Wish list ⎜ Christmas

Hi girls! Happy sunday. I'm really tired from a long week of working and learning how to drive. I'm already mid way through my driving  cursus so by the 11th of December I should be able to drive by myself and this is a rather scary thought haha!

Here's my Christmas wish list. I had to add a little bit of Chanel, a little bit of makeup and a little bit of tech. I don't have any particular need this year except maybe a new phone as mine is getting quite slow. Also, I know that the Lorac Pro palette is not new but I never purchased it back it the days and I suddenly feel the need to have it as I'm getting a little tired of my Naked palettes!

I'm off to practice my driving skills and then I'll be cooking all afternoon long. This how I roll on sundays! Have a nice day :)

XO,MARILOU

Bourjois ⎟Get your fluttery lashes on!

Hi girls! Happy monday. I'm so excited about this week ahead of me, I have three driving lessons planned and I couldn't be more thrilled. Who knew learning how to drive was so exciting? I always was a bit reticent about passing my driving license but now I'm just like 'I'm ready for highways just hand me the key hunny' *snaps fingers* haha! 

Onto my new favorite mascara now. I was sent a lot of new goodies from Bourjois to try out and one of these goodies is their new 1 Seconde Volume Mascara Ultra Black. Bourjois has been scoring in the mascara department lately and this one is no exception! It gives the most amazing fluttery and voluminous lashes ever. I'm obsessed! The black is super intense and it gives such a nice result. I also have tried their new Mega Liner - picture n° 2 - and it's the perfect liner for a thick result. It's really easy to apply although it's really thick. It doesn't smudge on my lids and stays put all day! Score!

Have you tried their new mascara?

XO,MARILOU

Wish list ⎜3 winter outfits

Hi girls! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I can't even believe that Christmas is around the corner. I have already started wrapping presents now I just need to put my little Christmas tree. I hope that my boyfriend is getting all the hints for some present ideas I have been talking over and over and over again, haha!

Here's a little wish list with three outfits perfect for winter.

1. The every day cute and basic with a cream turtle neck and a leather skirt. It's the kind of outfit I love wearing on cold, sunny days. My obsession with turtle/polo necks seems to grow every day. How come I was so reticent of wearing them in the past? They're so comfy and keep you warm without having to carry a scarf everywhere with you.
Turtle neck: (here) // leather skirt: (here)

2. The Christmas party outfit. Yes!!! My favorite kind of outfit. Bring on the glitz and the glam. My outfit of choice for a Christmas party would be this gorgeous floral Zara dress paired with those metallic heels. Also, I would add an over the top earmuff, I find them so edgy and fun!
Floral dress: (here) // ear cuff: (here) // heels: (here)

3. The white coat. This is my favorite style for this winter, I have ordered mine last week and I think it might arrive tomorrow. I'm super excited, I have been looking for the perfect white coat for so long now. It looks so cute and winter-y. You could also wear it with leather pants to spice things up a little bit.  White coat: (here) // boots: (here) // bag: (here)



What's your favorite winter outfit?

XO,MARILOU

My favourite TV shows

Hi girls! Happy monday. Here's to the beginning of another week, getting closer to winter and Christmas! As you may know, I'm a huge fan of tv shows. I usually prefer the reality tv kind where you see real people acting in real life although I know it gets a little scripted sometimes. I'm addicted! You name it, I've watched it! Of course I do not claim these shows are educating or smart, they're just fun to watch when you get a day off and just want to lay down your bed by yourself and eat M&M's all day.

The Real Housewives: I have watched every single one episodes of each different franchise - New Jersey, Beverly Hills, Orange County, Melbourne, New York, Vancouver, Atlanta, Miami, DC... I'm a huge fan of this show. I started watching it back in the days with the original series - Orange County- and I'm immediately became hooked like a kid with sugar. This is right up my alley, american vibe with drama, love and punch lines. I can't even pick a favorite, I love every franchise except maybe Miami. I also have watch some of the seasons more than once. It keeps on getting better and better just like wine. Right now, the season 7 of Atlanta has started and it's so juicy, I love it. Beverly Hills is starting this week too. I couldn't be happier, haha! 

Dance Moms: A show about a dance teacher and her students competing all over the US. It's filled with dance competitions and drama between the moms. It's a bit trashy but it's so good.

Rich Kids of Beverly Hills: It's about a bunch of rich kids from Beverly Hills living large and fighting about petty things.

To watch with a lot second degree humour of course.

Mob Wives: A little bit more hood, a little bit more violent. It's about mob wives living in Staten Island. It's more tense as it involves prison, sentencing etc.

The Hills: An iconic show. You all know what is it all about.

Gallery Girls: It was released last year and only run for a season but it was so good I'm so sad it was cancelled. It's about artsy girls living in New York and being their quirky-artsy self. Of course there is drama too! I really enjoy watching these girls living in New York, I think this is why I love these shows so much.

Princesses Long Island: It's about six jewish girls living in Long Island and getting pressured to get married, find love, make kids etc. It was cancelled too but I really enjoyed watching them!

I also watch other TV shows when I'm with my boyfriend like : American Horror Story Coven/Freak Show, True Detective (so good, you must watch it!), House of Cards, Orange Is The New Black, Dexter, Six Feet Under... 

What are your favorite TV shows?

XO,MARILOU

Bourjois ⎟Happy Nude Year

Hi girls! How is your satruday going? Mine so far is great although it's pouring rain outside, I went grocery shopping and did some cleaning.  I ordered pizza last night and they were delicious and as usual I can't eat the whole pizza so I had a reheated pizza feast for lunch today. How good is reheated pizza? I always prefer my pizza the day after, when it got reheated in the oven and it's super crispy, haha! Now I'm on my way to get some Christmas decorations. Aren't you excited that Christmas is coming? For some reason this year I'm super excited! 

That being said, here's my new favorite lip color. Bourjois has sent me their new collection for Christmas and they have released a new shade in the range Rouge Edition : Happy Nude Year. It's the most gorgeous pinky nude shade with the usual matte finish Rouge Edition. I find the color perfect for  the season when you want to wear a more heavy eye look.  I still have to get my hands on the color Hot Pepper from this range. I love the formula so much and the matte finish can't do you no wrong when you love your highlighter as much as I do. 

Have a nice day!

Lots of love,

Marilou

Sisley ⎟Foundation & lipsticks ♥︎

Left: Sisley Sheer Papaya // Right: Sisley Phyto-lip Twist n°5

Hi girls! Happy friday! I hope you're ready for the weekend. I personally AM. What's planned? Christmas shopping, lots of TV show, scheduling my driving sessions for next week and trying to blog! What's planned for you? Anything fun?

Today I'm so excited to talk to you about my new holy grail foundation. I went to a Sisley event a few weeks ago and left with a goodie bag with some of their products from the "Phyto" collection. The new foundation Phyto Teint Expert is said to give you an all-day long, flawless complexion. Long wear foundation can tend to dry your skin out or make your fine lines pop up more than usual. Ok, I'm going to be honest, fine line wise I'm a expert for my young age. I don't really see a difference of my fine lines - only botox will make a difference one day - but I do see a huge difference on lasting power. This foundation is also a skincare - hence the price - that will stay all day while keeping your face moisturized and healthy looking. Dewy finish AND all-day wear? Yes please. This a dream come true for me. I've always dreamt of that perfect combo between Estée Lauder Double Wear and Bourjois Happy Light. Sisley made it happen for me! 

This foundation gives the most flawless finish with a really good coverage and it's really, really long lasting. I'm in love with this foundation, I have been using it every single day since I got it. Is Phyto Teint Expert worth the splurge? Definitely yes if you're looking for a dewy, long lasting foundation. 

Lipstick wise, Sisley has released their Phyto-lip Twist. "Phyto" once again because it's also a treating balm. I got the N°5 which is a little bit more dark in real life, perfect for fall! It's super moisturizing and give the most gorgeous pigmented glossy finish. The zebra packaging is right up my alley. The range of color available is absolutely divine! 

The other lipstick I got is more on the sheer side, although 'Sheer Papaya' looks orange on real life you'll get a sweet coral finish. It's lovely but mine is already crooked, I'm so heartbroken. It's gorgeous but it seems really fragile to use. The color is however absolutely lovely don't you think?

HAPPY WEEKEND!

Lots of love,

Marilou