Stash Shopping!

November 2nd is All Soul's Day which is a day to commemorate the dearly departed mainly for Catholics. I am currently non-religious but mom is so I went with her to the cemetery to pay a visit to my maternal grandfather (Michael), my great grandmother (Mary) and my great grandaunt (Cecilia -- Whom my mom was named after). A very hot day of cleaning weed and trotting around the hills while accidentally stumbling on some graves.

Since this is a beauty blog, it is only fair that I feature two not-quite-departed but somewhat-forgotten products that I've picked up from my stash shopping spree. Great idea, Paris!
I know, I was supposed to pick only one product but I do have a compulsive shopping problem. You don't really end up getting just ONE thing, do you?

Read on for their reviews and swatches! If you're not interested in those, perhaps you'd like to see some serious eye candy? So, read on anyways! Just a click. Won't hurt ya. Promise.

Stilla Illuminating Finishing Powder in Bronze

This was one of my earlier makeup haul products and I got this at a staff sale. It was dirt cheap and probably one of the best purchases that I've EVER made. This is basically a shimmery baked powder bronzer that can be used on the face or body. If you don't know me by now, I love the bronzed look so this was my staple when no other blush was available to me at that time. I love how the shimmer highlights the cheeks making them look ultra glowy. The shade is not too brown and has a reddish hint so it doesn't look muddy on the skin. Although, probably medium to tanned skin tones would pull this bronzer off better compared to fairer skin tones.
The packaging is cardboard and one of the lowest fuss packaging ever. It's very sturdy so I can just chuck this bronzer anywhere and nothing would happen to it. This is also probably one of the best investments that you can make because it will literally last you forever! I've used it so many times and it never seems to even 'look' like it's finishing! I probably use it less frequently now because I got fairer so the bronzer looks kinda overpowering on me these days. I still love it though! I'm trying to get more tanned!

All three of us are wearing the same bronzer. Get what I mean about it looking better on tanned skin as opposed to fair skin? Natural glow -- yes. Fake bake -- no no.

Liplicious Tasty Lip Color in Raspberry Jam

It certainly smells like Raspberry Jam! Very very delicious with a hint of sweetness to the taste. I've reviewed this lipgloss before in my earlier posts and this is truly one of my favorite lipglosses by far. If I could afford it, I want Liplicious in every single flavour. The color is gorgeous in the case of Raspberry Jam; pinkish red with gold shimmer. Sadly, my pale lips make this shade stand out a little too much which is why I don't use this as much. The formula is not sticky and this gloss is actually good for your lips. It gots that magic ingredient -- Jojoba oil (Do you pronounce it as HOE-HOE-BA or JOE-JOE-BA?). Argh!! I need more Liplicious! Why don't they do Bath and Bodyworks Sprees anymore?? I'm counting on you, Cousin Eve.

I'm in love. I have this as my desktop wallpaper and it surely makes it easier to wake up everyday, dream every night... If I had the chance of kissing you I could die and not regret a thing. Alright, I'm exaggerating cuz I'll definitely regret many things like my cat, my cosmetics, my turtle, my future children, but... *ahhhh.....*

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade?
Don't worry, b. I still love you the most :D At least you got the teeth right. And half a dimple.

Besides, you wanted Jessica Alba and got stuck with me instead. Can't always get what you want, eh?