Day out

Girls day out with Hui and Mel. Just a simple lunch date so not much dressing up.

My new bangs is great, mel says i suit bangs.

Decided to wear a simple top with my new obsession, the high waist skirt.

Mine is grey with some polka dots. The tulip designs actually accentuates the butt area and make your thighs slimmer.

For make up its double layered falsies.

Just eyeliner, draw it with a tail so that it can make your eyes bigger.

Paste on the falsies and you are ready to go.

Ready to leave the house.

As usual, taking pics of the girls.

My loots of the day.

Shorts for the casual day out $18. Free belt.
Plus hair clip that is cute to the max with lace trimmings. It's 3 for $10!

Girly but very easy to match.

Eyeliner, pencil, liquid or gel?

There are like a zillion kinds of eye liner out there, some proclaiming that they are the most powerful, super anti smudge but can be washed off with water. So how? This eyeliner issue must be quite bothersome, for those who wish to get a new eyeliner perhaps this will help you make a decision. Alright, not emphasizing on the brands, we have some samples here.

from top to bottom, right to left:

1) Silky girl cheap cheap eye liner that says made in Mexico

2) 24 Hours water proof real lasting eyeliner (fine prints wrote: helps draw incredibly delicate lines and effectively ensures long hold)

3) Maybelline Impact express with smooth felt liner

4) Suki eyeliner cream

5) Maybelline lasting drama gel eyeliner

These are the tested spots.

From right to left

1) silky girl

Pigmentation is not dark enough even when the pen was used to draw over the same area a few times. However, edges are smooth and seem to blend well into the skin.

2) Dark and slightly glossy, lines are smooth and sleek with no hairy hairy corners.

3) Thick line was drawn with one stroke, but felt tip was not able to produce thin lines.

4) Slightly smoky corners but the sides weren't definite

5) Dark and black with some glitter that the camera did not capture. lines were fine and easy to scoop up desired amount of liner.

The test begins as the liner were brought under the tap. And given a single stroke of rub.

Results: 2 out of 3 survived the test. 2 gel liner is the winner!

even thought gel liner may withstand the water treatment, it is slightly harder to control as the amount of liner to use varies due to the density of the liner.

Liquid liner may not be water resistant but their thin brush is good for the tails of the eyes.

Pencil liner should be the least desireable as it smudges and does not provide good control of thin lines.

I am a fan of liquid liner actually as it is easy to use, even possible to draw on the bus. So next time while picking up a new eyeliner you can try to check out the gel liner.

Cheers~

3 steps to bigger eyes without the falsies

The make up tutorial 2 is to let all girls who have little experience with fake lashes get the big eye look! By using jus the mascara and eye liner, say goodbye to tiny winy eyes. Using just 3 simple tools we can enlarge those peepers and make them attractive.

Pre- eye make up: apply BB cream, foundation to conceal and hide those flaws :(

I personally use BB cream from Etude house. It has functions of sheer concealing, SPF 30 for the terribly UV rays, and also act as make up base and moisturizer. So many functions for the price of 1. I buy Etude house products from Malaysia as it is abt half the price? Jus at city square quite near.

For foundation, I use laneige.

I bought this from a sale, laneige private sale. The packaging for this foundation is different from those selling over the counter. And that was precisely why it was on sale. Because they decided to change the packaging. It was selling at $20. Refills at $10. Dirt cheap. The powder pigments are tiny and barely seen when swiped across the face. Plus some added shimmer will bring out your features and not make you look like u jus slapped on some flour.

So, the regime begins.

Step 1: This is my eye without any make up. Use a eyeliner and draw a line above your lashes as near as possible.

Draw it slighly out of your eyes and end with a small triangle. Make sure the triangle points upwards.

For me i use K palette 24 hours eye liner. Recommended by Miss Yu Ying. The eye liner has thin tip for beginners and is smooth and quick dry. No need to stand in front of fan to blow dry. Plus, no smudging the whole day!

Step 2: Use a black eye shadow to go over the eye liner for a more natural look plus, this prevents smudges as the powder can absorb some oil from your eyelids. Line the lower lashes as well with the shadow, but take note to only start half way thru your eyes. If you were to line the entire bottom lash you will end up with smaller eyes.

I personally use Couleur. Its actually very cheap in many departmental stores even though its made in japan. This eye shadow has some shimmer so it looks good even if you are hitting the clubs.

Step 3: Finally prim your lashes and apply mascara. wait for the first coat to dry and repeat for 2476497 times till you get the desired volume and length.

That's all! 3 steps.

Complete your make up with a blusher and you are ready to go!

A sneak peak to my latest hoots from Blythe Zoo Taiwan online shop. Featuring the latest light denim which is currently the hottest in Japan! Perfect combi for the hot weather. The stripes of black and white adds on some character as well.