Tuesday, February 12, 2013

What is in travel makeup bag : UK episode

Prior to departing to the UK. I compiled the makeup I needed to bring to UK.
I always overpack in the makeup department, I can never pack sensibly for travel. I always pack like 30 items and maybe only use only 10 items out of the 30.
The makeup probably contributed 2kgs to my luggage weight.

Base Makeup Department


I actually did used everything off here alternating my foundation/BB cream every each other day together with my base.
I certainly reach out for my BB cream more

I hardly used my MAC concealer and Catrice Prime and Fine, my skin was behaving good enough (except till the end) for me not to touch it.
Well Catrice Prime and Fine is not following me for travel the next time.

Eye Department


Everything here served its purpose in my travel except for the Maybelline Color Tattoo.
I have found my love for the Art Deco's Grey eyeshadow. Have been using this eyeshadow on most days

Lip Department + some eyes.


Sunday, February 10, 2013

A Very Happy Chinese New Year

Wishing a prosperous Chinese New Year to those who are celebrating it.

It is 3rd celebrating without my family, it feels really lonely not celebrating with the family.

My groupmates and I celebrated within ourselves.
Not a grand party, just a potluck.


Saturday, February 9, 2013

Travel Diary : Day 2 in UK - Windsor

Day 2 , we were more prepared and nicely rested for the day.
We woke up really early to catch our coach in Victoria Coach Station for our tour.

Some area near the station. I am taking from inside my bus

My FOTD. My makeup is always really basic.

Welcome to Windsor!

Getting our tickets to go into the castle.

My ticket.

To the castle!


It is pretty windy in Winsor that day, thank goodness, I wore my beanie(which I lost) and my bubble jacket.

I can hardly open my eyes because of the strong wind.

Going to the Dolls House , Gallery and State Apartments.

Photography is forbidden inside.The dollhouse is really gorgeous although the dolls are tad spooky.
State Apartments, I can't help to be in awe with the gorgeous and majestic interior design.

Manage to run down to St. George's Chapel to witness the Guard Changing at 11am.

The band played Les Miserables' I dreamed a dream and One day more.



St. George's Chapel.

Outside the castle area. Windsor!



The guards matching from the castle to outside.

Funky 'telephone box'



Windsor Royal Shopping. I didn't shop here though

Day 2 is a long day, next stop was Wiltshire and Oxford. 
Post will be continued with both places. 

Friday, February 8, 2013

Primark haul

The first time stepping into Primark in Oxford Street was like heaven to me. Two floors worth of paradise.
Ofcourse I didn't leave the shop empty handed! 

To the haul!

Pardon me there's no proper place to take photos of my items in this small crammed up hostel room.
So please bear with the mess.

First for the clothes. 

A sleeveless lace top.

I do not like sleeveless because of my muffin top at my arm area but somehow this top just complements me really well.
It looks really sweet and elegant.

Skull top. Isn't something I would wear on an everyday basis but the design with the crystals really caught me.

A studded blue jumper.

I really wanted this jumper when I first saw it. Love at first sight?


The favourite of all my purchases a denim shirt with black mesh sleeves.

A eco bag with prints of famous landmarks of London.

A very cute ribbon makeup pouch.



It is very nicely made, very worth it for only  £3

Flower headband with studs and diamantes

This headband is so pretty! When I saw it, I just knew I had to get it.

It is just super pretty, it's sweet, elegant yet edgy.

Hair Mascaras.
Two pink and a blue. I am very into the ombre look and I want a way to achieve it without dying and damaging my poor hair.
I saw this near the small accessories section and I grabbed them, they are just  £1 each.

Embellish 3D manicure. This is a budget version of the Ciate Caviar Nail Polish.


I tried it on but the beads fall off fast, just in a matter of hours from doing some work.
Quite a disappointment but can't blame it, it is just  £2.50, maybe I applied it the wrong way, I am gonna try it again to see if it stays longer.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Travel Diary : Day 1 in UK :Logging in London & Chinatown

My first day in London. After checking into my hostel, we head down to China Town in Laicester Square.

The beautiful hostel - Palmer's Lounge at Swiss Cottage.

I do recommend this hostel if you are staying in London. The shared bathroom is really clean.
The beds are comfortable, there are also curtains for the bed for privacy.
Breakfast is great too. They have a coffee maker, juices, cereals, milk, toast and croissant. 

Outside of Leicester Square Station





Roasted duck rice for dinner.
A pretty big portion. 

Then we headed to M&M world.

So much love, so many colours.




We basically had a photo bombing spree in M&M world.
That's all we did on the first day since we arrived on the morning and by evening, we got pretty tired.

Next up I am gonna post my haul from Superdrug, I basically hauled like nobody's business.
But these brands I couldn't get my hands on them out of the UK.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

back from vacation

I am back from vacation!

From the beautiful land of United Kingdom. 

I really really love the country, the people, the scenery and everything!
Now, I am back in the land of snow, Moscow and I really really miss UK.