Happiness is. . . a TropiCoral Makeup Kit

Hello my sugar plums!  I've been very quiet this past week.  The reason being is that I've been busy planning my next vacation.  The destination?  A week long stop in beautiful Puerto Rico followed by a month long backpacking trip through France, Spain and Portugal.  I'm so excited I might burst!  Since I'm in such a good mood and oh so looking forward to spending some time in the sun (cause it's still cold and gloomy here in Rochester) I decided to share with you my first impressions of this cute lip and cheek kit from Benefit that I bought recently at Sephora.  It comes with a lip/cheek stain (ChaChaTint), a highlighter (HighBeam), a blush (Coralista) and a lipgloss (Coralista) - all in cheerful Spring-y peachy/coral hues.  It could be your perfect travel companion for an upcoming trip during the Spring/Summer months; seasons when our skin is a little tanned and we don't need much makeup to enhance our natural beauty.       

The Go TropiCoral kit comes tips to get the best out of the products

ChaChaTint, High Beam and Coralista lipgloss

The swatches:  ChaChaTint, HighBeam, Coralista lipgloss and Coralista blush

Wearing Coralista lipgloss

If you like this kit you can get it at Sephora for $28.  Benefit has two other kits available:  Feelin' Dandy (light pink hues) and Sugarlicious (nude tones).  Pick your favorite!  What do you guys think about this kit?  Any upcoming trips to a tropical destination?

Besos,  Isabel xox  

Happiness is. . . a Perfect Greek Sunset

Saluting the sun in Oia, Santorini

I'm a big fan of sunsets.  They really take my breath away and make me feel so lucky to be living in such a wonderful world.  I literally feel butterflies in my stomach when I witness a beautiful sunset, like the one pictured above.  I took this picture last summer in the island of Santorini.  

I love the Greek islands and have been fortunate enough to have vacationed there for weeks at a time, twice.  The first time I went to Greece was over 10 years ago when I went backpacking with one of my best friends.  When I saw my first Santorini sunset I was blown away by it and promised myself that I would make it back.  It took me a long time but I finally went back last year, this time with my boyfriend.  

Santorini is, hands down, one of the most romantic places I’ve ever been to and a lot of it has to do with its amazing sunsets.  If you are looking for a Honeymoon destination or a place to celebrate your Anniversary I urge you to consider a trip to the Greek islands, especially to Santorini.  You will be HAPPY that you made it there.  

Try to catch a sunset in Oia on the northwest side of the island.  That’s where this picture was taken.  Lots of locals and tourists reunite there to watch the sunset and everybody joyfully claps and whistle in the end.  It will be an unforgettable experience.

Feeling blessed and rocking a ballerina bun in Santorini

Do you have a favorite spot to watch the sunset?

Besos, Isabel xox