As I Am: January 2015

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

NYX Natural Palette Review | Xuan-Diaries

Hello awesome peeps! I am back to my lovely blog and this time I'm with the NYX Natural Palette !

As you know (or don't know, whatever.....), I am a makeup lover,and since I was 17 years old, I have always loved makeup but I got really interested in it after I entered college.

I was also inspired by my friend, Kymberley , whom is a makeup enthusiast, which only increased my love for makeup til now.

She also do have a Youtube Channel, I will link it at the end of the post, make sure you subscribe because her video is awesome!

Okay so back to the topic, I purchased something from Sephora!

I love to go Sephora and try out new makeup products and I always love the NYX counter because NYX products is always affordable and nice.

So this time, I bought the NYX Natural Palette!

I always want to try out this palette because I don't do heavy makeup everyday, natural makeup is my kind a thing and almost all the eye shadow colors that I used is more to neutral color.

AND I LOVE NEUTRAL COLOR EYE SHADOW, I AM OBSESSED WITH IT!

So I am willing to give it a try!

Price: RM36

Availability: Sephora

Color: 6 Colors (Matte milky White, Shimmery champagne Gold, Peachy Nude, Shimmery Beige, Purple-ish Silver and Dark Espresso )

Packaging: 7/10

First of all, this is a nice palette for traveling, all the color are user friendly, some of the color are quite disappointed after I swatch it, because is not pigmented and buttery at all, I almost see nothing when I applied Peachy Nude Shimmery Beige on my eyelid. The color doesn't pay off very well, the only pigmented color is Dark Espresso.

But for a No Makeup Makeup look, this is definitely a good palette because all the colors are close to the skin tone and you can create a lot of look for the 6 colors.

The packing seems fine for me but I don't really like it because it doesn't have a mirror. A palette without a mirror is always consider a "not so good" palette for me.

For this Review, I film a tutorial for you guys, and from the video you can see that what I mentioned about the color payoff is true.

Without flash.

Without Flash

With Flash

So this is the end of my post! See you guys next time! XOXO!

Stay tuned!

Your truly,

Aries

Kymberley's Youtube Channel :

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_Zq7oq05Bq-Fmn9wQgxmA

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Happy 2015! Back to School Outfit Ideas | Xuan-Diaries

Hey guyssss! I am back and Happy New Year! (I know I'm late)

Another year seems to have rushed by, it doesn’t seem like any time ago when I was making plans for 2014. 2014 was an amazing and very busy year. I am looking forward to some exciting times ahead for 2015 with lots more plans and I am determined to fit in even more fun.
I have a feeling that 2015 is gonna be awesome. I don’t know why or what it is… And, I don’t want to know. I want to wake up each morning and have butterflies in my stomach. Just like going on a date for the first time.

I've to admit that I didn't manage to achieve most of my goals that I've set in 2014 but this time, in the year of 2015, I'm gonna try my best to achieve more goals that I've set for myself.

Okay, so back to the topic, I'm back to college last week!
It was very exciting for me because is too bored to stay home, and finally I can meet all my lovely friends now!
So I decided to blog and show you guys my back to school outfits! Some of the idea might give you some inspiration if you got no idea what to wear to college!

1.) First Outfit

Baseball Crop Top - H&M |Black pants - H&M |Shoes- Converse Chuck Taylor |

Bag - Gift from friend

You can still never go wrong with a crop top and a high waisted pants! Throw on your most comfy shoes and you are good to go!

2.) Second Outfit

I love this outfit just simply beause it's comfortable, which for me is the most important factor when it comes to picking out clothes when I'm still half asleep at 7am before legging it out for the LRT!

Long Cardigan - H&M |Top- Uniqlo |Black Jegging - H&M |Flats - Brands Outlet

3.) Third Outfit

Every girl need a little black dress, style your black dress with a nice denim jacket or cardigan, and you can be fashionable and comfortable at the same time! Voila!

Denim Jacket - Brands Outlet |Dress - Uniqlo| Bag- Vincci |Shoes - Nike

4.) Fourth Outfit

Bag- Nose |Jeans - Esprit ( DIY Ripped Jeans) |Sandals - My Feet |Top- Cotton on

This is just my own outfit ideas, you don't have to follow exactly, just style it by yourself with the clothes that you feel comfy with! Hope you girls enjoy reading my post, there are more to come!