OOTD: A proper summer feeling

Although I'm not a fan of the super girly look I can't resist putting on a summer dress when the sun is shining so bright. I like to tone it down a little by adding my all time favorite hat and my denim jacket. This look is perfect for a day downtown or even just a quick little coffeetrip.

I hope you enjoy this post and feel inspired in some way! :)

Hat: H&M

Jacket: Topshop

Dress: H&M

Bag: Accessorize

Lipstick: Viva glam by MAC

Punk hugs, 

Maria

OOTD: A rainy day

Have you ever been looking forward to a day out in the sun just to realize it is pouring outside? If not then you live somewhere far away from Iceland. On the 17th of June there was a celebration downtown due to the Icelandic independence day. It is a day filled with candy floss, jugglers and sweet music. So as you can imagine I was super excited for the first proper summer day. 

I don't think I've ever experienced that much rain. It felt like the end of the world, I'm not even joking. Every other umbrella was upside down. In short, the day sucked if you were being negative.

Me and my friend decided to suck it up and head out to the rain to listen to three of our favorite Icelandic bands and drink coffee. It was so wonderful but at the end of the day we were both soaking wet and freezing, as we expected. 

But what do you wear to a summery festival when it's pouring outside? I chose a brand "new" (vintage) maxi skirt, a basic top and a leather jacket. I added a roomy bag (to keep my umbrella) and a hat as well.

Here is my final look:

Details:

Skirt from Spútnik
Iphone case/wallet from Ebay

Ring from Indiska

Hat from H&M

Vintage necklace

Vintage bag

Punk hugs,
Maria

Get the look: Purple lips

I've had my eye on this lipstick for quite some time now so a few days ago I finally walked into Inglot and bought it. It's a bold color but it's not as dominant as I thought it would be. I was a little bit scared to try it on because I've never worn a color like that on my lips. But, as soon as I did there was no turning back. It was obvious that this would be my summer lipstick.

Last night my friend threw a going away party and it was the perfect opportunity to dedicate it. I wore a simple outfit with it, considering it's intensity. A simple black crop top and a pair of white, highwasted jeans. I finished the look by adding a big necklace. I was really pleased with the outcome.

So the point of this post was not to babble but to show you guys how you can get the same look. The secret to rocking bold lipstick is really simple; just keep your eye make-up minimal. Use little if any eyeliner and neutral eyeshadow. Well, I think this will all be easier if I just give you a step by step tutorial:

1. BB cream.

Garnier BB cream, shade: light

I've talked about this one before and I still stand by my positive review. This cream is an almost perfect BB cream and I don't think I'll use anything else this summer.

2. Powder.

Creme puff by Max Factor, shade: 05

This was not the powder I used for my look because it's nearly finished but I wanted to put it here anyway because it's cheap and still really good. It gives the BB cream a near flawless finish. The powder I used is from Body Shop and I don't think it works as well over BB cream. 

3. Bronzing powder.

Bronzing powder by Guerlan

I really like this bronzing powder because it's a little bit shimmery. I actually forgot about it for quite some time but I found it again a few weeks ago. I have no idea where I bought it because it's quite old but it works really well anyway!

4. Eyebrows.

Eye shadow by GOSH

Brow brush by Real Techniques

For my eyebrows I used eyeshadow and I applied it to my brows with the Real Techiniques Brow Brush. The eyeshadow I used was from my GOSH Eyeshadow pallet.

5. Eyeshadow.

Eye shadows by Sephora

Brushes by Real Techniques

This time I used my Sephora pallet and I used two shades, a gold one and a brown and shimmery one for shading and defining. And of course I used my Real Techinques starter kit.

6. Eyeliner.

Eyeliner by Maybelline

I used my Black gold eyeliner by Maybelline. I don't have good things to say about this one because it can make my eyelids pretty oily. But there's an answer to that problem; Eyeshadow primer! (Which I haven't gotten around to buy) 

7. Mascara.

2000 Calorie mascara by Max Factor

I think this mascara is great because it's really cheap but really good at the same time. I haven't heard good things about mascaras from Max Factor but this one works really well for me.

8. Lipstick.

Lipstick by Inglot, nr. 422

You've already read about this lipstick at the top of the post but believe it or not I still have some things to say about it. First of all, it's really matte and it's really, really dry if you put it one by itself. So when I use it I usually put some lip butter or just anything to make it less dry. Although it's really important not to put too much because then it will fade away quickly. The second thing is a positive thing. I find the quality of this lipstick fantastic and it stays on your lips for a whole night of laughing with friends. It is for sure my favorite lipstick!

Here is my finished look:

Punk hugs, 

Maria

Favorites - Versace Resort 2015

I really love the colors in the latest Versace collection. The yellow and blue tones looked so, so good and it all looked so natural in an unnatural way (if that makes sense..). The shoes are of course to die for and I don't think I even need to mention the bags. The fur jacket in the first picture is definitely something I'll dream about tonight..

Punk hugs, 

Maria

Favorites - Elizabeth and James Resort 2015

This collection caught my eye because of it's simplicity. It was mainly black or white clothes and it seemed like comfort was a priority to the Olsen sisters this season. I think Marine Deleeuw was the perfect choice as a model because she has this casual yet edgy face, sort of like the clothes themselves.

Punk hugs,

Maria

Favorites - Acne Studios Resort 2015

I completely ADORE the 90's vibe in this collection. I am so thankful for the creased clothing because now I can stop pretending to iron my clothes. It's heavenly. The colors fitted together so perfectly, it's like these clothes were made for each other.. (hahaha, get it..?)
Anyway I'm going to stop making horrible jokes and get on with what you're here to see, my top 5 looks. Like I said earlier, I completely adored this whole collection so these are just the ones that stood out to me. 

Punk hugs, 

Maria