Here is a look I had done up prior to the 2 latest ones on my blog. I had given this a mention in the Valentines one and somewhere along the way this was pushed back and almost forgotten.

Regardless, I did this look with a mind to test out the greens in the Make Up For Ever La Bohème Palette. Much like how they swatched, the shades do apply with a pearly feel and unlike the Valentines Day one where I applied it wet, this was patted on dry.

The shadows do have that soft-focus and pearly characteristics when patted on dry. With it's soft nature, it didn't entirely disappoint in terms of pigmentation, though you have to know you are hearing this from a neutral fanatic.

The pearly sheen comes through best in bright light (aka camera flash) or glistens when the sun hits it.

Products Used:

BROW/FACE
K-palette Liquid Liner in 01
Maquillage Brow Wax in 77
Leaders Clinic Medieu Sun Cream
Elizabeth Arden Good Morning Skin Serum
Shu Uemura Smooth Fit Fluid Foundation
LUV Carat Long Last Face Powder in Natural Beige

EYES
Make Up For Ever Eye Primer
Make Up For Ever La Boheme Palette (greens)
Wet N Wild palette in Comfort (crease green)
CLIO Professional Brush Liner in Black
MAC Powerpoint Liner in Engraved
Dollywink Mascara in Volume

CHEEKS
MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in Redhead

LIPS
MAC Lipstick in Shy Girl
Majolica Majorca Gloss in OR317

Highlighted products were provided by companies/distributors,
I was not obliged to use/feature them in LOTDs.

From a rationale point of view I will go ahead and say the shadows in this palette aren't terribly unique. The greens, purples and plums are beautiful colors and paired very well in this palette but color-wise it's nothing that will make you stop mid-track; though perhaps the packaging itself might be responsible for that.

Nonetheless, these shadows are still pretty in their own way and concept - which as mentioned is something very rustic, feminine and soft. I think in makeup the ultimate point is if you will use what you purchase and I am categorizing this palette as something good for everyday use but not necessary to hustle out the door for.

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Random but I wanted to mention how much of a love-hate relationship I am having with my hair right now. Aside from the gold tones hinting at a return amidst it's current auburn condition, it's grown out to this floppy mop which really needs a cut.

What's more, I don't have time to do something about it now, so these days I find myself just throwing my hair into a ponytail-bun.

It also helps to combat the crazy heat that drops by almost every afternoon. The downside is that I honestly hate tying my hair because everytime I let it down I feel I need to massage the tension out of my scalp yet I don't tie my hair very tightly either (and use a scrunchie).

Anyone have any quick hair tips or hairdos on keeping hair up or pulled back comfortably?

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Another quick post announcing the winner for the Lit Cosmetics giveaway I held which closed yesterday (since it's 1AM now..).

I jus realized the name shows up on the short blurb, if you re reading this from the tracker, so here's some extra sentences to push that down. I have to still keep some form of suspense, yes? :)

So the winner for this is...... *drumroll*

Shimmerpole!

Congratulations to you and I have sent an email out to you!

To everyone else that had taken part, thank you so much for your participation! Stick around as there may be news of another giveaway sooner than you think!

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Hello!

This week has been all sorts of insane and it's only past the halfway mark! Though I've stopped being very optimistic about and looking forward to the relief of weekends because frankly there isn't much of a difference! When I'm not doing work-work, I'm doing my design-work so either ways...  okay, halting my mini rant.

Amidst this crazy week, I wanted to squeeze out some time to drop by, say hi and introduce these adorable little things I received about a week back.

Like I mentioned, blogging is therapeutic so... I'm not 'wasting time', I'm de-stressing when I find the chance :)

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First off, it came in this super old-school paper bag and because I wasn't expecting it (actually, more of forgot about it), it was a real surprise.

Guest featuring my mother's old school-ish table cloth as the background because I felt it was appropriate.

Also, I have no idea who that adorable baby photo belongs to and I'm assuming it's surely not a promo visual? Perhaps one of the girls from Starasia but regardless, it's such a cute shot!

Content-wise, it's all sorts of nostalgic and I applaud the effort taken to find these old school trinkets!

Oh, the memories...

If the title hasn't given it away and you are looking at this picture going... what am I suppose to look at? Well, it's these bottle caps right here!

At first glance they seem like plastic bottle cap replicates, perhaps for a screw-top bottle drink? Or is a mini container to put your loose change?

Truth is, they are actually lip balms from Lip Smackers!

Lip Smackers had launched soda-flavered lip balms before and thus this is nothing new to them yet the packaging reinvention does add some life, or rather brings you back to the life that was!

Available in 3 different flavors – Coca Cola, Fanta Orange and Sprite – these are 3.4g in weight, a little short of the 4.0g that came with the tube balms from before.

Here's my battered tube twist-up which coincidentally gave it last twist 2 nights ago.

Texture-wise they feel the same as the tube balms - a little firm but with slip.

I find that texture works great for a tube twist-up though in terms of a pot balm, I prefer something that isn't as firm. Reason being, I had to go to-and-fro the balm and my lips a couple of times to get enough on there, what I feel is enough to last me that is.

It works good for light dabs of balm but if I am using this at night or after a shower, I like to slather my balm on which this texture works better with for a direct application.

The good is that there's no crazy mushy mess when opening this and it's not very greasy feeling either.

It keeps my lips hydrated and moisturized through the nights and that is what ultimately matters.

No idea why is says Lip Gloss, but it's honestly more of a balm...

These smell like a candi-fied version of the sodas and of the 3, I have to say I love Sprite the most.

In reality, I am a mad Coca Cola lover but I think the zesty lemon in the Sprite balm won me over from it's gummy-ish counterparts. They have a mild sweet taste to them, nothing as pointed as the soda itself. Though mixing the scent and taste, your brain does give you the illusion that you are tasting the soda or a gummy version of it at least.

I think these are pretty cute collectibles for those who love soda enough to catch whiffs of it often without the calories or perhaps those swayed by the nostalgia of the packaging!

These Lip Smackers are retailing at S$6.90 at selected Watsons stores!

Thanks for reading!

Disclosure:
Products were provided to me for review consideration.
I am not affiliated to them and all opinions expressed are my own.