I apologise for the o.t.t pun post title (or not :D ). I also apologise in advance for the number of times I am going to say the words 'orange', 'peach' and 'coral', but after all, it is what this post is all about, no? (;

Now, I've always been a pink everything girl. However, I've recently started branching out and reaching for those warmer shades as it gives a lovely glowing-from-within look!

Some people might be distance themselves from orange-based products at makeup counters (like I used to) because they're afraid it may make them look like this:

The chubbiness of the Maybelline Master Glaze Blush Stick in Coral Sheen is what drew me in. It is a pretty coral pink with a satin finish. I just 'stamp' this on my cheeks and use my stipling brush to blend it all out. These blushes look very natural and are really fun to use! It is a bit small for what it is but I'd say it would take ages to finish using the whole thing up! 

For those looking for a cream blush, the Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush might be right up your alley! I bought mine in Asia, which apparently has a different name. The words at the back are all in Japanese, unfortunately, so I can't tell the shade although this looks similar to the western shade Coffee Cake. These are probably the most adorable blushes on the market, with a cushion-y, bouncy texture. It feels lovely when you use your fingers to get the product out, and it is indeed very creamy. However, it is slightly difficult to blend and lacking in pigmentation, but because the colour is such a brown-orange, you probably wouldn't want to use too much anyway. (;

Lastly, the cult favourite. The NARS Blush in Orgasm. It is described as a peachy pink with shimmer although it pulls more pink on me than most. The shimmer gives the loveliest glow and I love that it's sheerer than most NARS blushes, giving me more control with building up the colour. This is a bit of a splurge, but it is well worth the money in my opinion!

Left to right: Revlon Balm Stain, Benefit Cha Cha Tint, NYX Lipstick, Maybelline Master Glaze, Maybelline Dream Bouncy, NARS Orgasm

Tell me what your favourite blushes for the summer are! 

I first dabbled with eyeliner when I was twelve and was the first makeup product my mother got me. Since then, despite the many makeup phases I went through (*cringe*), eyeliner has always been a staple. Over the years, I have decided that my favourite to use was felt tip liners as they aren't messy or troublesome to apply. Having tried countless different felt liners, I have finally narrowed my favourites down to 2. 

So it's time for favourites again! This April has been a month in which I've dived into my makeup collection and pulled out old stuff to try again, and I realised that I have grown to love them! Also, I finally got the Naked Palette, thanks to my amazing boyfriend! 

First up, and probably the most eye-catching in the picture above, is The Body Shop's Honeymania Body Butter. Many people have said the scent of this is absolutely awful (and definitely NOT like honey) but I think otherwise! This has a lovely floral scent that's fresh and juicy at the same time! I think this was MADE to smell like flowers (because bees pollinate flowers and yaddayadda) and although I didn't notice any huge difference in the moisture levels of my skin, this did soothe it when it got agitated from shaving. The smell also lingers and I just love it! 

The second most eye-catching thing would probably be the Naked Palette from Urban Decay! This was probably the highlight of the month (other than my birthday) and I can't stop using it ever since I got it! The shades have a lovely shimmery and buttery texture to them, and I find that I get the most pigmentation when I use my fingers. My Sephora brush doesn't pick up much somehow. =\ That isn't a big issue for me because I like to pack on eyeshadow with my fingers anyway! My Zoeva blending brush is able to pick up the matte shades, though!

Next is the NYX Concealer Stick in Green. This has been a life saver and I don't know what I'd do without it! The green neutralises my redness immediately and thus making my foundation and concealer hide my blemishes more effectively! Although a little thick, some warming up with your fingers will do the trick! This also made my foundation adhere to my skin a little better!

A few lashings of the L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara and I'm good to go! This makes my lashes really long and black, and also, the drier formula helps grip and coat every lash strand! This doesn't smudge or flake and is waterproof, great for the more humid weather! I kind of tried this once then stashed it away somewhere so this was a new 'discovery'! 

The Body Shop has obviously been one of my favourite brands this month (actually of all time, I use their body soap too) and I've been dipping my toes more into their makeup line! Their Lip and Cheek Stain in Rose Pink has been lovely so far. I like blending this onto my cheeks for a pop of sheer red that makes me look like I've been out in the sun or had my cheeks pinched. Stays all day as well!

Lastly are two lip products, the Tony Moly Petite Bunny Gloss Bar (also rediscovered) and the NYX Butter Gloss in Vanilla Cream Pie. I've been loving these two together and it gives a lovely pink sheen to my lips! Also, because both are of balmy/glossy texture, they're really hydrating and perfect for Spring/Summer! 

That's all for my favourites this April and I can't wait to try out more new things! 

What have you been loving for the month of April? x 

Now it's no secret that I'm a big fan of pink blushes, and needless to say, I can't help myself just buying another one even though I have enough. So having tried many different kinds of pink blushes, I thought I'd share with you my thoughts on my top 6 (except one)!

1. Catrice Defining Blush in 070 Pinkerbelle

Isn't its name beyond adorable? It's a neutral-toned fuchsia with a matte finish. Catrice blushes are known for being pigmented but I always somehow end up with a bad or 'malfunctioning' product so for this particular blush, I have to swirl my brush in it quite hard to pick up enough product. It is a pretty colour, easy to blend and stays put for most of the day! 

2. MAC's Peony Petal

 I. LOVE. THIS. BLUSH. It's the perfect purple/cool-toned pink for my skin as blushes turn orange on me (think Benefit's Hervana turning Chacha Tint) by the end of the day. This, although oxidised a LITTLE, did not stray for from it's true-to-pan colour! Blended like a dream and stays on for about 4-6 hours before a little fading. This is a satin finish according to MAC but I barely get any sheen at all! I think this blush looks gorgeous on fairer skins! This is limited edition, though. NARS Gaiety is almost an exact dupe!

3. theBalm's Down Boy

I've been eyeing this blush for ages and finally got it at 20% off! This is a soft, milky, neutral baby pink with a satin finish. It lasted through about half an hour of heavy sweating and constant dabbing of tissue (because I was sweating so much) and then 3 more hours after that before I wiped it off. I didn't test it for the maximum hours it wore but damn, this bugger wore well! No fading whatsoever and the colour was just as vibrant as when I first put it on. It is so soft and finely milled, and is highly pigmented, almost as pigmented as their Instain blushes! Psst... You also get a whopping 9.9g of product! theBalm pretty much nailed their cheek products. 

4. Maybelline Jelly Glow Blush 

This next one is kiiiiind of a cream blush and gifted to me by my boyfriend's mother, and at first, I thought, WHAT! I would never wear such a colour! It's so orange! But then when I put it on my cheeks, it was pretty alright. This is the only orange blush I have ever owned. I have no idea what shade this is in because it doesn't say so on the back or anything (one thing I hate about beauty products in Asia), but it is a bronze-y coral and makes my skin glow healthily! It didn't oxidise on me as well. The texture of this is really odd. Not like a normal cream blush, but soft and jelly-like! I just want to squish it all around! 

5. The Body Shop's All-In-One Blusher in 04 Marshmallow

 This was bought, used once, thrown into the drawers and forgotten for a long long time. At that time, blush wasn't really a priority but now, I have rediscovered it and it's amazing! It's very smooth and pigmented. Even the lightest touch can pick up the soft powder. It's buildable, blends okay, but stays on most of the day! It is a peachy pink that is slightly warmer than Down Boy. This didn't oxidise on me yay! 

6. NYX Rouge Cream Blush in 02 Natural.

The last one was bought on impulse and is the only true cream blush I own. This is like Down Boy and the Jelly Glow had a baby. This is very emollient and blends nicely before powder. I tried putting it over powder once and it applied quite patchily. It lasted for 5 hours. 

So March has been a month where I spend waaaaay too much on makeup so I end up with waaaay more favourites than I intended! I promise I'll try to make it as painless as possible. :P

Hello there luvlies! So I've decided to put together a post telling you about my most favourite, best loved, my-life-has-been-changed-forever lip products of all time! I have lip balm, lip stains, lip lacquers, lipsticks, all that jazz so here goes!

I've started collecting candles since about two to three years ago, and now have quite the number! Of course not all of them are intact, though. Do you get frustrated when you burn your candle down to the last inch and it refuses to burn anymore but there's still a ton of wax left?? Well, I heated up the remaining wax and poured them into little decorative cups! That way, I can still get the scent with a candle warmer! Yankee Candle used to sell them for a while during Christmas, but I'm not sure if they still have them. Anyway here are some of those that are still 'fully intact', hehe.

On the extreme left, are the DRÖMLIK Scented Candles In Pot, £3.25. I got these from IKEA and they come in a packet of three! The DRÖMLIK candles are rose scented and come in the most adorable little cups ever!I haven't got around to burning them because they're just too cute. I still pick them up for the occasional sniff, though (undeniably weird, I know).