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10/19/2012

Baseball, and Stitches, and Tom Ford. Oh My!


Two days ago, as I was on my way home from a grueling day of work, I got a text from my beloved (Aki), letting me know he was at the hospital getting stitches. This is when yours truly responded with a "WHAT!" Apparently, Aki injured (torn an artery, and chipped the bone) the middle finger of his left hand while playing baseball. Now, I have no idea what extreme version of the sport he was playing, but who knew baseball could be so dangerous?! I quickly changed my course, and headed over to the hospital. Three hours, and nine stitches later, here's the end result:


So, because this is primarily a beauty blog, and me not wanting to waste a makeup look, here's my look from that day :D

 I'm really impressed with how well the eye makeup held up. I've been in this makeup for over 11 hours. I retouched the blush once, and the lipstick twice. Well done Mr.Ford!


Products used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe (Medium 2).
Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder.
Tom Ford Cheek Color 04 Savage.
Eyes:
Mac Studio Sculpt Concealer NC20
Tom Ford Cream Color for Eyes in 03 Illicit (all over the lid).
Mac Eye Kohl in Prunella (applied lightly in the outer crease and blended. Used to tightline, and on the waterline.
Kate Super Sharp Liner in RD-1 (line the lashline).
Mac Zoom Lash in New Hue (upper and lower lashes)
Lips:
Tom Ford Lip Color in 16 Scarlet Rouge.

For those of you wondering, this is what the last hair color faded into. This was expected, since it's a bit challenging to go from light to dark. 

And for your swatch viewing pleasure :D

From left to right: Cream Color for Eyes 03 Illicit, Cheek Color 04 Savage, Lip Color 16 Scarlet Rouge.

 Cream Color for Eyes 03 Illicit:  a shimmery russet-bronzed maroon.

 Cheek Color 04 Savage: a muted redden bronze-brown with a gorgeous sheen.

 Lip Color 16 Scarlet Rouge: a warm "true" red. 

I own several pieces from Tom Ford beauty, and I LOVE it!!! I love the Cream Color for Eyes, the Cheek Colors, and the Lip Colors!! The Tom Ford beauty line is a very (and I mean "VERY") extravagant and luxurious brand. To my dismay, these little golden beauty nuggets are not available in Japan. But, thanks to the gods of online shopping, I'm able to satisfy my decadent beauty fix >;) 

Hope you enjoyed this post! 

What are some of your favorite red lipsticks?

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10/15/2012

Everybody Can Can! CANMAKE Cream Cheek CL01 Clear Red Heart, CL02 Clear Love Song Pink, and CL03 Clear Sunset


Hey guys!

Sorry for being a little M.I.A this week, but I've been busy with work, still dealing with my visa, and some personal matters...I really need a vacation!

Last week I picked up three CANMAKE Cream Cheeks: CL01 Clear Red Heart, CL02 Clear Love Song Pink, and CL03 Clear Sunset (limited edition). The creamy gel-like formula of these blushers gives the cheeks a lovely dewy flush of color, without feeling sticky. If you haven't tried the CANMAKE cream cheeks, do so, you won't be disappointed!

From left to right: CL01 Clear Red Heart, CL02 Clear Love Song Pink, CL03 Clear Sunset.

CL01 Clear Red Heart: a true red.

CL02 Clear Love Song Pink: a yellow-based medium pink.

CL03 Clear Sunset: A watermelon pink.

CANMAKE Cream Cheek retails for Ľ609($7.99); A VERY reasonable price for a truly FANTASTIC product!

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10/10/2012

Love at First Bite! Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains


I'm totally smitten with Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains! I was able to procure these lovely lippies, thanks to the ever so sweet Justine from sakuralovely.

I found the Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains to be beautifully pigmented, glossy, moisturizing, and wear for about 4-5 hours before fading. A word of advice, when using the darker shades, make sure your lips have been prepped (i.e. exfoliated and moisturized) prior to apply to avoid any unattractive faded patches :O 

These balm stains do have a subtle minty scent, and feel slightly reminiscent of TheBalm's 'Read My Lips' lipsticks, but without the repulsive dental office scent.

 From left to right: Precious, Charm, Rendezvous.

Precious: a flesh color nude.

Charm: a pale peach.

Rendezvous: a bright orange. 

 From left to right: Honey, Cherish, Darling.

Honey: a muted pink-mauve.

Cherish: a lavender-pink.

Darling: A pink-lilac. 

 From left to right: Sweetheart, Lovesick, Smitten.

Sweetheart: a bright blue-based pink.

Lovesick: a bright fuchsia-pink. 

Smitten: a berry-pink.

From left to right: Crush, Romantic, Adore.

Crush: a berry-wine.

Romantic: a muted tomato red.

Adore: a brownish-brick red.

The Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains are now available in Japan and retail for ¥1,260($16.52), but I've only seen six available shades :(

Have you tired the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains? If so, what's your favorite color? 

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10/09/2012

Urban Decay Friends & Family!


It's time for Urban Decay's friends & family. Offer expires on Oct. 13th...so enjoy!

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10/07/2012

Les Merveilleuses Laduree Symphonic d' Automne Autumn Collection 2012


Here's the first of many Fall collections that I've purchased. I've had these items for over 2 months, and I'm in love with all of them...with the exception of one :(

 Eye Color Palette 001 ¥4,200 ($54.83), Eye Color Case ¥1,575 ($20.40).

I own four of the Eye Color Palettes, and I truly enjoy them. I only wish the shadows had some sort of divider.  
 Curling Mascara Base ¥3,360 ($43.86) and Natural Lash Mascara ¥3,990 ($52.09). 


I was disappointed with this Mascara Base. I found it clumped my lashes together, left them feeling stiff, and made the mascara application difficult. 

 Natural Lash Mascara 

As an overall mascara, the Natural Lash Mascara performed will. But, I found it works great in the smaller inner lashes, as well as the lower lashes.

 Eye Color Palette 001.

Color description from left to right: 

A shimmery rusty gold.

An iridescent gold shimmer. 

A pearlized ivory shimmer. 

A matte white.

A dark plum shimmer.

 From left to right: Cream Cheek Base 101, Pressed Cheek Color 001, 002, 003. 

Cream Cheek Base 101: A coral-red.

Pressed Cheek Color 001: A blue-based bright pink.

Pressed Cheek Color 002: A guava-pink.

Pressed Cheek Color 003: A muted royal yellow.

Rouge 08, 09, 10, 11, 12.

Rouge 08: A muted, peanut brittle. 

Rouge 09: A yellow-based medium pink.

Rouge 10: A dusty, brownish-rose-mauve.

Rouge 11: A berry-red. 

Rouge 12: A bright tomato-red. 

 I don't remember when I got this gift with purchase, but I wanted to share this cute bag.


Products used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe (Medium 2).
Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Pressed Cheek Color 001.
Eyes:
Nars Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Eye Color Palette 001:
The pearlized ivory shimmer shadow(all over the lid).
The dark plum shimmer shadow (in the crease and lower lashline).
The matte white (on the brow bone).
Mac Fluidline in Dark Diverson (upper lashline).
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Curling Mascara Base.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Natural Lash Mascara.
Lips:
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Rouge 11.



Products used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe (Medium 2).
Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Cream Cheek Base 101.
Eyes:
Nars Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Eye Color Palette 001:
The iridescent gold shimmer shadow(all over the lid).
The shimmery rusty gold shadow(in the crease).
The dark plum shimmer shadow (along upper and lower lashline).
The matte white shadow(on the brow bone).
Givenchy Eye Fly Mascara in #14 Fly in Violet.
Lips:
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Rouge 12.



Products used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe (Medium 2).
Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Pressed Cheek Color 002.
Eyes:
Nars Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Eye Color Palette 001:
The pearlized ivory shimmer shadow(all over the lid).
The iridescent gold shimmer shadow (over the ball of the eyes).
The shimmery rusty gold shadow (in the crease)
The dark plum shimmer shadow (in the outer corner, upper and lower lashline).
The matte white Shadow(on the brow bone).
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Curling Mascara Base.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Natural Lash Mascara.
Lips:
Mac Lip Pencil in Stripdown.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Rouge 09.



Products used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe (Medium 2).
Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Pressed Cheek Color 001.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Pressed Cheek Color 003 (applied over 001).
Eyes:
Nars Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Eye Color Palette 001:
The shimmery rusty gold shadow (all over the lid)
The iridescent gold shimmer shadow (in the inner corner).
The dark plum shimmer shadow (in the outer corner blended into the crease, and lower lashline).
The matte white Shadow(on the brow bone).
Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Curling Mascara Base.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Natural Lash Mascara.
Lips:
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Rouge 10.



Products used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe (Medium 2).
Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Pressed Cheek Color 002.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Pressed Cheek Color 003 (applied over 002).
Eyes:
Nars Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Eye Color Palette 001:
The dark plum shimmer shadow (all over the lid).
The shimmery rusty gold shadow (in the crease and lower lashline).
The iridescent gold shimmer shadow (in the inner corner and over the ball of the eye).
The matte white Shadow(on the brow bone).
Mac Fluidline in Dark Diversion.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Curling Mascara Base.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Natural Lash Mascara.
Lips:
Les Merveilleuses Laduree Rouge 08.



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10/05/2012

I'm Walking on Sunshine, Pop!


With all this typhoon weather we've been having, I'm in need of a little pop of color. So, today's mani is Sunshine Pop. I've really been loving yellow for Fall.


Sunshine Pop is a muted canary yellow creme with a subtle white shimmer. The consistency of this polish was rather thick, yet sheer. So, three coats were necessary to smooth out the slight streaking, and achieve opacity.

What are you wearing on  your nails at the moment?

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10/02/2012

Gentlemen Marry Brunettes!


I love the contrast of dark hair with all the rich colors of Autumn and Winter, so I've taken the plunge, and decided to go dark! The color I chose was Palty's foam hair dye in Cinnamon Churros.

 What you get :D

I have a LOT of hair, so I need three boxes to get the job done. I was so impatient, that I forgot to take pictures of the process...next time promise!


Cinnamon Churros is a medium ash brown with golden accents. I dyed my hair on Sunday, and the photo above is after one wash. So let's see how light it gets after a couple of shampoos. I really love the color! It's been compliments galore with Aki (added bonus), and now he wants to dye his hair the same color...wonder twin powers activate! <-- If you don't know this reference, please look it up :P

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this post, and I'd like to know what hair color are you rocking at the moment :)

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10/02/2012

Running on Empty: September Empties!


And now, the moment you've all been waiting for...September Empties! :P

L'Occitane Citrus Verbena Shower Gel: Love this body wash and I'll always repurchase!

Shiseido Tsubaki Damage Care Conditioner: I used to swear by this product, but something has changed with the formula. Whenever I use this product my hair feels and looks extremely dry...curse the gods!! I want my Tsubaki back!!

L'Occitane Sorbet Verbena Exfoliating Shower Gel: a refreshing shower gel that I wish wasn't limited edition, because I would definitely repurchase.


Sebastian Laminates Gel: my curly hair need this product in it's life!

Utena's Everish Charcoal and Walnut Facial Scrub: I love this exfoliator, and I will definitely repurchase!


Skintimate Moisturizing Shave Gel: the only thing I will ever use to shave my legs.

Enamel Remover: worst nail polish remover! So glad to be rid of it!!

Colgate Maxfresh Toothpaste: my favorite toothpaste...yes, I have my toothpaste shipped :P

Honorable mentions:


Supergoop Save Face SPF 35+ A.M. Moisturizer: I LOVE This moisturizer! I will be switching to Supergoop as my Morning moisturizer. I highly recommend this product!

Bareminerals Active Cell Renewal Night Serum: Didn't care for this product. Wouldn't purchase a full size bottle.

Benefit Badgal Lash: I used to own a full size of this mascara, and I have to say...I'm not a fan. Sorry, but wouldn't purchase.

Tarte lights, camera, lashes!: I fell in love with this mascara. I love the natural fanned out look it gave my lashes. Will buy a full size :)

Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer: I like this primer, and I've been usng it for years, but it can be drying on the lids. If you have oily lids, you may want to try this primer.


Shu Uemura Ultime8 sublime beauty cleansing oil : Ultime8 is a all-in-one cleansing oil that I'd purchase.

Shu Uemura whitefficient clear brightening gentle cleansing oil: I'd purchase this cleanser, but probably use it in Spring as a Post-Winter boost.

Shu Uemura cleansing beauty oil premium a/o advanced formula: a Summer time favorite and will repurchase.


Dior Hydra Life Pro-Youth Eye Sorbet Creme: probably won't buy a full size jar of this eye creme.

Garnier Nutritioniste Ultra-Life Pro Deep Wrinkle Cream: My skin didn't feel hydrated, wouldn't purchase.

C.Booth Derma 24 Vitamin C Micro Delivery Facial Scrub: I really enjoyed this scrub. I'm believe it had a warming effect on the skin, but I can't remember...someone help me on that one. I'd buy this product.

BareMinerals Purifying Facial Cleanser: This did nothing for my skin! Wouldn't purchase!


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10/01/2012

Bath & Body Works' Shower Gel, 'Forever Sunshine'


October's shower gel is Forever Sunshine. BBW describes Forever Sunshine as a scent that "captures the romance of warm days that linger into cool autumn", with key fragrance notes of: golden apricot, pink peonies and a hint of praline. Forever Sunshine has a warm, musky, woodsy, creamy, vanilla-ish, sweet tea fragrance. A lovely Summer to Fall transition scent. I'm a huge fan of tea scents, and Forever Sunshine has a subtle underlining tea fragrance that I love!

What body wash are you using this month?

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10/01/2012

Chanel's Summertime de Chanel has trickled into Fall...My Weekend Looks


Hey guys,

I wanted to share my weekend looks with you, using products from this past Summer's Chanel Collection. It's still warm and shiny over here, so I haven't been inspired, perish the thought, to garnish my lips with my beloved vampy rouges.

Ombres Contraste Duo 37 Sable Emouvant, Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadow 91 Tigerlily. 

Le Crayon Khol Intense Eye Pencil 75 Peche Cuivre, Le Crayon Yeux Precision Eye Definer 47 Brun Intense. 

Soleil Tan De Chanel Luminous Bronzing Powder 907 Sable Beige.

Soleil Tan De Chanel Luminous Bronzing Powder 917 Sable Rose.

Soleil Tan De Chanel Sheer Illuminating Fluid Sunkissed, Rouge Coco Shine 447 En Vogue, Levres Scintillantes Glossimer 337 Calypso. 


Products used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe (Medium 2).
Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.
Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel Luminous Bronzing Powder 907 Sable Beige.
Eyes:
Nars Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base.
Mac Mineralize Concealer in NW20.
Chanel Ombres Contraste Duo 37 Sable Emouvant (Apply the peachy-beige shadow all over the lid, up to the brow bone. Then apply the reddish brown eyeshadow on the lid and in the crease.
Chanel Le Crayon Yeux Precision Eye Definer 47 Brun Intense (along the upper and lower lash line, and don't forget to tightline!)
Chanel Le Crayon Khol Intense Eye Pencil 75 Peche Cuivre (on the waterline).
Smashbox Hyperlash Mascara Blackout.
Helena Rubinstein Lash Queen Sexy Blacks WP 01 Scandalous Black.
Lips:
Chanel Rouge Coco Shine 447 En Vogue.
Chanel Levres Scintillantes Glossimer 337 Calypso.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get a good photo of this look...Shame, I really liked it. 

Products used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe (Medium 2).
Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel Sheer Illuminating Fluid Sunkissed (mixed in with foundation, lightly applied on the cheekbone, bridge on the nose and cupid's bow).
Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.
Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel Luminous Bronzing Powder 917 Sable Rose.
Eyes:
Nars Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base.
Mac Mineralize Concealer in NW20.
Chanel Ombres Contraste Duo 37 Sable Emouvant (Apply the peachy-beige shadow on the brow bone. Blend the reddish brown shadow in the outer half of the crease.
Chanel Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadow 91 Tigerlily (blend in the inner half of the crease and lower lash line).
Chanel Le Crayon Yeux Precision Eye Definer 47 Brun Intense (blended out along the upper and lower lash line, and to tightline)
Chanel Le Crayon Khol Intense Eye Pencil 75 Peche Cuivre (on the waterline).
Smashbox Hyperlash Mascara Blackout.
Helena Rubinstein Lash Queen Sexy Blacks WP 01 Scandalous Black.
Lips:
Chanel Rouge Coco Shine 447 En Vogue.

What products did you get from this collection? What look did you wear this weekend?

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