...A Thrifting We Will Go!!

While I was away I had to take advantage of the great finds that the thrift store has to offer, but this time around I was in the market for some super cute vintage earrings and I think I hit the jackpot when I found these earrings at the Salvation Army for USD$3.00-4.00 a pop, you definitely can't beat that!

p.s. remember to properly clean all your jewelry with some alcohol prior to wearing them.

What do you think about the vintage earring trend guys? do you love it or hate it?
Debbie

Foundation Review

Because it's summer, and I am a beach addict, I usually get darker during the summer time, so I needed to stock up on darker foundation shades so I decided to try out some new ones.

MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15
This is the main foundation that I was using during winter time and spring time. It's a really great foundation. The finish is really nice and matte. So if you have oily skin is is a good foundation for oily skin. It is medium coverage and of course build-able. It also did not cause me to break out and really proved that there is a big difference between drugstore make-up and higher end make-up. However, the lady a MAC was right, it is not good for taking photos. So maybe its perfect for everyday wear.

MAC Matchmaster SPF 15
I found my match! I love this foundation. Debbie did a mini review on it in a previous post here, so I decided to try it out, and she was so right, its really a nice foundation with a lovely finish. The lady in the MAC store that helped me out told me that this foundation is her 'special occasion' foundation, and I can surely see why.

Revlon ColorStay
Everyone and their mama is raving about this foundation...except for Debbie. She told me that she didn't have a good experience with the foundation because it would oxidize so I was quite skeptical about purchasing it. But because it was not really expensive I said what heck and I was glad I did! The finish is similar to that of the Studio Fix Fluid, which is really nice. I think this would be a good everyday foundation. What I like the most about this foundation is that I don't feel like I am wearing anything on my face when I have it on. Warning! when you go to purchase the foundation, please read the label because if you have oily skin you should get the formula for combination/ oily skin because this will prevent/ reduce oxidization.

Sephora Perfecting Cover Foundation
This foundation is light - medium coverage. The formula is somewhat thin and leaves my face feeling greasy after a few hours. I was also not impressed with the finish and is very disappointed with the fact that it oxidizes. I really do not have anything good to say about this foundation.

Which foundation is your current favourite?
Shannon xoxo

OOTN: Short & Printed

The other night I went clubbing with a bunch of my girlfriends and this is what I decided to wear. I planned my entire outfit around these gorgeous printed shorts. I am a sucker for gold accents, so of course I had to accessorize with gold pieces, then I completed the look with a pop of colour on the lips.

Top: H&M
Shorts: F21
Clutch Bag: Guess
Shoes: Steve Madden
Earrings and Cuff: H&M

Rings: F21

Until my next post
Shannon xoxo

My Travel Companion

Every girl needs to have her things organized when she's travelling, I mean who likes to have to search at the bottom of their suitcase to find an eyeliner right? I bought my cute and trusty travel companion from Sephora a while back and I just decided to use it on my recent trip to Ft. Lauderdale, have a look...

It has three main compartments as you can see and a small detachable mirror, the middle compartment is detachable as well and behind it there is a hidden section which houses your makeup brushes. All the compartments are clear so there's no guessing where everything is. Another great feature of my travel bag is that it has a hanger/hook at the top so it makes it that much easier to take it out of your suitcase and hang it in any closet whether you're on a cruise, in a hotel room or spending time at a family member's house, then at the end of your trip just fold it back up and pop it back into your suitcase... so easy and convenient! It survived the airplane ride too everything was in in place and nothing had broken so I'm definitely recommending this to anyone who's looking for a perfect travel companion for your makeup.

See ya later guys!!
Debbie

Black Radiance Blushes

I recently picked up two baked blushes from the Black Radiance line at Walmart while I was in Miami and I must say I am quite pleased with them both. They cost a little below USD$6.00, which is reasonable. The blushes are really pigmented so you have to use them extremely lightly or else you'll end up looking like a clown. These two colours are also perfect for ladies with deeper skin tones. Black Radiance also has another new blush shade called Plum Sorbet, but I decided not to get it because I am sure I wouldn't wear it. Also, they do have some lovely bronzers if you are interested.

Raspberry

Warm Berry

These are the blushes side by side:

Which is one is your favourite?
Shannon xoxo

OOTD: Is it Valentine's Day?

It took me forever to find the perfect pair of red denim pants. I was on the hunt to find one that was the perfect shade of red and also the perfect fit...and I finally found it!!! So, of course the first opportunity I got I had to wear it. I combined it with a cream blouse to help tone down the intensity of the red pants. I really wanted to rock red lips, but I decided not to because I've been over doing the red lips a lot lately (but can you blame me, it's hot!). 

Denim: Ross
Blouse: H&M
Shoes: Steve Madden
Collar Neck Piece: Cotton On
Bangles: Bershka & F21

Hope you're having a fantastic day
Shannon xoxo

China Glaze Polishes Review

There has been a lot of rave about China Glaze polishes on beauty blogs, and being a nail polish junkie I was really anxious to try them out. I wasn't able to find them in HK so I ordered six polishes and two nail treatments online in order to see if all the raves are warranted. Here is what I think of each polish...

Flip Flop Fantasy

OMG! The colour of this polish is AMAZING!!!! It has to be my favourite nail polish colour of ALL time. It's perfect for summer and looks amazing on toe nails, and comes with lots of compliments. I could go on and on about how much I love this polish. Anywho, in terms of application it can be a bit streaky. You will need about two to three coats to get it opaque. A negative is that it doesn't last very long on my finger nails. Despite using China Glaze's base coat and top coat the polish did start chipping at about day three, so I think I will just stick to using this polish on my toes.

Peachy Keen

Peachy Keen is really a nice peachy pastel orange colour. I was excited about this polish until it arrived, because I didn't realize that I actually had a perfect dupe for this colour already in my collection. The application is good because it was streak free. You will need about three coats to get a nice finish and it also dries a bit darker than it appears in the bottle; as you can see in the above picture.

Sunshine Pop

This is a nice summery colour because it's so bright. It applied streak free and was also true to colour as it appears in the bottle. To get a nice opaque look, you will need about three coats. This polish also has a shimmery finish.

Kiwi Cool

This polish is bright! With a capital 'B'. The formula is really thin and because of this it's difficult to achieve an opaque look. You need at least five coats. It's true to colour and can be removed easily. It also has a matte finish.

Towel Boy Toy

To me, this colour is blah because I have seen this colour many times before. It was not what I expected. However, it applies nicely also you need a couple coats to achieve the opaque look. It is streak free and has a shimmery finish.

Crushed Candy

I really wanted to try out their crackle polish so I bought this one; but what a disappointment! I HATE it. I have tried a lot of other less expensive crackle polishes that had wayyyy better results. This polish took forever to start crackling and the finish is simply hideous. I am not sure if I got a bad formula, but I am sure I will never buy another China Glaze crackle polish.

 I also got their Top Coat and Base Coat. Can you really ever tell if a base coat really is working? I am not sure, but all I can say is that the polishes didn't stain my nails. The top coat really did add a nice shine; however it did not prevent my flip flop fantasy from chipping like crazy.

Final Thoughts
Is China Glaze really worth the 6.99 USD retail price? I don't think so. I do believe that they have some unique colours that are lovely and you probably won't ever find a dupe for, like Flip Flop Fantasy. However, I have used many other polishes that are way cheaper and have similar quality results and even longer lasting qualities. So I think that China Glaze is simply all about the hype.


So tell me which China Glaze Polish is your favourite,
Shannon xoxo