Stripe x Pattern

Hey guys!

Im trying to be consistent with blogging but somehow, every time my outfit is on point, I dont get a chance to blog it. Well today is one of those rare days that I get to blog my outfit of the day. Lately, i've been obsessing over stripes or anything blank or white. I just dont see myself rocking up pastel coloured outfits or anything soft coloured though I do own quite a few pastel coloured tops and skirts. I have been a black and white person lately and I find myself repeating the clothes I wear every week just because I try to stick with black and white. This week is just the perfect week for me to relax as I work two part time jobs but I get a day off until saturday. I am grateful to have this kind of break even though its only for a few days but the fact that I dont have to worry about not getting enough sleep or working both jobs on the same day, its just so relaxing. Also, this week, I am willing to spend as much time with my friends as I do think that I will get busy especially during christmas season where I know I will be slammed with shift after shift so I'm making the most out of this week.
Also, I am planning to start christmas shopping soon and unfortunately, I am only giving gifts to those people who have made an effort to spend time with me this year. Im so excited that Christmas is just around the corner! And also, my birthday is coming up and im really excited to spend that time with my family and my friends. And my boyfriend. Though, I wish I could celebrate it back home with my Lola and cousins.

Anyways. hope everyone's having a good day so far or had a good day today. If you didnt, well cheer up because you'll never know what tomorrow offers.
Heres my outfit of the day. Also watched Mockingjay part 1 with the bae for 50 cents today. HOLLAAAA~

Outfit details

Top from Temt

Kimono from Cotton On

Leggings from Valleygirl

Platform wedge from Wildpair

Lipstick from Nyx in Snow White

Thats all for now.

Love lots,

product review || Almay smart shade loose finishing powder in medium

Hey guys!


Today, I thought I'd do something new in my blog. Considering that exams are nearly over, I have more time doing other things such as shopping and going out with some friends. Today, I decided to go shopping. As a uni student with 2 jobs and other commitments, it is sometimes hard to balance stuff t the point where I am stressed out. Usually, I release my stress by spending time with my boyfriend or by doing something fun from out of my comfort zone. Trust me, when I do shop, I go crazy and I dont think about the price sometimes which for me, is a bad habit.

Anyways, heres one of the product that I purchased today at farmers.
Im pretty happy with what I purchase as I do believe that I need to invest on these products.
Here is the Almay smart shade loose finishing powder in medium and before I bought this product, I was trying different finishing powder from different brands.

Almay is a brand of cosmetics made for people with sensitive skin and Im pretty happy with that because I know I have sensitive skin and I have tried a lot of products which aren't good for my skin, hence I stop using them. The finishing powder helps provide flawless finish and improves imperfection. It is also non-comedogenic which means that the product is formulated so it does not blocked pores. It comes in 3 shades, light, light/medium and medium. I purchased medium as light/medium does not quite match my skin tone.

The difference between a loose powder and press powder is that loose powder gives more lighter application, therefore it is used for finishing the foundation and it also helps reduce shine. It also helps mattify the skin without it looking too dry. Although, press powder is more on the convenience where you can take it anywhere without spilling it all over your make up bag. It is more compact than the loose powder. 

What I love about this product is that its compact and the packaging is very simple. Also, it came with a powder sponge though I would probably use one of my powder brushes to apply this on my face. Also, the powder itself blends on my skin really well and it doesnt leave any glitters or anything sparkling. The finish is really smooth and silky, also light weight on skin which I prefer.

I purchase this from Farmers (New Zealand) and im not quite sure if its available anywhere else. It cost me $30.95 which is not bad at all considering the the packaging has a reasonable size. Also, in Farmers, if you buy any Almay product worth over $29, you receive a free beach bag which is perfect because summer is just around the corner. Offer is only available from 7th November until the 3rd of December 2014. The beach bag also came with $15 off Almay products from Farmers which is very convenient.

Thats all for now

P.S: I am not affiliated or sponsored with any of the products/brands that I mention in this blog! 

Love lots,

Everyday go-to make up

Hello readers!

I have been getting a lot of comments about my make up around uni and just in general and I do post photos of me with make up on but sometimes I go out to places without make up. I have nothing against people wearing make up and such but for me, in my own opinion, make up doesn't have to be an everyday thing. I understand why some people have to put it on everyday but for me, I don't really go out with make up on everyday. Reasons are because when I do go to uni and I have to go to the gym afterwards, I don't put make up on because if I'm going to workout, I don't really need to put any on if I'm going to sweat anyways. But when I do go to the gym but have to go to uni beforehand, I just apply BB cream just to even out my skin tone. I use Garnier BB Cream in medium shade. Also, the another reason why I don't put make up on everyday is because I don't need to. If I'm only gonna spend a good 5 hours out of my house then why bother? BB cream is my best solution though just so I dont feel like my face is too naked and just incase I see people that I know, atleast I look decent.

I'm not going to be all cliche and stuff but I do love putting make up on. Just not everyday. And when I do put make up on, I am very specific about how I apply it. I'm not a make up guru nor a professional make up artist so these are just my everyday make up items that I need when I do put make up on.

1. Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Black (The Warehouse $14.99)
2. Maybelline New York The Turbo Volume Express (It was a gift ^^)
3. Revlon Nearly Naked Warm Beige (Farmers $33.95)
4. Maybelline FIT me! shine-free foundation 115 & 330 (The Warehouse $22.99 each)
5. ItsJudyTime Palette ( BH cosmetics website $9.99 USD http://www.bhcosmetics.com/judy)
6. MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation (Hand me down yay ^^)
7. MAC eye liner gel (Another hand me down)
8. MAC Media (MAC store $40)

If you're wondering why I have two FIT me foundations in two different shades, its because I use it for contouring. Its actually pretty good and the foundation itself is easy to blend, I can use either a sponge, a brush or my finger. Either way, it works fine. 

Best purchase that I've done so far. The wait was long but worth it. Its very affordable too. I'll do a swatch soon. 

"Natural is beautiful, but make up is glam."

Love lots,