SMOONSTYLE

A liquid lipstick is something I prefer over the normal lip gloss. Non sticky, super pigmented and opaque.

The new L'Oreal Glam Matte Intense Matte Lipgloss is supposed to stay for 6 hours and have a matte finish.

I love the applicator which is heart shaped. It gets the product on really fast and quite accurate.

It smells fruity, feels super soft and velvety on the lips, but it is not matte. At least not the kind of matte finish I'd wish for. It doesn't dry and turn in to a matte finish. It stays glossy.

The colors are super trendy, I would just have chosen a different name for it.

Which one do you like the most? I normally reach out to reds, but the pink one is growing on me as well!

Ok, this post features the word matte 8 times and the product is nothing but matte. Oops, 9 times.

I'm slowly going mad ;)

PS. If you blot the lipgloss, it will turn more into a matte stain. (nr. 10)

♡ SIMONE

Germany is and will probably always be on of my favorite holiday destinations.

Some time ago I had my friends over from the Netherlands. We packed our bags and went to the same hotel in Todtmoos, which is close to the Titisee. Oliver and me were there 2 summers back and loved it so much that we went back there again.

The second part of our holidays took place at the Wilhelma Zoo in Stuttgart. A must see when you are in Stuttgart. Besides all the animals, they have beautiful gardens to roam through. I've been here at least 4 times already.

What are your favorite animals to visit when you are at the Zoo?

♡ SIMONE

Summer means strawberries which equals a happy Simone. There are endless ways to make delicious dishes with strawberries. I love them!

Here is a quick refreshing strawberry smoothie recipe with a twist!

For those who like it ice ice baby cold; you can throw in some ice cubes as well, if your blender can handle it.

Blend and enjoy!

After playing with Vincent, all our make up, cooking and not cleaning,  Julia and I had a little photo shoot with the usual crazy pics included.

Julia and I will see each other again during the upcoming Epica show in Switzerland: Parabole Festival. Looking forward to it!

Enjoy the pictures!

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–SIMONE

Chanel's Perfection Lumiere is a new foundation in the land of Chanel.

The only Chanel foundation that I've used in the past is Vitalumiere Aqua. I liked it so much that I used it on my wedding day. A friend of mine was using Perfection Lumiere and I loved how it looked on her. I had to have it. 

This foundation is supposed to be light weight, long wearing (15h), radiant and suitable for all skin types (oil free). A bottle of perfection.

I have sensitive combination skin, with the usual oily t-zone. I have a 'natural radiance' that I don't really like, at least not at that part of my face.

After I've applied the foundation with a brush, not my hands as Chanel suggests, I set it with loose powder, even though the finish is a bit powdery. 

It is indeed light weight, but looks kind of caky and dry. The scent is not my favorite. If you love roses then the typical Chanel scent is for you. Luckily it wears off, along with the foundation...

15 hours of wear is correct, but not on the entire face. I do not find it a radiant foundation. The finish is matt and very powdery (sits visibly in the pores), still it doesn't tame my oily t-zone. I need to touch up in the middle of the day, but then again, don't all women with a combo skin?

My advice is that you shouldn't buy an expensive foundation without trying it. First ask for a sample or have them apply it on your skin in the shop. 

For me, this is not perfection in a bottle. My Manhattan Endless Stay foundation and L'Oreal Eau de Teint do a much better job and don't wear the same price tag.

Perfection Lumiere - 30 ml €45

–SIMONE

When Julia and me did some damage at Promod in Germany, I took my first skort home with me.

I love the idea of uniting a skirt with shorts, hence the name 'skort'. The auto correct function of my computer doesn't know it yet. It is not up to date with today's fashion :)

The Outfit:

You can see our haul here: Julia and Simone HAUL

Our shopping and cooking adventure video: Julia and Simone in Stuttgart

Besides the fact that I love the color orange, it totally is the color of today as Holland is playing against Argentina. I will be sitting in front of the TV wearing my skort, because it is currently raining outside.....

Who do you think is going to win?

x o

After posting a Black Cherry Instagram picture, a lot of people were interested in the lipstick that I wore, so here it is: Yves Saint Laurent Volupte sheer candy in '6 Luscious Cherry'. My absolute favorite high end tinted lip balms out on the market. Last two summers I wore 10 'Tangy Manderine'.

I love the feeling, the color, the smell. They are really hydrating and feel very luxurious.

You can build up the intensity by putting on another layer.

I absolutely love these! So juicy!

Tip: If you are a fan of a more dewy foundation look, you can use these as creme blush as well.

Bobbi Brown does make some of the best creme blushes out there. I love using them since they are extremely long wearing and super pigmented. They are not too slippery and greasy, yet still blend like a dream.

During one of my promo trips, I stumbled upon some beautiful limited edition pot rouges. They are not that often included in limited editions, so it immediately caught my eye.

The color that I got it in is '31 Hibiscus', a gorgeous warm coral color. It is a much warmer version of Calypso Coral. I prefer the Hibiscus, because it suits my complexion a bit better.

Pot Rouges are also for the lips, however I do not like to use them for that purpose. You can dab them on to create a light stain, but when applied full on, they look a bit chalky (all of my PR do).

Do any of you own any Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge's? My ultimate color is Cabo Coral. The perfect peach! Too bad it is discontinued.