Mikimoto Pearls - Fine Quality Cultured Pearl Jewelry

Have you heard about Mikimoto Pearls? Oh, I love Mikimoto Pearls because they are so elegant!! I'm sure, pearls are one of the nature's best gifts to mankind and woman feel proud to wear and show it off. Recently, I found a website selling Mikimoto Pearls and I'm so keen to share with all my blog readers. Let me tell you a bit about the history behind Mikimoto Pearls. It was named after Kokichi Mikimoto, a Japanese man who has succeeded in culturing pearls into what become known as Mikimoto Pearls now who started it in 1893.

If you're looking for fine quality cultured pearls, look no further than Mikimoto. Unwavering dedication to quality pearl jewelry, necklaces, earrings and rings. Only the best 3-5% of cultured pearls are deemed worthy to carry the Mikimoto name. Mikimoto Pearls are sometimes called flower pearls, or hanadama, which denotes the highest quality pearls and famous for their unparalleled beauty and brilliance.

Mikimoto Pearls are rated using four grades, with AAA being the highest. There are 4 sub-grades starting with AAA1. Highest-grade pearls are those with the best luster and reflective quality, almost mirror-like, while lower-grade pearls are those with reasonably clear reflection.

If you don't have any pearl pieces for yourself, now is a good time to get some!

Kate Liquid Eyeliner

I am a self-professed eyeliner fanatic! I just bought a Kate (sub-brand of Kanebo) Liquid Eyeliner and I used it for quite a while now. The colour is great, it's dark and black shimmery in colour but the colour is not that intense. It has a good sharp brush and nice elegant packaging in black colour, nothing too fancy... You can create very precise lines ranging from thin to thick. I'm quite satisfied with it because it was very lasting, and very easy to wash off (of course, with makeup remover)!! So far, it also has not smudged, flaked, or faded on me even I tear a lot from yawning... I will certainly repurchase this item.

Note:
This review is based on my personal experience. Reader discretion is advised before making any decisions based on the information from this blog.

Gorgeous Blue Gold Eye Makeup

Few days ago, I did a makeup makeover on my younger sister and used her as my model. I'm so excited to post it here... My sister has a square face shape. In order to make her face to look smaller, I have to do some contouring on her face just to give the illusion of a perfect face shape. The reason why I called it "Blue Gold Eye Makeup" is because of the MAC Pigments I used - Steel Blue and Old Gold.

Here's some shots I took Before and After makeup.

After

Here's What I Used:

Eyes

MAC Painterly Paint Pot (eyebase/eyeshadow primer)

MAC Blacktrack Fluidline (upper eyelid)

MAC Eye Kohl Smolder (eyeliner for lower eyelid)

Kate Super Sharp Liner (black eyeliner for upper and lower eyelids)

MAC Pigments - Steel Blue and Old Gold (that's why I called it "Blue Gold Eye Makeup")
MAC Phloof Eyeshadow (as highlighter)

Coastal Scents 88 Pigment Eyeshadow (black)

Maybelline Brow Liner (brown)

False Eyelashes

Curler

Face

MAC Strobe Cream (moisturizer)

MAC Studio Sculpt SPF15 Foundation

MAC Prep+Prime Skin Base Visage (makeup base/primer)

MAC Select Cover-Up (concealer)

MAC Gentle Mineralize Blush (blusher)

MAC Select Sheer Loose Powder

Lips

Maybelline Lip Liner

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick (Rose Velvet)

Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub and Energizing Foaming Cleanser

Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub

This scrub is one of the best I have tried to date. The cleanser is cream based, non-foaming and it comes with a flip-top lid. The tiny microbeads feel uniform in size and aren't gritty. The scrub isn't too rough for my face yet I definitely can tell that it's exfoliating. It also contains beta hydroxy acids (BHA's), which help to eliminate blackheads, and pimples. I started using this just at night (ie. every night) before I was my face with Neutrogena Deep Clean Energizing Foaming Cleanser. The results, my face becomes smooth, clean, and not tight at all. This scrub is suitable for all skin types.

Neutrogena Deep Clean Energizing Foaming Cleanser

I love using Neutrogena Deep Clean Energizing Foaming Cleanser. This cleanser is a great foaming cleanser so far I found. The gel foam is in blue color. It comes with a flip-top lid for ease of usage. It is not sticky nor so runny as well. It also leaves a matte and clean finish and refreshing feeling every time after rinsing my face. This cleanser has the ability to remove dirt and excess oil in your face. It is very economical. Why? Because you just have to put on small amount of gel on your palm with little water then you will find it lathers a lot. This cleanser is suitable for dry, oily, normal, and combination skin.

Note:

This review is based on my personal experience. Reader discretion is advised before making any decisions based on the information from this blog.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Crème, Love That Red 725 (left), Rose Velvet 130 (right)

I always love Revlon lipsticks because the colors are always nice (to my taste) and they are not expensive as well. With 72 fabulous, fashionable shades, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick offers the widest range of colors, so you are sure to find one that looks gorgeous on you! Packed with mega-moisturizers and vitamins C and E for soft, smooth, sexy lips. Your lips stay kissably conditioned for lasting smoothness while the color stays rich and true. Revlon is currently doing a special promotion for this item (above). They offer buy 1 free 1!!

Here's a quick review for Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick:

The color stays on reasonably for hours, less greasy and gives smooth lasting finish. The packaging is in black color, and they are cute and classy. It tends to dry out my lips because it doesn't have a high level of moisture. My lips chapped most of the time that's why I have to wear lip balm before I apply lipstick. But in this case, with this lipstick, I don't have to wear lip balm anymore and yet (weird!!) it heals my chapped lips very fast!!! I will surely repurchase it. And, this time around in other colors :-)

Note:
This review is based on my personal experience. Reader discretion is advised before making any decisions based on the information from this blog.

MAC Holiday 2009 Collection: Fun In The Sun Mineralize Kit

Last night, I went to MAC Cosmetics to see what they have for the latest Holiday collection. One of the collection that caught my eyes was the Fun In The Sun Mineralize Kit. Angel Bong, a makeup artist there, did a few demo for me using the Fun In The Sun Mineralize Kit. She did a great job!! And, the result was amazing!! It was very convincing and promising, too!!! There are two (2) new Mineralize kits, namely Fun in the Sun Mineralize Kit and Pinkzapoppin! Mineralize Kit. Each contains a mineralize skinfinish, a mineralize blush, a mineralize eyeshadow duo, and a 181 mini kabuki brush.

Here's some shot I took after the demo:

Fun in the Sun Mineralize Kit comes with Shimpagne mineralize skinfinish (champagne), Nuance blush (peach with gold sparkle), and Play on Plums eyeshadow (shimmery peach and frosty burgundy). While the Pinkzapoppin! Mineralize Kit includes Light Flush mineralize skinfinish (a subtle pink-gold highlight), Dainty blush (delicate peachy pink), and Love Connection eyeshadow (shimmery pale pink and shimmery gold-peach tan).

Fun In The Sun Mineralize Kit

Pinkzapoppin! Mineralize Kit

How to Remove And Clean False Eye Lashes

False eye lashes can actually be reused provided that you maintain them and keep them clean at all times. Here's the tips on how to remove false eye lashes and also tips on how to clean false eye lashes after wearing...

To Remove False Eye Lashes

You can use face cloth or cotton pad saturated with warm water and a gentle makeup remover. Hold the face cloth or cotton pad over your eyes for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the glue. You may use some eye makeup remover as an alternative. You can also use a cotton bud and put a bit of olive oil or virgin coconut oil to achieve the same glue loosening effect. Gently and carefully apply along the line of the false lash line. After making sure that it has fully softened, take one corner of the lash band and gently pull off the eye lashes.

To Clean False Eye Lashes

After removing your false eye lashes, soak them in a tiny amount of warm, soapy water to remove the glue, dust particles, as well as false eyelash mascara that you possibly applied. Use tweezers to pull off glue particles. Afterwards, dry them and store them back in their original container.

How I Do My Makeup: Angelina Jolie Inspired Cat Eye Look

I really love Angelina Jolie's Cat Eye. So I decided to recreate her look. The cat eye look comes and goes but always seems to come back in fashion sooner or later.

Here's What I Used:

Eyes

- MAC Painterly Paint Pot (eye base)
- Coastal Scents 88 Palette Eyeshadows
- Kate Super Sharp Liner (outline)
- MAC Fluidline Eyeliner
- Fake Eyelashes

Face

- Maybeline Dream Mousse (cover under eye)
- MAC Gentle Mineralize Blush (cheek)
- The Body Shop Glow Enhancer

Lip

- Elianto Nourishing Fruit Juice Lip Gloss (Lilac)


Brushes:

- Shading brush
- Angle shadow brush
- Blending brush
- Eyeliner brush
- Angle eyeliner brush
- Blush brush

Click here to watch the video.

How to Make Rough Feet Smooth

Most people experience rough feet. Cracked, peeling skin is unattractive and many times can also be very painful. Dry weather is one of the main cause of rough feet. Feet that are very rough and have been for a long time may take a little longer but within a few days, you will begin to see results if these simple steps are followed.

You can use a pumice stone to make your rough feet smooth. These come in many shapes and sizes. It can be used on wet or dry feet. Begin by using it on dry feet. With a back and forth motion, rub the pumice stone over rough heals or balls of your feet. It will work like sand paper, taking off layers of rough skin.

Next, soak your feet for at least five minutes in a tub of water with a little liquid soap in it.

Once again using the pumice bar, repeat the back and forth motion very lightly. This will take off skin much faster so be very careful.

Dry feet well.

If you are going to bed, apply moisturizing lotion to your rough feet and put on a sock. Sleep overnight with the socks on. If you are not going to bed, rub your feet with lotion and put your shoes on as usual.

Related posts:
Home remedies for rough feet, click here.

Simple Hair Bun With Hair Stick

A hair stick (also hairstick) is a straight, pointed device, usually between five and nine inches in length, used to hold a person's hair in place in a hair bun or similar hairstyle. It can be a beautiful accessory to any outfit as well as a functional tool to keep hair out of your face. There are dozens of different ways to wear them.

Here's a simple and easy way on how I put my hair into a bun with a stick...

To watch this video, click here.

Sexy Smokey Red Makeup Look

Sexy and seductive - that's the appeal and the effect of the smokey red eye. Here's how you can achieve the look!

Here are some "before and after" makeup shots:

Here's what I used:

Face
- makeup base moisturizer
- Maybelline Clear Smooth Gel Foundation
- MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer
- Maybeline Dream Mousse (cover under eye)
- MAC Gentle Mineralize Blush (cheek)
- MAC Select Sheer Loose Powder
- The Body Shop Glow Enhancer

Eyes
- MAC Phloof Eyeshadow (highlighter)
- MAC Painterly Paint Pot (eyeshadow base)
- MAC eyeshadow Pigment (Ruby Red)
- Coastal Scents 88 Palette Eyeshadows
- Kate Super Sharp Liner (upper eyelids)
- Maybelline Brow Bone Liner
- MAC Fluidline Eyeliner (lower eyelids)
- Fake Eyelashes

Lip
- Maybeline lip gloss

Tano Jewelry Fashion Accessories

I'm a big fan of cuff bracelets, headbands and thread earrings. Well, of course, jewelry is about celebrating the joy of being a woman. If you're a fan for some trendy jewelry, then I suggest you to visit TanoJewelry.com. It is the most affordable online boutique for fashion jewelry, headbands and wholesale fashion jewelry. They provide shoppers with the latest celebrity inspired fashion jewelry and has found its niche in Hollywood and the fashion world.

Pictures below show some of my favourite fashion jewelry from TanoJewelry.com.

Cuff Bracelet
(Stretchable Silver Base Metal)

Gold Leopard Print headband
(Metallic gold and black leopard print headband. Comfy, sexy and affordable!)

Thread Earring
(Be a dream in this dreamcatcher inspired silver earrings threaded with the classic colors of red, green, yellow and black)

Go ahead visit TanoJewelry.com now to take a look. With so many style to choose from, there are fashion jewelries for everyone. Have fun!!!

RapidLash Eyelash Renewal Serum

Have you heard of RapidLash Eyelash Renewal Serum? It's a type of eyelash growth products and for eyebrow, too. RapidLash uses polypeptides to improve the length, thickness and volume of the hair while protecting against breakage and really helpful in growing your eyelashes and eyebrows. Moisturizing agents enhance shine and suppleness by locking in hydration, leaving lashes and brows elastic and durable. Proteins and vitamins fortify the hair to encourage the appearance of growth while adding strength and shine. RapidLash is free of prostaglandins and parabens, and is suitable for contact lens wearers. This product is ideal for women and men, brittle, weak, thin or short lashes and eyebrows.

To apply, start with a clean, dry eye area. Using the applicator brush, apply to the base of the upper eyelashes starting from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner, as if you were applying liquid eyeliner. Can also be applied to the bottom lashes. Use once daily in the evening before bedtime. Wait until product has fully dried before applying additional cosmetics.

Product Review
This product looks like a tube of mascara and it is very easy to apply (use like eyeliner). The great things about this product is that you can use it on eyebrows and eyelashes. I have always had short, sparse lashes and would have to use lash-building mascara formulations but was still dissatisfied. My lashes are now thick, dark and long because of this product! It made my lashes look longer, and also made them start naturally curling so that I didn't have to use a curler or brush at all, and now I'm starting to notice new growth in lashes too, so they are appearing thicker than they ever have before. I definitely recommend it because it really works!!!

Kim Kardashian Inspired Makeup Look

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This is my favorite Kim Kardashian inspired dramatic makeup look. I know, many women desire the look of dramatic eye makeup like I do!! This is how I do it!! So, keep watching. Hope you enjoy it!!

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How To Clean Your Back

Do you clean your back while in shower? Or, do you have problem reaching your back? It may be easier if you use a long-handled body sponges or try look for the soft bristles. To clean your back, you can actually place a small amount of baking soda into your body cleanser gel, mix together and then gently brush away. Instead of baking soda to cleanser gel you can also add sea salt or epsom salt. Or you can mix all the ingredients (sea salt and baking soda) to your shower gel depending on your preferences.

Kate Super Sharp Liner

I'm starting to love Kate products (sub-brand of Kanebo) and have been pleased with their products that I have tried. One of them is Kate super sharp eyeliner and I really like it very much!! It's super easy to use and to draw even for the first timer because of the super-sharped brush. You can actually define the line to be thinner or thicker. It doesn't smudge (even in humid weather) and it's waterproof, too. It stays on the whole day!! I bought the black color and use it almost everyday now. But, the color is not dark enough. I have to apply another time in order to make the color more darker!! Sometimes, the ink does not flow smoothly in the middle of drawing and I have to wait a bit before continuing. To remove it, I don't have problem with it. Overall, I like the whole idea of the eyeliner and will definitely keep buying this until they come up with a better product.

Easy Way to Sharpen Eye/Lip Pencil

I have difficulty getting a straight line of eyeliner on my eye or lip liner on my lip when the pencils are not sharp enough. What I do is sharpening it prior to use. But the problem here is some of my eye/lip pencils break and crumble when I sharpen it. Here's a simple, easy, and effective way I've tried so far!! Just put your lip/eye pencil in the refrigerator or freezer. This is to minimize breakage when you sharpen later. Leave it for about an hour. In fact, you can just simply store your eye/lip pencil in the refrigerator or freezer so it is always ready for sharpening when you are. So, remember to keep your eye/lip pencil in a refrigerator for better sharpening and application. After that, you can easily use your eye/lip liner to make your eye/lip makeup look more defined!!

The Body Shop Glow Enhancer

I had The Body Shop Glow Enhancer in Pink and Natural shade. The Body Shop is currently doing a special promotion. But for this product, they offer buy 1 free 1. I heard alot about this product and decided to buy and can't wait to try it out. It's a moisturizing liquid luminizer that comes in a thin and clear 25ml tube.


Here's a quick review of The Body Shop Glow Enhancer:

This product has a nice subtle glow effect on the skin. The effect is minimal and it gives a very soft glow. It can be applied before or after foundation, or mix both at the same time. It can be also used before or after moisturizer or mix them together followed by foundation. Whichever comes first, it's all up to you!!! I usually mix the Glow Enhancer together with my liquid foundation. As a result, my skin becomes dry within an hour. The good thing is, the nice thin subtle glow effect on the skin can be seen obviously but hardly lasts for the whole day. I've tried another way, ei apply Glow Enhancer after foundation/makeup. This one makes my skin break!! My skin dries up even more faster and only have a short slight luminous glow. I also wear it before and after moisturizer just to get additional moisture, it still gets dry easily. I'm quite disappointed with this product and definitely will not repurchase it!! For me, it's not a glow enhancer at all!!!

Note:
This review is based on my personal experience. Reader discretion is advised before making any decisions based on the information from this blog.

The Body Shop Rich Plum Shimmer Body Lotion

Product Review

This lotion is for smooth, soft and shimmering skin. The result is an easily-absorbed, subtly-scented body lotion. Now, instead of putting on a moisturizer and then a shimmer dusting powder, I can do it all in one step. I love the shimmer (it makes you look sexy) and I like the smell because it smells so sweet! It's not oily and sticky as well. On the skin, it glides smoothly and is very light-weight, so it won't clog your pores so badly. I don't use this lotion everyday though. I only plan to use this lotion for those lovely evening parties or dinner. After application it will last all night long!


Ingredients

Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Isopropyl Palmitate, Prunus Domestica (Plum) Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Glycol Stearate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Methylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Red 33, Blue 1.

Bio-essence Sunscreen Moisturizing Lotion SPF 15

A bit about SPF or Sun Protection Factor number. It defines how much longer you can stay out of the sun without burning. For example, if it takes 15 minutes for me to burn, an SPF 15 will allow me to stay out in the sun 15 times longer without burning.

About Bio-essence

Established 20 years ago in 1985 by Founder, Dr Tor Lam Huat, L.D. Waxson is the pioneer manufacturer in beauty and body care products in Singapore. With foresight and a strong enterprising spirit, Dr Tor has taken L.D. Waxson from a fledging enterprise to be a homegrown regional establishment with operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong and China and market reach to more than 15 countries including the USA, Europe, Japan, Middle East and S.E Asia countries.

Here's a quick review on Bio-essence Sunscreen Moisturizing Lotion SPF 15

This product is non-greasy and non-sticky. Of course, it is designed to protect the skin against UVA and UVB rays. It also minimizes the visible signs of aging and maintain the youthful appearance of skin and can be applied before using makeup-up. The thing is, I don't really like it as for me it smells like sunblock!! It also makes my face dry within few minutes of application. I think, it's more effective and suit those with normal to oily skin. But definitely NOT for me, because I have dry skin!!

No matter what, remember to stay out of direct sun and wear sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher if possible prior to sun exposure.

Ingredients:
Deionised Water, Carbopol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Micronised Titanium Dioxide, Propylene Glycol, Glycerine, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Bioflavonoids (Bio Mineral Essence), Biotin (Biogel), Aloe Barbadensis Powder, Ganoderma, Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) Extract, Lycium, Frangrance, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben.

NW 40ml