Happy New Year and new decade, lovelies. I hope you enjoyed your holidays. I know, I have been MIA since November but I'm back and I will be posting on the blog every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Holiday decorations in New York City

We ended 2019 by going to the Madison Square Garden, in New York City, to see "Twas the Night Before Christmas" __ a festive show about the wonders of sharing and friendship.

Twas the Night Before Christmas, Madison Square Garden, New York

There were different acrobatic acts throughout the show that was impressive enough to make the audience excited about the rest of the show. The decoration of the show was absolutely stunning, that was my personal favorite. Cast members coming to the audience and giving the kids opportunity to take pictures with them was also was a great idea, kids were very excited about that. So, overall, we enjoyed the show even though my husband expected more from Circle du Soleil and from spending Over $600 for tickets, but my 8 years old was absolutely impressed.

Twas the Night Before Christmas, Madison Square Garden, New York

Madison Square Garden, New York

After the show, we decided to have dinner at an Italian restaurant in Little Italy. It was unbelievablely beautiful weather, perfect for our little stroll in the streets of New York, that were lit with Christmas lights and festive decorations.

Apetizers in Italian restaurant, New York City

Dinner at the Italian restaurant, New York 

The restaurant was busy _ you can imagine Friday evening in one of the top-rated restaurants in New York City. But after couple of minutes, they were able to acomodate us.
The ambiance and decor was absolutely amazing, the waiter was very helpful and the food was delicious. At some point, I forgot that I was in New York, seriously, I felt like I was sitting in my favorite italian restaurant in Rome, Italy, just like 3 years ago, when I was enjoying the delicious pasta in the center of Rome.

I don't know why I needed to touch Mickey Mouse, haha

Anyways, it was such a great place, I will definitly go back. That's how we ended 2019, (let's not talk about our midnight desserts like strawberry cheesecakes and delicious Bakhlava haha.)

How was your New Year's Eve?  Let me know in the comments below.

• January 06, 2020
• Entertainment

Ended 2019 in Madison Square Garden, New York

Happy New Year and new decade, lovelies. I hope you enjoyed your holidays. I know, I have been MIA since November but I'm back and I will be posting on the blog every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Holiday decorations in New York City

We ended 2019 by going to the Madison Square Garden, in New York City, to see "Twas the Night Before Christmas" __ a festive show about the wonders of sharing and friendship.

Twas the Night Before Christmas, Madison Square Garden, New York

There were different acrobatic acts throughout the show that was impressive enough to make the audience excited about the rest of the show. The decoration of the show was absolutely stunning, that was my personal favorite. Cast members coming to the audience and giving the kids opportunity to take pictures with them was also was a great idea, kids were very excited about that. So, overall, we enjoyed the show even though my husband expected more from Circle du Soleil and from spending Over $600 for tickets, but my 8 years old was absolutely impressed.

Twas the Night Before Christmas, Madison Square Garden, New York

Madison Square Garden, New York

After the show, we decided to have dinner at an Italian restaurant in Little Italy. It was unbelievablely beautiful weather, perfect for our little stroll in the streets of New York, that were lit with Christmas lights and festive decorations.

Apetizers in Italian restaurant, New York City

Dinner at the Italian restaurant, New York 

The restaurant was busy _ you can imagine Friday evening in one of the top-rated restaurants in New York City. But after couple of minutes, they were able to acomodate us.
The ambiance and decor was absolutely amazing, the waiter was very helpful and the food was delicious. At some point, I forgot that I was in New York, seriously, I felt like I was sitting in my favorite italian restaurant in Rome, Italy, just like 3 years ago, when I was enjoying the delicious pasta in the center of Rome.

I don't know why I needed to touch Mickey Mouse, haha

Anyways, it was such a great place, I will definitly go back. That's how we ended 2019, (let's not talk about our midnight desserts like strawberry cheesecakes and delicious Bakhlava haha.)

How was your New Year's Eve?  Let me know in the comments below.

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Today I want to show guys a few skincare products and gift set that I got at Sephora other day:

Let me start from this YSL gift set that came in this cute pouch:

1. YSL Mascara Volume Effect Faux Cils (travel size)

2. YSL lipgloss  (travel size)

3. Touch Eclat Blur Primer: _ I don't think I need to say anything about this primer other than almost everyone who has used it, loved it. I had this primer long time ago, but I was so busy using my other primers, particularly Guerlain D'Or primer that I never got to use it and after it expired, I ended up throwing away. This time, I'm going to use it.

I recently discovered brand Murad at Sephora and decided to give it a try. I bought a skincare gift set that includes Murad Hydration AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser, Nutrient-Charged Water Gel and Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30+++.  I also bought a face exfoliator Pore Rescue _Skin Smoothing Polish. Since I haven't tried anything from this skincare gift set yet, I will leave it for future post.

 but I already applied this exfoliator to my skin couple of times and I have to recognize it isn't for my dry, sensitive skin. 

As the label says, this "intensive exfoliating scrub deeply cleans clogged pores and reduces excess oil without stripping skin of natural moisture for a smoother, glowing complexion."

Let's start from the fact that it doesn't have enough grain for my preference, I feel like it doesn't clean deeply. Even though it's not grain-y,  it is harsher for my skin than my other exfoliators. Love the packaging and gentle scent of this exfoliator but I will probably return it or will give it to someone else who doesn't have dry sensitive skin.

Have you used any of these products? Let me know in the comments below.

• November 18, 2019
• Beauty

Sephora skincare haul

Today I want to show guys a few skincare products and gift set that I got at Sephora other day:

Let me start from this YSL gift set that came in this cute pouch:

1. YSL Mascara Volume Effect Faux Cils (travel size)

2. YSL lipgloss  (travel size)

3. Touch Eclat Blur Primer: _ I don't think I need to say anything about this primer other than almost everyone who has used it, loved it. I had this primer long time ago, but I was so busy using my other primers, particularly Guerlain D'Or primer that I never got to use it and after it expired, I ended up throwing away. This time, I'm going to use it.

I recently discovered brand Murad at Sephora and decided to give it a try. I bought a skincare gift set that includes Murad Hydration AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser, Nutrient-Charged Water Gel and Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30+++.  I also bought a face exfoliator Pore Rescue _Skin Smoothing Polish. Since I haven't tried anything from this skincare gift set yet, I will leave it for future post.

 but I already applied this exfoliator to my skin couple of times and I have to recognize it isn't for my dry, sensitive skin. 

As the label says, this "intensive exfoliating scrub deeply cleans clogged pores and reduces excess oil without stripping skin of natural moisture for a smoother, glowing complexion."

Let's start from the fact that it doesn't have enough grain for my preference, I feel like it doesn't clean deeply. Even though it's not grain-y,  it is harsher for my skin than my other exfoliators. Love the packaging and gentle scent of this exfoliator but I will probably return it or will give it to someone else who doesn't have dry sensitive skin.

Have you used any of these products? Let me know in the comments below.

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There are beauty products that are must-haves for most of the people and a good, trusted concealer is one of them, especially if you've got dark circles under your eyes. Today I want to show you some of my favorite concealers I've used for years.

YSL All Hours Concealer:

This is a full coverage concealer that can instantly blur and erase imperfections and discoloration on face. As for formula, this is more liquid side then other concealers I'm talking about today, and it also feels more moisturizing then other ones.

YSL All Hours Concealer

Make sure you apply your setting / finishing powder after this concealer so that it will not crease or fade throughout the day.

This YSL ultra-smooth, matt finish concealer comes in 16 different shades so you will definitely be able to find perfect match for your skin tone.

ALL Hours concealer is free from Parabens, Sulfates, and Phthalates.

Guerlain Multi-Perfecting concealer:

With this Guerlain Multi-Perfecting hydrating concealer you can hide dark circles and imperfections and create a natural-looking finish. It's a creamy concealer that comes in a little tube with a fine tip so you have great control over how much you squeeze out, that way,   you don't waste too much product and also, it's hygienic. 

Guerlain Multi-Perfecting concealer

This creamy concealer comes in 6 shades from Light Warm to Very Deep Cool. Among the three concealers I'm talking about today, this has the most coverage and it's the best to cover any imperfections on face, but keep in mind that you will still need to apply a color corrector under your eyes prior to tis concealer, if you've got very dark circles.

Guerlain Multi-Perfecting concealer

Guerlain Multi-Perfecting concealer has delicate floral scent of rose, raspberry, jasmine and white musk but as I said, it's very delicate scent , nothing annoying, and even though it's scented, it doesn't irritate my skin or eyes.

Guerlain Multi-Perfecting concealer is free from Parabens, Sulfates, and Phthalates.

Lancome Maquicomplet _ Complete Coverage concealer:

This creamy, liquid concealer minimizes the look of flaws, blemishes and dark circles wtih full, natural looking coverage. As Lancome describes, this concealer is enriched with light-diverting agents and a hydrating botanical complex that supports antioxidant protection. It minimizes the appearance of under-eye circles while reducing environmental damage off your look with natural-looking coverage.
Even though Maquicomplet concealer is creamy and lightweight, it gives me full coverage and it never settles into fine lines. This concealer comes in 14 different shade so you can find the one that perfectly matches your skin tone.


Have you used any of these concealers yet? How you liked it? Let me know in the comments below.

• November 04, 2019
• Beauty

Luxury concealers you should check out this fall

There are beauty products that are must-haves for most of the people and a good, trusted concealer is one of them, especially if you've got dark circles under your eyes. Today I want to show you some of my favorite concealers I've used for years.

YSL All Hours Concealer:

This is a full coverage concealer that can instantly blur and erase imperfections and discoloration on face. As for formula, this is more liquid side then other concealers I'm talking about today, and it also feels more moisturizing then other ones.

YSL All Hours Concealer

Make sure you apply your setting / finishing powder after this concealer so that it will not crease or fade throughout the day.

This YSL ultra-smooth, matt finish concealer comes in 16 different shades so you will definitely be able to find perfect match for your skin tone.

ALL Hours concealer is free from Parabens, Sulfates, and Phthalates.

Guerlain Multi-Perfecting concealer:

With this Guerlain Multi-Perfecting hydrating concealer you can hide dark circles and imperfections and create a natural-looking finish. It's a creamy concealer that comes in a little tube with a fine tip so you have great control over how much you squeeze out, that way,   you don't waste too much product and also, it's hygienic. 

Guerlain Multi-Perfecting concealer

This creamy concealer comes in 6 shades from Light Warm to Very Deep Cool. Among the three concealers I'm talking about today, this has the most coverage and it's the best to cover any imperfections on face, but keep in mind that you will still need to apply a color corrector under your eyes prior to tis concealer, if you've got very dark circles.

Guerlain Multi-Perfecting concealer

Guerlain Multi-Perfecting concealer has delicate floral scent of rose, raspberry, jasmine and white musk but as I said, it's very delicate scent , nothing annoying, and even though it's scented, it doesn't irritate my skin or eyes.

Guerlain Multi-Perfecting concealer is free from Parabens, Sulfates, and Phthalates.

Lancome Maquicomplet _ Complete Coverage concealer:

This creamy, liquid concealer minimizes the look of flaws, blemishes and dark circles wtih full, natural looking coverage. As Lancome describes, this concealer is enriched with light-diverting agents and a hydrating botanical complex that supports antioxidant protection. It minimizes the appearance of under-eye circles while reducing environmental damage off your look with natural-looking coverage.
Even though Maquicomplet concealer is creamy and lightweight, it gives me full coverage and it never settles into fine lines. This concealer comes in 14 different shade so you can find the one that perfectly matches your skin tone.


Have you used any of these concealers yet? How you liked it? Let me know in the comments below.

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Today I want to show you guys what Crayola Experience in Pennsylvania looks like and what to expect if you visit it with your kids.

This 65,000 square feet of colorful attraction is a perfect place for kids age 2- 10. (let's jut not count 12-13 years old camp boys in summer, jumping all over in colorful indoor playground, not letting young kids to go through different fun obstacles.)

Crayola Experience has so many different activities that it can easily keep your kids engaged for up to 5 hours.

One of my 8-years-old daughter's favorite attractions was "Wrap It Up" __ where you can use a coin that came with your ticket to personalize and print an authentic Crayola crayon label and wrap it around to create your own unique Crayola crayon. We chose bright pink and purple.

"Silly Selfies" __ in this interactive room you can create silly selfies on one of the many iPads and project them on the wall to become part of a bigger scene. Finding your "Silly Selfie" among other kids selfies on the wall is the funniest part for kids. You can walk up and touch your selfie to animate it.

My daughter's another favorite was "Melt & Mold." Here, you could load your favorite crayon color into the machine and watch your crayon melting different shape. We chose ring shape.

There was also Color Playground in Crayola Experience for active kids that my daughter loved. After dodging and squeezing through obstacles, kids can relax and sit down at Colossal Caddy that holds thousands of Crayola crayons. Kids and their acompagning parents can color and take their colored papers at home.

Overall, it was worth going to Crayola Experience but I don't think we will visit again because of my daughter's age. It's must be more fun for younger kids. 

Have you been to Crayola Experience ? How you liked it? Let me know in the comments below.

• October 28, 2019
• Pennsylvania

Crayola Experience in Pennsylvania

Today I want to show you guys what Crayola Experience in Pennsylvania looks like and what to expect if you visit it with your kids.

This 65,000 square feet of colorful attraction is a perfect place for kids age 2- 10. (let's jut not count 12-13 years old camp boys in summer, jumping all over in colorful indoor playground, not letting young kids to go through different fun obstacles.)

Crayola Experience has so many different activities that it can easily keep your kids engaged for up to 5 hours.

One of my 8-years-old daughter's favorite attractions was "Wrap It Up" __ where you can use a coin that came with your ticket to personalize and print an authentic Crayola crayon label and wrap it around to create your own unique Crayola crayon. We chose bright pink and purple.

"Silly Selfies" __ in this interactive room you can create silly selfies on one of the many iPads and project them on the wall to become part of a bigger scene. Finding your "Silly Selfie" among other kids selfies on the wall is the funniest part for kids. You can walk up and touch your selfie to animate it.

My daughter's another favorite was "Melt & Mold." Here, you could load your favorite crayon color into the machine and watch your crayon melting different shape. We chose ring shape.

There was also Color Playground in Crayola Experience for active kids that my daughter loved. After dodging and squeezing through obstacles, kids can relax and sit down at Colossal Caddy that holds thousands of Crayola crayons. Kids and their acompagning parents can color and take their colored papers at home.

Overall, it was worth going to Crayola Experience but I don't think we will visit again because of my daughter's age. It's must be more fun for younger kids. 

Have you been to Crayola Experience ? How you liked it? Let me know in the comments below.

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 Givenchy  Poudre Premiere Mat & Translucent-finish loose powder and Givenchy Prisme Visage Perfecting Face Powder are my favorite makeup products from this brand. I'm not a person who loves loose powders because of their messiness and I was not sure it was a good decision to buy this Givenchy  Poudre Premiere Mat & Translucent-finish loose powder but I'm so glad I did. 

Givenchy  Poudre Premiere Mat & Translucent-finish loose powder

What is Givenchy  Poudre Premiere Mat & Translucent-finish

 loose powder and what it does:

This is a universal, transparent loose finishing powder for the face that imparts radiant complexion throughout the day.
This transparent, featherlike, superfine loose finishing powder applies completely sheer, and gives skin an even, matte, and naturally radiant complexion. It feels absolutely luxurious from the moment you open its gorgeous black enamel case to the minutes you apply it with its microfiber powder puff on your skin.

Givenchy  Poudre Premiere Mat & Translucent-finish loose powder is really superfine that has a very pleasant smell. I usually apply it over my liquid foundation and it gives my skin natural, airbrushed finish. The only downside is that it's not the best option for traveling. 

This takes me to my another favorite Givenchy powder that is great for travelling since it's a pressed powder and as a bonus, you can  also color correct and highlight your skin.

What is Givenchy Prisme Visage Perfecting Face Powder 

and what it does:

This is a mattifying, ultra-fine, and smooth pressed powder that's formulated with silk proteins in a harmony of four complimentary shades to perfect the complexion.

Givenchy Prisme Visage Perfecting Face Powder

Givenchy Prisme Visage Perfecting Face Powder comes in different shades for different skin tones that is great. Its pigments are blended with mica powder for added luminosity, and a blurring ingredient smooths the skin and reduces the look of blemishes. It also includes a beleved brush for a flawless application. I'm personally not a big fan of this brush, but the powder itself is great.
I bought it shade Satin Ivoire which suppose to create a luminous effect on light skin tones but you can get in a few shades, including Mousseline Pastel for color correction. You can use each shade of four-shade pressed powder separately or together.

To sum up my thoughts:

        Givenchy  Poudre Premiere                                             Givenchy Prisme Visage

Mat & Translucent-finish loose powder                                  Perfecting Face Powder

Setting loose powder                                                               Face pressed powder
Translucent-Finish                                                                  4 complimentary shades in each powder
Ultra-fine powder                                                                    Smooth powder
Mattifying                                                                                Mattifying, highlighting, color correcting
Not great for traveling                                                            Good for traveling
NO Paraben, Sulfate, Phthalate                                             NO Paraben
$ 58                                                                                           $ 49
                                                             

Have you used these powders yet? Which one you liked the most? Let me know in the comments below.

STAY  FABULOUS!

• October 14, 2019
• Beauty

Givenchy Poudre Premiere loose powder and Givenchy Prisme Visage Powder comparison

 Givenchy  Poudre Premiere Mat & Translucent-finish loose powder and Givenchy Prisme Visage Perfecting Face Powder are my favorite makeup products from this brand. I'm not a person who loves loose powders because of their messiness and I was not sure it was a good decision to buy this Givenchy  Poudre Premiere Mat & Translucent-finish loose powder but I'm so glad I did. 

Givenchy  Poudre Premiere Mat & Translucent-finish loose powder

What is Givenchy  Poudre Premiere Mat & Translucent-finish

 loose powder and what it does:

This is a universal, transparent loose finishing powder for the face that imparts radiant complexion throughout the day.
This transparent, featherlike, superfine loose finishing powder applies completely sheer, and gives skin an even, matte, and naturally radiant complexion. It feels absolutely luxurious from the moment you open its gorgeous black enamel case to the minutes you apply it with its microfiber powder puff on your skin.

Givenchy  Poudre Premiere Mat & Translucent-finish loose powder is really superfine that has a very pleasant smell. I usually apply it over my liquid foundation and it gives my skin natural, airbrushed finish. The only downside is that it's not the best option for traveling. 

This takes me to my another favorite Givenchy powder that is great for travelling since it's a pressed powder and as a bonus, you can  also color correct and highlight your skin.

What is Givenchy Prisme Visage Perfecting Face Powder 

and what it does:

This is a mattifying, ultra-fine, and smooth pressed powder that's formulated with silk proteins in a harmony of four complimentary shades to perfect the complexion.

Givenchy Prisme Visage Perfecting Face Powder

Givenchy Prisme Visage Perfecting Face Powder comes in different shades for different skin tones that is great. Its pigments are blended with mica powder for added luminosity, and a blurring ingredient smooths the skin and reduces the look of blemishes. It also includes a beleved brush for a flawless application. I'm personally not a big fan of this brush, but the powder itself is great.
I bought it shade Satin Ivoire which suppose to create a luminous effect on light skin tones but you can get in a few shades, including Mousseline Pastel for color correction. You can use each shade of four-shade pressed powder separately or together.

To sum up my thoughts:

        Givenchy  Poudre Premiere                                             Givenchy Prisme Visage

Mat & Translucent-finish loose powder                                  Perfecting Face Powder

Setting loose powder                                                               Face pressed powder
Translucent-Finish                                                                  4 complimentary shades in each powder
Ultra-fine powder                                                                    Smooth powder
Mattifying                                                                                Mattifying, highlighting, color correcting
Not great for traveling                                                            Good for traveling
NO Paraben, Sulfate, Phthalate                                             NO Paraben
$ 58                                                                                           $ 49
                                                             

Have you used these powders yet? Which one you liked the most? Let me know in the comments below.

STAY  FABULOUS!

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Fall is the perfect time to try new, warmer-tone perfumes after light scents that most of the time accompanies Summer days. If you are in the middle of searching your new signature perfume for this Fall I have a few suggestions for you (but this is not a sponsored post, it doesn't contain any affiliate links either.) 

It would be hard to choose just one favorite because I love all of them, it just depends on my mood and outfit of the day, which one of these perfumes I wear each day.

Burberry "My Burberry"

Inspired by the trench coat of the Burberry brand, "My Burberry" captures the fragrance of a London garden after the rain. Its contemporary floral scent features a delicate heart of rose woven with an unexpected touch of geranium leaf.

 Top notes: __  sweet pea, bergamot

                                        Middle notes: _ geranium, golden quince, freesia

                                        Base notes: __  patchouli, damask, centifolia roses

 It's a fresh, soft floral, a bit powdery and someway unisex scent of "My Burberry" that makes this fragrance so special to me. Even though it lasts only up to 6-7 hours, "My Burberry" has become one of my very favorite fragrances. 

The flacon is stunning __ it's made of glass with a stopper inspired by the bottom of a Burberry trench coat and how cute this ribbon is, that is made of the same fabric as the Burberry trench.

Burberry "My Burberry Black"

If you liked how the previous perfume sounded but didnt like its lasting power, then this "My Burberry Black" is for you because it lasts longer than original "My Burberry" and it smels as amazing as the previous one. This is a warm, floral and intimate fragrance that can be worn in chilly days and even better _ for your next night out because it is sexy but not overwelming.

As Burberry describes, "My Burberry Black" fuses the scent of sun-drenched Jasmine flower and Peach nectar with a sensual touch of Rose. The iconic Rose note at the heart of My Burberry fragrances is given a sweet and inviting candied twist while rich Amber Patchouli rounds out the scent for a deep and captivating finish.

Notes:

Peach Nectar, Sun-Drenched Jasmine

Candied Rose and Amber Patchouli

I like that My Burberry Black has a spicy scent but soft spicy, nothing annoying in it, with deep Amber Patchouli tones that can for sure make you stand out wherever you go. 

Some people might call this fragrance masculin but I would call it bold, it's a bold scent but not overwhelming. 

The bottle is almost same as My Burberry, just in a darker tone with the same cute ribon on the cap. Lasting power is amazing, you don't even need to re-apply it during a day or night.   

Bottega Veneta "Bottega Veneta"

This perfume has very sensual and intriguing scent __ it's little bit floral, with more spicy and dry, woody notes. You can feel leathery undertones throughout a day as well.

"Bottega Veneta" is not a typical feminine perfume __ it's a unique mix of spicy, leather and floral notes that can change your mood right after you apply it and yes, wearing this parfume, you can definitely make a statement. 

Dior "Miss Dior"

Warm, Sweet, Floral __ that's how I would describe this Dior "Miss Dior" Eau de Parfum in three words. If you love sweet scents you may enjoy wearing this perfume. 

Key Notes: 

Rosewood, Bergamot and Grasse Rose.

In the heart of the fragrance, the fresh, sensual beauty of the Grasse rose combines with the boldness of Damascus rose. They are woven with Calabrian bergamot, vivid rosewood from French Guiana, and pink pepper from Reunion Island. You can smell sweet notes with the pink pepper and orange at beginning but it settles into powdery roses and blossoms.

Lancome "Hypnose"

"Hypnose" is a sweet, elegant and feminine, kind of cozy fragrance with its low note of passion flower and violet, mid notes of vanilla and jasmine and top notes of amber and woods. It's not overwelming but definitely outstanding. 

The bottle of this fragrance is so luxurious, evocative of a woman's silhouette. There is something about this fragrance that makes you feel very special.

STAY FABULOUS!

• September 30, 2019
• Beauty

Best luxury perfumes for Fall

Fall is the perfect time to try new, warmer-tone perfumes after light scents that most of the time accompanies Summer days. If you are in the middle of searching your new signature perfume for this Fall I have a few suggestions for you (but this is not a sponsored post, it doesn't contain any affiliate links either.) 

It would be hard to choose just one favorite because I love all of them, it just depends on my mood and outfit of the day, which one of these perfumes I wear each day.

Burberry "My Burberry"

Inspired by the trench coat of the Burberry brand, "My Burberry" captures the fragrance of a London garden after the rain. Its contemporary floral scent features a delicate heart of rose woven with an unexpected touch of geranium leaf.

 Top notes: __  sweet pea, bergamot

                                        Middle notes: _ geranium, golden quince, freesia

                                        Base notes: __  patchouli, damask, centifolia roses

 It's a fresh, soft floral, a bit powdery and someway unisex scent of "My Burberry" that makes this fragrance so special to me. Even though it lasts only up to 6-7 hours, "My Burberry" has become one of my very favorite fragrances. 

The flacon is stunning __ it's made of glass with a stopper inspired by the bottom of a Burberry trench coat and how cute this ribbon is, that is made of the same fabric as the Burberry trench.

Burberry "My Burberry Black"

If you liked how the previous perfume sounded but didnt like its lasting power, then this "My Burberry Black" is for you because it lasts longer than original "My Burberry" and it smels as amazing as the previous one. This is a warm, floral and intimate fragrance that can be worn in chilly days and even better _ for your next night out because it is sexy but not overwelming.

As Burberry describes, "My Burberry Black" fuses the scent of sun-drenched Jasmine flower and Peach nectar with a sensual touch of Rose. The iconic Rose note at the heart of My Burberry fragrances is given a sweet and inviting candied twist while rich Amber Patchouli rounds out the scent for a deep and captivating finish.

Notes:

Peach Nectar, Sun-Drenched Jasmine

Candied Rose and Amber Patchouli

I like that My Burberry Black has a spicy scent but soft spicy, nothing annoying in it, with deep Amber Patchouli tones that can for sure make you stand out wherever you go. 

Some people might call this fragrance masculin but I would call it bold, it's a bold scent but not overwhelming. 

The bottle is almost same as My Burberry, just in a darker tone with the same cute ribon on the cap. Lasting power is amazing, you don't even need to re-apply it during a day or night.   

Bottega Veneta "Bottega Veneta"

This perfume has very sensual and intriguing scent __ it's little bit floral, with more spicy and dry, woody notes. You can feel leathery undertones throughout a day as well.

"Bottega Veneta" is not a typical feminine perfume __ it's a unique mix of spicy, leather and floral notes that can change your mood right after you apply it and yes, wearing this parfume, you can definitely make a statement. 

Dior "Miss Dior"

Warm, Sweet, Floral __ that's how I would describe this Dior "Miss Dior" Eau de Parfum in three words. If you love sweet scents you may enjoy wearing this perfume. 

Key Notes: 

Rosewood, Bergamot and Grasse Rose.

In the heart of the fragrance, the fresh, sensual beauty of the Grasse rose combines with the boldness of Damascus rose. They are woven with Calabrian bergamot, vivid rosewood from French Guiana, and pink pepper from Reunion Island. You can smell sweet notes with the pink pepper and orange at beginning but it settles into powdery roses and blossoms.

Lancome "Hypnose"

"Hypnose" is a sweet, elegant and feminine, kind of cozy fragrance with its low note of passion flower and violet, mid notes of vanilla and jasmine and top notes of amber and woods. It's not overwelming but definitely outstanding. 

The bottle of this fragrance is so luxurious, evocative of a woman's silhouette. There is something about this fragrance that makes you feel very special.

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One day is not enough to explore Quebec City and see and do everything this charming city has to offer but you still can see enough to enjoy your time and create beautiful memories.

Go to Fairmont Le Chateau frontenac

Overlooking the St. Lawrence River, this historic castle hotel is a must see while you are in Quebec City. It is located in the heart of Old Quebec City, just few minutes away from Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Quebec.

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac holds a Guiness World Record of "the most photographed hotel in the world."

You don't have to stay in the hotel to enjoy its amazing architecture and breathtaking views.

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac all the way on top

Stroll down the Terrace Dufferin
You can't leave Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac without strolling down the Terrace Dufferin that wraps around the Chateau. As you stroll down the terrace, you will see cannons spread along the walkway as well as benches. You can You can sit down one of the benches and listen to street performers, or enjoy breathtaking views of St. Lawrence river and Quebec City.

Views of St. Lawrence river and Quebec City from the Terrace Dufferin

Views of St. Lawrence river and Quebec City from the Terrace Dufferin 

Have dinner in one of the cutest restaurants in Old Quebec City.

If the weather is nice, make sure you will take advantage of it and have lunch or dinner in their outdoor sitting area. When we ordered our early dinner it started rain, so we had to enjoy our dinner indoor.

This pasta in one of the charmiest restaurant in Old QUebec City was delicious

Get some gelato for dessert.

Postachio and coconut gelato

Dont forget to buy a souvenir before you leave the city.

Thanks for reading lovelies. Have a wonderful week ahead.

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• September 02, 2019
• Canada

Things to do in Quebec City in one day

One day is not enough to explore Quebec City and see and do everything this charming city has to offer but you still can see enough to enjoy your time and create beautiful memories.

Go to Fairmont Le Chateau frontenac

Overlooking the St. Lawrence River, this historic castle hotel is a must see while you are in Quebec City. It is located in the heart of Old Quebec City, just few minutes away from Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Quebec.

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac holds a Guiness World Record of "the most photographed hotel in the world."

You don't have to stay in the hotel to enjoy its amazing architecture and breathtaking views.

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac all the way on top

Stroll down the Terrace Dufferin
You can't leave Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac without strolling down the Terrace Dufferin that wraps around the Chateau. As you stroll down the terrace, you will see cannons spread along the walkway as well as benches. You can You can sit down one of the benches and listen to street performers, or enjoy breathtaking views of St. Lawrence river and Quebec City.

Views of St. Lawrence river and Quebec City from the Terrace Dufferin

Views of St. Lawrence river and Quebec City from the Terrace Dufferin 

Have dinner in one of the cutest restaurants in Old Quebec City.

If the weather is nice, make sure you will take advantage of it and have lunch or dinner in their outdoor sitting area. When we ordered our early dinner it started rain, so we had to enjoy our dinner indoor.

This pasta in one of the charmiest restaurant in Old QUebec City was delicious

Get some gelato for dessert.

Postachio and coconut gelato

Dont forget to buy a souvenir before you leave the city.

Thanks for reading lovelies. Have a wonderful week ahead.

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Two weeks ago, we decided to take a road trip to Canada. Since we are only few hours away from the Canadian border, we decided to use this opportunity and visited Montreal and Quebec City.

Chateau Frontenac __ holds a Guinness World Record of "the most photographed hotel in the world"

Once we got to Montreal, we stopped by downtown Montreal to see Barbi Expo first. It's a free exhibit in one of the upscale malls in Montreal that is the largest permanent exhibit of Barbie dolls in the world.

Barbie Permanent Expo in Downtown Montreal, Canada

It was absolutely amazing experience __ there were over thousand barbies __ from entertainment industry barbies to movie characters and personalities to fashionista barbies,  dressed by leading fashion houses, including Burberry, Prada, Balenciaga and also, barbies dressed in different national costumes from all over the world. (If you follow me on Instagram you should have seen it in my InstaStories.)
After that, we went to The Westin Montreal __ luxurious hote, located in Old Montreal.

Entrance of The Westin Montreal

The Westin hotel, Montreal

Unfortunately, the hotel didn't impress us, to say the least. When we got to our room, you could see stains all over the floor and the bed sheets were covering the mattrass only half way__ something that you never expect from the hotel that charges you more than $300 a night (?!). In the end, they offered us a new room, cleaner than first room, but overall, it was not the hotel that would ever make us want to visit Westin hotels  again, unless it's Westin Rome in Rome, Italy, that we stayed in, two years ago, and it was so spectacular, we just didn't want to leave.

Anyways, moving to a different, cleaner room took some extra time so by the time we were ready to explore Montreal, it was already late evening. We strolled down the street towards Place D'Armes and Notre-Dame Basilica, in Old Montreal, and at that point, all we wanted was to find a place where we could have dinner.
Near Notre-Dame Basilica, we found a cute Italian restaurant where we had nice dinner and after getting some coffee, (and dessert for my daughter,) we were ready to go back to hotel and rest.

Italian Restaurant in Old Montreal

Next morning, after a quick breakfast at the hotel, we drove to Quebec City and spent all day there.

Breakfast at Westin Montreal

It was very charming and beautiful. Even though it rained couple of times while were there, it didn't ruin our mood, eating some gelato in cafe and getting some souvenirs must have helped us not to worry about rain, haha.

Old Quebec City, Canada

Old Quebec City, Canada

Fantain in Old Quebec City, Canada

Old Quebec City, Canada

We visited  a few must-see places that I am going to write about in a different post, but for now, let me tell you that Quebec City was so amazing, we decided to go back next summer and stay longer.
Late night, we drove back to Montreal and went straight to the hotel.
Next morning, after quick breakfast, we drove around the city, took some pictures, ate lunch and left Montreal.

After 4-hour of driving, on the way we stopped by cute small town in New York state and found the small charming place to have early dinner.

Town in New York State

Litte charming restaurant in New York (state)

Delicious food in a charming NY restaurant

Outdoor concert

Lake in the town

After we strolled arounf for a while, it was time for us to finally go home.

Have you been to Montreal and Quebec City? Let me know what you liked the most.

Thanks for reading lovelies.

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• August 26, 2019
• Canada

Road trip to Montreal and Quebec City

Two weeks ago, we decided to take a road trip to Canada. Since we are only few hours away from the Canadian border, we decided to use this opportunity and visited Montreal and Quebec City.

Chateau Frontenac __ holds a Guinness World Record of "the most photographed hotel in the world"

Once we got to Montreal, we stopped by downtown Montreal to see Barbi Expo first. It's a free exhibit in one of the upscale malls in Montreal that is the largest permanent exhibit of Barbie dolls in the world.

Barbie Permanent Expo in Downtown Montreal, Canada

It was absolutely amazing experience __ there were over thousand barbies __ from entertainment industry barbies to movie characters and personalities to fashionista barbies,  dressed by leading fashion houses, including Burberry, Prada, Balenciaga and also, barbies dressed in different national costumes from all over the world. (If you follow me on Instagram you should have seen it in my InstaStories.)
After that, we went to The Westin Montreal __ luxurious hote, located in Old Montreal.

Entrance of The Westin Montreal

The Westin hotel, Montreal

Unfortunately, the hotel didn't impress us, to say the least. When we got to our room, you could see stains all over the floor and the bed sheets were covering the mattrass only half way__ something that you never expect from the hotel that charges you more than $300 a night (?!). In the end, they offered us a new room, cleaner than first room, but overall, it was not the hotel that would ever make us want to visit Westin hotels  again, unless it's Westin Rome in Rome, Italy, that we stayed in, two years ago, and it was so spectacular, we just didn't want to leave.

Anyways, moving to a different, cleaner room took some extra time so by the time we were ready to explore Montreal, it was already late evening. We strolled down the street towards Place D'Armes and Notre-Dame Basilica, in Old Montreal, and at that point, all we wanted was to find a place where we could have dinner.
Near Notre-Dame Basilica, we found a cute Italian restaurant where we had nice dinner and after getting some coffee, (and dessert for my daughter,) we were ready to go back to hotel and rest.

Italian Restaurant in Old Montreal

Next morning, after a quick breakfast at the hotel, we drove to Quebec City and spent all day there.

Breakfast at Westin Montreal

It was very charming and beautiful. Even though it rained couple of times while were there, it didn't ruin our mood, eating some gelato in cafe and getting some souvenirs must have helped us not to worry about rain, haha.

Old Quebec City, Canada

Old Quebec City, Canada

Fantain in Old Quebec City, Canada

Old Quebec City, Canada

We visited  a few must-see places that I am going to write about in a different post, but for now, let me tell you that Quebec City was so amazing, we decided to go back next summer and stay longer.
Late night, we drove back to Montreal and went straight to the hotel.
Next morning, after quick breakfast, we drove around the city, took some pictures, ate lunch and left Montreal.

After 4-hour of driving, on the way we stopped by cute small town in New York state and found the small charming place to have early dinner.

Town in New York State

Litte charming restaurant in New York (state)

Delicious food in a charming NY restaurant

Outdoor concert

Lake in the town

After we strolled arounf for a while, it was time for us to finally go home.

Have you been to Montreal and Quebec City? Let me know what you liked the most.

Thanks for reading lovelies.

STAY  FABULOUS!

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