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I love Drugstore makeup!

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Inspired my this post from Jayme and Mendi about drug store makeup, I decided to share my drugstore favourites. 1. What is your favorite drugstore makeup brand? Without any doubts, that would be Deborah, and inexpensive italian brand. The brand even has a cheaper line, Debby. Most of my nailpolishes are from Deborah or Debby. I also like Rimmel and L'OrĂ©al. 2. What are your favorite face, cheek and lip products? For the face, I have to mention Garnier BB cream in Light/Medium:   Image source I bought it in Buffalo during my honeymoon last summer, and have been pretty happy with it. It has a light coverage, but it does its job. I think it might be a tad too heavy for oily skin types, but mine is pretty dry so I am ok with it. It's a nice alternative to a heavier foundation For the cheeks, I have yet to find a blush that suits me. For lips, Deborah Shine Creator lipstick: it is hydrating and has a nice coverage: And Deborah Lipliner in 197   3. Least

Music moment

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Travel pictures: Urbino (& Marche)

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About 10 days ago husband and I took a day off and spent a long weekend exploring the italian region of Marche, one I don't know well at all. We spent a lot of time in Urbino. If you evr go there, don't miss the Palazzo Ducale - it's beautiful (unfortunately it's forbidden to take pictures there...). It was a rainy weekend, and I took lots of pictures in black and white because they suited the weather better, I think. Here are some shots, all taken in Urbino, except for the first one: The food was great, really special, but I was too busy eating it that I forgot to take pictures... I really hope to go back soon, may be with a better weather too!

Sunday links

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I hope evryone had a nice Thanksgiving weekend... I actually was quite busy through the whole Saturday and Sunday, and just had time now (Sunday afternoon) to sit and relax. Here are some interesting articles I found during the last two (!) weeks: Lovely ideas on how to organize make-up stuff. I especially like the magnetic board idea! Bright colors for a bedroom. Seven easy ways to update your space. Some reflections on fast fashion. And I love this concept: Life is the occasion! Enjoy!

Thanksgiving!

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    Image source Today it's Thanksgiving in the US. Thanksgiving brings back to me wanderful memories of evenings spent with good friends, great food, and lots of fun.  I approached my first Thanksgiving (it was year 2000, and I went to my friend Daniella's parents, in Brooklyn) with curiosity and enthusiasm. I could finally see in reality what I had known only through books and TV shows. In 2003 I was asked to cook the bird. It was daunting, but it came out very well. I am still proud of that accomplishment. This year, I wanted to start a little Thanksgiving tradition with my husband. We don't celebrate Thanksgiving in Italy, and I miss this chance to give thanks for whatever happened in the past months. I wanted to have a small Thanksgiving dinner for the two of us, and even bought some turkey legs to roast. Unfortunately, today husband has to go to work at 9:30 pm, and I'll come back home at 8:30 pm. So, no time for cooking or feasting.

In my kitchen - Crostata di Ricotta

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Sunday was a rainy day, and I found myself home alone since husband was at work. So I decided to use up a tub of ricotta cheese to make a ricotta crostata, since husband had been asking for one for months! This is my variation on the classic recipe, and came out pretty good. For the base I used Pasta Frolla . I took the recipe from a book husband had at home since before we met, and made half of it: The ingredients are: 250g flour 2 egg yolks 150g butter, kept at room temperature 100g white sugar lemon rind, grated First I mixed butter and flour with my hands. Then I put the mixture on a wooden table (kind gift from Nana Iole to encourage me to make bread, pizza and cakes) and added the sugar, egg yolks an lemon rind. I made it into a pretty solid dough - it's soft but holds its shape. Put it in a covered container (to avoid drying) and left it in the fridge. It should stay in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. After that I flattened the dough and put it in a

Sunday reads

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Hi everybody! I had a very busy week, which ended with a nasty cold. Right now I am home trying to recover as soon as possible to face this coming week... Here are a few links I found this week! Loved these pictures. T he inelegance of glamour . Didn't know Jessica Craig-Martin and found her work very interesting. Two gems from Allie: on Fashion Uniforms (an idea I find really appealing, but I am far from realizing. May be some days...) and on Why fashion matters. This is a beautiful story. Very moving, it gave me shivers. And some beautiful relaxing space s ... Have a nice Sunday!!!

Sunday readings!

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Small edition today... I was having too much of a good time relaxing on Thue, Oggnissanti  (= All Saints) holiday, and the days before... How to chose statement pieces. Another use for white eye pencil - I want to try it!  And some thoughts on airbrushing to the point of making a celebrity unrecognizable! Have a nice weekend!!!

November whishlist...

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I have some major renovation scheduled for my apartment... so I should (must?) save as much as possible towards that... But there are three items I am missing from my wardrobe, and when I find some which I love I am going to buy them! Here they are: White skinny jeans:   Image source I have a pair of white jeans trousers, but they are not practical in fall/winter: they get dirty after about 30 minutes of wear. I want the skinny version because I can tuck it in my boots, and the bottom would stay clean even when it rains. A denim skirt:    Image source I can't find a denim skirt .!All I find are miniskirts! I didn't expect it to be so difficoult! A wide belt: Image source I want a wide belt - this cognac color would be fine - but without spending too much money. or even, without spending more than 15 €. I haven't succeeded for now...