BEAUTY
05/10/2012 material prepared by Natasha M
When it comes to Beauty
I asked our girls the following question:
Please tell us on what products you swear by in a beauty emergency.
It can be anything: makeup, favorite blush, perfume or even nail polish...
We publish here some answers that we got from you:
When it comes to Beauty
I asked our girls the following question:
Please tell us on what products you swear by in a beauty emergency.
It can be anything: makeup, favorite blush, perfume or even nail polish...
We publish here some answers that we got from you:
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OMG it is not an easy question Natasha ;))
Well, the man of my dreams requires a whole day of preparation, not only 10 minutes, but I'll try to squeeze it a bit... I'd start with a coconut oil, it smells delicious and tastes even better, our skin loves it as has apparently similar chemical formula to squalin, human skin oil... so I use it in my bath... any organic brand will do... 
MaxFactor mascara... it rules... makes your eyes look bigger... a minute ago, I looked plain, now I have big beautiful eyes!
Makeup - Emani pressed powder and
Christian Dior lipgloss
Cosmetics - not really, but Skeyndor bamboo moisturizing cream on the body (I'm meeting a guy, right?? Lol) by Julia G, Laser, Skin & Wellness Clinic |
Nude... it's here but you cant really see it.. my foundation has natural base.
Miracle by Lancome, mysterious and feminine... I'm ready to break hearts.. ;))
love xxx by Natasha B 
For me - Perfume - Light Blue
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2- Concealer Givenchy mister light
Any product by Chanel is classical quality from any perspective: best shades, better and longer lasting perfumes, foundation, high quality lipsticks etc etc... - you name it. Just one word - competitive. And they are all reliable by all means. But Coco Mademoiselle in particular is my beauty emergency ever.
YSL eye shadow duos variety- fascinating natural effect and
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Hi Natasha. This is a really good question especially some of us meet this problem every day. But if we talk about that one and only man than
1- Prada "Infusion D'Iris" perfume 
3 - Rouge Bunny Rouge swift length mascara
Your eyes are the most important IMHO Even some common days and the most important events confirm that your lipstick will be eaten away, your blush will flake and you will not have time for eye shadows in the most important situations.ХХХ by Ekaterina D-F 
I also wanted to mention L'Oreal Voluminous that I discovered recently - perfect mascara indeed and
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My story might disappoint you as it will go in the most unexpected way.
I am doubting someone is going to write you something like this.
To survive in this world you must use your brain. The brain is washed by society: advertising, stamps, it creates greed, rationality and spirit of competition.
The brands need sales. They challenge our innocents:
1. He saw her in designer dress, grabbed her on his hands and promised to carry her like this for the rest of her life. Her life is set up because she dresses up with Slava Zajtsev
2. He smelled her and fell over. He can not stand up. And more to that: there other guys doing the same thing. She is a super-jet. She goes in life like this - our perfume is doing that!
3. She just slammed her eyelash and he is there: with the 24 carat gold diamond ring that weight half a kilo. We have the most famous brand because only our make-up can create such miracle. And BTW, he bought the jewelry at that address because only Arab sheikhs and queen family buys there. Hurry up before everything is gone!
The last one - two businesses with one boss. There are even better business holdings but the idea is the same: to misinform, to project ideas, to encourage to buy, to buy, and to buy.
But your subconscious wins and rules you invisibly. You can not trick the nature. D. Carnegie said: I adore strawberries and cream, but when I go fishing I dig worms.
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Women dress up, search for
perfume and put their make up on for women and women only. For men thy UNDRESS
but if you want to be precise - she shows her body parts: décolleté,
mini-shorts and skirts, a scarf falling down her shoulder, a small sexy detail
of her dress or her bra shows off. Women do it when they are teenagers. It is
natural as she is searching for a suitable partner.
When two couples meet a woman looks at another woman first of all, and when they stop for a chat she will learn in details what the other woman wears, what make up and jewelry she wears. |
When they are back home she will
ask her husband: "Do you think that green dress color that we saw today on
Madam Broshkin will suit me?" Most likely he will reply: "I thought
her dress was red..." And if the other one will ask: "Do you remember
Ella-man-eater's dress style?" her man will reply in lost voice:
"Sorry darling, I did not notice..."
It tells you that men and women get attracted by different details. It was proved by experiments that men most likely would not pay attention on the other woman's make-up earrings and dress. This is not the main thing that attracts men.
When a man watches belly dancing he has his pupils enlarged and he starts sweating. He wants that woman in music and shiny jewelry. Or may be he can see that place close that mother nature created for life re-creation? Men do not care about jewelry, silk or lace - his greedy eyes notice tender woman's body parts that he notices in the swirl of a dance, even a second is enough to see a knee, an elbow, an ankle...
Men are excited to kiss fresh and clean woman's body and he can fly away from the smell of her wet hair.
Nature accepts everything natural. Let's attract men with nature! A woman needs to love herself, her body, her actions, she should be proud of herself and her behavior, then everyone will love her. The like attracts the like.
When we discussed nature let's talk about time.
Natasha, do you remember the movie called: "Business people"? One of the movie character said that 10 minutes will be enough for them for reach Chinese boarder. What a luxury! 10 minutes!
No time as he just called. he is good - he called on time. You are still warm and in bed, but you were about to wake up and offer very casually: "By the way, come over, we will have coffee together”.
It tells you that men and women get attracted by different details. It was proved by experiments that men most likely would not pay attention on the other woman's make-up earrings and dress. This is not the main thing that attracts men.
When a man watches belly dancing he has his pupils enlarged and he starts sweating. He wants that woman in music and shiny jewelry. Or may be he can see that place close that mother nature created for life re-creation? Men do not care about jewelry, silk or lace - his greedy eyes notice tender woman's body parts that he notices in the swirl of a dance, even a second is enough to see a knee, an elbow, an ankle...
Men are excited to kiss fresh and clean woman's body and he can fly away from the smell of her wet hair.
Nature accepts everything natural. Let's attract men with nature! A woman needs to love herself, her body, her actions, she should be proud of herself and her behavior, then everyone will love her. The like attracts the like.
When we discussed nature let's talk about time.
Natasha, do you remember the movie called: "Business people"? One of the movie character said that 10 minutes will be enough for them for reach Chinese boarder. What a luxury! 10 minutes!
No time as he just called. he is good - he called on time. You are still warm and in bed, but you were about to wake up and offer very casually: "By the way, come over, we will have coffee together”.
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And at home even your dear walls
will help you. You take a shower - 2-3 minutes to save water of course as a
caring citizen - this is if you are in Australia. If you are in Russia - enjoy yourself for 7-8 minutes. Put your knickers on
and very relaxing and elegant gown that you feel good in. If you are in Australia you will have enough time to have tea, but in Russia - get a glass of water. You might not have time
later on... You did not want to waste your time inviting him, did you? If he is
your lover - you should love him,right?
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So he is at the door. Tell him
something that he does not expect. Say in soft voice so he feels comfortable,
not shy, so he does not stare at your gown, so he does not sniff and look at
the walls. Don't let him make even one step and say instead of
intelligent: "Hallo. We take our shoes off here... “You just tell
him: "You are so good, you are just on time. I have a surprise for you..."
He is already in the alert state like a greyhound hunting... Men are hunters by nature and if they smell game they will chase it restlessly. But he will start smiling and will start spreading his wings around you, no other invitation is required.
He drinks coffee and you discuss something that he has on his mind. Softly agree with everything he says even if his ideas are stupid. You just tell him how you adore him and all that he says.
If he does not ask you about your surprise you stop him at the right moment and ask him: what surprise does he expect.
If he asks about your surprise himself you slowly approach him and tell him: for you today I am not wearing anything under my gown. It sounds like a high meeting with no ties.
If your man is passionate you will not have time to blink your eyes to see his downfall into your sweet nets. When he sees he is caught up and he tries to escape, consider it is a God's gift and the man did not pass your test. Simply tell him: "Thank you my Lord!" It is not the man that will passionately burn, and he will be slightly twinkling for all his life - you do not need the men like this. He has problems. They can not be seen with his pants on. May be he does not want to show this. Do you need this? No. Turn around and walk away: there are millions like him and you - lovers...
Well... this is not the end... when you understand that he has lost the game be generous like a queen, don;t make him to lose it completely. This is the wise way. Be brave to move him to your friend's circle.
He is already in the alert state like a greyhound hunting... Men are hunters by nature and if they smell game they will chase it restlessly. But he will start smiling and will start spreading his wings around you, no other invitation is required.
He drinks coffee and you discuss something that he has on his mind. Softly agree with everything he says even if his ideas are stupid. You just tell him how you adore him and all that he says.
If he does not ask you about your surprise you stop him at the right moment and ask him: what surprise does he expect.
If he asks about your surprise himself you slowly approach him and tell him: for you today I am not wearing anything under my gown. It sounds like a high meeting with no ties.
If your man is passionate you will not have time to blink your eyes to see his downfall into your sweet nets. When he sees he is caught up and he tries to escape, consider it is a God's gift and the man did not pass your test. Simply tell him: "Thank you my Lord!" It is not the man that will passionately burn, and he will be slightly twinkling for all his life - you do not need the men like this. He has problems. They can not be seen with his pants on. May be he does not want to show this. Do you need this? No. Turn around and walk away: there are millions like him and you - lovers...
Well... this is not the end... when you understand that he has lost the game be generous like a queen, don;t make him to lose it completely. This is the wise way. Be brave to move him to your friend's circle.
Your eyes down - tell him: "I did not mean what you think... It was like a meeting without ties, meeting of a leaders of friendly countries. We are the same, like these countries can meet like old friends and can talk not only about work and duties..."
Then you continue: "I like your views, your attitude towards people, kids, animals and art. blah-blah-blah..." You praise him depending on the situation.
Be friendly and frankly. Put it all in front of him... He is your train leaving the station...
You will feel lots of light in your soul, and just think about that anchor you can place inside of his soul. After he is warmed up with your light you will always feel this strong connection with him as you will remain the best friends for the rest of your life. Your relationship can grow even into something even higher than what you planned them to be. Letting go can be very healthy.
Some men need time but not the spectacles to see a diamond next to them.
Now that you are clear about your future what can you do with your love that you could not share with him? How to manage those feelings of love thirst?
Turn around and smile. You will see so many men waiting for your love! There are millions of them at your. They are ready to color your life with the flowers, to make you their goddess, They go to bed and wake up with your name on their lips. They are your future. But you only need one, you, Your Majesty!
written by and published with a kind permission of Ms. Alexandrova ©
September 2012
Then you continue: "I like your views, your attitude towards people, kids, animals and art. blah-blah-blah..." You praise him depending on the situation.
Be friendly and frankly. Put it all in front of him... He is your train leaving the station...
You will feel lots of light in your soul, and just think about that anchor you can place inside of his soul. After he is warmed up with your light you will always feel this strong connection with him as you will remain the best friends for the rest of your life. Your relationship can grow even into something even higher than what you planned them to be. Letting go can be very healthy.
Some men need time but not the spectacles to see a diamond next to them.
Now that you are clear about your future what can you do with your love that you could not share with him? How to manage those feelings of love thirst?
Turn around and smile. You will see so many men waiting for your love! There are millions of them at your. They are ready to color your life with the flowers, to make you their goddess, They go to bed and wake up with your name on their lips. They are your future. But you only need one, you, Your Majesty!
written by and published with a kind permission of Ms. Alexandrova ©
September 2012
Ramon Monegal
OK, now it's my turn to tell you something new and different this month... with my daughter's help an the assistance of http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com.au wesbite
Ramon Monegal Impossible Iris: fragrance review Impossible Iris is like those beautiful raven-haired girls with big, sincere eyes that seem to engulf you and creamy, gorgeous skin that shines with the sheen of mother-of-pearl (like Liv Tyler or Anne Hathaway to bring modern examples); there's both a wholesome appeal (in the sense of "non-plastic") and a retro elegance to it all (in the sense their beauty ideal defies tanned, scrubbed, peroxided "nowness").
Iris can be like that, when excellent, with the added artistic bonus of a delectable melancholia that negates all the "shiny happy people" silliness that is pack and parcel of the "plastic" and "nowness" mantra. But iris can also be a fragrance note that can render itself rather too prissy and difficult for its own good; too many times it can be too starchy and earthy-raw (smelling like boiled carrots or turnips) or it can become too dusty or too creepy cold like the tomb (and there's no better reference than the chilly Iris Silver Mist by Lutens if you're after that sort of effect). Perhaps this is why the easiest, most popular iris on the market is Infusion d'Iris by Prada, a smashing best-seller and a modern classic; no guesswork there, the fragrance isn't an iris per se as the name would suggest, it's a sweet woody incense built on benzoin! Other times iris can be tilted into violet-heavy territory (with whom iris shares ionones, molecules with a powdery, dirt/earth feel) and land into Parfums Lingerie, a totally different sort of aesthetic effect, makeup reminiscent rather than upturned garden dirt.
Personally, I like irises, especially woody ones, such as Bois d'Iris by The Different Company and the stupendous Chanel No.19, so testing Impossible Iris wasn't a challenge by any means. Still, it exceeded expectations and has found itself firmly in my perfume rotation which is something when you take into account the jadedness of a seasoned collector.
OK, now it's my turn to tell you something new and different this month... with my daughter's help an the assistance of http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com.au wesbite
Ramon Monegal Impossible Iris: fragrance review Impossible Iris is like those beautiful raven-haired girls with big, sincere eyes that seem to engulf you and creamy, gorgeous skin that shines with the sheen of mother-of-pearl (like Liv Tyler or Anne Hathaway to bring modern examples); there's both a wholesome appeal (in the sense of "non-plastic") and a retro elegance to it all (in the sense their beauty ideal defies tanned, scrubbed, peroxided "nowness").
Iris can be like that, when excellent, with the added artistic bonus of a delectable melancholia that negates all the "shiny happy people" silliness that is pack and parcel of the "plastic" and "nowness" mantra. But iris can also be a fragrance note that can render itself rather too prissy and difficult for its own good; too many times it can be too starchy and earthy-raw (smelling like boiled carrots or turnips) or it can become too dusty or too creepy cold like the tomb (and there's no better reference than the chilly Iris Silver Mist by Lutens if you're after that sort of effect). Perhaps this is why the easiest, most popular iris on the market is Infusion d'Iris by Prada, a smashing best-seller and a modern classic; no guesswork there, the fragrance isn't an iris per se as the name would suggest, it's a sweet woody incense built on benzoin! Other times iris can be tilted into violet-heavy territory (with whom iris shares ionones, molecules with a powdery, dirt/earth feel) and land into Parfums Lingerie, a totally different sort of aesthetic effect, makeup reminiscent rather than upturned garden dirt.
Personally, I like irises, especially woody ones, such as Bois d'Iris by The Different Company and the stupendous Chanel No.19, so testing Impossible Iris wasn't a challenge by any means. Still, it exceeded expectations and has found itself firmly in my perfume rotation which is something when you take into account the jadedness of a seasoned collector.
Ramón Monegal went neither way between chilly or earthy for Impossible Iris, opting for an iris fragrance that is recognizably iris, yet projects with a delicate, mimosa-laced/heather hint of sweetness under the metallic opening; clean, elegant, slightly soapy fresh and very appealing! It's an iris to put you in a good mood, for a change, with subtle floralcy and woodiness in equal measure, if that was possible, with all the prerequisites to make you fall in love with it just as easily as imagining Iris as a girl's name. It stands as the perfect metallic/woody iris to encapsulate and recapitulate all we have come to expect from a prime iris fragrance; there is the delicate, shy beginning with the cool touch, then comes the touch of wooly mimosa with its hint of warmth to smile into the proceedings, while the quiet, bookish woody tonality of the aftermath with its pencil shavings nuance is enough to consolidate it among the richer in nuance irises.
Ramón Monegal has that rare talent: he has taken "difficult" notes (iris, leather as in Mon Cuir, patchouli, as in Mon Patchouly) and rendered editions that transcend the rougher aspects into smoothing them into compliance, making them melt with pleasure under the sprayer and onto the skin...
Gaia, The Non Blonde, found it more floral in the beginning than I did, but we both loved it all the same.
The sillage is impressive (it's a perceptible iris that will get you comments, the positive kind) and with its tenacity and though delicate and graceful, it can also be worn by men easily, thanks to its woody background and its slight tinge of fruitiness that adds just enough tart elements in the formula.
Notes for Impossible Iris by Ramon Monegal: Italian iris, Egyptian cassiopiae, framboise, ylang-ylang, Egyptian jasmine, Virginia cedarwood
Impossible Iris is available as Eau de Parfum in a beautiful inkwell bottle of 50ml at Luckyscent.
Ramón Monegal has that rare talent: he has taken "difficult" notes (iris, leather as in Mon Cuir, patchouli, as in Mon Patchouly) and rendered editions that transcend the rougher aspects into smoothing them into compliance, making them melt with pleasure under the sprayer and onto the skin...
Gaia, The Non Blonde, found it more floral in the beginning than I did, but we both loved it all the same.
The sillage is impressive (it's a perceptible iris that will get you comments, the positive kind) and with its tenacity and though delicate and graceful, it can also be worn by men easily, thanks to its woody background and its slight tinge of fruitiness that adds just enough tart elements in the formula.
Notes for Impossible Iris by Ramon Monegal: Italian iris, Egyptian cassiopiae, framboise, ylang-ylang, Egyptian jasmine, Virginia cedarwood
Impossible Iris is available as Eau de Parfum in a beautiful inkwell bottle of 50ml at Luckyscent.
Ramon Monegal Mon Patchouly: fragrance review Mon Patchouly, part of the impressive new Ramón Monegal perfume collection from the former owner & perfumer of Spanish Myrurgia (since swallowed by Puig), straddles the line between woody oriental fragrance and oriental "gourmand", intended for people of either sex persuasion who love soft, rich, deep scents that invite you closer with a delicious Jon Hamm hum rather than proclaim their aggressive intentions with mock bravado. It's patchouli reinvented; traditional, yet new; an overdone fragrance note of the 2000s which here gains a precious, quietly exciting patina.
The association with the suave Midwestern actor is reinforced by the subtly retro "masculine cologne" hint ~with its herbal indefinable rosy touch under the musk and woods~ that Mon Patchouly exhibits, further enhanced by the rum & whiskey tonality it gains as it unfolds its dry cocoa powder opening on the skin. It's enough to induce daydreaming of more elegant times, when men were virile and women were femmes. Aside from the phenomenal lasting power of the fragrance on my wrists ~withstanding an entire extended weekend that involved 2 showers, one prolonged sea dip (!) and several hand washings, obviously~ Mon Patchouly is also distinguished by its variability according to the skin it performs on.
On my own feminine skin, this RM perfume sweetens, mollifying the intense gourmand dryness of French roast coffee dregs & cocoa of Borneo 1834 by Serge Lutens. Fans of Montale Boisée Vanille and L'Artisan Havana Vanille/Absolument Vanille might find a similar boozy, darkish, real vanilla pods note hiding; rich and resonant, full of complexity and sub-plots, sometimes the latter even slightly repelling but always compelling. On my significant other's male skin Mon Patchouly dried down more resinous ambery, though not quite the thick, beer-belly-amber we know from elsewhere; I detect a hint of raisin and smoke too which provide contrast, probably revealed by skin Ph magic. The fragrance has the right balance and artistry not to fall into the over-familiarized (Just think, how many sweet amber patchoulis can you name at gun point? This isn't one of them).
The association with the suave Midwestern actor is reinforced by the subtly retro "masculine cologne" hint ~with its herbal indefinable rosy touch under the musk and woods~ that Mon Patchouly exhibits, further enhanced by the rum & whiskey tonality it gains as it unfolds its dry cocoa powder opening on the skin. It's enough to induce daydreaming of more elegant times, when men were virile and women were femmes. Aside from the phenomenal lasting power of the fragrance on my wrists ~withstanding an entire extended weekend that involved 2 showers, one prolonged sea dip (!) and several hand washings, obviously~ Mon Patchouly is also distinguished by its variability according to the skin it performs on.
On my own feminine skin, this RM perfume sweetens, mollifying the intense gourmand dryness of French roast coffee dregs & cocoa of Borneo 1834 by Serge Lutens. Fans of Montale Boisée Vanille and L'Artisan Havana Vanille/Absolument Vanille might find a similar boozy, darkish, real vanilla pods note hiding; rich and resonant, full of complexity and sub-plots, sometimes the latter even slightly repelling but always compelling. On my significant other's male skin Mon Patchouly dried down more resinous ambery, though not quite the thick, beer-belly-amber we know from elsewhere; I detect a hint of raisin and smoke too which provide contrast, probably revealed by skin Ph magic. The fragrance has the right balance and artistry not to fall into the over-familiarized (Just think, how many sweet amber patchoulis can you name at gun point? This isn't one of them).
The mossier, greener, woodier elements come forth from the back like dark secrets of a life behind closed doors, trysts during lunch break and hushed phone-calls, while still retaining the cigar box elegance and connoisseur complexity. I'm absolutely sure that come autumn and winter, Mon Patchouly will be delegated on the very front of my perfume closet, its snuggly warmth a comfort for hectic days when its escapist fantasy will consume my commute and daily chores. I just can't fathom how bind-blowing Ramon Monegal's Mon Patchouly will be on a mohair scarf shared between lovers...you'll have to wait for me to divulge in due time!
Ramon Monegal Barcelona: Perfumes to Lose One Heart's Into It is not usual that I direct readers to other venues where my writing has appeared; Perfume Shrine readers come to the Shrine for what the Shrine offers here on its own terms. Yet I can't resist sharing with you the presentation I wrote for Fragrantica on this newly launching to the USA perfume house hailing from Barcelona, Spain.
I said newly launching because Ramon Monegal isn't technically a new house: the tradition and the perfumer go back a long while, to the historic Spanish of Myrurgia actually. Please find the the Ramon Monegal perfumes first impressions on this link
Ramon Monegal Barcelona: Perfumes to Lose One Heart's Into It is not usual that I direct readers to other venues where my writing has appeared; Perfume Shrine readers come to the Shrine for what the Shrine offers here on its own terms. Yet I can't resist sharing with you the presentation I wrote for Fragrantica on this newly launching to the USA perfume house hailing from Barcelona, Spain.
I said newly launching because Ramon Monegal isn't technically a new house: the tradition and the perfumer go back a long while, to the historic Spanish of Myrurgia actually. Please find the the Ramon Monegal perfumes first impressions on this link
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