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Fashion and Makeup Tricks For The Lazy Beauty

I was going through all my posts and realised that there isn't a single one on fashion. It's a little cliche since the blog is named Mummynista...

Hence I decided that I should probably start blogging a little more on fashion and beauty and not just food. Otherwise, I might just need to change the blog name to Fatmamanista. *cackles*

If you've read 'About Me' or knew me personally back then, you would probably know how much I used to dress up. Everyday WAS  'I need to be fabulous' day. However since pregnancy and giving birth, my fashion laziness just escalated. Nevertheless, I need to reinforce the emphasis of still looking good. Even as wives, we still need to stay competitive...if you get what I mean.

I go by these subconscious rules nowadays:

1. Buy clothes that does not require ironing. Have at least one body flattering jeans.
2. Scarfs are my best friends on lazy days.
3. To look like I've put in some effort dressing up- wear sandals instead of Havaianas.

I've also included the makeup products that I use, since quite a number of people has been asking me about it. My makeup routine is pretty fuss-free on a usual day.

Dig the latest fashion accessory that I'm carrying? 
Best custom-made item ever. hehe.
On me: V-neck Uniqlo shirt, Ethnic print scarf, Ripped Skinny jeans and Black Strappy Sandals from Muji.
On Alex: Checkered Linen Shirt and Denim Shorts from Zara Baby.

I actually hate taking Selfies but this is to show you 
my makeup. And icks..ignore my hair..
really bad hair day.
The 3 wonders: Dr Jart BB cream, Canmake Waterproof concealer and Urban Decay Underground eyeliner.
1. Start with the concealer around the under eye then continue to highlight your nose bridge and chin with it. 2. Apply the BB cream over it. 3. Finally finish off by tracing the eyeliner around the upper lids and eye corners, with a little on the lowerlids.


I can't give enough praise for these three beauty products. I have been using them for years and I would swear by them; I mean it definitely worked very well for me. I actually find them better than brands like Dior, MAC, Stilla, etc. 

I've tried tons and tons of BB cream and I find Dr Jart BB cream by far the best in terms of price and quality. It gives a sheer coverage not like some BB cream that leaves you looking gray. It is also moisturizing for dry and sensitive skin like mine...I do not have a habit of using a moisturiser. *guilty* They have a range of different ones; this one is whitening and I find that it provides the most coverage. I also like the hydrating range. ( see below)

Read Allure's review here.
As for Canmake concealer, it's Japanese, waterproof and gives excellent coverage without being cakey for the whole day. What more can a girl ask for? I couldn't find any other waterproof concealer other than this, please let me know if you do! I love trying new products. 

Urban Decay eyeliners are quite well known in the make-up realm; it is so smooth and easy to apply. And best of all, it doesn't smudge! I used to be a fan of Dior Show waterproof eyeliner but it freaking smudged all the time..so I traded the 60 bucks eyeliner for one that is half the price and twice longer-lasting :D











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