2014 #FIFAWorldCup Inspired MakeUp #3 - GERMANY

Through Beauty Eyes 2014 FIFA World Cup Inspired Make Up - GERMANY

I am putting my bet (not literally) on Germany to win this World Cup although they are currently sitting on a draw at 49 minutes as I write up the post!

EYES 

Urban Decay Primer Potion 

NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk 

Dolly Wink Eyebrow Pencil

Benefit Australia They Are Real Liner

 Milani Liquif'eye Metallic Eyeliner Pencil in Black 

Dolly Wink Volume Mascara in Black 

Illamasqua Powder Eyeshadow in Hype (Fundamental Palette)

LILY LOLA Mineral Eyeshadow (Matte Brown)

I Nuovi Eyeshadow in Siren Red

Urban Decay The Black Palette in Black Dog 

STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL:
 2014 #FIFAWorldCup Inspired MakeUp - GERMANY

1. After applying my Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer and NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk (this would intensify the bright colours and keep them in place), gently pack on the any vibrant yellow eyeshadow from your collection (I am using Illamasqua Powder Eyeshadow in Hype from the Fundamental palette) across the inner third of your upper lid.

2. Then, apply a matte brown eyeshadow (mine is from LILY LOLO Mineral Cosmetics) on the outer third of my lid and along my crease and meet the end of my yellow eyeshadow (leaving the centre part of my lid free).

3. This is probably the hardest step and if you're fairly new with makeup, maybe apply your foundation after you have done the eyes. Apply your blackest eyeshadow (using Black Dog from my Urban Decay Black Palette), creating a "V" at the outer corner of my lid (make sure the "V" is smaller than the area of the matte brown eyeshadow!) and slowly blend them together.

4. Finally gently pack on the brightest red eyeshadow you have on the centre of lid (I am using I Nuovi Eyeshadow in Siren Red ) and blend all three colours together. Gently. You may need to go back and reapply the yellow & red eyeshadows as they might lose some intensity whilst blending!

5. I used Benefit Australia's new #BenefitRealLiner on my upper lashline and Milani's Liquif'eye Pencil Eyeliner in Black to line my lower lashline. I then set it with the same Black Dog eyeshadow and to soften to look. 

6. To finish off, apply a few generous coat of your favourite mascara. As always, you have the option to apply falsies to further intensify the look.

FACE 

Dermalogica Age Perfect Skin Primer

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation

Cover Girl Olay Simply Ageless Concealer in 215 

MAC MSF Blush in StereoRose

 Face of Australia Limited Edition Glamazon Contour (For Bronzer)

Pearly Champagne Shade from OFRA Diamonds Are Forever palette  (as Highlight)

MAC MSF in Medium 

LIPS

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Ringa Ringa Roses

#OOTD

Top: Dolly

Skort: ZARA

Boots: Country Road

Coat: ASOS

Scarf: TEMT

Necklace: SportsGirl

Bag: MnG

This is probably my favourite look out of the three I have created so far and I actually think its more wearable than the other two! 

What do you reckon?

What other countries look would you like to see?

XOXO,

A

Diary of the "One Handed Warrior" - 9 Fun Facts of a Cripple

Howdy! 

For those of you who follow Through Beauty Eyes social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook or Instagram), you would have known I snapped my middle finger, walked around with a HUGEASS cast which I thought wasn't that necessary for 1.5 weeks, had two screws inserted to fix my broken bone with feral stitches, and now finally en route to recovery with a robot-like splinter for the next 6 weeks. (For visual effect, please click on each event - as there are some that are not for the faint hearted) :P

1. The White Cast has became my daily accessories. 

As evident by the series of my #OOTD above.

Spotted: Lotus Mendes Goddess Ring! 

In fact, I rocked up to Colgate's #OpticWhite event without realising that it was a White Party. BUT HEY, MY CAST IS WHITE SO I WAS KINDA FOLLOWING THE THEME. #winning

2. The White Cast can also be a pain in the arse, especially when it's raining. 

God bless Glad Wrap! This is how I roll - rain or shine; cripple or not - I party on! :P

BUT THAT DOES NOT STOP ME FROM CRIPPLE FIST PUMPING AND SAVING THE WORLD WITH SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA! 

3. The White Cast AND the splinter are both a huge pain in the arse! 

Because I can't get it wet and have a hard time keeping it dry. This is NOT what she said.  

Imagine having to wrap the cast/ splinter up everytime I shower, do dishes, meal prep or any activities that might potentially get it wet... NOT FUN! Which brings me to the next point....

4. EXFOLIATION became a LUXURY! 

I have been exfoliating every 2-3 days ever since I discovered The Body Shop Vineyard Peach Exfoliator (which recently took over the HG Exfoliator title from Soap & Glory Flake Away exfoliator). SMELLS SO FRICKIN AH-MA-ZING & SO GENTLE on the skin with its tiny exfoliator bits.

I did not exfoliate during the 1.5 weeks when I had my massive cast and only resumed exfoliating a couple of days ago after the cast came off and the post-surgery pain has subsided. And BOY, DID IT FEEL GOOD! Except, my right arm will probably need an INTENSIVE exfoliating once my suture wound has fully heeled. GO FIGURE! 

5. At the very least, I can haz pretty painted nails with splinter. 

 Taking the new Illamasqua Speckles Polish in Mottle from I'MPerfection collection on a test drive! This polish is revolutionary and an absolute darling - mint plus glitter bits 2 IN 1? YES PLEASE! 

At least, it made my splinter slightly prettier. 

#ThisISHowYouSpotABeautyBlogger

#NOTD #Cripple #Edition

6. My skin, face & body is lacking TLC.

Try picture trying to massage the serum and/or moisturser all over your face; applying body butter/ lotion all over your body; and applying haircare post shower single handedly. 

Yeap, fun times.

I probably wasted half of bottle/ tub of skincare in the past three weeks; pretty much passed on bodycare since the faithful day; and so's my haircare. (I did however, manage to curl my hair with my robot cast. =P)

7. When I am feeling down or depressed over my injury or the inconvenience caused by it, BRIGHT lipsticks always save the day. 

Illamasqua Lipstick in Immodest on the left and Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte Lipstick in Bright Pink on the right. 

I know I went through an orange/ coral phase towards the end of last year, I am now swaying back to bright, matte barbie pink lippies with smokey eyes. :)

Whilst they are both matte and look pretty similar on the lips but when swatched, Immodest is more of bright fuchsia and Bright Pink is well, more of bright barbie pink. :P

8. I MISS THE GYM SO FRICKIN BAD 

Especially lifting AND pole dancing! 

Yours truly sneaking in a spin class a day before my surgery.

I could barely walk after the class and cast didn't exactly feel the best (EW, I know) - it felt SO. DAMN. GOOD. The endorphins kick was priceless! Me thinks I am going to sneak in a pilates session later this arvo although my physio said I shouldn't really be hitting the gym till the stitches are off this Thursday! 

Gym Junkie or Gym Addict? You tell me! ;)

I have also been working on my new side project Eat This Burn That - will let the cat out of the bag when everything is more organised! At the meantime, don't forget to follow me on Twitter (@EatThisBurnThat) or Facebook for health and fitness updates! :)

Hand exercise, as prescribed by the physiotherapist. This is as active I have been since surgery. =.="

(Pun might be intended)

If only I could list down all the inappropriate comments I received :P

9. IF ALL THINGS FAIL, GRAB A SPOON AND HAVE BEN & JERRYS 

Chocolate Therapy is my drug to replace Panadeine Forte when I was in pain or when I am down and annoyed. #LetsDigIn

FINALLY,

My GORGEOUS & AMAZING bestie whom I stumbled upon (literally) 5 years ago! She's pretty, smart, kind hearted and an awesome listener & advisor when I need it! LOVE YOU LONG TIME MISS CSJ! 

I am glad that despite all the hoo-hah, I am able to celebrate my bestie's 25th birthday - partyin it up like its 2008. My dress even matches my splinter! :P

A little unusual compared to my usual post but I hope you guys enjoy it!

Happy Tuesday, y'all!!

XOXO,

A

FASHION FRIDAY: MAXI LOVE - How to dress up an oversized black maxi dress

It has been a LONG while since my last Fashion Friday post - too long actually (my last post was back in Sept 2012, say whaaaatttt?). BUT, I kinda make up for being a #badblogger since I am whipping up a post on a FRIDAY night, right? ;)

I have always been a fan of maxi dresses (although I don't wear them often enough) - casual yet "glam". Maxi dresses make a great staple in a girl's wardrobe - perfect for your weekly Sunday brunch sesh or you can flaunt it at your local pub during the usual Saturday night bevs time. 

 I decided to finally put on this black maxi dress that I got from CLEO over a year ago that's slightly too long & a tad too big. I could either shuff it back to the lonely corner of my wardrobe or make it work #likeaboss.

And, HERE is how I did it: 

1. Tie the knot: Too long? Just because you're not blessed with J Hawkin's height, doesn't mean you can't buy that gorgeous maxi dress that might be a tad too long for you. Simply tie a knot at the corner and VOILA - the perfect length & additional edge to an otherwise simple dress.

2. Add a POP: The good ol', fail-proof colour poppin. Add a bright, bold colour to your plain maxi for that contrast and I chose a skinny, red belt!

3. Plus the STATEMENT necklace: Statement necklace is my favourite icing to my outfit cake, especially corporate wear as it instantly dresses UP an otherwise boring outfit! So, start investing in a few statement necklace today!

4. Finish off with a COLOURED cardigan: With the temperamental Sydney's weather, it's always good to bring along a cardigan as it could be 46 degrees now and drop to 26 degrees 2 hours later. #truestory So, instead of the traditional black/ white/ grey/ beige cardigan, why not spice up your outfit with a coloured cardigan? 

5. BONUS - Add some colours to your FOTD: Swap your usual black liner for an electric blue eyeliner. I am wearing Face of Australia Bulge-proof Gel Liner in Brilliant Blue* here!

(These babies are awesomesauce and cost only $9.95 a pop - coming soon at your local drugstore!)

Maxi dress: "Seduce" (FREE with CLEO)

Red belt: Malaysia

Studded bag: Dotti

Sandals: Sports Girl

Cardigan: ZARA

Necklace: DIVA

Sunnies: Ray Bans

"Don't let your fear of striking out prevent you from never playing the game"

"Focus your conscious mind on things you desire not things you fear. Doing so bring dreams to life"

Outfit photo credit: my LOVELY babysis (@zoweexoxo)

I am by no means a fashionista with some mad sense of fashion - but I do enjoy mixing and matching and hunt fir clothes that suits my bodyshape, especially at a bargain! So, I hope you girls (and guys) enjoy this post. :)

PS: Although the Fashion Friday series have been forming cob webs here, I have been quite diligent with quick OOTD shots on Instagram. Follow @ThroughBeautyEyes for more of my outfit quickies. ;)

PPS: I might be a little floaty from the Panadeine Forte I just consumed 2 hours ago - so my apologies if there's any grammatical error or if it doesnt make any sense. :P

Do you own any/ many maxi dresses in your wardrobe? 

What are your dressing/ styling tips?

Disclaimer: Products marked with asterisk* were sent to me for consideration purposes. I was not compensated for this post. All opinions stated are 100% honest. For more information, please refer to Through Beauty Eyes disclosure policies.  

XOXO,

A

UPDATE: ThroughBeautyEyes Social Diary

Hello my lovelies readers, once again my apologies for the unannounced hiatus and gone MIA-ing again. I have been busy settling into my new work place over the past month along with several year end launches by the brands and busier social calendar with the party season coming up! 

Instead of the usual beauty products talk or instagram updates, I thought I'd update you with my social diary over the past 1.5 months! Hope you enjoy it. :D

Bio Oil 10th year anniversary celebration at Chiswick, Woolahra! 

Champers, scrumptious food, beauty products = my fav combination! 

Clockwise from TOP: Asian Katy Perry/ Fun Photobooth Shots/ With Cindy from FashionablyYummy & incredibly delicious cocktail and mushroom Capuccino! 

At Schwarzkopf #ShakeItUp launch @ Gastro Park. 

With Jesinta Campbell who is way more gorgeous in real life and extremely down-to-earth! Not to mention, insanely tall too! :)

Photo courtesy of: FashionablyYummy

This is my new "dark cherry"/ semi-purple hair using Schwarzkopf LIVE Shake It Up Colour Foam - a super easy DIY hair dye by simply mixing the developer lotion with the colour powder to the shaker powder and shake it up! Such a shame that my original hair colour is so dark that the colour is only somewhat visible under the sun or special lighting! 

L-R: Larah, Sara-May & Christina

Team #DUCKFACE at the Lord & Berry Launch @TheOneRoom 

Did I mention I LOVEEEE events with Photobooth? This is probably one of the 402394823084023 photobooth shots I took that night ;)

STUNNING view @ Sails on the Beach, St Kilda and the GORGEOUS bride! 

Yours truly was in Melbourne for a friend's wedding! 

A holiday is not a holiday without copious amount of alcohol =P 

I attend my AA meetings religiously - #AlcoholAppreciation that is! 

 With the lovely NivaJean (lady behind Face Of Australia :D) during her visit in Sydney! Love this girl to bits! 

MELBOURNE CUP 2012 @CargoBar

 LOLLIES BAR @ The BodyShop #festivetreat Christmas Collection Launch last Tuesday! 

I don't know if it was good or bad that I didn't have chance to devour these sweets as I had to duck out to Bar100 for another event! Those lollies looks SO good. I guess my thighs and ass thanked me after. 

OH HAIZ gingerbreadman from the Christmas Collection! 
Check out your closest Body Shop store like, NOW! 

With the lovely Lucy @TheBodyShop launch with our champers, of course. 

Photos courtesy of: 360 Immerse

Christmas came early for me, that's for sure!! 

Stay tune for a more thorough run down of these babies :)

Then, it was Avant Grade Launch night @Bar100. 

 When you have hotcakes for breakie with such stunning view along with skincare talk, it makes waking up 1.5 hour earlier a whole lot more worth it! 

LaMav breakfast launch last Thursday - an Australian wholly organic and natural skincare brand! Of course, more on that later! 

LOLLIES BAR again @Platinum PR Bloggers Night! I wasn't that good this time and took home an entire takeaway box worth of lollies! 

MARQUEE last Friday with le girlfriend! :)

Cheers to the frickin' weekend! 

(which is another 3 more days to go!!)

That's pretty much my social diary for the past 1.5 months!!

 How was yours and how does it look as we enter into the festive season?

(Any fun parties that I should be crashing? :P)

Hope you ladies (and gents) have a lovely start to the week!

XOXO,

A