Last night's blue look, last week's blue nails, & more new stuff, including my contest prizes.

Finally, a look :-P.

(I know they're the most popular kind of post & everyone likes to see them, but I hate them - my face isn't a pleasant subject to work with in my opinion. Still, I can stand it when I have to ;D.)

This looked nicer in real life :), so I'll be wearing it again ^_^. But...

It looks exactly like a passport photograph. And that isn't a compliment.

(Hey, it's my face, so I can tell the truth :-P.)

In case you can't tell, yes, I really hate taking pictures >:-).

An angled eye close-up. I suppose I got bored of the regular ones.

(I do love that 'looking through the hair' effect. Even on me.)

Here's what I used. (Yes, many things are new.)

Skin: Jane AguaCeuticals (that's a g as seen on the pic, not my mistake :-/) Sheer Tinted Moisturiser SPF 30 in Fair Tones (the lightest shade).

You've noticed? It's not light enough for me :(, and I don't think I'll ever find a technically cheap TM as light as the Stila, but that's about the only problem I have with it. And it doesn't look unnaturally dark, so I can definitely pull it off ;). (In fact, I'm sure that most people would prefer this over my usual pale base colour.) It's a great product :). It makes my skin look (and feel) glowy, soft and healthy, and has SPF 30 :D. I've already arranged a swap for another tube & definitely recommend this to you all to try ;).

I also used my Physicians Formula loose powder (mainly because I wanted to try out the kabuki), and contoured with Bourjois powder in Miel Dore (not Apricote) - I think this one works better ;).

Eyes: I followed the technique outlined in this video. Since I don't have that quad though :-P, I used my Milani quad in Denim Blues (the colours are pretty similar ;D). Also, I made everything blue :D - so my liner & mascara for this look were Barry M Kohl Pencil in 4 and Avon Daring Curves mascara in Navy ;). And of course, I curled my lashes with my Shisem curler.

Cheeks: The Body Shop Shimmer Waves 02 (Blush). I used a mix of the darker colours on my cheeks & the lightest one (which looks white but actually reflects pink when worn) as a highlighter. Definitely recommending this product to all pale girls - it's not as shimmery as one'd expect of it, just softly glowing and very pretty :).

Lips: Estee Lauder Pure Colour Gloss in Praline. Which I thought would be brown (praline's chocolate, isn't it :-/) when I asked to swap for it - and obviously it's not >:-), but it's pretty so I don't mind ^_^.

Bonus pic: I'm watching you :-P...

Some swaps come next :). Read on for the blue nail polish pic ;), it came from a swap so :-P...

Swap 1 [The USA].

(For my depotted NYX eye shadows in Rust and Lime Green, and lots of extras ^_^.)

The Jane TM :D! (See the 'Skin' section of the tutorial for the full name, I'm lazy :-P. Or just read it on the pic ;D.) And...

Revlon Not So Blue-Berry nail polish :).

I've wanted that colour ever since I read this review, but living in Europe, I couldn't just go out and buy it :-P. (Don't get me started on that, there are so many products I wish I had direct access to :-/...)

Here's a pic...

Simply lovely. Oh, and it does smell like berries ;).

She also kindly added a Trish McEvoy Beta Hydroxy Pad and mini primer as extras :D.

Swap 2 [The USA, a different swapper].

(For two Prevage minis I had & obviously didn't need, and some extras.)

Clinique Glosswear For Lips Sheer Shimmers in Gold Sparkle. If you'd like to know what it looks like, picture Benefit California Kissin' in this colour, minus the 'freshness' effect, and it's quite sticky. Believe it or not, this looked like a cool-toned gold to me, so if you're after one, check this out ;).

She also added a La Roche-Posay eye cream sample & a face cloth as extras :).

And last but not least, here's my prize lot from Blogspot Beauty's contest :D.

This contest had a really cute concept - the prizes were minis of BB's fave products, so the winner could get to try them out for herself ;) ^_^.

The minis:

*Estee Lauder mini Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher.
*Estee Lauder mini DayWear Plus Multi Protection Antioxidant Creme SPF 15.
*Boots No7 mini tinted moisturiser in Medium.
*Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess mini bronzer.
*Estee Lauder mini MagnaScopic mascara.
*Lancome mini Definicils mascara.
*Lancome mini Juicy Tube.

And two full-size products: a Sanctuary warming detox mask and a Boots No7 Moisture Drench lipstick in Cameo.

It's a medium rose with a reflecting sort of effect. Reminds me of my Oriflame Skydiver nail polish (which I'll have to repurchase 'cause my little sister knocked it off the table >:-@, but at least I'm glad it was this & not a rare OPI one, lol) or my Barry M lipstick in 123, minus the huge chunks of glitter in that one. I think I'll take a picture 'cause I'm having a hard time describing this with words :-P.

I've swapped off the mini skincare 'cause I know they won't work for me, and the Juicy Tube. I also gave the mini TM to my (teenage) sister - and she adores it :D. (I'm always happy & a bit vindicated to see her excited about a product, 'cause she normally looks so bored when I'm all giddy about my new stuff, it's irritating >:-/. But hey, her friends are all jealous of her & say she's lucky to have a live-in Sephora XD :-P.) I've kept everything else though, and will use it often ;). Thanks again BB :).

And thank you all for reading ^_^. I know I have a few tags pending, so I'll do these soon ;D...And there's more new stuff (swapped and purchased) to share :).

P.S. Thanks to everyone who missed me. I appreciate it more than I seem to.

Tag, awards, Swap Update, and What Does Your Lipstick Say About You quiz link ^_^.

*Link to Fuz's (eagerly awaited by many including me) exercise vid, just in case you may have missed it ;). I have it on my phone so I can do it anywhere ^_^.

Proper post soon I promise!!!

Hi to all new followers :). Thanks for reading ^_^!

Here's the lipstick quiz original post ;D...

No pic, but my most used lipstick is probably Jean (the Hollywood actress, not the French name, lol) by Oriflame - half of it is gone XD. (It's a red ;D.) And it's sharp-angled...Definitely sounds like me >:-). What do you think ;)? And what's yours :D?

I received this award from both Thiamere and Vonnie ^_^.

Rules:
Grab this award on my blog by leaving a comment on this post, a smiley face will do hehe. Please make a post of this award on your blog then link the person who gave this award to you. Also, you must pass this award on to bloggers you choose.

I'm leaving this one open to anyone who reads my blog, because you guys make me smile :).

Swap Update :D...

(Yes, I know my collection is huge already. But at least with swaps, I can pass on things that I don't use :-P ^_^.)

Swap 1 [Canada - A Watercolour Sky swap :D!!!].

(I got her the seemingly Greece-exclusive right now Jasmine Lip Butter ^_^, and a gift set of four Korres lipsticks :D. With extras, naturally :-P ;D.)

Lunasol Full Glamour gloss in Lucent Purple (review here ;D), Smashbox Tokidoki gloss in Dolcissima, Stila It Gloss in Interesting, Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing Limited Edition golden brown mascara (I love the name ^_^, & it's only been used by her on clean lashes so it's safe), Kate silver gel liner, Cargo mini bronzer tin, and Silk Naturals eye shadow in Lush (supposedly a dupe for MAC Humid - not that I care, I got it 'cause I like mineral pigments XD).

And...Extras :D!!!

She knows me so well ^_^! Hello Kitty stuff :') - a mini file & mini polish. It's very beautiful but tiny so I'll use it sparingly, and I'm so happy to have it :).

And, I can't believe it, a mini PosieTint :'). I had this on my wishlist on Make-Up Alley - and she got it for me ^_^!!! I'd specifically requested a mini too, I see no need to own the huge one ;). It was brand new & sealed - not anymore 'cause I've opened it, lol ;D.

It fits in here perfectly:

[Just finished the mini EyeCon ;). My next post will probably include a few sample reviews.]

Since taking this pic, I've depotted the Some Kinda Gorgeous 'cause I never use it XD. Gave it to my sister, who's darker than me & loves cream-to-powder foundations ;). (I prefer liquids.)

Oh, and here are the close-ups :).

Isn't everything beautiful ^_^? Thanks so much Sarah :). Best swapper ever ^_^. And every reader of mine should go check out her swap/sale blog like, right now :-P XD.

Swap 2 [Ireland].

(For a lightly used Benefit gloss in Who Are You Wearing?, and some extras.)

No extras, but I don't mind :). I send extras 'cause I'm nice, not because I expect any back :-P.

And you know I'm a Pout fan ;D...So yay, more Pout :D!!! This gloss is called Cross My Heart :). It's beautiful ^_^.

Swap 3 [Australia].

(For 5 Oriflame glosses from the Daydream collection - see, I do swap off things to keep my collection size relatively normal :-P. And extras, of course ;D.)

She was so generous.

Everything came in the Clinique bag pictured above, which I love :D. We swapped for OPI Alpine Snow (wearing it right now, beautiful ^_^!), OPI Rosy Future, and MAC Lustreglass in Love Knot, from Naughty Nauticals. I missed it back then so I'm very happy to have it :).

But, she also offered to get me Australian products, and bought me a Chi Chi palette in Brazilian Goddess, which includes...The red eye shadow. It's not bronze, orange, pink, fuchsia or copper...It's red, pure true red, and very beautiful :).

She also added a Hello Kitty eraser & mirror, and a NYX lipstick in Ulysses (a vibrant bright coppery red) :).

Ironically, my perfect red did crack in transit >:-). But I can always swap for a second palette ;D.

Swap 4 [Japan].

(For my Benefit double-ended gloss in Didn't Hear It From Me & Your People, My People, and extras.)

I have kept the mini Bifacil, blue make-up bags, and Shiseido Zen fragrance sample ;). Everything else has reached various nice swappers by now :).

Finally, a tag from Nicola's blog ;).

Tell Me Something Tag!

1. What is your favourite item of clothing?
I have no idea >:-).
(Nice way to kick off a tag...Lol XD.)

2. What are your biggest obsessions?
Swapping :-P. And blogging, but I disappear every now and then >:-)...Sorry :(!

3. Who inspires you?
Anyone who has managed to become what I want to be or acquire qualities that I crave.

4. Who is your favourite designer and why?
I'm not really a clothes afficionado (as you can probably tell if you read my blog), but I do love Fendi's designs. I think they're kind of overlooked sometimes & that's strange to me.

5. What is your favourite song ever?
Can't pick one >:-).

6. What is your favourite song right now?
I really love this song at the moment.



7. If you were a sweetie what would you be?
Hmmm...Let's say one of those cherry liquor things. The only product containing alcohol that I'll (occasionally) consume >:-).

8. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet- what words would describe your rainbow?
Chi Chi red eye shadow (see above), oranges :D, green tea with lemon (:-P), rain, Dior Midnight Poison, and my new Lunasol gloss (pictured above) :).

9. What's your favourite film?
I don't think I have an ultimate favourite so far. Oddly, I rarely watch any. But I love Great Expectations. The book was wonderful, and the film may have deviated in some aspects but it's wonderful as well. Estella is a beauty icon, of course. And the soundtrack is stunning. I love most of Patrick Doyle's work, but the music from the 'Kissing In The Rain' scene is really beyond beautiful. [Check it out on my player (all the way below this blog) if you'd like ;).]

11. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?
And this is the kind of question I never answer ;).

12. What are your 3 favourite smells?
Rain, Dior Midnight Poison and right now, Boss Orange :-P ^_^.

13. What are your 3 favourite tastes?
Sushi :D, cherries and well, vinegar XD.

14. What is your most treasured possession?
My collection maybe XD? I'd be furious if anything happened to it...

15. What did you always want to be/do when you grew up?
I wanted to 'help make the world a better place' >:-). I suppose that'd mean an aid worker. Still considering it sometimes ;).

16. If you were an ice-cream what flavour would you be?
Vanilla, of course :-P. Maybe with some kind of cherry-raspberry syrup core...That sounds wonderful :).

17. If someone made a short film of your life, who would play you?
I'd play myself :-P.
If I have to pick someone else...Hmmm, which actress do you think I look like ;D?

18. What would your perfect afternoon consist of?
No idea, but it would include walking, rain, good music, lip balm and a great fragrance. These are present in most of my Precious Moments :).

19. If you were a flower, what would you be?
Wild cherry blossoms :-P.

20. Tell me a random thing....Be it your favourite line from a song, scene from a movie or quote from a book.....Tell me about something that you love.....
"It's not a question, if I can fight by your side, and withstand anything, but I forgot that you said, 'Girl, if you come, you gotta bring your own sun'."



It doesn't even really make sense, does it? But I love this song. Love the album too. Thanks for reading :).

Most cunning Tag ever >:-) & some more new stuff ^_^. From swaps. Naturally :-P.

[Courtesy of Fuz and Crystal >:-). I did see this tag in the morning but I had no time to blog then :-P ^_^.]

Rules: Take a picture of yourself RIGHT now. No primping or preparing. Just snap a picture. Load the picture onto your blog. Tag some people to play.

Well, it's not too ugly.

Usual skin stuff, some light clay shadow on the eyes (from my Oriflame 36 colour palette), Rimmel mascara, Bourjois powder as a cheek colour :-P (more on that thing below ;D)...My lip colour has worn off :-P ;).

I am not tagging anyone - this is just too cruel.

Swap love :-P ^_^...

Swap 1 [The Netherlands].

(For my L'Oreal Metamorphosis palette, Avon Orchid Delight duo, and some sample extras.)

A Bourjois powder in Apricote, that I'll be using as a cheek colour, and for contouring ;). It's too dark to use as a powder, but makes a wonderful peach blusher - I can't believe some people have skin this orange though. It's hard to imagine :-/. But I guess it's true XD.
I want to try this thing as an eye shadow ;D.

And extras ^_^! I'm not sure what that Sabon Vanilla & Coconut sample is (it appears to be a scrub), but it smells heavenly. If you ever come across stuff by this brand, grab something - you won't regret it ;D ^_^.
And Lancome mini cream tubes: Primordiale Optimum Nuit Visibly Skin Regenerating Night Treatment and Hydra Zen Neurocalm Soothing Anti-Stress Moisturising Cream Fluid. I'm giving these away 'cause Lancome tests on animals (and only skin stuff that has been tested on people has ever worked well for me) and I think I'm too young to use these, but they'll be appreciated :).

Swap 2 [England - second swap with Kaleidoscope palette swapper ;D].

And I'm already planning our third. She's wonderful :). Behold my lovely package...

(For 4 mini Bourjois cream blushes, and some extras.)

Unbelievable :').

Wet & Wild Celestial Realm quad, Milani Denim Blues quad (extra!), Wet & Wild Belgian Chocolates trio, 2 Wet & Wild lipsticks, Mary Kay Safari Sunset duo, Barry M Dazzle Dust (my first, yay ^_^!) in Khaki (though it isn't khaki :-P), Nails Inc nail polish in Victoria, a Dr. Brandt Infinite Moisture moisturiser sample :D (extra!), a Tarte lip balm in Thursday, no that isn't MAC :-P - it's a Wet & Wild shadow in Cornflower in MAC packaging ;D, lol, a Clarins Gentle Night Cream mini tube (extra!), and Prestige eye shadow in Indigo.

A blues quad and expensive skincare - as extras?!?

She is so incredibly kind. I can't wait to swap with her again :).

Here's the Wet & Wild shadow...

I did think it was MAC, at first XD. It looks kinda cute in there :-P ;D...

Thanks for surviving my ugly Tag pic >:-D.

(Not that I ever look good. OK, must not let thoughts of that kind take over me, it never ends well...)

To end this on a positive note...More swaps coming up ^_^. Can't wait :D ;).

My Make-Up Collection Part 2: Hello Kitty Eye.

Which is what I call my Hello Kitty case I keep eye products in ;). I have two: one for eye shadows and one for lip stuff, I'll be presenting that one next ;).

Isn't it lovely ^_^?

View from the top:

View from the back, when opened:

View from the front, when opened ;D...

It's full of stuff. I have way too many eye shadows. Here's proof...

Note: The pics for this post have been taken weeks ago, so I've swapped some stuff off (about time, lol) and got some new things, which you can find under 'New Acquisitions' ;).

Singles :).

Clinique eye shadows in Platinum, Desert Sun, South Beach and Stormcloud, ArtDeco eye shadows in 71, 74, 85, 95, 243, 274, 318, 390 and 557, Laura Mercier eye shadows in Princess and Mint Snow, Tigi Cyberoptics eye shadow in Lime, Essence Multi Dimension eye shadow in Key West, Bourjois Little Round Pot eye shadow in Noir Emeraude, Wet & Wild cream eye shadow in Envy, and Oriflame Aqua Vibes shadow sticks in Hawaii, Fiji, Bora Bora, Cuba and Borneo.

Closed to show the packaging:

Duos :D.

Estee Lauder duos in Neptune and Jupiter (both swapped off), Oriflame duos in Nice Girl and Naughty Girl, Clinique duo in Like Mink, Oriflame Visions Soul Mates duos in Bonnie & Clyde, Tarzan & Jane, Romeo & Juliet, Homer & Marge, Barbie & Ken, Lois & Clark, Mickey & Minnie, Adam & Eve, Anthony & Cleopatra and Cinderella & Prince Charming, Avon duos in Orchid Delight (swapped), Angel Cake (swapped), Spirit, Starlight (swapped), Daring Doll and Porcelain Doll, and Oriflame duos in Golden Forest and Urban Twilight.

Closed to show the packaging:

Trios ;D.

Oriflame Daydream Eyeshadow Stripes trios in Sweet Love and Sweet Dreams, Wet & Wild Mega Eyes trio in Amazon Greens, Almay trios for Blue Eyes and Hazel Eyes, Clinique trio containing Sugar Sugar and Strawberry Fudge, and Oriflame Visions Eye Trios in Pool Party, Green With Envy, Fashionably Fawn and Purple Haze.

Closed to show the packaging:

Quads ^_^.

MAC Fafi Eyes 2, Oriflame Giordani Gold Colour Quartet For Eyes in Nocturne, Clinique quad containing Almost Peach, Sunburst and Copper Canyon, MAC Hello Kitty Lucky Tom, MAC Hello Kitty Too Dolly, and Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadow quad in Copper Crayon.

Closed to show the packaging:

Fivers [?] and larger eye shadow palettes, and glitters.

IsaDora Eye Shadow Palette in Milennium Star, Lancome Pop Cherub palette in A L'Ombre Des Regards, Oriflame glitters in Nice Girl and Naughty Girl, cheap red glitter (very little left), Visee Glam Hunt Eyes palette in G-5, and Estee Lauder Deluxe Pure Colour Eye Shadow Palette: the shades are Tea Biscuit, Ivory Box, Pale Moon, Mocha Cup, Rose Confetti, Camouflage, Cinnamon, Taupe, Berry Ice and Smokey.

Closed to show the packaging:

Pigments and other loose eye shadows ;).

MAC Pigments in Bell-Bottom Blue (very generous sample ^_^), Mutiny, Milk and Deep Blue Green, Oriflame depotted roll-on shadows in Pink Reflecting Gold, White Frost, Bronze and Teal (I made these names up :-P, can't remember the original ones), Oriflame Giordani Gold Eye Silk in Azure, Opal, Fiesta and Gala, and Oriflame Silver Shimmer Eye Powder in Midnight Star, Shooting Star and Starlight.

If you want swatches or reviews of anything, ask ;). Next: Part 3, Hello Kitty Lip ;D :).

Thanks for reading ^_^!

P.S. My next post will be a contest entry, promise :-P - and I've got the pics for my Blooming Spring swatches blog :D, so expect that soon ;).