Got the blues...

Hey Lovelies ^_^

Going out the other day I didn't know what look to do so I dragged out some of my drugstore cosmetics and played around with those.


If you guys are wondering about "eyes-only" shots then it's because my skin isn't exactly behaving just yet but it's getting there. Just gotta keep up with the rubbing the salve in every night.

On to the EOTD:

A light shimmery beige applied on inner 1/3 of eyes and browbone
a medium taupey brown applied on center of lid
a light blue e/s applied in the crease
a darker blue applied on outer V

all shadows blended together







Holy cow, don't I look cross-eyed in these pics? Haha!


Thanks for looking!

Package from New York!

I was brushing my teeth when someone was at the door, haha. The postman must''ve thought I had rabies or something because he looked at me in a funny way with a smile on his lips. (Note to self, wipe toothpaste off mouth before answering door in future)Of course I couldn't really be bothered with all that because in my hands was a package from the humongoussized-chocolateegg-producing Etherealprey.

Upon opening the package I can see a postcard from New York ^^


Eep! Haha! Cosmetics! NYX eyebrow pencil and lipliner, Covergirl lash exact mascara, Hard candy oil blotting sheets, hyaluronic acid sheet mask from The Face shop, L'Oréal HIP liner. So excited when I saw this, none of these brands are available in Denmark ^0^



Holy cow! I'd like to live in New York if these are the kind of samples they give you!! A mini Lancôme duo eyeshadow palette, a Dior lipstick, almost fullsize I believe and a lovely bronzey eyeshadow that's quite big when keeping in mind that it's a sample.


Woot! Samples galore!! Can't wait to try these babies out! \(^o^)/


Ooh... she knows I have a sweet tooth, gummy candy in all sorts of flavors, a rice krispies snack and the three postcards she sent me.


As if all of that wasn't enough, I also got an Essie nailpolish in "Not now" a pink that's very nice for the warm weather that is coming.


Haha, I saw my grandmother eyeing all the goodies and I asked if she wanted to try the nailpolish. In traditional Chinese, humble manner, she shook her head but I could see that she was aching to try it. So I pulled her hand to me and started painting away. Look how happy she is, showing off her new sexy nails!!

J, thank you SOOOO much for the package. You made my day! ^_^

Just ending this post by showing a tree in our garden right outside my window. I love it, every time it's in bloom, I know that spring has come. Unfortunately the blossoms are only in bloom for a week, so this time I thought I'd capture it and share with you guys.



Thanks for looking!

I got tagged!

tHiAmErE tagged me

What is your current obsession?
- makeup...and food but it’s been a lifelong obsession!

What is your weirdest obsession?
-I have to eat the crusts of my toast before eating the actual bread ^^

What are you wearing today?
-dark Levis jeans, lace top that’s peeking out a little under my Zara t-shirt and a Comme des Garcons cardigan. (I like to mix and match)

What's your favorite comfort food?
-CHOCOLATE

What would make today special?
-Such a lovely weather and I got to go to a students only classical music concert, yay!

What would you like to learn to do?
-I would love to learn to dance. I’m always amazed by the wonderful dancers but never got around to take any classes.

What's the last thing you brought?
- Dior high shine lipstick

What are you listening to right now?
-Julie London – Cry me a river

What is your favorite weather?
-I like it when the sun is shining and there’s a nice fresh breeze… spring weather.

What is your most challenging goal right now?
-Not to eat something every 30 minutes. I love food sooo much!

What do you think about the person who tagged you?
-I don’t know her that well yet but she seems like a sweet person that says it like it is. (my kind of person)

If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would it be?
- Oh, wow… I’d have to go with…. France…or Taiwan…Argh this is so hard!


What would you like to have in your hands at right now?
-Chocolate… oh wait, I just took it in my hands now…then maybe some ice cream? XD

If you could swap lives with anyone for one day who would it be & why?
-mmh… difficult question… dunno

If you would go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?
-I would love to pop by Taipei and say hi

Which language do you wanna learn?
-Waah, so many… Portuguese, Korean, Italian, Vietnamese.

What do you look for in a friend?
-Loyalty, that’s very important to me as I’m a loyal person myself.

Who do you want to meet in person?
-Sooo many that I’d love to meet with in particular some people on my blogroll. They seem to be such awesome persons.

What's your favorite type of music?
-Everything except for heavy metal

What's your dream job?
-I’d like to be in a job where my creativity is needed …and I’d also like to get a buttload of money in salary ;)

Any favorite model?
-I like Jessica Stam and Chanel Iman

If you had $100 now what would you spend on it?
-I’d treat myself to a gourmet meal and pay the rest with my own money ^o^

Things you wish you could change in the past?
-Abolutely nothing.

Fashion Pet Peeve?
-Wearing items that look bad on you and doesn’t suit your body type but you’re just wearing it because it’s in style.
Also, white socks and sandals are the WORST ever! Why would anyone wear that?!? Doesn’t it contradict the entire idea/concept of sandals? Wear shoes then if you must!

Do you admire anyone's stye?
-Audrey Hepburn, very much her own. Knew what suited her and never derailed from that even when fashion changed.

Describe your personal style.
-Simple and classic.

What's your favorite ice cream flavor?
-Chocolate

What's your favorite makeup brand?
-I only get to choose 1? Mmh… I’d have to say Shu Uemura.

Do you get enough beauty sleep? yes or no? why?
-I think so… unless it’s exam period.

Why did you start your (beauty) blog?
-I figured, why not?

I tag:

Liz

Aradani

Olive

Janelle

Nic Nic

Arashi

Fuzkittie

Miumiu

Sakura-inspired EOTD

Hey Lovelies ^_^

Just this Saturday there was a Hanami in Copenhagen. A few years ago, to mark the birthyear of famous writer Hans Christian Andersen, 200 years to be exact, the Japanese government donated 200 cherry-blossom trees to The kingdom of Denmark. It was quite festive, there were food stalls and people having picnics under the trees and drinking beer.

There were shows with dancing and you could try out Ikebana-flower arranging as well as attend a tea ceremony. Overall a lovely event arranged by the Danish-Japanese society.

But what really caught my eye was the delicate color of the sakura flowers. No wonder Japanese people take time off and admire these beauties.







Eyes:
Guerlain 4 eyeshadow compact: Touche de rose (they don't make this anymore I believe)
The lightest shimmer e/s on brownbone od lower inner corners of eyes
The matte light pink e/s on inner 2/3rds of eye lid
The darker rose e/s applied in crease and outer 1/3rd of lid
The darkest shimmer rose color applied along upper lashline and outer 1/2 of lower lashline









Thanks for looking!

Spring Look Contest Prize XD

Hey Lovelies ^_^

I finally got my lazy self around to take a picture of what will be the 1st prize but just so you know this is not all. Yes there will be more added on. Just gotta give me 2 more weeks so I can get my act together and take more pictures of the entire 1st prize as well as 2nd, third and a smaller 4th prize.

You heard me right ladies, I decided to give out one more prize to an entry I really like but didn't quite make it to the top 3, so if you have a "Spring Look" in mind or just not sure whether you should be participating or not, then might I suggest you whip out your camera and start clicking at your face ^^

The pictured 1st prize (more will be added later on):

3 GOSH eyeshadow quads
2 GOSH nail polishes
2 GOSH colored fluid eyeliners
2 GOSH pencil eyeliners
2 GOSH shimmer powders
5 GOSH lipglosses
1 L'Oréal Stars secret lipstick in Aishwarya Rai
1 L'Oréal eye make-up remover
1 Make-up Store eyeshadow
1 Body Shop Tea tree oil nose pore mask
1 pair of Body shop exfoliating gloves
1 Labello Pearl and shine lip balm



What are you waiting for, start thinking about your Spring look and mail it to me: chyichyi@gmail.com Deadline is April 30th.

Silver Gray EOTD

Hey Lovelies ^_^

My skin is acting up so there won't be any full face shots this time.



I seem to be allergic to something but I just don't know what yet. I think I better pay my doctor a visit and perhaps get a test. Having blisters form on one's skin is def not my idea of fun -_- So, sorry but there will only be pics of my eyes this time.

Anywhoodle... on to the EOTD. I decided to do a silver gray combo on my lids this time, yeah it's prob a little heavy for spring but I thought: What the heck? This matches my mood cause I just want to cover myself up and stay at home. No light, airy garments for me... well at least this week.

A shimmery white e/s applied on inner corners upper and lower
A medium silver gray applied on entire mobile lid andmiddle lower lashline
A dark gray on outer 1/3 of eyelid, blended up to the crease as well as applied on outer 1/3 of lower lashline.








Thanks for looking!

The next Rembrandt perhaps??

My sister has always been the artistic one in the family. Me? Not so much! However lately when she brought out her brushes and paint I felt an urge to at least try to be artistic as well.

Where my productions are something a 5 year-old could have done I discovered that painting has a therapeutic effect on me. It allows me to let out...let's just say things...

So here you go, I'm so generous to allow you a peak of the work of a genius painter!

Well, hope you won't laugh.... too hard...or too long!

(click on pictures to enlarge)
















Thanks for looking!

Follow the lines...

Hey Lovelies ^_^



I decided to copy paste contest rules from my previous entry so you ladies won't miss out on the prize. It would be a darn shame if you made a lovely FOTD and wouldn't be able to win it. Remember to SEND your entry to me E-MAIL!

Copy pasted from my "Spring Look Contest" entry

Rules are very simple, make your very own version of what you see as a spring look. New looks only, old FOTDS are not accepted.

Please send: Product breakdown, step-by-step pics, closeups and whole face (full figure too with spring outfit if you wish) pics, to my e-mail: chyichyi@gmail.com please remember to write "Spring look Contest" in the subject line so I can sort out the contest entries. Feel free to post contest entries on ABB as well!

The prize will be an assortment of GOSH and Make-up Store cosmetics (picture will be available later) These cosmetics aren't widely available so this is an awesome prize!

Deadline for submission: April 30th. I will announce who the winner is on ABB and here on my blog as well two weeks after deadline. The entries in the contest will be posted as well. The winner will be chosen by me, so this will not be a popularity contest. Rules are subject to change at anytime without notice.

I will of course not be writing an entry without at least a picture of my eye make-up. The inspiration for this picture was found on the Sephora website.


Products used:

MAC fluidline in blacktrack
Chanel white eyeliner
Lancôme khôl pencil in black
Lancôme oscillation mascara






Thanks for looking!

CHOCOLATE FOTD + Update on Spring Look Contest

Hello Lovelies ^_^

I'm not going to deny it, I'm a chocoholic. I'm one of those women who view chocolate as a food up there right along the lines of proteins, carbohydrates and fibres and I have to admit that at times my chocolate intake scares even me!

So, this is something I've been wanting to do for a while, but just didn't get around to until now: An ode to Chocolate! (Note Chocolate is spelled with a capital C due to it's importance, well in my life at least)


Products used:

Lancôme khôl pencil liner in brown/black
Lancôme Oscillation mascara in black (L-O-V-E this product!)
Beige and red brown e/s from smashbox trio in Headshot
MAC Pigment in Chocolate brown
Bobbi Brown long wear gel eyeliner in Chocolate shimmer ink

Lips:
GOSH lipgloss in 0059














Update on Spring Look Contest

I've decided that there will be a 1st 2nd and 3rd place (with prizes) in this contest as opposed to before where there was only going to be one winner so don't hesitate to enter. If you have some free time on your hands then whip up a spring look and send it to me.

For further info on contest rules go to my entry on the Spring look contest



I hope to see many entries!


Thanks for looking! ^_^