Christmas Haul | What I got for Christmas 2014

Disclaimer: I am in no way or form bragging or showing off. I am merely sharing about what I received for Christmas and I am very grateful for everything that was given to me by my friends and family.

Hey, everyone!

I was not able to post anything for Christmas. I was just super busy. It’s actually sad because that would mean that I would have to try again next year. Anyway, the past is in the past. So, (belated) Merry Christmas to everyone!

Today, I will be sharing with you the presents that I got for Christmas. As you might have seen, I posted a Christmas Wish list here on my blog as a request from a friend. I didn’t necessarily expect to receive any of the items on that list, but I did, and I am very thankful. Anyway, let’s proceed to the post, shall we?

Apparel

1. Black Pizza Shirt from Men’s Club (from myself)

I originally got this as a gift for someone else, but I wanted it for myself, so I claimed it. Oops, my bad.

2. Blue Hoodie (from my classmate, Luke)

This is actually a lot darker in real life.
Anyway, I got this as an exchange gift from my classmate. This is super comfy! This was on my wishlist.

3. Denim Jacket (from my mother)

This has been on my wish list for years!!! Oh my gosh, I love it as in, I can't even-- I love you, mom!!!

4. Leopard print jacket (from my mother)

This isn't something I would wear a lot, but I still love it.
I don't have a photo of me wearing it yet.

5.  Striped Dolman Hoodie (from my mother)

This is soooo pretty when worn! I just don't have a photo of me wearing it at the moment. OOTD coming up soon.

 

Skin Care/Body Care

1. The Face Shop Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam (from my sister)

This was actually given to my sister by her friend. She doesn't use this stuff, so she gave it to me.

2. Beauty Made Moisturizing Soap Duo Beauty Set (from my sister)

My sister knows I love vanilla scented products and I love to hoard on soap. Haha

3. Nivea Lip Butters (from my sister)

I've wanted this for so long! Too bad it doesn't come with the Caramel Creme Kiss one, though.

4. eos lip balms (from my sister’s friend)

Again, these were given to my sister, but she doesn't use lip balms, sooo...
I am so happy! I've always wanted to try eos lip balms. I love the Sweet Mint one. The pink one is Strawberry Sorbet.

5. Swish Breath Spray (from my sister)

I've always been curious about breath sprays, haha.

6. Zen Zest Body Spray gift set (from my mother)

7. Zen Zest Body Spray in “Vanilla Crème” (from my sister)

8. Zen Zest Cocktail Collections Body Spray in “Mojito” (from my sister)

9. Zen Zest Eau de Toilette in “Periwinkle” (from my sister)

Can you tell that I love Zen Zest?! Hahaha

Makeup

When it comes to makeup, people don't usually give me any as gifts because they aren not sure what I like. So, they leave it to me to buy these for myself and that's alright with me. It's better than receiving a product that I wouldn't use. 

1. Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in “Bare it All” (from myself)

2. Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in “Stoplight Red” (from myself)

These shades were always out of stock. :(
I was NOT planning on buying these the day I saw them, but my friend, Guia, talked me into it. NO REGRETS.
These shades are LOVE.

3. San San HD Foundation in “Natural” (from myself)

I badly needed a new foundation. I'm surprised by the price increase, though. :(

4. hbc blender sponger (from myself)

Obviously, I couldn't afford the Beauty Blender, so I settled for this one.

5. Facial Cleansing Pad (from myself)

I bought this out of curiosity. 

Miscellaneous

1. Watercolour pad (from my sister)

2. Acrylic paint set (from my mother)

I've been getting myself into the hobby of painting and my mother and sister were feeling extra supportive and generous!

3.  Paganini Mirror (from my sister)

My sister knows me too well for my narcissism... 

4. Bracelets (from my sister’s friend)

This was given to my sister, she doesn't wear stuff like this, she gave it to me blahblahblah...
I don't wear stuff like this, either. It's cute, though.

5. Journal (from my sister)

This is so pretty, don't you think?

6. Dausen Headset (from my brother)

This isn't Razer, but I love it! I hate the colour, though. Haha
I'm not complaining, though. The quality is great. :)

7. Bandanas (from my mother)

I am obsessed with these things, hahaha.

8. Samsung Power Bank (from my sister-in-law)

I'm not so sure what this is for, actually.

9. Chicken plush toy (from my mother)

I LOVE CHICKENS, DEAL WITH IT.

10. Planner (from my friend, Guia)

11. Sheaffer pen (from my friend & debate colleague, Thea)

Awww...! The pen has "DebSoc Captain" engraved on it! *tears up*
Proud Captain, here!

12. Corvo Attano [from Dishonored] framed drawing from my best friend, Allen)

I love Dishonored! (It's a game by Bethesda)
Allen's drawing skills are amazing. :)
Thank you, Allen!

I sincerely thank everyone for the gifts. I received a lot more than I ever expected! At the end of the day, it's not the number of gifts that count. It's the thought, love, care, and effort that has the most value to my heart. :) 

Thanks for dropping by!

November Favourites

This post is long overdue, so let me just cut the introduction short and show you the products I’ve loved since November.

Makeup 

1. Nichido Final Powder 

• For the longest time, I've been using pressed powders to set my foundation/BB cream/concealer. I needed a new loose powder because the one I had was way too dark for my skintone. I picked this up randomly without bothering to test it out. I didn't have high expectations of this product; but, damn, this is a really good setting powder. It mattifies my makeup and keeps it in place without altering the colour of my base makeup. Also, this is so lightweight that it can't possibly look cakey on the skin. It looks extremely natural. 

2. Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick in "Copper Dust" 

• I have two shades of the WnW Silk Finish Lipsticks. Initially, I thought this shade, Copper Dust, would be one of those that I would use and forget about because it had a frosty finish. Normally, I hate frost finish lipsticks, but this one is an absolute exception to the rule. The shade is gorgeous. As the shade indicates, it is a copper toned red with gold frost/shimmers in it. I love how the frost isn't too overwhelming that it would make your lips metallic. It just makes them look as though you have lipgloss on top of your lipstick. Also, you can't feel the shimmers. That's a new experience for me because the frost finish lipsticks I've owned before feel as though there were shards of glass on your lips [Ouch!]. As for the actual colour, it's the type of red that doesn't look too strong. I can wear this on a casual day and it wouldn't come out looking too "out there". It's the perfect shade for those who want to try red, but are too afraid to go all out. 

3. Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in "Cherry Picking" 

• As I have mentioned in a previous post, Wet n Wild is my new favourite brand for lipsticks. Now, those who know me are aware that I love lip colours that are bold and scream "look at me!" [Haha]. Cherry Picking is definitely a shade that calls for attention. Besides the fact that I don't have a lipstick in a similar shade in my collection, what I really love about this lipstick is the formulation. It's creamy, but just enough to make it a dream to apply, but not enough that it melts rapidly on your lips. This sets into a beautiful semi-matte finish that stays put all day, even without the use of a lipliner. This lipstick is LOVE. 

It's a lot bolder and brighter in real life. The flash of the camera washes it out. :(

4. Bobbie Cosmetics Lipstick in "Berry Sexy" 

• Okay, first of all, this goes for all Bobbie Cosmetics lipsticks: for some reason, they just don't look great in photographs. I'm not sure why, but no matter how hard I try, the colours just don't register accurately in photos. [Ugh.] Anyway, moving on. 
• I bought 5 lipsticks from this line is this is my absolute favourite. It's not your typical berry colour. It's not like a berry stain colour. It looks more like a creme-berry, if you get what I mean. In the photos, it looks like a milky pink colour. In real life, though, it is a beautiful, purple-toned pinky colour. The downside to these is that they aren't long lasting. 

5. Bobbie Cosmetics Lipstick in "Parisian Pink" 

• Again, same case with this shade, it is not camera friendly. This shade is more of a fuchsia colour. I already have similar shades in my collection, but I just cannot skip out on this one. It's just so pretty! Anyway, this is not as sheer as it looks in the photos. The pigmentation is definitely a lot better than what it looks like here. My problem with this shade is that other than having a short longevity, it also doesn't stain my lips. This might be a pro point for some, but it's a con for me. You can't beat the price, though. :)  

Do you see how Berry Sexy looks nude and Parisian Pink looks like a hot pink?? So inaccurate... :(

These shades are veeeeery different from each other, but in the photos, the swatches look nearly identical... Boo! :(

Body Care and Skin Care

1.  Mentholatum Lip Ice Lipbalm (Strawberry)

• It's no secret, I'm a lip balm hoarder. I love this one because it is minty, strawberry scented, and lightweight. I've been using this nonstop ever since I purchased it. I'm almost out, actually. [Oh no!] I need to get a new one. 

2.   hbc Essentials Petroleum Jelly (Cocoa Butter)

• I'm not sure why I bought this in the first place, but I'm loving it. It's a handy product to have. I use it as an eye makeup remover, eyelash conditioner, lip balm, and body moisturizer (my skin has been super dry lately). In my opinion, this is waaaaaay better than any other petroleum jelly I've ever used. Most just sit on the skin and do nothing. This one has a thinner texture that actually moisturizes the skin effectively. [Thumbs up!] 

3. Dove Pure Deodorant Stick

•  Let's get real; most of us use deodorant. Personally, I don't really need it. I don't have any odour and I don't sweat a lot. It's just that I've gotten used to using deodorant. I have sensitive skin, so I react badly to most deodorants. The only brand that I can tolerate is Dove. When Dove came out with the Pure variant, I just had to try it. It's my favourite of all the types because this one has no fragrance. I love using colognes/perfume/body spray and I don't want my deodorant to clash with any of the fragrances that I use. This one is perfect for me because it just simply smells clean. 

Image Source: www.dove.ro
My own deodorant is pretty battered, so I just took a photo from the internet.

Hair Care

1. Shokubutsu Hana Shampoo (Anti-Hairfall)

• I'm not a stick-to-one shampoo user. I always have to switch up brands; otherwise, my hair will become a mess if I use one brand for too long. With this one, however, I've been using this since August and I haven't experienced any adverse effects. It makes my hair super soft and fragrant. 

Apparel

1. Hoodie/Top from Mondi

• I got this top to wear it for my friend's birthday party. So far, it's my favourite top because it's comfy and I can just throw it on and still look as if I actually exerted effort to look dressed up. It's casual, but not plain. 

2. Crème shoes from Budgetfit (Black)

• I have just a few words to sum up why I love these shoes: black, slip-on, cute, COMFORTABLE. :) 

Accessories

1. Dream catcher earrings from Claire’s

• Do I even need to explain why I love these earrings?? They are so adorable! 

That's it for my (very late) November Favourites post. 

Thanks for dropping by! 

My Christmas Wish List (Requested Post)

Personally, I don't see the point of posting my wish list on my blog. However, a friend of mine requested me to do it; so, here it is. Meh, at least I have something to post to get this blog running.

Makeup and Cosmetic Tools
I suppose it is not a surprise that this is on my list. I have an extremely long wish list for this; but, I'll keep it to a minimum.

1. Wet n Wild Lipsticks (See list of shades here.)

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2. Revlon Photo Read Concealer

• I'm not really specific with brands. It's just that a friend of mine recommended this concealer.

Image Source: www.ulta.com

3. Revlon Matter Lipstick in "Nude Attitude" 

• I've seen mixed reviews about this lipstick. I personally liked it when I tried it out, though. 

Image Source: www.drugstore.com

4. MAC Lipstick in "Rebel"/"Russian Red" 

• Seriously, who doesn't have MAC on their wishlist?

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5. Benefit Benetint 

Image Source: www.birchbox.com

6. Benefit High Beam

Image Source: www.sephora.com

7. BYS Matte Foundation 

• I've strayed away from liquid foundations, but for when I would need it, I would pick this one. 

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8. Mistine Brow Secret (3D Brows)

• I saw Ms. Say Ticoco Artillero's review/demo of this product and now, I really want it. [Haha] 

9. Say Eyelash Curler 

• I want this for reasons! First of all, I need a new eyelash curler. Second, it's pretty! Third, I love Ms. Say and I would probably fangirl over this if I had it! (Not trying to sound creepy, haha) 

10. Limecrime makeup 

• I'm not being specific because I'm not really sure what I want, but I do wish I could get my hands on the Velvetines. 

11. Makeup Brush Set

• Again, I'm not brand specific. Any good quality brush set is good enough for me. 

12. Beauty Blender 

Image Source: www.beautyblender.co.uk

13. Elizabeth Arden Perfume 

• This isn't makeup, obviously, but I didn't know where to place this one. 

Image Source: www.fragrantica.com

14. Nivea Lip Butter (Caramel Cream Kiss)

• I already have the other 3 variants (Vanilla and Macadamia, Raspberry Rose, and Original), but I love caramel scented/flavoured stuff. 

Image Source: www.niveausa.com

Apparel 

I'm not really the most fashionable person on earth. Really, I'm just not too crazy about clothes. All I will say is that blue is my current favourite colour. It will probably be my colour of the year for 2015. [Yes, I do not follow the whole colour of the year thing in the fashion world. I have my own taste.] 

1. Hoodies (black/blue/red) 
2. T-shirts (blue)
3. Plaid polo shirt (blue)
4. Denim Jacket
5. Combat boots (black)
6. Platform shoes/Creepers (black)
7. Running shoes (blue)
8. Converse/Vans shoes (black/blue/red/grey)
9. Jeans (I just need jeans T^T ) 

Accessories

I like a few accessories here and there, but I'm also not crazy about them. 

1. Claire's accessories
   - If I had the funds for it, I would raid this store. Like, really. I mean it. ._. 
2. Forever 21 Beret
   -Why the heck was this not available in SM Fairview?! *cries* 
3. Beanies (black/grey/burgundy/blue)

Gadgets/Techy Stuff

I'm sort of a grandma with techy stuff; so, my list isn't very long. 

1. Nikon D5100

•  I want to start making Youtube videos again. I'll wait until I get a better camera.

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2. Gaming Laptop

• PLEASE. *cries*

3. Razer Headphones (BLUE)

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Miscellaneous Items

Some of the things I want don't really require their own category, so... 

1. Paint 

• watercolour (solid & liquid)/acrylic

Image Source: www.pixgood.com

2. Paint Brushes 

Image Source: www.picassointernational.com

3. Watercolour paper/canvas 

4. Graphite Pencils 

5. Sketchpad

6. Books 

• "Hallowed" by Cynthia Hand
• "Boundless" by Cynthia Hand

Image Source: www.littlepiecesofimagination.blogspot.com

7. A new skateboard & skate gear 

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That is pretty much it for my wish list. I still think this is pointless, though. Anyway, that's the end of it (or part of it, rather). 

Thanks for dropping by!
Happy Holidays!