25 October 2011

Rave and Review: ELF HD Powder







I bought this from Candy a few weeks back. There were some hiccups during delivery but Candy generously settled it, so thank you, Candy!

There are tonnes of reviews on this product (I mainly read from here) so I shan't bother on reviewing. I will, however, provide pictures cuz honestly I'm a woman of few words haha.

What I liked:

The finely milled powder

Mattefying effects

Top: Body Shop Liquid Foundation, Bottom: with ELF HD powder



on left picture: can you see the whitish powder on the side of my face? it creates a soft focus all around.

Hides pores
left pic: without, right: with
also, you can search for my pores. they are. not. there.


Oil Control
Right: after approximately 6 hours of wear without touch up or blotting (yeah i'm that lazy haha) even the eyelids have gone all oily.


What I recommend doing:
- remove half of the sticky tab instead of all to prevent a powder storm
- using the given powder puff, but I personally prefer the brush
- to save on product, use on areas which tend to get oily, like forehead, nose, cheeks. Then, sweep the access across the whole face.


yep so make your own judgement but i say, at barely $13, it is a good investment for special occasions (what I do) or everyday use.

have you tried this? do you like it? 

12 September 2011

Nail Art: Newspaper Nails


Inspired by cutepolish. Instead of water or rubbing alcohol, I used Vodka instead. Works pretty well I should say.













Had a hard time choosing what I want on my nails cuz all I had were the weird half Chinese half English papers, and most of the reports were on the GE and some murder cases.
Managed to find pictures and thought I'd add pictures instead! Can anyone tell the boyband on my nails? HAHA ok I'm not a fan of them but I'll throw a hint at ya: Sorry Sorry Sorry *rubs hands*

HAHA weird I know it's like little heads on my fingers but oh well, better to have eye candy rather than the Tans, if you know what I mean.

16 August 2011

Nail Art: China Glaze




China Glaze Refresh Mint

Nail Art: Purple Blocking


Thumb to pinky: Etude House, The Face Shop, China Glaze Below Deck, Color Club Uptown Girl, Essie Neo Whimsical

Shadow Swatch: MAC, Giorgio Armani, NYX



MAC Smoked Ruby, NYX Sensual, Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill #2 Red Lust

Shadow Swatch: Mac, Stars Makeup Haven, Physician's Formula, Cameo Cosmetics




Stars Makeup Haven Protege, Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips for Hazel Eyes 
Cameo Cosmetics, MAC Knight Divine

30 May 2011

Polish Swatch: Fashion Addict Color Club

Tutorial: Holo Glitter and Black Tips




I used:
Chg Nova
Chg Fairy Dust
TFS Black


Step 1:
Apply base coat (Optional). I applied cuz the nail looks shinier at the area where there's no polish.

Step 2:
Apply black to half of the nail.

Step 3:
(Optional) Using a cheap makeup sponge, stipple on some black polish at the middle so the straight line is not very obvious.
TIP: Make sure your polish is totally dry if not you'll end up with patches like mine.

Step 4:
Apply glitter. Concentrate most of it in the middle. I applied Fairy Dust to the empty area as well.

Step 5:
Apply top coat.

I didn't bother with the patch because the glitter was gonna conceal it anyway.

In any case, hope you've enjoyed this tutorial!


Thanks for looking!

25 May 2011

9 May 2011

4 May 2011

Purchase: UD, CG, Orly, Zoya, CC







CG Midnight Mission, Refresh Mint, and Fault Line (purple crackle polish)
CC High Society, Zoya Dove, CC Best Dressed List, Uptown Girl, and Orly Solid Gold.



16 April 2011

Fun Looks: Ann ATNM




hair looks funny i know lol





i used a green eyeshadow on my brows hahahhahaa looks stupid.

to get the dark red lips, i used a NYX red lip liner and the sephora black lipgloss, because i don't have any red lipstick. i should probably get one though, i like red lips haha.

oh well. thanks for looking!

29 March 2011

Fun Looks: Bianca ANTM


my attempt at this. loving the pale lips! gotta get me a pale nude lipstick!






bye!

25 March 2011

Fun Looks: Kayla Ferrell ANTM




did this look for a youtube contest, tell me what you think!

14 March 2011

Looks: Neutral Shimmer


I know it looks like one but I have three colours on my lids in an attempt to copy Blake Lively.
well i wanted a very light shimmer colour on the lid and a slightly darker crease colour but somehow everything here looks like one colour?!

i'm probably too dark for this hah.

22 February 2011

Nail Art: Rhinestuded nails





I purchased a few grosses of rhinestones and studs from a Singaporean seller on ebay and decided to do my nails. Why did I buy them for? No idea hahahah cuz they were cheap I guess? I heard places like Arab Street sell a packet for $3 ++ ?? I dunno cuz I've never been there to find for any but this seller is pretty nice. 144 pieces of rhinestuds for $1.50 and 144 pieces of rhinestones for $2 (that is if you get more than 5 grosses.) and plus can mix colours hahahahhaha so I have like 11 packets of colours or something hahah.

yeah i know the green one looks like a turtle back HAHA i wanted this effect by petrilude like the whole nail full of silver stones or sth but then .... my imagination got me this crap hahah oh well. i like the thumb effect though the clear rhinestones are pretty bling. the pink and green rhinestuds are just =/ not that bling, but doable.

6 February 2011

Nail Art: Rainbow


Rainbow nails for CNY


i didnt do all of my nails because they're just too tedious hah.
rest of the nails are just two coats of TFS nail polish.


guess that's it. hope you've enjoyed your long cny weekend!