Travelling with Lily: Nice and Cote d'azur Part 2

Hi guys!

Back again with Part 2 ;).

After relaxing at the appartment, a little bit of beach and shopping, one might be hungry. If want to experience Nice in full, order mussels. I ate some cooked in white wine and they were delicious. If you're up for raw fish, Planet Sushi is the address. They serve good sushi for not too much money. And last but not least, the holy grail of ice cream - Fenocchio (2 Place Rossetti), where une boule costs 2€. It will cost the same elsewhere so choose from the 70(!!) different flavors.

Next we're gonna do some exercises. To have a wonderful view over Nizza you are required to take the stairs to Parc du Chateau. Don't take the lift, if you don't have to. It'll be worth it. There are like five ways to the top, so don't get confused :).
Another gem in Nice is the Musée National Message Biblique Marc Chagall. For all surrealism and expressionism fans out there, he's amazing and the museum does him justice. It's not for free and a little bit expensive for 7€ or so, but if you've got the money or are willing to spend the money, you won't regret going there.

The Cosmetic Industry and Animal Testing - Jasmine

Hey guys,

today's post is going to be slightly different from what we've posted so far.
I'd like to talk about animal testing in the cosmetic industry.

Please note that I'm not trying to convince anybody to boycott brands that still test on animals or anything like that, I'm just writing about this topic today because it is important to me and I think it's important to cause awareness.

A lot of people don't know that nowadays there are still a lot of companies that test on animals. Also it's not something you think of constantly when using or buying a new product. I have to admit that I didnt neither.
I became a vegetarian about two years ago after reading "Eating Animals" by Jonathan Safran Foer, because Natalie Portman once stated that book was the reason she became a vegan.

Travelling with Lily: Nice and Cote d'Azur Part 1

Hi guys!

Summertime -  Beachtime! But not so much in Germany, so my family and I packed our luggage and drove all the way (1100 km to be exact) to Nice. There, we rented a lovely appartment right in the vieille ville. So if you're there as well or are planning your next vacation, here are some tipps and tricks! ;)

1. Living
Renting an appartment is definitly a cheaper choice for four people or more. There are loads of summer appartments and renting a few months or weeks before your stay is less stressful and gives you a lot more options to choose from. Locationwise it is better to stay west from the port, but not too far away from centre ville or you'll see a lot of planes flying around, because the airport is right there.

Review: Kanebo Media Cheek Color A RD-1

Hi guys!

This week I'm reviewing a japanese blusher, a gift from a lovely friend <3.

Just as last week reviewed KATE product, this one's also a subbrand of Kanebo. Not as popular, but still going strong. Media's packaging is quite similar to KATE's, but more simple and often navy. Therefore I don't think it's targeted towards teens. It looks more mature, yet it is cheaper than other drugstore brands, such as Visee. It's a brand, I wouldn't try out in the first place, because the packaging is kinda boring to me and it's pretty cheap, so I wouldn't think it's good. Luckily I got a friend, who proved this brands does deserve our attention.

Review: Meet Matt(e) by The Balm - Jasmine

Hey guys,

big apology for skipping my post last week, but today I'm back with a review for you. Just like Lily I'm gonna review one of my palettes. Unfortunately it's one that I have already been loving for a couple of months (hence the "love marks" on it aka smudgy package), so I couldn't take pictures of a brand new product. Sorry!

So, please "Meet Matt(e)"
The Balm is known for their unique product names (Mary-Lou Manizer, Bahama Mama, Balm Jovi and so on), and this palette is no exception form that. The whole palette revolves around an (imaginary) guy called Matt.

Meet Matt(e) (The Balm)

On the back it even has his profile (saying: his height (6'2"), eye color (blue), what he enjoys (long walks on the beach, creamy eyeshadows & fabulous liners) and his occupation (eyeshadow palette)), so compliments for the package details, I really liked it.

Review: Kanebo KATE Goldish Eyes Eyeshadow Palette

Hi guys!

I'm finally back with another review this time :). It's all about the KATE goldish eyes palette in GD-1. KATE is a japanese label under the big mama label Kanebo and is targeted towards young females in their 20s. The packaging is very often sleek and black, not as girly as other japanese brands such as Lavshuca or Majolica Majorca.

I've been into korean cosmetics for a long time, but I never heard or read anything about japanese cosmetics until Asahi Sasaki came along. She was featured in one of Judy's (itsjudystime) youtube videos. There she mentioned some lovely brands and my interest was instantly sparked. Another great japanese make-up guru is the lovely KimDao.  

Anyways back to the palette, I purchased mine at adambeauty for about 13-14 €, which makes it comparable to a L'oreal or Maybelline palette. Quality-wise I was a little disappointed at first. This is not my first japanese palette and the other one is fabulous (review to come)! It comes with four shimmery/glittery colors, two golden ones, a highlighting color and a darker color for lining or contouring.