Monday, December 16, 2013

My little piece of crazy happiness ❤


My beauties, this post is a little different to the others and a bit off topic but I just think I would share my little wonder with you and I also think if you're looking for something new and fun - this little toy is the best thing for you (that's if you love photography of course). The fujifilm instax mini 8 in pink is one of my highlights of the year!


I bought this little beauty on amazon for not too expensive actually, I got it for 60£. I heard in some shops they sell it for over a 100£ so you definitely don't want to do that. Amazon is the best place to get it for cheaper and I got a gift bundle for 40 shots for 10£ more!




 A few pictures of the unboxing of my baby toy camera.

This camera is amazing. I've always wanted a camera like this, when I was younger I just thought it was so cool to take a picture and then it would come out instantly... now I own one :) these are so awesome they're so old school and one day when I show my kids, it probably won't even exist anymore with all these new high tech digital touch camera etc etc!
This is great when you're with friends, snap a few memorable photos, at the beach, a gorgeous sunset, a cute selfie with you're other half. My friends just can't keep they're hands off it, I keep telling them to get their own.. Yes meany but here's why, the films of the camera are pretty pricey in stores but you can get them for less on amazon! 
If you have a friend who loves taking pics I'm sure they would be more than glad to get this little toy as a gift! 

This post was just a quick short one, I don't want to blabber on because I could. I'm happy to share this with you and I hope this motivated you to buy one, if you don't have one, get one! You won't be disappointed :)


PS. I'll put up a few shots as soon as I get some!

xoxo   cycybeauty 

Sunday, December 15, 2013

my December party wardrobe ❤

Ready to party this December? I bet you are with Christmas and the New Year approaching as we speak, I'm getting my glam ready to rock the winter nights!

I have quite a couple of party dresses lined up in my closet ready to be worn and shown off.. the hard part is, which ones to wear?
First of all I think you girls should meet the dresses and heels, then let me know what you think... deal?! DEAL!

First off, I have this gorgeous all black sequin quarter sleeve mini dress from miss guided. It's a nice tight fit. I bought this early on this year or even last year at this time precisely, so i'm not sure if they still sell this dress, but i'm guessing they probably do! I mean come on, you can never get enough of all sequin dresses! I bought this dress for 30 euros.





Next I have this mind blowing sexy mesh dress at the front and open cradle back behind. Again, this dress is a nice tight fit, I nearly always go for tight fitted/bodycon dresses (I don't seem to suit flow-y dress because i'm quite thin).

 I bought this dress recently on lulus. My absolute favorite site - it has tones of dresses and gorgeous heels! This site requires a little visit! ;) I think I bought this dress for about 30-40$



I also have this chic tight cradle back red dress that I actually just got last week in the post! I'm so in love with this dress and I love red dresses, to be honest this is my first red dress! I'm actually saving this dress for a wedding next summer, but i'm wondering if I could already wear it before hand for Christmas? Anyways, I got this dress on tobis and just like lulus this site has thousands and thousands of dresses! I got 50% off my first buy on this dress and got it for 26$ !! Red seems to be the new craze at the moment so if you have nothing red I suggest buying a cute pair of red heels or a sexy elegant red dress. I recently bought myself a pair of red heels from miss guided for around 20 euros which isn't pricey at all and they are gorgeous!






I have a quite a selection to chose from for my heels to go with these dresses... I'm actually not too sure though which ones to wear due to the extremely cold weather here. But I think for a few freezing minutes outside it will definitely be worth the head turning indoors!

I have a high pair of peep toe black heels (1), strappy black high heels (2), red sandal heels (3) and black booties (4).
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So that's all for now girls. I hope you enjoyed reading this post and that you've found something on the sites I've shared with you :) Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

xoxo     cycybeauty!

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Dior's Iconic mascara! ❤

Quick review on this wonderful mascara! I'll also be listing my 5 top fav mascaras, so keep on reading girls :)

The DIORSHOW ICONIC is a nice gentle mascara and leaves your lashes thin and long. If you're looking for a mascara that is not so chunky and voluminous this is THE one to get. Sometimes I like having thin long natural looking lashes. I have small eyes so I tend not to put too much mascara on because I don't like too much black around and one my eyes! I'm more of a bronze - nude - gold girl. 
The Dior mascaras can be pricey but if you're willing to spend a little for a good quality mascara I recommend this one! Remember girls before applying mascara don't forget to use an eyelash curler for a better/long lasting curl :)



Now I'll be listing my top 5 favorite mascaras from 5 being my least favorite and 1 being the best! ( I'm rating them out of quality not price wise!):

5) smash box hyperlash mascara
4) guerlain mascara (not so good)
3) YSL - volume effect
2) l'oréal Paris fake lashes butterfly effect
1) Dior - DIORSHOW iconic

Xoxo   cycybeauty

Friday, December 13, 2013

make them look delicious - lipstick craze ❤

Don't you just love applying lipstick or lipgloss? I do! Today I thought that I would share my lipstick of the month! YES December lips!



It's that time of the year AGAIN, yes it's December, gloomy, dark, cold December (unless you don't live in Europe it's probably not gloomy, dark and cold). Well it may be dark but it's wonderful, illuminated and white too! I love christmas time: presents, hot wine, diner parties and parties in general! delicious meals, family, snow... I love christmas - I hate winter though! I'm difficult I know but I know what I like!

Let's get to the point! Have you been looking for the right december lipstick colour? Yes? Well so have I and I finally found it! Drum roll please....



                            ....Urban Decay's "SHAME" lipstick is my perfect match!



This colour is a nice dark red/burgundy colour and it looks amazing with just about any outfit for any event! When I found this colour in the shop I was just so excited and when I tried it on a got even more excited because it looked amazing on my lips. I was so happy to have finally found a dark red/burgundy colour.


Sometimes it's so challenging to find the perfect colour for your lips and you wonder if it will look good on you considering your skin tone and hair colour. Different skin tones and hair colours can effect the different colored lipstick on your lips or your friends lips - the same colour make look gorgeous on your friend but horrible on you. This plays a major role, some girls just won't suit those delicious candy pink , hot pink/orange, or even bright red colours (like me)!






I can go for all the pink, nude, dark red, purpl-ish tones! If you want to know which colours are best suited for you click here and/or here (l'oréal privee) to find out! You can find many other quizzes online that will give you your colour chart.

Good luck in finding the perfect colour girls! Remember you can always ask for some advice in the store!

xoxo cycybeauty❤

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Bare Minerals Haul ❤

Hey girls!
Today i'll be doing a post on my Bare Minerals get started kit! I received this package a few weeks ago and to be totally honest I just can't get my hands off it. I love Bare Minerals make-up! It's a miracle how the minerals can cover up your skin perfectly without even making it look like you have make up on! Bare Minerals gives you a natural but yet model like makeup look!

BareMinerals Starter Kit (Light)
The following pictures will demonstrate how to apply the makeup properly and perfectly. This will be the proper and professional way to apply your Bare Minerals makeup in three easy steps: swirl, tap, buff!

One major important fact: LESS IS MORE! You only need a little amount of powder for full coverage, if you put too much:
1) it will be obvious you have way too much makeup on and you'll look like a cake (beats the whole propose of Bare Mineral makeup).
2) your makeup won't last all day.
3) you'll run out sooner and have to buy more - BareMinerals is pricey so you don't want to be doing that.

Prime Time
Step 1: before applying any makeup at all you want your face to be moisturized, then you apply Prime Time. Let this set before applying your makeup. This is a face Primer that will help keep your makeup on and in place all day long.







Step2 & 3: Fairly Light

Step 2: applying your foundation. I bought the Light Starter kit and it came with Light and Fairly Light. Right now I use Fairly Light, but in January/February I will probably have to use Light since we don't get much sun at all in winter :(
Open the slot and pour a little amount into the lid as shown in the picture. Most of you will be thinking: is that all? Yes that is all, trust me it does the job great!




This is all you need
Step 3: now this is the fun part, your going to stick to this number one beauty rule: SWIRL, TAP AND BUFF. I call it STB! You swirl to get the minerals working and attached to the brush, you're going to tap the brush to get the excess off the sides and you're going to buff onto your face. The powder doesn't go all powder like on but more creamy like and it feels very light on your face, as if you weren't wearing any makeup at all! Do this about 2-4 times on each cheek following up on the chine then on the forehead depending on how much coverage you want. I do it 3 times sometimes 4. If you're in a hurry, instead of applying the makeup on in 3 different sections (right cheek - left cheek - forehead) you can go on and do both cheeks quickly and the forehead - does the job just fine.

Max coverage

Now for this process you can either use the Flawless Face brush or the Full Flawless Face brush. I personally find the Full Flawless Face brush the best option at this stage. For more coverage you can then use the Max Coverage Concealer brush. I use this around the nose where it's harder to get in with the big brush, under the eyes and on any spots and blemishes I would like better and fuller coverage.




Step 4: Warmth
Step 4: take Warmth and apply a very small amount in the lid again proceeding with the STB rule. You can either apply this over your cheek bones and nose for a nice glow, or use it as a contour. I use this as a contour to define my face and give it more color and definition. For this step I use the Flawless face brush, this gives I lighter application :). Remember not to put too much or you'll look like an "Oompa Loompa."






Step 5: Original Mineral Veil
Step 5: Mineral Veil. This is the finishing touch everyone one needs and loves! Again using the STB rule and this time you apply this evenly all over your face for a beautiful finishing touch. This will cover up your pores, give you a less shine and set your makeup in place for the whole day. For this step I use the Full Flawless Face brush.







And voila, your skin looks flawless and beautiful!

There's just one more important thing you should know, I've read a few reviews and I've had friends say that the makeup really itches once they've applied it. This is because the oxidants in the minerals has a reaction to your skin causing it to itch, in this case I suggest you stop using BareMinerals, go to your beauty store and ask for advice. They might recommend another product which might be a bummer if you loved BareMinerals but you definitely don't wont to ruin your beautiful face. If your skin itches it means it's not ok with this product and is telling you to stop. Skin care is very important and for a great makeup application you need nice cared after skin.

If you have any questions leave them in the comments below or send them privately by email here :)

xoxo Cycybeauty ❤

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