FOTD : POP OF BLUE

I know Spring is almost here, but I have to admit there's no differences in where I live since it's a tropical climate here. But, I thought I wouldn't hurt either if I attempt to try a little bit. It'll be best time to look into my color palette and play with it, and this time it will be "BLUE"

REVIEW: B.LIV by Cellnique

As most people do suffer, I did have quite a problem with blackheads and whiteheads, mostly blackheads. To say how much I love using pore strip, I find it could be a little expensive to be used regularly.

MY HAIR CARE ROUTINE

Now that my hair has grew long down to my waist now, I do have some products that I added into my routine to give life to my hair. I'd say I have quite pretty dry hair from those bleaches, colors, and heat that I applied on my hair before.


Dove Damage Therapy Intense Repair Shampoo
It says helps strengthens hair from roots to tip, and contain fiber Actives penetrate to help reconstruct from within. Usually I never really on one specific product to use for Shampoo or Conditioner, but now that I use Dove Shampoo , I can feel my hair super soft even when I'm using it alone. Although I could use some extra steps for some extra nourish. One tip I usually do when I wash my hair is start from the back and work all the way to crown. It helps to create volume to the hair.

Dove Damage Therapy Intense Repair Conditioner
I never leave my bathroom without conditioner. Usually I just leave it on for few minutes and finish the rest of my hygiene steps.  It really helps to de-tangle my hair, and leave my hair extra soft.

Dove Hair Fall Rescue Treatment Mask
My hair did suffer from hair fall and I always feel very frustrated. Although some people say that it's normal if is in range 50-100 pieces/day, I think some help never worst.

Dove Hair Fall Rescue Oil Serum
After shampooing and my hair still damp, I applied some oil serum throughout my hair and concentrate towards the ends. I did believe my hair is less fallout after using this for quite a while.

Lucido Triple Beauty Vitamin Spray
It contains hyluronic acid, vitamin B5, and protein to retain moisture, and nutrients also protect hair from the heat. I just spritz some to my hair and leaves my hair shiny and smells so nice.

Dove  Intense Repair Overnight Treatment 
It's a leave in treatment that you leave overnight to help replenish vital protein, restoring resistance and strength. It's been an extra step that I added to my routine and it's been a life changing. I realize my hair is less tangle and frizzy the next morning , and make it so much easier to style.

Usually I just leave my hair air dry to keep the moisture and also to avoid any heat damage. I also try to avoid overwashing my hair, probably 2-3 times a week. I might use some Dry Shampoo or homemade one like cocoa powder in between washes.

XO
-F-

PAMPER NIGHT WITH SANA KIRA LA RELA NIGHT MASK

We can all agree that Japanese women mostly have perfect skin, of course for a good reason. They seems to have a really good skincare product range and I'm totally buying it. Personally, I quite enjoy using a few product myself like this mask from SANA

HOW TO GET FULLER LOOKING LIPS

We all jealous of Angelina Jolie's sexy full lip, but for those of you like me maybe don't lucky enough to own them, don't fret! There are a few ways to get those fuller looking lips. 

"Lip Augmentation" aka Lip Surgery is one of the fastest way to achieve that, but not to the mention the cost and risk of that. I've seen quite a bit of surgical gone wrong on internet and those totally makes me thrilled. 

Here are some tips and tricks to make the appears more fuller:

1. Start with concealer

Before apply anything to the lips, start mattifying the lips with some concealer with a sponges, brushes, or even finger. It helps to create a great base to makes the color more vibrant.

2. Using Lip Liner

Lip liner helps to enhance the look of fuller lips and also give more precise color on your lips. Use 2 color of lip liner, one darker than the other. Line the darker color from the corner of the lips, leaving the middle part of the lips with lighter color. It will create the nice dimension to the lips. 

I'm using here Revlon ColorStay LipLiner in Natural and Blush

3. Time for Some Color

Now, it's time to put on some color to the lips. 

I'm using Revlon Super Lustrous Shine Lipstick in Rich Girl Red.

4. Highlight and Contour the Lips

Not only those apply on face, it's also can be apply on lips. Apply some highlight on the above of the upper middle lips with a "V" shape to enhance the cupid's bow and same way apply some bronzer just beneath the lower lips. Don't forget to blend them, you don't want any harsh edges showing through.

5. Extra Lovely Fuller Lips

For some glossy finish, you can top it of with some lip gloss to give some dewy and fuller looking lips.

For matte finish, you can dab a bit of lighter shade concealer and dab on center of the lower lips and blend them well. 

Now, your lips will look like they've been surgical done! Or at least 3x bigger than then they actually are. 

So why waste the money to get your lips done? Spending a few extra minutes won't hurt! 

XO

-F-

DIY Makeup Organizing Holder

Recently I have been trying to make some glam up some glasses which had been sitting on my cupboard for a long time. Then I spotted my leftover old paper clay from my college project few years back so I decided to make these.

REVIEW : THE FACE SHOP PORE MINIMIZER CONTROLLING CLAY MASK

If you have oily or acne prone skin, you might need this in your life. Clay mask helps to absorb extra oil and properties on your face and also can be used as an exfoliant to draw out impurities from the skin.  By all mean, any skin type are welcome to use clay mask as well.
I wanna introduce this mask from The Face Shop, it's the Pore Minimizer Controlling Clay Mask. It's a thick mint green formula and dries out pretty quickly. Also it claims to be minimize the appearance of your pores.

HAPPY VALENTINE!!

Finally the day is here! This lovely day that most people are excited for, or not. If you people out there have your Valentine then props to you guys. But for those single out there, there's nothing to be ashamed for. It's nothing wrong about it. I've been single for a long time now. I think when the right times strike in, the right person will approach you and you will totally feel those love sparks. You'll know that's the one.

GIRLY & FEMININE VALENTINE LOOK

Hello all you beauties out there, as we know tomorrow is Valentine's day! I have been preparing a few little bits for past weeks to celebrate this romantic day. Since I started my look with "ANTI VALENTINE'S MAKEUP LOOK"  , so I think it will be appropriate if we end this with a romantic Valentine look.

Easy Sweet Hairstyle for Valentine

Hello all the hearty out there, we know that Valentine's 2 more days away, everything seems very pretty sweet. So, I think it would be great to pair it with some cute and sweet hairstyle to rock this day. I'm gonna show you some hairstyle that are super easy and simple to recreate. 

A little Attemption

When Valentine's day is around the corner, I find myself always relate anything that I do with this lovely day. Hmm, basically almost everything. Yeah... I know I'm just weird like that. But bare with me with this one, I can guarantee you that there are good ones. :)

TOO MUCH HEART??

I know it's been quite a few post from me about Valentine, but let's just take a second and allow a moment for hearty moment in here. 

A few weeks earlier when I first got home, the first things that caught my eyes in gorgeous bag laying at the corner of my bedroom. First thought I had was "I don't recall having that, but it is cute" , then my mom told me that it was hers and she wanted to give it to me. I was like "Hell yeah!" It was her bag back in 90's and still looking good. I was really impressed how she kept it. 

HOMEMADE YUMMY VALENTINE'S GIFT

For all those people who are chocolate lovers and also have signature to give chocolate of V-day, I'm gonna show you some easy and yummy gifts ideas. It's just another ways to show your loves one how much you love them and it's also fun ways to do together with your friends. Not to mention also cheaper than store bought ones! :D

How to wear Dark Smokey Eyes on Valentine!

For all you people who are dark smokey eyes lover, you might think it won't be a good choice fro V-day, you might need to reconsider it again. There are ways that you could do that but still look lovely and sweet.

NOTW: Valentine Pink

As one of my New Year Resolution I made for this year is start do more sketching, I've been stick to it and start to improve my drawing skill. I think would be appropriate if I incorporate some pink to welcome this beautiful upcoming Valentine's day. Of course my nails aren't exception.

Pixy Nail Enamel in P-01

This nail polish actually was in one of my mom's collection, I just borrow it. I just applied 2 coats and it gives very pretty bright pink color and totally scream Valentine for me. I hardly ever wear too much of pink with me, but for V-day I could make an exception for that.

It totally made me excited for V-day so I'm loving my nails now!

The original picture I drew is from Kandee who is an artist and designer who also run a company in selling her art. She's really an amazing artist, I loved to check her art but just didn't have the money to buy any creation of hers. I really like one of her design "The Owl'd Owl'd Story", so I decided to draw it. Apparently it turns out different. (lol).

What do you guys think?
XO
-F-

ANTI VALENTINE'S MAKEUP

With Valentine's day is right around the corner, most of the people probably get excited about this lovely day with their beloved ones. Unfortunately, regardless of it you are in a relationship, single or dating, almost everyone is subjected to one small but yet undeniable sad truth, No one can win on Valentine's day. So, here I present to you an Anti Valentine Look. I got inspired by one of the post by Adrienne few days back, so I decided to create one. 

REVIEW : CURE NATURAL AQUA GEL

I'm a big believer in good exfoliation can makes quite a different for your face. Exfoliation can help remove the dead skin cell on the skin so keeps skin clean and reduce acne appearances. But for over the year, I find the Simple Facial Scrub is a little bit harsh on me. Until I found this Cure Natural Aqua Gel.

LIEBSTER AWARD

Thanks to lovely Louis who tagged me for Liebster Award. How cool! Check her blog if you haven't :)

The ideas behind the award is to help discover and recognize new bloggers. You're given a set of questions by whoever tagged you and answer it, and then tag 5 or so other bloggers with 10 different questions for them to answer. A great way to get to know other new blogger! :)

Here's my answer to Louis's question :

1. Who's your favorite beauty blogger?
I don't know how to sort this into a person because I have quite a few people that I follow and I will check every time they update new posts. First, I would say Estee from Essiebutton . She is so funny and down to earth for me. I feel so connected whenever she talked. Not to say I've been enjoying all the vlog videos she's been putting up, it's addictive! She also gives pretty great explanation about products like she's talking to a friend. Another one I wanna mention is Amelia. I've always love reading dupes for beauty products and her blogs always satisfied me.

2. What's your fashion staples at the moments?
Probably statement necklace, because I can wear simple basic tee and pair with statement necklace for more polished look.

3. What made you start a blog?
I just finished my college, and I have nothing in mind what I wanted to do and I spent almost all my day on internet reading blogs or watching beauty videos. Then I decided to create my own blog to share about my passion and my life. Since then I never regret anything. It gives me the opportunity to get to know other awesome blogger out there.

4. What's your holy grail products?
My holy grail product right now would be Maybelline Baby Lips, it's moisturizing and also give some colors. It's just handy when in a rush or do not feel like wearing too much on the lips.

5. What's your current favorite TV show?
It's gotta be The Vampire Diaries. It's super good and addicting! I've been watching it for 4 years now and still watching the new episode every single week. (Can I add one more? It would be Pretty Little Liar! :p)

6. What quotes do you live in?
"To live in creative art, we must lose the fear to being wrong"

7. Who inspire you?
I got inspire from a lot of people everyday. My family, my friends, also a lot of internet people out there.

8. What can't you leave home without?
Concealer. It's my go to must have.

9. You're at a drugstore, which section do you go first?
Makeup section. Usually would be something with more colors like lips product, eye shadows, blush, etc.

10. Uggs or combat boots?
Combat boots since where I live is tropical climate.

11. Top vacation spot?
I would like to go to Greece one day. I love the history and building exterior in there. It will be my dream to go there and visit.

The nominees I choose:
1. Jessica
2. Lydia
3. Vanessa
4. Zoe
5. Kara
6. Alexandra

These are the questions:
1. What inspire you to start your blog? How has been your experience so far?
2. What kind of content do you enjoy reading on other blogs?
3. What's the must product in your make up bag?
4. What's your favorite beauty product at the moment?
5. Who is your celebrity style icon?
6. Where is your favorite place to shop?
7. What's your favorite TV show?
8. Are you a coffee or tea person?
9. How do you came up with your blog name?
10. What do you expect in 2014?

It would be great if you can answer these questions. If you also do this, leave a comment about your blog and I'll love to check them out. :)

XO
-F-

REVIEW : REVLON SUPER LUSTROUS SHINE LIPSTICK + SWATCHES

I'm quiet into peachy coral lip color recently, so I went and picked up a few pretty neutral lip color from Revlon. It's their new Shine Collection,here. It's been out quite long overseas, but they just brought in here not so long ago.