Even though I do not have an education from La Mer or La Prairie. I’m not even a beauty school drop out. But by birth I am given the most annoyingly sensitive skin and system, that gets affected by anything and everything. Food, stress, work conditions, weather. You name it. So I’m very alert to every little detail and change within, on and around me.
This might not make me a beauty expert on paper. But I know damn well if a creme works after you have been on a flight for 11 hours (since I fly all the time) or what scrub is best after 8 days in the jungle on a film location, or what eye relief to splatter on after a really ‘interesting’ and long night out on town.
So here it goes!
I tested these products from Nimue and I have to say that I’m pretty damn pleased with the result so far.
In the beginning my skin freaked out completely with breakouts, and I even had some weird itching going on. I almost dropped the whole thing. However, after a week using the line persistently my skin looks so much better and feels much softer, moist and clean than before.
My favorite product so far (I still have to try some of the masks) is the so called ‘Alpha Lipoic Activator’. Long name. I know. And in combination with the Purifying creme it does the job. I hate sounding like a beauty ad, but hands down; I’m only preaching the remedy I take myself.
You can probably find the products from Nimue online. But I got them at the spa I always visit when in Copenhagen called Dollface.
Actually, I’ve been contemplating doing an international Spa Guide between Copenhagen, NYC, Las Vegas and LA. Stay tuned for that.
‘Till then, here are the products I’ve been testing:
My favorite product!!! I use it twice a day and especially good around the eyes. You are only supposed to use it 3 times a week. I definitely overused it. But it’s such a treat!!!!
This baby is a bit harsh, but it goes very well with the serum in blue tube above. It’s a creme. Use this one first and then apply the serum from the blue tube on top and you will be fine the rest of the day.
Cleanser and toner. Not rocket science. Not even for me. I like the cleanser a lot. it does the job. Gets rid of all the dirt and makeup in no time. The toner is a bit harsh, but good after a long day out in a big, poluted city like for instance NYC or LA.
It’s true! Danish Summer weather is predictable!!!
You can always count on rain when outdoors events are happening. Like today – first day of fashion week in Copenhagen. I started out nicely and stress-fully with a ‘beep’ load of emails and phone calls. But not all glamorous regarding fashion week or my movies in Hollywood. No-no. I have gotten myself involved with my father’s conference about artificial life and living technology, which is being held here in Denmark for the first time ever end of August. My father is a professor in physics who is developing and creating so called ‘artificial life’ and living technology. He is also hosting the event.
I’m helping out in the communication department with the writing, editing bit so we - ‘the normal’ people can understand what’s going on. Not a very fashionable job, but actually very interesting. Living technology is our future and only a fool stays ignorant about the next big thing.
Then, it was time to copy-cat Rihanna and get some serious Minx on my nails. I visited Silkyway at Dollface since she’s the only one I know who does a hell of a job here in Copenhagen when it comes to nails and especially Minx.
And if you are not familiar with Minx yet. Get to it! It’ the instant future of nails. I got the silver/gold leopard version done on my hands and feet. Sooooo ‘Las Vegas’!
here are a couple of shots from tonight…
Leather and lace = Good girl gone bad. Love it! spotted at the Eurowoman Party
The BF blazer and high waist. Très fashion!!! spotted at Eurowoman Party
Every Sunday the vintage store JETRAG on La Brea has their weekly 1 dollar sale. It’s not far from my house so this Sunday I went. Tip: It’s best to go early in the AM when the good stuff is still around.
You will roam through huge piles of junk and diamonds in the rough in the company of super dolled up fashion stylists browsing for the next ‘it-item’ and homeless people just looking for a cheap outfit. It’s pure madness, it’s hilarious and definitely worth a visit. Everything is 1 dollar…
I found 2 shirts, a cardigan and a dress. 4 dollars. Yezzziiir!
Am I hungover? Yezzziiir!
I’m wearing: Chick with Guns daisy dukes, metal studded top from Object, vintage leather vest, vintage flat boots, Ray Ban shades and a Chanel purse
Hey, I just got this ‘yalla-vintage’ dress down in some random store on Hollywood Boulevard. It’s handmade from India and the bead work is amazing. It was basically a steal.
Usually Hollywood Boulevard is a part of town that sucks. It consists pretty much of only tourist traps. But if you look around for a bit you can find some really odd and cool things. I also got some super hot stockings and tights in some seedy sex shop and a pair of sky high ruby red heels for nothing that I’m going to wear out tonight.
I should probably have shot pictures from the sight seeing we did in Las Vegas, so you could get a whiff of that. But sorry, I didn’t. I completely forgot. So these pics are just from Saturday night out and about at the different clubs with new and old peeps.
Yes, of course Las Vegas is The City of Sin, Debauchery Central, the doorway to hell etc. I never heard of anybody who went there to contemplate, meditate and read books. Yet there’s something about that spot in the middle of the desert that gets to me every time I visit. It’s insanity and tilted beauty makes you wanna run for the hills, yet you always come back…. he he .
You have to realize how crazy the nature is out there in Nevada. Only 45 minutes from The elegant Tower Suits Lobby at The Wynn Hotel lies a mountain where you can go skiing this minute if you please. So Vegas is not only the gambling, the shows, the strip clubs and out of reach crazy bachelor parties that sometimes remind me of summer camp in 7th grade where the hormones reach an unbelievable level. It’s a place of many possibilities. I had a great time and wil be returning shortly…
Here’s a couple of shots from Saturday in Las Vegas…
twin shoes he he
Nadja & I = 2 Euroes in The US. Nadja says to regard life as a candy store: Taste and enjoy a little bit of everything… I like that saying a lot.
These are a couple of looks that I snapped yesterday and this morning. I have a thing for broad shoulders (..not only on men), but on jackets, dresses, coats…. you name it. The power of the shoulder is back!
And then the tie-die thing… I like that a lot too. Not in a ‘I-have-not-taken-a-shower-nor-shaved-in-2-weeks-hippie-style-way’, but in a clean, raw and more punk direction.
I find this tie-die dress very sexy. Love the naked back!
I’m modeling this campaign for a new jewelry line called Nialaya. You should check it out. I love the pieces!
There are so many different ways to style them and I like the fact that they can be worn as a unisex accessory. For instance; I blend my bracelets from the Men’s collection with the ones from the Women’s collection. It all depends on my mood and how bold I want to go.
…And I heard through the grapevine that now Madonna and her daughter Lourdes are wearing Nialaya as well.
I have this thing for black and white checkered patterns. Like this jacket. It’s a little big on me, but that gives it the ‘boy friend-ish’ blazer touch that I like and then I’m crazy about the broad shoulders and cropped length. It has a tad of Chanel to it as well, which reminds me of my lovely grandmother.
