Latest beauty buys + MAC Shiny Pretty Things holiday collection….

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Happy Sunday guys,
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so for today (usually there wasn´t a beauty routine planned for today but my schedule got a little mixed up this week so I am sorry) I am sharing another round of my latest beauty buys (I have found a lot of stuff to try and I also have some random things to share I rebuy every time its empty) so let´s grab a cup of coffee and work through it.

The Styled Collection travel case // I first came across this as Katey Mc Farlan from Chronicles of Frivolty reviewed it and I loved it right away. Different compartment, see through and of course a chic design. You name it. But it usually costs 88 $ and that was way more I wanted to spend. So I left it and ordered it a few months lather as it was on sale for 55 $. So happy it finally arrived. We are travelling again in December and I can´t wait to try it. Currently it is on sale for 67 $.

NYX matte lipstick color Siren // A deep plum shade similar to a glas of merlot. This is a dark and moody color but still daylight appropriate. Would look awesome with a skirt or pullover in the same color. 
Bepanthol lip creme // So so happy I ordered this lip creme. Bepanthol is a health brand with usually sells cremes for insect bites and blisters so I was a little sceptical by ordering their product but I am glad I did. Best lip creme ever. I use it every night and it makes the most smooth lips I have ever had and especially quickly.

Rituals The Ritual of Dao hand balm //I have been using the body butter of this line for about two years now and what I love most about it that it isn´t to sweet and has a more masculine scent and bits and pieces of white lotus. I recently discoverd that they have hand balm so I had to have my favorite scent as a hand balm too. It also is a pretty decorative piece and would make a great stocking stuffer as well.

Chiara Ambra foot mask // This is kind of an odd product to me. I knew for a while it existed and finally ordered one with a couple of other products. The foot mask actually contains two sock like thin sheets with the product inside. You are supposed to keep it on for about 20 minutes and in this time you have to sit still (not with like a face mask where you can clean the kitchen with). I didn´t like the feeling at all sleeping into the cold and slimy sock actually it was really gross but it works like a dream. Super soft and hydrated feet. Exactly what you need after wearing boots all week.

L`Oréal Paris Elnett de Luxe hairspray // This is a really random but it is my favorite hairspray ever. I have been using it for years and although I have tried many different ones this one is my all time favorite. The smell, the texutre and the hold are one of a kind.

The Body Shop shea body butter and lip butter // Also another random thing I love. The The Body Shop shea body butter has been a staple of mine for years. My skin gets unbelievably dry in the winter (it´s almost dusting and I am by far not exaggerating) so I always keep a pot of it in my bathroom drawer (the other body lotion for the Winter I love is from Neutrogena). A body butter is a richer lotion which is exactly what your skin needs in the winter. It is a bit pricey

MAC Shiny Pretty Things red lip kit // After the beautiful artic and snowflake inspired holiday collection they had last year I have been waiting desperately for this years products. They are a 100% different than last year. Everything was white with silver sparkles and frozen feels and this year it is vibrant, colorful and holographic. I (of course) got a lipstick set. The red lip kit including one liner in the color Cherry, a lipglass in color Pom Date and of course a red velvet matte red lipstick in color Blazing Yule (not extra available since the shade is only made for the holiday collection). The pouch is super cute. Hot pink with a metallic finish and a bow as zipper detail. The whole set is absolutely adorable. The red shades are just gorgeous and I am totally satistifed with it. Would make a super cool stocking stuffer as well as a nice gift. 
 I will probably have another beauty post next week or the week after cause I did find some intersting stuff on the weekend I want to try first. 


We are out and about to see a play which is called the ice queen so let´s see how this turns out. Be sure to follow on Instagram.
Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.

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10 Days of Christmas Giveaways – Day 7 – the business girl…

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Good morning friends,
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who doesn´t know the pain of getting ready and out of the house on time every morning. There are days where nothing works or nothing fits or everything takes too long and again you are running late. There is only so much you can prepare the evening before to save steps and save time but also this is limited.
One thing I really like to have on hand no matter where I go is coffee. Isn´t the world a much nicer place with a cup of hot and fresh coffee in you hand. You get me right?!

So whether you are going to work by car or the public transportation, a thermal coffee mug is always right on place. You have your coffee with you it immensly helps to look over some things. But why a making coffee at home and take a mug with you. So here are 6 reasons why you should consider on using a thermal coffee mug and brewing your coffee at home:

– not waisting time waiting at a coffee shop
– not spending to much money on a cup of coffee
– carrying around a chic and sophisticated coffee mug
– not spilling your coffee over your jacket or handbag (who isn´t familiar with that)
– reducing trash by using a reusable mug
– coffee stays hot much longer
 For all of the reasons I am giving away one Emsa thermal coffee mug in a beautiful snow white shade to one lucky reader.
Be sure to enter my giveaway below. 
Thanks for stopping by. Take care. 

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Christmas PJ´s and Netflix Christmas movie guide…

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Hello guys, 
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sorry for posting so late today but I we have scheduled four appointments for today and are only through half of them so I have been running around all day today to get everything ready. About two weeks ago our Christmas pj´s have arrived. I have ordered them prom PatPat this year and almost couldn´t decide which ones to take (these where also a favorite). Shipping only took about 10 days which is fine cause I have ordered them some weeks upfront. Our model is called the Red Snowflake Family Christmas Pajamas. We sized up one size each cause I wanted them to fit as I can´t return them and also a pajama has to be comfortable.

 So since I have such packed days until the middle of December I love to cuddle up in my pj´s at night and watch a cheesey Christmas movie. These are the movies I have watched so far.

The Spirit of Christmas //
A lawyer travels to Vermont to broker the sale of an inn and learns that
it is haunted by a man who cannot move on until the mystery of his
death is solved. Determined to help the charming spirit, she finds
herself in an unlikely romance with him.

A Christmas Wish // A woman and her children are left homeless when her husband leaves
with all their money. She gets a job as a waitress in a small town
diner and discovers the kind locals are on hand to help her through the
difficult times.

A Dogwalkers Christmas Tale // A spoiled college student walks a developer’s dog and is delighted
when she sees he plans to build a salon over a nearby dog park. When
she meets a handsome dog walker at the park, she tries to put aside her
selfish ways to help him save the park.

Christmas with the Kranks //
Finally alone for the holidays, Luther and Nora Krank plan to eschew the Christmas traditions and take a
cruise in the Caribbean instead. This doesn’t sit well with their
Christmas-obsessed neighbors Vic Frohmeyer (Dan Aykroyd) and Walt Scheel
(M. Emmet Walsh), who are determined to win the
annual “best decorated street” competition, and the Kranks soon find
themselves social outcasts because of their lack of Christmas spirit.


A Christmas Prince //
Christmas comes early for an aspiring young journalist when she’s
sent abroad to get the scoop on a dashing prince who’s poised to be king.

A Christmas Prince – The Royal Wedding //
A year after Amber helped Richard secure the crown, the two are
set to tie the knot in a royal Christmas wedding – but their plans are
jeopardized when Amber finds herself second-guessing whether or not
she’s cut out to be queen.

Merry Kissmas //
After her relationship from a controlling choreographer, a young
woman happens to fall for a handsome man, Sebastian, with whom she
shares a kiss. When the choreographer begins to make nice, she is torn
between which man she really loves.

Christmas with a View //
A ski resort is buzzing when a celebrity chef is named the new
head chef. Clara isn’t excited about her new boss, but with their paths
constantly crossing, Clara realises that they have more in common than
they first thought.

The Holiday Calendar //
A photographer inherits an antique Advent calendar that seems to predict her future — including a budding romance.

Christmas Inheritance // Before ambitious heiress Ellen Langford can inherit her father’s
business, she must deliver a special Christmas card to her dad’s former
partner in Snow Falls. When a snowstorm strands her at the town inn, she
discovers the true gift of Christmas.

A Wish for Christmas // Sara prefers to be on the sidelines at work until someone steals
her big idea for a Christmas initiative. She makes a wish to Santa to
gain the courage to stand up for herself, and he gives her 48 hours to
discover how to speak her own mind.

Christmas Wedding Planner //
A wedding planner is in the midst of planning her cousin’s lavish
and exclusive wedding when a devilishly handsome private investigator
turns her world upside down.

The Princess Switch //
One week before Christmas, a duchess switches places with an
ordinary woman from Chicago, who looks exactly like her, and they each
fall in love with each other’s beaus.

You can´t fight Christmas //
Edmund is all business and dislikes the Christmas season until a
cheerful decorator helps him fall in love with the holiday, and her.

Miss me this Christmas //
Regina and Franklin decide to divorce at Thanksgiving. As
Christmas approaches, Regina stays in the same hotel where they got
married. She starts a whirlwind romance with Ulysses as she tries to
rationalize that her marriage may be over. 

The Christmas Chronicles //
 Siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce hatch a scheme to capture Santa
Claus on Christmas Eve. When the plan goes awry, the kids join forces
with a somewhat jolly Saint Nick and his loyal elves to save the holiday
before it’s too late.


Oh boy – these are a lot. Didn´t know about the total number but here it is. I have watched 16 Christmas movies in four weeks. That´s still okay ? I mean it isn´t too obsessive, right ?!

Anyways my absolute favorites are Christmas with the Kranks, Christmas Inheritance, The Spirit of Christmas, A Christmas Prince and part 2 and the Holiday Calendar.

But overall they are all super festive movies with lots of Christmas spirit, decor and snow and totally get you in the right mood for the season. Although some of them are really cheesy and (as Florian says) totally predictable I love watching these at this time time of the year.


I would love to hear about your favorites and maybe you have seen I few I didn´t. 

Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.
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10 Days of Christmas Giveaways – Day 6 – cuddle up…

sweater Monki currently sold out similar tree sweater here and here / lips NYX Perfect Red liner Spicy / Santa mug local similar here and here / mermaid blanket old similar here
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Good morning friends,
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who doesn´t love to cuddle up on the sofa with a hot beverage and watch Christmas movies during the advent time? I know none.
My absolute favorite Christmas movie this year is Christmas with The Kranks. I have already seen it three times and it is hilarious each and every time but also touching. I really like a good mixture in a Christmas movie. And I love Tim Allen. I watchend evey episode of Home Improvement.
So since normal blankets always tend to have a spot where the cold comes in, a mermaid blanket (got this one for Christmas last year from my SIL) goes around yourself and also covers your feet so you don´t freeze. I think the concept is great and it is looking really funny and cool somehow. I like it a lot (and Chloe always tries to sneak in). 

So for today´s #10daysofchristmas giveaway and because the temperatures dropped so much I am giving away a cozy mermaid blanket in a beautiful blue color.  


I still have 4 giveaways left so be sure to check back every day and then we are running on normal schedule again. I have planned two huge gift guides to give you some gifting inspo as well as and also this years table scapes from our holiday party and for our Christmas dinner and two traditional recipes you could even use for Christmas dinner.


Be sure to enter below and good luck.


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