WISH LIST

For mummy

Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. Probably your mum has already told you not to buy her a gift, to keep the money for yourself because the greatest gift for her is you! I know that, ultimately, what’s important for my mother on Mother’s Day is the time that her girls will spend with her for a coffee, lunch or just a walk… If you decide to honour your mum with a gift, just remember that nothing says "You are the best mum ever" like a gift that is thoughtful and chosen with love. 

Αύριο γιορτάζουν οι μανούλες. Πολύ πιθανόν να σου έχει ήδη πει και η δική σου μαμά να μην της πάρεις δώρο γιατί οι καιροί είναι δύσκολοι, δεν της λείπει τίποτα και εξάλλου το καλύτερο δώρο για εκείνη είσαι εσύ, το παιδί της. Πράγματι, πιστεύω ότι το καλύτερο δώρο για τη δική μου μαμά είναι ο χρόνος που της αφιερώνουν και την τιμούν τα κορίτσια της με έναν καφέ, μια βόλτα… Εάν πάλι αποφασίσετε να τιμήσετε τη δική σας μανούλα με ένα δωράκι, να θυμάστε ότι τα καλύτερα δώρα είναι εκείνα που κουβαλούν φροντίδα και αγάπη.

 

1. A bright, large TED BAKER wash bag, perfect for mum’s summer holidays.
2. A Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 instant Polaroid type camera for the nostalgic, old-school mum who loves to cherish memories.
   3. A lovely lollipop packaging of  The Body Shop selection of luscious lip butters for the mum who still feels like a kid.
   4. A simple H&M Home porcelain box for the mum who loves her jewellery.
   5. A fresh, floral Hei Poa scent for the mum who loves a little bit of pampering.
   6. A KORRES blush stick for make up on-the-go for the busy mum.
   7. Simple MeandMamaCreations bangles that can be worn daily by any mum.
   8. A pair of very comfy Yfantidis sandals for the sporty chic mum.

1. Ένα ζωηρόχρωμο, μεγάλο TED BAKER νεσεσέρ, τέλειο για τις καλοκαιρινές διακοπές της μαμάς. 
2. Μια Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 φωτογραφική μηχανή τύπου Polaroid για την old-school, νοσταλγική μαμά που αγαπά τις αναμνήσεις.
3. Παιχνιδιάρικη συσκευασία γλειφιτζούρι από το The Body Shop με μία ποικιλία από λαχταριστά lip butters για τη μαμά που νιώθει ακόμα παιδί.
   4. H&M Home πορσελάνινο κουτί για τη μαμά που αγαπάει τα κοσμήματα.
   5. Aισθησιακό, λουλουδάτο, φρουτώδες Hei Poa άρωμα για τη μαμά που απολαμβάνει λίγη περιποίηση.
   6. KORRES κρεμώδες ρουζ σε μορφή stick για εύκολη εφαρμογή για την πολυάσχολη μαμά.
   7. Ευκολοφόρετα MeandMama Creations βραχιόλια, τα οποία μπορούν να φορεθούν καθημερινά από κάθε μαμά.
   8.Ένα ζευγάρι πολύ άνετα Υφαντίδης σανδάλια για τη sporty chic μαμά.

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It's in my Make-Up Bag

This year I’ve been in a much more experimental mindset, embracing changes to my everyday life. I realised that I even had a routine with cosmetics, buying the same products again and again. In order to get some inspiration, I have lately developed an obsession with the contents of other people’s make-up bags. So, this is the first of a new series in which I document exciting "treasures" of make-up bags. First up: my own make-up bag, hoping to get you inspired…. Let’s have some beauty fun!

Zoe’s Spring Make-Up Bag 

Part of this experimental phase that I am going through, is to make sure that I rotate the products in my make-up bag at least seasonally. This spring, the focus of my go-to products is sun kissed, healthy skin, pretty-flush cheeks, juicy pink lips and flirty, floral fragrances.

 

To achieve this sun kissed, just got healthier face, I always have in my everyday make-up bag the glow boosting Sun Protection Compact Foundation by SHISEIDO (SP 60) with SPF30, that was recommended by my dermatologist for light, matt coverage while keeping my oil at bay throughout the day.

A rosy hue is added on my cheeks with the long-lasting, easy-to-wear powder/cream hybrid Cheek Pop in Plum Pop (04) blusher by CLINIQUE for a perky glow.

There are two well loved pens in my make-up bag:

The Airbrush Concealer pen by CLINIQUE with its built-in brush is dispensing at a click the right dose of a light formulation, which is extremely easy to blend with my ring finger and good enough to disguise my under-eye circles a busy day or after a memorable night…

The Chubby Stick in Pudgy Peony (15) by CLINIQUE offers an uplifting fuchsia burst on my lips, on-the-go, without using  a mirror, while at the same time acts as a lip balm and moisturiser in disguise. And when it wears down, I just twist the end, no need to sharpen.

As my lips get anxiety chewed and dehydrated throughout the day, I always throw in my make-up bag a couple of  lip balms.  The Body Shop limited edition Blueberries lip butter is sweet fruit in a pot. The new BABY LIPS in Pink Punch by MAYBELLINE NEW YORK also smells delicious, looks so pretty, while at the same time gives my lips a slight pink hue.

Talking about moisturising products that smell good enough to eat, Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector by CLARINS is a recent addition to my make-up bag, as gloss is a must-have for s/s 14. No stickiness, no gloopiness, no hair stuck to the face. Just the perfect balm-like shine!

I do not leave the house without a mascara and the High Impact Mascara by CLINIQUE remains my BIG eye-opening perennial favourite, no matter how many mascaras I have tried.  It builds up volume, lengthens my lashes, without any clumps, stays put and it does not irritate my eyes. What else to ask?

It’s this time of the year for the The Body Shop Vitamin E Face Mist to find its way to my make- up bag, as it proved my perfect, refreshing companion during last year's heat waves in Greece. A quick spritz instantly refreshes my face. It's also handy for setting my make-up and keeping it lookig great for longer!.

Although I am not into floral scents, I fell in love with FLEURS MERVEILLEUSES roll-on eau de toilette Intense, when I received it in a gift box with other L’OCCITANE products. It’s so fresh and uplifting!

Oops too many lip products in my make-up bag....