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Hello lovelies!
Sales usually start the week after Christmas and last till the end of January or even longer. But if you don't get something you wanted in the beginning it's very likely it will be gone by the time you change your mind. Sales start at the worst time. We just spent our hard earned money on presents and preparations for the holidays and now all the sale signs are making us tempted to spend even more.

While searching for presents for my family I ended up buying some things for myself. My favourite vintage second hand store started with a sale that week so I went to check if there's something for me. And I found out about another vintage store and they had sale on coats so I also went there to check them out (and because I needed a new coat). All the stores are close to the main square in Zagreb so I  went to Zara in Ilica st. to get a present for my little sis and ended up buying a dress I've been searching for for years.

I stayed home for this NYE celebration cos I still didn't recover entirely from the illness. But that didn't stop me from dressing up and applying makeup. I got ready as if I were going out. I didn't plan any look since I had no plans at all. This sweet top I ordered couple days ago from Stradivarius arrived on the 30th, which was such a surprise cos I wasn't expecting it, so I decided to wear it and pair with some skirt, preferably a longer skater skirt but the choice ended up on this faux leather one from Romwe.

Here is my last and first outfit of the year:

Hello lovelies!
This NYE celebration wont be that fun for me cos I'll probably stay at home with parents. I got ill the day after Christmas and still didn't recover entirely. So going out, partying and drinking isn't an option cos my body couldn't handle it. I wanted to write this post on Wednesday but unfortunately couldn't cos I pretty much overslept the day. So it will be a last minute makeup suggestion if you're still wondering what to apply.

I got ICONIC pallets quite a long time ago but still haven't used one of them. They are ICONIC 2 and 3 by Makeup Revolution London. I used ICONIC 3, it has pink and brown tones which I love on my eyes. They're neutral in a way and go with everything. And there's THE golden glittery shade in the middle that is absolutely gorgeous and adds something special to the look when you add it. The first colour, white-pinkish , I usually use as base colour and in the corners.


The L'Oreal Miss Manga mascara is my all time favourite. It works perfectly with my lashes. It's probably more to the brush than to the product inside but well, both matter. It lasts all day and doesn't crumble. I don't use too much mascara but when I do I'll use one of L'Oreal's.

Eyeliner I use right now is Super Extend by Avon. It lasts all day, is easy to apply and the tip doesn't become useless after some time. I used many pen eyeliners so far, different price ranges and like this one the best so far.

Discovering this foundation was such a miracle to me. I used to use Fit Me! by Maybelline NY but they stopped selling it and I had to find something new. On the internet I heard so much about Revlon's ColorStay so why not try it. The lady working at the store helped me with the shade, don't ever be afraid to ask them for help. Anyway, it stays on for the entire day. I never applied compact powder over it, my T-zone never gets oily like before, it doesn't look cakey (maybe cos I apply little?) and I don't break out cos of it.

Lipstick is by Manhattan in shade 650 Ra-Ra-Raspberry. It may look dark in the packaging but it's actually what it's name says. A shiny raspberry shade with a sweet smell.


Moving onto the next pallet and flatlay:


The ICONIC 2 pallet consists of more sandy tones, which also include a silver glittery eyeshadow and a matt black one. I haven't used it cos it's similar to ICONIC 3 and I didn't wanna ruin it. Just look how pretty it looks untouched! haha

Lipstick is in shade Milano Red ( 11 ) by Deborah Milano . It's a light red kinda leading to orange shade. The lipstick is hypoallergenic and has a beautiful gentle smell. I love the packaging cos it's so elegant and old fashioned.

The mascara is also by Deborah Milano and it's the Extraordinary 5in1 mascara. The brush doesn't really work for my eyelashes cos it makes them stick to each other but the product itself is very good, doesn't crumble and lasts long without smudging.

For any special occasion I wear Daisy by Marc Jacobs cos it's one of the most elegant sweet perfumes ever. Do I need to say anything more about Daisy?

Here's preview of the lipstick and some quick eyemakeup:

Hello everyone and Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it! 🎄
I hope you all had a wonderful, joyful time with your loved ones or with whom ever you spent it. May everyone's holidays be filled with kindness, joy, laughter and lots of love.  ❤︎


Like every holiday so far I was at home with my family (not like I could choose since I live with them). We decorate our tree on the Christmas Eve and this was the first year sisters and I decorated it on our own. It was always something parents did but this year they let us do it. Dad got this beautiful silver pine which looked gorgeous even without all the ornaments.

We always spend Christmas Eve at home. During day preparing the house and during the evening relaxing, enjoying and watching festive film.
Christmas Day is the day when family gathers, dad's side of family comes over for lunch and then cousin and we watch films in the living room while grown ups talk in the kitchen or they join us, but usually not for the first which is always a horror film (our little tradition) . In the afternoon we visit mom's side of family and stay there for dinner. This year I stayed home with cousin cos I was at grandma's on Christmas Eve and I didn't want to leave him alone. But I'll probably visit grandma today again...

The glittery shirt is from my fave vintage store Ulični Ormar

I'll make another festive post this week. It'll include some beauty and fashion combinations for the New Years Eve so stay tuned ✨

What are your holidays like? How do you celebrate it? Do you have any traditions?


Thank you for reading xx

Hello!
Last week I wrote about the first of three days in Budapest which was mostly sightseeing and settling in the hostel in the evening. The other two were more for independent exploration. Like a group we went down the Vaci utca, which is one of the main and probably the most famous street, to the St. Stephen's Basilica. On  both sides of the street trees are planted and I don't know what kind of tree is it (if anyone knows let me know in the comments) , but they were still green, and as it was a sunny day it gave me some "tropical vibe".