Mid-year makeup haul from Sephora ME

Mid-year makeup haul from Sephora ME

YSL Cosmetopia Digest   Tuesday, July 29, 2014

A hundred years ago, on this very day, a series of events broke out that touched the lives of people in many, many countries - definitely throughout the British Empire. A moment of silence for those fallen in the Great War, please. My family and I are marking this by visiting two memorials - one here, and one in my Gramps's hometown - with flowers (see photo at the end of the post). On to lighter topics now.

Have you noticed the near-absence of haul posts on this blog recently? Blame Memebox for it. On the other hand, Memeboxes may come and Korean products may go, but Sephora goes on forever. I managed to find time despite a super-hectic schedule - which included football-watching - to pick up a few things from Sephora Dubai, Boots, Al Shop (I know, right), Bloomingdales, Pari Gallery, Karisma and a couple of random stores whose names I don't even remember. Here is what I bought during my trip, except for drugstore products and a couple of items missing in the depths of my suitcases. I tend to be a super-organised packer but disorganised when it comes to unpacking. Some of these are a bit squashed, as a result, but no real damage, thankfully.  You have seen the gifts with purchase and samples I received here, now take a look at the haul itself.

Burberry plaid nail art design: Striping tape manicure tutorial for beginners

Burberry plaid nail art design: Striping tape manicure tutorial for beginners

Tutorials Cosmetopia Digest   Monday, December 09, 2013

I've been meaning to do a Burberry nail art design ever since I swatched the Burberry Lip Mist lipsticks. The Burberry tartan is striking and there are too many knock-offs of the famous plaid, which was first spotted in the 1920s, as the lining to the trademark Burberry trench coat before featuring on outfits, shoes, bags and scarves.

You can easily replicate the check-pattern on your nails with a nail art pen or long brush, and pair the manicure with a black outfit or with your favourite Burberry dress. I decided to use some of the striping tape I got from eBay for $2.50 including postage (for 12 colours). This is equally easy and leaves no room for errors, even for those with unsteady hands or those who came last in drawing classes *me*. Striping nail art involves just three steps - Cut, Place and Trim!

Here's how you can do a Burberry manicure with striping tape.

Burberry Lip Mist Natural Sheer Lipsticks review, swatches, photos, staying power

Burberry Lip Mist Natural Sheer Lipsticks review, swatches, photos, staying power

Swatches Cosmetopia Digest   Saturday, November 30, 2013

I received the Burberry Lip Mist Natural Sheer Lipstick sampler palette when I hauled a tonne of makeup through OrderMakeup UK (see here). I love lip samplers; you can swatch them at home and use the shades a few times before you decide whether to buy or not. I had a Dior Addict sampler palette which lasted more than a dozen uses each (swatched and reviewed here).
This Burberry Lip Mist palette comes with four shades, which I have swatched for you below - Copper, Rosy Red, Feather Pink and Blueberry.