FOTD: Neutral Eyes w/ NARS Modern Love Palette

My bangs are being weird lately. Some days it's choppy (like on my LA County Fair pics) and sometimes it sways to my left side like this. I'm diggin this ;) Now for the FOTD...

MAKEUP USED

EYES

UDPP 'Sin' as base NARS 'India Song' and 'Tokyo' eyeshadows MAC 'Stubborn Brown' Eyeliner on waterline L'Oreal Lineur Intense 'Carbon' Liner Imju Fiberwig Mascara Milani Browfix LIPS Dior Addict High Shine #530 Lipstick FACE Missha BB cream Benefit Erase Paste + Powderflage on undereyes Smashbox Halo in Light NARS 'Luster' Blush TO PHOTOSHOP OR NOT... Somebody here @ blogger made a fuss about me photoshopping my pics on my new hair post. It's XiuXiu not Photoshop! And mind your own beeswax! It's not like I totally changed the pics on that entry, I just made my skin bit lighter to achieve the kawaii look, added some designs, and watermarked it. Below are more pics taken from my celly and yes, they are unedited to your heart's content!

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Haul: Nars Goodies & Swatches

These palettes have been on my wishlist for so long...well not anymore!

Nars 'Modern Love' Palette $55 Nordstrom.com

Swatches

First Row: Alhambra - Metallic Rose Jezebel - Shimmering Sable India Song - Shimmering Walnut Second Row: Tokyo - Silver w/ Shimmer Habanera - Sparkling Charcoal Plum Pandora - Matte Black <>oOo<>

Nars 'Essential Eye' Palette $55 Nordstrom.com

Swatches

First Row: Unconditional Love - Soft Shimmering Copper Night Star - Sheer Peach w/ Gold Pearls Galapagos - Bitter Chocolate Infused w/ Gold Second Row: Nepal -Rose w/ Shimmer Ondine - Plum w/ Gold Shimmer Thunderball - Midnight Gray Also available @ narscosmetics.com ***

NOTD: Tiffany & Co. Inspired Nails + Random Thoughts Ep. 2

Some of you might be familiar of this nail design because I had a youtube video from way back. It was deleted tho because of copyright issues. Maybe because I used the song "Moon River" as background =( I finally had time to recreate this design. First, I painted my nails with China Glaze 'For Audrey' Now it's Konad Stamping time! ^ I used the Konad special polish in White and the middle design on image plate m56 ^ You can leave it like this topped with clear nail polish. I decided to add clear rhinestones in the middle of the ribbon and we're done! Looks easy right? But it's really not. Getting used to Konad Stamping is the key. You may mess up a few times but you gotta keep on tryin.

• I report for Jury duty tomorrow...uggh!
• I dyed my hair light ash brown but I don't see much difference just a bit darker

• My mom's friend didn't recognize me coz I gained some weight, wth?
• I refrained from eating rice since Monday, too hard if you're asian
• Forgot how much i love my NARS Angelika blush!

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Haul: Forever21 Accessories & Cosmetic Brushes

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Houndstooth Satin Bow Headband - $2.80 ea Mod Metal Ring - $3.80 Earrings Set - $2.80 ^ i don't really wear rings but this is too cute! Now the brushes... MAC 165 - $34 NARS #15 - $25 Up Close ^ MAC 165 (Tapered Cheek/Highlight Brush) NARS 15 (Smudge Brush)

i got the NARS #15 because the MAC store i went to didn't have the 214 Short Shader brush in stock. It's now one of my must-have brushes =)

FOTD: Bronze Eyes for Casual Fridays

MAKEUP USED EYES Too Faced Shadow Insurance as primer MAC Paint Pot in 'Cash Flow' as base MAC 'Goldmine' and 'Go' eyeshadows MAC 'Vanilla' as browbone highlighter MAC Fluidline in 'Dipdown' Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Pencil in 'Lucky' on waterline CG Lashblast Mascara in 'Very Black' Milani Browfix LIPS NARS Lipgloss in 'Rose Birman' FACE L'egere BB cream Smashbox Halo MAC blush in 'Stark Naked'

Today's accessory...my studded heart earrings from Forever21

After work, i slipped into more comfy outfit and went to 'The Americana at Brand' in Glendale to watch 'He's just not into you' with my girls. I really like the movie. I just wish my bf was there to see it with me lol! We took some pics before watching the movie...

FOTD: Pink/Purple Work Look

MAKEUP USED EYES UDPP as primer MAC Bare Study Paint Pot as base MAC 'Pink Freeze' and 'Hepcat' eyeshadows NARS 'Kilimanjaro I' as brow bone highlighter Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Pencil in 'Lust' on waterline L'Oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Liner Maybelline XXL Extensions Mascara LIPS Stila Lip Glaze in 'Starfruit' FACE L'egere BB cream Smashbox Halo MAC Concealer + Benefit High beam + Benefit Powderflage as undereye concealer MAC Mineralize blush in 'Dainty'

Outfit

Love Tease 2-Fer Belted Dress from Dillard's Forever21 Plaid Purple Tights Slouchy Ankle Boots

...gosh im so matchy matchy but i love it!

Requested: My Nail Polish Collection

I got my 8ty8beauty.com order today. It took awhile to get it. I was fortunate enough to order before they temporarily shut down their website due to massive amount of orders received. Since I got the Nail Polish Rack, I was inspired to re-organize my nail polishes. Some of my yt subscribers also requested to see them so here you go...

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MY CHINA GLAZE & OPI NAIL POLISHES OPI on the very top row and the rest are China Glaze VARIOUS BRANDS From top: 1st Row: Sally Hansen Nail Art Pens, 7pc Nail Polish for Nail Stamping from Ebay 2nd Row: Savina from Nordstrom Rack, Jordana, Santee, Konad, Art Club 3rd Row: Revlon, Covergirl, Rimmel, NYC 4th Row: Sally Hansen 5th Row: Essie, NARS, Icing I ordered some accessories too... China Glaze French Bliss French Freeze Quick Dry Spray (to help prevent yellowing), China Glaze First & Last Combination Base/Top Coat, Designer Wheel for Nail Polish, and 3pc Dotting & Marbling Nail Art Set

I will eventually post some swatches of OPI and China Glaze. I can also do some swatches upon request. Here's the list of what I currently have so let me know... Sorted alphabetically not by color... OPI:

• Elephanthastic Pink
• Golden Rules
• Ink
• Japanese Rose Garden
• Los Angeles Latte
• Metro Chic (Sephora by OPI)
• My Private Jet
• Never Lon-Done Shopping
• You don't know Jacques (not pictured, my friend borrowed it)

China Glaze:

• Admire
• Adore
• Avalanche
• Awaken
• Bermuda Breakaway
• Black Diamond
• Blue Island Iced Tea
• Calypso Blue
• Camisole
• Cherish
• Chocodisiac
• Delight
• Devotion
• Emotion
• Fifth Avenue
• For Audrey
• Harmony
• Joy
• Liquid Leather
• Magical
• Melbourne Mauve
• Passion
• Poetic
• Queensland Clay
• Rainbow
• Recycle
• Sacred Heart (Neon)
• Secret Periwinkle
• Shower Together
• Spontaneous
• Thataway
• Unplugged
• Up all Night
• Venti Triple Shot Latte
• V
• VII
• VIII

FOTD: Semi-Smokey Teal Eyes

MAKEUP USED EYES UDPP as primer MAC Paint Pot in 'Rollickin' as base Urban Decay 'Flipside' and 'Oil Slick' eyeshadows NARS 'Kilimanjaro I' eyeshadow as brow bone highlighter Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Pencil in 'Zero' Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara L'Oreal Lineur Intense Liquid liner in 'Carbon Black' Milani Browfix on brows LIPS MAC Lipstick in 'Marquise D' FACE Skinfood Aloe Sun BB Cream as base Smashbox Halo to set Concealer + Benefit Highbeam + Powderflage as undereye concealer NARS blush in 'Madly'

NARS Best Palette and Multiple Duo Swatches + Look

Some NARS haul and free samples from Nordstrom...

NARS 'Best Palette' aka '9944 Palette' Swatches (Nordstrom Exclusive) $50

NARS Multiple Duo in Maldives/Riviera Swatches $45

Look I did using the palette...

Samples include: NARS Skin EFA Night Infusion, NARS Skin Balancing Moisturizing Lotion, Firming Foundation in Siberia, and Mini Turkish Delight Lipgloss

NOTD: Feat. NARS Nail Polish in 'Arabesque' and China Glaze 'Up all Night'

(pink glitter in a sheer base) - $16 I'm not really into glittery nail polishes but NARS 'Arabesque' stood out. The glitter chunks are not overly chunky and it dried surprisingly fast too in less than a minute. You can wear it alone or as a top coat.

China Glaze Nail Polish in 'Up all Night' (shimmery midnight blue)

Review: L'egere White Multi BB Cream

What is a BB cream? It's the latest craze of skincare particularly in Asia. 'BB' stands for 'Blemish Balm' which has ALL-IN-ONE function:

• Sun Protect
• Makeup Base
• Skin Cover
• Foundation
• Skin Whitening
• Blemish Concealer

Sounds too good to be true right? There are tons of BB creams with different brands but thanks to these lovely ladies' reviews (xppinkx and MakeMeBlushhh), I was able to pick 2 brands. Believe me it's too hard to pick! I wish someone would sell samples of different bb creams just to try. I got mine from ebay seller Japanese Products Lover. I'm still waiting for the other one by Skinfood. I picked these 2 mainly because of their 'oil control' properties. My face is super oily especially on the T-zone. So here is my review of my very first BB Cream:

L'egere White Multi BB Cream 50g $29.99

I thought it's gonna be dark but it blends to your skin tone. I'm NC 25-30. BE PREPARED TO GET SCARED! YIKES!

PROS:

• Blendable
• Buildable
• Not too heavy
• Easy to take off
• Brightens skin instantly
• Great Coverage

CONS:

• Hard to find
• Doesn't fully hide dark under eye circles
• Skin tends to look oily at first BUT it gets better by the end of the day

FINISHED LOOK Urban Decay Scandal and Last Call eyeshadows NARS Blush in 'Angelika' NARS Multiple in 'Copacabana' as highlighter MAC Mattene Lipstick in 'Poise' Maybelline Lash Stiletto L'Oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Eyeliner in 'Carbon Black'

VERDICT: I'm very pleased with this product. I don't even have to use a foundation primer, liquid foundation, and concealer. I just use concealer now for my dark under eye circles. I still have to set it tho with my 'Smashbox Halo' which btw i also love. I should have a review for that soon.