5 favourites – November

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Mucha-Lucha

November has come to an end, and what a busy month it was. We moved into our new house last weekend, and I always forget how crazy it is to move. We also went to our second trimester scan, and everything was great with baby, so we’re very grateful for that. December has never come around this quickly before, and I don’t feel quite ready for it, which is very unlike me. As you might know, I’m a very Christmassy person. I love the Christmas season, but due to the move, I haven’t been able to fully decorate yet, but I did get to decorate the Christmas tree with my family today, so I’m very excited about that. Anyways, before I dive head first into my favourite month of the year, let’s talk about some of my favourite things from the month of November.

Caged Crocs (colour: Grapeberry): You know I love Crocs of all kinds, and ever since I first saw the Caged version, I knew I had to have a pair. These are probably the chunkiest Crocs I own, but they’re really comfy and really cool, if you ask me.

Essence Soft Touch eyeshadow (shade: 01 The One): I always have a single matte cream coloured eyeshadow in my collection that I use all the time, and Essence makes great cream coloured single eyeshadows.

NABLA Close-Up blurring powder blushes (shades: Endorphin + Lucky Rose): I usually prefer a satin or glowy blush, but this is one of the best matte blush formulas, I’ve tried. The red shade is my favourite, and I’ve already worn it many times (hence the dirty packaging), but the warm pink shade is beautiful too.

PHLUR Heavy Cream body mist: I really enjoy all the body mists I purchased from PHLUR, but my favourite and most used one so far is the Heavy Cream one. It smells like dessert.

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store – Laurie Gilmore (book): I didn’t have much time to read in November due to our move, but I read the second book in the Dream Harbour series, and I enjoyed getting to know more of the characters better.

Green and pink fun

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. You know I love a green and pink make-up look, and I think this look turned out fun.

(Base: primer – e.l.f Cosmetics Power Grip primer, foundation – L’Oréal Paris True Match Nude plumping tinted serum (shade: 0,5-2 Very Light), concealers – Smashbox x Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector in Fair/Light + Huda Beauty #FAUXFILTER Luminous Matte liquid concealer (shade: 1.3G Marshmellow), powders – Huda Beauty Easy Bake powder (shades: Cherry Blossom Cake + Sugar Cookie) + Essence All About Soft Glow! fixing compact powder waterproof. Face make-up: bronzer – Haus Labs Power Sculpt velvet bronzer in Soleil Sand, blush – Haus Labs Color Fuse powder blush in Dragon Fruit Daze, highlighter – Kaleidos Space Age Gifted highlighter. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Nomad Cosmetics Christkindlmarkt intense color & chrome palette (shades: Christmas Pyramid + O Tannenbaum + Market Place + Candle Arches + Gingerbread + Carousel + Paper Star), mascara – L’Oréal Panorama volume million mascara in Black, eyeliner – Catrice Who I Am double ended eye pencil in C01 I Am Art. Eyebrows: NYX Lift & Snatch! Brow Tint Pen in Ash Brown + e.l.f. Cosmetics Brow Lift. Lips: Morphe x Nyane Color pencil in Pitaya Pink + MAC Macximal matte lipstick in Candy Yum-Yum)

Asos sale haul (August 2025)

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mucha-Lucha

I have a rather large Asos sale haul to share with you today. It includes shoes, a bunch of accessories, and a few make-up bits. Let’s begin with the shoes.

I picked up two pairs of shoes. The purple Ramsey creepers are my first ever pair of Dr. Martens shoes. I’ve had my eye on these ones for quite a while, because I used to love a creeper and purple is my favourite colour. The brown sandals are from a brand called London Rebel.

I got a pair of black houndstooth-patterned tights from Lindex.

I picked up these two belts both from Asos Design. I would like to add belts to my looks more often.

Shoe clips have been a more recent discovery for me, and I like the idea of decorating my shoes. These two pairs are both from Asos Design.

I’m always on the hunt for more golden rings, so I got these three from Asos Design. The first two came in a set.

I love a pair of statement earrings, so I picked up these five pairs. The top three pairs are from Asos Design, and the bottom two pairs are from Reclaimed Vintage and Topshop respectively.

These are the three (or four to be exact) bracelets I bought. The golden bangle is from the brand South Beach. The orange bangle and the two golden bracelets are from Asos Design.

I got one hair accessory, which is this pretty burgundy hair clip from Asos Design. The brooch is also from Asos Design.

As you know, I like brooches, so I also picked up all of these pretty golden ones from Asos Design.

Lastly, I got these three make-up products and a brush. I got the e.l.f Cosmetics Stain & Tint blending brush, the e.l.f Cosmetics Sheer for It Blush Tinit in Left on Red, the e.l.f Cosmetics Halo Glow skin tint SPF 50 in 1 Fair Neutral, and a back-up of the Huda Beauty #FAUXFILTER Luminous Matte liquid concealer (shade: 1.3G Marshmellow).

Bizarre botanicals

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I used the Dieverune Cosmetics Bizarre Botanicals palette for the first time, and I was so impressed by the quality.

(Base: primer – e.l.f. Cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty primer, foundation – L’Oréal Paris True Match Nude plumping tinted serum (shade: 0,5-2 Very Light), concealers – e.l.f. Cosmetics Putty Color-Correcting Eye Brightener (shade: Fair) + Huda Beauty #FAUXFILTER Luminous Matte liquid concealer (shade: 1.3G Marshmellow), powders – Fenty Beauty Bright Fix Instant Brightening + Blurring powder (shade: Lavender 01) + Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Soft Radiance setting powder in Light. Face make-up: bronzer – Essence Soft Touch butter bronzer in 10 Whipped Buttercup, blush – Essence Soft Touch bouncy blushes in 20 Electric Peony, highlighter – Jolie Beauty Moonchild highlighter palette (shade: Moonchild). Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence Soft Touch eyeshadow in 01 The One + Dieverune Cosmetics Bizarre Botanicals palette (shades: Doll’s Eye + Viper’s Bugloss + Purple Devil + Witch Hazel + Corpse Flower + Ghost Orchid + Fly Orchid + Voodoo Lily), mascara – Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara (shade: Plum Twilight), eyeliner – Catrice Kohl Kajal waterproof in 110 Orange O’ Clock. Eyebrows: NYX Lift & Snatch! Brow Tint Pen in Ash Brown + e.l.f. Cosmetics Brow Lift. Lips: Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Liner in Sandstone + e.l.f. Cosmetics Glossy Lip Stain in Cinnamon Dreamz)

Pretty and shifty

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I love the colours of this make-up look. The shimmer shadows on my lids are so pretty and shifty.

(Base: primer – e.l.f. Cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty primer, foundation – Milk Makeup Hydro Grip gel tint (shade: 2), concealers – e.l.f. Cosmetics Putty Color-Correcting Eye Brightener (shade: Fair) + Huda Beauty #FAUXFILTER Luminous Matte liquid concealer (shade: 1.3G Marshmellow), powders – Fenty Beauty Bright Fix Instant Brightening + Blurring powder (shade: Lavender 01) + e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow setting powder in Light. Face make-up: bronzer – Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow bronzer in Fair, blush – MAC Glow Play blush in Totally Synced, highlighter – MAC Bounce & Gleam highlighter in Investmint. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence Soft Touch eyeshadow in 01 The One + Unearthly Cosmetics Dark Dreamscape palette (shades: Portal + Decay + Parallel Dimension + Night Terror + Mirror Image + Inception), mascara – L’Oréal Panorama volume million mascara in Black, eyeliner – Colourpop Crème gel liner in Ventura Blvd (multi-chrome). Eyebrows: NYX Lift & Snatch! Brow Tint Pen in Ash Brown + e.l.f. Cosmetics Brow Lift. Lips: Colourpop Lippie pencil in V Cute + MAC Kawaii Party lipstick + Essence Polly Pocket lip glaze in 03 Polly2K)

Metallic black

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. Halloween is this perfect day to wear a black lip, and this metallic one is so fun! I love my eye look too; it matched my dress perfectly.

(Base: primer – e.l.f Cosmetics Power Grip primer, foundation – L’Oréal Paris True Match Nude plumping tinted serum (shade: 0,5-2 Very Light), concealers – Smashbox x Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector in Fair/Light + Huda Beauty #FAUXFILTER Luminous Matte liquid concealer (shade: 1.3G Marshmellow), powders – Fenty Beauty Bright Fix Instant Brightening + Blurring powder (shade: Lavender 01) + e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow setting powder in Light. Face make-up: bronzer – Whats Up Beauty Cheeque Terre bronzer in 10 Light, blush – Give Me Glow Cosmetics Lilac Euphoria & Lavender Trip Dream Duo (shade: Lilac Euphoria), highlighter – Oden’s Eye Solmåne Moonlight Feel highlighter in H104 Lavender Dream. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence Soft Touch eyeshadow in 01 The One + Fantasy Cosmetica x Batty Bean The Witch’s Familiar palette (shades: Cauldron + Potion + Feline + Altar + Oracle + Moonlight), mascara – L’Oréal Panorama volume million mascara in Black, eyeliner – Colourpop Crème gel liner in Power Trip (multi-chrome). Eyebrows: NYX Lift & Snatch! Brow Tint Pen in Ash Brown + e.l.f. Cosmetics Brow Lift. Lips: Unearthly Cosmetics lip pencil in Villan + Unearthly Cosmetics Menacing Metals lipstick in Darkling)

Collective haul – the rest (August 2025)

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Mucha-Lucha

This haul consists of the other items I purchased back in August; make-up, clothes, accessories, and shoes. It’s mostly make-up though, so let’s begin there.

I don’t buy products from R.E.M. Beauty that often, but I was intrigued by their Fembot products, so I got the eyeshadow singlet, the Eclipse glow stick, and the On Your Collar plumping gloss. The shade is beautiful, but I’m not in love with any of these products to be honest.

I haven’t purchased a mini palette from Natasha Denona in a while, but I liked the look of the Mini Gloom palette. I wore it here.

These two blush formulas had been on my wishlist for a while, and I’m glad to have added both to my collection, because they’re beautiful blushes. The first one is the Ilia Soft Focus blurring blush in Sensation, and the second one is the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch matte bouncy blush in Grateful.

I’ve been wanting to try both of these blush formulas as well, and both are fun and colourful. The NYX Fat Cheeks blush in 8 Blueberry Burst is a purple liquid blush, and the fwee Lip & Cheek Blurry Pudding Pot in D-Day is a red mousse cream blush.

The last blush I picked up is the Morphe Cheek Thrills multi-finish face trio in Cabana Club. Another red blush, I know, but red is my favourite blush colour.

I’ve already featured both of these products in 5 favourites posts, so I obviously enjoy them. It’s the Maybelline Fit Me BB Nude cream SPF 50 in 10, and the Fenty Beauty Bright Fix Instant Brightening + Blurring powder in Lavender 01.

I have one piece of clothing, one accessory, and one pair of shoes to share with you. The piece of clothing is this red sweater vest from H&M, which I think will be very versatile.

The accessory or accessories I got is this set of brooches from Marimekko. Aren’t they cute?

And I might have saved the best for last. I’ve been wanting a pair of Caged Crocs ever since I first saw them, so when they came to Zalando in this grapeberry colour, I picked them up immediately, and I love them!

Collective haul – fragrance (August 2025)

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Mucha-Lucha

Apparently, I picked up a lot of fragrances back in August, and I thought I would put them together in one haul. I’ll be posting my other collective haul from August tomorrow.

I’ve been wanting to try the body mists from PHLUR for so long, so when I found a website where I could get them, I decided to pick up these three scents; Heavy Cream, Mrs. Smith, and Mango Mood. I like them all, but my favourite at the moment is Heavy Cream.

I featured this perfume in my August 5 favourites post. It’s The 7 Virtues Clemetine Dream Eau de Parfum, and it’s such a delicious summery and fruity scent.

You have probably noticed by now that I really like the Sol de Janeiro perfume mists, and this newer one called Sundays in Rio is no exception. It might actually be one of my favourites, though it doesn’t beat Dança Mística, which is my absolute favourite.

I thought it would be fun to try some fragrance mists from some well-known perfume brands such as DKNY. This is the Ice Pop fragrance mist in Berry Bliss.

I also picked up these three fragrance mists form Guess. They’re called (from left to right) Love Nirvana Dream, Love Passion Kiss, and Love Sheer Attraction.

Lastly, I wanted to try some perfumes from H&M. I got the Social Butterfly Eau de Toilette, the Fearless Optimist Eau de Toilette, and the limited edition Mystic Velvet Eau de Parfum. I haven’t formed a proper opinion on the Mystic Velvet yet, but I really like Social Butterfly and Fearless Optimist.

Nice orange and brown

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. Orange and brown is such a nice make-up colour combo.

(Base: primer – e.l.f Cosmetics Power Grip primer, foundation – Rare Beauty Positive Light tinted moisturizer (shade: 14W), concealers – Rare Beauty Positive Light under eye brightener (shade: Light) + Huda Beauty #FAUXFILTER Luminous Matte liquid concealer (shade: 1.3G Marshmellow), powder – e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow setting powder in Light, freckles – Nabla Freckle Maker. Face make-up: bronzer – Glam Shop Z Fioletem bronzer in Chocolate, blush – Lethal Cosmetics x Adventure Time Flame Princess blush, highlighter – Maybelline Sunkisser highlighter in 22 Star Studded. Eye make-up: base – Sigma Beauty Eyeshadow Base Primer in Ignite, eyeshadows – Essence Soft Touch eyeshadow in 01 The One + Wicked Widow Beauty Tales of Terror: A Haunting palette (shades: Mysterious Moon + Midnight Fright + 31 + Superstition + Shadows) + Essence YEE HAW! Jumbo eye crayon in 01 Big Dreams in Big Boots, mascara – Rimmel Kind & Free mascara (shade: 02 Brown Black), eyeliner – Essence Satin Blend gel eyeliner in 03 Bronzed Shimmer. Eyebrows: NYX Lift & Snatch! Brow Tint Pen in Ash Brown + e.l.f. Cosmetics Brow Lift. Lips: Colourpop Twilight New Moon Lippie pencil in Hello Biceps + Black Moon Cosmetics lipstick in Werewolf)