Watch out when you buy Angora wool!

 Please STOP buying products that are made with Angora wool from China!

My first Real Techniques Brushes REVIEW

I've finally managed to get my hands on a couple of Real Techniques brushes and here's my review…

Face Fascination: Men with Beards

BEARDS ARE BACK!!!

My BF's favorite shoes from Aldo

My boyfriend recently asked me why I hadn't made a post on his new amazing Aldo shoes. And since I had no good answer as to why not, well, here it is :)

Queen Maxima wears Jan Taminiau on Prince's Day

Queen Maxima looking truly majestic

My Chinese Name

I was given my Chinese name and it's so cool!

Shopping like a French Girl: 5 pieces per season

Holy Grail Products

Products that I will be repurchasing forever!

Fascinating Kashgar; Dressing modest in bold colours

This year on holiday I visited one of the most fascinating places I've ever seen in my life and I would love to introduce you guys to it... Kashgar!

Uyghur prints; being accidentally fashionable

This year I went on holiday to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and China. One of my stops in China was Kashgar an oasis city west of the Taklamakan dessert which is mainly populated by Uyghur people. There I had an unexpected fashion moment.

Saving Money and Saving Lives: Wardrobe overhaul and conscious shopping. (Contains graphic images)

I've always like classic pieces and looks that were a bit minimal. The Breton Stripe top for me is a Holy Grail piece. However, I often find my self seduced by that cute dress, catchy top or crazy printed leggings. These usually end up being a waste of money- getting stuffed somewhere in the back of my closet, never worn.

Introducing Dutch Haute Couture Designer Iris van Herpen; ANDAM Fashion Award Finalist.

Yesterday it was announced that Dutch Haute Couture designer Iris van Herpen is nominated for the 24th edition of the French ANDAM Fashion Awards. So, high time for a blog post dedicated to her. For more info on the award please scroll down.

New Salmon Pink Accessories

Two gold and salmon pink necklaces and a salmon pink bow hairpin. All by HEMA.

Oh so Spring! :)

Xoxo Marina

Queen Maxima's Inaugural Dress by Jan Taminiau

What a magical day it is to day! We, the Dutch, said thank you and farewell to our wonderful Queen Beatrix and warmly welcomed our new King Willem-Alexander and his Queen Maxima.

& Other Stories Creams Review

This Works Skin Perfect Skin Super Moisturizer Face Cream:

-Very thick, rich texture
-It has a strong scent that reminds me of something unhappy that I seem to have pushed away. I can't figure out what it is, but it just makes me feel bad for some reason.
-It smooths out very nice and absorbs surprisingly well.
-Moisturises really well and the Hyaluronic acid fills small wrinkles nicely.
-Very good for dry or mature skin
-Make-up sits very well on it.

8/10: Very good face cream, but you have to like the scent! So give it a smell before you buy it.





Further I reviewed: the Organza Eye Cream, Lip Balm and Fig Fiction Hand Lotion...

What's in my work bag

Click on the "read more"-button to see a full list of "ingredients" and a description of the bag.

First &Other Stories order delivered!

So my first package from &Other Stories arrived today. Finally, I could really see what these stories where all about. In this package came a ring, an eye cream, and a face cream.

& Other Stories Shopping List

After a long wait and a crashing Pre-Shop site we can all go shopping at stories.com. Yaay!!!

Review: MAC Sheen Supreme; Insanely It Lipstick + Primer

Taking Better Care of my Fine Hair: Less washing!

Ok let's explain the situation first. My hairdresser once described my hair as 'baby hair'. Which sort of paints the picture. My hair is super fine and straight, so no volume at all. My hair is oily, but my scalp is dry and itchy. So, not a great combination :)

5 Multipurpose Beauty Products

They save money, time, clutter, and are just amazing products. These 5 products are unmissable and super convenient to bring along travelling.

Clinique Lash Power Mascara Review

I'm in love... with a mascara! :) This product took me completely be surprise! I like to have a no make-up make-up look at work, but I'm also a huge big lash lover. I hardly leave the house without mascara. I love how it makes me look more awake and I have pretty long lashes which I like to show off ;)

10 Fashion Styling Tips for Petites

I’m a short girl. Except for some impracticalities I’m usually not really aware of it. So, I don’t really care about my height and don’t try to make myself look taller. And besides, I’m only 5”2 so, who would I be kidding. For those girls who are not comfortable with their height here’s few tips from petit.about.com to add length and reduce bulk to help you appear longer and leaner. 

5 Types of Wipes Every Girl Needs!

I LOVE wet wipes they are such life savers!! So, I thought I'd list the 5 most important ones for me. I do have to stress that you should use these wipes carefully because they are bad for the environment!

The CORRECT way to use a BOBBY PIN!!!

After years of struggling trying to keep bobby pins in place I threw them out and blamed my fine hair for being unfit for a bobby pin style. Now I figured out I've actually been using them the wrong way the whole time.

Beyonce's Super Bowl Press Conference Dress is Dutch Design!!!

OMG that dress Beyonce wore at the Super Bowl Press Conference was so gorgeous! And guess what... It's made by a Dutch designer!!! Her name is Olcay Gulsen and I'm gonna do a little promotion for her here! :)

Review: Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado

I'm always searching for a better eye cream, ALWAYS! I suffer heavily from dark circles under my eyes and little wrinkles and smile lines are slowly starting to make make their appearance, so a good eye cream is certainly a big necessity for me. After reading and watching a few reviews I decided to buy the Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado by Kiehl's. And here's a little review of my own :)

Adding Vinegar to your Beauty Case: 10 Reasons Why!!

What VINEGAR as a beauty product?! Oh yes! And believe me it is an unmissable one and completely natural, too!!!

So here's ten reasons why you should add it to your staple!!

The Wedge Sneaker Conundrum

The Wedge Sneaker, I don't know what to make of it... I absolutely love the concept! I'm super short, so whatever makes me taller, I love it! But sometimes I see someone wearing a wedged sneaker and I think OMG if a guy sees you walking and doesn't realise you have a concealed wedge in your shoe he's gonna think: "Mmm, she walks a bit weird, maybe something is wrong with her feet..." And besides the men I talked about these shoes with all thought they were NOT sexy.

So, do I love ´m or not... I´m gonna give it a proper think!

Funny Fashion Items #1

Three crazy/fun fashion items I came across this month…

Hairdressers' etiquette for when you want to leave with a smile!

I was at my hairdresser recently and for once I was happy when I left, see below. I realised it was because after years of crying at least once after every haircut I had learnt my lesson. Now I would like to share it with all you guys!!!

My 7 Desert Island Products!

7 products I couldn't live without…

Quick Rave about Micellaire Cleansing Lotion

Recently I finally got a Micellaire Cleansing Lotion and OMG this is the best thing ever!!! Mine is Pureté Thermale Micellaire Cleansing Lotion by Vichy.

9 trends that are worth investing in this year!

Make smart investments this year; buy originals and follow these trends, because they're here to stay...

Real Bohemian Trends

Usually I don't expect to come across exciting trends on my trips to Central and Eastern Europe. Often the trends there are roughly the same as in Western Europe. Sometimes they are a bit behind, sometimes they just differ slightly, all in all, not much to rave about.