Archive for August, 2010

I’ve been wanting to start this What’s in my Makeup Bag post for quite a while now, but never actually got down to it because of the sheer number of items I own. To be honest, I cant say I HAVE a makeup bag because in reality, I own a makeup case. You might even call it a makeup box. It doesnt matter what you call it, the important thing is, IT’S BIG. But for a makeup hoarder like me, being a beauty blogger at the same time, gives me a perfect reason to buy make up whenever I come across something new. So, dont judge me! :D

what's in my make up case

If you’ve never heard of What’s in my Makeup Bag, the idea is to showcase the items you carry in your makeup bag. Normally, people lay everything out so you have a full view of what’s inside. But since, I use a makeup case and I probably own LOADS of stuff that would fill a football field, I decided to separate the items out into the respective product types. While you get a peek into my massive make up collection, you may also just spot something you might like to start building your basic make up essential kit. Heehee.

Today, I decided to start with my all time favourite product: mascaras. And in case you are wondering, yes, that make up box, is just for me alone.

what's in my make up bag mascaras

I LOVE mascaras and own a truckload of them. But in my makeup box, these are only the ones I have opened and used. There are more stashed away somewhere in my secret make up drawer.

1. Maybelline Define-a-Lash Pulse Perfection Vibrating mascara
2. Covergirl Exact Highlights mascaras in Black Pearl
3. Too Faced Lash Injection Extreme Thickening and Lengthening mascara
4. L’OREAL Original Voluminous mascara
5. Kiss Me mascara
6. L’OREAL Lash Architect Carbon Gloss False Lash Effect mascara in Carbon Black
7. Green glitter mascara from Taiwan (also in Pink)
8. Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing mascara
9. Covergirl Lash Blast Luxe mascara
10. Maybelline The Colossal Volum’ Express mascara
11. Maybelline Define-a-Lash Lengthening mascara in Black

What do you think of my mascara collection? Do you use the same mascaras as I do? In my next What’s in my makeup case post, I think I’ll show you the number of eyeliners I own. Haha!

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You’ve seen the purples but you’ve never really known how to wear them. Well, now is the time to be bold and break out that power plum because according to various Fall runway make up trend reports, purple is in for 2010.

Fall Runway Report 2010

image source Sephora.com

From purple eyeshadows to plum nail polishes, this plush colour makes a powerful statement for this Fall season. Out a different spin to your make up and sweep it on the eyes for a dramatic alternative to your usual smokey eye. A deep plum nail polish adds a touch of mystery and there’s even purple lipstick for the adventurous!

Think you might pull some punches with this colour?

Steal the look with these recommended products:
NARS eyeshadow in D. Gorgeous
Smashbox eyeshadow in Enchanted
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Retrograde
Sephora by OPI in Just a Little Dangerous

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I love it when the major make up brands push out a new collection for the new season. A new season means new colours in all new pretty palettes. Although there it’s perpetually summer here in Singapore, Fall 2010 sees Bobbi Brown releasing a delectable Denim and Rose palette.

bobbi brown denim and rose collection

Did somebody say denim? Four eyeshadows, one blush, two lipsticks and two lip glosses housed in a single palette decked out in zipped-up, denim. Ahhh… That sounds absolutely fantastic to a denim fanatic like me.

The deep, shimmering blues and icy grey eyeshadows would go well with any shade of denim you deck yourself in. Pinks for eyes and fresh rose shades keep the entire look fresh making the Bobbi Brown Denim and Rose palette relevant for both day or night.

This limited edition Bobbi Brown palette is one that I would want to get my hands on once it reaches the shores of Singapore. I’m not going to miss out on this one. To make sure I get my Bobbi Brown Denim and Rose palette, I’m going to stalk all the store locations in Singapore until the shipment arrives!

Bobbi Brown Takashimaya
391 Orchard Road
Singapore 238872

Bobbi Brown Robinsons Raffles City
252 North Bridge Road
Singapore 179103

Bobbi Brown Tangs Vivo City
1 Harbourfront Walk
Singapore 098585

Bobbi Brown Isetan
350 Orchard Road
Singapore 238868

Bobbi Brown Nuance Watson
Singapore Changi Airport

Bobbi Brown Robinsons Centrepoint
176 Orchard Road Centrepoint
Singapore 238843

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Remember I wrote about the M.A.C Disney Venomous Villains Collection a while back? It’s official. We have word that the Evil Queen from Snow White, Maleficient from Sleeping Beauty, Dr. Facilier from The Princess and the Frog and Cruella De Vil of 101 Dalmations are the 4 villains that will be featured in this MAC Disney Villains collection. It’s the second time that M.A.C cosmetics is teaming up with Disney to launch a cool new collection.

mac disney venomous villains

The colours of this new collection are deviously dark and delicious – deep plums, lush reds, devious purples and forest greens. They all dance in line with the upcoming Fall season.


I’m already quite enchanted by the lovely packaging and delightful colours. Do you think you’ll be getting anything from this collection?

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So you’ve got the basic make up must haves in your make up kit and now what you really want to do is use them. But how are you going to go about it without basic make up brushes? Brushes for make up are the next most important things to have in your basic make up kit next to your basic make up essentials.

basic make up brushes

It wasnt till later in my experimentation with make up that I found make up brushes essential. They allow for greater precision and accuracy of your make up application, on top of giving your make up a more flawless and even finish. Although there are so many brushes out there, I’ve come to realise certain basic make up brushes are the essentials ones that everyone should own. These are the brushes that you must have and absolutely cannot do without because they help you achieve a flawless make up face.

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First, it was Ngee Ann City. Then, came ION Orchard. And you know what they say right? Three’s a charm. And, thus there was Great World City. Sephora Singapore is now available in three locations across our little island and soon will have another location. That is positively fantastic news for a make up junkie like me. Heehee.

Sephora Singapore

I honestly never tire of walking into Sephora. Be it in Singapore or in New York, the wide selection of makeup available in Sephora is what makes it a true makeup addict’s playground. Other than the Sephora-only brands like Urban Decay, Too Faced, Pop Beauty and Bare Escentuals (just to name a few), I absolutely adore the special collections carried solely by Sephora.

To add to that and really spoil make up addicts rotten, the in-house Sephora brand has a mind boggling array of make up at affordable prices too! Plus, they ALWAYS have samples of the products lying around for you to meddle about with. You get to test out the products before you make a decision. Is it, thus, any wonder why Sephora is one of the places I get make up from when in Singapore?

Currently located in three different locations islandwide, Sephora Singapore will soon open in Marina Bay Sands. I wonder what the size of the Marina Bay Sands outlet will be. Do you think it’ll rival the ION Orchard one for the throne for the largest Sephora outlet here in Singapore?

Sephora is located at:
Sephora ION Orchard Shopping Mall
2 Orchard Turn #01-05
Singapore 238801

Sephora Ngee Ann City
391 Orchard Road #B1-05
Singapore 238873

Sephora Great World City
Great World City
1 Kim Seng Promenade #01-59
Singapore 237994

Sephora Marina Bay Sands
Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront Avenue #B2-32
Singapore 018956

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