tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76273875335867342012024-03-13T07:57:58.044+08:00♡ coffretgorgemy little box of gorgeousness ♡Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.comBlogger240125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-15225701046710378952012-06-06T09:40:00.001+08:002012-06-06T09:40:42.983+08:00Instagram
Oh how I've missed this... Hello lovelies!!! I know, its been forever since this blog has been updated 'cause as you know Lurvey and I are preparing for the biggest moment of our lives. It has been fun looking and booking suppliers for the wedding and so far we're 80% done with the preparations. The remaining 20% consists of finalizing the guest list, approval of the invitation suite, mock ups Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-62940891474661913652011-12-08T14:17:00.000+08:002011-12-08T14:17:37.181+08:00that TENDER Lunasol GLOW...The only coffret this season which made me go "I NEED TO HAVE IT!" Lunasol's Tender Glow collection features a soft contrast between neutral browns and glowy, translucent pinks which will give you enough sparkle to dazzle this holiday season. <3BIG thanks to the fiancé for getting this at Lotte DFS! Review and swatches to follow. *cuddles with furry coffret*
I am so glowing this Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-47872156835873072702011-11-30T11:19:00.000+08:002011-11-30T11:19:48.076+08:00Nailaholic HK Haul!Went on a business trip to Hong Kong earlier this month but still managed to sneak in some brisk shopping at Causeway Bay with my blogger pals Jenn & Rach where I bought mostly nail stuff, hence the entry title. hee hee!
got my first few bottles of crackle/shatter nail polish from China Glaze and OPI then a couple of Zoya's and mini box sets.
feminine & elegant nail appliques
star Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-31890172414500845252011-11-29T14:42:00.000+08:002011-11-29T14:42:12.019+08:00L O V EHi everyone!!! *waves profusely* Its been a month since my last post and I truly miss being a diligent blogger! If you follow me on Twitter or if you're a Facebook friend of mine, you would probably know the big news... but don't fret if you're feeling a bit out of the loop because I'm announcing it here anyway.
Lurvey & I are ENGAGED!
He popped the Q and I said YES! So exciting! I feel so Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-63379322872551844832011-10-27T10:38:00.000+08:002011-10-27T10:38:46.798+08:00L'Oreal Color Infaillible Eyeshadows SwatchesThis post is dedicated to my dear friend / enabler Lynn C. in hopes of turning tables and making her want these little pots of pigments. :P
L'Oreal's answer to Armani's Eyes To Kill Silk Eyeshadows, the Infaillibles succeeds in living up to its promise of infallible, indefectible wear, giving off high pigmentation and dramatic richness of shades.I got these on promotion for SGD10 each at Changi Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-72953559052535773642011-10-26T08:35:00.001+08:002011-10-26T08:58:36.756+08:00Bugis Village Finds!Singapore's Bugis Village is known for its great bargain shopping which is a totally different realm from the sassy malls of Orchard Road. My eyes widened at the sight of incredibly low-priced trendy clothes and accessories! Just ask Luna. ^_~
I had so much fun hunting for quirky, kawaii accessories that I feel the need to share 'em with you lovelies! Here are some of my bargain picks:
3 Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-63767800679185595162011-10-25T12:41:00.000+08:002011-10-25T12:41:23.949+08:00TOPSHOP Cream Blush in High FiveI have been wanting to try TOPSHOP makeup for a while, so I took the opportunity to purchase them with discount in Kuala Lumpur. Thanks to Stellar! (FYI, we have TOPSHOP boutiques in Manila, but they don't carry the makeup line *frown*)I like the simple, no frills packaging; both the box and plastic case feel solid and strong, not flimsy at all.
The cream blush retails for RM33 (Approx. Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-52097314575069605442011-10-21T10:31:00.000+08:002011-10-21T10:31:07.565+08:00Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Silk EyeshadowsGiorgio Armani premieres a new approach to shadow - Eyes To Kill Intense. A new color dimension inspired by the very roots of Italy; its earth, volcanoes, marble and rare stones.
Employing the breakthrough Colorfil™ technology, very intense pure pigments are combined with lightweight pearls to create a silken soft texture.Hands down, the most amazing eyeshadows I've ever tried, Giorgio Armani Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-16941003725690803162011-10-20T15:43:00.000+08:002011-10-20T15:43:51.241+08:00A STELLAR Day Trip to Kuala Lumpur!
One of the perkiest and most fabulous ladies I know on Blogger, Stellar Vixen aka Joo lyn was one of the ladies I was very excited to meet in person. I tell you, Malaysia tourism should hire her, she's an exceptional host! Every bit of my day trip to Kuala Lumpur was filled with upbeat chats and amusing sights!First stop: a photo op at the Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin buildings Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-23053649446004270932011-10-19T10:18:00.000+08:002011-10-19T10:18:01.813+08:00Changi T3 Sightings
On our way to Kuala Lumpur, my friend and I had a few hours to spare at Changi T3 so we had a leisurely brekkie at McDonald's (hmm Turkey bacon!) and had a sniff & swatch spree at Duty Free!
CHANEL goodies:
ROUGE COCO Shine SGD33.50, ROUGE ALLURE SGD32.70
Le Vernis SGD 25.40I opened the stock drawer and saw a few bottles of Graphite and Peridot!
LANCOME Travel Exclusive skin care sets and Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-48684420359043653642011-10-18T09:54:00.000+08:002011-10-18T09:54:16.600+08:00Very YSL Palette: Swatches & ReviewA Duty Free exclusive palette, YSL's international makeup artist Lloyd Simmonds took the traveler's lifestyle as inspiration to create the Very YSL Palette.with 4 eyeshadows, 2 lip colors, a blush/highlighter plus 3 applicators, it's a steal at SGD68 (approx. USD54)
The patent fuchsia case with the gold plated YSL logo is reason enough to get this palette if you are a packaging junkie like me. :Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-30113809723561830162011-10-16T12:54:00.000+08:002011-10-16T12:54:25.332+08:00Singapore Haul!My cosmetics shopping was restricted to brands exclusive to Singapore, and I'd like to think it was quite a success. The blogger babes were a big help, always telling me "don't buy here la, buy in Hong Kong!" Thanks for the restricted enabling ladies! You know who you are <3
Sephora loot:Bath time buddies from Soap & Glory. Spy that BREAKFAST SCRUB? It smells like pancakes drizzled with Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-55552116106127163392011-10-14T23:57:00.001+08:002011-10-15T00:34:03.591+08:00Singapore: Blogger Meetups and Love Packs!Oh gosh, where to start? Hello everyone! Remember me? I know, its been exactly one month since my last post, as I said, my real life (work & family) has taken over, leaving me without time for blogging. But last week I went on a holiday trip to Singapore and planned some meet-ups with the sweetest bloggers residing in the Lion City. :)
at Sentosa with the Merlion replica :P
blogger babes Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-71646662463897123012011-09-14T17:58:00.000+08:002011-09-14T17:58:18.596+08:00Bubble Dye Time! Liese Sweet ApricotWhat is Sweet Apricot?☛ a juicy, soft fruit, resembling a small peach, of an orange-yellow color. ☛ one of the few, new shades of my favorite bubble dye. ☛ My new hair color... Ch-check it out!
This is my previous hair color, Mocha Orange. The dark roots were annoying me, not a pretty sight. ><
foam on hair *squishy*
after waiting for 30 Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-78190170970214699272011-09-07T14:17:00.000+08:002011-09-07T14:17:22.284+08:00Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Waterproof MascaraMascaras are not just Minnie Mouse's best friend, they're mine too! Its one of those "can't live without" products in my makeup bag, its my lash curler's best friend, and together, they complete me. *cuddles with 'scara* I have been quite lucky that my mascara picks have been consistently good and now I will share another tube of peeper prettifying wonder, the Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-35627660591858375882011-08-31T22:26:00.000+08:002011-08-31T22:26:12.594+08:00NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Review + SwatchesIf you usually shy away from matte lip formulas because they tend to dry and chap your puckers, you might want to check out these NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams. The formula glides on smoothly and dries into a velvety soft, matte lip color. Has anyone noticed I have been in a matte lip kick lately? *puckers up*
"NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream straddles the line between lipstick and gloss with a creamy, Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-78889980714184154022011-08-29T14:52:00.000+08:002011-08-29T14:52:35.758+08:00NARS Fall 2011: Haul and FOTD'sWhen given the time to play at makeup counters, I make the most out of it. I went to the NARS boutique yesterday intending to get 2 Multiples for my friend Vicky, but ended up with almost the entire fall collection. LOL. Story of my junkie life.
Ze haul:*Please note that some of the items in the photo are for friends, okay thats just two, but still! haha. Please let me shake off some guilt :Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-17080114077708461402011-08-23T10:39:00.000+08:002011-08-23T10:39:31.329+08:00Jill Stuart Sweet Lock, Brilliant Crown FOTDObviously, I am a sucker for Jill Stuart packaging. It brings out the kid in me, which is always fun. Here are some eye candy pics to enable you and for me to keep as remembrance, because I used them immediately after snapping up the photos. LOL
Mix Blush Compact 105 Sweet Lock (LE)
The limited edition blush compact turns into a soft and delicate mauve-ish rose combination on my skin, the shade Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-72087145271606771752011-08-19T15:40:00.000+08:002011-08-19T15:40:44.862+08:00Jill Stuart Fall 2011: HaulGot a quick post for you today sweets! My Jill Stuart fall goods have finally landed into my hands and here's a group pic to enable those who are suckers for pretty packaging just like moi. ;)
aren't they gorge? I could play with them for hours. Please don't ask how old I am. LOLIndividual product reviews and swatches coming!
That's all, got to get back to work!♡,GGeorginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-91294320656038595622011-08-17T13:30:00.000+08:002011-08-17T13:30:36.559+08:00CHANEL Fall 2011: 525 Quartz, 529 Graphite, 531 PeridotCHANEL's seasonal nail colour releases are always highly anticipated by nail-a-holics around the globe. Its because of the chic and unique shades they come up with every season and the smooth quality that only CHANEL can deliver. As the cliché goes, its always imitated, but never duplicated. You may find some dupes for popular shades, but you won't get the same quality for sure.
525 QuartzQuartzGeorginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-78272835923809842262011-08-12T09:22:00.000+08:002011-08-12T09:22:10.802+08:00The Untouchables
I believe all cosmetic fiends have a couple (or more) products we always plan to use but dont have the heart to dent or scratch that lovely overspray or embossed design. Usually its the limited edition blushers or eyeshadow palettes that I want to keep immaculate.
Here are my current untouchables:
Lunasol Summer 2010 LE eyeshadow palettes
Lunasol Summer 2011 LE Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-40388411157797397062011-08-11T16:45:00.000+08:002011-08-11T16:45:24.583+08:00Gifted GoodsI recently received some love packs and gifts from blogger friends and like always, I want to document them by sharing them in posts. First package is from my dear friend Karen of CFbeauty. She only included cruelty-free cosmetics for me which I find very thoughtful and sweet :)The Urban Decay shadows are all very interesting as bright matte shadows and loose pigments are both very new to meGeorginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-28748373244414093322011-08-09T11:58:00.002+08:002011-08-09T12:05:13.843+08:00Shu Uemura Portable Brush SetBeing a big fan of Shu Uemura brushes, I almost squealed in delight when I saw this set again at Temptation Hong Kong Duty Free (I skipped it the first time and regretted it). Boy did they name that store right! *winks* Now I have it and that makes me a very happy camper!
The 5 piece set contains 4 brushes + the zip-up leather case.this is a lightweight set, which makes it perfect for Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-21332092664079923332011-08-03T14:54:00.000+08:002011-08-03T14:54:13.461+08:00Ettusais Quick Fix Powder SPF10 PA++Definitely an impulse buy, Ettusais' Quick Fix Powder is another mineral powder I picked up in Hong Kong during my cosmetics shopping spree with Jennifer. I already lost the receipt but I think this retails around HKD160+ (approx. Php900+) which is pretty practical for the packaging and the powder.The Ettusais Quick Fix Powder compact mineral powder works like a mattifying powder that can be usedGeorginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7627387533586734201.post-78827246057141373352011-07-28T11:09:00.000+08:002011-07-28T11:09:10.931+08:00Jipi Japa Featherweight FlatsWhenever I'm traveling, I like to bring one fashionable (mid to high heeled) and one comfortable (flats) pair of shoes. Because honestly, I want to look good in photos. Who doesn't? I'm definitely one to endure mild pain for fashion. (hello i'm G, and i'm a fashion victim.)
Long story short, I went to Hong Kong and wore my most comfortable lace up wedged heels on the first day and my feet were Georginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17144615753835240809noreply@blogger.com23