NARS Ita Kabuki Brush & FOTD

Let me introduce the newest member in my brush family, the coolest Ita Kabuki brush from NARS :)

I've been wanting to get this brush for awhile and finally got it this week. I always wonder how the brush like this works and after seeing the demonstration on a NARS video and couple Youtubers talked about it I finally gave in. Here is the description from their site--

Modern concept and function unite with traditional Japanese culture, creating unique and versatile brush designs. Featuring super black goat hair known for its softness and strength, Kabuki Artisan brushes are designed for a variety of uses including color application, blending, contouring and highlighting.Super black goat hair in a small, flat, and angular design ideal for blending and contouring.

This brush is so soft and fluffy, easy to place the color and buff at the same time. I wasn't sure it will be user friendly since the handle is so different than the regular kabuki brush but after trying it for the first time, I was completely sold and become a big fan of their Kabuki Artisan series. I use it for contour and highlight, it goes right under the cheek bones and undereye and temple areas. I feel like I'm drawing Chinese calligraphy on the face every time I use it :) such a cool brush I have to say. I will recommend this to people who are serious about contouring and highlighting.

It comes in a pretty black box, so nicely packed.

Use it with my Laguna bronzer

What's on my face --

Face-
HyperReal foundation NC300+NC400
MUFE Lift concealer
Studio Sculpt concealer NC30
MSF Natural medium plus
NARS Laguna
NARS Taj Mahal blush

Eyes-
Lemon Chiffon Shadestick
Espresso - brow
NARS Odine - all over the lid
NARS Surbaya - outer crease
NARS Kilimanjaro - brow bone & inner highlight

UD Zero liner
CG Lash Blast
L'Oreal Telescope

Lips-
Lip Fusion lip plump Clear
Naked Space Lipglass

The next NARS Kabuki Artisan brush that I want --

Yachiyo Brush

What a cool looking brush! Soon I will dress like a geisha to do my makeup... hahaha... those traditional Japanese brushes are so addictive :)))

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Bags and Makeups Haul

Here are some new goodies that I got from past week I thought I will share :) You all know about the Gap friends and family sale that was happening not long ago.... I am not a big fan of Gap and Banana Republic but did manage to find myself something to buy at Piperlime.com. It's the first time I shop there and it's also the first time I bought a bag online. I usually don't like to buy bags without seeing it in person but thanks to their free return shipping policy, I decided to give it a try, plus 30% off is hard to resist :)

I was eyeing on a gray Furla bag at the beginning and within a blink it was gone. yeah, it was the last day of the sale and those babies gone fast. I finally settled on this one, a tan satchel from The Sak. This was very similar to Botkier Sasha that I had my eye on last year but didn't get. I've never had a bag from The Sak but I like the style alot. The leather is super soft and it is not too heavy(big plus). I got it for $150 after discount, good deal :)

I wish the handle is just plain looking one, but I think that's The Sak's signature. well, guess I can live with that.

It comes with removable shoulder strap, 1 bag 2 styles.

The fabric lining is kinnda cute...

I also pick up some shadesticks from MAC Sugarsweet collection. I was never a fan of shadesticks but those new ones are much more creamier than the old formula. And I was surprised that they last longer than paint pots! I initially only got Butternutty but I love it so much I went back and got more.


Another bag that I got from Forever21. I love the vintage style and the heart shape. So cute :)

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New Hair & Love Rock Blush

Finally I got a chance to take some pix in the morning before I step out the door for work. Here I am with my new hair and wearing new favorite blush "Love Rock":) I think I look younger with bangs and as my co-worker said I look "happier"(what does that mean...) anyway what do you all think? I haven't have bangs like this for long time and so far I am liking it. Just need to get use to the hair on my face and my eyes(which is annoying sometime) but I will get use to it :)

It's uneven at front cuz I can't stop messing with it...


I got Love Rock mineralized blush duo the other day from MAC Grand Duo collection. A few of them are very pretty in the collection but I already had some bronzer type of shimmer MSFs that look so similar to them so I ended up pick up this bright pink one. I seldom use bright pink but this one is so gorgeous and easy to buff in, the texture is so soft and I can easily control the intensity. One side is solid shimmery bright pink and the other side is light lavender with gold shimmer, I put pink side on the apple of my cheeks and lighter side as high light on top of it. So far I really like it!





What's on my face --

Face-
Studio Sculpt foundation NC35
Studio Sculpt concealer NC30
MSF Natural medium plus
NARS Laguna
Love Rock mineralized duo blush

Eyes-
Gound work P/P
Espresso - brow
Sable - all over the lid
Carbon - outer crease
Vanilla - brow bone
Gleam - inner highlight
UD Zero liner
CG Lash Blast
L'Oreal Telescope

Lips-
Lip Fusion lip plump Clear
Hue Lipstick
She Loves Candy Lipglass

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My MAC Must Haves

Long time no blog everyone! I've been so freaking busy at work lately, and finally got over the flu. I feel better now and just start putting on more makeup again :) btw I got new hair style. I have bangs now and I love it. It definitely makes me look younger... soon I will be showing it off in my FOTD :)

I thought I will finish this post that's been sitting in my folder for long time. My must have MAC items. In my opinion they are the stand out products from MAC, so if I can only grab a few MACs with me to the island these will be it. Here we go...

Blush brush #129 -- love love love this one. Don't believe they told you you can find a dupe from drug store... they all look the same but nothing compares to this baby.

Face brush #180 -- BIG & FIRM, it does the job fast and gives a great coverage.

Contour brush #109 -- My favorite foundation brush. It's basically a baby kabuki with long handle. Excellent for thicker liquid foundation.

Blending brush #222 -- I'd mentioned it in my previous post before. Good for placing color on crease and blending. Perfect size for Asian crease.

Blending brush #224 -- Blend, blend, blend... makes blending job super easy.

Angle brush #263 -- It's firm and ALWAYS creates sharp line.

1. HyperReal foundation -- I have dry skin and I love the dewy glowy finish it gives.

2. Lipstick (Creme d'nude) -- I should say all the nude lipsticks from MAC. I love their nude lips selections, especially Amplified creme and Creamsheen finished.

3. Studio finish concealer -- creamy, long lasting and high SPF(SPF35)

4. Fluidline (Blitz and Glitz) gel eyeliner -- Love this color, soft black with silvery glitter.

5. Paint Pot (Bare Study) -- I love this eye base more than UDPP or any other kind of eye base. It only last about 6-8 hrs on my lids before it start creasing but I love the texture and great color selections.

6. Mineralize Skinfinish Natural -- It gives enough coverage to use it alone or as finish powder. Its not cakey at all and it gives a subtle sheen. I also like the darker one with shimmer duo, great contour and highlight product.

7. Fix+ -- Smells good and refreshing makeup finish spray. No more powdery look.

8. My 15 neutral palette -- What can I say... my trust worthy everyday go to palette, some of my favorite colors are also in it. I may do a post of my favorite MAC ESs in the future :)

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