My High-End Makeup Wishlist ❤

Lately I've been so into high-end beauty products. Not necessarily because I think they're great quality, but because they're sooo nice to look at. Sounds insane right? But I'm just such a sucker for pretty packaging and it just so happens that I really like the ones that are a little (or a lot) over my budget. But making wishlists luckily doesn't cost a thing! 

1. YSL Touche Éclat Blur Perfector 2. HOURGLASS COSMETICS Ambient Lightning Edit 3. GUERLAIN Météorites Powder Brush 4. MICHAEL KORS White Luminous Gold Eu de Parfum 5. MICHAEL KORS Radiant Rose Gold Eu de Parfum 

6. TARTE Tarteist Contour Palette 7. TOM FORD Skin Illuminating Powder Duo 8. MICHAEL KORS 24K Brilliant Gold Eu de Parfum 9. GUERLAIN Cils d'Enfr Maxi Lash 

The Big Beauty Book for the Holidays: Nails ❤

In my previous blog post I've shared ten outfit ideas for the Holidays, so it's only right I show you what I think are great beauty products as well. I'm calling it the Big Beauty Book and today I'm starting it of with some beautiful nail polishes. Because our nails are just as important as a flawlessly beat face! So go ahead and pick your favorite polish for the season! Wouldn't dare leave out some bright and sparkly polishes for all you glitter lovers out there. But was sure to include some solids in there as well. Enjoy reading! 

The GOLD ones: 

618 Gold - Collistar | 040 Goud Glitter - Mavala | 910 Gold Lurex - L'oréal Paris

The SILVER ones: 

912 Diamond Lurex - L'oréal Paris | 141 Magic Snow - Mavala 

The BLACK one: 

Diamond Dust - Rimmel London

The BRONZE ones: 

872 Jet Setter - IsaDora | 619 - Bronze - Collistar

The RED ones: 

Ruby Crush - Rimmel London | 043 Glitter Rood - Mavala | 140 Magic Circus - Mavala

The BLUE one:

342 Glitter Blue - Mavala 

Christmas Gifts Ideas for under €100 ❤

And just like that, it's time for the last of my Christmas gift guides. I really hope I was able to give you some inspiration on what to get for your loved ones as well as what to put on your own wishlist this year. Although all of these options are so perfect, they are the priciest out of all. So if you don't necessarily have the budget, you can always browse around my previous gift guides with prices up to €10, €25 and €50! You're bound to found something nice!

These beauty products all look like a beautiful dream..I'm just a sucker for very cute display items. I mean look at that Dior perfume bottle or those beautiful MAC brushes, do they remind anyone else of a mermaid? Or just me?

Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Eau de Toilette | Guerlain Light Revealing Pearls of Powder | Chanel Eau Vive Eua de Toilette | Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Cream Kit | MAC Echanted Eve Brush Kit | Paco Rabanne Lady Million Eau de Toilette (on sale! + get free bodylotion) 

I don't even need to explain why these bedding sets make for the most perfect gift ever, I mean just look at them? I could definitely see myself peacefully sleeping under this beautiful princess grown with my tiara on. Another favorite of mine is definitely that golden globe, absolutely gorgeous for a desk table!

Dog Bedding | Princess Bedding | Gold Decorative Pineapple | Metal World Globe | Marble Plate on Stand | Light Box | Vase

Christmas Gifts Ideas for under €50 ❤

I hope you aren't getting bored of my Christmas gift guides just yet, because I do have a few more fun gift ideas to show you! If you've missed my previous gift guides, you'd definitely want to check out my options for gifts under €10 and gifts for under €25 as well! Today's gifts are ideal for the people on your list that are really into cute and sparkly packaging.  

For your best friend or sister that has a super girly side, these beauty gifts are definitely great picks. Great to use as well as a pretty decorative piece for their vanities! 

Makeup Revolution Ultra Professional Collection 2016 (on sale!) | Dolce & Gabbana The One Bodylotion 200ml (on sale!) | YSL La Laque Couture "Rouge Pop Art" | Tom Ford Nail Lacquer "Plum Noir" | Viktor & Rolf Eau de Parfum 20ml | BH Cosmetics 14-piece Signature Brush Set

I just want to buy all of these home decoration for myself, they're just too cute! And if you or your loved one has a serious wanderlust, the scratch world map is definitely a priceless gift! 

Bright Rose Light | White & Gold Desk Lamp | Glass Bell Jar | Cactus Vase (on sale!) | Scratch World Map (on sale!)

Christmas Gifts Ideas for under €25 ❤

If you read my recent blog post on some (25 to be exact!) very cute Christmas gifts ideas for under €10, you know that I wasn't just going to leave it at that price point. I had so many great gift ideas to show you, that I wanted to split them into smaller categories based on their prices. This way you can get all of your loved ones something special, while making sure to stay within your budget. Get ready for over 20 gift ideas that are all between €10 and €25!

You can never go wrong with a gift set of nail polishes or makeup brushes! And who doesn't like getting a new makeup bag as a gift? Also, if you and your best friend are Amrezy fans you two should totally get her 'Brooklyn' lipstick!

Nail polish Gift Set | Amrezy Liquid Lipstick | Makeup Revolution Ultra Pro Brush Collection | Makeup/Accessories Bag | Toiletries Bag

Aren't these home decorations the cutest? I wish I could just purchase all of them for myself! Every single item would totally spice up any shelf, coffee table in any room! 

Copper Flower Pot | Decorative Plate | Cacti Candles | Silver Porcelain Feather | Gold Porcelain Feather |  Gold Wire Basket | Cactus Vase | Gold Reindeer Head | Velvet Tassel Pillow Case | Girl Boss Mug | Marble Decorative Plate | Gold Metal Basket | Marquee Eiffel Tower Lights | World Map Poster

Christmas Gifts Ideas for under €10 ❤

With so much going on before the holidays and end of the year, things can get a little stressful as far as getting all of your shopping done. Now I know this time shouldn't be all about gifts, but let's face it.. it's a big part of the celebration. And depending on the size of your social circle, shopping can get pretty pricey. So in the course of these upcoming weeks, I'll share my favorite gift ideas all for under a specific price point to help you out!

First things first.. Gifts under just €10!

Buying makeup as gifts for others can be tricky, so I opted for beauty products that are a little more generic for every female. 

Lipstick Grid Print Mirror | A Initial Compact Mirror | Makeup Therapy Paddle Brush | False Lash Applicator | Heart Print Eyelash Curler | False Eyelash Set | Faux Leather A Pouch | Striped Clear Makeup Bag

I love buying home decor for myself, but they make great gifts as well! These ideas show that the decor gifts don't have to be elaborate at all.

Marble Box | Alphabet Mug | Marble Candle | Succulent | Metallic Gold Soap Pump | Silver & Gold Soap Pump | Succulent | Reindeer Head | Gold Stationery | Print Cushion Cover

The Six Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow Now ❤

I'm not going to lie, I refresh Instagram an embarrassing amount of times per day. It's so addicting, sometimes I don't even realize I'm doing it. There's just so much to see and so much to be inspired by, if you're following the right accounts. Today, I wanted to share some of my favorite Instagram accounts with you! Maybe, you'll find some you can add to your daily feed :)

Instagram: @PinkLounge

So I'm going to be total biased for the first account if I may, because it is my own! Almost three months ago, I started a pink-only account and I've been loving it! Obviously pink is my favorite color and I just feel so happy inside scrolling down my feed of other's people pictures. Hopefully my feed does the same for you as well. So if you want your pink picture to be featured, use #pinklounge.

Instagram: @GraceJayde

This has got to be one of my favorite Instagram accounts of all times, even though I just discovered it. Her pictures are so incredibly pretty, I just can't.. If you're not following this account, you definitely should! 

Report: H&M Exclusive Beauty Event in Utrecht ❤

Hello lovelies,

As a H&M Club member, I was one of the lucky ones to receive an invite to the H&M Exclusive Beauty event in Utrecht last Tuesday. I haven't been around in the blogging scene in a while, but I was very curious about the new beauty line and just the event in general. But unfortunately it didn't really go as I had hoped it would. H&M announced on the invite that the first 100 members in line would receive a surprise goodiebag. So with that in mind, SAS, her friend and I made sure we got there early. And we were, but to my opinion the organization was a total mess. There was no clear indication about the line until like 5 minutes prior to the event, so even though we were for sure one of the first 100's to arrive, we ended up getting in the store right after they ran out of goodiebags. Such a bummer!

picture from facebook.com/HMNetherlands

After I got over the whole line and goodiebag situation, I was excited to encounter the new beauty products. And even that was kind of disappointing. The products were beautiful, sometimes a little overpriced, but I was hoping for a much nicer presentation. The products were set up in a normal store setting, so with 100+ attendees, that little corner got way too crowded to get a good look at the entire line. But luckily I still managed to get a couple of shots.

Event: Pearl Your Lifestyle Event Jaarbeurs Utrecht ❤

Heey lovelies,

Last Saturday ROOTS-PR invited me to attend the 2nd edition of Pearl your Lifestyle event in Jaarbeurs Utrecht. I brought along my friend Omaily, my extra photographer for the day, and together we roamed passed all the fashion, beauty and food stands. We got to do our eyebrows, get flash tattoos, hair care advice and makeup tips, eat delicious baked pastries from our lovely island Curaçao, watch models strut on the runway and more. And when we wanted to sit down for a moment, we had a lovely "VIP" area for bloggers to charge our phones and network. All though I had absolutely no phone connection whatsoever and quickly went through all the shopping stands, I did enjoy my time. 

PEARL YOUR LIFESTYLE EVENT + 2 Tickets/Front Row Seats Kim Keizer Fashion Show GIVEAWAY ❤

Hello lovelies,

I haven't been the happiest person knowing that summer is officially dunzo, but I think that can all change right now! In case you guys haven't heard about PEARL YOUR LIFESTYLE EVENT yet, I will gladly school you. It is the ultimate Urban Lifestyle fair for all trendy people! This year Pearl is bringing tons of different cultures all under one roof at the Jaarbeurs Utrecht. In every square inch there will be something different to experience and encounter: from fashion shows, make-up contests for black beauty and black hair workshops to performances, Miss&Mr Pearl pageant, photobooth moments, good food and so so so much more!

I am especially excited to see the runway show styled by celebrity stylist Kim Keizer!! She is bringing her entire wardrobe and the ones from her celebrity clients to give us her take on A/W 2014 fashion trends! And it gets better: during her closet sale, she'll be giving free personal style advice! I'm also so thrilled that I'll probably get a chance to interview Kim before the event! So if any of you have any fun questions you'd want me to ask her, leave them all in the comments.  

Did I get you all pumped up yet? The PEARL YOUR LIFESTYLE EVENT will be held on the 25th and 26th of October 2014 from 11:00 - 19:00. The tickets in the presale are all €14,95 and €19,90 at the door.

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ROOTS-PR has given me the opportunity to give away 2 entry tickets to one of you lucky readers, so you and a friend can join in on the fun! These tickets will include: 

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to the Kim Keizer fashion show. 

How cool is that? All you have to do is

✎ Like CONFESSIONS OF THIS SHOPAHOLIC on facebook

✎ Leave a comment below with your name, email adress (so I can contact you if you win) and your preferred date. 

For extra entries:  ✎follow CONFESSIONS OF THIS SHOPAHOLIC on bloglovin +/or ✎tweet about this giveaway and mention @COTShopaholic

Giveaway will end on the 30th of September. Winner will be announced on the 1st of October.

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I'll definitely be there! I want to thank ROOTS PR for giving me the opportunity to give away two tickets and attend this event as one of their press! In case any of you are going on the 25th, you can meet up with me as I'll be in the press room. Also, keep up with PEARL on their facebook page because they're announcing something new every day!  

Xx

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20 Christmas Beauty Gifts Ideas for Her 2013 ❤

The countdown for Christmas has officially started! And so has the countdown to find the perfect Christmas gifts for your sister, cousins, best friends and all the other important females in your life! To help you out just a little, I made a list of 20 perfect Christmas gift ideas for your lovely ladies that are into BEAUTY! Now I know December is one hell of an expensive month! But with these gifts, you won't have to spend a lot of money on gifts that are worth and look a million bucks. But if you're already done with all your gifts, spoil yourself!

COLORSMASH HAIR SHADOW

Hair Shadow Chili Pepper* €11,70                    Hair Shadow Gold Rush* €11,70                   Hair Shadow Topaz* €11,70

Product information:

COLORSMASH Hair Shadow is a temporary hair colour that adds vibrant colour to the hair without the permanent affects. An easy product to simply 'smash' the colour onto the desired section of the hair, seal it with spray and wash it or brush it out when you're done. 

* Availability: In stock, but last few remaining

+ Free Delivery

     Essie Lux Effects A Cut Above* €8,90                                                           Essie For The Twill Of It* €8,90

Product Information

Essie A Cut Above is a beautiful rose pink glitter top coat. With an even coverage in just one coat. Essie For The Twill Of It is a gorgeous duo chrome polish with purple and olive. It is a part of the Cozy Up To Color Collection for Fall 2013. 

* Availability: In stock

+ Free Delivery

LUSH I Want Candy Gift Box* €13,95              LUSH Santa Baby Liptint* €9,50        LUSH Snow Fairy Showergel* €13,95 

Product Information:

LUSH I Want Candy Gift Box (250g) includes the LUSH Candy Mountain bubble bar and the pink LUSH Rock Star body soap. LUSH Santa Baby Liptint (8g) is a lipbalm with a red tint. It contains nurturing fair trade sheabutter and has a delicious cola-taste. LUSH Snow Fair Showergel Limited Edition (250g) has a very sweet and girly scent.

* Availability: In stock, In stock, Re-stocked Soon

+ The delivery costs within the Netherlands are €6,60. So I advise to check out the stock in the psychical LUSH stores near you first. 

DOUGLAS Paco Rabanne Lady Million EdP* €38,33                      DOUGLAS One Direction Our Moment EdP* €29,95

Product Information:

Paco Rabanne's Lady Million (30ml) has a fresh, glamorous, but especially alluring scent. This oriental fragrance is designed for confident women with a passionate character. A must-have for the modern women. Lady Million was originally €51,10. One Directions' Our Moment (30ml) is a lively fragrance with a mixture of fruity and floral notes. This is the ultimate gift for a 1D fan, since all five boys were very involved in every step of the process. Our Moment was originally €33,50.

* Availability: In stock, In stock

+ Free delivery

NYX Box of Smokey Look Collection* €25,37        NYX Look Kit Make-up Set Nude on Nude* €10,12

Product Information:

NYX Box of Smokey Look Collection includes everything for the perfect smokey look! This eyeshadow palette consists of all colors needed for an easy gray, bronze, purple or natural smokey look. This box also includes 3 blushes, 12 glitter creams, a black eyeliner, face powders, concealers and lip make-up. NYX Look Kit Make-up Set is a handy palette that fits into any handbag and contains everything needed for a nude smokey look. This palette includes 9 eyeshadows, 2 lipsticks, 1 lip brush, 1 eyebrush and a small mirror. 

* Availability: Re-stocked Soon (Fill in e-mail for direct notification), In Stock

+ Free delivery

BOURJOIS PARIS Color Boost Lipstick* €10 MICHAEL KORS Lip Lacquer* €24 L'ORÉAL PARIS Caresse Perle Nu Lipstick* €14,99 BOBBI BROWN Metallic Lip Color* €24

Product Information:

BOURJOIS PARIS Color Boost 04 - Peach on the Beach has a soft texture, due to its non-sticky formula. It has your lips feeling soft and is moisturizing for up to 10 hours. MICHAEL KORS Lip Lacquer 01 - Bombshell is a moisturizing lipstick with shea butter and vitamin E.  L'ORÉAL PARIS Lipstick Fuchsia is a new generation of lipstick with a sensational application: soft and melting on the lips for an ultra-light feel. This color is perfect for a beautiful rock chic look. BOBBI BROWN Metallic Lip Color Art. nr. 641673 provides a medium coverage and a soft creamy feel when applying. 

* Availability: Re-stocked Soon (Fill in e-mail for direct notification), In Stock, In Stock, In Stock

+ Free delivery

           Hunkemöller Sexy Pink Giftpack €14,99                                                      Hunkemöller Sexy Lips! Lipbalm €3,99

Product Information:

Hunkemöller Sexy Pink Giftpack features a handy Eau de Parfum Toilette Purse Spray (8oz) and a Body Lotion (75ml). The mix of fresh and sweet aroma gives this pack a sexy and feminine fragrance. Hunkemöller Sexy Lips! Lipbalm Berry Mix has a fruity smell and taste. 

+ Delivery costs are usually €4,95 per order. Also try to reserve your products in Hunkemöller stores near you. 

BPS 24pcs Pink Professional Cosmetic Brush Kit €21,39         BPS 8 pairs Wild Cat Eyes Temporary Eyeliner Sticker/Tattoo €1,68

Product Information:

+ Free delivery

I really hope my gift ideas made things a little easier for you! Come back to my blog soon for FASHION Gift Ideas! 

Xx

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Last day of my Internship ❤

Remember when I first blogged about starting my internship? Well, just like that 15 weeks have gone by and today was my last day! I feel like the days flew by. It's a very bitter sweet moment. To celebrate my last day, my boss took me and two of my closest coworkers out for drinks in the sun. To my surprise it started raining gifts :D

They knew I was super girly hahah! <3 But my favorite and the most meaningful gift was this photoframe. They picked out words they thought described me and I must say this is very accurate hahah. So nice to realize that even in a short period of time they really got to know me! :D

I'm reallyyyyyyy gonna miss all of them! <3 But now it's time for me to start enjoying a little vacay time before my next chapter in life starts. 

Xx