Happy Easter!!!

Hello everyone!

Tomorrow is Easter and because I will be on my way to my family right in the second when you read this, I want to wish you a happy easter as I am not at home for the whole weekend. Whether you are celebrating this time out of religious reason, want to spend a bit time with your family or just take the chance to get some rest, enjoy yourself during these two days and keep all your stress away.

I know, that visiting the family can be a bit boring and enduring, but always remind you that the family is a part of you that will always be there you when you need help. They will always forgive you and will love you in a special way. And don't see these visits too serious, make the best out of it and you'll see that the time will fly.

Because I am going to be away during the weekend and on monday, the next post will be up on tuesday. It will be the next part of my Prom Series, so keep an eye on that.

Again, I wish you a wonderful easter or at least, some peaceful and restful day!

Love, 

My Fitness Wish List!

Hey everyone!

How are you? Recently I have been under a complete fitness motivation and definitely want to push my fitness and my body shape to the next level. I think it has something to do with spring time and the increasing hours of sunshine, because I have so much more energy and motivation to fulfill any task. As I am also in a huge shopping mood after my learning time, I combine these two aspects and want to show you my current fitness wish list. It goes without saying that I am not able to buy all of these things, but hey, we can all dream a little bit.

Pants & Shorts

I personally prefer to wear shorts that are not to form-fitting when I am doing my HIIT workouts, however, when I am going running outdoor, I also go for some tight pants especially during colder days. My preferred brands are Nike, Puma and also Reebok as Adidas shorts don't have ribbons to tighten themselves.

1. Nike Rival 2" Running Shorts from the front (Link)
2. Nike Rival 2" Running Shorts from the back with zipper (Link)
3. Nike Engineered Print Running Tights (Link)
4. Nike Tempo Graphic Running Boyshorts (Link)
5. Puma Sweat Shorts (Link)
6. Puma Tech RCVR Long Running Tights (Link)

Tops & Tanks

In terms of tops and tanks, I don't have any favourite brand and often go for normal tank tops from H&M. Nevertheless, I love these tops with bright colours which are transpiration-absorbing especially the ones with a razor back. Additionally, a windbreaker jacket is perfect for running outdoor.

1. Adidas Women's Climacool Training 3-Striped Trank (Link)
2. Adidas Women's Climacool Training Core 3-Stripes Tee (Link)
3. Adidas Women's Supernova Support Tank (Link)
4. Adidas Women's Response 3-Stripes Windbreaker (Link)

Trainers

Having a good pair of trainers that suit your feet is essential when doing sport especially when going running because the shoe gives your feet the required stability and protection for your joints and ankles. I highly recommend doing a walking analysis in your local professional running store in which they calculate whether you have a neutral pronation and overpronation or an underpronation. I have a neutral pronation, so that I don't need any special support and can wear a neutral trainer. So here are my favourite choices.

 

1. Asics Cumulus (Link)
2. Asics Nimbus (Link)
3. Nike Free Run +3 (Link)
4. Nike Lunarglide +4 (Link) *can be customized*

Other items

         

I am also really keen on buying some weights as this really intensifies your workouts and builds lean muscles. I intend to start with 2 kg as I am already training with 1,5 kg. And lastly, as soon as the ZCUT Program created by Zuzka Light will be available for Germany, I am the first who will buy it. 

So this was my fitness wish list which started with three items and slightly extended. We will see which of these items will find their way into my basket and what my budget tells me to do :) So keep an eye on any fitness haul in the future. 

Do you also have more energy in spring time?

Wish you a wonderful day! 

Love,

Schwarzkopf Gliss Kur Ultimate Repair Anti-Schaden-Kur Review

Hey meine Lieben!

Vor sehr langer Zeit irgendwann im Oktober habe ich mir die Schwarzkopf Gliss Kur Ultimate Repair Anti-Schaden-Kur gekauft und habe es bisher trotz einiger Anfragen noch nicht geschafft eine Review über das Produkt zu verfassen. Erst befand ich mich in der Testphase und dann im Klausurenstress, daher hoffe ich, dass ihr mir die sehr verspätete Review verzeihen könnt. Aber legen wir doch gleich los.

Herstellerversprechen:

Die ULTIMATE REPAIR ANTI-SCHADEN-KUR pflegt sehr geschädigtes und trockenes Haar und verleiht ihm neue Widerstandskraft - bereits nach 1 Minute Anwendung. Die spezielle Formel mit 3x flüssigen Haarbausteinen repariert Haarschäden zielgenau und füllt Risse wieder auf. Die Haarstruktur wird wieder aufgebaut und Haarbruch um bis zu 95% reduziert.

Anwendung

• Nach der Haarwäsche sanft ins feuchte Haar einmassieren und 1 Minute einwirken lassen.
• Sorgfältig ausspülen!
• 2-3-mal wöchentlich anwenden.

Preis: 3,99€

Inhalt: 200 ml

Ergiebigkeit

Sehr ergiebig! Wie man oben auf dem Bild erkennen kann, habe ich vielleicht nur ein Achtel des ganzen Produktes benutzt, jedoch benutze ich es auch nur einmal die Woche und nicht 2-3mal. Ich verteile es ab Kinnlänge abwärts und benötige trotz sehr dickem Haar nur eine ca. 2€ Stück Menge für jede Seite.

klassische "Haarkurkonsistenz"

Meine Meinung

Meiner Meinung nach ist dies die beste Haarkur, die ich bisher in der Drogerie gefunden habe. Sie ist selbstverständlich nicht zu ersetzen mit einem Friseurbesuch, dennoch war mein Haar eindeutig geschmeidiger und glanzvoll nach jeder Anwendung. Außerdem blieb dieser Effekt über mehrere Tage bestehen und verschwand nicht nach einigen Stunden wie ich es schon bei anderen Haarkuren erlebt habe. Insgesamt konnte ich sehen, dass meine sehr trockenen Spitzen durch die Kur weniger splissanfällig waren, bis in die Spitzen mit Feuchtigkeit versorgt wurden und daher das Gesamtbild meiner Haare verbessert werden konnte. Da der Hersteller empfiehlt es 2-3mal wöchentlich zu benutzen, könnte man sogar noch ein besseres Ergebnis erwarten, daher ist dieses Produkt eine volle Kaufempfehlung!

★★★★★ 5/5 Sterne

Ich hoffe diese Review war ein wenig hilfreich und konnte euch bei eurer Kaufentscheidung helfen. Selbstverständlich mag das Produkt nicht unbedingt genauso gut an deinem Haartyp wirken, da man vor allem bei feinem Haar aufpassen muss, dass das Produkt die Haare nicht zu erschwert. Habt ihr schon Erfahrungen mit dieser Kur oder anderen Gliss Kur Produkten gemacht?

Genießt euren Tag! Bis bald,

How to Find The Perfect Dress Neckline For Your Body Type

Hello everyone!

With this post I want to introduce you to my new Prom Series that I am going to do during the next weeks. I have my final graduation party coming up and this is quite similar to Prom and as we don't have the typical Prom here in Germany, I thought it would be a nice idea to share with you my best tricks and tips for Prom. So today we start with how you choose the perfect neckline for your prom dress according to your body type in order to enhance all your beautiful features.

If you don't know which body type you are, then click here and I will give you an easy instruction how you can find this out.

 The Necklines

Sweetheart 
Good For: hourglass, apple, fuller bust, nice neck
Avoid: if you are not comfortable with your neck area

Strapless

Good For: medium bust, toned arms, nice collarbone

Avoid: too small or too full bust, broad shoulders, fuller arms

Square Neckline

Good For: athletic body type, broad shoulders, small to medium bust
Avoid: large chest, narrow shoulders

V-Neck

Good For: hourglass, apple, fuller bust, full-figured, broad shoulders, large chest

Avoid: pear shape, if you want to draw attention away from bust

Spaghetti Straps

Good For: pear shape, narrow shoulders, smaller bust

Avoid: apple, athletic body type, hourglass, large shoulders, fuller bust

One-Shoulder

Good For: pear shape, nice collarbone, toned arms

Avoid: athletic body type, broad shoulders

Bateau
Good For: pear shape, narrow shoulders, smaller bust, nice collarbone
Avoid: apple, fuller arms, broad shoulders







According to your specific body features and your body type, you should be able to find your perfect neckline. Personally, I have an athletic body with broad shoulders and a smaller bust, so a square neckline would look best for me. However, if you find a beautiful dress that you totally adore, but it doesn't have your specific neckline, just get it. At the end, it's all about feeling self-confident because that's what people will recognise the most. I hope this was a bit helpful and let me know whether there exists prom where you live.

Wish you a wonderful day! Love,

Another DM Drugstore Haul? Yes, please!

Hello everyone!

This is a cautionary tale: Don't go in a drugstore after having a frustrating fight with a salesman only because you wanted to spend some money on some lovely new trainers. Especially when you know that absolutely everything makes you happy in the drugstore and you have the insatiable longing to buy everything. Well, that happened yesterday and before I am going to declare myself as being crazy, I thought I take the chance and show you what I have purchased. So without any further ado, let's get started.

I primarily had to buy a new shampoo for my mum and I used this in order to buy million other things for me. So the shampoo that my mum and I use is the Pantene Pro-V shampoo for volume and coloured hair for 2,65€. This is the best drugstore shampoo that I have tested so far. So far! Because I also purchased the Guhl Blonde shampoo for natural or coloured blonde hair for 3,35€ due to the fact that another costumer bought it. We'll see how good this is.

The Sagrotan Healthy Touch hand sanitizer is probably the least exciting purchase, but this is great when you are traveling or eating outdoor and want to refresh your hands when there isn't a bathroom nearby. However, the price of 1,95€ is discussable.

 

 

This is my favourite purchase of all - the Catrice Absolute Nude Eyeshadow Palette for only 4,95€. My frustrating mind literally grabbed the product as this reminds me so much of the Urban Decay Basics Palette only without the black. I will write a separate post about this palette, but I think it is great for everyday makeup looks.

 

Then my face powder hit the pan. I always went with a Maybelline powder, however, while standing on the Catrice counter, I thought why not trying out another, much cheaper powder? And as I haven't had any bad experiences with Catrice, the Catrice Skin Finish Compact Powder for 3,95€ ended up in my basket.

 

directly applied and 2 minutes after

 Finding a light, neutral, medium-coverage and not too dewy foundation is a really tough task whereas meanwhile I doubt whether this perfect foundation exists in drugstore or whether I have to spend some money on a high-end foundation. So I gave the Astor anti shine makeup in shade 201 sand for 5,35€ a go and you can see that it oxidizes and gets darker because of the mattifying effect. Thus, let's keep fingers crossed that it suits my skin tone.

 

The last purchase was the Garnier face mask against pimples with a special thermo-formulation which costs only 0,95€ and includes two uses. I actually realise right now, that I had an allergic reaction to their facial wash...

So this was my frustrating drugstore haul which ended up being not that bad and completely nonsense. I still hope that I will find a good store with a friendly salesman that is willing to sell me some proper trainers with a reliable advice. Thank you for reading this and let me know whether you want to here a specific review to one of these products!

Wish you a wonderful day! Love,

Life Update: Abitur, Study, Moving Out, Boyfriend,...

Hello everybody!

I hope you are doing well!
I wanted to give you a little update of my life, what is going on, what happened and what are my plan for the future as I haven't done such a post for a really long. Or have I ever done such a post? Anyway.
As some of you might have heard, I have finished my final exams which means that I still have to pass my oral exams in June and obviously have to pass both tests and then I am done. But let's say that the written part was the toughest one and after months of learning I am finally relieved. The problem is that I seriously don't know what I have to do in my free time. I had to set aside most of my hobbies or any deep pleasures and reading a normal book made me feel that I forget everything that I have learned. So now, I actually could do everything, but still can't enjoy the hobbies as I still have the longing to do something efficient or effective.

The next huge step is that I am going to move into my own flat. Okay, it's not going to happen before September, but this step, which also includes starting to study, opens up a complete new chapter in my life resp. is a complete new life. This step gives me more freedom and independence, but also means that I have more responsibilities, tasks and have to do more serious decisions and stand for them. I think you call this growing up or maturity and I am excited and a bit scared of this new chapter in the same time. However, this may allow me to become more self-confident and to do what I want.

Another step is to incorporate a healthy and well-balanced diet into my eating plan when I live alone. I already eat quite healthy and I even think that this will become a bit easier as I decide what I buy and I usually don't buy sweets for my own, thus, there will be only "clean food" in my fridge. Hopefully ;)
And I assume a really clean and controlled eating plan will also push my fitness level to a next level. So I think about starting the ZCUT Program created by Zuzka Light once it is released in Europe while I am living a home and really get in the best shape I have ever been.

I also still want to change my attitude towards the life. Basically, I want to enjoy the life more, be more spontaneous, live the moment and not worry so much about everything and everyone. Just to be my own individual with my own personality, my own dreams and own longings -  just to be authentic. I started with this project last year and I did a lot of progresses and learned to enjoy my life with all senses. The only step that is missing is finding a proper and serious relationship. I don't want to talk about my past relationships, I want to look forward and the thing is that I was so busy because of my Abitur and was a bit too focused on school in the past. So yes, I am ready to love someone as I learned to love myself! ;)

Okay, before I start to talk about god and the world, I just stop here, but I hope you liked this little life update. Tell me what has been going on in your life and what had been your experiences when you were moving out?

Wish you a wonderful day! Love,

3 Spring Outfits - From Business, Edgy To Casual

Hello guys!

Recently I talked about the latest spring trends that I considered to be most wearable (Link) and also shared with you my first spring outfit idea with a trendy short suit (Link). So before I am going to make a zillion posts of all my spring outfit ideas, I thought that I will sum them up to one post. Thus, today I want to show you 3 different outfits in three styles inspired by this year's spring trends. I hope you can find something for your style.

Outfit No. 1: Elegant Cut Out Dress

1. Off-white bowling bag by Morgan - 69,95€
2. Ivory belt by Marc O'Polo - 29,90€ (reduced)
3. Black Cut Out Dress by mint&berry - 49,95€
4. Sterling silver ring by Esprit - 34,90€
5. Sterling silver earrings by Esprit - 49,90€ (Link)
6. Black pumps by Zign - 64,96€ (Link)

This outfit is for a business day or during nighttime, so when you want to look a bit chic in general e.g. for a nice dinner. I wanted to incorporate only two colours: black and white/off-white/beige and a classy black dress with cut out details that are the latest spring trends. The pumps with the metallic tip add an extra touch to the outfit.

Outfit No. 2: Casual Neutral Bermuda Shorts

 

1. Brown vintage bag by Esprit - 39,95€
2. Khaki chino bermuda by Billabong - 74,95€
3. Dusty blue chiffon blouse by Esprit - 14,99€
4. Golden watch with leather strap by Nixon - 164,95€
5. Grey suede oxford shoes by Best Connection - 79,90€ (Link)

This outfit is perfect for a casual shopping day during a chilly spring day. In this outfit, I wanted to stay on the neutral side, so I stayed away from bright colours and rather worked with browns, khaki, and dusty colours like the dusty grey and dusty turquoise. Bermuda shorts are really in trend this year and I think golden accessories and a stylish pair of oxford shoes complete the outfit.

Outfit No.3: Edgy Dusty Rose Spring Outfit

1. Retro sunglasses by Promod - 11,95€ (Link)
2. 26 silver bracelets by Promod - 12,95€ (Link)
3. Brown studded sandals with heel by Vic - 148€ (Link - reduced)
4. Grey sweater with metallic detail by Esprit - 29,99€
5. black clutch with studs by Accessorize - 65€ (Link)
6. Dusty rose jeans by Conley's - 99€ (Link)

This outfit is inspired by the lovely Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and it is my favourite outfit. This outfit actually only consists of basics, but by adding all the accessories it starts to become so interesting. I also think that the combination of brown, black, grey and pastel colour works really well and looks incredibly stylish. This outfit is great for any occasion as it can be worn during a casual shopping day and when going out to a stylish bar.  

So these were my 3 outfits inspired by the spring trends for this year. I hope you liked the outfits and found one that suits to your style. As spring time is not that warm where I live, the lighter and shorter outfits will come in summer. Let me know what was your favourite outfit out of these three? 

So I wish you a wonderful day and I hope you can enjoy the warming sun somewhere.

Love, 

50 Random Facts About Me

Hello guys!

How are you?
This is a tag that has been going around during the last couple of days and I really liked the idea of telling some random facts about yourself so that, in this case, you as my readers, will learn things about me that you haven't known. So let's get started.

#1 I suck at sport and was never good in it, especially in team sports. So only think I can do is playing golf.

#2 My best subjects are history and art.

#3 I hate R.E., but I am good in it.

#4 I hate workouts that I longer than 30 minutes.

#5 I have a phobia of snails. When I see them or someone is talking about them, I get goose bump, my body starts to shake and the longing to run away.

#6 I always eat breakfast.

#7 I can't do a workout before breakfast otherwise I would faint.

#8 I have an addictive personality which means that I can get addicted to everything: reading, food, health, sport, chewing gum, games etc.

#9 I love learning.

#10 I always have to do something otherwise I feel useless. I think you call this a workaholic.

#11 I am a really early bird. I hate to sleep in because I always have the feeling that I have to do soooo much.

#12 I only go clubbing approx. 3-5 times a year, because I hate to stay awake longer than 2.30 a.m. as I hate to sleep in :)
#13 I love watching documentaries!
#14 love reading Atlas and browsing through fact books.
#15 I am pretty good in written discussions or argumentations.

#16 I don't think Beauty is the most important in the world and would never do something like blogging or "youtubing" as a full-time job.
#17 I am pretty reasonable, rational and inpatient. Thus, some people think that i am not that caring or open-hearted, but I really care for people that are important for me and also can be hurt pretty easily.
#18 Therefore, I hate drama and appear to be really calm without behaving insecure.
#19 During a conflict I always try to understand the other position in order to reflect about my one.
#20 My first CD was Britney Spears "Oops... I Did It Again"
#21 I adored Britney Spears, Westlife and B3 as a child.
#22 I have periods where I am totally into books and then I read noting for 1/4 year also because of school stress.
#23 I am a bit of an hypochondriac.
#24 I have a huge feeling of disgust, thus, I can't use someone's glass, cutlery etc. and hate public toilets.
#25 I like to flirt.
#26 I am 100% German (1/4 Bavarian, 1/2 Hessian, 1/4 now Czech Republic, but before that it was called "Sudentenland")
#27 I have a really sweet tooth.
#28 I love watching at landscapes, e.g. USA, Canada, but only on TV.
#29 I am a tea-addict.
#30 I have never travelled to country outside of Europe, but I have travelled a lot.
#31 I go hunting.
#32 I am neither vegetarian nor vegan.
#33 I hate fish to eat, to watch, to feel, ....
#34 I get homesick so badly every single time when I am traveling.

#35 Bangs look absolutely horrible on me, but I have always had bangs.
#36 When I was 6 years old, I visited my grandparents and because I was so bored, I wrote a little letter in which I explained that I definitely don't want to stay here any longer. Unfortunately, my grandmother found the letter in the bin and was totally depressed. My mum asked me to apologise for this, but I never did as I was convinced that it was incredible boring there. :)
#37 The first Youtubers that I discovered where the German ones EbruZa and Sturmboe, then I discovered the "English" Youtubers Kandee Johnsson and Pixi2woo.
#38 I am a perfectionist.
#39 I love neutral colours and gold, ivory and dark brown.
#40 I am nearsighted and also own contact lenses, but I always forget them.
#41 I am a bit observant, so that I recognise weird habits or insecurities of other people really fast.
#42 I get bored really quickly and can't do something for a really long time, e.g. 3 hours reading.
#43 I get mean and unfriendly when I am tired and hungry.
#44 I never was a girly girl.
#45 As a child, I always dreamed of having light blonde hair.
#46 I am really bad in making decisions.
#47 I always wake up at 6am during the week and at 7am on the weekend.
#48 I like to be organised and plan everything, but I had it when other people do it.
#49 I keep my mobile phone turned off on weekends and during holidays.
#50 I always say that I don't like coffee, but I have started to love it.

Congratulations every one who made it through all fifty facts.. no not fifty shades of Marie :) I hope you found a bit interesting and let me know a few random fact about you!

Lots of love,

Catrice Prime And Fine - Review & Swatches

  

Today I want to review the Catrice Prime And Fine Smoothing Refiner which I bought about two months ago, so I am ready to share my thoughts with you. The primer costs 4,99€ contains 14g and lasts 12 months.

Packaging

This is a really elegant, simple and classic design. The base is in a beautiful transparent plastic jar which looks like glass and a black plastic lid with silver font. The jar closes really good, thus, the products doesn't dry out.

Description of the producer

"CATRICE presents Prime and Fine – the new range of professional products for an excellent foundation. Ideal preparation: the Smoothing Refiner. The oil-free silicone-based primer practically makes pores disappear and fills out wrinkles for a smooth, refined complexion. Now you’re ready for your grand entry! Comes in a high-quality jar."

Consistency

The primer is more sticky and solid. However, with the body temperature the product melds and can be blend into the skin perfectly.

Colour

white, slightly rosy

Smell

The product smells nearly like nothing, however, I can smell a whiff of chemicals which are probably the silicons in the products.

Forehead without the primer 

   

Forehead with the primer

Nose without the primer 

Nose with the primer

Application

I use this product after my moisturizer but before I apply my foundation. I take about two fingertips of the products for my whole face, but I concentrate it on the areas where I intend to have larger pores and intend to produce more oil during the day.

Positiv

The product does mattify skin and prevents from producing too much oil for about 10 hours. During the day your skin will still produce oil, but moderately and not in the same intensity as I was used to. Also, this product refined my pores and lines as you can see in the picture above. Consequently, my foundation looks a lot more flawless at the end.

Negativ

I have got the feeling that the skin doesn't absorb the products completely. It seems to sit more on the skin. Thus, when you rub over the skin too often, it starts to crumble so that you have little crumbles all over the face.

Conclusion

I think the product prevents your skin from producing too much oil and refines the lines by sitting on the skin. Even though I don't like the crumbles on the face, I think that they are avoidable by quickly applying the product on the face. Also, I don't mind this feeling on the skin when the primer is more sitting on top of the skin. Additionally, the result of the product is absolutely amazing and I think that this is for a drugstore products and for the price really good.

★★★★☆ Stars

Hope you found this post helpful! What do you think about primers?

All the best,