5 beauty stuff I can't live without

1/ Maybelline Eyestudio Master Drama liner 2/ Lancôme 'Show by Alber Elbaz - Hypnôse Drama' Instant Volume Mascara 3/ Nars Blusher in Taos 4/ MAC Select Sheer/Loose in NC30 5/ Rouge Pur Couture The Mats in Orange Imagine +  Kiehl's Scented Lip Balm #1 in limited edition Pear flavour

So these are 5 of the make up items I can't live without. I'm the kind of person who chooses her makeup based on how well it worked on me rather than going for renowned brands. Hence you see a mix of brands up there.

The Maybelline Master Drama eyeliner deserves a special mention because I am so, super in love with it, After years of experimenting with different brands of black eyeliners (namely: Avon, Skin Food, Revlon etc.) I've found my favourite. 

I have oily lids, and smudging is definitely one of the issues I have to tackle. Some girls hate waterproof makeup because it's a bitch to remove, but they are godsent to me. The Maybelline eyeliner is easy to draw with, and the colour is dark and bold. It barely smudges even after a long day in the sun, and super long-lasting. It can be easily removed with makeup remover wipes and it's inexpensive (SGD$12), readily available at all Maybelline counters. 

I'm down to my second stick... and counting! :D

Beach Essentials: Swimwear Edition

1/ The Potion Scoop Back One Piece Swimsuit 2/ Forever 21 Sunset Graphic Monokini 3/ 99 Degrees Stripe On swim wear top, J.Crew Polka Teeny hipster 4/ Forever 21 Crisscross Geo Bandeau 5/ J. Crew Tulle underwire tank

It's summer time around the world (maybe except for Australia and NZ) and it's summer time all year round here in Singapore. Though the weather had been less than desirable for beach activities, it can't hurt to go shopping for new swimwear. June-August is the HOTTEST time of the year here, which means more frequent trips to Sentosa beach.

Three things don't belong on that list, but one can't do without sunscreen and an ipod. Why did I include that YSL lipstick? Well, that's because I can ;) (which really means I love it so much I HAVE to include it)