ANNOUNCEMENT: PHILOSOPHY Winner!!!

My PHILOSOPHY giveaway has just ended, and I am excited to share this awesome bath set with someone to enjoy this Holiday season!


Congratulations to ......


Moe Thein!

You can check out her blog here: http://www.luuux.com/members/moe-thein

The winner has been contacted and she has 48 hours to claim her prize (or else I will randomly choose another winner).

Thank you so much to everyone that entered! Be excited because the giveaways aren't over yet! Keep an eye out for a HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY for the month of December (which will be posted soon!).


xoxo,

Eve

Chanel Double Perfection Compact Powder

I was on the hunt for a great powder compact to have available in my travel makeup bag, just to have on hand for slight touchups throughout the day.  I made many visits to various makeup counters and purchased (and returned) many different powder until I found myself falling in love with none other than my Mom's Chanel Double Perfection Compact Powder.

The color was a bit too dark for my Mom's skin tone, so she asked me to try it out before returning it to see if I would like it.  And boy was I happy that she had passed it on to me before getting the chance to return the compact.

The Chanel Double Perfection Compact Powder is a natural matte powder (with an SPF of 10).  The texture of the powder is very silky, and applies smoothly onto the skin.  The formulation of the powder is a wet/dry formulation, so you can use a huge fluffy brush and lightly apply it onto your face, or use a wet sponge for that extra coverage.

I absolutely am in love with the finishing and lasting power of the powder.  For days where I just don't want to go through the whole liquid foundation routine, I will just apply some concealer and then powder this all over my face for the more natural look.  Even with the light weight feeling, the powder offers enough coverage to even out any redness.

I also love just using this as a finishing powder over liquid foundation is I feel like I need to reduce any shine.  And witht he application of the Chanel Double Perfection Compact Powder on top of a liquid foundation, I still find the look very natural and light weight),  I love that I can layer the powder without it being too cakey or chalky looking.

This has not left my makeup bag since it was passed onto me and have really been my go to powder everyday.

xoxo,

Eve

DDF 5% Glycolic Exfoliating Wash

One of my favorite beauty experts in the cyber world has to be Raeview, she has an amazing YouTube channel and blog where she goes into in depth reviews on the products she has tried.  Because I have been trying to really clear up my skin, I decided to try out a few of the products she recommended for acne prone skin.  One of the products she had mentioned that she loved, and I really wanted to try, is the DDF 5% Glycolic Exfoliating Wash.

I have facial cleansers that I love, but they are more of a makeup remover and regular cleanser type of washes.  The DDF 5% Glycolic Exfoliating Wash is definitely more of a treatment cleanser; when paired with my Clarisonic, it really gets deep down into the pores and clears away all of the dead skin cells.  Even though it is a glycolic wash, it is a gentle foaming wash and isn't too abrasive.

After two weeks of continuous use, I really saw a difference in the texture of my skin and the appearance of my pores.  I usually have enlarged pores around the nose area, but by using the cleanser at least once a day I noticed a reduction in my pores.  Using the wash with my Clarisonic really gets a deep, exfoliating wash and gives my skin a refreshed feeling.  Because this is a treatment cleanser, I would highly recommend that you remove your makeup before giving your skin that treatment wash.

The only thing I noticed when using the DDF 5% Glycolic Exfoliating Wash was that I did notice a little dryness around my mouth and nose area.  But after generously applying a hydrating night cream, the dryness quickly went away.

I have to thank Raeview for her amazing recommendation.  I definitely think the DDF 5% Glycolic Exfoliating Wash is definitely going to be a keeper in my night time skin care routine, and hopefully it'll continue to keep my skin healthy and beautiful.

xoxo,

Eve

Laura Mercier Shimmer Bloc

I had recently picked up a Laura Mercier kit from Sephora as one of their 500 point perk, and I was mainly looking forward to trying this Laura Mercier Shimmer Bloc.  I am a huge fan of convenient quads that are perfect for traveling, and this Shimmer Bloc is perfect for both the eyes and the cheeks.

The Laura Mercier Shimmer Blocs are a baked formula that works both on the eyes and cheeks, mainly as a color illuminator.  The finishing of the product gives the eyes and face a nice, light glow, giving the face a natural pearly look (rather than a shimmery or overly frosty finish).

The Shimmer Bloc included in the set was Golden Mosaic, which is just a beautiful golden copper set.  There are four individual colors: pearly champagne, rose gold, copper, and golden brown.  As individual shades, they work very well as single eye shadows, allowing you to create a beautiful, golden bronzed look.  Altogether, the colors blend into a golden copper with a beautiful pearl finish.

I am a huge fan of the finish and the texture of the Laura Mercier Shimmer Blocs.  I have read other reviews describing the texture of the shimmer blocs as being chalky, but I did not have this experience with any of the shimmer blocs that I have swatched at the Laura Mercier counters.  The texture is smooth and I find that it blends beautifully on the skin.  The shimmer blocs are extremely pigmented (as you can see from the swatch), so a little product goes a long way.  By using a large, fluffy brush, you can pick up all four colors and apply the product ont he higher points of your cheek for that "illuminating" look.

I mainly wanted to try out the Laura Mercier Shimmer Blocs because I wanted to compare it to the infamous Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks.  I have always been a fan of the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks.  Just like the Laura Mercier Shimmer Blocs, the colors in the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks can be used as individual eye shadows, or as an all over color.  I have to say though, that I might prefer  the finish of the Laura Mercier Shimmer Blocs a little more than the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks.  Laura Mercier Shimmer Blocs have that natural, pearly look that I love more, whereas the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks are a little more shimmery/frosty.

Overall, I am so glad I was able to try out the Laura Mercier Shimmer Bloc and would really recommend this to anyone out there looking for a color illuminator that is less frosty.

xoxo,

Eve

BCBGMAXAZRIA Misha Flats

Black Friday was definitely a crazy one this year. I was out with a few of my cousins, taking them to the mall at around midnight to see if they can find anything at the few stores that were open at that hour.  After coming home at around 2am, I woke up and was back at the mall with one of my friends at 8am to go to the rest of the stores that decided to open "later."  There was only one place I wanted to go to, BCBGMAXAZRIA, because of the great promo they were having (on top of visiting a few of my friends who work there.

I was able to pick up a few gifts for friends and family members for a great price.  Seeing how everything in that store is insanely price, taking advantage of their doorbuster deals definitely helped me save.

Along with the gifts that I picked up, I decided to pick up a pair of flats for myself.  I have seen these BCBGMAXAZRIA Misha Flats around, but for their $200 price tag, I just could not justify the purchase.  However, when I saw them on sale for $40 (along with a little employee discount that was given to me), I decided it would be a nice pair to have around for the Holidays.

These BCBGMAXAZRIA Misha Flats are a beautiful studded flat, designed with sparkly studs throughout the flats.  I especially love the short golden wedge detailing, giving it a little something more to the design.  The shoes look and feel extremely well made, so I don't think I'll have to worry about any of the studs falling off.

I thought these would look great with just a pair of skinny jeans and a basic top for that effortless glam look on those days/nights I really want to dress up my shoes.  Or, pair these with a glamorous dress to really finish off that perfect Holiday outfit.

xoxo,

Eve

Aldo Hanh Booties

I am a shoe lover, and I admit that it might be a problem.  But anyone that knows me knows that I love shoes! So when I received these babies for my birthday a few weeks ago I just fell in love!

These are the Aldo Hanh Booties, designed with a comfortable wedge that gives you that added height (which I can always use more of) without taking away any comfort.  I am absolutely in love with the sleek leather look of these booties, making them very appropriate and chic for the season.

Pair these babies with a simple outfit to bring that effortless edge to any look and you'll be ready for any special event, day or night.  I love wearing these with simple black jeggings or skinny jeans with a basic top and a nice jacket for that casual chic look.  You can also go glam and pair these with any dress and black opaque tights.

I could not believe how incredibly comfortable these shoes were, especially with how high they were 5.25").  But they are incredibly lightweight, making them easy to walk in, and I can spend an entire day in them without having to massage my feet at the end of the day.

These has to be my most worn shoes for the month of November, even though I've only received them about two weeks ago (aside from my gym shoes of course).  I take any opportunity I have to wear these, and have received multiple compliments about them.  Definitely look more expensive and absolutely love it!

xoxo,

Eve

Nails Inc. Autumn Winter Collection

Instead of doing a single polish review today, I thought I'd just review a whole set that I had picked up a little while ago at Sephora.  Because my first experience with the Nails Inc. polish went so well, I decided to pick up their Autumn Winter Collection, which consists of six mini nail polishes from their recent collection.

I thought all of the colors were just beautiful for the season, and loved that they came in mini polish bottles since I rarely ever finish a full sized bottle.  It's a great way to try a bunch of nail polishes without paying an obscene amount of money for them.

                                     Chelsea Bridge                                Bruton Mews

                                     Sloan Gardens                                Jermyn Street

                                    Chester Street                               Richmond Terrace

The set consists of polishes with glittery, pearly, and high glossy finishes, which is a great mixture.  I absolutely am in love with their high gloss finishes; they are the perfect opacity and apply extremely smoothly.  

As for their glitter polish, Sloane Gardens, it is meant to be a top coat polish because it has a clear base.  So apply it over any silver or regular navy blue polish and it'll definitely bring some Holiday spirit to your look.  

I was not a huge fan of their pearly polish, Chester Street, because of it's uneven application and color. I thought they could have made the consistency of the formula a bit better, but the color is quite beautiful.

My absolute favorites from the set has to be Chelsea Bridge, Richmond Terrace, and Jermyn Street.  So if you were to purchase these polishes individually I would recommend those three.  Overall, I am quite impressed with the entire set and think that Nails Inc. did a good job of representing the Autumn and Winter seasons with their color choices.

xoxo,

Eve