[DIY Sharing] Nail Art Design~Summer Fun x Etude House Sweet Recipe Ice Cream Nail Polish

Summer is really the time to get colourful!!

Lately I have been having so much fun with my fingers... XP (I mean nails..don't get the wrong idea.)
As some of you probably know by now.. that I'm more of a DIY hands on person. So therefore, I don't really or hardly in fact visit nails salon. So today will be another DIY sharing session. =P

And what's better to welcome Summer but having sweet and colourful nails? ;) Ever since Etude House launched their Sweet Recipe collection, I was so excited by it! Especially the nail polishes. Not only are they new colours but also new bottle packaging. In the Shape of a ice cream cone!
(Makes you really feel like licking it especially when it's hot weather! XD)

The colours are all sweet macaroons colours. Launched in many different colours, there were 4 special colours with glitter and the rest are plain colours.

However, I only managed to get 3 of the glitter colours. The other nude glitter was not available in
Singapore. =(

Photo Source: Google Search


So let's get started. =)

Style 1: Glamorous Summer
Things To Prepared:

Etude House Sweet Recipe Ice Cream Nail Polishes.

Clear Base & Top Coat. For top coat, I've chosen Gel topcoat by Dior to gives a gelish effect and
Finishes.

Nail ornaments décor. For this style I've chosen the crystal nail stickers.

Step 1:

Paint on clear base coat.

Step 2:

Paint on different colours for all fingers.

Step 3:
Just simply remove the nail stickers from the plastic foil and pasted them on wherever and how you
Want it to be! It's just that easy! =D

Voila! Done! ^^

Great for when attending parties and wedding. Real quick and easy too! ;)

Style 2: Wild & Chic
Same things to prepared as above.

Step 1:

Paint on clear base coat.

Step 2:

Paint on a selected base colour of your choice. Apply 2 coats, letting it dry in between the 2 layers.
Place random dots of another nail polish colour on top.

Step 3:

Using black colour, ( You may also chose other colours of your own choice, depending on preference
And the overall effect you want it to be.) With a nail art brush/dotting tool/ A toothpick, paint the
Black colour around the dots.

And there you go! A leopard print effect is created! =D Don't forget to apply the topcoat once it's dry.

You can do the same thing with the other fingers using different colours combination or paint the rest
Of your fingers in random different colours (Depends on how you want the effect to be.)

Polka dots for my pinkie. Can simply just use a dotting tool or toothpick and dot randomly onto your
Nail. =)

The completed look on both hands. =)

I had fun trying out on my feet too! ^^

Hope you all enjoy today little & simple tutorial!
Have a lovely summer weekend!

Lurve
Snowy
Your Beauty Editor.

 

 

 



[Product Review] Summer Afternoon Teatime~ Etude House Sweet Recipe Collection

    Time to enjoy a lovely summer afternoon teatime with Etude House!

 

    It's summer time in a blink of an eye and my favourite Korean brand Etude House has

    Yet again launched another makeup collection! ^_^

   

    Endorsed by none other than popular K-Pop boyband Shinee!

 

    Ever since they launched the Etoinette collection for springtime earlier this year, I had been

    Anxiously waiting for their summer collection. And this time round they have not failed to

    Disappoint me with their cute and sweet packaging and lovely bright colors.

   

 

    

 

    Inspired by summer season and sweet teatime desserts like cupcakes, chocolates and cream 

    Mousse, The entire collection consist of

 

   1) Choux makeup base with cream mousse texture

   2) 2 color glitter sheer duo eyeshadow

   3) Jelly Lipstick

   4) Chocolate Highlighter and eyeshadow

   5) Ice cream nail polish

   6) All over cream color (Can use for blush and lips)

   7) Candy Cane lipcolor ( Can be use as a moisturising lipbalm)

  

   Again, initially I wanted to buy the entire collection. XD but then it was a little disappointing this

   Time round as they did not bring in the entire series collection. Items like the chocolate eyeshadow,

   Cookie pact for face and a few nail polish colors were not available in Singapore. =(

   But still I managed to get my hands on a few of the items. =P

   

    Ice cream Nail Polish.

   

    These colors are all so lovely! ^_^ don't they just remind you of macarons??? Lately I've been

    Having so much fun doing nail art with all these nails colors which I will launch in another article.

    However, i did not managed to get all the colors. Like the orange color were supposed to have a

    Glitter one but were not available in most Etude House counters. =( Despite that, I feel that these

    Are already good enough for me to play with. =P

 

    All Over Color. Available in 5 different shades. Can be used for blusher and lips. ^^ Isn't that

    Convienent? I only got this color as I felt that this shade suits my skintone better.

 

    Can just simply use fingers to apply as it's in a cream texture. =)

  

    Candy Stick. Feels like licking it just by looking at it! =P Reminds me of the candy cane we

    Always bought for Christmas.

   

    Photo Source: Google Search.

   Available in 3 different shades.

 

   The texture is just like a moisturising lipbalm with a slight tint of color. Very good when we just

   Want to moisturise our lips but with some color on. =)

 

    Baby Choux Makeup Base. The texture is just like a mousse texture that you practically feel like

    Licking it! XD Helps foundation to stay on better and longer and creates a smooth matte finish. ^^

 
     Jelly Lipstick. Comes in a few variety of colors but I only got these 2 shades as I was looking for
     A red lipcolor but the pink look so lovely too.. ^^ so eventually I got it as well. =P Gives a smooth
     And moisturizing finish.

  

 

      The cute and sweet packaging. A signature of Etude House products.

   

 

       Cupcakes Eyeshadow. Aren't the container cute?? ^^ Got these 2 colors as I was looking for

       Something different other than brown or smokey colors. 

    Simply love the combination of these 2 colors. And the glitter are very obvious and pretty when

    Applied on.

    I was so inspired and in love with the colors that I used the eyeshadow and nail polish in one
   Of my recent photoshoot. And here's the lovely result. ^^

    Model: Ying Qian
    Makeup/Hair: Me (Living Beauty)
    Photographer:Raymond Lau

    Hope you all enjoy today little sharing! ^_^

    Lurve,
    Snowy
    Your Beauty Editor

[Personal Styling~My Accessories Collection] Bright Colors Are So "IN" This Summer!!



     This summer bright colors are definitely so "IN"!





But wait a mintue...what am I talking about..? Singapore being a tropical country is definitely
"Summer" all year round.. 365 days..no doubt..  XD Especially recently..the weather is simply 
Just so...unbearable! One moment is extremely hot like Sahara Desert.. the next moment it's
    Raining out there =__="" And did you all heard? This weather is going to last till September!
    @__@ Oh gosh........

   Ok..enough about the weather..grumbling about it is not going to change anything.. isn't it?  xP
   Today is another "First Time" of mine.... Woah... now hang on there...Don't get the wrong idea..
   What I meant is today is my first time sharing another different topic ^^ And that would be styling.

   Besides shoes, clothes, skincare and cosmetics..I guess another favourtie of all ladies out there
   Would be accessories. ( At least thats the case for me.. XD Besides all of the above, I also simply
   Love to buy accessories..Oops..! SSsssshhhh.... Musn't let my parents know this.. especially my
   Mum XD but then she already knew about this "Habit" of mine long ago.. =P)

  Personally for me, I simply just adore accessories..ranging from 925 sliver pieces to unique/antique
  Style and cool chunky pieces, most of these catageories I at least have a few pieces.. I think it's one 
  Of the most easiest way to add style and character to an outfit. So even if you are wearing just plain
  Old jeans and a tee/tank top, with the right accessories you can definitely look different and stand
  Out among your peers.

  However, one small thing I notice about local gals is that..they hardly wear accessories.. (Not sure
  If I'm right about this and no offense ok?) =) but whether it's because you can't find the right
  Accessories to match your outfit or simply no time or probably don't know how to match to your
  Outfits, It can make a huge different to your overall look and outfit..trust me. ;)

 Anyway, today I'm sharing this with you all is also because I frequently do have people asking me   
 Where do I always get my accessories from.? Well..I started buying 925 Silver pieces when I was a
 Teenger..I think.. xP I always got my sliver accessories from Perlini Sliver. Perharps some of you
 Have heard about it? However, over the years they seem to have disappeared..Hasn't seen their shops
 Anywhere.And then I moved onto other brands that's more unique or funky looking ( Hoping to look
 More younger XD As if..lol..)

Previously, I always buy black/plain colors accessories. I guess old habits die hard and we always
Seems to have this mindset or mentality is that black is always the safest and most easiest color to
Match. Same thing when we buy clothes/shoes right? We always opt for the safer side. XD

Personally I believe that accessories being part of the fashion should or always follow trends as well
Just like fashion. And with "Summer" season now, accessories are no longer in black/sliver. Bright
Colors is definitely "IN" right now!

Below are a few of my current favourite pieces sourced from different places.

ITEM 1:
Double PVC Leather Strap Braclet In Bright Orange.

I have been actually sourcing for a thin leather strap braclet for quite some time. Initally, I wanted to

Look for a black one but then I was thinking that black though may seems cool and tough but the

Color is pretty common. So when I first saw this piece at Elitrend and tried it on. I was in love with it.

It definitely add a "Pop" of color to a plain outfit.

 

ITEM 2:

Green Chunky Heart Shape Ring With Pearls

This piece here was actually FREE! XD Well....I wouldn't say exactly free. It's more of like my
Payment for getting a photoshoot makeup job done for Femmex. They would paid me with their
Vouchers and I can used it to get anything from any of their stores. (Clothes..bags and accessories)
I personally like this ring alot as the pearls and heart shape gives a very sweet and demure look but
A cool attitude with the chunky size. (Not for your average sweet looking gal XD) However, if it's
In a smaller shape or size, I most probably might not get it at all.

I like to match with my other accessory sometimes for a different style and look. =)

 

ITEM 3:

Triple Hot Pink Lips Necklace

This is also another favourite of mine from Femmex.^^ With the bright pink color and the fun funky

Design, It's a must have for fashionista and beauty lovers. ( Imagine you can not only wear hot pink

Lip color on your lips but on your neck as well. =D)

 

Already an outstanding piece on its own. ^_^

ITEM 4:
Multi-Color Tassles Braclet

This multi color tassles braclet is also from Femmex. Got this piece simply because I love the multi
Colors on it. And whenever wearing a plain outfit, just put this on and it will instantly jazz up your
Outfit and you would not need to wear any other accessories as all the colors are already on you. =)

ITEM 5 & 6:
Pink Chunky Skull Ring & Multi Color Crystals Chunky Heart Shape Ring

Another two of mine favourite also from Femmex. There was a period where I fell in love with
Everything skull related..Bags..Clothes.. Thus, when I saw this cute spooky and funky ring I
Immediately got it. XD The multi color crystals ring I love it for its colors and shape. ^^

ITEM 7:
Neon Multi Color Braclet Set

My most recent purchase from Elitrend. Was actually looking for bright colored accessories for a
Photoshoot but also something that I like and would use it for myself after the shoot and goes into
My personal collection. =P The difference between this and the multi color tassle braclet is that the
Colors for this is considered neon colors, thus more brighter. Just wearing it alone can really lift up
Your mood and cheer one up. =)

Ok..That's all for now. The above pieces are just a small part of my collection. =P Perharps next time will launch an article just on rings.^^ Maybe yes, maybe no. (Oops..did I mention that I'm a ring
Lover?) =P

Hope you all enjoy today little sharing. ^^
Have a great weekend everyone!

Lurve,
Snowy
Your Beauty Editor. ^o~

Do check out the above two places that I mentioned for more nice and cool accessories and bags. ;)

http://www.xfemmex.com/ (Online Store)
Retail Stores:
1) Cathay Cineleisure Orchard #03-05
    8 Grange Road

2) Bugis Junction #03-22
    200 Victoria Street
    Singapore 188021

3) VivoCity #02-236 (Selling mainly bags and accessories)
     1 Harbourfront Walk
     Singapore 098585

Elitrend Accessories
www.facebook.com/Elitrend


1) Elitrend Marina Square
    #03-361/364, 6 Raffles Boulevard, 039594

2) Elitrend Parkway Parade
    Basement Level, 80 Marine Parade Road, 449269                                       

3) Elitrend Causeway Point
    #B1-K25, 1 Woodlands Square, 738099                                       

4) Elitrend Vivocity
     02-174, 1 Harbourfront Walk, 098585                                       

5) Elitrend Nex
    #04-41, 23 Serangoon Central, 556083                                       

6) Elitrend Clementi Mall
    03-49 , 3155 Commonwealth Avenue West, 129588