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***Credits to Illamasqua.com for the image, video tutorial & info.***

To create these gorgeous galaxy-inspired nails, all you need is:- a make-up sponge, a pair of tweezers and Illamasqua Nail Varnish [Gamma, Load, Phallic, Rare & Lament].

 

 

Watch this simple how-to video tutorial and create these stunning galaxy nails.

When I saw Lynn's super-gorgeous galaxy nails, I was amazed. I personally think they look nicer than Illamasqua version? Got 3 different kinds somemore. Seems pretty easy. I'll try to replicate 'em over the weekend (hope mine turns out as pretty... provided I'm not lazy *ahems*

And finally, I decided to dedicate a post to my undeclared beauty hauls & gifts of 2011. Serves as a "reminder" somehow. To "remind" me of my ever-growing beauty stash :x

This is Part 1, which features mostly makeup stuff. I won't go into details for now... Let the pics do the talking... Will feature some of 'em in future LOTD(s) & review(s)...

*freebies

**gift from friend

***giveaway/contest prize

Illamasqua

[Illamasqua Pure Pigment(s), Cream Pigment, Lipstick, Medium Pencil & Lashes]

I got 'em via ASOS.com.

 

FACE

[Silky Girl, Make Up For Ever, Lioele, Chacott, Ettusais, Rachel K, T.LeClerc, Palgantong]

[AC Makeup, Shimmer Puff, Laurier Mercier, Dramatic Veil, The Body Shop, T.LeClerc, Palgantong]

[Estee Lauder, Bourjois, Givenchy, Lancôme, Dior]

[The Face Shop, Beauty Credit, Cyber Colors, Lotree, KATE]

[Hanskin, Missha, The Body Shop, Majiami, Lavshuca, VS, Too Faced, Palgantong, Heavy Rotation, ZA, L'oreal]

Thanks to Sophia's blog sale, I got to try Hanskin UV Screen BB & Missha Vita BB Cream (:

[Cezanne, Urban Decay, Shu Uemura, Coffret D'or, MAC, Make Up For Ever]

Totally in ♥ with Shu Uemura and Coffret D'or oh-so-pretty packaging!

 

LIPS

[Anna Sui, Kose Esprique, Estee Lauder, MAC, Make Up For Ever, T.LeClerc, Barry M, Barry M (glossy tubes), L'oreal, Chanel, Sleek Makeup, OCC, Etude House]

[Loujene, La Pensée, Make Up For Ever, MAC, YSL, Essence, Rimmel, NYX, ZA, KATE]

[Mentholatum, Bebe Poshe, Burt's Bees]

 

EYES

[Palgantong, Sasatinne, Maybelline, Fairy Drops Platinum, Fairy Drops, The Body Shop, Majolica Majorca]

[Make Up Store, Make Up For Ever, MAC, Sugarpill, The Body Shop, Barry M, Paul & Joe]

[Wet & Wild, Kose Esprique, Maquillage, Essence, L'oreal, Maybelline, Canmake, NYX]

[Clinique, Too Faced, Hourglass]

[Urban Decay 15th Anniversary Palette & Eye Pencils]

Absolute favorite buys of 2011! ♥

[Milani, Maybelline, Paul & Joe, Make Up For Ever, Stila, Sephora, Skin Food, Etude House, AC Makeup, Heroine Make, Barry M, Urban Decay]

[Fake Lashes from Sasa, Daiso & Star Lash]

 

NAILS

[The Face Shop, OPI, Sally Hansen, T.LeClerc, Barry M, Andrea Fulerton]

 

MISCELLANEOUS

[Daiso, Methode Swiss, Rimmel, Estee Lauder, MAC, Barry M, Naruko, Dodo Club, Etude House, B & C]

[Fancl, Cosmetica, Ottie, Castledew]

Thanks Jones for the Ottie, Castledew & the lipbalm keychain (my belated birthday gifts) ♥

[Urban Decay, L'occitane, Chanel, Swarovski, Dior, Inglot]

Lovely prizes via Joey's giveaway (Thank you!) ♥

[Clinelle skincare]

My prizes via FB & Her World giveaways :D

 

Part 2 will be coming up soon (all skincare products I think)...

Any review request? Let me know (:

Red + Black; the power combi that gives off the evil vibe.

I use the shimmery pale peachy beige shade from KATE Deep Eyes GY-1 as the overall base color. Using Illamasqua Medium Pencil in Severe, I line the upper and lower lashline. Then, I apply the shimmery black plus shimmery gray shades from KATE Deep Eyes GY-1 over the lid area (without overlapping the lined area). I apply the same shades onto the outer 1/3 of the lower lashline, blending inwards. For a wide eye look, extend the eye colors beyond both the upper and lower lashlines.

Next, apply the shimmery taupe over the inner lid area (blending lightly over the eye contour). For the lashes, I apply K-Palette Real Lasting Volume Mascara 01 Jet Black for both my upper and lower lashes. Lastly, I use the 100% Handmade Lashes (WC16) from Fleur Blossom. The same ones I used in the LOTD HERE.

*Note: Products highlighted are provided by beauty company for review purpose.

Instead of shading powder, I dust a dark red eyeshadow lightly onto the outer contours of nose.

On my lips, Illamasqua Medium Pencil in Severe again! As for cheeks, I brush on Illamasqua Blush (Kiss) lightly.

Revel in the drama of your individuality. Use the creamy Illamasqua Medium Pencil to create sultry eyes and sensuous lips. Designed to glide over skin and create a long-lasting, colour-true finish. Write a different story with every look.

**credits to Illamasqua website for the image & info above**

 

Here's the swatch of Severe...

A gorgeous deep wine red.

I like the texture; creamy and soft. It doesn't tug the skin. It does take a bit of effort to apply on lips though. It's worth a mention that it isn't drying on my lips. The color payoff is great. Truly a bold color, for both eyes and lips. Well, I can see myself going out wearing this color someday (soon). Just my thoughts, since this is my 1st time using it.

That's all for now. Thanks for looking!

For those interested in Illamasqua products especially their new collection, there's FREE international delivery on all orders over £40 until Midnight GMT Sunday 18th September 2011.

Simply enter the promotional code ‘AW40’ at the checkout – when you spend £40 or more.

 

It’s time to cross the threshold and embrace a world of unadulterated decadence,

where the only limits are your imagination.

Collective hauls (blush/highlight/contour/bronzer + MAC) over a couple of months. Most of 'em are untouched as of now. My blush collection alone is growing. Not a healthy sign for the wallet eh.

Will feature some of 'em bit by bit in separate posts. Here's a overview for now. There's Canmake, Jill Stuart (my 1st!), AC Cosmetics, Melliesh, Kose Cosmagic, Kose Visee (Thanks Elaine for gifting me this & opening the Bonjour spree.), Celebous Gelina.

Bourjois. An uncanny resemblance to Chanel ones yea?

Here are the Chanel ones. Gotten one of 'em from Elaine via tweet sale :D

NARS (my 1st! Linnera's blog sale), Lancome, Bobbi Brown, Barry M (my 1st!), Illamasqua, Urban Decay (my 1st!), Physician Formula (my 1st! Michelle's sg_beauty sale), Make Up For Ever (my 1st! Hazel's blog sale), Hourglass (my 1st!).

Just look at how beautiful the Lancôme one is! Limited edition ♥

Misc MAC stuff - e/s, MSF, blush.

 

That's all for now. Will include swatches in separate posts. Thanks for looking! (:

Illamasqua: Theatre of the Nameless Collection is officially launched today at Illamasqua.com and counters globally from 8th Sept 2011.

"Infused with the essence of self-expression that transformed 1920s Berlin, this rich and indulgent collection envelops the senses. Darkly sophisticated tones are accompanied by shocks of dazzling iridescence, creating a breathtakingly modern interpretation of the most illicit nightlife in history."

• Cream Pigment - Depravity, Androgen
• False Eyelashes - Grandeur, Weimar
• Intense Lipgloss - Facade, Belladonna
• Lipstick - Kontrol
• Nail Varnish - Faux Pas, Kink, Vice, Taint (CLICK HERE for swatches)
• Masquara
• Powder Blusher - Ambition, Morale
• Precision Ink - Havoc
• Pure Pigment - Zeitgeist, Berber, Beguile
• Sheer Lipgloss - Violate

 

"Taking its lead from the colour-coded specialities of the Wittenberg Platz's domineering Boot Girls, The Theatre of the Nameless introduces a kinky new 'rubber-look' finish to Illamasqua's hardwearing, chip-resistant Nail Varnish, with a limited edition rubber touch lid."

 

**Credits to Illamasqua website for the above images & product info.**

 

This collection is pretty intriguing as with the previous ones. Any lemmings? For me, a definite YES.

Been ASOS-ing alot this year, especially so when the site started having free delivery worldwide with no minimum purchase. I get tempted to checkout some stuff (almost) everytime without fail.

Ok, gonna show y'all my collective haul so far.. *take a deep breath*

For accessories wise, I got myself a Lipsy Multi Row Link Charm Necklace & River Island Padlock And Key Stud Earrings. I love my blings, silver & gold. Ain't they pretty? (:

 

Ever since I got hooked on ASOS, I don't really shop @ blogshops (for now). Anyway, the amount of clothings I got from ASOS isn't that many actually.

• ASOS AFRICA Print Cutabout Top
• ASOS Lace T-Shirt (Cream Color NOT Black)
• ASOS Asymmetric Animal Border Dress
• ASOS Collar Spot Dress
• ASOS Dipped Hem Shirt Dress
• ASOS Frill Top Dress
• ASOS One Shoulder Dress in Floral Print
• ASOS Ruffle Front Cropped Vest
• Blank Studded Back Pocket Zippy Skinny Jeans
• TFNC Drape Back Long Sleeveless Shirt



The clothing material is of good quality and I snagged 'em at pretty good prices! Though some of 'em are tad big for me, I don't regret my purchases at all. In fact, I can foresee myself getting more in time to come.. :x

Oh, I can't help but notice my choices are mostly safe colors: black, cream, pink, nude.. Oops boring much? *hahas*

 

YES, the-beauty-junkie-me did get myself some beauty fix! :p

• Barry M ASOS Exclusive Lip Wand (Bubblegum Pink) And Kohl Pencil (Intense Black)
• Barry M Lip Paint (Shocking Pink)
• Barry M Natural Dazzle Bronzer Compact
• Bourjois ASOS Exclusive Limited Edition Vintage Blusher - Pink Shimmer
• Illamasqua ASOS Exclusive Retro Reds Duo (Encounter Red Lipstick, Ruthless Red Nail Varnish)
• Illamasqua ASOS Exclusive Smoky Eye Kit (Sophie Pencil in Black, Pure Pigment Andriod in Shimmering Charcoal, Lash 17 False Lashes)
• Illamasqua Powder Blusher (Tremble)
• Illamasqua Pure Pigment Loose Eye Powder (Ore)
• Too Faced Naked Eye Soft & Sexy Shadow Collection
  
• Stila Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner (Curacao)

**Credits to ASOS for the above images.**

 

Ahh.. I'm so lovin' ASOS! Will be reviewing some of 'em soon at a later date. Thanks for looking! ^,^

Celebrated ah mei's 22nd birthday @ Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck (Paragon) - 26.06.2011. Our 1st time dining there and it was an awesome "ducky" experience!

Hot chinese tea to wash the oiliness down.

Highlight-of-the-day: none other than.. the Peking Duck!

Relish every bite!

Crispy juicy peking duck skin dipped in sugar.. *drools*

Succulent pieces of nicely cut peking duck meat.. :d~

Traditionally served with mandarin pancakes and green onions, drizzled with tangy hoisin sauce.

Ordered assorted dim sum, the usual ones like custard paus, fried prawn dumplings, har gau, siew mai, char siew baked pastries, etc.

More peking duck meat! Imagine only 3 of us finishing the whole peking duck plus the dim sums! We can really eat uh.. :x

Scallop rice rolls.

The remaining duck meat stir-fried with my all-time-favorite ee fu mian. The total bill was a whopping $130ish!

*act shy* :s

the-super-happy-birthday-gal :B

Funny camwhoring snippets.

Bought mini cakes from a cake shop at Mandarin Gallery.

The service sucks big time but the cakes were pretty tasty though.

 

LOTD:

Prior to the K-Palette event, I already tried drawing bottom lashes for the first time.

Pardon the lack of drawing skills.. =.="

Face:

• Lancôme Teint Miracle Foundation PO-3
• Tony & Tina Herbal Environmental Protector Pressed Powder (Translucent)
  
• Illamasqua Blush (Kiss)
  

 

Eyes:

• Kiss Me Heroine Make Volume & Curl Mascara
• K-Palette 24 Hr Real Lasting Eyeliner (Very Black)
  
• Sephora Jumbo Liner 12HR Wear Waterproof 15 Purple
  
• Stila e/s (Kitten)
• Shu Uemura Hard 9 Brown 03 Eyebrow Pencil
  
• KATE Eyebrow Color LB-1

 

Okay, that's all for now. Thanks for looking! (:

My LOTD for the Kanebo Freshel Bloggers' Event.

For this LOTD, I'd used only the eyeshadows from the Majolica Majorca Midnight Dresser Palette #11 Glamorous Makeup Dresser (Ltd Ed X'mas 2009). Had gotten this during the Shiseido Sale last year for $5 (?). I wasn't impressed with the cardboard packaging and definitely would not wanna pay full price for it. I do appreciate that the ltd ed collection palettes (in future) will have better sturdier packaging. The shimmery silver and charcoal grey e/s colors are rather sheer and they crease on me (as shown above). FYI, I didn't use any primer prior e/s application.

Eyes:

• Majolica Majorca Customize Sword Cut BR771 - DEFINE BROWS
• Majolica Majorca Midnight Dresser Palette #11 Glamorous Makeup Dresser (Ltd Ed X'mas 2009) - EYE COLOR
  
• Lunasol Nature Color Eyes 04 Nature Beige - FOR HIGHLIGHT
  
• Make Up For Ever Mini Black Eyeliner (Ltd Ed Aqua Eyes Collection Set) - DEFINE EYES
  
• Kiss Me Heroine Make Volume & Curl Mascara - VOLUMIZE LASHES
  

 

Face:

• Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation No.51 Light Vanilla - EVEN COMPLEXION
• Tony & Tina Herbal Environmental Protector Pressed Powder (Translucent) - SET FOUNDATION
  
• Illamasqua Blush (Kiss) - SCULPT CHEEKS

 

This was the LOTD I had on the day of the FORD Supermodel Singapore 2011 Media Event. I decided to have a rainbow theme. Hmm.. More colors for my eye makeup (I mean). And, check out my super long lashes! Yes, fake ones (duh). LOL.

What's on my face. The title says it all: Maybelline BB Cream. Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals BB Cream SPF 26/PA+++ (Fresh) to be specific. Received this at the Bloggers' event and I've used it for several times. So, time for a review!

Photo (above) re-used :x

CLICK HERE for the swatch-es.

On to my review. For me, the BB cream texture is just right (not too thick, not too runny). Best thing? Blends effortlessly, giving my face a really nice brightening touch. A dewy finish, certainly not matte. No sticky feel. Oil control not that fantastic, not THAT bad as well. Coverage wise, is quite good (for me). Evens out my skin tone well. However, there's a need for a separate concealer if you want perfect full-coverage.

"Fresh" is a good match for me (NC20), and I find it really easy to apply. You know some BB creams ain't easy to apply and often leaves an ugly white cast. I find it rather disturbing, seeing ladies with ashy-looking faces on photos as well as in real life. DO NOT use a much lighter shade and think you'll look fairer. That's NOT the way. Trust me. Thankfully, Maybelline BB Cream doesn't make me look ashy. Agree much?

While the Maybelline BB Cream promises 8 Healthy Skin Benefits, namely Hydration, Skin Elasticity, Reduced Redness, Natural Radiance, Clarity, Smoothness, Reduced Pore Size, Reduced Dullness. I don't know about Skin Elasticity. Don't think it helps much in that aspect. Overall, it fulfills 7 out of 8 benefits (IMO). Not bad eh. I like that it doesn't have any peculiar scent to it. Oh, the price is super wallet-friendly ($16.90). Even better when there's promotion going on! eg. $13.52 after 20% discount. You won't regret purchasing this! (:

The lenses I had on was super uncomfortable. Made me tear non-stop :/ I discarded 'em after just using 'em twice. It was supposed to last me for months! And, I didn't like the stupid eyeliner. The one I used to line my bottom lashline. Majolica Majorca Cream Pencil Liner BK999, from the Chapter 30: Sugary Trap Collection. I love BR611 so much, yet I hate this black one to the core. Why?! :/

It smudges and flakes badly on me. Doesn't apply on smoothly. I hate it. Period.

Face:

• Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals BB Cream SPF 26/PA+++ (Fresh)
• Maybelline Clear Smooth Shine Free Face Powder SPF18 02 Nude Beige
  
• Illamasqua Blush (Kiss)
  

 

Eyes:

• Random brand fake lashes
• Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner
  
• Majolica Majorca Cream Pencil Liner BK999
  
• SMH 1492 e/s
  
• SMH Ultra Violet e/s
• Lunasol Nature Color Eyes 04 Nature Beige
  
• Random brand yellow-gold e/s
• Majolica Majorca Customize Sword Cut BR771
  
• KATE Eyebrow Color LB-1

 

*Note: Products highlighted are provided by beauty companies.

Thanks for reading/looking! (: