February Wishlist

I know this is so last-season . . .

But I really admire the boho-chic-look of House of Harlow 1960 jewellery. As we all know that HOH 1960 is owned and designed by Nicole Richie and the brand is named after her first daughter, Harlow Winter Kate Madden.

Since I am now in UK, and I'm going to take advantages of it ! It's so much cheaper buying designer stuff here, and this is the only time I can add some designer jewellery into my collection :) I tried to buy HOH online and being delivered to Malaysia, but its wayyyyy too expensive .

So, this is my February wishlist for HOH 1960 :

A match ring and necklace - Black Leather Zigzag Sunburst by HOH 1960:

(Taken from TheTrendBoutique)

It's so pretty and Aztec-ish right ? It's still the same Sunburst design, but given some zigzag twist too it looks more edgier (I think!). Last season or not, I'm going to buy this !

Loue,

What's Inside . .

 . . . My Cosmetic Cases ?

I'm not one of the girlish girl, and I just learn how to use make up last few years ago . And yet, still learning, I didn't even know all the name of the tools, the brands, the usage of the tools (too many brush to use for one face!) and the steps of applying make up on your face. There's so much to learn, and I just stick with the basic - - for now .

I read Collegefashion.com last week about make up essentials, and realized that my make up bag still lacks of basic stuffs . From what I read, they divided the essentials into four parts - - face, eyes, lips and tools . So let's see whether are you having a complete basic essentials in your make up purse, or just same like me !

One - Face

(credit to Google)

What we should have ;

Primer
Minimizes pores and act as the base.

Foundation
To even the skin tones.

Blush / Bronzer
Accentuates your cheek bones/ give a shimmery feel, and catches the light.

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And I have;

Honestly, I really don't know the difference between primer and foundation . I read some of the beauty blogs, they said primer acted as the canvas to smooth the face and to keep your makeup from melting (simply put, long-lasting). And there is actually an order on how to apply makeup on your face. It starts with primer - foundation - concealer - powder - blusher/bronzer, geez, its so hard to be a woman aight ? But I just keep it simple, and try not to paint 'ICI' on my face.

Primer
None, I'm just using Vitamin E moisturiser from The Body Shop.

Foundation
I have two, one for casual outing and one for formal occasion. The casual one is Oil-free foundation from The Body Shop and the other one is BB cream from Clinique. Both have SPF 15 and 30, and remember, always buy foundation with SPF (sun protection factor), it reflects UV-ray and avoid your skin from burning :)

Facial Powder
All in one face base by The Body Shop.

Blusher
I have two, but no longer using Benetint by Benefit cause it irritates my skin. Benetint is a cheek/lip stain, it works for both cheek and lip to redden them into the color of your choice, but I never trust two-in-one product. So now I am still loyal with rosy blusher from The Body Shop. It's all organic :)

PS: Don't forget to wash your face everyday before hit the bed, and apply some toner and night cream to your face! We still need to take a good care of our face even whilst we're asleep.

Two - Eyes

(credit to Google)

What we should have;

Eyeliner
Brings out the eyes color, and makes slit eyes look bigger.

Mascara
Add volumes to eye lashes.

Brow pencil
Accentuates natural feel, and an emergency tool for over-plucked eye brows.


Eye shadow
Enhances and illuminates the eyes.

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And I have;
All of them - except eye brow pencil. I don't need one, because I just like the way they are :)

Eyeliner
I have four, two blacks in liquid from Maybelline and crayon from Silkygirl, and two browns in pencil from Silkygirl and The Body Shop. The liquid eyeliner from Maybeline is the best I've tried so far, and same goes with Silkygirl crayon eyeliner. Easy to handle, but easily smudge on sunny day. I maybe wanna try the refillable eyeliner by Estee Lauder once I run out of my liquid eyeliner!

Mascara
I love Sephora mascara ! Any ideas of any other good mascara ?

Eye shadows
I have a lot of colors before but I rarely used them until they're . .expired! Ha ha . But after I read some reviews on Urban Decay eye shadows on the net, I rushed to Sephora KL and bought one Urban Decay NAKED eye shadows palette. NAKED palette consists of earth-tones and natural colors and fell in love at the first sight :)

Three - Lips

(credit to Google)

What we should have;

Lip balm 
To moisture dry lips.

Lipstick
Give your lips different colors to match your everyday outfits.

Lip gloss
Gives the lips a shiny effect/look.

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What I have;
All of them, and I love collecting lipstick. I have more than 20, but most of them are finished, or expired. Girls, don't use expired make up - it's dangerous !

Lip balm
I used a pomegranate lip balm from Burt's Bees. The best lip balm I ever used, and you know what, pomegranate helps to redden the lips, naturally :)

Lipstick
I have various colors, from burgundy to orange, from purple to neon pink . Mostly from Topshop, but my two favourites are from Versace and Channel.

Lip gloss
I rarely use them, cause it feels sticky . But I have two, one from Clinique and the other one from The Body Shop. 

Four - Tools

(credit to Google)

What we should have;

Brushes
To create a work of art on your face - from applying to blending. Different brushes have different functions.

Tweezers
To pluck hair.


Q-tip
Cotton swabs are perfect for blending, removing and applying different types of makeup.

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What I have;
All, but currently not using the tweezers. I always have extras box of Q-tips and wet tissues inside my drawer. They are my essentials, and also a cleansing wipes. I found cleansing wipes from Garnier are the best, it removes my makeup in an instant.

And I bought a set of brushes from The Body Shop, so convenient :)

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I know its a long post, some of you might get bored before reach the second paragraph, but it's nice to share some knowledge with my fellow female readers. And feel free to share some tips with me too, as I am now still learning and consider myself   - - - very terrible when applying makeup even to myself ! Haishh .

And most of my makeup products are from natural/organic bases. I have quite sensitive skins, and I found organic makeups really do improve my skin condition. But the most important thing to have a good, healthy and glowing skin is discipline. Not expensive cosmetic products and brands .

That's all for now, toodles xo

PS: I know you may found some scratch marks on my sheets, that's the cost you have to pay when you've a pet. A satin silk comforter sheets . . .

Loue,

Err. . . Amazon .

Don't ever browse at Amazon.com when you're freaking bored . .

Why ?

You'll end up buying things like books you don't read, clothes that are off-season, Japanese-odd-game-board and this . .

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a YAMAHA Electronic Percussion DD-45, and next week I'm starting my second semester already . My dad will kill me if he knows this, I think . So, shhh .

Loue,
Shhhh .

My Wishlist

 . . No More !

I bought these on Boxing Day :)

My First Marc Jacobs !

And my first Longchamp too, in my favourite color .

I really want a Sofia Ugg Boot in Cinnamon, but none are on sale before. I found a nice bargain on Sofia, but black color . And thanks to Selfridges for putting Sofia on sale shelf :)

And I think since I came to UK, I am obsessed with Cath Kidston and Ted Baker . I've bought like 3 Ted Baker's plastic tote bag and I really want to buy summore ! And I'm saving my money now to buy Cath Kidston polkadot travel bag and picnic basket set *another wishlist* hehe .

I think my patience are all paid off, and thanks to Ma and Pa too ! I need to start searching for a part time job now . Piggy bank, where are you ?

Loue,

London Christmas & Boxing Day

Seriously, people do box for the discounted stuff 

TRUE STORY !

December 2011, it's my first time to experience the famous, London Boxing Day . I woke up really early and went to Oxford Street at 730 am to queue up in front of Selfridges; and I thought I was one of the early birds. TOOT ! WRONG ! The queue was so longgggggggg, I ended up queuing two blocks behind Selfridges . It was totally insane, but because of the "experience", I gathered up my strength and queued like everybody else - -  just to see how crazy Boxing Day inside Selfridges . Sanggup kan ?

Above: In front of Selfridges at 730am, Boxing Day.

Below: On our way home at Oxford Street.

As 9 am approaching, I was so ready to walk inside, but noooo! Everybody is running like hill-billy, up and down the escalator, and grabbed whatever is near them. I was stucked in the crowd, still thinking where I want to go, I couldn't even get my list out of my bag! After half an hour, struggling and fighting for a space to walk, I managed to walk around and searching for my family's presents .

And everything they said about the insane price mark-down, not true . Not all the stuffs are discounted items, and the discount is not more than 50%. But still, INSANE ! I managed to buy a set of YSL Opium perfume for my mom, a 2011 Rally Polo Raulph Lauren shirt for my dad, a Gucci wallet for my brother, and a Marc Jacob earrings for my sister. And some Godiva for them .

And for me ? Hmm nothing much, hehe . I have a wish-list and I patiently waiting for Boxing Day to buy them - - paid off big time . I really want a Sofia Ugg boots in Cinnamon, and guess what , its on sale that day for 50% off ; even though I had to snatch them from a Japanese lady (sorry!) . And I bought two bags, a fuschia Longchamp Le Pliage and a Marc Jacob sling bag . I was (am) a happy girl, even though I forgot to eat lunch hehe :)

**scary story/intermission - On my way to Marble Arch to catch my bus to Oxford later that evening, Oxford Street has been blocked by Police and we had to detour almost four blocks away. And once I safely arrived in  Oxford, I just read the news, and found out that they blocked the street because two teenagers were stabbed and one died in front of the Foot Locker. **

Plus I was very happy from the day before, the Christmas Day, even though London was shut down, with no transport and people. I got to spent a fabulous time with my friends ! We hired a Barclays bike, and cycled all over London . From Hyde Park to Paddington, to Buckingham Palace and lastly to Trafalgar Square . We bought some curry puff and Malay kuihs from Malaysian Hall, and had them for a quick snack at Trafalgar Square, nice time :)

Now, I really miss them . Thanks Hana, Amira & Nik ! And Ema too, even though she's in the next room .

And I do not miss London, it's so crowded . It feels so good to be back home, in Oxford . And see, only one bag of Selfridges (lie! lie!) .

Loue,

Winter Wonderland 2011

@ Hyde Park London 

credit to Google

Last week, 24th December, I went to London for my first Christmas experience plus Boxing Day, and meeting my friends from all over UK. I was so excited, and me, Ema and Hana booked two-nights room in Picadilly Backpackers till Boxing Day.

After we checked in, we straight went to Winter Wonderland (WW) ! It's our first WW here in UK, and we were celebrating with our friends, how cool is that ? And you know what, Winter Wonderland was awesome ! Whoever go to London in December, you guys should put WW on your top priority in your list . It's free admission, amazing food galore (for non-Muslim), cool rides everywhere, the decorations were just jaw-dropping gorgeous and, they even have circus inside . I really admire their creativeness in designing the park to be in a "Winter-Christmas" mood. 

Below : Angel Christmas Market

Below : Rides and Fun Stuffs :)

Below : Crazy-cool decorations - - A talking tree !

Below : Rides summo'

  

Below : Zippos Extreme Circus

 We were having so much fun on the crazy rides, had a nice chat with hot coffee and chocolate (& karipap! thanks Ida!), touring all over WW and we bought early tickets to see the extreme circus. It was a merry night, and enjoyable, especially when you had all your friends with you .

Thanks Ema, Hana, Mira, Nik, Ida, another Hana, Azlan, Warith and Puteri for your company :) My London Christmas experience wouldn't be complete without you guys. And enjoy some of the photos I've managed to snap that night (I totally forgot my camera in my bag!).

Winter Wonderland rocks ! And if you're happen to be in London now, go for it . It's still in Hyde Park until 3rd January . And this is the map, if you're curious what's inside WW :

credit to Winter Wonderland

Excited nuff' ?

Loue,