Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Topbox May 2013


Ta-daa! These are the things that I got for this month's Topbox:

Cuccio Colour Nail Lacquer So So Sofia
Lise Watier Stylista
Yaby Jungle Mist
Roberto Cavalli Perfumed Shower Gel


Although I haven't tried the Lise Watier lipgloss and Yaby eye shadow (on my face ofc), just putting on my hand feel as though it is very pigmented! I really liked the teal colour eye shadow, its a very gorgeous green to put on the eyes.



Been ordering Topbox for quiet sometime now but I still have not yet been super surprised by them yet. I hope they can do a little bit better on the next one!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Topbox April 2013

For this month's Topbox I was lucky enough to receive the Elizabeth Arden's Prevage PriveBox!

Inside contains:
PREVAGE Anti-aging + Intensive Repair Daily Serum
Flawless Finish Sponge-on Cream Makeup
Beautiful Color Lash Enhancing Mascara
All Gone Eye and Lip Makeup Remover

Overall very satisfy with this month's box! I am looking forward to give it a try on the Prevage serum and the flawless finish cream.

I already gave a try on makeup remover. I liked how it is an oil based remover which can easily remove my waterproof mascara. So thumbs up for that!









Sunday, March 17, 2013

The Body Shop: All-in-One BB Cream Review

This is a quick review on the All-in-one BB Cream from The Body Shop!
This BB cream comes in three shades: 1 as light, 2 as medium, 3 as dark. The BB cream originally cost $20 but with the 50% off, I got its for $10! *thumbs up*

The key figure of this BB cream is that its "Colour-Adapting", meaning the cream itself can change its shade to fit your skin colour. How it works is it contains pigment micro beads and when you start rubbing the cream into your skin the beads would burst and changing the colour. It doesn't actually "adapt" to your skin colour but its actually quiet cool to see the colour changing as you rub!

The coverage is fairly light in comparison to other BB creams such as Super + BB from Skin79. It would be great for those of you who doesn't like to put on that much make up yet have a bit of coverage. I am still recovering from my acne scars so just with this BB cream, it definitely didn't cover it perfectly (but there's always concealer as the backup plan!). One thing I feel it needs improvement on is variations of shades that is available. Even though I got the lightest shades out of the three, yet the shade is still too dark on me :( ! However, I really like how moisturize this BB cream is and doesn't make your face look super oily! With BB creams, your face can never look TOO CAKEY!

Overall, I would give this BB cream a 8/10.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Topbox March 2013

This month's topbox did not impress me that much. But it's okay I m cool with it!
So here goes....!



Aveda Caribbean Therapy Body Creme (25ml)

Vera Wang Lovestruck Floral Rush (4ml)
L'Oreal Professionnel Mythic Oil x 2 (3ml)
MaskerAide I don't want grow up Lift, Firm & soften Fine Lines






Few of my girlfriends also chose the regular Topbox rather than the privebox for this month. They each got a little something different in their box. One got the Chloe perfume, another got the Clinique eye serum or mascara.

What did you end up getting in your Topbox this month? Let me know because I am super curious!

                                                                                                                                            -Bernice



Thursday, February 7, 2013

Valentine's D.I.Y Walnut Butter Cookies

Thought I would share what I made for my buddies for this year's Valentine's day.


                                                                 Walnut butter cookies

If you are interested here are the ingredients:

1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature

2/3 cup (135 grams) granulated white sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon lemon or orange zest (outer skin) (optional)

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups (295 grams) all purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

I got this receipt from Stephanie Jaworski's website called Joy of Baking:
http://www.joyofbaking.com/ButterCookies.html#ixzz2KHmuqxYH

This is what I did...
First preheat oven to 350 degrees.
With room temperate butter, beat till its smooth then add sugar.
After the sugar and butter is fairly mixed, add egg, pure vanilla extract and lemon zest then beat them till they are mixed well.
Later add flour and salt and mix till it forms into a dough.

Form the dough into the shape you would like. For me, I just followed Stephanie's way. Making a rectangle cube and put it into the fridge over night and cut it into thin slice and bake them the next day. Like how she said, if you like them crispy, cut then thin and if you like them kinda chewy cut the thicker.

If you like to eat walnut, you can add a coat of egg white on top of the butter cookie and sprinkle some chopped walnuts.

And of course shove them into the oven for 12-15 mins depending your thickness. And woah-la! You got yourself some amazing butter cookies!




Happy Early Valentines Day everyone!

                  Bernice





Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Topbox February 2013

Woohoo! Guess what I got in this month's Topbox?

I was lucky enough to receive the Benefit Privé Box (Privé Box is basically a box that is filled with samples from one brand)!! I am very happy with this month's box since the box is totally stuffed with goodies from Benefit! Although I never tried any of benefit's, i find their packaging to be very attractive and cute.

So here is this month's goodies... Drum roll please...! *dom dom dom dom dom*


Benefit Benetint




Benefit The POREfessional Balm



Benefit Total Moisture Facial Cream



Left: Benefit Dandelion Pressed Powder 
Right: Benefit Dandelion Ultra Plush Lipgloss



There was also a sample size of Benefit Fine One One, which can be use for cheeks or lip.

Can't wait to try them all!!!

-Bernice








Friday, January 25, 2013

OOTD #1

Did some online shopping at Aritzia for the first time. I've gotta say its the first time I've seen Aritzia having such a big sale. *faints* I am officially bankrupt after this...



 Grey Knit Sweater from Artizia 
It was originally $95 and reduced to $39.99! 

Red Knit Scraf from Zara
White Long Sleeve from Artizia
Grey Legging from Artizia
Long Boots from Aldo



Floral Bag from Ans

I am in love with how Aritzia did on their packaging. It was wrapped beautifully! Makes me wanna buy more.... EEK!
Am I the only one that went crazy over the Big Sale at Aritzia or what?

-Bernice