ILS--> Converse SNEAKERS

I got a pair of sneakers from Converse to survive the snow period in the Netherlands=S
Started to unlike snowing, I mean, it's beautiful when it's snowing, but the snow is so disgusting when it's dirty, and it's irritating me when the roads are freezing and slippy..
Makes me walk like Paola....I mean a grandma!

Last week was like -15℃ and it was slippy, I could barely walk, so never that I'm wearing my All stars to school, it's made from thin canvas and the soles are very flat---it's kinda dangerous to walk in those shoes for people like me..(and Paola ofcourse)

So I decided to buy new sneakers, ofcourse no All stars anymore
Then I started to look for sneakers for all looks, matches with all kinds of outfits, found one at the Van Haren, but they're so weird=S)


then I found this one at the shop PRO, it was up to 50% discount, so I got it for only 45 euro

I couldn't make a choice between the black one and the purple one, and moreover, Paola is the worse shop assistent in the world, she made me more confused=_= and kept saying to me: You only live once, so just take them both!


Anyways....
I decide to take this one

BTW...I'm going to keep this post short...so it's about showing you guys some pictures

It's purple, white and grey

more pics:

 

If you know me well, you will know that it's very difficult for me to keep it clean...haha especially during this snow season....when the melting snow is extremly DIRTY!!

yeah last but not least...

Be careful...because I just felt last week, in front of the school...so embarrising!

BYE...

 

ILS--> Shiseido Integrate eyeshadow palette BR730 早安咖啡

Anyways, this blog is about the Shiseido Integrate eyeshadow palette BR730, the chinese translation is 早安咖啡,that means morning coffee!
This eyeshadow palette is the most popular drugstore eyeshadow palette, almost every girl in Taiwan has this one. Make up bloggers are very positive about this product, so I was curious(AGAIN)
And since I got it, I use it almost everyday!

Swatch(Ignore the lipstick swatch)

The colors are very natural, you can never go wrong with this eyeshadow palette:P
I just put it on every morning, and I don't even have to blend!

Ooh god, when was the last time that I've murmured?

I know...it's long time ago, I'm getting old you know(just like what Paola said)

Yeah, I'm living my old life, boring, stressed about the exams over 5 months

Made some new friends, which is good! I like them!

Lately, I'm into DIYs, not the DIY you think...hahaha
I just RE-pressed the broken eyeshadow that my aunt gave me, it's the MAC eyeshadow in Fineshine(Lustre), and it looks pretty good after I repressed it, I'm going to write a blog about it:P
Next step is going to press my MAC pigments
and I bought some things to make lipglosses(actually I just made one, and I love it)

Still trying to make my life more colorful, but I can't just paint it green right?

about flute...I'm playing on a "voorspeel avond" on 5 Feb. Come to see me at de Kunstlinie!

I'm playing Mozart and probably a song from the movie Polar express.

Lately I'm sooo INTO classic music, actually I've always loved classic, especially Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Handel...

and MURMUR again...

hope some of you will understand what I'm going to say now.....

I don't like to make decisions, I don't want to have choices, well I do, but what if I make a wrong decision? I don't want to regret?!

Well, I'll update very soon...XD BYE

 

ILS--> MAC Lustre lipstick Utter Fun

This lipstick released with the M.A.C-Holiday collection 2009 named Magic, Mirth, and Mischief Collection

It is a limited edition lipstick and has a fuschia cherry pink color.

I asked my "MAC" uncle to buy it for me in Taiwan. It cost NT$600=EUR 13

In NL cost 1 lipstick 17,50EUR(I think)

Anyways, I really like the color, I wear it to the company dinner, it last very long and it's not dry as opposed to glaze lipsticks from MAC...

Swatch:

 

 

 

 

 

 

R--> Estee Lauder Signature Lipstick 07 Rich Berry

I got this lipstick from Paola as Christmas present
Thanks Paola

This lipstick was from the Christmas collection from Estee Lauder, I saw a girl using it, and I felt in love with the color!
I have never used Estee Lauder lipstick before, but I was expecting a good quality! Of course I do!
Actually I wouldn't buy anything from Estee Lauder by myself, the prices are high and I think it's too luxury for a 18-year old girl XD ( but I do have some Dior stuff...LOL)

Anyways..
This signature lipstick launched with the Christmas collection 2009, and it's is a raspberry colored lipstick with little glitters and shine.
This swatch isn't really good, because I had a yellow light on!
But I think you can see that the lipstick is very moisturizing, not dry and it's very pigmented

What I don't like is the packaging, it's soo old fasioned:S..soo gold, I can even see my grandma holding this lipstick...
And the edge of sharp teeth of a saw doesn't match immediately, if you know what I mean.
But this is just a small problem(or not even a problem)


So I was going to say.....
I really like the texture of the lipstick and pigmentation.
The packaging can be better disigned..
The name Rich Berry suit the lipstick itself well

Product★★★★★

Price★★☆☆☆

Packaging★★☆☆☆

Second?★★★★☆

ILS--> My Beauty Diary mask

HEEY First blog in 2010!!

From now on, I am going to do a few posts about masks

Last time I ordered My Beauty Diary masks from Ebay and since then, I kinda got addicted to masks!

Anyways...this post is about My Beauty Diary 我的美麗日記 masks in a 2009 limited edition set from 15 pieces of different masks
My Beauty Diary is a Taiwanese brand, most known in Taiwan and other countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand etc.
It's a famous mask brand because of it's cheap price..
You can get it everywhere in Taiwan, like in drugstores, supermarkets or even at the 7-11's.

What I like from this brand is that they have many kinds of masks, or should I say: Flavours(LOL)?
All their products are sympathized in 2 lines: Natural Key Line and Luxury Line

Natural Key Line:
There are 18 different (flavour) masks:
- Provence Lavender Mask
- Black Pearl Mask
- Cooling Mask
- Chocolate Pholyphenol Mask
- Aloe Mask
- Natto Mask
- Intensive Peptides Mask
- Q10 Rejuvenating Mask
- Bulgarian White Rose Mask
- Yogurt Mask
- Sake Yeast Mask
- Red Wine Mask
- Pearl Powder Mask
- Apple Polyphenol Mask
- Intensive Refining Eye Mask
- Mixed Berry Mask
- Strawberry Yogurt Mask
- Japenese Cherry Blossom Mask

And there are 2 flavours from the Luxury Line:
- Whitening Truffle Mask
- Platinum Hydra Mask


I got the Limited Edition set from 2009, that is 15 pieces of mask from the natural line, including
- Provence Lavender Mask
- Black Pearl Mask
- Cooling Mask
- Bulgarian White Rose Mask
- Yogurt Mask
- Sake Yeast Mask
- Red Wine Mask
- Pearl Powder Mask
- Apple Polyphenol Mask
- Mixed Berry Mask
- Strawberry Yogurt Mask
- Japenese Cherry Blossom Mask
- Aloe Mask
- Natto Mask
- Q10 Rejuvenating Mask



Each piece is 30 gram, and according to the instructions, use the masks after toner, leave it on 20-30 minutes and if there are serums/essence left, massage it gently into your skin and then repeat your daily skincare, like lotions and eye cream, but I think is unnecesary, bc your skin cannot absorb excessive skincare products, it's such a waste!

The first time I use MBD mask was this summer vacation in Taiwan, I got the Mixed Berry Mask as gift from Grace Gift.
After I tried it, even my father told me that my skin looked more brighter:O
And that is why I decided to try more masks from MBD

I used 2 pieces since I got them....If I use 1 piece a week, then I'll finish them in 15 weeks, that is about 4months:P
I used the Sake Yeast Mask and the Provence Lavender Mask and I like the Lavender one more...because it smells better and it has a better effect on my skin.
The Sake Yeast mask smelled like..uhm S-A-K-E:P Alchohol, but not that strong that you can get drunk from it:P

However, I have heard from many bloggers that the MBD masks doesn't work on their skin(allergy)..it makes their skin worse..
so if you want to try it, don't buy too much the first time, bc there is a big chance that you'll get allergy from it.

BTW, for readers who want to try:
I bought this 'all in one package' for $16,95+$5,8(Shipping costs)
So each piece is about $1,52= 1 euro
In Taiwan the masks cost about 0,43 euro each piece(NT$199 for 10pieces). Way cheaper!!!!
I bought them here

BBB--> 2009 Favorites&wishes

Hey hey,
Here I am again
This year went to fast...time flies by and I'm getting old:(

But luckly, it was a wonderful and great year.
I met new friends and everything goes well as I expected
Last year I made 10 wishes, and 8 of them came true
So this year, I am going to make some wishes as well, and hope that next year it will come true

First the favorites...(I'm skipping the December favorite post)
Make up:

These are my all time favorites
I use them like almost everyday and they are soo good that you just can't live without it:P

Face:
MAC Blot Powder Loose
This is my all time favorite skinfinish, the powder is soft and fine, it makes your face appear smoother.
Shu Uemura Powder and Fluid foundation
I got them in the summer vacation and it already becomes my favorite foundations.
There are many choices for every skin and skintone. It gives you a very natural look, and you wouldn't look like wearing a mask.
Both of them covers and conceals good, without concealers, so if you have haste just grab one of them and your face is done:P
SkinLab BB Cream
This is my only BB cream, so I can't say how good it is, because I don't have other BB creams to compare with. I used this for almost everyday
But I can say that it works very good on my skin, covers very good and it smells also good(it's very important to have a good smell)
It's creamy but not hard to apply or blend, just use a sponge and apply it all over you face and neck
This BB Cream has a SPF37 and PA+++, SPF 37 is a lot...for a BB cream, so don't be worried in the summer when there is a lot of UV
Now it's almost empty and I don't know where my stephmom bought it:S so I can't buy an other one:S And I am trying my best not to let it get empty:P
MAC Mineralize blush Gentle
This is a wonderful blush, you may heard me talking about this blush for more than a few times:P
well, I can say that this is my favorite blush. it has a raspberry color and it gives you a very natural blush and the glitters are as beautiful as the blush itself.
Red Earth blush Berry Kiss
It's also a beautiful blush but it is more matte/satin than the mineralize blush from MAC
Very pigmented, and it has a lovely packaging with a small mirror inside

Brush
Sigma brushes SS150, SS182 and SS187
Sigma brushes have a very good quality, the bristels doesn't prickles and it's very soft
So all of my face brushes are listed in my 2009 favorites

Eyes:
MAC eyeshadows: Style Snob, Carbon& Lotusland
MAC eyeshadows are very pigmented, I love them....what can I say more?
haha just buy it!~
MAC paintpot: Bare Study
I use this as a base, apply it after I applied TFSI, it prevents creasing and helps eyeshadows last longer
Dior Eyeshow 02
Does the same as a paintpot, but this one has a more beautiful packaging and it's more for parties or some special activities..
TFSI
read one of my old blogs:P
MJ mascara base
This is a mascara base that I can't live without:P, it gives your lashes more volume and helps mascara's do their job better

MJ eyeshadow palettes
I love MJ eyeshadow palettes, the packaging is so cute and well disigned:P
The eyeshadows are also good, you can compare it with High-end products, it won't disappoint you
Visee curl mascara
Benefit badgal mascara

NO EYELINERS THIS TIME....because I haven't found my LOVE eyeliner yet...still searching:P

Lips:
MAC Dazzleglass Bare Necessity
MAC Lustre glass Budding
MAC Lipstick Syrup
Dior addict ultra gloss #557
NYX Round Lipstick Chloe, Spellbound and Doll
NYX Megashine lipgloss Juicy Red


Wishes:
1. Get my diploma VWO
2. Study Econometrics and Operational research at the VU Amsterdam
3. Get my Dutch drivers licence
4. Lost weight to 50kilo
5. Save another 2000 euro's
6. Get Korean language course
7. Grandma beat cancer
8. Meet my Mr. Right
9. Laugh at least 10 times a day so at least 3650 times a year(that's a lot!)
10. I wish my family and friends a happily ever after...

So lets see if all my wishes will come true next year:)

Happy New Year!!!!
and a
Healthy 2010

ILS--> Kiss me! Because it's Christmas!

Kiss me.....(No I'm just joking)


Isn't Christmas the best time of the year?
All those graceful people, the snow, the atmosphere and Christmas presents!

Luckly we got a week full of snow in the end of 2009
It was cold, but beautiful

Take some pics outside with your best friend



Or stay inside doing mask and enjoy from the warmth and a bunch of CHOCOLATES:P
And ofcourse the most important...
The X'mas gala!!!!
It will be your most beautiful day of the year
Too bad that this is my last highschool x'mas gala, but I enjoyed it!

Go christmas shopping with your friends
The year 2009 is a wonderful year,
Thanks to my family and my lovely friends
You are so important to me, even you don't know how thankful I am
Without you, there is no Michelle!

SO
You all deserve a warm cup of milk in this cold season:) AND a bunch of chocolates

And your heart will be warm and lighten up
BTW, THANKS for the presents!
I love them!
Hope you have enjoyed this Christmas~

And wish you all a

Happy 2010