Neve MakeUp Arcobaleni 'Elegantissimi' (review,swatches)

I'm gonna introduce the brand new palette by Neve Makeup.

It's called 'Elegantissimi' and it contains 10 neutral colors, perfect for an everyday use and for those who like being discreet and elegant in any occasions.

It costs 26.80 €, a pretty good price for the high quality of the eyeshadows. 

Every pan is 3 grams and the palette is 10cm X 23cm. 

 Let's see the various shades in detail:

- COCO: rich matte white

- ETOILE: light satin creamy white

- BUTTERFLY: matte peachy gold

- BONBON: matte light peachy salmon

- NOISETTE: soft satin brown 

- SMOKING: velvety greyish taupe

- PELUCHE: satin beigy bronzy brown

- CROISSANT: satin rusty brown

- ESPRESSO: matte blackened brown 

- BLACK SHEEP: deep matte black 

 

   Photo taken in daylight

(with no eyeshadow primer) 





 

   

  Photo taken using flash     (with no eyeshadow primer)

PROS:
- Highly pigmented shades
- Apply evenly and blend well
- They can be used wet or dry
- The black and the white are really rich 
- The palette has a magnetic base, the pans are removable and replaceable so that you choose your own order and composition 
- Every shade is vegan and lipsafe 
- Formulated without silicons, petrolates and parabens

CONS: 
- There isn't an ashy matte shade, but that's not so relevant. 

Enjoy this Cold Friday, I'll see you soon.
Kali  (:

Best (and Cheapest!) Face Powder 2011

Have you ever tried to realize your own face powder without having to spend money on purchasing it? I did and here is what I think about it. I discovered this French webpage http://www.aroma-zone.com/ , full of raw materials to create your own cosmetics and make up. I admit I just tried to create a few basic things, first because I'm some kinf of a chronic lazy, second because I don't trust my 'creating cosmetics abilities' enough to prepare my creams or eyeshadow palettes, even if it would be funny...maybe one day!

I found that my perfect mix to create a mattifying powder is 90% of Rice Powder and 10% of Bambusa Stem Powder (the vegetal equivalent of Silica, main ingredient found in HD powders which could clog pores) et voilá!! This is my everyday face powder, lovely.

The cost??

 A 100g bag of Rice Powder is €3.50 

 A 10g jar of Bambusa Powder is €2.50  

If you think that most of Face Powders comes in 5 or 10 grams jars...this is a big deal! 

I'm not trying to convert anyone to homemade cosmetics, I'm just saying 'Give it a chance, you maybe spent much more money on high end powders that disappointed you, so why shouldn't you try a very cheap and good alternative made with your own hands using raw materials?' 

Have a Green Night ^-^

Kali

Best Nail Polishes 2011

 Hi Beauties :)

Today I'm gonna introduce my favorite 2011 Nail Polishes, they are by Pupa http://www.pupa.it/eng/ an italian make up brand.

These have been my on the go nail polishes for all the year long, so I want to share with you my impressions.

The cost varies depending on where you buy them, but more or less it's 5 euros for 5ml of product, not cheap, not expensive, but it's worthwhile.

PROS:

1- There is a nice range of colors to choose from

2- They apply really nicely and usually one coat is enough for the color to show up greatly

3- They dry pretty quickly

3- The result is glossy, you might like it or not, I personally love it

4- They last pretty long. Without any base or top coat, washing the dishes twice a day :D , it can last up to 4 days without any damages

 5- Last but not least, the packaging is so cute :)
CONS: None, until now. 

  

My 2011 favorite ones are: 

- 710: a dirty mud beigy green (I know the description doesn't sound great but it's a super nice and casual everyday color) 

- 200: a supernatural light candy pink, ideal for a chic and impeccable look. 

- 704: an intense deep black 

Have a Dreaming Night  *-* 
Kali   

Best Mineral Foundation 2011

Today I'm gonna talk about the best Mineral (pure mineral) foundation 

I've tried lately. It's by an american brand http://www.theallnaturalface.com/  that offers a huge range of shades, from the lightest (I mean almost white) to dark ones (I wouldn't say darkest). 

Why do I like this foundation more than others?

 

1- It's completely mineral 

2- It has a really nice texture and it blends perfectly on your skin 

3- It has a medium coverage, really good for a mineral foundation 

4- It comes in 50 different shades so it will be easy to find your perfect match if you have a light or medium skintone, I wouldn't say the same for dark ones

5- The seller offers the possibility to try all the foundation shades in your range (pale to medium or medium to dark) for just 4$, you'll receive approximately 20 samples to find out which is your best match.

6- Despite of the great range of shades, if you just can't find the perfect one, the seller will create one just for you. For example in winter I use the shade 'Light Beige Warm' that shows up a lil bit too light in summer so that I've asked for a 10 grams jar, 2/3 Light Beige Warm and 1/3 Light Beige Warmer..... et voilá ;)

7- The price is 6$ for a 10 grams jar, pretty cheap, isn't it?! 

8- One day I decided to wear this foundation, just adding a light coat of mascara and a natural blush. My boyfriend told me: 'Oh can't you see how beautiful and luminous is your skin when you don't wear make up??' ... a further proof that this is a really nice choice if you don't like wearing heavy make up :) 

Have a wonderful saturday night *-*

Kali

Harmony Feeling

 Can you see the intruder?! º_º 
It has been a wonderful fall sunny day... I love fall, it always succeeds in surprising me. 

One day you find yourself struggling against a storm and the frozen wind, everything appears in black and white, your feelings too. The following day the sun kisses you with his sweet pleasant heat and everything gets back in harmony. For this warm afternoon I decided to wear a warm light gray sweater with a beige vest on top. I carried with me a checked blazer whose pattern and colors match with these extremely comfortable and warm boots. Talking about the accessories, I wore a pair of vintage-look sunglasses with a nude frame, a big nude-coloured scarf and a tobacco leatherette bag. Ah and this amazing ancient ring, simply lovely.  

                                               

                                              

                                 Sweater by Nuna Lie

                                 Vest by Market

                                 Jeans by H&M

                                 Boots by Mallorca store

                                 Blazer by H&M

                                 Bag by H&M

                                 Scarf by Oviesse

                                 Sunglasses by Asos

                           

  

 

I hope you like it (^_^') 

Have a super wonderful day.

Kali.

(My) Best Fall/Winter 2011 Perfume

Comme une Évidence Perfume Extract

'A concentrate of elegance in an extraordinary bottle'

The intense beauty of the chypre accord is revealed in this truly magnificent new fragance. Intense and concentrated, its glamorous, collector's pear-spray bottle releases an elegant cloud of fragance with undeniable presence...perfect for nights and special occasions.


 1 fl. oz./30 ml spray
Fullprice: 58$




WHAT IS A CHYPRE FRAGRANCE? The chypre fragrance is one of the treasures of the perfumery industry. Built around a floral heart of moss and patchouli, it is the symbol of TOTAL ELEGANCE and ABSOLUTE FEMININITY.

The perfumer Annick Menardo has built a resolutely modern chypre structure, using superb raw materials. While preserving the refined elegance of a classic chypre accord, she has added light and freshness via the tender green top notes and the clarity of the floral heart. This is a fragrance bathed in clear, soothing light. A deep feeling of plenitude and harmony.

Olfactory family: Floral green chypre
Top notes: bergamot, violet leaves
Heart notes: rose, jasmine, wild lily of the valley
Base note: patchouli

This is an incredibly rich floral scent ideal for the cold season. What makes this perfume so instense is the patchouli essential oil, what makes it so unique is the welldone mixture of the floral essential oils that refreshens the heavy base.
The price is 58$ but Yves Rocher always gives promotions and discounts, so you could find it at a much lower price.
Where can you buy it?  http://www.yves-rocher.com/ 

I hope this was helpful, see you.
Take care.
Kali

Chillin' in peace

 Hi world's citizens, I've come in peace!

Joking... I'm Kali Jay and this is my introductory

pic. As you can see I'm a naturally mad red-head :D 

I don't know yet the reason why I'm here blogging

but by now it's funny and I hope it will always be.

These are some pics taken during an afternoon walk in a park, I love being comfortable with my clothes and accessories and I feel almost naked without wearing a hat or a cap (pros: I don't actually need to brush my hair to go out, it's lazy-friendly. Cons: I'd need an endless collection of hats to fit my daily changing mood).

Have a smiling day,

Kali.