February Favorites!

Ok I have to say this...this year is going so fast! What? Sir, you need to slow down! But deep down I want the months to go quickly, I can't wait for summer to be here...wishing...
Anyways, welcome back my loves! March has always been busy for me, planning birthday parties, anniversary dinners and killing my mind deciding for those perfect gifts. But I love doing these things, they fill me up with joy and life! I hope everything goes perfectly this year too :)
And... let's have a look on what February made me love.

Hair care

I like to change my shampoo every time I need a new one. This time I reached for the Pantene Damage Detox. It is a really good shampoo; I feel my hair getting better wash after wash and I am definitely repurchasing it. My hair need some really good treatment and I am getting to it, starting from a haircut in the next weeks. But before that, I wanted to change the color of it. A friend of mine recommended me the Vidal Sassoon hair dye products, and I decided to go with my favorite color of all time - purple. This is actually a deep violet (3VR London Luxe) the color looks darker near the roots and changes to a beautiful violet towards the end. Love it!

Make-up

The Urban Decay Vice 3 palette is the newest gem of my collection. I fell in love with it since the first time I saw it during the holidays' season. It is such a beautiful piece of art that any girl should have it. The colors are amazing and I am obsessed with more than half of them. They are so easy to combine with each other and create stunning looks for every occasion. I don't want to go into much detail since I am preparing a separate post about it, but I can only tell you that I am totally and completely in love with it and I have been using it almost every day. 

The next product is a lip liner from Milani. A dark brownish nude that I have been wanting for a while. I love how easy  it is to apply and how smooth it feels. Sometimes I use it to just line my lips and other times I apply it all over my lips to create a matte look when I don't feel like wearing lipstick or gloss. Absolutely adorable!

Clothes and Fashion accessories

I started Yoga at the beginning of February and I went shopping for "supplies". I bought the cutest sports bra from Victoria's Secrets. Honestly...the most comfortable thing I have ever worn. Support and FUN. I would wear it every day if I could :P 

I also bought a pair of leggings to match the pink of the sports bra and a bright blue yoga mat. Yoga has been amazing - stretching, breathing deeply, thinking clear. I was scared the first day I attended a class but now I love it! So much fun!

Random

The book of the month is by Jackie Collins "Confessions of a Wild Child". She describes the years of a multimillionaire's teenage daughter. A wild girl who doesn't like to obey her father and ends up to boarding schools. Intense book, events happening one after another, dilemmas, broken hearts, short love stories. A pretty good book I admit. 

I love candles in the evening, especially when I am reading. My two favorite this month are the "Lavender Spring & Mint from Kitchen Clean and "Summer breeze" from Village Candle. I use the first one in the kitchen after cooking to clear up all the food scents and the second candle in my room and office. I actually have it burning now and it literally feels like being at the beach. 

My favorite show: Reign

My favorite songs:

Iggy Azalea - Trouble ft. Jennifer Hudson
Zedd - I Want You To Know ft.Selena Gomez
Tove Lo - Talking Body 

What do you think about this month's products? Do you have a favorite item that want to share with me? I would love to hear about it in the comments below!
Have a wonderful Sunday,
xoxo Marjana

Shopping Sunday - Photo Diary

Happy Tuesday My friends!

Today I have a photo diary to share with you. This past Sunday hubby and I went on a shopping trip to Orlando with some friends. Never in my life have I visited so many shopping centers and stores in one day. I didn't know where to go first, so many choices...
We arrived in Orlando around 11 a.m. The first stop was at The Mall of Millenia. It is one of the biggest malls in Florida and a super fancy one providing 150 of the world's finest stores. The minute I walked in, I was amazed. The architecture was just fascinating from inside-out, and the decor wonderful. The main hall is a circle rounded by twelve columns and Tv's. Each one of the column's represents a horoscope sign and there is a quote for each one of them. It is a very beautiful mall to visit and do some expensive high-end shopping.

 After a short break of coffee and delicious breakfast, we were headed to Orlando International Premium Outlets. This is where everyone got a little bit, just a little bit out of control (lol)  I was very concentrated on shopping and I didn't get to use my camera a lot. Here are a few shots of some of the stores we visited.

Hubby has a bag full of Armani Exchange! I didn't get any :(

And the last stop was at The Florida Mall; one of the biggest malls in the states (Orlando has it all! ) To be honest the only reason I wanted to go there was Zara. There is no Zara store in Jacksonville and I was so excited to find out there is one in Orlando. It felt like home again. Back in Europe I used to go to Zara all the time and I miss it now. Their clothes, shoes and accessories are amazing. And their style to die for...

Let me say something here... I have never seen something like this! A huge store full of candies, and accessories, all the colors of the rainbow, M&m's World ! This place is a paradise for all the M&M lovers like myself. I wondered around for almost 30 minutes and ended up buying a couple of ounces candy and an M&M blanket. Happy child I am ! :)

Dilemma! What should he get?

Looking good Mr.Blue! Nice to meet you! :)

Thank you for reading me. I appreciate you coming back post after post, it makes me happy! I hope you liked the pictures and I will see you soon!
Have a nice week!
xoxo Marjana

Ipsy Glam Bag - February 2015 and a little extra!

My monthly Ipsy bag has arrived! And it is full of love as its theme suggests #ipsyLove! Of course... it is, after all, the month of Love. All the products were just lovely. I love the colors and formulas. The bag is cute, a beautiful pink and diamond shaped decorations breaking the color monotony with gray and white. The only thing I was sad about is the beautiful purple eye pencil that was broken inside the envelope :( It's OK though, I can still use it.
Well, what are you waiting for? Scroll down to find out all about February's Bag!

Eva NYC Up All Night Volumizing Spray - Another hair product...a very good one but the only thing is that I really don't need volume :( My hair has a lot of it. I was very skeptical about it, but I tried it one night on wet hair and I actually liked it! It smells really good and I think it is a very good product, but honestly I wouldn't purchase it because it is not for me! the full size product costs $24.00 and you will find it here. 

Hey Honey Hey Honey - Take It Off! Exfoliating Honey Peel Off Mask- I was planning on buying this product and I am so glad I got it on this bag. This mask is amazing. It works wonders and I love it. My skin feels clean, refreshed and new after peeling it. And it also smells amazing ( the scent is crucial :P lol ) I definitely recommend it, do not hesitate to purchase it. It is actually on sale on the website for only $29.00 so go grab one as quick as you can!

"Pencil Me In" Cosmetics Natural Eye Liner Pencil - I was so excited when I found out this pencil was in my bag. Purple is my favorite color and I love to use it on my eyes. But when I opened the envelope...the pencil was broken :(  It is very pigmented but not smooth at all. It is so hard to apply on the eyes. I tried a million times to line both my upper and lower lash line and it looks awful. It also has a sharpener attached to its cap which makes it very convenient, but I don't I will be using it a lot. Very disappointing! If you want to give it a try you can find it here for $6.99. Mine is in the color Amethyst. 

ModelCo BLUSH Cheek Powder - Such a cute peach-y color. Very pigmented and natural looking on my cheeks. I have a feeling this blush is the one I would be using almost everyday. It is a little bit pricey but I think it is worth it. You can find it here for $22.00

CARGO Cosmetics Mini Lip Gloss - in shade Anguilla. This lipgloss is very creamy, glossy and moisturizing. The color is cute, a pale pink and I like it. I love having mini products, easy to carry around and this one would be in my carry bag. But being this pale, the color doesn't go well with my skin tone. I totally think it will look good on warmer skin tones. It is only $16.00 and you can find it here. 

The only think it looked good on me was the blush. For that reason I don't have a makeup picture this month. I didn't want to post something that doesn't look good at all using products that I don't like. 

But I decided to share with you some pictures from Valentine's Day. I surprised hubby that day by decorating the room with hearts, balloons and a huge card. Enjoy the pictures and I will see you soon :)
 xoxo Marjana

Eyes full of Love!

Valentine's Day is knocking on our doors and Love is stronger than ever! I wanted to create a warm look inspired by the colors  of love! The eyeshadows are all part of the Urban Decay Vice 3 palette, my newest gem of the collection! This palette is absolutely gorgeous and I will dedicate a post to it!

I had this amazing picture of a beautiful sunset by the ocean while creating the look and I hope I achieved ti just a little bit. 

 Look Details:

Sephora 10hr Foundation

CoverFx Mattifying Primer

Maybelline FitMe Concealer in Fair

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz

NYX Super Skinny Marker Eyeliner

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

Urban Decay Vice 3 palette 

 Alien (all over the lid) Alchemy (on the crease) Sonic ( outer corner) Bondage (lower lash line) 

Kiss False Lashes - Flirty

Doll 10 Highlighter in Champagne

Coastal Scents Forever Blush and Bronzer Duo

Milani Color Statement Lipliner in 04 All Natural

I hope you like it my loves! Valentine's Day is tomorrow and I wish you all a wonderful time with your loved ones! Have the most beautiful and wonderful moments! Don't be afraid to express your love; it is the best gift you can give to someone!
For all my single ladies and gents out there I have a message too: Don't worry and don't be sad! You will find your perfect partner sooner than you think! Have some fun tomorrow!

I love you all and thanks for reading and supporting my blog!
xoxo Marjana

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January Favorites!

Hey guys! Happy February and welcome back to the monthly favorites. The first one for this year. The products I am showing you today have been on my hands all month and I have absolutely enjoying them. They are not too many but they are really good :P As you will notice I have nothing on my Skincare and bodycare category. My skin has been acting very well and I didn't want to experiment with new products. I'll do it next month for sure. I really hope you like everything below and decide to try them yourself. 

Make-up

I finally decided to change my foundation. I needed a new shade and a new brand. Shopping for foundation is so difficult and can also be frustrating. But I did my homework and decided to purchase the Sephora 10hr foundation. It matches my skin perfectly. I like the texture, the way it blends in my skin and the look it gives me. You should definitely try it.

Another lipstick I have been reaching lately is this Covergirl one in Precious. Beautiful rozy color and perfect for daytime.

Clothes and accessories 

The first time I saw this necklace at a Forever21 store I was in shock. I love every single detail of it; the triangular stone, the arrow engravings, the little coins hanging...It is just such a beautiful necklace I would wear every day if possible. you might recognize it from the Black heart crease - makeup look I posted a few weeks ago. The shinny bracelet was one of the gifts my hubby gave me for Christmas. I love how it gives a sparkle to the completed outfit and makes me feel very special.

Random

2015 brought me back the reading desire. I used to read two or three books every month and I have a huge bookshelf covering a wall of my bedroom back in Albania. I stopped reading for a long time; I just wasn't interesting anymore. But something woke up on me and I have been buying books lately. I started with "Girl Online" from Zoella. And I already finished it. Three days! It was such a good book that kept my interest alive throughout the whole time. I have also gone back to writing. Thoughts, feelings, ideas, basically everything. To collect all these, I bought this little journal with a powerful quote " Life is beautiful. Enjoy the ride." I hope I stick to it :)

My favorite show: Switched at Birth (Netflix Addict)

My favorite songs:

Maroon 5 - Sugar
Romeo Santos - Yo Tambien ft. Marc Anthony

What are some of your favorite products? I would love to hear about them in the comments below. Please let me know so I can try them ;)

xoxo Marjana