Beach Walk OOTD

Hello lovelies

On this mini vacation to Italy I've gone to the gorgeous riverside town of Cattolica near San Marino.

Yesterday I went for a gorgeous beach walk along the pier of Cattolica, and the sky was looking stunning at sunset. I'd spent a great day walking through the town enjoying lots of shopping.  They have fantastic makeup stores there and I purchased a few Chanel & YSL lipsticks in dark shades of brown which I'll be featuring on the blog soon.  I can't tell if I love or hate them on me - they are all the craze now since Kylie Jenner's new lip kip range so had wanted to try it out for a while!

 It's still a bit chilly in the spring air, so had to wrap up warm for this beach front walk and so chose a  Zara leather coat,  Guess Jeans and H&M khaki shirt.  A really simple outfit which is perfect for casual and dining out.

There is nothing more relaxing than a riverfront walk to clear the mind and awaken the body.

Looking forward to being back in the UK tomorrow!

Fiocco xxx

Best October Products

I have a whole tonne of October favourites that I have to share with you.

They are all new products that are new to me, so hopefully they are new to you too! There's nothing quite like finding and falling in love with new products so these 6 items have made the cut and are in my Best Beauty Finds!

Drum roll please.....!

First up is my Favourite of favourites: Label M Therapy Rejuvenating Oil Mist RRP £24.99

This product is an absolute show stopper and an absolute gem.  Yes it is a little pricey, but it is definitely worth investing in a hair oil which really helps rejuvinate dry hair.  It is by Label M, who over the last month have impressed me so much with their range of nourishing hair products.

I particularly have very dry hair so really appreciate such a nourishing oil.  Label M's Therapy Rejuvenating Oil Mist comes out as a light mist which I spray on to freshly washed dry hair.  After running my fingers through it I can immediately feel a difference, so much softer and it keeps it nourished for a couple of days.  I now will not wash my hair without putting this on after - it is a beauty MUST HAVE

THE BEST HAIR OIL IN THE WORLD BY LABEL M

Next up is DKNY BE DELICIOUS Fresh blossom

This has a RRP of £37.00 and is available from Boots, Debenhams etc.

An absolutely stunning fruity perfume that I have only just discovered.  When it comes to perfumes, I only wear, fruity, floral and feminine fragrances - nothing dusky/woody/spicy.

This cute little pink and chrome apple is physically very cute,  but I am absolutely in love with its scent - please go and try a spritz.  It is just like roses - a fabulous gift for a girly girl.

 Next is Nair's Argan Oil Bikini and Underarm Glide on RRP £4.32 from Boots

This is a fabulous little find.  Yes, we have all used Nair before, but this is so handy in the way it is packaged.  You take the lid off and roll the little dial at the bottom and the Nair hair removal cream pops out the top and glides straight on.

It eliminates all the messyness, it is very handy and small and the best part is you can keep re-using it time after time.  Additionally, due to its sturdy package, you are not left with an unsightly half used product but it remains looking the same.

In 5-10 minutes all unwanted hair is gone and lasts far longer than shaving.  A lovely gem amongst my October Best Beauty Finds.

Next is a splurge of a product - Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Candeur 89 available in Debenhams for £24.00

So this is an absolutely gorgeous lipstick / lipgloss.  It is between the too really, it is super glossy so gives a shine finish, without having the stickyness of a lipgloss.  It reminds me of a more expensive version of Kiko's Kiss Balm (which I also love.)  Unlike Kiko, Chanel's Rouge Coco Shines are without perfume and have a more silky finish to them when applied.

The colour is a very light peach with a hint of glitter and perfect if you, like me, adore the nude lip style which is very understated.  So yes, it's a bit of a splurge, but who doesn't love pulling out a Chanel lipstick from their makeup bag!?

Lite + Cycle Bergamot candle $48.00
Quickly - not a makeup find but beautiful for in the house is this Lite + Cycle Bergamot candle.  These candles used refined essential oils and are one of the purest scented candles around.   I think sometimes other brands are too over scented with artificial fragrances so it is really refreshing to find such a pure brand.  The bergamot in the above candle is cold pressed from fruit that is grown in Italy without pesticides.

This gorgeous candle is plain white upon opening and the mini candle on the top can be burnt by itself or left on top.  Though I believe it is just there to give you a scent of it before you buy. There are numerous fragrances available including lavender, sage and Urban Forest definitely has me curious!

So, this gorgeous candle by Lite + Cycle has definitely made it into my Best Finds due to its exclusivity, gorgeous fragrance and ethics.

Lastly is YSL Teint Parfait RRP £50 from Debenhams

Loooooove this foundation.  I only use YSL foundations normally, so was excited to try this different one which is described as more of a highlighter / illuminator.

 This is a super light foundation - more like a tinted moisturiser but with an absolute perfect colour and finish and doesn't give a silver finish like other highlighters do but remains the perfect shade.

 Sometimes tinted moisturises just make you look oily, but this oil-free makeup is just like a light foundation and gives the skin a perfect glow and lovely golden finish.  It is a sheer highlighter which gives a glow to the skin and I think it is perfect for natural or going out days as the finish is absolutely flawless.  There's nothing worse than being caked with makeup, and YSL Teint Parfait completely prevents that from happening!  An incredible beauty find which I am going to keep buying.

Wow, so it turns out I have had a lot of beauty finds which I had to share with you! I hope you enjoy and let me know if you have tried any of them!

Fiocco xxxxx

Nude Chanel Lipstick - Rouge Allure Insouciante (81)

Nude lipsticks - you either love them or you hate them.  I am a sucker for them as I think they're really low maintenance and go with most outfits.  With red you really have to watch what you eat, pink is fun but doesn't go with all looks, whereas a good nude just compliments so much.

I've found the perfect muted nude tone in the Chanel Rouge Allure range which adds the perfect tone to your lips without that 'dead lips' look which some bad nude lipsticks create.  So let me present my favourite of nude lipsticks, Chanel's Rouge Allure Insouciante 81:

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Golden / Brown / Pink hues in this Chanel Rouge Allure (link)

I'm really struggling on how to describe the actual colour of Chanel's Rouge Allure Insouciante (81) as it is made of a mixture of tones.  The last picture does it the most justice, however, it's what's I'd call a browny / bronze with gold and pink undertones.  It's glossy and really creates a beautiful nude lip look that will make the most of dark eye makeup as it won't draw attention away

I love the glossiness of Chanel's Insouciante 81

Chanel Rouge Allure Insouciante 81

It has a beautiful glossy texture and I'm gutted that this lipstick has been discontinued.  I found it in a little makeup shop in Italy and now wish I'd bought the whole stock of them!  I would say that the closest available shade right now to it though would be Rouge Allure Captivante 119 (link) which has a little more pink tone to it.

Have you guys got a favourite nude lipstick that you want to share your love for!? Let us know in the comments below!  Or if you've tried this rouge allure then let us know!!

Lots of love

Fiocco Bianco xxx

Chanel Nude Nail Polishes

I'm a sucker for nude nail polishes.  I love that their elegance and yet if they chip you can barely notice - in fact, anything that makes you look fab and is low maintenance is always a winner in my books!  A natural, nude manicure always looks stylish and bang on trend no matter what your're wearing or what the season.  It is so worth investing in a Chanel nude nail polish, as I really believe it can be worn for any occasion!

For nude nail polishes, there  is a reason I love Chanel and it's not just down to their flawless packaging. I feel like they get their tones that perfect shade which make your nails look immaculate, healthy and beautiful.  Other brands have shades which are either a bit too mat making you look ill, or too transparent and lack giving you that peachy sheen.

Currently, I'm loving Chanel's Fiamme Rose 87, an almost mink nude shade. This is a beautiful colour whether worn as two coats or by itself.  It's a creamy, minky tone which adds a really elegant tone to your nails.

My other top Chanel nude is Tenderesse 507 which is slightly more pink than  the Fiamme Rose.  It provides a more glossy colour and is perhaps more natural looking.  Both these shades having amazing staying power and easy application.  A lot of high end nail polishes have the selling points of easy application and staying power, but where they lose out to Chanel, is on their poor colour choice for nude manicures.

One of the problems of being a makeup junkie

Hello my Lovlies!

I have a small confession - I am a huge makeup junkie - and theres nothing that makes me as mad as expensive makeup that has nasty packaging. The number of times I've bought products or brands purely because of their products.  Chanel is my personal favorite as it looks just as sleek and new after 6 months just by giving the packaging a once over with a makeup wipe.  On the other hand, you have NARS - I love their products, but man I can't stand the rubber packaging which gets so dirty.

So here's where the extent of my snobbery can be seen - with YSL. I love their sleek look perspex plastic and gold lids with their trademark label.  Unfortunately though, after a few months of rough and tumble in my makeup bag they can end up looking like the one on the right!  And I can't bare it.  It's kills my soul.  And it means I purchase new ones!

The nasty chipped gold lid looks so cheap even though it was 75% full! I felt like I was forced to buy a new one just so it had that beautiful new feel again.  There's no point having a beautiful YSL lipgloss if it ends up looking like like the one one on the right... I mean come on!

Are you girls with me on this one, or am I completely unreasonable!?!?!  I mean it's still 3/4 full but I can't stand its nasty appearance!  

Oh dear - I need a life. But hopefully you makeup junkies understand!

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xx fiocco bianco
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Look Book: Monochrome

Hello again my beauties,

As promised here's a look which I wore this bank holiday weekend.  It was a beautiful sunny day in London but still a bit chilly so I made sure I wore something with a jacket!

Ciao di nuovo le lie belezze!

Come vi avevo promesso, qui sotto c'e' un un stile che ho indossato durante la ferria.  E' stato una bellissima giorno con sole a Londra, ma facceva ancora un po' di freddo quindi ho portato questa giaccia di pelle!

I'm a girl who definitely keeps things simple and classic - you're rarely see me wearing wacky colours and combinations in either my makeup choices or from my wardrobe.  I like this look as it is casual yet chic.

Sono una personna che piace  le cose semplice e classica.  Raramente si puo trovare le colore forte  nell mio armadio o nella mia colezzione di trucchi.

I'm wearing:
Leather effect leggings from Urban Outfitters (this season).
Love and drugs oversized t-shirt from Urban Outfitters (this season).
Leather jacket from Zara (last season)
Oversized sunglasses from Chanel (last season)
Black handbag from Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir (on going)

Makeup
There's a lot of black going on with the outfit so I didn't want to my makeup to be too heavy otherwise it might have been a bit of overkill.  I lined the eyes with a blend of black and gold eyeshadow but kept it fairly light.  There was also lashings of mascara and a light pink lipgloss.

Non volevo rischiare di essero troppo nero in questo abito, quindi mi sono trucchata leggermente per non sembrare essagerato.  Ho applicato solo un po' di matita nera con ombretto oro.  Dopo ho messo mascara e' un gloss fuscia per le labre.