the make up bag: the lazy diva make up kit

the bare essentials : MAC Studio Fix Liquid,  And Concealer, in Nc45; Mac Mineralise Skinfinish in Soft And Gentle; Mac Blush in Peachtwist; BYS Baked High Shine Bronzer in Golden Shimmer, Mac Zoom Fast Black Lash in Black. Eyeliners: - bourjois (turquoise), shisedo, revlon (eyebrow pencil), mac (purple liner). no idea where i got the green or what brand it is. 

so in chatting to one of my gfs, she grumbles: "it's not that i hate make up... im just lazy as feq. make it simple for me!" challenge accepted. look, i get it. with the thousands of youtube gurus out there with arsenals of tools, potions and lotions, make up can seem daunting to a new comer, or even to someone who just wants to keep it simple. so, after conducting a quick survey (read:asking friends on facebook) i've come up with a very minimal list of products and tools for the lazy, or shall we say minimalist diva.

Diva does NYE 2012 TOKYO: the look and pictures!

friend, fellow countryman, globetrotter  and stylish blogger jenson stopped by for NYE pics.. cus stylish ppl should ALWAYS pose together. check out his tow-tie! check out his blog here

This was my first new year's eve in japan. i'm usually off on vacation as i despise winter and need the respite! however due to budget constraints caused buy buying a new computer and moving, this diva had to stay put this year. but nothing can stop me from having a good time and doing it in style, not even a budget, so i hopped on a jetstar flight (budget!) from my home in Osaka, and flew across the country to Tokyo.

how to shop online: part 2

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Tanks by Old Navy
Bracelets by Motif 56

LIKE THE LOOK ABOVE? CLICK ANY ITEM TO SHOP! (all items less than $USD40!)

i'm a sucker for good sale, and some of the best bargains i've found were on the internet - so lets continue or foray into online shopping! one of the main benefits is the access to hundreds of stores, and sales for that matter, on a global scale. imagine that you can shop from a store in the UK and have it shipped to your front door, wherever you are. the internet is awesome!

how to shop online: part 1

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Day Dresses at ModCloth
Flats by mel

LIKE THE LOOK ABOVE? CLICK ON ANY ITEM TO VIEW/PURCHASE!

i've long been a fan of on-line shopping, ever since i realised that my favourite local boutique was buying their stock from international brands/stores, and retailing at a 150% + mark up. (this happens when you reside outside the home-country of your favourite store, and there is not have a local branch or designated retailer) MADNESS! since then, i've managed to amass a collection of on-line shops that i swear by, and who, were it not for, i'd be broke, and nekkid. shopping online really isn't for everyone, but i'm here to convert the skeptics :)

the make up bag: valentine's day looks

valentines make up looks: "sultry" (left) and "demure" (right) 

to go along with the looks in the previous posts, i've done two make up looks to match them... (i was bored. don't judge me!) bear with me - these are still-shots as i have no tripod nor the technical know-how to make a makeup vid yet, so i took pics with my iCam..sorry!!! please comment and let me know what you think of the looks..anyway.. lets get started.

valentine mashup: sultry vs demure

Day Dresses at ModCloth
Pumps by Charlotte Russe

LIKE THE LOOKS ABOVE? CLICK ON ANY ITEM TO VIEW/PURCHASE!!

so...valentines day is coming up, and you know that whatever you wear, you MUST look hawt.. but what, oh what to wear? well, here are two looks: sultry vs demure: one, boldly sexy and the other, coyly flirtatious.

the make up bag: step1

Eye Shadow by Maybelline
Mascara by Maybelline

Coco Chanel once said, “I don't understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little - if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that's the day she has a date with destiny. And it's best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.” I  agree with her. you never know how your day would turn out. i dont know if I'd meet my soulmate or arch nemesis, but i do know that i will be looking fabulous! FAB. U. LOUS! (snap*)
A major part of pulling your look together is your make up, but so many of my friends complain that they don't even know where to start. so i'm stripping it all down to the basics. 
the products i included are all part of my personal collection and are the foundation of my make up bag ( more like suitcase but who's judging!). anything else is extra. lets get started.