Polished Polyglot

Hello, lovelies! Happy Monday!
We are heading right into Easter and I can't believe it. The time passes too quickly! I have the impression Mardi Gras was just yesterday. Some people find the lockdown or social distancing are giving them the impression of super long days. In my case, I feel I have not enough time! More precisely, not enough "ME" time.
Kids are 24/7 at home, demanding, attention, food, etc. It's like having three newborns again! hahaha. I try to be positive but I do miss to take time just for me. When I work out, they are there, when I'm taking a shower, they are there; when I'm trying to take care of my skin/hair, they are there! If you are an old visitor, you know how much I love playing with makeup and doing bold looks. These days when I'm not leaving the house, I don't do my makeup anymore, but I really miss it. So, last week I decided I was going to create a look just for FUN, I grabbed my BH Cosmetics Zodiac LOVE SIGNS* palette to create a look in Orange and gold for the Monday Shadow Challenge and I am so happy I did. I hope you like it!

Hello, Lovelies! Happy Monday!
Today I want to talk to you about 5 Drugstore Lipsticks that I've been obsessing about! Oh yes, I love me some fancy high-end makeup now and then, but in total honesty, so many drugstore brands carry really good lipsticks that have nothing to envy to the luxury ones. But yes, drugstore ranges are not always consistent, and some brands are a bit of hit and miss, so it takes a lot of try and error to find THE ONE. So, here I am doing the job for you! I introduce to you 5 really amazing options to have your lips on-point without breaking the bank! I'll talk about the brands H&M, Essence Cosmetics, Gosh Copenaghen, Maybelline New York and Cover Girl!
Let's take a look.

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Hello, lovelies!
I was so impatient to write this post, as I have owned the "Born to Run" eyeshadow palette for such a long time now and I never got to show you any makeup done with it!!  I got this palette at the beginning of last year, but I haven't used it much, what a pity! It is a gorgeous palette suitable for every season and every occasion. Today,  I've created a warm summer makeup look with it, I'm also giving you my personal opinion on the palette :) I hope you like it!

Hello, lovelies!
How is the month of June treating you so far? It feels like summer around here, we've been enjoying it a lot! The summer school break is approaching and I'm super excited for our next Summer vacation (although that will happen at the end of July, I can't wait!!). Today, it is time to show you a new edition of my Zodiac Makeup Challenge! As every month, I've used my  BH Cosmetics Zodiac LOVE SIGNS palette to create a look inspired by a Zodiac sign and today it is the turn  of GEMINI colours. Last year I have used the first edition of the Zodiac palette all the year round creating different looks inspired in each Zodiac sign, and this year I count on doing the same thing with the second edition of this Palette!
Let's have a look!

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Happy Monday, sweeties!
I'm baaaaaack! 
No, I didn't go anywhere. I've been absent from the blog and Social Media in the past week, I got the nasty flu, this time it really caught me hard! I could not for the life of me get my butt out of bed, my head was dizzy and I felt weak and useless most of the week. But today I'm already feeling better, so I'm here, ready to share with you my latest makeup look.
Today's challenge should combine Gold and Black, but, honestly, I didn't feel like doing a heavy black smokey eye, I've combined these two colours in a more dramatic way here (if you're interested). But my half-sick-pale-AF me could not pull off black eyeshadow right now. So I went for a luminous and bright summer look with black eyeliner and that's all the black you're gonna get from me today! ;) So, here you are, my look in gold, coral and a teeny tiny bit of black. I hope you like it!

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Hello, lovelies! How are you today?

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Happy humpday, sweeties!
I've been absent from the blog in the past two days, I usually post for the Monday Shadow Challenge on Mondays, haha. But I've been focused on my new workout program and I'm super exhausted at the end of the day, I don't find the energy to blog! Hopefully, this physical effort will serve the purpose of making me gain muscles which will eventually benefit all my body, my health, my longevity, my mood and my energy levels, as well. But as every process, it takes time and PAIN to achieve a goal!! LOL. In the meantime, bear with me, please.
Today's challenge should combine Turquoise and Grey, honestly, I don't like grey on me, or with any colour! So, my look in Turquoise has brown, bronze, gold and coral, and a teeny, tiny bit of grey in the outer corner, I hope you like it!

Hello, lovelies! Happy May!!
I hope you had a wonderful month of April and that you're starting the new month with plenty of energy! I'm happy that May is finally here because it is the month of my daughter's birthday, mother's day and pretty flowers! It is also a month ruled mainly by the Zodiac sign of Taurus, and as every month, I've used my  BH Cosmetics Zodiac LOVE SIGNS palette to create a look inspired by TAURUS colours. Last year I have used the first edition of the Zodiac palette all the year round creating different looks inspired in each Zodiac sign, and this year I count on doing the same thing with the second edition of this Palette!
Let's have a look!

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Happy Monday, sweeties!
We are having a lovely Spring so far, typical rainy weather in the past few days, but nothing we wouldn't know about April already. We're expecting some sunny days towards the end of the week, and this is energizing me.
In total honesty, I'm glad we're having some rain, because this gives me a break with allergies, when the weather is wet, pollen does not fly around and I feel much much better! Does this happen to you too?
It's time for a makeup challenge! The Monday Shadow Challenge thought Green and pink would be a nice combination for spring and, in my opinion, they had that right! I love green and pink as they create a lovely soft, luminous and fresh look! take a look!

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Happy Monday, sweeties!
I'm back! Last week I decided to take a break from blogging, I think I was having a "blogging burnout" :O !!!
I've been sleeping very little in the past few weeks, my average sleep was around 4:30 hours per night, including weekends of course. I started feeling terribly fatigued and decided to put the blog in pause and take more care of myself. In fact, I usually work late hours for the blog, when the children are already in bed, that's a time I'm not sleeping! I decided to tweak a couple of things in my routine. also, I wasn't feeling the urge of posting and sharing as I usually do, despite of having a lot of new products to test and stories to share... I took that as a sign and decided to slow down.
I spent a gorgeous sunny long weekend for Easter, with the family, my children are a great source of energy for me. I also spent a fair time working out and planning my meals in a healthier more nutritious way for me (I'm trying to lose some weight but without losing muscle and It's not as easy as it sounds!!). So, what has been keeping you busy lately?

Now, let's get into makeup!  It's time for a new Monday Shadow Challenge,"this week the challenge is a bit special because it's all about "PINK"! Yes, that's right! Two or more shades of pink combined in one same look. I thought this could be a good idea for a look a bit modern and also Kawai, I hope you will like my makeup :)

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Happy Monday, sweeties!
We just came back from our short trip to Rome, we spent a lovely time there, sun, rain, sun, rain, sun, many wonderful moments with the kids, the highlight of it being their first time to the Stadium to support their team AS Roma. We ate delicious food, we visited some wonderful historical monuments, we walked a lot, we slept too little and had too many ice creams! It was a great experience to be back there after many years.

Now, let's get into makeup!  It's time for a new Monday Shadow Challenge. "Blue" and "Grey", are the colours for this week, I must say this is spot on inspiration for April's sky! it turns from blue to grey to blue again in just a few hours! lol. I hope you will like my makeup :)

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Happy Monday, sweeties!
Spring break started today here in Biel and all we can think of is our much awaited trip to Rome! The countdown has started! Have you ever been to Rome?

Today, it's time for a new Monday Shadow Challenge.  This time I've created a softer look for spring, to change a little bit after all my bright crazy looks lately, LOL! The colours for the challenge are "Dusty Rose" and "Warm Brown", I'd say this is one very wearable look, check it out!

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Hello, lovelies!
I was so impatient to write this post, as I have a new makeup palette and I'm super excited about it!  A couple of weeks ago I have received my Anastasia Beverly Hills Riviera palette and couldn't wait to show it to you! It is a rare gem with very bold colour choice, definitely a very special palette but not for everyone! I've created a Sunset makeup look with it, and made it really bold, :) Keep reading to find out if this palette is a good choice for you!

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Happy Monday, sweeties!
How was your weekend? Mine was fantastic! The city is blooming and you can smell Spring everywhere. It is the perfect time for changing the wardrobe into a lighter one and also the makeup looks into brighter colours.

Today, for the Monday Shadow Challenge I've created a bright look for spring using "Light green" and "Forest green",of course I threw a bright coral lipstick in the mis!  Keep reading to find out how to create this look ;)

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Happy Monday, sweeties!
I hope you all had a lovely weekend! Spring is in the air around here! The sunny weather and longer days put me in the best mood! I love having long luminous days I feel with more energy and this reflects in my makeup as I am willing to wear bolder and crighter colours.

Today, for the Monday Shadow Challenge are "Yellow" and "Rose Gold",a luminous and cheerful combo to celebrate the arrival of spring!  Keep reading to find out how to create this look ;)

Happy Spring, lovelies!
The sun is out, the sky is blue and Spring is here!
What a better way to celebrate Spring for a makeup addict than with a luminous pink makeup look? Today I use the fabulous  BH Cosmetics Zodiac LOVE SIGNS palette using the colours for Aries sign. Last year I have used the first edition of the Zodiac palette all the year round creating different looks inspired in each Zodiac sign, and this year I count on doing the same thing with the second edition of this Palette!
Shall we take a closer look?