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Continue reading →: Professional attire for teachers
A new school year is upon us and with that a bunch of newly appointed teachers will enter the teaching corps. But what to wear? I decided to show you a few suggestions for some of my staple outfits that I love wearing to work. Now what you can wear…
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Continue reading →: Combined book review #7
As summer just finished I made my way through some books again. Not added to this pile are all 7 books in the Harry Potter series which I also read, and I am already almost 2 books ahead of the list I am showing you today, but some of these…
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Continue reading →: Catrice Even Skin Tone Foundation
When Catrice releases a new foundation, I have to try it. Especially if it is a foundation that comes in some nice, light colors. I already showed this briefly in my Catrice/ Essence new products overview a few weeks ago, but when you start using a foundation every day and…
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Continue reading →: Win: L’Oreal la Palette Nude 1
To celebrate the fact that my blog turned 5 the other day, I thought I’d do a give away. This morning you could read a review of the twin sister of this product: it is the US drugstore palette L’Oreal La Palette Nude 1. Did you really think that I…
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Continue reading →: L’Oreal La Palette Nude 2 (incl. comparison)
In the US drugstore I spotted the L’Oreal La Palette Nude 1 and 2. Now, I already purchased and reviewed the European drugstore version of one of these and I hadn’t put these on my wishlist, thinking they were the same thing. However, once I took a good look at…
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Continue reading →: Misslipgloss brunch
Last week, I attended the Misslipgloss brunch. Cynthia, who runs this hugely popular Dutch beauty blog, wanted to get together with some of her readers to celebrate the fact that she reached 5000 blog posts. I signed up for the event and when I was in my hotel room in…
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Continue reading →: Video: Make up collection & storage
In order to properly celebrate my blog’s 5th year anniversary, I wanted to do something special. And what is more special than showing you my entire make up collection? It’s been a while since I last filmed one of these. Back when my storage was a 3 drawer unit that…
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Continue reading →: A new year, a new theme & other changes
Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me… Well not to ME, exactly, but to this blog! Today is the day that my blog celebrates its 5 year blog-anniversary. Five years of trying to keep this space going and five years of sometimes creative, or not so creative ideas, five…
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Continue reading →: The LBD x 5
In the fashion world, nothing says ‘timeless, staple piece’ than a little black dress. But there are so many! From business chique to casual and everything in between, a black dress can take you anywhere. You can dress it up or dress it down and that is why I have…
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Continue reading →: Tuned up Thursday: Music ABC – S
Today’s music post is venturing into known waters again for me. Each song listed here has been a favorite for years. There is only one song that was released in the new millennium on here, so we are going back in time a good deal again. Let’s see what another…
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Continue reading →: Maybelline Color Tattoo
When it comes to beauty product favorites, the Maybelline Color Tattoos are some of my favorites. Since they were released I have gathered 9 different shades, the last of which I purchased on my trip to the US & Canada this summer. So it is about time that I write…
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Continue reading →: Getting my butt into gear
So for the past year one of my main goals has been to try and get back into shape. In 2013 I was in the best shape of my life, but then I was unfortunately tackled by exhaustion through work which rendered working out a futile attempt. As a result,…
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Continue reading →: Goody bag unboxing Misslipgloss brunch
I don’t just write beauty blogs, I read them too. And one beautyblogger I have been following for years is Cynthia from Misslipgloss.nl. Ever since I became interested in beauty, I had been following her and I have been quite active on her website, leaving comments almost every single day.…
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Continue reading →: Leiden hot spots
I’ve lived in Leiden for just over 13 years now, so I know my way around the city. I went there as a student, but as time progressed, my usual haunts changed up. I went from student bars and societies to bars and restaurants. For years I have been visiting…






