So, the winter was long and our motivation level was down. Hopefully things will be brighter and more motivating. 

1. Benefit Hoola Bronzer and Kiko Milano Blush:

The benefit bronzer is impressive, for a contour shade, it looks very good and it lasts long. As for the Kiko Milano blush, it is in peach shade which is really a good look for summer plus it is well pigmented.

2. Vichy 89 Mineral: 

So this is a good moisturiser, not amazing however and it get me through the dry months fine. I do love the packaging on the other side.

3. Marble Makeup Brushes:

How cute is this set, and it was so cheap from Aliexpress.  They do the job and I always use them.

4. NYX Total Control Foundation:

Hands down, my favorite foundation ever, very light feeling (like water) and covers really well. Very light weight and gives an airbrushed effect.

5.Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer :

A good coverage concealer, it contains benefits for the skin, however,  not perfect with dry skin.

6.L'oreal Elvive Hair Serum:

I used to use the elvive hair cream, but I find this better and more nurturing for dry hair.

7.Magazines:

I'm sure all of our messages inbox are filled with the Black Friday sales. But this year seemed to bring many retailers to do their  sales . This year everything is on sale! So I figured it can be overwhelming with all the fuss to pick up the best deals. Today I will list the brands on sale and my favorite picks.
Whenever I come across really good deals, I will keep updating you through updating this blog post.

Zara up to 40% off  Selected items:

Friday 23rd Only! It is new for Zara to do generous mid season sales. They are known for 2 major sales at the end of each season.  However blending in with other retailers, they launched 40% off selected items which is great because you still can pick up and wear pieces that are still on season but with a discount on the price tag.

My favorite picks:

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Two really classic styles, a leather jacket and black trousers, a really nice way to add Rock and Roll to your look. Edgy yet elegant.

Mango 30% off Everything:

All the weekend. Actually a great deal, because it is on every single item, even New Collections. Perfect opportunity to buy your basic pieces (like a coat, an elegant suit..) and to buy items that are trendy for the season. 

* Prices on photos are the original prices, so you have to reduce them by 30%.

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           The black boots and the Saffiano effect bag are two beautiful basic pieces that are yet very stylish.                               

                               
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You are not late on the Snake print trend. These 2 bags are a subtle way to add the AW19 trend. The bag on the right is a very similar design for the Chloe Drew Bag.

             

These sandals are really useful and a must-have piece. Really classic, will never go out of style and you can't go wrong with these.

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Bershka up to 50% off selected items:

Bershka always does sales, so it's not a surprise to be part of the Black Friday deli-ma. But what a better way to buy the pieces you have been wanting this season.

Ted Baker up to 30% off Everything: 

The discount is applicable online and may vary in store, lasting all weekend.If the store near you doesn't carry the sale, you can always order online and they deliver within 2 working days.
What a dream, I love this store, and it is a good opportunity if you have been lusting over their beautiful pieces. And if someone wants to give you a generous Christmas gift, it is a perfect time.

                                    

Really amazing pieces by Ted Baker

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Parfois 30% off Everything 

Parfois have really cute affordable bags and this weekend they went down by 30%.So here are my favorites.

Other stores:

Tally-weijl up to 50% off 

CenterPoint up to 50% off

Max up to 50% off

Khoury Home up to 70% across all Lebanon

Desigual up to 40% off

Vero Mode 30% off Everything 

Happy Shopping everyone  and remember to shop smart! 

Ready for a new Favorites post?This past two months I have discovered new products that I'm loving and will be sharing with you today.

Ocean Salt Scrub by Lush:

I really like Lush, their products are eco-friendly and cruelty free plus it's made of  natural ingredients. The Ocean Salt Scrub is one of their famous products and my favorite. I have never used something so effective and instant, it takes of all the unnecessary layel and waste on the skin and leaves with a really soft clear face (or body). 

Accessories by Accessorize  :

So I went to Accessorize store recently and I really liked their stuff. They are more durable than other affordable accessories . I picked up some of their  bracelets and have been wearing them every day, very chic and elegant, especially the rose gold hair clip I found , I mean how pretty!

Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara:

This is really good for not clumping your eyelashes.  I like how natural it looks and it feels light on your eyes. Very handy for daily usage.

Benefit Bad Gal Bang Mascara:

So when the lady at the store try it on me, it looked absolutely amazing,  it lifted my lashes while separating them. Anyway at home, it is being clumsy somehow. I don't know if I am applying it the wrong way or because it is new it has excess product in the brush. Anyway it is worth the try.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturiser(Anti-pollution ):

I ran out of the Moisture Surge one, so I decided to try this one. It say that it protects the skin from pollution which I think is very needed. But what I actually like is that it absorbs fast into the skin and doesn't cause any oily face issue.

NYX HD Foundation:

If you have dry patches on your face or a dull complexion , this will be very good for you.  So it gives a fair amount of coverage, but it keeps a subtle glow in the face. Plus it really sinks in to the skin and feels really light on.

XO, Ghinwa 

So the past month I've been buying and trying new products.  Part of the reason for that is because I've been invited to weddings and I was doing my own makeup, which made me excited to try new products.

L'oreal Paris Les Chocolates Liquid Lipsticks 

The ad featuring Camella Cabelo made me really exited about trying these lipsticks . I liked the idea of chocolate scents and chocolate-brown shades. I have Box o chocolate (top) and Volupto Chocolate (down). I have to say these are the longest lasting lipstick, really outstands water and food.. plus it smells like hot chocolate. 

Flomar Metallic Lip Charmer Matte in 02Appealing 

For me,this color is the perfect nude. It isn't very beige which deletes the shape of your lips, it has that brown to it which I love. It really looks good on, and feels light . It last a bit, but not all day. Plus it smells like chocolate !

Flomar liquid eyeliner 

This brand I recently discovered at the mall. Their prices are cheap plus they are good quality. I used this eyeliner every day and it was good, only thing is that it can be smudged easily. 

Maybelline Master conceal and Dream Matte Mouse

I had the Maybelline Matte mouse for a while, but I found myself reaching for it more this month. It saves you from using both foundation and concealer and powder. Plus it gives a good amount of coverage.

The Master Conceal is a new product from Maybelline and has a high level of coverage. The tube and consistency make it easy to use and blend.

Clinique Moisture Surge

I think this moisturiser is going to be my favorite skincare product. I heard really good things about it. I had it for a few days and can already see the difference it made to my skin. This product is suppose to lock moisture into your skin for 72 hours ,in addition to other benefits...

Givenchy Dahlia Divin Perfume pour femme 

This perfume was a gift for my birthday and I really like the packaging of  this perfume. And it's the one I've beenusing throughout September. 

The Fashion Business Manual (Fashionary)

One of my favorite fashion book. The Fashion Business Manual provides really good information about the business part of starting your own brand. I found it really helpful and easy to read, plus it contains many visuals to help understand.

Over the past months I bought some beauty products. Some are things I already use and love, and some are new.

Skin care:

L'oreal Paris Hydra-Total 5 day cream and cleansing milk

This is something I'm experimenting with. I bought it a few days ago because I needed something to moisturize my face. But so far it's good and it is absorbed fast which I love. It is light weight due to its gel consistency. The cleansing milk I haven't try yet, but it is supposed to remove makeup and clean the face gently.

Neutrogena visibly clear daily wash

Neautrogena face washes are my favorites. They always do the job. I've tried some other cleansers but they made my skin dry and irretated. However Neautrogena was suitable for my sensitive skin.

Makeup:

Maybelline Rocket Mascara, Fit me cocealer and baby lips

These are products that are basic and known. I always use them, the mascara is very good and it doesn't clamp. The fit me concealer covers up good and stays there. Baby lips are a known to be good lip balms and I love their packaging.

Lipsticks(H&M, Samoa)

(From left to right) H&M Cream Lip color in So Cocoa 008, Brunette Ambition L.04D, Samoa in Lip Romance 55. 

Basically these are the colors I go for. And I love these three. The H&M ones are sheer, but buildable and they have a sheen into them that I realy love,plus they are light weight and moisturizing.

Somoa is also leight weight and convenient to carry in your bag.

H&M Place in The Sun Glow palette(left)

I love this palette. Perfect for summer. It is subtle and gives a natural sun kissed glow. I would recomment it.

H&M Ready, Set ,Glow Eye Colour Palette(right)

I'm not that good at eyeshadows. But I bought this one because of the nautral, brown colors beacause that's what I prefer. But overall the pigmentation and consistency is good.

Hair products:

H&M Sea Salt Water Spray

This is a product I wanted to try for so long. So when I saw this one I grabed it. It is really good and  what I do is use it on dry hair and it engane your natural curl or I use it athe day after I curl my hair, and it gives it a really nice loose curls