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HERE WE ARE, BEHIND MY GLASSES

So, here we are! Behind My Glasses is online and I am the happiest kid in the world. However, first of all, I should introduce myself. My name is Giulia De Martin and I was born in 1991 in a tiny town in the north of Italy. I still live here, for now, but it is only a few months that I've come back home. I've lived in Ireland for two years! I stayed in the bright/fun/incredible/lovely Galway city where I first attended an Erasmus programme and then a Master Degree in journalism. Yes, I'm a journalist, but I'm still learning! I'm Editor in Chief and Art Director of iamitalian.com, the one and only eyewear magazine, and I contribute to platform-blog.com, a blog about architecture, design and...

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Best and Worst Makeup Moments in History

Best and Worst Makeup Moments in History: a Lisa Eldridge new video I am really bad at applying makeup, I can only put some lipstick on and draw a decent line of liquid liner. That's the reason why I get super jealous when I see this lady on you tube. This woman is Lisa Eldridge and she is my favorite makeup artist ever! You may remember her because she used to do videos for Chanel where she showed the latest makeup collections. Well, she doesn't work with Chanel anymore but, she is brilliant anyway! Her style is amazing and I look forward to reading her new book Face Paint, which travels in the history of makeup. That's why I really enjoyed her latest video (see below)...

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AUTUMN LOOK: ILLESTEVA SUNGLASSES

  Hi guys! This is the first look I want to show you. I chose a pair of Illesteva sunglasses. I like them a lot: the design of the frame is pretty simple and easy-going; the golden details, though, make these sunnies super chic and refined. They have a modern attitude with a vintage allure. I put together this Autumn-ish outfit (I know you wouldn't wear sandals in October but, adding a cute pair of socks they can be super cool and super warm! I assure you) that has the falling leaves colors: orange, red and yellow. In my opinion it is cute, cozy and stylish. I would add also a simple black or navy blue coat on the top of it, just...

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