Thursday, December 3, 2009

Simple Makeup

Sorry for the lack of blogging! I was too busy (still busy actually) with my study. It's the last week for Fall term and I almost drown by the final papers and the most unwelcome illness.

Phewww... I still manage to swim and dive during this intensive period, but no time for anything else. Yup, no time for makeup too :'(

I do simple makeup for three reasons: 1) busy, 2) lazy or 3) when I need to go out for unimportant event in short period of time, say doing grocery or grabbing quick lunch.

Do you know that simple makeup can actually make you appeal to be younger?

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I would say at least 2 years younger than your real age. Seriously.

You should try this too! It's super easy.

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I'm using L'egere BB cream as foundation.

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Apply a small amount on your wrist first. It's easier to control the amount of coverage. You can always add more if needed. Then, gently apply BB cream all over your face by using a foundation brush.

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Use a dry sponge, lightly run the sponge over your face to set the foundation. This helps create a light weight and effortless look.

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BB cream contains SPF ingredients that will make your face looks a bit too shinny at night. So, I apply loose powder to create a matte finish. Don't apply too much, watch out for cakey and powdery geisha-look.

The foundation is set. Now focus on the eyebrows.

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I'm using a dark brown color Marjolica Marjoca eyebrow pencil. Carefully define the shape of your eyebrows by drawing from the center, not the front. Then evenly brush them with eyebrow brush.

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Choose a champagne and apply it on your eyelids. Also, use it to highlight the eyebrow bone.

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Choose an earth shade and apply in on the outer corner of your upper lids. This will bring more definition to your eyes and make them look brighter. Remember to blend these two eyeshadow colors.

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I'm using Revlon Colorstay eyeliner for this makeup. Draw the line as close to the upper lash-line as possible, following the natural curve of your eyelid. A thin line will do the job.

Not to forget mascara! Curl your eyelashes first!

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I'm using Fasio Mascara Base to add more volume to my lashes.

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Then, I apply (1) for lengthening and follow by (2) for extra, fuller lashes ^^

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I use Jane Bronzer as blush sometimes. The earth shade goes under my cheekbones, yet the light pink is used to bring more definition to forehead and jaw.

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I know, it is funny. But this awkward tweety-bird exercise is the only way to find your cheekbone. Remember to tap off any excess blush powder before applying.

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Lastly, dab your favorite lip balm to keep your lips supple and moisturized.

You are set! Time for camwhoring~~

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Isn't it beverliciously simple?

Good luck~~

P/S: Sorry about the low quality pictures. All of them were taken at nighttime cause I did the makeup before going out for dinner with Chean. Some of them were taken by my digital camera, some with my lappie. This won't happen again, promise!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Self-indulgence

Hello readers~~

I told you we'll see each other REAL soon, didn't I? I'm super unpredictable (a typical Aquarius's attitude), so visit everyday to make sure you don't miss any juicy gorgeous updates ^^

** "Watch My Diet" Progress **

Many of you have asked me about my progress on the "Watch My Diet" program.

Ahhh hemmm...

I'm here to announce (proud and loud) that I have solidly lost 3 pounds in two week!!!

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You can see my body and my legs are slimmer.

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My face is less rounded! No photoshop needed!

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I'm thrilled that my jaw line is more defined now. Yay!!!

The diet plan is working! It is awesomely working!!!

I still have one and a half month to go in order to complete the whole program.


If everything work out accordingly, I'll reveal the genius a.k.a my wellness adviser behind this diet plan. All you need to do is - stay tuned!


** iPhone Apps **

I just can't get enough of all the iPhone apps (especially the FOC one). Seriously, I don't think I need the Nintendo DSi anymore!!! Gonna aim for the new iPhone on next summer ^^

After the Sally Spa and Cake Mania 3, most of my free time was occupied by Fish Tycoon. It is an easy, but maybe a little cheesy on-going game.

It works like an real aquarium. All you need to do is to feed your fishes, breed them (discover new breeds at the same time), sell them in the store. Then, use the money you earned for equipments and tools to improve the fishes lives and breeds.

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My aquarium on Nov 1st.

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Only have 2 fishes for sale :(

Now I've became super pro already! Hehehe...

Chean doesn't like the Fish Tycoon so much because it's kinda stupid and cheesy to him; and, he hates it even more every time I play until his iPhone battery died.

What about you? What's your favorite iPhone Apps?


** Google Wave **

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Yay!!! I got WAVE~~

Chean had it before me but he failed to send me the invitation for some reasons. He hooked me up with WAVE eventually after several attempts.

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The Bev & Chean's WAVE experiment.

Google WAVE is really cool but what's for? Perhaps it will only be useful when it gets commercialized.

Don't request yet, I can't send out any invitation though. Ask Google why on my behalf.


** Pinky Mini Cupcakes **

Yup, I baked again! Wanna practice my baking skill before poisoning all the guests on my house warming party on Dec.

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It's PINK~~

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Plain.

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Strawberry.

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Sprinkles.

Hungry yet? Here's the RECIPE (the same recipe I used before)! Enjoy~~


** Naughty and Nice Zebra Mani **

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My very first attempt to "mani" with Konad! (pardon my short nails and the lousy zebra prints)

I'm gonna alter a full blog post about this ass-kicking mani tool next. You'll love it, like the way you love my blog ;)

Talk to you soooooon~~

Cheers,
Beverly

Monday, November 23, 2009

Don't you know that I love...Shopping?

It's here!

The long-awaited post about my recent cosmetics purchase. Chean gonna pick me for dinner in about half an hour, so I'm gonna do this brief and crisp, ok?

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Coastal Scent 88 eyeshadow palette, US$ 18.95

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Coastal Scent warm palette, US$ 24.95

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M.A.C lipstick (Please Me), US$ 14

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Revlon lipstick (left: Love That Pink, right: Nude Attitude),
2 for US$ 12

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NARS lip gloss (Turkish Delight), US$ 24

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Smashbox photo finish, US$ 16

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Urban Decay eyeshadow primer portion, US$ 17

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ROC eye treatment, US$ 23

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Laura Mercier loose powder, US$ 34
Laura Mercier velour puff, US$ 12

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ecoTools brush set, US$ 13

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ecoTools foundation brush, US$ 7

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Coastal Scent contour brush, US$ 2

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Ginvera Marvel Gel, RM 35++ (Got this in M'sia)

Pheww~~ Not really a bunch of stuffs but I'm expecting a bunch of questions from you guys ;)

Now leave a comment and ask all you want!!!



** Personal life Updates in America **

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My messy and inspirational shelves.

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Miyaki wants to be the attention! Always!

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Cuddling, playing and scratching my hosiery.

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Look at Chean! I make him the happiest man on earth!!!

Ciao~~ See you again real soon!

Friday, November 20, 2009

Outing With Friends

Hihi~~ How's your weekend? Enjoy? Have fun? Or just ordinary?

It is just Friday here actually, but it's good enough for relaxation and celebration. For those who are studying or working (including myself), weekdays often seem to be too long yet weekends are a way too short.

Beverly's Secret readership tends to fall on weekends and hike up again crazily on weekdays (the graph looks exactly like a roller coaster rail). You guys are SMART and GREAT!

I don't want you to just sit here and read my blog on the weekends too. Go out and enjoy the sun (perhaps enjoy the air-cond in the malls would be more appropriate), or hang out with families and friends!

It's weekend!!! You got to do something!

And I chose the last option - hang out with friends :)

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Style of the day. Everything is new except the Jeans and Boots.

Blazer-like Jacket, Forever 21.
Ballet top, Forever 21.
Love Locket Necklace, Forever 21.
Handbag, H&M.


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Miyaki, excuse me!!!

I wanted to get a blazer for so many months but failed! I'm super choosy and picky! Some are just too long, some are just too man-ish, and of course some are too expensive. Headache.

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This Blazer-like sweater is my favorite now, I wear it very very often ^^ It comes together with a removable hoodie (you can't see it in the pictures though, I removed it) that allows me to play/pair with my styles.

And the Ballet top (I simply make up the name) is super sexy at the back! I forgot to take picture for that, sorry ya, I'll show you next time!

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I know that I'm better off with ladylike, sweet and feminine styles, but I really want to try something new! Something cool and casual and effortless.

This is where the pink ribbon kicks in ;) I attached a pink ribbon on the necklace to kinda offset and balance the black and gray (I don't want a rocker look), and to bring out a cool and sweet lovely look that suits me.

** Sorry about the picture color. It's pink, trust me.


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Stars Spotted! Hehehe... Beverly (Malaysia), Leo (Taiwan), Wei Wei (China). Both of them are my close friends in town ;)

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Time for lunch! Say yes to Lebanese foods!

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Where should we start with?

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My grilled chicken and rice. Super huge portion @.@

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Beef Kebab. This is for Chean.

ARGHHH... Too many pictures to share. I'm just gonna make it short and crisp, bare with me, k.

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Having great time with Miyaki.

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Told you, Miyaki is super friendly. He loves everyone, especially the one called "Cheese."

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Woops... The talkative Beverly.

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Non-stopped chatting and sharing.

Thirsty yet?

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Let's go downstairs for some coffees. Little T American Bakery.

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Snap snap.

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And chat again! hahaha... Forgive us, we haven't seen each others for almost 6 months!

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Aren't they cute? (they are not couple, k)

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Or the bleeding cashier (cat I supposed)?

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Or the mom-and-son Pikachus?

It was the day before Halloween. So, I'll have to vote for the mom-and-son pikachus!

Leo and Wei Wei are cuter on ordinary days when the bleeding cashier and the mom-and-son pikchus are not available.

But yup, they are all CUTE!!! Thanks everyone for making my weekend extraordinary, especially you darling (although you only appear once on this posting) ;)

Now go and have your extraordinary weekend~~ See you soon!


Coming Up Next:
Ready for my newly owned beauty items? Say cheeeeese~~

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The Eye Makeup Remover Review

Hello everyone~~

Say you can't wait for this, SAY IT!!! I'm not gonna reveal until you say it.

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Let's start from the not-so-good one...

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover ★☆☆☆☆

A big NO! I don't like this at all. It won't whisk away the waterproof mascara even it's a dual-phase (like the mixture of oil and liquid) makeup remover! Perhaps it works for non-waterproof makeup, but this is really a once-and-for-all deal to me.

** That's an empty bottle. I reluctantly finished it by using with other makeup removers long long time ago :'(


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Estee Lauder Gentle Eye Makeup Remover ★★☆☆☆

This one is another "NO NO" to me. It works better than the Neutrogena but still under my expectations. You need to tug, pull and sting you eyelashes while removing waterproof mascara @.@ Same as the Neutrogena's one, you are not paying for the products itself but wrinkles and fine-lines! How pathetic...

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Clinique Take The Day Off ★★★★☆

It's really gentle and it dual-phase formula slips off my waterproof mascara without tugging or pulling. This is the third bottle and I will definitely repurchase it again in the future. Great value with reasonable price! I'm in :)

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M.A.C Gently Off ★★★★☆

Clinique and M.A.C are in the same range, high quality at reasonable price. This is what I am using now. I didn't intend to buy this at the first place but its luxuriously cute bottle caught my eyes (the makeup remover itself is colorless though) :p I was hooked after the first try!

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L'oreal Gentle Lip and Eye Remover ★★★★☆

This is a super awesome eye makeup remover! It works the same way as M.A.C and Clinique but it's a way cheaper! Super affordable indeed. I bought FIVE bottles all at once at Watson, with 15% discount some more; then, I gave two to my sis and brought the rest here. You guys are lucky! They don't carry this product in U.S. for some stupid reasons :'(

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Lamcome Bi-Facil Double Action ★★★★★

The best eye makeup remover ever! Five stars are definitely not enough. It instantly removes the waterproof mascara. Basically, you just gently wipe the mascara off with cotton pad, no tugging or pulling at all. I looooooove this a lot. The only downside is the price, double of M.A.C and Clinique.

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Sneak peak...


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Since I'm using an extremely great Shu Eumura makeup remover all these while, it can be used to remove eye makeup as well, I will go for a good and affordable eye makeup remover such as M.A.C, Clinique and L'oreal to make sure no makeup residue on my skin, especially my eye areas.

If you are a newbie and do not makeup very often, you can either 1) invest a real good eye makeup remover (M.A.C, Clinique, Lancome) that can last you forever and protect your skin, or 2) get a real bargain that do the same job as the expensive ones.

It's really up to you. But I would say: Save up! Gals never buy enough ;)

Good luck on your decisions!


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For all Miyaki's fans...

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Isn't he cute?

** Miyaki's hair ribbon was a gift from my cousin sister! Thank you, Audrey & Jane!

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Miyaki! You got leaf!!!

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He is impatiently waiting for my Bento.

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And a little grumpy! Hahaha...

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Chean always spoils me! I have been abandoned my Wii since last year! Sorry :p

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These two unphotoshopped pictures were taken this noon and I didn't wear any makeup, Weee~~

My skin is fine, but my eyes looks really awful without makeup, that's the purpose of putting on the shades :p

And obviously, Miyaki and I need a trim! Help us salon!!!



Coming Up Next:
Outing with good friends! Stay tuned for my latest fab style!