Catchy promotions in the cosmetics store - are they real?

Hi there!
Today I would like to go back to the world of cosmetics. More precisely let's talk about the promotions that had place few weeks ago in a really popular cosmetics store - Rossmann. Every 3 to 4 months this shop is offering a promotion which is working like that: when you buy 3 different  make-up products, you will get 55% off your purchase. Doesn't sound amazing? 
One time, I read an article that this action isn't that great. Why? Before the promotions, the prices of make-up are being raise so when the promotion goes life it seems that we are saving a lot of money, which is not true. Yes, we are saving SOME money, but it's not that much that we would think. 
Also, there are a lot of online shops that are selling make-up a lot cheaper than in Rossmann. For example a mascara that normally cost 60 zl, online it costs 25 zl. So even with a promotion we are paying more. 
I would suggest doing research and really think if you are saving money. Also, I feel that people buy more make-up that they need during this offer, and they are not able to use it all up and it goes bad. Beside saving money, they lose it after throwing up old make-up.
To sum up, for me this is all a huge marketing. Everyone wants to earn money, so they are trying everything to achieve that. Don't let them to do that and be more conscious that not everything is how it seems. 
Personally I didn't buy anything during this promotion, and I am proud of that. 
Thanks 
Kasia 

The Breakdown by B.A.Paris - book to read on one breath

Hi there!
Few weeks ago I was looking through my bookshelves to find some interesting book to read. My choice has fallen upon a book titled "The Breakdown" written by B.A.Paris. I hadn't aspected to read it in a day but I did. 
This book is about Cass, woman in her thirties. Happily married until one day she saw the car in the wood with the woman sitting inside-the woman who was killed. After this day she's receiving silent calls, and she has the feeling that someone's watching her. Also, she's been forgetting everything. For example where she left her car or was is the password to her computer. 
Why everything changed after the accident? What is happening in her life? Why her husband is still with her? To found out all the answers you need to read this book. 
In my opinion the author did a wonderful job writing this book. It's so good. It will keep you on your toes until the last page. 
B.A.Paris also wrote other books that I will read in the future, because after this one a have great expectations. 
I think that everyone should read this book. For sure is one on my favourite. 
Thanks 
Kasia 

Perfect family attraction for Summer - Maze Labyrinth

Hi there!
Today I would like to write few words about the attraction that I had an opportunity to enjoy during this summer. 
The World of Labyrinth in Bliziny is a name of this attraction. This place is located about 30 minutes from Gdańsk and I was there in August. There is a huge Maze Labyrinth as well as Labyrinth made of wood. The Labyrinth is created under licence of Adam Fisher. Adam Fisher is internationally recognised as the world's leading maze designer. Every year he creates different shape of labyrinth. We can read:
"There are lots of people who design mazes, but there's only one man who's considered the Michael Jordan of maze design - a British fellow named Adrian Fisher" - posted by Washington Post. 
This shows his genius when it comes to complete this task. 
I have to say that this year the shape of maze labyrinth was really hard and I straggled a lot with my family to get out. There was also a wood Labyrinth which was a bit easier, but also really interesting and entertaining. In my opinion this attraction is a fabulous way to spend a day with a family. You need to be creative and cooperate with others. It's a perfect task for everyone, for 7 year old boy and for 80 year old adult. 
I would highly recommend this place to everyone but especially to families with children. 
Thanks
Kasia 

Eat, pray love - problems with translation in movies

Hi there!

For one of my courses that I am taking this semester I have to write an essay about problems with translation in movies. To do that I chose 4 different American movies in which the whole action or just a scene is happening in Italy. “Eat, pray, love” is one of them that I would like to present.

This movie is based on the best-selling book with the same title. When it first came out, it received mixed reviews but at the end it was a financial success. This movie is about a woman that has everything - a husband, a house and a successful carier (she is a writer). Despite that she found herself lost and confused about the world around her. One day she decided to change her life, and she went to Italy, India and Indonesia. During her stay in first place she discovered the true pleasure by eating. In second place - the power of prayer. Finally, in Indonesia she fell in love.

Comparing the original version with the Italian dubbing it’s really interesting. In some parts they changed completely dialogues. For example in a scene where a man is teaching main character some Italian words, in Italian dubbing they change it. He is teaching her Latin. There are more scenes like this one. This comparative task is very fascinating.

To sum up, I’m not a huge fun of this movie, because for me it’s quite boring. I recommend watching a few versions and pay attention to the difference in translation. It can turn out to be a very interesting activity.

Thanks

Kasia

Different types of traveling

Hi there!
As you probably already know I really enjoy traveling. I had a chance to visit a lot of magnificent places. Because of that I like to read some articles about travel in general. Lately I read an article about different types of traveling. Nowadays it’s really popular to travel just for a food. What does it mean? People choose their destination by looking at the variety of cousin. They are visiting restaurants, trying local food and drink to find out the best options. Another type is to travel to the places where our favorite movie or TV series has been filmed. Also, there are a lot of people that are trying to be eco-friendly, and they choose ecological options. They are playing their trip to be as close to the nature as they can. They travel by a train except the airplane because its better for the nature.
I think that it doesn’t matter what kind of traveling we choose. The most important is just a fact of traveling. Thanks to that you can experience new culture, get to know new people and improve your knowledge of foreign language.
Thanks
Kasia

Milan - city of art, fashion and Duomo

Hi there!

Milan - is a city in northern Italy and the second-most populous city in Italy after Rome which I’ve already written about. This city is well-known thanks to the Milan Fashion Week which is happening every year. City of art, fashion and Duomo.

I visited this city last year and I’ve fallen in love. Unfortunately, my stay was really short, because only one day, but even during this short trip I visited a lot and also I’m sure that I will come back to this amazing city. Milan’s Cathedral, which is called Duomo in Italian is the fifth-largest cathedral in the world as well as the most important Gothic architecture in Italy. Seeing it live was one of the items on my bucket list - things to do and see. It’s so beautiful that pictures don’t even capture it. Teatro alla Scala is one of the oldest theaters in the world. It has been open since 1778. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the paradise for people who are into luxuries clothes and accessories. There are tons of different brands. You can find Chanel, Gucci, Jimmy Choo boutiques.

Milan is also home to many cultural institutions, museum and art galleries. Pinacoteca di Brera is an art gallery that contains various masterpieces. One of the most precious is the Brera Madonna by Piero della Francesca.

Cuisine is another thing that marks out Milan. You can’t leave this city without tasting risotto alla milanese or cotoletta alla milanese. There are lots of different restaurant and cafeteria so it shouldn’t be any problem finding something for you.

In my opinion Milan is one of the beautiful and interesting places that I’ve ever been. I highly recommend visiting it. I hope to come back in a near future and maybe live there for a while.

Thanks

Kasia

Too faced - colorful packaging - cheesy and childishly or cute and funny?

Hi there!
Today, I would like to write about a makeup brand that is well-known, especially in United States, which is Too Faced Cosmetics. This brand was created in 1998 by two men founders. Their vision was to create a makeup line that would celebrate individuality of everyone. Too Faced is sold in more than 30 countries and is one of the top-selling brands. Recently, this brand also arrived to Poland.
What is unique about this brand are the packaging that products come with. They are really colorful and different. Their blushes are in a shape of heart, highlighters look like diamonds. The eye shadows smell and looks like chocolate. Also, there is a line that contain products that smell like peaches. There are a lot of controversy about this brand and especially their packaging. For some, they are kitschy and childlike, resembling cosmetics for young children. Others say they are cute and girlish. How many people, so many opinions. In my opinion some of their collections are really pretty and nice to looks at. In fact, the packaging is not the most important, but the product that is inside. I think that they are overpriced and I prefer other cosmetics brand. I have an eye shadow palette and it’s not that great.
Too Faced has gained its popularity through controversial packaging and not through the quality of the products.
Thanks
Kasia