Product Report: Nars Portofino and South Beach multiples

Hi Beauties,

In continuing with my Product Reports, today's spotlight is on the NARS Portofino and South Beach Multiples.
$37.00 USA

These two products are gorgeous! I really like them and I foresee using them quite frequently during the summer. To begin, they are called multiples because they are OK to use on your face as blush, Bronzer, on your eyes as eyeshadow or as lipstick. The packaging is super convenient because it's a tube (think 2 lipsticks put together). If you are tight on space for a vacation, this could be used to save space and carry along for quick touch ups on-the-go.

The scoop: The consistency of the products is a creamy texture that glides across easily across your skin. The colors at the initial stroke is fairly pigmented and are both completely build-able. They both contain shimmer which makes them great for highlighting your face. The product can be applied with a brush or directly from the tube. Once you have it on, they are a dream to blend. You don't need to tug at your skin and you could use your fingers, a brush or a sponge to blend out.

Final Rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
Worth purchasing if you are a person that frequently touches up makeup or travels often. Great for vacationing or simply carrying in your purse.

Let me know if you have any questions.

XOXO,
Awilda

A Globetrotting Glamour Of BOHO Style From Hualien!!

We traveled to Hualien for 3 days w/ my family. We stayed at Promiseland Resort/Hotel and absolutely loved the service from hotel staff. Their welcome greeting, room arrangement, house cleaning, both food preparing of Western style and Chinese style, etc. are all very professional. We especially love riding little golf car back and forth our rooms which is a complimentary rides from hotel just so we can save some energy and avoid sweating profusely by walking.


Taroko National Park


The yellow skirt styled pants is made from India which I bought at the hotel.


There are lots of activities we can do inside Promiseland hotel.


I only brought ONE pair of sneakers and you know, you really don't need to bring much clothes or shoes when traveling Taiwan.


Splish, Splash!!


They also have couple salty spa behind this swimming pool.


Nothing is better than knowing a place when traveling w/ locals. We visited my aunties' family and had dinner and lunch the next day. We visited Kwang Fui sugar/ice cream factory and had lunch today at Cifadahan Cafe and they serve everything organic in the menu. I feel I am so close to the nature this whole trip.

Entrance of Cifadahan Cafe!


I didn't have the chance to try their coffee since I already had two cups during breakfast buffet.


I always feel very mysterious n' curious about natives culture when seeing those hand-carved wooden status.


Inside the restaurant.


After lunch, we walked around the neighborhood. Niel and Abigail are curious about why does the mother dog have breasts. lol

My kids are stoned when I told them the mother dog is nursing her puppies after birth.


I saw almost everyone wears "harem pants" in Taiwan and indulges themselves w/ all kinds of prints or embellishment. I am so amazed by our native's braiding skills who made all baubles so unique and so intricate. Our native deem "owl" as their night guard and they made lots of cute patchwork "owl" into keychains, decoration, or even little coin purse. I bought couple things as suvieniors and wish I had bought more!!

Last pic. before we are heading back to Taipei.


They are all my little memory of Hualien city.

Diamond Blogger Tag...

This tag was started by Natalia at I Would Go Out Tonight But...

It's basically a list of 6 blogs that you think are brilliant and really worth a daily read, you know, the ones that you check on a regular basis and get alot out of. I have a big reading list of blogs that I follow, but there are a few that really stand out as really informative, interesting and fun blogs (please don't be offended if I don't mention your blog, it took me a while to whittle the list down since there are so many great bloggers on here). It's a great way of spreading the word and introducing your followers to new blogs that you just know they will love.

The list is as follows:

Lollipop26 http://lollipop26writes.blogspot.com

This was the first blog I ever started following as I also watch Laura's vids on YouTube. She was the reason I got into this whole blogging malarkey. I still enjoy all her posts and really value her opinion on products, if Laura says it is good, then it will be good! She ain't called a guru for nothing!

Belle Du Jour http://belledujournewyorkcity.blogspot.com

This girl is one glamourous lady! She lives in New York and works in the fashion industry (no, I'm not jealous at all!ha ha)...reading her blog is like escapism for me and I always find myself looking forward to her next post, which is what a good blog is all about! From what I have seen, she has impeccable style and taste and this is what makes her a great blogger.

Hele Says http://helesays.blogspot.com

I really enjoy reading her blog and particularly enjoy her reviews on products such as bronzers and nail polish. She was one of the first people to start following my blog and she always seems to give honest, clear opinions on products that she has used, whether it's a high end brand or drugstore brand. There's no brand snobbery here and I like that.

Kandee The Makeup Artist http://kandeethemakeupartist.blogspot.com

I started watching Kandee's vids on YouTube as she is a professional makeup artist who does film/tv/music videos etc and I love seeing what looks she comes up with. Her advice is brilliant, from the basics of how to get flawless skin to more complicated pin-up/Marilyn Monroe looks. This lovely lady is probably the most upbeat, happy person I've ever seen and seems like such a sweetie. She can actually make you feel happier just by watching one of her vids. She is running 'Glaminars' (seminars on make-up) in L.A. and I sooooooo want to go!!! Why can't I live in America...boo hoo.

The Yummy Mummy's Beauty Blog http://www.ymbeautyblog.com

This glamourous 23 year old mum does great posts on loads of different types of cosmetics and has great taste in clothes/jewellery etc. It's nice to find a blog where everything they post up, you yourself would like to buy. She introduced me to a great website for jewellery just recently so I recommend that you check out her blog for stylish looks and great reviews.

♥lipgloss86 http://lipgloss86.blogspot.com

This lovely girl was also one of my first followers and let me into the secret that GOSH Velvet Touch Primer is just as good as the Lancome or YSL one! Information like that is why I read her blog and have saved myself some cash! She has made an effort to comment on my posts before and I appreciate that.