Friday Love: Zara Home Glassware + Weekly Nails

 
Happy Friday! I finally found some pretty brush holders! Before I kept them literally everywhere and it was a mess. I now separated them into the bigger and smaller/thinner brushes. I've seen other bloggers using table trays and cake stands to store makeup, so I figured why not use these tumblers to store my brushes? There are so many to chose from at Zara Home! And since I love flower patterns and patterns in general I picked these two. They're around $5.00 each and sold separately. ZH also sells sets. Now my brushes are in one place and my dressing table looks much more organized!  
 
About two or three weeks ago I bought the famous Seche Vite topcoat, so I've been trying it out and experimenting. I must say, by far is the best topcoat I've used. It leaves such a glossy finish and makes nail polish last forever! This week I used a glittery nail using Revlon ColorStay in Stilleto, L.A Girl Glitter Addict and my beloved Seche Vite Top Coat. 

How do you store your brushes? What do you think about Seche Vite?
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Best of 2012│Beauty

I'M STILL ALIVE! I promised a Best of 2012 post and here it is! (finally). I narrowed it down until it fit in a Glossybox lid, well almost. I picked makeup products mostly and only a few hair and skin care favourites. If you would like to see a full-review on these products, simply click on the name of each product. I hope you all had a good year and remember, the best is yet to come! Happy 2013! :) 

Why are these the best?
Because...

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette:  It is a compact, travel-size matte eyeshadow palette with 6 full-sized pigmented eyeshadows perfect to create both soft and bold looks.
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette: It comes with 12 full-sized buttery soft eyeshadows with glitter, sheen and matte shades that compliment any eye colour.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Perversion: Is the blackest black eyeliner ever!
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Original: It's a clear, long-lasting eyeshadow primer that make my eyeshadow stay put.
Mac Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Engraved: Is the second blackest black eyeliner ever!
Mac Fluidline in Blitz & Glitz: It applies heavenly and tends to last longer that pencil and liquid eyeliner. Why not Blacktrack, you ask? Because Blitz & Glitz is an intense black with gold pearl.
Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara: No other mascara has a better formula or brush. 
Nars blush in Luster:  This is the prettiest sheer golden apricot blush I've come across.
Mac Matte Blush in Melba: Is a brown peach perfect for all year-round!
Mac Cremeblend Blush in Something Special: A long-lasting creme formula in a light coral shade that suits most skin tones. The texture of creme blushes are my favourite because they stay all day and have great coverage.
Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Purity: It has great wear and quality, it doesn't chip in at least 5-6 days.
Smith's Rosebud Salve:  Is a multi-purpose balm. I've used it on my lips, blemishes and even on freshly-done tattoos. This product is a skin saver! Contains cottonseed oil in a petrolatum base.
Mac Tinted Lip Conditioner in Petting Pink:  Perfect for summer as it comes with SPF15 and to prevent dry lips during the colder months. But the tinted part is my favourite!
Benefit Sugarbomb Ultra Plush Lipgloss: Non-sticky. Need I say more?
Revlon Lipbutter in Pink Truffle: My lips but better kinda shade.
Revlon Lipbutter in Peach Parfait: This shade is like Nars Orgasm for the lips. 
Mac Cremesheen Lipstick in Creme Cup: My all-time favourite Mac lipstick. 
Dior Addict High Shine in 566: A sheer rose pink with a lovely sheen!
Real Tecniques Stippling Brush: It gives me flawless creme blush application!
Real Tecniques Contour Brush: Is the easiest way to apply bronzer and blush.
Real Tecniques Expert Face Brush: My foundation looks flawless when using this brush.
Real Tecniques Buffing Brush: I find this brush perfect to blend in mineral foundation.
Missha BB Cream in No.23: Is the best BB cream I've tried.
L'occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream: It contains 20% shea butter and heals dry skin.
Clinique All About Eyes Cream: It de-puffs and reduces black circles around the eyes.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette: A delicate, feminine fragrance. Not to mention the packaging.
L'occitane Concentrated Mask: This hair mask improved the condition of my scalp and made it 5x better. Since I started using this, I haven't had any itching problems.
Lush Angels on Bare Skin Face Cleanser: A fairly new addition to my routine, but it's already a favourite. It gently exfoliates and removes the dirt off my face. The milky almond texture makes my skin feel fresh and moisturized.

Phew! Are any of these your 2012 favourites?

Smoky & Sparkle Eyes│Video Tutorial

Hey everyone! I made my first video tutorial ever! It's a smoky/sparkle eyes look using the Urban Decay Smoked Palette and Mac pigments and eyeshadows. Below you'll find listed all the products I used. Any feedback is welcome! :) I hope you like it! PLEASE WATCH ON HD :))

 
Eyes: Urban Decay Primer Potion - Original Urban Decay Smoked Palette - Mushroom and Blackout Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil - Perversion Mac Marilyn Monroe Eyeshadow - Preferred Blonde Mac Pigment - Gift O' Glamour Mac Select Cover Up - NW25 Givenchy Phenomen Eyes - Black Laura Mercier Mineral Pressed Powder - Natural Beige Face:  Nars Blush - Luster Benefit Blush - Sugarbomb Lips: Smashbox Lipgloss - Radiant Brushes: Real Tecniques Contour Brush Real Tecniques Expert Face Brush Sephora Professionel Crease Brush Pointed Fluff Brush (I think it's Crown, not sure)

Weekly Favourites │1

Hey lovelies! Hope you're doing well :) I've been rather busy and kinda running out of ideas for new posts. So I decided I'd start a new series of my top 2 weekly favourites and these will include beauty and non-beauty related items. Sounds good? Let's start!
1. Real Tecniques Expert Face Brush ($.9.00): I finally got to try out the famous brushes! and have to admit that now I know what everyone was raving about. Don't know what took me so long but I'm sooooo happy I got a few. I use this brush for foundation and blush, it picks up so much powder in just one dab, it's amazing. I do it carefully to avoid looking like a clown but I like how precise it is. And for foundation, it really is pixel perfect in harsh light. 

Mac Sheertone Blush in Blushbaby ($.20.00): One of my favourite blushes, it has such a natural finish. Blushbaby is a beige-pink shade, it's very sheer but can still be build up. Mac Mocha is similar but it has less brown in it.
What are your weekly favourites?

Wants:

This is my September Beauty/Fashion wishlist. Some of these items have been in my mind for a while, like the Real Tecniques brushes everyone is talking about! and the Origins products in general.

1. Urban Decay Vice Palette ($.59.00): Loaded with 20 never-before-seen shades you won’t find anywhere else, this insanely gorgeous palette is ALL about eyeshadow. With a mix of mattes, satins, shimmers, neutrals and brights, the range of shades is unreal—from breathtaking gold to shimmery green to jet-black satin. Oh my god! This seriously looks and sounds amazing! It's a bit expensive but it's probably worth it. Im most excited for the shades: provocateur, freebird and chaos! 

2. Origins Drink Up 10 minute mask ($23.00): Thirst-quenching Algae Extracts deliver an extra helping of hydration while emollient-rich Apricot Kernel Oil acts like a “fountain of youth”. Feel skin drink in the softness, lap up the luxury. As of lately I've had really dry skin, which is weird. But I think it was from the A/C at the plane and hotel from my last trip. I know, i know everyone is using the overnight mask but i much rather the 10 minute one.

3. Zara City Bag with Zip ($169.00): This is a medium size bag, 100% leather. I really love the design and the colour combination is gorgeous! Agree?

4. Marc Jacobs Stardust iPhone Case ($38.00): Ever since I got my iPhone, I've been getting different cases, I love changing them. And lately I have an obsession with MJ, so when I was checking the Back to School items on the website I knew I had to have this! It's also available in sparrow blue.

5. RealTecniques Core Collection ($18.00): Includes 4 full size brushes + case. Detailer brush, pointed foundation brush, buffing brush and the contour brush. I have seen several reviews on these brushes and apparently they're the best thing out there, I don't know how I have held myself from buying these. And Samantha Chapman is my hero lol.

6. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Nylon ($16.00): Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics’ Lip Tar has received NYLON Magazine’s coveted “Best Lipstick” 2012 in their first ever Nylon Beauty Hit List and to celebrate they’ve partnered with Nylon to bring you this opaque neon pink lipstick concentrate that’s Pantone-matched to the Nylon logo. I've been suscribed to Nylon Magazine for about two years now, and it's my absolute favourite magazine! I love the logo colour and this lip tar looks AMAZING!

What's on your September Wishlist? Do you recommend any of these products?