Autumn Window

I probably have said this before, but autumn is by far my favourite season. The colors, the rain, the cool winds and the feel of a warm cup in your hands... It's heaven for me. Our town's Chocolate Shop, Entrelagos (where I went to buy my Easter Chocolate!!) always changes their window displays. I have to admit that in the past years they have been a bit boring and unoriginal, but whoever is doing the new display is doing an amazing job!! I wish I had taken pictures of the other displays, so as soon as this one came out I made sure to take pictures. The attention to detail is amazing, it really brings it all together. 

Walking about town and seeing these kinds of details makes one really feel that autumn is here, and it makes me very happy. 

Take care,
~Rose

Things I Want

So, considering that I have a job now (sort of), I decided I should probably make a list of the things I have been wanting to buy for a while... most of it is makeup-related, and the last one is a far cry from what I probably would be able to afford. But it's nice to dream, right? I would have added a plane ticket to france, but I like to keep things somewhat realistic. So here goes: 

➀ Lime Crime's VENUS the Grunge Palette

➁ Tony Moly's Peach Handcream

➂ Pantone Universe Palette

➃ This makeup brush set

➄ Mushroom Magnets

➅ instax mini 90 Neo Classic

take care,
~Rose

It's Mushroom Season!!

Autumn is finally here, and you know what that means? Mushrooms!! These past weeks I've begun to see them sprouting everywhere and I've just been dying to go out with my camera and go mushroom hunting. I took these photos last weekend and I'm really happy with how all of them turned out. It makes me want to go out and look for more. 

Amanita Muscaria

  

I'm afraid I was only able to identify the Amanita, so I'm trying to get in contact with someone who knows a bit more. If I know anything I will be sure to update.

Take care,

~Rose

Lollapalooza Chile 2016

My, it truly took forever for me to get this post up... but here it is! I went to Lollapalooza this year!! It was held on the March 19-20. I worked all summer and was able to afford all the expenses; so I was off to the city and had one of the best weekend's ever. There were so many bands, so many people, and it was all so much fun. I've never done something like this before, it was most definitely out of my comfort zone, but it turned out great so I will probably keep doing things like this. (I've actually got concert tickets to go to see Crystal Castles on the 28th of this month!!) 

Above you can see the bracelet I wore to be able to get in and out of the festival; the concert tickets (or what was left of them); the booklet we were given; a receipt for some tokens that I could use inside to buy things; and my public transport card (bip!) that was Lollapalooza themed to promote the use of the public transport to reduce our carbon footprint.

Below are the different bands that were there, the stage each played on and the times. Overall I saw Eminem, Die Antwoord, Marina and the Diamonds, Of Monsters and Men, Twenty One Pilots, Jack U, Alabama Shakes, Stone Giant, Eagles of Death Metal, DJ Who and Bad Religion.

Take care,
~Rose

Little Swan Planters - DIY

So today I was waiting at the bus stop, and I saw a cluster of Baby Tears on the ground. I quickly scooped some up into a glass container and brought them home. I've been looking for these for a really long time since I've been wanting to plant them in some little swan figures that I own, and today I was able to do just that! I feel sort of silly calling this a DIY, since it's so simple, but since I took step by step photos of the process, I thought why not. 

items used:

❀2 small swan planters

❀small stones

❀soil

❀spoon

❀glass with water

❀plant of choice ~ Baby Tears

Baby Tears

These are the planters I decided to use. They were thrifted by my mom 3 years ago.

1. Fill the bottom of the planters with pebbles for drainage.

2. With a small spoon I carefully filled them with soil (this soil I got from our compost, so it's rich in nutrients for the plant babies)

3. I took a small portion of the plant, loosened up the roots and planted it. I used a toothpick to bury the roots. 

4. I used the same spoon from before to water them. I gave them each 2-3 teaspoons of water.

And that was it! I loved how it turned out and can't wait for it to start growing :3 I planted the Baby Tears I had left outside, and hopefully I'll be able to use them in the future. I was just really happy with how it came out, and it only took me about 15 minutes (including the photo taking) to do this. I love seeing these on my desk, it really brightens up my day. 

Take care,

~Rose

Things I Bought - March

I've been wanting to do this post since I first went shopping half way through march, but I had to wait until the end of the month just in case I might buy something else... and I did! 

So, this month I went to the city to go to Lollapalooza (which I'll post about later) ; while I was there I went to the big malls and enjoyed taking part in the consumer culture I usually don't have access to. One of the downsides of living in a small town is that you don't really have access to many brands/products. No Topshop, H&M, MAC, no makeup stores etc. So the following are things I bought in the big city as well as other purchases that I made in march. 

Makeup: I went to The Republic of Beauty and got a MakeUP Fixative from Vipera Cosmetics. This works pretty good, although I don't ever wear a full face of makeup. It does, however keep my eye-makeup and brows on point through the day, unless I vigorously rub my face. I also got Yafa makeup brush in 708 and an eyelash curler, and both of the do their job. 

Back home I bought Maybelline's Illegal Length Mascara as well as the Master Precise Ink Pen Eyeliner. I am in love with both of these products. Illegal Length is my favourite mascara so far. It does exactly what it says it does, it definitely lengthens and it is 100% waterproof guaranteed. It doesn't clump on your eyelashes, it's magical wand helps keep them separated and you don't get any fallouts through out the day. The Master Precise is pretty good, although not perfect. It's not as opaque and you have to layer it on several times to get that black wing. The felt tip makes it super easy to get those perfect fine-lined wings. Once it dries completely it won't budge unless it gets really wet or if you rub it.  

I got the Nail Top Coat by Petrizzio and Pure Color in the shade Caramel 281 by Pamela Grant.

One of the things I missed the most was Lush. Walking into that perfumed shop filled with natural beauty care in all shapes and colours.... Heaven. I got the Sex Bomb Bath Bomb and Milky Bath Bubble Bar. I'm super exited to try these out!

And finally, I got this gorgeous Writing Set. It comes with 10 sheets of writing paper and 10 envelopes. The illustrations are from the "British Flowering Plants" by William Baxter. The best part it that when I use up all the paper and envelopes I will still have this beautiful folder!

(p.s. while I was in the city I bought this 330mL Evian water bottle. I'm not usually one that buys bottled water, but I just couldn't resist. With its cute packaging and tiny size, it fits in even my smallest purse, I can easily refill it and I've been drinking a lot more water lately (which is always good).  

Take care,

~Rose

Easter Chocolate

I finally went Easter shopping! I decided to go to my town's most famous Chocolate Shop, Entrelagos. They make artisanal chocolate, right there in the shop! Even though the wait took more than an hour and it was really crowded, it was totally worth it. 

I really wanted one of those big bunnies (they must have been about 0.5 m) but they were way out of my price range. So after buying for my family I got this cute little one instead.

Wishing you a happy weekend, no matter what you plan on doing.

Take care, 

~Rose

Cemetery on film - Corral

Sometime during the end of February I went along to a trip with my partner to Corral, and one of the thing we did was visit the local cemetery. It's located along a hillside where there are graves scattered around everywhere without any real path or order. One of the nicest things about this one it that it was very colourful.  As you can see from the pictures the predominant colour is white, and it's filled with bright fake flowers; even though these aren't my favourite it did add an ever lasting touch of colour and brightness. 

I plan on going back soon with my digital camera and take more photos of this place.

Take care,

~Rose

"Hongos" - Fungi Exhibition

I don't know why but recently I feel as though my town's recent exhibitions were just made for me. The exhibition "Hongos: Un Reino por Descubrir" (spanish for "Mushrooms a Kingdom to Discover") was no exception. It was mainly developed by the Fundacion Fungi, and the information and photography was provided by them. So now I shall show you the pictures!! 

(I will name the fungi from left to right)

Coprinus disseminatus, Geastrum floriforme, Bolbitius vitellinus

Cyathus olla, Cortinarius magellanicus

Sarcoscypha coccinea, Coriolus versicolor

Mycena cyanocephala

The details really made all the difference. It was beautifully set out, very dinamic and the information was easy to understand and very complete. 

They even had this adorable platform so one could take photos and feel like a small pixie. My partner was the one who invited me to the exhibition and was more than happy to take pictures of me.

He even laid on the floor in order to take this angled shot!! And as you can see in both photos I was trying not to burst with excitement and skip around with glee.

Take care,
-Rose