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One of my New Year's Resolutions is to write regularly for this blog. I plan on writing at least one post about the things I have discovered and enjoyed each month. January has marked the beginning of the New Year and my new life in Munich. I arrived here the 16th and haven't had much time to think about

It is time to look back at 2013 and write a post about the best products and trends I've discovered this year. (images from Polyvore) Red Lipstick Although I have worn red lipstick before, this year I've finally dared myself to wear it on less formal ocassions. My favorite thing to do is pairing a bold red lipstick

Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in Golden Light 1. I bought this bronzer at the end of the summer with the intention of wearing it all through the fall and winter. The idea is not really to look tanned but to have something that would warm up the face after applying foundation. This bronzing powder is just what I

What is Black Tea? Black tea is the most popular tea in the Western world. It is processed to be more oxidized than the green a white types. The infusion has a reddish-brown color so in other parts of the world it is also referred to as red tea. Some of the most common varieties that you’ll find

What is Green Tea? To produce green tea, the Camellia Sinensis leaves are lightly processed and undergo more oxidation than the ones used in white tea. This minimal oxidation allows green tea to retain a higher concentration of antioxidants and benefits. All leaves (not just the youngest) are used to produce green tea which makes it more widely

Today I wanted to write about one of my favorite things in the world: tea. I wrote an entry on how I prepare Iced Tea a while ago but now that Fall is finally here, I wanted to do a more in-depth post about tea. I hope it answers all your questions and helps you find the right

What MAC says: Intense black with a matte finish. What I say: Matte black. It is not as pigmented as one would have expected. It is not very easy to blend but on the other hand it stays put for hours. How to wear it: I use it to line my upper lash line when I don’t feel