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First day of spring

Spring is coming to out country – all fresh and sunny. Finally temperatures are going up and I’ll be able to keep windows open all the time. Breath in the fresh air and go take a walk in the nature. First spring pearls are already waiting for you. Enjoy in the spring and pay attention … Read more

p2 Make Up Parade: Showy Red, Jazzy Purple, Flashy Blue swatch

Review and swatches: p2 Make Up Parade (nail polishes)

One of the polishes friend brought me from Germany, were all shades from p2 Make Up Parade LE. Make Up Parade LE consists of 3 creme shades: Showy Red: pretty medium red color; Jazzy Purple: quite neutral purple shade, but unfortunately formula is watery; Flashy Blue: black-blue shade that applies beautifully. I can’t say that … Read more

Swatch: Essence - Better Than Gel Nails

Guest post: Essence – Better Than Gel Nails (review and swatches)

We have something different for you today. A dear friend of Maestra was kind enough to write an extensive review on Essence Better Than Gel Nails. We think that she did an amazing job! Here’s what she has to say … Mostly reader and admirer of Parokeets, this time on the invitation of dear Maestra … Read more

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Comparison: Magnetic – Radiant Red with…

My favorite polish from the bunch I bought in Cosmetics Fair in Celje was Magnetic – Radiant Red. It’s time to fulfill my promise so I made comparison with similar polishes in my collection. Click on the photo to see larger images. – Nubar  Brilliant: is the most watery one. This is the only polish … Read more

Zoya Intimate - Dannii swatch by Parokeets

Review and swatches: Zoya Intimate LE

I bought three polishes from Zoya Intimate LE: Dannii, Dove and Jules, while Maestra picked up Gemma. I was really looking forward to Intimate collection, but in the end it left me cold. I made swatches ages ago, but I was simply not in the mood to write this post. That is why this post … Read more

Preview Essence Blossoms etc... TE

Preview: Essence Blossoms etc…

At the end of this month new Essence TE is coming to our stores. 2011 spring edition is called – Blossoms etc… Collection will contain following products: nail polish (1,79 EUR): A hint of mint, I like, My yellow fellow, Bloom-a-loom, Forget-me-not; duo eyeshadow(2,19EUR): A hint of mint, Bloom-a-loom, Forget me not; eye pencil (1,29 … Read more

Inspirational make up: Illamasqua - Toxic Nature by Maestra

Inspirational make up: Illamasqua – Toxic Nature

May I say that people at Illamasqua are crazy!!! Of course I mean this in the best possible way. Creative masterminds! Just looks at their promo photos and you’ll know what I mean. One collection (as a whole) is better than the other. And promo photos are getting better and better. I love their concept! … Read more

Poli loves the Desigual bag

Poli and the Desigual bag

Here’s Poli … … and here’s my beautiful Desigual bag. I think my cat loves the bag too. :D If you’re interested, what happened to Poli, here’s a short story. Apparently he was bitten by another cat. The wound, which was only one tiny hole, got infected and we had to take him to the … Read more

Inglot

What a beautiful day…Inglot Zagreb

Buying cosmetics is one of the loveliest events in life of every woman, right? Most of the Parokeets ladies visited Zagreb – well their Cosmetics Fair yesterday. We’ll tell you more about Fair some other time. Today I just had to share my happiness with you about another visit to Inglot store. We visited Inglot … Read more