 pouches), and save the rest for touch ups.

♥ SmileLab is developed by dentists, and is one of the safest and easiest teeth whitening products on the market.

♥ It contains less chemicals than other similar products, and doesn’t have any chemical taste or smell.

♥ In addition to giving you a whiter smile, it will also improve your oral hygiene by removing harmful bacteria and plaque.

It’s perfectly normal to get little white spots on the teeth and gums by the way, this is nothing to worry about. I got it as well, but it was gone the next day :)

Mandatory before and after pictures:

Pretty cool, huh? :D

And finally… drum rolls…. I have been in contact with Coverbrands, and they gave me a 20% discount code for you guys!! The code is g6xu5 :D Weeee!! Another reason to smile ;) You can find the product here.

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SunSpa Original, a self tan without parabens

Lately I’ve been trying out a new self tan, and I’m so excited about sharing this with you!! Although I am not a heavy self tan user, I’ve tried my fare share of self tans! I think it’s a great quick fix to look that extra bit better with very little effort before special occasions. Eyes seem brighter, teeth seem whiter and the figure seem a smidgen slimmer as well ;) I was initially intrigued by this self tan because of the fact that it’s a spray, which I haven’t tried before. When I noticed it doesn’t contain any parabens either, I was all over it!! :D

Left leg with SunSpa – right leg without SunSpa (I never thought I’d ever write this on the blog, but notice the colour on the toes!!)

Pros:	Cons:
♥ Does not need rubbing which makes it easy to apply and eliminates the possibility of uneven and blotchy results.	✖ You ought to avoid contact with water or perspiring for 8 hours while your tan develops, meaning no work outs – maybe this should’ve been a pro ;)
♥ The spray gives an air brushed effect around difficult areas like the feet and hands as opposed to creams and mousse self tans.	✖ Wears off farely quickly (3-4 days).
♥ SunSpa is easy to apply to the back even on your own.
♥ A self tan session is done in 10 minutes, whilst creams and mousse self tans normally takes longer to apply because of the rubbing interrupted by hand scrubs every 3 minutes.
♥ Does not contain parabens, which are harmful chemicals linked to cancer.
♥ Gives a natural colour because of the combination of DHA and Erythrulose, which both react to the proteins in the top layer of your skin without leaving any orange dye residue.
♥ SunSpa don’t contain any added dye, so the colour won’t show until a few hours after application – which is a good thing for your skin and the colour.
♥ Doesn’t smell like a self tan.
♥ Leaves skin soft and nourished by E-vitamins and Aloe Vera.

What are parabens, and why should you avoid them?

Parabens are chemicals added to products acting like preservatives, which we absorb through our skin. There have been studies that say that it is potentially dangerous and that have linked parabens to cancer and rosacea amongst other illnesses. I have chosen to take the precautionary route and not use products containing them when I can help it, and so should you ♥

Final thoughts

I was a bit nervous about the whole spraying thing as I’ve only been using mousse and creams in the past, but not only am I a convert – I’m totally in love!! The spray gives the most natural air brushed effect on difficult areas like feet and hands and it also makes it easy to apply to the back without help, and the colour looks exactly like a real tan – and it doesn’t smell!! They do another one which is slightly darker in colour as well which I’ve got to get, and they also have a sports one which doesn’t smudge if you work out which I think I’ll have to get as well! :D

I got it at Makestyle, who also have the other two sprays as well!

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Do you want to avoid breakage on your hair?

Most of the time us Norwegians are quite up to date, but every now and then I come across an item which seems to be completely blatently to everyone around me in Monaco and London, whilst I might have just heard of it once or twice. An example is the Mason Pearson hair brush. I was first introduced to this brush in St.Tropez a few years ago because I had forgotten my brush at home. I thought it was an obscene price for a hair brush, but everyone seemed so convincing which made my inner child curious – so I bought it. Since that day, I’ve never gone anywhere without my Mason Pearson brush! Mason Pearson brushes are what Rolls Royce are to cars, what Hermes is to fashion and what Rolex is to watches.

So what’s so special about the brush, you ask?

♥ Mason Pearson has been the most popular brush brand since 1885.
♥ The brushes are handmade and each brush is carefully inspected.
♥ The bristles are made of nylon and boar, and are designed to evenly distribute sebum, which, in turn, makes the hair shiny and strong.
♥ The boar bristles are the same hardness as actual hair, so the brush doesn’t cut, break or extract unwanted hair from the scalp when in use.
♥ The nylon bristles are softer than the hard plastic bristles contained in many other commercial hair brushes on the market, are especially designed with hair care in mind.
♥ Together the bristles massage the scalp and increase circulation so that the scalp skin remains healthy. Healthy scalp skin ensures that the hair gets the required strength. It also ensures growth of hair and reduces hair loss, apart from making the hair much more manageable.
♥ They are made to last a lifetime, and mine are both as good as new!

IMG 4730 Do you want to avoid breakage on your hair? When I came across the brush in handbag size I didn’t even hesitate for a second! Perfect for keeping in the handbag when out on busy days, or while travelling!

I found the travel size here, but they have other sizes and types as well :)

Have you heard of the Mason Pearson brushes?

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Urban Decay Naked Palette 2 Review & Swatches

The first Naked palette from Urban Decay was sold out for months, and quickly became the worlds best selling eyeshadow palette of all time (if you haven’t seen my review of the first palette, you can see it here). Needless to say that this palette has been highly anticipated :)

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The first four shades are warm, the next four are neutral shades and the last four are cooler shades.

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You get 12 matte and shimmery neutral eyeshadow of which 5 shades are brand new. The palette also comes with a full size shadow/crease brush and a mini Lip Junkie Lipgloss in the pinky-brown shade Naked. On first glance it seemed that this palette was divided into one half of warm tones, and one half of cool tones which I think is very clever as the last palette was very warm and golden.

Now it’s time to get Naked! :D

Foxy: The perfect matte nude shade. I love using it to blend out colours on the lid to get an even transistion up to the brow bone for a perfect smokey eye.
Half Baked: This shadow was included in the last Naked palette too, but I think it’s ok because it’s a beautiful golden colour.
Bootycall: The ridiculous name aside, this light shimmery pink is so lovely in the inner corners of the eyes to really brighten the eyes. NEW!
Chopper: This is a coppery shadow with chunky silver glitter. Similar texture to Sidecar, which means lots of fall out. The colour is absolutely stunning though.

Tease: The second of the three matte shades in the palette. This is a slightly more darker and reddish shade than the browns in the last palette. It’s a must have for green eyed girls. NEW!
Snakebite: A beautiful golden brown shade. Personally I think this is one of the prettiest shades. NEW!
Suspect: This is also a really pretty shade. It’s kind of like a topey shimmery shade. I love it!
Pistol: A very interesting brownish silver, also a favourite of mine! Because of the duo effect I think it would be really pretty even just on its own.

Verve: A silvery pinky highlight colour. Probably the one I like the least.
YDK: A cool shimmery bronze, beautiful!
Busted: A dark shimmery plummy brown, the perfect smokey eye colour for green eyes. NEW!
Blackout: Finally! The star of the palette. Every palette should have a matte black that applies as dark as you want it. LOVE!

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The flat brush is the same as the one in the previous palette. The fluffy brush is very similar to Mac 222 in shape. Quality wise it’s not my cup of tea.

What I like:

I like that it contains both shimmery and matte shades. I’m especially fond of the nude, Foxy, and the black, Blackout. I also like that there are both cool and warm shades. As for the packaging I’m jumping up and down for the fact that they’ve changed the horrible velour packaging they used for the last palette, to this tin case. It’s much easier to keep it clean this way! The big mirror inside is also a major improvement. As for the double sided brush I think it’s a nice touch as opposed to the single flat brush they included in the second edition of the first palette. Being able to blend the colours properly is so important for a nice finish.

What I don’t like:

Not much to be honest. If anything I would prefer it if they included the darker matte brown, Buck, in this palette too. A warm matte brown is always a good shade to have. I’m also a bit sad that they have replaced the primer for a lipgloss as a primer makes so much more sense, especially if you haven’t used a primer before.

Do you need this if you already have the first Naked palette?

The first Naked palette has a few shades (mainly the matte browns) that I can not live without. However, this palette also have a few shades that I’ve been missing in the first palette. I’m clearly talking about the matte nude and the matte black, but the there are also a few others that I really love (Snakebite, Suspect, Pistol and Busted). I think the palettes complement eachother so well as there are several shades that are so beautiful together. If you’re only getting one, get this one. If you already have the previous palette, get this one if you prefer cooler shades, if you travel a lot or if you’re just a hopeless makeup addict like myself :)

I got mine from BeautyBay

Contest: WIN hair extensions!!!!

I’m so excited about this contest!! One of you lucky ladies can now win a full 7-Piece Set + Quad Clip or 150 I-Tip Single Strand Extensions and a Micro Ring Kit – PLUS Free Fast FedEx shipping!!!

How amazing is that?? It makes me so happy because you readers are amazing, and the hair is fabulous, and the weather today is so sunny and bright and life is so good and I’ll stop ramble away like a crazy person and tell you more about this contest instead!!! :D

How to enter the contest:

Step 1: “Like” Locks&Bonds on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/locksandbonds
Step 2: ”Like”/follow ByCelina on facebook, bloglovin, twitter and/or blogglisten (just one of them is enough, which ever you prefer)
Step 3: Go to Locks&Bonds and pick out which product you want :)
Step 4: Write in the comment section of this post which item you would like and in what color, and include the link to the product.

Winner will be announced next week!

~~Good luck everyone!!! :D~~

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The long, volumous and beautiful hair you’ve always wanted!

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Many of you have been curious about my extensions recently, and as I know how frustrating it can be to find good quality hair extensions in the jungle of options out there I thought I’d share my secrets with you. Fortunately for you, I have tried and failed a few times for all of us so that you don’t have to :) Now I know what to look for, and yet better, I know where you can get the best hair!!

About Locks&Bonds

1. What makes Locks&Bonds better than other brands?

In the past I’ve bought hair from lots of different brands who all claimed that they had “Remy quality hair”, which I fell for because it was quite cheap and seemed like a good deal (Rapunzel, Sara’s, American Dream Extensions etc). It was very disappointing when I washed the hair and it became all tangled and dry and I just had to throw it away after only once or twice of wear.

So, where do I get my hair from now and how is it different?

I have now curled, brushed, washed, straightened and partied (read champagne showers) with my hair from Locks&Bonds a number of times, and it’s still in the exact same soft state as when I got it!! This means I’ve finally found real Remy hair.

2. What does Remy hair really mean?

Remy Hair means that the hair is cut from the donor in one heavy ponytail, with the cuticle facing in the same direction. Inexpensive extensions are made from hair collected facing in all directions from many different donors (even from hairbrushes) so that the cuticle has to be removed in damaging acid baths, then covered in silicone so that the hair seems smooth.

However, after the first few washings, the remaining cuticles will rise as the silicone is washed off and hopeless dry tangling sets in because the cuticles act like little fish hooks hooking with the cuticles facing the opposite direction. Unfortunately brands lie about having Remy hair all the time, which is why it’s extremely difficult to find hair that actually is real Remy hair.

3. What kind of Remy hair does L&B use?

Not only do you have to worry about getting real Remy hair, but getting the right thickness of the hair is also key. Normally hair extensions are 0,5 grams per strand, but Locks&Bonds’ hair is 0,8 grams meaning it’s thicker along the whole strand which is what will give your hair that full and realistic look. I’m sure you’ve seen someone wear extensions where the ends of the hair is so thin that you can practically count the strands of hair, not pretty. With the hair from L&B you get fuller and more volumous hair, and it’s up tp you how long you want it. You have got to love that!

What kind of hair extensions do they offer?

1. Clip ins

I use clip ins which is convenient for me as I like to sleep without anything in the way, and still have long and beautiful hair in the day or just when I feel like it. L&B offer two different packs of clip ins, I chose the full set one with an additional quad clip (180g). In the past I’ve found that I’ve needed two packs to get it as fullness I desire, but with L&B I foind that one pack is actually enough for me. The hair is 56cm long, which is a little bit longer than mine, but it blends in perfectly once it’s curled. I have the colour #60/613/16 which is blonde with both highlights and lowlights (perfect for natural blondes).

I wash the hair in the sink with babyshampoo followed by treatments like this, this and this.

2. Micro rings

Micro rings is a permanent solution meaning once it’s in you don’t have to worry about it. It becomes your hair. You have more freedom when it comes to finding the right colour as you can mix and match with four different colours. This is a better option if you want long hair all the time, but be aware that they may damage your hair slightly more than clip ins. There are however several types of micro rings so that you can chose the ones that is right for your hair which in turn will decrease the damage on your hair if treated properly. YouTube has lots of videoes on how to attach them, I know many girls who do it themselves but you can also go to a hairdresser if you don’t want to be bothered with it.

The three different micro rings:

Screw Micro Rings:

Screw threading in inside to keep them from slipping
Smaller than silicone micro rings and tubes

Silicone Micro Rings:

Silicone lining on inside of ring to protect fragil or over-processed and damaged hair. Silicone is very gentle on your own hair as it acts like a cushion between your own hair and ring
Good for hair prone to breakage

Copper Micro Tubes:

Copper is softer, easier to clamp shut
Clamps flatter than all other rings
Softer metal is more comfortable if you have a sensitive scalp
Longer length keeps them from slipping
Can be crimped for even more hold. (crimping means folding the tube in half lengthwise for double hold, also called making “books” To ‘crimp” tubes, you need a plier with a notch and a removal tool with long “fangs” to open the books again. They can not be re-opened with pliers.)

Just so you know, I bought my hair for my own money and I wouldn’t recommend anything I didn’t truly believe in. It’s my honest and sincere opinion as always.

Go to Locks&Bonds to get your fabulous hair!!

I hope you found that helpful, please don’t hesitate to leave questions if there is anything else you have questions about. I would be happy to help :D

Review Phyto Intense Hydrating Oil Treatment – Huile d’Ales

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The package contains 5 ampoules of 10ml essential oils of sage, rosemary, juniper berries and lemon, castor oil derivative.

After having seen such surprisingly great results from the Philip Kingsley Elastisizer I was really eager to try more pre-shampoo treatments as they seem to do more for my hair than the post-shampoo treatments. A pre-shampoo treatment means it’s applied to the hair before you shampoo so that the hair really soakes it all up before it’s soaked in shampoo residue. Smart and very effective!

When I opened the package and got my curious little fingers on the ampoules I felt like I was in a labratory and was dealing with some serious clinical secret stuff. I must say I’m totally loving the ampoules as they keep the product fresh in the glass container all untill it is applied to the hair.

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The ampoules comes with a little spray bottle which you’re supposed to fill the oil into so that it’s easier to distribute the oil evenly in the hair. To get the oil into the bottle you break the ends and place it on top of the spray bottle. Super easy and very clever!

To apply the oil you divide your hair into smaller sections and spray one sestion at a time focusing on the ends while massaging it in. It’s really important to focus it on the ends as this is some serious moisturising stuff which you don’t want too close to the roots as that might weigh your hair down.

Because it’s so sticky it won’t drip anywhere once applied, but you don’t want this on the floor or on your clothes so I advice you to spray in the shower. After you’ve massaged the oil into the hair you leave it in for 15 – 30 minutes. I normally put my hair up and jump into a robe while it’s in. Naturally this is the perfect time to apply that face mask you’ve been wanting to find time for as well. And while that’s on it’s a great time to pluck your eye brows and file your nails too :)

The oil does not smell nice, it smells organic if you know what I mean… But I’m ok with that because the scent doesn’t stay in the hair after it’s washed out and it means that the treatment doesn’t contain any perfume or other unnecessary ingredients. Don’t be afraid to really shampoo your hair after, I actually highly recommend it because the moisture will stay in the hair anyway but you want the sticky residue to go away. There is no need for any post-shampoo treatments as this is moisture enough, so save your conditioner and hair mask for the next hair wash :)

When hair is dry it’s first of all left with this amazingly beautiful shine. Secondly you will notice a huge difference to the ends, especially if you are suffering from dry and brittle ends.

So, which one do I love the most of the Philip Kingsley Elastisizer and this?

Difficult question as I think they are both great in two different ways. The Philip Kingsley treatment is not as intense as this one which means I use it more frequently to maintain the moisture in the hair while it still keeps my hair light and volumious. This treatment I save for when my hair is so dry that nothing else seems to work, because this really gives a shot of new life and moisture to the hair which means I don’t have to cut it as often :D I must say that it’s a must have if you’ve got chemically damaged hair and you think the only way out is to cut off your hair, I promise.. you’ll be surprised!

You can get it here.

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New in: Hermés Kelly Calèche and iPhone covers!!

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CheapSmells.com sent me this lovely perfume together with a travel container for my flights, how cute!! Thank you so much, CheapSmells! I’ve worn it the last couple of days and I have received some many compliments on it. Even though it’s a completely different scent to what I normally go for, I must admit I quite like it! It’s difficult to describe it, but it’s kind of like a floraly, feminine and confident scent including notes of iris, lily of the valley, mimosa, tuberose, climbing rose, sheepskin, calf leather and vanilla. A girl online described it like this: “Kelly Caleche smells like me accepting a Nobel Prize on a good hair day: smart, pretty, in control and on top of the world!” he he, love it! So true!! It’s one of those fragrances you can’t stop sniffing at through out the whole day.

The fragrance supposedly has notes of leather as mentioned above, but it’s so subtle that it only awakens a distant memory of something you can not pin point exactly what is. The leather together with the floraly scent is supposed to remind of a new Hermés Kelly leather handbag, maybe that’s why I was drawn to it? ;)

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The travel container is so cute and clever. In the past I’ve only seen containers you need to pour perfume into which immediatly throws me off, but this little thing you place on top of the perfume and pump the perfume into. So easy, quick and clean :)

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Mirabling sent me two iPhone covers which are beautiful, thank you Mirabling! I got to chose which two I wanted so I went for one white and one brown called “Bottega”, they are leathery soft and nice. Wee :D

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Thank you all so much for the response to my first makeup video!! I don’t know what to say.. the comments just kept coming and I sat here red as a tomato from top to toe reading your comments, thank you so much!! You are all such wonderful girls and I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by here and leaving me all these wonderful comments. As for improvements I’ve found that I should leave the text for longer, make the font bigger and write all the products I’ve used in the information box below the video. I will do that :D I know you guys want me to talk you through as well, and I completely get it, but I don’t think I’m ready for it quite yet. Baby steps ;)

I hope you’re having a lovely Tuesday! I’m spending my day studying as James is in London for a few days. I am also feeling so sore all over my entire body in places I’ve never felt pain before due to BodyRock.tv, it’s unbelievable that 12 minutes can be so effective!! How are you guys doing?

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