Summer SPF Essentials! + Reviews

Hey all,

Summer is around the corner and we will be tanning, going to the beach, going out more and enjoying the sun and weather but, before we do so, we should take care of our skin and protect it from the UV light. This means applying sunscreen that has SPF 20 and more.

Today, I will share with you my sunscreens:

1. Face:
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ cream that has very high protection, it's good for sensitive skin, it has invisible texture and fragrance free, paraben free and water resistant. Every year, I tend to try new face sunscreen and this year I chose Bioderma because it's a very good brand. I started applying this since the beginning of spring because I get a tan very easily and I don't like that a lot so I tend to protect my skin earlier. Usually, in fall and winter I apply SPF 20 but in spring and summer, I am all about 50+!

2. Lips:
Labello Sun Protect SPF 30 lip balm that is waterproof too. Don't neglect your lips because they get effected by the sun too and can be burned so you need a layer of protection that moisturizes your lips too. Labello lip balms have been my favorite lip balms since I was 10 years old although I never mentioned them here on my blog. I highly recommend them.

3. Hair:
Clarins Sun Care Oil Spray 30. It is for hair and body but I will use it for my hair only. I still didn't try it but I remember back in 2010, I was on vacation with my siblings and my uncle and he had an oil spray for the hair that protects and hydrate your hair. I still remember how amazing it was and how it left my hair with nice beachy waves. Unfortunately, I don't know the name but I hope that this one will be as good as my uncle's. I will update this post when I will start using this spray.

4. Body:
Nivea 50+ hydrating and protecting cream was there for me for the past ten years. I only use this as my body sunscreen and I try new ones but I go back to this one always. It's really good, thick, hydrating and water resistant. I recommend it!

5. Eyes:
Well, there is no sunscreen for eyes but there are surely many fashionable and stylish sunglasses that you can rock everyday. I am currently in love with my Ray Ban blue flash lenses aviators. I might buy the orange one soon so I can share them with my brother. Go get you a trendy affordable but high quality ones now to protect your beautiful eyes! ;)

Share with me what sunscreens you're using now..

Love xoxo,

Maha

Outfit Summary/Story: The Chanel Brooch and It's All About Nudes!!

Hey all,

I have been always loving my nudes and neutrals as I always incorporate them into my outfits. I love love love nudes, beige, whites and every shade in between. I just found out that I actually have so many of those shades in my wardrobe especially tops and outwear but, hey, I love me some more!
I feel that those colors and shades make me happy, positive, relaxed and confident. They are so classy and chic, they make you feel like million bucks. Spring is at the corner in Paris and I am super excited that I will be able to wear those shades every single day. Style them with brights, bold colors and other neutrals and you will look very sophisticated, I promise!

Now, on to my Chanel brooch story if it is to be called a story. I make wishlists of things I want to buy this year especially when it comes to expensive items such as bags, shoes, accessories or even clothing. I make a wishlist, calculate how much many I should save and my time frame of when I can buy it.. It's very helpful and you should try it. I will be soon making a post on how to buy high-end expensive items, when to invest and how to buy without feeling guilty that you spent a lot of money. Keep your eyes on this soon to be published post! Back to Chanel, as the brooch was on my wishlist, I started searching prices, deals and designs. I went on to Chanel's website to see how much the brooches are and I felt that they might be reasonably priced if the size is quite big which I couldn't really know from the picture they have and the measurements because I prefer seeing it in person.

The Story:

I went with my mom to Bon Marché which is a shopping center in Paris, we really like to shop there as it is not as crowded as Galaries Lafayette so we feel more relaxed there. I saw Chanel there and I asked my mom if we could enter to ask for the prices and see their brooches. We waited in the line and then a nice SA came and helped us. He showed us many options but I was looking for a CC Brooch that is plain gold, unfortunately, they didn't have. I then picked a Brooch that is CC with pearls and I liked it a lot. I thought that will match many of my vest, jackets and tops in general plus I love pearls so it was good match for me. I was quite surprised that some of their jewelry are not with the highest quality and perfection which you would expect from such a fashion house and high prices. When I picked the brooch, I didn't think about the price but when I saw the other jewelry they displayed, some of them, I wouldn't buy them with 100 Euros. Sorry to say this as I love Chanel but their prices are going over board, in my opinion this should be changed. My mom wasn't as happy and satisfied as I am because of the prices.

My mom always needs a lot of pressure from my sister and I to go and buy expensive items as she says they are a waste of money (my dad also) but, my sister and I, are the ones who spend the most and we aren't proud of it but we are so far happy and it's such a pleasing adventure for us.

To my outfit of the day, I am wearing:

- H&M Top
- Mango Jacket
- Zara Jeans
- Chanel Brooch
- Forever21 faux pearl Earrings and Ring
- Via Moda Flats

I hope you enjoyed the 'story' and mini review about Chanel jewelry. Let me know if you liked my outfit or if you make wishlists as I do. Always happy to communicate with you on any of my social media accounts!

Love xoxo,

Maha

Outfit Summary/Story: Sam Pitroda Art Expo in Paris

Hey all,

Three days ago, I was invited along with my sister by my dear friend Téa, who is an Art Director, to go to her art exposition that she directed and made for Mr. Sam Pitroda who is the advisor of the Prime Minister of India on public information infrastructure and innovations and he's the chairman of National Innovation Council. You can read more about him here (his website).

The exposition is at Nicolas Deman Gallery in Paris and will be held until 26 of March. If you are in Paris and interested in arts, go check it out. The paintings are very nice and what I liked about them are the colors used, they just make you happy. They are abstract paintings so, you really should dig in to them to interpret what is being painted and make your own story or image out of it!

My Outfit:

- Zara Pants
- BCBGMaxAzria Lace Top
- MaxMara Coat
- BCBGMaxAzria Leopard Clutch
- Valentino Rockstud Slingback
- Hermes Clic Clac in Black
- APM Monaco Jewelry

I was happy to visit the opening of this exposition and I would like to thank Téa for inviting us and you have done great job!!
My Favorite painting is called Floating:

Love xoxo,

Maha