Showing posts with label natural makeup look. Show all posts
Showing posts with label natural makeup look. Show all posts

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Date Night : Troika Sky Dining & Heli Lounge ❤

Took this while stuck in the traffic (:

So, the boyfie was back from JB for a few days and we were going for a date night somewhere in KL.
I stumbled on a list of sky dining restaurants in KL and let him decide on one place that interests him most.
Previously we found places such as Marini's on 57 and Heli Lounge already but didn't have the time to visit them. 


Initially, he wanted to make a reservation at Marini's but the only slot we could get is at 9.30pm. That's kinda late for dinner and we'll have to eat in a rush as they close at 11pm :(


The finalized decision, we'll go to Strato (one of Troika's Sky Dining) and then hit Heli Lounge for a drink.


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So, time to prep for the date night. I opt for something which is simple, comfy yet chic at the same time. As for the makeup, I plan to play it neutral using my Bobbi Brown's Bellini Lip & Eye Palette 
(you can read my review here)


My look of the night and #ootn with black, polka dots and a burst of red for some color ❤


Troika Sky Dining has 3 sections; Strato (Italian restaurant), Claret (bar) and Cantaloupe (fine dining). I never have the preference for fine dining as the portions served are really small and you'll have to eat with grace and class while the waitresses are staring at you. Stress much.


Btw, if you are going to Strato, please do not wear skater skirts or dresses as it's located at the upper section. You'll have to take the stairs and it's pretty inconvenient. You shall understand my difficulty when you see the picture at the bottom later.



Taken online as there was people at the table

I would say that the view offered wasn't much but the service and food was awesome. Ambiance wise was perfect, the whole lighting, music and all, lovely for a date night ❤

Sneaky bum took this secretly


We ordered one starter and two mains.


Starter: Scallops and beans

Pizza: Carbonara sauce, broccoli, smoked duck breast

Pasta: Gnocchi with braised chicken ragu and shaved cured foie gras

Each and every one of them was goooooooooood! As for drinks, I had their rose wine and he ordered their Sangria. The wine was okay but the Sangria is not something that I would recommend. We also ordered one of their recommended desserts, Strawberry Panna Cotta.

They would then escort you downstairs near the bar to enjoy your dessert.
The waiter near the stairs saw my skirt and reminded me to "watch my step" while going down.
Note to self: Never wear anything flare to this place the next visit.


The dangerous stairs leading up to Strato and the bar, Claret

Dessert accompanied by romantic ambiance ❤

After lingering there for a bit, we made our move to the Heli Lounge.
The parking there is very small and dodgy for me.

First thing that greets you, the bouncer and a small reception table to take your drinks' order. We were there around 10pm plus, and you can only enter if you buy a bottle. It's like the reception concept at clubs where you have to make your bottle purchase to enter the place. I'm not sure about evenings though, I think they serve dinner and there's no such rule because my friend told me that the food there is pretty good (he went there for dinner with the family).


The lounge area with a live DJ


Of course, you have to make your way to the Helipad for the view. After some stairs, you'll feel the wind once you reach the entrance and be amazed at what greets you!





 It was beautiful up there! 
Having both KL Tower and Twin Towers so close to you with their glittering lights..
You might experience some butterflies in your stomach if you are afraid of height.


KL City ❤

Too bad that it started to pour in less than half an hour while we were up there, I didn't even get to finish my first glass. Such a waste :( It would be nice to enjoy the view and wine there.


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And that's our date night ❤
Hope you enjoy reading and do share with me your date night outs too!


Till then,


Much loves, xoxo ❤


Sunday, December 8, 2013

Makeup: Bobbi Brown's Bellini Lip & Eye Palette


My first ever Bobbi Brown makeup product. Previously I had a friend who complaint about BB's gel eyeliner, apparently it's not nice to use. That made me hesitate a little before deciding to get this palette.



Photo credits to Bobbi Brown's official website


In the end I decided to get this palette due to the reasons:
❤ The colors are so lovely
❤ It's handy for all occasions
 ❤ I love natural colored makeup
❤ I have all I need to quickly glam up my look


Unboxing my BB!


Lovely aren't they?


I love the fact that they gave the mini BB's eyeshadow and lip brushes, #cutenessoverload!

 






All of the colors are very soft and neutral which is great for natural makeup look but you can always glam it up with their shimmer/metalic colors such as Candlelight Gold (metallic), Petal (shimmer wash), Prosecco (metallic), Bellini (shimmer wash), Bronze Stone (shimmer wash), and Brown Sugar (metallic).

When looking for eyeshadows, I am always biased towards those that can last long and has the minimum fallout/smudges as I don't really like doing touch-ups (I'm a lazy perfectionist). And this palette really really really gives me that satisfaction. All evening, I only have to rub off a little smudge at the bottom lid ONCE! This is an achievement compared to the other brands that I used before which I had to clean my bottom lid frequently to avoid looking like a panda. And it comes with a big mirror! No more squeezing my face to the car's mirror if I need a quick fix.

The lip colors are very pretty, yet very sheer. They give just a hint of colour but a gorgeous glossy finish. If you prefer a rather strong look, you can always add it on after the lipstick.

Before makeup
With the makeup


Please do ignore my hair as I was letting it air dry rather than blow drying it, hence the messiness.

As you can see, the colors are really really neutral but I love the overall look. The Caviar Eyeshadow acts as an awesome liner that I can skip using an eyeliner.



Completed look for le date night except the hair ❤



And to add on to this look, I've used Maybelline's Angel Fit powder blusher (:






The texture is very soft and blendable, while the brush provided has a curve to it which made its application easier. Some people would apply a very heavy blush color which makes them look like Barbie instead of having the cute natural blush. With this, it can be achieved effortlessly.


Overall, I'm very satisfied with both products ❤
RECOMMENDED for all natural makeup look lovers.


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I'll be posting where we went for our date night soon.

Till then, 
Much loves, xoxo.


Disclaimer: The above post is all based on my personal honest opinions without getting paid by any source. Hope you enjoy this product review (:

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