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Review Off-White || Diag Padded Binder Clip Crossbody Bag

donderdag 19 april 2018



I'm so so sooo excited for this blogpost. My very first designer bag that I got for myself paid with my own money. Even tho I'm leaving soon for my exchange to Shanghai I had to spoil myself with this must have piece, a crossbody bag. I've been looking for the perfect high end crossbody bag for ages and my eyes where set on the Chloé Faye bag, but knowing me I'm really into streetwear and this piece is perfect to accomplish that look. Also there's a reason I got it in white.. I'm still eyeing the Faye bag in black ;)






Off-White is one of the most hyped high-end streetwear brands right now and it has been spotted in combination with other high end brands at fashion week. They're well known for their yellow industrial strap, mostly used as a belt. The Diag Padded Binder Clip retails at 780 euro. It's well known for the binder clip attached to the bag. You can get it in different colors and materials but I got the white leather one. A very dangerous one I think since white is so easy to fck up, but again an essential to have in your wardrobe especially since spring and summer is around the corner.







The bag is in a white leather color in combination with silver colored metal. The silver compliments the white very well giving it a very clean and edgy look. It has 2 straps so you can change it to your liking. It has the iconic yellow strap and a white strap matching the bag. If you want to go for a more sweet and clean look then the white strap is your to go strap. But if you're more into cool and edgy streetwear then the yellow strap will definitely be an eyecatcher. It comes with a smaller strap as well if you're more of a handbag kinda girl. When you open the bag it's quite spacious, it has two small compartments, one with a zip and one without, perfect for your ID or creditcard. It closes automatically through the magnets which comes in quite handy.






Details

On the metal rings on the side and on the binder clip the logo Off-White is spotted. It's quite dainty which I love. Also you can move the binder and clip it wherever you want on the front of the bag. When you open the bag, at the top, Off-White Made in Italy is engraved in the leather. I love how all the branding of the brand is very small and almost hidden.




Overall I'm in love with this bag, you can make any outfit edgy and cool with the yellow strap or sweet and minimal with the white strap. The only thing I dislike is that changing straps can be troublesome. It's really hard and sturdy in the beginning so it took me a while. I hope it loosens up more but for now I'm sticking to the yellow strap ;)




VDL EXPERT COLOR LIP CUBE || #501, OUTBLOOM

vrijdag 30 maart 2018


You can never say no to a red lipstick, it looks good no matter what season it is. Sexy, classy, romantic, fierce, all the looks you can achieve with just one lip color. It definitely takes courage wearing this bold color and the different tones also changes the mood you’re going for but every girl needs a shade of red in her life!

Today I’m reviewing this gorgeous dark red lipstick not only for the color but also for the special shape it has. It’s a cube lipstick meaning it’s shaped in a cube. This helps with achieving that heart shape on your lips. The cube shaped lipstick was introduced by VDL a few years ago and became a huge hit. It’s special shape made it easier to achieve the heartlike lips that made other girls jealous and boys fall in love. They were also famous through their multicolored lipsticks that were great for creating an ombre look. Another thing that caught my eye was that this lipstick has sun protection, 10 SPF to be exact. I do not own a lot of lip products with SPF so this is a major plus for me!





Look and feel
Starting of with the packaging, it’s a glossy black slim lipstick with a matte golden tip. I’m not a fan of the look to be honest, it looks quite cheap and not durable at all.



Results

It’s a darker shade of red but not completely dark red. This is definitely more day appropriate which makes it easier to play with. The pigmentation is great and it slides on so smooth.

How do I feel about this product?
This red color is definitely more work and day appopriate since it's not a bright red but a darker shade of red. The cube enhances that heart like shape which is very sexy, making it very versatile as well! Don't forget that this product has 10 SPF, so it's a no brainer that you can rock this lipstick 24 hours a day making it the perfect transitioning lipstick from day to nighttime. I just wished the packaging was different since I'm really not a fan of how it looks. Overall it's a nice lipstick to carry in your bag.

What do you guys think? Are you a fan of the cube shape or is it a pass for you?

Packaging: 
Color: 
Moisturizing
Long lasting
Easy to use
*5 max


PONY EFFECT FAVORITE FLUID LIP TINT REVIEW || #LOVE POTION, #SHEER DELIGHT, #CHERISH VALUES

woensdag 31 januari 2018


Pony is my ultimate Korean beauty queen and the sole reason I started focusing more on Korean beauty. For the people who don't know her (shame on you!! jk), she's a Korean makeup artist not only well known in Korea but also globally successful. She recently did a collaboration with Bella Hadid for Dior in this super fun videogame inspired video. 



She also has her own Youtube Channel and makeup line that I couldn't resist! 3 lipsticks I'm reviewing today and let me tell you.. these lipsticks are making a huge jump on to my favorites list.



Look and feel
The packaging is simple but edgy enough to catch my eye. It has your regular liquid lipstick form but it's a glossy rose gold color that I absolute adore. If you guys know me then you know my obsession for rose gold everything. The packaging has Pony Effect on it with the color from the lipstick. I assume that this is the actual product which is a nice twist but not really convenient. I've never finished a lipstick before (shocker), but I can imagine the struggle I would have when I'm almost at the end of the lipstick but I can't even see what color it is.




Results
It feels and the consistency is like a lip gloss, but the finish is not that glossy and most importantly not as sticky. It feels watery at first but then absorbs into your lips. It also stains it a bit which I love because my lips always looks weird after eating. It is pigmented but the first layer is definitely a bit sheer. If you want a solid color on your lips I recommend 2 or 3 layers for it to really pop. 










How do I feel about this product?
When I first used this product I was like uuuuuh why does this feels like a lipgloss. I don't like lip glosses at all, probably because I only remember those lip glosses back in the days. You know those really cheap ones with glitter and the stickiest consistency ever, ugh nasty. But I really liked the finish of this product and was like hey, I could totally rock this. It looks more watery than glossy which gives it a more innocent and natural look. For a "lipgloss" the lasting power is quite good and it also stains your lips so you don't need to re-apply frequently. This is seriously my to go lip product for many reasons but the most important one is the fact that it doesn't dry out my lips which is perfect for the colder days. Glossy lips are making a huge comeback this year in the Korean beauty world and the Favorite Fluid Lip Tint from Pony Effect is the perfect product to pick up for this trend.

Have you guys tried out any other "Pony Effect" products? Let me know :)

Packaging: 
Color: 
Moisturizing
Long lasting
Easy to use
*5 max


*wearing Love Potion here

3CE Matte Lipstick REVIEW || #909 SMOKED ROSE, #803 CLASSIC ROSY, #907 OLD DRESS

zaterdag 9 december 2017



I can't get enough of lipsticks and my collections keeps growing and growing. This time I'm welcoming 3 lipsticks from 3CE, a makeup brand from the Korean brand Stylenanda. I'm already familiar with their lipsticks and also made a review about one of their lip lacquers. So if you're curious about that one click here! But the highlight for today are these gorgeous lipsticks! The colors I picked up are #909 Smoked Rose, #803 Classic Rosy and #907 Old Dress. I bought them in store when I was in Korea last summer but you can get them online on their website or Ebay. 

The Yesstyle Look #1 || White Turtleneck Sweater

woensdag 6 december 2017


I'm so excited to start a new series called The Yesstyle Look. The title explains enough but for people who don't know what Yesstyle is, it's an asian online shopping mall where they sell tons of clothes, shoes and accessories! I always order here and it's either a hit or miss, so I thought it would be super helpful if I could share my experiences and pictures of the pieces I buy. I'm not sponsored by Yesstyle to do this so all the pieces I got are bought with my own money.

Etude House Review || Zero Sebum Drying Powder

donderdag 13 april 2017


It's finally spring and summer is around the corner which means... allergies and an extra oily ass face. I have used blotting paper before but blotting paper doesn't do that much for me so that was a nono. Then there's the famous Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Powder which was amazing, honestly one of my fave products of all time. But for some reason I always end up losing my Mineral Powder (lost it 2 times already) so I decided to pick up the Etude House Zero Sebum Drying Powder. This product claims to control sebum and refines pores for a fluffy and soft skin while mattifying your face. And oh my I think I like the Etude House one more than the Innisfree. 



Color Lasting Tint Aritaum Review || Colors 01. Nude Coat, 09. Tangerine Girl and 15. Gotham Red

zondag 24 juli 2016

I keep spoiling myself with more and more lip products, there is just no end to it. Lately i've been leaning more towards lip tints than lipsticks, because tints stains your lips and after a while it looks quite natural. So for a lazy girl like me it's definitely less work reapplying it. I decided to try out the Color Lasting Tint from Aritaum and picked up a nude color. I loved it so much so I had to get more colors and that's how I ended up with 3 tints to review!

PINKICON.com Lens Review | Select Fairy 1 Day lenses in Street Brown

zaterdag 14 mei 2016


So I rarely wear circle lenses because most of them look really creepy on me, they are either too large or they look really fake. But I really wanted to try out these 1 day circle lenses since they look way more natural compared to other lenses. Pinkicon.com was kind enough to sponsor me these lenses. The fact that they were sponsored tho won't effect my judgement in any way and this review will be a 100% my honest opinion. 

Son & Park Beauty Water Review

maandag 11 januari 2016


After years of using the Etude House Wonder Pore Toner I'm trying out another product. It's the popular Beauty Water from Son & Park. This toner is currently popular in Korea and even famous youtubers love it! For example Jenn Im from Clothesencounters talked about this product in one of her videos. (Who also love her as much as I do??) I decided to grab this one since my Etude House toner was running out.

Review: 3CE Lip Lacquer

zondag 7 juni 2015


I've been eyeing this product for years now but I've never ordered one. I rather spend my money on lipsticks that are cheaper but deliver great quality as well. But I guess that's going to change now since the quality of this product is just amazing. I asked a friend of mine that was going to visit a few cities including Seoul to get me a lip lacquer from the brand 3CE. 3CE is a Korean based makeup brand from Style Nanda and the price range is a bit higher than for example; Etude House. I asked for a reddish color and she got me one in the color "backstage" which is a gorgeous red


Review: Berrisom My Lip Tint Pack

zondag 24 mei 2015


Finally my very first review! I'm really excited to write a review about this lip product that has been in the spotlight for months now. I'm talking about the legendary Lip Tint Pack from Berrisom Season 3. Season 3 is an improved version of the season 1 and 2 packs. This is not your regular lip product, no, it's basically a mask for your lips. This mask will leave a color behind on your lips and it claims to last for 12 hours! It will also not budge or transfer on your boyfriend, napkins or straws (say whut, is this possible??). I had to try it out myself so I ordered one from eBay. Click here for the link. I got the color "Candy Orange" which is an orange color (hence the name). I don't own any orange colored lipsticks because I feel like it won't fit me but I really really wanted to try one out so heck why not? I also picked this up at the beginning of spring so I had to get it (even tho I tried it when spring is almost over..)

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