KOKO XO

First post since April because I finally felt inspired to play with my make up again 💕 I’ve been a very plane Jane these past few months 🌸

What have I been up to? Why I haven’t posted in while? Did I record something recently?
Answer Busy, busy and No.

To be completely honest with you I feel like I haven’t had a minute to myself, I’ve been running on high speed ever since I’ve returned to work! If I’m not working, I’m packing and If I’m not packing I’m cleaning and doing laundry because I’ve been working 😂 it’s an endless loop 💤

And this is my everyday look I’ve been rocking for the pay 6 weeks 😅 FYI this suitcase became my must have everyday accessory.

Today I wish I took a close up shot of this make up but on Saturday all I cared about was the Gin Glass in my Hand 🍸

Fabulous weekend spend with my favourite people 💕 Now let’s hope beer gardens will open soon and we can enjoy a cold pint in the sun 🍺

Dress is Lipsy available at Next.ie code R80- 537
Shoes: Tommy Hilfiger bough from Zalando
Denim Jacket: Next but old (2019)
Eyeshadows: BPerfect XL Carnival Pallet
Liner: NYX Kohl Pencil in Ultimate Black
Foundation: Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter
Bronzer: ABH in Carmel Chocolate
Blush: Milani in Iluminoso
Brows: No16 inglot brow gel
Lips: PS Liquid Matte in shade KISS
Tan: Dripping Gold Liquid Lux (dark)
Hair: Fenola No Yellow Purple Shampoo
Necklaces: Apart ( bough in Poland)

Who even is she? No liner, heavy contouring & false lashes? Is it old age laziness or did lockdown teach me not to give a F*** 🌸

Cropping out dark roots of every picture is a things these days 👩🏽👩🏼

She is a queen, her soul is royalty 🔥 Happy International Women’s Day 🧡

Happy International Woman’s Day to all fabulous ladies out there 💕

I wish that you:
🧡 have the courage to always be yourself
🧡 have your own money, so you don’t need to explain why you spend €300 on your hair and nails
🧡 never have to do anything again yourself just to please somebody else or to make them stay.
🧡 let go of people who aren’t meant to be in your life.
🧡 support and care for people you love
🧡 only open your heart to people who deserve it
🧡 can be happy with the person you see in the mirror at night when you wash off your make up
🧡 won’t let the stereotypes tell you what you can or cannot do
🧡 won’t let anyone tell you you’re not a real woman yet because you’re not married or have kids yet ...
🧡 and most importantly I wish you can learn to like & love yourself because you are amazing in every way!

Share this with all amazing woman you know out there! Tag them to share some of your love 💕

with love
KOKO XO

Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone! 💕

Filtered & Original photo! Swipe ➡️ to compare and keep reading if you’re interested in how I became confident in my own body and left inta perfection behind. (I’ve never actually said this out loud before)

In today’s world it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s “filtered” everything looks so bright and colourful on Instagram,in real life outside of social media ... well it’s all a little different. So next time you come upon a picture and see this perfect body, pearly white teeth, flawless skin just remember chances are there is a filter or two added to make you stop and admire! So don’t make yourself feel guilty or upset assuming you’re not good enough or you don’t fit it because you don’t have it or look a certain way... this is exactly what I did for years! we are all different, we are all fighting our own battles, no one is perfect. Behind that perfect picture is someone who doesn’t have it all, who is also struggling but they’re hiding behind a smile because it’s just simply easier.

For years I used to tell myself I don’t fit in or I don’t deserve this or that because I compared myself to everybody else, their achievements, looks, careers you name it. I’ve often hid under layers of clothing thinking that if I was skinny I would dress nicer and this would make me be more likeable or loved. With this mentality I lived from diet to diet trying to make myself “happy” without realising how much I’m actually hurting myself. It was an endless
Battle I couldn’t win. And because of that I always tried having my make up and hair done thinking it would make me look better and maybe people will ignore that I’m not petite like the rest of my friends. It was my way of camouflage.

Big change happened with a new job back in 2018 , I found myself doing what I enjoy what I’m good at, and for the first time I though of myself as successful. Everything I did seemed so positive, my energy changed, I was waking up in the morning excited for the day I had ahead of me. Working with clothes on daily basis helped me see myself in a different light. It made me realise that just because I’m not a size 10 ( and probably never will be) I can still look good! I can still wear dresses, heels, high waisted jeans without feeling like a “whale”. It was all about trying out something new and being open to a possibility I’m going to like it. Fitting rooms used to be my version of torture, now I enjoy trying on clothes, I know what I look good in and what makes me feel comfortable. Slowly layers I was wearing decreased, my wardrobe started loosing black and white vibe and I became a woman who enjoys playing with fashion, a woman who looks in the mirror and thinks to herself “damn you look good today”, woman who doesn’t hide behind everyone in the picture and most importantly a woman who came to a conclusion that being different is okay and it doesn’t make me any less of a woman! It doesn’t make me any less attractive, likeable or approachable. It makes me “me” -strong, independent, successful, loyal, loving, caring...
Camouflage disappear for the first time in my life I wanted to be seen, I wanted people to know I’m happy with who I am and how I look. This is also when this page was started, when I found my voice and confidence.

Moral of this story is: go out there head held high, strong and motivated. Don’t look back, don’t look at what others have... concentrate on what’s ahead and how you’re going to get there. It’s your time to shine, leave the Instagram bulsh*t behind. Go live.

With love
Karolina