FOTD – First day back in China!

Its only my first day back in China and I’ve already gotten VPN and all that stuff sorted out, which means… I can blog!

Today’s FOTD is for a dinner with a childhood friend of mine. Its easy to do but still looks sharp.

Eyes: Paul & Joe Eye Gloss N in 04 (Thanks to Jess!), Guerlain Ombre Eclat in 407 Bal de Minuit, Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Ink, Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara in Black and Anna Sui Super Long Mascara in Black.

Face: Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream, Benefit Sugarbomb

Lips: Chanel Rouge Coco in 13 Gardenia and Chanel Aqualumiere Gloss in 68 Candy Glow.

I’m totally digging Chanel Rouge Coco in Gardenia. It is creamy but not over the top and won’t accentuate any lip lines (unlike YSL Rouge Volupte, which I can’t really stand…). There is a slight frosty sheen, but it still looks sophisticated enough to be wearing at the office. I love this colour, thanks to Jess for helping me choose it out! Its like a perfect “my lips but better” lip colour.

My Current Beauty Faves – Cosmetics

Here is a Polyvore of all of my currently favourite products. Some of them, such as DiorBlush, Bobbi Brown Gel Liner, Dior 5-colour Iridescent Eyeshadow and Diorshow Iconic, I am fiercely in love with. Others, such as MAC single eyeshadows, will always be a classic that can offer many different outcomes.

This is no ways an exhaustive list, as there are some not in the Polyvore that I am crazy about, such as Jill Stuart Mix Blush and the rest of the Jill Stuart cosmetics line, but these are the ones that you can easily find in North America. Also, some of these products, such as Anna Sui moisturizing foundation, has the possibility of being replaced sometime in the near future as I find better products more suited for my skin.

Nevertheless, here is some of the products that I love to use:

Do any of my current faves match up with yours?

Holiday 2009: Bobbi Brown Chrome Collection

For Holiday 2009, Bobbi Brown is releasing Chrome Collection, a set of products mainly based around metallics.

The star product is its Chrome Palette that contains 10 eyeshadows, 4 lipstick/glosses and 2 brushes.

Along with the Chrome Palette, there will also be the release of the Shimmer Brick Metal Compact, which are basically mini shimmer bricks. This will be available in two colours, #01 Plum and #02 Nectar.

No collection is complete without lipsticks! There are two finishes released this year: Metallic and Chrome. Metallic is comprised of #02 Plum Pearl and #03 Chrome. Chrome is comprised of #02 Port and #03 Pink Nectar.

There is also a new mascara, the Extreme Party Mascara. Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog has already reviewed this mascara, so if you want to know how it turns out, you can refer to her blog.

Personally, I am not that excited by this collection. The only thing that might pull me in is their Shimmer Brick Metal Compacts. I’m not a fan of lip palettes, and even worse that this is a lip and eye palette together (wouldn’t the powder from the eyeshadow transfer over to the lip products?!) and I have already found my HG mascara. The lipsticks don’t look at that exciting either, although Sweet Nectar looks pretty wearable. I probably won’t be getting anything from this collection.

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FOTD and new product purchases

Even though the Sephora F&F sale did not apply to Canada, I still ended up buying a few things with another friend to make up the $120. I bought 3 of these palettes as Christmas gifts. I love Too Faced Shadow Insurance, so I have some faith in their product, so when I saw this, it was instant love. The Too Faced Decade of Glamour Beauty Wardrobe Makeup Collection is housed inside a box that resembles a wardrobe. The packaging is so adorable and the value is really good. The entire box has the value of $195, but is priced at less than $30. You can get it at Sephora.

I also bought Sephora by OPI nail polish in Opening Night, which is a dark navy blue with sparkles (love!).

Anyways, this is my first FOTD. I always forget to take pictures of my looks, so whenever I do… I get lazy and don’t post them up.

Products used:

• Complexion: BRTC Gold Caviar BB Cream
• Eyeshadow, brows and liner: Dior Jazz Club palette in Purple Jazz (read my review here)
• Liner: Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Ink
• Blush: Dior Shimmer Star in Pop Diamond
• Mascara: Diorshow Iconic
• Contacts: Freshlook Colorblends in Amethyst

I think that day, I forgot to put on lipgloss. I guess its okay though, because I’m always really paranoid about eating too much lip product…

Bobbi Brown – Platinum Pink Shimmer Brick!

I am ultra excited to say that Bobbi Brown has released the Platinum Pink Shimmer Brick! I immediately fell in love with this limited edition baby right after I saw the picture on the BB website. Unfortunately the BB website does not ship to Canada, neither Saks nor Neiman can ship BB items to Canada, and I’m not back in Vancouver yet (no Holt Renfrew here!), I might just have to ask a friend to purchase it for me before it becomes sold out in stores.

Here are some pictures for you to enjoy.

The Platinum Pink Shimmer Brick will be encased in a luxurious silver faux leather compact similar to the one that was released last year for the Copper Diamond. I believe the US price for this one will be USD$40 (compared to USD$38 previously), and CAD$50. You can purchase Bobbi Brown exclusively at Holt Renfrews across Canada.