Jie Jie's beauty diary: August 2012

Sunday, August 26, 2012

NARS Singapore - coming soon ^^

Oh my gosh, finally NARS will be making its debuts at CK Tangs counter in Singapore (tentatively in Nov or Dec)!! Thanks to Andy Lee, a celebrity makeup artist in Singapore for the awesome news (read here Andy Lee's blog )

Here I’m sharing some NARS products that are in my makeup stash.

NARS Blush – Orgasm

I got this blush at NARS Hong Kong counter a few years ago. This is in peach pink with golden shimmer.

I personally not a fan of shimmery shade but I still picked this up as it is an iconic blush for NARS. NARS Orgasm is highly pigmented so a very light handed application is required for a natural flush.

NARS Lipstick in Petit Monstre – Limited Edition

This is a nice berry with gold undertone to it. It glides on smoothly on my lips, leaving a lustrous finish. It also contains conditioners and antioxidant ingredients that can nourish and protect lips. It is hydrating as the label says.

NARS Smudge proof eyeshadow base

This is my HG, especially if you have super oily eye lid like mine. NARS eye primer keeps my eyeshadow stays longer and less creasing! Thanks to Miso Jenny for sending it to me <3! Now I can use it daily without worrying of running it out =)

NARS Trio Eyeshadow – Calanque (Spring 2011 collection)

Liking the light caramel and soft bronze with glossy finish J. Use it dry or wet.

I realized that I have too many neutral eyeshadow in my makeup stash. The reason being they are easy to work with and work appropriate. Special thanks to Cutie Fishball for the CP:)

Based on Temptalia’s review (Temptalia's NARS Calanque review ), NARS Calanque has a mix of gold infused platinum with silver flecks, light matte caramel and rich antique bronze infused with gold.

My favourite is the soft bronze shade as the colour is obviously pigmented. However, it can get messy because of the fall out when apply.

My last thought is only if the soft bronze and matte caramel be the bigger shades instead of the silver glitters. What a waste…

Thanks for reading and have you good weekend J

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Weekly photo challenge#11

Hi everyone, finally I have free time to blog! It's a long weekend in Singapore as the coming Monday is a Public Holiday^^

Here's my post on Yumeko's Weekly Photo Challenge #11 (in case you're new to my blog, please see my previous posts here and Yumeko's website here )

Yumeko's Weekly Photo Challenge #11 - Hey, how was your week?

1. Something you ate this week

Recently, I have been enjoying Mr Bean's Soya Pudding. It's sooo silky smooth and melt in you mouth effortlessly... Thumbs up!

And potato chips while watching the Olympic Games! Who can resist it??? I like Boulder Canyon potato chips for its all natural ingredients.

2. Something you bought this week

DSW shoes

Gripz shoes

Dressy clothings

Shoes

I have a soft spot for flat shoes and low heels :) Picked up these shoes from DSW and Gripz. Both are local brands from Singapore. I like their chic and trendy designs! Each Gripz's shoe comes with a dust bag..aren't the pink look oh-so-gorgeous?

Clothings

Bought the blazer and top at Dressy store. They are having 20% off for new arrival:)

3. Something you wore this week

Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose - loving the mix of rose and vanilla scent.

NYX Eyeshadow (from left to right - Frosted flake, Slate, Iced Mocha) I wore iced mocha on my eye lid and frosted flake for the brow bone.

KATE blush - OR-1 - This orangy blush comes with a decent brush (click Kate cheek blush review for my review). This blush is versatile as the lighter shade can be used as highlights for cheek bone and face.

Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Waterproof - I will be doing a review soon. Please drop by my blog if you are interested^^.

4. Something you read this week

Women's Weekly Mag (liking this page on how to get your foundation right) and some articles by Marc and Angel Hack Life www.marcandangel.com. Most of their articles are about practical tips for every day life.

5. Something that make you smile this week