Author: callmecarolina

This is a blog about beauty and fashion, and since my two favorite topics of such subject matters are makeup and shoes, it made sense that this blog’s name included both anatomy parts where those things go. I’ll include a little travelling here and there, because what’s a girl to do with so many shoes if she isn’t going anywhere? I’m also a short person and love all the elevated benefit of wearing heels. You can say I’m head over heels, over what? Over heels. So just head over here, my dear heels. I’m a pun-y person. I’ll stop now.

makeup, Vanity

Top 5 | Best Products from Urban Decay (2021)

March 2, 2021March 10, 2021by callmecarolina11 Comments

Urban Decay was one of my first makeup loves. Our relationship was solid for almost 10 years, but the last few have been rocky. I felt betrayed by the discontinuation of the Naked palette, my favourite thing about Urban Decay, and the new additions to the permanent line were no longer characteristic of the brand I fell in love with.

That said, I feel like there is some urgency in talking about their good products because everything that’s good is being discontinued and the new launches have been terrible. So before they get rid of everything good (like they did with the loose powder, the highlighters, the blushes), here are the top 5 products currently available that are true winners:

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makeup, musings, Vanity

2021, My Low Buy Year

February 28, 2021March 10, 2021by callmecarolina4 Comments

I’m not a minimalist. Nor do I aim to be. But 2020 was such a year of indulgence when it came to online shopping for me, that I feel like I need to take a step back and refrain my consumerism.

Basically, I’m so full of stuff I need a shopping diet.

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skincare, Vanity

Review | MAULI Supreme Skin Cleansing Oil

February 25, 2021March 10, 2021by callmecarolina4 Comments

I’m not a fan of oily textures when it comes to skincare. That being said, this past year I’ve discovered and fallen in love with emulsifying oil cleansers. It took me way longer than I care to admit to find out about those. It’s shameful. Not only because I pride myself in being a connoisseur of all things makeup related, but because I might have gone through cleansers more often and stumble upon these sooner if I didn’t skip taking off my makeup before going to bed so often.

Yep, I’m one of those.

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skincare, Vanity

Cult Beauty Self Care Goody Bag: Unboxing & Opinions

February 23, 2021March 10, 2021by callmecarolina11 Comments

It finally got here!

In order to get the Cult Beauty Self Care goody bag I purchased the RIKI Skinny mirror (review coming soon). I have been lusting for a good makeup mirror that would mimic natural lighting and allow me to do my makeup well even at night, but those things are expensive. At £175, it was the perfect time to get it, because the Cult Beauty Goody Bag required a minimum spending of £170.

Here are my thoughts and opinions about the goody bag.

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skincare, Vanity

Look Fantastic Mother’s Day 2021 Beauty Box (worth £216)

February 20, 2021March 10, 2021by callmecarolina4 Comments

I have to credit Lady Writes (on youtube) for this, as she was the first to post about this (that I saw) and warn that this limited edition beauty box will be available February 22nd. She did a whole unboxing, I suggest you watch her video. The page for purchasing the beauty box is already available on Look Fantastic’s website (here). The product appears as sold out but I believe it’s because it did not launch yet and will became available for sale next Monday.

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makeup, Vanity

Review, Swatches | Guerlain Pink Pearl Météorites (Spring 2021)

February 19, 2021March 10, 2021by callmecarolina4 Comments

After getting everything and anything that has ever been on my beauty wish list the past year, this year I’ve been trying to curb my spending, specially when it comes to makeup. I’ve been pretty successful thus far. This is the first makeup item I got in 2021, so you know it has to be something special.

It combines two of my favourite things: Guerlain’s Météorites and blush.

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makeup, Vanity

Review, Swatches | KVD Edge of Reality Eyeshadow Palette

February 17, 2021March 10, 2021by callmecarolina2 Comments

I got this as a Christmas gift from Sir Fiancé. I think it was part of their holiday releases, but it’s still available for sale. He got me this, and I quote, “because since Kat Von D is no longer part of it, it’s ok to review things from this brand again. And this packaging is 100% recyclable”. I’m in shock at how much attention he pays. Actually, it’s worse: he researches.

I don’t think I’m that attentive. Do I need do step up my game? Do I have to start learning about cars?? I’m not ready to care about motors (and I’m an engineer by training!).

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Shop & Tell: Moschino Pink Flower Pumps

February 15, 2021by callmecarolina2 Comments

The Moschino Fall 2020/2021 collection was jaw dropping and mouth watering. A world where Marie Antoinette meets Barbie and God is a drag queen with a sweet tooth. Makes no sense? Sure. Sounds absolutely fabulous? Undoubtedly.

I’m so happy to have a piece of that cake in my closet.

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musings

guilty pleasures.

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021by callmecarolina4 Comments

I’m admitting to them, so you can’t hold them against me. That’s how that works… right?

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makeup, skincare, Vanity

Review | Sisley Super Soin Tinted Sun Care SPF 30 (shade 1-Natural)

February 11, 2021March 10, 2021by callmecarolina2 Comments

Is it a sunscreen? Is it a foundation? Most importantly, is it worth it?

I first heard about this product from Michele Wang, when she mentioned in a video that this was great as a foundation because the coverage was pretty good. She has dry skin and loves this, but she mentioned another beauty reviewer with oilier skin also loved it, so it seems to be a product that adapts well to multiple skin types. This sparked my curiosity and stayed in the back of my mind, because my wallet wouldn’t allow it to go to the back of my drawer.

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