a little sprinkle of glitter.

beauty.

HELLO, lovely people of the world! quick update, I've been having exams, yay! haha. a quick post just to show some of the things my sister got me when she went down to Singapore for a few days, thanks for the goodies! <3

So first off, is this sneaky little surprise from Charles and Keith!

Charles & Keith
Style: CK2-10680144
Colour: Blue
Size: XS

Isn't it just so pretty? Its a mildly textured muted lilac-y lavender colour, and it looks so soft and elegant. When I first saw my sister with a Charles and Keith paper bag, I was so afraid that she chose something I didn't like but I'm so grateful for her good taste haha.

One of the reasons I was afraid of what she chose is because I am particularly picky when it comes to wallets. I don't like anything too small, or anything too big, and they must have enough pockets to be practical. This one has a main cash / coin compartment with a lovely colbalt blue inside. It then has a button up which opens into a three-page style which has so much room for cards and unnecessary junk! 

The back also has a small pocket with the same cobalt blue lining as the cash compartment inside. 

I really love it and really think its so so pretty! I hadn't had a proper wallet since my last Charles and Keith one was stolen, which was a deep blue and I really loved that one, but it was no longer sold anywhere. So happy to get something similar, even though its a muted down colour, I think its really pretty! 

the pre-loved now missing C&K wallet

The next things are from Bath and Body Works! A brand that I've never owned before.

Bath and Body Works
Diamond Shimmer Mist
Hawaii Passionfruit Kiss & Moonlight Path

The first thing I thought when I saw these was LIQUID GLITTER! These are shimmer body mists that look SO glittery in the bottle. I tried spraying them to see just how glittery they are and the Moonlight Path one came out it literally water droplets, so that part of my arm looked like it was sprinkled in fairy dust. I'm not sure if it's just the way I pressed the nozzle or if there's something wrong with it, but the Hawaii Passionfruit Kiss one came out pretty okay. The glitters are pretty noticeable though.

Frangrance wise! 

Hawaii Passionfruit Kiss

Top Notes: Strawberry Guava, Kona Passionfruit, Kiwi

Mid Notes: Pink Hibiscus, Pineapple, Heliconia, White Papaya Blossom

Dry Notes: Coral Sands Accord, Macadamia, Skin Musk.

So as expected, this one is pretty tropical smelling, perfect for summer, those in countries with four seasons would say. But here, I guess this scent would really be fitting on holiday by the beach. The note I could detect the clearest from the first whiff would be pineapple, even though its meant to be a passionfruit scent. Sweet, but a fruity kind of sweet, not the sickly floraly scents I really hate. I wouldn't exactly call it fresh though, but its just really fun and cute, and I actually really really love this scent so far.

Moonlight Path

Top Notes: Sheer Lavender, Bergamot

Mid Notes: Star Rose, White Jasmine, Violet, Ylang Ylang, Lily of the Valley

Dry Notes: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Oakmoss, Vanilla, Amber, Soft Musk

Didn't know what to expect from the title of this scent, because the notes aren't on the bottles, but my first impression from this was that its a dreamy and romantic kind of scent, slightly spicy with a very clear musky touch to it. This I would probably wear to dinners and special occasions, its sophisticated in a mysterious sexy kind of way, not a interview-with-potential-boss kind of way. For so many floral notes, its not at all sickly or overpowering, and I quite like it.

As an overall opinion, both scents, because they are body mists, don't have very strong overpowering scents, which is a plus, but because of that, I'm doubting the lasting power of these mists. Glitter wise, I'm actually slightly afraid to use these mists (especially the Hawaii Passionfruit!) because hey, no one wants to go to the beach looking like a disco ball. But i'm guessing the glitters won't be that bad, except for the faulty nozzle. Hmm. 

Okay! Next item, also from Bath and Body Works!

Bath and Body Works
Island Waters Room Spray

Okay, I actually just freaked out at how good my toilet is going to smell from now on. My sister bought it for our bathroom because our fragrances and air fresheners just die off so quickly. And side note: its obvious how much my sister loves the beach and tropical places.

First impression! Coconutty and fresh, just like an ocean breeze. Slightly sweet but not too strong. I actually think it would legit be able to pass as a body scent if I just sprayed it on. Woopsies.

Last item I got, from Maybelline! Have actually been eyeing this for awhile now and was thinking of getting my hands on a tube when I got to Paris or London end of this year, but thank you sister! HAHA. 

Maybelline
Primer
Pore Eraser

My skin has been really dry and patchy lately, making my foundation base look really horrible and cakey somedays. Can't wait to try it out!

So that's the end of today's post, a post coming soon will probably be product review and recommendations, yay! The Maybelline Pore Eraser will be included in that review after I try it out, along with other skin care/beauty/hair care things that my sister got me in her haul from Hong Kong about a week ago. Perks of having an older sister with money that's into beauty as well, *wink.

Time to get back to my reading!

Lyanne.

inside and outside

Food for thought, beauty

Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I think it's true: 

Is it just me, who think it's unfair

That society/ the internet seems to judge girls based on how 'natural' or 'normal' they are.

It's such a trend going around now for girls who prefer

'Sweatpants over jeans' 

'Sneakers over heels' 

'No makeup over cake-on-your-face'

'Glasses over contacts' 

'Curvy figures over skinny bodies' 

I personally think that trying to oppose society's original views on 'judging girls based on how good they look' isn't actually working by putting down girls who enjoy or are born with characteristic number 2. 

In turn, we're still carrying on judging. Just on the opposite end.

Even guys 'shun' girls who wear makeup, saying that they prefer all natural faces and makeup is ugly. 

Isn't that the same thing as guys who favor girls with a face full of makeup over natural faces?

It's all judgement.

Maybe that girl finds comfort in skinny jeans? Maybe she likes wearing makeup because it's an art or a hobby to her? Maybe she wears contacts because her glasses slip off her nose every few seconds? Maybe she's born with a body that just can't gain weight?

Maybe we've never thought about the fact that she's doing it because she likes it, feels comfortable that way and she's not doing it for you guys or the rest of society.

So maybe, we should really stop branding anybody based on how they look or dress. In my opinion judgement will never stop, but at least don't form trends that people feel the need to side by and cause the people on the opposite end to feel like they need to stop wearing heels and makeup just to please you. Because it's exactly the same thing as making them feel like they do need to.

So girls, do as you please, conservatively. What makes you comfortable.

You don't need people to tell you what you can or cannot wear.

You wanna let your hair down? Go ahead.

You feel like chilling in a hoodie and sweatpants with no makeup on outside? As you please.

Or do you just feel like rocking that kickass pair of black pumps with a leather jacket and winged eyeliner because it screams YOU? 

Do it, whatever makes you, you. 

Butpleasedontdresslikeyouhavenomoneytobuyclothesbecauseitsnotdecenttowalkaroundwithshortsthelengthofyourpantiesorletyourboobshangoutbecauseyourebetterthanthat.

❤️

-lyanne

SMKSJ Prefectorial Board 2010-2014

Prefectorial Board of 2013/2014

5 long years, have come and gone

There's still time for us to mourn 

And grieve the days that are no longer here 

Oh how we'll shed, much more than a tear.

No spring, no summer 

Not autumn, nor winter 

We thrived together in endless laughter

Memories we made serving with honour 

Pride and discipline, and high stature

All the times of weariness and pain

Drew our relationships to their strain

Through time and hardships we endured

'I want to quit!' we'll never again hear.

So oh young ones full of spunk and valour 

March forward without misusing your power 

We know you'll all do us proud 

We bid farewell as we step down.