Hello pretties! You know. I know. That Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Whether this day is a celebration for you and your lover or you're part of the single ladies community, it is really just another day on the calender. If you're going on a date with your man, this makeup look is perfect for you. Even if you don't have a date, this makeup look is still very pretty to wear to hang out with your girlfriends. The colours I used for this look screamed romantic to me. It's soft, it's pretty. It'll make your eyes pop. So.. let's not keep your man waiting [if you have one], let's begin!
FACE
Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Primer
Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Pore Minimiser and Mattifier
Maybelline Age Rewind Eye Eraser Concealer
Clinique Stay Matte Foundation
Rimmel Natural Bronzer
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder
CHEEKS
A peachy, pink blush will really compliment your eyes!
EYES
I used the Estee Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Quad in Berry Quartz. If you don't own this quad, don't fret. Any similar eyeshadow colors will give you the same results.
1. I started using a pale pink color all over my lids.
2. Then for the ball of my eyelids, I used a more rosy pink color.
3. As for the crease, I used the deep plum color. Start by applying this on the edge of your eyes. Create a 'V' shape. Then just blend, blend, blend! To give you a softer look. I went back and apply the second color again, just to make the eyes look more vibrant.
For the inner corners of your eyes, apply a champagne beige color. Really drag it out to really make your eyes 'POP'. This will make your eyes look awake and bigger.
Now, proceed with applying your eyeliner and apply your favorite mascara. I also used Ardell's Natural Lashes to give my lashes more length and volume and also give it that flirty look. I would recommend using more natural falsies rather than those dramatic Katy Perry's ones.
LIPS
Finally for the lips, I went with a balm stain in a wearable red color. Using a balm stain is great, so you can smooch all night and still have the color on your lips. No evidence.
There you have it ladies. Whether you'll be going out with your boothang, having a girls night or a party for one, I hope you will have a Happy Valentine's Day or Single Awareness Day! Don't use this a day as an excuse to go all out and spoil your loved ones. Tell your loved ones how much you love and cherish them everyday.
Hello lovelies! Another week of intense high temperature here in Melbourne. As I'm writing this right now, it's 40 degrees Celsius outside. Seeing the pictures of the snow in New York on instagram doesn't help this boiling situation at all. Anyways, yesterday I caught up with my beautiful friends which I haven't seen for quite a while. Of course, we had heaps to talk about and got up to speed with everyone's lives. What better way to do that than over a nice, delicious dinner at our favourite Thai restaurant. Thai has to be one of my favourite cuisines. Us girls always get a bowl of coconut rice each and the waiter was quite surprise. Carbs?? Pffft!
After a very satisfying dinner, we went to watch the 'Mandela Long Walk to Freedom' movie. We were originally going to watch '12 Years a Slave' but the reviews said that it's a difficult film to sit through and watch people getting tortured... What a legend Mandela was. I learnt a lot from movie about Mandela's life. It was super sad to see how people were treated back in the day of segregation. The movie pretty much showcased Nelson's Mandela extraordinary journey to freedom and becoming President. Sad movie with a happy ending.
Maxi Dress- Cotton on
Sandals- Vincci
Necklace- Colette
You really cannot go wrong with a maxi dress. Put one on and you're good to go. I absolutely love this dress. It's so comfortable and flattering to wear. I love the two slits on the sides which provide more movement and give a cheeky peek to the legs. Because of the bold colours and prints of the dress, I kept the jewelry very minimal. I love how well the gold feathers necklace go with the dress, which also matched my sandals. Perfect outfit for a summery day or night.
On that note, I'm going to leave you with a couple of my favourite Mandela's quotes:
"It always seem impossible until its done."
"Do not judge me by my successes, judge my by how many times I fell down and got back up again."
Hello lovelies! The first month of the year is well and truly over and we are now into the month of loveee [Oooh la la]. January was a good month to me. It was the beginning of a new year, fresh start and new goals. Buh bye January, February..please be good! Okay, last month I haven't try anything new. In actual fact, I didn't go shopping at all in January [..a round of applauds please]-That is a record for me. The items that I'm about to share with you all are the things that stood out for me and that I had been reaching for a lot. So, my first favourite item of January is...
Skincare
BIODERMA Crealine H20 Solution
Yes, it is everyone's cult favourite Bioderma solution. I believe I bought this baby just before January and I fell in love [actually not me..my skin did]. I love how gentle it is on my skin. It gets rid of any makeup or dirt that might still be left on my skin, after I've cleansed my face. It doesn't break me out or make me have any bad reaction to it whatsoever. I know that there's another version of this, that is catered for oily/combination skin people like me. I might try that one out once I've used this up and see if there's a major difference between the two. The only down side to this product, is the expensive price tag. This little baby bottle cost me $20AUD, whereas the full size bottle is $50AUD. I will probably repurchase it when there's a sale going on. I've also heard that there's a dupe for this, which is the Loreal Micellar solution. It would be amazing if it is, so I can save a bit of $$. Overall, been really lovin' the Bioderma.
THE BODY SHOP Mango Body Butter
Mmmmmm...is all I can say about this body butter. No seriously, this stuff smells so amazing and delicious. Mango is one of my favourite fruit and clearly, I like smelling like it too. Mango and summer is just the perfect combo. I like to apply this right after I come out of the shower [if I'm going out somewhere], so the product really absorbed into my skin. It's thick and it's creamy but it's so moisturizing for the body and leave it feeling smooth. There are array of different flavours/scents you can get. You should probably get your hands on one if you haven't already.☺
Makeup
NYX Blush in Mocha
I've used this blush nearly everyday for the month of January. I absolutely LOVE it! I love how this blush is matte- so there isn't any shimmers or glitter in it yet it still provide a nice healthy glow. This makes your cheeks look very natural [like you have been running around in the snow..]. It has a nice dusty, rosy pink color, which I think really compliments girls like me who has olive, tanned skin tone. A little goes the longest way with this product. It is very pigmented and if you use too much, you'll end up looking like a clown. Yikes! Very affordable for such an amazing product, really can't fault this.
MAJOLICA MAJORCA Lash Gorgeous Wing Neo Mascara
I did a full review on this mascara a while back so I won't go into detail here. [Check out the review HERE] To sum it up quickly, I really like using this when I'm doing a very natural makeup look. It lengthens my lashes very well and doesn't clumped up. Great mascara for layering and everyday wear.
Hair care
MACADAMIA Deep Repair Masque
This product is my hair's best friend. It makes my dry, yucky hair into beautiful glossy hair that could potentially be on a hair commercial. I use this once a week and it just makes a huge difference to my hair. After rinsing this out of my hair, it leaves it feeling silky and soft. It really hydrate my hair and make them look more healthier. It smells ahhmazing too [why wouldn't you want to whip your hair back and forth after using this product]! It is on the more pricier side but it is well worth the splurge.
Random
HEALTHY CARE Australia Vitamin C
Okay..this is pretty random but whateves. This is why it is in my random category haha. My father dearest bought me this in the beginning of January and I just have been taking it daily. If you listened in health class at school, you will know that Vitamin C is very good for your health. They have been a few days where I felt a bit under the weather and after taking Vitamin C, I was cured. It just helps boost my immune system and it's a great antioxidant also, among other great benefits from Vitamin C. If it's difficult for you to swallow tablets, you can find ones that are chewable like mine. Apart from Vitamin C, I also take spirulina and fish oil daily. All these supplements make me a happy camper and feelin goood.
Music
THE SUMMER SET
I was introduced to this band by my friend and I'm so glad she did. They are amazing! The first song I listened by The Summer Set was Boomerang and I loved it. It's such a fun and catchy song that just make you want to stand up and have a boogie. I've probably listened to this song for more than a hundred times on repeat and still counting... Some of my favorite songs are; Lightning In A Bottle, 7 Days and Mannequin. Definitely check out their music!
That's it for my January favourites. Let me know what YOU loved in the month of January!
Hello, hello, hello! Yesterday, I went on a movie date with a friend to watch Wolf of Wall Street. I've heard a lot of people raved about the movie and I was itching to see what the talk was all about. Also helloo, three hours of Leo DiCaprio... um yes please!! Even though my friend had only watched the movie two days ago, he still insisted on watching the movie again with me [he definitely earned himself some points haha].
I liked the movie but I didn't loved it. It made me laugh and it most definitely made me cringed quite a few times too. It's definitely not a kids friendly movie. There were drugs, sex, nudity, swearing.. If you're underage, I don't recommend watching it but if your parents would take you to watch it...just prepare for some awkwardness at some scenes. If you have seen the movie, you catch my drift right? *winky face*
One of my pet peeves is excessive swearing and boy oh boy! Every second word coming out of someone's mouth in the movie was the F-bomb. I don't know how I survived the whole three hours of that but I did. The movie overall was good. The actors did an amazing job, especially DiCaprio. You will see different sides of Leo like you've never seen before. He deserves an Oscar for this. Just sayin'.
Peplum Top- Valley Girl
Shorts- Dotti
Shoes- Vincci
Jewellery- Colette
Bag- bought from Taiwan
Nail polish- Rimmel’s I ♥ Fruities Lasting Finish (025 Strawberry Fizz) and T.B.N (Pewter)
I kept my outfit pretty simple as we were just going to the movies, nothing fancy. I really love the peplum top that I wore for the very first time [I didn't try it on when I bought it..I can be an impulse buyer sometimes]. Luckily it fits and I just love the bright colourful floral print and the lace detailing. As the top is bright and bold, I kept the rest of my outfit pretty simple and neutral. I wanted the main focus to be on the top.
Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Primer
Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Pore Minimizer and Mattifier
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser Concealer (Fair)
Hey everyone! Today I'll be sharing my skincare routine, which is the second topic for the 2014 Blogger Challenge. I don't really have a strict skincare routine. I'm yet to find my holy grail products that does wonders to my skin. If I run out of a certain product, I'd usually just purchase something else. So, my skincare routine changes quite frequently. Anyhow, this is my current skincare routine and products that I've been using.
♥Wakey wakey! MORNING TIME♥
Left to right : ORGANI Organic Firming Serum, NEUTROGENA Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub, AVEENO Positively Radiant Daily Moisturiser, CLINIQUE Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion
First thing I do after I've brushed my teeth, is splash some cold water on my face. This is not only going to wake me right up but also helps with detoxified my skin. After that, I use the foaming scrub to exfoliate my skin. Exfoliating helps with getting rid of all the dead skin cells. I like this product because the micro beads helps massage my face and regulate blood circulation. It has a slight tingling cool feeling which I like and makes me think that the product is working on my skin. Then, I dry my face and put on the serum. Not many people do this step, especially if you're young. It doesn't hurt to start early. Serum has so many benefits such as, restoring moisture and tightening up your pores. After applying the serum, it's time to moisturise! I switch between the Clinique and Aveeno moisturiser, depending what i'm doing that day. The Clinique moisturiser doesn't have any SPF in it, so if I'm going to be outdoor for majority of the day, I'd use the Aveeno daily moisturiser.
♥Nighty NIGHT!♥
After a day of wearing makeup [if i'm wearing makeup on the day], I will first use a facial wipes. This will help get rid of the oil, dirt and makeup off my face, before I give my face a good clean.
I'd use my Olay Regenerist Cleansing System 2-3 times a week [see my review HERE], when I'm in the shower. It's great to completely cleanse my face. On those days that I don't use the cleansing system, I'd just use the Olay cream cleanser on its own.
Left to Right : ORGANI Organic Firming Serum, BIODERMA Crealine H2O, NEUTROGENA Oil- Free Eye Makeup Remover, NIVEA Pure and Natural Night Cream, GANIER Eye Cream
For the night time, I use the serum again then I put the Bioderma on a cotton pad and swipe it all over onto my face. I've only recently bought this and I totally understand why people raved on and on about this baby. You will be surprise to see what is still left on my skin after I've cleanse my face [two thumbs up for this miracle product]! I then use the Neutrogena eye makeup remove which does an amazing job with removing my waterproof mascara. After all that is done, I apply the Nivea night cream onto my skin. This stuff smells really nice and keep my face moisturized while I sleep like a sleeping beauty pig. Last but not least, I use an eye cream to treat my designer bags A.K.A my panda eyes.
As for my body, I swear by the Redwin Sorbolene Moisturiser. I've use this ever since I was in primary school. It does an amazing job at keeping my skin hydrated and silky smooth. This product is great for people that have sensitive skin and it is fragrance free as well. So, if i'm going out somewhere and I want to smell extra appealing, I slap on the Body Shop Mango body butter onto my body. It smells so divine! I love mango O so much and I like to smell like it too. It's the perfect scent for this summer.
Once a week, I like to pamper myself. One of the things I do is put a face mask on while relaxing. Sheet masks are super convenient and is mess free. I've been loving the Skinvitals H-Revive Mask. After using it, I've noticed that my skin is super hydrated and leave my skin looking glowy. That, I like.☺
Let me know what your holy grail skincare products are. I'd love to know and try out new products!
Helloo pretty people! I've been a busy worker bee lately, working most days during the week of this summer holidays. By no means am I complaining at all. I enjoy working and love it even more when I get the mullah ($$$) at the end of the week [oooh yeah! It's pay day today!!]. I finally got a couple of days off to relax and catch up with my favourite people.
I hung out with my cousin [which rarely happens], so it was nice to catch up with her. We did a little photo shoot. She was so excited to be using my camera and taking snaps. Ahh I definitely enjoy having someone there taking pictures of my outfit. It's so much easier than doing it by yourself! Anyways, all the photographs that i'm about to show you in this post, is all credit to my gorgeous cousin.
We also planned to watch 'Frozen' that night but that didn't happen. We got the times mixed up..so we watched 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' instead. It wasn't as thrilling as I thought it would be but it was still enjoyable to watch overall. Definitely a good family movie to watch. I also watched 'The Book Thief', which had to be the most depressing film I've ever watched. I shed a few tears, but my friend was bawling her eyes out next to me. I personally like films that have a happy ending, and that film to me, doesn't have a happy ending..Anyways, here's my outfit..
Playsuit- Boohoo.com
Flats- Vincci
Necklace - Lovisa Bracelet- Colette
Rings- Boutiques
Nail Polish- Revlon ‘Blue Lagoon’
Earrings- Hoskings
Sunnies- Portmans
Watch- Bonia
I loveee this playsuit not only because it has hearts all on it, but it's super comfortable to wear. The material is super light-weight, so it's perfect for the warmer weather. It's super easy to get it on and off, so going to the toilet is not going to be a problem at all. I went with the gold jewellery to match the buckle details on my flats.
Hello pretties! Are you like me and have a fancy dress or two that you've only worn a couple of times, and is just sitting in your wardrobe now? Well, it's time to give them some love and transform that dress into a cute top that you can wear for any occasions.
I've only worn this dress a couple of times. I particularly bought this dress for my 18th birthday. It's super pretty- I like the blushy-pink color with the little bow,the sweetheart neckline and how "princess-like" the dress was. Sadly, it has just been chilling in my wardrobe, not getting any love from me.Until now..
To make the new top look more simpler, I took out all the diamante off the dress. Eliminating the embellishments on the dress will tone down extravagance of the dress and make it look more casual. This is what we want to achieve.
Next, I removed the tulle netting contrast lining from underneath the dress. The tulle was to give the dress more volume and make it more puffier. Since I am making a top, this won't be necessary.
Then is time to cut, cut and CUT. Measure the length you want your top to be (make sure you leave at least 2cm longer for the hem). I went with a few inches below the zipper on the side. You can cut straight across but I cut it in a way to make the hem look asymmetrical- front shorter and the back is longer.
You will then need to sealed in the hem by either hand stitching it, machine sew or take the easier route- use a fabric glue [even though, this can be tedious work]. If you choose to use fabric glue, make sure you allow it to dry for 24 hours before wearing it out.
Voila! Now you are the proud owner of a new top that you have transformed from a dress!
I will now show you the different ways I chose to style this!☺
Classy and Feminine
I paired the top with a pencil to give that professional, classy look. This is perfect for those nights at the bar or a girls' night out on the town. Wear a nice pair of heels or pumps and you will be conquering the world.
Short[s] and Sweet
For those days when the weather is warm or when you have a cute picnic with your guy, this outfit is for you. I paired it with some shorts and a denim vest. I think the vest gives the outfit more structure and makes the top look likes it's a peplum top. Wear a pair of flats to stay comfy.
Easy yet Sassy
This is a simple outfit to put together. You can't go wrong with a pair of well fitted jeans and riding boots. Perfect for those days, when you're out doing errands or shopping with your besties. The boots makes the outfit look more sophisticated while you still look girly and sassy with the top.
Casual Chic
This is my favorite way to pair this top out of the four looks. Boyfriend jeans are trendy at the moment and usually people just pair it with a plain shirt. The jeans can make you look somewhat a little tom boyish but then bam! You're a girl again by wearing a cute top and pairing it with some snazzy wedges.
There we have it ladies. I hope to have inspired you to look at your dresses that you haven't worn in awhile and turn it into something better, that you can wear for different occasions. Be spontaneous, be creative!☺
