Weather was so friggin' hot, so I tied up my hair.
Messy bun with a zipper headband. :] Really makes a difference, the temperature drop, when you put up your hair.
And so since I was heading out, I did a very simply black-eyeliner-nude-lips look.
No foundation, no tinted moisturizer whatsoever. Only a bare face with minimal pink blush, the smudged eyeliner and NYX's Circe lipstick. It's far too hot to wear any makeup IMO.
Stay cool in this boiling hot weather, everyone! Cheers~
Yep, I made a trip down to the Watsons Expo sale early this morning with my dad. A little bonding session between father and daughter and we started our expedition with a nice cup of ice coffee - ultimate shiok-ness!
But as LittleFrozenGirl had said, there really isn't much cosmetics. Quite a bit of daily necessities e.g. dettol body foam, toothpaste, sanitary pads, mouth washes, clean wipes, but the only cosmetics there was that single ZA and Majolica Majorca cart.
Anyhow, I still managed to spend money. -___-
Got the facial wipes (makeup remover), panty liners and this pastel yellow camisole. My gosh, this camisole is really cute, with the carousel thingy in front! I got so excited when I saw it and since it only costed S$2, I got it. But when I got home and tried it on, it was really form-fitting. Not tight until want to burst kind, but just really form-fitting. I wouldn't dare wear it out, so I handed it over (sadly) to my 9 year old sister. Who fitted perfectly into it. Seriously.
Btw, the facial wipes were a really good deal I thought, 30 pieces for S$1.90. It claims to not only remove makeup, but tone and cleanse as well. :)
WARNING: Jap-lish joke ahead!
I bought this pack of lace from Daiso and after reading the package for 5 mins, I burst out laughing. Seriously, how lame can lace get? Ahh well, apparently enough for "brilliant lame decorations"! :D I love those people who come up with stuff like this.
On a final note, what's this doing in my room?
Lol, nope I didn't use it for cooking. I shall reveal its use soon, stick around to find out! Cheers everyone!
I still cannot believe I got this brush set. It's one of those products I thought I wouldn't get in the near future due to its exorbitant price (well, at least it was to me) but I can't help eyeing it every time I enter Watsons. S$29.90 for a bamboo mug with 5 brushes in it... Hmm, I could use that amount to survive in school for a week.
But I got it finally! For S$16.00... *grins stupidly* Ha ha, I got it in school, when this group of girls were selling eyeshadow palettes, makeup storage bags and brush sets. I kept asking them if this is authentic and they said it is. I scrutinized the set and packaging too, and it really seems to be the real deal so I got it, since it's so cheap.
I got the one in the cloth brush roll, I think this is the one more recently released. Correct me if I'm wrong ok? :)
Here are the brushes:
1) Blush Brush
This thing is insanely soft. I think I'm developing a personal tic of stroking my cheek with this and staring dreamily into space. Ha ha, sounds weird but it feels really good on the face! At first, I thought I would prefer a bigger brush, maybe their powder brush but this blush brush is pretty big, after I examined it out of its packaging. It's the only brush with "Ecotools" embossed on it.
PRO: really densely packed, doesn't shed (so far, after 1 wash), lightweight, soft
CON: so far, none (will keep a look out for this)
2) Eyeliner Brush
Hmm, this seems ok, just like any other eyeliner brush.
PRO: Bristles are neatly packed, non out of line and sticking out at awkward angles, relatively dense, lightweight, doesn't shed.
CON: Haven't used it yet, so cannot tell.
3) Concealer Brush
This was one of the reasons I was against getting this brush set in the first place. Cos I have absolutely no use for concealer brushes. Even when I do use concealers (which is quite seldom), I dab it on very small areas so this brush is a bit too big for me to use on my spots accurately. I offered giving this to my friend but she suggested using it as an eyeshadow brush...?
PRO: Doesn't shed, lightweight, good if you wanna apply concealer to large areas
CON: Not good for precise application of concealers, too big (for me), bristles are ok, not as impressively soft as the blush brush's
4) Eyeshadow Brush
Honestly speaking, I'm not a fan of eyeshadow brushes like this. I prefer fluffy, round brushes (like the e.l.f blending brush) cos they're easier to work with and they do a great job on blending creases. Unfortunately, I don't think Ecotools carry those kind of brushes.
PRO: Softer than the concealer brush, lightweight, doesn't shed, nice domed shape, densely-packed
CON: Just not my kind of brush for applying eyeshadows. However, I shall try working with it for a while and see how. :]
5) Lash and Brow Groomer
Once again, another average brush. I mean, this is one of those brushes you can just have 1 piece and survive on it, no need for back-ups, and I do already own one. So this was the 2nd reason that stopped me initially from getting the set, since I have no use for it. But after examining it, the bristles are a tad different from the current one I'm using. These are stiffer, kinda like toothbrush bristles so they seem a bit better at combing the eyebrows..? Also the bristles are so neatly packed, no stray strands messing with another. :D
PRO: Neat rows of bristles, doesn't shed, lightweight
CON: Takes getting use to the stiff bristles. I don't really know, haven't used it yet.
And here's the brush roll! It's really soft and it's great for storing the brushes. Gives it the pack-and-go feel, no need for bulky pouches/cases. :D
Ohh, and before it slips my mind! My sweet room mate actually got me this:
Ha ha, tweezers! Cos I kept complaining to her how mine keeps snipping my eyebrow hairs off instead of pulling them out cleanly, and before I knew it, she handed this pair over. So cute right? It's incredibly sweet of her to get me this too, thanks Ming Yun!
Hope everyone enjoyed this post and CMI review, cheers~
Gahh, I can't help joining another contest, the budget side of me is really taking over! TO cut the story short, The Shades Of U is holding an amazing giveaway of the latest MAC lippies, MAC Viva Glam Gaga and Viva Glam Cyndi.
I mean, look at them! *drools*
3 words: Just. Join. Okay?
Cheers, everyone~
I'm a person who believes that one can never have too many neutral-coloured eye palettes, and this CARGO palette that Beautopia is giving out looks really good! Check out more pictures of the palette, courtesy of Beautopia~
It's got 2 matte shades and 2 shimmery shades, just perfect for everyday school looks! And lucky Beautopia actually won a year's supply for this eyeshadow...? Seriously, some people just get all the luck - I get mine in the form of exam papers! LOL!
Do pop over to her blog and view the contest post as well as the rules. The more the merrier, so why not join? All the best everyone!
P.S. I've just bought myself the Ecotools 6 piece set for an amazing price, watch out for a review on it!
OMG, I have been tagged to do my very first... tag? Ah ha ha, thanks heavenlygorgeous for tagging me, dear~
So, hmm... wishlist. Let's see...
1) Revlon's Matte Lipstick in Nude Attitude
I've been wanting to get this lipstick for AGES. Seriously, since Nov last year..? But SG doesn't carry Nude Attitude and I keep putting off ordering it from drugstore.com. I shall pakat with my friend to order this with Drugstore's BOGO promotion soon, heard it's a brilliant matte lipstick (comparable to MAC's Myth but more moisturizing).
2) MM's Lash Enamel Glamour Volume On
This mascara just sounds too awesome to be missed and omg, the wand is so unique! I'll be heading down to Jurong Point's Watsons soon to swatch it, hopefully it lives up to my expectations. *grin*
3) Revlon's Photo Ready Makeup SPF 20
This product has been said to be comparable to Make Up For Ever's HD Foundation and I've heard so many raves about it. Not forgetting to mention, I'm loving the dewy finish it's said to give as well as the SPF 20 (what else can we need more in this little HOT island of ours?). Sill deciding whether to import it from Drugstore. com or not...
4) Rimmel's Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil
I've been on a never-ending search for a good kohl eyeliner that smudges well but doesn't run, as I've been into the black rimmed smokey-eye look recently. So far, all the pencils I've tried either don't smudge well or they smudge too well (starts running after an hour or so). I've heard this kohl pencil is not bad, so I've been deciding for a while whether to get it or not.
That's all for now, I don't really lem for much stuff - I get them on impulse!!! Ha ha, I know that sounds really dangerous for the pocket but my self-control has been under-checked... so far. :)
I'll tag anyone who visits this blog and hasn't done the tag yet. DO share with us what you've been wanting to splurge on recently, cheers!
Continuation with the previous post, but I decided to break it down into 2 parts because of the picture spam. x3
Day 3 LOTD
I did a rusty smokey eye (with silver eyeshadow at the inner corners and black eyeliner all around) to go with my outfit...
... which was a purplish red cheongsum tunic. This piece was actually my CNY clothes last year, but I re-wore it since it fits the festivity!
And it's official. The e.l.f USD $1 eyelid primer works wonders! After using it for all the hot, humid CNY days, my eyeshadows never creased and never faded. It even held my Stage black eyeliner in place after being out in the sweltering weather for 8 hrs (previously I wore it to school without any base and it ran a little on my lower lashline after 4 hrs). I love it sooooo much, really should order a few more tubes for back-ups. The only complain so far that I can think of is that the eyeshadows may be a bit harder to blend, since the primer has such holding power. But it's nothing a few more blending strokes cannot solve!
And then I continued experimenting with smokey eyes, this time to match with a blue tunic I was thinking of wearing.
Ah ha ha! I think I'm getting the hang of doing smokey eyes~ The key, I think, is to find the correct shape for your eye (depending on how your eyes look, which varies from person to person) and shading in properly. Also not combining too many colours helps. I really like this look, cos the light blue and silver eyeshadows together with the pink cheeks and lips brightens up my sallow face. But I think it's a bit risky to wear out, looks a bit in-your-face for SIngapore. I feel that people will start staring weirdly at me if I wore this out. Hmm.
Anyhow, exciting news!!!
1) Garnier Fructis Hair Care lIne found in Singapore
This hair care line from Garnier is pretty popular in the U.S. but I thought the only way to get it was to import from drugstore.com (expensive shipping fees due to the weight! >"<). However, I found it being sold in Venus Beauty for S$6.90 and they have the full range of shampoos and conditioners. Like OMFG... I bought the conditioner first because I'm currently out of it but I will be buying the shampoo next to try. :)
2) Majolica Majorca's "She Was A Doll" out on 22/02/2010 (Monday)
Well, at least for Jurong Point that is. I've heard from here that it has been released in Watsons Toa Payoh last week but for JP's watsons, it's the coming Monday! I'm pretty psyched, cos the new Marjolica Majorca Lash Enamel Glamour Volume On looks awesome. I've been really impressed with their Frame Plus mascara (which gave me fantastically long eyelashes) so I'm so looking forward to this volumizing mascara. I mean, look at that wand, it's not the typical bristle kind nor the comb kind. :D
[Pictures are courtesy from Musings of a Muse, thanks so much! Click on the link to read more about the collection.]
Hope everyone enjoyed this post, cheers~
Omg, I had sooo much fun this lunar new year dressing up, ha ha! And it's all because I discovered makeup~ I had an almost different look everyday - every night I'll fall asleep, thinking of what to wear the next day and what colours to complement my dressing. Gahh, so fun!
Day 1 LOTD
My usual neutral-brown smokey look, with a tinge of orange in the middle of the lids. I know, it doesn't show up in the pictures, haiz. And I curled my lashes and mascara-ed them with the amazing MM mascara! Ah ha ha, never-ending lashes~
Thinking of all the cosmetics I can buy with my ang bao money... *drools* My mom will probably spank me if she finds this out.
My friend calls this my "octopus face". :]
The dress that went with the look.
Day 2 LOTD
I went for the frosty, cold look. Silver eyeshadow with taupe for contouring,finished with a beautiful black eyeliner. I'm wearing my NYX blush in "Mauve" and Round Lipstick in "Pumpkin Pie".
The outfit that went with the frosty look.
And after I came back from 4 hours of visiting, guess who I spied lazing around in my room?
Mocha, my kitty cat! *rushes off to grab the camera* Cam-whoring time!!!
Hah, hope everyone enjoyed their lunar new year holidays, cheers!
Just. Look. At. All. That. Goodies.
I think 6 words are sufficient to describe how I feel about this giveaway and why you should join this, ha ha!
But honestly, I love Bourjois products and I've been lemming for a few of their items for a while. So far, due to my limited monetary resources, I've only stuck to occupying the Bourjois corner at John Little and swatching the living daylights out of their testers and then mumbling under my breath, ".. aghhh, I want this one, so pretty..."
And now since AngMoGirl is having such a wonderful giveaway, I cannot NOT join this. She's a seasoned cosmetic blogger who has been blogging for over a year and has over 100 followers (including me now ^_^) and she looks sooo pretty. Makes me look like a fish, compared to her .____. Gahh, ang mohs.. if only I had 1% of ang moh blood in my yellow-skined, green-tinged veins. Do visit her blog for more details on her giveaway ok? Clicku za linku--> AngMoGirl's GIveaway
Wish me all the best for this one, cos the items are really REALLY good and I wanna break my Bourjois virginity. =____= Cheers!
Hey there, so here's the mini sale I was gonna help put up for my friend. Look around and see if anything fancies you~
Item 1.
Asymmetrical Back Pocket Detail Hipster Skinny Jeans
Colour: Sand
Length: 92 cm
Waistline: 74 cm (Low Waist)
Hip: 82 cm
Price: S$25.00
Item 2.
Kimchi Blue D-Orsay Skimmer
Sleek and strappy skimmer sandal with pieced suede uppers and a low profile rubber sole. Cushioned footbed; concealed elastic for comfort.
* Shoe runs a little big. Fits a local size 40, korean size 260, US size 9, UK 7 or EURO 39.
* Shoe is made of mainly suede, polyurethane and rubber.
* Seller's feedback: "I was deeply in love and bought this item from Urban Outfitters! However the size ran big as I ordered a size up (since UO's shoes tend to run small). So I am letting it go!"
Price: S$45.00
Item 3.
Printed Trapeze Cut Vest with Embroidery Trim
Colour: Purplish Blue
Material: Chiffon
Length: 58 cm
Size: Suitable for UK12-14 ladies
Price: S$30.00
Item 4.
Vintage Sally Jane Dress
Measurements: 18" ptp, 37" length. (Best fits UK 10 - 12 or 14 with narrow shoulders)
Specifications: Best worn with a belt, Stripes and florals mixed pattern.
Made of Cotton, exclusively imported.
Price: S$34.00
Item 5.
L'OREAL Paris Brow Stylist Power Crayon, True Black
Define, shape and fill your brows with L'Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Power Crayon.
Ophthalmologist Tested.
Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
Price: S$6.00
* All items are brand new.
** Prices stated here are selling price and include free postage. Do visit my friend's ebay page for a discounted bidding price (up to S$5.00 off)! CLick on the link: yumgstore
*** Items are only available for sale in Singapore. Payment via internet banking.
Just leave a comment if you want anything, or comment at my friend's ebay page. Happy shopping, cheers~
