MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

 

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a WONDERFUL Year 2010!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Dear all

It's approaching another new year... hope everyone has a great Christmas with lots of presents received and also have a safe, prosperous year 2010.

My wish for new year is...

• Spend less, save more
  
• Uhmm... lottery winning??? In my dreams perhaps... but at least it's a hope
  
• Kids to be strong and healthy
  
• Another year of happiness for me and my family
  
• To have our own house... no more renting!
  
• Just hope to be a smooth year!!!

Watz urs?

Anyways, stay safe and happy during this season holidays!

xoxoxo

My work place X'mas function '09'

Oh, how nice of my office to send me an invitation for the X'mas party even when I'm currently on maternity leave.

Anyway, here are the pics taken on last Fri. The party was held in one of the function rooms in Season's hotel- Perth.

It was a simple nite, just quizs and games but I had fun. As you can see, a few of my colleagues were PRETTY DRUNK!

Getting myself ready for the X'mas party...

Haha... so vain! Just wanna take more pics of myself with Ethan. Well, it's once in awhile where I can doll myself up and go out without the kids. ;)

Eyes- Sleek palette in "Graphite". Love this palette. So pigmented!

Mascara- Covergirl Last Blast

Face- Revlon Colorstay (Oily/combination), MAC mineralised skin finish- Soft and Gentle and blush- 10 colors palette from Ebay (It's the same palette as you can get from Coastal Scents)

Lips- Nude pink lipstick and Luminous shine lipgloss. Both purchased from Foreverglam cosmetics.

Me and lovely Deepa.

With all the pretty babes!

I like this pic!

Haha... they were dancing away. Both of them really having a BLAST on that nite!

Some of the guys.

Lastly, my CEO, Susan and manager, Heather

Latest pics and HD Pigments swatch

Hi all, it's been awhile since I'm did a blog. I've been busy attending to my kids and also cos of Season holidays approaching, been busy with other stuffs too. Since I have time today, thought I should make an effort to update my blog. Anyways here's the recent pics of me.

Oh yes, I also wanna talk about the recent product which I have bought. It's the HD pigments (High Definition Loose Paints) and I ordered that from http://www.foreverglam-makeup.com/ (check owner out on Youtube: socalatina72)
They were on special when I ordered. $5 per jar instead of $8. I've ordered the whole collection (18 of them) for USD $90 (Excluding shipping).
When I received the products, I did some swatches (as shown below). As per description, they are pigmented. I would say they're very shimmery /glittery. Some of the colors are prettier. Because they contain glitters, it's advisable to use primer or apply wet so shadows will stay longer. You can apply them on it's own or onto eyeshadows to enhance the color.

Do check them out! I think it's worth purchasing even if for $8 a jar cos a little goes a long way and it comes in a good size amount.

Me and Ethan. He's just a cheeky one!

Eyeshadows used- Bella Terra 9 stack pigments + HD pigment in "Lime"


On crease- Bella Terra pigments and on lid- HD pigment "Lime"

I love this pic. It's a nice one of Ethan. :)

Swatches for HD pigments:-

Top row (with Primer from Foreverglam)

Bottom row (applied wet)

From left: Lime, Aqua, Sky, Chrome, Plum (love this!), Eggplant, Cherry (fun color!)

Can you see how shimmery they are!

From left: Yellow, Orange, Coral, Pink (Another of my favourite!), Navy, Light pink

From left: Bronze, Black Gold, Wine (beautiful color!), Violet, Magenta

That's it! 18 of them...

Eyeshadow used- Sleek palette "Sunset"

Damn! My nose look so ugly, pores are huge and I'm getting more freckles on my face. :(

Till next time, Ciao ciao!!!

Mum's the best in the world!

Yesterday, my mum gone back to Singapore. It's been an emotional day for me. I've tried, really tried hard to be strong but ended up I broke down and cried so many times. Mum tried to console me and she asked me to be strong especially when I'm all alone here in Australia. I know I have to especially for the sake of my kids BUT... I don't know whether I can manage by myself.

This is the first time for mum to travel out of hometown and even though it was only for 3 months, it meant alot to me. She's been helping me out since Ronan (2nd child) was born. She helped to rock him to bed, bath him, changed his nappy, played with him and just consistently attend to him when needed. Without her help, I think I probably would have got postnatal depression cos of having to deal with the older one too.

I thought I am strong but I'm NOT! I'm too vulnable and emotional. Mummy is the best, they are the one who attend to you when needed. She's my listener and comforter. Now come to think, I have never appreciate her help before, always get annoyed with her but now when she's gone (back to hometown), I realised the importance of having her in my life. I know... I know, I can always go back Singapore to visit her... blah blah... but it's different. It's not the same! Furthermore I can't just go back as and when I want to. I have my own family to attend to and money is a factor too.

I just need my mummy! Well, all I can say is... there's a limit for hubby to help and they DON'T automatically help. For mine, there's constant nagging involved before I get any help... so you see, how can I not get stress!

Oh well, just wanna thank my mum for her help during her stay here with us. I hope we'll go back for holiday soon, if not, have to convince her to come back to visit us again.
I will try to be strong and be patient. Love you mum!!! xoxoxo

More hauls

Hello there, it's been awhile since my last blog, as you may know, having 2 kids not easy to manage. Furthermore I've recently been sick and just starting to get well.

Anyways, recently I bought some eyeshadows AGAIN and thought should just share with you.

Hope you enjoy!

High Voltage Cosmetics (http://www.highvoltagecosmetics.com/)

Absolutely in love with the shadows. Very pigments, lovely, vibrant colors even without any primer on. Price reasonable and good amount of products. In fact, filled to the top. (5gm jar)

Only thing I didn't is the jar. It's the clip-top jar and whenever you open or close it, it'll spill everywhere. Have to be gentle when open or close!

Starting from top left: What a Drag, Hot Patooti (love this color!), Adrenaline, VIP,

Kitten has claws.

From bottom left: Green Mist (matte vibrant green), Alter Ego, Glass Slippers, Pirate, Secrets & lies, Taboo Taboo, Fairy Blood.

Bella Terra Cosmetics (9 stack pigments- "Diamond")

Bought this from Ebay. Search under "Bella Terra" and you can see the seller. It's much cheaper to get from Ebay than directly from their website. So do check it out. They have many different colors. Overall, pigmentation is good. I like to use a wet brush for it. Gives a more vibrant look compare to primer.

Top swatches with primer (by foreverglam)

Bottom swatches- with nothing

Yeah!!! I finally received my Sleek Palettes in "Graphite" and "Sunset". You can't find these palettes in Australia. I think they are from UK and I actually got them from Ebay (UK). As I've checked out from youtube, they are LIMITED edition so LUCKY me of having them. Hee!!!

Below are the fotds taken. As you can see, colors pay-off are GREAT. Graphite are colors range from White, black, grey to vibrant dark purple. As for Sunset, it consists of red (absolutely in love with this color!), maroon, beige, pink, gold, orange, yellow and a very bright blue...

GRAPHITE

Top: Dry with no primer

Bottom: With primer (from Detrivore Cosmetics)

Top: Dry with no primer

Bottom: With primer (from Detrivore Cosmetics)

Top: Dry with no primer
Bottom: With primer (from Detrivore Cosmetics)

*(Can you see how pigmented even without primer)

SUNSET

Bottom row: From right to left

Top: Dry with no primer
Bottom: With primer (from Detrivore Cosmetics)

Top row: From right to left Top: Dry with no primer
Bottom: With primer (from Detrivore Cosmetics)

My family!

Well, here are some pics of my family. They are my life! I don't know what I'll do without them. There's always ups and downs, filled with happiness and at times tears but in the end, it's all worth it. I love you all! xoxoxo