March Favorites 2012

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 HERE ARE THE PICTURES FROM THE ORIGINAL POST!!

1. Philosophy Purity Cleanser

2. Bobbi Brown BB Cream in Extra Light

3. Nars Orgasm

4. MAC Peaches

5. Too Faced Bronzing Powder in Sun Bunny

6. Nars Habanera

7. YSL Volupte Sheer Candy #2

8. YSL Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain #7

9. Deborah Lippmann Rehydrating Base Coat

10. Revlon Runway Pearl

11. Essie Chinchilly

12. Essie Navigate Her

13. Essie Set in Stones

14. Jo Malone Red Roses Body Creme

February Favorites 2012

Hi Lovelies~ It's that time again for the monthly favorites :D. Don't forget to link your favorites post in the comment section, I'd love to see what you liked!

1. O HUI Powder Sunblock EX+ in Beige (SPF 50+PA+++)

This powder is gorgeous. I got this as a gift from my mom (thanks mom!) and I was really excited about it, because I knew that it was one of the cult favorites in Korea. It's a medium to full coverage powder that has sunblock properties, so it will not only make you look flawless, but protect your skin as well. Whenever I apply this powder, it feels like I've been photoshopped or something lol - it's that good. However, I do not like the sponge applicator that it comes with. It grabs way too much product so I end up using a small contour brush instead. 

2. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow in Copper Sand

Copper Sand is a great all over the lid color when you don't want much going on your face. It looks super natural and blends easily.

3. Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush in Rose

This is the perfect rosy blush for me. It gives a really natural flush/sheen to the face and it's easy to blend. The packaging is kind of bulky, but it's a great product nonetheless.

4. Josie Maran Argan Mini Color Stick in Petal Pink

This is another rosy blush I've been using all month. It doesn't have shimmers in it or anything, but it gives this beautiful, healthy glow to the face and it's quite lovely. Also, all of the JM product contain argan oil, so I guess it makes a nice treat to your skin as well. I have no idea why the Happy Booster  blush and this blush stick shows up differently on the camera (swatches below), but they look kind of identical on the cheeks. 

5. Benefit Coralista

Coralista is a beautiful coral/peach blush and I've been using it non stop since I got it. It looks very natural and smells yummy.

6. Anna Sui Lip Rouge V in #660 

I guess I've been really loved this month, because this is another gift that I received! One of my dear friends was so sweet and she bought this lipstick for me at the duty free shop while she was traveling. The color is excellent for the spring season and the texture is sooooo smooth. Also, it has that signiture rosy scent that all Anna Sui lipsticks have and the packaging is gorgeous.

Swatches 

L-R : Anna Sui Lip Rouge V #660, BB Copper Sand, PF Happy Booster in Rose, JM Petal Pink, Benefit Coralista

And last but not the least,

7. Lush Buffy Body Butter

I seriously can't get enough of this body butter! It smells amazing and it made my skin super smooth. 

That's it! Hope you enjoyed reading and talk to you soon xx.

October Favorites

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Top Fall Nail Polishes

Hey Everyone,

 I was painting my nails yesterday and thought, 'why not do a post on nail polishes?'. So here you go, my top picks for fall! Most of them are toned down/jewel toned colors that reminds me of the Venetian Renaissance paintings or Thanks Giving. You will notice that I don't have black or very dark/almost black polishes here - It's not because I don't wear them at all, it's because I actually like to save them for the winter time. Anyways, hope you like them! Let me know if you have any recommendations - I'd love to know what you guys like :).

From Left to Right

1. SOPI Under My Trench Coat : Really pretty taupe with micro gold glitters in it. I get compliments from random people whenever I wear this polish :). Guess it's one of those special colors from SOPI.

2. SOPI On Stage : Muted purple with cream finish. Whenever I'm bored with neutral colors like grey and nude I wear this, because it gives some color, but not in your face.

3. OPI Crepe Suzi-Ette : A brown-red with cream finish. The formula is great and makes a nice pedi. NOTD here.

4. SOPI Ocean Love Potion : This is the perfect creamy teal color. I honestly wear this all year around, but especially more during summer and fall. This happens to be one of my all time favorites. NOTD here.

5. Etude House GR609 Ever Green : Deep forest green with cream finish. Not a big fan of the formula, because it's not very shiny after it dries, but absolutely love the color. I guess you just need a nice top coat. Only $2!!

6. SOPI Rumba Romance : A metallic bronze that I like to wear on my ring finger. I love how it makes every polish look byzantinesque. NOTD here.

7. MAC Immortal Gold : Olive gold with metallic finish. It's very opaque and dries fast. NOTD here.

8. Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Color in Set the Stage : A clear nail polish loaded with two sizes of gold glitter. I love how it's really shiny. NOTD here.

Thanks for reading

xx

Amy

September Favorites

Happy October Girls~!

 Fall is in the air and it's lovely, isn't it? Well, technically we only have two seasons (wet/dry) here in NorCal and I don't necessarily like the rainy season, but I guess it's better than being hot all day (like the last few weeks)? I don't know haha. I guess I like the pumpkins and fall decorations and all. It started to rain today, so I think I need a cute pair of rain boots, tho :). Missoni for Target perhaps? What do you think? Anyway, here are my September Favorites for you!

T-B, L-R : Lush H'suan Wen Hua, Millani Luminoso, Maybelline Dream Matte Powder, MAC Immortal Gold,
MAC Pro longwear Concealer, Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Passion, MAC e/s in Sable

1. Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Sand : I LOVE THIS POWDER!! It controls oils like there's no tomorrow, hardly gets cakey, and lasts for about 8 hours. Perfection.

2. MAC Pro Long Wear Concealer in NC20 : I've been breaking out like crazy during the month, so this concealer (sadly) became one of my BFFs. Lasting power is great and doesn't emphasize any dry patches.

3. Millani Baked Blush in Luminoso : Beautiful peachy pink blush - Honestly, I'm surprised how a drugstore blush can be so pigmented and soft. My only complaint is, of course, the ugly packaging.

4. MAC e/s in Sable : Sable is a shimmery reddish brown. I usually apply it all over the lid and find it incredibly easy to use - And you know what that means ; Great for busy school days!

5. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Passion : I love this tinted lip balm! It has the right amount of pigment and smells/tastes divine - sweet like brown sugar. It's somewhat less moisturizing than the original Sugar Treatment, but that's okay. The packaging is great as well. 

6. MAC Nail Lacquer in Immortal Gold : If you have been reading my blog, you know how much I love this nail color. I have it on my toes today and it looks gorg <3. For those who missed it, I have an NOTD here.

7. Lush H'suan Wen Hua : I have a review in my last post. I use this once a week and my hair is much more healthier.

~ Swatches ~

..And here are my Random Favorites as usual :).

8. B&B Candles in Leaves and Marshmallow Fireside : These candles smell so delicious, I can burn them all day long. Leaves smells like cinnamon or apple pies and Marshmallow Fireside smells like toasted marshmallows with a hint of campfire. Between the two, I like Marshmallow Fireside better, because it's white and I'm a sucker for sweet scents :).

9. My H&M Boots : I've been wearing these boots quite often this month and I love how these go well with any outfit. They are not the most comfortable shoes in the world, but for $40 I think I can pass.

What were your favorites?

August Favorites

 

Hey Ladies, summer has flown by and it's that time again for the monthly favorites (well, I guess it's late, but yeah haha ^^;). These are the products I've been reaching for constantly - Hope you enjoy!

1. Nature Republic Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel : I've been using this as a moisturizer a lot this month. I love this because it's natural and super easy to use - just slap it on the face and go. The tub is huge and it's only $3!! However, I wouldn't recommend it to people who have very dry skin, because it's not a heavy cream at all. You can find something similar at Whole Foods or Target if you are living in The States. 

2. Too Faced Primers (Shadow Insurance & Primed and Poreless) : I don't know why I have so many samples of these primers, but will definitely buy a full size product when I get to use them up. The shadow insurance prevents eye shadows from creasing and Primed and Poreless makes it easy to apply foundation. It also does a good job on filling in the pores, so you look flawless.

I am into bronzers in general lately, because I'm slowly losing my tan :(. Let me know if you have a favorite bronzer -

3. The Body Shop Bronzing Powder 01 : If you have light skin tone like me, you will love this bronzer! It's one of those few bronzers that doesn't make you look muddy at all. The staying power is not that great, but gotta love it 'cause it's matte and the packaging is cute :).

4. MAC Mineralize Blush in Happy Together (LE, In the Groove '10) : This is one of the blushes that I had completely forgot that I owned and have fallen back in love within this month. The blush side is a burnt orange kind of color and the highlighter is a gorgeous champagne.

5. MAC e/s in Woodwinked : I thought I couldn't wear this color for the longest time, because it came out too orange on me. But now, I have to say that I kind of can't live without it. Love how it's really pigmented and gives a golden sheen too the eyes.

6. ELF Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Baby Lips : Such a great baby-pink gloss. Super moisturizing (almost better than a lip balm) and lasts for a long time. I purchased the Clarins Lip Perfecter that is quite similar to this one, but happen to like this better. Seriously, why pay for over $20 when this gets the job done for only $1?

.. Swatches ..

7. Pa 09 Lashes : These lashes look flirty and fun, but keeps it natural. I have an EOTD post wearing them here.

8. Chloe Chloe Rollerball : Absolutely lovely perfume. It has a fresh and powdery scent that makes me feel really girly, but kind of annoys me at the same time because every single girl in her 20's is wearing this.

9. My Marc by Marc Jacobs Sun Glasses : I'm not going to lie, I've been really lazy and wearing my yoga pants and these sunnies all over the place during this month, because they go well with each other lol. I am such a lazy person, I know.

What were your August Favorites?

July Favorites

Hi Girlies :)

 Summer is almost over and so is my vacation *sigh*. I know I'm acting like a child, but you know what I mean lol. Here are my favorite things for the month of July. Although the weather wasn't that hot here in SF (it was actually really cold and foggy ugh tell me about crazy weather), I kept my makeup light and fresh. Hope you enjoy!

1. SkinCeuticals Purifying Cleanser & Micro Exfoliating Scrub

 This was a prize from Cheryl's Giveaway and I'm so so glad that I won, because these are such great products. The cleanser is very gentle yet good at cleansing. It doesn't lather that much, but it's also not like one of those Aveda cleansers that feels like lotion on the skin and doesn't lather at all. The scrub is even better! It has tiny tiny beads, hence the name, and feels so good and I mean sooo good on the skin. Sorry it's really hard to describe how it feels more than good haha. But yeah, I will recommend it to anyone with any skin types - even people with sensitive skin! Both of these products have a 'no scent' scent which is great.

2. MAC Cremeblend Blush in Optimistic Orange (MAC in Lillyland '10)

 This blush is gorgeous. It looks kinda scary in the pan, but blends out as a really nice pink-orange. I use this blush all year around, but tend to use it more when I'm tanned - like right now :). Not really sure if it's a limited edition product, because I think you can get this at MAC Pro - I could be wrong, but yeah if it is, it's a shame cuz it's a gorgeous color. 

3. MUFE Aqua Liner #12

 This liner was my best friend during the month, because I've been training for the half marathon. Through all the sweat (haha gross) from running 8+ miles, it seemed to stay right in place. It does have a slight glossy finish which I'm not a big fan of, but besides that, I give two thumbs up. The applicator is in a good size as well.

4. Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in #48 Evasion

 I always had a doubt for Chanel cosmetics, but I guess, when it comes to lipsticks, you pay for what you get. The color isn't that special, but the finish is bomb! I found that it makes my lips look more plump and healthier. Great for everyday makeup - you don't really need a mirror to apply it, it's one of those easy lipsticks :).

5. The SF Marathon 

 If you have been reading my blog and following me on twitter, you know that I went for the half marathon on July 31st. And guess what? I happily finished the course in 2:29:54! It's obviously not the best record, but I finished!!! SFM managed to plan the course so nicely and the weather was great. Such a great experience and worth the hurt :).

What were your July Favorites?