Modern Renaissance

Okay, it finally arrived. Unless you know absolutely nothing about makeup, you most probably have heard of the Modern Renaissance palette, by Anastasia Beverly Hills. I can't even express how much I adore this palette. I just really love it so much. First of all, the products are high quality, very buttery, very pigmented. Even though the packaging has received a lot of criticism, due to the velvety exterior getting dirty quite easily. I personally can confirm that yes, fallout does cling to the palette, but as long as you are careful, and keep it in a place where it won't get dirty there shouldn't be a problem. The shades blend seamlessly, and are long wearing. It also comes with a dual-sided makeup brush, that even though it isn't like the high end brushes, does a pretty good job in my opinion. 

Now lets go on to the real reason I love this palette, and knew I had to have it. As the name states, it is inspired by the Renaissance art period, and boy, I am a huge art geek. So as soon as I heard about this palette, I was just so happy. Bringing art into makeup? Yes please!! So from an artistic point of view I love so many things about it. First of all, I really like the selection of colors. All were colors that were very present during this time period, but they chose just the right ones that would make a nice palette that could be used for everyday looks, just as well as anything more glammed up. Also, I love the little detail of the names, whether they be referring to certain painting mediums, artist, or paintings... as an art lover I couldn't be more content. So ever since I laid eyes on this palette, I had this idea, of comparing it to actual renaissance art, so one can truly tell the influence and how much detail went into this. So I did it! 

The palette next to the famous painting "Primavera" by Sandro Botticelli. In the photos above, it's pictured with the painting "The Birth of Venus", also done by Boticelli. 

Golden Ochre (left) and Tempera (right) next to details of "The Birth of Venus".

Primavera (left) Vermeer (right) next to details of the painting "Primavera"

Venetian Red (top) and Buon Fresco (bottom) next to details of "Primavera"

Cyprus Umer (top), Burnt Orange (middle), Raw Sienna (bottom) next to details of "The Rape of Europa" by Paolo Veronese

Love Letter (top), Realgar (bottom) next to details of "La Cantoria" by Luca della Robbia

Realgar (top), Warm Taupe (bottom), next to details of the painting "Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtues" by Andrea Mantegna

And for the complete swatch of the palette I had to pair it with one of the most famous paintings of the renaissance period: "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci. 

So I guess to finish this post I just have to say that this palette, in my opinion, is a work of art in itself. I couldn't be happier with it, as both a makeup and an art lover. This was also incredibly fun to make!

Take care,
~Rose

P.S. I forgot to give Antique Bronze it's individual swatch, but you can see it in the full swatch.

Cathedral ~ Puerto Montt

Winter 2016

I present to you the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, of Puerto Montt. My partner and I went to visit my aunt this winter, and while we were there he obviously had to accompany me while I scouted for local churches and cathedrals. It is a Roman Catholic church that was first built in 1892. It was later elevated to a cathedral in 1932.

This beautiful building is made of "Alerce" wood, otherwise known as the Patagonian cypress, like most churches in that region. Its cupola is made of copper, and whenever the sun hits it it gives out a marvelous glow. 

We weren't able to enter the church, since it was closed on the day we were visiting. So that will have to be left for another visit.

Take care,

~Rose

Centro Cultural La Moneda

May 2016

During my trip to Santiago, I decided to go visit the Centro Cultural La Moneda. It was my first visit and I was lucky enough to stumble across their Ancient Egypt exhibition. When I was younger I was in love with ancient Egypt, the mythology and lifestyle being my favorite part of it all. It really was magical to be able to experience up close fragments of a world that fascinated me so much as a child. 

There was a little side exhibition of the PET Lamp project, that I thought to be quite interesting. 

The curator of this exhibition did an outstanding job. Not only was it incredibly informative, but it was also easy to navigate and visually stunning. 

Fragments of pottery 

These are makeup tools and trays!! 

This last exhibition I wasn't able to photograph, but it was beautiful. It was a collection of photojournalism of the past 50 years of my country. 

Take care,

~Rose

Autumn Date

May 2016

It was in this exact park that my partner and I began dating a few years back. It was a lot of fun being able to come back, especially in this beautiful autumn weather that just seemed to cast a veil of colors over a space that we knew so well through summer. 

These ducks looked like beautiful water nymphs bathing in between the reeds. 

Take care, 

~Rose

Stationery Haul

May 2016

I went to Santiago, the capital, this month to go see one of my favorite bands Crystal Castles. It was such an amazing experience, and  went along with some close friends from there. I was also taken by some other friends to go shopping at what is known as "China Town". Once I was there I went all out with stationery. 

I bought four Moomin cards, one small succulent card, two sets of totoro envelopes, a totoro pencil case, two notebooks, a highlighter set, paper dolls sticker set, two erasers, as well as six pens.

take care,
~Rose

Summer Fair on Film

Summer 2016

I don't remember the last time I went to a fair. But I went this summer along with my partner. We took a disposable film camera with us (the same one that was used for the Cemetery on film- Corral) and had a lot of fun taking pictures. The only pictures that didn't have my partner in them were these three of me. I quite like them so I thought I would share.

Take care,

~Rose