Geez, I was gone for almost 2 months. Again, my apologies. I would understand if you would not believe me anymore if I say that ‘I vow to be a better blogger this year’ hee hee. I mean it! I swear, I will allot more time updating this blog (nose getting longer now) oh well, moving on

One time during lunchbreak, I got really bored and lacking of energy (my body has taken its toll due to rigid workout routines which include: zumba for xbox 360). So I decided to list down my Make-Up Christmas Wishlist for 2012 hahah! I know way too early, might as well label it as my TO BUY LIST for 2012. Seriously, I am trying my very best to simplify my make-up kit, I want to stick to my tried and tested items and to stop trying new collection. But, a make-up junkie can never have too many lippies, you know. Maybe, I’d be able to stop trying out concealers, foundation, eye shadows and blushes but not/NOT lipsticks!

Initially, I started out with this short list (photo above), but to date my current 2012 Must Buy Make-up List is this:

1. NARS Lippies: Casablanca, Niagara, Catfight, Damage, Dolce Vita.
2. NARS Oasis Blush.
3. Benefit Hervana Blush.
4. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium.
5. MAC Bare Again Lipstick.
6. Make-Up Forever Aqua Liners.
7. Make-Up HD Invisible Cover Concealer.
8. Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder.
9. Chloe Perfume.
10. No. 5 by Chanel Perfume.

Uh-oh, that was quite a long list and it’s just January hahah! Care to share your list?

Last week, I had these episodes of which I called the NARS Craze. Why? Because I used up every single spare time that I have reading reviews on NARS Blushes/Lipstick and browsing each and every swatch online. Hands down, this brand is the best out there when it comes to blushes. I have more than a couple of Benefit blushes which are also as good as NARS but with NARS, I just can’t get enough of all their blushes’ shades, makes me wanna hoard argh!

Here are the NARS blush shades that ended up in my lemming list. Swatch photos credit goes to Temptalia.com.

and then, these are the lipstick shades that had been haunting me in my sleep . I also dreamed that these were priced less than $5 a pop! Now, tell, me where can I buy that barcode scanner in my dreams hee hee.

NARS Schiap (bright pink)

NARS Mayflower (peachypinkbeige)

NARS Catfight (mauve pink)

NARS Dolce Vita (berry pink)

I got too carried away looking at the cute gift baskets from cherrymoonfarms.com that I forgot this entry was sitting on my drafts yay! So yes, this is the first of my Spring/Summer Series entries. My top blushes and favorite blushes/bronzers/highlighters to use in Spring/Summer.

Benefit Sugarbomb.

Benefit Coralista.

NARS The Multiple Stick in Orgasm.

NARS Highlighting/Bronzer Blush Duo in Orgasm and Laguna shades.

Benefit Benetint.
(perfect for beach events)

And if only this isn’t limited edition, it would have made it on my Spring/Summer Blush list. I am just loving this MAC X Wonderwoman Mineral Skinfinish Natural in Pink Power that I use it every single weekend. Think JLo’s Bronzed face.

My friend, C and I were talking for 2 hours last night. Initially, we were talking about our kitchen must-haves, say this set of le creuset pans and our newly discovered recipes. Then like we would always discuss, we tackled on our most current beauty product lemmings! We both agreed that while we loved MAC products especially their lippies and eyeshadows, their foundation collection tend to cause us breakouts and make us look yellowish if not finished with another loose powder, although, my everyday powder foundation is a MAC Studio Fix  powder plus foundation. We are both on the fair side, by the way. I was telling her that I noticed more dark-skinned women suit MAC foundation while Laura Mercier, NARS, Benefit, Shu Uemura, Lancome and Clinique are popular on fair-skinned women. That is just my opinion.

I also realized that I do not own a MAC blush (save for THIS as I just find it too powdery and too matte/dry on my cheeks. I am a huge fan of NARS and Benefit blushes. On the other hand, a dark-skinned friend dislikes NARS and Benefit blushes because they do not seem pigmented for her skin color.

So if I were to pick my top 1 foundation, that would be Laura Mercier collection. In fact, I am lemming their Spring Collection ‘11.

Finally, I have found the perfect Black Eyeliner. NARS Eyeliner Pencil in Black Moon.

I used to be a solid user of Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On pens in Zero shade and MAC Kohl Eyeliner in Smolder shade but both have disappointed me because I am not a heavy eyeliner user. My eyes tend to turn like those of a racoon’s eyes at the end of the day because they either smudge or it’s just too dark for me. But this NARS Eyeliner Pencil in Black Moon is subtle enough to brighten my eyes but not too much for my taste. I know it’s a little over in terms of price but the $20 can go a long way. Oh by the way, if you want to save on other stuff, check out these cheap vitamins.

Before I check this weight loss site, let me share with you MAC’s Newest Eyepencil Shades.

I really wanna try one of these new Eyepencils shades as I have gotten tired wearing UD’s Glide-On.
Speaking of, I bought a NARS Black Moon Eyeliner. I am actually wearing it now and will give my review tomorrow.

My friends and I were teasing our newly-married friend, C who just got back from her honeymoon. We were all eager to find out how it went then all of a sudden, our friend, M asked her if she’s already pregnant. M recently gave birth to her baby S and was so proud that she is breastfeeding and has a reasonable amount of breast milk. Anyway, this got me to check out C’s wedding photos again and I was not really contented with my make-up (I was the MOH)! I lack practice and my make-up looks like rushed. I guess, I need new palettes to experiment on eye make-up so I hopped on to NARS website and saw their Holiday 2010 Collection:

I wasn’t really attracted with the collection but more of with the flash images and quotes from Francois Nars himself.

Make-up now should be really maximalist, it’s a way to express yourself.
Banish the word Shouldn’t from your make-up vocabulary.
If you can pull off dramatic eyes and lips, go for it.

I think I’m going to surprise my colleagues tomorrow with a heavy eye make-up haha. I’m inspired again.

I am so happy that Matte Lipstick is back on the trend, I don’t look as good as I am when I wear matte lipstick. So before I check on these MP3 players, here’s the newest NARS Pure Matte Lipstick collection. Can you see how rich the colors are? YUM!

“A matte lip is very modern, whether nude or deeply pigmented. Try a color close to your skin tone for a universally flattering look. Pair darker hues with a fresh complexion and little makeup. But, always choose a formula that has hydrating ingredients to condition lips.” -François Nars, Founder & Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics