June 03, 2015

NEW Urban Decay Palette! Naked Smoky

OMG OMG OMG - new Naked Palette for summer 2015. The palette is absolutely perfect! It will be available on Urban Decay's website July 8th. The price has not been stated, but it's probably the same as the other Naked Palettes.

The smoky effect packaging is so lush and sleek! Full case sized mirror, magnetic closer, smooth surface - definitely my favourite and is best packaging out of all the Naked Palettes. I did not jump on the train with the previous palettes due to me being picky. I liked the colours of Naked 1, but the cardboard packaging was off putting. Naked 2 and 3 - wasn't digging the colour selection. Naked Smoky however is perfect!

A wonderful mixture of tones. The shades are stunning; the greys, plum and warm chocolate brown is alluring me. The shadows have a great range of textures - shimmer, satin and mattes. I like how Urban Decade organised the shadows by the texture. I will be purchasing this palette once it releases. ^.^

What do you think of the Naked Smoky? Tell me in the comments below~

Have a good day~ ^_^

May 29, 2015

LEADERS INSOLUTION Mela-Tox Skin Clinic Mask Review

Omg I wrote this review 3 times and blogger didn't save it! *cries* I've been off the beauty grind for the past month - need to get my review game back on! I purchased some Leaders Insolution masks when I was in Hong Kong as I remember reading Xiaxue's post on it and they seemed really good! Cannot wait to go back in a few weeks! ^.^

Leaders Insolution is a Korean brand created and tested by a group of dermatologists. There are 17 variations in the range. Mela-Tox is their top seller - it's main function is whitening. Description "helps you get back that radiant, youthful glow. It brightens dull complexions by suppressing melanin production which causes pigmentation problems. The mask also moisturises and diminishes blemishes."

How to use:

Apply the mask after cleansing and toning your face
Leave it on for 15 - 20 minutes
Massage or dab the remaining essence for your skin to adsorb it

I like that the packaging clearly states the function/effect of the mask, what corners it helps with and the skin type it is suited for - makes it easy for user to identify which mask would benefit their skin the most. The pill detailing is cute too.

The mask was not lined with plastic - I'm starting to notice a lot of Korean sheet masks don't. The sheet is made from silk cellulose and the size of the mask was perfect for my face - fitted very well and did not slide. This is key factor as it enables maximum absorption without essence dripping. The scent of the mask was very subtle and does not linger. The essence was thicker than regular mask - which hydrated and plumped my skin very well. When you take off the mask it leaves a gel film behind, I'm not sure if it supposed to be an protective barrier? It's quite sticky and takes a few minutes to dry and absorb in.

After 20 minutes - my skin was significantly brightened, it looked clear and radiant like kpop celebrities waaa~ *^* Temporally rid my blemishes too, need to constantly use it every week to maintain the results and "suppress melanin production". The results were very impressive! I recommend this for people with dry or normal skin more. I have oily skin and I think the essence may a bit a little too rich for me, since I had a few little pimples the following days after.

Rating: 7/10

Pros:

Does not contain mineral oil, silicon, artificial pigment or paraben (preservative)
Brightened and cleared my skin tone
Mask is perfect size, fits very well to your face
Rich essence that hydrates well
Reduced blemishes

Cons:

Has a sticky finish
Essence may be too rich for people with oily skin
Only available in Asia (I think) and online

Have you tried any Leader Insolution products? ^.^

May 26, 2015

XIV.IV.MMXV / Sweater Weather Outfit & Cindy Visiting London

Throwback post~ 14.04.15

My friend Cindy came over to the UK~ (she's from the Netherlands and has the cutest accent ever!) So I took a spontaneous trip London to visit her. Met up with her and another friend at Shakespeare's Globe (London Bridge), which I had not been to before. It was utterly beautiful! I really should check out more London's tourist spots/sights instead of shopping all the time. A heat wave struck and my god, I was boiling in my sweater, but thankfully it covered and protected me from the strong sun rays. We then headed to Chinatown for food (typical chinky) and off to Greenwich. Completely stunned by the beauty of the modern architecture and refreshing greenery there. Finished the day off with some Oxford Street shopping because welllll you have to! Such a fun day, I want to relive it again!

Outfit Details

Sweater: Uneek

Blouse: New Look

Leggings: Miss Guided

Shoes: Gabor

Bag: Vans Off The Wall

As for my outfit; super casual - the red vibes were calling me! When does it not? xDD So I reached out for my oversized burgundy sweater, it always complements my hair colour(s) really well~ Paired it with wet look leggings, 100% recommend if you want your legs to look more toned and elongated haha. Topped it off with a gold peter pan necklace to add a little detail to this simple look. ^^ This outfit reminds me of primary school days~ My co-worker thought I wore school uniform to work once. xD

Have you travel anywhere recently? :')

Have a good day~ ^__^

May 21, 2015

Dresslink Wishlist

Hello~ ^^ Its been a while since i've wrote a wish list, so here we go~ This post is in collaboration with Dresslink.com. Dresslink is a online fashion retailer based in Hong Kong; they sell a huge range of fashion products, from clothing to accessories and bags. The prices they offer are absolutely fantastic, great for those that want to keep up with the latest fashion trend on a budget. Without any further forethought here are the items on my Dresslink wish list: ^__^

1) Mesh Panel Dress $4.41

Got to love some mesh panels! Mesh makes any outfit more edgy and interesting~

2) Bad Man Crop Top $4.07

You guys know how I love my edge! The graphic crop top is perfect! and it reminds me of B.A.P's badman huehue :')

3) Red Off Shoulder Dress $5.67

Something a little different for me; the dress is elegant yet casual. Think this would be great to wear on a lovely summer day, on the beach or on a romantic date :')

4) Black Chunky Heel Platform Boots $8.78

Do I need to say anymore? These boots are slayiinnngggggg!

5) Jumper Blouse $10.41

HOW CUTE IS THIS?

6) Night Club Dress $7.38

Perfect for clubbing or any parties :') You could also wear this as a casual outfit by throwing a oversized jacket or cardigan on top too.

7) Suspender Skirt $5.03

So many bloggers have this skirt and if you haven't noticed by now, yes I have a suspender obsession - so these are a must! ^.^ This would look great paired with a graphic shirt or blouse. Top off the look with some knee/thigh high socks for an adorable look.

This is my wish list for now, there are over 10,000+ items, so many to chose from - these are my top picks. Be sure to check out Dresslink.com for more items, the price is an utter killer to not check them out! When you sign up, you'll also receive discounts and coupons. ^.<

Which item is your favourite? Tell me in the comments below.

*This post is sponsored by Dresslink

May 20, 2015

Vintage Cardie~ Outfit

Outfit Details:

Cardigan: Primark

Top: Aliexpress

Trousers: Missguided

Shoes: ASOS

Hat: H&M

Star Necklace: Select

Something different from my usual style, I quite like it but at the same time I feel weird... .__. The cardigan was an impulsive purchase from a while ago; I remember at one point oversized cardigans were the trend, I guess I caved into it since I purchased one, but never wore it until now (because i'm 2000 and late xDD). I wore this outfit for my first exam - I opted out for the vintage cardie because I want to feel comfortable during my exam. The booties are 4 inches high! I needed to boost my confidence you know huehue. This all sounds weird but it actually helped :') I didn't feel nervous at all, most likely a placebo effect. The look is very casual and simple, so I styled it with a mini statement necklace and mesh panel trousers too add some character. This is definitely more of an autumn look rather than spring, but heyyy its been getting cold again the UK! :c

Have you tried out something new? It doesn't have to be fashion wise - new challenges, hobby, food? :') Tell me in the comments below~ ^^

Have a good day!