Fashion Haul - "Mademoiselle"

Black patent leather flats, 15 €, Gold Style

Catrice Nailpolish #690 "Fred Said Red", 2,95€

Set of rings, Sixx, 4,95 € 

Glossybox - April 2012 Review

Alright lovelies! I'm sorry it took me so long to post this review, but apparently there were plenty products inside which needed a longer period of testing in order to deliver you a proper report. But here it is, now, only for all of you to read - the Glossybox of April 2012 review. Out of all Glossyboxes I have received this is probably my favourite so far! It had the coolest samplers inside out of which three of five where full sized - amazing!

MusicLove - My top 10. Running/Workout tunes

There's nothing like a good tune that keeps you motivated during your running or workout routine! Here are my top 10 favourite tracks to run to:

1. Neon Trees - Everybody Talks
2. Naked and the Famous - Young Blood
3. Passion Pit - Sleepy Head
4. Supergrass - Alright
5. Edward Sharpe & The magnetic Zeros - Home
6. Hot Chelle Rae - Whatever
7. Florence & the Machine - Shake it out
8. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call me maybe
9. Frankmusik - In Step
10. Yelle - Que veux tu (Madeon Remix)

Littletips - How to be a good (best) friend

1. Be the friend you wish for yourself

Would you like to be friends with yourself? This is the first question to ask yourself if you would like to find out whether you are a good friend or not. If there are some points you wouldn't welcome in a friendship with yourself then maybe think those over and wonder what you could change in order to improve. You can also apply this simple little technique to other relationships in your life and offers a fantastic insight to your social life. Always be the friend you would like for yourself.

2. Compliment more than criticize

Don't you just love those people who criticize you all day and even if they find something good to say about you they again find something negative about it? No. Me neither. If you happen to be a little to critical maybe keep some of your viewpoints to yourself and accept your friend the way they are. Try to find things about them you like and point those out rather than the superficial once that simple make them who they are. Even if you are not critical at all try and be a little more complimentary (in an honest way) and tell your friend if you like their hair or maybe praise them for something they did well that day. Appreciation is one of the most important key points to show someone you care about them.

3. Be grateful & trustworthy

Thank your friend for little efforts and if they complement you don't negate it. This point goes well in hand with the previous one because gratitude shows your appreciation towards your friends for their effort they put into your friendship. Show them that you are grateful that they are in your life. This also means to be trustworthy. NEVER share their secrets with others or talk behind their backs, even if it's just for being an entertainer. People who trust you enough to tell you their most intimate stories expect them to be in save hands. Once broken their trust it's almost impossible to gain it back.

4. Make some space

Try and make space in your day for your friends, even if it's just one or two hours for a cup of frozen yogurt and a chat. If you are really busy write a text message or call them to show you care they are alright and what they are up to. There is always time to care for your friends and if they are good ones they will respect you only have little time on your hands but appreciate that you took at least two hours only to be with them. Also even if your boy- or girlfriend is important never put them on a pedestal. They may be your significant other, but your friends and family are important too.

5. Choose your friends wisely

Don't be friends with people you can't stand. I guess everyone has had that one friend they didn't really like but still spent a lot of time with them not knowing why they even put up with them. Do yourself and the other person, who may feel completely different about you, a favour and don't be too tight with them. At the end they just end up hurt or you end up being annoyed with completely harmless phone calls and messages. Also only surround yourself with friends who are trustworthy. If people talk behind your back, criticize you all the time or are annoyed over the littlest things end it. Quitting a friendship is like a breakup but it's sometimes the best for you.

6. Little kindness goes a long way

Doing your best is always a good choice, but with friends it's just so much more worth it. If you have a great circle of close friends it can be a great support for your daily life. It's always good to know there are people who will have your back when you need someone to catch your fall, someone you can call in the middle of the night and who will drive across the city only to be there for you and give you a good time. So be kind. Love your friends and show them your respect, while separating out every once in a while. My best example for a good friend is of course my best friend. She always does all those little acts of kindness which show me she thought of me and cares for me. When she sees something we talked about earlier like a product I thought of buying for example she would immediately text me when she saw that mascara on discount in a shop. Little acts of kindness as such show me that she listens to me and cares and reminds me with that why she is my best friend.

A dress made of sugar

As I walked through the city with my best friend today I saw this dress at Demel's display (One of Viennas finest coffee houses and confectioneries). Consisting of sugar and modeling chocolate, the dress, flowers and shoes are all together edible - amazing!

Kiehl's - Rare Earth Collection

Having a Kiehl's store right next to my favourite Froyo spot in Vienna, I barely can walk past it without at least taking a look at the shop window. On one of my last visits I was looking for a product to mattify my skin and help me with my astronomic pores. The friendly salesman, who was really cute btw, recommended me the Kiehl's Rare Earth Collection. Now I didn't want to pick up the products immediately, after all the only product of Kiehl's I was familiar with was the classic moisturizer which btw did an amazing job. The salesguy handed me out some testers and as soon as I went home I tried them out.

The Kiehl's Rare Earth Collection formulated with Amazonian White Clay is basically designed to cleanse and minimize pores in order to achieve a mattified better looking compexion. With that said on to the products I tried.



Kiehl's Rare Earth Daily Deep Pore Cleanser 

The product itself reminds me a bit of seafoam which I find actually quite nice. It is white with an almost invisible greyish hue. It smells like nothing in particular, although it has a slight clayish scent, which most of the white clay products have to themselves - it is not too prominent though. Putting in on damp skin it spreads and lathers gently. You can massage it in without problems. The only thing that bothered me a little was that washing it of it foamed up a little. I recommend taking it off with a washcloth and then rinse it off again with water to remove the last foamy bits. After removing the cleanser the skin feels squeaky clean, firm and fresh. Testing the cleanser for a couple of days now, I noticed that my skin looks clearer, fresher and overall nice. My complexion seems to have brightened up and my blemishes reduced to almost none. It will probably take some more time to cleanse out the pore disaster on my nose but this cleanser definitely passed the first tryouts. I will probably go and get it.

Rare Earth Pore Minimizing Lotion
The lotion is quite fluid and very lightweight. The smell reminds me a bit of almond milk which I actually find quite nice. Putting on the lotion it sinks in within seconds leaving the skin soft and toned. Actually I quite like it. Having it tested for a few days also I find it's a great addition to the cleanser.

I actually quite like this line and would recommend it whole-heartedly to anyone who wishes to clear out and minimize their pores :-) I'll rate it 4/5 **** withdrawing one star because of the foaminess which I read is also occurring with the Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask.

Spring Classy Basics 101 - The White Button-up Shirt

A classy tailored white shirt belongs into every wardrobe - at least in my opinion. It is timeless, versatile and elegant yet fresh. You can combine it with almost every other piece of clothing. Also it is very versatile when it comes to occasions. As casual day wear wear it along with skinny jeans and a wool cardigan. As formal wear dress it up with a preppy skirt, high heels and tights. At work, especially in office located jobs, it is an essential counter part to pant suits, pencil skirts and blazers. You can dress the White Button-up Shirt up and down however much you like. It is very light but still saves up some body temperature, therefore it is perfect for spring, especially if it's made of silk or cotton.






Wear it with:
* Skirts
* Pants
* Jeans
* Blazers
* Cardigans
* Over Jumpers
* Shorts

Don't wear it with:

* Yoga Pants

* sweater jackets

Best worn with:
Black Blazer Jacket, Skinny Jeans & Ballet flats/high heels

Daywear

Office Wear

Formal Wear

Shedding all the pounds until September!

Being slightly overweight is actually nothing to be ashamed of. I've never been a person who complained about her weight and lived with it until it got to a point where I felt ashamed of wearing tank tops. Having lost 20 pounds last summer, I thought it would be nice to get back on my weight loss track!

In 170+ days I will go to London with my bff to show her my (hopefully) future hometown. As we are girls and are currently saving for major shopping sprees on Oxford Street & Co, I decided to set myself a goal. I will try to lose all the extra pounds until September to fit properly into all those nice clothes in Topshop, etc. and maybe catch myself a nice British boy.

That means quitting on all those delicious nasties like cake, cookies and pasta. Working at an Italian food chain pasta is all around me. Luckily I work at the salad station so instead of taking home a box of Rucola Ravioli. I religiously carry home salads and vegetable soups, engorge on veggies and fruit, drink a plenty of water and let rice be the only source of my carb intake. Changing my food habits is not a big deal for me. I eat quite healthy anyway and dread stomach torturing foods like pizza and doughnuts. Quitting on pasta, chocolate and bread was probably the worst for me. As well as quitting on cheese and dairy. But I am greatly on track having lost a pound already.

As I lost all the weight with dancing last year, I will start Hip Hop and Jazz again. Dancing is a great way to burn calories AND it's soooo much fun! I just have to kick my butt and get started :) 

I really hope that I will achieve my goals. Losing 1 pound a week doesn't seem to hard and for you sometimes lose more or less it's not too much of a biggie as a goal. In 25 weeks I should've shed all the pounds. Let's get this started! Wish me luck!

xx C