Today's Make Up: "Eye on Neutral" for the "Beauty Queen"

Hello, hello Saturday my lovely readers! Hope you are all having a fantastic weekend by far. It is always the same with me, always be busy, busy with something. This week, we have an extravagant birth party for my baby cousin, she turns two! I'm not sure if I should look forward to it or not, cause ya know, the terrible twos stage. *shiver*

Her mom, my aunt even flew back from Nebraska for the event. So yeah, it will be huge. As is with all Asian events, we do things ourselves. LOL. All the women gather and lend a helping hand. I was sucked into it, obviously. So yes, this is my life story for today.

On the bright side though, there are abundant amount of food just waiting to be devoured later. It is seriously so hard to diet being apart of this family.. Controlling oneself is already a challenge around here. Haha.

But yeah, full face of makeup for today. Something comfortable and low maintenance, something like a BB Cream, nude eyes and rosy, neutral lips.

Today's Make Up: "Lace" In "Anguilla"

It's Saturday guys, it's Saturday! What a glorious Saturday... What a busy day. :/ Only reason why I'm so excited is because it is the weekend, besides that, I'm so busy today. Gaaaaaaaaaaaawd. I cannot wait for dinner tonight. Me so hungry and haven't even had the time to eat yet.

Face is made today, completely made, the whole nine yards with foundation and blush and all that good stuff. I must say... I miss my hour long therapeutic makeup sessions a lot. I also miss the feeling of pampering myself  and dolling up.

Alrighty, so I woke up to gloomy, cloud weather today. Apparently the forecast predicted that Arizona, well, my area at least, will receive some rain today, tomorrow and Monday. Hmm, we shall see. Gimme all you've got rain! So why am I suddenly talking about the weather? Well, if you are a regular, you'll realize that I kinda base my makeup for the day on the weather. Dreary weathers like today calls for bright pick me uppers. The picker uppers in today's makeup mess are on my cheek and eyes. Babydoll pink cheeks, paired with sweet pink lips and subtle pop of colors on the eyes.

Today's Make Up: Casual, Rainy Friday

Happy end of the week everyone! I hope that your Friday has been as awesome as mine. I was up since 4:30 this morning and was out in the cold, rainy streets to rescue my cousins from their car troubles. Fun... what an awesome way to start off the weekend. Haha. But hey, it has been raining ALL day, such PERFECT cuddle weather. ;)

Super, super quick post today to share with y'all what I have on the face. Then, I gotta run to the family dinner. Ugh, so much to do in so little time.

Today's Make Up: Back to "Basics"

Saturday greetings all! I hope you're all enjoying your Saturday as much as I am. Been up since early and it has been a "productive" day.... So I'd like to think. Haha.

My Aunt flew back from Nebraska for the short weekend so we just had to make time for her before she left again. Started off the morning, like a true Asian, by going to dim sum. Although I am still super, duper full, we are already planning dinner. We are also gonna go all out with dinner, Korean BBQ, hot pot to name a few. There is much to do before dinner and bro, cousins and I are tasked to go grocery shopping. Thaaaaaank goodness because I'd much rather be out basking int he Winter sun than cooped up in the kitchen with my Mom and the aunts.

It has truly been a long while, but it feels so good to have makeup on again. I sure miss this feeling; it's just magnificent. Hence why I did not skimp out and half assed. :P I went all out with the makeup. Makeup mess down below, products I used on my face today.

Enjoy!! :)

Today's Make Up: Christmas 2014

Merry Christmas and happy festive day to each and everyone of yooooooou!! Hugs and kisses to all. :D

I hope y'all had an enjoyable morning. Did ya get everything on that Christmas wishlist? LOL. It was a crazy morning here at home; love, love, looove seeing my family happy. There is seriously no better feeling in the world. But right after the unwrappings, it was straight back to the kitchen for Mom and I. Lots of food preparations need to be done before dinner at 6 tonight but I have to leave my house at 4 so not much time left.

I just wanted to share with y'all what I will have on my face today. I haven't done my make up yet but I usually like to pick out what I'll wear beforehand to speed up the process. So yeah, will be on the face sometime later. :P

Today's Make Up: The "Showy" "Nude"

Happy middle of the week everyone! We are one week and one day away from Christmas. I AM SOOOOOO EXCITED!!!! :D But anyway, I hope all is well this fine Wednesday.

Super, super quick post today to share with y'all what I have on the face. Then I gotta run.

BROWS
Essence Eyebrow Designer in Black
Essence Lash & Brow Gel Mascara 

EYES
Wet N Wild Mega Liner Liquid Eyeliner in Black
NYC City Mono Eyeshadow in Luxury Reborn
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Perversion
Rimmel Scandal Eyes in Nude
Etude House Tear Eyeliner in Silver Tear

LIPS
Revlon Color Burst Matte Balm in Showy

Thank you for joining me and thanks for reading. Enjoy your lovely Wednesday and please come back soon!! :)

Today's Make Up: "Blushing Rose" Of "Sultry"

Happy Friday all! Raise your hands if any of you is TGIFing with me!! Haha. As of today, we are six days away from Thanksgiving. Who is excited?! Everyone? Okay, good, I thought I was alone. LOL. 

I motivated myself to run, run, run yesterday. That motivation was still lingering today as I started out my morning with a quick jog around the neighborhood because it was such a beautiful morning. I luckily got home in the neck of time before dark clouds started rolling in and the wind started picking up. Since then, my day has been smooth sailing, even with all the errands I had to run.

I have a slight headache and cramp at the moment but it's not enough to ruin my day... yet. Let's hope it doesn't get to that point.

Any who, pulled out my Lorac Pro palette that's been neglected for god knows how long. I still need to get my hands on the Lorac Mega Pro but I can do without it for now. It is definitely on my Christmas wishlist. :P

FACE
Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser
Pixi Correction Concentration in Brightening Peach
Revlon Photo Ready Concealer in Light
Hard Candy Sheer Envy Skin Illuminating Primer
Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 Beauty Balm Skin Perfecter in Light/MediumMaybelline Dream Wonder Powder in Classic Ivory
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer in Sunny
Wet N Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana
Jordana Blush Powder in Blushing Rose

EYES
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Lorac Pro Eyeshadow Palette
NYX The Curve in Black
Etude House Tear Eyeliner in Silver Tear
Elizabeth Mott It's So Big Volumizing Mascara

LIPS
Revlon Color Burst Matte Balm in Sultry

I cannot get enough of this face you guys. This luminous bare face has been my go to all week if y'all have been keeping up. I used a mauvey-berry shade of blush today. These Jordana blushes are crazy pigmented so just a light dab of the brush is enough. Do not swirl it because that will not end well... Unless you're going for a clown look or something exotic. 

My eyes are kept fairly simple, as always. I wanted to go for an especially large doll-like eyes today. I extended the liner far beyond my outer corner and used dark shadows to create am extended wing to create an illusion of large eyes. I added a bit of Tear Liner to the inner corner of my lower lash line to further give that innocent-like sparkle.

Sultry is the type of shade that I don't really sport because it makes me look older. It's just one of those shade I cannot pull off. However, I went all daredevil and wore this mauveish shade. I can't say I hate it, but it surely isn't a favorite. I love these type of balm stains for chilly days like today.

As the days become colder, the more moisture is sucked out of my skin. Ewww. Thank godness these Avene Thermal Spring Water are life savers. A quick mist and I am good to go. A full sized bottle at home and a travel size for on the go.

Y'all enjoy your weekend now. Stay safe and bundle up!! Thank you for visiting and thanks for reading. Please do come back soon. :)

Today's Make Up: The "Casual" And The "Beauty Queen"

Heeey guys! Before we start today, I just want to take a few minutes to thank the veterans that we are honoring today (in the U.S.). I sincerely thank those heroes who served our country to protect our freedoms. Your services will forever be remembered with much appreciation. I am forever grateful to be an American. All in all...

And because it is Veterans Day here in the U.S., most public, no, scratch that, all public services and schools are off. Yay! The brother has the day off and he doesn't want to deal with homework so we're just having some sibling bonding time. Nothing too special, just lunch, some errands and a quick browse at the mall.

Makeup today is a blend of quick-fix and going all out. Ya know, the not going to great lengths, spending an hour plus but also not being completely lazy and just BSing it. Haha. Also, I used a BUNCH of products I have no used, quite possibly, so long that it has not made an appearance on my post, EVER! You'll see in a bit what I'm talking about.  

FACE
ELF Mineral Infused Face Primer
Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer in Light
L'Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB in Fair
bare Minerals Original Foundation with SPF 15 in Light
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer in Sunny
Wet N Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana
NYX Cream Blush in Boho Chic

EYES
ELF Eyelid Primer
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow in Casual
Wet N Wild Mega Liner Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Perversion
Etude House Tear Liner in White Tear
Maybelline The Falsies Flared Mascara

LIPS
the Balm Stainiac in Beauty Queen
Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in Preview

For a long period of time, I used to use only ELF Mineral Infused Face Primer as the only primer. I'm not sure why that was when the Rimmel primer was so much better and for about the same price. These Mineral Face Primer, I believe are sold for $6. It doesn't really prime my face as it  erases the pores. So I'm basically using it as a pore eraser. As for blush, this is probably the first time I am using cream blushes this season and I am already in love. I love how natural cream blushes look. Apply with a small stipple brush and you're golden. I used my ELF Studio Small Stipple Brush.

As for my eyes, I was sorting through my palettes when these particular shades immediately caught my eyes. I am talking about the first three shades from the palette, it's at the top with the plum and beige. Told ya I've been into plums lately. It's just so gorgeous for this season.

I wanted to somewhat match my lips with my eyes. Since my eyes have hints of that gorgeous cranberry shade, I found the perfect lip color to my lips, only it is more intense. And yeah, I did apple Stainiac before I applied Preview, but it is completely unnecessary. I personally just prefer a tint underneath my lip products.

Thank you for visiting and thanks for reading. Please do come back soon! :)

Today's Make Up: A "Natural" "Golden Sunset"

Happy weekend all! How are y'all doing on this lovely first day of November?? Hope you all had a fantastic, memorable night. Oh... I know I did.

A friendly reminder that tomorrow, November 2nd will also be the end of Daylight Savings; which means that for those affected, you'll fall back an hour. As for me, living in Arizona, we do not take part in Daylight Savings, so fall back or spring forward, it doesn't affect me. LOL.

But anyways, some family friends are spending their weekends with us before flying home to Vancouver on Monday. So what better way than to commemorate with a family gathering with lots and lots of food. Always the food. We like food. Haha. With that said, there is lots to do, err, help prepare.

Reeeeeal quick, on the face today before I run off to help. Another rediscovered favorite on the eyes today. :P

FACE
Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser
Pixi Correction Concentrate in Brightening Peach
Hard Candy Glamoflauge Lite Blendable Concealer Duo in Ultra Light
Skin79 Lovely Girl BB Cream
bare Minerals Original Foundation with SPF 15 in Light
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer in Sunny
Hard Candy Baked Bronzer in Tiki
NYX Blush in Peach

EYES
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Covergirl Eye Enhancers in Golden Sunset
ELF Baked Eyeshadow in Burnt Plum
Be A Bombshell Eye Liner in Onyx
Benefit They're Real! Mascara

LIPS
Etude House Rosy Tint Lips in After Blossom
NYX Xtreme Lip Cream in Natural

It's been a while but I felt like using my bare Minerals foundation today as a full coverage setting powder today. I don't like using loose powders, that's why this has been out of reach for the longest while.

You can probably tell that I've had this Covergirl trio for a while because this was the older packaging. This is one of the first trios I purchased since getting back into makeup a couple years ago. Same with most products, I used this and only this for a while, got something else and slowly forgot about this until I found it this morning. I really need to check thoroughly everyday, when time permits, for products tucked away.

And finally, on the lips. I used a wine shade lip tint and topped off with a natural shade gloss.

Thank you for visiting and thanks for reading. Enjoy your weekend! But please don't forget come back soon! :)

 

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SONG OF THE DAY/MOMENT

Although Ladies' Code is irreplaceable, this group really gives me a Ladies' Code vibe, especially with this song!

Annnnd a definite bonus. I like the song, but enjoying the MV oh so much more than I should... 

Jae Woong Oppa... I just.. I CAN'T!!!!

Today's Make Up: Sparkle 'Til Morning

HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE!! Hope you'll all make the most of it. :)

Real quick before I head off again. What's been on the face all day. Natural nude eyes and natural pink lips. What's there not to love about it?

FACE
Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser
Laura Geller The Real Deal Concealer Serious Coverage in Light
Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB in Light
Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder in Classic Ivory
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer in Sunny
Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Powder in Translucent
NYX Mosaic Powder Blush in Silk

EYES
ELF Eyelid Primer
Wet N Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Collection 8-Pan in Sparkle 'Til Morning
Wet N Wild Mega Liner Liquid Eyeliner in Dark Brown
Rimmel Scandal Eyes in Nude
Elizabeth Mott It's So Big Volumizing Mascara

LIPS
Etude House Rosy Tint Lips in English Garden
L'Oreal Color Riche Balm in Nourishing Nude

I am really loving the lip combination I have on today. The rosy pink lip tint topped off with a sheer nude is absolutely gorgeous. 

Have a fun and safe weekend everyone. Enjoy, enjoy, ennnnjoooy!

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Today's Make Up: Wedding - A Bridesmaid

Happy Saturday all! Hope you're all enjoying the utmost fantastic weekend!! :D

If you visited my blog yesterday, you probably know that I am one of the bridesmaid for my friend's wedding today. It will be a traditional Vietnamese wedding, ceremony in the morning and reception in the evening. Needless to day, I will be busy all day today; so for the sake of convenience, I had composed this blog last night. By the time y'all read this, I will probably be at the reception getting ready.

Any who, on the face today. This is probably the most products I've worn on my face, like ever! LOL.

FACE
Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro Primer in 002
Pixi Correction Concentrate in Brightening Peach
Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer in Fair & Light
Revlon Photo Ready in Shell
L'Oreal True Match Powder in W3 Nude Beige
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer
ELF HD Blush in Diva
City Color Be Matte Blush in Pink Grapefruit
the Balm Cindy-Lou Manizer
Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray (not pictured)
Avene Thermal Spring Water (not pictured)

EYES
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Urban Decay Naked 3
the Balm Overshadow The Sexpots in No Money No Honey
Wet N Wild Mega Liner Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Perversion
Rimmel Scandal Eyes in Nude
Etude House Tear Liner in Sunlight
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 MascaraKiss iEnvy Premium 100% Human Hair Eyelashes in Diva 01/KPE21 (not pictured)

LIPS
ELF Lip Lock Pencil
Peri Pera Peri's Tint Water in Candy Juice
NYX Butter Gloss in Peaches And Cream

As y'all can probably see from the products above, I did not use a BB Cream today, awwww, I know, but instead relied on my trusty Revlon Photo Ready foundation to last the entire day and also photo friendly. I went through the routine as I would normally but when it came to blush and bronzer, I opted for mattes. When I know that I'll be wearing make up for a long period, I tend to shy away from shimmers because as the day progress, the oiliness will give me enough shine as is. I want to keep everything as matte as possible. 

As for my eyes, I didn't do anything over the top. I used the eyeshadows from the Naked 3 palette to create a brown smoky eye and topped it off with an Overshadow for a little more shimmer. I did, however, wear falsies today. Gaaaaaasp, I know! Wearing the Kiss Human Hair Eyelashes in Diva 01; received this in my iPsy bag a couple days ago. 

For my lips, I went with something I know works. I used my Peri's Tint Water underneath my NYX Butter Gloss. I took an extra step and applied the ELF Lip Lock Pencil around my lips to ensure feathering as a precaution. 

After everything was finished, I set my face with a setting spray to ensure my makeup will stay on and remain fresh throughout the day. Before I left the house, I did lightly mist my face in Thermal Spring Water to keep my face hydrated and I also through in a travel sized can into my bag to frequently mist myself throughout the day.

Y'all enjoy your fabulous weekend now and don't forget to be safe. Thank you for visiting and thank you for reading. Please do come back soon! :)

Throwback Thursday: National Lipstick Day 2014

Hello there my Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Haha. How are y'all doing this mighty fine Thursday?

I sincerely apologize that my blog entries have been uneventful this past week, it's just I've been so sluggish from TOM and the things I need to get done before my friend's wedding on Saturday is keeping me busy. Of course, there's no excuses so I'm sorry guys. Although I was able to keep my promises of posting everyday since February, I feel like my materials have started to lack. It has been a troubling few months and I am hoping things will get back into full swing before the year is over, if not, for sure in January. I apologize for the lack of Monthly Faves and Updates for Monthly iPsy Bags... I know I cannot make up for it but I have a few entries planned for the next couple of weeks like a combined Hautelook haul and a Modere post. I also plan on doing Holiday Season inspired posts cause ya know, the Holiday Season is quickly approaching. :P

Buuuuuut that isn't until another while. Let's just take it slow and live day by day. :) With that said, I bring you a Throwback Thursday! A throwback of lipsticks.

NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY 2014

Give it a looksie and let me know which ones are your favorite. :P Just a heads up, there are more pinks than any other shade. I just love pink and it loves me. Whatever works right?

Off I go again to finish the rest of the errands. A few more places to stop by before I can call it a day.

Thank you for visiting and thanks for reading all. Please do come back soon! :)

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THROWBACK K-POP

HAPPY 5 YEARS ANNIVERSARY MY DEAR MBLAQ DORKS.

It's been a wonderful 5 years and as an A+, I will support each and everyone of you irregardless of what you guys do. 5EVER!!!!!

We started with this...

How I feel...

And this will forever be in my heart...

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MEN CRUSHES OF THE DAY

A few beautiful faces to keep the day bright and cheery. Such yumminess.

Shawn Yue

Wen Zhang

Luo Jin

Chen Xiao

Today's Make Up: Sweet As Candy!!

Hello, hello my lovely Fall sweeties! :P Hope y'all had a great Friday night, now let's enjoy this weekend to its fullest!

Busy Saturday for me on a gorgeous day like this. My aunt flew in from Nebraska again and we're having a get together again. We are hosting today so there is A LOT to do before dinner time. Before we can even get to preparing, I need to make a couple of pit stops to pick up a few things.

So on the face today, keeping it Pink and Fall.

FACE
dr, brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer
Sonia Kashuk Concealer Palette in Hidden Agenda
Etude House CC Cream 8-in-1 Multi-Function with SPF 30 (sample)
Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder in Classic Ivory
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer in Sunny
the Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
the Balm Instain in Argyle

EYES
NYX HD Eyeshadow Base in ESB04
Wet N Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio in Sweet As Candy
Wet N Wild Mega Liner Liquid Eyeliner in Dark Brown
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Strawberry Milk
Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara

LIPS
Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint in Light Pink
the Balm Stainiac in Beauty Queen

Pink products for today are my Instain Blush and Fresh Cherry Tint. Keeping it pink for the cause. Pink for the cure, #Pinktober

I am testing out a sample of CC Cream today. I received the sample when I ordered my Peri Pera Peri's Tint Water. I didn't know how well the CC Cream would fare so I used a medium coverage powder that works well with my oily skin to set. I did the rest of my makeup as I would usually.

Since this is a family gathering, I kept my eye makeup clean and simple. I was careful to not let the eyeshadows become muddy and too dark. The usual winged liner is traded in for a more modest lined eyes, just enough to define my eyes.

I applied Stainiac on top of Fresh Cherry Tint to create a fresh, sweet gradient effect. The Fresh Cherry Tint can be drying to the lips, so I applied a very moisturizing lip balm underneath.

Have an awesome weekend guys! Have fun but don't forget to be safe!!

Thank you for visiting and thanks a bunches for reading. Please do come back soon! :)

Today's Make Up: Whimsical Pink

Hello, hello there my pretties. What a lovely Tuesday it is in Arizona. The weather forecast calls for a thunderstorm tomorrow and Thursday, with a 52% probability of rain today. The skies are seriously gorgeous today, overcast, dark clouds rolling in and a temperatures in the low-80s.  It is truly Fall here in the AZ. By the time Halloween comes around, the air will become a lot cooler. Simply, cannot wait. :D

I had my final check up with my doctor today. Good news all around, everything healed perfectly. I am no longer broken. Haha. After the appointment, I had a quick lunch date with my girl friends.

In honor of Pinktober, I kept my makeup as pinkish as possible. I went all out with hot pink on the eyes and pale pink on the lips.

FACE
Sonia Kashuk Concealer Palette in Hidden Agenda
Maybelline Dream Fresh BB in Light
Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder in Fair
ELF Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzer in Antigua
Wet N Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana

EYES
ELF Eyelid Primer
Milani Powder Eyeshadow in Shocking PinkEtude House Tear Drop Eyeshadow Powder in Crystal Pearl Tear
Wet N Wild Mega Liner Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Perversion
Holika Holika Jewel-Light Under Eye Maker in Pink
Covergirl Lash Blast Fusion Mascara in Very Black

LIPS
Essence Lipstick in Prom Night

Pink products on the face today includes, Milani Powder Eyeshadow in Shocking Pink, Essence Lipstick in Prom Night and to a certain extent the blush of Antigua.

On my eyes, I applied the Crystal Pearl Tear to the middle of my eyelid to bring some dimension to my eye makeup because all the pink can make it appear a little flat. I also sported intense cat eyes, just because. I think the hot pink and thick eyeliner goes well together.

Thank you for joining me once again and thanks a bunches for reading guys. Please come back soon! :)