Otherwise known as the 'darn it, Jaye! Why did I go through your makeup stash thinking I wouldn't come out with a massive wish list' and well, knowing my lack of impulse control when it comes to a good voucher code...well, this little slip happened. ...

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[Sally Hansen Mega Shine | NYX Taupe | Bobbi Brown Blush | Topshop Glow | L'Oreal Dream Lumi Magique | The Body Shop Aloe Lip Care | Bobbi Brown Sheer Lip Color | Urban Decay Revolutionary Lipstick | Bourjois Healthy Balance Powder] Ah March, the month that has been good and bad to me. I can't say I'm glad it's over, but I...

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(Shh! I know this one was supposed to be up last week, but let's not advertise that) The past couple of weeks started out great and then, well, went downhill from there. First off, I met up with the lovely Jaye again. I know, from the amount of times this little lady has been mentioned on the blog, you'd think that we knew...

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There are colors that I wear year round, and then there are the seasonal hues. Oranges fall into the later category as they look as out of place in moody December as a talking banana in a corporate building. Although recent temperature has been weirdly dropping, the sun and month has justified dusting off these oranges hues. There are colors that I wear...

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It's a known fact that I don't call things 'dupe' lightly. Alternatives, comparable, maybe, but the word 'dupe' is too often over and misused. However, I've finally found something that I can justify using the word 'dupe' and it's a good one. I've been trying to find a good alternative to the limited edition Laura Mercier Caviar Stick in Turquoise for a friend...

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[ring: Taiwan | earrings: Accessorize | headband: New Look | eagle necklace: threadsence | floral crown: New Look] Come round Spring and there goes my bank balance. While everything is covered up by a warm jacket-slash-coat in the winter, spring is the season where the scarves and accessories come out to play once again. I always go on a rampage in stores when...

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Look who's pretty face is with me! I've looped Jaye into filming her youtube debut and gave her a hand to launch her own channel.  ...

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I went around to Jaye's last weekend to rummage around her makeup collection, film some videos (remember to check back tomorrow to see Jaye's youtube debut!), all the while hiding away from the essays I was supposed to do. This girl has a drool worthy makeup collection and she was generous to part with her beloved to let me try out.  I went...

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I can't believe this is my, drum roll please, 200th post. Two hundred. Wow. I thought I'd do something different than the usual celebratory and thank you speech. I've been living in London for more than half of the blog's life now and in the past several months, this beautiful city has reinforced old manners and taught me new lessons that has made my...

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I'm a base freak. I love collecting bases. But trying to at least act like a sane person, I'm restraining myself from ticking every product off the wishlist. However, unfortunately, I'm also the kind of person that gets stuck in a rut quite often. Recently, between healing spot-scarring and already cleared skin, I'm in that awkward session of amazing skin in the majority...

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I feel like I've been a makeup rut recently. But not a sane person's rut. Nor a normal person's rut. I've had a surge of new makeup products in the past month before I started my 'new makeup, no more' spending ban, and well, when presented with too many choices, I panic and don't know what to do. Contradictory much, Daphne? Anyway, there...

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Another Saturday video here for you guys! I'm starting to get the hang of scheduling videos, so hopefully, I'll be able to settle down a routine for you guys.  Another Saturday video here for you guys! I'm starting to get the hang of scheduling videos, so hopefully, I'll be able to settle down a routine for you guys.  ...

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[Maybelline Eyestudio Mono in Iced Fudge | Maybelline Color Tattoo in Permanent Taupe | MAC Satin Taupe | L'Oreal Infallable Eyeshadow in Taupe Royal | Maybelline Eyestudio Mono in Silken Taupe | Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Birthday Suit | Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeshadow Paint in Rich Russet] I never thought I was a taupe person. For the longest time, I was convinced that...

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(left, top to bottom) Country Girl, Cocoa Bear, Preppy  (right, top to bottom) Peach Smoothie, Creme Brulee, Latte Do you really need more neutrals, Daphne? That's the question I kept asking myself when I was browsing the makeup geek website. But after online swatches and flipping through the abundant neutral shadows I have, I came to the conclusion: Well, duh! Obviously! I know,...

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Although spring isn't officially here yet, I think we can stop counting down the days to the end of heavy coats and wool scarves.  The past couple days in London have been absolutely beautiful, I'd find any reason to go outside. Even if it means going to school, as it would give me a legit reason to take a break from essays and...

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The past two weeks was definitely gluttony on so many levels - there was an abundant amount of food (yes, even more than usual), catching up with old friends, going crazy with new ones, drinks, and as always, full of school work. But that's a whole different kind of gluttony.  (oh, you know, casually reenacting the scene in ET through the windows of...

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Behold and beware, the first time that you guys will get a proper look of what I look like without a tiny tint of makeup on. I must say, the day I filmed it was a relatively good skin day. I still have the spots and scars, but I'm nowhere near as dalmation as I was a couple weeks back.  Behold and beware,...

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Time changes people. It's a fact. We move on, hopefully for something better. What I used to love a year ago sometimes just isn't cutting it for me anymore. It's not that they're bad, I've just changed and moved on for something better. ...

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There are just those days when you want that simple kinda makeup. Whether it's just because you're short on time, or it's just the look that you want to go for. I've been wearing this look for the past several days as I'm drowning in school work and am just craving for the simple days.  There are just those days when you want...

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I've had this post sitting in my drafts for weeks now. It's been begging to be written but I keep putting it off as I feel I can't do these eyeliners justice. After getting through my punk rock/gothic phase a couple years ago, I was never a huge eyeliner girl. But like all stories there's a twist and it came in when the...

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[MAC Speak Louder | Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation | Trilogy Rosehip Oil | Tarte Amazonian Clay blush | Benefit That Gal | Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal | The Body Shop Honey Bronzer]  Technically, it's already March, but if you think about it, it's only been 31 days since the last favorites post and well, I don't think I'm late...

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Goodbye February and hello March! It's a new start that's going to be filled with school work and resisting the urge to spend any unnecessary money. But on the happier note, we started off the month with beautiful sunny weather here in London! My friend made me take a mini photoshoot when we were out and about earlier today and well, it'd just...

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