TOP FiVE DRUGSTORE EYESHADOW EDiT

Hello lovelies! I am finally back after disappearing for a week. Things are a bit manic as aside that it is the Holiday season, I have a lot of things to do and work to finish before I go on a month's holiday just after Christmas. Anyway, enough of my rambling and as I have discovered a beautiful new eyeshadow palette I thought I would share with you my top five drugstore eyeshadow palette.

THE LiQUiD LiPSTiCK EDiT

Liquid lipsticks are probably one of my beauty weakness. I love a good liquid lipstick and I am always on the hunt for a good one. Over the years, I have tried so many liquid lipstick in the search of the one. Of course I can't point out a single lipstick to be the holy grail one but I can give you the list of what I think are the best liquid lipsticks there is.

WiNTER GLOW

Winter as bleak as it is also makes me look pale and sallow. Not a good sight I must say. I think the lack of sunshine makes my skin just unhealthy with no glow. Aside that moisturiser is a big must-have in my skincare routine, I also religiously use oils to my skincare routine and other products that could bring in the glow.

DAiLY WiNTER MAKE-UP ROUTiNE

The past few weeks had been actually manic and I was already expecting that due to my impending holiday that I keep on harping about. To my actual surprise, my skin has been really stable and I had waved blemishes goodbye so far. As my skin is quiet alright, I am using lighter bases at the moment as I want to show off my clear skin. I am keeping my fingers crossed that this will stay like this. I will be sharing with you the usual make-up items I am slapping in my face this winter. Some items change every now and then but this is the most usual crew.

FESTiVE NAiLS TOP-UP

The Festive Season is the prime time for sparkly and glittery nails. Even though it is such a pain to remove glitters from the nails, it is undeniable how beautiful they look like on the nails. It spiced up every nail polish that you got and glitters always look so festive. The magpie in me always have a huge grin when the Holiday Season is looming as it is time to get cracking with the glitters. For this year's Festive Season, I have four glittery nail polishes recommendations. Some are new and some are old but still goodies.

SKiNCARE GiFT GUiDE

Well it's me again with another gift guide but this time it is purely skincare. I was planning to have my gift guide in one single post but then it was so mahussive that after you finished reading it, I feel that you would have hated me to death. This is the last installment in my gift guide series so don't worry, I won't shove another one in your noses. If you haven't seen it yet, in the Gift Guide series I have the Beauty Stocking Fillers Edit, Beauty Gift Guide, and Non Beauty Gift Guide published previously. For my skincare gift guide, it is only right that I would feature the gift sets from my favourite brands.

NON-BEAUTY GiFT GUiDE

I do love a good beauty gift but not all we love loves beauty products. It is also nice to add a bit of personal touch to some gifts as it makes it more precious and really well-thought out. As the Christmas season is only a few days away, I have compiled gifts that are non-beauty products and some of these things can be personalised to really fit to whoever you will give them to.

BEAUTY GiFT GUiDE 2015

Well hello beauty lovers. This gift guide is entirely dedicated to all of us. Basically, I have compiled my top five beauty Christmas releases and file it as my beauty gift guide. I basically wants to gift myself every limited edition Christmas beauty releases but I'll give you a rundown of what is really worth getting from the plethora of new releases.

NOVEMBER FAVOURiTES

The second to the last monthly favourites before we hit 2016. It feels unreal as 2015 just went by like a blur. It will be Christmas very soon and to be quiet honest, I am getting real excited as just before New Year I will be going for a five-week holidays. Back to my monthly favourites before I end up getting lost in excitement, these are the things that I have been loving throughout November.

BEST OF UNDER £10 BLUSHES

I am one big fanatic of blushes but I am no blush snob. I do enjoy a good blush with all the pretty packaging but the drugstore is also laden with loads of beautiful blushes. Some of these affordable blushes even have gorgeous packaging than can rival the luxury brands. I want to give you a rundown of what I think are the best affordable blushes in the market.

BEAUTY STOCKiNG FiLLERS iDEAS

Aside from main gifts, I also struggle with stocking fillers. Christmas shopping for gifts is a fun experience but with a bit of anxiety looming as of whether I picked up the right gifts. I always start my Christmas shopping as early as October as I loathe the mad rush in December. It drives me insane when I can't choose things properly due to the amount of people doing shopping. Anyway, enough of my moaning and as I am almost finish with my Christmas gift shopping, I compiled some beauty items that I think are great stocking fillers.

SWEET AS SALTED CARAMEL

It is no secret that I am a fan of Make-Up Revolution although I think it has been ages since I posted a product from them. I could easily be a member of Make-Up Revolution Anonymous to the amount of cosmetics I own from the brand. Most of their products really amaze me as their price tag is ridiculously affordable. The latest that caught my attention is the Make-Up Revolution Salted Caramel Eyeshadow Palette.

CONTOURiNG & HiGHLiGHTiNG ON A BUDGET

As contouring and highlighting is such a big trend nowadays thanks to the Kardashians, the beauty market is full of different options. There are so many high-end brands that are cult favourites for highlighting and contouring. The drugstore lately has really upped their game when it comes to contour and highlights. There are also many affordable products that their quality can also be compared to their high-end counterparts. I made a round-up to what I think are the best highlighting and contouring products with affordable prices.

WHAT'S iN MY AUTUMNAL BAG

Since summer, I had downsized my bag as my back is suffering due to my large and heavy handbags. I am one of those people that carries everything in their handbags. It was quiet awkward to start with as it feels like I might forget to bring something. Having a smaller bag means I have to edit everything and just put what is really necessary. My Rebecca Minkoff bag is quiet handy as even if it is small, it surprisingly holds a lot of things.It is like a Mary Poppin Bag despite its small appearance. It has three main compartments: one at the front which is is very secure as it has a zip and that visible buckle before you can open it, the main big compartment inside, and a back compartment in which you can stash anything that you want to access without opening the bag. I think the design of the bag is pure genius as it allows you to carry loads of things. It is also structured which makes it look rather chic.

FEEL UNiQUE RADiANT SKiN BEAUTY BOX

I have never been a fan of beauty boxes as I just can't see the point of paying for sample sizes. I got spoiled by my local shops which provides kaboodle of samples when you purchased something or when you're just passing by. Maybe I shopped too often that we are almost on name basis with the shop assistants. Anyway, going back to the topic, I always shudder thinking of paying for sample sizes. My brain can't still comprehend beyond the logic of that. During one of my midnight browsing in the Feel Unique website (a very bad habit), I chance to stumble to their beauty boxes section. One beauty box in particular immediately caught my attention as it contains most beauty items that I have been meaning to try. Without even hesitating I just purchased it immediately, forgot about it until it landed in my doorstep 3 days after.

AUTUMNAL LIPS WARDROBE: BUDGET EDiTiON

On my last post, I talked about my Autumnal lipsticks of choice. You might have noticed that none are from the drugstore as because of this post. I also compiled my top five Autumnal lipstick with budget-friendly prices. Rocking the Autumnal lips is never made easier as the drugstore has so many budget options to choose from.

AUTUMNAL LiPS ROUND-UP

I love my dark, bold lips. I think it looks so chic and probably the easiest way to look made up with the slightest effort required. You just need a flawless skin, some mascara, your bold lipstick of choice, and you'll look fab in my opinion. As the weather gets cooler, I am most excited to take out my dark lips arsenal.

THE ESSENTiALS PALETTE 2015 EDiTiON

During Christmas period, like many other beauty aficionados, I wait with baited breathe as to what the beauty brands will offer. I am a sucker for limited edition beauty releases and I think that the Holiday Season has the best releases. I don't really buy all the beauty releases, I am not that mad, but I want to buy what I have been seriously lusting over. I have get hold already of the Tarte Blush Palette Holiday 2015 and another beautiful palette has been recently added to my arsenal.

OCTOBER FAVOURiTES

I'm back again with a list of what I have been loving throughout October. Every year, commencing October, my life is more manic than usual. It is more so now as I try to squeeze in everything into my social calendar before I disappear for a month at the end of the year until early next year. It has been pretty crazy but hey ho, we only live once and I want people who are closed to me feel that they are valued. Anyhow enough of my ramblings and back to my October favourites.

AUTUMNAL BASE EDiT

During Spring and Summer, I mostly rely on my light coverage bases or just skin perfecting ones. For the colder months, it is a different ball game. I prefer medium coverage and sometimes navigates to full coverage. I think because of the cold weather, using higher coverage foundations are more comfortable on the skin. I also love a flawless looking skin on colder months. A flawless skin pulls together a smoky eye or dark, bold lips. For Autumn 2015, I've chosen my top five bases from my stash. Some are new and some are old favourites.

LAST MiNUTE and EASY TO PULL HALLOWEEN OUTFIT

Celebrating Halloween has always been tricky when I was a kid. My brother's birthday falls on Halloween and instead of him being happy about it, he used to get mad and he feels different as why there's all this madness on his birthday. He hated celebrating his birthday with all the spooky costumes and it broke our hearts when he requested that he wants a normal birthday party sans the spooky costumes. Since then, we stick to celebrate the day as his birthday the normal way and try to ignore Halloween.We just get so used to it that I remain oblivious to Halloween as years go by. This year however, my colleagues organised a Halloween party. Everyone is on full spirit and I am also beyond excited. This may sound sad and so uncool but it feels like going for a trick and treat for the first time.

MY THOUGHTS ON COVER FX

I have been pretty curious about Cover Fx for awhile as it constantly appears on Lisa Eldridge's videos. Cover Fx, however, had been pretty elusive in the UK until House of Fraser and Space NK started selling them much to everyone's delight. I love the concept of Cover Fx as it aims to deliver make-up products with skincare benefits. How amazing is that?

MAC EYESHADOW STARTER KIT

When you first ventured into Mac eyeshadows, it is normal to feel overwhelmed. Mac, as a brand, probably has the widest shade range for every make-up products there is. When I started buying Mac eyeshadows a few years ago, I can still remember how lost I felt. I just don't know what to get. Luckily at that time, a very helpful Mac MUA helped me (there are not so many helpful ones nowadays). I think starting with nude/neutral eyeshadows is always a good start although their nude eyeshadows alone is on mind blowing scales of too many. I compiled four shades from my collection plus one little extra as to what I think are good shades to start with your Mac eyeshadow collection.

SULTRY NAiLS FOR AUTUMN

For Autumn, instead of buying new polishes (a habit of a lifetime), I instead rummage to my never ending nail polish stash. The deep and vivid hues of Autumn has it's own sultry allure to me. Instead of just picking deep berry hues to which I am loyal each Autumn, for this year I broadened my choices to deep greens, reds, golds, and a daily, more conservative option of greys.

THREE-PALETTE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BALM

I have been a big fan of The Balm since I first fell inlove with their Mary Lou Manizer. Since then, I tried a good few other bits from the brand. I have yet to find something from the brand that disappoints me as most of the things that I tried are just awesome. Whilst I was rearranging my beauty stash last weekend, I had a few good minutes of The Balm appreciation time. Since I was already mooning about the brand, here I am giving you a piece of my mind of what I think are the top three The Balm palettes.

THREE NEW SKiNCARE RECOMMENDATiONS

The past two months alone, there has been so many new skincare that came out in the market that it becomes baffling of what to get and what is worth the hype. I have been trialling some new skincare much to my skin's aghast but I found out some really good new skincare suitable for even those with sensitive skin. Skimming the best out of the best is often a difficult task but after more than a month's trial, I can finally skimmed and report to you the creme de la creme of new skincare items.

KiKO MiDNiGHT SiREN

If you have been reading my blog for sometimes now, you will know that I am fast becoming a big fan of Kiko. I still haven't recovered of how beautiful their Rose Golden Collection is and now they released another one. The latest collection of the brand is Midnight Siren. The collection takes inspiration from the mystery and magic of the night thus the collection name. The whole collection promises products that are sultry and iridescent.

A NEW DRUGSTORE DUO

I have never encountered any primer and foundation duo that I love both products whether its drugstore or high end ones. It's always a case of either I love the primer and hates the foundation or the other way around. Recently, one of my favourite brand, Soap and Glory, extended their One Heck of a Blot range and released a new primer and foundation. I was bracing myself for one of the product to be a let down but for the first time, I was blown away by two products in one range that I feel I should share the news.

KAT VON D EVERLASTiNG LiQUiD LiPSTICK

Liquid lipstick always has a special place in my heart. Aside that they are easy to apply, most liquid lipstick are quiet forgiving to my lips that is always dehydrated. When the Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick was released in the market, I was blown away with their shade range that I keep on lusting over them. It also comes in quiet a reasonable price which makes it more appealing.

GRACE GLASGOW

I  am a big fan of Daniel Wellington watches. I find that their watches are so chic and elegant. I love the slim and simple design of their watches that are so easy to wear and style with. My first Daniel Wellington watch is so well-loved that when I saw the brand has extended their watch range, I was very ecstatic.

TOP FiVE SKiNCARE RECOMMENDATiONS FOR SENSiTiVE SKiN

While I like to think that I don't have sensitive skin, I am now starting to accept that I actually have one. (Being delusional that I have a normal skin isn't working now. Haha) It is is not however to a point that it is hypersensitive to everything. Hallelujah for that. When I started having severe breakouts at the start of the summer, I went into a panic mode. I tried almost anti-blemish skincare there is and left no stone unturned. In my search for products to keep blemishes at bay and keep my skin happy, I found out that soothing skincare are more effective than their anti-blemish counterparts. If you have sensitive skin, you can relate how a sensitive skin can easily get angry so finding the right balance is a big must. Today, I will be sharing with you the skincare items that are effective and suitable for gals with sensitive skin.

SEPTEMBER FAVOURiTES

Another month has gone and we are getting nearer to Christmas. We are down on less than 90 days before the big day. That thought excites me more than I like to admit although this year's festive season will be a bit of a whirlwind. Before I start waffling of how much I love the holiday season, I will start sharing with you what I have been loving throughout September.

TRYiNG A POWDER FOUNDATiON

I am one of the biggest fan of liquid foundations and I think that it's the best foundation consistency there is. I also haven't tried a powder foundation that satisfied me to be quiet honest thus the above opinion. However I also must admit that liquid foundations can take time to blend and quiet quiet consuming in touching up. When the Clinique Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer was released, I am quiet doubtful and hesitant about it. After trying it for a couple of weeks, I am now ready for a full report.

TARTE BLiNG iT ON BLUSH PALETTE

I know it's a bit too early to probably to talk about Holiday make-ups but please indulge me just once. I just can't contain my excitement when I got hold of the new Tarte Bling It On Blush Palette. I have been dreaming of getting a blush palette from Tarte for ages and since I am going on a month holiday at the end of the year, I think this is the perfect time to get one. When I saw this palette, I didn't even think twice of getting one. I know I have to have it (classic impulsive reaction in there).

DANiEL WELLiNGTON WATCH GiVEAWAY

Hello lovelies! Two weeks ago, my little blog hits 3500 Bloglovin followers and happy is even an understatement to what I felt. I am really grateful for you taking time to press the follow button not only in Bloglovin but also in my other social medias. Thank you for also leaving nice comments in my blog which always make my day better. As a way of saying thank you, Daniel Wellington has gladly worked with me to offer an amazing giveaway. I have been a big fan of Daniel Wellington watches. Their simple and minimalist watches looks really elegant and chic. They are also bringing out new designs to broaden their range. For the giveaway, you can win any Daniel Wellington watch of choice. No price limit or anything. The giveaway will run for three weeks and the winner will be contacted via email.

THE CONCEALER EDiT

Concealer has somehow makes a very handy companion for myself. After learning some tricks of how to properly apply concealer form the guru Lisa Eldridge by watching her youtube videos over and over again, I learnt to appreciate how staple concealer is for my make-up routine. Aside from finding the right concealer shade, finding the right concealer to suit your needs is equally important.

THE NEW JOLi ROUGE

I have been a big fan of  Clarins as you may have noticed. The brand, aside from their luxurious packaging, has also good quality products. One of the product from the brand that I totally adore is the Joli Rouge lipstick. For AW 2015, Clarins have reformulated the lipstick and revamp its packaging as well.

THE BRONZE EYESHADOW EDiT

As it is getting colder here in the UK and my winter coats are out already (ridic for September, right?) , I am also embracing more dramatic make-up looks. For me, there is something so beautiful and gorgeous about a good bronzy eyeshadow. Whether you use it on its own or with a smokey eye, it always look stunning and makes you feel like a bronze goddess. Whilst scouring my collection, I discovered some good bronzy eyeshadow worth sharing.

THE RECiPE OF THE MiNiMS

Le Couvent Des Minimes is one of a new brand that I discovered at the end of last year. It is a sister company of the infamous L'Occitane but the product of Le Couvent Des Minimes is with a more affordable price tag. Recently, the brand's infamous Recipe of the Minimes Range has a bit of a revamp and was relaunched. The new range gives a refreshing twist to the classic citrus-y scent. The whole range has six body-care essentials. The packaging is minimalist and reminds me of classic French pharmacy packaging.

MAC LiP PENCiLS FAVOURiTE

There are loads of lip pencils to choose from in the market nowadays. Whether it is the drugstore of high-end ones, you can surely choose one. There is no doubt however that only Mac offers the widest range of different shades for lip pencils. Aside from the wide range of shades that Mac offers, I also adore the quality of Mac Lip Pencils. Mac lip pencils glides on beautifully on the lips and doesn't tug when applied. It also doesn't suck the hydration away from the lips and is always comfortable. It also lasts ages and the pigmentation of the lip liners are awesome. The lip pencils are so well-pigmented that you can even use it alone on its own.

YSL VOLUPTE COLLECTiON

Last year, I went to a phase where I am just obsessed with YSL cosmetics. It was a bad time and my bank balance was not happy at all. Anyway, I pass through that phase and thanks heaven for that but I still pick another shade that is not in my collection every now and then. Due to that obsession, I discovered some good YSL products that I really love until now. My biggest love goes to the YSL Volupte Lipstick and  I cannot get over how beautiful and good these lipsticks are.

THE BODY SHOP SPA OF THE WORLD

I am a big fan of spas. The idea of relaxing and being pampered is bliss for me. I used to aim for quarterly spas before but as life gets more hectic and with my blog as well, this is not feasible anymore. Actually, going to spa is becoming more of a big treat nowadays. When The Body Shop released their Spa of the World Collection, I was very excited. Imagine almost having a spa experience in your own time and place is wonderful. Almost being the operative word as I still love having a good massage by a professional masseuse. However, the idea of using luxurious products like the ones you can find in the spas is heavenly.

AUTUMNAL BLUSHES

Autumn is almost here or it's probably here by now and I am welcoming it with open arms. Autumn is probably my favourite season. Okay, it's a tie with Summer. I love the colour that Autumn brings and the cosiness I always associate it with. Big scarves, hot chocolates with marshmallows, cosy blankets, etc. As the weather changes, my make-up choices change as well. I will be sharing with you my top 5 blushes that I will be using throughout Autumn and probably Winter.

AFFORDABLE iTEMS with BEAUTiFUL PACKAGiNG

The drugstore brands nowadays are really upping their game. There are so many drugstore products with their qualities almost equal to high-end ones. The drugstore products however often lacks the wow packaging in which you can find with its high-end counterparts. There are however exemption to the rules. Recently, I have been acquiring drugstore products with gorgeous packaging that you can even mistook them as high-end ones.

TRANSiTiONAL LiPSTiCK WARDROBE

As the days are getting chilly and the weather is quiet manic, I can feel that Autumn is just around the corner. It's that time of the year where it is quiet difficult to choose of what outfit to wear as it could be sunny one minute and pouring with rain the next. This hard choice also extends to my make-up choices. It is not that cold to bring out my deep berry lipsticks out yet and it is not that sunny to stick to my bright lipsticks. After scouring my stash and with new Autumn releases, I found five lipsticks that will get me through this transitional period. The lipsticks are not too bright yet not too dark as well. Their shades sit nicely in between the spectrum and will take you from summer to autumn.

THE PRiMER OF ALL PRiMERS

I am a huge fan of primers. Aside from bases, I have loads of primers to cater to my different needs. I have a list of trusted primers that I can always rely on but I am always on a look-out for a good primer. The Sunday Riley Effortless Breathable Tinted Primer has been sitting on my Space NK basket for a long time. I have been in doubt of wheter to get it or not due to hefty price tag. Due to the recent Space NK discount code, I finally take the plunge and bought the primer.

AUGUST FAVOURiTES

I'm here again with my list of monthly favourites. August has been pretty manic life and weather wise. I had a very busy month with loads of social activities going on. I also made a wee change in my blog and I feel a lot happier about it nowadays. I also need to stop saying that time is going too quickly to my liking. Anyway, roll on September and let's rock this.

QUiCK MORNiNG SKiNCARE ROUTiNE FOR LADiES ON THE GO

Skincare morning routine is an area which I used to only do when it takes my fancy unlike my night time skincare routine in which I do all the fuss. I, however, noticed, that the more religious or consistent I am with my morning skincare routine, the better my skin is. I am also the sort of person who prefers to stay in bed the longer that I can so I always end up rushing the rest of the morning. Finding a quick skincare routine that works took me sometime to develop. My current one is effective and it will only take less than 10 minutes. I can even finish within 5 minutes. For reference, my skin is a classic combination and is also sensitive.

WHAT'S iN MY MAKE-UP BAG: SUMMER EDiTiON

I love doing what's in my make-up bag posts  and I also equally love having a nosey at what other people's make-up bag stash. I think you'll get a small glimpse of the person's personal choices by seeing what they've got in their make-up bags. For this summer, I have been enjoying using this pretty, pink make-up bag from Primark with my initial on it which makes it appear personalised. It comes in all letters so you can definitely get one for your name. It looks so dainty and it only comes less than £10 which is really fantastic. It has two compartments which made the bag even better. On the first compartment, I put things that gets scratched easily and on the other one is a mixture of everything.

FLOURLESS PEANUT BUTTER COOKiES

Two weeks ago, due to the London tube strike, I ended up having an unexpected afternoon off. Due to the lack of things to do, I decided that I could do some baking for once. Baking and I doesn't get on well at all. I just couldn't get things right and I gave up a long time ago. As I was scouring Pinterest, I saw a very easy recipe for flourless peanut butter cookies. I am one of the biggest fan of peanut butter so it immediately caught my attention. The steps are also very easy to do so I thought why not give it a try. At first try and after managing to eat plenty of batter (ooops), I manage to get it right which is a big relief. It is beyond delicious as well. If you are a novice baker or a fan of peanut butter, this might be of interest to you.