MACWonderwoman Amazon Princess Blush, Russian Red Lipstick and Susie Cakes

Hello, i've had a busy busy week here so i barely drop by and check out blogs. Now i can't wait to go back to bloghopping again. Weee!


My post for today is about MAC's sexy superhero...Wonderwoman . Up up and away!

Don't you love to become like Wonderwoman

Sexy, gorgeous and have super awesome powers!

Last week i went to Macy's and i saw the latest MAC Wonderwoman collection. So i immediately checked out what stuffs they got. I know i don't really need any of their items nor am i lemming for anything from this collection but for blogging purposes i bought 2 items that i like...tsk...tsk...

The packaging instantly attracted me coz' the "cartoon-y" effect amused me. It's like one of those fake toy makeup sets that you get while growing up. Plastick-y with bright colors.

After a few swatches i decided to get the Amazon Princess blush and the Russian Red lipstick. I also wanted to get the Star Studded quad eyeshadow from the collection but decided against it coz' at $40 i opted to buy Soft Ochre paintpot, concealer in N30 and a Chatterbox lipstick (which i'm loving so much now coz' people compliment me with that shade). I'll do a separate post with my other loots. And i'm planning to get more MAC stuffs too. hehe...

So here's my pick of the blush...

Amazon Princess blush retails at $24

I was standing at the MAC counter for quite sometime debating to myself if i should get this  or the Mighty Aphrodite. I find the deep blue pink with gold pearl a bit different to my usual peachy coral blush shades that Aphrodite has. So for a change i chose this one.

The packaging reminds me of  Shiseido's huge white face powder

L-pink with blue undertone

R-deep plum shade

(my skin is a bit dry due to the weather...sorry)

The colors combined together

How it look like on my cheeks

I'm using Bourjois Rose Toubib lipstick here

I have to say that the staying power of this blush is excellent. It almost lasted me the entire day. I use the pink as a blush and sometimes i mix them together to create a more dramatic effect. You can control the amount that you want depending on the look you need. Another good thing about this is that it can also be used as an eyeshadow with the pink as a base and the mauve as crease color. So it's basically 2 in 1 product. The color is vivid at first and then tones down after awhile. 

This blush could probably last me for years! so i have to veer away from buying similar shades as this one is enough for me. I'm quite happy with this one. I won't repurchase anymore coz' the container alone is already hard to finish and it's a limited edition as well!... Hehe:-)

Now let's move on to this sexy lipstick shade...

Russian Red lipstick retails at $15.50

It's so easy to spot this lipstick in my makeup bag!

Very bold and daring kind of red

I would've loved to use this shade last Valentines (was also my mom's birthday...Happy Birthday mom!)...but since i'm a thousand miles away, i'm gonna save it til' i get back home. Haha! I don't know why but lately i'm into using dark, bold lipsticks. Yes, for almost 2 weeks i've been using several kinds of mauve, deep red or burgundy colors. The shades that i don't usually use. That's why when i saw this, i didn't think twice about buying this because i thought it would be a nice option for my growing dark lipstick collection.

I guess they must've named it after those bloody-gorgeous Russian women hehe

Matte formulation

Without gloss

I added Wet n'Wild Diamond Brilliance clear gloss

This lipstick made my lips standout even from afar. Everytime i pass by mirrors, the first thing i would notice is my bold red lips. I feel that i could even stop cars with this shade. Haha! The bluish red color is something you cannot possibly ignore as it screams for attention. I only apply this lightly on my lips so it won't look too intense and then i coat it over with a clear gloss. That way it can still be wearable for daytime. Other than that this shade is also perfect to use at night.

Lasting power is good but the formulation is also quite drying so gloss! gloss! gloss! I won't repurchase this too coz' there's still a wide array of other reds to experiment and choose from. But overall, this is still a nice shade for me coz' it instantly brightens my face and the color looks sexy too. :-)

After a tiring day at the mall, we walked to this famous bakeshop at the back of Macy's that sells yummy cupcakes. My aunt swears that it's so delicious that i'm gonna love it. Honestly, i don't have a sweet tooth so i wasn't too excited. But i  like how quaint and cozy the place looks like! 

Well i'm glad i tried this coz' until now i still remember the sweet, creamy and melt-in-your-mouth texture of the frosting. The cupcakes are simply divine! Even somebody like me who's not so much into pastries is suddenly craving for one of those fantastic treats! If you happen to be around the area do try them and you'd simply love these delicious goodies! :-)

Cute quaint bakeshop at the corner

Welcome to Susie Cakes

Super pretty assortment of cupcakes and sweets

Cake corner

The famous Red Velvet cupcake--to die for!

I forgot the name of this yummy chocolate cupcake

That's all for today... 

Sorry it's quite a long post hehe

Again, many thanks for your sweet time!

Until next time pretty peeps

I still have too many loots/new products to post:-)

Chanel Blush Duo Tweed Effect in Tweed Corail

Hello pretty ladies!  another super busy week has gone by and as usual, i look forward to blogging again. Lately, i've been posting at a snail's pace and i still have lots of stuffs to review. I promise to catch up as soon as i'm done with all the things i need to do. 

Anyway, my post for today is about this luxurious Chanel blush. Les Tissages de Chanel Blush Duo Tweed Effect in Tweed Corail. Initially, i wanted to buy Joues Contraste in Rose Petal (i still want it), i've been eyeing that blush for the longest time. But unfortunately, it was out of stock the time i went to Chanel so i chose this one instead since the color suits me...and i also didn't want to leave the place empty-handed. :-)

The first thing i noticed and instantly liked is the embossed tweed effect on the powder. As much as i hated to ruin it's pretty appearance, i knew i had to spoil it one way or another...Or else, i will never have the heart to do so. Hmm, that's one of the pitfalls of owning a lovely looking makeup.

As the name implies, the color is a soft peachy coral pink with a hint of shimmery gold. At first, i was kinda' hesitant to buy this coz' it looks more peach than pink on the pan. I also wasn't sure if i could pull this color off. Plus, i was scared that it might look a bit orange-y on me.  Well, i should've known better than not to trust Chanel coz' the moment i applied it on my cheeks i was in love! The blush surprisingly complemented my complexion in a very nice way. It gave me a lovely healthy glow that looks so subtle and delicate. It's not the usual rosy-i-just-pinched-my-cheeks color, it's more of the natural sun-kissed glow. The shimmers/highlights have a combination of fine and larger flecks which blends perfectly on the skin. The effect is not too shiny and not too matte, just right in between.

The downside is the exorbitant price, at 2650 pesos or around $50 it is quite a lot for a blush. I also think that this shade will suit fairer girls more. The color is so light and sheer that it might not be too visible with darker skin tones. The brush that comes with it is also kinda' useless coz' it's one of those typical synthetic brushes that is quite harsh on the skin. It also comes with a velvet pouch which i don't use coz' it's just a major dust-collector and i'm not that OC yet to protect a compact that's already protected inside my makeup pouch...;-)

As you can see from the swatches above, the color looks so sheer, light and has a subtle sheen to it. I had to apply several layers in order for the color to pop out. But it's actually better that way coz' i can control the amount according to how i like it. This is also one of those makeup that looks and feels clean on my skin. I don't even know if there's such a thing but this is what i feel everytime i use this. The lasting power is also ok as it somehow survived through all my sweat and oils *happy*

Will i repurchase?

Yes in a heartbeat! I'm so in love with it right now! I  mean, i still love my NARS Deep Throat and Shu Uemura M Pink 30 but this one might just SNAG the throne. I just had to say it over and over again that the color is sooo lovely! This is one classy blush compact that's worth every penny! :-)

So that's it for now...and also, i got another fabulous award!

-Link back the person who awarded you this award.

-Share 7 things about your self.

-Award 7 recently discovered great bloggers.

-Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award.

I would like to thank Sugar for this award. She is one of the nicest and sweetest bloggers around:-)

In my last post i have already revealed 7 things about me so i think that's enough, i don't want to bore you with details about me anymore hehe! As usual, i wanna pass this award to anybody who is interested. Just let me know.

Thank you all for your wonderful time...

It is much appreciated:-)

See ya! 

NARS Deep Throat Blush and Niagara Lipstick

Two of Nars bestsellers!

It's funny how i've been using these 2 items for so long 

Yet i haven't even posted a single entry about them...

Hmm...now i will ;-)

I'm sure most of you already have these babies

And you swear and rave about how wonderful they are 

Well it's not hard to understand why...

they are simply all time favorites!!!

DEEP THROAT BLUSH

Such a naughty name! ;-)

Has that subtle gold shimmery sparkle

Swatch swipe

Love that rosy golden glow... Weee!!!

Before this, i have only tried Orgasm which i super love! In fact because of that i didn't even bother trying other blushes from Nars coz' i was that contented! I was faithful til' the last swipe...er,ok i admit i've done some occasional cheating with my other favorite--Shiseido's M pink 30...hehe! A few years later i found myself standing infront of Nars kiosk wanting to buy their eye primer, but unfortunately it was out of stock. Of course i didn't wanna go home empty handed so i thought of repurchasing Orgasm. But...the hype about deep throat kept bugging me. So i opted for that shade instead.

And boy was i glad! The color is of course gorgeous! I like how the golden shimmers blend in perfect unison with the "corally" blush. I felt like rejoicing the moment it touched my cheeks. I liked it more than Orgasm.The shade is very flattering! It would look good on any skin tone. Almost like a universal color. Its highly pigmented powder gives me that warm peachy pink glow! And the shimmers doesn't overpower at all, just right. It normally lasts the whole day. Well, i've been using this almost everyday that in fact i'm finding myself back to being faithful again...hehe! 

NIAGARA LIPSTICK

Super wearable lipstick shade

The color is fab

But i wonder why they named it Niagara?

Swatch on my skin

(under flourescent)

Smile!!!

Bright pretty pink

This has been a staple in my makeup bag eversince i tried it. I love its "corally" shade! It never fails to brighten my face and my mood! Such a cheerful color for me! Even if it's supposed to be a summery shade i use it all year round. That's how much i like this thing. It doesn't look tacky or too orange-y, it blends well with your natural lip color. In fact, even those who are not so much into corals often find themselves enjoying this shade, as it suits almost everyone. It is richly pigmented so one or 2 swipes will even your liptone. It also glides smoothly and effortlessly. The opaque color has a sheer shine to it that looks pretty under any light. Lasting power is pretty okay (without eating or drinking). It is also quite moisturizing which is a big plus! For me the only downside is the price, but for this color i'd gladly splurge again! 

So that's all for now...

Do you also have any favorite coral lipstick or blush?

I'd love to know 

Take care pretty ladies :-)

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze Review

Price-2,200 pesos (approx $40)

Such a gorgeous looking brick!

Versatile shade

This multipurpose brick is a CONVENIENT product to own. It can be used as an eyeshadow, highlighter, blush or bronzer...the possibilities are just endless! But its huge and somewhat bulky casing  is quite bothersome. It consumes a lot of space in my makeup bag. Also, the powder tends to scatter all around the rim of the casing everytime i sweep my brush which is quite annoying coz i have to keep wiping the edges. But anyway, those are just minor tiffs and i could totally live with that!

Stunning color combination!

Individual swatches

The vertical strips of shimmers looks very pretty to the naked eye!

And the myriad of colors looks so deliciously good beside each other. .. 

I often use the lightest shade as a HIGHLIGHTER under the brow bone, side of the nose or at the corner of my eye. Then I use the 2nd and 4th colors as eyeshadow BASE and mix it with deeper shades. The rest I just play around with! On lazy days I even use the darkest color as eyeshadow itself, I just line my eyes, add mascara and I'm good to go!          

Mixed together

You can see the gradiation

from my bare skin

(under flourescent light)

On my cheeks

You can see the golden glow!

(under soft light)

The glimmery powder casts a soft glow that ILLUMINATES the face instantly. Its super fine shimmers gives a natural kind of sunkissed look. This would look extra fab on a perfectly tanned skin. The blended shade is lovely, not too orange and not too brown. Just a gorgeous GOLDEN shade.

BUT...

I noticed that only a few light strokes is necessary to achieve that glow as too much can make the face look extra shiny. Which is bad news if you're already suffering from oily skin like me. I made that embarrasing mistake the first time i used this coz' i got too excited, i ended up looking like a greaseball!

Overall, I'm VERY satisfied with this brick. Its many functions compensates for it's pricey tag. In fact, you are even saving more coz it's like having MULTIPLE products for the price of one. Will I repurchase? Yes, but in another shade. I wanna try the pink one next time.

Btw, if you noticed i finally decided to watermark. But not with all the pictures. I'll just choose which ones i like coz' i have the tendency to get lazy putting a mark on each and every shot..hehe!
Ta-ta! See ya:-)