Nivea Fruity Shine in Pomegranate

So we now add the latest Nivea tinted lip balm to the list here at So Loverly. You girls know we're crazy fans of the line, especially in Pink Grapefruit, so when Beetrice reviewed Pomegranate both Syen and I were just itching to get our paws on it. I nabbed mine in Singapore, she got hers in Bangkok. North and south of Malaysia.. but NOT in Malaysia. Nivea Malaysia, if you're reading this, I hate you.

*Ahem*

So is it love? Why yes I do believe it is. This tinted balm is different from the others primarily because it has shimmery bits in it. Honestly? I can do without them, but it doesn't bother me much.

Beauty Mistakes: Mixing Up Products

My camera is on the frizz and it's been a while since we had a discussion post so the Hot Topic today is...

How many of you have accidentally mixed up your beauty products and used something else instead? Or had a family member/ friend accidentally use the wrong product?

Quite a long while back, my father was convinced that he had caught lice from somewhere as his scalp was itching like there was no tomorrow. Mum walked in on us kids looking through his hair with a magnifying glass (yes, he was that paranoid) and after listening to Dad's explanation, she walked into the bathroom and came out with a funny look on her face.

Desperate Me + Estee Lauder Haul ~

So I was a desperate woman. Very, very desperate.

I have no idea why, but of late (last couple of weeks), my skin has decided to dry out on me, in a most uncomfortable and unflattering manner. Day in, day out, I've been slapping on moisturiser after moisturiser, with the hope that my skin will retain something.

Nope. No such luck.

Monday's Beauty Bits

Need to put your long hair up but have nothing to put it up with? Check out this site for step by step instructions on putting your hair up with no accessories. It may take some practice but eventually, like me, you'll get it. ;)

Not that I expect this to come in handy for me rightaway. But if I ever find myself in NY and need a manicure, I'll refer to the lovely Garance's guide. Check it out, it's an adorable read!

This pair of absolutely adorable shoes.. squeak. With every step. It's the plasticky material they're made of. So in desperation I greased the straps (where they came into contact with each other) with some mint flavoured tube lipbalm I had lying around. And it worked! Now my shoes smell minty...

Day to Night: NARS Rajasthan Duo

Hey lovelies,

Starting the day out on a work day, but partying after? NARS Rajasthan duo might be something worth your time.


Here I share how I bring the duo from a simple day look to a smokey night eye. And it was pretty much done using mostly only Rajasthan.

CrossPost: How to make a sock bun and use it!

I don't often cross-post from Frocking Around, but hey I was so proud of me that I couldn't resist reposting this tip / crafty idea and hair-achievement here on So Loverly. Hope you'll forgive me. 

It's incredibly easy to get this hairstyle. Honest! 10 minutes tops... and that includes making the sock bun.

In Love and Heartbroken: Chanel Rouge Coco in Bois des Iles

Excuse the lack of pictures and swatches but I am having terrible problems uploading them to the blog. Will post the pics by the end of the week, promise. 

The purchase of a Chanel lippie – well, any Chanel product really – is a long and lengthy decision. For me, at least. If I were to tell that to my mother, she would probably sniff and say, “It’s just a matter of making up your mind and having the money,” while applying her Chanel lipstick.

I already long made up my mind to get myself a Rouge Coco lipstick but it was a matter of getting the money (researchers don't get much). Thank goodness for all those 6 day outstation trips. When I visited KL a few weeks ago, I marched into the nearest Chanel counter (the nearest being a 5 minute walk away from my arrival gate at KL International Airport) and started swatching Rouge Cocos and bullying the poor MUA like a deranged person  woman on a mission.

I think the poor woman heaved a huge sigh of relief when I finally decided on #33 Bois des Iles.