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Showing posts with label WCW. Show all posts
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Wednesday, July 02, 2014

Today's Make Up: #WCW Raina in A Midsummer Night's Sweetness

Hello dear friends! Can ya'll believe it is Wednesday already? Better yet, can ya'll believe we're in the latter half of the year? My goodness...

Just yesterday, I claimed to stay away from makeup for as long as I can. Well.... I guess long means a day because here I am today, with makeup painted on. Nothing too fancy, as a matter a fact, nothing fancy at all.

I was catching up on music shows yesterday while running and San E and Raina's Inkigayo stage for A Midsummer Night's Sweetness came on, I thought, "Huh.. Raina looks especially beautiful here. Her makeup is amazing!" Well, her makeup is perfect for my situation today. Although I am unable to wear many face products to create flawless skin like hers, I wanted to do her eye makeup. It's so simple but it makes her stand out so much!


Today's Make Up: #WCW Raina in A Midsummer Night's Sweetness

FACE
Hard Candy Glamoflauge Lite Duo Blendable Concealer in Ultra Light
Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder in Fair

EYES
ELF Eyelid Primer
Elizabeth Mott Pop! Goes the Shadow in Champagne
L'Oreal 24H Infallible Lacquer Liner in Blackest Black
Elizabeth Mott It's So Big! Volumizing Mascara

LIPS
Milani Power Lip Lasting & Moisturizing Gloss Balm in Macaroon
NYX Butter Gloss in Fortune Cookie

My skin is slowly but surely improving so I do not want to risk it acting out again by wearing too much face makeup. I used the bare minimum today, just concealer and a bit of pressed powder to set it. I want my skin to breathe and be free. 

I start off by priming my eyes, then I used a flat eyeshadow brush to pack Champagne all over my lids and lower lash line. This shadow will brighten up my eyes and gives it a subtle glow when caught by the light. To keep the eyes looking soft, I used a gel liner to thinly line my upper lash line and extending it at the outer corner. Lastly, I curled my lashes and applied a coat of mascara to my top and bottom lashes.

Milani Power Lip has a handy built in lip brush so application is easier, just twist out the product and apply on the lips with the brush. I used Fortune Cookie as a gloss to put the finishing touch on my lips.

I have no idea why I have the most massive headache right now. Like, my head is pounding..Maybe I should hurry up and do my work outs and call it an early night, again. I'll see you guys back here tomorrow?

Thank you for visiting and thanks for reading. Come back soon! :)

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Mini-Haul: Ulta & Walgreens

Mini-Haul: Ulta & Walmart

Hellooooo everyone! Once again another Hump Day, almost there folks. Alllllmost theeeere. In the mean time, let's join me for yet another haul post, well mini-haul. These were actually bought last week, but I didn't get around to organize them until today. It's just a few things I picked up while I was at Ulta and Walgreens. They're all mostly lip products and a few nails. Here, I'll just show you...

LIPS
Nivea A Kiss of Smoothness
NYX Butter Lipstick in Hubba Bubba (BLS07)
NYX Butter Gloss in Cupcake
NYX  Butter Lip Balm in
- Macaron (BLB04)
- Biscotti (BLB06)
Wet N Wild Megaslicks Balm Stain in
- Lady and the Vamp
- Red-dy or Not
- Rico Mauve
- Pinky Promise
- Nudist Colony

Mini-Haul: Ulta & Walmart - NYX
Mini-Haul: Ulta & Walmart - Wet N Wild Balm Stain

My night lip balm ran out so I picked up this Nivea to give it a try. I always apply a lightweight lip balm before heading off to bed to keep my lips hydrated and lock in the moisture. Seriously, do this and your lips will be silky smooth, baby skin soft in the morning. I've been using this since last week and I must say, feels pretty comfortable on my lips, no weird scent, feels light, not tacky or sticky. It's perfect, I like it.

Most of the Wet N Wild products at my Walgreens were on sale, 50% to 75% off. These Balm Stains were like a dollar each, so why not right? I bought one shade a while ago in A Stiff Pink, a bright bubble gum pink. It's not the most hydrating balm stain I own, but it's definitely not the most drying. DO wear a clear LIP BALM underneath though. The only thing I have to complain about this stain is that after it sets on my lips, maybe, 15 minutes after applying, the color totally changes. When first applied, the shade on the lips looks identical to that from the pencil, however, after 15 minutes, it turned to a whole 'nother shade, like a dark, rosy pink. It's not just once either, it happened to me every time I wear it. So I'm not sure if it's just the lighter shade or not, so I'll give these darker shades a wear to see what will happen. Besides that, there's really nothing else that bothers me. The scent, unlike the Fergie Vicious Varnish High Shine Lip Stain, is very faint to the point where I can't even smell it. That is a relief.

Because I own so many Balm Stains, I will eventually do an updated recommendation post. So if you're into Balm Stains, please be on the lookout.

Now for NYX, love NYX. I picked up the last two shades from the Butter Lip Balm, now I own all of the shades. These Lip Balms are amazing, the color is so pigmented, so comfortable on the lips, long-wearing, moisturizing, low maintenance. These are my on the go Lip Balms. It gives me color, does exactly what a lip balm is supposed to do and does not need a mirror to apply.

Bright pink Butter Gloss, ah, yes please. I have been into the bright pink lips lately, this shade in Cupcake will be perfect to top it off. I love how this gloss feels on my lips, and you all know how much I dislike lip glosses. These Butter Gloss does not bother me because it's not like a normal glosses, it's more of a high shine lipstick. That, I can deal with.

Just another pretty pink shade of Butter Lipstick. Love, love, loooooove these Butter Lipstick. Even though I do love these lipsticks, I really do think I'm being biased. To be quite honest, there's nothing especially special about these lipsticks. They're hydrating, long wearing but still moisturizing, pigmented, comfortable on the lips...many other brands have lipsticks with the same qualities. I am just a huge NYX fan and think the shade selection is superb so I pick them up.

NAILS
Essence Effect Nails 3D Pearls in Candy Buffet
Essence Nail Art Express Dry Drops

Mini-Haul: Ulta & Walmart - Nails & Lip Balm

I loved the Nail Art Dry Drops so much I decided to stock up and buy another bottle. The Essence section at my Ulta hardly ever gets stocked up and Essence might discontinue this product (like they always do), so stocking up on a beloved Essence product is totally necessary. If you don't remember, I first gave this a go when I did my Easter nails a couple of weeks ago and I immediately fell in love. From the moment you drop the liquid onto the nails, one or two seconds later, it becomes dry. This thing is AMAZING! I urge you to give it a try, it's very affordable, only $2.99 at my local Ulta.

There's only so much one can do with their nails (at home at least), so I find ways to jazz it up to not be boring. I was into the whole Ciate Caviar crazed back when they first came out; I only bought one kit though, the price was a definite turn off. Can you guess how excited I was when I came across these beads? These were either $2.99 or $3.99, waaaaaaay cheaper than Ciate is what the price is. But ya know, you get what you pay for, I don't expect this to be on the same level as Ciate, but hoping it's at least worth the price.

FREE SAMPLES - Hair Products :D
Garnier Fructis Damage Eraser
Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge

Mini-Haul: Ulta & Walmart - Free Samples

The Walgreens' Beauty Expert stuck this into my bag after ringing me up. Samples are always nice, I shall give these a try to see how  they are, even though I already have the Damage Eraser Butter.  I bought it a while ago but I have not started using it yet. I'm actually waiting for the Summer, when my hair gets super dried and damaged from the chlorine and sun.

I'm actually more interested in the Hydra Recharge, it claims to keep hair hydrated, weightlessly silky for two whole days. Hmmm.

Thank you for your visit and as always, thank you for reading. Hope you enjoyed it and come back soon. :)
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Woman Crush Wednesday, Korean Actress

Song Ji Hyo (Miss Mong, Mong Ji, Bad Ji Hyo, Ace) - 32 Years Old; Actress, Model, Entertainer


Hardcore Monday Couple Shipper here...I mean, how can you not?!?


I just can't with this couple...urgggh, so cute together!

My thoughts exactly; thank you Running Man
Running Man Family Forever!

Wednesday, April 09, 2014

Today's Make Up: Spring 2014 Trend 3

Happy Hump Day everyone!  Hope your day has been well. How's the weather in your state/country? I am truly loving Arizona's weather today; a mild 77 degrees, light breeze, overcast...everything to my liking down to the tee. It is quite fabulous. Hopefully Arizona will allow this gorgeous weather to stick around a bit longer before the temp rises.

And so I would like to welcome ya'll to another post about Today's Make Up! In honor of today's beautiful day, I decided to don a fresh, yet vibrant Spring look that incorporated Spring 2014's trend. This will be my third attempt; while the first time, I didn't really feel it, but the second time around, the feels kinda grew on me. Third time around, I really enjoy these trends, third time's a charm I say. Considering how it is officially Spring, I can rightfully sport this trend....
without feeling guilty.

Today's Make Up: Spring 2014 Trend 3

FACE
IPKN NY Moist & Firm BB in Light
Physicians Formula Bronze Gems Matte & Bright Healthy Glow Bronzer
Jane Multi-Colored Correcting Powder
City Color Be Matte Blush in Fresh Melon

EYES
Maybelline 24HR Color Tattoo in Blue On By
Milani Powder Eyeshadow in Olympian Blue
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Perversion
Benefit They're Real Mascara

LIPS
ELF Studio Moisturizing Lipstick in Party In The Buff
NYX Butter Gloss in Creme Brulee

I really, really like this natural face trend. I can get away with being lazy and actually not feel half as bad. I think I somehow got darker in this past couple of weeks because my IPKN NY BB Cream seems to match me better than it did in the Winter months. Not complaining because I really am starting to like this BB Cream. I double it as a concealer, because less products used the better. Because this is a natural face look, blush, bronzer and highlight (BBH) also needs to be kept at a subtle minimum. I usually stay away from BBH that are shimmery also, it's all about them mattes. I used the lightest bronzer shade I have to give me just enough contours to prevent my face being flat without the harshness. You can either use a matte light pink or a matte light coral blush to enhance the naturalness, I opted for the coral because I felt that coral and bright blue matches better.

One of the current Spring trend is blue eyeshadow. Bright, vibrant, in your face, electrified blue! I really like this combo, the blue shadow brings the look back to life because the face is so bare. Although this blue shadow is so fun to wear, it is also a burden as well. There's a fine line between wearing just enough for the intensify look and going overboard and risk looking like a retro clown. Blending was my friend, doing it slowly as I go. I kept on blending and kept the shadow neat and clean.

The two lip trend for this Spring  are bright orange lips and soft berry lips. I did not wear orange...for obvious reasons; nor did I choose the soft berry lips.  I felt that I did not need to incorporate every single Spring trend into one look, but because the eye make up is already so bold, I wanted to match my lips with my face and go for a nude lip. This is also one of the few times I will sport a lip gloss. Gasp! I know...But NYX Butter Gloss doesn't bother me as much.

Thank you for visiting, whether you're new, regular or a follower and thanks a bunch for reading! :)
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Woman Crush Wednesday, K-Pop Idol

Girls' Generation (SNSD) Im Yoona - Idol, Singer, Rapper,  Actress, Model, TV Presenter ; 23 Years Old


One of the cutest couple in the industry!!!! AHHHHHH!!!! I ship, I ship!


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Song of the Day/Moment - "Ooh Ooh" - Eric Nam