Top Spring Trends 2016 :Lookbook

There are so many new trends for Spring 2016 and I cannot wait to try them all. I picked the top and my favourite trends and made them into a lookbook. I also used clothing that I already had at home. I also suggest that everyone use what they already have in order not to spend too much money on trends. Let’s get to the looks.

Look 1: Serenity Denim

All over denim is in this spring. You could wear denim all over; trousers and tops or you could also choose to wear dresses with a lighter wash as I have. This dress is also nice as it incorporates lace-like details in the collar. It also has polka-dots in the 2016 pantone shade serenity which is a pastel blue shade (Dress: Palette.) For shoes I used a pair of black plimsolls with white heels from D&C.

Look 2: Different Stripes

Stripes are also trending for spring 2016. Not the typical types of stripes but unique patterned stripes. Stripes laid in different directions, different widths and in varying colours. The dress I used I have had a long time. The stripes are in red and white, a very strong and colourful look for stripes, great for spring and summer! I kept the accessories muted in a nude shade. The sandals are form D&C and the half-moon shaped small handbag is from Primark. The dress in from a blogshop but I don’t remember where it is from since I have had this dress for such a long time.

Look 3: 70s Victorian

The 70s are still here to stay this spring and summer. So I used a 70s silhouette, an A-line shirt dress with a collar tied at the waist. Ties around the waist, the neck and things that can be tied in general are on trend for now. The paper bag waist seems to be the most worn. So this outfit just has a little hint of that as well. Victorian details such as florals and ruffles are also in. For this look I incorporated the florals you would find on victorian prints (Dress: Of. Touch. Fashion.) For shoes I used the same sandals from look 2 in a nude shade since the dress was pretty colourful. The bag is a backpack which is part of 2016’s bag trend. This is from Jane Shelton.

Look 4: Rose Quartz

The shade of the dress is rose quartz, another pantone 2016 colour. This pastel blush shade is very feminine and easy to incorporate into all spring looks.This is a very simple way to dress up for a date. I used black accessories. The sandals are from D&C the bag is vintage Orofino.

Look 5: Pleated Skirt

Pleats, small, tiny pleats are in for spring summer 2016, especially for skirts. I chose a black shade that goes well with many colours. For the top I used a blush pink, Rose quartz shade that brightens any complexion and feels like spring. Both the skirt and top are from pop up stores in Bugis and Tampines (Singapore.) I used the same black sandals from D&C in look 4 and used a sling bag from Primark.

Look 6: Shimmering Splendid

Shimmery, shiny, sparkly things are in this spring 2016. Sequins, and embellished shiny materials are in. I can’t believe it. I rarely use such things but it is always fun to try. I used a black bodycon dress with gold print from Something Borrowed. To give it a more rocker vibe which suits my style better I used a faux black leather jacket from New Look. I used a pleather clutch handbag from Andre Puccini and embellished shoes which are also a shoe trend for 2016. The shoes are from Spurr. This is a definite go to for a girl’s night out!

Look 7: Wide-legged Pants

Another 2016 Spring trend is the wide-legged pant. My pants in blue are from a pop up store in Ang Mo Kio (Singapore). To match the spring vibe I used a long -sleeved pastel blue blouse from Zara. I liked how this all-covered look was very comfortable yet lady-like. You could wear flats or wedges. I chose a bejewelled flat sandal that gives some colour to the whole outfit. My nude shaded bag is from Malaysia. This is a good look for a creative line of work.

Look 8: Cold Shoulders

Uncovered shoulders are in for spring. You can show them off totally or in varying ways. I chose to use something that shows off my shoulders totally from Asos. I paired the crop top with a floral high waist skirt. The dark burgundy shade of the top is countered with the black and white from the skirt. I used some black sneakers/trainers from New Look. This made the look a lot more casual.

Look 9: Pretty Plaid

This final look was a beautiful dress that had plaid in its design. Plaid is also part of 2016’s spring trend patterns. But not in the typical shades and also in a larger design. So this dress from Topshop which is a pale blue is very appealing and on trend. I used a pastel turquoise sandal type thick heel from Zara.

That’s it for now. I hope you enjoy this look book and get some ideas on what to wear for spring.

 

 

 

Drugstore Burberry Spring Makeup

So I love Burberry and its products. I especially like their style of simple and laid-back makeup. But it can become a tad too expensive if I buy everything from Burberry. There probably will come a day when I do…but not right now. So I decided to use similar drugstore makeup to get a similar finish. But more than that I think the techniques used by Wendy Rowe the head Makeup Artist at Burberry were so useful and simple to d.i.y.

My favourite is having a brown, creamy pencil used as a contour on my eyes, nose and face. The dark lip is also such a surprising point to the face since everything else is so subtle. I actually do have the oxblood lipstick used in the original look. In case you want to get the same colour I think mixing a dark plum with a maroon type of red will get you a similar look. And don’t forget to highlight to get the bright, glowing and youthful Burberry Girl Look!

Sleek True Colour Lipsticks

Hi all! I have a review of the True Colour lipsticks from Sleek Makeup. I actually bought mine a very long time ago and they are still good to this day. The reason I want to talk about them is due to the fact that I have had these for a long time and they will soon be out of my collection so I know how they work from the time I bought them to now since they are at the end of their shelf life. Also, since these have newly started being sold here (Singapore), I would like to make a review of these products so that they can be useful to you guys.

Sleek has released some new fun colours as well but I still like the ones I bought originally so I will not be buying any more of them.

In their colour range there are 2 types, the mattes and the sheens. The sheens are more glossy, moisturising yet very pigmented. They are slightly more sheer than the mattes. Between the two types, I prefer the matte version. I just happened to buy more of the sheens because I was into them when I bought them….a long time ago:)

The pigmentation is amazing for both versions. The mattes last longer though. I think the nyx round lipsticks are similar to the sleek true colour lipsticks but I think the sleek ones are a better version, that don’t slip around as much. In fact they stay on pretty well and last a while. The matte ones last a much longer time and these go on better than the nyx matte lipsticks. So between the two brands I like the sleek versions. The colour range is pretty good too. You can see the swatches in my video. The colours are really intense for women of colour especially. Obviously, they would look equally good on those who have fairer skin.

The pros of these lipsticks are the pigmentation, the moisturising quality for the sheens, the comfort of wearing them and the lasting ability. They wear well throughout the day, fading in an evenly.

The cons are that, after wearing them for a while, they may start to feel drying. There is mostly no scent but I believe mineral oil may be an ingredient which I am sure some people may not like. To be fair, I have used these for years and my lips are still fine:) Towards the end of their shelf life, they will start to smell funny and start to be drying and even have a tightening effect on the lips (just a note).

I bought my products from a blogshop on sale. Now however, you can find them online at stores like luxola or better yet go straight down to a sephora. Personally, though I find these affordable, it would still be better to get them on sale. These retail for $18 SGD at sephora. Happy shopping!

 

Affordable Wedding Series: Cristine Reyes inspired Bridal Look

Hi all!

It’s February! The month of LOVE!

What better month to start my new ‘Affordable Wedding Series.’ I have wanted to create content on this topic for some time now. I remember when I was planning for my civil wedding and I was constantly looking up information on how to plan and have an affordable wedding. So this series is for you ladies and gentlemen to get some information, inspiration and ideas for your own affordable weddings

So, Cristine Reyes, a popular Filipino actress recently got married in a very intimate wedding of less that 30 people. It was a very simple and fuss-free affair. Her wedding was held outdoors and she did her own very simple wedding makeup.

Yes! A d.i.y bride. So let’s get some tips for the makeup department. She used matte products with little or dare I say no shimmer products. This is very useful when you have an outdoor wedding at either a garden, resort or beach for example. She kept to a fresh-faced, youthful and natural look. There seemed to be no eye shadow on. Her lashes looked natural and her lips were a “corally” nude shade. For the look that I prepared in my video I decided to keep to a coral lip instead or a nude one since, as a bride, it would be nice to have a pop of colour on your lips, inspired by a photo of Cristine on instagram. She also had a coral blush that made her look like a perfect ‘blushing bride.’

Unlike other actresses who recently got married, she is the most natural and fuss-free bride I have seen. Thus, I really recommend this look as you will not feel the stress when putting on your makeup.

Makeup aside, here are some tips for an affordable wedding inspired from Cristine’s wedding.

#1: Have a small but intimate wedding

#2: Do your own makeup (Bridal makeup can cost a bomb!)

#3: Stick to comfortable themed weddings; e.g. beach, garden, park weddings

#4: No designer gowns

So, that’s it for today folks, see you again for the next one! Thanks for reading and watching!

 

 

 

 

M.A.C Lipstick Collection (Minimalist)

(Top 4: Spirit, Ruby woo, Heroine, Taupe) (Bottom 4: Lustering, Candy Yum Yum, Angel, Russian Red)

Hey guys! Welcome back!

I am a lipstick addict! I have to admit that. I have a very reasonable makeup collection, some may even call it minimalist, but I cannot say the same for my lipstick section. I have many, many, many lipsticks. More than I actually need.

When it came to buying M.A.C. lipsticks, I researched a lot, especially to find out what would work best with my Indian/Brown skin tone. And that is why I can proudly say that my M.A.C lipstick collection is a capsule/minimalist one. So, if you are new to M.A.C. lipsticks, here’s a fool-proof guide to your M.A.C. lipstick starter kit, which may grow or stay as is. Honestly, these are all the colours you would need. In fact, if I were to start any lip collection at all, I would use this guide right here.

Nudes: 3 options

Taupe (Matte): Creamy consistency when it goes on, but dries a little to a matte consistency. This is a warm tone, leaning more to the brown side and looks good or people with warmer, deeper skin tones.

Spirit (Satin): Creamy consistency when it goes on and stays that way. A very nice cool tone shade that leans closer to a beige. It looks for people with both warm and cool tone skin. I love this, it is great for dark eye makeup as well.

Angel (Frost): I personally do not reach for this everyday, but I have seen that many people especially of deeper skin tones pull this off well as a nude. For me, I have to line my lips before wearing this. (Disclaimer though, I am not a big fan of this shade)

Reds: 2 Options

Ruby woo (Retro Matte): This is the best red tone to suit any skin tone. Plus, it makes your teeth look whiter. However, it is a very dry consistency. You have to put on lip balm before applying it. This stains as well, so if you are looking for a long lasting lipstick, this is it.

Russian Red (Matte): Although this is a matte, it is definitely more moisturizing than Ruby woo. It has more of a brownish tone, so your teeth look more yellow, but it is a very chic shade of red. This stains as well, but as it is more creamy than Ruby woo, it does come off when you eat.

Everyday Pink: 2 options

Lustering (Lustre): This pink shade gives a wash of colour and moisture to dull lips. Although it is a lustre, the pink is very pigmented, and even for girls who have two-toned lips this has enough coverage. Very easy and comfy to wear.

Twig (Satin): This shade is creamy as it goes on and stays that way. Moisturizing and opaque, for girls who want more coverage and a pink that can be used everyday, this is the shade to look out for.

Summer Pink:

Candy Yum Yum (Matte): This is the ultimate bubble gum pink for brown girls. It looks like a mauve with its purple undertone. It is bold and out there and not everyone may be comfortable with it but that can be easily fixed with a bit of lip liner. I think this looks good on many brown skin tones.

I chose a summer pink, but you could always use a coral. I just wasn’t impressed by any of M.A.C.’s coral shades on my NC42 skin tone.

Bold Lip:

Heroine (Matte): This is a bold purple shade. This is definitely not for the faint-hearted. This bold look makes me look really fierce and flawless…hahahah…. I chose this shade as it is bold yet bright enough to bring colour to our faces. I personally do not like dull and dark shades so I felt this bold, dark and bright shade is worth buying.

So these, were my ideas on what lipsticks to stick to when starting a M.A.C. lipstick collection or if you desire to have a minimalist collection.

And as I mentioned before, these lipsticks are good enough as they can be mixed up to get several other colours that I am pretty sure they sell at M.A.C. as well. So save your money and have fun mixing these shades to get the perfect colour. Some examples of the colours I came up with can be found in my youtube video, below.

Just a note, always buy your lipsticks on sale or at outlet stores in order to keep the cost down.

See you guys next time!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Color Pop Lippie Stix / Super Shock Cheek Mini Haul Review Swatch for Brown/Indian/Olive Skin

Hey guys! The Color Pop Products are pretty cool! I love them so much! My makeup obsessions have always been lipsticks and blushes and that’s what I got! So the lippie stix from Color Pop are actually the lipsticks. Such a cute name right. They come in a range of colours which I believe are suitable for most skin tones. I chose two cute colours (as recommended by my sis) that happen to be best-sellers. They are Frida (Satin Finish) and Lumiere (Matte Finish).

 This is Frida, when applied moderately on my lips. It is a nude that would work great on light to tanned skin. On darker skin, it needs to be blotted and blended to look natural and suitable. Personally, I love both of these lippie stix. The satin finish is really glossy looking, I don’t think lip gloss is necessary. However, this finish does move about more so the staying power is not as much. But if you blot it a little and let it dry, it can last a while and is pretty moisturising. Colour-wise, it’s more of a pinky nude with beige in it.

 This is Lumiere on my lips and the swatches on my arm, (left: Frida; Right: Lumiere). Lumiere is mauvy, pinky and pupley. I recommend this for all skin tones but especially for darker skinned ladies. It looks very natural as a nude on our sort of skin tone. It lasts longer than the satin finish but is more drying. However, I would say that Lumiere is also moisturising for the most part. Personally, my fave. It looks like my lips but better.

Fragrance wise, there’s no sweet fragrance. Smells like the L.A. girl lipsticks, a bit chemically, like the smell of mineral oil or petroleum jelly. But once on your lips, they don’t smell anymore. So, not an issue. These retail at $5 USD on the Color Pop website.

Next, Super Shock Cheek blushes. Both really nice colours. The pink on the left is called Early Bird and is in a matte finish. I chose these as I have combination skin. The corally colour is called Bonus also in a matte finish. Both are really cute. I like them a lot in terms of the colour. They have a weird texture. They feel creamy but once you get them on your skin, they become a powder blush. Pigmentation is not that much. The colour has to be built up. No matter how much you try to put on, very little comes off on the skin, so that’s a bit of a minus for me. For brown skin, you would get a very natural blush from these. I don’t mind because I like natural looking blushes as well. The product actually has a sort of metallic or shimmery sheen. No glitter particles but they make your skin look like it’s glowing, a bit like a highlighter but on a smaller scale. I still like these and still recommend them. These cost $8 USD on the website. Visit my youtube channel, simplebeautyworld to find out more. Have a great day!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40VZMIFUFuNv0gHZxsofyQ

FOCUS: Inspired White Lace Outfit

The beautiful Margot Robbie was lovely in this white lace outfit so apt for summer. This outfit could set you back thousands of dollars but I recreated this outfit using things I had lying around. The top I used was a thrifted item but you could easily find lace tops at any clothing store. My skirt was from G2000, in an off-white colour. You could used any business skirt or pencil skirt to suit your needs. With the pencil skirt, this does look formal enough for work, with a covered bodice.

I personally like this outfit a lot as it looks cool, clean and very lady-like.For shoes I wore some pedro heels with cut outs that was in an off-white as well.

You can check out my outfits on my youtube channel,

simplebeautyworld:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TviF67QppK0

FOCUS; Margot Robbie Inspired Outfits – The Floral

A few weeks back, I watched FOCUS, which stars Will Smith and Margot Robbie. While the movie was good, I found my eyes drawn to the outfits that Margot Robbie’s character was wearing. I especially liked three of the outfits so I have recreated them for you. This post will “Focus” on the Floral Outfit I so love. When I saw the floral outfit which Margot wore, I started to pay attention to the clothes she was wearing. This outfit is actually a floral blouse with lace overlay paired with a silk floral midi skirt from Dolce & Gabbana. Her oversized shades are from Gucci. To finish the look she has on some fire engine red heels. Super hot and sexy!

The recreated looks can be found here:

For my recreation, I used a floral bodycon dress from bershka. As it was too short I wore an aztec printed pencil skirt underneath which had similar colours as the florals. This was from New Look. The added skirt brought the length to right above my knee which was closer to the length of the skirt Margot wore. For shoes I put on a maroon pair of shoes from Christian Siriano designed for Payless. My shades are from Salvatore Ferragamo. Apart from the shades everything I wore was affordable.

I didn’t go out and buy new clothes to recreate this look. That’s the beauty of the outfits in this show, we could probably find all these things in our closets. Every girly girl should own a floral dress. I just happened to own a dress that had a white base. Score! Using other clothing to add to a look is also a good tip to making your clothes interesting. I always do this as a way of reusing the same clothing but looking different every time. My shades were a splurge when I got them last summer. However, any pair of over-sized shades would do. Shades with this outfit will make anyone feel like a movie star. You can also check out my youtube channel for more content at,

simplebeautyworld :      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TviF67QppK0

That’s it for this look. I will post the other two looks soon so look out for them. Thanks for visiting! See you with a new post soon, toodles!