FOTD: One Luxe Item

You know what, I think I’m starting to get the hang of this FOTD business, and so far, I’m liking it! It’s one day a week I get to shameless camwhore on the blog with little (I hope!) any ramifications. Or at least, I know you’re my peeps and you’re just too nice to say “sweet jeebus, her looks are boring. NEXT!” πŸ˜›

Today’s look is brought to you by, what I’d call, one luxe item. Every piece of makeup excluding the blush are drugstore brands. I wanted to create a simple (yeah, simple’s all I can do at this stage, I’m afraid) look using affordable makeup, but with one luxe item for the face to pop.

FOTD: One Luxe Item

For many of us, we spend money on affordable makeup from brands like NYX, Australis, etc, and once in a while, we’d splurge on luxe makeup from, say, Chanel. It’s a nice pick-me-up to start the day wearing a little something luxurious. Hey, if we cannot buy the bag, we can certainly wear one item of their makeup πŸ˜›

The luxe item I’m featuring in the look today is the Guerlain Serie Noir blush. It’s my most expensive blush to date, and I absolutely love it. It’s the blush I save for special occasions and on days when I’m not feeling on top of the world.

Guerlain Serie Noir Blush

FOTD: One Luxe Item

Face: NARUKO Narcissus Total Defense BB Cream Essence, Face of Australia Photo Finish Compact Foundation, Revlon PhotoReady Concealer
Eyes: elf Eyelid Primer, Face of Australia Colour Max Eyeshadow Palette in Gold Mine, Face of Australia Eyeliner Mechanical in Black
Cheeks: Guerlain Serie Noir
Lips: Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick in Twist, Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipgloss in Disco

FOTD: One Luxe Item Makeup Items

FOTD: One Luxe Item - Eyes

The mascara didn’t hold well on my lashes though. The photographs were only taken minutes after I did the look, and as you can see, the lashes were already limpy. Boo!

FOTD: One Luxe Item

A customary me-in-the-mirror shot.

FOTD: One Luxe Item Before and After

In the style of Lisa Eldridge, a before-and-after shot.

I hope you’ve liked what I’ve done today. Like I said, a very simple everyday look with cheeks to pop.

My next look will be the complete opposite. EH?? Well, stay tuned πŸ˜‰

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  1. Jess

    Simple looks ftw! I think your looks do beautifully enhance your features, Tine! Wow, the Guerlain Serie Noir Blush looks stunning on you! I have seen FOTD of other girls with this blush on, but I think I love it against your skintone the most!

    It’s like a cute ‘barely-there-pink’ on you! Absolutely adorable! I’m looking for a blush that would give me such an effect, yet haven’t found the one to date… So, my quest goes on…! :p
    Jess recently posted..Blog Sale | Items for November 2011 are up!My Profile

    1. Tine

      Jess: Thanks Jess! I first saw the blush at Paris B’s blog, and I knew I had to have it. Surprisingly, I actually USED the blush rather than keeping it on my dresser looking pretty πŸ˜›

  2. Sabine

    Shameless camwhore, mwah ha ha!! I love simple looks like this, so gorgeous and flattering. The ‘you-in-the-mirror’ shot is beautiful, look at your smile πŸ™‚ xx
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    1. Tine

      Sabine: Hehehehe it’s justifiable shameless camwhoring πŸ˜›

      1. Sabine

        Absolutely (nods head vigorously)!! More please.
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  3. plue

    and your cheeks does pop up beautifully!
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    1. Tine

      Plue: Thanks Plue πŸ™‚

  4. Norlin

    I do love the colour of that blush! It pops up all right! πŸ™‚ I guess sometimes there are things worth investing money on huh.
    Norlin recently posted..Fashion Day : Summer WhiteMy Profile

    1. Tine

      Norlin: Oh yeah definitely. At least I tell myself that all the time when I look at my ever-growing stash of makeup πŸ˜›

  5. Paris B

    Snap! Blush twins today! πŸ˜€ πŸ˜€ Looking lovely as always dearie!
    Paris B recently posted..The Midas Touch : Dior Or Etoile Rouge Dior Lip ColourMy Profile

    1. Tine

      Paris: Snap! πŸ˜› It was you who prompted me to get the blog. Saw your post, immediately wrote it down, dragged Bea to Pavilion with me when I was in KL to get it πŸ˜›

  6. Eunice

    You look lovely! The blush certainly looks fabulous on you, good investment…

    1. Tine

      Eunice: Thanks Eunice. That’s what I thought, a very good investment indeed. Hee hee! πŸ˜›

  7. xin

    i really love the mirror shot! very very pretty πŸ˜€

    and the blush is cute on u!
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    1. Tine

      Xin: Hehe thanks! Very “pan sai yeh” shot πŸ˜›

  8. rinnah

    Wah! I never really looked at this blush previously but you’re making me take a second look at it now! πŸ˜‰
    rinnah recently posted..Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Rose PearlMy Profile

    1. Tine

      Rinnah: Hehehe aww I don’t know if it’s still available though. I first saw it on Paris’ blog, and I knew I had to have it. In fact, I dragged Bea along with me to Pavilion back in January just to get it πŸ˜›

  9. Anthea Villanueva

    Very pretty FOTD! And the blush itself looks gorgeous as well, certainly a luxurious treat.

    1. Tine

      Anthea: Thanks Anthea. I love the blush! πŸ™‚

  10. lyn

    Soooooooooo pretty! That blush is really beautiful! I really regret that I missed out on getting it as I wasn’t into blush at that time.
    lyn recently posted..theBalm Down Boy Shadow / BlushMy Profile

    1. Tine

      Lyn: Awwwww that’s a pity. It’s a gorgeous blush. I don’t normally buy makeup from Guerlain given that it’s very pricey (yeah, and I buy Chanel. Silly right? :P), but I just couldn’t resist this one. Oh well, I’m sure there will be more beautiful ones in future πŸ™‚

  11. Connie De Alwis

    sometimes all you really need to make a simple look pop is to amp up the cheeks! I do that too for “no-makeup” days and usually with blushers that are more pinky/plummy as opposed to bronze/peachy which I normally go for if I wear stronger eyes.

    Keep up with the FOTDs! Posting up looks gives me the encouragement to wear makeup and try different looks/techniques. Which also means I get more practice πŸ™‚ So go go go! More more more!
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    1. Tine

      Connie: HA? I give YOU encouragement? Hello, you’re the one who’s giving ME tips and tricks to try out new looks! πŸ˜›

  12. gio

    It’s simple but beautiful! Love the blush!

    1. Tine

      Gio: Thanks lovely πŸ™‚

  13. Syen

    I LOOOOVE your FOTD today, Tine! It looks GREAT! And aye with Paris, you’re definitely rocking the blush today. =D

    One question, how do you get these lovely FOTD shots that manages to capture the colours? I kinda suck at FOTDs. Sigh. Do you stand near the window? (Ok, it’s a few questions now.) Flash? No flash?

    1. Tine

      Syen: Haha I take about 50-80 pictures, and choose 3. It’s a labourious process all right. My desk is right in front of the window, so I get plenty of natural light in. Since I’m indoors, it doesn’t really matter if it’s sunny or overcast. Definitely no flash. Most of the time, colour correcting via Photoshop is not needed as I get enough light from the window. However, if I’m doing the same but concentrating on the lips, then I’d need to whip out Photoshop πŸ˜›

  14. LeGeeque

    Love the 2nd last pic!!!! Scho kiuts!
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    1. Tine

      LeGeeque: Hahaha thanks. Yep this is what I’m doing when I’m on Google Chat with you πŸ˜›

  15. giddy tigress

    That’s a gorgeous blush and even more gorgeous..ahem..model! πŸ˜€
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    1. Tine

      Giddy Tigress: Aisay, model konon πŸ˜› Thanks love πŸ™‚

  16. MsSparkleArkle

    I love this look!
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    1. Tine

      MsSparkleArkle: Thanks Karyn πŸ™‚

  17. Megan

    Beautiful look Tine, loving all the FOTD posts keep them coming!
    Megan recently posted..Quickie Mascara Review: MAC ZoomlashMy Profile

    1. Tine

      Megan: Thanks Megs. I’ll keep trying πŸ˜›

  18. astrorainfall @ beauty box

    What a gorgeous blush! I think you hit it right on the nail that the average woman usu uses regular (i.e. drugstore or affordable brands like Clinique etc) cosmetics but one luxe item could make such a difference to her mood (and looks!). Yours is a v pretty and wearable look…not boring at all!

    1. Tine

      Astrorainfall: Haha that’s what I thought! It makes a difference πŸ™‚

  19. Nadia

    That blush looks gorgeous on you! Pops the look, certainly!
    Nadia recently posted..The Glamorous and Seductive Collection That Is Giorgio Armani’s Holiday Collection 2011 Madre PerlaMy Profile

    1. Tine

      Nadia: Thanks love. It’s a gorgeous blush πŸ™‚

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