Jill Stuart False eyelashes

These fake eyelashes are the softest I have seen and touched thus far! It really adds a lot more volume to your current (naked) eyelashes. While I do not see myself using it in the meanwhile, I would definitely reserve it for special occasions when I need more 'oomph' to glam up my entire look.

Jill Stuart Blush Blossom 101 Sensual Dahlia

The main highlight of the collection as well as the reason why I bought this set. I just tried the blush today and I was like wow. I have never used any blush in loose form but I really like the fact that this powder blush is so fine. In case you do not know, fine powder gives a smoother finish and appears less cakey. In fact, I was looking at my face this morning after leaving my place when I realised that my face looked smoother than usual. I didn't know that blush could do that! I always thought that it is either primer or powder that gives a smooth finish.

Before I forget, this blush is best applied with a large blush brush with a light hand so that it looks more natural instead of dowdy. You might ask, "Why the trouble?" Well, it is because I normally use a dense blush brush to apply my Benefit Coralista or Majolica Majorca Powder Blush in RD255 as they are less pigmented. It is better to apply Jill Stuart Blush Blossom with a large blush brush as it is rather pigmented.

I have always prefered rose gold or coral-orange looking blush over pink ones because I thought that the latter would make me look more tanned. But boy, I was wrong, so wrong. In fact, Jill Stuart Blush Blossom in Sensual Dahlia made me look fairer! Now I'm convinced that I can carry off nude coral pink and coral red blush.

Jill Stuart Jelly Lip Gloss 102 Silky Pink

Before you start to think that this is yet another of your typical lip gloss, let me tell you - it is not, definitely. You know at times, I really hate lip glosses because either they feel sticky or worse still, sometimes they sting the lips. Not to mention that sometimes they look like a layer of film when applied over lip stick.

You know I really did wish that I tried this lip gloss earlier when I was still in Macau/Hong Kong so I can buy a backup of it. I really like it a lot. Its not sticky unlike other lip glosses and it looks good when applied on top of lipsticks or even on its own. Did I mention that it makes your lips look moist like a baby? Furthermore, it comes with a jewel on its cap, tell me what's not to like about it?

Night Jewel Perfumed Body Powder

Bascially, this is a body puff with perfumed body powder. I doubt I will be using this anytime soon because I have got so many perfumes, deodorants and powders waiting for me to use them!

Apart from the Secret Tease Collection, I did get an eyeshadow palette and a perfume from Jill Stuart.

I have seen Jill Stuart Jewel Crystal Eyes in various beauty blogs and was intrigued by it. Tell me which girl won't be? Especially with the pretty, girlie and at the same time sophisticated packaging.

Jill Stuart Jewel Crystal Eyes 01 Crystal Ruby

I liked how the Jill Stuart Beauty Advisor did her eye makeup and she told me that she used Jill Stuart Jewel Crystal Eyes in Crystal Ruby to achieve it. Oh did I mention that all Jill Stuart Beauty Advisors look so pretty? In fact, they all had doll-like eyes and flawless makeup. Among all the beauty brands, I think that Jill Stuart Beauty Advisors are the most pretty. You can really see that they make an effort to dress up, do their make up and hair.

I don't know why but I seem to have a thing for plum shades nowadays. Every time I try to reach out for a color to do smokey eyes, I keep reaching out for plum. I think it is a good alternative to brown/copper or grey/black which I use most of the time.

And the last item which I got is -

Jill Stuart Night Jewel EDT Natural Spray

Its.........

Stila travel girl palettes in Pretty in Paris and Road to Radiance across the U.S.A!

The website says that they are limited edition and there are a total of 5 palettes in the collection. I can't wait to collect all!

It fits into my hand so well. Its so compact that it fits into any makeup pouch!

Stila Pretty in Paris

I liked the fact that each palette has got a quote in it and that it also has got a mirror which is great for touch ups outside!

consists of 4 Eyeshadows:

- Crepe (pale pink)
- Cherie (reddish brown)
- Jolie (brownish pink)
- Chocolat (brown)

Convertible Color:
- Rosebud

This palette consists of more neutral colors which are great for neutral looks be it day or night. I gave this to my cousin for she was looking for a eyeshadow palette. I might get this again because it has got Eiffel Tower on it which is my favourite! I love Eiffel Tower!

Stila Road to Radiance across the U.S.A

consists of 4 Eyeshadows:

- Snow Bunny (shimmery champagne)
- Southern Belle (mauve)
- Valley Girl (pink)
- City Chick (alloy)

Convertible Color:
- Hibiscus

This palette consists of more pinky, girly colors. Of all, my favourite is City Chick which is very much of a plum shade.

And now, the swatches for Stila Road to Radiance across the U.S.A eyeshadows!

From top to bottom:

- Snow Bunny (shimmery champagne)
- Valley Girl (pink)
- Southern Belle (mauve)
- City Chick (alloy)

I think I might just go ahead and place my order for Stila Pretty in Paris and Stila Make an impression in Moscow (say yes to neutral colors)!

I hope you girlies enjoyed this post. Thanks for reading! (:

Love,
Patricia

As you can see, yours truly has been back on a cooking frenzy which would probably last for just a while. You know I haven't been cooking a real meal for eons. And I seriously doubt I can do a good job on that.

Yea, as I have mentioned in my older post, I love making soup because they are as easy as abc. A friend once said to me that my SO would be very lucky because he would have nice soup to drink everyday. While I beg to differ because he would probably get tired of drinking soup every other day since I would be making it every other day! Laughs.

Anyway, I made vegetable soup the other day using just celery, carrot and tomatoes. Did I mention how much I love celery and tomatoes?

First, get all the ingredients ready.

Once again, throw them all into the cooking pot and you're almost done.

Okay, probably not because I decided to add in beech mushrooms at the very last minute to make it more chewy. Well, women are always fickled-minded, not? You need not add any salt/sugar or soya sauce. Just drink it like that. Its flavorful enough, trust me.

And you get to enjoy your very own homemade vegetable soup! I simply love the taste of it. What say you?

Okay, you are probably bored of my cooking related posts by now. So I shall reward you with some beauty related information now (because that is the reason why you came here for, no?)

So these are some stuffs which I picked up from Watsons a while ago. Notice that I don't post my purchases real-time, as in as soon as I get them? Well, because I have other commitments and taking pictures and resizing them do require a little bit of time. Oh, while we are at this topic, I must say that its a love-hate relationship with my digital camera. I hate how it fails me sometimes especially when I take pictures at night even with the flash on, but yet it produces beautiful quality during day time even without macro mode or flash and I don't even have to edit the lighting and contrast!

These are the stuffs which I got.

Dr. Wu Super Diamond BB Cream, Neutrogena Fine Fairness Brightening UV Waterlight Lotion and Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear in Disco Ball

I bought the Dr. Wu Super Diamond BB Cream after seeing in it NRWZD and Kevin recommended it. I have used it twice but I felt that its quite drying on my skin compared to other BB Creams which I have used before. I also didn't really like the fact that it makes me look gray. It could be probably because of the way I used it. But on the first day I tried applying the BB Cream only, and the second time I applied a little pressed powder to set it. I would probably give it a few more tries before I come to a conclusion. Have anyone experienced the same problem like I did? On a side note, I saw Laneige's new BB Cream in Metro ytd. I want to try it so badly! But it costs like $49? At $39.90 for Dr. Wu's BB Cream, I already thought that it was expensive. But $49? I guess I probably won't fork out that much for a BB Cream because I would be able to use that amount of money to get a very decent foundation from mid-high end make up brands.

As for the Neutrogena sunblock, I'm totally loving it. I use it as a makeup base, or even after my 3-step skincare on days when I go without makeup. Its not greasy which I like! But, do be extremely careful when applying it because if it gets into your eyes, it stings badly, like big time!

Lastly, I'm totally loving the Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear series. Disco Ball is my second bottle from the series. The first one which I got was Cherry Red which is a sexy red and it simply reminds me of SIA girls' nails. Disco Ball sparkles like literally disco ball. The sparkles are like AB crystals. So pretty!! And, it doesn't break your wallet at a mere $7.90 or $7.50. I can't remember. Do correct me if I am wrong. I don't know but I simply love Sally Hansen's nail polish. If you have been following my blog, you should know how much I adore Sally Hansen!

I am adoring nude lips at the moment. To achieve nude lips, apply a thin layer of concealer on your lips (you could use lip concealers or the normal concealer by dabbing it on or with a lip brush for a more refined look and apply your favourite nude gloss on it).

Products used:

1) Mac Select Moisture Cover
2) Canmake Nudy Glow in 03

Till then! ♥