funkiimonkee & dumbo

"Amazing Face" Book by Zoe Foster

2011-07-14T15:53:00.000+08:00

Recently bought this book at David Jones (my favourite bookstore "Borders" closed down!) and just got through a few pages last night and loving it so far!

Zoe Foster has some great tips! Plus she gives recommendations on specific products -a lot of beauty books don't do that. It's always very general. "Amazing Face" is straight to the point and very easy to read. I love the "Quick Ten Minute Face" tip. Very handy for busy mums!

I forgot I had lipstick on when I gave Lucas a quick peck on the forehead. He is wearing my favourite lipstick at the moment- MAC Hibiscus from the Surf Baby collection.

Net-a-Porter purchases!

2011-07-05T12:42:00.000+08:00

Here are my shoe purchases on Net-a-Porter which is on sale at the moment and there are further reductions on some items. I love to spend more but my budget only allows for these three shoes which are supposed to be "everyday" shoes. A big lie since none of them are very comfortable to wear for more than ten minutes! haha

So here is what I bought......

Miu MiuCanvas and wooden block-heel sandals

MarniSatin bow slingbacks

Pedro GarciaTamira suede wedge sandals

I was hoping the Pedro Garcia wedges would be comfortable but they are so not! But they do make my legs look long and skinny (they are definitely on the short and stumpy side) so I will save it for occasions where I don't walk...at all! haha

I have yet to try the other two shoes but I am pretty sure it will not be practical for going out with baby. I have a fear of stacking it with my heels with baby in my arms. So I stick to flats for now!

I bought a pair of flats from witchery after walking down the mall in those wedges. I'm sure people were looking at me and thinking why this girl is walking like a pigeon?

Darcy Moc Flats from Witchery

Yay for flats!

New Sunnies by Karen Walker

2011-06-30T20:09:00.001+08:00

I scored a pair of these limited edition Karen Walker sunnies on Ebay! So very happy! I needed a pair of sunglasses (so I tell myself!). Can't wait to wear them even though it's cloudy and rainy everyday!

My husband thinks I look like a dork in them since it covers half my face (my head is small!)

Cat-eye and round shaped.....LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Karen Walker Eyewear; Number One Black Vintage Demi/Tortoise

Shoe Upgrade @ Nine West

2011-06-21T20:03:00.000+08:00

I went for lunch with my sister the other day and I was wearing my Joveeba leggings with my Birkenstocks sandals (which I thought was passable!) and straight away she made me buy new shoes!

Here is what she recommended I buy from NINE WEST to replace my good ol' Birkenstocks!

Damrie2

Gridlock

They were both on sale and really comfortable to wear! Makes me feel great when I buy a nice pair of shoes. They are the last thing I think about when I put on an outfit and I always ruin the whole look by wearing really daggy shoes for the sake of comfort! I do have a baby to carry around already! haha But I am still wearing my Birkenstocks on some occasions- just not when I see my sister. Fashion Nazi she is!

At Home Pleasures on a Gloomy Day

2011-06-14T17:27:00.000+08:00

This was a depressing view to see in the morning when I woke up. Very cold, windy and rainy. Makes feel like staying at home but we all have to work :(

Here are a few things to cheer me up.........

Marble Cheesecake from Regent Cakes in Perth. It's my favourite cake! I wish they could make a bigger sized cake with this so I can have it for birthdays!

A hot and home-made meal with a rice cooker! I experimented and used the rice cooker to make risotto and it turned out pretty good! Better than slaving away at the stove stirring and stirring. My husband says it's like western style porridge...errr...isn't that risotto? duh!

The Case of the Missing Lipsticks

2011-06-13T17:21:00.001+08:00

I was looking for my favourite lipstick by Bloom in "Sassy" and realised it was not in my lipstick drawer (it looks like chaos in there!) and nearly cried! I actually purchased two of these because I love it so much. I know one I gave away to some bridesmaids after a makeup session and I still had one left. Now no more :(

Bloom Lipstick in Sassy

Napoleon Lipstick in DeVine Goddess

Another favourite lippie by Napoleon in DeVine Goddess is also missing! I suspect that I carry it in my handbags on a night out and then they disappear somehow.

The last time I wore Napoleon DeVine Goddess at my sister's Hen's Night. I think that's where I lost it! I remember putting it on everyone's lips to get them in a "Burlesque" mood....hmm maybe I'm glad I lost it so I can get a new one! :P

So I have been on the hunt again for similar shades. Bloom's Sassy is very hard to find. So I might scour the internet. I'm hoping the Napoleon one is still around!

Today I stumbled upon the new Mac Surf Baby Collection! The beachy babe thing isn't really me and the colours don't suit me but I saw the Hibiscus Lipstick and instantly fell in love! It's the perfect coral lipstick and suits my asian skin tone....sigh...so in love!

Mac Lipstick in Hibiscus from Surf Baby 2011 Collection

Polish Up With Deborah Lippmann

2011-06-12T15:53:00.001+08:00

Heard about Deborah Lippmann's Nail Polishes on the grapevine and the colours look amazing! I'm not obsessive about nails since it makes me feel like I can't do anything with my hands. However, the range looks so attractive I had to get some. I promise myself to have a day a week where I can enjoy manicured and polished hands- just one day and even that's quite a feat!

Here are the colours I picked....I love the names too!

Naked (SOLD OUT)

Constant Craving (SOLD OUT)

Some Enchanted Evening

Boom Boom Pow

It's such a bummer that alot of the shades are temporarily sold out- so I got some of the colours on ebay. I would love to get my hands on "Girl's Just Wanna Have Fun" & "Yellow Brick Road".

Can't wait to try them out- stay tuned!

My Winter Outfit

2011-06-11T20:03:00.000+08:00

Mummies like me don't get a lot of time to get dressed let alone pick an outfit to wear. I tend to throw anything I see in my drawer as long it looks decent. No time to ponder this and that and be picky if baby is crying!

So my uniform of late is this......

This whole outift is available online which is great for busy mums who have no time to go shopping:)

Yoga Leggings by Abi & Joseph $89

All Over Rib Cardi by Seed Femme $169.95 (NOW ON SALE for $99.95)

Shearling High Boot by Jigsaw $329 (NOW ON SALE for $199)

I'm wearing a long black jersey singlet from Country Road underneath my cardi.

Happy Shopping!

Dry Flaky Winter Skin

2011-06-09T23:44:00.000+08:00

I am suffering from really bad dry, patchy, blotchy, flaky, itchy and lumpy skin this whole month. It has been getting me down! Here is a pic my husband took recently- me with no makeup! You can't tell but my skin is terrible! I envy my baby's plump, smooth & perfectly soft baby skin!

I have been relying on Laura Mercier's Silk Creme foundation which totally covers all my imperfections and make my skin look much better. I dare not leave the house without it on! Desperately looking for a good winter skin moisturiser right now...any suggestions?

My favourite brekky at the moment- Avocadoes with feta and tomatoes on top of freshly baked bread! Yum!

Miss Selfridge Splurge

2011-03-14T17:36:00.000+08:00

I can't wait for these to arrive in my mail!

I had a bit of a splurge and noticed that I went for taupes and corals. There are lots on sale right now- great for the cooler months ahead! Looking to get more knits and oversized cardigans. Check it out here.

New Blog

2011-03-03T14:40:00.000+08:00

Hi guys! It's been a long time since I posted something and it's because the little one has arrived and motherhood is time consuming!

Now that I am a mummy I have to put all my beauty obsessions on hold for now- my new obsession is my baby Lucas. He is the love of my life and I would love to share my experience as a new mum!

So I have a new blog: http://www.mylittledumbo.blogspot.com/ so please visit:)

Favourites (For now!)

2010-11-04T23:30:00.000+08:00

Chanel Pro Lumiere Foundation + MAC Strobe Cream = Luminous Skin!

When I first purchased Chanel's Pro Lumiere, I thought it was a bit too thick for everyday so I decided to try mixing it with MAC's Strobe Cream and was pleasantly surprised- it gives a very luminous finish! It also lasts for a long time- for me it lasts all day at work in a heat and sweat environment. But I do use Laura Mercier Mineral Powder on my T-zone so I don't get the shiny beamy look!

I am loving this so much that I have been relunctant to try anything else (I was quite addicted to Makeup Forever HD foundation for a while).

Another fave product of mine right now is the Maybelline Define a Lash mascara- the green tube. It's so lengthening! I have pretty wimpy lashes right now and because I am pregnant I try not to use too many chemicals on my face ie. no lash enhancing or lash growing products. This mascara doesn't replace my HG mascara Makeup Forever Smoky Lash- but since I can't get my hands on one right now the Maybelline Define a lash works just nice:)

And my final fave product is the Dollywink Liquid Eyeliner in Deep Black.......

This is the best liquid liner I have used so far- I bought heaps when I was in Japan:) I still use my BB Gel Liner but to make it even more defined and more black I use the Dollywink Liner over it. A very dramatic finish and it's great for the cat eye wing effect look.

That's it for now! Have a great weekend everyone:)

Countdown to Xmas!

2010-11-01T21:24:00.000+08:00

This has been the longest I have gone without blogging- so many things happening this year and kept me busy busy busy! eg. Getting pregnant and turning the BIG 30! And the baby is due in 3 months time which means I have been pretty busy getting ready to welcome the little one into our home. Lots of shopping- mainly baby stuff- no beauty products for me for the longest time.....until now! I just could not help myself! I resisted all collections from MAC and even stopped buying any makeup whatsoever and I was so proud of myself. haha

Shu Uemura has come out with a gorgeous Xmas collection- "Abracadabra Fantasy" and I gave myself a really early present this year! :P I think I deserve a litlle gift for being so good all these months......

I got this cute blush tint in miracle cherry- can't wait to try this!

The Reindeer Kiss palette and the cleansing oil (which I didn't see at the counter when I was there)

and the Bowwow Magic Queen palette. I couldn't choose between the two so I bought both. When you see the packaging and the colours you just fall in love!

I also grabbed the harmony pink lip duo tint- my favourite colour if you didn't notice :)

I like the love apricot but again, they didn't have this when I was at the counter which may be a good thing- its not cheap these products from Shu Uemura. At least you get get a free makeup bag for your purchases over $200- so adorable!

Honestly, the packaging really sucks you in- I still have to try the products itself but they look so pretty I can't seem to touch it! However the pencil liners look really cheap and comes in colours like pink, purple and baby blue which are very nice but not worth money in my opinion. Anyways check it out- I predict it's going to be sold out very quick:)

Below is a short commercial of the collection- the song is so catchy!

Here is some happy snaps from our honeymoon trip to Japan......

My Dumbo.....hahhaa

Dranks lots of green tea but had to miss out on all that sashimi and sushi (I was 4 months preggers already- boo hoo!)

The biggest slice of watermelon I ever saw (and ate!) but it was yummy!

Favourite Highlighters by Benefit

2010-07-11T18:43:00.000+08:00

Not sure if you guys bother with highlighting in your everyday makeup routine but I find it's one way to make your skin "glow" just like those Korean actresses who always have perfect luminous skin. Sorry my camera doesn't take the best pictures- I actually look too shiny because of the flash- but in reality it's a very light shimmer.

There are many ways to highlight but here is what I use- it just so happens that both these products are by Benefit. There are alternatives out there and I will suggest a few at the end:)

Below is Benefit "10" and its a duo colour powder with a very shimmery light pink highlight and then a darker shade for contouring. I use a big fluffy brush and give it a couple of swirls and place the lighter colour on the top of my cheeks and then naturally the darker will be placed on the lower half of the cheek- all in one swipe of the brush. So easy! (as shown in the pic above) It comes with its own brush but I prefer using a big fluffy brush instead whish is easy to blend so as to avoid a striped effect. Not a very good look!

And finally I use the liquid highlighter "High Beam" for smaller areas such as the eyebrow bone and the bridge of my nose and a little bit on the highest part of my cheeks. This is also great to mix with your foundation and get a luminous effect. The good thing about these products is that it's not over the top glittery so you look like a fairy- unless that's the look are after. But otherwise the overall effect is very subtle.

If you can't get your hands on Benefit- there is another way! I sometimes use eyeshadows for highlighting and it works just as well. Eg. Mac E/S Jest or Naked Lunch. Jest is my favourite of the two- it gives are very nice "glow" and great finish too! I wouldn't suggest using anything too glittery- it's not the same effect!

I recently bought this on ebay- Skin Food Lime Secret Shine Base and can't wait to try it out. It comes in 3 colours but I chose the gold finish since I don't have this colour. If you've tried this please let me know what you think:)

Lazy Winter

2010-07-08T18:44:00.000+08:00

Winter blues are getting me down and very very lazy.......I miss the hot summer days! My appetite also is disappearing- nothing is appealing anymore which makes me even more sad :(

At least I can use makeup to make me look a bit more cheerful! Just want to share what I have been using these days when I feel extremely lazy. Especially in the mornings when I stay in my warm cozy bed an extra 10 minutes which of course cuts into my "getting ready" time.

Firstly, I apply my Hourglass Veil mineral primer- this is the best primer I have used so far. If you like Smashbox photo finish primer (they both give a similar velvetly finish) then you would really love this product.

I have gone back to using my BB creams (I finished with my beloved Laura Mercier Liquid foundation) and I personally think they blend easier than any foundation and it's so foolproof - kinda like a tinted moisturiser. I've been using Skinfood Gingko Green BB Cream- which is my colour and blends really well into my skin. I even got a stranger complimenting on my porcelain complexion- which I never ever receive using other foundations! However, BB creams are notoriously hard to skin colour match especially for tanned to darker skins- not fair I know! Also they do tend to be oilier so avoid this in summer or if you are prone to a shiny skin.

I also redisccovered my old favourite concealer- Lancome's Effacernes Longue Tenue (how do you pronounce this?!?) Anyway it just works well with the BB Cream and it lasts all day.

And to add a bit of cheeriness into my sallow complexion I've been using Benefit's Posie Tint which is a very pretty pink stain. Benetint is more rosy so this is a bit more girly. It gives a very light finish without the heaviness of powder or cream (ideal for hot summers!) I also use this on my lips- looks very natural and lasts longer than lipgloss:)

Last but not least, this Sephora colourful duo eyeshadow No. 9 is a very flattering colour for dark or brown eyes- I use the lilac on my lids and the darker dirty plum to line the upper lash line and the lower lash line. It looks so much better than plain old brown! Try it:)

Anyone has any lazy winter tips please share!

June Purchases

2010-06-28T21:18:00.000+08:00

I got a bit carried away when I ordered these Unii Palettes! They look like Nintendo DS at a glance! I saw Jennifer from "From Head to Toe" on Youtube demonstrating how to put all your eyeshadows into one neat box. Or in my case I wanted to fit them into several lil boxes. I bought all the colours so I can colour coordinate them and it comes with magnet stickers so you can move the shadows around in the palette. Now I have to find the time (and motivation) to depot all the eyeshadows and reorganise my whole shadow kit. I manage to start on one.......

Anyone wants to try Nato? It's fermented beans- I love this! It's a strange snack to eat and everytime I eat this people close by will definitely complain about the smell. It's an aquired taste- you hate or you love it. Yum!

Charcoal Wagyu Beef- so delicious! I was drooling whilst cooking it.

Revlon Colorburst Lipsticks- in Carnation (left) and Soft Nude (right)

I don't suit nudes at all! I give up! :(

Carnation is a nice bright sheer pink colour. I like the packaging.

My first Nars lipstick! This is in Roman Holiday and I loveeeee the colour. Have to say it is better than the Revlon Colorburst Lipstick Carnation. Too bad Nars don't spend much on their packaging for the price on their lipsticks.

Laura Mercier Mineral Powder- LOVE LOVE LOVE

2010-05-11T19:26:00.000+08:00

Totally love this product......Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF15 (I use it in Natural Beige)

I wear this everyday- it gives a very natural finish to my skin. You can wear this on its own and apply with a kabuki brush for more coverage. I use it over my Nars Sheer Glow foundation or the Laura Mercier Oil Free Liquid Foundation- I switch between the two products!

This mineral powder is by far the best powder I have used. It buffs away my big pores and doesn't leave a chalky finish to the face like some powders do.It takes away the shine but it also doesn't make your face look totally matte so it gives a really nice glow.

I have never tried i.d BareMinerals before and I heard it was very good but I am so happy with LM Mineral Powder that I am hesitant to try another brand! If anyone has tried both- please let me know what you think.

I will be purchasing the Laura Mercier Finishing Powder too- I love all her face products so far!

Beauty Experiments....

2010-05-08T22:54:00.000+08:00

My first Chanel purchase- I was never really into the Chanel range...a bit boring and a tad too expensive for me. But I thought I would give their foundations a go this week. I bought the Pro Lumiere (for my shiny face) but it was recommended you go for the Vita Lumiere if you have dry skin.

Anyway I found it to be...OK only. I guess I am comparing it to Nars Sheer Glow and Laura Mercier Oil Free Hydrating Foundation- which are my favourites! Pro Lumiere is good but for the price I will still prefer the Nars or LM foundations. I wouldn't repurchase again.

I also bought a lipgloss/lipstick from Chanel (Rouge Allure Laquer no. 72) which is a really beautiful red colour. It is so bright red but it makes my teeth look super white! Even when it fades it gives a nice natural red stain at the end of the day. I like the wand applicator so it's very easy to apply straight onto the lips. The texture is very hydrating but not sticky. BEWARE- it still smudges so be extra careful of red teeth!

Lately my skin has been problematic- lumps, bumps and dry, flaky skin. Very annoying. Decided to try this sample pack -SKINFOOD's Black Sugar Mask. It smells like lemons and looks like brown sugar mixed with honey or something strange. Very course and I feel like it's going to irritate my skin even more and my skin felt tight. I had to apply a super moisturising cream afterwards. Rodium Glam Balm is my saviour! I recommend this to anyone- it's much better than the Egyptian Magic Cream.

Finally- I managed to dye my hair! My roots were so horrible. I tried Schwarzkopf Coloriste Hair Dye in Chocolate Brown. It ended up being more like a Jet Black! Pair it with my pale white skin- I kinda look like Morticia from the Adams Family! haha

Stay tuned for more beauty experiments..........

A Beautiful Day.....

2010-04-04T23:57:00.000+08:00

So good to take a day off work and just relaxxxx... just hanging out with my husband- having maccas out on the grass:)

Oh no! His favourite pair of thongs broke!

YES! I hattteee those thongs- he wears them everywhere!

My New Bob

2010-04-02T13:31:00.000+08:00

Are you ready? It's a big chop off my old boring hair and I am so glad I finally did it! Yay!

Sorry this is a closeup- using my new speed dial lippie - such a wearable everyday lipstick:)

ok unto the hair....

I love it! But I always like it after a session at the salon. It's what happens after the first wash- my hair doesn't behave! I need to colour my hair again- the roots are quite bad...

Anyway if you are in Perth and want to know the place I got my cut- Head Studio on King Street in the city. It's the same place I had my hair done last year before my wedding. It's also the same girl (name is Jesse- she is bubbly and very friendly plus very good at cutting hair). She felt so bad lopping it all off and she squeaked when they swept my pony tail away ahahaha...I don't really miss it at all. It feels so much lighter and cuts down my "getting ready" time before I go out.

Going to watch "Clash of the Titans" tonight...my first day off in ages!

Happy Easter everyone!

The Big Chop!

2010-04-01T22:20:00.000+08:00

Yes, I have finally decided to get the "big chop"- talking about my hair of course!

So sick and tired to washing long hair- it's very high maintenance and it weighs a tonne! I have lots of hair and I lose a LOT of hair too! I think I have long hair for so long now and I just need a change. The only reason I kept it long is for the wedding- now that's over and done...I will go for it! I can't wait:)

Now....which style to choose?

Eva-I like this! Simple and clean with a deep side part...it looks like something that's easy to maintain.

Hayden- I like her lipstick! ahahha and her hair too of course!

oooohhh choppy layers! Very nice! But don't think I can maintain this look on an everyday basis?

I wish my hair was this shiny- but unforntunately my hair tends to BOOF out a lot. Especially after a hair wash! I will need to layer a lot to get out all my thick hair!

I like this style! I will probably show the hairstylist this picture:) I like the parting to be quite to the side and also I want bangs but not too short. A fringe doesn't suit me!

Wow- I think this hair will make me look like a 5 year old! It looks great on Katie though!

Ok- bye bye to my long, long locks....I probably will have to close my eyes when they cut it all off! Scary but I'm also excited!

Stay tuned for the results............

Hauls: Lipstick Cravings

2010-03-31T23:41:00.000+08:00

I blame it on work- there is no time to go shopping nowadays. So naturally, I go crazy when I did find the time this week. I thought I lost all interest in makeup these few months. Boy was I wrong!

I also blame it on this video from one of my fave youtube makeup gurus- its an old one and she hasn't been making any new ones lately which is pretty sad......anyway to cheer myself up I thought I would buy the Lacvert lipstick in "Yuna Pink" and the lipgloss too in "Lovely Yuna". It looks like such a pretty colour! I had to have it!

In the meantime, while I wait for my purchases to come through the mail (its probably going to be two weeks!) and I am so impatient- so I went and bought the MAC Viva Glam -Lady Gaga Lipstick. Its a real pretty light blue pink. Surprisingly it is very tame kind of pink which is unlike Lady Gaga's adventurous makeup looks. Still- I love it!

While I was at the MAC Counter, I spotted the Spring Colour Forecast Collection. It's nothing special to me...but lately I have been wearing lots of golds and bronzes so I really like the Colour 4 eyeshadow palette. It's all I need for my daily makeup look.

Since I was on a roll, I bought my very first YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in no.1 (Nude Beige) and also the matching YSL Lipgloss. Oh, and I also had 6 empty Mac shadow pots and I exchanged them for a lippie in "Speed Dial".

Swatches: Top: Speed Dial and Bottom: YSL Rouge Volupte Nude Beige

The YSL Lipstick is very creamy- it literally just glides on! However- the colour does not suit me at all! Actually it makes me looks so washed out and tired. Maybe Nudes don't suit me- I need some colour! I guess I will have to buy another colour next time hehe:P Any suggestions???

Opening Party- Zensaki

2010-03-21T00:44:00.000+08:00

Sorry been missing in blogging world for a long while....I have been sooo busy at work. Its just work and sleep and sometimes no sleep at all for the last few weeks! I miss my time to myself and shopping and watching movies- things I took for granted before.

Life has been quite exciting with the opening of the new restaurant and not to mention stressful! Here are some pics of our opening party- thanks to all for supporting us!:))))

Aargh! Loredo from "So you think you can dance" paid us a visit at our restaurant and everyone took photos with him- I didn't know who he was! I never watched the show! He came for our Fish Teriyaki & Katsu Don- and he came again the very next day and this time we got his autograph:) He says he loves the Teriyaki Fish- Yay!

Here is a vid of one of his dances with Talia...so talented:) He is in town doing the "Chicago" show at Burswood - so sad...I got no time to see it!

A gift from a guy who likes to make fun of me!

At least someone likes the hat more than me ehhe

I bought some things from Marcs at Ennex- just the top and bag. I needed a clothes fix. My wardrobe is getting so boring.......

Had brekky at Greenhouse- yummy pancakes!

and yummy breakfast pizza.....

Congrats to Martina & Darren who just got a married!

Phew! What a month- time flies by soooo quickly! Looking forward to the long weekend.......

Nail Art is Not for me!

2010-02-18T21:32:00.001+08:00

I tried Nail Art for the first time in Singapore. I was shopping all day and I wanted to just sit down somewhere and just get pampered. So I popped into the first nail spa I saw. The lady next to me was doing something glittery so I just told the girl to do the same thing- I was too exhausted to think! They gave me a drinks menu with lots of tea options- my favourite! I chose a green tea and put my head back to enjoy my pampering session.

The end result was kind of ewwww...ahhaah don't know what I was thinking. Maybe it's because my hands are gross- I have stubby hands and fingers and really bad nails to start off with! This nail art did not do my hands any favours!

I couldn't wait to peel off those diamond studs- they felt like pimples on my finger nails- so yuk!

Anyway, I have been trying this new new lipstick by Bloop. I bought it at the Singapore Airport. It's an invisible lipstick which reacts to heat on your lips and changes to a bright pink colour! How fun!

It is very very pink- just something fun to do! The formula is oily and feels like lipgloss. The smell is not my cup of tea either! Like expired lollies? But otherwise its a very good moisturising lipstick.

Lately I have been trying some shops I found in the book "Food Lovers' Guide to Perth" and the first one I tried is Japanese Green Tea House in Subiaco. Anyone know this little store?

It's a very small shop and it stocks Japanese crockery - mainly tea cups and pots but they also have to most beautiful bento boxes/ containers. I love them! They were a bit pricey since it's all imported from Japan. But I will add them to my birthday wish list! hehe

I bought some tea- Sencha & Gyokuro. Both taste and smell different. I didn't know there was a process to making tea! The owner, Tom, showed us how to make the tea and even let us try a few:)

I tried the tea with some red bean jelly from the store- yummy:)

My addiction at the moment- I can't stop eating this!

Hooray! I am Back Online!

2010-02-16T21:23:00.000+08:00

I have been offline for the last month- anyone using iiNet? It's a pain for sure- especially when you are trying to plan a wedding overseas and they keep disconnecting you all because we moved houses!

Anyway onto more happier things! Thank you for all your comments on our wedding- it really made me so happy:) Here are some happy pics from our marriage ceremony (this was before the actual wedding day!) We did a simple ceremony at the registration office. I was so nervous!

Yay! It's official!

Don't know what I was doing with my dress! ahahha I think I was nervous and had nothing else to do. There was a lot of waiting around.

Straight after was my dreaded Hen's Night. My sister was organising it and she is a much more outgoing person than me and I was scared she was going to do the usual strippers, lots of drinking and the typical things we do at Hen's Nights!

So I was pleasantly surprised when she did exactly what I wanted- a tea dinner party with no strippers or anything of the sort! Phew! I didn't have to wear a veil or anything sparkly and humiliating- just a big bow headband! The closest thing to a phallic symbol was this cute strawberries dipped in chocolate! ahahha Thanks Tash! They were yummy!

More yummy finger foods courtesy of Natasha- so talented!

Here was a surprise for me- there were drawing stands outside....

What are we drawing??

A naked man! ahah I knew my sister will think of something raunchy- but ummm it was an older man. She requested for someone young and good looking but oh well....it was interesting!

Had a teacher showing us the ropes of Chalk drawing. I really enjoyed it!

Afterwards we had a dinner- my sister managed to get a good looking chef to cook for us! He should have been the one posing for us for our chalk drawing lesson! ahha

I love the decor- she made it a "Shelley in Wonderland theme" and I honestly think it rivalled my wedding day!

Chef making the desserts- looking great!

I can never get sick of chocolate dessserts and this one was really delicious.

Thank you to the girls who organised it! It was a real fun night and great catching up with everyone:)

I'm Finally Married!

2010-01-11T23:31:00.001+08:00

I am back! It's been a very busy holiday + wedding:) I had a real blast with all my friends and family. Just want to say thank you to everyone that was there and those who couldn't make it- thank you for all your support and for being there in spirit:)

Just want to share a few photos- the first two are awesome photos taken by Louis Pang. He is quite the genius and I am loving what I see so far and can't wait to see the rest!

Good thing we had good weather that day. Previous two days was pouring down with rain!

Thanks to all for being there!

"Take Me"??? haha that was funny:)

.......and we lived happily after! (Hopefully!)

Update: No Internet again! :(

2009-12-19T13:40:00.000+08:00

Sorry for the lack of posts lately! My internet provider accidentally cancelled my connection:( Must be from moving houses and they got confused and cancelled our account. So annoying- I have to wait another 3 weeks to get connected again! By that time I will be in Malaysia and getting married- I can't believe I will be married in two weeks time!

My wedding dress didn't fit last week when I tried it on so I have been on a super slimming program of eating nothing more than a fist size portion of food each meal time. I tell ya now it is the hardest thing for me to do! Especially when I will be in Singapore next week! So sad- I love the food in Singapore! I manage to lose one kilo which may be enough- just so I can breathe in my dress! haha:P

Just want to wish everyone a very very merry xmas and a happy happy new year!

Will post more after the holidays and there will be wedding pics and lots more posts next year!

Happy hoildays!

I wish I could enjoy a snowing Christmas one day instead of a hot one!

My Head is Full Of Alice!

2009-12-02T21:20:00.000+08:00

Right now, everything in my life is just weddings wedding weddings. I will be so glad when it is all over. I know it sounds really bad- it isn't really haha but I am tired of planning. I just want the day to come quickly because I am excited and can't wait to get married now. I think a year of planning is wayyy too long.

I am dreaming about Alice in Wonderland nearly every night! It's crazy! ahha I even watched the cartoon just get ideas for my stationery and cupcakes etc etc. No wonder! :P

Alice in Wonderland movie is coming out next year and it looks very different from the Disney version! Tim Burton style! I think it might be a bit scary? ahha for kids anyway. I was scared when I first watched the cartoon- yeah I know....I am a wuss:)

The characters look great- although I am not sure why is there a White Queen and a Red Queen? Isn't there only supposed to be a Queen of Hearts? Maybe I didn't do enough reseach!! haha No thanks- I am Aliced out!

Off topic- I used my French & Fabulous Palette again. This time I used the "Poodle Puff Raisin & Poodle Puff Pink". Love the names! hehe

Also tried the Revlon Colourstay Liquid Liner instead of the usual BBrown Gel Liner. I must say- the black is very intense and the little ink pot is easy to use and not messy at all. I am using the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation which is too light for me. I thought I picked up my Laura Mercier Foundation- they look very similar!

Something I've been snacking on- it's a Korean version of "Hello Panda" but not as tasty!

Yummy sushi from Yoshiya in Perth! It's my fave Japanese restaurant at the moment. Everything tasted yummy!

I know majority of the people who commented on the Lash Injection Vs Smoky Lash (previous post) have picked the Lash Injection as the preferred mascara. But....I am still in love with my MUFE Smoky Lash? I soooooo miss it! It's too bad they don't sell it here in Perth. :(

Here is what Fatinexx had to say about it- she loves it too:)

Lash Injection Mascara Vs Smoky Lash

2009-12-01T23:15:00.002+08:00

Ok, here is a comparison of two similar mascaras (they both claim to be lengthening & volumising)

Makeup Forever Smoky Lash ......

(pics from a previous post)

Too Faced Lash Injection......

before mascara (left) and after application (right and bottom)

Please let me know what you think? Which one is better? Sorry the lighting is so yellow! I have to remember to change my globe!

I finally got to use my French & Fabulous Palette- I used the top two colours for my eyes (Totally Toasted Brown and Beige) and also the Pink Leopard Bronzer........

Can't wait to try the rest:)

Other products used here:

Laura Mercier Liquid Foundation

Makeup Forever HD Powder

BBrown Concealer & Gel Liner in Black Ink

MAC Hello Kitty Lipstick "Cutester"

Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara

Weekend Purchases!

2009-11-30T21:41:00.000+08:00

Did some shopping this weekend- I was meant to buy only wedding stuff! I got a bit distracted haha!

I really like this palette by Too Faced "French & Faboulous"- its got all you need in one kit- I thought it would be good for travelling which I can bring with me for my wedding in Jan? :P

I would definitely use all the colours in the kit so it's worth every dollar! My favourite is the Pink Leopard bronze. Will take some pics on how these colours look when I put it on:)

Kit Lipglosses in "Best in Show" & "Maybe Just Once"- I couldn't pick which one to get so I got them both!

Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara- Lengthens and Thickens. I was looking for a substitue for the MUFE Smoky Lash. Will do a review on this later!

The brush is quite big- which I like!

All the above was bought from Kit Cosmetics. They have great gift packs for Xmas!

This was an impulse buy from Alannah Hill! I was looking for a clutch for my wedding....and I thought this goes well with the Alice in Wonderland theme- ok I just really like the colour....my favourite colour! I even plan on wearing red lips for the wedding:)

Using my SKII Whitening Source Derm-Revival Mask- I have to use this once a week for month and everyday for the last three days before the wedding day...I hope it works! It's meant to brighten and give you a glow:) Sorry if I scare you! My fiance calls this the Hannibal Lector mask!

I am addicted to this song at the moment...found it from Eki's Blog. She has such an angelic voice- really relaxing.......

Sana Pore Vacuumer Review

2009-11-28T22:48:00.001+08:00

Sana Pore Vacuumer Hot Gommage (Hot gel) contains Morocco Volcanic Lava and Witch Hazel that heats up your skin and cleanses the pores and also tightens your pores too- so it claims!

I really like this product! It feels hot when in contact with water and it contains some exfoliating granules which means I get smooth skin as well:) It didn't really unclog my pores but it definitely smooths out all the rough skin and feels much cleaner afterwards. I prefer using this than squeezing the whiteheads out- very bad! Overall, it's a great product and I will definitely buy it again:)

As you can see, it is a thick grey cream- I apply a lot! Have to be careful not to apply too much as it gets really HOT instantly. I use it on my T-zone area although it says it's for the nose area :P Looks pretty gross doesn't it? In case you are wondering, I got this from Watsons in Singapore. Not available here in Australia so I will have to stock up next time I go to Singapore!

Foundations Review: Which is my pick?

2009-11-28T01:03:00.000+08:00

These are some of my favourite bases in my makeup drawer at the moment. I rotate all of them around everyday depending on my mood or what coverage I need that day. I have no idea how I will finish all of them!

Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation

This is a great foundation with medium to full coverage. I wear this on days when my skin needs extra coverage. I don't usually need to apply concealer on top as the foundation itself is sufficient. It's a very creamy texture and doesn't feel heavy and cakey. I really like the formula and the colour suits my yellow based skin tone. I also tried a sample size of the Diorskin Nude foundation which is similar to this but I definitely prefer Laura Mercier!

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

I bought this based on rave reviews by many people on blogs and on youtube...yes I got sucked in! I had to buy it and try it for myself. It is very light and gives a nice dewy finish. I think the colour I got was too pale for me so I probably save it for winter. Other than that I think it's a very good foundation. If you like the Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation- this is something you might want to try. Personally, I think Luminous Silk is better than BBrown because I like the extra covergae. Skin foundation was a bit sheerer which means it's only good for people with naturally good skin :( not me! I haven't really found a good BBrown foundation yet.

Korres Wild Rose Foundation

Korres Wild Rose foundation is great for people with normal to dry skin....I have oily combination skin so this was a bit problematic for me later on in the day- I found the foundation starts to slide a bit around my nose and mouth (where there is a lot fo movement and oily areas!). However, on application I thought it was really easy to blend- but need to blend quickly before the foundation sets. I didn't need to powder after applying and it gives a nice satin finish. It contains natural ingredients that are good for your skin too!

Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream

Missha's BB Cream is the first BB Cream that I tried and it's still one of my favourites- but it only comes in two colours light and medium and they are both quite fair. So I wouldn't recommend it to people who have slightly tanned or dark skin. It might make you look ashy and grey. For me, it was a really good foundation as it gives good coverage, blends very nicely, long lasting and it supposed to be good for your skin too. I set it with my Laura Mercier Mineral Powder for a really flawless look. I didn't notice any effects on my skin- it's just a good foundation! Very cheap to buy too:)

Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturiser

For the days where I can't be bothered with heavy makeup- I use my Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser. It's so easy to apply and evens out my skin tone. It gives a very natural finish- barely there makeup look. Great formula and I also set it with my Mineral Powder to make it last longer. This is not something I would use on days when you need a bit of coverage- its doesn't last all day. A few hours and your face will need a touch up otherwise you look like you're glowing- and not in a good way! Good for lazy days:)

Laura Mercier Hydrating Liquid Foundation (Oil-Free)

I buy alot of Laura Mercier bases! I think her bases are one of the best so far:) This is the hydrating oil free liquid foundation which I bought specifically for my wedding day- it's still my choice for now. Similar to Korres Wild Rose Foundation where is gives a satin finish but it lasts longer on my skin. No sliding around like the Korres Wild Rose and the colour matches me perrrrfecctly! It's got no spf so it's good for photography. I also set this with my LM Mineral Powder so it gives a really flawless face. Comparable with Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk but LM gives a bit more coverage.

Laura Mercier Mineral Powder

I have to say something about this powder! It's one of my favourites! I use it practically everyday. I also use the MUFE High Definition Powder. LM Mineral Powder is great when you apply on top of your liquid foundation- it makes you pores smaller and smooths out your base and looks really natural. You can also use it on its own. The coverage depends on what brush you use to apply it. I use a Kabuki brush to buff it into my skin and it gives more coverage. If you want a lighter touch you can try using a normal powder brush.

Which is my pick?

I have to say- Laura Mercier Hydrating Oil Free foundation!

I would like to know what you guys think. I still have to try out Nars Sheer Glow/ Matte Foundation? I heard great reviews on that so hopefully I can get it soon. I will do a review on it when I do:)

Origins "A Perfect World" Body Cream

2009-11-25T22:42:00.000+08:00

A friend gave this as a gift- and I really love it! So does my fiance! Usually he hates any type of body cream smell. Even my hand cream smells funny to him....so hard to please. Finally I road test the Origin's Body Cream (A Perfect World- with white tea) and he actually likes the smell. So I am extremely happy that I can finally moisturise my body without offending his nose:)

It's not only my fiance that hates scented creams....all the guys at work all hate my hand cream that I use at work. (Mecca Cosmetica's Hand Glove Cream On-The-Go) They all run away from me when I apply it on! hahah It's not really a great scent but I guess it smells a bit unusual. Oh well. It cost me $40 so I'm going to use it but I won't be buying it again- even though it is a great hand cream!

Back on topic, the Origin's Body cream is quite a thick consistency but not at all greasy. It's super rich and can be used anywhere on your body. I use it as a hand cream too. The smell isn't overpowering and smells divine.....like tea! ahahha I love my teas so I don't mind it:)

Here is a pic of the guy I am planning to marry....Mr. Funkiimonkee! The lil girl is going..."Why?!!! Are you sure??!!"

Acutally these two lil girls are going to be my flower girls. My fiance's two nieces:) Aren't they cute?

Eating Out & Wedding Invites!

2009-11-24T18:53:00.000+08:00

I found my camera charger! So now I can finally upload some pics:) Moving house means I had no internet which was refreshing in a way- you find other things to do. For me, I just had a heap of paperwork to do! Not very fun.....

I also had no fridge or washing machine for about two weeks- so we ate out a lot!

Here is a new ramen noodle house that just opened- "Arigatoya". So I was a bit excited about going to try it out. Unfortunately, since it was their first day opening, they only had Shoyu Ramen (Soy based) and you can either choose that or a bigger size.

You can also choose a "dipping" Ramen as well. I thought it was something different so I gave that a go. It is actually the same as the normal soup ramen except they separate the soup and noodle. That was it! I would prefer the noodles in the soup.

Even though they had only one flavour available, the menu was quite confusing. They actually listed the ingredients in each dish. Which can be a good thing if you want to know exactly what you are eating:)

Shoyu Ramen...

Dipping Ramen!

Overall it was a good eat, it is a bit pricey for ramen but it is a big serving of noodles! I saw recently that they have added new things to their menu so you can get a bit more variety now!

If you want to try it is located in Northbridge, Roe Street near China Town.

Another Japansese restaurant I tried is Zen (Subiaco Square) and I hear that they are new owners so I was a bit curious. My friend saw an ad in a magazine and it had a picture of the restaurant showing that they had floor seating like the ones in Japan. But it turned out it was just a random picture they put in the magazine not related to Zen at all! We made do with normal seats! haha

The menu had heaps of options- many many choices. Too many that we decided to go with the special course. You get a bit of everything:)

Love the presentation!

This is the steak on a grill hot plate- this was really yummy and the beef they used was very high quality. I love it!

Finished off with Green Tea Ice Cream- sorry I ate it too fast and forgot to take a picture. ahaha

I saw other people ordering the Sashimi on a boat- which was huge! I would love to try that next time- it was about $80 so you gotta love your sashimi:)

On final note....I got my wedding invitations! It was letterpressed by a company called Artisan Press and the invites was designed by a very nice lady- Natasha from Moments of Colour. I think she closed her business recently?! Anyway I loved the invites:) She even made a map which looked like a Queen of Hearts playing card!

Ok its time to cook dinner- I got my fridge and washing machine now. Which means more cooking and washing to do!

Countdown:6 Weeks till New Year & Our Wedding!

2009-11-20T23:24:00.000+08:00

Finally! I got Internet connection:) And I just realised that there is only 6 weeks left to go before I get married! I feel a bit excited and also looking forward to a holiday too.

My camera is dead at the moment- I lost my charger during the move and I still can't find it! I might have to buy another one! Very annoying...and I know that it will turn up much later somewhere in my pile of things- story of my life!

But I just discovered some mobile pics that my fiance took when he proposed last year at the Gayana Resort, Sabah Malaysia. Looking at them makes me all excited again about our wedding! I admit, planning your own wedding can be stressful and not as fun as I hoped it would be! But now it's just around the corner- I feel excited. I am repeating myself haha

This is where he hid the ring- under the rose petals in a big shell. I messed up the beautiful swan arangement- I tried to fix it for the photo but they didn't look as nice as what the staff at Gayana Resort did. They were so thoughtful! I recommend any couple to go there for a time out. Service is above exellent! There are a lot of other islands you can go to but Gayana is the cleanest and not many people around so you can get more privacy.

These were the biggest flowers he gave me- it cost a bomb so I feel I had to take a picture since I won't be bringing it back with me to the mainland!

This the morning after- me sporting my new ring...I can't pose for nuts! hehe

The breakfast was soooooo yummy!

This is the beach- the weather was a bit cloudy and rainy but it didnt spoil the mood at all. I can't wait to go there again! Yay! I am counting down!

Update!

2009-11-03T19:21:00.000+08:00

Still moving house and unpacking things here and there! I feel crippled without any internet for more than a week now! Right now I am using the free internet at Exomod- a coffee place in the city. Quite a funky place to hang out. I am liking the Buddha Tears tea but not liking the price @ $8.95!

I just got my wedding invitations in the mail and it looks great! Now the tedious task of giving them out. Luckily, not many people on my guest list so it should be quite easy! Will take pics once I get them done tonight:)

I am so looking forward to Xmas and New Years! I know its early but I need a break!

It's Sizzling!

2009-10-25T19:59:00.000+08:00

Just a quick update...I've been so busy lately! Long time no post!

Been eating out alot lately- absolutely no time to cook at home. I tried "Sizzle Mania" tonight. Everything is served on a hot plate- something a bit diffrerent. We ordered the Pepper Steak (below) which was the Chef's recommendation and it came out pretty quick! The waitress showed us how its done- smear the butter all over the steak and just flip it over and cook to your liking.

The other one I tried is the Curry Chicken- I think Japanese curry would taste better but this is quite nice as well.

We also ordered gyoza- it was cooked just right:) but they served it with sweet chilli...? I'm used to my vinegar sauce but it was still delicious!

Lastly, I would like to share with you my favourite dessert- chocolate fondant with ice cream...this one was from Allure @ Burswood Intercontinental Hotel. It takes 20 mins to make but it is worth the wait. Yummmy!

And another random mention on one of my fave eyeshadows from Shu Uemura. It doesn't have a name so I will show you the colour below and the code for it. (ME Beige 800)

Can't see it very well but I like to put it on as a highlighter (inner corners and brow bone)

It's a very pretty colour for day!

Next few days I will be packing and cleaning- (moving to an apartment) so I will be busy busy! It's no fun- especially when you are moving to an even smaller space- with a smaller wardrobe. Honestly, it's a nightmare! I am loving Spacebags right now! ahaha

Natural Makeup Inspired by Korean Dramas

2009-10-19T11:28:00.001+08:00

This isn't the natural look I am going for! haha...but it certainly is a very cute doggy look! So adorable isn't he? Just like a lil teddy bear:)

Been very busy of late and don't really have the time to muck around with my makeup- maybe its just me being lazy too! I have been watching the korean drama "Boys Over Flowers" and its a bit corny but makes me laugh- especially the way the F4 guys dress and act! They are all very cute though- I can understand why girls go crazy over this series. Very entertaining...I am still on the 3 episode. It's been around for ages....but I am slow to catch on.

I really like how the korean girls put on their makeup! Very natural looking so that's what I have been doing with my makeup recently. It's been so hot these couple of days so this is what I use:

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser (oil free)
Laura Mercier Mineral Powder (Natural Beige)
Bobbi Brown Concealer
Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Black Ink
MAC E/Shadow Jest
MUFE Smoky Lash
MAC Cream Blush Posey
MUFE HD Powder
Bobbi Brown Blush "Nectar"
MAC HK Lipgloss "Mimmy"

I have been layering my blush to make it last longer. The trick is the apply your cream blush after your foundation -before you powder your whole face. Otherwise the cream will be patchy and blotchy if you apply over the powder. After the cream blush, you apply a layer of translucent powder (I used MUFE HD powder- love this!) and then finish it off with another layer of powder blush. It should last longer!

Bobbi Brown Concealer Kit Vs. Laura Mercier Undercover Pot

2009-10-15T20:38:00.000+08:00

Let's begin with the Bobbi Brown Concealer Kit.

I love this formula- it's super creamy and very easy to blend. Which means you don't stretch and drag the skin as much (especially the delicate skin around your eyes!) The colour has a yellow undertone which is great for asian skins like me! It is used in conjunction with a corrector (below) and I got mine in Peach. This is used as a base for underneath your eyes and then apply the concealer on top. Then you powder it to finish! Dark circles are gone! :)

This product comes in two parts- you can choose to buy only the concealer but it is highly recommended to get the corrector too. It does make a difference! The packaging is very similar to LM Undercover Pot...so cute!

Now onto LM Undercover Pot......

This product has everything in one lil pot! Which is great for travelling:) A must have for your handbag!

One side is the "Secret Camouflage" which is used for blemishes and scars etc. and is a thicker concealer (Very similar to MAC Studio Fix Concealer pot). The other side is a emolient formula for the area around the eyes. And if you twist the pot, you will find the powder underneath! Super convenient!

Verdict: I love both products! It's very hard to choose- but if I really had to pick one...I think BBrown Concealer wins! The corrector and concealer combo is HG stuff- doesn't look cakey and the colour is perfect for me. The formula is sooooo creamy and I personally prefer this than the thicker & hard concealers. If only it came in an all-in-one package like the LM Undercover Pot- then it would definitely win!

Would love to know what everyone thinks about these concealers!

My Fave Mascara...

2009-10-13T22:26:00.001+08:00

Wah! Looks mighty scary and clumpy looking but I think the brush is the secret weapon here!

I have tried so many mascaras in the last few months and this is my favourite one so far and I haven't really found another that I like just as much! I have tried the Dior Show Blackout which comes pretty close but I think MUFE Smoky Lash is the ONE! It gives such a dramatic black colour and makes my lashes really thick and long. I know for some people they say it can be clumpy but I myself didn't find this a problem- in fact it gives me volume -thicker looking lashes without the need to put fake lashes on. As for the curl factor- it stays curled all day long. You know how some mascaras end up looking (and feeling) hard and stiff- this one doesn't at all. I sometimes find myself stroking mine during the day since it feels so soft and fluttery! haha Yeah I know, I am a weirdo! Sad fact is- MUFE isn't readily available in my city so I have to get it online. :(((

Volume? Tick. Lengthening? Tick. Intense Colour? Tick. Curl? Tick.

Tick Tick Tick!

I really like it!

I have read some mixed reviews on this product but seriously- its the best for me and the only way to know is to try one yourself! Let me know if you do:)

New PS3!

2009-10-11T23:24:00.001+08:00

Yes! I finally got my hands on a PS3! I never thought I would own one since I have Xbox, Wii, PSP & DS and my fiance was saying I will never have time to play anyway so there was no point getting another console! But lucky for me some generous friends surprised me with it on my brithday and that's the sole reason for my lack of posts (especially beauty related posts!) these past few days :D

The surprise was a bit mean I thought- they originally got an empty PS3 box and filled it with magazines and then wrapped it all up and gave it to me in the morning. Boy was I so happy when I saw the box and then it all came spiralling down to a big disappointment when I found out it was all a big cruel joke! They let me suffer and sulk for another hour before they gave me the real thing- this time I checked it was the real thing! Such "kind' friends I have! ahaha

They gave me Ghostbusters but I wanted to play with Kenny so I went a got a 2 player game which I know he would like- Resident Evil. From my past experience this game is quite scary for a lil girl like me! :P But surprisingly this wasn't too scary- but I am still crap at aiming my guns! I never usually like these shooting games but its quite fun to play with another person rather than by yourself.

Obviously, I play the girl, Sheva. She kinda looks like a tough version of Jessica Alba? Kenny loves the muscles on the guy character! ahaha

Anyway so sorry to bore you guys about games! I did buy something beauty related too this weekend. I got a $10 voucher from Myers for my birthday so it was a good excuse to go shopping! Nice promotional trick to get weaklings like me to go on a spending spree- lucky Kenny was in a good mood and let me buy.....

Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation!

I've been wanting to try it as I really like the Silk Creme but I needed an oil free version for when I go to Malaysia. It's very good but my face still gets super shiny- it's probably because I put on moisturiser and then a primer and then the foundation. I usually skip the moisturiser since the primer does a good job already. But the LM lady says its crucial to moisturise before primer- so I did and it didn't work for me!

That's it for my very boring weekend...its back to killing zombies now! :P

My Birthday Celebration- Again!

2009-10-10T13:18:00.000+08:00

I know I said it was my birthday a few days ago- that was an early celebration with my sister since she was too busy to see me on my bday.

On the actual day, I was totally spoiled...although there were some troubles at work..I was still happy anyway:)

Here is a cake from Kenny's family...very pretty colours!

One candle only :P I am too old now to fit all the candles on the cake!

Kenny made me ramen for breakfast which I chowed down pretty quick! Very Yummy!

For dinner Kenny's Mum made some Bakuteh- sooooo yummy. She is the best cook ever! Lots of quail eggs too- my favourite!

After we went to the Il Divo concert. I really like Carlos- the flirtatious one and also the American-he was funny:) Beautiful voices! But I think Kenny found it a bit boring as you can see.....haha He nearly fell alseep!

Foundation Overhaul! I Need Help!

2009-10-06T18:11:00.000+08:00

Over the last few months I've been literally collecting foundations in my search for the perfect one for my wedding. So here is the collection so far...these are liquid formulas which I prefer. I have powder and cream ones but they don't really work well for me. I like to use my fingers!

If you would like to hear some review or feedback on any of the foundation I have, please let me know! I am happy to help!

Now I am asking you which is your favourite foundation and which one you would recommend for weddings and photography? I would be eternally grateful for any suggestions:)

I bought this bikini (it's so pretty!) and I am not sure if I have the guts to wear it out in public! I am not the outdoorsy type and never have any type of exercise- I blame it on my work since its physically tiring already :P

I was planning to wear it for my Xmas & NYears holidays at the end of the year during my wedding....hmmm I have to tone up! hahaha

It's My Birthday!

2009-10-04T23:01:00.000+08:00

My sister treated me to lunch for my birthday- The Mussel Bar @ Fremantle:)

It's got a great view and nice seating area but I have to say- the food isn't great. Service was good though:)

This was our tasting plate...not very much! haha You can see how disappointed the boys are- they were very hungry!

So funny! Kenny didn't seem happy with his order....

My choice.....but I gave it to Kenny since he looked so sad :((((

My attempt at the gyaru look- doll eyes! Not successful!

Trying to look cute- again not successful! haha

Here is my birthday present- a pinple on my forehead! Boohoo:(

My new DS pouch! So cute:)

I have no idea what I want for my birthday? I really want a new vanity table but in my current house it's too cramped! So any ideas what I should ask my fiance to get me?? We are trying to save money for the wedding so can't be anything extravagant!

Electric Blues & New Shoes!

2009-10-04T00:11:00.004+08:00

A pair of Vincci shoes I got in Malaysia. So cheap!

Oops! I chopped off my head here....

Now you see my head!

Here is my electric blue look inspired by the top I was wearing......

Products used:

Face
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation 4
Bobbi Brown Concealer & Corrector
Laura Mercier Mineral Powder
MAC HK Beauty Powder "Fun & Games"
MAC MSF "Soft & Gentle"

Eyes (in order of application)

Mac Paintpot "Painterly" as the base for whole eyelid

Bobbi Brown Gel Liner "Cobalt Ink" as eyeshadow base to lids only

MAC E/S Freshwater pat over the gel liner base

The Balm Shady Lady Palette E/S "easy wheezie" on crease

The Balm Shady Lady Palette E/S "risque renee" outer corners

MAC E/S Venus on the brow bone as highlighter

Bobbi Brown Gel Liner "Black Ink" upper lashline

Apply "Freshwater" on the inner part of the lower lashline and :risque renee" over the rest of the lower lashline.

Rimmel Black Kohl Liner on the waterline and for touching up the upper lash line to fill any gaps if needed.

MUFE Smoky Lash Mascara

Lips

MAC Lipstick "Cherish"

MAC Lipglass "Early Bloomer"

I actually made a video tutorial for this look but need to edit it- so need some help for this! Will let you know once it's uploaded!

Hope you like this look! :)))

Maybelline Volum Express Hypercurl Mascara Review

2009-10-01T20:11:00.000+08:00

Brush: Slightly curved for easy application and also has lots of bristles to grab those little hairs you didn't know existed!

Colour: I chose "Very Black" and it is ...tah dah Very black!

Length: 6/10

Curl: 7/10

Volume: 7/10

Clump Factor: First coat was minimal (since it's new) but after a few more...gets clumpy bits of mascara on the brush and also dries really quickly so makes the second coat more clumpier than the first. Also, I noticed a bit of flaking at the end of the day!

Overall Result: Great if you want a cheaper version of MUFE Smoky Lash. Just tends to clump so you need to use a clean brush to declump it and reapply. I give it....7/10. My opinion only...but I think Maybelline Colossal is a better product.

See the results for yourself........

Naked Eyes!

After with makeup on......

Two coats, plus I needed to brush out the clumps.

Overall look....

My skin is very dry at the moment but there you go.....what do you guys think? Hope this helps!

Maybelline Volum Express "Cat Eyes" Mascara & Diorskin Nude Foundation Review

2009-09-30T17:35:00.002+08:00

I'm trying out my Maybelline Volum Express Mascara today- I got two as they have different effects. Today I am using the Feline Black Hypercurl Mascara "Cat Eyes" by Maybelline. Excuse my pimply skin- its that time of the month sigh* so annoying these pimples! The time I take to do my makeup in the mornings just doubled!

What do you think? I like the lengthening effect but it's quite clumpy after two coats and it kinda made my lashes stick together so I had to make use of the comb to separate them. So applying my mascara today took longer than usual. So no, I wouldn't repurchase again. If you like this type of mascara wand- I would recommend going for Rimmel Glam Eyes (It is much better!)

I will try the other mascara tomorrow: Maybelline Volum Express Hypercurl in very black- the wand is different, more bristles and quite big! I have a good feeling about this one:)

I also used my sample size Diorskin Nude Hydrating Foundation today. It's quite good- gives medium coverage which covers most blemishes but still need concealer, not cakey, very easy to blend and it gives a dewy finish. Personally for me, I still prefer my Laura Mercier Silk Creme- it blends a lil bit better than Dior. If your skin is oily then you should go for Diorskin. But for dry skin LM is better:) This is only my opinion from my own experience so you have to get some samples and try it out yourself! :)

My new brushes to add to my collection! Left to right: Sana's synthetic eyeshadow brush and a slanted blending/contouring brush. The last two are MAC brushes- 224 & 227. I was actually after the 138 brush but its sold out in the two places I visited in Malaysia- very sad......

And I'm going to end it with this video from Kandee: Jem Makeup!

I used to watch this cartoon....long long time ago! I thought it was the coolest thing ever and I'm so happy she did this look! Reminds me of my younger years! ahaha Kandee- what can I say? She's hilarious!

Back from Malaysia!

2009-09-29T21:02:00.003+08:00

Just back from my trip to Malaysia and let's just say it was not really a holidaying trip at all! I was on the plane most of the time. I hate aeroplane food now!

Firstly, I went to KL to pick up my dress from Designer Bridal Room. They have beautiful dresses and everytime I'm there I can't help but to take a look at the dresses hanging all around the shop- even though I already picked one. It's not a good idea to do that since I might regret my purchase! I higly recommend this place if you don't mind spending a lil bit more to get a beautiful designer dress. Once you see this place, every other bridal store will not compare! But yes, it is pricey but they give very good service- you will feel like a princess!

I am very happy with my dress and it is finally here with me!! (Hanging in the spare room!) I haven't tried it on with my veil yet- still thinking about what hairstyle to do but it will definitely be an updo:)

Then it was back onto the plane again to go to Sabah...the wedding destination. It was a whole day just wedding planning with the wedding planner- Faith Foo. Very nice lady and I have every faith in her to make my wedding a dream come true! ahah so corny I know :P

Had our banquet food tasting (pics below)...very disappointed but I have been warned that if you want a hotel venue, don't expect too much from the food. Since I had no choice for such a big wedding I guess it will have to do:)

We stayed at Shangri La Tanjung Aru Resort.....we had a nice welcome drink and cool wet towels.....We needed it after a long day of flying. Not really loving the bed sheets! ewww!

Here is Kenny lugging all our bomboniere boxes. We had three of these boxes to carry to Sabah for our wedding. I have no idea what to put inside the boxes yet!

And we finally get to see our engagement photo abum! I was so excited (as you can see) and couldnt wait to open it with my Michael Jackson gloves! ahaha

Unfortunately there was a defect on the glass of the album and they had to send it back to Italy! So I couldn't bring it home with me just yet :( But Louis Pang and Co. did a very fine job. Can't wait to see what they come up with on the wedding day!

So it was back to KL again and we had Bakuteh- very famous in KL and it's a must visit! I love the tea too:)

Yummy!

After a whole day shopping at the Pavillion me and Kenny were "pooped" out! So we stopped by Godiva and tried their Dark Hot Chocolate. It was very energising! Tasty but a bit a thick to drink! See the effect it had on Kenny!

Ok onto my purchases! I didn't get much this time- I was hoping to get the whole day to myself without Kenny lugging behind me but he had nothing else better to do so yeah....too bad for me. I couldn't really splurge- his annoying question before every purchase is "Do you really need that?"...... Of course I don't!!!! I just want it! hehe

So I had to make do with some quick purchases when he goes on his toilet breaks!

I managed to sneak this purchase- an eyeshadow palette from Sasa which I have been dying to get! Some of you may know of this product- it's been around for while now but these things are hard to get in Australia. Yay! I finally got one!

I love the colours- you can use every single one of them and it's great for travelling too!

I also splurged a bit at Bobbi Brown- got myself three more gel liners in Cobalt Ink, Bronze Shimmer & Caviar. I can't wait to use them:) Also got their creamy concealer and the corrector. Not sure if I should have bought the corrector- it's an extra step in the routine for under the eyes.....anyone used this before??

Kate Spade Shoes & My Quick Getaway

2009-09-24T00:33:00.000+08:00

These would be perfect shoes for my bridesmaids...if only they didn't cost a bomb! Super sad! It's actually a purple eggplant version of my wedding shoes! Mine are a pair of red ones which you might have seen in a previous post on my shoe collection:)

And aren't these so cute? I want to use this for our wedding:) It goes well with the Alice in Wonderland theme....aarrgghh stressing now! I will be away for the long weekend and it's all just for wedding planning....I should be excited but at the moment I am more tired and stressed than anything else. I am going to pick up my wedding dress too....lesson learnt: Don't rush into buying your dress too early! It cost me a lot and I saw better ones for rental which are brand new as well! It makes sense, what do people do with their wedding dresses afterwards? My sis wants to dye hers and make it into a dinner gown and use the rest to make baby clothes....hmmm where did she get that idea from?!

I wish everyone a great weekend:)

Hopefully I get some shopping done in between the wedding planning rush! Now I'm feeling so much happier just thinking about it:) hehe

Teriyaki Chicken Sushi Rolls & Hoodies

2009-09-22T18:55:00.001+08:00

I made some Teriyaki Chicken sushi with avocado mayo on the bottom. It's one of my favourite ways to eat sushi- I need avocado in my sushi otherwise it just doesn't taste as yummy! And I need lots of pink ginger and wasabi and some hot green tea.....hmmm heaven! I love sushi:)

It was so cold this morning! I had this jacket with the woolly fur hoody and it kept me nice and cozy (my mum bought it in China for me..... they love fake burberry patterns!) I looked a bit silly when I went on the train with this on! I think I'm just not used to the cold...I see girls wearing skirts and cardigans....I'm just a bit weak hehe

Glad that I will be in Malaysia for the weekend! Can't wait- I have been deprived of any shopping sprees for a month now and I think my credit card will take a beating this saturday! Plus it's going to be warm and I can wear some of new clothing pieces that I bought but haven't had a chance to wear due to laziness and the freakin' cold weather!

Lazy Cook Series: Omurice

2009-09-21T18:54:00.000+08:00

It's been a loooong time since I had a Lazy Cook post. That just shows how much cooking I actually do at home! Anyway, this is another episode from "Cooking with Dog". It's a really yummy dish and its so simple to do. The dog is so obedient! I would think he would get hungry just watching the lady cook! haha No wonder he whines...poor doggy!

Here is my attempt at this dish....ok I am hiding something- this was the second attempt haha, the first was a a sloppy omelette but I got the hang of it in the end. I think I made a total of 10 of these over the weekend and that's what we ate for breakfast lunch and dinner! I made too much rice filling and we went through a carton of eggs which is a lot of eggs for two people! Anyway, I like to use Ketchup instead of tomato sauce- I think there is a difference but some people say they taste the same??

And...sorry I really hate to take pics of myself everyday but I got no models to try it on! So I apologise that you have to see my face day in and day out! I asked my fiance if I could do something on him but he flatly refuses...obviously! Anyway, I was trying a berry lips look with strong eyebrows and clean eye makeup. It's not really one of my favourite looks since I think it makes me look older! But here it is anyways...

Products Used:

Skinfood BB Cream
MAC Studio Fix Concealer NC20
Laura Mercier Mineral Powder
MAC E/Shadows Yoghurt, Copperplate, Satin Taupe
Bobbi Brown Gel Liner Black Ink
Rimmel Glam Eyes Mascara
Bobbi Brown Blush "Nectar"
MAC Lipstick "Overtly Plum"

Can't wait for the long weekend here in Perth....I need a break! Horrible weather too....I can't wait for summer! I hate wearing jackets and pants everyday :(

Welcome to Sugarland!

2009-09-20T22:42:00.002+08:00

I have never seen works of art created by coloured sugar! It's so pretty:) This was on display at a shopping mall and it was created on a the floor of the foodcourt. Strange but very beautiful! It might be funny (or not!) if someone sneezed or huffed and puffed and blew the whole thing away! That would be mean :P

I think that's a marshmallow volcano! I feel light setting fire to it and eating it! haha

Look its a Rainbow Island!

I don't know why, but it reminds me of Care Bears! Remember that cartoon?

Sooooo pretty....

It's a massive Sugar World!

I wonder how they clean it up? eat it all? or just vacumn it all up? Either way, it's such a waste!

LOTD: Xteener's Barbie Purple Smokey Eyes

2009-09-19T17:22:00.006+08:00

I love this look! If you don't know Xteener from Youtube already, you should definitely watch her vids. She is very talented! I love all her makeup videos and she is a whiz at blending eyeshadows. I love her hair too- super shiny!

Here is a recent video and she calls it the Barbie Purple Smokey Eyes. I tried it out today. Mine isn't as good as hers but I did learn that if you use a sticky base on your lids, you can make your eyeshadow colour really stand out. Or you can wet your brush too. I forgot to do that so my colours are a bit muted.

Pretty daisies! Is it daisies?? Well, it inspired me to do this look too!

Products I used:

Skinfood BB Cream
MAC Select moisture cover NC20
Laura Mercier Mineral Powder
Nars Eyeshadow Palette Jolie Poupee (the matte purple shade on the left)
Shu Uemura Eyeshadows
MAC Plumage (matte)
BBrown Gel Liner Black Ink
Rimmel Kohl Liner "Jungle Green"
Loreal Telescopic Mascara
Revlon Powder Blush "Sandalwood Beige"
Revlon Lipstick "Ginger Rose"
MAC "Early Bloomer" Lipgloss

Search for the Perfect Brow- Threading:Yes or No?

2009-09-17T21:41:00.005+08:00

I want to get nice eyebrows for my wedding and need to look at options that won't cost me a bomb! My hair grows really quickly so I usually do it myself at home. It's not perfect but I got makeup to cover my boo boos:)

Anyway, I have been considering threading. Threading is a techniue used by skilled professionals to remove facial hair. It uses a piece of thread in a scissor-like action and it's meant to last for weeks. I have heard it's great and also it's not that great! I am deciding whether or not to try it?

Here is a lil background info from an article I read:

"This method of hair elimination has a number of advantages. For instance, it is neat, rather fast, inexpensive and it is considered to be less painful than plucking. It is good for eyebrows and its effect, like after plucking, can last up from two to four weeks.Compared to waxing, hair removal threading has a number of benefits as well. First of all, it does not peel off a layer of skin. After the procedure the hair does not grow back as fast. Skin does not get as irritated and red. Hair removal threading can pull off specific individual hair. Besides, the hair doesn't have to be long, but just above the skin. The procedure will never produce more hairs or make hairs stronger. Hair removal threading is really good at picking up the finest hair from the surface leaving skin smooth."

For those who live in Perth- I think Matt Yuko in Claremont is the best one in town that does eyebrow shaping (Not threading) but it costs $50 a session. I tried it once and was impressed. But I think you need to continue going there on a regular basis to keep it well maintained. Plus he is so hard to get a booking. You need to be on waiting lists or book few months in advance! Crazy! I don't know how my eyebrows will be like in a few months! ahaha

At the moment I do my eyebrows myself but would like someone to "shape it" for me and I just tweeze the rest. I also cut my hairs since it gets really ruly and untidy! I avoid shaving though!

Please! If anyone has recommendations or other type of methods you use that worked great for you - let me in on your secret! :P

Tag: Future Clothes from "Pink Monkey"

2009-09-16T18:03:00.004+08:00

Thanks for the tag Emily of Pink Monkey!

My future clothing will be maternity and LOTS of baby clothes! I cannot wait to start a family. Have to wait till after the wedding and honeymoon:) I like looking at baby shoes! They are too cute!

A mini Alannah Hill!

And Hello Kitty Croc shoes!

Babies in heels?? I don't think so!

And here are some celebrity mums that inspire me- I hope I can still look that good after babies! It's so not realistic but I can still wish! :P

Bonsai Restaurant & My New Lippie

2009-09-15T22:10:00.005+08:00

Just went for a tasting of a new japanese restaurant opening in town- Bonsai! It was 60% off the bill but the catch is- you need to complete a 2 page survey:) That was fine with me. I love to do surveys on food. What bugs me is when people just rate you off as poor and don't give any reasons or any recommendations to make improvements. Being in the restaurant industry I know how hard it is to run a restaurant successfully and it isn't easy. No matter how good the food is or how good the chef is- you need a team to work together to make a good restaurant Fabulous! I really do believe that good food goes hand in hand with good service too.

Anyways here is some food porn as some people call it!

Top points for presentation and service! They are very attentive:) My fave dish is the Beef Asparagus.....didn't get a pic...ate it too fast!

And finally, I finish off with a new lipstick colour I bought. Bourjois Sweet Kiss Lipstick- Rose Seduisant. A very nice raspberry pink!

Products Used:

Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation- Medium Ivory

MUFE HD Powder

MAC Studio Fix Concealer NC25

MAC E/Shadows Yoghurt, Swiss Chocolate & Sketch

Bobbi Brown Gel Liner -Black Ink

MUFE Smoky Lash Mascara

SKINFOOD Cheek Colour Pan 20

MAC MSF Soft & Gentle

The lipstick lasted quite long considering that I am a messy eater and I had tempura! It faded to a nice pink stain at the end of the night.

Makeup Amnesia

2009-09-14T18:51:00.004+08:00

Doing some spring cleaning and found some makeup items that I have totally forgotten about and also some that are very similar. I tend to buy things and forget about it and then buy another thinking I don't have this colour and oops I actually do!

As you can see, I like my khaki greens! Very similar to each other: MAC Sumptous Olive and a similar colour from Shu Uemura.

My blues and pinks! I don't know why I need so many variety but I have....

I think MAC's MSF Soft & Gentle and Benefit 10 is very similar.

Lipgloss collection plus more scattered in my various bags and such. All pinks, peaches and reds. I didn't realise it was this bad! ahaha

Red lippies.....I love collecting lipsticks!

My beiges and frosty colours....too many!

I also have many pink lipsticks- but can't be bothered unearthing all of them- its everywhere!

I also have more than 20 different foundations...and I only have one skin colour! But I love trying things out so it's a problem. I need help!

A friend informed me that there is a place I can give my unwanted cosmetics to...and make it into gift packs! Neat idea:)

Now it's time to make a donation and give it to someone who will love it and use it more than I do!

Lazy Sundays

2009-09-13T18:58:00.003+08:00

I like enjoying weekends where I can just bludge and do nothing! We need that kind of relaxation once in while:) I'm going to enjoy it while I can! Just before I head out for dinner just want to share a look I did- very simple and understated. I am going to be chowing korean food soon so no need to look too pretty! Trust me I don't eat very pretty anyway! :P

Sorry the pics look orange! I am trying to work out how to take pictures up close to your eyes without the flash- my fiance told me off for doing it so close with flash on! oopps!

I am using a bit of gold liner, black liner and teal liner all in one! Eyeshadows are MAC All that Glitters, Jest & Woodwinked. Mascara I am using is Maybelline Stilletto.

Ahhhh! This picture is much better! No more Ooopa Lumpa Orange Tan gone wrong!

Face products: Missha Perfect cover BB Cream (too light for me!) and MAC Beauty Powder in Fun & Games.

I am using Revlon's Ginger Rose lipstick- A very neutral everyday lipcolour:)

And lastly, here is a pic of my very badly done nails! I cannot do nice nails no matter how much I try! It's Dream Run by Kit Cosmetics.

Weekend Red Lips & Hairstyle

2009-09-12T18:14:00.008+08:00

M.A.C Lady Danger

After my depotting frenzy, I managed to get a lot of empty MAC eyeshadow pots (Hurrah!) so I can go and swap 6 of them for a free lippie from MAC! I got myself a coral red lipstick M.A.C's Lady Danger and it's so vibrant! I tried it on straight away on the train back home and realised I still had my blue Shu Uemura gel liner on. My fiance said I looked like the Joker! haha!

So only wear red lipstick with very simple eye makeup- or you'll look like a clown:) Unless that's the look you want!

Here is Christina Aguilera with her signature red lipstick and blonde hair look. Classic but not boring!

How can I not mention Gwen? Queen of red lips!

I was looking at MAC's Rubywoo but I thought Lady Danger was more suited to my skin tone. Rubywoo is a gorgeous red lipstick too in a matte formula.

And the hairdo I tried out today is a copycat from a magazine. It's a hairdo straight from the runway by Carolina Herrera.

Here is a summarised steps on how to do the "Roll" from the mag:

Part your hair on the side and take the front section of the hair and twist it backwards into a thin roll, pinning your hair as you go. Repeat this on the other side of your head and then you tie your hair into a low pony or a bun. Doesn't have to be perfect!

Sorry you can't see my hair properly since my hair is so dark! But I did mine in a ponytail.

LOTD & How I Spend my Friday Night

2009-09-12T01:25:00.005+08:00

My look for today! Shu Uemura Gel Liner in Turquoise! (again!) I needed to add something a bit brighter today since it's such gloomy weather right now :( I used with MAC Star Violet E/Shadow and a bit of B.Brown E/Shadow in Mahogany.

Kit Lipgloss in Dreamcatcher & Benefit Dandelion

I have some free time this friday night so I decided to depot some MAC eyeshadows! Here is my my finished product! I dug my nails into my fave eyeshadow "Satellite Dreams" and I just sat there in shock for a full minute! I was very upset :( Such a big hole too! Depotting is a very tedious thing to do! And messy! Oh well, at least now I have compacted my eyeshadow collections into one palette- almost! I still have some more to depot. I need another palette!

After that I decided to do a mask since I haven't done one in a while! I used SKII Skin brightening mask. It's veryyyy good:) Makes my skin feel baby bottom smooth!

Here is a scary pic!

BOO!

I totally forgot about my friend's dessert night tonight! I can't believe I could forget something so tasty! A whole night just gossiping and eating yummy desserts! How fun is that!? I am going to go now before it's all gone :P Have a great weekend!

The "Suri" Hair & Professor Layton!

2009-09-10T21:52:00.005+08:00

LOL! I love funny cat pics! This is so funny- it's a copycat of lil Suri Cruise's hair!

Awwww such a cutie pie!

Even her mum couldn't resist! I love her look here....not as cute though!

What the?!? Dunno what type of emo hair is this! ahhaha It's very strange...when did he start wearing makeup?

Ok, I know a lot of girls don't play games or even own a console but I have to write about this game. Sorry if this is so not beauty related:) But I am enjoying this game so much I have to blog it! Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box- it's the second game in the series and more to come YAY! If you own a DS and you love puzzles- this is the game for you:) It's even better than the first game. And it definitely beats Sudoko anyday! I say- this is a great beauty routine...helps me sleep and relax so that means less wrinkles.....except when I frown whilst conentrating and attempting to solve puzzles. ahha

My fiance laughs at me tapping away on my DS like a mad woman! I was trying to find coins hidden on the screen. It's my only way to get hints for the puzzles! If you played this game please let me know and leave a comment so I don't sound like a weirdo getting high on my DS :P

Night Night! Going back to my gaming now :)

Tinted Moisturisers

2009-09-09T20:00:00.002+08:00

I am tired of flaky skin! I think it's my diet- I haven't been drinking water or eating enough of my daily fruit and veges! Very bad of me! I have to get back on track or I'll look like a corpse on my wedding day!

I want to share my thoughts on these two tinted moisturisers-

Jemma Kidd Pro Finish Moisture Tint & Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturiser.

Top: Jemma Kidd Moisture Tint

Bottom: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser

I rarely use tinted moisturisers since my perception is that they don't give much cover and it's too oily for my shiny skin. Now, I think my skin is changing and it needs a bit more hydration. I bought the L.Mercier T.Moisturiser a long time ago but wasn't impressed with it at all! I thought it was way too sheer and didn't do anything for my skin. So I left it lying around....till now!

Jemma Kidd Moisture Tint

Firstly, Jemma Kidd Moisture Tint was a very impulse purchase- got talked into by the girl at Kit Cosmetics. I can't say no! It wasn't cheap either and I thought I'll just give it try because I saw it on Pixiwoo- turns out I got the wrong product by J. Kidd!

Anyway, this was not very good for me. It smells like sunscreen- which I hate! Plus, it made my skin super oily. I don't think it would last a whole day. So I am donating this to my sister who will probably use it when she's at the beach- she is such a beach bum nowadays! I envy her "sportiness"- I need to get a bit of her active routine to get in shape! okk....back to makeup.....

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser

Strangely, when I tried it a second time- I found that it's very easy to blend and goes on smooth. Gave my skin a dewy glow:) And it looked very natural! It's definitely my fave now! haha- It's so strange!? Anyway, I would add that it won't work if you are suffering from breakouts. In that case, it's a nightmare to use! Overall- I am loving it now for my everyday makeup:)

Here are some pics of my makeup today. Sorry it's so yellow! ahah I took it near a spotlight. I used Rimmel's Kohl Liner in Green Jungle. A very nice teal colour:) And I am using L.M Tinted Moisturiser with the Undercover pot to conceal my pimples (I hate that time of the month!) and finish it with a very light dusting of powder- I still want to get that dewy look. And it lasted all day! I am so happy:)

Awards/Tags!

2009-09-09T18:22:00.003+08:00

Thanks to Caby for these awards!

1. Interesting Blog
2. I love your blog
3. One Lovely Blog Award

I will pass these on to the following girls whose blog I love to read (end of post).

MeMe Award!

Thanks to these two gorgeous gals: Milk & Cookie

They have very good reviews so please check them out!

Rules of Acceptance:

— Acknowledge the person who sent you the award.

— Nominate 7 other blogs.

— Share your 7 personality traits so we can get to know you better.

1. Not a perfectionist unless it comes to cleaning..... or makeup!

2. And so....I am a clean freak.

3. Clumsy- I trip over things even though the floor is flat and there is nothing to trip over.

4. I am a people pleaser- I find it really hard to say no sometimes!

5. I enjoy my alone time a lot! I am a bit of a loner! haha

6. Competitive- I like winning:)

7. OCD- I get a bit paranoid at times!

People I love to know a bit better:

Fafibaby
Rhain
Blair
MiuMiu
Roxy
Fuzkittie
Hanidee

Ezziebell Jewelry Giveaway!

2009-09-09T18:04:00.004+08:00

Join me and enter this awesome giveaway at Ezziebell Jewelry!

The Rules:

1. to take part in this giveaway you must be a follower. if you dont have a blog you can email me at ezziebelljewelry@yahoo.com and let me know so i can make an exception. if you arent a follower yet you can still join the giveaway by following my blog. :)
2. leave a comment in this post letting me know what you like about my jewelry.
3. and lastly, post my giveaway on your blog. :)
REMEMBER: YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL RULES OF THE GIVEAWAY OR YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!!!!! :(
THERE WILL ALSO BE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF RUNNER-UP PRIZES(DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF ENTRIES)THAT WILL RECIEVE $10 OFF THEIR FUTURE PURCHASE OF MY JEWELRY(OF COURSE YOU MUST SPEND AT LEAST $15 TO USE THE $10 OFF PRIZE*wInKs*)....<3

I love this necklace:)

Mad For Illamasqua

2009-09-07T19:03:00.006+08:00

I love this video tutorial by Illamasqua. It's a different take on the smokey eye look and it looks so "Twilight"! I am excited just looking at it- although I am sad to say my fiance has said "no!" to cosmetics purchases! I am forcing myself to not buy their products- it's very hard! I find myself browsing their website and then checking out but when it comes to paying with my trusty credit card...I just stop and think about how mad he will be when he finds it on the statement!

Anyway, hope you like it as much as I do! I would love to try it out- maybe for a dress up party or something! I probably will scare the my fiance half to death- which is fun! ahaha My sister is in New York at the moment- I might give her a call and tell her to go to Sephora and get me some! He won't be able to track this! *Evil Grin*

Here is another inspirational look by Pixiwoo. Love their work!

I want this liquid metal eyeshadow in "Solstice"! It is something I definitely don't have in my collection. Do you get makeup amnesia sometimes? I tend to buy the same colour blush- the light pink ones especially!

Anyway, here is my attempt at combining the two video tutorials above into one look! It's not as crazy so it's definitely wearable and I got a chance to try out some false eyelashes:) They make a huuuggeee difference. A bit uncomfortable though- the sufferings of makeup application for beauty! It's worth it:P

Products Used:

FACE:

Lioele BB Cream
MUFE HD Powder
Laura Mercier Undercover Pot concealer & Mineral Powder

Brows:

Benefit Browzings (Love this!)

Eyes:

MAC E/Shadows Creme De Violet & Satellite Dreams
MAC Pigment Jardin Aires
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner
Rimmel Purple Eyeliner
Bobbi Brown Gel Liner Expresso Ink
Oopps! I forgot to use mascara!
Nuovo False Eyelashes

Cheeks:

Benefit 10
Benefit Dandelion
Benefit High Beam

Lips:

MAC Lip pencil "Spice"
MAC Lipglass "Explicit"

MAC Hello Kitty Paradisco Look

2009-09-07T16:36:00.001+08:00

I played around with my Hello Kitty Palette from MAC-just for fun! This is the Paradisco look from the Hello Kitty collection. I love the paradisco colour:)

I didn't have the Milk pigment so I used my "Gold" one instead. Turned out to be a bit green in the inner corners!

For the lips I used "Straying" since I didn't have the "Big Bow" lipstick. And put "Mimmy" Lipgloss over the top.

MAC Style Black: A Toned Down Version!

2009-09-06T20:58:00.001+08:00

I can't wait for the MAC Style Black collection to come out! I like the look they have in this ad (below) so I will attempt to do a toned-down version of it using what I have in my makeup stash! Wow! I don't think they even use eyeshadows- the colour is so dark and got a sheen to it. Maybe it's just liner all around the eyes? I dunno but it looks very vampy! I have to try the black nail varnish too:)

Firstly, I am not used to putting on sooo much eye makeup! It's scary! In the photos it might not look like much but I practically shovelled my eye makeup on! Beware- there is a lot of fallout when you don this type of look so I suggest doing your foundation last!

I don't know why- but this makeup brings out the weird in you! ahhaha Here are some scary funny faces- and no, I am not drunk! :P

here is a what I used for the eyes:

MAC E/Shadow: Carbon- lots of it!
MAC E/Shadow: Nehru & Cloudburst to add a bit of shading and shimmer
MAC E/Shadow Vapour to highlight brow bone
Bobbi Brown Gel Liner Black Ink
MUFE Smoky Lash Mascara

I put on foundation afterthe eye makeup- I used Korres Wild Rose Foundation. Finished it off with Benefit Dandelion. Add my fave lipgloss from KIT cosmetics- Dreamcatcher.

Warning: Another scary photo below...this is what I looked like when I used my Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil to take off all that black makeup! I had to use at least 4 pumps to really get my face clean! Looks ewww!

Everyday Look with Bobbi Brown Shimmering Nudes Palette

2009-09-05T19:47:00.005+08:00

Just want to show you one of my everyday looks when I don't have much time to play around with my makeup. The main product I use here is from the Bobbi Brown Shimmering Nudes Palette (one of my favourites!) and it's my fool proof look that doesn't require alot of work to get it right! The eyeshadows are really just a wash of colour and it's a mix of matte and shimmer colours. All are very pretty! Bobbi Brown makes the best makeup for the natural look.

Left to Right: Nude Beach, Nude Mist, Naked, Nude Glow, Mica, Nude Spice & Expresso

Face:

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer
Korres Wild Rose Foundation WR2
MUFE HD Powder
Laura Mercier Undercover Pot Concealer 2
Benefit Dandelion

Eyes:

Naked - All over the eye lids to brow bone
Nude Spice on eyelids
Mica on the eyelid crease
Expresso on the outer corners
Bobbi Brown Gel Liner Expresson Ink
Rimmel Glam Eyes Mascara

Lips:

MAC Festivity Lipstick
MAC Hello Kitty Lipgloss "Mimmy"
Stila Kitten Eyeshadow to highlight upper lip and bottom lip

Gossip Girl: How to be Blair Waldorf

2009-09-04T00:50:00.006+08:00

I love Gossip Girl! My fave character is....bad girl Blair Waldorf! Although she can be a bit of a B**** I find her to be the most interesting character....Serena is too goody good! I am also in love with Chuck! He didn't grab me at first but he does grow on you after a while....especially when he starts to fall for Blair. Maybe I just like bad boys who are hard to tame...anyways here is my guide to being Blair!

You must have a best buddy who will stick with you no matter what- even after so many fights and I mean bitch fights- they are still friends!

Besides a best girl buddy, you must have obedient followers to do what whatever you say.....I wish I had my own lil group! haha

Own as many tights as possible! And in an assortment of colours- NEVER wear pants! EVER!

Jeans are a big no no. Period.

Always appear groomed and not a hair out of place. Even when you are at home, you wear only slinky slips!

Perfect your smile- you need a bit of charm to get what you want!

Wear headbands and make it your staple hair accessory!

Have a hot guy fall head over heels in love with you but you don't give him the time of day! You're Queen B- no time for playboys right?!

Tag: Beauty Routine

2009-09-03T01:43:00.004+08:00

This is my (very small) vanity desk- I really want a new one! Arrgh!! *tearing my hair out!* I've been nagging about it constantly to my fiance that it's way too small and I can't see all my stuff since its everywhere! Plus, it's an eye sore that I wake up to every morning and it just makes me feel blah! I need a new table!

Anyways till I get a new table- I will let you see the mess that it is now and maybe I will do a before and after shot- I an hoping he will get me something new for my birthday in October! hehe :P

NOTE: This is considered a clean version of my table. It's a total mess 99% of the time!

Now, to the tag from gorgeous blogger Jbreezy! Thank you:) It's supposed to be about my daily beauty routine- I think! So here is my "usual" routine, I would usually mix it up a bit when I have time - weekends are great for experimenting:)

Firstly, my base! I am loving my Laura Mercier products at the moment. They make one of the best foundations and powders!

Silk Creme Foundation- So creamy, so blendable, moisturising and gives amazing coverage without the heavy makeup look. It's purrrfect!

Undercover Pot- I know, I go on and on about this product! Sorry but unless you try it yourself you won't know what you're missing out on.

Mineral Powder Loose Powder- It's a very fine and silky! I can't go without a pat of this on my makeup to set it. It's one of the best powder formulas around I think!

Foundation Primer- I use this if my skin feels like it's dry and flaky....not really sure if its the best primer but it's alright!

My everyday makeup routine is using a mixture of the above:

Bobbi Brown Gel Liner- Expresson Ink or Black Ink

MAX factor 2000 calorie/ MUFE Smoky Lash Mascara

MAC E/S Sketch, Star Violet & Satin Taupe

Kiehl's Lipgloss "Pink Rider"

Stila Palette- Oasis, Golightly & Kitten and a pink blush

Benefit Dandelion, Shu Uemura Blush "Rhythm" & SkinFood Blush 20

Skincare Routine........

Morning:

I use Philosophy Purity made simple cleanser- it's upside down cos I am nearly out! Boohoo!

I don't moisturise, I just put on my primer before I put on my makeup. Is that bad? I just think it makes my skin oily with moisturiser and a primer. So I skip it!

Night:

Shu Uemura Oil Cleanser- It takes off ALL my makeup in one go. I usually do this before I hop into the shower.

SKII Facial Essence- I pat this on my face after I dry my face.

Rodial Glam Balm- Again, no moisturiser. This is really oily already so I don't need it! It's kind of like the Egyptian Magic Cream but this one doesn't break me out and I wake up to soft skin in the morning:) It's a wrinkle fighter for lips, hands...anywhere!

Eye Cream- Laura Mercier Flawless Face Eye Serum...I got sucked in to buying this! Not sure what it does but at least it's better than nothing. It has a pearlescent sheen to it which is meant to counteract the dark circles. Not sure why this is helpful at night? No one is gonna look at me sleep! I don't put eyecream on during the day. :/

Extra Help- If I need a skin rescue or some extra pampering I use:

Dermalogica Skin Renewal Booster- This is great! It makes your skin smoother and less dry. I love it!

Face Shop Raspberry Roots Sleeping Mask- Very light mask that you can go to bed with and no need to rinse till morning! Another great product but can only use twice a week.

White Mud Nose Pack- This is meant to be a nose peel but I use it for my pimples! ahaha It seems to work because I cover it up and I don't feel the temptation to pick at it.

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