FASHION FRIDAY: PEPLUM LOVE

TGIF lovelies! 

It's Friday again and its Fashion Friday time! 

I don't know if it's due to the convenience of the perfect full length mirror in the elevator of my new place or the fact that I am starting to enjoy playing dress up - but this Fashion Friday segment seems to be going well! I hope you guys enjoy it too! 

(I should probably invest in a proper camera & tripod and stop taking reflection shots using my trusty iPhone4S)

You don't need to be a fashion-fanatic to know that Peplum is the "Justin Bieber" in the fashion world. Peplum is rising to its fame in the fashion world, Peplum has been making its appearance everywhere - on the street, at the business district, in the bar, at Sunday brunches.......

It was love at first sight with Peplum when it made its first appearance - but it was quite a mission for me to find "the one" as most Peplum doesn't quite complement my body shape. 

 Hence, you could probably imagine how happy I was when I finally came across "the one" from Ally!

  

Pair it with a bodycon jungle green skirt; 

And my new steels from Rubi

From RUBI, $10 for everything. Yes, that's right! :)

 Steels (especially the ones in Rose Gold) is definitely one of my spring favourites which made my first Love List! :)

Peplum Top: Ally

Bodycon Skirt: Dotti

Tweed Jacket: Forecast

Loafers: ZU

Studded Bag: Dotti

Accessories: Rubi, EQUIP, Sports Girl

Sunnies: MnG

Photo Credit: Cindy Ngo

Wore this outfit on my Saturday brunch out with le big sister, whom I haven't seen in yonkers! 

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With Miss Cindy, who writes at Fashionably Yummy ! :)

Is Peplum Love a yay or nay for you?

*peace out*

XOXO,

A

10-MINUTES FOTD CHALLENGE & Sunday Quickies

What up?

Hope you guys had a great weekend! 

I had a pretty relaxing weekend (read: I have done jack shit =.=") and god bless the glorious weekend weather after a terrible storm that hit the Sydney shore last Thursday. :D

Cosmopolitan; Havaianas; Sheridan Beach Towel; Coogee

Being an avid beach lover, how can I miss getting a good ol' Vitamin D-soaking sesh and playtime with the waves? 

I think I am close to being a chocolate bar now but am absolutely loving my tan! If only it stays this awesome for the next 6 months! #AGirlCanDream

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So, after a scrumptious yumcha session with the uni crew at some ungodly hour on Sunday (9:30am on a Sunday is classified as ungodly in my dictionary.), I managed to squeeze in a mini haul before hitting the b-e-a-c-h. 

Sunday Mini Haulage

- Charity bracelet - "peace" and "believe"from RUBI - BIG ideas note book from TYPO to motivate myself to write down any ideas/ inspirations that come to mind and/or sight - 3 pair of heels from RUBI -

Before giving me the "WTF, is she crazy" look, these pretty heels were selling for $10 per pair and their heels are of perfect height for work. Its hard to go past them, really. Moreover, I do *kinda* need working heels as 99.9% of my heels collections have an average height of 4 inches. Not quite work appropriate, me thinks.

RRP AUD5 with any purchase in store (TYPO)

Tell me how gorgeous this PINK Eiffel tower iPhone casing is!!! :P

Super love <3 

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As the title suggests, I challenged myself to finish a full make up (including eyes, lips and face; excluding any skin care applications) within 10 minutes. I have been snoozing my alarm more often than ever in the past couple of weeks and I have no other choice but to take my own sweet time to be creative with my FOTD. =/ I think there's a 5 minutes challenge that was going around a while ago but we gotta be realistic sometimes - 5 minutes is mission impossible LOL

10 minutes Make Up Challenge

Here's a quick breakdown of the products used:

EYES

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Bloom Eye Crayon in Taupe*

Sisley Phyoto Ombre´ E´clat in Stardust* 

Canmake Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Black

Maybelline Hello Kitty Volume Express Mascara in Black

Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil in Hazelnut

LIPS

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Vintage Pink

(A long lost love! I am currently into cooler-toned pink lippie with purple undertone again and I have been wearing this for the past week!)

FACE

SkinFood Aloe Vera BB Cream in #2

Maybelline Instant Age-Rewind Skin Correcter in Nude

Marjolica Marjoca Puff de Cheeks in OR302

Sports Girl Oh My Goddess Bronzer

Jane Iredale In Touch Highlighter in Complete*

VOILA! 

Simple and quick make up = a younger and more innocent Adeline. :)

Love the final results of this <10minutes FOTD.

It will probably be my "on-the-go" look with probably different lip colour every week, or even day!

 Sisley Phyoto Ombre´ E´clat in Stardust is an absolute gem and works perfectly as an over the lid colour! (Review and swatches coming this week!)

I challenge everyone of you to do the 10 minutes FOTD challenge. :P

How long does it take you to apply your daily make up?

Does it take you less or more than 10 minutes? 

Don't forget to leave your link below if you took up the challenge! Would love to check it out!

Disclaimer: Products marked with * are press samples. 

XOXO,

A 

Summer Sunday Part 1: Beach, Brunch, Hauls

Hey lovelies,

How's going? Hope you guys had a great weekend! I had an awesome "getaway" from my hood and had a sleepover at Miss Wendy &Co over the weekend. But of course, with the glorious Saturday's weather, W and I couldn't miss some sun baking and brunch time @ the good ol' Bondi Beach.

Magazine, Sun, Sand, Sunnies on a Saturday = perfecto!

Lunch @ Capricco - Egg Benedict with Smoked Salmon

Being the shopaholics we are, we managed to squeeze in a quick but productive shopping sesh after lunch, before dinner. 

Haul from RUBI and Cotton On. 

Pink Plimsole, Semi Sheer Evie Kimono, polka dot sunnies case, retro pink wayfarers and aviators, polka dot singlet and a peach singlet (which I wore the next day - OOTD pictured below).

I pretty much had my Stereosonic outfit planned here LOL. Would you be able to take a guess? ;)
(It's not hard really, just picture teeny boppers =.=")

Sunday OOTD - Peach singlet - Cotton On/ Denim Shorts - SUPRE/ Havianas Thongs/ Envelope Clutch - Sports Girl/ Aviator - Cotton On

Omelette with tomato, cheese and spinach leave with Russian Rye @ Houlihans, Chatswood

W & I had another brunch sesh to fill up our tum tum right before another retail therapy session. I gotta admit, whist retail therapy gives me the satisfaction and happiness, there's always a twinge of guilt that engulfs me whenever I think about my bank account/ CC bill. With my pretty "relax" spending the past couple of weeks, I think its time to take a step back in retail therapy until my Asia trip.

Okies, enough of random ramblings and thoughts, lets move on to more haulage from Lovely Culture, the oh-so-raved-about DAISO (all hail $2.80 Japanese products! cheap cheap) and the oh-so-evil Priceline.  :)

Usamimi headband from Lovely Culure, random Japanese beauty products from DAISO and more make up from Priceline. 

(I need to stop buying beauty products in the name of blog research. =.=")

Hello Kitty Compact Pressed Powder in Ambre, Maybelline FIT ME blush/bronzer in Deep Bronze, Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Coral Fever and Maybelline Illuminating Concealer in Nude

I have been wanting to check out the Priceline Hello Kitty range for quite sometime after hearing it being raved about on the blogosphere. Unfortunately, all Priceline around the city (George St, Westfield & World Square) do not stock the Hello Kitty range and I was so excited when I saw it at Chatswood. 

However, I can't justify buying anymore lip products, especially after the lipsticks and lipgloss I got from last week (haul post coming up next) and another coral lippie I got above. (Yes, I am currently IN LOVE with any coral/orange shade lippies). Also, none of the nail colours really appealed to me. So, I decided to go with the Pressed Powder in Ambre instead. 

Maybelline is currently having a 3 FOR 2 deal at Priceline. Don't forget to check it out if you're looking to stock up or try out their products. :)

Hello Kitty Compact Pressed Powder in Ambre and Maybelline FIT ME blush in Deep Bronze,

I first thought that Ambre was a blush but it was more of a matte bronzer. As for Deep Bronze, it actually works more as a blush (to give the sunkissed look) than a bronzer. I did try swatching but the colours aren't the most pigmented on my loot but when applied, they both work perfectly together to give the summer glow imo! Keep reading to find out more! ;)

@2.80 Japanese eyeliner

I have been looking for a new alternative to my Mineresse´ Tight Liner I absolutely adore (but its a tad on the pricey side for something I use almost daily - approx $30) and one of a "must have" criteria when it comes to eyeliner is waterproof as most often than not, I hit the gym after work and I don't usually remove my eye make up. 

I decided to give these 2 waterproof eyeliners a try and will get back to you guys on how I find them. Just a little note here, I am usually doubtful in paying for overly cheap cosmetics but this is an exception as they were made in Japan and I trust Japanese' quality control. Lols.

$2.80 eyeshadow trio in brown

I know, I know. I really don't need any more neutral shades but its... only $2.80 and it seems like the perfect compact for your make up back. Don't you agree? :P

Swatches of eyeshadow trio and eyeliners. 

See what I mean about Japanese and their quality control? You gotta admit, they look pretty damn good at the price of $2.80.

INGLOT E/S in DS 459 and Pearl 407

I had 2 more empty spot in my INGLOT palette I purchased during IMATS 2011 and they were having 30% off their discontinued range (the round eyeshadows) and are retailing for $5.60 after discount. HOW TO RESIST, YOU TELL ME? 

DS 459 and Pearl 407

Need I say more about how awesome and great INGLOT eyeshadows are? I can definitely see myself using Pearl 407 very often during summer as an all over the lid colour! :)

DAISO Detergent for puff and sponge

This is apparently a good brush cleaner and at $2.80 per bottle, I couldn't resist but to put it in my basket for once again, "blog research". =.="

Random shitz from DAISO

More storage baskets/ paper holder - With the amount of stuff I have been hauling lately as well as stuff I already owned, I can still do with more storage stuff for organisation. :)

Disinfectant wet tissues - Hygiene purposes (Don't think anymore justification is required)

Contact lenses travelling pack - Because I was such a genius and forgotten about my contacts solutions and casing while packing for the weekend and W had to drive me around Chatty to get some contact solutions. These fits my make up bag easily and are perfect for emergency. 

 Socks - For gym, nuff said. 

Perfect for lipstick storage - to store my impulse and crazy purchase of lip products. 

FINALLY, 

FOTD sneak peak - See what I mean about the sunkissed glow?

Using all the products from my haulage except for the Maybelline Illuminating Concealer. 

EYES - DAISO Eyeshadow Trio in Brown

CHEEKS - Maybelline Fit Me Blush in Deep Bronze

CONTOUR - Hello Kitty Compact Pressed Powder in Ambre

LIPS - Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Coral Fever

Feel free to leave a comment below if you like me to do a more detailed review. :)

Stay tune for Part II haul from 2 Sundays ago. ;)

Have you hauled anything interesting lately? 

Does any of you buy stuff in the name of "blogging research" more often than you should? 

Also, don't forget to enter my Herbal Essence Giveaway if you haven't already! :)

XOXO,

A

TBE TREND TALK THURSDAY #1

Hey lovelies,

What's crackin'? I have decided to start a series called Trend Talk Thursday - featuring outfits that I like and would love to share with you guys. It was just a random thought that came to me one day and I reckon it's a pretty good idea to include fashion as part of Through Beauty Eyes. :) 

It will definitely be a fortnight thing, if not weekly. 

So, for this week's Trend Talk Thursday, I would like to feature this Pink Sweat Shirt I got from Cotton On Body a week ago. 

Sweat shirt has definitely top the list of my favourites this winter. It keeps me warm and its extremely comfy. Now, one would usually associate sweat shirt as slouchy and baggy - something similar to pjs, something that you would not wear out of your house.

Fushia Sweat Shirt - Cotton On Body/ Pink long sleeve top - Factory Outlet Store (Malaysia)/ Faux Leather Jacket - SES/ Thigh high boots - Rubi (by Cotton On)/ Scarf - China/ /

Well, not anymore when you wear a striking fushia sweat shirt as a dress and pair it with the oh-so-sexy thigh high boots (which is "IN" this season) and a faux leather jacket. 

3-in-1-snake&skull ring; Skull Ring; Dragonfly necklace - All from Diva / On my nails - China Glaze For Audrey

Don't forget to accessorise your otherwise plain outfit with some statement jewellery such as statement rings and necklace. And don't forget your scarf too. :) Scarf is a must have during winter, to keep you warm from the piercing wind and of course to spice up your outfit. 

It looks like I am trying to grab my own boobs but I swear I wasn't! I was just trying to show you guys the colour of my nails and my awesome rings! :D

My all time favourite skull ring, from Diva for A$5. :D

I came across this very interesting article on MX yesterday, in regards to thigh high boots - skanky or slutty? Well, this thigh high boots was sorta an impulse buy after I saw my friend rockin' it and the fact that its a "must have" this winter. I must admit, I was faced with the "phobia" of coming across as slutty when I wear them out, especially when I wear them out with dresses, without stockings. (This boots are REALLY warm and wearing stockings just kill the entire look and make me look stumpy and short)

 I tried these babies after I got them with different pieces from my wardrobe, from bubbly skirt to micro mini bandage skirt to dresses to tights. (I am yet to try them with micromini shorts) I think these OTK boots goes really well with bubble skirt,tights and certain dresses (though it's a lil too warm during the day). However, OTK boots with short bandage skirt is a BIG NO NO! Pair both of them together and you will definitely look like one of those hookers from the Cross. 

Personally, I quite like how the outfit turned out to be when paired with this sweat shirt of mine. I think it doesn't look too bad when you match them with non-revealing dresses. 

I did the Rihanna inspired look again yesterday. Love it :)

Do you own any thigh high boots? What are your thoughts about them - slutty or sexy?

I'd like to hear your thoughts on that.

XOXO,

A

TBE 3 in 1: FOTD (Japanezu Inspired V2), Outfit of the Day & Collective Haul

False Eyelashes from Model21Eyelashes *click*

Rimmel Glam Eye Lash Flirt Mascara in Black

NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Cottage Cheese

ELF Eyebrow Kit in Medium

On my FACE

Etude House Magic BB Cream

NYX Concealer in a Jar in Light

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Ivory Light

ELF Blush in Peachy Keen

Chi Chi Mosaic Bronzer in Dark

Chi Chi Single White Female Eyeshadow (as highlight)

On my LIPS

NYX Round Lipstick in Circe

Etude House Juicy Pop Tube in 02

The final look with natural light.

The effect would probably be much better if I had some Geo Lenses on. Unfortunately, its gonna cost me heaps to get a pair thanks to my exceptionally high astigmatism and most Geo Lenses doesn't come with them.:(

This was taken a couple of hours later, after I got back. Hence, the nude lips has obviously been washed out. Lol.

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OUTFIT OF THE DAY

Don't say you guys have not been warned. Lots of narcissist and luvo pics ahead. =P

What I wore:

Black top: Cotton On

Floral skirt: Cotton On (Got it for 5 bucks *win*)

Belt: Cotton On ( 5 bucks too!! :D)

Grey stockings: MYER

Ring/Necklace: Diva

Yes, I do realised I am pretty much dressed with Cotton On from head to toe. It wasn't planned, neither am I affiliated with them or whatsoever. They have really nice basics at a really affordable price, especially when they are on sale! (You will have a better picture when you see my recent haul from Cotton On :D)

Put on a biker jacket and a plain scarf and you're good to go. :)

Biker jacket: SES (I was battling for the longest time whether to get a real leather jacket and finally decided to get a faux one instead because we all know Sydney's cold weather is not gonna last for more than 3 months and a real leather jacket can probably only be worn for 2 months ish before I start sweating buckets under it?)

Grey Scarf: Paddys Market

A close up of my accessories =) I got both my ring and layered necklace for 5 bucks each about a month ago. Absolutely love it!

I guess being Asian has its perks when it comes to snatching good deals. I wouldn't say that I am the most frugal person you know (Actually, I am far from being frugal considering all the shopping I have indulged in as of late) but I am not one who is willing to blow ka-chinggg my accessories. Of course, Tiffany & Co is a whole different story. :) I go on crazy hauls when Diva is having their monthly? clearance sales,where you're able to get earrings/ rings for as low as 3bucks. This is why I am forbidding myself from stepping into Diva & Equip until the sales is over. Uh huhhh.....

*More camwhore shots*

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I shall throw in a few of my recent hauls (mostly from Cotton On) before concluding this post. For those who don't know, Australia is currently having its annual End of Financial Year sales - the time of the year where you're able to snatch good bargains. :) And Adeline decides to reward herself after all the hardwork she had in the past one month. Lol.

Stuff I bought over the long weekend.

Clock wise from top left:

Black tunic top/dress (A$10) from Cotton On/ Floral skirt (A$5) and Belt (A$5), both from Cotton On/ Pashmina scarf (A$10 each) from Paddys Market/ Dark Blue Bandage Skirt (A$5) from Cotton On/Biker Jacket (A$24.95) from SES/

Spent another 100 bucks on Cotton On yesterday getting these =.=" (I promise, shopping ban will start soon!) :

The lingerie were on special @ Cotton On Body - A$10 for the top and A$5 for the bottom. Go check them out, Aussie peeps =P I loveeee my new fushia oversized sweat shirt. Perfect for a casual, winter day out. :)

AND THIS BABYYYYY =) Thigh high suede boots from Rubi (which is owned by Cotton On too) Been always wanting to try out thigh high boots and I knew I have to get it when I saw a friend of mine rockin' it. Yes, its you Miss A =) Like all shoes/boots, I know it looks better and hotter in heels but I know I will be walking/dancing alot in it and I am too old (pshhhh) to survive long hours in heels.

This is how it looks like with my outfit. I tried it with my bandage skirt and I looked like a skank =.=" I figured thigh high boots doesn't go that well with body hugging, micro mini skirt. Have yet to try it out with micro-mini shorts and will probably do this weekend when I am out with the girls!

Do you own a pair of thigh high boots? How're you liking them and how do you usually wear them?

Have a great week lovelies!!! =)

XOXO,

A