Sunday, March 10, 2013

Most Worn Things: Summer

How is it almost the middle of March? The past three months have come and gone in a blink of an eye. Thanks to Cherie for tagging me to take part in this fun post reflecting on my most worn things this past summer.


1. Nail Polish
Revlon Whimsical. Though that would probably be at most only 3 times. Because of how much nail polish I have, I don't tend to wear the same shade over and over again in a short period of time. (Plus, I need to preserve this one bottle for as long as possible.)


2. Hair Product
Easy question, because Pantene shampoo every 2-3 days is the extent of my hair care routine. Usually, I can't even be bothered to condition. I literally don't do anything else with my hair, though I have been dabbling in Morrocanoil, which I bought on sale around Christmas. I use it on my ends after I've washed my hair, or the morning after (I always sleep with my hair wet — one of my many terrible habits). I'm not sure how I feel about it, mainly because I don't use it with enough frequency, and don't really pay attention to the state of my hair except whether it's clean or not. I have noticed when I put the Morrocanoil in it, my hair is more manageable and appears smoother, healthier, better-looking. Or maybe that's just what I want to see?


3. Bag 
Still my Mulberry Alexa. But I've recently switched to a navy Longchamp Le Pliage Medium Long Handle Tote because it's just so much easier. The Alexa was constantly overflowing and weighed a tonne. I need something that I can just chuck a lot of useless stuff into and be able to carry on my shoulder comfortably.


4. Shoes
These leopard print loafers I bought from ALDO in New York. I usually wear a pair of flats to death until it's time to buy another.


5. Clothing Item 
Nothing to do with summer, but probably a pair of black Zara work pants. I wear them at least 1-2 times a week. My wardrobe is spectacularly dull because I can't be bothered to think about what to wear most days. I just wear the same things over and over again to work, and the same (different but more casual) things if I’m going out on the weekend.

At home, I practically lived in this shapeless paisley cotton tunic all through summer. For a person like me who wants to expend as little effort as possible (mental and physical) to get dressed, it was the perfect garment. No buttons, no fastenings, you need only to slip it over your head. Super lightweight and thin (but not see-through), it also kept me cool in the heat.



6. Accessory
I rarely wear jewellery except some random rings I have lying around and the House of Harlow 1960 Double Sunburst Station necklace.


7. Foundation 
I was using Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow until I bought Rimmel Wake Me Up, which I started to mix with Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum as the shade I bought was too dark.


8. Bronzer and/or Blush
I went through a short-lived period of regularly using bronzer in an attempt to contour, but kind of gave up on it in the last few weeks. I liked the Bourjois Délice de Soleil Bronzing Powder and was close to putting it in a monthly favourites. As for blush, I'd say NARS Deep Throat. It's just easy to reach for because it goes with pretty much anything. I wore this to a friend's wedding in December, on laid-back weekends with more minimal makeup, and as a go-to blush during the working week.


9. Lip Product 
I'm going to narrow this down to something with colour, because clear Maybelline Baby Lips is just too boring. Truthfully, it's Korres Lip Butter in Mango or the underrated, now discontinued Revlon Protective Liptint SPF 15 in Pink Rose which lives permanently in my handbag.


10. Mascara
It's a toss up between CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume and more recently, Max Factor Masterpiece Max. I'm not really in love with either, but there's only so much a mascara can do for me with monolids and short lashes. They're both reliable everyday mascaras that perform reasonably well and don't have any glaring issues.


11. Eyeshadow 
Surprise, surprise. Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze. But I also really loved Laura Mercier African Violet from the Lingerie Eye & Cheek Palette.


12. Fragrance
Lady Gaga Fame, though being terribly fickle, I'm kind of over it now. There were also my usual picks for the daytime, Liz Claiborne Liz, Estée Lauder Pleasures and Elizabeth Arden Pretty.

41 comments:

  1. Oh yay! I really enjoyed reading this tag. Those rings look so lovely, but then again any rings look lovely to me!
    xx

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  2. I love those loafers! & that House of Harlow necklace is GORGEOUS! <3

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  3. Great post! I love those rings and cool leopard shoes! :O
    That nail polish is a really nice colour too!

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  4. Wow you really have amazing products. I have the Moroccan oil too and it does make a difference to my hair.

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  5. I quite enjoyed reading this post! Whimsical is such a beautiful nail polish and I wish we could get it here in Australia. Can you believe it, I saw Revlon's Popular polish for $5 at my workplace, DISCONTINUED. How dare my pharmacy discontinue a spectacular polish and at such a great price too- however I didn't get it as I go through nail polishes...never. I've lusted over Longchamp Le Pliage bags for a while but the lack of compartments inside (although which can be a good thing) is the only reason putting me off buying one (maybe the price too, might I add). Rimmel Wake Me Up and Bourjois' Healthy Mix are great "drugstore" foundations which I love! I'm looking for a bronzing powder and Bourjois' looks like something I would purchase- cute packaging and nice product (however does it harden like the blushes do?)

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    1. I'm sad they never brought over Whimsical - we got Scandalous and Popular, so Whimsical seemed to be a safe bet? :(

      The bronzer I have has slightly hardened but it's nowhere near as severe as the baked blushes. The issue isn't really exclusive to Bourjois - my Hoola bronzer also hardened significantly and I had to loosen up the top layer with a toothpick. It looks awful now, but at least I get pigment on my brush :p

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  6. Love this tag! I like your rings, very feminine :) Also I'm still so jealous of your Laura Mercier palette!!!

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  7. Maybelline Bad to the Bronze would be in my lifetime favourites! I use it so often, I don't think I'll ever stop loving it!

    thoughtsfromanothergirl.blogspot.com

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  8. Love the tag! I love Mulberry's bags - still lusting over Alexa :) But I have to say, the Longchamp bags look really familiar. Maybe it's because there are so many knockoffs in Hong Kong lol! Hello Oxygen looks like it deserves a try at the local makeup counter, so I will go check it out!

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  9. Great tag, and lovely writing & pictures as always. From what I can see your bag looks gorgeous, however I usually wear mine down into the ground before changing it haha. The rings & necklace are so pretty, and I also mix my healthy mix (although it looks different to yours) with my wake me up. xx

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    1. I think that's because you have the original Healthy Mix and mine is the serum version. I really want to try the one you have - I think it's a bit thicker in consistency and maybe similar to Rimmel Wake Me Up?

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  10. a really nice tag, would love to do it as well but it is still deep winter here in Germany.. -.- spring is nowhere to be seen.
    I got revlon whimsical on my trip to jakarta and I loooooove it! I bought it based on your post about it. I like it the most to be applied over Essie mint candy apple. it looks very very pretty! I have also recently bought maybelline color tatto in bad to the bronze and I love it as well! such an easy color to apply for everyday use.

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    1. Yay, so pleased that both Whimsical and Bad to the Bronze are hits with you :) I don't have Mint Candy Apple but I do have Absolutely Shore which I think is pretty similar - I like layering Whimsical over Absolutely Shore (and also Sinful Colors Cinderella). Bad to the Bronze is such a staple for me - I find it works the best with the Ectools concealer brush from their bamboo set.

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  11. I haven't had a proper smell of the Lady Gaga perfume, but that packaging and colour makes me want to... I use a Longchamp long handle graphite bag I received for my birthday last year (after a couple of hints) as a great weekend/uni bag, although recently I have resorted to bringing a converse backpack to uni when I bring my Macbook in... Nothing beats comfort! xx

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  12. The jewellery is so gorgeous :) Summer seems a century away here!
    Love the lipstick organisation by the way x
    http://melly-go-round.blogspot.co.uk/

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  13. This post has made me crave summer even more!!!
    xoxo

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  14. I absolutely LOVED this post!! I can't wait until we get summer here in the states :)

    Cassie
    thriftthick.blogspot.com

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  15. So much pretty! I always admire how simple yet beautiful your photos look. Envying that post-summer feeling as we are still slumping through the final leg of winter here. Enjoy. :)

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  16. Lovely jewellery! Love the stones... Whimsical is stunning too!

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  17. Such a nice blog! You have great style! Totally love it!
    Maybe you want to follow each other on gfc and bloglovin? Check my blog and let me know! I would love it!
    http://velvetavenue.blogspot.com

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  18. Cosign on Longchamp! I have the Longchamp Le Pliage Expandable Travel Duffel Tote in black; it's incredibly durable and, like your tote bag, very comfortable.

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  19. Ooh that nail polish looks SO pretty! <3

    Jennie xo | sailorjennie.com

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  20. Love posts like these! That nail polish is so gorgeous! x

    http://thebeautyvisual.blogspot.co.uk

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  21. I love your leopard print loafers and your jewellery picks! So delicate and pretty :D
    I think it's time for me to do this tag as well! ;) x

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  22. I love the nail polish! Nail polish is always fashionable

    www.trendiniginfashion.blogspot.com

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  23. Your pictures are gorgeous! I still have my eyes set on the Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation and so glad to see you feature it in a most worn! Your rings are really cute! :) xx

    - Jess
    The Mod Mermaid

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  24. Great tag! A few of my faves are in there too - namely the Laura Mercier palette and flat shoes, haha! I'm much like you. I find a favourite pair of flats then wear them to death!

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  25. Ahh I love everything on your list! x

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  26. Lena, darling, your photos could well be featured in a magazine! Whatever you post about I want to get my hands on, and the worst part is that most likely 50% of it wouldn't work on my skin but I'd still love to try them just because you make them look so damn good. If only we lived closer, I could pick your brain for tips and tricks on photography. I'm not only a self proclaimed fan of your writing, which I find engaging, fascinating and compelling, but I'm also your number one admirer when it comes to your "stills" skills : )
    Loved this post and want to copy you so bad... would that be ok? LOL
    xx

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    1. Lau, you flatter me! Thanks for always being so sweet and supportive :) And of course, I'd love to see your take on this tag!

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  27. Lovely post, the Revlon polish is so pretty and I'm getting quite addicted to Korres lip butters now - definitely want to try the mango one for summer! :) x

    http://www.bowtiedbeauty.blogspot.com/

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  28. This is a great post! I love your pictures!
    I hope you don't mind me asking but what camera do you use and do you use editing software? They look so crisp and clear!
    I enjoyed this post :)

    Natasha Carly x
    www.prettylittlelives.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thanks! Glad you enjoyed reading :) I use a Nikon D7000. I don't use editing software on my computer per se - just websites to adjust the brightness/contrast and highlight/shadow areas, though occasionally I will use Photoshop for minor edits.

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  29. Do you have a photo of your nails using that nail polish? It looks really pretty!

    I have the le pliage in the same color but with short handles. Mine's so murdered. Haha..

    I'm the same with flats too. I use a pair until they're so worn out and then change to new ones and then I completely forget about the old ones.

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    1. Yep! http://instagram.com/p/S5AYTev8w0/ as well as the link in the post: http://sleepandwater.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/calling-me-sugar.html :)

      I'm not really a shoe girl so a pair of acceptable flats is enough for me! It's all about comfort and utility :p

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  30. Morroconoil products looks so amazing ! When MissGlamorazzi talks about Morroconoil products in her vids I really want to try them !

    Turtle <3

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  31. Great post! It is making me want summer! Well and those loafers! :O
    - Andrea Marie xx

      frominsidemycloset.com

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  32. Love the Revlon polish and the discontinued Revlon lipstick! Interesting post!
    Alice
    www.whatmakeupareyouwearing.com

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  33. I've been thinking about getting a good make up kit, and I've heard only good things about the Revlon. Thanks for sharing! Your other purchases look really nice, as well!


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