Flor De La Caoba

❀OPI Nicki Minaj, Swatches & Special Guest

2012-02-08T09:48:00.002-05:00

Updating post....

Here are the swatches

Thanks for reading!

❀Dior Spring 2012 & Swatches

2012-02-08T09:35:00.000-05:00

Updating post.....

Dior's Healthy Glow Awakening Blush in Rosy Glow

(Featured in the issue of BAZAAR Magazine's March 2012)

Swatch

Christian Dior's Nail Polish in Waterlily

❀Chanel Spring 2012 & Swatches

2012-02-04T11:36:00.000-05:00

Chanel Nail Polish in June

Comparisons
From left to right: China Glaze Peachykeen index finger, Chanel June middle finger,
Illamasqua Purity, China Glaze Breakin'

Blush Horizon De Chanel

❀Muji: Storage & Review

2012-01-26T10:45:00.007-05:00

I was going through my train case one day, and found that a lot of the things I bought was not really being put to use. Some of the things I only swatched or tried on when I had just brought them home with me. My make up was going to waste.

So I wondered.. what can I do to help the situation? I heard about the Clear Cube, but I thought "right now, I'm not trying to spend $300-$400 dollars, when right now I'm into make up, shoes, cloths, accessories, books for school, plus I have a niece that just hit her pre-teens, and kids can be very expensive. I went on a few videos on YouTube and came across a better alternative to spending $300, Muji acrylic storage cases.

You can purchase them here: Muji
They come in 2, 3, 5 drawers. I grabbed two of the 2 drawer w/ lid cases.
They're durable, look clean, sturdy, feel almost like glass, and look so purty on your vanity. For the price ($26), I found this to be a steal.

Solution: Why not display my make up? That way, instead of keeping it locked away and having to pick up this heavy train case just to grab a few things. It's amazing to see how much make up I was able to store and still have room for more lip glosses and pigments.

I was able to fit 6 large Mac MFS in one drawer. Just to give you an idea of how much space they are in the inside.

I was very pleased with my purchase. Here it is with everything inside.

I fell in love with these. I'm definitely buying two more, but I decided to go with the regular 2 drawer cases instead. I'll explain why..
Downer: I love putting things on top, for this one I chose to put skin care my primers and foundations. Because of the lid and the weight, I have trouble opening the drawers. No bueno! ☹ So if you do plan on putting things on top of the cases, I highly recommend the regular 2 drawer w/o without the lid.

That's my review of my Muji cases. Any questions feel free to email me, and don't forget to follow me on Twitter @FLORdelaCAOBA for my latest updates. Thank you for taking the time in reading, Happy Thursday!

❀OPI, ZOYA

2012-01-10T18:58:00.002-05:00

I know I'm a little late on posting these pictures up, but I wanted to share with you some of my favorite polishes I wore last summer. Sometimes I might sneak a color or two during these months of winter. Hey why not? It's ok to bend the rules a little, especially to add a pop of color to your outfit.

OPI's Mermaid Tears (in natural daylight)

More true to color here.

OPI's Sparrow Me The Drama

ZOYA's Minka (in natural daylight)

China Glaze Sea Spray on thumb & index fingers

(Evening w/ flash)

Quick eye looking using: UDP, NARS Mekong e/s in the crease & below eyebrow, Mac Bright Future e/s all over the lid, and Mac Nylon e/s on the brow bone as a highlight.

Bare with me while I figure out a new layout. Hope you guys enjoyed.