Monday, September 7, 2015

Review - theBalm Nude Dude Palette & Mary Lou Manizer

The best thing is to look natural, but it takes makeup to look natural. - Calvin Klein

I had been eyeing the The Balm's Nude Dude since I saw it in stores but found the price tag a little steep for a eyeshadow palette. So I waited for discounts at SASA (beauty product store in Singapore) for good deals. My wishes were answered when there was a member's discount and a further birthday month discount so I took the opportunity to grab a palette. 


























The design of the palette is cheeky and fun. I love the sexy pin up lady on the cover. 


























When you open up the palette, you are either going to be it's tacky or cheeky. I don't mind the design as I feel it goes well with the earlier Nude 'tude palette with the pinup girls. Let's just focus on the colours of the palette, they are so pretty! There are 12 different shades which can be used for a both day time and night time looks. I love how some shades have a rose gold effect. It also comes with a eyeshadow brush. 


























These are some of the shades I have swatched on my arm. I just love almost all the colours and have been trying different looks using the shades.

Another item that I picked up using the discount was the Mary-Lou manizer. This is a beautiful highlighter shade that can be used on different parts of face. I love using this on my cheekbones and it gives a fresh look. I like that it does not have too much shimmer, its got the right amount to ensure I don't look like a disco ball. 


I am loving what I have got from my purchases from theBalm. 

Have you used either one of these products? What are you thoughts? 

Love,
Issy



Sunday, September 6, 2015

Lookbook 2: Date Night Couple Outfits

I have such uploaded a date night couple lookbook featuring my fiancĂ© in menswear. These are the details for the outfits in the video. 

♡Outfit No. 1♡
-On Her-
Dress: Kate Spade Saturday
Cardigan: Cotton On
Shoes: Rubi
Bag: Kate Spade Saturday

-On Him-
Shirt: TM Lewin
Vest: Tailor Made
Pants: Sacoor
Watch: Sekio
Shoes: Pedro
               
♡Outfit No. 2♡
-On Her-
Dress: LilyPirates http://lilypirates.com.sg/
Shoes: Charles and Keith
Bag: Charles and Keith

-On Him-
Suit: Sacoor
Shirt: TM Lewin
Shoes: Pedro
Tie: Topman
Pocket Sqaure: Flea market in Europe

♡Outfit No. 3♡
-On Her-
Dress: Love, Bonito http://www.lovebonito.com/
Bag: Charles and Keith
Shoes: H&M

-On Him-
Suit: Sacoor
Shirt: Marcella
Tie:Marcella
Pocket Sqaure: Marcella
Shoes: Pedro

I hope you enjoy watching :)



Love,

Issy

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Preloot - Beauty Samples by Post

Beauty is power, a smile is its sword - John Ray

I discovered Preloot while on Instagram and I quickly went over to their site to have a look. I loved that there was so much support for local brands and most of the items had either organic ingredients or was handmade.

How it works is that you get 5 samples for the price of $8.99 which they will mail over in a cute little brown box. And after you have used these samples, you can post your reviews on the Preloot side. These product reviews earn you points that can be used on their site.


I like how they have incorporated local brands and small businesses in their range of products. Being able to choose the samples that you want is great as I won't end up having a whole lot of samples that I don't want. It was so sweet to see a handwritten note in my box!




























So these are the samples I chose in my first ever Preloot sample box :) 

























Katfood - #Nofilter Makeup Remover
I first read about this brand in the papers and have been wanting to try the products out. This is pretty effective in removing my eye makeup and the formulation is very gentle. It didn't sting my eye area. 



























Freda D Parfum “Fancy”
This is a really fun scent that has hints of lychee and vanilla. I love how the scent smells exotic and luxurious. I intend to try out the other scents by this brand before deciding on purchasing a full size version. 



























Basic Theory Just Coffee Polish  
The wonderful smell of coffee beans hits u the moment you open this sample packet up. The texture of the coffee scrub is great for removing dead cells. After using the product, it leaves the skin feeling nourished. I can't wait to try out the other scrubs in this brand's range. 



























Bodhi Herbal Spa Cosmetics Handmade Goat Milk Soap
I find goat milk is good for sensitive skin issues therefore, I picked this soap up to try as I have sensitive skin on some parts of my body.
This soap is a moisturising natural, cold pressed soap and it has active complex natural ingredients to help gently cleanse, and soothe skin. I can't wait to start using the soap to see how it works on my skin. 



























SoapLah- Citrus Zest Soap

I just love citrus smelling fragrances, it gives an energised start to the day. I have just started using this soap on my face as the soap claims to brighten a dull complexion which I have after a long day of work. I like that the company's name reflects the local Singapore culture with "lah" in its brand name. 
























Basic Theory Brightening Wash-off Scrub and Mask
This item was from the lootstore and it's a full sized item which I purchased at full-price. I have yet to try this item which is a facial scrub and mask with rice bran, brown rice and Frankincense oil that exfoliates and brightens up the skin. The combination of items used in the mask seems interesting and can't wait to see how it helps brighten my skin. 

I really am happy to receive my Preloot box and its great that I could choose exactly what I wanted to try out. I will definitely be heading back to the site to try out more samples. 

http://www.preloot.com/

(This post was not sponsored, I just love the concept of this brand and wanted to share)

Love,

Issy



Saturday, August 22, 2015

My 5 favourite MAC lipsticks

I believe in primping at leisure and using lipstick – Audrey Hepburn

An application of lipstick can change the look of a person. It adds glamour, mystery and a bit of playfulness. I just love how it brightens up a persons face even if they have no other makeup on.

MAC lipsticks have always been a favourite of mine. The colours and formulation are outstanding. There’s a wide range of colours to choose for any look or occasion. I can never pass by a MAC counter without being tempted to test a lipstick or to open my purse to purchase one.

These are the five of my favourite lipsticks from MAC. (It was so hard to choose) 




















MAC Spirit

This lipstick is a beautiful neutral shade. It looks great on tanned skin and works well as an everyday lipstick shade. I like to use when I have heavy or dramatic eye makeup on.





















MAC Up the Amp

This is the prettiest berry shade I have tried. It looks purple in the tube but once on, it’s a very flattering pinkish purple shade. Its very wearable and it looks like a shade that would look good on any skin type.

 



















MAC Brick-O-La

It’s a beautiful brown shade that has some aspects of red in it. I like to wear this shade on workdays. It gives that made up look without being too over done. I feel it’s a great shade for the office.





















MAC Milan Mode

This is a fun shade with a hint of shimmer in it. This looks very Barbie pink when I apply it. It’s really pretty and gives a girly fun vibe.

 



















MAC Viva Glam Rihanna


The perfect shade to be named after the most edgy and glamour celebrity ever. I love this easy to wear shade of red. The formulation goes on so smooth. I love the look it gives and it adds a hint of mystery.









*Hope the stars align and you have a positive day*

♡ Issy

Saturday, August 15, 2015

July Favourites 2015 | Issybelle

We were born to be real, not to be perfect - Unknown 

The month of July has breezed past and there were a couple of items I have enjoyed using. Some of the items are beauty related and some are things that I have enjoyed in my life. I loved the Ebook by Cassandra Clare, beautiful story with such an amazing ending. It made be so emotional! Love books that evoke emotions in me. 


























Garnier Express 2 in 1 eye makeup remover
L’oreal Paris Hydrafresh Deep Boosting Essence
Garnier Light Eye Roll On
MAC Haute and Naughty Mascara 
MAC Lipstick – Spirit 
Skinlite Intensive Hair Treatment – Shine & Hydrate
Tiny Tea by Your Tea
Pale Kings & Princes by Cassandra Clare (Ebook)




Love,
Issy

Saturday, August 8, 2015

Lookbook No 1 | SG50 Outfit ideas | Hint of red ♡


When in doubt, wear red - Bill Blass

As part of the SG50 weekend, I decided to come up with a couple of outfits that had the colour red in them. I had a lot of fun styling outfits together and it was a fun new experience to make a look book video. 

♡Outfit No. 1♡

Top: Cotton On
Skirt: Cotton On
Shoes: Rubi
Bag: Kate Spade Saturday
Necklace: Colette by Colette Hayman
Bracelets: Pandora and Rubi
Earrings: Lovisa 

♡Outfit No. 2♡

Dress: Factorie 
Jacket: Cotton On
Shoes: Charles and Keith
Bag: Zara
Watch: Swatch
Bracelets: Pandora and Lovisa
Necklace: Rubi
Earrings: Colette by Colette Hayman

♡Outfit No. 3♡

Top: Cotton On
Skirt: Cotton On
Shoes: Charles and Keith
Bag: Aurora Wild
Watch: Ted Baker
Bracelets: Pandora and Lovisa 
Earrings: Dorothy Perkins 

Hope you enjoy watching the video :)



Issy