California Rolls!

Hey guys.  As many of you know, I absolutely ADOREE Japanese food, especially sushi.  Here I'll be showing you how to make everybody's favorite, California rolls!!!  YUM~

Hey guys.  As many of you know, I absolutely ADOREE Japanese food, especially sushi.  Here I'll be showing you how to make everybody's favorite, California rolls!!!  YUM!

orange sunset EOTD

Hey everybody!  Sorry, been MIA, but at least I've been taking pictures!

I came up with this neutral look with a pop of bright orange.  It's basically a look using light browns, champagnes, and a pop of orange. 

NOTE: it's much brighter in person.  For some reason, my camera isn't picking up on its vibrancy.  Any suggestions on fixing the settings?  I'm not using flash...

Product Breakdown:

MAC Rubenesque paint pot (all over lid)

MAC Acid Orange pigment [pro color] (inner 3/4 of lid)

MAC Romp e/s (outer 1/4 of lid)

MAC Espresso e/s (crease)

MAC Patina (above crease)

NYX Sahara (highlight)

L'Oreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense Liquid Liner

NYX Purple e/l lower lash line

some random mascara 

btw, can you tell that I didn't curl my lashes?

toodles. xoxo.

HAUL n EOTD: flourishing meets gorgeous gold

I've been shopping up a storm lately!  My ever shrinking wallet isn't very happy with me. :(( Note to self: must STOP shopping!  Here are some of my recent (meaning within the last week) purchases:

Eek.. Yes, I've been bad...

MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC25

MAC Select Moisturecover Corrector in NW25

Prior to this, I've never owned any face makeup (aside from blush and bronzer, but I'll save that for a whole other post) because of the common misconception that foundations are heavy, messy, and cakey.  Also, I've taken a liking to my minimalist approach to everyday makeup.  

Because of the reasons mentioned, the MUA  recommended the Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation and promised easy application, with medium coverage.  Perfect.  I lightly applied the foundation powder with my trusty MAC187 brush, and almost immediately, I noticed that my skin looked smoother.  As I applied more with a heavier hand, I could've sworn I heard the angels sing to me from above.  My light freckles disappeared, blemishes were non-existent, and my skin looks airbrushed.  :D  The process itself was quick and pain-free.  And the best part?  I shopped in 90 degree weather the whole day, and I did not to touch up.  Not even once.  I would definitely recommend this foundation to ladies that are on a constant time crunch, likes buildable coverage, and are on the go.

I'm also thoroughly impressed with the Moisturecover corrector.  I've been told by the MUA that this corrector is for people with dry skin and is seeking medium coverage.  Shrug.  I applied the product to blemishes with my MAC217 brush (I know.. weird, right?), buffed it out, and admired myself :D  

My verdict:  This foundation and corrector combo is perfect together!

Ahh.. yes, MAC eyeshadows are definitely my guilty pleasure.  

Row 1 (from L to R): Strike a Post (LE from Starflash collection), Indian Ink (Pro color), Satellite dreams, Shale

Row 2 (from L to R): Floushing, Gorgeous Gold, Scene

I was playing around with my goodies and came up with this:

Err.. excuse my crazy eyebrows.  They're not cooperating with me today.  *shakes fist*

Products used:

Urban Decay Primer Potion (all over eyes)

Lola Gel Eye Color in Tahiti (lid w/ fingers)

MAC Gorgeous Gold (inner 1/3 of lid w/ MAC239)

MAC Romp (outer 2/3 of lid w/ MAC239)

MAC Patina (above crease w/ MAC224)

MAC Flourishing (crease w/ MAC226)

MAC Carbon (outer V with MAC 219)

MAC Quickfrost pigment (highlight with Sephora flat crease brush)

Jordana FabuLine in black

Red Cherry falsies

Toodles.  

NOTE TO SELF: MUST STOP SHOPPING.

Summer Nights FOTD

Hey guys.  My friends and I went out over the weekend, and yes, we took bajillion pics.  It was fun times, but too bad I don't remember much of it. =T Anyway,  I did a smokey pink/gold look.  Sorry I didn't take any close ups of my eye, I didn't have time.  I tried cropping out my eye to focus on the eye makeup, but it came out kind of blurry.  Oh, fyi, I don't use foundation on a daily basis, so tonight was no exception.  Enjoy anyway!

Product Breakdown

Face

MAC Studio Fix Concealer in "NW25"

Everyday Minerals in "Neutral"

Sephora all over skin bronzer in "05"

MAC blush in "Tippy"  (LE from the Hello Kitty collection)

MAC "Hundred Degrees Pearlizer" pigment (LE from the Noveltwist collection)

MAC Fix+ (this prevents your makeup from melting in the heat)

Eyes

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Revlon Creme Shadow in "Va Va Va Bloom"

MAC eyeshadow in "Hepcat"

MAC eyeshadow in "Carbon"

MAC pigment in "Melon"

MAC eyeshadow in "Goldmine"

NYX eyeshadow in "Champagne"

Ulta eyeliner in "Black"

Jordana Fabuliner in "Black"

Red Cherry falsies

Lips

MAC lipglass in "Perfectly Pink" (LE from the Flashtronic collection)

Summertime Bronze FOTD

Hi! :)  Today, I decided to do a neutral, bronzy look with a pop of color on my lower lashline.  I rarely use much makeup on a regular basis, just some eyeliner, concealer, and bronzer.  But since I'm free today, I've decided to put some effort into my look. Btw, I've taken these pics using the camera on my MacBook, and the quality isn't the greatest.  It's much more vibrant in person. Enjoy!

Product breakdown

Face:
Sugar SugarFix Cream concealer in Neutral (blemishes)
MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW25 (under eye)
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in "Medium Dark" (all over face)
MAC Fix+ (spritz all over face)

Cheeks:
Jane Blush in "Blushing Earth Sheer"

Eyes:
MAC "Rubenesque" Paint Pot
Coastal Scents 88 Shimmer Palette
MAC Fluidline in "Macroviolet" (upper lash line)
NYX Eye Pencil in "Seafoam Green" (lower lash line)

CoverGirl Lash Exact

Lips:
MAC Plushglass in "Posh it Up"

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