God, I found that my cosmetics – foundation, and MASCARA are finished when I need make up the most! Ok, I made my mind up and set a budget of RM 100 for getting myself a good foundation.
Went to Isetan to survey but I was stunned by all the prices that were actually MUCH over my budget. I would say, the ESTĒE LAUDER makeup artist, Peggy was TOO kind and good to me. She offered me a trial session, in order to get the perfect shade that suits my skin tone the most. Of course I accepted the offer. And after some consultation, she even gave me some samples to try, even though I haven’t make any purchase ;P
So, went to others counter, such as Lancôme and Laura Mercier, but they kinda didn’t really bother me (or didn’t offer good service as what I have got from EL). At the end, I went back to the EL counter.
Huh… splurge! OVer INDULGE! Or SPOILED BRAT! Call me whatever you want but I was thrilled because I get what I really wanted, but looking at the bill, my heart (as well as my wallet) is bleeding, kept bleeding…
(Bleeding Love for EL)
The ESTĒE LAUDER 2-way foundation and the casing... This foundation gives good coverage for my bad complexion :P
FREEBIES... The eye cream, the gel mask, those individual-packed lotion and something called "Idealist Pore Minimizer Serum"... I am a freebies sucker..hehe..
OK... These are what I've got from ESTĒE LAUDER... the foundation, the hydrating lotion(blue bottle, left) and all the freebies...
And I remember, someone once said that makeup is a must, is like wearing clothes. Clothes cover your body and makeup covers your skin. Well, it is not where you’ll have to apply a 3-inch thick foundation with purple-and-red eye shadow and eyeliner like Amy Winehouse (Sorry Amy, but your eyeliners are freaking me out!!) but rather makeup that gives you a clean and great complexion.
For me, makeup is not like wearing clothes but rather, I’d say, lingerie. Lingerie? YES! SI! JA!
Why? For me, wearing clothes is sorta too common in explaining the reasons women have a close and tangled relationship with cosmetics. Lingerie explains better…
There are so many types and “functions” for lingerie nowadays – you can go for something casual, sexy and seductive, pink, black, white, halter-neck, strapless or even “invisible”…
Pay a visit to shops such as La Senza, Women’s Secret, Xixili or whichever lingerie shops you prefer, you’ll be surprised where there’s much a woman needs to know in order to get the perfect lingerie for herself. There is much to be learned in picking the right lingerie, for the right occasion and for the right people… It’s just like choosing the perfect shade for foundation, or getting the most natural blusher… you got them wrong, you look terrible (even worse than Amy Winehouse…)!!
Wearing makeup boosts a woman’s confidence, so does wearing good and prefect lingerie (and that’s why we have pushups or maximizer now... haha, so that you look good in whatever you wear). Sometimes, women do not wish to be seen as wearing makeup, so they’ll opt for a nude and natural makeup – nothing too fancy, just to give herself a better and healthier complexion. This is where the T-shirt bra gives the best comfort…
However, in certain circumstances, makeup is being used to stand out herself – smoky eyes with fake eyelashes (preferably those fine ones from Shu Uemura). This is where the sexy lacy pushups or even “invisible” lingerie come in to boost your confidence and make you feel good even though when you’re half naked. Lingerie, of course a good one, is always a sexy killing tool in bedroom… I remember one of my favorite Hong Kong-based writers once said: “It will be a sad thing if the woman is standing in front of her man in her killing and seductive lingerie, but he has never get his eyes off the TV…” (Yeah… kinda sad and insulting where the TV shows can capture his attention more than you do, babes...)
I am not that into lingerie, comparing to makeup and perfumes. Rather, I kinda understand the effects of nice sexy lingerie, in enhancing your confidence, and of course the excitement and pleasure (ok, I am going a lil’ bit too far…). I have yet to splurge on them but I know many of them who do. Maybe in the future I will but currently I like Bikini still (even though I can only wear them during my vacation / at the beach…)
For me, makeup is not like wearing clothes but rather, I’d say, lingerie. Lingerie? YES! SI! JA!
Why? For me, wearing clothes is sorta too common in explaining the reasons women have a close and tangled relationship with cosmetics. Lingerie explains better…
There are so many types and “functions” for lingerie nowadays – you can go for something casual, sexy and seductive, pink, black, white, halter-neck, strapless or even “invisible”…
Pay a visit to shops such as La Senza, Women’s Secret, Xixili or whichever lingerie shops you prefer, you’ll be surprised where there’s much a woman needs to know in order to get the perfect lingerie for herself. There is much to be learned in picking the right lingerie, for the right occasion and for the right people… It’s just like choosing the perfect shade for foundation, or getting the most natural blusher… you got them wrong, you look terrible (even worse than Amy Winehouse…)!!
Wearing makeup boosts a woman’s confidence, so does wearing good and prefect lingerie (and that’s why we have pushups or maximizer now... haha, so that you look good in whatever you wear). Sometimes, women do not wish to be seen as wearing makeup, so they’ll opt for a nude and natural makeup – nothing too fancy, just to give herself a better and healthier complexion. This is where the T-shirt bra gives the best comfort…
However, in certain circumstances, makeup is being used to stand out herself – smoky eyes with fake eyelashes (preferably those fine ones from Shu Uemura). This is where the sexy lacy pushups or even “invisible” lingerie come in to boost your confidence and make you feel good even though when you’re half naked. Lingerie, of course a good one, is always a sexy killing tool in bedroom… I remember one of my favorite Hong Kong-based writers once said: “It will be a sad thing if the woman is standing in front of her man in her killing and seductive lingerie, but he has never get his eyes off the TV…” (Yeah… kinda sad and insulting where the TV shows can capture his attention more than you do, babes...)
I am not that into lingerie, comparing to makeup and perfumes. Rather, I kinda understand the effects of nice sexy lingerie, in enhancing your confidence, and of course the excitement and pleasure (ok, I am going a lil’ bit too far…). I have yet to splurge on them but I know many of them who do. Maybe in the future I will but currently I like Bikini still (even though I can only wear them during my vacation / at the beach…)
When can I have beautiful skin like Carolyn Murphy?? She's gorgeous and elegant isn't it?
Oh.... at the same time, present my new friend from Parfum, haha.. Incanto Heaven from my favourite brand - Salvatore Ferragamo! And the limited edition pouch!! haha...
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