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Compraison: Jessica - Intrigue vs. Essie - Merino Cool vs. Sephora by OPI - Metro Chic (2 coats)

Review and swatches: Jessica – Muse collection Fall 2010

I love Jessica’s Fall 2010 collection called Muse! I would have bought the whole collection, if these weren’t that expensive. So I bought only two and one is still on my wish list. Intrigue is a “Metro Chic shade”. You know, taupe with a hint of purple. It’s very close to the $OPI’s Metro Chic, … Read more

Comparison: Essence Walk Of Fame, Most Wanted and Manhattan 96P bottles

Comparison: Essence Walk Of Fame, Most Wanted and Manhattan 96P

I’ve bought quite a few taupe shades lately. Why? You’ll think I’m, crazy (I know I do). I saw this girl with taupe shirt and turquoise design printed on in … and now I want to have that exact combo on my nails. I’m obsessed – I admit it. “Normal” person would probably go on … Read more

Urban Decay - Naked Palette

Urban Decay – Naked Palette (pure love)

Can you believe it? I got it!!! I’ve been using it for a couple of days now and I think I love it. It’s going to be perfect for business trips etc. The colors in the palette are perfect for nude looks as well as for darker looks (smokey eyes). There are also two of … Read more

Swatch: Essence: Smokey Eyes Set - Purple Maniac

Essence – Smokey Eyes Set – Purple Maniac

I was very excited, that Essence made another Smokey Eyes Set. This time it’s in purple and it’s called Purple Maniac. I’m not reviewing it today, because I bought it today and didn’t use it yet (I just swatched it). I’ll just show you a photo of it along with quick and not very good … Read more

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Shopping in Finland

This post is for all of you that wanted to know (HERE and HERE) what I bought in Finland. First, I would like to thank Nea, who writes great blog Fashioned in Finland and was kind enough to recommend a lot of cosmetic products. I was especially on the lookout for Lumene – Finnish brand. … Read more

Swatch: Illamasqua: Art Of Darkness - Alluvium

Review and swatches: Illamasqua – Art Of Darkness collection

Illamasqua has released a new fantastic collection. It’s called Art Of Darkness. Deep in an enchanted forest, the scene is set for a sumptuous feast. The chosen have arrived. Where this night will end no one knows. Not even death is inevitable. Lured by the promise of immortality, a host of fantastical beings try their … Read more

Maestra's B-day manicure

A day to remember … 10.10.10 and my B-day

– – – 10.10.10 – – – What a great date! Three tens … And you know what? It’s also my B-day today! Yay! I’ve had a great time today. I spent it with my wonderful family, who came to visit. Just so I wouldn’t be alone, because my boyfriend is on a business trip. … Read more

Yes – new Essence stampy plates already on official site

After finally seeing new Essence stampy plates on their official web site my reaction looked something like this. :D My dear fellow addicts – let’s drool together. Source (photos belong to Essence). Now I can hardly wait to get my hands on them.

Swatch: Alessandro - Go Fashion! collection

Alessandro – Go Fashion! (new collection of minis)

Alessandro released a new collection of eight mini nail polishes. They named it Go Fashion! As usual the price for the 5ml bottle is 3,95€. Again, there are some lovely colors in the collection. I got three for myself. Dusty Purple is a grey with lots an lots of purple to it or as the … Read more