2016 is already over! I did a lot of things during this year including being active again in this blog. I also really got into beauty and make up this year! My collection has grew and these are some of the top picks that i would like to recommend ! I tested them during the year and it's time for you to get to know them! HAPPY NEW YEAR !!

As i continue to complain how cold the weather is here in Marburg, you should know that winter has arrived. The ultimate key to survive winter is to stay warm, moisturized, and comfy. I'll share my favorite products which can inspire you to try them out!

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Beauty
Moisturize !  I love to use a thicker moisturizer during the winter and have found some that are not heavy in oil and makes my skin looks really oily. I really recommend the L'occitane Immortelle Precious cream as an everyday moisturizer because it's very thick yet not sticky or heavy. COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream, you all already know, that i love LOVE it ( read the full review here ) . I've been also trying out the Yves Rocher Serum Vegetal Luminizing Eye Roll On but it's only "okay". It has claimed to reduce black circle and wrinkles but it hasn't done anything yet. Wear a Mask every 2 or 3 Days This step is really soothing and does only good things for your skin! I hoard sheet masks from different brands in my refrigerator and put them on while watching movies or even studying. I got the Aloe Gel from the most loveable (sarangsurowooo) Margareta Vania and use it whenever i feel lazy to put on a real mask. I just apply the gel a little bit thicker than usual and let my skin absorb all the moisture from it. Use Facial Mist in Between Outdoor Activities This is a fun activity to do and refreshes your skin and feeling when you're outside. This mist is pretty small in size so it's perfect to carry around. It's fun to use alone and spray at your friends (especially male ones) to annoy them but do something good at the same time :p   Apply Body Butter after Showering Not only your face needs to be taken care of but also your body ! Your skin gets drier during the colder months so it needs some extra love. It's most effective when you apply body butter or cream right after showering. I would recommend Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter & Rituals Honey Touch Body Cream because these smell amazing and really do make your skin very soft to the touch! 

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Fashion Big Scarfs & Beret
Say hi to Jenny, our model of the day <3
I have been wearing this huge scarf from Hollister a lot these months because it's very warm and a statement if you wear a dark colored coat. Wool Beret is also easy to match and keeps your head warm !

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Lifestyle
Tea & Scented Candles I drink at least 2 cups of tea everyday and my favorites are this Lipton Apricot, Peach, & Guava Fruit Tea and Twinings English Breakfast. They're black teas with certain flavors that i really like. I've also been enjoying them in this veerrry cute Gudetama Mug from Jacqueline ! My latest obsession is collecting scented candles and lighting them up every time i'm home. I still haven't found the best scented candle yet but i've been loving this calvin klein one i got from TKMaxx !  

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I hope you got some inspiration for this Winter for my list!  What's your winter essentials?

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This is officially my first attempt to be a beauty blogger. I've not been so interested in beauty or make up products before and started getting into it like earlier this year. DM started putting NYX in their stores on October and it has a huge display. I haven't tried using cream or liquid lipsticks before and fell in love with the colors in the store!

LSCL 11 Kitten Heels (7.85 Eur)

This color is a true light red color / chili red. The consistency is quite thick. The color actually looks good on asian skin. But i truly feel that the consistency between the colors are different as the LSCL 11 dries really slowly (more than 5 minutes) and if you touch it before it really dries, it smears all over the place. It is definitely not kiss proof as well.

LSCL 03 Cherry Skies ( 7.85 Eur )

OVERALL IMPRESSIONS

+ Very Pigmented

+ Easy to Apply

+ Light Feel / Doesn't feel like anything on the lips

+ Not too difficult to remove

- Not Kiss proof

- Smears all over the place

I don't really recommend buying this liquid suede because the negative points are too strong but you can definitely be careful while applying and wearing it :)

Available in DM & NYX Stores 

I just got back from visiting my extended family in Semarang and Jogjakarta over the weekend and had some time to meet up with Nia from Deniathly.com in this lovely place called Honje Resto Jogjakarta. Heard this place from fellow bloggers in Jakarta and decided to check it out!

First of all, since Blogger is closing down GFC on June ( Nooooo), we'll have to move to a new platform to follow our favorite blogs. In that reason, i now invite all of you to follow my blog via bloglovin. You just have to simply sign up and start following blogs! you can follow mine by clicking the huge picture or this link ! And that's not the end! You can even import all of the blogs you follow on GFC to your bloglovin account so you can keep up without making too much fuss ;) go on ! click and follow!

Second of all, THANK YOU for all of you who have joined my very first giveaway with La Belle Femmes ! It was so fun managing and promoting this giveaway so you guys can win these pocketbacs which are superbly popular in Indonesia. Without waiting too much longer..... here are the winners! *drum rolls*

Theresia SyanLi
&
Dara Ferrari

congratulations guys! you will be contacted shortly via twitter and email :D and for the rest of you, don't give up and keep lookin out for my next giveaway! xx