New Years Eve Outfits!

Hey guys!!

It's New Year's Eve!!!!!

I can't believe another year has passed by... So many things happened in 2014! And I'm sure 2015 will be even better!!


And to welcome the new year, I decided to show you some ideas for outfits to celebrate in:

Just because you'll be celebrating in your house, in no way it means you have to look full on slouchy!!
Leggings are a comfy option, and if they're faux leather it'll add a really cool edgy vibe, and paired with a nice warm sweater it'll look great and still be very cozy!! Since you're at home, some cute fuzzy socks and slippers are a must!! And for accessories, since you just in your house you don't really need them, but a good watch is always a nice idea!! And why not change your phone case? It's a fashion accessory after all!!!

If you're going a family gathering or some place where you want to look specially good, but not go over the top, this look is for you!! A nice velvet skirt will immediately make you look chic! And since it's such a bold piece, I toned down the other items: a simple black long sleeved shirt, a black faux leather vest for some edge, booties and simple accessories. To finish of, some red lips and red bag will tie it all together!!
(Btw, I didn't add it in the picture, but some black tights are a must if it's cold where you live!)

For my full on 1000 bucks outfit idea, I chose this super adorable dress!! It's pink and feminine, yet the top has a faux leather material which give it some edge!! Then, the tights add a very much needed pattern to the look, and the shoes maintain the chic factor. For some warmth, I chose a really stylish and elegant coat that I feel like complement the outfit really well! The heart necklace adds to the femininity of the look, and the bold dragon earring adds to the edge (I love to mix!!). I would go for some smokey eyes and nude pink lips when it comes to the makeup, because I feel like it would finish the entire look very well.




I made this Set's on Polyvore, so you can go to my account to see where the items are from!!






Well guys, that was it for this post!


Btw, if you still want more, check It's a Fashionable Life! I made a post there about New Year's staple products that will make your night much easier!!



Today's question is: what are you wearing today? And what are you doing?
Tell me in the comments!!



I hope you have a blast and that 2015 brings you and your loved ones lots of love and good moments!
Thank you guys for coming back to my blog every week! I love you <3





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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Hey guys!!

So, I just wanted to make this post wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas! I hope you are happy and surrounded by the ones you love and that love you.
Sing a lot, dance a lot, laugh a lot, gift and receive a lot, eat a lot (I might need to start a diet series after this...), and have lots and lots of fun!
Don't forget to tell everyone you love how much you love them and to thank them for all they do for you.



And so this isn't a totally no content post, I uploaded a Christmas Makeup video a few days ago!
Here it is:

Well, I hope you are all having a lot of fun!! I know I am!!

See you soon!

Have a great Christmas, my lovely readers!





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Styling (not so) Ugly Christmas Sweaters!!

Hello everyone!

IT'S CHRISTMAS!!! (I love Christmas... can't you tell?!?)

And with Christmas comes... yep, you guessed it! Ugly Christmas Sweaters!!!! (And no, I don't believe you don't have you, so don't even try).


On my new blog that I made with my friend Cate, It's a Fashionable Life, I made a post about Ugly Christmas Sweaters that aren't actually... well, ugly!!

So here, I decided to make a post styling those sweaters I mentioned in that post!! So if you want to know where those sweaters are from, check It's a Fashionable Life!!



Now, let's get this post started!!

For this first outfit, I decided to style the sweater with a nice red skater skirt and some black knee high socks. The boots add that edgy touch and the jacket finished the entire look off, giving it a chic feel.

For this second look, I wanted to have the sweater be the main point of the outfit. The shirt would look great underneath the sweater, just showing the collar. The jeans keep the look clean and the shoes add the perfect sexy touch. The bag matched the pink on sweater perfectly, and the bow would be great to complete a half up half down hair look. This is a great choice for a family Christmas!

This outfit is much more casual, but it's still very holiday appropriate! The red jeans scream Christmas, the boots give you that extra height and the jacket adds to the casual feel. Red lips are a must for the season, and a nice bracelet is the perfect accessory!

Again I wanted to make the quirky sweater the center! So I went for neutral colors: the black faux leather pants, the nude pumps, the black ans gold earring and the pinky nude lips! It's simple yet very stylish!

Christmas epiphany!!!! Green pants, awesome sweater with some red, and those nails!!! To finish the look and give it more of a fashion forward feel, I added the gold bangles, the heeled booties and the structured faux leather jacket.

This last outfit is great for a friend's Xmas gathering!! It's edgy, fun and fashionable, yet super christmasy! The sweater is crazy festive, so the rest of the outfit is just focused on the fashion side. The pants are amazing (I need to get my hands on those...), the boots are super edgy, the scarf adds a casual sense, and the bag is oh so chic! To finish the look off, a warm toned eye look will to the trick!





Ok guys I hope you enjoyed this post!!


Again, for more info on the sweaters check this post on It's a Fashionable Life, and for the rest of the items check this Polyvore collection where I featured all the outfits!!



Let me know in the comments: What was you favorite outfit??




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Shopaholic TAG

Hi guys!

I'm sorry this post is gonna be short and sweet but it's my mom's birthday so I'm really busy today!

So I won't leave you guys without a post this week, I'll share with you the last video I uploaded to my main YouTube channel: The Shopaholic TAG!
I've been intending to do this TAG for so long!! It's one of my favorites!

So here it is:

I hope you guys enjoyed the video!!

Again, sorry for such a simple post! Next week I'll have something far more elaborated, promise!!

Love you all <3




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Product Review!!!!

Hey everyone!!

So today I have a review on the Wet 'n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in Silent Treatment.

Packaging:

Simple and functional, it isn't specially beautiful or cute or anything, but it's practical and easy to carry around! Pretty most other drugstore products of this kind.

I'll give it an 7 out of 10.



Pigmentation:

The eyeshadows are very pigmented, you don't have to apply tons to see an evident color. It's very opaque and true to what you think it'll be when you see it in the package.

I'll give it a 10 out of 10!!



Lasting power:

The shadows have a good lasting power, even though it's not amazing. But if you use a nice primer before they might last you almost all day.

I'll give it a 6 out of 10.



Price vs Quality:

The product is very good quality, and it's crazy affordable!

I'll give it a 10 out of 10!




Final Review:

I really love this product! They eyeshadows are beautiful, very very pigmented and last long enough, mostly if you use eye primer.
Plus, it's so cheap! You get a great product for a very low price.
I really recommend this product!

My final review is 8 out of 10, the product is really good but the packaging isn't anything special, even though it does it's job well, and the lasting power isn't brilliant.
Still, great product.





Ok guys, I hope you enjoyed this post!!



Have you ever tried the Wet 'n Wild trios? What do you think?

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NEW BLOG: It's A Fashionable Life

Hey guys!!

So yeah, you read that title right!! I have a new blog!! WHAAAT??
I know I know... I already have 3, now I have one more, I'm a maniac, I know...

But guess what?? I love them all and I never get tired of it!!

So the new blog is called It's a Fashionable Life, and it's not only mine! Me and my BFF Cate came together to create this blog, that's not only going to be about fashion, beauty and style, but also about food (recipes, recommendations, etc.), decor, and simply all things lifestyle!

I know what you are thinking: since the blog will have many many posts about fashion and beauty, am I leaving this blog?

The answer is NO!!

The fashion world is so vast, I'm pretty sure I'll find stuff to write about on both blogs!! So yeah, Beauty and Fashion with Ella is going to keep going! The only change is that now it has a little brother... It's A Fashionable Life!!


I'll always have different posts on each one, so you'll never read repeated posts, I'll say that!!


To clarify it all a bit more, here's the video I made about it:

Well guys, that's it!


I really hope you give me, Cate and It's A Fashionable Life lots of love, and that you keep giving love to Beauty and Fashion with Ella as well!


Thank you so much for your support!! I adore you guys!!




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Top 5 Best Dark Lip Products

Hey hey hey!!

Guys... it's Fall!! One of my favorite seasons (along with Spring)!!! And you know what that means??
Brown and gold leaves, fuzzy socks, warm sweaters, hot tea, good books and... bolder makeup!!

Personally, Fall makeup is my favorite!! The golden smokey eyes, the dusty pink and plum blushes, and, of course, the dark lips!!

I'm a huge fan of bold dark lips, and to be fully honest, I wear them all year!! (yes, Summer too... call me crazy!)
I love that almost goth like look! It's so me!

So today I have here my top 5 best dark lip products list (including lipsticks and a lip liner!).

1. GOSH's Lip Liner in Wild Cherry

Definitely my favorite!! This color is super dark, super matte, and it won't come off for anything, even if you eat or drink!
It's super super bold, so if you're not very used to dark lips, this might not be the best one to start with, because it's a huge difference!
But if you're already into them and you wanna dare and be even bolder, this is the one for you!

2. Makeup Revolution's Lipstick in 100% Vamp

Crazy bold and crazy dark! I love dark plums, they're my 1st choice of lipsticks! And this is the darkest one I own.
It's very smooth and, unlike most dark colors, it's super glossy and it has that sexy wet effect to it!
If you love super bold and glossy lips, try this one!
Oh, did I say it's super cheap?? Added bonus!!

3. AVON's  Color Trend Lipstick in Deluxe

This lipstick is perfect for anyone! And I mean ANYONE!!
Why? Because it gives you a very soft yet dark color if you just pat it on smoothly, or it can give you a super bold and dark color if you build it up!
It's great for beginners, since you can slowly make it stronger, leaving less space for mistakes!
It's also great for practical girls, since it's easy and quick to apply!

4. H&M's Lipstick in Purple Rain (Dark Purple)

This lipstick is just delightful! The color is so strong and amazing! It's a true purple! It is crazy daring and very bold, so you will turn heads... But who cares right? It's AWESOME!!!!
The color payoff is brilliant, the formula is easy to apply and it's very very matte.
Who knew H&M did such great lipsticks?

5. Catrice's Revoltaire Lipstick in Bloody Red

The only bad things about this lipstick is that it was limited edition... Which makes me feel kind of bad for putting it here!
But I had to! I wear this so much and I adore it, so it just deserved to be mentioned!
The color is a beautiful matte dark red and the pigmentation is great!
It can also be used softly, or be built up into a bolder color.
I love red lipsticks, and I have a good amount of them (I won't say how many cause it's almost embarrassing...), but this one is by far my favorite.
(btw, I heard that Illamasqua's Box lipstick is a pretty good dupe for it!)

Here are the swatches for all 5 products:

Well guys, I hope you enjoyed this post and that it inspired you to try on some darker shades this fall (if you haven't yet).


What's your favorite dark lip product??
Let me know in the comments!




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Get Ready With Me - Dinner with my buddies!!

Hey hey hey!!!

So the other day I went to dinner with my group of high school friends, and I thought it would be fun for me to film myself getting ready!

Get Ready With Me videos are some of my favorite to watch, and they're so fun to make!!

But the last one I made was 4ever ago! And it was pretty awful when it comes to quality! 

So I figured I'd do another one!!

Here it is:

I hope you enjoyed!

Tell me: how to you get ready for some fun hang out time with your friends??

Comment below!!

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Outfit Of The Day

Hey guys!!

So today I thought I would do something I actually don't think I've done before, and show you my outfit of the day!!


Today I have a interview, so I wanted to look put together and proper, but still have my own twist on things.

My blouse (which is the focus point of this look) is from Primark, and I have to say I'm crazy obsessed with this blouse!! I love the collar, and the color block, and the material, and... everything!!

My pants are from New Yorker.
They're my favorite pants ever!! I love that they're black (which looks good with anything and everything! Plus you might have already realized... I like black A LOT), they are super comfortable and they fit me perfectly!

My shoes are also from Primark, and they are pretty much my version of a proper nice shoe!
Usually you'd wear heels or maybe some ballet flats to a job interview, but since I will have to walk quite a bit and ballet flats really don't suit me, I decided to add my own twist on things and go for these creepers!
They're still classy looking and pretty basic, mostly because they are all black, but they give a much more modern and trendy vibe, and may a say a bit of a punk/grunge/goth vibe, which I LOVE!!!

So yeah guys, that's my look for today!



Did you like it?
Would you wear it?
What would you change?
What are you wearing today??

Let me know in the comments!!

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Top 5 Favorite Fall Makeup Products!

Hey guys!

So today I'm coming to you with my top 5 favorites Fall products, because, as you might already know, I LOVE FALL!!

So I'll probably do as many Fall related posts as I can!!
Hope you don't hate me for that...


Anyway, let's get into the list!!



1. Catrice Photo Finish Liquid Foundation

I don't know about you, but I always tend to wear more "foundationy" type products when the cool weather comes in!  And lately, this foundation as been my BFF!!
It's been a pretty stressful month for me, which my face sweetly decided to express by presenting me with a couple of unwanted little invaders...
So just concealer wasn´t enough!
Thankfully I had this magic bottle with me!!
The coverage is great and the texture is smooth enough to apply without much effort (but sometimes I do mix it with moisturizer, mostly when I'm late, so it's even easier to apply).

2. Essence LongLasting Eye Pencil in Berry Merry

Ok, so maybe I have a bit of an obsession with dark plums and purples... 

Very well, I'll admit, it's a pretty big obsession!

I mean come on! The color is so amazingly beautiful! Just colorful yet dark enough! It's awesome!

And these eye pencil are honestly my favorites! The pigmentation is brilliant, all the colors are great and the price is pretty pocket friendly!

3. Avon True Colour Blush in Russet 

For Fall, I like more natural and soft cheeks. Nothing too bright, just a smooth subtle color too add that finishing touch to a perfect makeup look!

4. Essence Hello Autumn collection Lip Cream in Beauti-FALL red

This product is simply AMAZING! And yes, I had to Caps Lock that!
The texture of this lip product is perfect, super smooth and soft, moisturizing, pigmented and glossy!
The color is definitely beauti-FALL! It's the perfect shade of red!
I'm in LOVE!!

5. MAC lipstick in Rebel

And I present to you, my favorite lipstick of all times! (and yes, back to that dark plum purple obsession I mentioned before... upsi!)
Thank you so much Skye Sweetnam for mentioning it in a video 4ever ago! It changed my life!! (too much? maybe... but who cares!!)
The color of this lipstick is simple perfection! It's a dark berry pinky redish color... It's too hard to explain or even try to guess from the photo, you HAVE to try it for yourself to understand!
Being a satin finish lipstick, it's matt yet not drying, which is pretty much the best match!
And once you've got in on your lips, it won't budge until you say so!

Ok guys, so those were my 5 favorite products for this beautiful season!

I hope you enjoyed!

And tell me on the comment what are YOUR favorite Fall products!! I would love to know!

Thanks for tuning in!!

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Halloween Kitty!!!!

Hey guys!!

So, since Halloween is coming really soon (which I'm super exited about, since Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year!), I decided that I should totally film a look for it!!

I went out trying to find some costume or accessory that would inspire me, and I found these adorable cat years from Primark!
Since I love cats, I thought it was just perfect!!!!

But then I faced a choice: should I be an adorable kitty, or a fierce kitty?

And after thinking a while I just figured... Why not do both??

So that's what I did!!!



Here's my Good Kitty, Bad Kitty Halloween makeup look!!

Did you guys like it??

What are you going to be this Halloween?

And are you going to a party, or just going on a Trick or Treat session??

Let me now on the comments below!!

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Interview Ready!

Hey guys!

So, most of you (if not all of you) probably don't know this, but I'm currently taking a gap year between high school and college.

And some of my goals for this gap year are getting a (part-time) job somewhere and get into some agencies (not that I want to be a model or anything, but it would be good to have some more experience in the entertainment world and such, since that's the world I want to be in professionally someday).

To accomplish this, I have to attend a LOT of interviews!!

That left me with a pretty big problem: what to wear!!



You see, the thing is, I am one of those people you can say have a severe case of "baby face", and since my usual style is pretty chill yet a bit crazy and unique, on an every day basis I look about 2 or 3 years younger then my actual age.

Most  times I really don't mind, I don't really feel bad that I look younger.


But when you are trying to get a job... well let's just say it does make things harder!


So my choice of what to wear as to be a lot more picky. I can't just use my baggy shirts and funky sneakers! It doesn't look professional at all and it makes me have a very "16 year oldish" vibe that doesn't help me at all!


So I had to rethink my choices of every day clothing and add a little more "finesse" into it!



Here is my staple, foolproof, interview outfit:

To start of, some dark wash or black jeans are probably the best option! They go with everything, give you a classy look and are very comfortable. They should be very simple, without any rips, big embellishments or loud patterns, because those give a more youthful look, which is not the goal.
I this this pair from Asos is a great choice!

For you top option, blouses are the best! They're classy and feminine, and, at the same time, they make you look very put together.

You can go for the simple white blouse, or the sexy black version, or you can have a bit more fun and go for a soft color or add some detail, with lace, per example.

I wouldn't recommend very bright colors (like yellow) or certain patterns (like bows or hearts), because they'll give you a younger feel.

For shoes, you have many different options that will work very well!

If it's a bit cold, you can always go for some boots! Higher boots or booties, whatever you rather wear. But I do recommend they have a little bit of a heel, to make them look less casual.

If you're on the fancy side and you are comfortable with heels, then some simple kitten heels or some nude pumps can be a good choice for you! But make sure they are comfy and you are confident walking on heels.

Last but definitely not least, if you're into flats but you still want to have a chic feel, I recommend some loafers or oxford flats! This is probably my favorite option, because they are very comfortable and simple, yet they have a very classy look to them

You can always go for ballet flats, but they do have a youthful feel to them, so I wouldn't suggest that.

For outerwear, I recommend one of my all time favorite pieces: a blazer!

It's honestly one of the items I wear the most out of my entire closet! No matter what you are wearing, a blazer always adds that bit of class that every outfit needs!

Depending on you preference, you can go for a neutral black or nude (I love the nude one because it has little bit of lace on the sleeves, making it a bit more feminine and interesting);

Or you can have fun with it a try a colored blazer (soft or strong color, whatever you like!).

I love to play up with blazer colors and fits, because no matter what it'll always be an element of class and "chicness", so you can have fun and express yourself with it!

For makeup, simple and classy is the perfect look. Some nude eyeshadows to contour your eyes and make them a little more intense and defined, a nice coat of mascara to amp up your lashes and a nude glossy lipstick will do the trick!

And that's that!! Interview ready at all times!!

Hope you guys enjoyed this post and that it is helpful for you, right now or sometime soon!!

Let me know what you favorite items were and what items you would add to the list on the comments!

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Fall Makeup!

Hey guys!!

So the weather is getting cooler, the drinks are getting warmer, the clothes are getting softer and wanting to get out of bed is getting harder!

Yes, it's FALL!! One of my favorite seasons!

I love the sweaters, the pretty leaves, drinking hot tea while reading a good book, enjoying the sound of the smooth rain before you go to sleep... Everything!!

And yes, I do love me some Fall makeup trends! The hazy eyes and the dark lips are two of my all time favorite looks!

So I decided to make a video on this Fall look I've been loving lately!

Hope you enjoy!!

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1 Year Latter...

So... it's been almost exactly one year since I've posted here...

I know guys, I'm the worst blogger ever!! And I hate myself for it, truly, I really do!

Honestly, I didn't stop blogging because I wanted to or because I was sick of it. I had no choice.
I know this might be everyone's excuse, and I hate giving excuses, but I need to let you guys know that my love for fashion, blogging and sharing my world with you guys isn't gone!
The only reason why I had to stop posting on this blog was simply lack of time.

Finishing 12th grade was very hard, my entire mind was on it. The only thing I was able to do besides school was drama club and, once in a while, a YouTube video (but if you check my channel you'll see that even there I lacked a lot).

So even if I wanted to write here VERY MUCH, it wasn't an option because there was no time, whatsoever.

Plus, fashion posts are not easy to do! No posts are easy, really, but when you have to be searching for clothes, brands, makeup, tips, etc etc etc, it takes tons of time! And so, I knew it would be impossible for me to update the blog.
So I had to stop.

I didn't knew I was going to have to leave it for so long though!


But, with all of that being said, I'm here to let you guys know that, even though I might not be able to post very regularly and a ton, I am going to do my best to try not to be away for this long again!

Because I truly love doing this!



I hope you guys can forgive me.



Thank you for reading!




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