NOTD: Twinkle Clouds

Maybelline Colorama White (base) & WnW Party of Five Glitters (tip)

Collective Drugstore Makeup Haul

Hi guys,

Just wanted to update you with my latest purchase for drugstore makeup and such. I have also obtained a lot of nail polishes here and there so I'm gonna make a separate post for that. These items I've bought from various places like such as Walgreens, Walmart, Target and Longs Drugs (CVS). I know Walmart & Target aren't necessarily "drugstores" but the brands are considered low-end so yeah....I'm sure you catch my drift.

Onto the pic..

 
Sonia Kashuk Beautifying Blush in #03 Sunset
Milani The Multitasker Face Powder in #04 Light Tan
Maybelline Illegal Length mascara in #941 Very Black
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadows in #35 Tough as Taupe
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment concealer in #130 Medium
Revlon Age Defying Moisturizing concealer SPF 25 in #004 Medium Deep
Revlon Super Lustrous lipstick in #668 Primrose
Prestige My Biggest Lashes mascara in #MBG-01 Very Black
elf Makeup Mist & Set spray
NYC Smooch Proof 16H lip stain in #491 Forever Freesia
Jordana Easyliner For Lips lip liner in #EL-12 Latte
Jordana Quickliner Lip Pencil in #QL-01 Sugarplum & #QL-06 Cherrywood
Fyrinnae Velvet-Gel Silica Primer (online)

If there's any product you'd want me to review specifically, leave a comment :) I have a few newer batch of drugstore items which I am still testing, so please look forward to that as well.

EOTD: Drama Drama Drama!

Hello again!

Just a quick post on this look I created using theBalm and the Beautiful Palette I reviewed not too long ago. I chose some of the cool grey-ish colors and was quite happy with the result.

Used:
NYX Milk JEP (base)
The Mistress (inner corner)
The Guy Who Died But Didn't Really Die (middle lid, middle lower lash line)
The Oil Tycoon (above crease)
The Mother In Law (crease, outer lower lash line)
The Basket Case (browbone)
Milani Liquif'Eye in Black
Revlon Fantasy Length False Lashes in Precision
Covergirl Lash Blast mascara

Thanks for checking out :)

NOTD: The Avengers nails

So I was inspired by the ultimate assembly of cool peeps full with demigods, gadgets and testosterone. Unfortunately, the way I do my nail art is always cartoonish and cute lol but I'm quite content with how they all turn out. My favorite would be Thor :)

I hope everyone's seen this movie because it's the shit, yo!

Oh, and I will try my best to update this blog more often. I have a couple of interesting things lining up for you guys : ) HAVE A NICE DAY!!!!!!

Cover Girl Fairytale Lip Perfection

As the weather getting warmer and the sun seems to shine brighter, I tend to branch more into the brighter lip color. I am rocking orange lippies this week but before I jump into those, I would like to share with you another gorgeous bright shade which is coral.

Yes, I know, it's not Summer yet...but I was so tempted to re-wear this lipstick I've had for almost a year now. I'm talking about Fairytale, of course. The name caught my eye when I browsed around and the color was so eye-popping, it intrigued me.

Face
Pure Anada mineral foundation in Niagra Fawn
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment concealer in Medium (under eye)
Revlon Age Defying concealer in Medium Deep (spots)
EG Mineral Hi Def Pro finishing powder

Cheek
Milani Sunset Duo in Sunset City

Eyes
Too Faced Shadow Insurance (base)
Urban Decay Naked Palette
Jordana Easyliner in Black
Rimmel Sexy Curve mascara
Revlon Brow Fantasy in Dark Brown


Lips
Cover Girl Fairytale lipstick

The texture of this lipstick is super smooth, and it does leave a bit of stain on your lips. Although it doesn't settle on my lines when it's dry, I would still suggest you to wear a lipbalm under it...just to be safe :)

Thanks for reading!
Until next time~

OPI New York City Ballet Collection Spring 2012

I don't know about you guys, but I'm always excited about Spring...the season when the flowers start blooming and people start popping allergy medicines. Spring always feels light, happy, and the weather is perfect...it's not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket.

Remember this movie?

Miss Rhode Island knew what she was talkin' bout...

Anyway, I picked up this lovely collection by OPI because I was feeling the milkiness, the softness, and the subdued vibe from these particular Springy shades. They're called "NYC Ballet" collection, I believe the full collection consists of 6 shades but these are the ones I really had my eyes on. I was lucky to find the "petites" set of them and I have to say I'm really loving these.

Here's the cool part: they are all jellies. 

I'm sure you've seen nail polishes with jelly finish before, and these ones are also sheer and look incredibly fluffy. I will be doing a lot of french manicures with them but on their own, they're also absolutely gorgeous. 

The colors included in this mini set are:

• My Pointe Exactly - a blue based dusty grey color
• Don't Touch My Tutu - a fluffy white  marshmallow color
• Care To Danse? - a milky pink lilac
• Pirouette My Whistle - a clear jelly with silvery white specks and hexagon glitters

I paint them on my nails according to the order in the box, and they are all 3 coats:

I absolutely dig the "lightweight" feeling they give, it really captures the ballerina essence with their pink tutus and satin pointe shoes...makes me regret quitting ballet at early age : p 

Two shades aren't included are: You Callin' Me A Lyre? and Barre My Soul.  I'm wearing Don't Touch My Tutu! at the moment and they just look so......fluffy.

This collection should be out in stores by now (I picked them out at a beauty supply store) or perhaps early April in some areas. Go check them out!!!

Maybelline Baby Lips Swatches & Review

Finally got around to review this product which was raved since last winter. I had to make multiple trips to various drugstores and also Walmart to find these because they never had the complete shades or even the ones I wanted. Now that I think about it, I'm quite certain these three were purchased at three different locations lol.

Maybelline Baby Lips are moisturizing lip balms and most of them are tinted or have colors in them. I picked the three most pigmented ones because honestly, I have too many unused clear lip balms lying around and did not need another one.

In terms of moisturizing property, I think they're pretty good. They're not the most moisturizing thing ever, but I do find them useful as a layering base whenever I feel like slapping my matte lipsticks. The pigmentation is mild, unlike Revlon Lip Butters I reviewed here...but I think they're not supposed to be overly pigmented in the first place anyway so I can't say I was disappointed at all.

The scents are fabulous, they're fruity and each balm has their individual scent according to the name. My favorite one out of the three is the Grape Vine because it smells just like grape popsicle :) The Pink Punch is the most opaque one, it has that cute baby pink color. Cherry Me is the most versatile one as it gives just a pop of color on your lips and is great under a nude lipstick if you don't want to look too "nude" if you know what I mean?

Here are the swatches:

 Grape Vine doesn't look as purple-scary as it does in the tube :P

They sell for about $3-$4 depending on the drugstores, I'd say try them if you haven't because they're pretty good and if you don't dig the tinted lip balms, they have the clear ones too and people have been saying they're also great and moisturizing.

Hope you find this helpful!