Beauty + Recipes

Tutorial: Smokey Brownies!

educatedbiatch — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:46:19 -0800

Things used:

- Constructivist Paintpot
- MAC Chocolate Brown Pressed Pigment
- I Nuovi Metallogy eyeshadow in Gold
- MAC Black tied
- MAC Ricepaper
- MAC Nylon
- Maybelline Brow Define in Grey
- NYX Eyebrow Shadow in Dark Brown

Love,

Diana

Bobbi brown n origin warehouse sale!

educatedbiatch — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:37:55 -0800

Well, i got this news from our trustee Joey. If you do not know her, shes always up for great sale! So follow her ok! Anyway, i saw her post on this one!

Hi, i got news that bobbi n origin wil be having warehouse sale on 4 dec this friday.

Entrance by tix only. Look for your sa to get more detail ;)

Some gals in cc was talking abt it too:

http://forums.cozycot.com/cosmetics/1712-bobbi-brown-326.html

Got this from cc

1. Shimmerbrick - $30
2. Brushes - $15 (UP $39 to $75)
3. Gel eyeliner - $10
4. Single e/s - $10
5. Creamy concealer / Blemish cover stick - $20
6. Liquid/compace foundation - $20
7. Lipstick/gloss - $10
8. Blush/cheek tint - $12
9. UV 50 face base - $30

I think you can only get tix from your sa, or anybody working in BB or ORIGIN. I personally am not looking forward for it as im not a fan of BB just as yet.But i know the fact that their blush is amazing. Maybe whoever goes, can help me get that? Because, sucks for me that i could not take off anymore till next year~ phhrf..so im sure can't go to the sale..ahaa!

What about you? Are you dying to go?

Review: I Nuovi Cheek Blush

educatedbiatch — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:34:24 -0800

I always am a big fan of creme blushes. I find that they have the most natural flush of colour on anyone's cheeks. It will not be cakey and it almost looked like you blush all the time!! So, i went to try the I Nuovi Cheek Blush in Dolly as it is the only coral tone which I Nuovi offers. It comes in 3 colours.

" Use a little for that “barely there” flush, or build it up to get rosy-cheeked. This cream blush applies like velvet, yet blends to a powder-dry finish. With Squalane and Apricot Kernel Oil. Long wearing and water-resistant."

"• Unique Cream-to-powder formula
• Long Lasting Wear
• Natural Flushed Look
• With Squalane and DPHP
• With Lavender and Apricot Kernel Oil"

The tip like a lipgloss.

So as you can see, it is a faint of colous on my cheeks. I can still add a powder blush on it so it stayed all day, but i wanted to test it out. The colour is buildable.

The process of applying. Second pic depict me rubbing it once, 3rd, twice and consecutively. You can tell how it almost became almost non-visible. But worry not, as it can be build on.

Why Adorebeauty Loves it?

It is a cream to powder blush. It is matte. I had trouble intially squeezing the cream out, i think the blush got all hardened inside. Got adib to help squeeze it for me (best squeezer if you know what i mean~ haha!) ok, back to it now.- So, i apply this with my blush, applying it on my fingers and dap it on my cheeks and blend it in circular motions. The scent of lavendar is quite strong. If you are particular about that, you can skip this. But i think the application of this is very smooth, the blush creme glides nicely and are easy to blend.

Why Adorebeauty Hates it?

This does not last. At the end of the day, i could not see my blush on my cheeks. Even when i apply it buildable amount of blush on my cheeks, it does not appear after 6 hours later. I do not know whether it is me being too oily or what not, but its gone. All i can do it, after work, wash my hands, and reapply it on my cheeks. Apart from that, i like this blush. Always a fan of cremes and i like this one. But i will not re-purchase as i think lasting power is as important especially lazy bums like me, i do not do touch up. I just don't.

Overall Rating?

Love,

Diana

Swap + Face shop Buys!

educatedbiatch — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:24:42 -0800

Thanks for watching! :)

Love,

Diana

Why you must buy HER WORLD magazine?

educatedbiatch — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:29:12 -0800

For $6? You get all this great reads plus a calendar and a LANCOME UV EXPERT sample satchet! Haha PLUS great ideas on Christmas Gifts!

Fulll article on DHC Cleansing. Now im contemplating DHC or FANCL. Hmmmm...

What happen to dramatic eyes? Party = DRAMA? no? hmmm...

These are great tips if you want to go to these make up workshops. What to look out for and more.

Perfumes for every personality.

AND A FREE CALENDAR! WOhooooT! iM ALL set for the new year. This magazine is heavy too! So check it out ok! :)

Review: Carmex Strawberry Stick

educatedbiatch — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:20:50 -0800

THE INFAMOUS CARMEX! I bought this at Brisbane, Price Attack for AU$5.95. It was my first time purchasing and applying carmex on my lips. Visit carmex wesbite! Its interactively uber cool!

" Keeps lips soft

Alleviates the roughness of dry lips.

Protects from wind and sun

Replaces moisture and protects lips from sunburn.

Helps heal chapped lips

Contains germ-killing menthol and phenol, speeding the healing process."

Why Adorebeauty Loves it?

I love how it moisturises my lips. It keeps it moist and not greasy. The consistency is thick. It is easy to use, without using fingers. I could not use anything with my fingers. Anyway, i use this only before sleep. At night, when i apply this, I feel like the formula does something to my lips. I have super chapped and dry lips. And every morning i have to scrub it with my towel. So when i wake up, i see a white layer on skin coated on my lips when i brushed my teeth. I know, sounds gross, but when i lightly brush my toothbrush on my lips, they are actually my dry lips! So, considering Carmex helped remove my dry lips in the morning. And even when i woke up, i can feel the balm still lingers on my lips. No joke!

And once, i had a chapped lips. After it bled, i apply this carmex on my lips so that none of the other parts of my lips would tear off too. Little did i realize it heals super fast! Amazing. I really love this product.

Why Adorebeauty Hates it?

I think its too thick. That is why i apply only at night, because in the day, i feel like something is coating my lips which i feel uneasy about. So it helps to remove my dry skin. It helps to moisturise. But it is not my to go lip balm. Nivea still kicks it in. I hate the smell. I find the smell is too strong. They come in its original scent too. So yeah I should have gotten that. Needless to say, it does not affect my ratings. :)

Overall Rating?

Love,

Diana

Who would have thought.

educatedbiatch — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:45:28 -0800

“

Who would have thought that my i nuovi's questionnaires was not sent to the office huh~
I guess Mya was right all along. I did not believe that it would happened. But unfortunately it did.

”http://heavenlygorgeous.onsugar.com/6177293

Skincare Frenzy.

educatedbiatch — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:55:36 -0800

I have been researching very hard about the right skincare products for my face. Alot of bumps are growing on my forehead. Not a good sign. Face still oily. And i like this guy! HE IS HOT!

Some eye candy for ma ladies! I personally love his voice, he is very very manly and husky voice. UuUHHh~...okok stop it!(Sorry if his not your type) He really takes care of his face MORE THAN I DO! Shhhesssh and im a LADY for pete sake!

My objective putting him on my blog, is he gives good reviews on the products which are THANK GOODNESS reachable here. And you know..very nice to hear his voice..- OK STOP IT DIANA! Anyway, i personally have FANCL in my mind. Any reviews heard about it? I heard nothing but good news about it. Any bad ones? Haha! And the price is alright. Not to expensive. Hmmm.. What do you think?

FOTD: Feeling Coral!

educatedbiatch — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:27:51 -0800

Been a while since i did FOTDs. So here it is, what i wore today.Everything in CORAL (orange) fusions! I am loving my foundation just for now. I shall do a review soon, i needed more time to test it out further before i give you all an honest opinion about it. :)

FACE:

MUFE Primer in No.6

I Nuovi Studio Cake in 4N

MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW25

CHEEKS:

Bourjois Blush in Tomette

Wet n Wild Bronzer in Bali Bronze

Stila Illumintaing Liquid

EYES:

Maybelline Brow Define in Grey

LIPS:

Nivea Lip Balm

Revlon Colorstay Lipstick in Natural Cashmere

MAC Dazzleglass Creme in Sublime Shine

Love,

Diana

Filipino Style Chicken BBQ Marinade

educatedbiatch — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:31:32 -0800

I learnt this recipe from my uni mate who's a Phillipine and we went to his house for lunch one day and his wife made this beautiful bbq chicken..

she said it was the famous bbq chicken in the Phillipines...Theres so much ingredients to it....u find it a bit silly in the beginning..but once its grilled...

the taste mixed into this nice aroma, tasty, finger licking good chicken wings!!..yummm its the best bbq chicken wing home made i ever tried!!!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Coke/ 7 UP/ Sprte
1 cup brown sugar
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar ( U can opt this out if u want to )
1/4 cup orange juice ( This as well)
1/4 cup ketchup ( tomato)
1/8 cup lemon juice
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Procedure

1. Place all marinade ingredients in a medium saucepan and whisk to combine. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes and keet stirring. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

2. Place chicken in a big bowl and pour marinade all over. Mix them together and cling wrap the bowl, and set in the refrigerator to marinate overnight, turning the chicken over at least once during the process.

3. U're all set to go off on the hot charcoal(bbq)

4. Another option is to put in the oven and grill them...however bbq will defintely taste better.

Thats the mixture on the stove - remember to keep stirring until it boils

Final Product!! YUM..!!!!