vrijdag 24 april 2015

20 Beauty mistakes you need to stop making!



donderdag 23 april 2015

How to get a toned butt for summer!

 almost got this today and almost died.. except it didn't fit me how i would have liked it to..


Hi everyone! Today I want to share you my latest workout tip to get a toned and stronger butt. Last year everyone was doing squats to get a toned butt. But maybe you noticed that your legs are getting big too. That is not what everyone wants so there is an other way to do this. I really like this exercise because it's not that hard to do and the results are great. You can also do  this just at home. So let's get ready for summer!

Hip-Lift Progression

How to do this:
  • Lie on your back with your arms at your sides with your knees bent and your feet on the floor.
  • Lift your hips toward the ceiling. Hold for 1 count, and then lower back down.
  • Repeat the lifts for 1 minute, squeezing your glutes and hamstrings at the top of the range of motion.
  • Keeping your hips up, place your foot back on the floor and then lower your hips.
  • Repeat this exercise for 30 seconds; switch sides and do the move for another 30 seconds on the other leg.
Here is a video about this exercise:

 



Have fun doing this exercise and good luck!
Much Love, Half 'n Half.

Make-up storage!







































Hi guys! So I was looking for some make-up storage boxes and holders. They are very hard to find, there are only a view good sites I know but that's very expensive. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on storage. But I found some great ones at a regular home decoration store. They were only 1,49 and they look very cute. I also bought a drawer lately were I can storage my make-up in. I showed that one in my Room Tour video. I think it's very handy to have some storage things for your make-up (collection).





 As you can see I need 2 more MAC Cosmetics Lipsticks to complete this storage holder haha!

Here are some sites I know who sell make-up storage things for a good price:
http://www.containerstore.com/shop/bath/cosmeticsOrganizers, http://www.lightinthebox.com/nl/c/cosmetische-potten_23266 . Or you can maybe look on E-bay!







































This is a little bit of my daily make-up stuff and my brushes. 


For the dutch people under us, Big Bazar and Action has some great things so now and then. I bought mine at Big Bazar and  the drawer at Xenos.

IKEA has some great storage boxes too, but I don't know if they have them right know. I bought one there last year I think.

So if you want to collect make-up or have a make-up collection. I really recommend to buy some storage boxes, drawers or holders. Just to organize your make-up and make it look good.  I really like to organize stuff haha! If you have any idea of other (web)shops who sell them please let me know. And if you know how the storage looks in my room, check out my Room Tour video!










woensdag 22 april 2015

REVIEW: W7 Light Toasted - Natural Nudes - Eye colour palette




Hi everyone! So I finally bought a W7 Eyeshadow Palette. I was just shopping in my hometown and I came in a regular drugstore and then I saw this amazing palette. They had 4 of them so I am definitly going to try all of them. I started with the Light Toasted Nude Palette. I thought the shades were very pretty and all good nude colors so I can use it daily.

 I really love the design of this palette because it looks like the Naked palettes from Urban Decay. The price was good aswell, only 8 euros. I love this palette because you can use it daily and I love nude shades. There are also some darker shades if you want to create a smokey eye or something. These beautiful neutral colors are really perfect for everyone and for every kind of look. The In The Buff palette includes matte , satin and metallic finishes in colors ranging from off-white to bronze , brown, taupe and black.  There are 12 different shades in this palette.

It's not only the shadow that is soft, it's also not crumbly or sticky and it glides smoothly over your skin. The pigmentation is really amazing. Very intense. You won't see your skin through the eyeshadow. Even in the lighter shades. Love it! 





I also made a picture with the shades on my skin so you can see how it looks. I love to use an eye primer because if you use a primer the eyeshadow shades will be more visible. Some of the shades look similar but a view of them has glitter on it. The shades are nude so some of them are not very good to see.



















If you are looking for an eyeshadow palette that is not that expensive but has good colors I really recommend the W7 Palettes.

Much Love
Half 'n Half

FASHION NEWS: TOPSHOP & TOPMAN AT ZALANDO

Hi y'all! So maybe you saw the news about Topshop is available at www.zalando.nl. On Febuary the 26th Topshop and Topman opened their doors in Amsterdam. The store is so big and all of your favorite Topshop and Topman items are there.

Now good news for you people, Topshop is available on Zalando. So if you don't live nearby a Topshop store this is amazing. Zalando made this great campaign with Cara Delevingne in the lead role. The campaign is directed by Gordon von Steiner and styled by the creative director of Topshop , Kate Phelan.

Available in many countries: The Netherlands, Geramany, Sweden, Austria, France and more!

I really love clothes from Topshop. They have unique items and the quality is amazing. It's not very expensive but also not low budget. If you don't know Topshop you definitly should visit a store soon. They have all kind of clothes in different styles. More news about Topshop or Zalando? They are on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zalando.nl?fref=ts & https://www.facebook.com/Topshop/info?tab=page_info.



LOW BUDGET: Primark Shampoo and Conditioner!








































Hi guys! Today a review about these amazing hair products of Primark. If you don't want to spend a lot of money on shampoo and conditioner you definitly have to try these shampoos and conditioners from Primark. They have a lot more cosmetics lately at Primark for a good price. My mother in law gave these two for my birthday. I am so happy with it because it smells nice and my hair feels very soft after I used it.

I have the moisturising shampoo and conditioner for dry and damaged hair. I straight my hair everyday so I really need a moisturising shampoo and conditioner. My hair feels and looks healthy because of the argain oil and keratin. Don't use this shampoo and conditioner if you have oily hair.

I really love the package of these two, it looks so good and how they look together. But all of the cosmetics of Primark look good I think.

If you want to buy or try new hair products I really recommend the ones from Primark. They also have low budget cosmetics for your skin and body too. Definitly worth the try!

More reviews about Primark cosmetics soon. So stay tuned!

We also have an item how to wash your the good way. Here is the link: http://thehalfnhalf.blogspot.nl/2015/03/how-to-wash-your-hair-right-way.html

Much Love,
Half  'n Half.

donderdag 16 april 2015

REVIEW: MAC Cosmetics Blot Powder







Hi y'all! So today a review about this amazing blot powder from MAC Cosmetics. I was looking for a good powder to finish my makeup look with. I also looked for one with a matte finish and they recommended me Blot Powder. It's a pressed powder so I thinks that's very practical.

This powder converts foundation and can also be used for regular touch-ups. MAC Blot Powder contains mica and silica to absorb excess oil and reduce shine on the skin. I bought the powder in Medium Dark, but this powder has a lot of other shades too. I really love this powder because of the finish and it's very easy to apply with the powder puff that is included with the powder. The shade is perfect for my skin and they give me the best advice as always at the MAC pro store. I love buying my MAC products there because they will show you how it looks on your skin and give you advice about the product. So you really know what you are buying. I also love the package of this powder and ofcourse of the other MAC products. It looks very classy I think. This Blot Powder won't add extra colors to your skin/makeup. My foundation will last longer with this powder and I really will repurchase it. 

The MAC Blot Powder is €24,- and you can buy it in any MAC store or on their website.