Petrichor Beauty - reviews, style and overthinking

Hello there! Something new today from the category of things that caught my attention recently or – my little wish list. It may look short and innocent, but in reality, it is still quite expensive. Let’s have a look at what is on my list this time. The sun, the sea and the stars by Iulia Bochis –  I am a sucker for pretty books and this one is no exception. I follow Iulia on Instagram for some time now and love her work. She equips her wonderful illustration with motivational sayings and ancient words of wisdom and that really work for me when I’m having a bad day. This book will be great for my mini meditation and a great tool for times when I need something to lift my spirit. Scandal Le Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier  – I just recently find out about this fragrance and I desperately want to try it. Supposedly it has a lot in common with Hypnotic Poison which I love. The only problem is that I can’t find it anywhere. Ok, I still know about a place or two where I can check, but...

Hello gorgeous reader and welcome to the first blog post of the year 2023! Today I’m going to quickly present you my favorite beauty items purchased in the past year, so let’s dive into my list. Braun FS 1000 face epilator  – this little helper made such a difference for me because I was used to doing my ˝routine˝ with my regular razor which was not very practical and just too big. I use it on my upper lip, between my eyes, and on my nose. It is super-fast, compact, affordable, and travel-friendly. Just make sure to generously moisturize your skin after using it and you’ll be fine Last year I found my perfect daily moisturizer with SPF –  Urban Environment Age Defense by Shiseido.  This is super light for my oily skin and almost works as a primer. I was a little skeptical about SPF 30, but many articles say that 30 is high enough for every day, you just need to reapply regularly. Definitely my holy grail! Take the day off cleansing balm from Clinique  is one of the ...

It was late August and I was already highly enthusiastic about getting myself a new fragrance for colder months. It’s a huge thing for me because I love rich, wintry scents and cannot wait for the proper weather to wear them. I could not find anything special. Everything was so overly sweet and generic. How many new releases of the orange flower-vanilla combo can there be? So I told myself that if I can’t find anything great among women’s fragrances, let’s go to explore the ˝other˝ side.  I was surprised to discover how many women like to wear fragrances marketed toward men. I got so many great suggestions online, like the whole new world just opened for me. Ok, I am overreacting here, but why didn’t I remember this sooner? Because I was afraid of those over-colony scents without character that we so often ˝meet˝ on the streets. This was the most frequent suggestion to try and it get me at first try. I've known the bottle from advertising for years, but never found a solid reason t...

 

JEANS: Wrangler, SWEATER: Reserved: JACKET Max Mara: BAG: H&M, SHOES: Anna Field Retro, but very modern. Affordable, but also expensive. 90s vibe with a little spice from the 80s. This is my perfect casual blend of everything I love. You will be warm and comfortable. Ready to do some extra steps to check the newly arranged holiday display of your favorite store. And more than ready to stand in a long line for the best mulled wine in town. Wrap yourself into a warm puffer and have fun with always trendy patterned sweaters.  

DRESS: Zara, SHOES: Zara, EARRINGS: Zara, BAG: Pinko Micro Love Bell Croco I can already hear your comments that this looks like an expensive nightgown. I get it, but this trend is still very alive and also heavily present in the new party season collections. I can guarantee you that you would feel very comfortable in it, but if that is not your going-out vibe, then simply skip it. I love the combination of rich dark purple and gold, so I had to compliment this dress with sparkly gold shoes and bolder earrings. I think these two colors complement each other so well and are simply royal. To make a little fracture in the whole appearance, I added a tiny structured black bag, which fits in nicely, without standing out. So if you are in search of upcoming party outfits, give purple a try, it will not let you down, not even in the following months.

This month something different – less beauty and more random stuff, even my new underwear… We are one step away from December’s festivities, but we need to do this first, so let’s start. There is a good reason why this is named for one of the best drugstore products ever –  Instant anti-age eraser multi-use concealer from Maybelline . If you can pick the right shade (for me, it took a while) it can easily become your holy grail product. It is perfect for covering dark under-eye circles and brightening up your face. It has medium coverage and a flawless long-lasting finish. For me, the packaging is very practical and that famous sponge tip applicator doesn’t bother me at all. Highly recommended!  That was it from the beauty department, so let’s move to my underwear. I found the most comfortable push bra in the perfect shade of mustard yellow. Believe it or not, this is called  SUCCESS  bra. No 2 plunge push-up bra by  Etam.  And where should I be successful ...