Saturday, 24 December 2011

Christmas 2011: My version of PiinkSparkels' design

Hi guys. It's Christmas eve!!!! *yay*
I realize that I almost only did posts about Christmas nails, I planned for so more but school was really .. INTENSE!

A little while ago PiinkSparkles, a youtube beauty guru, did a tutorial on a Christmas look.
I did my own version which has been my FAAAVORITE Christmas nail look.

How has your Christmas been? I wish you all well <3

- Elk

Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Christmas 2011: Questionnaire

No talking lets get started!

Where in the world are you from?
I live in Denmark, Scandinavia.
What is the weather like in that country at Christmas time?Sometimes we have snow on Christmas Eve. We’ve had rough winters for the past two years and snow on Christmas Eve. But this year it’s very uncertain whether we’re going to have a “white Christmas” or not.
What does your town do for this holiday?Trees and streets get decorated with lights and ornaments. People hang lights on their trees or bushes in the garden. We have Christmas markets where some people have different craft booths both in- and outdoors. We get together and make Christmas decorations and bake cake. And of course, we all stress about what to get who for Christmas ;)
Do you celebrate Christmas Eve, lunch, dinner or morning?In Denmark (and big parts of Europe if not all) Christmas Eve is the peak of Christmas. All day of the 24th we (in our home) cooks, watch TV, admire the decorated tree, wait in anxiety, have a good meal consisting of white boiled potatoes, small caramelized potatoes, pork roast, red sweetened cabbage and brown sauce. Then we unwrap presents, have ris a la mande for desert and chill out J
Do you attend any special religious ceremonies?Some people go to church, we don’t.
Traditionally, who brings the presents in your country?Santa, good ol’ Santa!
Do you think Christmas has changed since you were a child?No not really. The only thing that has changed is that I’m no longer a child. Christmas in Denmark is mostly about cosiness and especially making sure that the children have a magical time. Plus it’s kind of hard to get into the Christmas mood when you are super busy at work and in school L
Name 5 things you want for Christmas this yearI’d like Avril Lavigne’s Black star and .. Something something Rose perfume ;)
Money for my Stockholm trip.
A new camera.
Make up from ELF.
New shoes.
What is your favorite Christmas song?Probably Santa Baby sung by Eartha Kitt.
What is your favorite Christmas scent?The scent of newly baked cookies!
Favorite gift recieved as a child?Well.. I wasn’t exactly a child, but it’s some years ago. My parents gave me a Maglite flashlight, I was so upset and disappointed. I didnøt even want it, and couldn’t see what I was going to use it for. But I’ve come to be extremely grateful, I use it all the time and it’s super good!
Hardest person to bu a present for?My dad! I always end up giving him things that just needs to be replaced around the house, mainly in the kitchen. A new kitchen timer, frying pan (this year), towels. I always make sure to get him something either big or many small presents because I feel bad for him just looking at my mom and me unwrapping presents. YOU SHOULD HAVE MANY PRESENTS EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE A GROWN MAN!
Easiest person to buy for?Probably my mom and my friends. Candles, soaps, make-up, perfume – that’s something I give ALL girls if I can’t think of anything else.
Favorite Christmas movie?A Christmas Romance!
When do you start shopping for Christmas?As quickly as possible! I’ll start in September even if I just have two things! 1) And idea of what I want. 2) MONEH!
Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?Mmm traditional cake which I have no idea what to call in English.. And pork roast..

Monday, 12 December 2011

Blog challenge day 26

Day 26: Post a picture of your favorite band at the moment.

Soo yeah .. Yes I'm sorry, I realized the last blog challenge post i did was in .. May.. Don't judge! Also, I'm twisting "band" to artist because I will choose Lady GaGa. Have been listening to songs like Bloody Mary, You and Ï, Marry the Night etc. like crazy these past couple of days!

- Elk

Christmas 2011: Candy cane nails in variations

Hello hello! Here are two ways I have painted my nails in a candy cane design this year :)

I advice that if you choose to do design no. 2 choose another glitter as background colour than I did. Look it's all dark and.. Weird :s
I prefer design no. 1, more simple and cute :D

Keep up the jollyness!
I like to here this is I wanna listen to some wonderful Christmas music :)

- Elk

Friday, 9 December 2011

Christmas 2011: Penguin nails

Heey guys. Some time ago I found this tutorial on youtube:
And I recreated the look on my nails. Here's the result. I'm sorry to say that I didn't do a very good job in recreating and don't really like the looks of it on my nails. BUT, I still thought I'd share. Maybe you'll do a better job ;)
Keep up the jollyness! Love Elk :)

Wednesday, 7 December 2011

Haul: Random and hair stuff



Hia guys, I have some newly purchased hair products and some other random cuteeee stuff :)

This is uuh.. FIXING HAIRSPRAY ;) from Loreal, I didn't actually realize that before i had already bought it. Luckily it was on sale so I got it real cheap, but I already have a hairspray that I like, and since I don't use hairspray every day (actually I only use it a couple a times a year), I'm giving this to my mom for Christmas.

Last week I bleached my hair and bleaching is a really rough treatment for your hair. So I bought this conditioner spray, I use it every morning, couple of spritez all over and then some just for the tips of my hair. If you have dry hair I think this'll be a really good investment, makes my hair super soft and shiny - BUT! Don't use it too much, it'll make your hair more greasy.

This was on sale as well, and to be honest - I'm not really sure what it's for. I just bought it 'cause it was so cheap and looks fancy. I read on the back and can't really seem to find the use of this product. But it's probably really good for you hair ;)

Juust make-up remover. I was out ;)

"Ya bought a blinged out old Nokia??" NO! I bought the little accessory thing for it, the cover I made myself. Just sticking on the sparkly gems directly onto the phone with nail polish. (Looks a bit different now, will post and updated pic). And YES, it's really hard to get off but.. Haven't grown tired of it yet :)
Gel pens.. I was out, but unfortunately these seem to work really crappy.

I got this nail polish from my aunt whose friend had been to Texas. Unfortunately, it's 99% like the one from Sinful Colors which I already own. The one from Sinful Covers is a TAD darker though.
LITTLE CHRISTMAS LANTERN! Because it's Chriiiiiiiiiiiiistmas! Isn't it cuteee? :D reindeeeeeer!
You're probably going.. "A ceramic cupcake, so what?", it's a piggybank. My old one was double the size of this and not very cute. I like this better because it's smaller - thus feels up more easily, and it's ceramic so it's kind of heavy, which makes it FEEL fuller than it is :D

He he, potato chips and dutch waffles. All gone now :)

I'm loving teas at at moment! So I bought these ones. This box here is rooibus in different variations..
And white tea also in different variations. Like the rooibus tea, haven't tried the white yet.

Upcoming on this blog: My likeeee winter/Christmas make-up looks.

- I wish you a merry Christmaaas!, love Elk

Thursday, 1 December 2011

What do you call this hair colour?

HAPPY 1ST OF DECEMBER!





FYI, I have no comments on the last pic.... ;)

- Elk