Eyelashes

Sorry QBs, I was away in China and didn't realize I do not have access on gmail blogger because it is blocked in China...... yeah.... wtf.. i know. Anyways, I am back~~ Now let's continue :)

While I was away, I got messages inbox from a friend asking about how to create long and curly eyelashes. Looking at how the cartoon distinguish male and female are always by adding the long and curly lashes... So, I suppose, lashes symbolize femininity.

Therefore creating beautiful lashes becomes an important thing to learn in make-up application. And there are tricks on using products like eyelash curler and mascara to create natural and curly lashes. Following points and tricks are key to create full and beautiful lashes:

1. Pick a good curler - the first thing is to have a good tool. :) Go figure.... LOL ...

I recommend 2 brand: Shu Uemura and Shiseido. Why? It's because they are design to have good shape to fit the shape of eyelid. Plus the rubber(filler) last a long time. it can give your lashes a good squeeze into a pretty curly shape. I highly recommend them~~

2. Heat the lash curler up before using it - My secret weapon is blow dryer！ Yes! Blow dryer! You heard me right. What does it have to do with curling your lashes? Use blow dryer heat up the lash curler before curling the lashes can make the curl last longer. Also, blow dryer can heat up the curler quickly. It usually takes 4-5 second. Don't heat it up too much. You don't want to burn your eye lids either. :) Squeeze it a few times to make the curl last a whole day.

3. Pick the right Mascara for your lashes - There are way too many mascara out on the market. In general, there are a few different types of mascara: for length, volume or shape holding.

For QBs who have natural curly lashes but like more volume, use Dior Iconic Mascara or L'Oreal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara

For QBs who have shorter lashes, use Almay pure blend volumizing mascara or Clinique high definition Lashes Brush then comb to extend the length of the lashes to get longer and sexier look.

For QBs with less curly lashes, use mascara that holds the shape of the curled lashes after using lash curler is important, try Majolica Majorca Masacara , Makeup Forever Waterproof Mascara. They can hold the curly shape, so the curls can last longer and lashes are more dramatic.

4. One more trick: After the mascara dry, use the lash curler to re-enforce the shape again. It will give you a even more dramatic and longer lasting look I promise. :)

Next time, I will show you how to wear false lashes and lash grower products. Stay tune my lovely QBs!!

My Beauty Diary Week 4 - 我的美丽日记 （第四周）

My Beauty Diary Week 4 - 我的美丽日记 （第四周）

1 普羅旺斯薰衣草面膜 Provence Lavender Mask

It's not bad. It's mild but nourishing. If you are looking for something to add into your skin care routine, it's not a bad one. However, if you are looking for instantaneous and significant result, then this might not be the one.

I only got to use one from My Beauty Diary this week. But, I did also use other masks, will write another series on them :)

National Fall spa week started today!!!

Spa week: Oct 12 - Oct 18.

Take advantage of the discounted packages offered during Spa week! Time to relax and enjoy some professional treatments before the holidays!

see details:
http://www.spaweek.com/

My new black hair look!

Since high school I've always colored my hair chocolate brown, ash brown....etc.

For quite some times I really wanted to color my hair black again...

My college roommate, Victoria, had tried to get me color my hair back since.... I can remember..... (Vix.. i know you will be proud of me!)

So, I am sharing my proud black hair pictures with my QBs. Hope you guys like it as much as I do!

Under natural sunlight, you can see the real color of the hair... It's black!

I know it's a big blurry .. but I actually kinda like this picture. you can see more hair. :)

Here is a funny one... my vanity is really messy... hope you take that as a sign that I work hard on my cosmetic research!

bebe's 65% sales this weekend! (In store only....)

Hair tips

Reading some articles published by Hollywood hairdresser and make-up artists on sharing hair styling and make-up application.

I am summarizing them here and share with my lovely QBs.

1. Natural Full Curls -

For curls that are full of volume, hold your curling iron horizontally instead of vertically as you roll your hair up. It will help lift your roots to add more oomph.

I also learned from my last hair dresser that if you blow your roots opposite direction from where they fall then style/ curl, your curls not only last longer, they hold up longer with more volume too.

2. Stylish ponytails

To create a ponytail that has volume on the top and sleek sides, first apply mousse from roots to ends (Article recommended: Tresemme 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse) then use a round brush to blow dry the top middle section of your hair. Next, use a flat brush to blow dry the sides straight back. Then secure with an elastic. To ensure you don't get sagging underneath your pony, look straight ahead as you secure the tail, don't look down.

3. Messy good look waves

How to get messy-in-a-good-way waves in stick straight hair? Spritz hair all over with volumizing spray (article recommended: Ted Gibson Build It Blow Drying Agent, $19.99) then twist two-inch sections of hair one by one and hit them with a blow dryer to lock in the wave. Tousle your hair once the twists are fully dry for a just-off-the-beach look.

4. Lazy way to get the blow dried look

Cheater trick to get the blow-dry look: first, blow dry your hair until it's fully dry without stressing about how smooth or frizz-free it is. Second, roll hair into large hot rollers ( article recommended: Conair Instant Heat Hairsetter) and let cool. Remove curlers and you'll have bouncy, shiny, perfectly blow dried hair without the fuss. -- Lyndell Mansfield for Bumble and Bumble

5. How to part your hair a different way?

If you are tired of how your hair part now, and want to force your hair to part in a place other than where it wants to part naturally, blow dry your hair straight back (without any part) first. Once it's dry, create the part you want (middle, deep side, opposite side, etc.)

Article read on Totalbeauty.com

My Beauty Diary Week 4 - 我的美丽日记 （第四周）

My Beauty Diary Week 4 - 我的美丽日记 （第四周）

1 普羅旺斯薰衣草面膜 Provence Lavender Mask

It's not bad. It's mild but nourishing. If you are looking for something to add into your skin care routine, it's not a bad one. However, if you are looking for instantaneous and significant result, then this might not be the one.

I only got to use one from My Beauty Diary this week. But, I did also use other masks, will write another series on them :)

what is BB Cream

Some of you might have heard of BB Cream. A few years ago, it revolutionized the professional make-up applications in Asia.

For those of you who don't know what BB cream is yet, here is some information I gathered:

The double B stands for "Blemish Balm". With that, you should get a good understanding of what BB cream is.

The difference between BBcream and other make-up applications is that it is a skincare/healing product combined with make-up. While regular foundation liquid does nothing to your skin, BB cream is supposed to do wonders to your skin while covering up.

There are many types of BB cream. Some is said to have whitening properties, some anti wrinkle, some to even out skin tone and lighten blemish scars....etc. Such as this one below: (I just started using it - the pink one, and I LOVE it) But all of them works as moisturizer, sunscreen, make-up base and foundation too.

Some people say it is also a healing cream, but I suggest you still make sure you have a good skin care routine.

What I do is that I put it on before I apply make-up. if I feel like doing a light make-up today, then I might not use foundation on top of it. if I do want to have a bit more coverage, a bit more dramatic make-up, then I use foundation after using BB cream. It is tinted with natural skin color, so it's kind of like the foundation faker I recommended from Benefit.

I also heard good things about the following brand. It's recommended by the famous "Princess Janet" in Taiwan. She is very famous for giving make-up tips and skin care tips. I am her seasonal magazine's loyal reader

Clean up your vanity

I am sure there are plenty of people who still keep cosmetics that they bought a few years back.

No matter it's skin care product or make-up, they all expire. Normally any cosmetic products expire after 3 years. From the date you purchased the product, minus the time it sits on the shelf in the store, you have about 2 - 2.5 years to use it up.

Even if you don't finish it before it expires, you still need to throw it away!!

And if you can't remember when was the last time you used that product, the chances are you will not use it again in the near future. So, you might as well make some space in your vanity for other new products anyways.

Happy cleaning QBs

share a picture with you all on my nude make-up look~

Thanks for voting!!

Dear All,

Thanks for voting! The poll is now officially closed. I have gathered a lot of goodies to share with you all.

In the next few days, I will be sending out emails to get your mailing addresses. For those I will see soon, either next weekend or during the week, I will bring the samples with me instead of mailing them. So, don't worry if you didn't get an email. It probably only means we will meet up soon.

Anyways, thanks again QBs. It was interesting to see the results of the poll.

My Beauty Diary Week 3 - 我的美丽日记 （第三周）

1 Natto Mask 我的美丽日记 －纳豆米面膜

Using this mask is like my face is drinking water. It filled up the dry skin with lots moisture. So, after using this mask, your skin looks like you have been drinking lots of water.

它超补水的！用完皮肤就有白泡泡，水嫩嫩的感觉哦！

2. Apple Mask - 苹果多酚面膜

This apple mask is alright. It supposes to close up your pore and make your skin looking porelessly smooth. I am not sure if it really does that. You might need to use it consistently for a week or two to see the result. I am not a big fan of it. My Beauty Diary definitely has better mask than this one. For example the Natto one is definitely better. But, I must say the apple smell is really nice, sweet and soothing. But if you are looking for a visible result, this is not the best choice i suppose. 还好，但不是最好的。

Designer Sample Sales in NYC!

From 9/24 to 10/4, which is end of this week:

1. Givenchy, Zanotti, Valentino Casadei, Tory burch...etc

Steven Dann is hosting a designer sale, offering 75 percent off shoes and bags from Givenchy, Zanotti, Valentino, Casadei, Tory Burch, and more.

Address: 220 Lafayette St. nr. Spring St.
Time: 11am –8pm, 9/24 to 10/4

Givenchy FALL 2009

Valentino Fall 2009

2. Luca Luca

From 9/29 to 10/4 Select merchandise is up to 90 percent off at the Luca Luca sample sale.

Address: 19 W. 36th St., nr. Fifth Ave., fourth fl.

Tel: (212)-755-2444
Time: T–F (8:30–7), S–Su (11–5) , 9/29 to 10/4

IT Sales in HK - 90% OFF!!

For QBs in HK, you have to take advantage of this sales. Last time I was there, I bought a gray blazer that is now one of the most important items in my wardrobe.

Must check it out this weekend you girls!!