My dearest readers….

I apologize for not actively updating over the past week. Reason being is I’m currently actively involved in a special project which I’ll let you in on over the coming weeks. Hopefully, I’d be able to squeeze in some time over this week or next to post some more reviews. Anyhow, do keep checking in for my special announcement yeah!! More reviews to come soon….thanks for bearing with me…:->

Now is the time to purchase Napoleon Perdis’s China Doll Long Wearing Foundation which I believe retails for about $50 – $60 in Australia as you’ll now get a matching China Doll Concealer which retails for about $45 as a gift.

Hmm….perhaps now is the time to give Napoleon Perdis a shot.

Exclusive to David Jones stores nationally, purchase $68 or more at Elizabeth Arden and receive this fantastic 10 piece gift set which consists of:

- Three travel-size products from either the Intervene or Ceramide skincare range,

Plus the following Elizabeth Arden essentials:
- Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, 15ml;
- Peel and Reveal Revitalizing Treatment, 7.5ml;
- Ceramide Plump Perfect Lipstick in Perfect Rose;
- Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara in Black, 3ml;
- Eyeshadow Duo in Sparkle and Mingle;
- Cheek colour in Sugarplum, and
- A 5ml Mediterranean fragrance.

Another bag to dream about as seen from the b5 Beauty Channel Feeds. Perfect for shopping escapades.

“This one’s made with soft puckered nappa laeather and a polished god metal hardware trim. A braided leather shoulder strap adds a casual vibe to the mix, and this one also features golden round studs for an extra touch of shine.”

This one retails at $3,440 at eLuxury.com.

Taking the cue from Beautyholics Anonymous’s post sometime last month, I have finally had the time to compile photos of my makeup collection to post up here. Much to my chagrin, it is only when I did this did I realize just how much of a mineral makeup junkie I had become, for without them in my collection, I truly would be left with hardly any makeup at all. As you can see from the pictures below, my collection off late seems to be mostly made up of mineral makeup. A good 70% of it, in fact. Gosh!

I have become way too addicted to the mineral makeup frenzy. But, sigh, alas, I can’t seem to stop myself as they’re just so gorgeous on the skin and I have become a fan of mineral blushes (as you can see as well). Bottomline, at the moment, provided the price is right, I’m really willing to try almost anything. My skin isn’t sensitive so really, it agrees to a lot of products, hence why you probably read of me gushing more about products rather than complaining about them. Since mineral makeup can be found quite easily and being really affordable to top it off, it’s no wonder that I’ve been chucking all my dollars that way.

I too don’t believe in spending too much of my dollars in just one or two pricey products when I could get more value out of a more affordable one. However, if the pricey one really does produce miracles, then yeah, I might give it a shot. Otherwise, I’d always seek for cheaper alternatives that does the job just as well.

We’ll see just which way my collection grows in the future as this beauty blog further takes its shape and progress. This collection compilation has been a true eye-opener for me in knowing what I actually have on my dresser. I guess you never realize until you’ve got them all lined up that way. Take note though that I’ve trimmed down my collection quite a bit since I’ve thrown away quite a number of stuff that to me seems overdue after hitting realization when I did the Shelf Life post.

So, here goes…..My Very Modest Makeup Collection!!!

Mineral Makeup Foundation and Powder

A – Maybelline Angelfit Ultra Natural Affinity Foundation
B – Signature Minerals 6.0 Mineral Foundation
C – Signature Minerals Foundation Samples in 5.3, 6.0, 7.0 and 10.0

I love my mineral foundation so much! That’s all I wear now. But I do use the Maybelline compact to touch up at work.

Mineral Makeup Finishing Veils & Concealers

A – Signature Minerals Angel Wings Finishing Veil
B – Signature Minerals Soft Radiance Finishing Veil
C – Signature Minerals Bisque Concealer
D – Signature Minerals Soft Sun Color Corrector

Reviews coming up on the concealers. Without a doubt, I’m a happy camper when it comes to those finishing veils. Really makes a difference to my made-up look. With the Bisque as an all over concealer, I feel that I like the look even better.

Blushes

A – Bloom Blush – Hibiscus
B – Signature Minerals Desiree Peach
C – Signature Minerals Adobe Sunset
D – Silk Naturals Climax
E – Silk Naturals Lovelace
F – The Body Shop Bronzer
G – Silk Naturals Forbidden
H – Signature Minerals Damask
I – Signature Minerals Seashell
J – Signature Minerals Roseberry
K – Silk Naturals Wish You Were Here
L – Silk Naturals Babydoll
M – Silk Naturals Pretty Plum
N – Silk Naturals Bronzed Beauty
O – Pure Luxe Heart
P – Pure Luxe Flirt

Okay, I know. I have too many blushes. Let me tell you though I love rotating between them and I enjoy seeing the different shades on my cheeks on a daily basis. So yes, I’m in love with my whole blush collection and I can assure you that it’ll grow bigger as blushes just happen to be a fancy of mine.

Eyeshadows Collection

A – Bloom Lagoon
B – Bloom Pistachio
C – Bloom Night Sky
D – The Body Shop Shimmer Waves 01 Bronze
E – Missha The Style Eye Shadow
F – Rimmel Mousse Eyeshadow in Get Fresh
G – Missha The Style Creamy Eyes
H – Signature Minerals Champagne Pearl Eyeshadow

I’m not really an eye-shadow person, but I do buy it from time to time. It’s usually the standard neutral sort of colors that would draw me in and attract my attention. So in the whole collection, I probably really use only The Body Shop Shimmer Waves and the Missha ones. I have yet to try my new mineral makeup eyeshadow. My sister has used it though, and she seems to like it.

Lip Colors

A – Bobbi Brown in Nude
B – Benefit Nice Knickers
C – Stila in Morgan
D – Pocketpal
E – Missha The Style Lip Gloss
F – Blistex Lip Balm
G – Silk Naturals Berry Crush
H – Silk Naturals Breathless
I – Silk Naturals Rare Berry

My other weakness apart from blushes would be lippies. In fact, if I could afford to get all the lip colors that are available in any particular collection or brand name, I would. I just love rotating between lippies as much as I love rotating between my blushes. This is another collection I’m dying to build up. Another fancy of mine.

Benefit Palettes

Valley of the Stars and Big Beautiful Eyes Palettes.

Very very useful palettes! I especially use a lot of Boi-ing and the gloss, High Beam and Moon Beam tubes. My faves!

Eyeliner Collection

A – MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Permaplum
B – Bloom Eye Definer in Black
C – Maybelline Line and Design Eyeliner
D – Maybelline Unstoppable Smudge Proof Eyeliner in Jade, Black, Sapphire and Beige Brown
E – The Body Shop Liquid Eyeliner
F – Red Earth Eye Definer

Lipliner

A – Stila Glaze Lip Liner in Pink
B – The Body Shop Lip Line Fixer

Both lipliners and eyeliners isn’t something I constantly bother to put on, so really, I don’t put too much importance on these otherwise essential steps to most girls. What can I say, I just like my makeup routine to be as simplified as can be, though its becoming more and more complex due to the many layers of mineral powders that I brush on in the morning from concealer to finishing veils.

There you go! That’s my two-cents worth to share on my makeup collection. Will update from time to time as I build up on my collection or if there is a significant change in the composition of my makeup collection that I’m so happy and contented with at the moment.

The latest Signature Minerals order has arrived! Wee!
I spent quite a bit on this order, but ooh…the happiness that radiates when the order arrived! :->

I purchased the 5 piece Starter Kit which consists of:

Huge jars I tell you. All worth $33. I’m sure it’ll last me a lifetime! Hehe…I’ve tried both the blushes, but thought that I should try it a few more times to get a real feel of it before reviewing. So wait up for the reviews yeah? :-> I do love the colors though. Never thought I’d like a peachy blush….but I love Desiree Peach!

Since I’m on a roll, I also ordered more samples of stuff I’ve been curious to try:

More reviews to come!

Finally, I also ordered this beautifully luscious collection of travel-sized brushes for $24.95. I’ve started using them and it’s absolutely gorgeous! Like my other Luscious Collection Brushes, this is really nice and soft on the skin and just amazing to have. This is my first complete set of brush collection, and I must say that I’m both a proud and happy customer. Using the right set of brushes is so important in setting the right texture and feel for your makeup. I’ve only just realized how important a good set of brushes is to makeup application. I’ve always just bought my makeup brushes from drugstores, but no siree, not anymore. I’ve felt the best, so I only want the best for my skin today forward.

I’ve always wanted to own this fragrance. In fact, I’ve been catching sniffs and whiffs of it everytime I’m at a departmental store to satisfy my urge and temptation to purchasing it. Finally, I purchased it after almost a year of tempting and tantalizing myself with it’s sweet, sweet scent.

My sister purchased this back in Malaysia last summer. I’ve only managed to snare the product away and used it a couple of times, but I do love it. The color’s gorgeous, beautiful gold glimmer shadow and so so easy to apply and smooth on your eyelids.

Isn’t that the biggest and the fattest bottle of lotion you’ve ever seen? I’ve used this product so many times and loved it so much that I just have to buy this massively huge tub when it was on sale for only $13 at Big W to keep my skin perfectly moisturized and hydrated all through autumn and winter.