Beauty Scouts: Pearlnecklacecenter.com

Akoya pearl necklace. I heart this. Click on image to enlarge.

Even though my birthstone is pearl (people! Take note! My birthday's in June!), I have never really fancy wearing pearls. Somehow and I have no idea from where this feeling stems from, pearls remind me of grandmothers and old lace.

But then the vintage wave seems to have taken the Malaysian fashion world by storm, and the best accessories are none other than pearls. Pair a vintage black dress with blood red lips and a strand of snow white pearls and you would be magically transform into Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn. Who can forget Breakfast At Tiffany's?

At a dilemma on where to get your own pearls? Do not worry as I have a website for you. Pearlnecklacecenter.com offers you a wide selection of freshwater pearl necklaces, and you can even choose different colours for your pearls. Fancy something classic? Go for the white ones. Want to be sweet and girlish? Choose the pinks or lavenders. Or go mysterious and exotic with the greys and blacks.

My pearl bracelet

Each necklace has a 14k gold clasp to complement the whole look. The pearls are all uniform in size and has few visible flaws. I should know this as I have a pearl bracelet from them. And if you have luxurious in mind, you can always try their Akoya Pearl Necklaces, saltwater pearls gathered straight from Japan.

If you feel that a freshwater pearl necklace might be a little too ostentatious for you, you could always start small and try out their pearl bracelets first, like what I had did. You have a choice of either triple-, double- or single- strand in either gold or silver depending on your budget. You can also make a great gift for your girl friends with the beautiful and elegant single pearl earrings. Made up of triple A grade pearls, the earrings exude class and elegance and should be a hit with your girls.

A close up

Each item bought from them comes in their own cases and shipping is also free, no matter where you are. You can also check out their "Under $100" section for a selection of pearl necklaces, bracelets and earrings that are under 100 USD.

Did I mention free shipping? Did I mention affordable? Did I mention one year warranty? Payment is also easy breezy as they accept Visa, Master, American Express and even Paypal. So when you have the time, go to the website and browse around. Maybe something might catch your fancy.


Or maybe my elegant hand might.

Comparision: NARS Orgasm and Super Orgasm

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Honestly speaking, I don't find much difference between them. One may be a bit peachier and the other pinker. As for the glitters in Super Orgasm, you can't really get them on your face since brushes do not pick up the glitters well. Unless you use your fingers. Which I may well do.

Peachier. Pinker. Please do click on the images to fully appreciate the minute difference.

DO NOT COMMENT ON MY PORES!! *&%W@#!@*&!!

One thing I do not like about Super Orgasm is that it is too loosely pressed. Each time I open it there are shards flying everywhere, what a waste. But I would still choose SO over O as I like SUPER. And cause it's newer :)

Beauty Loves and Swatch: NARS Blush in Super Orgasm and Dolce Vita

Click on image to enlarge. Super Orgasm with golden glitters and shards. See the loose particles on top left

Yes, playing hooky again. Don't have much time on hands, cause most of it is spent on sleeping and napping and dozing.

I have not been using this 2 blush much, but since I've already reviewed NARS blush before, I'll just give you and update of the colours.

Super Orgasm on top, Orgasm at bottom

To me, Super Orgasm is a pinker version of Orgasm. It is also actually a matte peach pink as base with multitudes of golden glitters and shards, instead of the shimmers contained in Orgasm which turned it into a iridescent peachy pink. Therefore, Super Orgasm is much more loosely pressed, a little like Angelika, seeing as they both have the same weight and Angelika has silver glitters. Again like Angelika, you have to pat your brush on the surface of the blush, not swipe it back and forth. You'll likely get a shower of powders if you do the latter due to it being loosely pressed.

Orgasm on left, Super Orgasm on right

I do not have a "on-face" shot as I can't seem to quite capture the difference of the 2. However when swiped on hand side by side, it is easy to see. Look at the glitters and reflects!

Dancing Queen, young and sweeeeeet~

Ahem, sorry.


As for Dolce Vita, NARS describe it as a dusty rose and I have to agree. It is a very dark shade of rose, very warm, very Fall-ish. It is also quite matte and mature looking and I actually like it very much (I usually love shimmers with my blush).

Bobbi Brown Mauve on top, Dolce Vita at bottom

Mauve on left, Dolce Vita on right

The only colour that I own that comes close to a match to Dolce Vita is the Mauve blush in the Bobbi Brown Mauve Face Palette. When I say close, I mean 60% close. Mauve blush is lighter and with shimmers. Dolce Vita is darker and matte. Both give you slightly tanned rosy cheeks, like below.



I'll probably keep both of them, but my next acquisition will probably either lean towards coral and tangerine or golden and bronzed. Keep on guessing!

Oh, Happy Day!

Sephora Day that is.

No points for guessing what's in the bag, as I only collect one true love(s).




Bet some of you ladies are salivating huh? These are the newest additions!! I was happy that I could pick up these 2 (previously when I wanted to get Orgasm it was sold out in Sephora store in Boulder, Colorado. My Orgasm was 'induced' by Beetrice.) Don't ask me why I need Super Orgasm when I have Orgasm or I shall puke at you, intentionally.


On the left is Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer in Light if you can't see clearly and Benetint is for my sister.

I love shopping, even if it is someone else who's picking it up for me.

Beauty Loves: Shimmering Nudes Palette

I have no idea how those working bloggers actually juggle work and blog. By the time I get home from work, all I want to do is to sit and relax. Can't take any pictures too as daylight is getting on to moonlight. It is slowly dawning on me that I have to work extra hard on weekends and get everything ready to be released on weekdays :(

Anyway, I talked about this palette earlier and mentioned that I might or might not be getting it. Sad to say, when I check it out on the counter, willpower lost. It is so sleek and pretty and the colours gorgeously pigmented though neutral.

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I have always loved neutral as it looks good on everyone. Granted it photographs horribly as it is usually washed out compared to vibrant colours but in real life, you can achieve warmth and natural with a neutral eye makeup. And it is good for work too.

Texture wise, each eye shadow is smooth and fine. It goes on without a hitch and like I said before, quite pigmented. I especially love the metallic eye shadows as it imparts a gorgeous sheen, very metallic like. Only 2 are matte and unlike those matte eyeshadow from my previous Bobbi Brown face palettes, it is not chalky and horrible. Me love all!

Nude Glow Metallic inner, Nude Spice Metallic crease, Naked highlight

You might think that some colours look like doubles of each other but there are actually slight difference in colours and also finishes.

The palette is made of metal and not plastic and it closes with an audible click. The mirror is as wide as the palette and I think it is a great addition. The brush included is a double-ended brush with eyeshadow at one end and an eyeliner at the other. When I compared it with a full sized short handle, there are only a little difference in terms of size and fullness. The brush bristles are still as soft as the original.

Full size on left, palette brush on right

To tell you the truth, I don't really need this palette (come on, how many can one actually use?) but I justified me buying it as I foresee I will mostly go nude for work. Looking presentable during work is important, right? Work is important, right? Therefore nude palette is important too, right?

RIGHT????

Price: RM 190
Net Weight: 1.1 gramme each for eye shadow
Suitable for: Everyone
Dependency: Brush, Sponge Applicators, Fingers
Available at: Bobbi Brown counters
Would I buy this again: Maybe next year's Nude collection! :)