Manicure: Mint nails for Talia with China Glaze Tranzitions in Duplicity

Manicure: Mint nails for Talia with China Glaze Tranzitions in Duplicity

Tribute Cosmetopia Digest   Friday, July 19, 2013

The beauty/makeup world has been united in grief over the news of Talia Joy on Tuesday. The lovely Nicole of Nail Polish Wars had the great idea of beauty bloggers paying tribute to Talia by doing a mint mani. Why mint? Because it was the shade Talia wore in her last Instagram update. 
Those of you who have been following my blog for a while must be aware of the recent cancer diagnosis my beloved Gramps has received. He is at stage I and fully curable, but this news and the treatment process aren't pleasant at all. I can't even begin to imagine how terrifying it must have been for Talia and her family to hear the bad news each time after a while in remission and of the metastasis and to go through the aggressive treatment over years. I have been following Talia's videos for a while now and am incredibly touched by her bravery and optimism. Here is my tribute to Talia.

TheBalm's Time Balm Primer review, results and photos

TheBalm's Time Balm Primer review, results and photos

Tribute Cosmetopia Digest   Wednesday, July 17, 2013

I've been gutted since yesterday, after hearing the news about Talia Joy, whose YouTube tutorials taught me how to blend eyeshadows. If you haven't seen them, you should - here they are. This is my all-time favourite tutorial from her (click here). I shall remember her every time I blend my eyeshadows. I hope she is happy and pain-free now. This heartbreaking video was her last. Her story makes me contemplate on how we can possibly indulge in strife over trivialities, when her family has just lived through the greatest nightmare ever - the loss of a child.
But Talia would not want us to grieve; she would want us to wear makeup and talk about makeup. I have a couple of manis planned for her. Anyway, here is a review of the Time Balm primer.

Yes, I am obsessed with TheBalm, especially after their new website launch and 50% off sale in early April. Quality product meets whimsical packaging is a winner for me. Plus, no parabens! Ever. I bought the Time Balm after reading that The Muse loved it.