Scents have always been very special to me. I think I may have a stronger sense of smell than people around me, or at least I’m more aware of smells and often notice them when others don’t. Nothing evokes such strong, vivid memories as scent, and I can truly, deeply enjoy a nice smell. For […]
Romanov Sisters | Beauty Beacons
Today’s episode of Beauty Beacons is about the Romanov sisters, the daughters of Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia. Enjoy!
Budget Find: Argan Care Cone-free Conditioner
I found a hidden gem. In the beauty isle at Action, I saw this Argan Care conditioner. A quick scan of the ingredients showed me it doesn’t contain silicones, so in my basket it went. I wasn’t expecting much of a product that costs €1,60 but spoiler alert: I was very pleasantly surprised. A couple […]
3 Hairstyles for Greasy Hair
Sometimes you wake up and notice you really should wash your hair, but you just want to try and stretch it one more day. If you still need to go out and look presentable, I have a couple of hairstyles for you that you can wear that work great with oily hair. Enjoy!
FOTD | Winter Wine
Today’s look is inspired by this new lip product I got, although I’m probably the last person in the Netherlands to get it. It’s HEMA’s Soft Matt lip balm in no. 09, a beautiful dark purply wine colour. I decided to pair it with a dark but soft winged liner, and a subtle pink eyeshadow […]
Simonetta Vespucci | Beauty Beacons
This week’s episode of Beauty Beacons is all about Italian renaissance beauty Simonetta Vespucci, who stole many an influential man’s heart before her untimely death. I’m going to show you how to recreate her look!
Pull-Through Braid
This has got to be one of the most photogenic hairstyles ever. It’s very Pinterest-worthy, don’t you think? And this one actually works on thinner hair as well. I present to you the pull-through braid, which is not actually a braid and is not pulled through! It’s super simple, in fact :) Enjoy!