FOTD: Green Eyes By Troy Jensen

Hi Beauties!

I have a confession, I am not a huge fan of green eyeshadows. However, I really loved the 3 different looks created by Celebrity Makeup Artist Troy Jensen using green.

My favorite is the one look with the dark lips! I think it screams sexy in an elevated (I-know-how-to-wear-makeup) kind of way.

Products Used:

Shu Uemura #550 Iridescent Green Eyeshadow

Shu Uemura #906 Metallic White Eyeshadow

Blush: Shu Uemura #30 Matte Pink

Let me know what you think!

XOXO,

Awilda

Shopping W/ me and my Friends!!

Do you remember the leather vest I posted? One is brown color by June found at Nordstrom and the other one is Gray color from For Joseph.

It turns out I bought the gray one from Joseph. They don't have xs size for me so I had to get s size instead, the arm pit would fit better w/ warmer clothes but the front is a bit loose on me if I don't zip it up!! Well, give or take is what I thought and well, it ain't look bad at all!! :)

We girls always go out shopping for little things once a while. For DH, and kids.... and occassionally we'd find something we like and we'd wait!!  The pre-sale is really not a big of attraction..... I guess we will have to wait till Christmas!!!!!

Anthropologie

 

They always have the most intriguing store layout and window display. 

Oh, thanks-giving!! The only thing I won't eat as a tradition in USA is thanksgiving turkey.....just not interested in the cranberry stuffing at all. :P

Cute bag.

I have almost exactly the same look of that cropped jacket! 

I adore this necklace very much.....like rain drops!!

 

I don't normally like brown so much but I notice I have changed cause' I wear more brown colors than before.... see, I also bought brown boots (camel Chloe short boots).

Yes, people do change!!!!!!

I was having fun wearing my skirt as tube dress or just as plain skirt!!

This is the original look of this skirt.... 

Nordstrom                                                    f                     

We are now at Nordstrom!!

 

Yu and I both had our eyes on these set!! Fun and chic and casual sexy!!

 

On Yu: DKNY tights, mission skirt, Ferregamo riding boots and Chanel Coco Cabas in Black!!

 
Yu wears Max &Co. leather jacket from couple seasons ago...love that color!!



Cathy finally got out of her cage ... you know, in-laws! haha...


I can't believe all 3 of us wearing tights or leggings...haha... 
We are great friends!! ^O^

On Cathy: LNA lace leggings, Guess booties, Club Manoco turtleneck, J crew cardigan,  Darkota blazer.

I bought a silver dress w/ slightly draped design from Hugo Boss today. They are having their VIP sale and I am so happy as I got the dress 40% off and another 10% off today!!!!! They have very cool design for guys too....DH bought a shirt and a gray jeans too!! He is so happy!! hah...

My ODJ

1. TOP:

• Charcoal turtleneck
• For joseph gray leather vest

2. Bottom:

wide pleated skirt (fabric de France)

• 3. Accessory:
• Hue tartan hosiery
• Designer Elfi white turquoise necklace
  
• Chloe orange Sally 09 s/s
• Steven madden for Steven belt
  

4. Shoes: Givenchy wedge booties w/ chains

Oh, I love holidays... I get to hang out w/ friends more!!

Sleek Luminous Powder Review

I know alot of you guys wanted me to do a review of this product sooner rather than later so here it is! Now on first impressions, I'm not quite sure why they include a flat sponge applicator because this kind of thing would be useless for this powder (or any other product for that matter!). Why do so many brands insist on providing tools that are of no use whatsoever? They could save alot of money but just skipping that. Most girls have their own set of brushes to apply products. Here's a close look at the powder itself...

You can see the flecks of shimmer in it and the one I was sent is a warm golden colour (no.2) that swatches like this...

The first thing I notcied when I touched the powder is that it isn't as smooth as it could be, it feels like t should have been milled more thoroughly. You can't see the particles but you can feel them. This powder is probably best used as a highlighter on the very tops of the outer section of the cheekbones to avoid that shiny cheek look. Because it has slight shimmer in it, applying it all over the face could result in a whole lot of shimmer, which you don't really want if you're going for the subtle glowy look. The powder applies quite well in this way, I'm just a little disappointed that it isn't finer. Don't get me wrong, it's great value for what it is, but when I have the likes of Nars Albatross at my disposal which is amazing, the Sleek powder pales in comparison. I really wanted this to be a great dupe of the famous Nars powder but it didn't really live up to my expectations. It's priced at £5.99 but I would say that Prestige Skin Loving Minerals powder in Pure Shimmer would be better value for money if we are talking powder highlighters.

On the up side, I do like the warmth it brings to the cheeks, it's a nice colour and it does have a slightly illuminating effect. I think you could make it work as a subtle contouring powder as well (although I would only do that for a nightime look due to the shimmer).

All in all, the product is ok, but I think they could have worked a bit harder on the formula of the powder to make it feel smoother and more blendable, after all, that's what creates the 'flawless' look that a luminous powder such as this is trying to create.

If you have also tried this powder, let me know your thoughts!