I'm gonna be really sad & emo & rant today.
I'm locked in a state where I'm constantly wondering if coming back to Hong Kong was the right choice for me... I know its just a visit but its boring here and that is driving me crazy. I don't have anyone to hang out with. I don't even want to go out because it becomes more painfully obvious that I'm alone here...
I have a premonition my summer will be spent following my dad & sister to work between China & HK's office. Which really really sucks because I'm not interested in working there or dealing with the people and their drama. Plus its a failing business with a debt already... Yet every relative or family friend keep telling/asking me, "What are you studying? Are you coming back to help?" blah blah blah....
Another thing, the worst fear in my life is to wake up in the morning, look into the mirror, to find pimples popping up on my face!!! Some are little white ones. Some are flat bumps under my skin, when I squeeze it, they come out in a white thin thread!? And some are red and painful to the touch! (x.X) The weather and my skin just don't mix... At times I curse myself for deciding to come back to HK at this time of the year. But air flight tickets double in price after July... Sigh...
Monday, June 28, 2010
Saturday, June 5, 2010
MIA
Phew! Its been a really long time since I last updated. First of all, I am in Hong Kong now. Its really hot and humid here. Due to the climate difference I've been sick lately. I think its because of the humidity that's causing me to have major break out all over my face! Secondly, my sister has a cat in the apartment! Now this is really bad news for me because I have major allergies towards cat. Everyday my goal is to leave the house as early as possible and return as late as possible. But its alright. Hong Kong has a lot of malls and food. ^_^
I've been doing a lot of window shopping (with a few purchase here and there), everything is so darn cute!
Well that's all for my update. I'll be back with more pictures!
PS. Sorry I know I haven't uploaded the pictures for the Prestige eyeshadow. >,<
I've been doing a lot of window shopping (with a few purchase here and there), everything is so darn cute!
Well that's all for my update. I'll be back with more pictures!
PS. Sorry I know I haven't uploaded the pictures for the Prestige eyeshadow. >,<
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Review: Prestige eyeshadow Ballet
I've been using my Prestige eyeshadow in Ballet the last few days and I just want to say, I'm completely in love with it! I've mentioned in a previous post that I'm looking for a light pink eyeshadow to brighten my eyes without making me look like I've been crying and Ballet did it for me. What's more, the pigment is so good that Ballet actually shows up as pink on my skin!
Prestige eyeshadow have super good reviews on MUA. I'm a makeup newbie and only started expanding my stash however, like I've said in my previous post, I don't want to have so many that I can't finish them all! Plus I'm an absolute cheapo!
I've notice Prestige Cosmetics for a long time now but their single eyeshadow cost $7.99! I could never bring myself to buy an eyeshadow for that much! So I waited and waited and waited and finally I found some on clearance for $2.99! Unfortunately there was only three in the clearance bin of London Drugs so this was the only color I considered buying.
A laughable thing though, even though it was on clearance I had to think about it for a few days since my Annabelle trio in Rosewood was quite new (from before Dec actually... Yes I consider it new because I haven't even made a dent in it yet!). So imagine to my surprise when I went back and it was still there! Now this wasn't a Cosmo moment. In my mind I was thinking, "Is it still here because this brand sucks?"
In the end I'm glad I did buy the eyeshadow. The eyeshadow is very pigmented and the texture is very fine. It goes on smoothly without much fallouts. It is kind of sheer but that makes it easier to build up and blend out. There's only one thing I don't like, after applying I realized Ballet has a shimmer to it. In the pan it looks matte so I was disappointed about the shimmers. I like matte eyeshadow because shimmery eyeshadow makes me look like I have oily lids in photos.
Overall this eyeshadow is awesome! $3 for 2.2g of product. Pigmented, buildable, smooth, blendable, and long lasting! I will definitely try out their other colors (with the expectation they have shimmers unless other wise stated).
Prestige eyeshadow have super good reviews on MUA. I'm a makeup newbie and only started expanding my stash however, like I've said in my previous post, I don't want to have so many that I can't finish them all! Plus I'm an absolute cheapo!
I've notice Prestige Cosmetics for a long time now but their single eyeshadow cost $7.99! I could never bring myself to buy an eyeshadow for that much! So I waited and waited and waited and finally I found some on clearance for $2.99! Unfortunately there was only three in the clearance bin of London Drugs so this was the only color I considered buying.
A laughable thing though, even though it was on clearance I had to think about it for a few days since my Annabelle trio in Rosewood was quite new (from before Dec actually... Yes I consider it new because I haven't even made a dent in it yet!). So imagine to my surprise when I went back and it was still there! Now this wasn't a Cosmo moment. In my mind I was thinking, "Is it still here because this brand sucks?"
In the end I'm glad I did buy the eyeshadow. The eyeshadow is very pigmented and the texture is very fine. It goes on smoothly without much fallouts. It is kind of sheer but that makes it easier to build up and blend out. There's only one thing I don't like, after applying I realized Ballet has a shimmer to it. In the pan it looks matte so I was disappointed about the shimmers. I like matte eyeshadow because shimmery eyeshadow makes me look like I have oily lids in photos.
Overall this eyeshadow is awesome! $3 for 2.2g of product. Pigmented, buildable, smooth, blendable, and long lasting! I will definitely try out their other colors (with the expectation they have shimmers unless other wise stated).
Saturday, May 15, 2010
My makeup stash
The post tittle speaks for itself. Since I'm going to Hong Kong I decided to make my inventory list so I won't be buying the same thing there. Hopefully hopefully I don't buy anything at all (unless it was a super awesome LE shades!!!) because honestly a lot of times we already have dupes or similar shades. Anyways, I'll worry on that when I get to HK so allow me to introduce you to my make up stash!
My highlights, coral blushes, & pinks tones.
Blush collection: 18. This is how I store them.
My eyeliners, Loreal eyeshadow primer, Nyx & WnW creme sticks, eyelash curler from Japan.
2nd pic: eyeliners from HK cosmetic company Sasa. Horrible stuff.
2nd pic: eyeliners from HK cosmetic company Sasa. Horrible stuff.
My new ELF brushes + other essentials (ecotools, sonia kashuck, studio tools.)
The case is sure handy.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Flying Back!
Hey Lovelies~!
I'm so excited right now! I'm going back to Hong Kong on the 16th of May. I haven't been back to HK for about 2 years now so I'm very excited to go back and visit my relatives. Especially my daddy and my older sister (who is also my inspiration, model, idol, et all).
First thing first, I have to pack my suitcase. And O-M-GAWD is it a hard task! HK's weather is super hot and uncomfortable for me during the summer. My sweat always soaks through the material of my shirt, leaving the damp mark. Its not a very nice scene (>,<). Plus while outside is hot, all the malls have air-con inside making it very very cold. I need to pack clothings that is not too thick or too thin and be just right. For example, I'm having trouble deciding should I bring my shorts or not. Shorts would be perfect outside in the heat but too little inside the mall. Should I bring leggings? Lace leggings?
Another problem I'm having is to bring enough clothes. While Hong Kong is known for being a shopping heaven, a lot of their sizes leans toward the smaller scale. I will have to loose a bit of weight before I can go on a shopping spree for the lovely selection of clothes they have there.
I'm planning to stay there for 4 months at least. Currently I'm planning to bring 3 pairs of shorts, 4 dresses, 2 pairs of jeans, and 5 t-shirts. Hopefully I'll lose weight and be able to shop over there!
Oh I have such a huge headache over my shoes too! I need to bring a few pairs of my heels to get them alternated. I think I'll be wearing my runners or sandals mostly but I don't really want to bring too many there since I bought them there! I really want to buy a pair of sneakers (I don't have any!). Of course I can't forget about my makeup... I don't want to buy anymore in HK but I don't want to be stuck with the same eye colors everyday... ARGH so much stuff on my shopping list and no-buy list!
I must start planning!
I'm so excited right now! I'm going back to Hong Kong on the 16th of May. I haven't been back to HK for about 2 years now so I'm very excited to go back and visit my relatives. Especially my daddy and my older sister (who is also my inspiration, model, idol, et all).
First thing first, I have to pack my suitcase. And O-M-GAWD is it a hard task! HK's weather is super hot and uncomfortable for me during the summer. My sweat always soaks through the material of my shirt, leaving the damp mark. Its not a very nice scene (>,<). Plus while outside is hot, all the malls have air-con inside making it very very cold. I need to pack clothings that is not too thick or too thin and be just right. For example, I'm having trouble deciding should I bring my shorts or not. Shorts would be perfect outside in the heat but too little inside the mall. Should I bring leggings? Lace leggings?
Another problem I'm having is to bring enough clothes. While Hong Kong is known for being a shopping heaven, a lot of their sizes leans toward the smaller scale. I will have to loose a bit of weight before I can go on a shopping spree for the lovely selection of clothes they have there.
I'm planning to stay there for 4 months at least. Currently I'm planning to bring 3 pairs of shorts, 4 dresses, 2 pairs of jeans, and 5 t-shirts. Hopefully I'll lose weight and be able to shop over there!
Oh I have such a huge headache over my shoes too! I need to bring a few pairs of my heels to get them alternated. I think I'll be wearing my runners or sandals mostly but I don't really want to bring too many there since I bought them there! I really want to buy a pair of sneakers (I don't have any!). Of course I can't forget about my makeup... I don't want to buy anymore in HK but I don't want to be stuck with the same eye colors everyday... ARGH so much stuff on my shopping list and no-buy list!
I must start planning!
Store Alert! - Winners
I was at my local Winners earlier and they have a whole new stock of cosmetics! This week they have a lot of Physician Formula's Mineral Wear, Organic Wear and E.L.F. products. There was two display of Ardelle's lashes and they also had a whole new shelf of nail polishes! (But I wasn't interested in them =P)
The E.L.F. encyclopedias. CND$16.99 if I remember correctly. This is actually two booklets, I took the picture of them side by side.
The E.L.F. 11 Piece Brush Collection for CND$24.99 (retail $30)
Physician Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Blush & Highlighter. CND$7.99 (retail $18.79)
This was the only item that caught my eyes from all the Physician Formula products. The rest were mainly face products. The four colors Sunkissed Glow, Natural Glow, Rosy Glow, and Healthy Glow. But I walked away from it since I already have more than enough waiting for me at home. (>,<)
Other random stuff I found while browsing around Winners. One was this bag:
Truth be told the bag was quite big. It even had a laptop case that was big enough for a 14" laptop! However, I felt the material and it seems a little too thin to be able to hold that much stuff. (Plus I'm not a big fan of snake skin patterns.)
Another items that I wished I could buy: Guess sandals. Size 8 & 1/2. CND$89.99.
Arn't they just gorgeous? On the tag Winners listed the retail price as "comparable to $200 and up." Unfortunately (or luckily for me) they were too big for me so I can't buy them. I guess it's a sign I don't need more shoes?
So what's at your local Winners?
The E.L.F. encyclopedias. CND$16.99 if I remember correctly. This is actually two booklets, I took the picture of them side by side.
The E.L.F. 11 Piece Brush Collection for CND$24.99 (retail $30)
Physician Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Blush & Highlighter. CND$7.99 (retail $18.79)
This was the only item that caught my eyes from all the Physician Formula products. The rest were mainly face products. The four colors Sunkissed Glow, Natural Glow, Rosy Glow, and Healthy Glow. But I walked away from it since I already have more than enough waiting for me at home. (>,<)
Other random stuff I found while browsing around Winners. One was this bag:
Truth be told the bag was quite big. It even had a laptop case that was big enough for a 14" laptop! However, I felt the material and it seems a little too thin to be able to hold that much stuff. (Plus I'm not a big fan of snake skin patterns.)
Another items that I wished I could buy: Guess sandals. Size 8 & 1/2. CND$89.99.
Arn't they just gorgeous? On the tag Winners listed the retail price as "comparable to $200 and up." Unfortunately (or luckily for me) they were too big for me so I can't buy them. I guess it's a sign I don't need more shoes?
So what's at your local Winners?
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Cosmetic Cravings & Cures
I'm no counselling experts nor have I spent thousands and thousands of dollars on cosmetic (maybe a few hundred, but anyways.) I have notice that I do get envious and the lemming to buy more after seeing other peoples' hauls. Sometimes it isn't that bad but on other days I want to rush out and buy everything new in store. The only thing that's stopping me is my sanity and the accumulating cost (read: lack of money).
Just last week, I was watching a makeup guru on YouTube who pointed out: a single Nars blush won't even hit pan after she's been using it everyday for a year! This realization is a bit scary - actually more than a bit scary, because I look at my stash and I have about eight blushes staring back at me...
If one blush last more than a year and I currently have eight blushes, does that mean I have enough blushes for sixteen years? Sixteen? 16!? Six-Teens!?
I brought up this little tidbit of info while I was out having bubble tea with my friend the other day and she agreed. She also continued to say, "I don't really understand why people buy so much makeup and sometimes of similar color too. The first one hasn't even been used up and they run off to buy a second, a third, etc. They'll never be able to use even half of it!"
First allow me to introduce my friend, JC. She is a very practical and down to earth girl. Make up is rarely on her face, she only put some on for events like girls night out or when she has formal work (she works as a tutor for her side job). So when I ask for her opinion I know I'll be getting practical and down to earth replies. Almost like asking a guy but she's nicer because she will notice the color difference while a guy will just say, "Yeah, you look nice."
That night I sat in my bed (okay not really but I can't remember where I came up with the idea) and I thought to myself, what can I do to kill off the urge for buying new cosmetic? Especially when they go on sale?
And I came up with the idea of making a list (I know, not very original) of the cosmetics that I have, I'll sort them by type and color, I'll list the price of the product, and I'll have a little bar on the side which I could fill in as I'm closer to finish up the product! Okay maybe not the last step, its a little too much work. I will also revisit my stash daily. Or weekly. Or whenever its convenient. After all, if I'm familiar with what I have then I won't be tricked into buying another product just because its from a different brand! Or if the same brand comes out with a new color with another name that's just a tad more shimmery, a bit more blue, a different undertone etc. I can just mix what I have in my stash to match that right?
Just last week, I was watching a makeup guru on YouTube who pointed out: a single Nars blush won't even hit pan after she's been using it everyday for a year! This realization is a bit scary - actually more than a bit scary, because I look at my stash and I have about eight blushes staring back at me...
If one blush last more than a year and I currently have eight blushes, does that mean I have enough blushes for sixteen years? Sixteen? 16!? Six-Teens!?
I brought up this little tidbit of info while I was out having bubble tea with my friend the other day and she agreed. She also continued to say, "I don't really understand why people buy so much makeup and sometimes of similar color too. The first one hasn't even been used up and they run off to buy a second, a third, etc. They'll never be able to use even half of it!"
First allow me to introduce my friend, JC. She is a very practical and down to earth girl. Make up is rarely on her face, she only put some on for events like girls night out or when she has formal work (she works as a tutor for her side job). So when I ask for her opinion I know I'll be getting practical and down to earth replies. Almost like asking a guy but she's nicer because she will notice the color difference while a guy will just say, "Yeah, you look nice."
That night I sat in my bed (okay not really but I can't remember where I came up with the idea) and I thought to myself, what can I do to kill off the urge for buying new cosmetic? Especially when they go on sale?
And I came up with the idea of making a list (I know, not very original) of the cosmetics that I have, I'll sort them by type and color, I'll list the price of the product, and I'll have a little bar on the side which I could fill in as I'm closer to finish up the product! Okay maybe not the last step, its a little too much work. I will also revisit my stash daily. Or weekly. Or whenever its convenient. After all, if I'm familiar with what I have then I won't be tricked into buying another product just because its from a different brand! Or if the same brand comes out with a new color with another name that's just a tad more shimmery, a bit more blue, a different undertone etc. I can just mix what I have in my stash to match that right?
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