Easy Looks and Giveaway

Beauty Counter Direct is a new website that I have found that has great discounts on beauty products including cosmetics, skincare and fragrances ranging from high to low end (Clarins, YSL, Decleor to Maybelline and Revlon). They have kindly sent me a few of their products to try out so please stay tuned for some reviews coming up soon.

The first on the list is the Easy Looks Make Up Kit in Electric (RRP £9.00, but £2.99 on BCD, coming soon!).
This set contains four sets of makeup strips perfect for travelling or the girl on the go. Each strip has 2 shades of foundation, blush, highlighter, eyeshadow and a lip colour. The quality of the products inside surprised me as I tend to think these can sometimes be a gimmick!

The 2 shades of foundation can be mixed to get the perfect colour for you, or the darker used as a contour. It can also be used as a concealer as it has light to medium buildable coverage and blends well into the skin. The blush and lip colours are gorgeous, the lipgloss/ liquid lipstick in this kit is super pigmented and I adore the bright coral colour (this summer's hottest trend). I think that paired with a natural looking mascara (Maybelline Unstoppable) this is a perfect kit for an easy, fast and fresh look for spring/ summer and I will deffinitely be keeping one in my bag for emergencies :).

Please watch my video for more info and to see how I applied this.





Beauty counter direct have also very kindly offered to sponsor a giveaway for my youtube subs and blog readers so if you want to win an easy looks make up kit just go to beautycounterdirect.co.uk and click on the 'contact us' button, where you can tell them that you have read my blog/ seen my video and would like to win this kit (please also send them your e-mail ad).

Good Luck my lovelies
xxx

Spring in the City

Hello my lovelies, I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful weather we are having at the moment! I love spring and summer and am so happy it is finally sunny, albeit still chilly and windy, but it is definitely getting there! :)

In keeping with the change in weather I have really switched up my makeup recently. With the sun coming out I want to keep it as natural and fresh as possible, and have not worn my beloved dark, colourful looks in over a month! Don't get me wrong, I still love dramatic makeup, but for the day to day I have been sticking to a little concealer, bronzer, something light and shimmery on the eyes with no liner, a dash of mascara and colourful lips. For lipsticks my favourite have been bright pinks and corals such as YSL Rouge Volupte 8 and MAC's costa chic as well as smile dazzleglass.

Have any of you updated your routine for the spring/ summer season?

Miss California USA "I Believe" Public Service Announcement

I Believe in the Diversity of California Too!

Here is the just-released Public Service Announcement/PSA featuring several past Miss Teen USA, Miss USA, Miss California USA and Miss Universe title holders expressing how much they "Believe". I think its fantastic and I give all of them a big Nick "Go On Girls!" high five--albeit a fashionable high five, thank you very much!Former Miss Universe, Brook Lee, in NIKOLAKI silk dress at "Speed Racer" Premiere

I was excited to see Brook Lee, Miss Universe 1997 (and recent model for the NO H8 Campaign) and Meagan Tandy, Miss California 2007, featured in this PSA. And I can proudly say, both have worn my designs and therefore consider them two of my favorite NIKOLAKI muses! Miss California USA 2007, Meagan Tandy, in NIKOLAKI silk Swarovski-crystal beaded gown for the Miss USA Pageant

Black n' White!!

Black n' White is a timeless, classic color combination. You will never go wrong w/ black and white outfit in every occasion. But how to differentiate your black and white ensemble from others' depends on your personal taste n' the ability to pull off the right look.


My ODJ.

1. TOP: Agnes' b ruched sleeves, embroidery neck w/ black beads blouse
2. BOTTOM: La Rok high waist black full skirt
3. Shoes: Gucci metallic bronze flat
4. Accessory:

• Tom Ford sunglasses
• Vintage (second hand) black bead necklace
• Celine boogie in ivory tote
• Chanel 09 teal, pink, yellow camellia scarf

I had a lunch date w/ DH and as you already know, DH can't take a decent pic. for me more than a couple.

Friends And Family Event!!

Ha...so it's not Saks FF 25% off sale, it is just our friends and family fun time at Six flag last Sat.

I have informed that quite a few girl friends of mine are conceived w/ their second, or even 3rd child. Most of them are giving birth next year 2010 which is the year of OX. In Chinese, the year of Tiger 2011 is not preferred to having a girl. In the wedding, the bridesmaid can't be "Tiger" among the twelve animals, if she were, the bride would hardly to be conceived w/ children in the future. That might just be a superstition but most Asia people seem to avoid such thing.

- In Chinese,
Chart courtesy of Chinapage.com

My friends are guessing the sex of friend's unborn baby and I seldom to do that since most of the time all bets are off. But it wouldn't hurt before the doctor tells you the truth anyway, so click the pic. below which will perdict the "possibility" of the sex of your unborn baby. Have fun!!


pic. courtesy of pixelatedgirl.com

This was my ODJ on Sat. That cowboy hat became my staple look of Six Flag Marine World ever since I bought it there.


These 3 kids are so cute and I must take pic. for them when we all ride along. It was the birthday of the boy to the very left and whoever came to his party receive a "TRANSFORMER's shirt". My son just look at their shirt with envy!! haha...



My youngest daughter is quite an adventurer and we almost ride everything twice. I can feel she is a little scared since she always grab my arm but that just couldn't possibly stop her from riding those rides over and over again. I think she is quite like me -- a hard core player. haha...


The most attractive man is family man!!! Look at that 3 handsome Dads.....Father's Day is just around the corner!!!


Irene is pregnant w/ her second child. Congratulations!!!


Kitty, her son and Irene's son.


It's great to have friends come along so we have extra hands to ride w/ different rides and save us so much time.


We are going back to Taipei on 5/24 and hopefully my little daughter's eczema will be cured in the tropical weather.