Have yourself a Merry Christmas outfit

Because of the christmas preparations i don't have the time to give you guys my ootd.
So i hope you like these ideas for this week's christmas events!

Por causa das preparações natalícias não tive tempo de vos dar o meu outfit do dia.
Mas espero que gostem destas ideias para os eventos de natal desta semana!

 

Casual Christmas

Party Christmas

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Eu fiz estes conjuntos para uma competição no ASOS Style Finder. Participem aqui!
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Merry Christmas!xx
Feliz Natal! xx

Join the Bangs Brigade!

Bangs are the most adorable thing you can ever do to your hair. And there's so many ways you can wear them: curly, wavy, poker straight, side bangs.... you can easily find a style that will suit your hair/face. I love the late 60's bangs because they don't look perfect and have these girly/sexy vibe to them. Of course my bangs icons have to be these ladies: Françoise Hardy, Jane Birkin and Brigitte Bardot

I cut my bangs recently (i was letting them grow out) and realized that i was quite aware of my hair quircks these time. So i thought i would share some tips. In case someone with curly/wavy hair wants to give bangs a try!

 

These are my bangs au naturel as in not straightened. I like that look but i spent the day running errands in the rain and i thought showing you guys my natural texture would be more helpful anyway.

I cut them so they would stay right above my eyebrows. And i like to swipe the to the side when i have my hair up because i think it looks better (and i can pretend i have a pixie cut).

Tips

1. Know your hair. It's really important that you consider your hair's texture and volume not only when it's styled but how it looks like when it gets wet or something. It's really hard to keep the frizz away from curly and wavy hair so you need to be prepared. My hair is wavy all around with some curls and it gets frizzy a LOT. My hairdresser always cut my bangs longer so they would curl. Funny fact: the hair on top of my head hardly has any waves so my bangs would always be huge. Don't be afraid to talk to your hairdresser and tell him/her how your hair works. 
2. Don't forget the volume. As i said before think about the volume too. My hair has a lot f body so i couldn't get a block fringe (i would have to style it everyday) so my bangs are a lot choppier to reduce volume.
3. Feed that hair. Because bangs tend to get messy quickly if you need to style them more often then the rest of your hair try to keep them healthy. If you have wavy/curly hair it's likely to be dry so you know you need to keep the moisture locked. If your hair is dry but it's damaged hidrating it won't be enough you need to give it protein. Don't worry about spending a lot of money in treatments. I've been using a homemade mask with eggs and olive oil and it works great!
4. Try different styles. Textured hair tends to be more versatile that very straight hair so don't be afraid to experiment with your bangs. Swipe the to the side and see how it looks.
5. Shelter them. If you straighten your bangs beanies and hats will become your best friends when the weather sucks. It's a great preventive measure instead of carrying a straightener in your bag. If your bangs get messed up in your sleep wear a silk scarf as a headband.

 Do you like bangs? Would you wear them?
Leave me a comment with your opinion!
xx

Winter Favorites

 Hello! Here's a few things I've been loving this winter.

I'm not the most sweet loving person. But this tea is amazing! I like it strong otherwise just tastes water with a bit of vanilla.

 My skin is pretty average with a few patches of dryness that get worse during the cold months. This bodyshop moisturizer isn't too heavy but it keeps the patches away without overpowering the rest of my face.

Eyeko Rain Polish // Colorama Power Red // No Mambo Jambo by H&M // Colorama Burgundy // MIYO Glitzy Gold // NYX Luxie

 I've been loving nail polishes. I've never been a glitter type of girl but i've been loving shimmery everything this season so gold glitter is a party must in my opinion. The lipstick is Catrice 170 Work after wine and it's a very pretty mulberry color.

My favorite acessorie has to be this brown leather backpack (that used to belong to my mom). It holds a lot of stuff and it's really useful for rainy days. Everything stays dry and it's very pratical to hold your umbrela.


(please ignore my need to smile like a maniac everytime someone takes me a picture)
Winter sweaters! Right now my favorite one is an oldie. I've had it since i was 12 and it still fits amazing. It's oxblood and has a turtleneck (perfect combo).



And of course my favorite holiday song :)
If you never heard this before i suggest you check out The Beach Boys Christmas album it's really sweet.

I would love to know your winter favorites! Leave me a comment :)
xx

November Highlights

H&M new collection items (i love this skirt more than words can express) / i bought the stargazer lilac lipstick ( it's a bit drying but still good for the price) / wearing my romwe velvet skirt everyday (stripes and denim being my favorite combination right now) / primark shoes (yes i know everyone has one of these by now but it took me like 6 months to find a pair that would fully cover my toes) / rain polish for a rainy day / trying a wig on primark to oblige my friend who's begging me to dye my hair platinum

Liebster Award

 Hey everyone. I was nominated for the Liebster Award by Rhinestone Religion. I think it's a great way to get to know other bloggers better and have some fun!

Rules

♥ Post a link to your nominator's blog

♥ Share 11 facts about yourself

♥ Answer the 11 questions asked by your nominator. 

♥ Write 11 questions for your nominees 

♥ Nominate 11 blogs with less than 200 followers and link to their blogs

♥ Notify your nominees by commenting on their blogs

♥ No tag backs

♥ Add a Liebster Award picture to your site

11 Facts About Myself

1. I have a degree in film studies (Editing)

2. I like the taste of redbull

3. I'm 5'5'' (1.66cm) and i wear size 6 (39) shoes. (Why???)

4. I love everything from the late 60's/70's

5. The Beatles are my favorite band ever

6. I don't like chocolate (kit kats are fine)

7. I love victorian romances

8. I was (am) a Potter child

9. I distrust mac computers

10. Dresses over pants, shorts and skirts

11. I have the most weird light brown/ dirty blonde/ reddish brown hair

Questions from my nominator:

1. What inspired you to begin blogging?

I started blogging to vent all my fashion/beauty thoughts. It's entertaining and i don't bother my friends (which are mostly male) with constant fashion topics. I still bother them though. Just not as much ahah.

2. How would you describe your personal style?

It depends on my mood I guess. I tend to like clothes and acessories that look dainty but also look like they could hurt you (think late 60's/ 70's flower child with a leather jacket full of spikes)

3. What is the meaning behind your blog's title?

My first blog was called "Yellow is cool". I like the idea of pretty pastel colours being described as cool instead of "pretty".

4. What is your nationality/ethnic background?

 I'm Portuguese. But my paternal grandfather was dutch and my grandmother was african. I hear we might have some irish in the family as well.
5. If you could only go on one website again for the rest of your life, which website would it be?

Lookbook.nu (Fashion inspiration in the morning with a cup of coffee)

6. What do you do for fun besides blog?

I really love drawing. Illustrastion is another dream job of mine.

7. Do you have a celebrity crush, and if so who is it and why?Gosh this is hard. My male crush has to be Ryan Gosling because not only he is an amazing actor and incredibly gorgeous but he also has this really cool style (ahem pajama suit on cannes).

Female Crush: Emma Stone because she's beautiful, super funny and dyed her hair red to make her mark on Hollywood.

8. What's your favorite quote?
"You have many years ahead of you to create the dreams that we can't even imagine dreaming. You have done more for the collective unconscious of this planet than you will ever know." (Steven Spielberg)

9. Do you prefer cities or the countryside?
Cities for the opportunities and the countryside for the life quality.

10. Do you have any quirky or interesting talents?I can speak like Gollum. Seriously it's like I'm possessed.

11. Who would win in a fight: a T-Rex with machine gun arms, or a shark with laser eyes and a jet pack? The T-Rex anyday. Even without the machine gun arms!

Questions for my nominees:
1.What's your favorite lazy outfit?
2. What trend are you loving right now?
3. What's the perfect new year's outfit?
4. Where do you get your fashion inspiration?
5. How would you pass the perfect winter day?
6. What are you reading right now?
7. Would you rather have credit for 100 items of clothing/shoes/acessories in Primark or for 1 designer item?
8. What's your favorite band/artist right now?
9. Coffee or tea? 

10. What do you hate the most? (Fashion related)
11. What would be the perfect Christmas gift for you?

My Nominees:

StyleAvenger
MagnifyYourStyle
Fashion Pastiche

I couldn't find more blogs with less then 200 followers - but if you're reading this consider yourself nominated! xx