2015 Christmas Gift Guide

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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Palette // Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Fallen From The Lipstick Tree Mini Lipstick // Zara Home stationery // Aromatherapy Associates Bath Jewels // Eve Lom The Kiss  // NEOM Candle // Zara Home Cahsmere Scarf and Beanie

Tic-tac tic-tac… A couple more sleeps and Christmas it’s here! And Santa is here…

And as the late shopper that I am I already started panicking and put together this little gift guide with a few suggestions for all those little panicked late shoppers like myself!

I will try to make this short and sweet…

1. One can never go wrong with some gorgeous makeup items so the ones I chose for you were the  Hourglass Ambient Edit Palette, that besides the fact that it looks absolutely fabulous has some amazing quality products in it, and this little Charlotte Tilbury Mini Lipstick Charms that look oh! so adorable. I think that they would make an awesome gift for any woman at any age! 
2. When in doubt, go for a pampering product! Aromatherapy Associates come out every year with Christmas mini versions of their cult favourite bath oils and their sets are so beautifully packaged that you don’t even need wrapping paper for them! And look at this little Eve Lom lip treatment! What a beautiful stocking filler it would make, don’t you think? 
3. A candle is always a good idea and NEOM Candles were something I always wanted to try! They’re beautiful all year round, but this Christmas they made them so gorgeous and they smell heavenly! 
4. Stationery is a classic gift for me! I always receive a beautiful agenda at the end of the year and I think it’s a good gift to give as well! These are from Zara Home.
5. And last but not least, something to keep you warm: a beanie, a foulard, some mittens… They’re more than welcomed in Winter when it’s cold and dreary. These two items I found in Zara Home too, so go have a look there as wel!

This is my little selection for you. I hope you enjoy it and hurry up! Christmas is just around the corner! 

Are you done with your shopping yet? What did you get?

See you soon, beautiful!

xx, Annie

 

 

 

 

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Christmas Spirit in Dolce and Gabbana Style with FARFETCH

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Hi lovelies!

I’m back today with a lovely collaboration with one of my favourite online shopping destinations Farfetch London.

Actually this is more than that!… As I had the unique opportunity to be kindly invited, along with a selected group of bloggers, to take part in this awesome Dolce&Gabbana Mini Sicily Bag Fashion Challenge.

All I have to do is to create an “all-Italian” outfit around one of the Miss Sicily bags of my choice using all Dolce&Gabbana items from Farfetch’s website, making sure that it embodies the philosophy of the brand. The prize: an awesome Miss Sicily bag!

The Dolce&Gabbana fashion shows are some of my favourites to follow and every Fashion Week I’m so excited to get to see them! I simply love that the D&G woman strikes as a strong, sensual and glamorous individual that’s still connected to her own Italian heritage, traditions and customs! During their shows – which always tell a tale of family, motherhood, religion or culture, I allow myself to be mesmerised by the heavy, opulent ( handmade) embroidery, the burning reds and the stark black outfits that dress the models from head to toe, by the breathtaking golden head pieces, statement necklaces and the bracelets made with the most beautiful, light-reflecting materials…

The Miss Sicily bag is probably D&G‘s most iconic handbag, one you’ll get to see in their every collection, under various shapes and forms… It epitomizes the timeless Italian ladylike glamour we all admire! My choice – the trendy Mini Sicily Tote ( 1 ) in red pebbled leather, gold-tone hardware and a leopard print lining. Simply adorable!

I started building my outfit by choosing some rather basic pieces as a base: like this brocade top ( 2 ) with beautifully embroidered cut-outs and some contrast panel trousers ( 4 ), that I think they are the most flattering for my body shape as they gracefully elongate the legs. From now on I allowed my other garment pieces – this amazing scarf detail boxy coat ( 3 ) and above all, these beautiful gilded accessories, to make a difference!…

I boldly picked this richly embellished beanie ( 6 ) and some comfortable sequinned embellished ballerinas ( 5 ), that are a work of art themselves! The gold details of the sequins, the rhinestones and all the brooches on the beanie give a twist to the whole outfit, making it more fun and casual, keeping “alive” Dolce&Gabbana’s strong and powerful identity. Plus who can resist a fluffy pom-pom?!

I wanted my Miss Sicily to be in a bold colour as well, as I wanted it to be easily noticeable and easy to remember/lust after!?! I’d wear my Mini Miss Sicily ( probably as a crossbody bag ) under my red coat – that would rest unbuttoned on my shoulders, with the bag peeking out from underneath the opened lapels… I always want to keep my “treasures” close!

The look I went for is one that represents me the most: the smart-casual, yet chic style… and with a bit of edginess given here by the Dolce&Gabbana legacy.

I would definitely wear this outfit for a brunch with my girls –  Sex and The City style!

[ Here, have a closer look at all the items I picked! Check out those gorgeous details! ]

 

I hope you liked the outfit I put together, Beautiful! If so, please let me know in the Comment section below!… Also, let me know if there’s anything you’d like to change!

And don’t forget to keep your fingers crossed for me!

See you soon!

xx, Annie

 

 

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THE AW15 ACCESSORIES GUIDE an infographic* by FARFETCH London, brought to you by annie’s beauty…

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Hello, Beautiful!

What about a little post on the most fashionable accessories on trend this A/W 2015?

To bring you the most accurate details about all those gorgeous bags and purses and all those little details that bring personality to any outfit, I’ve partnered once more with the lovely people at FARFETCH London, who kindly sent me the infograprhic* below – a GUIDE through the most loved trends at the moment, with an amazing selection of products from their jaw-dropping website, for inspiration.

Just click on the trends below and you’ll be immediately redirected to their website, for a good browsing session among the IT-accessories of this season!

Enjoy it lovely!

The trends selected are:

• GRAPHIC MOD
• ’70 IN THE CITY
• SLEEK UTILITY
• FROU
• THE PROVOCATEUR

GRAPHIC MOD is my personal favourite and I already have a few items on my wish list! Might treat myself a little!…

Oh! And FROU has the most amazing shoe picks: OSCAR DE LA RENTA, DOLCE & GABBANA, SOPHIA WEBSTER – to name a few!

What about you? Which trend speaks to you?

Also FARFETCH has on their website this amazingly-well-written Editorial where they kind of explain all the trends you see in this infographic. Make sure you read that as well! You will love it!

See you soon!

xx, Annie

 

 

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*the photographic material is property of FARFETCH London and fall under the British Laws of Copyright. annie’s beauty… has been kindly given written consent to use it.

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Switching to Autumn colours… The 2015 Edit

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In terms of beauty, Autumn for me means only two things: colours and scents!

I will have to leave behind last Summer’s glowing skin, the bold, orange-reds and neon-pinks and replace them with earthy-toned blushers, copper, brown and purple eyeshadows and lips to vary from deep reds to vampy plums!

A true delight for the eyes nonetheless!

Here is the colour scheme that will guide me through this season, completed by an Edit of products that will definitely stand out to me… And of course you will be seeing them a lot in my upcoming posts!

Earthy Browns:

• GIVENCHY Le Rouge Brun Createur, a new CHANEL Coco Shine from Les Autumnales 2015 Collection, BITE Beauty High Pigment Pencil Sand, DIOR Vintage and Grège – for the lips, BURBERRY Earthy for the cheeks and an array of brown eyeshadows from BURBERRY, BY TERRY, CHANEL, CHARLOTTE TILBURY and NARS ( check them out with all the swatches here ). 

Burnt Oranges and Coppers:

• MAC Eyeshadow in Coppering and as blushers BURBERRY Tangerine and HOURGLASS’ Dim Infusion, plus a certain CHANEL blush from the same Les Automnales 2015 Collection

Deep Reds and Wines:

• will be my lips with TOM FORD Crimson Noir, CHARLOTTE TILBURY Walk of Shame, BURBERRY Oxblood, CHARLOTTE TILBURY So Marylin and NARS and again, a CHANEL Rouge Coco Shine from the same Les Automnales Collection 
• the eyes will look glamorous with the CHARLOTTE TILBURY The Dolce Vita reddish-browns

Plums and Taupes:

• the BURBERRY Sheer Eyeshadows ( the old formula ), BY TERRY Ombre Blackstar and Chanel will be my first choices ( see the actual products with swatches here ), plus a gorgeous NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Mélusine that’s been waiting to be properly used for quite some time now
• lips TOM FORD Alasdhair and Pussycat, some NARS Audacious Lipsticks that are yet to arrive and of course, the ESTÈE LAUDER Insolent Plum. Cheeks: the reduced to pieces HOURGLASS Mood Exposure.

As for Scents, the fresh, zesty, Summer florals will have to step aside for now and make room for those deeper, smokier, sensual and sultry notes of oud, amber, incense, figs, blackcurrants – the accords of which will combine deliciously into a whole that will compliment perfectly the smell of the falling leaves, in the misty Autumn mornings.

For that I will recur to my beloved Maison Francis Kurkgjian Oud ( the perfume I’ve been waiting to explore my whole life ), my trusty Escentric Molecules 01 – the one I usually layer with other perfumes in my collection because I simply adore the gorgeous smokiness and depth it adds to the most average scent and my most recent discovery, which I’m clearly obsessed with – the Terry de Gunzburg Haute Parfumerie, Parti Pris. ( Yes, By Terry does perfume as well as makeup and skincare! )

DIPTYQUE will take over my Home Scents this year with Baies ( of course! ) and the new acquisition the 34 BLVD Saint Germain ( their iconic scent ), but my favourites from BYREDO aren’t too far behind… Bibliothèque and this year’s exclusivist release 1996 will also play their part!

 

Final recap: gorgeous colours and cozy atmosphere will be the coordinates of my Autumn 2015!

 

What will your Autumn look like?

Thank you for reading and as always…

See you soon, Beautiful!

xx, Annie

 

His & Hers Time Keepers – Our Daniel Wellington Watches*

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Because He’s the Sun and I am the Moon… Because we’re different but we complete each other on other levels, deliberately hidden to those around us… Because we find beauty in different things yet we share the same heart beat… Because we’re holding hands, laugh and cry together… Because we’re not always matching but we’re always in time… For everything!

And because we chose Daniel Wellington to guard our most glorious moments together… 

These are the Time Keepers that witness our history together!

Annie is wearing:

• the Classy Sheffield watch with a timeless rose gold case of 34mm, in eggshell white which creates a perfect harmony with the exclusive Swarovski crystal index. This is Her most elegant companion for every occasion.
  

Mr. G is wearing:

• the Classic Sheffield watch is different than the glamorous Classy Sheffield She adores, a minimalistic piece that proves that simple does not necessarily mean boring. And “boring” is definitely not the best description for Him.

What are your Guardians of Time, my lovelies?

See you soon, Beautiful!

xx, Annie

 

 

 

 

INTERESTING FACTS:

• both watches are available for purchase on www.danielwellington.com with a 15% discount code until September, 30th 2015. The discount code is anniesbeautyblog and can be used for any item of your choice from their website. FREE shipping worldwide when purchasing any watch!
• more details on Mr. G’s Classic Sheffield watch adorned with a gorgeous NATO strap, in my previous post, here
• *this is a sponsored post – the lovely Karina and Daniel Wellington were kind enough to send over Annie’s Classy Sheffield watch, an extra black leather strap and the 15% discount code for you, my beautiful readers. Thank you once more Daniel Wellington for another amazing collaboration!
• *no affiliated links

Seasonal Favourites Summer 2015

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Summer 2015 is gone now so here you have the items that made it memorable!

I want to keep it short and sweet and I will stick to “what” those were and “why” I loved them.

Beauty:

• natural lipsticks with a bit of an oomph: the easiest to wear lip product ever the Tom Ford Seer in Smitten, plus Skinnydip and Rose Soleil from the Tom Ford 2015 Summer Collection, because Tom Ford makeup should be called “art” – period, Charlotte Tilbury Coachella Coral lipstick paired with the most amazing lip liner in Pink Venus or the infamous Pillow Talk for a more neutral look
• bold lips made possible with a gorgeous NARS Audacious “girl” named Michiyo
• and the ultimate fiery-red, bold, gloriously sexy and my latest obsession in terms of red lips: the Kendall Jenner X Estée Lauder Pure Colour Envy Matte, in Restless ( yes, that little treasure came in my possession… But more about that story soon, my lovelies! )
• cream eyeshadows ruled my mornings and again, Tom Ford stole the show with this gorgeous Golden Peach shade, and a glorious come back of my favourite cream eyeshadow sticks – the By Terry Ombre Blackstars in 3 golden-brown variations: Blond Opal, Golden Brown and Brown Perfection ( I need to write a decent review on these as well, don’t you think my lovelies? )

• sticking up to the “cream products” theme, they definitely were the main attraction of this Summer for me. From amazing blushers – like this gorgeous Tom Ford Pink Sand ( a Limited Edition item unfortunately! ), to cream highlighters and easy-to-use contours like the Kevyn Aucoin Creamy Glow Duo, everything worked its magic to achieve my perfect bronzed and glowy / healthy-looking Summer skin.

Skincare:

• the one product that gave me amazing skin unconditionally was the Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil… And of course, sunscreen with the highest protection factor. You did wore your sunscreen as well Beautiful, didn’t you!?

Perfume this year was the easiest of choices for me

• if the new Tom Ford Shimmering Body Oil came into my life with its sensual, sexy summer scent I hardly wore my other perfumes
• but when I did, I revisited two old favourites: my Annick Goutal Eau d’Hadrien – the fragrance that brings me on an imaginary olfactorial trip to the Southern Italy every time I wear it
• and one of my old time favourites: my Chanel No. 5 Eau Première

Tools I couldn’t put down, beside my regular Tom Ford and Hakuhodo army of brushes… the NARS Yachyio Kabuki Brush one item that had waited on the top of my wish list for way too long! Still available on the NARS European website! 

Fashion favourites:

• Musette Nude Laila Flats currently on sale, international shipping available
  
• Musette Evergreen Ivoire Purse currently on sale, international shipping available
• H&M Flowy Midi Skirt you’ll definitely see in a blog post soon.

Here they are, my fantastic collection of Summer 2015 Favourites! 

Now please, share yours!

See you soon, Beautiful!

xx, Annie

OOTD #01 “I have this thing with hats!”

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“A hat is a flag, a shield, a bit of armor, and the badge of femininity. A hat is the difference between wearing clothes and wearing a costume; it’s the difference between being dressed and being dressed up; it’s the difference between looking adequate and looking your best. A hat is to be stylish in, to glow under, to flirt beneath, to make all others seem jealous over, and to make all men feel masculine about. A piece of magic is a hat.” (Martha Sliter)

Sign of class and style, in the past hats were some of the most adored accessories and no one left their home without wearing one! It wouldn’t have been polite! 

I simply love the classic shape, the simplicity of the lines and how versatile a hat can be! It can give personality and class to any outfit, and can tell a lot about the person who wears it! Don’t you agree?

I am wearing:

ZARA Narrow Brim Hat ( similar here )

Mango Long Boyfriend Gilet ( available here )

H&M Top ( old )

Zara Suit Pants ( old, similar here )

Smiling Shoes ( available here )

Daniel Wellington Classy Sheffield Watch available for purchase on www.danielwellongtom.com with 15% off, only if you enter the discount code anniesbeautyblog before check out. Offer available until 30 September 2015.

Jewellery ( old )

Until next time, chapeau bas mes beauties! 

See you soon!

xx, Annie

 

Autumn report: My 2015 Must-Haves

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Even if I’m beyond happy that we’re having a long Summer here in Romania, I can’t help myself but wearing those gorgeous Autumn colours… Deep browns, burnt oranges and all the reds of the spectrum have already replaced the bronzy, golden shades of this past Summer.

Here you have some of my Autumn 2015 must-haves!

Of course the first change you’ll notice will be my lipstick choice! From bold, neon-y Summer reds or glossy pinks and oranges, my picks will gravitate towards brown-ish nudes, deep reds and earthy oranges. Some of my picks are: my Tom Ford Lip Colour Shine in #05 Bare – the perfect transitional shade since it is a brown nude shade with some sparkles, the Burberry Lip Glow Nude Beige No.9 – can you tell I don’t want to let go Summer yet?!, an old favourite of mine the Givenchy Le Rouge in #103 Brun Createur, the Charlotte Tilbury Walk of Shame a gorgeous Autumn colour with one the most comfortable matte formulation I have ever tried, another Burberry option – the Lip Cover Ruby No.18 because I can’t live without my reds, the Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy in #450 Insolent Plum another favourite from last year and a new discovery thanks to my lovely Janet, who was kind enough to send it over from across the Ocean – the Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencil in Sable.

Deeper and darker nail polish colours are must-haves for Autumn. My two favourites are Dior Nuit 1947 ( #970 ) and Mirage (#338 ), previously reviewed here.

Another must have is perfume. I’ll transition from fresh, zesty, floral perfumes like my Annick Goutal Eau d’Hadrien and my Chanel No.5 Eau Première to the deeper, dusty floral oriental notes of the Diptyque 34 BVLD Saint-Germain or the Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Forte.

This Autumn I have a thing with hats! I love this Zara Narrow Brim Wool Hat that goes with everything and makes every outfit look classy and chic. More options here.

I won’t let go my favourite sunnies just yet, so I will always have with me my Ray Ban Aviators. A cult favourite piece.

Another must-have is a classic, timeless watch and my choice is my Daniel Wellington Classy Sheffield watch, which you can get for yourself with a 15% off, just by entering anniesbeautyblog discount code before check out! Available until 30 September 2015 – so hurry up! More details here!

Another fashion must-have is funky shoes! Whenever I have the chance, I give up on my heels gladly just to wear this Lust of Creation crazy orange coloured oxfords, that are extremely comfortable and unique.

These are a few things I will definitely wear a lot this season! What are your must-haves, my lovelies?

See you soon, Beautiful!

xx, Annie

 

 

 

PS: Thank you so much for the warmest welcome back! Thank you for sticking with me until now! Thank you for being the most amazing friends one can ask for! Thank you for your constant support and nicest words! You are my strength, my rock and my source of energy! And I’m grateful for that and to have met each and every one of you here on WordPress!

 

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Because I owe you everything…*

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Hi again, Beautiful!
I find it rather strange to be writing to you after such a long break!
But I really needed these two months away simply to make peace with myself and Life, to grow up and become a better and wiser human!

I was away but that doesn’t necessarily mean that I was completely absent, if that makes any sense at all!!! I just chose to keep my blogging activity under a “dim light” and play the part of the spectator most of the time. And by the way, I loved so many of your blog posts! They were delicious and a real treat!
Also there were some projects I simply wasn’t able to say no to…

So here I am partnering for the second year in a row with my favourite brand of watches – Daniel Wellington, and offer you another amazing deal…

15% off of any of their timeless, classy and classic watches or accessories you might want to get from their website, www.danielwellington.com! You can benefit from this offer until Tuesday, 30 September 2015 by entering the discount code anniesbeautyblog at check out!

This is my special way to thank you for your surprising and constant support these past couple of months…

I owe you this!…

Thank you for being my amazing readers – because my statuses are almost intact after two months of inactivity – fact that brought me to tears and gave me the confidence I needed to be back doing what I love, and restart building up my dreams!

Forgive me for this long absence and lack of replies and please, stay assured that I will make up to you in no time!

See you soon, Beautiful!

xx as always,
Annie

 

 
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DOWNING SUMMER, WARBY PARKER’s New Summer 2015 Collection – brought to you by annie’s beauty…

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What better time than now, with a bright summer sun blasting through my window, to team up with Warby Parker and share with you my lovelies, their newest collection of sunglasses – the Downing Summer.*

Sunglasses are a must for everyone, anytime… So relax, grab a cup of tea and enjoy some macaroons while scrolling down this post for more details and suggestions!

Now called Downing, the new Summer 2015 Collection of Warby Parker sunglasses comes with two new, limited edition fun colours: Striped Indigo and English Oak, along with the already available variations: Walnut Tortoise and Jet Black. They will definitely be the IT pair of sunglasses for the sunny season ahead, as are extremely versatile!

All Warby Parker acetate sunglasses are made of premium cellulose acetate, produced in Italy by a family-owned company with 150 years of tradition in the field. The classic frame is flawless and it comes equipped with the best polarised lenses on the market at the moment.

You will be able to order them starting today, June 9, online and in stores.

Here you have the entire collection in pictures:

 – Stripped Indigo

 – English Oak

 – Walnut Tortoise

 – Jet Black

As you can see these are universal sunglasses that can be worn easily by both men and women, regardless any personal style or occasion. They can be dressed down and worn with a casual outfit adding that quirky, unique touch to your look, but they can also easily be paired with a polished look – the way I would definitely wear them.

My favourite pair is the new and limited edition Stripped Indigo. And here you have a little collage on how I’d style them, for a smart-casual look to wear when I go out for a brunch with the girls.

OUTFIT DETAILS:

• sunnies – Warby Parker Downing Summer Striped Indigo

• vest – MANGO

• jeans – Zara

• shoes – Smiling Shoes

• bag – Fendi

• belt – Salvatore Ferragamo

Which pair of Downing sunglasses is your favourite? How would you style it?

Take a selfie with your Warby Parker Downing Summer 2015 favourite and upload it on your social media accounts under the #seesummerbetter for everyone to see it! 

See you soon, beautiful!

xx, Annie

 

 

Thank you Brian for this lovely collaboration!

 

 

 *The photographic material used in this post is property of Warby Parker, unless stated otherwise. annie’s beauty… has written permission to use it as well as any information regarding Warby Parker business form their website.

 

 

INTERESTING FACTS:

• almost one billion people worldwide lack access to glasses, which means that 15% of the world’s population cannot effectively learn or work. To help address this problem, Warby Parker partners with non-profits like VisionSpring to ensure that for every pair of glasses sold, a pair is distributed to someone in need

• free shipping one all orders

• home-try-on service available ( more info here )