MINI CHANEL HAUL

It was love at first sight - the Chanel Le Vernis in Rose Moiré (593) was so stunning I just had to get it. 

In a beautiful metallic cashmere color, it's the embodiment of elegance and modernity. It's been a while since I bought a nail polish from Chanel, so I was mentally able to justify my purchase. 

A very wearable color for all seasons, but would look particularly beautiful for Autumn/Fall. 

Next was the hyped up Les Beiges Rectractable Kabuki Brush. My friend Elizabeth was such an enabler, saying how buttery soft the brush is, not to mention it's design is functional and handy. 

I asked for one without thinking for another minute and I'm glad I did - this now sits in my handbag along with my Chanel Les Beiges Powder and is the perfect tool for on-the-go touch ups.

So that was my mini haul! What do you think of the Kabuki Brush? Is it worth the price?

Chanel Le Vernis 593 Rose Moiré

Chanel Les Beiges Retractable Kabuki Brush

KOREAN COSMETICS HAUL

So since my Korean Fall Fashion Haul video, a lot of viewers have been asking me to do a Cosmetics Haul which I was planning to do anyway - it just didn't feel right not doing one. Note: I do realize I went slightly overboard with the lipsticks but what can I say? They were so cheap!  Here goes. 

Banila Co CC Set

I picked up what the staff said were Banila Co's most popular and well-known products - the CC line. 

I first got the 'primer' - the CC It Radiant Brightening Cream and oh my gosh this feels divine. It's the perfect consistency for a Fall/Winter primer and I have fallen in love after my first use.

The CC cream is a lightweight almost colorless cream but brightens the skin, whilst the compact is cream-based and helps by having a bit more coverage.

I have been obsessed with corals and oranges after seeing how Korean girls wear their lipsticks, and here are the lippies I got from Banila. I know - slightly overboard, but I don't regret it one bit!

3 Concept Eyes by StyleNanda is a new brand to me, yet there was so much hype going on about it I decided to check out the store and got a couple of products. 

First was the High Cover Concealer which reminded me of the Collection 2000 one with great coverage and a good level of hydration.

Next, the Shimmer Stick was also quite an intriguing product as it is almost like the Nars Multiples, but it has a powder finish after application.

I then picked up the Powdery Lip & Cheek which has pretty much the same finish, and a lipstick which was the 'most popular' lipstick color according to the staff.

Lastly I bought a flat top blush/foundation brush as it was mega soft and was priced reasonably.

Two more lipsticks I got from Etude House - I just could not resist!

I was desperate to try these Bling Bling Eye Sticks as the colors were pretty and I liked the finish of it.

I picked up two, one of them in Pink Supernova which is a pretty pink gold color, and another one in a champagne gold color - perfect for lining the lower waterline or the inner corner.

For masks, I had to stock up on my Rich Butter Foot Masks which I swear by.

I then picked up some eye and neck masks to try out.

Nail Polishes were at amazing prices (priced at a little less than USD $3... a bargain if you ask me).

I wanted to try Innisfre products as my friend had raved on and on about them, but I wasn't sure which one to pick. I finally settled with the Eco Science eye cram as I have yet to try an eye cream that made a difference to my undereyes. I don't have high hopes, but who knows - it may surprise me.

Lastly from Tony Moly, I got my all-time favorite Intense Snail Hydro-Gel Mask for the face and hands, as well as the Snake Hydro-Gel Mask (which I'm not really a fan of after testing it out...).  The Snail mask leaves my skin feeling SO soft, I got a ton of these to stock up. So that was it for my Korean Cosmetics Haul! I hope you enjoyed reading this and let me know whether you've tried any of the products I got! 
Meanwhile, if you haven't seen the video version of this blog post and would like to check it out, here it is:  

MY FALL LIPSTICKS PICKS

After a season of light colored lipsticks (OMG CORALS), it's finally time to show off those bold reds and burgundys that's been hiding in the back of my lipstick drawer. 

Here are my most-used (but not limited) fall lipstick essentials!

Rimmel Kate Lipstick '107' | Yves Rocher 'Mauve' | Revlon Lip Butter 'Sugar Plum' | MAC Cremesheen 'Up The Amp'

Up The Amp is a new purchase, but I'm definitely feeling it for fall. An awesome transitional color (in Hong Kong, people stare at burgundy lipstick like it's contagious - it is still hot in HK, mind). A beautiful cool-toned purple with a hint of fuschia, this lipstick marks the beginning of Fall. 

Revlon's Lip Butters are my go-to lipsticks during the Fall/Winter when lips tend to get chapped. Sugar Plum is one of those sheer plum lipsticks that gives you that tint of berry color whilst moisturising your lips like no other. 

The Rimmel Kate collection is one of my favorite lipstick formulas. Creamy and highly pigmented, the 107 is that perfect sexy wine red with a pink hue. One word comes to mind - wild. 

Last but not least, Yves Rocher's 'Mauve' has been raved about by me since I got it in a Glossybox last year. It is the perfect burgundy with an amazing formula, and is one of my most-used lipsticks in general. 

I love me some burgundy!