EOTD: Colorful Smoky Eye

Hello there..

Smoky eyes have always been in, the only difference is that it is always evolving. One season it might be intense (think black, dark gray or dark brown). In another season it might be colorful (blues and purples for example).

The look of this Summer however is taupe smoky eyes. Since candy hues are also in, I decided to combine the two trends into one look. This is what I came up with.







Here is the list of products that I used:

Eyes

1. Maybelline 24Hr Color Tattoo in Edgy Emerald. I applied this only on my lids as a base.

2. Mac Eyeshadow in Steamy (middle color in the bottom row). I layered it on top of Edgy Emerald to intensify the color further. I also used this to line the inner half of my lower lash line to echo the color of my lids.

3.Mac Eyeshadow in Satin Taupe (middle collumn, middle row). I applied this on my crease and used a heavier hand to intensify the color for a smokey look.

4. Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Expresso Ink. I lined my upper lash line as well as the outer half of my lower lash line with it.


Face

1. Rimmel London 16 Hour Lasting Finish Foundation in 202 Nude.

2. Rimmel London Renew &Lift Brightening Powder in 201 Classic Beige.

3. Mac Mineralize Blush in Pressed Amber (Ltd Edt)

Lips

Mac (Lustre) Lipstick in Quietone. (Sorry, I forgot to include it in the picture above)


I had fun putting this look together and I hope you give it a try. Do remember that you can substitute the products I used for any products you have on hand to re-create this look. You can even use a different color for the lids! The point here is to combine color with taupe to create a smoky eye.

Thank you for reading this post. See you in the next one.


Love,
Phy

What's In My Travelling Makeup Bag..

Hello hello..

A few weeks ago I did a blog post about what's in my travel toiletry bag and it seemed to have gotten a really good response so I decided to do a 'What's In My Travelling Makeup Bag. Again, I used to bring so many makeup items yet truth be told, I don't really like wearing a lot of makeup when travelling. I have reduced the size of my makeup bag over the years especially when I discovered items that are dual purpose. Wanna see what's in my compact makeup bag? Here we go..

Tadaaaahhh...

I bring my BB Cream which I made myself (Click here to know how) because I wouldn't have to bring a primer or sunscreen and it provides light coverage which is ideal for me when I am on the go.

I bring my Chanel Vitalumiere Eclat which is my favorite powder foundation at the moment because whenever I am in the City, sometimes I get invited to dine at places where I need to look a bit more made up. These invites are usually not informed before hand so I like to keep this handy just in case.

My Concealer is a must. This is Mac's Select Cover concealer which I love to use for my under eye circles.

Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden. I have this in my travelling makeup bag because it helps to keep my eye makeup from creasing and fading while I am out and about.

Ah, my fave go-to product of the moment when it comes to eye makeup. This is Maybelline's Color Tattoo in 'Bad To The Bronze'. I just have to blend this on my lids and the satin finish of this product makes it look like I have more than one eye shadow on. I can use my fingers to apply it so it's convenient since I don't have to worry about bringing my eye makeup brushes with me.

I like to define my eyes using an eyeliner and this is the only black pencil liner that I have which is Mac's Technakhol eye liner in Graphblack. I use this on my upper lash line.

I like to use bright colored liner on my lower lash line because I think it gives the eyes such a wonderful pop of color, making the eyes look fresh and awake. This is Rimmel London's Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer in Aqua Sparkle.

I got this blusher from Etude House a few years agoand I like it because it is so nifty and convenient. I just need to press the sponge on my cheeks and blend it with my fingers. Although it is slightly chalky, it does give a sweet pink blush on my cheeks. Love it!

A lip gloss by The Body Shop (this has a duo-chrome pink and peach shimmer which I looovvee!) on my lazy days..

My Revlon Lip Butter in Lollipop for when  want more color on my lips. 

Tools that I never go travelling without. 

What makeup items do you bring with you're traveling? Do share in the comments section below. I hope you enjoyed this post. See you in the next one.

Love, 

Phy

My Personal Makeup Project

Hello there..

I am a makeup lover and collector. Buying new makeup always gives me a fantastic rush.. Until my buyer’s remorse kick in that is. Since I have no moolah to spend on makeup nowadays (boo..), I went through my stash with the hopes of re-discovering my favorite products.

I managed to do that and more. It turns out I have quite a bit of products that are almost finished just sitting around. Enough to make a complete makeup set actually *Trying to be surprised. Pedahal.. Hehehe..*

Hence, I decided that if I can’t get my adrenaline rush through buying new makeup products, why not get it through using up all this pile of leftover makeup? Sudah lah boleh get rid of bask in the triumph of using it all up, I won’t have to face buyer’s remorse aaannndd I can make a blog post out of it lagi. Rupanya.. Hehe..

So here are my products:

Rimmel London foundation

 Revlon face primer

 Mac concealer - My first and only concealer from Mac. Can't wait to finish this and add it to my Back To Mac items.

 Another Rimmel London product

Bobbi Brown lip gloss in Pink Blossom 31 

 Mascara by Maybelline - My ultimate go-to brand for mascaras

 My poor broken Mac Superslick Liquid Eyeliner in Signature Blue

Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner Pencil in Zero (black) 

 Mac lipstick in Quiet One (Lustre) - My first lipstick from Mac and still one of my faves of all my lippy collection

 The Body Shop Liquid Lip Color in no 16

The Body Shop Lightening Touch in shade 04 

Kate Liquid Eyeliner in BK-1

Lip Smacker's Paul Frank lip balm in Clancy's Cotton Candy - Got this a few days before giving birth to Sophia. That's what I always remember when I see it.. ^^

As someone who gets bored of using the same products easily, I really hope that I could finish using at least some of them before feeling like throwing myself off a cliff. Oh! I almost forgot. I also would like to include 2 non-makeup products into this project.

 One of my L'Occitane lotions - I swear this small bottle seem to be a bottomless pit to me. It doesn't seem to get A-N-Y less than what you see in this pic at all! I think it might be bewitched...

The Body Shop Vanilla Eau De Toilette - I love food type smells. I bought another of this as backup because TBS said that they were going to discontinue it.

Sooo... Yeah.. Those are my products and I am giving myself 6 weeks max to use up at least 5 products. If I don't give myself a time limit tahun depan pun belum tentu habis sebab procrastinate. Huhu..

Do you have any makeup products that you can't wait to use up? Please share in the comments below. Thank you for reading this entry. Cheers!

Love,

Phy

Falling Apart And Dreaming The Day Away... And An Itchy Heart Post

It's been such a long time since I've blogged randomly. I've missed doing it but since the past two crazy weeks, I've been feeling tired. It's been a week now but I still feel it no matter how early I sleep. I feel exhausted all the same and I just can't bring myself to do much.


I'm guessing that this has something to do with my feelings of unfulfilled self-actualization. Feeling frustrated all the time, feeling slighted, looked down upon and misunderstood is not a place that I see myself being in. I am seriously asking myself this question: Should I stay or should I move on?


I don't want to make any big decisions rashly and prematurely. However, I'm not sure how long I can last feeling this dead inside. I feel so envious of those who get to follow their interest and dreams and make a successful career out of it.


I'm still searching what my calling is or my niche but I feel like I can't do that where I'm at. I'm always seem to be dreaming of  the day when I achieve 'enlightenment' in my career and take off to where I'm supposed to go.


I know, I know.. I feel that this is like, the 100th post of me moaning about this subject. Talk about a broken record huh?

So enough of this depressing topic. Let's move on to the fun part of this post which is Itchy heart which is basically what I am looking forward to buy or  at least which that I could buy.. So what has got me excited this time around?

MAC Surf Baby Summer Collection!

Surf Baby My Paradise Blush.. Gorgeous!

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Surf Baby Crushed Metallic Pigment Stacks.. I love the 1st one which is Summer Stash..

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Surf Baby Lipglass. I like the one on the far right which is Strange Potion which is a pink coral color

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Surf Baby Eyeshadow

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Surf Baby Lipstick.. Hibiscus, the second tube on the left looks beautiful...

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Surf Baby Eye Liner... 

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Surf Baby Nail Lacquer.. These two nail colors really does make me imagine the sun, coconut trees and beaches. Truly Summer colors!

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I can't wait for this collection to come to Malaysia shores.I'll need to save up money in preparation to buy the ones I LOVE from this collection.. 

Anyways, have a great weekend everyone. Until the next post, cheers!

Makeup Switch Up: 2nd week of March 2011

Hi y'all! Sorry for not having any updated for the past one week but I have been truly busy especially up to the 10th of this month and the past few days has been spent on recuperating. Anyway, here's another makeup switch up post. Enjoy!

Switched my makeup bag too this time...

I chose it because I can separate my brushes and makeup products..

MAC Fix+

Powder foundation by Makeup Forever Professional..

Surely this product needs no introduction.. Fave concealer ever!

My MAC Palette, L-R/T-B: All That Glitters, Mulch, Cork, Patina,

Woodwinked, Star Violet, Sumptuous Olive, Satin Taupe, Steamy, Contrast and Carbon.

She Who Dares Mineralize Eyeshadow

(Ltd Edt)

MAC Mineralize Eyeshadows, L-R: Sea and Sky, Play On Plums.

Ballet eyeshadow by Bobbi Brown

(Ltd Edt)

T-B: Maybelline Hyper Diamonds Liquid Liner, The Body Shop Eye Definer in Burnished Amber,

ZA Cutie Curl Mascara.

Green Smoke eyeshadow by MAC

Lip balm by TNS

MAC Ricepaper Eyeshadow..

MAC Chatter-Box lipstick (sample)

Rimmel Pearl Glow Powder in 003 (used as a highlighter)

I don't think this needs any introduction either.. :)

Blusher by The Face Shop in BR802

Cremesheen Glass in Right Image..

All my makeup brushes... 

I know, I know.. There's a lot of MAC this time around.. What can I say, I love MAC. That is the only reason why I would spend my food money on them (I don't do that anymore.. Prioritize, prioritize..).. Since I've already bought them, it only makes sense for me to use them. Although I must say, I am content to just let them sit in my makeup storage to 'preserve' them. Weird, I know.

I did add other brands as well just to balance things out the best that I can. I must say that I am glad that I decided to do this personal 'project' of mine. It certainly helped in enabling me not to have the urge to go shopping especially for makeup. 

I've also discovered a lot of hidden gems in my stash, some of which I had hated and regretted buying but now am in love with. Will do a post on that soon insyaAllah... Until the next post. Cheers!