Sunday, October 28, 2012

Giveaway - Dior All-in-one 5-color Palette in Smokey Design

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UPDATED 11/10/2012. THE GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR JOINING!!

THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED 11/11/2012 ON THIS BLOG. STAY TUNED.

My blog has changed my social life, definitely. I find an outlet to express my passion for beauty and makeup. I meet other like-minded, and have learned so much not only about makeup but also about beauty blogger community. My experience has been fun, I mean really really joyful. That's thanks to you all, my dear readers.

So, as a little thank you, I'd love to give you one of my all time favorites - a brand new Dior All-in-one Artistry 5-color palette in Smokey Design. I thought it'd be nice for the up coming holidays or any nighttime looks you want to create. And it's very easy-to-use (review is here). The palette was purchased specifically for this giveaway by myself. Hope you'll like it :)

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At this time, I can only host giveaways for US readers. I will do international giveaways at a different time.

Some rules

  • You have a US address
  • You are at least 18 years old. If you're under age, please ask your parents or guardians for permission.
  • Open now until November 9, 2012 at 11:59 PM CST.

Here is how you can win this pretty

  • Follow my blog by through google friend connect
  • Leave a comment on this post. Please tell us one thing you love about yourself/your life. It can be anything, for example, my straight hair, my sense of humor, my DIY projects, etc...
  • Leave me a way to contact you, email, twitter account, facebook page, etc...in any part of your comment
  • (OPTIONAL) You can earn extra entries by also following me on facebook or twitter or pinterest (or all if you wish) and leave your comment there using hashtag #giveaway. If you use twitter, please make sure you also include me @convenientbeaut in your tweet so that I can keep track of your tweets. 

You may comment as many time as you want. A winner will be selected randomly. I will announce the winner on my blog on November 11, 2012 and will contact her/him the next day. The winner will have 48 hours to claim your prize, otherwise another winner will be chosen.

Good luck to you all!

Joanne xx
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Friday, October 26, 2012

Styling Friday - Feeling Blue Fall

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Finally I can write Happy Friday to you all! This past week has been rough and exhausting. I managed to sleep a little and stay awake for work without coffee. It's time for another episode of styling dream, i.e. Victoria Beckham blue dress.

I think a smokey eye and warm complexion will compliment the vibrant blue. And there's a pair of spiky heels to add some edge. However, I want to keep the outfit chic, so yes, lots of gold jewelry. I hope you enjoy it.
Feeling Blue Fall


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Review: Nars Eyeshadow Duo in Cordura

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Certain beauty goodies sit on your vanity counter nearly untouched yet you can't let them go. They're stunning and high-quality, and most importantly right up your alley. You open the case from time to time staring at them then close it. They just don't look good on you. That sucks! That's the story of Nars Cordura in my beauty world.
Nars Eyeshadow Duo in Cordura ($34 for 0.14 oz) consists of a gorgeous warm rich brown and a deep brown. Both have golden shimmer that blends seamlessly with the pigment. It definitely gears more toward dramatic looks but you can use either or both shades to define the sockets, outer V or lash lines. It works well with other palette thanks to the brown theme. I can only see myself using it for the lash lines. I rarely rock dramatic brown eyeshadows because it falls into the abyss of my brown eyes, dark hair, warm medium complexion. It's just too much.

Cordura is highly pigmented and the texture feels rich and soft. They last for good 8 hours with a standard primer. Like the rest of Nars line, Cordura is housed in sleek rubber case. It's sturdy and tiny, a great traveling companion but it attracts dust easily.
Bottom line. Nothing about this duo can I complain, only it turns my eyes into panda's not even as cute. My eyes look heavy and tired. Still, I highly recommend you give it a try.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this palette or if you have an item like this in your stash. You love but you can't wear. 
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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Review: Yves Saint Lauren Rouge Couture Lipstick No 27 Fuchsia

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Fuchsia lipstick stuck in my wish list for years. I didn't have the gut to rock this color in public nor couldn't find a color that flatters my warm skin tone. When Ms. Lisa Eldridge created this look, I knew it was the one.

Yves Saint Lauren No 27 Fuchsia Innocent ($32 for 0.13 oz) is a gorgeous bright fuchsia. It feels spring, summer, party, young, bold, fresh, lively, dynamic, and modern! Fuchsia Innocent not only brightens up your face but will also add excitement to neutral, subtle outfits. I normally would think a bold fuchsia like this would turn my complexion ashy. What I figured was I actually need a deep enough fuchsia to create strong contrast on my medium warm tone. If it matches the depth of my skin color too closely, I'll look really cheesy and old-fashioned.
I also love the creamy finish and texture of Fuchsia Innocent. Since it's a statement color, a more glossy/shimmery finish would draw too much attention to the lips, in my opinion. Fuchsia Innocent goes opaque with just one layer, and that's how I love to wear it. You can build up to the max with 3 layers as the pictures below. I never wear it that boldly though. I feel like it will looks too purple on my skin tone. Two thin layers are sufficient for me.

Fuchsia Innocent wears well for 3 hours then it starts drying out on my lips, especially with drinking or eating. I always use a lip balm before lipsticks and this is a standard wear for a bold lip color on my lips. To reduce dryness throughout the day, I have to exfoliate my lips thoroughly. I also recommend apply Fuchsia Innocent in thin layers, blotting after each. That the color stays on better and less chappy. When I wear it this way, it lasts for good 6 hours.
 

Bottom line. Fuchsia Innocent is one of those lip colors that requires a bit more patience and preparation but it's well worth it. Highly recommended! 

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Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup Week 10/20

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A little bit late due to some technical issues, the weekly roundups is back with some really awesome sharing. Hope you enjoy xx
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