Priceline haul + FREE giftbag worth $200 :D

It's THAT time of the year again where Priceline has their massive promotion where you spend $50 on a certain brands and receive a gift bag worth $200. 

(To find out what I haul-ed and what was included in the gift bag, click HERE)

I know, I have a stash of make up which is probably enough to last me more than a life time and I really don't need any extra products. But... this is such a good deal and this promotion only happens one a year. 

Why miss the opportunity? :P

So, what products did I purchase in order to score that gift bag??? 

REVLON Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Coral Reef and Nude Lustre, Australis Liquid Concealer Pen, Rimel Match Perfection 2 in 1 Concealer & Highlighter and Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick in Honky Tonk.

REVLON is currently having 2 for 1 promotion for their lip and nail products. 

Got both the lipglosses for $21.95, which is quite a good deal for Australian standard. :)

This is your chance if you have been waiting to try Revlon's products! 

I have been looking for a new under eye concealer to replace my Garnier Anti Dark Circle Roll On (because I am kinda bored of it =.=") and decided to give Australis Liquid Concealer Pen and Rimmel Match Perfection 2 in 1 Concealer & Highlighter a try. Will let you guys know how I like it once I try both of them out. :)

The Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick in Honky Tonk is a gorgeous coral-pinkish colour. As much as I love to expand my ridiculously large lipstick collection, this gorgeous baby here will be included in my upcoming giveaway.:D

Enough of my mini haul, I am sure you guys are curious about the freebies that were included in the gift bag. :P

$200 worth of freebies and a gift bag. *win*

The products that were included are:

* Nair mini wax strips

* Manicare Angled Brush

* Hollywood Stain Remover

* Ecotools mini bath sponge

* Natralia health & wellbeing shampoo and conditioner free sample

*Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Spray

*Lee Stafford Dry Shampoo

*Sukin Facial Moisturiser

* Fancy Love sample perfume

*Sally Hansen HD Nail Colour in Digital

* Gaia Skincare foaming cleanser

* Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Facial Lotion

* Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Body Gloss

* Rimmel Colour Rush Single Eyeshadow in Goddess

* Prestige My Blackest Lashes Intense Black Volume Mascara

* Nude Mineral Eyeliner Pencil in Brown

* Australis Eyeliner Pencil in Black

*Crocodile Hair Clip

*Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in True Red

*Schnicx Shaver

A pretty good deal aye? :P

As you can tell, there are heaps of products here and I doubt I will finish using all them. Since sharing is caring, I will be including a couple of these products in my upcoming giveaway, which is coming up very soon. 

Have you grab your giftbag from Priceline? :D

XOXO,

A

FOTD - Geisha

Hi lovelies,

I have been lovin' the neutral eyes, bold lips look lately, ever since I have received my Milani Color Perfect lipsticks (in Rose Hip and Mandarina) from my Cherry Culture haul. They are both GORGEOUS colours and they are priced at a mere U$4.99, still pretty inexpensive after taking into account shipping and exchange rate. The colours are super pigmented too. Will do a more detailed review soon. I am absolutely in love with them, especially Rose Hip! It reminds me of Petals and Peacocks from MAC Liberty of London range, which I didn't have the "honour" of owning it as I can't justify myself to pay A$41 for a lipstick, even if its limited edition and the colour is freakin' gorgeous!

Anyways, as the title suggests for this post - this look is geisha inspired. It was kinda unintentional too. By that, I meant I was simply planning to try out my new Mandarina lipstick without the ghostly white geisha face to match with it. Little did I know that whipping out my BioEssence BB Cream which I conveniently ignored most of the time made me look extremely white (and gross) compared to my favourite Etude House Magic BB Cream which gives me that dewy, natural glow. . That's probably why I barely reach out for it. =.=" You will probably get what I mean in the photos below.

Since Mandarina is a bold colour, I did like to keep all attention on my lips and go with a neutral eye make up.

The usual champagne and brown colour - which is one of my favourite combinations. =)

On my EYES

MAC Bare Study Paint Pot

NYX Single Eyeshadow in Champagne (all over the lid)

Revlon Matte Eyeshadow in Rich Sable (Crease & Outer V)

Browbone colour from Maybelline Stylish Smokes Quad in Natural Smokes (Highlight)

Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Eyeliner in Black

Milani Liquif'eye Metalic Eyeliner Pencil in Black (Lower Lash Line)

Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil in Hazelnut

CoverGirl Lash Blast Waterproof Mascara in Black

On my FACE

Bio-essence Bio Multi Effect 8-in-1 BB Cream

Garnier Anti-Dark Circles Roll On

Physician Formula 100% Natural Origin Matte Finishing Veil in Translucent Veil 

Prestige Baked Mineral Blush in Pink

On my LIPS

Milani Color Perfect Lipstick in Mandarina

- Without flash-

- With flash-

Isn't this colour just so lovely??? =)))

See what I mean by the geisha effect? 

Flash and my chubby cheeks never goes well together. :(

Really not liking how pale I look after applying the BB cream but I guess it results in the "geisha effect" with the lip colour.

Have you tried any lipsticks from Milani Color Perfect Range? Which is your favourite?

XOXO,
A

FOTD - Monday Blues?

It's Monday today and my FOTD is blue-themed, hence the name "Monday Blues". Not very creative I know, but hey at least I did not name it "Blue FOTD". (You guys are meant to go HA-HA here. Ok, not funny.)

Anyways, I think I am on a blogging streak today, with this post being 4th for the day. I guess it makes up for the lack of post last week. =) After enduring the pain of having my laptop black out at me (ie, shuts down by itself) 2308492342034823840 times while editing photos, I am glad to say that I managed to edit quite a handful to keep this little space occupied for the next couple of days. So stay tune, lovelies! 

Honestly speaking, I think I am more of a neutral girl (speaking of which, I gotta STOP buying neutral colours =.="). But its quite a waste to have my gorgeous, vibrant pigments/ eyeshadows feeling all lonely at the corner of my make up stash while collecting dusts and to "spice" up my all black outfit - I decided to try something more bold and "out there" last Friday. And VOILA! 

Monday Blues? =P

On my EYES
ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer
NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Lavender (as a base for the pigment)
Urban Decay Alice in  the Wonderland Book of Shadow Palette
- Alice (All over lid)
- Jabberwocky (Outer corner)
- Curiouser ( Crease and Inner corner of the tear duct area)
- White Rabbit (highlight)
Random Electric Blue Pigment 
(Using a wet brush, gently dab it between Alice and Jabberwocky as transition colour and to give the look a better dimension. Then, use a wet angled brush to line the outer 3/4 of your lower lash line)
Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Eyeliner in Black (Upper Lash Line)
Max Factor Lash Extension Effect Extra Lengthening Mascara
ELF Eyebrow Kit in Medium

Model 21 Eyelashes in 40

On my FACE

Revlon PhotoReady Foundation in Natural Beige

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Ivory Light

NYX Concealer in a Jar in Light

MAC Mineralized Blush Duo in Hang Loose

Prestige Mineral Baked Blush in Pink

On my LIPS

Maybelline Watershine Pure Lipstick in P11

ps: I actually wore Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Nude when I was out, only to realise it made me look like I had a really bad sunburnt. Hence,I changed to the Maybelline Watershine Pure (which I haven't used in yonks) and it looks MUCH better.

Constipated - peace sign look ftw! =.="

Say hi to Miss Aibee <3 

Rings from my ASOS haul and Snake Bangle from Diva.

*kiss kiss

It has been a while since we last had drinks together. This lady here ditched me for Japan for a year and just got back recently. 7bucks cocktails @ Charlie Chan FTW! =)

Would you step out of your usual comfort zone once in a while and try some bold, dramatic colours? Or would you prefer to stick to your good ol', fail proof brown/black smokey eyes?


XOXO,
A

JULY's FAVOURITE

Time flies ( I believe I use this phrase a lil too often but does anyone agree with me that the year of 2010 raced by so quickly or is it just me?) and its the start of August already!! That means winter is coming to an end and it's time to get ready for the grand arrival of spring! =P

Start of the month also means its time for monthly favourites :)

• Priceline Cucumber Facial Wipe: I first tried these cucumber facial wipe when I got a Swisspers Cucumber Cleansing Wipes in my Priceline Goodie Bag a while ago. I brought it along with me when I crashed my friend's place after a long night out and I was sold immediately and made a mental note to restock the full size one the next time I visit Priceline.( I ended up buying the Priceline brand as they are 2 bucks cheaper and the ingredients they use are pretty much the same!) It works really well as a make up remover and a cleanser. I absolutely adore the Cucumber smell as it leaves my face feeling really refreshing after using them. These are perfect for nights where you're just too tired to go through your usual routine of removing make up and cleansing your face. Remember: NEVER EVER go to bed without removing your make up!

• Barry M Lip Paint in 129: I LOVE Lilac coloured lipstick and I have been wearing it almost everyday for the first 2 weeks of the month, before I decided to switch my love to pink lipsticks lol.

• REVLON ColorBurst Lipstick in Carnation: I got this along with Mauve and Soft Nude when Priceline was having their 3 for 2 offer a couple of weeks back. I love all 3 of them (will write up more about it later) but I find myself reaching out for this most often out of the 3 lipsticks. You see, I have different phases with my lippies (eg: nude phase, baby pink phase, rosy lips phase......) - it moved from lilac (hence the Barry M Lip Paint) to pink lips (hence Carnation)

• Rimmel Hide The Blemishes Concealer Stick in Ivory: I bought this as an "emergency" (Read full story here) without much expectations but I have gotta say this concealer stick is one of the most value for money make up products I have ever bought. It costs less than 10 bucks, does the job of concealing my under eyes dark circles (which is the only spot I conceal), very blendable and the best thing is I don't need a brush ! Being the lazy girl I am, I try not to use brushes that requires washing after every use (anything liquid/cream form) cos I couldn't be bothered washing them everyday. Hence, this is definitely a plus point for me! =)

• DUO Lash Glue: I have been wearing falsies more often these days thanks to Janice from ChaiGyaru.  Seeing all her pretty photos with falsies "motivates" me to reach out for my stash of falsies more often.=) And this glue is by far, the best I have used so far! Lasting power is amazing.

• Barry M Dazzle Dust in 39: Perfect for brightening up my everyday neutral smokey eyes look. 

• Lucas Papaw Ointment: My lips has been cracking due to the cold and dry weather here in Sydney. Cracked lips is not exactly sexy, especially when you apply lipsticks with matte formula. Many of my friends have sworn by this products and although I am not a fan of the smell (which most of my friends claimed "there isn't any smell"), it really moisturizes my lips! It does make a huge difference! I was hating Revlon Matte Lipstick in Nude Attitude at the start of this month cos it just looks SO gross on my cracked lips but when I wore it over the weekend (FOTD coming up =P), I fell in love with it all over again. (Read full review here)

• Prestige Baked Mineral Blush in Pink: You could probably tell this is definitely my favourite blush of the month if you have been going through the products I used for my FOTDs. =) This is a gorgeous baby pink that gives me a really nice glow.Apparently, it's a dupe for MAC's Well Dressed but I can't really comment on it since I don't own Well Dressed. (Got this from my emergency haul too)

That pretty much sum up my July's Favourites. 

What products do YOU love in July? Any of the ones mentioned above? 

XOXO,

A

A little of everything =)

Hey lovelies!

How's going? TGIF - bring on the drinks & party, baybehhhh!!! =) Lucky for me, I have no work today (THANK GOD for that), definitely need this day off to run some errands and start my study plan for my CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) paper in December.Also, to get away from the fucked up management at work.

( A MASSIVE rant ahead, scroll down for beauty-related post if you don't want to spend 5 minutes going through my bitching) 

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For those who don't know, I am currently working as a casual market research interviewer- a shit job, really. Only things that keep me going are the pretty damn good pay and my awesome colleagues (I swear, without those guys at work, I would of probably be in the psychiatric ward instead of blogging here. I kid you not) The management is fked in the head - think bully, favouritism and WORST thing about them is, they don't act like one most of the times.

 #1 rule: No matter how highly ranked you are in the hierarchy, treat your staffs with all due respect, just like how you want them to treat you. By that I mean, don't yell or have a go at them for petty stuff just to boost your ego or make you feel better about your position, which really, isn't any much better than anyone else besides the fact that you have been working there for yonks and your title is merely some "courteous" long service reward you get. In another words, any Tom, Dick & Harry can easily take over your position. So no, you're not much better than anyone of us. Hence, in the name of god, don't act as if someone died and make you king.

What happened was, I got a call from work after my shift yesterday and got told off for logging in using my username (which I use for another job) instead of the general user name, which apparently locked the computer and the next person after me had to restart the whole computer and wasted 10 fucking precious minute. Ok, I wouldn't deny the responsibility for this. But seriously, is it really necessary to call me up just to have a go for 5 minutes about it, repeating the same fucking sentence " Do not ever log in using your username".  I think not, especially after how you implied that every second is gold for you. =.=" 

FURTHERMORE, this is a fucking casual position, that means I put in MY availabilities for the shifts without having you to question WHY am I available (or not) at a certain time.. You don't have to have a massive sook about " I see you are scheduled for a day shift, why is it so?" and go " With what?" when I said I am busy. Oh, and add the " You don't have much use for me during the day shift". 

Well, by achieving the strike rate during my shift for the past 2 days does not "have much use" to you, I wonder what is. From the way I interpret it, its more like because you don't come in till 1pm and not being able to "watch me" during the first 3 hours of the shift makes you iffy.

Oh and an abrupt " I gotta go now" while having a problem with me coming in early further indicates that the whole point of the phone call is to take out your anger/ frustration at someone. And clearly, you can't take it out on that poor, innocent guy/girl who took over my seat after I left. Hence, leading you to ring me up.
Reminder to self: Never pick up phone calls from work. It's NEVER something good.

What a scumbag. Honestly, I thought you have changed to be a better person and learn how to act like a team leader but I guess old habits die hard. What pisses me off even more is, myself. I was heaps tired and was just about to have a nap when I received the call, so I did not bother telling him off. Did not strike me what a total rude cuntface he was until I woke up. Serve you right for getting demoted. Would of probably feel much better if I told him off over the phone.

This is just one of the example of the fked up management.I know its the reality and there are always workforce politics and one should get use to it. But at my place, it's just fucked.

RANT OVER!

(Kudos to those who managed to read through it. Now that I have closed down my personal blog, I need a place to release my anger)

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FOTD : RIHANNA INSPIRED 2.0

Why 2.0? I have tried this look about a month ago and instead of using a black liner on my lower lash line, I opted for a blue this time instead for a brighter look. I am using Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Pencil in Aqua Blue here. 

For contouring, I used Prestige Baked Mineral Blush in Pink and ChiChi Mosaic Bronzer in Dark.

Lippie is still MAC Lipstick in Bubblegum =)

Lighting was kinda shit cos the weather here in Sydney has been nothing but gloomy & wet :(

Wore this look to the Aroma Festival on Sunday with my BFF, Missy CSJ ♥♥♥

* I added another layer of my Barry M Lipgloss (I don't know the name for it as it only comes in numbers for the ones sold in Sydney) on top of my lipstick in this photo*

The performance by this street performer along Circular Quay kinda left us WTF. Just in case you couldn't tell, his "partner" is actually a DOLL, a friggin DOLL! How creepy does that look?

Started the Sunday morning with some awesome coffee (Its Aroma Festival after all), some Peru-an Pie (which tasted just like Aussie pies tbh and cost me 5bucks! =.=") and this friggin awesome Pistachio macaroons. ♥

Outfit of the day (in Supre's fitting room LOL)

Black top: Cotton On

Sailor Cardigan: SES

Tights: SUPRE

Flats: SHUBAR by HYPE

Faux Leather Jacket : SES

Bag: Nine West

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Lastly, just a couple of packages I received last week. =) 

Speaking of packages, I blew some of my tax return (which I received yesterday *YAY*) on ASOS and Book Depository (An awesome website for you Aussies out there as most of the books here are half of the RRP and shipping is FREE! =P). Can't wait till I receive them! 

Mini Brush Set from Gloss Cosmetics which I won from their twitter giveaway a few weeks back. =P

Consist of a foundation brush, angled blush brush, mascara wand? and an eyeliner brush.

Another package from Book Depository, which came in just in time - on the day I finished reading House Rules by Jodi Picoult. 

The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons which I am currently reading and am absolutely loving it! Just placed by order for the 2nd & 3rd book of the trilogy yesterday. 

Dear John by Nicholas Spark - I have always been a fan of Nicholas Spark and apparently the movie is really good as well. Can't wait to start reading this too!

As you can probably tell, story books is one of my current obsession. Been spending some money on them lately. Let's hope I actually finish reading all the 6 books I ordered from Book Depository and they don't end up sitting on my book shelf like The Times Traveler Wife & Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol. ( I will get to it, eventually.... I promise =P) 

Have you read any of these books?

That's all for now, a relatively long post compared to my previous few.Next up, Barry M mini haul and swatches. =) 

Hope you guys have a great weekend!!!!

XOXO,

A

FOTD - Everyday Neutral Smokey Eyes

Hey lovelies,

How's your weekend so far? Time flies when you're having a great time. Thank god I have tomorrow off work but I have a few errands to run, an interview to go to (wish me luck!) AND its the launch of MAC In The Groove Collection here in Australia (bit late I know, its Australia we're talking about =.=") I foresee a productive day tomorrow and my wallet is probably ain't gonna be too happy at the end of the day too.

This is my FAVOURITE on the go look when I am on the rush or during the days where I am lack of creativity juice.

Simple - checked

Smokey - checked

Easy - checked

Awesome - CHECKED

On My EYES

MAC Bare Study Paint Pot

NYX Single Eyeshadow in Champagne as lid colour

ELF Single Eyeshadow in Raspberry Truffles as crease & outer V colour

Barry M Dazzle Dust in 39 (applied on the middle of the lid to create a better dimension and brighten up the entire look)

NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Cottage Cheese ( Browbone)

Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Eyeliner in Black (Upper Lashline)

Loreal Contour Kohl Eyeliner in Iced Chestnut (Lower Lashline)

Random Asian Falsies

Rimmel Glam Eyes Lash Flirt Mascara in Black

ELF Eyebrow Kit in Medium

On my FACE

Rimmel Hide The Blemishes Concealer Stick in Ivory

Etude House Magic BB Cream

Maybelline Dream Mate Powder in Ivory Light

Chi Chi Mosaic Bronzer in Dark

Prestige Baked Mineral Blush in Pink 

On my LIPS

Mac Lipstick in Bubblegum

This is definitely my favourite everyday neutral look - neutral smokey eyes with pinkie lips  :) 

On days where I want to keep my eye make up to the minimum, I would leave Barry M Dazzle Dust and the falsies out of the equation and voila, good to go babyyy! :)

Is this the perfect everyday neutral look for you? 

If not, what's your favourite everyday neutral look?

xoxo,

A

FOTD - Plum Wine

I know I am not exactly the best blogger in the past couple of weeks with the inconsistent updates. I blame it on my laptop for chucking a psycho at me everytime I try to edit my photos on Picassa. By chucking a psycho, I mean shutting down completely and shutting down again moments after I log into my lappie. I know I should be harassing the customer service representatives rather than whinging here on my blog but I am so attached to my laptop and rely on it so much that I am still not ready to send it to the hospital. =.="

 Anyways,

how's your week been so far? It's Thursday already, that means another day till the weekend again! Gonna have a quiet and healthy weekend this week for the sake of my liver. =P Should start my detox plan soon and start getting ready for summer, which is in another 4months! Can't wait!! It has been getting ridiculously cold in Sydney lately. =/=

This was my EOTD over the weekend - wore this look on both Friday & Saturday =P

I was wearing black on both days so I thought it did be nice to add some colours on my eyes, just so I don't become Lady in Black who looks like she's attending a funeral.

* Please ignored my extremely disgusting & gross eyebrows. I didn't have the time to trim them before Aunty Rose's visit. Just a friendly reminder here (for those who don't already know), your skin is extra sensitive right before your period so unless you have to, try not to wax/ tweeze before your Aunty Rose's visit.*

On my EYES

ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer 

NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Slate

Barry M Dazzle Dust in 88

Urban Decay Alice in the Wonderland BoS Palette

-Queen (all over lid as a base prior to applying the pigments)

- Mad Hater (Outer Crease)

- Curiouser (Inner Crease)

- Javverwocky (Outer V)

Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Eyeliner in Black (Upper Lash Line)

Urban Decay 24/7 Eye pencil in Zero (Lower Lash Line)

Model 21 falsies

Cover Girl Lash Blast Waterproof Mascara

ELF Eyebrow Kit in Medium

On my FACE

Revlon Photo Ready Foundation in Natural Beige

NYX Concealer in a Jar in Light

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Ivory Light

Prestige Baked Mineral Blush in Pink

Chi Chi Mosaic Bronzer in Dark

Benefit High Beam

- With Flash-

- Without Flash- 

On my LIPS

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Nude

Because I love my eye make up that night and I was in a camwhoric mode, hence the following shameless luvo pic LOL

I pained my nails with alternate colours, using both of my current favourites - China Glaze For Audrey and Refresh Mint 

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Also, I did mention on my twitter that I am now semi red-headed after getting some highlights done a week ago. My lovely hairdresser friend offered to highlight for me for only A$20 *win*

After experiencing a traumatic experience of having the WORST allergic attack (think deformed face - my entire face was swollen; my eye lids became 3 times thicker; my eyes could barely open and I had shitloads of blisters on my scalp . yes, it was that bad) after getting my hair dyed last year.

Had anyone of you have an allergic attack before due to hair dye?

Although I did *kinda* swear never to colour my hair ever again, I was really tempted after seeing all my in growns and realised how much I love my mahogany red colour I had. I wasn't sure if I should risk fucking around with my face again, so highlights in the best option and I LOVE how it turned out to be. =P

- Without Flash-

- With flash-

It looks like I have dyed my hair instead of highlights. :D :D :D

Outfit of the day (Friday)

Tunic Top: Cotton On

Bandage Dress (worn underneath) : Cotton On

Guitar Necklace: Diva

What's your favourite Saturday Night Out Look?

ps: I have also emailed the lucky follower for my micromini surprise here. Don't forget to check your inbox =P

xoxo,

A