What is in my summer handbag?

Hi guys. Happy Thursday! I recently got a new bag and I thought instead of showing you just the bag itself why don't I show you what's in it as well. So here it goes hope you like it. 

I want to get a medium sized summery handbag for when I'm out and about so I went to the mall last week and saw this bag in Bata (an Italian bag and shoe store). I immediately picked it up not just because it was on sale which by the way is always a bonus but also the fabric and size really attracted me. The fabric is like some sort of bamboo thingy which in my opinion couldn't be more appropriate for the summer. The bag is pretty nicely made and very sturdy. Anyways enough of the bag let's have a look what's inside. 

I tend to go out light. I try not to bring too much so there are only a few items/essentials in here. The first thing is obviously my wallet. It's a guess wallet that I have had for years. It was a gift from my husband when we first started going out 7 years ago. I have other wallets but I always bring this one because of the happy memory. There are some cash in it, credit card, sephora card (obviously), drivers license etc. all that jazz! I also have a little purse where I keep all my coins. I can't even remember where it is from because I've had it for so long. I really like it as it is small and sparkly. 

Of course I need my iPhone. I have my sunglasses which are from Ray Ban. These are the original Wayfarer. Then I have my reading glasses from Chanel. I use them when I drive so they come with me everywhere I go. I really like them because they are big, comfortable to wear and I really like the Chanel logo on the sides. 

Now onto the makeup bits. I always have my Too faced Primed & Poreless Compact powder with me for touchups. I love it. I have my lipstick of the day, and today I have my Dior Addict Extreme in 667 Avenue. It's so pretty and natural. I'm almost done with it. Damn! I also have a mini Buxom Full on lip Polish in Katie. Now if you have seen my "Lip Product Addict Tag" then you know that I don't usually wear lipglosses but this is always in my bag for when I need a little shine on my lip. I also have a lip balm which I got it from the pharmacy. The name has rubbed off so I don't know what is called. Sorry guys! Last beauty bit I have in here is a couple of cotton buds. These are for when my eyeliner smudges on me. Girls gotta be prepared right?!

Last but not least is this bubble gum. I usually have bubble gums because my daughter loves them. I never carry minty gums. These are really tasty. They are strawberry flavored. Emm yum! 

That's it guys. These are the things I carry in my new summer handbag. Simple right?! I hope you have enjoyed peaking through my bag with me and let me know what you think of it as this is my very first "what's in my bag". Please follow me on twitter and Instagram @eflicciardello as well as following my blog by hitting the "following" button on the top right corner below my headshot. Thank you guys so much for reading and I'll see you all on Saturday! Muahh!!

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KIKO Tropical Waterproof Eyeliner (limited edition)

Hi guys. Happy Tuesday! Today I'm gonna be reviewing the KIKO Tropical Waterproof Eyeliner in the shade 03 which is from the summer 2014 collection so hope you like it! 

I have been wearing this eyeliner non stop since I bought it like a week ago. It is so gorgeous! I'm obsessed, can't get enough of it. Just hear me out: 

1. I like the fact that it is waterproof. Now when I say waterproof I mean waterproof. Bioderma will not take off this baby. You need an oil based eye makeup remover. Seriously it is a pain in the neck to get it off. It lasts all day till you decide to wash it off. It doesn't smudge nor transfer. Great stuff. 

2. The colour is so vibrant and pretty. It is true to the tube. I love this turquoise colour for the summer. It looks absolutely stunning on the eyes. It just gives a nice pop of colour for when you don't wanna do too much on the eyes but still wanna look nice and polished. 

3. The tip is so fine and it allows you to do a thin line and of course a flick if you wish. It's so easy to use and I think everybody can master it. 

4. It's such a small tube so it would be perfect to take it on holiday with you. 

5. There are a lot of other beautiful colours to choose from. 

6. It is affordable. 

So what's there not to like! This is definitely one of the best makeup items that I discovered this year. I say go to your KIKO counter and grab one before it's gone as it is limited edition. You won't regret it!

That's it guys. Short and sweet! I hope you like the review and please do give it go on this lovely eyeliner. Let me know how you get on and as always follow me on twitter, Instagram @eflicciardello as well as my blog by hitting the "following" button below my headshot on this page. See you all in a couple of days! Bye! Muahh! 

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Get to know me: 25 Random Questions

Hi guys. Welcome back to my blog. Happy weekend! I have been blogging for 5 months now and I thought maybe you wanna get to know me a little better. Do you? I hope you do so let's crack on shall we?!

Question 1: Do you have any pets ?

No. I used to, back when I was at uni. Her name was Junior and she was a tabby cat. I loved her and I still do. RIP Junior! She had an accident, got hit by a car. Sobbb!

Question 2: Name three things that are physically close to you?

My iPhone dahhhh, my air con remote and my daughter's hair band.

Question 3: What was the craziest thing you have ever done?

I guess it has to be the time when I took a bus ride with a friend of mine in Papeete (which is the capital of French Polynesia in Pacific Ocean) all the way to the deserted beach which was way too far from the centre. My friend got scared on the bus as it was a pretty long ride so she decided to take off and left me alone but I got there in the end and the beach was so beautiful. She missed out. But the scarier part was that there didn't seem to be any bus nor taxi to take me back, and there was a young guy with his scooter and wanted to offer me a lift who by the way didn't speak a word of English and looked kinda dodgy. I don't wanna get into too much detail otherwise this question's gonna be way too long but let's just say I was lucky that the bus finally came and if not I would've take his offer and who knows I might end up in one of those brothels where all the traffic girls were. IT WAS SCARY! I wouldn't be that adventurous again!

Questions 4: Do you drive? If so, have you crashed?

I do drive. I did scratch a car when I tried to park on the side of the road. It just wouldn't fit. Man!

Question 5: What's your background?

I'm Chinese but I've literally been all over the place since I was pretty young and now I'm settled in Italy with my families.

Question 6: When was the last time you showered?

Last night.

Question 7: What was the last movie that you saw?

Eden Lake. I love thriller films. I can't believe I don't know about this one till now. Such a good film.

Question 8: Who was the last person who called you?

My husband. He is currently on a business trip in Alaska but he calls every other day. Bless him.

Question 9: What is your ringtone?

Twilight theme: Bella's lullaby. Love it.

Question 10: Have you ever been to a different country?

Yes. I have literally travelled over 70 different cities/states in the world. I used to work as a Junior Officer on cruise ships.

Question 11: Do you like sushi?

Oh yeah!

Question 12: What was your major?

Hospitality Management

Question 13: Have you ever taken any medication to help you fall asleep faster?

No.

Question 14: How many siblings do you have?

I'm the only child.

Question 15: Where was your university/college?

I went to to Plymouth University which is in the south of England.

Question 16: How old will you be turning on your next birthday?

32. Damn! Lol!

Question 17: Do you wear contacts or glasses?

Glasses but only when I drive or in the cinema.

Question 18: Do you colour your hair?

Used to but now I kinda like my natural hair colour.

Question 19: Tell me something you are planing to do today:

Well I might go to the beach in the afternoon or go on a hunt for a good waterproof mascara in the mall. Well the mall me think. I mean I'm a beauty addict right plus I'm desperate for a good waterproof mascara that can hold the curl all day. Any suggestions?

Question 20: When was the last time you cried?

Ohh boy I don't remember to be honest. I don't cry that often.

Question 21: What is your perfect pizza topping?

Mozzarella bufala with prosciutto crudo. Mah fav. Yum!

Question 22: Which do you prefer, hamburger or cheeseburger?

I like both but if I have to choose one then cheeseburger. Tastier.

Question 23: Have you ever had an all-nighter?

Ohh yeah. Back when I was at uni. I found I worked the best right before deadlines. I would stay up all night doing assignments. Oops! Also cabin parties on the ship we used to stay up all night drinking. Good times!

Question 24: Are you married? How did you meet?

Yes. I have been married for over 5 years and we met in Australia when we both worked on cruise ships. I asked him out on the Melbourne Cup night. That's right I asked first and we have been together ever since. What can I say we girls gotta go for it and crab our opportunities when we can because good guys don't come along too often. Come on you know that's true. We now have a almost 4-year-old girl whose name is Lara. She is our life!

Question 25: Can you taste the difference between Pepsi and Coke?

Yes. In my opinion Coke is much sweeter than any other brands.

Ok I hope you have enjoyed this post and get to know me a little better. Please let me know if you want me to do a TMI tag or something like that and I shall try my best to do it. Also I just want to thank Yang from Yangloves who tagged me. Thank you hun. I'll link her blogpost here if you fancy giving it a read. I love her style!

Thank you guys and see you all next week! Muahh!

Twitter & Instagram @eflicciardello

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Autumn/Fall Lipstick Choices

I don't know about you but autumn is my favorite season because the temperature is perfect, I can layer my clothes also I get to wear dark bold lip colours. What's there not to like right?! I'm going to show you some lipsticks that I think I'm gonna be using a lot this autumn so let's get cracking! 

1. Rouge Dior in 169 Grège. Who says that we can't wear nudes in autumn? This is the perfect nude to wear in autumn in my opinion because it has a tad "brown" in it. It's a peach pinky browny nude and on the lips you can't really see the "pink" more beige I suppose which just looks so appropriate for autumn/fall. The texture is beyond gorgeous as all Dior lipsticks are. 

2. Dior Addict Extreme in 667 Avenue. This is a gorgeous dusty rose colour with a pink undertone to it. This is one of those "your lips but better" lipstick that would look gorgeous on any skintone. If you prefer going natural but still want a little colour on the lips then this is the one to go for. 

3. Rouge Dior in 999. Classic red that is not too warm nor too cool. I like how it looks in Autumn especially when you are surrounded by trees that have orangy/red leaves. You know what I'm saying?! 

4. Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Empress. This is an aubergine colour and it's matte so need say more?! Perfect for autumn when you just want a long lasting dark lip. 

5. Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Venom. Another great dark lip option for autumn. It's a berryish wine colour, and the staying power is incredible. These Revolution lipsticks by UD are worth checking out. 

6. If you want a drug store option for the UD Revolution lipstick that I just mentioned then a great dupe is this lipstick in Rebel With Cause by Makeup Revolution London. I love this kind of wine shade that has a pinky berry undertone. Just so pretty to wear in autumn. It only costs £1 and the formula is pretty lovely. 

7. Sephora Rouge Shine in 47 Heartbreaker. It's not as purple as it looks. It's a lovely pinky purple shade which I think looks lovely in autumn/fall well all seasons really. I like the fact that it leaves a lovely purply tint to the lip after awhile, and when you reapply the colour becomes darker. It's rather lovely. 

There we have it. My preferred lipstick choices for autumn or fall if you prefer. I'd love to know what your autumn lip colour choices are by leaving comments down below. Please follow my blog (hit "g+ following" button), twitter as well as Instagram (@eflicciardello) and that would just make me fly- HIGH. Thank you guys so much for supporting and see you on Thursday! Muahh! 

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OREAL Infaillible Gel and Color Riche Nail Polishes

Hi guys, happy Saturday! If you follow me on  then you would've already seen that I posted some photos of the L'OREAL Polishes I've picked up recently! I'm not a huge fan on nails but there's just something about these polishes that make me wanna paint my nails all the time, and I can say that these L'OREAL polishes are probably the best that I have ever tried! Big statement ehh?! Well it's true! 

 Infaillible Gel

Color Riche

Left: Pistachio Drage Right: Nouvelle Vague

I bought the newly-ish released Infaillible Gel polish in Fuchsia For Life a couple of weeks ago and since then I've picked up another 2 of the Color Riche polishes in Pistachio Drage and Nouvelle Vague. I love them so much and I haven't been able to stop wearing them ever since I got them because: 

1. They go on so smoothly. 

2. I love the big fat brush that it comes with, just a couple of swipes then I'm done. Easy breezy. 

Infaillible Gel in fuchsia For Life

3. The gel formula is insanely pigmented so all I need is one coat. I'm super happy about that because I'm so lazy when it comes to paint my nails. If I can get my nails look opaque in one coat I'm onboard. 

Natural day light

Artificial light

4. I normally can't be bothered to buff my nails and this gel top coat kinda does it all for me. It makes my nail surface look nice, clean, even and smooth. I'm digging it! 

5. These L'OREAL polishes look so shiny and pretty on my nails. They makes me wanna stare at them all the time. 

After 7 days, no chipping

6. They don't chip whatsoever which is just awesome! 

7. They are affordable. 

All in all I can't say enough good things about these polishes and I would definitely get more. If you haven't tried any Infaillible Gel and Color Riche vanishes by L'OREAL then hop to it because they are pretty awesome! I highly recommend! 

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L'OREAL Revitalift Laser 3 Serum

Hi guys happy Tuesday! Wow can't believe it's already September. Summer's almost over. It's crazy how time flies! Well I'm actually glad because one, I prefer autumn for many reasons, two I have a lot of exciting blogposts planned for this month so hopefully you would like them. For the first blogpost of September I want to bring you a review of the L'OREAL Revitalift Laser 3 Serum which I think would be perfect to use in autumn days so let's get right into it! 

I have never tried any skincare products from L'OREAL before and to be honest I don't know why I picked this up. It was a total impulse buy. I guess I just wanted to "explore". This serum is targeted for women who are over 40 but like I always say it's better to protect than fix it later plus no skincare products would ever wipe away wrinkles 100% it's no Botox let's face it so any women who are over 25 can use anti aging products just for delaying the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Anyway allow me get straight into the pros and cons. 

You see those tiny shimmers?! 

(Rubbed in). Left: under direct sunlight Right: not under direct sunlight but both look glowy.

Pros: 

1. It is inexpensive. It costs €19 (30ml) from my local supermarket. 

2. The texture is really nice. It is light but feels very moisturizing on my skin. 

3. It has some shimmery particles in it so my skin looks glowing after using it. 

4. Nice pleasant scent. 

5.  It comes with a pump. 

6. Like the semi transparent bottle so I know how much product is still left.

7. My skin looks healthy, smooth, even and plumped.
8. It sits nicely under my foundation, kind of like an illuminating primer if you will. 

Cons:

1. The flowery scent is pretty nice but it is rather strong so it might annoy some of you who are sensitive to scent. 

2. It claims to reduce the appearance of pores but I don't notice anything different in terms of the size my pores and I have been using it for the past 2 weeks. I mean I don't really have large large pores but still I can see them sometimes, maybe I just need to use it for a bit longer but so far I don't notice any difference. 

3. It also says that it would reduce wrinkles. Well I don't have wrinkles yet but I do have a rather deep expression line near my mouth and I didn't see any "disappearance" of my expression line to be quite honest with you.
4. It doesn't contain paraben but it does have some other "unnatural" ingredients such as alcohol, perfume and some other chemicals. Definitely not for someone who likes to use natural products. 

Would I repurchase? NO. But that being said I do enjoy using it just because the texture is really lovely. I actually only use this in the morning and this alone gives me enough moisture I need throughout the day but I might need to layer it with my moisturizer when the weather gets cooler. 

So there you have it. I hope you like the way I review product. I mean I don't like to put down what the web or bottle says I just like to share my own thoughts so hopefully that's what you'd like to see. As always if you have any requests or questions please leave them down below or tweet me @eflicciardello if you prefer. Until next time. Bye! Muahh! 

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Sample Review

Here we go beauties another sample review hope you like it. Hey I didn't ramble today, straight into the topic, that's a first! Lol! 

I have finished both of these and I can honestly tell you that the Bioderma Corrective Care for Enlarged Pores is a miss for me because it is so drying on my skin. My skin feels extremely uncomfortable after using it. It's like a pore minimizing primer type of thingy as it feels kinda siliconey. It might work for extremely oily skin types but definitely not for someone who has normal or dry skin, not even on slight oily skins I would say because it is that drying. It smells lovely though and that's about it. I will not purchase the full size that's for sure! 

(Too matte, too drying for me)

However the Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream is rather lovely. I had a full size of this years ago and I loved it. I mean Clarins products rarely disappoint me. They just seem to bring it when it comes to skincare products. It's very rich and creamy, extremely hydrating and nourishing. It's targeted for women who are over 30 but again I think everyone can use it over the age of 25. 

Now it says it's for all skin types but I personally don't think it would be suitable for oily skins because of the richness of the cream. It might make you oily throughout the day but for normal to dry skin you need to get yourselves a tub of this. The only downside is no SPF but I can layer my SPF over it, no big deal. It smells really nice like all Clarins products do. 

Now comes to the good stuff. I leave the best till the last. This Abeille Royale Day Cream (normal to combo skin) by Guerlain is so lush. I had 3 little bags of this and it is heaven. O...M...G seriously it is so gorgeous. It's rich yet light on the skin. It's very nourishing and I do feel my skin looks very healthy, plumped and youthful after using this. It is incredible. I just fell head over heels with this stuff BUT it is so expensive. It costs €70.90 for 30ml (1fl Oz) and €106.90 for 50ml (1.7 fl Oz). I don't think I will buy it now as it is so ridiculously pricy but it is definitely on my Christmas shopping list. It would make a lovely Christmas present don't you think?! 

There you have it guys. I hope you've enjoyed my Sample Reviews so far. Another of these will be up on EBR (Elaine's Beauty Reviews) next week so stay tuned for that. Thank you so much for your time and see you all on Saturday! Muahh! 

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Summer Giveaway (CLOSED)

Hi guys. Happy weekend! As you can see from the title it's time for my summer giveaway! Who's excited? I want to do this giveaway just as a thank you to those of you who has been supporting my blog, sharing moments with me on twitter and Instagram. I really appreciated it! I hope that you can keep supporting me and my blog and if you have any requests on what kind of blogposts you wanna see in the future then please do let me know. 

Since I live in Italy and it's only appropriate for me to give you cosmetics that are made in Italy! Who else loves thighs are "made in Italy"? (#madeinitaly) I know I do. Anyways let's move on to the good part. 

First up is this KIKO eyeshadow palette which I think would be perfect for the fall/autumn because of the colours. KIKO eyeshadows are made in Milan and the quality of the shadows are incredible. They are buttery soft, insanely pigmented and of course very easy to blend. This particular palette is called Street Fashion and it's in the shade 02 Addictive Song. 

I can see myself taking just this palette on holiday as it has all the colours I need for a whole look. There's the highlighting shade, crease shade, blending shade and of course darker shades that can be used as eyeliners. There are so many different looks that you can do with this palette. A mixture of matte and shimmers also made this palette perfect for whatever look you want to achieve. Love it! 

Next item for my giveaway is this Blusher and Bronzer Duo by Wjcon. Now just a little brand info here for ya. Wjcon is exactly like KIKO. They are both made in Italy and they are equally good. The only difference is that KIKO is now international however Wjcon is only accessible in Italy so I want to include this Wjcon product for you all to try since you can't get it anywhere else in the world.

I swatched this particular palette in the store and it seems pretty pigmented. They do have some shimmers but they're pretty finely done, and the sales assistant told me that once they are on the cheeks you won't even notice the shimmer. They'll just leave you a nice glow. Perfect for the summer right?! Ohh and may I just say that colours are gorgeous?! Pinky coral blusher and red toned bronzer. Couldn't be more appropriate for the summer! 

Last but certainly not least is this gorgeous pinky coral lipstick from KIKO. Creamy, pigmented and hydrating. Sounds good enough for me! 

I hope you like the stuff I picked up for you. There's something for the eyes, cheeks and lip so I think I've got you covered. Initially I wanted to include a couple of nail polishes as well since I love KIKO polishes but I know the Italian post as well as custom will give me a hard time so just to be on the safe side we'll give the polishes a miss. Hate our postal services. 

Rules for entering this giveaway: simple

1. Hit the "following" button on the top right side below my headshot to follow my blog. (Mandatory)

2. Follow me on twitter and Instagram @eflicciardello (Mandatory)
3. Retweet and Regram for 2 extra points. (Optional)
4. Leave me a comment below and tell me how you think of my blog for an extra point. (Optional)

(Please complete Rafflecopter entry below)

That's it. Easy breezy! It is open internationally and the winner will be selected randomly and announced at the end of this month. Good luck my lovelies! Muahh!
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