I love false eyelashes. They open up your eyes so much, and they are so fluttery and pretty. I wish I had the time and drive to wear them everyday, to be honest. For now I stick to wearing them for my makeup tutorials and on nights out when I want to really doll myself up.

The thing about false eyelashes is that it's difficult to get a style that suits Asian eye shapes and sizes. Most of the time, the lashes are too large and too long to look normal on my face. I don't mind them not looking natural, but a vast majority of these lashes look really comical when I wear them, and I end up throwing them away. Even eyelashes manufactured in China cater more to Caucasian eyes than Asian eyes.

Enter Japanese eyelashes. The Japanese know exactly what they want, and don't feel they need to cater to Western markets, so we get eyelashes particularly suited to our eye shapes and sizes - perfect.

I was sent a pack of lashes to review, and my instructions were to create a 'gyaru' type look with them. I salute gyaru's, because honestly, this wasn't easy and I don't think I managed to pull it off!


Amoyamo is a Japanese pop duo, made up of models Amo and Ayamo. Pictured above are the No.820 Rockabilly lashes in Vintage Brown and Cherry Red (yes, they're coloured!), produced by Ayamo. Each pack comes with 5 pairs of lashes.


These lashes are voluminous and fluttery, with reddish brown fibres. They look lovely on the eyes, and made my lashes look fluttery and thick.



They were the perfect length for me - no cutting needed for both the lashes and the band! The band is fantastic quality - soft and easy to move around and bend.

The look that I ended up creating with these lashes? Super easy:


I had a limited wardrobe to play around with, as I have been away from home, but this is what I came up with. I noticed that one of the girls is much more preppy than the other, and I actually like her looks! She became my inspiration for these two looks below.


The lashes actually go pretty perfectly with the doll-eyed look, but what else would you expect from a Japanese lash created by Amoyamo! No need for eyelash curlers with this one - they come beautifully curled in the box, and if you're really going for a gyaru/puppy-eyed look then you want your top lashes to point slightly downward anyway :)

The Amoyamo Eyemazing Series Eyelashes are available for purchase at selected Watsons stores for RM69.90 per pack of 5. I noticed a stand at the Watsons in Sunway Pyramid, in case anyone lives in the area!

Hello everyone! I have the pastel-look tutorial that I promised a while ago! Here are a couple of pictures of the finished look:


And here's the video:



As usual, I've listed the products that I used in the video for you:

ElishaCoy Premium Gold BB Cream
Anastasia Beauty Express Kit in Brunette
Clinique Lid Smoothie in Cashew Later
Royal & Langnickel brushes
Heavenly Natural Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Daddy's Girl
Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Vapour
Clinique Brush On Cream Liner in True Black
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in 20
Eyelashes from kkcenterhk.com
Lancôme Blush Subtil in 30 Rose Melba

Hello everyone! I am reviewing a couple of great mascaras today - these have served me very well for the past couple of months and I thought I'd share their benefits with you guys!

Benefit BadGal Lash

Benefit: Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara is a sexy, sultry, pure unadulterated black mascara for full, voluminous lashes.

This mascara has been in the Benefit line for a while now, and I got my tube as a gift-with-purchase. When I first tried this, I wasn't very impressed, so it went to the back of my beauty drawer for a couple of weeks.

For some reason, the second time I tried it, I loved it! It made my lashes fluttery and pretty, and it didn't weigh them down, which is a huge plus. I love using this as an everyday mascara. The tiny bristles on this brush make it really easy to get the mascara all the way into the base of my lashes, so I can really coat it and build the base up.


Benefit They're Real Mascara

Benefit: Benefit They’re Real Mascara lengthens, volumises and curls lashes for a false-lash effect. The jet-black formula doesn’t smudge or dry out, giving each lash a long-lasting finish.

This mascara I received more recently, from the Melbourne Beauty Blogger Event. I find that this mascara curls a lot better than the Badgal, and the curl lasts much longer.

This mascara is a little heavier and clumps more easily than the Badgal, but I think it layers and builds more easily, resulting in a much more dramatic lash.

I also love the bulbous tip that this mascara has - it helps catch the small lashes in the inner corners of my eyes. The more spaced out bristles on its brush also makes it easier to catch small lashes on my bottom lashline. I also find it easier to apply on my bottom lashes without making a mess, which I so often do because my lashes are so sparse and short.


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Hi guys! I'm experiencing a little blogger's block at the moment - I can't seem to decide what I want to blog about! I decided to post about Mirenesse's eyelash curler today, to share with you my thoughts on this contraption of wonder.


The Mirenesse iCurl has a design common to heated eyelash curlers - there is a lever that you flick up and down to turn the device on and off, a textured thumb pad that pushes upwards which controls the curler's clamp mechanism, and three heated silicone pads (more about that later) that start out red, but turn white upon reaching the correct temperature.

If you read my blog you'll know that I have nonexistent lashes. I'm talking little twigs of nothingness that point straight downwards like the strands of a willow tree, only more sparse and nowhere near as beautiful.

I tried this eyelash curler on myself, only to realise that not only are my lashes stick-straight and sparser than the strands of hair on Homer Simpson's head, my eyes are also flat - almost two-dimensional. How depressing. As a result, it is physically impossible for the eyelash curler to catch all my lashes. So the pictures I have posted here are of my sister's eye.



This eyelash curler is difficult to use at first. Where there are usually two silicone pads that clamp together to create curl, in this curler there are three. This is meant to create a less angular, more curved curl. Because of the way the curler is constructed, and the movement you need to make to clamp the curler shut, I find myself worried that I might pinch my eyelids (which did happen once, upon which I jerked my head a little too violently, promptly pulling out a couple of eyelashes before I finally had the sense to let go and release my eyelashes from the clamp). I still haven't quite gotten the hang of it yet, but it is getting a little easier to use each time I attempt to curl my lashes with it.

As you can see in the picture, where the curler manages to catch the eyelash, the curl comes out beautiful and curved. The curl holds beautifully, even after being weighed down by clumpy, heavy mascara, and lasts the entire day, even through humid weather.

However, the issue that both my sister and I experience when using this eyelash curler is that the pads are to curved to properly fit our eye shape. We either end up pinching our eyelids, or failing to catch all the eyelashes on the lashline, resulting in, from the middle of the eye outwards, beautiful lashes, then lashes that bend at weird angles, to stick straight, downward-pointing lashes.

I highly recommend this eyelash curler for you ladies with rounded eyes, because you will not regret this purchase! The iCurl creates beautiful, lasting curl. However, if you have flat eyes like most Asians do, then it would probably be best to check the curve of this curler against your eye shape before you purchase.

This eyelash curler retails for AUD 39.95 and can be found on their website.

This product was provided for review and consideration in accordance with this site's Disclosure Policy.

Hi guys! The weekend is almost over - I hope you all made the most of it! I went out, had yummy Mexican food, took my dog to the park with my housemates...I had a good weekend :)

I also had the time to photograph a couple of tutorials, so look out for those in the coming days.

Today, I just want to share a few great tips that I've managed to collect from a number of sources (the amount of time I spend reading about beauty boggles the mind) about how to make the most of your mascara. This will be a quick post, and most of you probably already know these tips, but here they are anyway!

• Use an eyelash curler. This really opens up your eyes, and - for girls with short lashes - actually makes you look like you have lashes! Take the time to find a good eyelash curler that works best for your eye shape. I recently discovered Koji eyelash curlers, and I am in love with mine! Also remember to clean your eyelash curler! Otherwise, the curls aren't as pretty and you risk disgusting eye infections.

• Heat is good. Blast your eyelash curler with a hair dryer for a couple of seconds. It adds curl, and helps it last. Only a few seconds, though! It heats up reaaaallyy quickly.

• Build up a base. When you first start applying your mascara, place your mascara wand at the very base of your lashes, then 'vibrate' the wand there for about 5-10 seconds. Coat the entire base of your lash line like that.

• Zig-zag. Apparently, this is a controversial technique (it's funny how blown up arguments about mascara can get when there are so many more important things in the world to think about). Some say it works, some say never ever to use it. Personally, I find it helps catch all my puny lashes, so I like it. Start on the base you've already built up and zig-zag outwards.

• Use the tip of your wand. The tip of your wand coats the ends of your lashes really well, and lengthens them, too. I love layering at the outer corners, because then I get a nice doe-eyed look (very subtle, but it's there!).

• Layering works. Layering different mascaras on top of one another really does work wonders. Try starting off with a lengthening mascara, and then build it up with a volumnizing mascara. People will ask you if you're wearing falsies. #fact

• Powder your lashes first. I read that this is Jessica Alba's makeup artist's favourite technique to add volume to your lashes. Dust a loose powder over your lashes after curling them, and before you apply your mascara.

• If you have the time, try both brown and black mascaras. Brown is said to add volume, and black, length. Apply a brown (preferably volumnizing) mascara first, then apply black to only the tips of your lashes.

• Throw out old mascara. Mascara is only meant to last you 6 months. Throw out anything older than that, because chances are, the mascara will be dry and flaky, and full of bacteria.

• Buy cheap mascara. This tip is just something I personally like to practise, and isn't for everyone. In my opinion, you're going to have to throw it out in 6 months anyway. It's not worth buying crazy expensive mascara when some less expensive ones perform just as well. Some really good affordable brands I've tried include Max Factor, Australis, and Majolica Majorca.

I read this list on I am Nymphette and I really wanted to do it too. Don't ask me why - I don't really know.

The FOTD was done using my new Sleek 'Storm' palette :)

This was my first ever pure, bright gold eyeshadow, and I really wanted to do a look that incorporated it, along with the dark blue eyeshadow in the palette.

I'm pretty fascinated with the gold colour, and I want to try it with a nice, dark brown next time. I actually used the matte brown colour in the palette as a brow powder, which turned out pretty nice.


Here are some pictures with the camera flash on.



I also want to share the last few bits of my eBay haul that have finally come in after the post office hold-up over the Christmas holidays.


I heard about Invisible Zinc from Jen at My Funny Valentine, and decided to try it out when I saw a sample sized tube on offer with a magazine. I have used it twice now, and I'll be testing to see how it holds up in the Malaysian heat and humidity. Review coming soon!

I'm not sure if you can see the brushes in this brush roll clearly. They are a dual eyebrow/eyelash comb, sponge eyeshadow applicator, lipstick brush, angled eyeliner brush, a large and small shadow brush, and a powder brush.
I purchased this brush set to compare with the Sigma brush set that I recently purchased. Look out for a review and comparison soon!

My Sleek palettes! Clockwise from the top - Circus, Storm and Original. I won't do any swatches, because they're all over the internet by now, but I will post a little review on these palettes soon!

My false eyelashes! I paid only USD 2.50 for these beauties, and I'll be trying them out in a few of my looks soon! So excited about these lashes! I hope they look good! I'm in the process of trying out different types of eyelashes to figure out which style I like the most, and these are part II of my experiment :)