Smashbox fushion soft lights -bronzer, highlighter, eyeshadow all in one!

I just recently purchased the Smashbox Fushion lights because I was feeling far too pale and in need of some colour.  I found this product to be incredibly versatile ! It's got a bit of shimmer in it, just enough to give a glow to your skin without looking all sparkly. It can be used as a bronzer, highlighter, blush, and eye shadow. There are TWO different kinds of Smashbox fushion soft lights, the one I purchased called "Dusk" and a lighter one.  Because I intend to use it primarily as a bronzer and highlighter, I purchased the darker of the two .


To use just for a healthy glow, use a fan brush and sweep it across all the colours and apply to anywhere you naturally would get colour for a boost.  Apply to temples, cheeks, nose.


To contour the cheeks, use the "blush pink" or "dark bronze" to apply under the cheek bone with a contour brush.


To create the illusion of a thinner taller nose, use the "dark bronze" to shade the sides of the bridge of your nose, then sweep "tan" or "champagne" right down the bridge of your nose to the tip as straight as u can.  


Use as an eye shadow  as desired ^^


I'll have to post some pics of myself before and after, but I've just gotten my wisdom teeth extracted so I'm in no condition to take photos :P

Big Eye Contacts or Circle Lenses

If you haven't noticed when looking at those cute Korean Popstars, they all have such sweet eye! This is the effect that big eye or circle contact lenses have, they make your iris look bigger giving you doey, sweet eyes. 
My first thoughts when I got a pair were that I looked like a cartoon, but then they grew on me. 


It's important when buying a pair of big eye contact lenses that you take care of your eyes and buy a reputable brand. 
-Usually with new fashion lenses, you should soak them in your solution for one day once you get home. 
-The lenses are larger that your average contact usually from 14.2mm in diameter + you.  I recommend no larger than 14.5mm in diameter.

-If they cause any irritation, TAKE THEM OUT! Your eyes may not like certain brands, so if you are still interested in wearing big eye contacts or circle lenses, try a different brand. I had to try many brands before finding one that didn't give me an eye infection or severely dry out my eyes.

-If you're a girl, put your lenses on BEFORE applying eye make-up.  Like I said, these kind of lenses are large in diameter and it's difficult not to get eye make up on them if you put them in atfer your eye make up.  Any foreign objects on the lenses will cause them to be very uncomfortable.
-Make sure you clean them well after every use.  The cleaner you keep them, the longer you will be able to wear them.


Brands most-likely vary with region, so I don't know if it's any use to put up brands but I do find Geo to be comfortable.

Sunglasses -fashion accessory and eye protection all-in-one!

GG <3s Ray Ban Clubmasters (pic credit to celeb clothingline)

Ray Ban Clubmasters

In the northern hemisphere summer is approaching and the suns harmful rays will be out in full force.  Sun can cause a great deal of problems for your peepers and  you've only got one pair of eyes, so you ought to protect them...in style of course! 


If you need a reason to shell out some big bucks for a quality pair of sunnies, here it is: Cheap sunglasses often offer very little or no UV protection and can do MORE damage than not wearing any sunglasses at all!(read more here ) Reason enough? I think so.
When it comes to choosing a style, there are so many to choose from.  Try on a few pairs and get your friends opinions.. and if they don't like them but you still love them, buy them anyways.  Just make sure your wearing the sunglasses and that they aren't wearing you.

Me in my Ray Bans

So what's in now? Ray Ban, Oakley, Retro Super Future, I find to be more funky and fun, but if you're looking for something more classy you might want to stick to designer brands like Prada, Chanel, Dior, and Gucci.


Recently I picked up a pair of Ray Ban Clubmaster's and I LOVE them.  They're very comfortable, fairly light, don't slide, and are just an all-around great pair of glasses.  They only cost around $155USD in Florida where I bought them (unfortunately in Bangkok I haven't seen them for less than 8000baht).

Just a few celebs spotted in Ray Ban Clubmasters (pic credit goes to thefashionstar.com)

What do you look for in a good pair of sunglasses? What brand or style are you liking at the moment?

Longchamp Le Pliage -A Classic timeless tote!



Picture from londonharness.com

The Longchamp Le Pliage tote is a lightweight nylon bag so classic and versatile it'll never go out of style.  It comes in many sizes and colours and either short or long handles.  The Longchamp Le Pliage is not only fashionable -it's affordable! In the US a large size Le Pliage goes for around $150, making it a great option for those who aren't ready to invest a small fortune to purchase a handbag.  The Le Pliage is remarkably strong and easy to keep clean by using a washcloth with a mild soap and warm water to clean the nylon.  

Tip: If your Le Pliage is looking a bit floppy or frumpy, you can slip a stiff paper folder into the bottom to make it hold shape for more of a rectangular bottom.

In the last episode of Gossip Girl (S4E22) Charlie(Kaylee Defer) is seen holding an XL Le Pliage bag in graphite.

Picture from media16.onsugar.com

Other Celebs spotted using the Longchamp Le Pliage:
Keke Lindgard, Rachel McAdams, Katie Holmes, Kate Middleton, Whitney Port, Kate Moss and more. 

me using my black le pliage large tote

What are your thoughts on the longchamp le pliage? What bag do you think every lady should own?

Chinos!

Chinos!
The ever so comfortable slightly short pants are in this year.  Many celebs have been spotted wearing their favorite Chinos either with a cute pair of flats or a hot pair of heels to lengthen those legs.  They look great on all shapes and sizes and you can dress them up or down with with acessories. 
I just bought my first pair of chinos in black and I absolutely love them! I bought mine from Stradivarius 
On a casual day I pair them with a funky t-shirt and a pair of keds and a cute bag, while on a more formal day I pair them with a pair of peep-toe pumps and dressy top, cute acessories and a large black longchamp le pliage tote.



celebs rockin their chinos.  Picture from FashionTR



Bourjois Mascara



This is my new favortie mascara! For anyone seeking a doey eye'd look - this is what I recommend. The mascara doesn't clump or fall and works very well on shorter lashes. 

a naked eye



After using Bourjois!

To use: Step 1 - apply with the smaller wand to coat and separate the lashes for maximum definition.

Small wand


            

           Step 2 - apply with larger wand for beautifully defined lashes with volume

big wand

Tell me what your favourite mascara is!

fushion hair extensions... don't get them!

Last year I decided I was sick of having shoulder-length hair and started looking into my options.
 My options were:
1.  a weave, where the fake hair is braided into your natural hair. cons=uncomfortable to sleep with
2.  clip-in extensions, each piece of ectension clips in underneath your hair.  cons=time consuming
3.  fushion extensions, pieces of hair are glued on using a glue gun and special type of glue to your natural hair.  cons-none, or so I thought!


I found a salon that had somewhat of a reputable reputation in Bangkok and decided to give it a go.   The total cost was about 5000baht which is roughly $160USD...affordable for fusion extensions.
It took abotu 3hours to finish my hair and i walked out with beautiful long hair.

After the fushion extensions (my hair was at my shoulders before)

I didn't really start to notice problems till I washed my hair...
-The first thing i noticed is that the extensions were very heavy and weighing down my natural hair especially when wet.
-The extensions were made of asian hair and I'm caucasian, so my hair doesn't dry as fast and also doesn't dry straight.  I wasn't able to blow dry around the fused(glued) area because it could loosen the fushion.
-Styling was a major hassle.
-Couldn't put hair in an up-do because you could see the fushion underneath

1 week later i got the extensions removed
...waste of $160USD

I got them removed exactly one week later because I couldn't stand them any longer. After I got them removed I had to get a hair cut because the fushion had successfully damaged my hair.  Great! after wanting longer hair I end up with shorter hair. :(


I will NEVER subject myself to fushion extensions ever again and I'm warning you all that it will destroy your hair.  Clip-ins are the way to go.  I'll be posting about my new Lord & Cliff 18" 7 piece clip-in extensions in a few days and show you step by step how to apply them. 


What method of hair-lengthening have you tried (weave, clip-in extensions, fushion)?