Last minute Halloween costumes

Maybe your busy with every day errands, or with creating a last minute halloween outfit, or maybe your worried about hurricane Sandy ( I´ll pray for those who suffer from the Hurricane...) Let me at least give you a little smile! I came across this cheap and original last minute costume ideas over at Etsy

Thought this outfit was perfect for single guys...

And turn your bebe into a mini Frida Kahlo!

Have fun.

Gobsmacked by DIY

I am totally gobsmacked by this pretty DIY, Dina from Honey and Fitz, had the patience and the skills to make this silver shiney starry ceiling, inspired by the Osborn and Little Coronata star wallpaper pattern. She tells you step by step how to achieve this pretty ceiling.

Another Honey and Fitz DIY favorite is this string art piece, read all about it here. Sure your hands are itching to make something similar right?

Happy Illustration Sunday # 3

The Fox and the Grapes

Der Fuchs und die Trauben

Heute ist es wieder einmal Zeit für einen illustrativen Sonntag. Schnee ist hier auch schon mal ganz kurz in Form von Nieselflocken zu sehen gewesen. Aber erst wenn es hier mal richtig schneit fange ich gaaanz langsam an Illustrationen mit Schnee und Winterlandschaft zu posten. Da ja Mitte kommender Woche ohnehin der November anfängt, dürfte das auch nicht mehr allzu lange dauern ^_^.

Gestern und vermutlich noch die kommenden Tage werde ich hauptsächlich mit den Giveaway Foto Sessions *ja, auch ich fange jetzt mal mit Outfit Posts an ♥* und den dazugehörigen Grafiklayouts beschäftigt sein - wie immer ist hier nämlich alles 100% self-made *stolz bin ^^*. So viel kann ich aber schon mal verraten: Ab 1. November geht es hier los!

pumpkin time

It´s friday again, the weekend has started. Soon it´s Halloween, do you decorate your house for that occasion? Our little boy got this super cute pants and onesie as a gift, it´s such a pleasure to see him crawl around the house with the smiling pumpkin on his bum. Matteo is recovering from a flu and also a cold...busy days with a sick bub. Now mr Beau got it too and i have to take care of 2 boys...

Enjoy your weekend and don´t catch a cold!

sexy electic

These livingrooms share the same sexy electic feeling. The black and white, pops of color, art, gold and animal prints are all the things I truly love in a decor. You can´t stop looking at these images as you discover more and more little details.

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Christmas Giveaway 2012 ♥ Sneak Peek ♥

I cleaned up my personal warehouse (called wardrobe)

and a lot of stuff to give away is waiting for my dearest readers (^____^=)

Nach langer Zeit war es mal wieder nötig kräftig auszumisten. Ich brauche unbedingt mehr (Arbeits-)Platz und muss mich deshalb dringend von einigen Sahneteilchen trennen. Ich hatte schon Anfang des Jahres irgendwann mal angekündigt einige Giveaway Aktionen zu starten, doch bisher hat mir einfach die Zeit dafür gefehlt. Da ja bald Weihnachten ist, habe ich mir gedacht gleich 4 Pakete zu verlosen. Welcher Inhalt Euch aus meinem persönlichen Fundus erwartet? - Nun, hier könnt ihr schon mal einen kleinen Blick erhaschen :)
Ich werde in kommenden Posts die Inhalte der Pakete detailliert vorstellen (oh ja, Outfit Posts ♥!!) und über den Gewinnspiel Zeitraum für die einzelnen Pakete berichten."What-you-see-is-what-you-get!"- Fortsetzung nicht verpassen ♪. . .(more coming soon)

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little girl is getting a parcel from a sailor

 kleines Mädchen bekommt ein Paket von einem Seemann

Why Do You Wear Makeup? | TAG

So, I haven't done a TAG before. Mainly because, I haven't found one that I have a personal want for writing about. I really enjoy reading others, but it's not been something I've had an urge to do! That was until Kayleigh (the ever so beautiful Kayleigh) of Couture Girl posted this one - Why do you wear makeup? I think it's such an interesting subject and couldn't wait to give my take on it :)

1. When did you begin to love makeup? 

Since I can remember I’ve had terribly dark circles under my eyes, so as soon as I heard the word makeup I wanted to try and masque them. I suppose I was around 12 when I started wearing concealer, but that was the only thing I owned! My real love and appreciation for makeup began when I was about 14, going into year 9 at secondary school. I saw other girls coming in to school with heavy makeup, I didn’t want to look like them, but it did intrigue me as to how makeup could change or enhance your appearance. I started experimenting with foundations, blushers and eye shadow and I think I’ve been hooked since then! I’ve always preferred a more natural look, I’ve never been one for slathering layers of make-up on and definitely believe less is more :)

2. How do you feel without makeup?

Sometimes, I feel like I could leave the house and conquer the world without makeup on. If I’ve had a good night’s sleep and it’s only to the local shop to pick up some bread, that is. Not exactly conquering the world is it? 

Other times, I feel positively horrific and wouldn’t leave the house without at least popping on some concealer and mascara. I suppose that does show insecurities, but I can’t help but feel more confident with my make-up on. I don’t wear a hideous amount, but without it I do feel self conscious and a bit, well ugly.

3. What do you like about makeup? 

Gah, where do I start! As I mentioned above, I love the fact that makeup can enhance your natural features and boost your confidence. I love the variety of products out there, which enable you to achieve pretty much any look you could dream of. I also love that it can bring ladies like you and I together. Without makeup, I wouldn't have such a passion to write about all the products that I love and share it with you guys. 

4. Three 'Holy Grail' Items: 

Only 3? You cheeky monkey’s ;)

1. Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Foundation – This has been my savior over the past year. As many of you know, I struggle with my skin and controlling breakouts. This product has been amazing for helping to cover up blemishes and keep my skin healthy without clogging up my pores. It’s finish and staying power is like none I’ve ever tried before; I wouldn't be without it!

2. Collection 2000 – Lasting Perfection Concealer – This bad boy is incredible. It’s such good value for money and the coverage is insane. CYA dark circles ;)

3. Collection 2000 Liquid Eye Liner – Again, so affordable and you’ll rarely see me without my bat-wing eye liner, I feel naked without it!

I hope you lovely lot enjoyed reading my ramblings :) and I tag every single one of you to take part!! Make sure you let me know if you write your own, by commenting below or dropping me a little tweet with the link :D

Thierry Mugler's Womanity | Perfume Review

Discovering new perfumes is something that really excites me. Last weekend, my beautiful friend Polly came over and she literally smelt like heaven. I think before I even said hello I asked her what she had on, and when the Perfume's Club contacted me and asked me if I wanted to try one of their perfumes I couldn’t quite believe my luck! Obviously, I was a complete copy cat and asked for the same as my friend, Thierry Mugler’s – Womanity.

Thierry Mugler Womanity Perfume c/o Perfume's Club

Not only was delivery super speedy, but how amazing is the packaging? Obviously Thierry Mugler is massively famous for his Angel perfume and I’d say that’s a pretty hard act to follow, it’s a perfume you either love or hate but everyone knows it’s name. Personally, I really quite dislike Angel, but hey ho that’s not what I’m here to rave about! This perfume is known for it’s unique sweet, salty, woody scent and is literally a feast for your noses ladies. The notes, (completely stolen off the website) are Mara des Bois strawberry for fruitiness, white fig for sweetness, and caviar for a savory marine scent. Now, reviewing perfumes is a tricky business. Everyone is completely different in what they love and hate about a scent. And to be honest, if I read up on the ingredients before I’d smelt it on my friends neck, it’s not something I would’ve picked out but I LOVE IT. I have had SO many comments about how good I smell since I’ve been wearing it; and it’s one of those perfumes that is sexy enough for evening wear, but not too overpowering to wear during the day. And apparently the bottle is refillable, which means you could keep any sort of fragrance in it when it runs out! Which is fab when the bottle is so pretty. The staying power is always a big factor in purchasing perfume and this one is fantastic; I can still smell it on my skin after a 12 hour day which is impressive in my eyes.

I’m also quite excited to discover the Perfume’s Club. They offer hundreds of discounted perfumes which is something that makes me very happy indeed. Perfume is just so expensive now, so it’s good to find somewhere that offers it for that little bit less. I got mine in the 50ml size, which is £42.24 compared to £50 in boots! (And still cheaper when you include for delivery) I know it’s not much but I think it makes the difference if you can get your favourite scent for a few pounds less; and if you spend over £130 delivery is free which let’s face it, isn’t difficult to do when it comes to your favourite perfume!

I think this little bottle of joy is going to be a staple on my dressing table – well that’s a lie, I actually keep my perfume in my over-sized birdcage, but it doesn’t have the same sort of ring to it does it? Haha.

Have you tried this scent? Do you love it as much as I do?

Monday Eye Candy

I love photography for the reason that one simple picture can speak volumes of the moment. I've been collecting pictures again, absolute eye candy. Enjoy!...

Valentino - Tried these on this weekend. 

May I just say my feet were in bliss. If there were one pair of shoes I'd wear for a life time. 

These are they.

Want to take Mother hood to new levels?

Reminds me of early relationship phone calls :)

I can totally. do. this. not.

........No words/All smiles.......

Kathryn Townsend

Oh-yes-baby.

My Daily Skincare Routine | Video

Good Afternoon my loverlies! Hope you all had a fab weekend and that you're not suffering from the Monday Blues :) Today actually feels like it's mid week, I'm surprisingly chirpy!

Anyway...I've filmed another video for y'all. It's my Daily Skincare Routine, which I've recently changed up. I've said a sad goodbye to Clinique and a warm hello to a new brand. If you want have a little nose, go have a watch. I've listed all the products in the down-bar of the video, if you want to read up more about them :)

I also received some rather disturbing comments on my channel yesterday; I was really shocked, being the first derogatory comment on any of my videos - but I suppose it was always going to come, nonetheless I did feel a little bit ill at what they said. (if you want to see the comment, I did post one of the screen shots on twitter). I think using the big wide web to discuss your passions can be a bit of a dangerous ball game, you definitely have to be thick skinned and let the negativity roll off you. I thought I would always be able to do that, but it did leave me a bit worried. Anyhow, on-wards and upwards and their vile comments have been reported and the user blocked from my account. I'll have none of that nastiness thank you very much :) 
Have a lovely week you lot, and please do let me know if there's any other videos you'd like to see?

LONG TIME NO BLOG

Well hello my bloggy friends long time no blog i see naughty Vinny i'm so sorry.

But in all honesty i'n not very good at blogging plus don't have the time to do them loads but i am back here and will try and blog from time to time as i need a slap on the wrists lol,i'm just so much into my youtube video Teegan Makeup Shopping Facebook so where do all the hours in the day go??search me!!

Well we went out and did a vloggy sort of video this evening as we went down to the Range which is a huge shop down the road from us so need to piece all the bits togther then it will be uploaded,it takes such a long time to edit everything,now i'm also on instagram too so that is another thing to keep up with so no way am i joing twitter pintrest or any other site that i need to do any work or spend time at ha ha,just like to spend time with Teegan guys that is all and hopefully Teegan will be featuring in more videos as i know i don't put her on too much but she loves the camera more than me the little show off plus i like you all to see her and her outfits etc........ right i better go and start editing and then i will probably upload that tomorrow,love all you guys loads and please please follow me here on blogger cos i know i'm a lazy blog face but i will try a little harder i promise ha ha and also here are my links to youtube and instagram as i would love you to subscribe to youtube and follow me on instagram you stalkers lol,invade my life why don't ya hee hee,shout my name from the roof tops tell ur friends family enemies cat dogs budgies anyone who might subscribe then please make sure they have been told as i'm always here to try and help anyone obviously when i'm not busy with Teegan that is and I love love love makeup as you will probably guess if you watch my videos,i have too much makeup but of no i'm not an expensive gal,i only own 4 mac products upto now,i do own quite a lot of urban decay but i'm mostly a drug store boots superdrug tk.max pounshop sort of person so if you love a bargain then stick with me and we shall go far mwwhha love lots vinny xxxxxxxx♥♥♥

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My birthday!

I spent my birthday playing in the fall leaves in Seattle, getting lost in a corn maze, eating cup cakes and I received such a generous gift from my parents! Thank you to my loved ones who made this birthday one to remember :)

I am Baaackkk!

Hey did you missed us? Well we sure did miss you! I am back on track, energized and organized...It´s been good to disconnect and reload. Matt has been growing up so fast! He passed his next milestone, he stands up in his crib by himself, and crawls around the house.
I wanted to start posting about our house again, but that is quite impossible with this little whirlwind, he leaves a track of chaos around the house. He found the boxes in my closet where I keep my socks and underwear, and he likes to throw them on the floor for me to pick them up...
I am excited that it´s autumn, these last weeks has been very hot here and I longed for some cool weather. I love that we have seasons...

Look what I bought, a pretty, new, twig table. I saw it over one of my favorite deco shops and they had a 50% discount on all furniture, veni vidi vici...and made this table mine. Mr beau doesn´t know it yet.....It will be a surprise for him to see this table suddenly at home, ha!

I am so happy with it, as it has been a favorite side table for a long while.

I have been doing some vintage hunting as well, and came across this real antique venetian mirror. This is the real deal and not some new imitation mirror. It was gorgeous, but had to pass it up, cause I have a lovely vintage faux bamboo mirror that I have to hang up at home. Pictures of the bamboo mirror will soon be posted.

Poker Face.

Lipstick: NARS Red Sqaure

Much to my excitement, I recently won the fantabulous Sugarhill Boutique giveaway over on Leanne Marie's blog. I always enter giveaways (that I sincerely want to win) and I'm sure they're fixed, because I never win and I totally should win. You know what I'm sayin'? But I have been proven wrong, because I totally won! :D woooohoooo!

I was able to pick an item of my choice from the website which was extremely tricky as I wanted everything. But I decided, instead of going for something simple or similarish to what I already have that I would go a bit crazy. (Yes I know it's not crazy, but it sort of is, right?). Cards on a dress? I kinda love it.

I just absolutely love this dress. The floaty material feels so expensive and although it's sheer, it has a lovely little underlining in it, so no need to bother with a slip underneath, or flashing boobage; which makes it surprisingly warm and cosy :). This is the only pussybow tied item I own, and I think on my frame it's quite flattering. You know, no hips or boobs etc. ;) and I love the button detail to the front. It's just a complete winner in my eyes.
It will also become apparent over these winter months, that yup, the only things that live on my feet are my Hudson boots. I just love them, okay? So forgive me for the lack of variety in the shoe department!

A big thank you to the lovely Leanne for such a fabulous giveaway, and to SB for such a wonderful dress :D

This dress = Happy Megs x

Miss Goldfinger and her Diamond Nails

ring | H&M ( available in stores since a couple of months - get it if you like it ^_^ )

Ich habe eigentlich nur einen passenden Grund gesucht mal jenen Ring zu tragen, der eigentlich schon seit Monaten in Augenhöhe auf dem Regal liegt. Nun ich habe ihn gefunden (^__^=) - zusammen mit meinem neuesten Hologram Nagellack von Kiko ( sieht bei Tageslicht nur halb so spektakulär aus!). Kamerablitz und die nötige digitale Schärfe sowie künstliches Licht, erzeugen dann den gewollten...

 "WOW EFFECT"!!!

Bitte einmal genießen - enjoy ♪

Kiko Make Up Milano - Holographic nail lacquer No.399 (silk taupe)

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cherries and nails

Kirschen und Nägel

Target beni rug?

I'm still loving beni rugs, are you? We'll I was just at target and spotted this. I'm sure I'll be picking it up in the next few weeks to play with it in my home. Do any of you own it or of seen it? Any thoughts? It's a good size and less then $150

Fancy a Dip? Dye.

I'm quite sure that I didn't own anything tie-dye, until now. It's been a bit of a hype in the fashion community and not a band wagon that I was particularly on, so to speak. That was until I waltzed into Urban Outfitters last weekend and spotted this baby on the first rack.

The colours are just gorgeous and I love a good maxi skirt. It is literally the comfiest thing my lower half has ever had the pleasure of acquainting and I don't think I really want to take it off. Ever. It was a wee bit pricey (£40), but I had a voucher from my birthday and nothing else I spotted in the shop came close. The fabric is thick enough to keep your legs nice and toasty in the winter months, but it's also lovely and floaty (swish swish), so it doesn't cling to your things or ride up (I actually HATE that). Paired with a plain black-tee and my new hudson boots, it makes it casual enough for a lazy day outfit, although it could easily be jazzed up with some bling, if you know what I'm saying.

Skirt: Urban Outfitters. Top: H&M. Bag: Vintage. Boots: H by Hudson.

I hope you all had a lovely weekend? My beautiful nanny stayed with us this week and we spent the whole time sewing our socks off! She is literally the light of my life and I love her very much. (soppy little note there, but has to be said right?). She is always there for me and makes everything seem alright, even if it's not.

This week will mainly involve eating curry with a very special lady, and week 4 of my photography course! What have you yummy lot got planned?

Portland!

I took a last minute trip to Portland this week to visit my parents who recently purchased a house here. It's actually, a place I will be considering moving to in the semi near future! So, I'm scoping out the area. In the mean time I've had a blast and it's been really nice to be close to my parents again. Ps. Check out my mask in the picture below. Don't be scared, I look awesome. Total mom of boys style. ;)