9 Kasım 2015 Pazartesi

Black & White

Nakon kraće pauze vraćam se u blogerske vode. Istraživanjem novog telefona nastale su ove fotografije. Ništa lepše od crno-belih fotografija, zar ne? P.S. Ukoliko vam se dopada moj rad, možete lajkovati stranicu Dear Credit Card na Facebook-u.

After a short break I'm back into the realm of blogging. After playing with the new phone, I've made these photos. Nothing beats black and white photography, right? P.S. If you like my work, you can follow my page Dear Credit Card on Facebook.















18 Ekim 2015 Pazar

DIY Project #1

Priznaću vam da sam opsednuta organizacijom, a takođe sam pravi kolekcionar. Uživam u novim stvarčicama, ali se teško odričem starih. Svesna sam činjenice da se nekim stvarima nikada neću vratiti, ali ih čuvam... za "ne daj Bože". Takav je slučaj i sa nakitom. Na slikama je prikazan jedan deo nakita koji sam ove nedelje uspešno organizovala. Nakon nekoliko odgledanih uradi sam tutorijala na YouTube-u počela sam i sama da dobijam ideje na temu organizacije.

I'll admit that I'm obsessed with organizing things, as well as being a true collector. I enjoy new things, but am really reluctant in getting rid of old ones. I'm aware of the fact that I'll never go back to some things, but I still keep them... just in case. Such is the case with jewelry. Photos below show one part of the jewelry that I got organized this week. After seeing a couple of do-it-yourself tutorials on YouTube, I got some ideas regarding organization myself.

 


Današnji uradi sam projekat je veoma jednostavan i napravljen od sitnica koje sam pronašla u svom domu. U pitanju je pletena korpa sa pregradama, nešto poput onih za escajg. Ofarbala sam je željenom farbom u spreju. Da bih narukvice i satove bolje organizovala, iskoristala sam karton od ubrusa, koji sam prethodno isekla po meri i ofarbala istom bojom. Za prstenje sam napravila džepove od vate. Pošto je ostalo mesta sa strane, ubacila sam staklene posudice u koje sam stavila minđuše i broševe.

Todays do-it-yourself project is very simple and made out of things found in my home. The item in question is a wicker basket with compartments, like the ones for cutlery; I painted it with spray paint. To organize bracelets and watches, I used the cardboard from a paper towel roll, which I cut to fit and painted with the same paint. For rings, I made pockets out of cotton wool. As there was room left on the sides, I put glass trays in which I placed earrings and brooches.


Izgleda lepo, ali nisam još uvek u potpunosti zadovoljna. Volela bih da pronađem parče tkanine nežnog cvetnog dezena kojom bih obložila unutrašnjost. Uvek može bolje, zar ne? Nadam se da vam se dopala ideja. Ako mislite da bih nešto mogla da promenim ili imate vaše trikove, napišite mi u komentar.

It looks really nice, but I am still not completely satisfied. I'd like to find a piece of textile with a gentle floral print with which I'd cover the interior. It can always be better, right? I hope you like the idea. If you think there's something I could change or have tricks of your own, please write it in a comment.



5 Ekim 2015 Pazartesi

Workplace

Smatram da je prostor u kome radimo i učimo veoma važan. Ja sam svoj ovako uredila: u pitanju je stara Singer šivaća mašina od koje je nastao sto još za devojačku sobu moje majke. Danas ga ja rado koristim i verujem da ga nikada neće pregaziti vreme. Uskoro ću vam na blogu predstaviti i svoj kutak za šminkanje, kao i trikove za bolju organizaciju. Do tada, uživajte u ovom postu!

I think that the place we work and study in is very important. I've decorated mine like this: it's an old Singer sewing machine that was converted into a desk that my mother used as a young girl. I'm using it these days and I don't believe it will ever be outdated. Soon, I'll cover my makeup desk on the blog, as well as some tricks for better organisation; until then, enjoy this post.






4 Ekim 2015 Pazar

Pastel colours

Dolazi nam sve hladnije vreme, zbog toga koristim poslednje trenutke lepog vremena da prošetam i ufotkam outfit-e poput ovog. Pastelne boje su uvek u trendu. Outfit se odlično uklopio uz enterijer moje sobe, te su fotke nastale baš u njoj. Nadam se da vam se dopada.

Cold weather is coming, so I'm using the last opportunity to enjoy the nice weather by taking a walk and making photos of outfits like this one. Pastel colours are always trendy. The outfit was a great fit with the interior of my room, so that's where the photos were taken. I hope you like it.





Shirt: H&M
Skirt: H&M
Headband: H&M
Loafers: Mango

24 Eylül 2015 Perşembe

All About Details

Današnji post je malo drugačiji. Kombinacija košulje i džempera se polako pretvara u kliše, ali dobri detalji, poput ovog broša, mogu je učiniti interesantnom i drugačijom. U pitanju je ručni rad talentovane devojke iz Pančeva Dragane Joksimović. Ukoliko vam se dopada, možete posetiti njene facebook stranice Dregona makes i Macin štaf, kao i blog Dregona makes. Nadam se da se i vama dopada!

Today's post is a little bit different. Combination of shirt and sweater is slowly becoming a cliché, but with good details like this brooch you can make it a little more interesting and different. In this case it's a work of young and talented girl from Pančevo Dragana Joksimović. If you like it, you can visit her Facebook pages Dregona makes and Macin štaf, and her blog Dregona makes. I hope you will like it!





Shirt: Takko
Sweater: C&A
Brooch: Dregona makes/Macin štaf

16 Eylül 2015 Çarşamba

Kallos Cosmetics

Današnji post posvećujem brendu koji me je prijatno iznenadio kvalitetom i pristupačnošću. Nedavno sam, šetajući se supermarketom, naišla na maske za kosu brenda Kallos. Odmah me privuklo pakovanje, a potom sam ugledala cenu. Za svega 300RSD, u pakovanju se dobija 1000ml pakovanja za kosu. Neverovatno povoljno!

Today's post is dedicated to a brand which surprised me pleasantly with their quality and approachability. During a recent trip to the supermarket, I stumbled upon hair masks by Kallos. I was immediately attracted to it because of the packaging, and then I saw the price: 1000ml for 300RSD, which is incredibly cheap!



Odlučila sam se za keratinsku masku, jer su takve do sada najviše prijale mojoj kosi. Kompletnu ponudu možete pogledati ovde. Izbor je velik, tako da za svaki tip kose postoji odgovarajuća maska.

Ima prijatan i blag miris, a mlečno bele je boje. Posebno mi se dopada što je gusta, te mi se ne dešava da mi isklizne iz šake i završi na dnu kade. Potrebno je da odstoji na kosi 5 minuta. U sadržaju, pored keratina, ima i mlečne proteine zbog čega odgovara suvoj i beživotnoj kosi, obnavljanju iskrzanih krajeva, farbanoj i hemijski tretiranoj kosi. 

Moja kosa nije farbana, srednje je dužine i izuzetno je gusta, te imam problema sa raščešljavanjem i sitnim čvorovima. Nakon ispiranja ove maske umotam kosu u peškir da upije višak vode, a potom je bez problema raspravim Macadamia No Tangle četkom za kosu. Kosa mi je svilenkasta i meka na dodir. Fino se ispira, tako da kosa ne ostaje masna. Čini je laganom, vazdušastom i punom volumena. Takođe mi se dopada što ne moram da štedim na količini, tako da sam sigurna da sam je nanela na svaku vlas kose.

Ono što sam saznala o brendu jeste da predstavlja najpopularniju profesionalnu kozmetiku za negu kose u Mađarskoj i Rumuniji. Na pakovanju piše da se proizvodi u EU. Ukoliko ste iz Srbije, posetite njihovu Facebook stranicu.

I decided on a keratin mask, since those were the one that suited my hair the most until now. A complete catalogue is available on their site here. There are many types to choose from, and there's an adequate mask for every hair type.

It has a pleasant and mild smell, and has a milky white colour. I exceptionally like it because it is thick, so accidents where it'd usually slip out of my hand and end up on the floor of the bathtub are avoided. All that it requires is applying it onto the hair and letting it settle for 5 minutes. Besides keratin, it contains proteins from milk, which makes it ideal for dry and lifeless hair, regeneration of torn ends, and dyed and chemically treated hair.

My hair is not dyed, has medium length, and is very thick, so there are some problems with combing and knots. After washing out this mask, I wrap it in a towel, and then straighten it without any trouble using Macadamia No Tangle hair brush. After this, my hair is silky and soft. The mask washes out nicely, and the hair is no longer greasy. With the low price, there's no need to use it in small quantities, and I'm always sure that I've applied on every bit of hair.

From what I've found out, this brand is very popular among professionals in Hungary and Romania. The packaging states that it was made in EU. If you're from Serbia, visit their local Facebook page.

12 Eylül 2015 Cumartesi

Grunge

Grunge je stil u kome se dosta pronalazim, a tome je doprinela muzika koju služam. Današnji grunge outfit je pomalo monoton, stoga sam ubacila detalje jesenjih boja i učinila ga savršenim i potpunim.

Grunge is one style that really suits me, and I attribute that to the music I listen to. Today's grunge outfit is a little monotonous, so I added a couple of autumn-coloured details and made it perfect and complete.








Parka: C&A
T-shirt: No name
Jeans: Fallen
Shoes: Deichmann
Rings: H&M
Sunglasses: New Yorker

10 Eylül 2015 Perşembe

Calamity Rain

Raduje me što su od prošle sezone ponovo aktuelni vuneni šeširi. Ovaj kišoviti dan je savršen za šetnju sa šeširom. Uživala sam u njemu, a nadam se da ćete i vi u ovom postu. 

I am really happy that woolly hats have made a return last season. Today's rainy weather is perfect for a walk with a hat. I enjoyed it, and I hope you will too.











Hat: H&M
Coat: C&A
Dress: H&M
Necklace: New Shanghai
Boots: Stradivarius
Umbrella: DM

6 Eylül 2015 Pazar

Summer Makeup Favorites

Danas vam predstavljam šminku koju sam najčešće koristila ovog leta i za koju imam reči hvale. Drogerijskog je ranga, stoga odgovara svačijem džepu. Nadam se da će vam moja preporuka dobro doći i da ćete uživati u ovom postu. Vaša iskustva ili sugestije napišite mi u komentaru.

Today I'd like to showcase some makeup that I've used this summer. All of these can be found in an average store, which is adequate for everyone's wallet. I hope that these recommendations are helpful and that you'll enjoy this post. Please write your experiences and suggestions in a comment.



"Color Riche Les Ombres" - L'Oreal Paris 

Počeću od L'Orealove palete senki za zadimljeni pogled. S obzirom da sam nakon Aurine palete izgubila veru u savršeni zadimljeni pogled, ova paleta je bila pravo iznenađenje. Pigmentacija je izvrsna. Boje se divno stapaju i uz dobru četkicu za blendanje stvaraju fin ombre prelaz. Može se naći u svim drogerijama. Cena je oko 1500RSD, ali u vreme sniženja se spusti i do 1000RSD.

I'll start with palette from L'Oreal for the smoky look. After Aura's palette I've lost faith in the perfect smoky look, but this one was a real surprise. Pigmentation is perfect. Colours blend perfectly and with a good blending brush it is possible to create a fine ombre blend. It can be found in many stores. The original price was 1500RSD, but can be as low as 1000RS during sale periods.


"Extreme Black" gel eyeliner - Alverde

Na redu je eyeliner u gelu zbog koga sam zavolela Alverde kozmetiku. Lako se nanosi uz pomoć iskošene pljosnate čestkice. Postojan je uz samo jedan sloj. Jedna od bitnijih karakteristika je da se sadržaj u pakovanju ne suši brzo, te mi traje mesecima. Takođe, jedan je od jeftinijih gel eyeliner-a u drogerijama: košta svega 300RSD, što je izuzetno povoljno uz kvalitet koji pruža.

Next up is a gel-based eyeliner which made me love Alverde cosmetics. It can be easily applied using a slanted flat brush and it remains stable with just one layer. One of the more important characteristics is that the contents of the package don't dry very quickly, so it can last for months. Also, it is one of the cheaper gel-based eyeliners that I've found in the store: it cost 300RSD, which is incredibly cheap given the quality it provides.

"Silver Argent" pearl powder - NYX

Ova senka u prahu ili pigment je prvi koji sam probala. U početku nisam znala kako se nanosi, te sam se igrala i odlučila za najjednostavniji metod: pljosnatu četkicu naprskam vodom kako bi se pigment zalepio na nju, a potom nanesem na kapak. Tokom šminkanja se kruni, tako da preporučujem stavljanje korektora na predeo ispod očiju tek nakon nanošenja pigmenta. Zamerku imam na pakovanje koje nije praktično. Za cenu od oko 250RSD u pakovanju se dobija 3g pigmenta. Sva NYX-ova kozmetika se može naći po prodavnicama koje snabdeva Alexandar Cosmetics.

This powdered shadow is the first one I tried. At first it wasn't clear to me how to apply it, so I played with it and decided on the simplest method: I took the flat brush and sprayed it with water to stick the pigment onto it, and then applied it on my eyelid. It didn't crumble during application, so I would recommend using a concealer on the area below the eye only after the pigment is applied. The only remark I have is about the impractical packaging. For the price of 250RSD the package contains 3 grams of pigment. All cosmetics by NYX can be found in stores supplied by Alexandar Cosmetics.

"Taupe" blush - NYX

U pitanju je moje omiljeno rumenilo kupljeno iz razloga koji će vas možda iznenaditi. Pošto sam svetle puti sa svetlim očima, ne volim kako na mom licu izgleda bronzer. Želela sam da nađem alternativu kojom ću moći da istaknem predeo ispod jagodica, a ovo rumenilo mi je odlično poslužilo! Tamno braon je i nema narandžastih tonova koji više odgovaraju devojkama preplanulog tena; takođe je bez sjajnih čestica. Fino se stapa sa licem i izgleda prirodno. Košta između 600 i 700RSD, a u pakovanju se nalazi 4g rumenila.

This is my favourite blush which I bought for a reason that might be surprising. I have a very light skin and very light eyes and I don't like the look of the bronzer on my face. I wanted to find an alternative with which I can put an accent on the area below the cheekbones, and this blush served me nicely! It is a darker shade of brown and doesn't have any orange tones that are more suited for girls with darker tan; it also lacks shiny particles. It blends nicely with the face and looks natural. It costs between 600 and 700RSD, and comes in package which contains 4 grams of powder.


"XXXL Nude" lip gloss - Essence

Nakon dužeg vremena, ponovo se zaljubljujem u sjajeve za usne. Ovaj volim da kombinujem uz dole pomenuti ruž ili nude olovku za usne. Daje usnama punoću i glamurozni izgled. Košta oko 250RSD što je zaista povoljno.

After a long period, I'm again falling in love with lip glosses. I like combining this one with the lipstick mentioned below, or a nude lip pencil. It really makes the lips look glamorous. It cost about 250RSD which is really approachable.

 "LSS 529 Thalia" lipstick - NYX

Odličan ruž za svakodnevnu upotrebu. U pitanju je prljavo roza boja koja licu daje nežan izgled. Jedina mana je trajnost, koja se može popraviti upotrebom olovke za usne. Kremasti ruževi su najjeftiniji NYX ruževi i mogu se naći po ceni od 350 do 400RSD.

This is a great lipstick for everyday use. The one in question has a dirty pink shade which makes the face have a tender look. There aren't many flaws aside from the durability, which can be repaired by using a lip pencil. Creamy lipsticks are by far the cheapest category of NYX's lipsticks, and can be bought at prices ranging from 350 to 400RSD. 

"Lash Sensational" mascara - Maybelline New York

Maybelline ne prestaje da me iznenađuje maskarama. Čini mi se da sam ih sve isprobala i mogu da zaključim da je svaka sledeća bolja od prethodne. Ova ima zakrivljenu četkicu koja odgovara obliku trepavica. Blago ih raščešljava ravnomerno nanoseći boju i ne stvara grudvice. Za večernje izlaske stavim i do tri sloja. Kupljena je po promotivnoj ceni od 700RSD.

Maybelline never stops surprising me with their mascaras. I've probably tried out all of them and can only conclude that each one I try is better than the previous one. This one in particular has a curved brush that matches the shape of the eyelashes. It also combs them out while applying the colour and doesn't create lumps. For some situations, like an evening out, I apply up to three layers. I bought it during a promotion, when the price was 700RSD.

31 Ağustos 2015 Pazartesi