:: Brand Focus - Blush & Panic ::

Happy Easter beautiful ladies!

Yesterday, the 26th of March was the date of the launch of SS16 Collection of Blush & Panic. For anyone that hasn't yet been introduced, Blush & Panic is a vintage boutique situated at 47A Melita Street Corner with Straight Street Valletta. 

Anyone that knows me, and has heard my ongoing comments during the Maltese drama Strada Stretta, knows that my absolute favourite thing to do is to comment on the way they are styled. The moment I got to know that the talented Samantha Gatt from blush & panic was the mind behind these gorgeous creations, I simply had to get to know more! A few days later, I was snapping pictures at her adorable boutique in Valletta. 

The first glimpse one gets of the shop, is the front window set-up, which immediately screams creativity and style never seen before! It is genuinely on another level of inspiration! 

Personally, I used to prefer neutral colours when it came to clothing, but not anymore! The bright colour combinations I have seen, have truly inspired me to experiment more with styles and colour combos ingeneral! This place truly served as inspiration - it introduced me to a completely different style to the one I'm used to, and I'm so obsessed! Look at the colours!

The clothing is so delicate and sophisticated! And the contrast of blue and white, with that touch of highlighted yellow, definitely makes me want summer! The detail in the skirt is to die for! 

Another thing which greatly interested me, is the mixture of strong and bright colours with pastels. You will definitely find whatever you're looking for! For a touch of 60s style, this is definitely the go-to place to shop! 

The bags and sunglasses in the picture below scream RETRO! I love the brown leather with the touch of silver on these gorgeous shoes! And what about the metallic stars on the bags at the bag!? 

The sunglasses are all very different and fashion forward  -  I definitely suggest you go and pick up a pair for yourself! 

They also have beautiful accessories such as scarves and head wraps! These serve as a great first-step to testing this style of clothing! 

And the same goes for the jewelry! 

They also have the cutest house decor and stationery! 

And I HAD to snap a picture of this beyond-gorgeous vintage-looking telephone! It's rose gold - how could I not?! This is perfect for a person who wants to retain a modern vibe, but also wishes to include a retro- touch. 

Just as I was about to leave, they offered me a drink from the cutest table! This was not just a shopping experience and event, but truly a creative experience I will cherish; I highly suggest that you give them a visit!

Thank you for your continuous support, and I hope you've enjoyed the post!

Kaylie Chetcuti
Soarella
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:: Beauty Travel Essentials ::

Hello there gorgeous!

So, I just returned from a weekend break, also known as the period of time where one does absolutely nothing except enjoy life and be as lazy as possible! However having said that, I still attempted to look presentable, so I decided I'd share with you the few beauty products I took with me; the ones I simply can't live without when away from home! 
The first essentials I wanted to share with you are my two favourite eyeshadow palettes. These are the Inglot Freedom System Eyeshadow Palette and the Essence All About Bronze Eyeshadow Palette. Sticking to neutrals allows you to easily apply bolder lip colours - which is what I usually go for! 

When it comes to make-up brushes, I carry with me the following three everywhere I go. The first is a wooden brush I got off eBay which I use to apply blusher. It genuinely works wonders, and I haven't yet found a better one! The next one is a brush called Smudger from The Body Shop, which I use daily on my eyebrows. Lastly, I use another brush called the Smudge Brush which I also got off eBay, (which came in a set) to apply my eyeshadow.

The next set of essentials have to do with skincare. Being away from home is no excuse to abandon your skin! I have posted a 'Favourite Skincare Products' post a while ago, where these products have also been featured - they are the holy grail for me! A quick 5-minute routine before bed will solve an amazing amount of skin problems, believe me! The products I used were the Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturizer, the Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Facial Scrub, and the Simple Kind to Skin Deep Cleansing Face Wash.  

The following products are what I call the basics (hence the look!) These are the four products which in my opinion, are a must! The first is the Essence Plump no Clump Mascara. My eyeliner is the Sibella Make up Milano. The blush varies between the Rimmel Rose  and Wynie Blush. The latter definitely wins on pigment though! Lastly, for foundation I use Essence Stay all Day Long-Lasting.

Now the lips- This is where I go crazy! I'm quite aware that I only have one pair of lips, but I still feel the need to bring seven lip colours with me! I feel that the lips complete the look! My favourite product is the Revlon Colour Burst in Standout . I love how moisturising it is, and also the smell! Another product which I love is the Essence in Barely There  (06)& On the Catwalk (04) Lipsticks. 

I hope you enjoyed this post, and you've found it helpful! Very exciting things are coming up which I can't wait to share with you!

Kaylie Chetcuti
Soarella 

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:: Favourite SkinCare Products ::

Hello girls! 

Sorry it took a while since my last upload, but I'm FINALLY (!!!) done with my exams, and can now focus more on my blog! A while ago I've gotten a request for me to share with you my favourite skincare products, so here it is! 

Clinians Attiva Anti-stress 

1. Clinians Attiva Anti-Stress Tonico Rinfrescante - This is one of the best smelling toners I have ever used. I simply pour some of it onto a cotton pad, and dab it onto my face. Admittedly, I don't use this product often, but when I do, it makes me feel great! 

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Matt

2. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Matt - This moisturiser works wonders! It has a thick consistency, however it is very easy to message into the skin. I truly encourage you to give this one a try! 

Nivea Maschera Anti-Stres Pure & Natural 

3. Nivea Maschera Anti-Stress Pure & Natural - This mask is amazing! To start with it is very inexpensive and they have numerous scents to choose from, as well as numerous products for different skin types. This is the one I'm currently using, however the whole Nivea line is to die for! 








4. Fresh & Clean Pelli Secche e Sensibili  - These make-up remover wipes are very common, I purchased mine from a local supermarket. Prior to these, I used the Doctor's Wipes with Grape Seed Extract. To be fair, both did the job perfectly, however I couldn't get over the packaging! They also smell divine, so give them a try! 




5. Simple Kind to Skin Smoothing Facial Scrub - Simple is life. I simply love Simple! Puns Over - This facial scrub works wonders, I use it together with the rest of the Simple Line, however it was my first ever Simple purchase and I loved it from the beginning! 

6. Simple Kind to Skin Deep Cleansing Face Mask - I apply this mask using the Aqua Message Levatrucco Sponges. The reason is that the product's consistency is not the thickest, and I feel that I get the best results when its applied with these sponges rather than with my hands. 

7. Simple Kind to Eyes Eye Make-up Remover - I don't know if you've noticed yet, but the Simple range truly attracts me! I apply some of the product onto a cotton pad, and then take my eye make-up  off (obv!). Then I rinse my eyes from the remaining make-up and product since it is quite gooey, but it works believe me! 

8. Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturizer - Last favourite!  I currently use this interchangeably with my La Roche-Posay Moisturiser, however I truly love both of them! The former is more on the affordable side, and for that reason it might win me over when one of them runs out! 

Simple Kind to Skin Products 

I would also like to add that this post is not sponsored, even though a good amount of the products were of the brand Simple. Honestly, I just love the effect they have on my skin, and they're also relatively affordable!

I hope you enjoyed this post and found it helpful! Leave a comment below with your favourite products! Thank you for visiting Soarella, and until next time take care! 

Kaylie Chetcuti 
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