Thursday 30 May 2013

DIY: Lip Gloss from LANEIGE Pure Glossy Lipstick Samples

Hi Darlings,

I'm back as promised with the DIY on how to make your own lip gloss.


This DIY is very easy, like eating a piece of thousand layers cake *hohoho*. 

1. All that you need for this mission are only 4 main items:  Vaseline, samples of lipstick, empty contact lense container (mine is still new, so its more hygiene) and one plastic spatula. Cotton buds are not necessary as it plays the same role as the plastic spatula.
Tips: Keep your cosmetic product samples as they are good for travelling purpose and DIY stuff like this. Contact lense container can be useful for travelling purpose too to keep your face moisturiser, eye cream, BB cream and even foundation. As i believe that you will not want to bring the whole bottle of your cosmetic to travel *It's so heavy >.<*


2. Take a scoop of the Vaseline and the samples of lipstick by using the spatula.
Tips: Try not to take too plenty of the Vaseline as we don't want the color to be too light and that one moderate scoop of the Vaseline can last you for a few months. 
3. Transfer them into the contact lense container.
4. Mixed them together thoroughly.

AND THAT's ALL... Yeah! Really that's are all the steps ^^


5. However, DIY is depending on your own creativity. You can mixed it with sparkle eyeshadows and even the Benefit's High Beam. For it to be able to reflect more light to give a fuller-like-looking Angelina Jolie's LIPS *I'm just joking but who knows right...*

Thank you for keep staying with me and hope that you guys will love my blog post.

And as always, stay beautiful <3

XOXO

With love,
Silviana.

Tuesday 28 May 2013

The Butterfly Project's Spa Party !!!

Hi darlings,

How's your Tuesday treating you so far? ^^

This blog post is about the upcoming The Butterfly Project's Spa Party that I don't want to miss out. 

Let me repeat the shout out: It's a SPA PARTYYY, Ladies!!! 

To make things get clearer, please allow me to do a short introduction about The Butterfly Project. In a brief, The Butterfly Project is a community of independent beauty and lifestyle bloggers geared towards inspiring everyone around them, like US ;)

Back to the main topic, this time, The Butterfly Project will invite 50 beauty bloggers to this spa party and this is going to be my VERY FIRST TIME! ^^ Imagine, its a Spa Party! 



Okay, stop dreaming and make it become a reality.


Below is the list of all the collaborators:



This Spa Party...

Instead of just me alone, doing the manicures and pedicures, NOW...!



 NOW we are doing the manicures, pedicures together with the other 49 beauty bloggers! How awesome is that will be... Get to know new friends, sharing and chatting together with same interest for all day AND we get to be pretty together! <3  Thinking about it, is already making me get so excited.

With all the girly decrations, tempting sweets, creative desserts, valuable freebies and cute cupcakes!




3 Reasons on Why I Don't Want to Miss This Spa Party:
1. I love to be pampered
2. I love trying new products
3. I love to blog about them!!!!


Hope you guys love my post <3

XOXO

With love,
Silviana.

Monday 27 May 2013

Why I Want a Havaianas!

Hi Ladies,

There's at least a reason to fall in love (you love his eyes because of the way he stares at you or his lips when he talks, his smile and maybe the fragrance of his perfume) and these are my reasons "Why I Want a Havaianas" 

The first time you look at it, you'll think that "Ohh just an another flip flop" not until...


You slowly discover its unique, good quality and beauty in it. And its not just like "another" flip flop anymore... 


Its color, its perfect design to protect and fit each size of your feet, its soft but durable rubber, and each design is MADE perfectly well just so you look more beautiful with it as your new feet accessory collection.



Reasons "Why I Want a Havaianas" 

1. I like its colour range 



2. I can say goodbye to foot blister! 



 3. I can wear it to do my activities during sunny or rainy days



Follow Havaianas on Twitter and grab your Havaianas on the links below


Hope you guys love my post ^^

With love,
Silviana.

Saturday 25 May 2013

TIPS: The Wonders of Vaseline

Hi Darlings,

I'm back!! Today I'm going to share with you some beauty tips that you might or might not know about Vaseline. YESSS... that Petroleum Jelly Vaseline. ^^




Above is the picture of Vaseline that I bought at local nearby drug store, you even can find it at Guardian, Watson, Caring pharmacy and any other places easily for only RM4.50 for this 50mL. I am a big fan of Vaseline and Burt's Bees when it comes to lip balm. They does a good job of nourishing my chapped lips.

These Vaseline shown from the picture above is not available in Malaysia, I got mine from my cousin who is studying in United Kingdom which I believe that the price is more or less same like our Vaseline local price. From all the 5 types, I prefer the Aloe Vera (maybe is just because it is Aloe Vera, I prefer it more) *FYI, I'm a big fans for Aloe Vera* I will upload the picture of my Aloe Vera Vaseline on Monday as I left mine in office ^^

I believe we all come across Vaseline/petroleum jelly and its most common use is to apply it as a lip balm to smooth out dry or chapped lips. But, amazingly, there are more beauty secrets hidden from this Vaseline. Lets discover them together today ^^

  • The most common one, put Vaseline as a lip balm on chapped lips
  • Put a tiny coat on your eyelashes as an eyelash conditioner before you go to bed and it will make your lashes grow longer and thicker OVER TIME
  • Use Vaseline as lip gloss by mixing with some pigment from lipstick or eyeshadow 
  • Use Vaseline as an exfoliator media. By mixing Vaseline with brown sugar or Vaseline with tooothbrush. Vaseline can helps to nourish lips during the exfoliator process
  • Apply a tiny amount on teeth as it can stop red lipstick smudging on your teeth
  • Apply a tiny amount as an eyebrow wax
  • Can be used as a bottle conditioner (I created the name myself). Put a tiny amount of Vaseline on the neck of the bottle (for example, nail polish bottle) before closing to prevent getting a hard time to open a tight bottle
  • Can be used to remove remains of makeup on a cotton bud
  • Can be used to smooth and soothe skin after shaving; or used to shave without water
  • Remove false eyelash glue from your lash line
  • Helps to maintain perfume scent longer when applied at perfume points (inner wrist, base of the throat,  behind ear lobes, in the cleavage, behind knees and inner elbows) before spraying the perfume. As you wear your perfume throughout the day, it will react with your body heat and continue to emit scent
  • Put Vaseline on your elbows everyday and they will stay soft ^^
  • Put Vaseline on your cuticles several times a day/ before go to bed for softer and better looking cuticles (as the OPI AVOPLEX replacement :P)
  • Put a thinker layer of Vaseline on your dry foot and wear a pair of socks before go to bed to helps do wonder on your dry foot (there is no necessary to buy an expensive dry foot cream). Say goodbye to your ugly crack heels!!

Hope these will helps. Means we can save on the lip gloss, dry foot cream and cuticle nail cream too !! *hohohoho*

XOXO

See you guys in my next post.

With love,
Silviana.






Friday 24 May 2013

LANEIGE Best Seller PROMO

Hi Darlings,

If you are a LANEIGE products lover, put your hand in the air.  * me! me! me!*

Now, at http://mydealhouse.com/ is having this promotion for LANEIGE Water Sleeping Pack_EX for only RM80.00 (retail price RM100) and LANEIGE Snow BB Soothing Cushion SPF 50+ PA+++ for only RM110.00. (retail price RM145)




For my friends out there, if you are too busy to go to PAVILION shopping mall to purchase the new Snow BB Soothing Cushion from LANEIGE, you can just easily get it from here. Free shipping, means there is NO extra charges for East and Peninsular Malaysia customers. *Yayyy!!!*

The promotion from PAVILION is from 23rd May - 29th May 2013. RM220.00 for 2 LANEIGE BB Soothing Cushion and other attractive deal, value set and GIFT-with-purchase will be given away!!

Thank you for reading ^^

With love,
Silviana.



Thursday 23 May 2013

The Lilac Box Review

Dear Darlings,

I finally receive my blind dates from Lilacbox ( Website: http://www.thelilacbox.com/ ) of the month like for a week ago, just got the time to write review about it. It came with a brandless box and what surprised me is that there is no leaking from the Yves Rocher body shower. As they receive quite a number of complaints about the leaking issue. 

This blog post is going to be long as I also will share with you guys about the direction for use of the necessary products.







As you can see from the pictures above, this month, the blind dates for me are:

1. YVES ROCHER rose body shower, 200mL
2. PHYTODEFRISANT botanical hair relaxing balm, 15mL
3. BABOR HSR lifting extra firming eye cream, in a small container
4. BABOR HSR lifting extra firming cream, in a small container
5. See by Chloe, 1.2mL
6. PAYOT purifying care, 1mL
7. PAYOT drying and purifying gel, 1mL
7. MAX FACTOR Foundation in 2 shades -light ivory 40 and natural 50, 5mL for each shade

Directions for Use

1. Phytodefrisant botanical hair relaxing balm is meant to create anti-frizz hair. Naturally curly or permed hair is generally dry, frizzy and difficult to style. Highly sensitive to humidity, it's in need of a gentle relaxer to nourish, coat and gently smooth the hair fiber without breakage. 

You just need to apply on wet hair after shampoo and conditioning. Place a dab of product in the hollow of your hand and apply strand starting at the roots. Distribute evenly with a wide-toothed comb. Repeat the process and do not rinse! You may proceed with blow-drying or styling your hair ^^

2. BABOR HSR lifting extra firming eye cream contains the three highly effective cosmetic active ingredients to create an all-round anti-wrinkle effect. Multitendyn helps activate the formation of collagen fibers and retains the elasticity of the skin. Liftolution forms a firming network on the skin's surface, while Glyco-Stop reduces collagen fiber glycation. This holistic lifting effect visibly and continuously reduces the appearance of wrinkles.

Apply it twice daily -morning and evening to the eye area after cleansing. Apply from the inner corner of the eye, working outward, and pat it gently with your index finger. 

Can also be used once or twice a week as an eye mask. Apply generously around the eyes and leave on for 15 minutes, then wipe off any surplus with a tissue.

3. BABOR HSR lifting extra firming cream contains the three highly effective cosmetic active ingredients to create an all-round anti-wrinkle effect. Multitendyn helps activate the formation of collagen fibers and retains the elasticity of the skin. Liftolution forms a firming network on the skin's surface, while Glyco-Stop reduces collagen fiber glycation. This holistic lifting effect visibly and continuously reduces the appearance of wrinkles, giving the skin a smoother appearance and firming facial contours.

Apply it twice daily -morning and evening to the face, neck after cleansing.

4. PAYOT purifying care. In the evening, apply to blemishes and leave to work overnight.

5. PAYOT drying and purifying gel. In the evening, apply with cotton wool to minor spots that have reached maturity. Leave to work overnight.


Please go to the link below to place your next month's blind date with premium products for only RM49 ^^
https://account.thelilacbox.com/

Love you all... XOXO

Silviana.


HAUL: My FIRST purchase of Bubbi brushes!!!

Hi darlings,

Hohohohohoho~~~!!!
I was veryyyyy excited that I just made my very first purchase of my Bubbi brushes from ShopBubbi.com <3

This Esentials Set brush kit came with 6 brushes which is only cost for 26.99 pounds. Imagine.... for 6 lovely brushes!!

With this essentials kit, you will have all the brushes you'll need to create daily beautiful looks. With its combination of black and pink color, make its appearance looks elegantly suitable for ladies to stay chic ;) Totally a good combination for a starter brush kit. 


This Essentials brush set includes of 6 cosmetic brushes:
1x Powder Brush
1x Sculpting Brush
1x Dual Cover Brush
1x Dual Eyes Brush
1x Smudger Brush
1x Detail Brush

Will blog more when I receive those brushes and stay tuned :)

XOXO

With love,
Silviana.


Sunday 19 May 2013

REVIEW: OPI Avoplex Series

Hi Ladies,
Today im going to share this OPI Avoplex products to you guys. Who among you guys have cuticle or hand dry problems?  *put your hands in the air* nahh... im just kidding.
I have this problem that my skin around my nails can get dry easily and I tends to peel it. But with this OPI travel set, I can avoid that problem. I can put it inside my bag and apply it when needed.
The first from the left is the High-intensity Hand&Nail Cream. With its concentrated and moisture lock formula, with little application is already enough for both hands. The middle one is the Exfoliating Cuticle Treatment. It has AHA formula that can eliminates dry, rough cuticle while replenishing essential moisture and lipids. Last but not least, the most right is the Cuticle Oil To Go. It has a brush tips that can ease up the application. Just need to press gently the body and thw oil will come out from the tip.
Below is the picture of my fingernails after I apply those 3 products. It does really help me and I hope this review can help you guys too.
XOXO.
With love,
Silviana.

Saturday 4 May 2013

It Matters Whom You Marry

Hi Darlings,

Have you ever gone through experience like when your mom is giving you advice that you should marry an older guy, matured guy, has responsibility, smart, more capable guy- in terms of financial, not a smoker, not a gambler, not a drunker? AND WHO IS YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND? Have you ever think of this question before?


I just read an article by RDV about "It Matters Whom You Marry". It says, to all the young, unmarried Christian girls out there, listen up: who you marry matters. You might think that the way he treats you isn't bad. It's not going to get better after the wedding. You might think that he'll change. It's possible, but most don't. You might think that you'll be able to minister to him and help him. Possibly, but if you can't now, you won't then, and you will be at risk yourself. A husband should lead and cherish you, not need your counsel for basic personality of behavior issues.

Unless someone married is very frank with you, you can't understand how much a husband will impact your entire life. Next to salvation there is no other long term event that will change so many areas of your life so deeply. Here are just some of the ways that marriage will impact every aspect of living.

It will impact you spiritually. If the guy is not a believer, you can stop right here. You have no business yoking a redeemed soul with an unregenerate one, even if he seems open to change. Christ has bought you with a price and it is not an option to give away that blood bought heart to someone who doesn't know and love your Lord. It will cripple your spiritual development, open up a host of temptations, stifle your prayer life, make regular church going difficult, and cause massive parenting conflict if you have children.

If the guy is a believer, is he a strong one? Will he lead you in prayer, Bible reading, family devotions, and public worship? Or will you be on your own? Is he going to make spiritual growth a priority or do other things come first? Is he going to ask you how it's going with your soul so he can help you grow in holiness and love for Christ, or will he leave that to your pastor? Is he going to lead the children in this, or will you have to spearhead that? In church, is he going to help the kids sit well, pray, find the hymn, or will you be the one pointing out what is happening next and helping the family keep up? Many women have married spiritually immature men, thinking that it wasn't a big issue, or that the man would change, and they were wrong. They bear the scars. The health of your eternity is at stake. Think carefully.

It will impact you emotionally. Is the guy you're thinking of going to encourage you, love you, be kind to you, and seek to understand you, or will he want to go out with the guys when you're having a hard night? Will he listen when you are struggling with something or will he be preoccupied with a video game? Is he going to be annoyed when you cry or will he get you Kleenex and give you a hug? Is he going to going to understand that you are probably more tender than he is, more sensitive to issues and comments, or is he regularly going to run rough shod over your feelings? One woman was struggling to breastfeed her new baby, believing that that was the best thing for her, but it was very difficult. Instead of giving support and encouragement, the husband would make mooing sounds whenever he saw his wife working at it. We have to get rid of princess complexes, but we do have emotional needs. Any guy who is uncaring about your feelings and self esteem is selfish and should be left alone.

Be careful - a husband can cripple or foster emotional health.

It will impact you physically. Is the guy you're with going to provide for your basic needs? Will he be able to shelter, clothe and feed you? A man who doesn't provide for his household is worse than an infidel (1Tim 5:8). You might have to help ease the financial burden, but unless your husband is disabled or there is another unusual circumstance, you shouldn't have to carry it yourself.

Will the man you are with care for your body or abuse it? If he gives you little smacks, kicks, etc. when you're dating, get away. It's almost guaranteed that he will abuse you after marriage, and stats show that's especially true when you are pregnant. Is he going to care for and protect your body or will he hurt it?

It will impact your relationally. How's your relationship with your mother? Your dad? Do you love them? Does your boyfriend? Fast forward then years: you tell your husband that your mother is coming for the weekend. Is he excited? Disappointed? Angry? Making snide jokes with his friends? Of course, a husband should come first in your priority of relationships, as you both leave father and mother and cleave to one another. But parents are still a big part of the picture. Whatever negative feelings he has about your parents now will probably be amplified after marriage. Your marriage will either strengthen or damage - even destroy - your relationship with your parents. The people who know you best and love you most right now could be cut out of the picture by a husband who hates them.

Don't sacrifice many good relationships for the sake of one guy who can't value the people who love you.

So how will your boyfriend do after the vows? Because this is just a sampling of the ways that a husband can bless or curse his wife. The effects are far reaching, long lasting, and either wonderful or difficult. True, there are no perfect men out there. But there are great ones. And it's better to be single for life than to marry someone who will make your life a burden. Singleness can be great. Marriage to the wrong person is a nightmare. Don't be so desperate to get married that your marriage is a grief. If you are in an unhappy marriage, there are ways to get help. But if you're not married, don't put yourself in that situation. Don't marry someone whose leadership you can't follow. Don't marry someone who is not seeking to love you as Christ loved the church. Marry someone who knows and demonstrates the love of Christ.

XOXO

With love,
Silviana.


Friday 3 May 2013

Sexy Leg Workout

Hi Sexy Ladies,

Just read this post in Tribesports. Tribesports is a social-network for sportspeople, to help people like you share, celebrate and improve sporting performance.


Let's do this together ladies! For those who are working in an office will understand this. Can you feel like your butt or tummy is getting bigger compared to the day1 when you start to work? Now, with this sexy leg workout, is to design to improve your muscular endurance in your legs and core. By using your bodyweight as resistance you'll feel the benefit in your glutes, lower abs, lower back, quads, hamstrings and calves - all in all you'll have sexy legs! 20 squats 30 lunges 40 calf raises 50 second wall squat 100 jumping jacks 50 second wall squat 40 sumo squats 30 leg raises 20 squats.

Have you ever heard that Beauty is Pain? Hahaha~ this quote is well said! We need to sacrifice in order for us to get our dream body tone. It's never been too late ladies. Put aside your favourite snacks, midnight supper and your favourite Starbucks frappuccino. Start to make the difference today!

I will post more tips on how to slim down *psst psst... i need to gambate as well*

XOXO

With love,
Silviana.

How to PREVENT Yellow Teeth

Hi Darlings,

Today I will share some quick and easy tips on "How to PREVENT Yellow Teeth".

Our teeth are not meant to be totally white. Their natural color is actually light yellow to light yellow-red. But as you age, your teeth tend to darken even more. Over time, your tooth surface enamel cracks and erodes, exposing dentin, the less dense interior of the tooth, which absorbs food color. Stains also latch onto the plaque and tartar buildup on and between teeth. Some food and drink, including coffee, tea, colas, smoke, acidic juices, certain medications and highly pigmented foods, can all stain your teeth. Many common stains can be cleaned and removed between professional dental cleaning and treatments with these common home remedies.

I know... I know... All of us like to drink coffee OR tea. Both coffee or tea comes real good with our English breakfast set to kick-start our daily routine. *giggle*

BUT!

They can stain your teeth!

Now, to prevent staining your teeth after you've had them whitened, drink beverages such as coffee, soda, and tea through a straw can minimize their contact with your teeth surfaces. It can significantly limit your exposure and help keep your teeth whiter for a longer time. I experienced it myself, after I did my dental cleaning for my teeth for about like a month ago. My teeth looks bright until the day I took the choice to take a cup of coffee and it's not that I didn't gargle my mouth after drinking it, I even brushed my teeth! But yeah they really has the ability to stain our teeth. In other words, you can say that anything that can stain a white clothe, it can stain ur teeth too!

Our good tips is by taking crunchy foods like apples, celery, and carrots, can help to scrub away stubborn stains over time. They can act like little toothbrushes when you chew them. The mildly acidic nature and astringent quality of apples, combines with their rough, fibre-rich flesh, makes them the ideal food for cleansing and brightening teeth.

And the last hints is,

By brushing with a paste made of baking soda and water a few times a month removes superficial staining and whitens teeth by a shade or two. I like to keep a small bottle of baking soda in my toilet, so whenever i saw it, I'll remember to use it for like 2-3 times in a week. The graininess neutralizes stains and polishes teeth but isn't abrasive enough to wear down your enamel.

I hope all these hints could help and please visit your nearest dentist as a healthy mouth is key to the overall health.

XOXO

With love,
Silviana

Wednesday 1 May 2013

Sneak Peak of my Cosmetics

Hi Darlings,

This is the sneak-peak of my cosmetics products. Will try to give review for all of them when i got more time to blog *finger crossed*. All of the product shown in the picture are not sponsored. I bought them home with my own $ >.<

XOXO

With love,
Silviana.

Happy Labour Day

Hi Darlings,

Happy Labour Day. There are hundreds of millions of workers across Asia and the rest of the world are enjoying a holiday to this International Labour Day.

News from Times of India, New Delhi reported that Google has celebrated the occasion of International Labour Day with a doodle on its home page. This day is observed by workers' unions and their members to mark the 'eight-hour day', which called for eight hours each for work, recreation and rest in a day.

The doodle shows men and women doing various jobs around the redesigned Google logo. Men and women can be seen painting, gardening, doing computer work and fixing leaks in this doodle.


Enjoy your holiday with your love ones as i definitely will do that XOXO

With love,
Silviana.