New Year, New Format!

Hello hello,

First off, I'd like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year!  I can hardly believe that it's already 2013. The year felt like it slipped through my fingers and flew by before my eyes.  Life has gotten busy once again with work and school and my facade of a social life.

New years resolution (aside from being healthier): I will continue blogging on a regular basis - I have sorely missed sitting down and looking at all things beauty and fashion related.  My addiction to all things pretty has yet to be cured.  Maybe written about them will lessen the pull to buy as much as I do. You'll still be able to find me sauntering through the makeup section or down racks of clothes at the mall but I am going to try my best to stick to fashion and work with the beauty products I have before stalking up on 5 new mascaras that I have yet to open.  Yes, I have about 5 unused mascaras hidden neatly away in my makeup drawer waiting to be used.  I also 'misplaced' my current favourite mascara and am itching to buy a replacement despite having all these untouched items an arms length away.

This year, look out for plenty of fashion posts and things about blogging, marketing and beauty.  I may even throw in a few posts about campus fashion and friends of mine if I am so inclined and just so happen to have my camera on hand while at school.  Reader: you have been warned.
The aim: to post weekly.  And with that being said, I will see you all with a new post sometimes this week!

xoxo
Chanel

OOTD: Casual with a touch of Sparkle!

Hi ladies and gents,

It has definitely been a while!  I am so sorry for being so MIA over the past  who-knows-how-long.  I blame work and my lack of social life.  My only form of social media interaction has been instagram - where I seem to be able to remember to post ootd and miscellaneous other tidbits of my life.  So if you're interested in seeing more of me, my instagram is cocomechanel.

Today, I have a brief OOTD for you that I posted on instagram.  I figured every time I post one of these there, I'll post it here with a break down.

Essie: Lights

This spring, Essie released a line of polishes under the name of Poppy-razzi.  It consisted of 4 polishes: Lights, Camera, Action & Bazooka.  Two shades instantly caught my eye and I had to pick them up.  The first of the two shades is this one here: Lights.

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Revlon Super Lustrous Lipglosses: Swatches & Review

Today's featured product has to be one of my favourites.  Revlon always has amazing products - it's one of my favourite drugstore brands.  They're products are affordable and good-quality.  What I'm talking about is... Super Lustrous Lipglosses with SPF 12.  I currently own 6 shades (4 of which are considered new, 2 which have been around a while).  Originally, 4 of these shades were limited edition, though they have now been integrated into the permanent line.

Butter London: Slapper

More Butter London!  It has been a while since I sat down and wrote a blog post.  I have missed this!!  Aside from always loving my usual pink / red / purple polishes, I have always held a spot in my heart for teal / turquoise polishes.  I love how bright and eye-catching the colour is.  Though I do own my share of turquoise polishes, I still decided to pick up Butter London's Slapper - part of their Spring 2012 collection (along with Knackered - see post here).  I have been wearing this colour either on my toes or fingers for about 2 weeks now... I will never tire of this polish!

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I'm back!

Hi all!


It has been so long!  How I've missed you all (an blogging!)
I hope you can excuse my lengthy absence.  I've had things to deal with and no time to blog.
But I am back and promise to get back on the blogging horse.

Look out for some exciting new posts on travel, food & cosmetics from asia!

Talk to you soon!

xo Chanel

P.S.:  What do you lovely, people think about giveaways when I hit milestones?