tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89329640736394323132024-03-15T18:09:23.350-07:00Inspired by beautyA blog about makeup, skincare, and all things pretty..Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.comBlogger195125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-42417305622757342282012-05-22T05:46:00.001-07:002012-05-22T05:46:29.009-07:00My Birthday at The Making of Harry Potter<br />
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Hi everyone. It's was my birthday on the 12th, and my husband took me to <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">WB's The Making of Harry Potter Tour</span></b>. I'm not ashamed to say that I'm a huge Harry Potter fan! My husband also took me to <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Hever castle</span></b> (the childhood home of <span style="color: #ea9999;">Anne Boleyn</span>) - I love British history and am a massive Tudor fan, so it was a wonderful birthday surprise!</div>
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There are <span style="color: #ea9999;">hardly any pics of me</span> in this post. Had really <span style="color: #ea9999;">bad insomnia </span>and only had <span style="color: #ea9999;">1 hours worth of sleep</span> the night before! So basically, I look terrible! I also must warn you that there are a lot of Harry Potter references, so apologies to those who aren't Harry Potter fans!</div>
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The Great Hall.</div>
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Props from the Yule Ball (The Goblet of Fire).</div>
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Harry Potter's bed!</div>
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I love this - all the key wands, framed.</div>
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Some nice pendulum. I can't for the life of me place where this is supposed to be. Most probably somewhere in Hogwarts. </div>
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Umbridge's office at The Ministry of Magic</div>
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Death Eater costumes. Including my favourite character - Bellatrix Lestrange. In fact I dressed up as her once for Halloween. I've managed to locate a couple of pictures of this event. I must warn you - it is a<b><span style="color: #ea9999;"> poor effort on my behalf</span></b>. It took me 10 minutes to put together using an <span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>old dress and belt</b></span>, <span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>some stockings</b></span> and a <span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>garbage bag</b></span>. </div>
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Not sure who the guy next to me is meant to be. All in all, everyone put in minimal effort. Must try harder in the future! </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">However, I managed to locate a couple of girls dressed as Harry potter and Hedwig (the Hedwig costume was great!). Here is our 'duel' using twigs from a branch, with Hedwig caught in the middle. </span><br />
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The Weasley's kitchen</div>
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Can anyone help me place where this door features in the films? I read the sign next to it, but forgot what it says. </div>
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The Broomsticks. The highlight of our day was<span style="color: #ea9999;"><b> we got to ride on one of them</b></span>! With fake wind blowing in our hair, and a green screen behind us, we were transformed onto film flying over The Black Lake and Hogwarts.</div>
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Another highlight was sampling <span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Butterbeer</b></span>! Doesn't quite look the same as it does on screen, but tastes really good. Quite sweet like ice cream soda with a bit of a butterscotch taste. </div>
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The Potter's House in Godric's Hollow. </div>
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The Hogwart's Bridge</div>
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Goblin Masks. </div>
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Diagon Alley.</div>
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The tour also included detailed sketches and great artwork.</div>
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Massive model of Hogwarts. Incredibly detailed and highly impressive. </div>
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I highly recommend the tour. It was really well done and great value for money. A must for Harry Potter fans. </div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>TIP: </b></span>We went on a Friday to avoid hoards of children. There were a handful of kids, but the crowds were mostly adult Harry Potter fans. We even saw quite a few old age pensioners. </div>
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My husband baked me a birthday cake last year. It didn't turn out so well, so he bought me one this year. Love the cute candles he got me.</div>
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As I mentioned earlier, I love Tudor History - I probably have well over 10 books on the subject!</div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-91470780202704244372012-05-14T03:24:00.000-07:002012-05-14T03:24:00.267-07:00Beginners: Flattering Makeup For Asians (East Asian)<div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Hi everyone. I decided to do a new series for </span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Beginners</b> to makeup</span>. So all of my dear friends from <b>Blogger</b>, you're probably going to find this series fairly redundant and boring as you probably know a lot more than me about makeup. But to those of you who are new to makeup, this new series addresses helpful (I hope you will find them helpful) tips and tutorials for <b>makeup</b> and <b>skincare</b>. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">Today's beginners post focuses on makeup that is<span style="color: #ea9999;"> </span></span><span style="color: #ea9999;">flattering</span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"> on Asian skintones</span>. Asian in the UK refers mostly to South Asians such as Indians, but this post refers to<span style="color: #ea9999;"> East Asians </span>such as myself. </span></div>
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The picture above is of <span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Lin Chi-ling</b> </span>portraying<b><span style="color: #ea9999;"> legendary beauty Xiao Qiao</span> </b>in the film <span style="color: #ea9999;">Red Cliff</span>. Her makeup consists of pink cheeks with pinky red lips, which I find extremely flattering on Asian women.</div>
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I did not even begin to try and look like Lin Chi-ling, but here is a look I did using blue-based pink cheeks and plum/red-pink lips. I may do a look in the future where I try to replicate her makeup. </div>
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I have left out foundation for this look (as they seriously irritate my skin! I know, how sad), but for those of you who prefer a little coverage, a tinted moisturiser or light BB cream is great for flawless healthy looking skin. A favourite tip of mine is <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">'less is more'</span></b>. Start with a light layer and build on it if necessary. That way you would not end up with too thick a layer of base makeup. </div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Cream coloured eyeshadow </span>on the upper lids helps to brighten the eyes. I used the cream shade from the </span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Revlon Glam Eyes</b> in Orion</span>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-weight: normal;">Curl lashes </span>with a good eyelash curler (I highly recommend<span style="color: #ea9999;"> Shu Uemura's, or my new favourite - Koji no. 71</span>) and a quick flick of lengthening mascara for the </span>appearance<span style="font-size: 100%; font-weight: normal;"> of fluttery long lashes. I used <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Clarins Instant Definition Mascara</span></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">For those wanting to give the appearance of even bigger eyes, a nude eyeliner at the waterline of the bottom lid does a great job of subtly opening up the eyes. I used</span><span style="background-color: white;"><b> <span style="color: #ea9999;">Dolce & Gabbana The Eyeliner</span></b><span style="color: #ea9999;"> in Nude</span><span style="color: #999999;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">I find blue-based, cool toned light pink blush really </span>flattering<span style="font-size: 100%;"> on </span>Asian<span style="font-size: 100%;"> skin, especially on fair </span>Asian <span style="font-size: 100%;">skintones. I love <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Nars Blush in Gaiety</span> </b>(applied with a light hand). I've seen numerous pictures of this blush on blogs and this blush varies from vibrant medium pink to a brightening light pink on different skin tones.</span></div>
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For those with fair skin and wanting a paler, less vibrant, less blue based blush, <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Illamasqua Katie</span></b> is a great choice. </div>
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I find plum-based pinks on lips very flattering, and love the new <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Bourjois Smile Enhancing Gloss</span></b> in 04. Since this gloss has teeth whitener on one end, it further flatters the face by whitening the smile. For a subtler look, I applied this gloss onto my lips and smudged it slightly with my finger to blend the colour with my natural lip colour. </div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">Lip stains </span>provide equally flattering lip colour. I am in love with berry or cherry red stains which gives that 'just been kissed' lips, as well as brightening up the whole complexion. </div>
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The look below is exactly the same, except I have swapped the lip colour for a cherry red stain. I used one from the Korean brand <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Baviphat</span></b>. </div>
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Berry/cherry lip tints instantly lifts the complexion, for a brighter, healthy look (great for days when you feel your complexion looks a little dull or if you didn't get much sleep the night before).</div>
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Dearest readers, I'm so sorry that I've been away for so long and neglected my blog. My husband and I are <span style="color: #ea9999;">planning to move to Melbourne, Australia</span> and things have been pretty hectic. I must have been away a long time as Blogger now has a completely new look. I'm really not used to it! </div>
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Here is a quick review I made on <b>Liz Earle's </b>Sheer Skin Tint. I am in love with their <span style="color: #ea9999;">Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser</span>. They have recently come out with an <span style="color: #ea9999;">exciting makeup range</span> of which I have only tried the Sheer Skin Tint.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: 100%;"><b>Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint</b></span></div>
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Bare 01 Fair Skin Tones</div>
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<b><span style="color: #ea9999;">According to Liz Earle:</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #7c7d7e; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">The perfect way to enhance your skin. Our rich and creamy, yet lightweight formula leaves all skin types looking naturally dewy, even and radiant. With mineral UV SPF15, it’s enriched with our own blend of natural source vitamin E, borage and avocado, specially selected to work in harmony with our skincare range.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">The tint on my hand. ingredients include Avocado Oil, Borage Oil, Vitamin E and Mineral UV SPF 15. It is available in 3 shades; Bare, Beige and Beach. I have the sample in the lightest shade </span><span style="color: #ea9999; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;"><b>Bare 01</b></span><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">. Bare is a light beige which matches my NC15-20 skin.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ea9999;">My thoughts:</span></b><br />
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The texture of the tint is really thick and creamy. It's a very smooth cream which takes a bit longer to sink in due to its thickness. </div>
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Liz Earle suggests you apply the tint onto the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin, then blend with fingertips over your face. <span style="color: #ea9999;">Coverage is good</span>, better than most tinted moisturisers - somewhere in between a tinted moisturiser and a foundation. I found it to to be very long lasting, however my skin felt a little oily at the end of the day. </div>
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The finish is superb. It's<span style="color: #ea9999;"> nice and glowy </span>without feeling too greasy (until the end of the day). It makes the skin look lovely and radiant. </div>
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Contains mineral UV SPF 15</div>
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Did not irritate my sensitive skin</div>
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Glowy, radiant Finish</div>
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My Skin started to feel a little greasy by the end of the day</div>
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This texture means it can feel a little heavy on the skin</div>
</div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-67928044011073684582012-04-13T03:13:00.001-07:002012-04-13T03:13:00.457-07:00Quick Review: RMK Creamy Polished Base<div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">RMK Creamy Polished Base in 01</b></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:100%;"><b><br /></b></div><div face="Georgia,serif" size="3" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1R_hberPKrU/T3CrzShfvqI/AAAAAAAAIbE/rpyHUBkssEQ/s400/RMK_creamy_base2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724264024021909154" border="0" /></div><div face="Georgia,serif" size="3" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-style: italic;"><br />According to RMK:</span><br /></b></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); line-height: 18px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); line-height: 18px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Made with a blend of three powder particles in different sizes and shapes to cover all kinds of unevenness on the skin surface. Its creamy texture delivers an even and moisturizing veil, leaving your skin supple within and a polished half matt touch on the surface. Choose from 00 to filter for a perfect translucency, and 01 or 02 helps to brighten the complexion.</span> </div><div face="Georgia,serif" size="3" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JSLICyyMJzY/T3Cq5Lwoz5I/AAAAAAAAIa4/teHnHgKJOj0/s400/RMK_creamy_base1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724263025773957010" border="0" /></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:100%;"><b><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">My Thoughts:</span><br /><br /></b></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:100%;">The packaging, like all RMK products is simple and fairly sleek. I chose the shade 01, which is said to give the skin a <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">brightening effect</span>. 01 is a very <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">pale pinky beige</span> with <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">shimmer particles</span>. When the base is applied and spread, it turns a little translucent. The texture is fairly thick for a base, and if I wear foundation on top, it can feel a little heavy and my face feels slightly overloaded with product. I did find the product to make foundation stay on a little longer.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 370px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n-urDAQ6Xm8/T3Cp7JkEzJI/AAAAAAAAIas/CGLhl5swdjE/s400/RMK_creamy_base.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724261960032504978" border="0" /></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-size:100%;">The creamy polished base can be worn alone, on top of moisturiser (my </span>preferred<span style="font-size:100%;"> method of use). If does give the skin a brighter look. I also really like the finish which is <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">radiant and dewy</span>. </span></span></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">Sadly, this base did <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">i</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">rritate my sensitive skin</span> a little, so would be careful when using it in the future. Or I may return it. I bought it in Selfridges which allow for makeup returns if you have an allergic reaction to it. </div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">Just the creamy polished base on my skin:</div><br /><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:100%;" ><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqk-wof7d5gRkXdTw9sYOZ1lgUm0lZ-CReQp3zb4AcQo0T_Azfhr3hGRR5hR8XUyrwoi4BL3tSBLt1leYJJTgOWqGqAwsGluiMsV2WjppeAV-ckgsSP_eFb32Gw8EtEl84fpQySX0-0Kpq/s400/rmk_base.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722726982668018978" border="0" /></span><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>Pros:</b></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;">Contains SPF10</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;">Brightens the complexion</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;">Can wear on its own or under foundation</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;">Prolongs the wear of foundation</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>Cons:</b></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;">Can feel a little thick for a base</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;">Irritated my skin very slightly</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-91344469259773581892012-04-09T03:16:00.000-07:002012-04-09T03:16:00.604-07:00Quick Look: Half-Baked and Harlot<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">Today's look features golden brown shadow and violet pink cheeks and lips and was used using only <b style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">4 products</b>.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeVVl0m6YlLCSCS51cmJlrh0INrRLGE1-8f524KMm2YdBin0q1FKpi5ueUrfMc7saFf7u9mkVPxlHS-7ytbOkUcJU0XDyPW_YNKT-1I3tPTHZGtlkPDouI62XCHUx0s-gJ_5UPzHIA1uI-/s1600/half_baked5.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 248px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeVVl0m6YlLCSCS51cmJlrh0INrRLGE1-8f524KMm2YdBin0q1FKpi5ueUrfMc7saFf7u9mkVPxlHS-7ytbOkUcJU0XDyPW_YNKT-1I3tPTHZGtlkPDouI62XCHUx0s-gJ_5UPzHIA1uI-/s400/half_baked5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725279789064651858" border="0" /></a><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">I used my favourite<b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> Shiseido Integrate Gracy's Eyebrow Pencil</span> </b>on my brows. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-SPjY_iH2Y/T3R7dWIustI/AAAAAAAAIhc/5auGIg3Y3-w/s400/nkd_2.jpg" /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><br /></div><br /><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sfs7U_S4qGk/T3RMDzgrBVI/AAAAAAAAIgU/l_gRR3UfLVk/s400/half_baked_shade.jpg" /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">For eyeshadow, I used<b> <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Half-Baked</span></b> from my new <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Urban Decay Naked 2 palette</span> (courtesy of<b> <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Riya</span></b>). Half-Baked is a gorgeous golden brown. To focus attention on the eyeshadow, I went with fairly subtle eyeliner. I tightlined my eyes with <b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Pixi's Endless Silky Eye Pen</span> </b>in Black Cocoa.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zZdQild4sps/T3RJnqb19fI/AAAAAAAAIf8/01jguoMhfSM/s400/beaute_harlot.jpg" /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">On my lips and cheeks I use<span>d<b> </b><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b style="line-height: 13px; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Beauté Liqui-Gel Stain</b><span style="line-height: 13px;"> in <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">Harlot</span>. Harlot is a vibrant violet pink, so I sheered out the stain slightly for a less vibrant look.</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size: 100%;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ioT6jaki0FY/T3RDlPywKfI/AAAAAAAAIe0/Mrw-WcrSEVU/s1600/half_baked2.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></a></span><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgICpgzCOxrHdVW2dQ3ooo9oRJrh4Y-86qw1nPMYibg6tJXhyphenhyphenJug7CWIiw1J40tE9bFgA_FtCeERgCSGXO_9R606ntSCfc5TbrjSTDlFndrG0xJF0NmEeYxxT0fJgEux7-TiXxO_5e59y6C/s1600/half_baked.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgICpgzCOxrHdVW2dQ3ooo9oRJrh4Y-86qw1nPMYibg6tJXhyphenhyphenJug7CWIiw1J40tE9bFgA_FtCeERgCSGXO_9R606ntSCfc5TbrjSTDlFndrG0xJF0NmEeYxxT0fJgEux7-TiXxO_5e59y6C/s400/half_baked.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725273365763313762" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>A non-makeup product I used today was my new <b style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Caudalie Soleil Divin</b>. I've been using La Roche Posay Anthelios XL for years, and was looking for something different which looked less shiny on the skin. So far I'm very impressed with this sunscreen. It does make my skin look a little fairer, but doesn't leave a 'white-cast' look. It has a <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">semi-matte finish</span> whilst giving my skin a terrific <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">radiant glow</span>. I like that it's oxybenzone free whilst giving my skin great sun protection.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BokHD5ADwjs/T3SG7K4N5bI/AAAAAAAAIh0/rv12VqgdIkc/s400/soleil_divin.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-28050033167809604072012-04-06T03:00:00.000-07:002012-04-06T03:00:04.607-07:00Review: Blend Collective Truly Natural Bodycare<div style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:100%;">I recently received an invitation to a press launch of a new bodycare range called <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">BLEND Collective</span>. Sadly I could not attend the launch, but was kindly given a product of theirs to sample.</div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;font-size:100%;" ><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi38b70yd8bnqGPxp-FEmE4gtqVPIXiQatArs-8hndmX8PBZATdRiT4nHIgKePhFz73nghhBrY2bC4HmZFGgDKSwFGQWK9Jzz-QABpq4LqspR630hi1HuZYSEc3byg0ZslBYDlbxeQfIiKO/s400/blendscreen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724222420041245106" border="0" /></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 2, 0);"> BLEND is a <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">British natural body care range</span> that combines luxury fragranced blends with high quality skincare ingredients and 100% pure essential oils. A team of aromatherapy and perfume experts from around the UK have come together to develop the BLEND range heavenly scented products.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 2, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 2, 0);"><span>For more information about the brand, here is a </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);"><a href="http://aleclawless.blogspot.co.uk/">blog post</a> </span><span>written by one of the blenders, Alec Lawless.</span></span></span></div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G3Zazgp9TTM/T3CEQHfIKXI/AAAAAAAAIaU/_M6CpojhvfI/s1600/blend.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G3Zazgp9TTM/T3CEQHfIKXI/AAAAAAAAIaU/_M6CpojhvfI/s400/blend.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724220538810280306" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;">I love uplifting and citrus fragrances so I was sent this hand & body lotion from the Enlivening Range. The range contains Sicilian Lemon, May Chang, Myrtle and Lime to invigorate, energise and uplift.</div><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>According to BLEND:</b></div><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span>An ENLIVENING blend of SICILIAN LEMON, MAY CHANG, MYRTLE and LIME essential oils used for their particularly invigorating fresh notes with softening Kukui Oil, Grapeseed and Red Clover. Moisturises, Refreshes, Protects.</span></span> </div><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 176px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjo-RItCQ-BohoEJHGKij26ylmEUVeS2DlYVvXY7cyfltBEQFGh1xB5okIGQfKiGSMcO9XFb-kYYDetFg40ubRekAJJevCeEmiqfQp-ZqaCwZ_YOmVyVDFyJFaoD6j1Fja3TgKmuuclUk_/s400/blend3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724217466966383970" border="0" /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">I love that the brand is silicone, paraben, sulphate, colour and fragrance free.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>List of ingredients:</b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:100%;" ><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FikMnNFTfXM/T3CDSUdBNxI/AAAAAAAAIaI/d6m5y_ie-Z8/s400/blend1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724219477139207954" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: underline; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 399px;" border="0" /></span><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The bottle is a generous size of 200ml and comes with a pump. The design on the bottle is innovative yet fuss-free.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1tC7WUu-1t5RkGGyBcth-54isrMZ633KV-zCmV9hnBMTjASo_TjhJr0CTvoxsIaNpMLZlj2g6UjiBSPjO-7_-j2bPSxAtkiDvhced9tkQqzt97wa52nFrtOgBJ-uO4r8C4_mkYH0LiCy/s1600/blend2.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1tC7WUu-1t5RkGGyBcth-54isrMZ633KV-zCmV9hnBMTjASo_TjhJr0CTvoxsIaNpMLZlj2g6UjiBSPjO-7_-j2bPSxAtkiDvhced9tkQqzt97wa52nFrtOgBJ-uO4r8C4_mkYH0LiCy/s400/blend2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724216575594257202" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span><b><br /></b></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><span><b>My Thoughts:</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span>The texture is a medium to light creamy lotion. The scent is pretty strong. It's a lovely citrus and herb scent which gives me an overall feeling of well-being, like I have just been to the spa.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span>I love that 99% of the ingredients are natural and that the product contains 100% pure essential oils. I'm an advocate for natural beauty products - I just can't get enough of them! It's really nice to use a product all over my body without worrying about harmful chemicals I am putting on my skin.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span>This body lotion feels soft and smooth on my skin. It sinks into the skin beautifully and is quickly absorbed, leaving my skin hydrated. I fell in love with the product when my husband touched my skin and commented on how incredibly soft it felt. </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><span><b>Pros:</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span>Made from 99% natural ingredients</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span>Contains 100% pure essential oils</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span>Does not contain silicons, parabens, sulphates, colouring and fragrances</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span>Leaves skin feeling very hydrated and super soft</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><span><b>Cons:</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span>The scent may be too strong for some</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><span><i>This product was sent to me for review, and my reviews are 100% honest. </i></span></div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-18679202274727920822012-04-03T03:13:00.015-07:002012-04-03T04:00:53.642-07:00Cherry Blossom FOTD III<div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102); "><b>... Using Nars Gaiety.</b></div><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><span><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center; ">To continue my <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">annual tradition</span> of spring <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Cherry Blossom inspired FOTDs,</span> today's look uses a lot of pinks.<br /><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EU3twUv69r4/T2tLitFSPVI/AAAAAAAAITA/H6-mYmtmZkY/s1600/blossom.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 327px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EU3twUv69r4/T2tLitFSPVI/AAAAAAAAITA/H6-mYmtmZkY/s400/blossom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722750811093744978" border="0" /></a><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center; ">I used pink shades of my cheeks, lips and even a little on my eyes. </div><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YuSi81WNiIo/T2sq-xVXsGI/AAAAAAAAIPE/RVBD5p5U6Hs/s400/spring2.jpg" /> </div><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div face="Georgia,serif" size="3" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102); "><span><b>Products Used</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RVIfCHYfecU/T2s6Vw56oWI/AAAAAAAAIRI/Dp5emljrt3g/s400/springproductlist.jpg" /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102); "><span><b>Face:</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><span>RMK Creamy Polished Base in 01</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><span>Nars Blush in Gaiety</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Nars Gaiety</span><span> is my latest purchase. I've been trying to resist this blush for the last month, but finally caved and bought it. I'm glad I did as it's a<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> beautiful blue-based light pink</span>. It's matte in the pan, but has a subtle glow once on the cheeks. I love the high quality of Nars blushers.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><span><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_0WNKSZggDU/T2ttKsVMIvI/AAAAAAAAITM/ycO8eNpLvSc/s400/nars_gaiety.jpg" /> </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102); "><span><b>Eyes:</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><span>Shiseido Integrate Gracy Brow Pencil in 963</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><span>Lavshuca Eyeshadow PK-1 </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><span>Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Caviar</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlpAg_Hvkt61TMVwBIgvpsoqB3p0ve28vt_SqiB3CEYTrffGYAtIet9XeOR40L6g-DZaXemyx1tdzrs4kQVJonMhkgiEsQa1UZWLcj_CCOAxZ37am_X45lpaJleE1kEStZOF2XbXm5B-7Z/s400/spring0.jpg" /> </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; "><span>I used the light beige and pink shades from the <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Lavshuca palette</span> that the lovely<b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> Riya</span> </b>sent me. I really love the shades in this palette, such lovely soft colours. </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102); "><span><b>Lips:</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><span>Guerlain Rouge Automatique in 161 </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center; ">Lastly, I used <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Guerlain's Rouge Automatique</span> in (aptly named)<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> Cherry Blossom</span> on my lips to complete my very pink, spring Cherry Blossom inspired look.<br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-68956321767381083232012-03-29T11:09:00.002-07:002012-03-29T12:42:41.335-07:00Spa Break at Seaham Hall<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;">A couple of weeks ago, my husband treated me to a few days at a spa hotel. He chose <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Seaham Hall Hotel and Serenity Spa</span> near Newcastle, which turned out to be an incredible choice. It's a lovely hotel and spa situated on a cliff top near the sea.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;">I forgot to take a picture of the hotel exterior, so here's one from their website. </span></div><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 179px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fFt3XpnUHOU/T2E_0PxgjJI/AAAAAAAAIOg/qq4HXi4wVOE/s400/seaham.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719923168557173906" border="0" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our room was huge! It was just a regular room, but looked pretty much like a suite to me, with 4 rooms (including bathroom).</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XcRLA8bYZlY/T2E9nNcWKqI/AAAAAAAAIOI/V6rLeVsnq4U/s1600/R0036355.JPG" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XcRLA8bYZlY/T2E9nNcWKqI/AAAAAAAAIOI/V6rLeVsnq4U/s400/R0036355.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719920745569987234" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What I liked about this hotel was that you do not have to walk outdoors to get to their spa. We could then just get changed in our rooms and walk to the spa in our bathrobe and slippers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VmdY_Lsx-ZY/T2E9TA-UXYI/AAAAAAAAIN8/az2goyDDyGA/s1600/seaham_1.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VmdY_Lsx-ZY/T2E9TA-UXYI/AAAAAAAAIN8/az2goyDDyGA/s400/seaham_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719920398625430914" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">The walkway from hotel to spa, with an elephant at the end. The whole spa had a South East Asian theme, including a Thai restaurant which overlooked the hotel's vast grounds.</div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nKA6U3LqLXs/T3S34ptRbuI/AAAAAAAAIiA/M_Jqhj8pOno/s400/photo%2B%25281%2529.JPG" /> </div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">The alternating mood lighting.. Sorry for the slightly squint picture. I took these pics with my husband's iphone and I'm the worst photographer ever.</div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8j3DtahYBB13ZOYiMYr910NrPMHuaztGOfarwD7SeHwGnmLL0c5l0ctfLdVtJSZ2MJte8JNk30d7tqnrarDS8XwCNAAL0rDHRvVoku1_htlvr0RaH4TLmcBw8tWghdcyPZAnFdsQcin1/s400/photo+%25282%2529.JPG" /> </div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One more elephant pic for luck. Sadly I couldn't take any pictures of the facilities (for the privacy of other guests and spa users). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QZdyOnrKRBs/T2E-OP89G9I/AAAAAAAAIOU/Jlw4C0NH8GQ/s400/seaham2.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The spa was simply amazing. They had a pool, hydropools, outdoor hot tubs, a hamam with j</span>acuzzi<span style="font-size:100%;">, ice pools, saunas and steam rooms. My husband and I also got a massage in a twin room. It's the first time we ever had a massage in the same room, was great!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hotel Website: <a href="http://www.seaham-hall.co.uk/" style="font-size: 100%; text-align: left;">http://www.seaham-hall.co.uk/</a></div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-71965723684802717352012-03-26T03:32:00.004-07:002012-03-26T03:32:00.184-07:00Look: Natural FOTD using Nars Lhasa, and my Pear and Honey Cake<div style="text-align: center;">Here's a look I did recently using <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">natural looking shades</span> of makeup. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oh6TTc-apyfgSA5GcUSegNTB8_M4u2f7BNOBRCavwkXFI1puBHlIU21Ulxw2X6Ru-M44DoftJR8mLpSdZ8DqH23qIMNVUg_424gwjCKjy-qEPmZIZ9bhdvuhZR2HuGR1_G4Fma7SLo5L/s1600/nfotd.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oh6TTc-apyfgSA5GcUSegNTB8_M4u2f7BNOBRCavwkXFI1puBHlIU21Ulxw2X6Ru-M44DoftJR8mLpSdZ8DqH23qIMNVUg_424gwjCKjy-qEPmZIZ9bhdvuhZR2HuGR1_G4Fma7SLo5L/s400/nfotd.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723040981198263954" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />I don't normally wear base makeup, but for this look I'm using Liz Earle's tinted moisturiser. I have small sample</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> of it and was giving it a try. I'll write a review on it soon.</span><br /></span><b style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><br />Nars Lhasa</b> is a recent purchase. I've seen some beautiful swatches of the eyeshadow in various beauty blogs and just had to purchase it. Lhasa is a <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">smokey lavender brown-grey</span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qu2RCnMq7w0/T2xeoP33PLI/AAAAAAAAIVQ/IBddQ77T1Zs/s400/nfotd4.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>Products Used:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W5a5NZT-jGw/T2xWvIR7eQI/AAAAAAAAIUg/vmKPTiFHVGc/s400/nfodt_products.jpg" /> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint in 01 (sample-not pictured)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Becca Beach Tint in Fig</div><div style="text-align: center;">Shiseido Integrate Gracy Brow Pencil</div><div style="text-align: center;">Clarins Instant Definition Mascara</div><div style="text-align: center;">Nars Eyeshadow in Lhasa</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Black</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mac Patisserie</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qyGtm7lTF54/T2xVHsZOmAI/AAAAAAAAIUU/E5UyIsjf_6U/s400/nfotd3.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love <b style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Becca Beach Tints</b>. This shade in<b style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> Fig</b> is a pretty and subtle nude pink which looks great on both cheeks and lips (for this look I am just using it on my cheeks).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FULjik5jK-JJTV2cqlfHW7ereIW_-icqlcP4nW59XeGdSU_PIrWoVctuwR5X_uojnuRU9DUKq9pIUEJNaJtbapxElexr2iWh9LWLB1yqGX5GWDR-KywWvX8fSgF4EpQC7UsOL8EFq7cD/s400/nfotd_1.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a picture of the <b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Pear & Honey cake</span> </b>that I baked recently. I had some friends over for our weekly mahjong session and thought I would bake them a cake while my husband cooked them Hainanese Chicken Rice. As you can tell from my poor craftsmanship, I made the crystallized decoration myself. The cake consists of 3 layers with cream cheese and honey icing. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GE8o6mx6Khk/T2xg_DvpzpI/AAAAAAAAIVo/b9-WLx-yLrw/s400/pear_and_honey_cake.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-50003271622209004482012-03-22T07:26:00.018-07:002012-03-22T08:51:56.903-07:00Review: Nuxe Baume Prodigieux Lèvres<div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;">Nuxe Baume Prodigieux </span></b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:'Times New Roman',Georgia,serif;" ><b>Lèvres</b></span><b><span style="font-family:georgia;"> in <span style="line-height: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Légendaire Pink</span></span></b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="line-height: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Nourishing Protective Lip Care Gloss effect SPF15 </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="line-height: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZpUP9FqwlBM/T2tAtDdU-TI/AAAAAAAAISQ/hHeAO1AdidU/s400/nuxe.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="line-height: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="line-height: 15px;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Nuxe</span> is a French brand which combines innovative research and development with natural active ingredients to offer high quality, natural-origin cosmetics. Their most famous product is their<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> Prodigious Oil</span> for face, body and hair (which I have yet to try).</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="line-height: 15px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L3b3Z3reg2o/T2tCRU5QP7I/AAAAAAAAISo/0j4hBTq3tN8/s400/nuxe_oil.png" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="line-height: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="line-height: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">I purchased the shade <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Légendaire Pink</span>, a coral-peachy-pink. </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="line-height: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The lipgloss stand about 3.8" tall. The quality of the packaging is good with a cold coloured screw top and a spongy doe foot applicator.</span></span></span><b style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="line-height: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j_sHk-KBO2I/T2s-2G2XiTI/AAAAAAAAISE/qXXEZA0As14/s400/nuxe_lip2.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="line-height: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><i>According to Nuxe:</i></span></span></div><div style=""><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="line-height: 15px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h3 style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; outline-width: 0px; color: rgb(51, 153, 153); text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal;"><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >EFFECTIVE BY NATURE</span></h3><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline-width: 0px; line-height: 18px; color: rgb(109, 114, 114); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">This multi-purpose Protective Lip Balm performs miracles on the lips. In just one step, your lips are nourished, protected and enhanced. Mango taste.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"> </span></div><p></p><h3 style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; outline-width: 0px; color: rgb(51, 153, 153); text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal;"><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >PRECIOUS BENEFITS FOR MY SKIN</span></h3><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; outline-width: 0px; line-height: 18px; color: rgb(109, 114, 114); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">Your lips are replumped, smooth and luscious with a transparent gloss effect. This Protective Lip Balm is available in 4 colors: Natural Crystal for ultra-natural radiance, Légendaire® Pink for a subtle rosy shimmer, Shimmering Chocolate for a delicate pearly brown, and Rouge Charismatic® for a delicate glimmering poppy result.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; outline-width: 0px; line-height: 18px; color: rgb(109, 114, 114); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; outline-width: 0px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">STAR ACTIVE INGREDIENTS</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; outline-width: 0px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:georgia;">Active Ingredients include: </span><span style="font-family:LucidaSansUnicodeRegular;">This multi-purpose balm nourishes (Mango and Shea Butters, Sunflower and Sweet Almond Oils), protects (Solar Filters SPF 15, Vitamin E) and enhances the lips (iridescent gloss effect). Plant Filling Spheres smooth and replump the lips.</span></span><span style="line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:LucidaSansUnicodeRegular;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">No preser</span></span><span style="line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:LucidaSansUnicodeRegular;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">vatives</span></span><span style="line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:LucidaSansUnicodeRegular;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; outline-width: 0px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:LucidaSansUnicodeRegular;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; outline-width: 0px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtpZKnmctb8I7X3wT5QZ3NyoudVilNnml3FkcgEiS8Ve7CEBrsGj_RaK9F4sxO9Od5bYmIVkEf6TdU8qTt8NbFRWz721dss9ESTVKFd26fPmmwYmZHMmyoZYeU3uCOIT1Ybsgbmo_KNW9/s400/nuxe_lip1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722731821538918098" border="0" /></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; outline-width: 0px; line-height: 18px; color: rgb(109, 114, 114); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></p></div><div style=""><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:LucidaSansUnicodeRegular;" ><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">A close up of the applicator. The lip gloss has a thick, creamy consistency and contains some shimmer particles. Pigmentation is fairly good for an item that is both a gloss and a nourishing balm.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Paper Swatch:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dbruEvV0MSA/T2s9CSsFUaI/AAAAAAAAIRs/61mw72fThKY/s400/nuxe_lip.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lip Swatch:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gGm6q83mlAs/T2s79jvDjsI/AAAAAAAAIRU/gU1Q_xcatLM/s400/nuxe_swatch.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The lip gloss looks a <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">fresh light-to-medium peachy-pink on the lips</span>. It it not very long wearing and due to its subtle shade, almost dissapears after eating or drinking. The gloss felt lovely and moustirising on my lips. I did not see a noticeable plumping effect, though the glossiness and shimmer gave the lips a full-look.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Pros:</span><br /><br />Contains SPF 15<br />Moisturising<br />Results in glossy, full-looking lips<br />Lovely peachy-pink colour<br />Made with natural active ingredients<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Cons:</span><br /><br />Not long wearing/lasting<br /></div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-71755639537132107402012-03-16T03:23:00.002-07:002012-03-16T03:23:00.262-07:00My Obsession With Lip Balms<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ever since as long as I can remember, I've been addicted to lip balms. Before I developed an interest in skincare and makeup, lip balms were no.1 in my life!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've compiled a list of my all time<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> favourite</span> lip balms. Each one is loved for entirely different reasons than the next.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>Best For : Luxurious Feeling Lips</b></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>Eve Lom Kiss Mix</b></div><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3GeUTwMXkuU/T2D9XOGnMaI/AAAAAAAAINM/YOkWUq9HXCc/s400/eve_lom_kissmix2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719850102125179298" border="0" /><div style="text-align: center;">Contains: Natural sunscreen and cooling menthol.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This lip balm has a minimalist white packaging and is compact enough to fit easily into your pocket. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qn2XagZwB0o/T2D9DXkg0sI/AAAAAAAAINA/yqZdPCb-5KM/s1600/eve_lom_kissmix.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qn2XagZwB0o/T2D9DXkg0sI/AAAAAAAAINA/yqZdPCb-5KM/s400/eve_lom_kissmix.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719849761069126338" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The product itself is a thick creamy white balm. It has one of the thickest textures of lip balm i have come acress. It is super smooth and feels luxurious on the lips.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It has a gorgeous mint scent and leaved the lips with a slight tingly feeling. It keeps lips feeling super hydrated and soft. The tingly sensation and scent leaves me feeling uplifted and fresh.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>Best For: Beautiful Looking Lips</b></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>Tokyo Milk Bon Bon Lip Balm in Candied Violette</b></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBzTiM0UjFEtWAx4RPpckFfD0OgrRks9uaIq8Y7U1xjwyHtugcb23bd_BqmD6JjiW2LHvNEeFPALMVBq1HEShfinGOCv8-ffffAxX_UvllP6-EavJi0IILfV3Gcoa83uEFH4e0E7fpLDgW/s1600/tokyomilk4.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 352px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBzTiM0UjFEtWAx4RPpckFfD0OgrRks9uaIq8Y7U1xjwyHtugcb23bd_BqmD6JjiW2LHvNEeFPALMVBq1HEShfinGOCv8-ffffAxX_UvllP6-EavJi0IILfV3Gcoa83uEFH4e0E7fpLDgW/s400/tokyomilk4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719846954184975762" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Contains: Sunflower seed oil. Vitamin E, Aloe Vera & Shea Butter.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This lip balm is beautifully packaged and available in a variety of fun flavours including; 'Let Them Eat Cake', 'Petit Fours Glace' and 'Iced Green Tea'.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xpc6R04VEOM/T2D51uqrSLI/AAAAAAAAIMQ/k0hWnBapKZY/s1600/tokyomilk3.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 337px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xpc6R04VEOM/T2D51uqrSLI/AAAAAAAAIMQ/k0hWnBapKZY/s400/tokyomilk3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719846228215941298" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Candied Violette has a sugar floral scent and tastes sweet. It's super smooth and slightly glossy. It provides nice hydration without feeling too greasy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q6CcMz1VDZQ/T2D4_0RgQQI/AAAAAAAAIME/fKNRSn9sepo/s1600/tokyomilk2.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 325px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q6CcMz1VDZQ/T2D4_0RgQQI/AAAAAAAAIME/fKNRSn9sepo/s400/tokyomilk2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719845302008037634" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I love it because it leaves lips looking so plump, lusciously kissable and healthy looking. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2FGhczGe5kI/T2D4Uoi5emI/AAAAAAAAILs/WSgTrgbQs68/s1600/tokyomilk.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 345px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2FGhczGe5kI/T2D4Uoi5emI/AAAAAAAAILs/WSgTrgbQs68/s400/tokyomilk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719844560125393506" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>Best: Packaging</b></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>Figs & Rouge 100% Organic Balm</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JRmD16atqCs/T2D8gStEugI/AAAAAAAAIM0/10ottRooWIM/s400/figs_rouge.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My favourite out of the Figs & Rouge balms is the Pomegranate. It has a lovely fruity scent and taste. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLwYt5zRr6hmw7D1B4ZyBm80X2HmqCKJV6LzpcDSLrmHJB3NgHpFxKJgcprrGeGvomwKnQujiLh_ZNnwwjn4TjnOtOwuA42fXHiAAx86DPna_ApMi6MhsA8VIzEmda7JC7ZMMIuqekvCMe/s400/figs_rouge_pomegranate_2.jpg" /> </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a little grainy at first touch but melts into a smooth balm. I love the beautiful vintage inspired packaging and gorgeous scent. It's a true joy to look at and carry around. I love the fact that it's 100 organic, and it's multi-purpose use is a bonus.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>Best For: Very Dry Chapped Lips</b></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>eos Lip Balm in Sweet Mint</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zuCzdxCpHEo/T2D3-8cRK6I/AAAAAAAAILg/jo5QrQ1okok/s1600/eos2.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 393px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zuCzdxCpHEo/T2D3-8cRK6I/AAAAAAAAILg/jo5QrQ1okok/s400/eos2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719844187509173154" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">95% organic, 100% natural. Contains: Shea Butter, Vitamin E & Jojoba oil. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mDRIlm65Y-U/T2D3xfLjxFI/AAAAAAAAILU/cSPhy407IpA/s1600/EOS.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 390px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mDRIlm65Y-U/T2D3xfLjxFI/AAAAAAAAILU/cSPhy407IpA/s400/EOS.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719843956316161106" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This lip balm has a fun egg shape that applies straight onto the lips (so no finger dipping and worries about germs!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It has an amazing fresh minty scent and taste (my husband is a big fan). Sometimes in extreme changes of weather, my skin becomes super sensitive and my lips feel extra dry and prickly. I'm not sure which ingredient exactly makes this lip balm so good, but it immediately soothes and hydrates my lips when no other lip balm can. As a fan of natural cosmetics, I also love that this lip balm is 100% natural. </div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-24531362444236694062012-03-13T02:36:00.002-07:002012-03-13T02:36:00.395-07:00Look: Using Naked 2 Palette and Topshop Magical Lip Tint<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; ">Hi everyone. Today's look included using the amazing</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold; "> Naked 2 palette</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; "> that the lovely</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 102); "> Riya</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; "> sent me. This palette is a true joy to use as I'm truly spoilt for choices of shades!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><br /><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hkMfwdz21b4/T13ypxUfFPI/AAAAAAAAIGo/0s7Pz-_PmE8/s400/bc_3.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><br />I also used my new <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">Topshop Ma</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">gical Lip </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">Tint</span> to complete this look.<br /><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hKQ-KnQtCYY/T13vTkqSBNI/AAAAAAAAIGE/gvimPDf4bTo/s400/bc_0.jpg" /> </div> </div><br /><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; ">Group photo of the products used:<br /></div><br /><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2ZpZD111MmQ/T14cYlmhavI/AAAAAAAAIIg/dPtJvOoWA88/s400/prod.jpg" /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><br />Urban Decay Naked 2 palette<br />Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Black<br />Shiseido Integrate Gracy Eyebrown Pencil in 963<br />Clarins Instant Definition Mascara (not pictured)<br />Edward Bess Blush Imperiale in Soft Orchid<br />Topshop Magical Lip Tint in Crystal<br /><br />The shades I chose for today's look are<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Bootycall</span> (one of my faves, a gorgeous creamy pale beige)...<br /><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9pLD5fq9RWE/T14apAqN7cI/AAAAAAAAIH8/Yg_JAt_uosc/s1600/urbandecay.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9pLD5fq9RWE/T14apAqN7cI/AAAAAAAAIH8/Yg_JAt_uosc/s400/urbandecay.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719037868661140930" border="0" /></a><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; ">...and<span style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">YDK</span></span>, a stunning brown bronze with metallic shimmer.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ii_BNGCXbWM/T14bNlFRYnI/AAAAAAAAIII/93L8zkfJlDI/s400/urbandecay2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719038496913580658" border="0" /></div><br />I used Bootycall all over my upper eyelids, and YDK near the lashline.<br /><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jiLfjXd2YKA/T14dOCXo8eI/AAAAAAAAIJE/5sjSsHpA0_Q/s400/bc_eyes2.jpg" /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; ">I chose pink shades (as usual) for my cheeks and lips.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lIfICivrKJk/T141IiPdHRI/AAAAAAAAIJQ/SZr1rlEa2zY/s400/bc_zoom.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; ">The <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Topshop Magical Lip Tint</span> is from their new<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;"> Sisters of the New Moon collection</span>. The tint reacts with the skin to create a unique shade. Too fun to resist.<br /><br /></div></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k0_zXt3dDeg/T14cth0z0RI/AAAAAAAAIIs/ku2ZWGJJE2Y/s400/magical_liptint.jpg" /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; ">The product itself looks like something a child would enjoy looking at. All pink and sparkly.<br /><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FykNA6QpCNo/T14dCnodSxI/AAAAAAAAII4/uwSLwSjk3Q0/s400/magical_liptint2.jpg" /> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; ">Thankfully only a couple of the sparkles transferred onto the lips. On my lips the tint turned a fairly bright pink (slightly darker and brighter in real life than in this pic).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--AIl69ASROY/T137Rklrp6I/AAAAAAAAIHM/C6ctBWPbP94/s400/topshop_crystal.jpg" /> </div><br /><br />I hope you all have a wonderful week ahead! Mine is not terribly exciting. Am on some sort of diet to try and lose the extra pounds that have crept up on me this winter!<br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "> </div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-63174651969590153912012-03-07T03:41:00.000-08:002012-03-07T03:41:00.585-08:00Another Surprise From Riya!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">A giant <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">THANK YOU</span> to the beautiful and lovely <b style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Riya</b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> </span>from <a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);" href="http://pinkstrawberrieloveyum.blogspot.com/">pinkstrawberrielove</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);"> </span>who sent me another sweet parcel recently. It's really great how I get to meet such warm, kind friends through blogger such as Riya.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">A whole load of goodies:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kK8dYNzHhEw/T1C38KLIitI/AAAAAAAAIFs/SzUbXHQHaL8/s400/from_riya.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715270171284245202" border="0" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Including the <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Naked 2 palette</span>! How generous!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 211px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SS-pyxWBTOo/T1Czh93chdI/AAAAAAAAIFI/TnBYhFeAmU8/s400/nkd_2_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715265323257333202" border="0" /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">This palette is simply gorgeous! I love each and every shade. I'll be doing some looks in the future with this palette.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r-NbiGzkKLs/T1Cz7c2KRVI/AAAAAAAAIFU/Tbe8JV-g244/s400/nkd_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715265761070171474" border="0" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pv1xEf1jn2U/T1CyOztz06I/AAAAAAAAIEw/SpA6-kEPl2M/s1600/nkd_2_palette.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 236px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pv1xEf1jn2U/T1CyOztz06I/AAAAAAAAIEw/SpA6-kEPl2M/s400/nkd_2_palette.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715263894603420578" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SS-pyxWBTOo/T1Czh93chdI/AAAAAAAAIFI/TnBYhFeAmU8/s1600/nkd_2_1.jpg" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"></a><div style="text-align: center;">Another favourite is this cute <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Skinfood Cream Blush</span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BmmdUtlrLic/T1C2LIVQi8I/AAAAAAAAIFg/Cg2CxViTWAg/s400/skinfood.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715268229464624066" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 351px;" border="0" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the packaging, and the shade is such a pretty pink! Just my kind of colour!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 348px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3YhWRRLOg4Y/T1CysYlRJ7I/AAAAAAAAIE8/NqHV_gWze9w/s400/skin_food_blush.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715264402715912114" border="0" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks again Riya for really making my week!</div></div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-61515115598463580512012-03-02T03:40:00.000-08:002012-03-02T06:06:41.584-08:00Neom Luxury Organics - Utter Relexation Collection<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:100%;"><b>Neom Luxury Organics - Utter Relaxation Collection</b></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%;"><br /></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:100%;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0KnoKpFtmK8/T0O7_AO1TsI/AAAAAAAAH-Y/9Ofdhc_ifSc/s400/neom_utter_rlaxation_collection.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711615443504287426" border="0" /></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div face="Georgia,serif" size="3" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Neom</span> is a luxury organic brand from England, dedicated to reducing the amount of chemicals people put on their bodies. They specialise in luxurious beautifully scented beauty and home treatment products.</span></div><div face="Georgia,serif" size="3" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div face="Georgia,serif" size="3" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><h2 class="NEOM-homeQuoteText" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; z-index: 1; outline-style: none; line-height: 1.35; color: rgb(126, 102, 74); font-size: 16pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: georgia,garamond,serif; background-color: rgb(248, 245, 240);">“Making organics modern, luxurious and highly effective in the most innovative way possible.”</h2><p class="NEOM-homeQuoteSource" style="margin: 0px 190px 10px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px; text-align: right; z-index: 1; outline-style: none; font-family: georgia,garamond,serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(126, 102, 74); background-color: rgb(248, 245, 240);">NEOM Luxury Organics</p></span></div><div face="Georgia,serif" size="3" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0KnoKpFtmK8/T0O7_AO1TsI/AAAAAAAAH-Y/9Ofdhc_ifSc/s1600/neom_utter_rlaxation_collection.jpg" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><br /></a></span></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7EQUV4cY-0M/T0O-LK5Gh2I/AAAAAAAAH_U/8LhudEICcyk/s400/neom_relaxation.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711617851547617122" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 326px; height: 400px;" border="0" /></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>The Neom Promise:</b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">No Synthetics</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:100%;">No petrochemicals, parabens, SLS</span></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">Only pure essential oils & finest quality ingredients</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">100% vegetable was candles (no black <span style="font-size:100%;">soot)</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:100%;"><span style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;font-size:100%;"></span></span><div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMf2HFq8btSL3vZVf_pCXZIpmm2k5UCyhmqhuSZ2wLZ5ZWrgoz6dQyHQRdMA5ueqw2Mo7N2xYQBgz3Fkd9ekm0VwTEJvS7MQ9jXUr_M-MR406kz631-WyU7Y_U50ZTRa54ty81TgfEGI-d/s400/neom_collection.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711618788133685378" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" border="0" /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;">I bought this Relaxation Collection for £20. It contains the following:</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">Organic Pillow Mist 5oml</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">Organic Body Lotion 5oml</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">Travel Candle 75g</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Organic Bath Oil 5ml</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">The <b style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">candle</b> has a lovely<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> Rose</span> and<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> Neroli </span>scent. It's a calming fragrance, but I felt that the scent could be a little stronger. Though it is a travel sized candle, I found this to be quite a good size - not too small. The full sized candles from this brand are pretty big!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_td_CNibKUQ/T0O7NNs-uNI/AAAAAAAAH-A/ITfswj3kEkw/s1600/Neom_candle.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 335px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_td_CNibKUQ/T0O7NNs-uNI/AAAAAAAAH-A/ITfswj3kEkw/s400/Neom_candle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711614588126935250" border="0" /></a><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span>Image comparing the full sized candle with travel sized:</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cNUsUKwpF0g/T0xKPgmlD7I/AAAAAAAAIDE/xuRmVEpUSYY/s400/homelifestyle.jpg" /> </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> </span></span></span><b style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">pillow mist</b><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> is made from 95%organic ingredients including <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">English Lavender</span>, <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Sweet Basil</span> and<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> Jasmine</span>. The scent somehow is slightly </span>reminiscent<span style="font-size:100%;"> of men's cologne. I don't know why that is, perhaps an ingredient with a very slight masculine scent. The spray in this bottle is pretty good. It diffuses the contents well, transforming the liquid into a mist.</span></span></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUkRLrkZzXiLS2GOXd3ZXHezGPyuD4NPDIgz9zTV9q5JQriZurK_rohP8y8ulTQfelrYYaMemkvcXcIRU76u2oQWrLxbUnawoQnH0yxVnSYcAKOcUMbBCrzy2CtgqSfR8tjVx6oaoF_nqw/s400/neom_mist.jpg" /> </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span>The<b style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> bath oil</b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> </span>contains <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">English Lavender</span>, <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Sweet Basil</span>, <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Jasmine, Safflower</span> and <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Jojoba</span>. It's such a shame that this set contains such a teeny tiny bottle as this bath oil smells absolutely heavenly. The scent is really calming, making bath time such a great experience. The full-sized bottle has such great packaging that I'm truly tempted to purchase it after I've finished this set.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">Image of a<b> full-sized </b>bottle:</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L8pXlVWCaCc/T0xJt2M7ppI/AAAAAAAAIC4/1q_gIj8hXoY/s400/bathlifestyle.jpg" /> </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span>The <b style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">body lotion</b> is a rich blend of vitamin A & E-packed <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Shea Butter</span>, <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Macademia Nut Oil</span>, <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Rosemary Leaf</span> and <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Pomegranate</span>. This body lotion is a real treat to use. The scent is gorgeous, and the lotion sinks into the skin beautifully.</span></div></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tOjzexnAE-k/T04PzLmAS4I/AAAAAAAAIEY/EEAiUdEhvk8/s400/neom_body_lotion.jpg" /> </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">Overall, a really nice collection of products. I do really wish the bath oil was a lot bigger, as together with the body lotion is my favourite of the set. I bought this collection for £20 at <a href="http://www.victoriahealth.com/product/Utter-Relaxation-Collection/9737/0/">Victoria Health</a>.</div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-85152997726226526312012-02-27T03:19:00.004-08:002012-02-27T03:19:00.453-08:00Look: Using Pixiglow Tint and Paul & Joe Minou<div style="text-align: center;"><span ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; ">Hi everyone, here's a look I did using two products I've posted about recently; </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; color: rgb(255, 102, 102); ">Paul & Joe's Blusher Stick</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; "> in </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; color: rgb(255, 102, 102); ">Minou</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; "> and the</span><b style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; "> <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Pixiglow Magic Tink Tint</span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; ">.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RWA79UqXZY0/T0dz4EIH8iI/AAAAAAAAIAo/NQKrhx09XHE/s400/P_J_minou_FOTD2.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Both products came out fairly light and pink on me. I probably won't use them together next time as together they wash out my complexion slightly. It really doesn't help that i'm wearing light coloured clothes too. I've been looking a bit pale these wintery months, so I don't think I can get away with light lip AND cheek colours. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 273px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yS_6XjVTIus/T0d4bkWPL3I/AAAAAAAAIBk/k7Js8Lc7Atk/s400/P_J_minou_FOTDy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712667067351510898" border="0" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have got to say though, the Paul & Joe blush is so cute. Here's a pic of it taken from my recent <a href="http://2beautyetc.blogspot.com/2012/01/adorable-paul-joe-blusher-stick-in.html">post</a>. I really love the pretty pink shade too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a8KB3rn1GzI/T0evxoHdAiI/AAAAAAAAIB8/bL8m0g41wNQ/s400/paul_joe_minou.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712727919459893794" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" border="0" /></div><div><br /></div><div>A pic of the products used in today's look. I forgot to include the eyeliner.</div></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1mC9TXu0b1c/T0d3T5C3_SI/AAAAAAAAIBM/rsukLVsD1-8/s1600/P_J_minou_FOTD0.jpg"><span><span style="font-size: 100%; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;"></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1mC9TXu0b1c/T0d3T5C3_SI/AAAAAAAAIBM/rsukLVsD1-8/s1600/P_J_minou_FOTD0.jpg" style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia,serif;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j-5K2anPIS0/T0d41R8UvsI/AAAAAAAAIBw/p-bSA4rw21E/s400/FOTD_products_used.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712667509087583938" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 305px;" border="0" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>Products Used:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shiseido Integrate Gracy Eyebrow Pencil in 963</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Black (not shown)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Clarins Instant Definition Mascara</div><div style="text-align: center;">Paul & Joe Blusher Stick in Minou 002</div><div style="text-align: center;">St. Tropez Skin Illuminator in Rose (as highlighter in cheekbones)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pikiglow Magic Tink Tint</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z_WaHzna3P0/T0dyoBUPVcI/AAAAAAAAIAQ/puD3JKBYpmM/s1600/P_J_minou_FOTD.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z_WaHzna3P0/T0dyoBUPVcI/AAAAAAAAIAQ/puD3JKBYpmM/s400/P_J_minou_FOTD.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712660684216423874" border="0" /></a><br />Hope you have a great week ahead! I'll finish with a couple of pictures of a water village in Sabah taken on our travels.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V5ALDf1htlM/T0ljj_0-09I/AAAAAAAAICU/y8k7g_ElgZc/s400/IMG_7264.JPG" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxmX-zWEoCyhyphenhyphensPIfvBWSwS-r4DOA_Y5hFekqQtEYjvbYHqXfEyGo7GDCiKATJX6Ad0jhVgwaneWWM9J0clIoVDwwhPBaMJwrMf0N-dmveTYVk_v-uzTn8bcY1UvQaSDCErjL20S4JXQq2/s400/IMG_7267.JPG" /> </div></div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-43756572421605281632012-02-25T13:21:00.004-08:002012-02-25T13:25:28.164-08:00Giveaway Winner<div style="text-align: center;"><span ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span ><span style="font-size: 100%;">Thank you so much for the </span>overwhelming<span style="font-size: 100%;"> response to my recent Giveaway! I'm so sorry that there is only one prize and there can only be one winner. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span ><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span ><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 223px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9_gShDmTNfU/T0lQ7lfApaI/AAAAAAAAICI/ClCW8E2PUoI/s400/giveawayx.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713186586900866466" /></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">The winner is....</div><div style="text-align: center;font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; "><b>Sugar Sugar</b><span style="font-weight: normal; "> from </span><b>Whimsical Whatnots & Whatever...</b></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; "><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; ">Her resolution is to study hard for her bar exam. Best of luck you clever, clever girl!</div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; ">Please email me with your address!</div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-30324952018785808772012-02-21T04:09:00.003-08:002012-02-21T04:24:31.440-08:00Our Mount Kinabalu Climb<div style="text-align: center;">I thought I'd share with you some pictures of my recent <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">Mount Kinabalu Climb</span>. Mt. Kinabalu is in Sabah, Sawarak and is the highest peak in South East Asia. My friends were very surprised to hear that there were mountains in Malaysia. When I told then it was the highest in S.E. Asia, most of them said 'Wow, the tallest maintain in Asia?' I had to explain to them that 'no, sweet dears, that would be Everest...'<br /><br />My <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">dad</span>, <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">husband</span> and <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">I </span>went just after spending Chinese New Year in Kuching, Sarawak with my relatives.<br /><br />The majority of the climb was in <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">horrible pouring rain</span>, but we managed to take pictures during the rare moments where it was dry.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EK90PunknUA/Tzt3Tmp4htI/AAAAAAAAH7A/6bqR4HzSyZ4/s400/IMG_7173.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709288131299673810" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" /><br />Us at the beginning of the climb.<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> 'Selamat Mendaki'</span> means<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> 'Happy Mountaineering'</span>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EK90PunknUA/Tzt3Tmp4htI/AAAAAAAAH7A/6bqR4HzSyZ4/s1600/IMG_7173.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-82zDNMNJe6g/Tzt3_rxdC9I/AAAAAAAAH7M/UpAmW8ixcOg/s400/IMG_7178.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709288888587848658" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" border="0" /></a> </div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A beautiful waterfall along the way.<br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kS9ULBmFuO4/Tzt4oh772AI/AAAAAAAAH7Y/MDbcuO22uqU/s400/IMG_7184.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709289590322092034" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" border="0" /> <div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I absolutely adore greenary. Well, nature in general.<br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><u><br /></u></div> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymMPN8pGIjREFCQWLxmRofZjEQuHSiszIijwGWjKeLo5AjuqvlOUkYgB72TnRsXDV5MLySV9_T1zt6O7iY1Bug_Zg4CZ0WGC3r8uOznYsyoGkMnIy1hkwVlZrVE6uqp4Xz3_805Wp4bEF/s400/IMG_7186.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709290468910594034" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" border="0" /> <div>My dad and I in the early stages of the climb. It was just starting to rain.<br /></div></div></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EK90PunknUA/Tzt3Tmp4htI/AAAAAAAAH7A/6bqR4HzSyZ4/s1600/IMG_7173.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_k2XSUf2Dpk/Tzt57-nj2tI/AAAAAAAAH7w/khMcXw-1K2k/s400/IMG_7189.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709291023950404306" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" /></a> The further up you get, the larger the difference in vegetation.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7Bk4TzdEuis/TzuZb9VGIMI/AAAAAAAAH9o/T79Hsx8L_r4/s1600/IMG_7245.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7Bk4TzdEuis/TzuZb9VGIMI/AAAAAAAAH9o/T79Hsx8L_r4/s400/IMG_7245.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709325658220798146" border="0" /></a></div><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Lodgings</span> halfway up the climb. I don't know why my husband took a pic of this one rather than the one we stayed in. <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Ours was tiny compared to this</span> and made this one look positively luxurious.<br /><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EK90PunknUA/Tzt3Tmp4htI/AAAAAAAAH7A/6bqR4HzSyZ4/s1600/IMG_7173.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M6xDNHOvJE0/Tzt6YPBKmnI/AAAAAAAAH78/Zb9-RWF8hUg/s400/IMG_7190.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709291509389105778" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" border="0" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span>We woke up at 2:30am the next day so we could reach the summit before sunrise. I reached the summit an hour before sunrise so sat the shivering in the dark for quite a while!<br /><br /><div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vti-0v46PcM/Tzt7CD-e0LI/AAAAAAAAH8I/dAup-ioVNyw/s400/IMG_7193.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709292227979563186" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" /><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">The wait was worth it. Once the sun started coming out, I realised just how spectacular the view was.</span><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EK90PunknUA/Tzt3Tmp4htI/AAAAAAAAH7A/6bqR4HzSyZ4/s1600/IMG_7173.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X1nUQANsp3A/Tzt7eyYEoxI/AAAAAAAAH8U/9ATgzBhpWZw/s400/IMG_7199.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709292721471267602" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" /></a><div><br />I have to say that sadly our most spectacular pictures are<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> terribly blurry</span>, as my husband forgot to take it off manual focus!<br /></div></div></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EK90PunknUA/Tzt3Tmp4htI/AAAAAAAAH7A/6bqR4HzSyZ4/s1600/IMG_7173.JPG"><br /></a><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EK90PunknUA/Tzt3Tmp4htI/AAAAAAAAH7A/6bqR4HzSyZ4/s1600/IMG_7173.JPG" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AmfBvmTm5Nc/Tzt9y8xJ4jI/AAAAAAAAH8g/eO3p_n13qO0/s400/IMG_7213.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709295266881462834" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" /></a></div><div><div><div><div><div><br />My husband, on our descent.<br /></div></div></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EK90PunknUA/Tzt3Tmp4htI/AAAAAAAAH7A/6bqR4HzSyZ4/s1600/IMG_7173.JPG" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EK90PunknUA/Tzt3Tmp4htI/AAAAAAAAH7A/6bqR4HzSyZ4/s1600/IMG_7173.JPG"><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></div><div><br /></div></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EK90PunknUA/Tzt3Tmp4htI/AAAAAAAAH7A/6bqR4HzSyZ4/s1600/IMG_7173.JPG"></a></span></div></div><div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mq8eQWqL6nk/TzuAHgzd2EI/AAAAAAAAH8s/UKFgTAk_S0U/s400/IMG_7230.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709297819175475266" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EK90PunknUA/Tzt3Tmp4htI/AAAAAAAAH7A/6bqR4HzSyZ4/s1600/IMG_7173.JPG" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></a><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EK90PunknUA/Tzt3Tmp4htI/AAAAAAAAH7A/6bqR4HzSyZ4/s1600/IMG_7173.JPG" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></a><div><br /></div></div><div>I can't believe I passed all this beautiful scenery in the dark on the way up.<br /></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></div></div><div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1qou73GTu_I/TzuTpXjgX0I/AAAAAAAAH9E/pw_6ZdoypuY/s400/IMG_7232.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709319291529092930" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" />Going back down was great fun.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div></div><div></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EK90PunknUA/Tzt3Tmp4htI/AAAAAAAAH7A/6bqR4HzSyZ4/s1600/IMG_7173.JPG"></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EK90PunknUA/Tzt3Tmp4htI/AAAAAAAAH7A/6bqR4HzSyZ4/s1600/IMG_7173.JPG" style="text-align: left; font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia,serif;"></a></div><div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bVyH_8iNxKQ/TzuWb2bus-I/AAAAAAAAH9c/pnFcn9K_xO0/s400/IMG_7237.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709322357834691554" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" /></div></div></div><div></div></div></div><div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">There were no more pictures after this as it started to rain heavily. So we decided to leg it back to base camp rather than suffer a minute longer getting drenched in the rain!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All in all a <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">really good climb</span>. I'm truly proud of all the natural sights my country has to offer. I've spent my childhood hiking in the rainforest and visiting the beaches and caves, so it was really nice to view a whole different kind of scenery. </div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-73397117902137175812012-02-16T03:09:00.001-08:002012-02-16T03:09:00.490-08:00PixiGlow Tinker Bell Magic Tink Tint Lip Gloss<div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 20px;">For <b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Pixi's Spring 2012</span> </b>collection, they teamed up with Disney Artist John Quinn to create the whimsical <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Tinkerbell inspired PixiGlow</span>.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 17px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 17px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 353px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EZuXaO1vldQ/TzYmbgRVGxI/AAAAAAAAH6Q/TPSSlzlR6fg/s400/pixiglow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707791831699626770" border="0" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 17px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The palette looks super pretty, but I managed to restrict myself to just getting the: </span><b style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Georgia; font-size: 17px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left; color: rgb(255, 102, 102); ">PixiGlow Tinker Bell Magic Tink Tint Lip Gloss </b><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Georgia; font-size: 17px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left; color: rgb(255, 102, 102); ">in</span><b style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Georgia; font-size: 17px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left; color: rgb(255, 102, 102); "> Happy Thoughts Pink</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 17px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 17px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">I bought mine for £12 at <a href="http://www.asos.com/Pixi/Pixi-Glow-Tinker-Bell-Magic-Tink-Tint-Lip-Gloss/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2069533">asos.com</a> with my purchase of Paul & Joe's Minou Blusher Stick.</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 199px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H6WpDhYVA_w/TzYlqbaIKSI/AAAAAAAAH6E/vohiaQEfkIA/s400/pixi_magic_tint.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707790988580759842" border="0" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>Inspired by crushed berries, this lip tint pencil features a nourishing gel formula <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">which adapts </span>to the <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">pH levels</span> of the lips to create a personalised pink tint.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>I personally adore colour adaptable products, I just don't know why but I always buy into the sales gimmick of lip tints that adapt to your own pH levels!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifUGwpDkFQDetlxY5w76J0nA4TtESREK4pqdqE7-cd0Dy_SSqr0EFJXRzEbPq7tw5_74C3q2p4Y6O5eJVBbRm24B5Hi8w9NL1S9PTarHGMRrSmQx_blArNYaFCKqI_DDGxP1a0dppinGDX/s400/pixi_tinkerbell.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707789096830456258" border="0" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The packaging is beautiful, so much attention has been put into it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kyLm2GT1VHM/TzYkKydl0kI/AAAAAAAAH5s/zEfGaPFWsvw/s1600/pixi_magic_tint_lip_swatch.jpg"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kyLm2GT1VHM/TzYkKydl0kI/AAAAAAAAH5s/zEfGaPFWsvw/s1600/pixi_magic_tint_lip_swatch.jpg"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M5FmlJVVWrQ/TzYnZw67XwI/AAAAAAAAH6c/j8TBIBXLFyY/s400/pixiglow_magic_tink.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707792901320957698" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 318px;" border="0" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Lip Tint itself comes in the form of a chunky pencil with a twist bottom. The colour of the product is a pale pink.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The lip tint is reminiscent of<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> Clinique's Chubby Stick</span> -similar chubby pencil packaging and gel/balm like texture. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kyLm2GT1VHM/TzYkKydl0kI/AAAAAAAAH5s/zEfGaPFWsvw/s1600/pixi_magic_tint_lip_swatch.jpg"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5N12er7lanA/TzYktETL5kI/AAAAAAAAH54/cOC904tqwus/s400/pixi_magic_tink_tint.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707789934405609026" border="0" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The tint feels <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">super moisturising</span> on the lips, and leaves a great <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">glossy finish</span>. The colour applies as subtle pale pink and<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> gradually adapts to a soft pinky-rose </span>on my lips.The resulting shade is still subtle enough for everyday wear and perfect for days when I'm looking a little tired and need a pick me up to brighten my face.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kyLm2GT1VHM/TzYkKydl0kI/AAAAAAAAH5s/zEfGaPFWsvw/s1600/pixi_magic_tint_lip_swatch.jpg" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kyLm2GT1VHM/TzYkKydl0kI/AAAAAAAAH5s/zEfGaPFWsvw/s400/pixi_magic_tint_lip_swatch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707789345501860418" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px;" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-70847809245258524732012-02-13T03:15:00.000-08:002012-02-13T03:15:00.224-08:00Adorable: Paul & Joe Blusher Stick in Minou<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AiA9k0Up88Y/TzAe8uiz1PI/AAAAAAAAH5U/BwI6shLTA2I/s1600/main_img.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 282px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706094756513436914" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AiA9k0Up88Y/TzAe8uiz1PI/AAAAAAAAH5U/BwI6shLTA2I/s400/main_img.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Having grown up with them as pets, I personally LOVE cats (and the sad thing is, I'm highly allergic to them). So when I say promotional pics of</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b> <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Paul & Joe's Spring Collection</span> </b>my heart melted. This collection celebrates Paul & Joe's 10th anniversary, and chennels the love founder </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Sophie Albou has for cats. </span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">From this collection I bought the <b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Blusher Stick</span></b> in </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Minou </span> </b>from<b> <a href="http://www.asos.com/Paul-Joe/Paul-Joe-Cat-Collection-Blusher-Sticks/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2061889&cid=4950&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Glamour+puss">Asos</a> </b>(£21).</span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706092053209407490" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv1lmQ60ZaiA8vGISyf0oHaD8kdRZE-EZIofHKx4RXIrqnMJFw1xjlBquOQ_4-xwYbXkschOYinaM4U7nRIMakSYh0AtaivS3uP3rgZYWGpAJ0PwNlTbUvy4nsxDjwAaz26O3T1KXS16Wd/s400/paulandjoe_blusher_stick.jpg" border="0" /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The outer packaging contained images of slightly cross-eyed fierce looking cats. The packaging of the blusher stick itself is classically gorgeous.<br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 218px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706091679071449042" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju60Dw9JYE_7-OO_Uo1UuoTvpuNLf4fWhcUPBWJaczxeQHwVr4btgvb-OIhLREGJd0GeptL9-G3i1n62uffL3HBMOmM-fK0l_Q4t9OnxR2ykZ1EqlB9rKGAsC1aFRyybFNrepxtbKkaX9e/s400/PJ_minou.jpg" border="0" /></span><br />The blusher stick is in the shape of a cat in a top hat. Too adorable to use! I gleefully showed it to my husband who screamed when he saw the cat (and not in delight)!<br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706093115235690258" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MxNikP0DLBo/TzAddMTs5xI/AAAAAAAAH4w/t1Ubuh_FlCs/s400/paul_joe_minou.jpg" border="0" /><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Swatch of the blush. It's a dreamy soft pink shade.</span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div></div><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 306px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706093861116301730" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mAA1exjS-WQ/TzAeIm7f0aI/AAAAAAAAH48/MMcQlC9XOvw/s400/minou_swatch.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div></div><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Swatch of the blush <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">partially blended</span>. It's quite a subtle shade once blended so i think it would suit those with fairer skintones due to its light colour. </span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 322px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706094177135426018" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lKYKLqH-a5s/TzAebAMU-eI/AAAAAAAAH5I/Sc8LPsO_eqM/s400/minou_swatch_blended.jpg" border="0" /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">These Blusher Sticks are enriched with</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-size:100%;"> moisturising orange flower water</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> and </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-size:100%;">jojoba oil</span><span style="font-size:100%;">. Application is super easy, just apply directly onto the cheeks and blend. It has a </span><span style="font-size:100%;">sweet floral scent typical of most Paul & Joe products. Once blended, it has very</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> subtle shimmer particles, so subtle that I was unable to pick it up on my camera. It did not feel particularly moisturising on my skin, but it was not drying either. It gave my cheeks a really pretty, </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">natural looking pink flush</span>. Colour can be intensified by further layering of product.<br /><br /><br /></span></div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-64275461784183468222012-02-10T02:00:00.000-08:002012-02-10T02:00:09.739-08:00Beautiful Diary<div style="text-align: center;">What a pretty way to start the New Year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9rJR11yhpls/TxRZfzXKDtI/AAAAAAAAH3Q/9aIogL6uRTw/s400/paperchase_diary_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698277831428673234" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 323px; height: 400px;" border="0" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">This diary is <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><span>£6</span> </span>from <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">Paperchase</span>. I bought a couple, one for my mum and one for my auntie. Now I really wish I bought one for myself!</div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ay22APtJVBo/TxRY_3Q7QaI/AAAAAAAAH3E/rx1GBAzp9QM/s1600/paperchase_diary_2012.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ay22APtJVBo/TxRY_3Q7QaI/AAAAAAAAH3E/rx1GBAzp9QM/s400/paperchase_diary_2012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698277282720465314" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is edged with silver gilt and embossed with oriental/asian inspired flowers and peacock. At least I assume it's a peacock. To the<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> dreamers </span>out there, lets say it's a phoenix! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3crLROa52DQ/TxRYgXHCCUI/AAAAAAAAH24/_Rlvst5oth4/s1600/paperchase_diary.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 340px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3crLROa52DQ/TxRYgXHCCUI/AAAAAAAAH24/_Rlvst5oth4/s400/paperchase_diary.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698276741513087298" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-31255008158370177072012-02-06T03:32:00.000-08:002012-02-06T03:32:00.566-08:00Winter Face of the Day: Take 2<div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, hope you had a great first month to the New Year and to those who celebrate Chinese New Year (and actually also to those who don't!) - I hope you had a wonderful New Year with<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> joyful festivities</span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NcSNSeORcc8/TxLst1lW-MI/AAAAAAAAH0E/Y6By0mhv8bQ/s1600/winter_FOTD4.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9KIW4VGBjOY/TxLeK4ql5oI/AAAAAAAAHw4/VAn-6ZODYhM/s400/winter_FOTD_3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To those who remember <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">my previously failed Winter FOTD</span>, here is <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">a second attempt </span>at showing you the <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Nars Multiple in G-Spot</span> on my cheeks. This is a better representation of its true shade on my cheeks.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QALAjW2971c/TxLl7kdjZvI/AAAAAAAAHyA/Vw0Ow9CzusE/s400/winter_look.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697869290139772658" border="0" /><div style="text-align: center;">I decided to wear<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> my winter hat</span> (usually reserved for skiing/ mountain hiking activities) to make this look a little more appropriate for winter!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Products Used:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oKTIwcPUtPE/TxLmwhv12iI/AAAAAAAAHyM/GjonnuQdR6k/s400/winter_fotd_products_used.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697870199944239650" border="0" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Face:</span></b> Nars Multiple in G-Spot</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Eyes:</span></b> Castle dew Shot Eyes in GD240</div><div style="text-align: center;">Laura Mercier Cake Liner in Black Ebony</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>Lips:</b> </span>YSL Rouge Pur Couture Golden Lustre in 111</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZKMA6QGAZcPtSrsxibLInNRSVOqsHOsgb3X9axB3BuoQMZvs3bNKxeyS3bYN5uHxzUgDAZ9r7A0DlYq1gKPu9hQ0Xs2EQza0t4Y1yrDF4JCxjPRLjATroM-fwYNrITFpsR3FZ9e-IFGP/s400/castledew.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Castledew eyeshadow palette was given to me by the lovely <b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Riya</span></b>. I used the 1st and 3rd shades on my lids.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7B4T9Lh-TzU/TxLlX3rMVXI/AAAAAAAAHx0/8BtN3ah2A5E/s400/winter_zoom_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697868676821964146" border="0" /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I must apologise for my<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> baggy eyes </span>and <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">weird lashes</span>. I haven't been able to sleep properly for ages and it's been getting worse this past week so my eyes <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">look really puffy </span>at the moment. The weird lashes are from<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> sleeping with an eye mask</span>, causing me to have lashes that point straight up. The plus point is that at least they look curly!</div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7B4T9Lh-TzU/TxLlX3rMVXI/AAAAAAAAHx0/8BtN3ah2A5E/s1600/winter_zoom_2.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1g_KUnxqvq0/TxLV5hHChJI/AAAAAAAAHvk/HC3DlbshUy4/s400/winter_FOTD.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697851662694253714" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 400px;" border="0" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-83765732439482543692012-01-25T03:26:00.000-08:002012-01-25T03:26:00.080-08:001000+ Followers Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, welcome to my <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><b>1000+ follower giveaway</b>!</span> I would like to show my appreciation to my amazing readers. Thank you for supporting my blog and also for leaving such sweet comments. I'm also grateful for the lovely new friends through blogger.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">The Prize:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t9vwLLvyTqs/TxLnUt7BiLI/AAAAAAAAHyY/OQPFM52_pbM/s1600/giveaway.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 223px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t9vwLLvyTqs/TxLnUt7BiLI/AAAAAAAAHyY/OQPFM52_pbM/s400/giveaway.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697870821687658674" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The prize includes a vintage inspired mirror by<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> Paul & Joe</span>. The mirror comes with a velvet brown pouch, and can be folded to a standing position.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TQZHj8BNru0/TxLn1Ic-ITI/AAAAAAAAHyk/34OQ9sOQRWM/s400/Jan%2529giveaway.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697871378565177650" border="0" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aKEwpkNWGbU/TmmFVG3RNwI/AAAAAAAAFso/vuCv9-vRX9M/s400/pgive3.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">An adorable flower bracelet from the Danish <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Pilgrim </span>(one of my favourite jewellery brands).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SjipcvCKnzI/TxLpi5aSLmI/AAAAAAAAHzU/EOuwyHWVxTk/s400/jan_giveaway3.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Figs & Rouge </span>100 Organic Balm in Sweet Geranium.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yP5bDUmq3M0/TxLoSm6MPSI/AAAAAAAAHyw/ItPfuWkEv_w/s400/jan_giveaway.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697871884957007138" border="0" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Sleek</span> idivine palette in Storm.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EhJ---DsbwA/TxLp6ZEjp1I/AAAAAAAAHzg/eB8Q1AKllHI/s400/giveaway3.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A sweet<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> Chanel </span>Charm.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JuDj1aHeRmg/TxLpOhLl3-I/AAAAAAAAHzI/8htLLM41Z-8/s400/chanel_charm.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Miniature luxury goodies including:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 x <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Chanel</span> Hydramax + Active Serum</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Lancome </span>Genefique</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Estee Lauder </span>Advanced Night Repair</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Liz Earle </span>Skin repair Light Moisturiser</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Jouer</span> Luminating Moisture Tint in Pearl</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mH8esDf175M/TxLoveLXKHI/AAAAAAAAHy8/BjXjnDM4odw/s400/giveaway2.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 items <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">personally handmade</span> by me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pUfEZ3EF2XQ/TxLqUl3TK-I/AAAAAAAAHzs/crpbRpkWshI/s400/giveaway4.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The first is a small floral pouch, and the second the <b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Rose de Mai</span></b> Makeup Brush Roll from my online Boutique <b><a href="http://handmadebypenelope.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Handmade By Penelope</span></a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s8V6DzNNa0k/TxGVgvQKwhI/AAAAAAAAHvA/eZsnhvewUdw/s1600/blueflower_zoom.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 255px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s8V6DzNNa0k/TxGVgvQKwhI/AAAAAAAAHvA/eZsnhvewUdw/s400/blueflower_zoom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697499393273020946" border="0" /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vf6wdV4cXfs/TxGXa3mGjbI/AAAAAAAAHvY/fkXc1EiJuxU/s400/blueflower_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697501491456544178" border="0" /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K6ne8y8KUA0/TxGV8LBTJ3I/AAAAAAAAHvM/O9JGHt2wxdM/s400/blueflower2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697499864583317362" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Samples of Lancome Genefique and the award winning<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> Sisley </span>Express Flower Gel Mask .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--zpEyuC2EjE/TxLq7ypIOmI/AAAAAAAAHz4/dW25V7k3LzU/s400/giveaway_samples.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">* OPEN INTERNATIONALLY*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Rules:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Must be a <b>follower</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Simply leave a comment with your<b> name</b>,<b> email address</b>, and a <b>new year's resolution</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. <b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">+1 entry</span> if you mention my giveaway in your sidebar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">+2 entries</span> if you write a post on my giveaway</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Giveaway ends on the <b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">25th of February </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com250tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-12307337268453005452012-01-23T03:26:00.001-08:002012-02-27T15:05:16.488-08:00My Latest Obsession: Figs & Rouge 100% Organic Balm<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fSQjBg1WbDE/TxB4N9fBoiI/AAAAAAAAHt4/IhUMGqHYMjQ/s1600/figs_rouge.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fSQjBg1WbDE/TxB4N9fBoiI/AAAAAAAAHt4/IhUMGqHYMjQ/s400/figs_rouge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697185709862003234" border="0" /></a><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These were actually introduced to me by my mum. She read an article which stated that Emma Watson was a big fan. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I adore the<span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">vintage inspired packaging</span> </span>which makes me want to collect them all. But I have to remind myself 'just how lip balm does one need?', and sadly the answer is 'one'. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These balms are rather hit and miss with people worried that they are not moisturising enough. I personally <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">LOVE </span>them. They are great for dry hands too, though due to their small packaging, I only use them on the lips. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nUucJ7vtu70/TxF68fQCX7I/AAAAAAAAHu0/1ZlyT65WA4Y/s400/figs_rouge_pomegranate_2.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They have quite a gritty texture which melts away into a moisturising balm once applied.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kv3U_wGBX5E/TxF6KFSNatI/AAAAAAAAHuc/pQXXh1SxhQk/s400/figs_rouge_organic_balm.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They make<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> <span>great gifts</span></span> too as they are<span> super pretty</span> and are<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> <span>light</span></span> to carry. I've stocked up on them for all my relatives (my mum is one of 7 siblings - so there are plenty of relatives) when I go back to Malaysia for Chinese New Year. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_P6fA-f-5jg/TxF6feXDsXI/AAAAAAAAHuo/L5d8jc6H_FQ/s400/figs_rouge_peppermint.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Peppermint and Tea Tree</span></i></b> - Quite an elegant white packaging. Super fresh minty scent. Gives a minty tingle to the lips, really gives me a pick-me-up whenever I use it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LcyCuyfAUvI/TxF5g24WXwI/AAAAAAAAHuE/0LU_UeqePPc/s400/figs_rouge_pomegranate.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Pomegranate</span> </span></i></b>- Fun pink and spring green packaging. Has the most subtle scent of the three, an amazing fruity scent that is not too sweet. Hard to describe, slightly lemony. Love it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oajbCrO2Abo/TxF5yVwJXkI/AAAAAAAAHuQ/Ftxsjnam-gE/s400/figs_rouge_wild_cherry.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span><i><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Wild Cherry with Sweet Orange</span> </i></span></b>- Sweet gold with red cheery and little bird packaging. Has a deep sweet cherry scent that is unlike conventional lip balms are not sickly sweet. Slight cherry and citrus taste. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Why I Love Them:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">100% Organic</div><div style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous packaging</div><div style="text-align: center;">Available in different varieties</div><div style="text-align: center;">Comes in 2 sizes, the little one even fits perfectly in pockets</div><div style="text-align: center;">Feels moisturising on lips and hands</div><div style="text-align: center;">Multi-purpose</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Available from<span> <a href="http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/EndecaSearchListerView?storeId=10052&langId=-1&catalogId=11051&stReq=1&searchTerm=figs+and+rouge&newDepSearch=&x=0&y=0#container">Boots</a> </span>and<span> <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=figs+and+rouge&x=0&y=0#/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=figs+and+rouge&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Afigs+and+rouge">Amazon</a></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">~£4.75 (large) £3.99 (small) Amazon </div><div style="text-align: center;">£4.99 (large) Boots</div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-69961207209024360852012-01-23T02:03:00.000-08:002012-01-23T02:03:00.894-08:00Happy Chinese New Year!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">Happy Chinese (Lunar) New Year </span>to you all! May you have a prosperous year filled with much love and joy. This year it's the Year of the Dragon.</div><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36pJxlKh76nGKnTgkZmgiESZlUkz72U8IyXQITgUdKeiVBUhFhbMrOzo796zCbo0y_KFEFooYqlkYTG-48RHnPu9OT16vwCSGOCiQBiT2fRlEtGIk1_s1OXpgSuTkMRoIkCMkw557Vi8I/s400/dragon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697983039819140978" border="0" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be in<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> Malaysia</span> to spend time with relatives for this special occasion. It would be the first time I've been back for Chinese New Year in about <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">10 years</span>, and I'll be spending it with my mum's side of the family at my Grandma's house in<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> Kuching, Sarawak.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6qMt5mgoKUc/TxNNRQH_yxI/AAAAAAAAH18/za2E6Do3mXM/s400/CNY_lion.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697982912335432466" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 350px;" border="0" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lets hope I get to see some Lion Dancing! When I was yo</div><div style="text-align: center;">ung these Lion Dancers would go from home to home and perform, so it was such a wonderful treat for to see them at my own front yard.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also, it'll be the first time my husband goes to <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Borneo</span>, so I'm taking to climb <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Mt. Kinabalu </span>in Sabah. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As we're married, my husband and I have to give out <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">ang paus</span> (literally red packets). Typically, they are filled with money to give out to young relatives. I loved receiving them as a child (let's hope now that I'm grown up, I'll still receive some)! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vDisbnN7GaM/TxRXNCjTfNI/AAAAAAAAH2s/eOp3Qho9f3Q/s400/CNY_ap.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thankfully there's only<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> one child </span>in the next generation so my husband and I won't bankrupt ourselves. We'll probably be giving one to my grandma as well, so I bought a pack of cute ang paus! </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LXd4uCIGOyo/TxRWaQVVf6I/AAAAAAAAH2U/9t2cjB8Qpog/s400/CNY_ang_pow.jpg" /> </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love cats, and so does my grandma, so I think these will go down very well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40XAvS5EaKtMOXxte0xLQvlLHobAnJu-r7pkq-n1eo28K8DvUqNtai9UJv-_tbdFY3bn7z3aR358UeaAKXrl6bI_XUoFZNokj0EavAHh5DbJwowaeranjmEbsSIrirv2T7GwAXzJoJ9gV/s400/CNY_ap_2.jpg" /> </div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8932964073639432313.post-42814460111810721032012-01-21T03:49:00.001-08:002012-02-27T15:05:00.271-08:00Review: John Masters Organics Shine On<div style="text-align: center;">This review will be a very positive one as this product is one of my all time favourite hair care products.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color:#ff6666;">John Masters Organics Shine On Leave-In Treatment for Supernatural Shine & Softness</span></b></div><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ed92-f_Fh9E/Tw2h3KQ93PI/AAAAAAAAHpA/Kk8tQAzTRDw/s400/shine_on_john_masters.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696387072713940210" border="0" /><div style="text-align: center;">I <span>love</span> organic products, but for some reason have never tried <b><span><span style="color:#ff6666;">John Masters Organics</span> </span></b>before. When I saw this products in my local organic beauty store, I was instantly taken in my the name. Hair with supernatural shine and softness? Sounds perfect. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color:#ff6666;">'Shine On is a natural, leave-in hair treatment that uses organic kelp in place of syntheticsilicone. It smoothes the hair shaft, resulting in supernatural shine and softness, all day long.'</span></i></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLbhpOXHpSUPeW-W6PGcrL3ryxFXDIFBMSAuRJ7qhxU3wXvNs5E8ct5j9oMkwk0ETrbtzNmOvYuKV_ctWsgF1GryTN6j3K8UgRIo05GOXrh1gTU5Wq8_19OvI4WsYVTi26Z9GWx28LByCg/s1600/sine_on.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLbhpOXHpSUPeW-W6PGcrL3ryxFXDIFBMSAuRJ7qhxU3wXvNs5E8ct5j9oMkwk0ETrbtzNmOvYuKV_ctWsgF1GryTN6j3K8UgRIo05GOXrh1gTU5Wq8_19OvI4WsYVTi26Z9GWx28LByCg/s400/sine_on.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696388493578515922" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The packaging really appealed to me. The glass packaging gave it somewhat of a luxurious appeal.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The product itself was in a very light gel/pomade form. Though essentially a gel, it did not feel heavy or greasy on the hair. It had a subtle scent that you would find in typical hair gels. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mWYCBYa0urY/Tw2iL9nG47I/AAAAAAAAHpM/zP0S70hTwd8/s400/john_masters_shine_on.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696387430094398386" border="0" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I use a small dollop of this on towel dried hair (in place or hair serum) and let hair dry naturally. Once dry I notice that my hair looks a lot<span style="color:#ff6666;"> healthier</span>. It has <span style="color:#ff6666;">great shine</span>, though a healthy looking shine opposed to greasy looking shine. My hair doesn't feel weighed down at all, though it does feel<span style="color:#ff6666;"> <span>incredibly soft</span></span>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This product<span style="color:#ff6666;"> can also be used on dried hair</span><span>.</span> Though I prefer using it on towel dried hair, it does work well on dried hair too. Hair instantly looks smoother and shiny. Though care must be taken not to overload the product on dry hair as in this case, too much product can result in greasy looking hair.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color:#ff6666;">Pros</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Great packaging</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lightweight and non-greasy</div><div style="text-align: center;">Gives hair great shine</div><div style="text-align: center;">Makes hair feel soft</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color:#ff6666;">Cons</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pricey at ~ £26/ 113g tub (though this product has lasted me ages)<br />Packaging makes it more difficult to take on travels<br /></div>Penelopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249815529041674135noreply@blogger.com7