Haul of The Day: Indonesian Brand Lipsticks

This would be my last post from Indonesia as I'm leaving tomorrow, going back to Oahu land. I've had so much fun at home, really sad to leave my family again but I know I'm gonna see them again one day so that thought should tide me over. Anyway, to keep this blog to be makeup-related, I'd like to share some of good find.

I was with my mom, out shopping and I saw these lipsticks galore at one counter. When I found out they're all Indonesian brands so I thought, hey why don't I give them a try? They're fairly cheap ($2-$3) and the color selection was pretty decent. So out of several brands, I picked out 3 lipsticks from different brands.

The box is pretty cute ♥

Swatches

Wardah (Glazing Plum) is a Hydro Gloss, so although it's bright in the tube, it goes on pretty sheer on lips. It also contains mineral oils (goes on very smooth) which helps chapped/dry lips.

Pureglow (Majesty Brown) is more concentrated & goes on smoothly. I like this color because it gives the MLBB color. The finish is fairly creamy.

Another one I picked up is a brand called Aubeau. I have this illness of picking the same color over & over again so please bare with my boring color choice here =)

I really like how they have "Aubeau" printed in the tube

The color called Light Beige and it has a matte finish, I really like the subtle coral color because it matches my skin tone pretty well.

That's all for now, I'm pretty happy with my find although I didn't really shop makeup too much. I'm trying to shop my own stash now, but if you missed my couple of last posts where I spot an interesting find of FAKE MAC, try click here. Will blog soon!!!!

Tag: What are you using?

EDIT: WOW I just found out that I did this tag back in February 2009 LOL, but that's ok, this is a good way for me to keep track of what I use and stuffs updated. Have fun (re)reading ♥♥♥

(I got this from Lollipop26)

Shampoo: Melaleuca Herbal Shampoo. Now don't let the 'herbal' scares you because this shampoo actually smells like Winter Candy Apple (so yum) and it doesn't have SLS in it. I did a quick haul/review post back then.

Conditioner: using & loving an E-tailer conditioner, it's from Get Whipped and the scent is Blood Orange Blackberry. Makes me drool just by typing it hahah.

Styling products: I don't use any, but if I have to use flat iron, I'd probably use Aussie Sydney Smooth Heat Protector.

Shower Gel: Valerie's Uncommon Scents (an e-tailer) Dark Chocolate 3 in 1...simply a crack in a bottle.

Body Moisturizer: All time favorite, Cozy Moment's Pink Lime Sugar Whipped Body Frosting. Smells & feels A M A Z I N G. Visit their Etsy here.

Deodorant: Crystal.

Fake Tan: None

Cleanser: a dermatologist's

Exfoliator: microfiber cloth

Primer: EG Minerals Face Primer Gel (love it better than MAC Prep + Prime)

Foundation Brush: EDM Flat Top Foundation Brush

Concealer: EDM Spring Concealer

Powder: Pure Anada Mineral Foundation & EG Minerals Hi Def Pro Powder

Blusher: Loving Silk Natural's Poppy & La Femme Soft Beige Blush

Bronzer: Thevi Mocha

Highlighter: Body Shop Shimmer Waves Bronze

Eyeshadow base: Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Eyeshadows: too many but I'm loving Sonia Kashuk Neutral Palette, Kat Von D Rad Purple & EG Minerals Cafe Au Lait

Eyeliner: Thevi Onyx Pencil Liner

Curler: the good cheapo ELF curler

Mascara: Rimmel Sexy Curves

Lipstick: Art Deco Glossy Lipcare Medium Rose

Lipgloss: NYX Smokey Look

Nail Colour: China Glaze Agent Lavender

I'm tagging all my subscribers =)

New (Found) Love of Mineral Foundation & 20 Questions

Hi guys,

It's been a while since I posted a makeup related stuff, so here I'd like to answer some of fun girly questions.

1. Thing you cannot leave the house without ?
My Iphone

2. Favorite Brand of makeup?
None in general but I have more NYXs & Urban Decays compare to others, does that count?

3. Favorite Flower ?
Sakura & Plumeria (love both their look & smell)

4. Favorite clothing store?
Forever 21

5. Favorite Perfume?
At the moment, Chanel Chance

6. Heels or flats?
Flats, comforts before styles

7. Do you make good grades?
I believe I have the capacity

8. Favorite colors?
That would be Black, although Black isn't considered a color =P

9. Do you drink energy drinks?
Nope

10. Do you drink juice?
Yes

11. Do you like swimming?
My favorite sport

12 .Do you eat fries with a fork?
Whaaat? no.

13. Favorite Moisturizer?
None for face, but I love Cozy Moment's Whipped Body Frosting for body.

14. Do you want to get married later on in life?
I do.

15. Do you get mad easily?
I get pissed off easily but I'd think twice to get actually mad.

16. Are you into Ghost Hunting?
I am always intrigued about supernatural things although I get chickened out in the end LOL

17. Any phobias?
Dark.

18. Do you bite your nails?
Used to.

19. Have you ever had a near death experience?
Nope *knock on wood*

20. Do you drink coffee?
Yes, they're not good for you but I love it.


If you read my last FOTD post, you must have noticed I've been wearing Pure Anada Mineral Foundation. I tested out this mineral company back in 2007 when I was just starting out with minerals. I found this Canada-based mineral company to be ethnic-friendly, meaning they have various shades and skin tones available to women with colors. Candace, the owner of Pure Anada is a total sweetheart. I was having problems finding my shade and she helped me through & through. I sent her my shade with other foundation via post and she mailed me back the exact shade of Pure Anada Mineral Foundation full size, to try out.

Unfortunately I was being too excited trying all different kinds of MMU and had forgotten about Pure Anada. Not until recently I fell in love again with the perfect shade & coverage I want, and my skin has been loving the finish and how it captures in picture.

My shade is "Niagara Fawn", an Olive undertone.

I wasn't paid doing this review but merely an excitement of finding a 'new' old love.

The Chicken Recipes (Non Makeup Related)

When people ask me, what's my favorite food...I would answer them "Chicken". You can joke about it but I seriously can not live without chicken, I love the eggs, skins, meats, even bones up to certain point. I enjoy cooking at home because I found it's more economical than having to dine out every time, plus it's such a stress reliever so I cook as much as I could. The only problem beings, is the idea. I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks "Man, what more should I cook now?" once in a while.

I do have problems finding recipes & ideas to cook something nutritious, simple, and delicious. Being a chicken lover, I know there's probably 1324857963562 ways to cook them, but sometimes I just could not find the right source. When I was Googling "chicken, Worcestershire, wine" (those are the ingredients I had in my kitchen LOL) I found this cook ebooks which offers you more than 300 Chicken Recipes you could possibly think of. I saw the "Chicken A la Worcestershire Wine Sauce" in there too =)

This recipe ebooks offers all kinds of meal, from a simple Chicken Salad to Honey Spiced Cajun Chicken and the coolest thing about it is that only costs $14.95, for an unlimited sources of a mouthwatering recipes. If you decided to get it, you might want to scroll down to see some other package they offer besides chicken recipe ebook, , like this "Bonus Pack"contains of other recipes (Delicious Italian Dishes, Camping & Outdoor Recipes, The Big Book of Cookies, Cheesecake Recipes, Delicious Puddings, 500 Delicious Diabetes Recipes, etc). What caught my eye was the Starbucks Recipes eBooks. Yup, no need to squish in during rush hours to get your favorite lattes because you can make a one from home. This Starbucks eBooks you can get as a bonus, so you can get the 300 Chicken Recipes, the entire Bonus Pack & Starbucks Recipes eBooks for just $37. That's pretty awesome, so if you're a food lover who cooks, this is a pretty sweet deal because you can get simply every courses (from appetizer to dessert, including drinks) one click away.

Back from Europe

I'm back from vacation !!! omg, feels like a long time (uh, probably it's been a long time lol) How are you guys???? I didn't shop at all in Europe because it was so freaken expensive and I just wanted to sightseeing & enjoying the different scenery.

Here are some pics of the trip

Vatican City
St. Peter's Basilica


Rome
(Trevi Fountain)


Arch of Constantine & Colosseum

Tuscany (Pisa Tower)


Gondola in Venice


Innsbruck, Austria


Liechtenstein
(waving to an 80 year old Prince
who's currently looking for a wife lol)

Switzerland

Mt. Titlis



Paris

Arc de Triomphe

Louvre Museum

Eiffel Tower

Holland



One hot Stroopwafel seller


The only makeup I bought,
Artdeco Glossy Lipcare

this lippy has the similar payoff & consistency with MAC Slimshine
but I love this one better just cos it's less expensive =)