July Beauty Favourites 2015

Can't believe its August already and we (I mean, my boyfriend and I) are definitely entering a panic mode as our wedding ceremony is getting really close. OMG!!! Its next month and we haven't even start sending out invitation cards!!!

Speaking about last minute preparations, here is my July favourites that I'm obsessing like no other...

1. Tanya Burr Everyday Flutter False Lashes

I just can't get over how natural they look on my eyes. As a hooded lid owner, I can't wear full frontal lashes and can only befriend those with half strips. Her false lashes are just so easy to put on (with no quirky unbendable bits) and the strips are so thin that it's almost undetectable. 

2. Shiseido Eyelash Curler

Moving on with the lashes mode, I am in love with this curler. And I can vouch hands down that this curler is much better than the Shu Uemura ones. It suits the shape of my eyeball (or rather the outer skin layer that covers the eyeball but you get what I mean) and I do not have to worry about skin clamping with this (as I always do with the SU). Huge thumbs up.

3. MAC Cinderella Beauty Powder in Mystery Princess

I'm going to skip my gushing over the cute pretty packaging and go in straight to the product itself. It acts like a highlighter on my skin with tiny sparkly bits and a nice sheen. I just love this over my cheekbone and on the bridge of my nose. Perks up my non-existence high point on my face :)

4. Dior Eye Reviver Illuminating Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette 001

Sorry guys as this is a LE product. But if you hit the Dior counter now, I bet they still have some stock left. First of all, I still can't over how beautiful the embossment is. Secondly, the colours included in this palette (white, beige, taupe brown, metallic brown with a hint of purple undertone, dark brown and a black eyeliner) compliments each other well or just on its own makes this the perfect everyday palette. And last but not least is how pigmented and buttery soft the texture is. Its just a high quality palette that I think neutral lovers should have. 

5. Clinique Lip Pop in Plum Pop 14
This one is definitely a new found love as its so creamy and sits comfortably on the lips. Although semi-opaque in pigmentation but its definitely buildable to your preferred opacity. Plum Pop is more of a cool berry with pink undertone, great for normal day wear to  Lovez...

6. MAC Toledo Lipstick in Oxblood
Another LE item from MAC, I love how natural looking my lips look after a coat of this lippie. I guess its that kind of your-lip-but-better lipstick and even application is super duper easy as its creamy. The colour leans toward coral but not starking-ly so as the beige tones the bright colour down. Even though it does not last long on me (3 hours max), I didn't mind a bit to re-apply this baby throughout the day.

7. Burberry Sheer Concealer in No.2 Soft Beige
I don't usually rotate my concealer and the concealer that comes to its turn is this Burberry number. Even though its name is Sheer but it seriously ain't the case. It manages to cover my undereyes dark rings nicely without caking or settle into my fine lines. Although the longevity isn't great (starts oxidising in the middle of the day), but the fact that it gives a subtle radiant finish and makes my skin oh-so-natural deserves loads of love from me.


So there you have it, my favourite items that I'm currently digging hard last month. What have you been liking lately?

Christmas Presents Reveal

I felt myself being spoilt to the max by my family this year. Wouldn't have guessed that they would buy Pandora bracelet for me (the Bath and Body Works candle is awesome too). I mean, I'm not a particular huge fan of the brand but still its the oh-so-famous Pandora which makes every girls swoon. 

So, enjoy the pictures... Oh, and don't forget to share with me the pressies that you got for Christmas. ^_^ 

Happy New Year everybody!!!

An overview of the pressies... Wow!!

Another picture!! 

Blushes: 

~Tarte Pin Up Girl Blush Palette, Benefit Cheeky Sweet Spot Blush Palette, Chanel 99 Rose Petale Blush, Benefit Dandelion Blush and Bobbi Brown Pale Pink 9 Blush

From another angle

Lip Products:

~Cle de Peau Collection Beaute Celeste Shimmering Lipgloss set, Chanel 15 Sensible, Nars Corsica and Laura Mercier Baby Doll Lipglosses

~Cle de Peau 206, Guerlain Kiss Kiss 367 Kiss Blossom, MAC See Sheer and Dior Rouge Balm 558 Lili Lipsticks

Face and Eyeshadows:

~Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluid Foundation, Foundation Primer and Compact Powder, Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, Too Faced Cocoa Powder Foundation, Soap and Glory KickAss Concealer

~MAC x Prabal Gurung Terre Duo Eyeshadow Palette, Dior 5 Colours 566 Versailes Eyeshadow Palette

Perfumes:

~Philosophy Amazing Grace Eau de Toilette, Jo Malone English Pear and Freesia, Peony and Blush Suede, Earl Grey and Cucumber, Wild Blue Bell Cologne.

Others:

Jo Malone English Pear and Freesia Room Spray (by now you might have notice I adore this scent a lot), Philosophy Peppermint Stick Shower Gel and Louis Vuitton Damier Zipper Purse (this was bought from Europe and I couldn't bear to use it yet).

Bath and Body Works Paris Amour Candle, Pandora Bracelet

P/s: I've already started sharing these pictures on Instagram (just can't wait if you can tell), so head on over for more details and follow me there => Click here!!!

Dior 5 Colour Eyeshadow Palette 954 Pink Pompadour

This palette just rocked my world thus I've decided to dedicate this entire post to this palette, the 954 Pink Pompadour Eyeshadow Palette from Dior. Its suppose to be a spring limited edition (sorry, I'm late) palette thus the pastel and light colours within the box. 

The palette has a nice mixture of highlights and colours. On me, the colours tend to lean towards cool tone but don't wash me out looking like zombie. Their pigmentation is good but not excellent as in one swatch and you're like woah. You can intensify they pigmentation by layering them 2-3 layers. 

What I really like about Dior eyeshadows is that they are buttery soft and they don't crease on me (note that I don't have oily eyelids) during the 8 hours wear. The selection of colours in this palette are on point as I think they bring brightness to the face. The purple makes it great for shading and defining the crease area. 

All in all, I love the palette and I've bought my second one. That review will be coming up soon. 

Rate: A-

Instagram Round Up (Part 2)

So here comes the 2nd part... Instagram here

Just a side note, there won't be any posts up next week as I would like to take a break from blogging while I recover from my jetlag (yes, I have anticipated that). 

Oh, and if you're curious, the countries that I'm travelling to is London -> Amsterdam -> Germany -> Austria -> Switzerland -> Italy -> France. The boy and I are joining this international group tour call Contiki (seems to be exclusive for youngsters as they impose this age restriction of under 35). Thus, there will be some days when we are guided and some days we are free to roam around which is good as we kind of have the best of both world. 

Alright, enough of me babbling about my trip (you can sense how excited I am)... Enjoy...

Instagram Round Up (Part 1)

As I'm on holiday for these few weeks (yup, few weeks, lucky me ^_^) to Europe **cue happy music and dancing around**, so here's just a quick round up of what I usually put on my Instagram account. If you haven't follow me already, please do by clicking here. 

As you may have noticed, I mostly post pictures of makeup, beauty, trips, food and things that are going on in my life. What can I say!? I'm as random as that... Hope you like it...

Lip Balms | Benefit Posie Balm & Dior Lip Glow

OK, there may seem to be repetitive product on the prowl (hint Dior) but I just feel that the Benefit and Dior lip balms are somewhat similar. Both are in sticks and offers a nice sheer colour.

Look, even their packagings are cute!!

A close up of the Benefit Posie Balm. Honestly this product is a tad expensive in my opinion. With its sheer to nothing pigmentation, there are many cheaper alternative dupes on the high street which makes it more unfavourable. Although I would say that the winning factor of this lip balm is its beautiful rose gold packaging and its moisturising effect thus you can expect no tugging on the lips. But with a price point of S$29 a pop, I guess you are better off with something else more affordable.

On the other hand, the Dior Lip Glow however is a completely different story. Not only does it brings colour to your lips but the colour changes with the temperature (or is it body chemistry) of your lips. I mean, how cool is that. I have did a review of it HERE so go check it out.

I just can't get enough of lip balms. I think they are wonderful saviours for dry chapped lips making it look fuller and juicier (ok, maybe I should use the word Plump but you get the drift). What's your current lip balm must-haves?