Smashbox Selection

I ordered the Todays Special Value from QVC a while back cos it was a gorgeous selection of Smashbox goodies for about £36 (cant remember the exact TSV price but it’s currently £45.50 on the website)

The main reason I had to get this was cos I wanted the primer. At the minute I use Photo Finish Light but I’ve almost finished my bottle and at £29 by itself I figured this was a real bargain because I’d be getting 6 other products for less than a tenner. I know I know, I’m actually starting to sound like one of the QVC presenters. Memo to self: less tv, more reading!
Anywho, the eyeshadows, primer, lip gloss and pencil are all fab and I’ve used them most days for work since this arrived. The shadows are sooo pretty and make my eyes look fairly bright
Er, I took the pics about 5 minutes ago after walking my dogs in the park. It’s kinda windy out so if you could ignore the state of my hair that’d be awesome :)

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*New* Ralph Lauren Polo Blue 3pc Mini Set

100% brand new & authentic by Ralph Lauren Fragrances. Great for travel.



The new definition of casual elegance. Cool, fresh, warm spice. A crystal blue sensation which embodies the freedom of the big blue sky, the energy of the open waters and an invigorating blast of fresh air. An invigorating blend of Melon de Cavaillon, Basil Verbena and washed Suede.



Ralph Lauren Polo Blue 3pc Mini Set

Consists :

~ Eau De Toilette 7ml

~ Perfume Vials 1.5ml Edt Spray

~ Vitamin Enriched After Shave Gel 50ml

Worth : RM1xx

Our Offer Price : RM75.00

1x Sold Out

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common denominators

SURPRISE! Here is a pop quiz.

QUESTIONS:

1. What is the common denominator?

• ¹⁄₂
• ³⁄₄
• ³⁄₈

2. What is the common denominator?

• "A Blessing" by James Wright
• "Araby" from Dubliners by James Joyce
• Genesis from the Bible
• The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway

3. What is the common denominator?

• Lawrence Selden
• Robbie Turner
• Charlie Weasley
• Humbert Humbert
  

4. What is the common denominator?


ANSWER KEY:

1. 8
2. things that were required reading from high school but which I wholeheartedly recommend
3. male literary characters whom I would totally bone
4. boring outfits involving a pleated, polka-dotted skirt

Here are the rest of the photos:

First outfit, cardigan: courtesy of Christine. Velvet t-shirt: thrifted. Skirt: courtesy of Christine. Tights: BP Nordstrom. Saddle shoes: Payless. Bracelet: jump rings + washers, DIY necklace worn on wrist.

Second outfit, top: courtesy of Christine. Skirt: courtesy of Christine. Tights: BP Nordstrom. Black and white oxfords: Miz Mooz.

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Review : Playboy "Play It Spicy" Women Deodorant Spray

What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word, Playboy?  I'm very curious to know what your answer was. But to most people, Playboy means one thing: SEX! And there is no denying that Playboy brand has become very effective in name recognition.

Few months ago, Playboy introduced their first foray into fragrance for “ladies”– called Play It Lovely, Play It Sexy, and Play It Spicy. Playboy gives a woman the confidence to take action; to decide whether to flirt with a man, to seduce him or capture him completely - it is her game. Each of these three fragrances represents a step in the women's game of seduction. Play It Lovely entices him;  Play It Sexy ensnares him, and Play It Spicy bounds him.

Play It Spicy is a sparkling floriental perfect for night time wear that is certain to captivate your guy. This glamorous fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of pomegranate, bellini cocktail and pink berries that evokes the spirit of a sensational party. The heart seduces the senses with a floral fusion of tiger lily, passionflower and heliotrope, completed by tones of amber, sandalwood and vanilla Sensationally 'Spicy’.

Top notes: pomegranate, Bellini cocktail and pink berries

Heart: tiger lily, passion flower and heliotrope
Base: amber, sandalwood and vanilla

Well, I have never tried the spray on deodorant before. When I first decide to try it, I doubted it would work. But the Playboy "Play It Spicy" Women Deodorant Spray feels really nice and silky on my skin. The cooling light mist provides me a boost of freshness and with a nice lasting effect. My friends are so pleased with it when they smell it. I've had a few people tell me they really like it. I have been pretty happy with it so far, no single bout of itching since switching to spray. BUT… I always ended up spraying most of my body with it due to not being able to manipulate the bottle properly.

Playboy Fragrances are solely distributed in Malaysia by Star Asia (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, and are available in all leading stores, including Carrefour, Giant, Guardian, Jusco, Parkson, Tesco, and Watsons, at the retail prices of RM16.90 for 150ml Deodorant Spray.  I think it is very affordable, and I certainly intend to use it again.

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5 of the best pink lip glosses £10 - £20

And last but not least, the more expensive £10 - £20 lip glosses that I probably could, but really don't want to live without...
Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Gloss in Candy (309) £14.50
Jemma Kidd Hi-Shine Silk Touch Gloss in Candy (06) £14
MAC Dazzleglass in Rags To Riches £16
Lacome Juicy Tubes in Strawberry Funk (98) £14.50Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss – Sheer Color in Pink Sugar £16.50

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5 of the best pink lip glosses £4 - £10

Carrying on from my previous post these are my current 5 favourite pink lip glosses that fall into the £4 - £10 price range

I should mention that they’re not in any particular order… If I was gonna organise them in a list of most-least favourite I reckon I’d be here for about 3 days working on this post. Not that I'm really indecisive or anything :)
Maybelline Color Sensational Cream Gloss in I Love Lilac (215) £6.19
Collection 2000 Hot Lights Lip Gloss in Star (01) £4.19
Barry M Lip Gloss in shade 12 £4.49
L’Oreal Glam Shine 6hr Lip Gloss in Perennial Rose (113) £8.69
Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in That Pink (60) £6.99

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5 of the best pink lip glosses £1 - £4

I’m a sucker for a nice pink lipgloss… I might have dozens that I adore but it really doesn’t take much arm-twisting to persuade me to buy another pretty much every time I’m shopping for new makeup :)

Like most of my makeup collection the majority of items are from the drugstore but every now n then I’m happy to splash out on a high-end gloss if I genuinely think it’s worth the money and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg just cos of the nice packaging and fancy ads!

I like some of my bargain drugstore glosses as much as ones that are 7 times the price so wanted to compile a little list of some favourites that are cheap as chips, regular drugstore and high end

Lets start with the £1-£5 price range :

Natural Collection Juicy Lip Gloss in Raspberry Ripple £1.99
Miss Sporty Fabulous Gloss in Paris (022) £1.99
17 Ultimate Volume Lip Gloss in Butterfly Cake £3.99
MUA Makeuo Academy Lip Gloss in shade 3 £1
Accessorize Diamond Sparkle Lip Gloss in Starlet (8) £4

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My most frequenty used blush

For me there are some products that are reliable fail safe options that I can always depend on… If I’m heading out somewhere nice I try to avoid using a product for the first time cos there’s a chance it’ll look horrible and I’ll have to start my makup from scratch. So if I need a nice, simple, easy-to-apply blush then I know I can use Petal by No7

This is one of those blushes that looks ridiculously pink in the palette so under normal circumstances I’d have avoided it at all costs… But I happened to be shopping when No7 had a 3 for 2 offer so I figured that I may as well give the blush a go; not like I’d be losing out on any hard earned pennies if it was rubbish or anything :)
Since then I’ve gone through a handful of these and I carry one in my handbag in case of emergency. If I’m honest I haven’t yet come across an I-need-a-gorgeous-pink-blush emergency before but there’s always a first time. Better safe than sorry I say

The powder is incredibly fine so it’s easy to use this for a really natural every day look but by the same token it can be built up to look a tad darker and more defining without ending up cakey. As you can tell by the pics these have had a lot of use but I still think they look as great now as when I bought them ♥

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Simple deep cleansing face mask

This has to be one of the most gentle face masks I've ever used. Even when my skin is being annoyingly dry and sensitive I can slather this all over my face without worrying that it'll just irritate me more.

Coming from the Simple range it isn't perfumed and contains vitamins a and e. I know precisely nothing about what vitamins do for my skin except that they’re apparently really beneficial, which is good enough for me
The texture is rather odd because although it's creamy at first it becomes quite watery and extremely easily absorbed. I generally plaster this really thickly over my face before tackling a mountain of ironing and by the time I'm done (an hour or so later) theres about a 10th of the amount, which I just wash off with warm water. I always feel really fresh, clean and smooth after I’ve used this and my favourite thing is that it doesn’t dry out my skin like a lot of other masks that are advertised as “deep cleansing”

According to the instructions you only have to keep this on for 3 minutes so this would be dead handy if I wanted a quick skin boost but didn’t have time to leave a mask on for 10 or 15 mins

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*New* John Richmond Perfume For Men & Women in Mini Gift Set

100% brand new & authentic by John Richmond, UK. The smell is sooo good! Try it NOW! :)

John Richmond's first fragrance was first introduced in 2009. Energetic aromas which intoxicate and seduce all senses aim at creative woman who likes life and lives it to the full, has extraordinary character and is determinant and cordial. Modern woman of today's time strives for sensual discoveries in perfumery and wants to express her femininity in a different and unique way. Top Notes: pink grapefruit, juicy pear, blackberry. Heart Notes: magnolia, lily, daffodil. Base Notes: amber, patchouli, sandalwood.

Review :

#Very long lasting. Very feminine. Its hard not to fall in love with this. One of those unique perfumes that tend to generate a lot of compliments. Anyone in any age group can wear this fruity-citrus masterpiece.

John Richmond Eau De Parfum For Her Mini Gift Set
Consists :
~ Eau De Parfum 4.5ml
~ Sensual Bath & Shower Gel 25ml
~ Sensual Body Lotion 25ml
Comes with exclusive gift box
Worth RM1xx
Our Offer Price : RM65.00
1x Sold to Umi Kalsom, Selangor

Will be available under pre-order + while stock last with our supplier

After last year's edition for women John Richmond eau de Parfum, John Richmond is launching his first fragrance for men John Richmond for Men.

The perfume aims at unconventional man who lives according to his rules. Masculinity of this edition is accentuated with the composition which pulsates energetically with bergamot, orange and ginger in opening notes. A heart adds spicy aromas of cardamom, black pepper and rosemary, along with juicy melon, while a base includes warm nuances of cedar, amber and musk. The fragrance is available in a black flacon with a stopper and logo in the central part of the flacon.

Review :

#Very very very fresh and cool!
I love it!
I've got a sample of it and I wil buy the full bottle.
It last for about 6-7 hours on my skin.
It is really unique.
Sillage is very good.
Overall: 9/10 because of the longevity

John Richmond For Men Mini Gift Set
Consists :
~ Eau De Toilette 4.5ml
~ Perfumed Bath & Shower Gel 25ml
~ After Shave Balm 25ml
Comes with exclusive gift box
Worth RM1xx
Our Offer Price : RM65.00
1x Sold to Mohd Faiz, Penang

Will be available under pre-order + while stock last with our supplier

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Impulse and Barry M lip gloss for £3

I reckon there are few things as awesome as Barry M lip glosses but I bought something yesterday that tops them hands down… bottles of Impulse body spray that come with limited edition Barry M lip glosses for a bargaintastic 3 quid!!

There are 3 different scents that come with 3 different lip gloss shades and they are all extremely wearable. There’s a pink, nude and sparkly lip gloss but I figured I may as well get them all, you know, just in case :)
I havent actually worn Impulse since I was at school and it still seems like the female equivalent of Lynx but I’m looking forward to giving them a try
They seem to have sold out of the “Tease” version in a lot of stores already (not to mention online) but I guess we all love a bargain so it’s not a big surprise

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Maybelline Liner - day time look

Just a quick post on a recent purchase; Maybellines Lasting Drama Gel Liner.
I’ve only worn this during the day so far and the looks have been fairly subtle but I’m already impressed by the staying power. I’ve taken a couple of pics of me after work yesterday and the liner held up as well as my Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Liner!
The gel itself seems easy to work with (though I’ll have to try a proper “going out” eye look before I can tell that for sure!) and the little brush works pretty well, which came as a bit of a surprise as I’d expected it to be one of those “filler” items that come with a product but aren’t really worth using. In this case I’m happy to be wrong :)

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