Sunday, September 5, 2010

Fall Polish Favs + Trends






So from viewing this video you might be 
thinking like "Huh? So all colors are in style for 
fall 2010?" But, basically my point is to wear
what you want ! Muted tones are always 
great since it will match the dim atmosphere 
brought on by colder times.
Greys, Beiges, Browns, Purples 
are very popular this year.
But, MAC has a FALL 2010 line of 
polishes out which includes Orange !
So, there are no rules this fall or EVER 
really.


Just have fun.




Enjoy !

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Small Fall Haul

So I got 3 Mac products today. 
I rarely go in that store because
I always want everything & then
I end up spending way too much
on things I dont really need . . . 
But anyway - 


The first thing I got is a Nail Polish 
Its called Jade Dragon and its soo pretty !
Its a bit glittery. 
Great for fall !  




I also got a Superslick Liquid Eye liner.
I have the gray-ish one called
"Marked for Glamour" I love the unique 
color. I was tempted to get the black instead
but I decided that since I already have a lot of
Black liquid liners by other brands I'd try this.
This is with the Fabulous Feline's
collection. The pigments in this collection
& are gorgg. I didn't get any though.
I swatched this liner & tried to rub 
it off my hand after a few seconds 
and it would not budge ! The tip is
flexible. Love it !




I also got a nice pink lipstick since I want to do
a smokey eye with my new liner. 
Light pinks always go well with smokey eyes.
I chose Snob.





I also got a pore minimizing essence
by Shiseido.
Ive tried this before & it realllly works.
Ive tried a few different brands 
that target large pores. 
But, I think this is the best one
I've tried so far.  There is a noticeable 
change once you use it for about a week
or 2 & it doesnt make me break out. 
Fall is the time where tans wear off
and the blemished skin underneath 
shows through & becomes
more apparent.  Eek ! 




The last thing I picked up was a Magazine.
I have never actually bought this particular 
one before because it always looked so boring.
I usually only buy Nylon and sometimes Sugar.
But the cover caught my eye
and I flipped through it & really wanted it. 
Plus - I love the Olsen Twins style. 
Its still a bit too "adult-ish" & ad-ridden for me.
But, theres a lot of products in there that
have caught my eye & now I want to try em!
I really want the new
Maybelline lip stains - I saw the ads 
in there. We dont have em here : ( 







Nail Talk . . .





Nails actually need a lot more hydration than your skin.
Using any type of oil or natural cuticle cream will help you a lot.
If you have watched my "How to get Long Nails" video
you will see that I include Cuticle Cream & Hand Cream.
This is not only for my cuticles or hands but for my 
nails also.  



Also - I accidently painted my nails this weekend
with a Green Color by OPI called "Gargantuan Green Grape"
WITHOUT using a basecoat. I dont know how I forgot that.
I was rushing & not paying attention . . . 
But, now my nails are stained a bit yellow & look horrible.


So, I have been leaving my nails unpolished this week 
so they can recouperate.  Im going to do my whitening
treatment often.




Base Coat is suppperrr important especially with those
super pigmented or dark colors.  I always use at least
2 coats of Basecoat - sometimes 3. It helps the polish to go on
nice and smooth & if you are using a strengthening one (which you should be)
then its helping your nails not to break also. Before applying basecoat
I prep the nails using a 4 sided buffer ( 10 swipes for each side) 

If you have super dry, brittle nails even with a 
nail strengthener & even after applying Vitamin E oil or
other things  - then look at your diet.

Are you eating well ? Or are you eating lots of
processed, fake, salty crap ? If you dont have
adequate vitamins  in your body - how can it
repair itself ? 

Eat vegetables and fruit everyday - & if you are
lazy just throw a bunch of shredded carrot, 
banana, pineapple in a blender for example
and there you go.

Just stick to whole foods - Im trying not to eat any junk ! 



Thursday, August 26, 2010

Fav Youtube Channel - I love Beauty QQ ~ !






Even though she only puts a few eng subtitles - Im totally
addicted to this channel ! She completely inspires
me to want to be better in GENERAL...but especially
in regards to my skin. My sasa haul was inspired
by people like her and xpinkxx. Its great having
someone else giving you advice, like an older sister.
(Im an only child btw)


I prefer her to Michelle Phan in a way because
she is so real. Michelle does those odd poses
at the end of her videos & it freaks me out a bit.
I do love her but...I feel like Queenie is more
open to show the real her.







My purchase of the Loreal Go 360 Clean was inspired
by the video below...& I am totalllly in love with the
little scrublets. I often use it with my other cleansers
such as my Mandom Green Tea cleanser. It works soo well
& its super durable but gentle on the skin !




I started off with the blue one (sensitive skin)
and today I bought the green one which is the regular
gel cleanser. Part of the reason I bought a second one
before I even finished my first is solely
for the scrublet. I want to be able to do what
she does with 2 on my nose !
I love taking baths just like her & she gave
an amazing tip of adding some tea bags into your
hot bath water. Super natural and detoxifying !
She just has so many great ideas that she learned
from pros & her own experience.





P.S - If anyone out there knows Cantonese,
please let me know some stuff she is saying
where there is no subs ^ ^ Thanks !




Who is your fav beauty guru besides Michelle Phan ?