Hi everyone! It's time to introduce my new segment:
ROTATE N' RESURRECT
What i do at the beginning of each month is run through my existing stuff from previous seasons or collections and choose which can be ROTATED during the new month (or season); hence RESURRECTING my (lately acquired, non-expired) trusty goodies.
Benefits of RNR:
1. I get to use & eventually finish my purchased products = avoid waste.
2. I can see what shades I lack, have too many of, & haven't explored.
3. It helps me stay true to my preferences more instead of just jumping on the bandwagon.
4. I can plan my future shopping trip more efficiently = avoid redundancy.
5. It prevents me from hoarding!
6. It promotes renewed appreciation for my stuff, just like when I first liked & bought them.
7. I get to save &/or appropriate money.
8. I can also evaluate & learn from my past purchase pitfalls.
9. It promotes regular cleaning of items & organisation according to rotation.
Last but not the least:
10. It reminds me of how i myself, had been made alive & useful by my Lord Jesus Christ through His Spirit, for His glory. <3
TIME FOR THINGS ETERNAL :)
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JOHN 11: 25-27 NASB
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives
and believes
in Me will never die.
Do you believe this?"
She said to Him, "Yes, Lord; I have believed that You are the Christ, the Son of God, even He who comes into the world."
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HERE WE GO! TO THINGS TEMPORARY :)
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with and do not own the labels mentioned here. All products were purchased by me, i'm not sponsored in any way! All reviews are my personal opinions and feelings about the products mentioned. You may have a different experience with them. Test all products in small amounts on a small hidden area of your skin when trying a product; consulting your physician is best!
Presenting my picks for the 1st RNR post :D
We don't really have fall season here in the Philippines (recent months have been sunny-rainy... more like RAIN-FALL season hahahahaha!), but it's just nice to call it fall and gear toward shades usually released in fall/autumn collections.
Above; Clockwise from the left:
Chanel eyeliner. Fashion 21 eyeshadow palette. Chanel blush. Annick Goutal EDT. Dior perfume. Chanel nail polishes. Assorted lipsticks.
I. EYES
Fashion 21 eyeshadow palette case -sold separately from the eyeshadow pans. Got this for free during one of their promo periods; from SM Department Store. The size is about
5" x 2", so it easily fits into a small case or purse.
Fashion 21 eyeshadows. 1.8g each. From SM Department Store.
These come in individual cases before they were placed in the pan. Swatches below:
Shades are swatched in pairs, layered and light applications. Shades are numbered, without names :)
Left to Right:
Shade #4 -a deep fray with fine shimmer
Shade #6 -a burnished gold, high shimmer
Shade #7 -a basic matte brown
Shade #8 -a matte maroonish brown
Close up of last two shades.
Lower pair: Shade #7 -a basic matte brown
Upper pair: Shade #8 -a matte maroonish brown
These shadows are good quality; they are not as creamy and blendable like the ones from Dior, but they get the job done at such a friendly price. Worth a try ;) Minimal fallout too!
Above: Chanel Long Lasting Waterproof Eyeliner. Shade 103 Bleu Exquis.
0.30g. P1,350 at Rustan's. Self-sharpening, retractable. Swatches below:
Chanel Bleu Exquis layered and single application. Look at this beautiful smudge proof blue! I bought this a few months ago but they must still have 'em or something similar.
II. FACE
Chanel Joues Contraste powder blush. Shade: #76 Frivole. 0.14oz. P2,350 from Rustan's.
Comes in compact with mirror, brush and black velvet pouch (not shown).
Ahhhh <3 perfect peachy-pink shade. I believe this will flatter all skin tones and colors.
Swatch of Chanel Frivole blush on NC30/ fair-medium skin with yellow undertones.
If you zoom in. you'll see it's not too shimmery, though Chanel has super micro shimmer in this blush. It makes your skin look so fresh, not oily.
If you will see Frivole in the store, it can look orangey-peach at first, but this is how flattering it is when swatched!
III. LIPS
Above are closed tubes of lippies so you can appreciate respective packagings. Some prefer luxe containers, whereas others don't mind simply efficient ones as long as the product serves them well :)
Left to Right: Dior ("holographic" case!), Fashion 21, Chanel, Fashion21, Chanel, Fashion 21. Foreground: Chanel glossimer.
My RNR picks for "fall lights"!
Left: Dior Addict lipstick shade #260 Rose Deshabille. 3,5g.
This was a gift from my aunt, it's so see through, i use it mainly as a topper or gloss. Best for days when i don't want my lips to look all made up. I wish they didn't have to call it "addict". Boo! But it's comfortable and the case is a joy in my makeup bag! Thanks tita!
Right: Fashion 21 Moisturific lipstick shade Poppy Pepper. 4g. On sale at P199, at SM Department Store.
It looks light when still in bullet form, but check the pigment :) I call it a spiced pink :) Not a fan of the packaging but i luv the product: really moisturising with lovely colour. Heavy and light swatches below:
Lower pair: Dior Addict lipstick shade: #260 Rose Deshabille.
Upper pair: Fashion 21 Moisturific lipstick shade: Poppy Pepper.
My RNR picks for "fall brights"!
(It's generally warm in the Philippines: lately, daytime can feel like bikini weather and nights can be cooler or rainy. Hence the "need" for these :)
Left: Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet matte lipstick shade #43 La Favorite. 3,5g.
P1,650 from Rustan's.
This was released on one of their previous spring collections, but it easily found its way into my summer and hot-weather months. At first i didn't like it, i favoured its sister (#42 L'eclatante, not shown) but this one suited my undertones better. A creamy matte bright coral is welcome this time of the year :)
Right: Fashion 21 Moisturific lipstick shade Deep Crimson. 4g. On sale at P199,
SM Department Store.
I describe this as a cool red with a hint of magenta. Cream finish. Again, very pigmented and moisturising. Love it!
Heavy and light swatches below:
Lower pair: Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet, shade: #43 La Favorite.
Upper pair: Fashion 21 Moisturific lipstick shade Deep Crimson.
My RNR picks for "fall darks"!
Left: Chanel Rouge Allure luminous intense lipstick shade #119 Captivante. 3,5g.
P1,550 from Beloved7 online shop at OLX Sulit.
This, for me, is the perfect low-key fall lip shade. It reminds me of cozy mocha cups, spiced pastries and cinnamon. It has super fine gold shimmer that adds a lovely gleam to your lips.
Right: Fashion 21 Moisturific lipstick shade Ruby Rouge. 4g. On sale at P199, at SM Department Store. This is like a "mauve-y" cinnamon.
Heavy and light swatches below:
Lower pair: Chanel Rouge Allure luminous intense lipstick shade #119 Captivante.
Upper pair: Fashion 21 Moisturific lipstick shade Ruby Rouge.
Above:
Hmmm...i just had to swatch these two side by side :)
Left: Chanel Captivante. Right: Fashion 21 Poppy Pepper.
Above: Swatches of Chanel Levres Scintillantes Glossimer shade #176 Crushed Cherry. 5,5g. P1,450 from Rustan's. This is always a nice colour for fall :)
IV. NAILS
Clockwise from left: Orange Fizz, Peridot, Mysterious, Taboo.
Do you remember when these shades came out? :)
Closeups below:
V. SCENT
For day/ casual: Annick Goutal Eau d'Hadrien Eau de Toilette- one of the house's most favoured scents. It's clean and citrus; crisp and no-nonsense :). Available in Eau de Parfum version.
For night/ dressy: Dior Miss Dior Cherie EDP. It has patchouli and citrus notes with a base of Jasmine. Very elegant yet youthful, one spritz goes a long way <3.
See?! If you rummage through your stuff, you will find something you can
rotate n' resurrect
and FALL in love with your "old, forgotten" things all over again,
and save for a rainy day :)
Whether it's leaves or rain...
a blessed FALL season to you!
