Chilly gloom till black

 Dear Fashion Victims!
Once again I'm presenting you my outfit but this time each photo is taken outdoors. Let's describe my look briefly. What you have to know is that today was very gloomy and dismal and so my outfit is - dark and a bit rough. I picked short-sleeve georgette shirt with two black pockets made of leather. For the bottom part I chose leggins-like black pants. Not to make everything look too official and stiff I selected my running purple and navy shoes as fitting footwear. When it comes to jewellery I used my new-in silver chain necklace. Because of chilly weather I put on my favourite black leather ramones with silver elements. Honestly I have to admit that while taking pictures I was literally freezing, but if your winter is a little bit hotter than 5`C, this look is just for you :) Again I hope you like it, especially this sporty and fancy blend part.
XOXOXO Katie

                   Tune for today - Paul McCartney ,, Queenie Eye"

Rocker flower power

Dear Fashionistas!
As you have probably guessed today's post is on fashion or rather the way I percieve it. I've lately read a lot about 2013 fashion weeks and there was one particular trend I still can't take my mind off - skirt-over-trousers. It seems strange and peculiar but this is what makes it actually intriguing, so I decided to follow my fashion week friends and wear skirt and jeans simultaneously too. Since the skirt I wanted to use had some floral prints, the best top I could possibly choose to make the whole look gripping was the one with floral motif. Knowing that I've already had colourful top and patterned bottom, I needed to pick a plain rest. Therefore I've selected black flats with square heel and powder pink envelope-shape clutch with golden elements. Finally not to make the entire outfit look simple, I added oversize golden hand watch and black classic bowler. Moreover I did my best to make my makeup look a little bit grunge and dun. Taking under concideration present temperatures in Poland the outfit seems to be perfect for winter :) If you are the kind of girl who likes cheeky appearance and always adds some spice to hers looks, this one is just for you! Hope you like it and please be lenient - my camera is not so good, so the pictures are poor quality, but I promise to fix it somehow.
XOXOXO Katie

 Floral jacket - ZARA,  floral skirt - ZARA, denim pants - American Eagle Outfitters, flats - vintage, bowler - H&M, golden watch - Michael Kors
fot. Katarzyna Borowska

 

                      Tune for today - Oh Land ,,White Nights"

Lip me well

Dear Makeup Gals! 
This time I would like to write about lipcare as the winter comes and our lips will be exposed to extreme temepratures way below 0°C . It is significant to look after those pretty pink friends because they are quite useful during normal day especially for those of us who have already found their latter half. Bear in mind that lip gloss, lip balm and lipstick are three utterly different products and not all of them are suitable for winter. Let's start with lip glosses. As far as I'm concerned these are the ones I like the most. Their texture, variety of colours, lightness and ease of applying make them my favourites. When it comes to particular brands I can certainly recommend Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss Vixen from Decadence Collection - its firm and heavy texture makes it perfect for winter temperatures. Besides the colour is deep and long-lasting. The next one is Dior Addict Gloss Atout Coeur which actually belongs to my mum, but in fact I use it more frequently. The shade is simillar to my lips', that is why it is quite neutral. The texture is so smooth and pleasant that you want to apply it every 5 minutes. The Dior's gloss is also thick and stays on lips for a very long time but it gives you surprisingly good moisture, that is why it is also great for low temperatures. The one I can recommend too is Guerlain Maxi Shine Gloss D'Enfer Guimauve - it is light and delicate and gives not as distinct effect as previously mentioned ones, but this is an adventage to me. Unfortunately, it won't provide your lips with great hydration. Nevertheless it looks just amazing, therefore I love it. 

The next category are lipbalms. In my short life I have already had millions of them because I'm the kind of person who looses lip conditioners no matter how hard I try to avoid it. Thanks to that I had an opportunity to try out a huge amount and now I know which one to recommend. The first to mention should be my fave - Neutrogena Lip Moisturizer - the simpliest and basic one. It gives such great moisture that you immediately fall in love with it. Neutrogena Lip Balm is extremly inexpensive and just ideal for winter - no matter what you are planning to do - skiing, ice skating or just having a stroll - all you need is this lip moisturizer. If you want your balm to give your lips extra colour then go to nearest drugstore or Walmart and buy Maybelline Baby Lips which gives you amazing hydration AND one of six exceptional shades. But when it is the taste of the lip balm that you care the most, then buy Lip Smacker and enjoy the flavour of blueberry muffin or vanilla coke while having ideally soft lips. Obviously I can't forget about iconic Clinique Chubby Stick that works like lipstick but gives you the moisture typical for lip balms. However, Chubby Stick is the luxurious version of lip balm. If you're looking for cheaper repleacement, choose Sephora Crayon Lip Pencil which is similar to Clinique, but definetely less expensive.

Our last category are lipsticks. What I need to say is that lipsticks are usually not as moisturizing as lip balms, so you'd better used a lip balm as a base before applying a lipstick. When it comes to me I use one and only - L'Oreal Paris Rouge Caresse Sweet Berry. Yes, of couse, I have heard of MAC Lipsticks or YSL ones, but as I'm not the fan of lipsticks I don't want to spend much money on something I use rather rarely. Anyway, L'Oreal lipstick is just incredible - it moisturizes, gives ultra rich colour and stays for hours on my lips. So now you know why I am going to use it throughout the winter.
I suppose THIS IS ALL for now. I know this post is extremly long and I am even to tired to read it again and optionally correct. Enjoy my sweethearts!
XOXOXO Katie

                         Tune for today - Lexer ,, Little Bird"

After Eve comes joy

Hello Santas! At first I want to apologise to those of you who waited yesterday for a post - I am very sorry for letting you down, but Christmas Eve is a special day for my family and we are used to celebrate it even till the very midnight, so after that I was too fed up to write for you. But now my energy is back and I would love to share my best christmas moments.
Everything was totally different than before - my aunt with her husband were present, my ill grandma came, which was a nice surprise for me and for the first time I didn't feel this excitement before opening presents as I used to  - I must have simply grown up. Besides I tried only two or three dishes so my stomach wasn't upset just like it usually is after such great feast. When it comes to presents my Santa was very generous this year - I won't reveal what I got but you will probably see at least one of those items in my forthcoming outfitts :) If you were interested in recipes for any of presented dishes, just write it in comment and I will certainly reply. Merry Christmas once again my sweethearts!
XOXOXO Katie

Tune for today - Passenger  ,,Feather On The Clyde"

Last prechristmas shopping

Dear Livestylers!
Today's post is all about christmas prep :) It refers to everything and nothing in the same time. At first I have to admit that today was my first time I had had my hybrid manicure done and I am honestly stunned! Everything looks just gorgeous and glam. No matter what I'm doing - cutting fruit, mixing dough with bare hands or playing with my rat - the nail polish remains intact. After few hours it still shines as if I have just applied the top coat. The longer I wear it the more I convince myself I would get addicted to hybrid manicure soon. Apart from that today I bought some local specialities - ,, Cydr Lubelski " from Lublin - a kind of polish cider - I hope it's gonna be tasty and suit perfectly for one of christmas dinners, ,, Krówki Krakowskie" from Krakowski Kredens - a kind of luxurious handmade milk vanilla fudge. Both are quite new to me and I'm looking forward to having a try. When it comes to fashion aspect I want to present my new-in dress designed by polish brand Modello. The time I entered their shop I felt overwhelmed by the amount of pretty dresses hanging around. The decision was tough to make but after half an hour spent in the fitting room I chose the white - golden one with beautiful round neckline. To finish my post with sweet accent I baked gingerbreads and decorated it with white icing. For now that all - I need to get round to cooking and packing christmas presents becauseit is Christmas Eve that comes in few hours. Have yourself a very merry Christmas my sweethearts!
XOXOXO Katie

 Tune for today - Tinie Tempah ,, Children of the sun"

Christmas muffins

Dear Cooks! Today is the day of Christmas Recipes, so roll up you sleeves, cause there is plenty to do! As you know Christmas cuisine is not only about cranberries and gingerbread spice being stuck in every pie and dish, but mainly about cosy winter tastes filling up the atmosphere. That is why for today's delicasy I chose Banana - Peanut butter Muffins which suits the occasion perfectly to me. It is essential to stress that those ones are made of healthy components and are suitable even for atlethes or my lovely readers on diet. Get prepered for one of the best blend of flavours you have ever tried!

Peanut butter and banana muffins

Ingredients (for 7 muffins):

- 1,5 cup rye flour

- 0,25 cup brown sugar demerara

- 1 tsp baking powder

- 2 mid-size bananas

- 1 big egg

- 0,25 cup milk

- 0,25 cup canola oil

- jar of peanut butter

1. In large bowl, combine rye flour, demerara sugar and baking powder.

2. Take smaller bowl and smash 1 banana, then add 1 egg, milk and canola oil. Mix it well.

3.  Pour over dry ingredients and mix until moist. For better taste put the dough in fridge overnight.

4. Spoon into muffin tins: first 1 tsp pulp, 0,5 tsp peanut butter and top with 1 tsp pulp.

5. Peel the banana and cut into slices.

6. Put 2 slices of banana on each muffin.

7. Bake in preheated oven at 180'C for 25-30 minutes.

Tune for today - FAUL & Wad Ad vs Pnau ,,Changes"