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YSL Arty Oval Ring

May 12, 2011

My weekly haul has officially resumed as of today! I was lucky enough to snatch up a YSL Arty Oval Ring after I noticed Net-A-porter had it restocked. As usual the shipping was extremely fuss free and fast, I received my ring within a few days. I had always wanted to have this ring, it looked stunning on many pictures I have seen. When I opened the box, the ring was even more gorgeous than I have ever imagined.

There were many colors to choose from, the aqua green stood out the most for me. I love it so much I am seriously considering collecting all the colors!

A few different angles:

The ring looks and feels expensive. The metal part is gold plated and has intricate textured details. The aqua green glass oval has gem like appearance with semi translucent finish.

On Me: the pictures don’t do its justice, it looks much more striking and glamorous in real life.

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Labels: ACCESSORY • SHOP • YSL

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick

May 4, 2011

I have a love and hate relationship with nude lipsticks. I don’t have the complexion or attitude to pull the color off – some are too beige; some are too cool toned; some make me look 10 years older and some make me look like I have lip liners around it. Does it stop me from buying them – Nope! I am still actively looking for The One and I believe YSL ROUGE PUR COUTURE in number 6 has ticked all my requirements.

My requirements are:

– moisturizing! doesn’t dry out my lips and accentuating my lip lines

– it is a few shades lighter than my natural lip color but doesn’t wash me out

– not too opaque, not too sheer

– not streaky, goes on evenly and no blending is required when applying

Rouge Pur Couture is a new line of lipsticks by YSL, the number 6 shade ‘Rose Bergamasque’ is part of their Spring 2011 Collection.

I personally love the gold packaging by YSL, it is sturdy and looks elegant, the only downside is it leaves finger print marks.

Some little details like the YSL embossing justifies the high price tag.

Swatches of YSL Rouge Pur Couture in 6 in daylight. It is a very wearable nude pink color on my naturally pigmented lips. If I want the color to look more beige I just need to conceal my lips with foundation. It goes on buttery smooth and even – no lip balm underneath is required. I can just apply and go. It feels soft and lightweight on my lips, and has a subtle sheen to its finish, making my lips look more plumped.

Have you tired YSL Rouge Pur Couture yet? What is your favorite nude lipstick? I am very interested to hear your recommendations.

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Labels: LIPSTICK • YSL

Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette Review and FOTD

April 30, 2011

I have a lot of unopened make-ups, the Chantecaille Sea Turtle palette is one of them. I bought this one from Mecca a while ago but never had the heart to spoil the embossing because it is just too beautiful to look at. It is time for me to use it as I have way too many makeups to be reviewed in the near future.

From a makeup collector point of view, Chantecaille limited edition palettes are pieces of art. Their palettes look and feel like true luxury. Unlike other brands, Chantecaille only release a few palettes a year, the quality has always been consistently superior. What I love the most is the color coordination of their palettes. I rarely come across a face or eye shadow palette where I like every single shade. Chantecaille is an exception – it only comes with the most refined and elegant neutral shades that are designed to enhance your natural beauty.

This palette contains 3 eye shades and 1 cheek shade, all inspired by the beauty of the sea turtles and their nesting grounds.

These shadows are buttery soft and easy to blend. Pigmentation wise they are on the moderately sheer side as they are designed to leave a sheer veil of color on the skin with a subtle glowing effect.

I created a smokey look using this palette – using the champagne color all over my lid, the brown shade over the crease and the dark teal color along my lash line and on the outer v.