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, by Patricia T.

In esprique, lipstick collection

♥ from 8flo: Lipsticks + My Lipstick Collection

And then they settled down happily and got together for a family portrait!

I put this up specially for you girlies since I was unable to take a picture of my entire makeup collection, so I thought I would show you all a category at a time.

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In case you were wondering what's up with the comic strip above, well... I wanted to inject more fun and life to SweetestSins, hence I decided to make things a little more creative, unlike my usual conventional posts.

I won the Esprique Precious Heart Graphical Rouge in PK 832 in one of 8flo's giveaway while The Body Shop Color Glide Lip Color in Rose Pink was given to me.

I never really liked lipsticks until 2009 because it reminds me of older women. It turns out that it was because I haven't found a suitable shade and formula.

Traditionally, lipsticks were only available in screaming hot chili reds and they didn't glide on well. I remember that because I was in choir back in primary school and I had to put on makeup before every performance.

I still remember that I was super surprised and impressed by the MAC Lustre Lipstick in GIDDY when I first got it because it feels like a combination of lip gloss, together with lipstick. That was when my obsession with lipsticks started. I started preferring lipstick over lip gloss as it lasts longer and it doesn't make my hair stick to my lips like it does whenever I apply lip gloss. And that explains the amount of lipsticks I own.

The Body Shop Color Glide Lip Color in Rose Pink

According to one of my friend whom works in The Body Shop, Rose Pink is one of the more popular colors among this range of lipsticks. When I first swatched it, it looked as if it would be too dark for me. When my Mom saw it, she thought that it would be something that she would wear. She loves lipsticks with brown hues by the way.

When I tried to apply it on my lips, I was surprised at how easily it glided on even though I applied it right from the tube as most (drugstore) lipsticks from UK/US brands excluding NYX don't usually glide on that well, hence I usually have to use a lip brush.

It contains slight shimmer and its quite pigmented, contrary to my belief that The Body Shop lipsticks are rather sheer. I like the fact that wearing this lipstick makes my teeth look whiter.

Patricia says, "Its perfect for that girls' night out, clubbing or for a date with that cute hunk that you've been eyeing! Do remember to tone down on your eye makeup and blusher so that it won't take away the limelight from your oh-so-sexy coral lips!"

Esprique Precious Heart Graphical Rouge in PK 832

Compared to The Body Shop Color Glide Lip Color in Rose Pink, Esprique Precious Heart Graphical Rouge in PK 832 is more sheer, somewhat akin to typical Japanese/Korean lipsticks. Its quite glittery which somehow reminds me of my Jill Stuart lipgloss. When applied onto the lips, the glitters actually makes your lips more watery and plump. The texture of it feels more like a lipgloss rather than a lipstick. I liked how well it glides on.

Did you spot the cute heart-shaped motif? Its so pretty, ain't it? I always have a soft spot for pretty packaging. Don't you girlies get tempted by cute or pretty packaging? You are probably lying if you say you won't be. Speaking of which, because the heart-shaped motif protudes out, it makes application so much easier compared to normal lipsticks. However, the heart-shaped motif wears off after 3 uses. ): Personally, I like this lipstick over The Body Shop Color Glide Lip Color in Rose Pink because its a my-lips-but-better (MLBB) color. It is such that its not too drastic but at the same time, it enhances my natural lip color.

Patricia says, "Its definitely suitable for work/school or a day out!"

Moving on to the most exciting part, do I hear you girls screaming, "SWATCHES!"?

How can I not include swatches for you lovelies? Here it is.

Swatches without flash and with flash respectively.

That's all for today, I hope you girls like this post.

Till then.

Love,
Patricia

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, by Patricia T.

In accessories, my vanity

Vanity area + Accessories & Nail Supplies Collection

Since you asked for it, here it is! My vanity area at the moment. Ask and you shall be given! You would probably realised that I have gotten much more stuffs and also added another stack of mini drawers as well as holders for my brushes and jumbo pencils. Here is the link to how my vanity looked like last year in case you are interested. I seriously think that it used to be way neater last year. Probably its because I haven't accumulated that much stuffs yet. What do you girlies think? Any ideas to make my current vanity look neater? Tell me for I would love to hear from you!

I know, one picture alone of my vanity ain't gonna satisfy most of my readers, so here are a few close-ups just for you lovelies! ♥

I actually bought the rattan basket to put my Jill Stuart items so that I could have a mini Jill Stuart corner in my vanity area. However, I couldn't fit in products that I use frequently into the pink lacey baskets anymore so I simply placed a crochet table cloth which my mom made over it and used it instead.

How come it seems like my brushes are toppling over in this picture? Laughs.

Guess what's the thread for?

And lastly, my mirror which I DIY.

Next, I will be showcasing my accessories collection. Accessories are a girl's best friend, no? I like to throw on a simple outfit on lazy days and accessorize to glam it up.

I decided to dedicate an area just for them so as to make it more convenient for me to locate the items that I need easily.

Here you go...

Bows &bows and still bows! I can't emphasize enough how much I ♥ them!

I know you girlies must be dying to find out what's inside the mini drawers at the side of the table which contains my accessories collection right?

Well, it is...

My nail supplies collection!

Here is what it contains.

1) Nail tools and accessories

Nail art brushes, dotting tool, french tip stickers, nail art stickers, flat-back Swarovski crystals, acrylic powder, nail glue, nail files and toe separators.

2) Base Coats & Top Coats etc

Cuticle oil, glitter top coats, gel top coat, glitter stripping nail art and french manicure polish.

3) Nail Polishes

In the above picture, you could probably tell that I was trying to arrange them by brands. I realised that I own a lot of nail polishes from Korean brands. They are just so affordable and pocket-friendly on occasions when I do not want to spulrge on Sally Hansen or Canmake nail polishes.

At last count, these are the nail polishes that I own.

Daiso - 2
Sally Hansen - 3
Canmake - 1
Missha - 3
Sasatinne - 2
OPI - 1
Arezia - 1
Etude House - 5
Nature Republic - 3
The Face Shop - 9
Skin Food - 3
Elianto - 1

33 bottles excluding my base and top coats.

4) Acrylic Liquid & Nail Polish Remover

My favourite nail polish remover! Read my review here.

I hope you girlies like this entry. No, you better like it for I spent so much time taking pictures and putting this post together! Haha.

Happy Chinese New Year!

♥
Patricia