How I decorated our Christmas tree + tips for a versatile decor…


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Hello my Christmas loving friends,
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my tree has been up for about two weeks now (usually I didn´t want to set it up before the last week of November but I just can´help it) and I am loving it more every second I look at it.

We went a little aside from traditional this year and got a fashionable tree including pink, blush and black ornaments. To be honest I had most of the ornametns for years now and didn´t like them against the backdrop of a complete green tree cause the black got really lost but now we have a flocked white tree which make it stand right out and look so beautiful.

Since I love to decorate with different ornaments and also got a whole bunch of different ones I am breaking it down below for you.

Classic ornaments:
The pink, blush and black ornaments are our classic shaped ornaments on the tree. I got them in a medium and large size to mix and match as I like. I like different size ornaments a lot, also matte and glossy are great to get add texture and deepth to your tree.

Funny ornaments:
I consider a dougnut or a pink flamingo with a hat as a funny ornament. They really make the tree look special. We also had some funny ornaments last year like a soccer ball, some owls and a pair of silver high heels. 

Monogrammed ornaments:
I actually stumbled across these as I was on the search for some pink ornaments and immediately loved them. Who wouldn´t want to have a monogrammed ornament on his tree. Never seen them in one of my favorite store before but so pretty. I also love the retro font of the letter and the bow on top of it. Got them from Nanu Nana (only in stores).

Garlands:
I decided to to with a black garland rather than a pink one because first of all I could´t find the matching shade and second of all I didn´t wanted to create a pink overload so I went with this dark grey/black metallic shimmery garland. I cut it into short pieces to drape it around several branches. In my opinion I think it turned out very nice and is another way to decorate your tree.
Ribbons:
I didn´t do any ribbons this year. First of all I couldn´t find any I liked or matched the color theme and second of all I was pretty satisfied with my metallic shining garland. But I had silver ribbons on last years tree and no garlands so I guess the fun lies in the difference (view the post here). 

Overal I think unusual and various ornaments are the key to set oneself apart from other trees. It doesn´t matter if you have a color theme or just decorate with ornaments you got over the years or all the favorites you found in a store. In the end it only counts if you love your tree and it makes your home feel cozy and festive. 

Do you have a color theme to decorate with or do you mix and match as you like? 
I would love to know.

Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.
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Christmas Gift Guide – Beauty Addict….

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Hello friends, 
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second gift guide of the season is up. If you are having a friend, a collegue, a sister or a mother who is absolutely beauty obsessed be sure to check out my beauty guide. There is something for eveybody at every price point. Whether the gifted person is a pro and only longs for the extraordinary pieces or a beginner who starts to stock up on the basics. This gift guide has got you covered. 

 Urban Decay Naked Palette // This one is a real classic and should be in every beauty lovers vanity case. The colors are super versatile for nude looks but also for dark and enchanting smokey eye looks.

Revlon One Step Volumizer Hair Dryer // I have not tried it yet but heard the best things about it. Creates super soft and textured hair. Dries very reliable.

Clarisonic Mia face brush // I am including the Clarisonic face brush every year into a beauty gift guide because it is a real must-have piece for a beauty lover. And since it is more on the pricier side I would recommend it to be gifted to you.

Jade Facial Roller // The beauty trend piece since the beginning of the year. I recently got mine (I know I am a little late but I thought I didn´t need one at all cause of the ice roller I have and the microneedling tool I have but this one has a total different meaning). I use it to roll in my eye cream or hyaluronic acid and also to get the morning puffiness out of my face.

Dyson Airwrap Complete Styler // I have only heard awesome things about it and saw how it works by myself at a beauty trade show I attended in October. I am absolutely impressed and I think it really is worth its money cause of all the different tools and the non-existent hair damage.

The Balm Meet Matte Hughes mini liquid lipstick set // I ordered this set way back in June or July cause I was on the hunt for „THE“ color I wanted for my wedding makeup so badly and everything I tried just failed. But if we don´t try new things we never know what´s good or not right?? And this set is awesome. Everyone of the five colors is just beautiful and they dry very nice without drying out your lips. They stay on for so so many hours. And they smell like peppermint. Wasn´t quite sure if I liked that but I got used to it and now I don´t even notice it anymore.

 LED Stand Up Makeup Mirror // An absolute necessity for every makeup loving gal. The LED light helps you to see all the things you don´t with normal lighting and also helps to apply your makeup evenly.

Ted Baker bow makeup bag // A really cute addition for your makeup pouch collection and since it is made of rubber it doesn´t get stains easily.

River Island vanity case // I have found this two-story vanity case two years ago and I am still obsessed. It is the perfect (and I mean it) case to travel with. The upper compartment is perfect for all of your brushes, lip liner, mascara, eyeliner and lipsticks and the lower compartment (the height is a litte more) is perfect for your face creams, mini shampoo´s and conditoner and your microneedling tool, jade roller or razor. I really couldn´t travel without it anymore and the price of under 50 € is awesome. They also come out with new designs every year.

 Sigma Beauty essential brush kit // Practically a basic kit of all the brushes you need for your daily makeup and more. The Sigma brushes are made of high quality material and last a very long time. They are my favorite and a makeup lover´s dream.


Stocking Stuffer Ideas:

Wet Brush // I use it to brush my wet hair after getting out of the shower and it goes through pretty smooth without hurting at all.

The Original Beauty Blender // If you know someone applying her makeup with a makeup sponge this would be a nice treat for her since the real brand is a lot more pricier than all of the dupes out there but the quality and the longevity is much better.

Invisibobble scrunchie // Didn´t know that they had srunchies until I started researching items for this gift guide and I think it is the best of both worlds. The elastic under the fabric is a Invisibobble hair tie to keep your hair safe and scrunchies are super trendy right now (also ordered myself the leopard print and black one).

Anthropologie Knotted Headband // Perfect hair addition for holiday festivites or any other extravaganza.

MAC lip duo Ruby Woo // The perfect Chrismas and year round red shade.

Morrocan Oil Hair Treatment // The best hair oil ever.

I hope I could give you some inspiration for a little something for the beauty lover in your life.

Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.

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Faux leather skirt / striped berry pullover + the circle bag trend….

skirt bonprix old similar here and here / pullover Aldi sold out similar here and here / handbag David Jones (only available in stores) similar here and here / pumps New Look sold out similar here and here / lips Smashbox Always On liquid lipstick color Big Spender



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Hello friends,
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how does your Black Friday shopping go so far. Have you been wandering the net for the perfect gift or even the perfect bargain (check out my Black Friday sales guide here). 

Since I only posted a sale guide early this morning and I also just got back from the dentist and don´t want to do anything besides sitting on the sofa and watch TV (there really is nothing I hate more than the dentist – maybe tomatoes) I decided to post this outift I have worn shortly before the snowfall. A burgundy hue is one of my favorite colors ever (besides a pretty vibrant red) so this pullover was the perfect combination from a soft cream shade, a glam golden line to a dusty pink and straight to burgundy.

I paired it with a faux leahter skirt in chocolate brown and a dark brown fishnet tight. I really have a deep love for fishnet tights. But only for the ones with a fine and delicate net. The heels I added were a recent sales find and I absolutely adore them. The are patent in the front and look like suede in the back. I also love heels with ankle straps a lot cause I think they are the much more elegant version of a pump.


But let´s move on to the trend piece over here. I can remember that the first time I have seen a round handbag. It was the Mansur Gavriel Circle bag in pink in one of Blair Eaddie´s posts on her blog and I totally loved it. It was the first brand that came out with a real round bag and I wanted one so badly but they where just to expensive so I was on the hunt but most of them I have found where to small until I found this little dusty rose circle bag. It is such a cute fashion trend as a lover of handbags the right for me but it is a little unpractical since a small round bag doesn´t hold a lot of things but anyways it is fine with me cause you don´t find such a beauty every day.

Hope you all are having a great day shopping all the sales. I am not going to set foot in stores today (at least physically). Thanks for stopping by again.

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The best Black Friday Deals of my favorite German shops….

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Happy Black Friday you guys,

are you using your day off for Christmas shopping online and lying on the sofa still full from a delicious traditional homemade Thanksgiving Dinner ? Good gor you. For us (in Germany) it is no free day today but since it is Friday it is at least free for me and I have plenty of time today to tackle that Christmas presents list and maybe add a few goodies for myself.

So here are the best deals for my favorite  German shops.


Fashion

Asos // 20 % off of everything with code HELLO20


Zara // 20 % off of selected items


Mango // 30 % off of everthing with code BLACK18


H&M // 20 % off of everything


Zalando // up to 70% on 150.000 articles 

Chi Chi Fan // 20 % off of everything


Fashion Drug // 20 % off of everything


Beauty

Flaconi // 25 & off of regular prized items with code DEAL25 and 20 % off of pink items with code PINK
Douglas // 20% off of everything for Beauty Card owner

NYX // 20 % off of everything


Miscallanious:


Amazon // several deals until Monday


Christ // up to 70 % off of several brands


These are all the shops I love and shop on a frequent basis. I do have my eye on a few things but I haven´t looked if there are great deals. First stop today is the dentist anyway. I am gonna check back later.


Have fun shopping.


Thanks for stopping by.Take care. See you.


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