MAC Wash and Dry Collection

First of all I want to apologise for my lack of update as life's been really crazy with repainting houses and attending sports day. 

Today I'm gonna write about MAC's latest collection, Wash and Dry. As you may have already seen like a bazillion pictures of it online, I would like to share mine as I think they are amazing in terms of packaging.

I'd say, well done MAC for making it uber pretty and making everyone rushing to get it. I was really lucky as I got them from Changi Airport before it is released islandwide on 1st June. This means, nothing was sold out on the stand ^_^

You can totally imagine my excitements when I was at the MAC counter taking my time to browse thru everything (well, not exactly in a relaxing mode as I was supposed to catch a plane an hour later). These are the items that caught my eyes big time.

Ombre gradual Green Orange/Red and Yellow. This packaging is simply gorgeous to the core. Even some of the products are astounding.

Take for example these 2 pieces. The Freshen Up Highlight Powder and Dual Face 125SE Brush. Its absolutely unique I can't wait to try them out.

Yup, the brush has a dual monochrome face indeed with luxurious white on one and mysterious black on the other. The highlight has this gorgeous pattern on the top. But I did read some review that its more like a blush than a highlight once the top layer wears off.

Next is the Studio Sculpt Defining Bronzing Powder in Golden Rinse. Its like nice warm tone bronzer with tiny flecks in it. But I just love how MAC make this print into this 3D washboard thingy. 

Last but not least are the Lipstick Satin in Steam Heat and Lipglass in Hot/Cold. I've chosen red from the four as I don't do well with nudes (they make me look dead). I love my deeper darker colour and I was not disappointed with my choice. And nevertheless, the packaging makes them all the more beautiful. 

So, if you happen to pass by a MAC counter, I suggest you go check them out as their brushes and some of the blushes are sold out. Get them before its too late >.<

MAC Wash and Dry Collection

One word: WOW!!!

Tell me this isn't like the most gorgeous amazeballs packaging you've ever seen (ok, maybe side by side with Prabal Gurung, Toledo and Cinderella collection).

I was just so excited when I saw the collection sitting at Changi Airport Terminal Shilla Duty Free MAC counter and proceed to acquire as much as my money can afford.

I've got the MAC125SE brush, Lipglass in Hot/Cold, Satin Lipstick in Steam Heat, Studio Sculpt Defining Bronzing Powder in Golden Rinse and Highlight Powder in Freshen Up.

A more detail review coming up soon after I bring myself to try them out. Stay tune!!

6 Lip Pencil | Crayon | Balm | Stain You Should Try

I've never been a huge fan of these stick-like lip products. They occurred to me as just some marketing gimmick to lure people into buying more. I mean, cummon, we already have enough of lipbalms, lipsticks and lipglosses to last for our entire life and which our bank account couldn't cope already with every release and yet, here are these newbies sucking more from our wallet. 

Then, one day, it all changed. I happen to cave into the trend and chance upon the Revlon Kissable Balm Stain when all of a sudden, I'm addicted to this stuff. Subsequently, more "sticks" made into my stash and I've selected 6 of them which I think you should get as they are stupendous.

From the left: Revlon Kissable Balm Stain x 1, Collection Colour Pout Lip Stain x 2, Bellabox Pout Pencil and Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Sticks x 2

Below are 3 reasons why these lip products are my favourite thing to wear:

1. They are insanely pigmented. 

~ Like seriously out-of-this-world crazy pigmented. Expect the product to be still there even after hours of talking and eating. Lasted on me for 6 hours. 

2. They are smooth and comfortable to wear. (i.e. Soap&Glory, Revlon, Bellabox)

~ The product doesn't tug and drag on your lips nor do you feel them heavy. Just amazing.

3. They are moisturising. (i.e. Revlon, Soap&Glory)

~ These 2 range has properties such as in lipbalms and sometimes, they do offer a minty sensation to your lips. Maybe to pout your already sexy lips wtf >.<

So, do you have some of these lip products in your stash? Are you going to try them out if you haven't already? What are your thoughts on these type of products? Would love to hear from you ^_^

Yankee Candles Votives (Minis) Collection

As you can tell from the title I am an avid Yankee Candle Lover cum Collector. There's just something so therapeutic about little mini cutesy candles that makes me smile whenever I look at them. 

My obsession started when I was in the UK, entering one their flagship shops, giving all of them a wee sniff and BAM I was hooked. 

Anything that smells fruity, fresh, florally and heavenly gets me on the mood of acquiring them. As shallow as I may seem, at least I'm getting myself smelling good. 

Although Singapore is hot all year round and burning the candle in such a hot and humid environment doesn't seem to be a good idea, but I wouldn't it a damn and just light one up.

As I have mentioned, fresh florally fruity scents draws me in. Thus, my collection all consist of the said smell. It may sound boring and repetitive but trust me, each and everyone of them has its own unique scent (hey cummon, I'm trying to justify the reason I'm hoarding so many candles). <3

Top left: Summer Wish, November Rain, Sweet Apple, Champaca Blossom, Beach Walk
Middle left: Over the River, Pink Sands, Sea Coral, Black Plum Blosson, Margarita Time
Bottom left: Vanilla Lime, True Rose, Whiskers on Kittens

Look how pretty and colourful they are. Absolute LOVE.COM here. And I've burned several of them (Beach Walk, Pink Sands and Summer Wish) and they are so good. You literally just need to kick start a half hour burn they fill up the whole room. My only gripe is when the fire is out, there'll be this burning smell which is kind of annoying.

So, have you tried any Yankee Candles before? Which candle brand is your favourite? Honestly, I much prefer the Yankees over Bath and Body Works as their scents are more prominent (and much cheaper here in Singapore too).

Beauty: Lippies Galore

A simple post to show you what I've got on my lips which I'm rotating between day by day. If I must say, between lipgloss, lipsticks and lip stain, I still prefer the formulation and application of lipsticks. 

Lipgloss sometimes annoys me with its stickiness and attracting my hair always. Lip stains can be too overpowering with its opaque-city (although I do enjoy its staying power) and sometimes to bleed into my fine lines. Lipsticks are like my go-to if I want to look good. Formulations of lipsticks nowadays are so creamy and less drying which makes it ideal for a plump succulent lips without compromising on color.  

YSL Vollupte Lipgloss, Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick, YSL Rouge Vollupte Lipstick

Bella Box Chubby Stick, Collection Lip Stains, Revlon Chubby Sticks