Blogmas: a Lovely Weekend & the Xmas Boat

Posted in Blogmas 2016, Travelling by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone!

I had a lovely weekend and I thought I’d tell you a bit about it. Saturday I went to see my niece dance ballet for the first time and it was really cute cause she is only 4. I also went shopping and bought a few Christmas pressies.

At the moment, in Greece, there are a lot of sales going on, so that is great. I actually got some makeup with a 40% discount which is fabulous!! Yeap. Stocking up. I went for lunch with a friend I hand’t seen for ages and that was great!!

You know, you bump into someone and then just go for lunch and after that I went to the supermarket(yeap, Saturday night fun times) and bought food. I was out for almost 12 hours, so my Saturday night was chilled.

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Sunday was a bit like Saturday but I went clothes shopping with my mum, sister and niece and again there were sales. It was a very warm day. We then went for lunch and had some yummy food. I cam home, made coffee, did my face masks and read a book called ‘singles’.

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I have been reading this book since summer. You see, I cannot start a new book if I do not finish the old one. Unfortunately, this one is not grabbing my attention, so I am reading it really slowly.

So, I have a video where I show you my town, Chania, Crete (Greece) in more detail and some photos throughout this post just to give you a picture of what life in Crete is like during the holiday season.Yes, instead of trees, on islands, we decorate …boats :).

I hope you enjoyed this post. How do you celebrate your Christmas/ Holidays? Don’t forget to follow my blog/ YouTube channel.

Thanks for stopping by.

xox

Joanna

7Dec2016

$25 Gift Card Giveaway & Plan with me: Christmas Spread

Posted in DIY, Planning by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone!!

I just filmed my plan with me: Christmas spread and December layout and I am so excited because LillyTop® is offering my YouTube Subscribers (or new subscribers) a chance to win a $25 gift card as well as a 15% OFF promo code for orders from her etsy store.

The promo code is joanna15 and it is valid till the 1st of January.

To enter and have a chance to win the $25 Gift Card, you need to subscribe to my YouTube channel and leave a comment under the video (not here!!).

Plan with me

Lilly Top

Check out my vlog style plan with me video 🙂 and subscribe to my channel while also leaving a comment under the video if you want to win this gift card. The Giveaway ends on the 20th of December.

I hope you enjoyed that chatty style video!!!

Click here to go shopping for planner stickers, any other type of sticker, gift tags (really cute Christmas ones). LillyTop® Etsy store:

Remember the promo code is Joanna15

Good luck everyone!!!Check out my planner category for more.I blog about makeup, clothes, travelling and I buy stuff which I review/share with you, so if you like the same things as me, don’t forget to follow. We can also connect on social media. Click on the ones you use and connect with me 🙂 Pinterest / Twitter/ Instagram/Google+. or give my Facebook page (sidebar) a ‘like’ so you do not miss out on my super duper posts!!

Happy Planning!!

xox

Joanna

5Dec2016

I Cannot Do It

Posted in Blogmas 2016, Thoughts by Joanna Malefaki

So, you know how I said,

” I will be doing #Blogmas & #Vlogmas together”.

I cannot.

I do not have time to do everything.I have a full time job, two blogs, committments, and a new YouTube channel. It is too much. Soooooooooo, I decided I will keep posting blog posts whenever I can and also be sharing my vlogmas videos here, in case any of my lovely readers wants to subscribe to my channel or watch my videos.

So, I did a Zara bag haul video which is a review of a few bags/ purses I got from Zara., There are 2 going out bags and two everyday bags.

The haul is here.

I also posted a vlog. You see me walking around my town Chania, Crete. I show your the shops. We do not have malls in Chania, just small local stores. Of course we have chains, but the majority are family businesses. I also go for dinner and I show you what I had.

The Vlog is here.

I am editing more videos and I think my video quality is improving. This is a learning process. I really want to hit 100 subscribers by the end of the year cause I cannot get a domain name before I hit 100. It would be great if you helped me out. I will be doing little giveaways during vlogmas, so stay tuned.

Have a lovely day/ night guys. Follow my blog. Connect with me on social media. You can check out my sidebar on ways to connect.

xox

Joanna

3Dec2016

Walk around with me, sardines & a MAC haul: Blogmas day 3

Posted in Blogmas 2016 by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone,

Today’s post is a video. If you watch it , you will see the oldest market of Greece and what it sells and you will also check out the MAC haul I did.

So, I hope you like this stroll around my town.

xox

Joanna

2Dec2016

My XMAS Book Gift Guide

Posted in Blogmas 2016, Books by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone!!

Today’s blogmas post is a video about books I will be reading during the Christmas break ( I am a teacher) and some book suggestions.

I like reading romance novels, so light reading. I also like historic novels and books about productivity, business, getting things done and so on.

The books mentioned

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The Rosie Project & The Rosie Effect:

These are books about a guys search for the perfect girlfriend/ wife. This is a fun/ light hearted book to read.

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Bridget Jones mad about the boy

Bridget Jones? This is the latest book and it has nothing to do with the movie. That’s what I’ve been told.
Queen’s Sorrow

Novel about Henry the 8th wives. I have read a few books written by Dunn. They are easy to read.
Girl boss:

This book has been written by the owner of Nasty girls and she talks about the company and how she rose to success/ advice and more.
The Decision book:

If you want to be more productive, read this book. I read it in one night. Yeap. A page turner.
Presence:

I love Amy Cuddy’s TED talk , so I had to get her book. It is about challenging yourself.

For more details about the books, check out my video. Do subscribe to my channel cause I am really tying and I do know I need to improve and get proper filming equipment, bt for the moment, I am testing it out.

Thanks for stopping by.
xox
Joanna

1Dec2016

Blogmas/ Vlogmas time: woop woop

Posted in Blogging, Blogmas 2016, Uncategorized by Joanna Malefaki

So folks,

I am talking the plunge and am going to challenge/ commit myself to try to vlog/ blog everyday till Christmas aka time for #blogmas 2016. Christmas pic 2 I will try to upload something on this bog and my YouTube channel everyday whether it is beauty/ lifestyle related or just a rant/ ramble. I have added my vlog video for today, so you can check it out. It would mean the world to me if you subscribed. I want to hit 100 subscribers by the end of the year. Will you help me out? ❤ ❤

I will do a few small giveaways on the blog and on YouTube, so stay tuned.

xox

Joanna

30Nov2016

November favourites: jewelry, beauty, bits & bobs

Posted in Beauty, In your 40s, Monthly favourites by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone!!

Time for November faves!!! I made a video where I talk about everything I loved in detail (it’s like 17 mins long), but I thought I’d write a post and share some thoughts in a blog post as well.

Beauty

I am really love the Volume Reveal mascara from Bourjois. It makes my lashes long and I am definitely buying a new one!!

I also liked a new perfume I got from Clinique. It’s the Aromatics white. If you like powder-y scents, you should give this a sniff. It does smell quite strong though. If No5 Chanel & Powder had a baby, this would be it.

I haven’t really worn this. I have only tried swatching these shadows, but due to cuteness, this one made it in my faves due to enthusiasm. I am talking about the TooFaced Christmas palette. There are 3 small book/ palettes with lots of beautiful shadows and a small sample size mascara.To see the inside, do check out my video.

Skincare

I am using the Korres wild rose brightening face wash. I have reviewed it for my blog and you can read that post here. You can also check it out here. I also like the Sephora Rose face mask sheets.

skincare My magical sleeping body lotion is called by a Greek brand called Fresh line. It is a calming and cocooning cream. I love this lotion because is smells like vanilla and cinnamon but it is nice (I usually hate vanilla scents). I am actually giving away a travel size bottle and for more information you can watch this video (giveaway till Friday 2nd).

I am also really happy with the Clinique redness solutions face cream and soothing moisturizing cream. I use both and I love them!!

Bits and bobs

I am loving the Zara top I am wearing in the video. I got loads of compliments about it too. It looks expensive and casual chic and it is in stores at the moment.

One from Zara and one from top shop. ❤ ❤ Finally, I am loving the choker trend. I have bought a few affordable ones from Stradivarius. If you have Stradivarius in your tow, you should check it out for chokers.

This is my monthly favourites video. I have just started making videos and am holding two giveaways. One is for planner girls and there is a lot of stationery. The other one is for the magical sleeping lotion. I hope you like this post and my videos.

Follow my blog by clicking on the sidebar. Connect with me on my social media and do subscribe to my channel. It means the world to me. I am actually enjoying talking and making videos. I know I have a lot to learn and the quality of my videos needs improving, but this is fun!!!

xox

Joanna

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28Nov2016

Huge GIVEAWAY & Plan With Me

Posted in DIY, Planning by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone!!

I made another plan with me video and I only used digital paper this time.

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You can watch my video and see my planning stages. You will also have a chance to win these goodies.

Watch the video here

There will be 2 winners! Open internationally. Hope you enjoy my ‘planning’.

xox

Joanna

24Nov2016

Vlog 3: Xmas gift ideas, prickly pears and lunches (Crete)

Posted in Beauty, Blogging, Hauls by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone!!

Today I published a vlog on my channel. I went for a few lunches in various villages and vlogged. I also bought the TooFaced Christmas Palette set which I show you in my video. There is a whole conversation about a fruit tree and a little Zara bag purchase. If you want to check out my vlog, watch ahead.