SHINE, SHIMMER & SPARKLE

Review: DKNY Be Delicious Eau So Intense EDP

sugarcrumb — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:10:24 SGT

Hello!

Fresh, Crisp and Delicious - review of DKNY's new version of the iconic apple fragrance, Be Delicious Eau So Intense is up on the blog.

For more Photos and the full review, click the link below :)

http://kaslovesmakeup.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/dkny-be-delicious-eau-so-intense-photos-and-review/

MAC Pro Conceal and Correct Palette - Photos, Swatches and Thoughts

sugarcrumb — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:45:48 SGT

Hello!

I bought the MAC Pro Conceal and Correct Palette recently.

The post is up - it has photos, swatches and details of the Pro Conceal and Correct Palette in Dark as well as details on new additions to the MAC Studio Fix line (Studio Fix Fluid Foundation and Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation).

More details can be found here:

http://kaslovesmakeup.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/mac-pro-conceal-and-correct-palette-photos-swatches-thoughts/

Review: NARSskin Purifying Foam Cleanser

sugarcrumb — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:15:28 SGT

Hello!

Review on NARS Skin Purifying Foam Cleanser is up on the blog :)

For more photos and thoughts, follow the link below :)

http://kaslovesmakeup.wordpress.com/2013/01/12/review-a-little-surprise-awaits-nars-skin-purifying-foam-cleanser/

L'Oréal Shine Caresse - Photos, Swatches and Thoughts

sugarcrumb — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:20:51 SGT

Hi!

The L'oréal Shine Caresse will be launching in Singapore very soon.

Photos from the press launch, product photos, swatches of all 8 shades available and some of my thoughts are up on the blog.

For all the details, click on the link!

http://kaslovesmakeup.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/1162/

Review: China Glaze Avant Garden Collection - Life Is Rosy

sugarcrumb — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:01:47 SGT

Hello!

Swatch and some thoughts on Life Is Rosy from China Glaze's Spring 2013 Collection Avant Garden is available.

For more photos and thoughts, follow the link below :)

http://kaslovesmakeup.wordpress.com/2013/01/12/qwic-pic-china-glaze-avant-garden-life-is-rosy-nail-lacquer/

Announcement: I Have A New Blog at http://kaslovesmakeup.wordpress.com

sugarcrumb — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:12:02 SGT

Hello!

I've published a new blog over at WordPress - it's still called Shine, Shimmer & Sparkle - the URL is http://kaslovesmakeup.wordpress.com

I really like the WordPress platform - very clean lines, fresh and I like how the template has a lot of features like a slider post. It affords some customisation and I've been playing around with it.

I've exported all the entries from OnSugar (which will remain as it is) and they are available on the new WordPress blog - the Calendar, Categories and Brands menu makes them easily searchable.

I've also posted some new entries on the WordPress blog - to familiarise myself with the layout and to get started - I didn't want it to end up as an abandoned project. 2 or more entries will be posted there today :)

You can subscribe to the new blog via email subscription, Bloglovin (which I just implemented today) or RSS Feeds.

I loved OnSugar for its simple, user-friendly layout and the OnSugar community. However, I've been experiencing several technical glitches - sometimes, I'm logged out of my own OnSugar blog, sometimes, my own comments get marked at spam ... the worst is when I can't upload pictures and when my entire format gets all messed up and I can't do anything.

I thank you all on OnSugar for being with me for this long ... I hope that you will pop over to the new and improved Shine, Shimmer & Sparkle at http://kaslovesmakeup.wordpress.com and stay with me there :)

For now, I will be posting links to my newly published entries in this blog :)

Thanks again and see you soon :)

Giveaway!!!: The Winners of the Last Minute, Last Day of the Year Giveaway

sugarcrumb — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:16:35 SGT

Hello!

I've randomly drawn the winners and here they are:

jansunday7777 / Jan Sng

And ...

Peachbubble

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Please check your email for collection details :)

Thanks for participting in the giveaway & hope you're off to a great start in 2013!

Makeup Consultation With Larry Yeo at Laura Mercier in Tangs Beauty

sugarcrumb — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:18:10 SGT

Hello!

Celebrity Makeup Artist and Elle Makeup Artist of the Year 2012 Larry Yeo will be hosting a series of makeup consultations at Tangs Beauty (Tangs Orchard) from 18-20 Jan 2013.

Armed with years of experience in the beauty industry as well as a Specialist Diploma in Cosmetic Science, Larry has tonnes of skincare and beauty tips at hand. I've experienced his work and his generosity numerous times and now you can too.

In line with Laura Mercier's love for a flawless face, Larry will share with you tips on how to achieve a flawless visage using products from Laura Mercier's beauty arsenal.

Larry will be at the Laura Mercier boutique at Tangs to share his beauty expertise at the following times:

18 Jan 2013, Friday: 630 - 930pm (3 slots)

19 Jan 2013, Saturday: 1130 - 1230pm & 130 - 430pm (4 slots)

20 Jan 2013, Sunday: 1130 - 1230pm & 130 - 430pm (4 slots)

Participants who register and purchase 3 Laura Mercier products will also be entitled to a "Flawless Face Kit" which consists of the following:

1 Mini Velour Puff
1 Mini Primer Radiance
1 Mini Lip Glace in Blush
1 Mini Face Polish

You won't regret it - I personally love the Secret Camouflage Concealer and the Translucent setting powder ... and the glowy blush mosaics are awesome ... and if you love golden black eyeshadow, you must check out the baked eyeshadow in Black Karat - there, 4 products to check out already!

To experience Larry's beauty expertise and Laura Mercier, call the Laura Mercier Boutique at 67338130.

Giveaway!!!: The Last Minute, Last Day Of The Year Giveaway :) - CLOSING ON 10 January 2013

sugarcrumb — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:16:32 SGT

Hello!

I wanted to do my annual Breast Cancer Awareness Giveaway this year but my plans fell through due to a rough patch I went through. So I thought I'd do it as a Last Minute, Last Day Of 2012 Giveaway - it is 1148pm (on my laptop at least) on 31 Dec 2012 as I type this out.

I have 2 sets of prizes for 2 randomly picked winners. Here are the details of Set A and B:

Leaders Clinié Caviar Repairing Mask
My Beauty Diary Orange Blossom Mask
DHC Medicated Gel and Cream
Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Therapy in Himalayan Blue 25gm
White Musk Libertine EDT 30ml
Philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleanser 90ml
The Body Shop Strawberry Shower Gel and Body Butter Travel Sizes
REN Moroccan Rose Shower Gel Travel Size
Colour Club Mighty Brights Nail Polish Set
Maybelline Baby Lips Pink Glow Lip Balm
Maybelline Hypercosmos Eyeshadow in BU-1
Clarins Hydraquench Mask 15ml
Clarins High Definition Body Lift 30ml
First Kiss Nail Artist Nail Art

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Leaders Clinié Platinum V-Lift Mask
My Beauty Diary Orange Blossom Mask
DHC Moisture Fruti Lotion and Cream
The Body Shop White Musk Libertine Body Mist
OPI Pink Of Hearts Nail Polish Duo (sponsored by dear Tammy of Tim Tam!)
Laneige Sleeping Pack Deluxe size
Philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleanser 90ml
REN Moroccan Rose Shower Gel Travel Size
Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Therapy in Lily 25gm
Clarins White Plus HP Whitening Moisture Day Emulsion 15ml
Clarins Extra Firming Neck Cream 30ml
Clinique Lipgloss in Kissyfit
First Kiss Nail Stickers

These 2 sets consist of products that I love and use myself and from my personal stash, as well as brands that I trust. All products are brand new.

All you have to do to participate in this giveaway is:

Be a follower of this blog
Leave your name / nick and a valid email address in the comments below
Giveaway open to readers based in Singapore only
Giveaway closes on 10 January 2013 (forgot to mention it earlier! :P)

If you like, you can also share your New Year resolutions or aspirations with all of us.

I saw this on my new friend, Joanna Koh's Instagram and thought it was a fab idea - I've got my jar ready and will be filling it up the moment I post this entry. I'm sharing this here in case you might want to :)

This year had several ups and downs for me and I can't say that I achieved everything I set out to either. But I want to leave all of that behind and start afresh. I believe that there are better things lying in wait for me and for you and if we work towards it, sooner or later, things will materialise. It may not always turn out how we imagined but my Mom always says, what you imagine might not always really be the best and something even better might be planned for you. So with that in mind, I'm taking a step forward and hope everything will be roses, honey and milk :)

Happy New Year everyone and let all our good wishes come true :)

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Disclaimer: Giveaway prizes feature a mix of products purchased with my own money as well as some that I'm sharing from the bounty I've been fortunate to receive. OPI Pink of Hearts set is kindly sponsored by Tammy of Tim Tam.

Review: Little Treasures - Lancôme Petit Trésor Sparkling Colour High Fidelity Eyeshadows

sugarcrumb — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:20:29 SGT

Hola!

Another product I adored from the Holiday 2012 collections are the eyeshadows from Lancôme's TresOR collection - the Sparkling High Fidelity Eyeshadows are truly little treasures.

I received one shade, Fil D'Argent for review purposes but I loved the colours and formula so much that I purchased one more - the box on the left is the press sample packaging while the box on the right is what retails. These retailed at SGD$36 at all Lancôme counters islandwide.

I LOVE the casing - packaging is always just a bonus feature for me but these little cases are really pretty.

Just when you're done oohing and aahing on the outside, the ooh-and-ahh version 2.0 commences when you take a look at what awaits you inside.

Looovely looovely loooooovely. The eyeshadows were pressed to resemble woven mesh fabric - like glistening sequins on a glitzy dress. When swatched, you can tell that there tiny micro-sparkles are enmeshed in the silky eyeshadow - the micro-sparkles are smooth and create a subtle sparkling effect on the eye. Lancôme recommends that these eyeshadows can be used either wet or dry.

These are swatches of all 3 shades I managed to take during the preview. The shot below is a better shot of the 2 shades I have with me right now, Fil D'Or and Fil D'Argent.

The formula of these eyeshadows are stellar - very smooth and wonderful colour payoff. I like using these wet or with a damp sponge applicator - I usually use a brush with all my eyeshadows but I felt with these, they glistened and glowed the best when used with a sponge applicator.

Fil D'Argent is a warm taupe with very little grey or purple tones. Fil D'Or is a rich bronzed gold.

I used both the shades recently in a similar style - the Lancôme Petit Trésors all over the lids, paired with a deeper shade in the crease. I think I like them both paired with a warm bronzey brown in the crease, after experimenting with a few shades.

Here, I paired Fil D'Argent with a wash of Make Up Store Jubilee (blackened gold) in the crease.

Base: Olay White Radiance Sunblock; Smashbox Hydrating Primer; Shu Uemura Smooth Fit Fluid Foundation in 743 Rich Beige; Laura Mercier Secret Camoflage Concealer in SC-&; Bobbi Brown Pressed Powder in Golden Orange.

Eyes: Lancôme Petit Trésor in Fil D'Argent; Make Up Store Microshadow in Jubilee; MAC Prolongwear Eyeshadow in Carefree (browbone highlight); Dollywink Liquid Eyeliner in Black; Clio Gelpresso (waterline); MUFE Aqua Cream in Black (lower lashline); Lancome Doll Eyes Waterproof Mascara

Cheeks: NARS Torrid

Lips: Lancôme L'Absolu Nu in Prune Resille

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In this shot, I paired Fil D'Or with MAC Mega Metal Eyeshadow in Spectacle Of Yourself in the crease.

Base: Same as listed above

Eyes: Lancôme Petit Trésor in Fil D'Or; MAC Mega Metal Eyeshadow in Spectacle Of Yourself; MAC Prolongwear Eyeshadow in Carefree (browbone highlight); Dollywink Liquid Eyeliner in Black; Too Faced Perfect Eyeliner in Perfect Peacock (waterline); MUFE Aqua Cream in Black (lower lashline).

Cheeks: NARS Gold Member Creme Blush; Chanel Joues Contraste in Rouge

Lips: Lancôme L'Abosolu Nu in Prune Resille

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I was tempted to pick up the other shade in the Petit Trésor range too and the lipstick in L'Absolu Rouge in 375 which was also released in the Holiday collection, pictured in the collage below (click to enlarge)

With much restraint, I stopped myself ... only to allow myself to be tempted by the lure of the metallic eyeliners from the same collection - I picked up Taupe Brilliant with the kind help of Elaine and Lynn who purchased it in Hong Kong for me and I cannot wait to see it!

I love the Petit Trésor Eyeshadows - perhaps even more than the new Lancôme Ombre Hypnôse Mono eyeshadow formula and hope that they will release more shades in this gorgeous finish. Totally worth the money (even cheaper in Hong Kong, I hear)!

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Thanks for stopping by always and have a beautiful day ahead!

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Disclaimer: Fil D'Argent was provided for consideration, together with Les Paillettes Aux Yeux. Fil D'Or was purchased with my own money. All opinions expressed are my own and are unbiased.