Sephora haul

I've put off this update long enough...time to get on to it! (been busy moving and packing as well as working long shifts, think 9 hr shifts...:S)

I went into Sephora last week with the intention to buy a brown eye pencil and some new brushes, but came out with some interesting finds! Hence, a haul.

Let's start off with a list. I bought:

1. Make Up For Ever HD Finishing Powder

2. Laura Mercier Secret Concealer

3. Sephora collection Mineral Powder Brush

4. Sephora Platinum collection Concealer Brush

5. Korres Eye Liner in Brown

6. Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel To Go

The other two on the top left corner are free samples! One of them is a hair conditioner by Ojon and the other is a sample of facewash from Benefit.

So far I've tried out a couple of these new buys. I'm EXTREMELY happy with the results of some products and I will post up reviews for those! As for now, I will talk about the not-so-good product: Korres's eye liner.

The pros: Korres eye liner is super creamy, allowing it to glide on easily without tugging. The colour is rich; I especially love the matte texture it has, no glitter or shimmer whatsoever.

THE CON: It doesn't stay for long. I tried this out last week during my friend's birthday dinner and oh my god, I came out looking like I got punched in the eyes. I had to keep asking the boyfriend if it looked okay. Thank god the restaurant/bar we were at was really dimmed so no one would pay attention to my panda eyes.

So there you go. I'll have to hunt for another eye liner that stays put and lasts me the whole day, especially during work. I know that Urban Decay's 24/7 eye liner is the most raved product out there, but I really don't want any shimmer in my liner...I just want a matte one. I'll let ya'll know when I find one!

Lastly, I apologize for the lack of pictures in this post :/ Sorry ladies! (and gents!)

First haul post!

Super cute orange knit top from Forever 21

(little hippo tagging along) (:

H&M haul:

black jacket; really cheap!

white dress shirt

pale pink skinny belt

my second wired headband

close-up of the accessories

I decided to get the headband because although I already have one of those (a polkadot one), the wire in my first one was really hard to bend, making it really hard for me to braid with it...hopefully this floral one with soft wire will work!

(my little hippo is soooo adorable)

sheer blouse from Zara. So excited about this one! I love it.

Two pairs of black flats from American Eagle via Payless Shoesource. They were really cheap and super comfy. Definitely a plus for work.

IMPORTANT: Anything black and white are for work!! They were necessities!

I can't believe how much I spent on this haul ): My heart and my wallet are aching from this.

I also got a pair of black trousers and a black cardigan from Zara; both are for work. They were nothing special so I didn't take pictures of those. Those trousers were so expensive ): it was the most expensive item out of my haul.

One thing that's very promising is the number of shifts I'm getting starting tomorrow. That means I'm going to be earning back those money that I have spent. Yay!

I have another good news to share with you guys: I was lucky enough to be the winner of everyday outfits's lovely giveaway! Here is my post about the giveaway in case you don't remember :]

Anywhoooo, I was super tired and my feet were aching from the really painful flats I got from Aldo (which I am returning; I don't care if I've worn it once-I'm cheap...) after I got home from work last night. I went about to check my mail for the first time all day and my inbox was flooded. I read through one by one until I noticed a personalized email from the lovely Joey @everyday outfits herself! Then you know how the rest of the story unfolds. (: I was so giddy as I replied to her mail with my details.

I'd like to thank Joey once again for a really awesome giveaway! I'm super thrilled to receive that package of goodies in the near future :D See, giveaways are so much fun!!! Once I get more followers I am so organizing one of my own! I already have some of my prizes planned out ;p

Until then, keep following and keep staying happy lovelies!