Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts

October 13, 2013

Review: Lee Stafford dry shampoo

Hello everyone,

for today's late Sunday post I prepared a short review of a dry shampoo. This post will be written in English and in Slovene too. However, I hope you will still enjoy reading it! (And I apologize for the lack of posts, the new study year took all my free time.)


About a month ago, our Slovenian online drugstore Click2Chic.si sent me this Lee Stafford dry shampoo* to test it. I was hoping to get my hand on it since forever, but I have never bought it because of the price, it was just too expensive for me. Another reason why I insisted not to buy it is that I tried a lot of different dry shampoos and I was always disappointed by them.


Pred mesecem dni sem od naše spletne drogerije Click2Chic.si prejela Lee Stafford suhi šampon za pranje las, da bi ga testirala. Že od nekdaj sem si ga želela preizkusiti, vendar ga zaradi njegove cene nisem nikdar kupila. Poleg tega sem preizkusila kar nekaj suhih šamponov in zmeraj sem bila razočarana.




So you can imagine how happy I was when I received this product. The packaging is adorable, the product comes in a 150 ml hot pink bottle. The use is very simple, you spray the product into the roots of the hair. Next, you rub away the powder with your fingers. That's it! The powder absorbs the excess oils perfectly, it works great for me. And the hair smells amazing. I don't know what scent this is, but it smells so fresh to me. Another great thing about it is that I'm not left with any white powder in my hair like every other dry shampoo does. This is one of the most important things about a dry shampoo for me, because if I see any white powder in my roots, I won't use is again. Only in emergency cases.

I use it 2 to 3 times per week when I don't have time to wash my hair and blow dry it. I only need a small amount of the product so bet it will be useful for many months.

Lahko si predstavljate, kako vesela sem bila, ko sem prejela pošiljko s tem izdelkom. Embalaža je prelepe pink barve in vsebuje 150 ml suhega šampona. Uporaba je zelo preprosta, izdelek se razprši po laseh in se nato vmasira v lasišče, kjer se zgodi "čarovnija", saj izgine videz mastnega lasišča. Izdelek je pravzaprav prašek/puder/prah, ki absorbira vso odvečno maščobo. Na mojih laseh deluje res dobro. Po uporabi lasje čudovito dišijo. Vonja ne znam točno opredeliti, vendar diši zelo osvežujoče. Še ena odlična stvar glede tega izdelka je, da na mojih laseh ne ostane nič tistega nadležnega belega prahu, ki ga za samo pusti večina ostalih suhih šamponov. To je zame dokaj pomembna zadeva, saj odloča o tem, ali bom izdelek uporabljala še naprej ali ne.

Izdelek uporabljam 2- do 3-krat na teden, ko nimam dovolj časa za umivanje in sušenje las. Do sedaj sem porabila zelo malo izdelka in verjamem, da mi ga bo zmanjkalo šele čez nekaj mesecev.



Will I purchase it? Of course I will! This is one of the best dry shampoo I have ever tried. It is definitely my favorite until (and if) I find a better one.

And all my dark haired ladies, don't worry about the white powder! This dry shampoo also comes in two other versions, for medium and dark brown hair. I'm using the original version which is great for my light hair. If you want to have a very good dry shampoo, I highly recommend this one from Lee Stafford!
Slovenian readers can buy this product here.

Ali bom ta izdelek ponovno kupila? Seveda! To je eden izmed najboljših suhih šamponov, ki sem jih preizkusila. Vsekakor je le-ta moj najljubši, dokler (in če) ne najdem še boljšega.

In še dobra novica za vse gospodične in gospe s temno barvo las: ta suhi šampon obstaja še v dveh različicah, za srednje rjave in temno rjave barve las. Jaz uporabljam originalno verzijo, ki super učinkuje na svetlih laseh. Če si želite imeti res dober suhi šampon, vam toplo priporočam tega!
Kupite ga lahko tukaj.



Ingredients: Butane, Isobutane, Propane, Corn Starch Modified, Alcohol Denat., Betaine, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol


Until next time,


Vanja

September 01, 2013

August Favorites

"Every year, August lashes out in volcanic fury, rising with the din of morning traffic, its great metallic wings smashing against the ground, heating the air with ever-increasing intensity." - Henry Rollins

Hello everyone,


another month has come to its end. Sadly, the month is called August which means summer will be also almost gone by. But... I'm going to wear shorts until September will be over, and I don't care about freezing my legs off in the morning time. It is still summer! If I didn't shock you with my previous sentences, please keep on reading and maybe you will learn something new about me.


1) What is the funniest thing that happened to you?

I had a lot of funny moments but I laughed so hard when I got an attack of laughter. It happens often, sometimes for no reason. And I cannot stop laughing for about 5 or even 10 minutes! Great exercise for the muscles, right?

2) Did you read any books?

I consider myself being a book worm so my answer is yes! I read Fifty shades of Grey (in Slovenian) and Fifty shades darker (in English). These books are pure addiction, trust me! I almost ate them because they were sooooo good! I needed only 7 days to finish both of them. I cannot wait to get my hands on the last part. You HAVE to read them, okay?



3) Did you watch any movies?

Actually, I remember only the one from last night, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. Overall, I didn't have time to watch any movies due to studying.



4) Something that made you proud of yourself?

This is a tough one... Maybe being able (especially mentally) to study during the hot summer time?

5) Did you play any games?

No.

6) Did you travel anywhere?

I was in our capital city Ljubljana for a few days, climbed on Šmarna gora (669 m), watched the swans at Zbiljsko jezero, visited my friend from Koroška and was on the top of Uršlja gora (1699 m)!










7) Which foods did you try and loved?

I tried the Rolled grilled cheese sandwiches. I had some troubles with rolling them because they would not obey me. I prepared them with my bf and we almost set the kitchen on fire thanks to the overheated pan. Anyway, they taste really good!


8) Which songs did you like?

Capital Cities - Safe and sound. Constantly on replay. When I hear it, I think about summer, holidays, driving to the seaside... Music to my ears.


9) Which products did you like?

Forever 21 earrings
Essie nourish me base coat
Fa Cream&Oil shower cream



10) What did you learn?

I learned about some "new" issues that I have with myself. And I was studying for my exam. That's learning too, isn't it?

I hope you enjoyed reading this post!


Have a nice week,


Vanja

August 25, 2013

Hair time: Fishtail half updo

"I don't consider myself bald, I'm just taller than my hair." - Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Hello everyone,


today's post is dedicated especially to girls and women (sorry guys, nothing against you!) because it is a hair tutorial, as I promised in the previous post. I call it the fishtail half updo in which I also used my DIY hair bow. This hairstyle is so easy and fast to create, it took me only about 5 minutes. And it looks adorable! Interested? Keep on reading!


What you will need:

1) hair :)
2) bobby pins
3) hair bow or any other hair accessory

How to make it:

1) Take a smaller section of hair from the right side and start creating a fishtail braid:
     - divide that section into two sections,
     - take a tiny strand from the left section and put it to the right one, then take a tiny strand from the right section and put it to the left one,
     - repeat the previous line and continue braiding.
2) For best results, braid the hair right next to your head.
3) When you get to the middle of the back of the head, stop braiding and take one or two bobby pins to secure the braid in place.
4) Repeat step 1-3, this time on the left side.
5) Now you should have two little fishtail braids. To spice it up and hide the bobby pins, add a hair bow! (I think I failed this step...Kind of.)



Keep in mind that I'm not a pro. I did not make it perfect at all, my hair was freshly washed (and not fully dry) so it was not cooperating with me properly. I hope you will give it a try!


Have a nice day!


Vanja

August 18, 2013

DIY: Hair bow

“You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” - Maya Angelou

Hello everyone,


it's been a while ago since I've done a DIY (do it yourself) project so I decided to make a new one and write about it in this post. Today I will show you how to make a hair bow! I bet this is one of the easiest DIY's ever! No sewing required. Great, right? And you need only a few supplies. I wonder why I did not make myself some cute hair bows before...




Let's start!

What you will need:

1) some pieces of fabric (mine are the leftovers from the crop tops I made out of old shirts, tutorial HERE)
2) scissors
3) fabric glue (or glue for every material)
4) one or two heavy books



How to make it:

1) Take a piece of fabric, fold all four edges to create the shape of a rectangle and glue them to stay in place.
2) Put the rectangular fabric under a very heavy book (or two, like I did) for 10 to 15 minutes so the glue has time to dry a little bit.
3) Now take the fabric and fold it in the middle (as shown in the picture) to create the shape of a bow. Then, with the glue bond the folds and squeeze them together for a few minutes so the glue can dry.
4) From another piece of fabric, cut off a strip of fabric, put it around the center of the bow and of course, glue it.







5) Leave the bow to dry completely for a couple of hours.
6) To convert it into a hair bow:
     - take one or two bobby pins and put them through the strip of fabric on the back, or
     - take a larger hair clip and glue it on the back of the bow.



And you are done! You can make a ton of them, I know I will. Next time, I will show you how to use this cute little thing in a hairstyle. Now I have to get back to studying.


Happy Sunday!


Vanja

August 11, 2013

Tag: Beauty blogger tag

Hello everyone,

as you can tell from the title, I am going to do the beauty blogger tag even though I don't consider myself as a beauty blogger - I like to write about anything, beauty related stuff is not my thing at all. However, I was tagged by The ugly truth or sweet lies? (check her out!) to answer the questions written below. Why not? So let's start!


The rules:
1) Tag the creator of the tag - The Beau Bow
2) Tag some more beauty bloggers you want to do the tag
3) Title your post "The beauty blogger tag"
4) Answer the questions

And here are the questions:

1) Name the beauty routine you barely do!
Now you will laugh about me... I don't really have any makeup routine because I rarely use makeup except for special occasions. I just don't see the point of using makeup everyday. I am a strange kid, I admit.

2) Is washing your makeup brushes something you regularly do?
Since I don't use makeup everyday, my few makeup brushes that I have are chilling on the shelf all dusty. But I try to clean them once a month. Oh come on, nobody likes to do this!

3) How long will you last with chipped nail varnish?
It depends on the color of the nail polish. If it is a dark one, I will remove it immediately. In general, I can't stand chipped nail polish.

4) How long do you put off buying/replacing a beauty or nail polish product even if you need it (ie. top coat, foundation, etc.)?
I put off buying ANY stuff/thing/product if I don't have some extra money to spend. So, when money finally fills my wallet, I will get the oh-so-much-needed thingy.

5) What is your worst beauty habit?
I cannot remember of any bad habit right now, but when I was little, I was biting my poor nails like crazy. Fortunately, I got rid of this gross habit.

6) Name something non-beauty related you put off doing all the time?
I have to study pharmacology for my next exam and I need to start with it NOW.

7) When going out somewhere do you leave getting ready to the last minute or not?
Usually yes, except for special events I take my time to get ready.

8) Can you commit to spending bans?
Yes. I stand behind my words.

9) How organized is your makeup and nail polish collection?
Makeup collection? Hm... I don't really have one. The products are just lying around. The nail polishes are much more organized, I keep them in a clear plastic box.

10) What is the longest time you have gone without writing a blog post?
I always have a post up every Sunday so there is no longest time, sorry.

To continue, I tag:

And one more thing! Ana from With Love, Ana. is having an awesome summer giveaway on her blog, you should definitely check it out!

Till next Sunday,

Vanja

August 04, 2013

July Favorites

“We don't need to have just one favorite. We keep adding favorites. Our favorite book is always the book that speaks most directly to us at a particular stage in our lives. And our lives change. We have other favorites that give us what we most need at that particular time. But we never lose the old favorites. They're always with us. We just sort of accumulate them.” - Lloyd Alexander

Hello everyone,


I know that it is already August but July is not that far away, right? So I decided to write something about my "favorites" from the previous month. Just to warn you, this will be a little bit different from the favorites posts that other bloggers write - it is not just about cosmetics and beauty.

In the next lines, there are 10 questions which I took from a Youtuber named Marzia. I think they are quite interesting and different. Have fun reading my answers!

1) What is the funniest thing that happened to you?

This is a hard question. I'd go with my dog Blue because he is such a trouble-maker but in a good way! My little fellow always makes me smile.

2) Did you read any books?

Oh yes, I did! *jumping up and down* Besides the big, fat and heavy Textbook of Medical Physiology (which I needed to read a couple of times because of an exam) I read four other books: Kirurginja, Bes angelov, Pretrgana naveza in Čipke. Two weeks were enough for all of them. :)



(These books are pretty old as you can see.)


3) Did you watch any movies?
Of course, who does not watch movies? Last Monday, I went to the cinema with a good friend and we watched Grown ups 2 - our abdominal muscles were in pain!



4) Something that made you proud of yourself?

I finished my 2nd year (or 4th semester) of studies! Studying medicine is not so hard, at least until now.

5) Did you play any games?

No. Games are not my thing.

6) Did you travel anywhere?

Is traveling to my boyfriend's house included? Not really, right? Unfortunately I have to say no... Hopefully I will go somewhere in August.

7) Which foods did you try and loved?

I tried a Japanese dish, I think it is called Yakisoba (or maybe Yakisuba?). The combination of noodles, vegetables, roast duch and soy sauce is delicious.

8) Which songs did you like?

OneRepublic - Counting stars
Billy Talent - Pins and needles
Nicci - The summer is magic

9) Which products did you like?

I picked one beauty and one fashion item that I liked the most:
Essie Mint Candy Apple nail polish
White high-waisted shorts



10) What did you learn?

That I need to be more honest with myself. Oh, and I learned a lot of physiology stuff, as mentioned before. :)

Have a nice start of August!


Vanja