Purple Glam Eye Make-up Tutorial

How are you all doing my lovelies? I have prepared another tutorial for you, it is a party wear eye make-up which is flattering on most skintones and eye colour. If you want to learn how to do it, please continue reading.

Things I used:

UDPP
Urban Decay Fishnet e/s
Urban Decay Ransom e/s
MAC Wild Wisteria e/s
MAC Graphic garden e/s
MAC Vanilla pigment
L'oreal Carbon Black Intense Liner
UD 24/7 Glide on Pencil in zero
Diorshow Mascara

Steps:
1. Apply UDPP on the entire lid and on the lower lid

 2. Using a bullet brush, apply a black/deep grey eyeshadow (MAC graphic garden) on the outer V of the eye.

3. Use a fluffier brush to blend out the colour but keep it within the crease area.

 4. Apply a purplish pink eyeshadow (UD fishnet) all over the lid.

5. Apply a frosty purple e/s (MAC wisteria) on the inner lid.

6. Apply the same frosty purple on the inner lower lash line.

7. Using a smaller brush, apply the black/grey e/s on the outer lower lash line.

8. Apply a frost shade (MAC Vanilla Pigment) on the inner corner.

9. Use a deep purple e/s (UD Ransom) on the crease and blend.

10. Apply a frost shade (MAC Vanilla pigment) on the brow bone.

 11. Line your upper lashes and lower lash line then apply mascara.

Hope you liked it! See ya<3

How to lose 10 pounds in 10 minutes(or less)!

Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing good...I know some of you are very excited and maybe many (or actually MOST) are skeptical about the title of this tutorial. Well, yes indeed, this tutorial will teach you how to lose 10 pounds BUT the result won't appear on the scale. Those pesky extra baggage will still be there, we will just hide them using make-up and the outcome will be visible on your face instantly:)

I thought this is the best time for me to do this tutorial since I badly need some toning up (at least on my face for now:D). I am 30lbs above my usual weight and all those extra calories are on my face for everyone to see hahaha...My face is a cross between a round and a rectangular shape that even a single pound of extra weight is immediately noticeable. This trick really helps me a lot and looks especially awesome in pictures. 

This make-up technique is called contouring and highlighting. It involves using a darker shade( matte usually) than your skintone to create an illusion of depth and a lighter shade to make a certain feature more prominent. By using a darker shade under the cheek bones, we create a shadow making the face look slimmer and gaunt (hmmmm, gaunt in a nice way:D). The lighter shade is applied just above the apple of the cheeks to create fullness, thus creating an appearance of "high" cheek bones. This lighter shade is also applied on top of the forehead, the bridge of the nose,and  the cupid's bow to highlight them while the darker shade is also applied on the hairline, the temple and under the jawbones to complete the contouring part. These optical illusions combined together will make the face appear slimmer. But be warned that you should use  a very light hand while doing it because you could literally end up looking like Frankentein's monster:))

If you want to learn more about contouring and highlighting, follow the steps below, but before that, here are the things that you will need:

1) a matte powder/cream or bronzer that is one or two shades darker than your skin tone (MUFE Contour Kit)

2) a highlighter (Dior Shimmer Powder)
3) any contour brush (you can choose from any of the brushes above)
4) any fluffy/powder brush for blending

Steps:
1) Apply the darker shade just below the cheekbones(always tap off the excess powder on the brush). If you have trouble locating this area, make a fishy face by sucking in your cheeks as much as you can, the hollowed part is where you should apply the powder. Make sure you start from the outer part of your face near the ears and pull the brush down towards the corner of the lips. Use your eyeball as a guide and stop where it is when you're looking straight at the mirror.

 2) Pick up more powder and apply it on your temple and hairline.

3) Apply it on your jawline too and under the chin.

4) Now wipe your brush and add the highlighter. Apply it on top of your cheeks until just below the outer corner of the eye. Apply it lightly on your forehead, on top of the nose and the cupid's bow if you want.

5. Apply your favourite blusher on the apple of your cheeks and make sure you blend the powders together lightly with a fluffy brush. I used MAC Dollymix Blusher.

And here's the final result:

                             Before                                    w/ contour & highlight

with contour, highlight and blush

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial:) If you have any question/suggestion, please drop me a line on the comment box below. See ya<3

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain Review

I was perusing the aisles at the pharmacy a few days ago when this newest lip product by Revlon caught my attention. It looks like a crayon and it reminded me of Clinique's Chubby stick which I've been lemming to try for the longest time now. I swatched the samples they had and found this particular shade, Romantic, the most promising among the 6 or 7 available (they did not have all the 12 shades). So I took this baby home along with the other skincare staples and a stack of medicines:)

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain (mouthful eh?), as the name implies, is designed to moisturise and nourish the lips while giving it a long lasting flush of colour. I find that it keeps the lips softer and smoother just like any balm. The peppermint flavor infused in this product gives a very nice, cool and tingly effect after application but the sensation doesn't last very long. I find that it is more of a stain than a balm, because the colour lasts for a quite a while but the moisturising benefit fades after 2 or 3 hours.

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Romantic

Romantic is a sheer berry red shade. It looks like a strong red at first glance but it applies quite sheerly probably because this product has a gel-like texture. I had to swipe it three times on my lips to achieve this colour. But the good thing is, it didn't feel like I was putting on so much product even after layering it. It felt really nice and the colour lasted for at least 6-8 hours.

My verdict? Definitely a must-have for me! 

This product is for you if: 

1) you want just a tinge of colour on your lips that doesn't fade quickly

2) you love balms

3) you can't stand wearing lipstick

 You might not like it if:

1) you can't stand sheer lip product  

2) you need a very moisturising balm for very dry, chapped lips

I can't wait to try the other shades from this line:) And for only 62SR, it is a good bargain! Stay tuned for more reviews and tutorials....See ya<3

Red(dish) Lipstick Collection

Hello my lovelies! How are you all doing? While I was doing some changes in my blog, I noticed that many of you liked the tutorial about how to apply red lipstick (if you missed it, you can read it here). A pair of red lips is a timeless, classic accessory that can instantly give glow to the face. But some women are very terrified of the bold (aka bloody/vampiric) pout that they instantly shy away from wearing reds. There are so many hues of red that are very flattering without making you look like you just shared a meal with Count Dracula:))

Here are the red and red-based lipsticks in my collection so those who are looking for a gorgeous, not-so-in-your-face reds can have an idea of which one to choose.

R-L ( Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Candy Apple,  MAC Dubonnet, MAC Ruby Woo,
YSL Rouge Volupte no. 17, YSL Sheer Candy no.6, Chanel Rouge Allure Laque 79)

R-L ( Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Candy Apple,  MAC Dubonnet, MAC Ruby Woo,
YSL Rouge Volupte no. 17, YSL Sheer Candy no.6, Chanel Rouge Allure Laque 79)

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Candy Apple

It is a semi-sheer berry red with a tinge of pink that goes on smoothly.

MAC Dubonnet

Aside from its cumbersome pronunciation (it's supposed to be pronounced as doo-bow-nay:D), this beautiful, deep, warm berry red is one of the most popular shades from MAC. It applies opaque, smooth and is semi-matte. It is one of those shades that will truly make heads turn. I always get asked which lipstick am I wearing whenever I use this baby.

MAC Ruby Woo

Another best-seller from MAC, Ruby Woo is described as a retro red. It is a favourite item among make-up artists for pinup looks and old hollywood glamour pictorials. It is a brick red which goes super matte and opaque. It can be a bit difficult to work with because its formula is on the drier side. A gloss on top and of course, moisturising your lips before you apply it will take care of that problem though. 

YSL Rouge Volupte no.17

A gorgeous color with a superb formula. It is one of my most prized lipsticks. I am totally in love with it. It is a true red that applies buttery smooth and very opaque. This one makes me feel like a diva:)

YSL Sheer Candy in no.6

This berry red shade is more like a gloss than a true lipstick. It applies semi-sheer with lots of sheen. It is very moisturising.

Chanel Rouge Allure Lacque no.79

It is a gloss-type lipstick which goes on very opaque. It is a muted coral-red with a bit of shimmer.

So there you go, you don't have to use a blood-red lipstick if you are not comfortable with it. You can still look pretty in red using different shades and finishes. For starters, using berry reds that apply sheer is the best way to go. As for those who want to unleash the inner diva in them, go ahead and dress those pouts with a swipe of a true red shade:) Just remember to keep the rest of your face toned down whenever you use a bright red shade on your lips.

I hope you liked this post:) See ya<3

What's in my Bag

Hello everyone! Surprise, surprise:) I am back after a year-long hiatus, errrrrr more than a year actually. A lot of things happened and I got so busy that blogging took a backseat for a while. But now I am here and I will be posting regularly again just like old times. So as a comeback post, I would like to talk about the two things I am very crazy about: make-up and bag. Well, make-up, you know it already. It is what inspired me to create this blog. I love trying new products and of course, I love the way it can enhance the way I look. The second thing is bag. I am a self-confessed bag addict and I just go gaga whenever a bag topic is opened and my hubby gets scared hahaha. I don't own a fortune of bags but I'm totally obsessed with the small collection I have.

Ok, enough of the introduction. Yep, yep that was only an intro:)) The one bag that I carry almost everyday since I got it is my small Longchamp Le Pliage Tote in black. This is a very versatile bag and it may not look so glamorous, but it is a very practical companion. I initially thought of using it as a diaper bag, but the moment I unpacked it, I couldn't resist toting it around anymore. It is lightweight, very easy to maintain and can carry a whole lot of stuff so don't be fooled by its size. It is also very portable, it can be folded neatly so it is perfect for traveling.

What's Inside my Le Pliage Tote?

These are the things I carry inside this bag everyday.

Coach Wallet, a Carolina Herrera GWP bag that I use as an organiser, hand sanitizer, L'Occitane shea butter hand cream and foot cream, facial tissue, wet wipes, a pen, my phones,chewing gum, my sunnies, my son's sunnies and a La senza make-up bag...

Inside the La Senza makeup bag: MAC Studio Fix Powder, MAC 109 and 182 brushes, YSL mascara, MAC dainty blusher, YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick, MAC See Sheer lipstick, Revlon Colorburst lipstick in Candy Apple, L'Occitane lip balm, Clinique Air Brush concealer, Dior lip liner, MUFE Aqua Eyes Pencil in 23L

I do toss in a palette of eyeshadows and a perfume from time to time or whenever I get dolled up for an occasion. Oh, and I always keep a bar of chocolate or a pack of biscuits to counter sudden hunger attacks while on the go:)

I hope you enjoyed reading this post and if you have a blog, please do a What's in my Bag post too or mention them in the comments section. It is always fun to see what others are carrying in their bags hahaha:)) Have a nice day and stay tuned for more. See ya<3