Garage sale BSRC event

Today I just want to share about what I have been doing last weekend! It is a BSRC (Brunei Shell Recreation Club) event where the public can join to sell all their second hand stuffs for the weekend. I quickly sign up my name a month before this event and it costs me BND $30 for renting one table for 2 days. 

My sisters and I are attending this event together, selling all our stuffs that we don't need and hence, profits will be shared equally to 3 of us. Items from Toys to Clothing to Accessories to Stationery and much much more. We eventually accumulate what we want to sell in one place and realized that we do have a lot of stuffs we don't necessary need. That's what girls do I guess, we always keep stuffs we dont need (HEHE). That is why we always participate for garage sale event to sell off our never-ending stuffs while earning some extra cash over the weekend!

The day before the event, I came early so I can get the best location to display and set the table together with my sister which is just standing beside there. 

Took us about an hour to finish decorating this table to attract customers

 The event started from 8am to 5pm so we have to be there by 7am to carry our belongings and display them. Right when we are half day in displaying, there are already customers coming to our booth and start picking up things that they are interested. That was a good start ahead!! 

You can see there's already so much and it covered the whole table but underneath the table, we have more stocks again that we don't have space to display anymore. 

Many other booths were selling and extending til the end of the hall 

Honestly, I can see that our booth has the most items and had the most stuffs on the table. But things always don't go what we've already planned. Items that we priced are literally down to half of its price once it gets sold out to customers who urged for discounts. We still take it because keeping in our houses will just be a waste of space so might as well sell it cheap than keeping it.

Picture taken before we are packing on the last day of the event.

Apologize for the bad picture quality but it is obvious to see the toys went out really fast after 2 days of the sale. We were pretty exhausted after the day, packing them back to our house and store them in our store room. But we are grateful of how much we have earned. The profits at the end of the day will be divided amount 3 of us.

I am so glad of what I have earned because that will go towards my new camera (Sony a5100) that I am going to purchase this weekend! Before this event started, I have already sold my old HTC phone and some of my dresses to my friends. Total up together will cover over 35% of the costs! 

Can't wait to get a good camera so I can post good pictures from them!

Thanks so much for reading!!

alicelovey

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ZOEVA Love is a story Palette (REVIEW)

Today I will review about this beautiful palette from ZOEVA call "Love is a story" that comes with 10 beautiful eyeshadows. This palette is inspired by the makeup of th eearly 60's and movie stars. The colours of the palette uses classic color variety of brown, teal, violet and grey to create signature eye looks. ZOEVA describe this palette as 'Femininity with power',  

This palette was recommended by Pixiwoo sisters (Creators of Real Techniques) which is one the reason why I bought this palette because I LOVE REAL TECHNIQUES. I wish I would try their own range of palette someday! Another reason why I bought it is their packaging and their beautiful shades of colour. Not to mention it is quite lightweight and thin which is ideal for travelling. The formula of these eyeshadows are Paraben-Free (BIG YAY!!)

Mineral Oil Free Finish: Matte; Satin; Metallic; Duo Chrome

Swatches for the first row of the palette

Swatches for the second row of the palette

As you can see above, their eyeshadows are highly pigmented and they are a few good dupes for some MAC eyeshadows. Ladylike for MAC's Jewel Blue, Over you for MAC's Ochre and Past Romance for MAC's Creme de Violet. From this palette, you can get a smoky eye look for evening outings or even for an everyday makeup. 

I really love "Little Kiss'" on the palette, a gold shimmery shade together with a matte brown shade, Over you on the crease for my everyday makeup. Film Star and Affair could work as a highlight on your eyebrow and inner corners of the eye. Mystery Date, a satin black and Flirt with a brown-black matte can work as eyeliners as well. Past romance, a shimmery violet and Ladylike, a matte blu-ish green shade would be gorgeous on days when you just want something different. It is a great palette overall and I think this palette can really give you many different looks.

If you are living in Asia, you can get this palette from where I bought mine in Luxola (32.99 SGD) They do free shipping to most Asian Countries if you purchase at a minimum amount.

  

If you are living in Europe, you can visit their official website here (17.50 EUR ) They do worldwide shipping to most countries, charging at a flat rate using DHL.

They are have released 3 other palettes namely, Retro Future Palette, Naturally Yours and Rodeo Palette. Each are for the same price or all of them for only 60.00 EUR here

Don't you think they are so affordable yet their colours have a great pay off? I think most importantly, their packaging already won my heart <3

Tell me guys, which shades you like the most from this "Love is a story" Palette and which Palette you would have bought out of the 4 palettes?

Thanks so much for reading!

alicelovey

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Lookfantastic November Beauty Box (REVIEW)

Lookfantastic is a British online website that offers free worldwide delivery. They offer wide range of products such as makeup, skin care, hair care to hair appliances, perfumes and organic products.

I've been their loyal customer for few years now and their services had never let me down. They always give discounts and great offers on some brands so do keep an eye for it before purchasing! Just few months back, I heard they introduced a new beauty box services with about 5-6 mini-luxury products every month for £15 only. Since it started, their beauty boxes has always been so popular that it got sold out very quickly. I can see why they are so hyped about these days.

Today, I'll review about their November beauty box!

HAND CHEMISTRY INTENSE YOUTH COMPLES MINI (30ML) Full Size: 100ml @ £18.99 Buy here

This multi-functional hand cream claims to target 8 signs of hand aging simultaneously. They are made with a biotechnological derivative of the mushroom which studies had shown to be 400 times more moisturising than hyaluronic acid. It contains 19.5% active complex concentration visibly improves firmness, elasticity, density, evenness, brightness, texture, smoothness and hydration. Intended for use on hands as well as forearms and expect visible results in 11 days or less. 

I am super excited to try this hand cream since I have never use a collagen hand cream before! Not that my hands are getting old but I think its always got to maintain soft and young hands.The size of this hand cream is small that I could simply pop it in my bag. The amount is really generous and it could lasts for months since you don't need to squeeze so much to moisturize your hand! Overall, a great product to try out to see if it really works as it claims to be.   

GLAMGLOW YOUTHMUD TUBE (15G) Full size: 50g @ £49.99 Buy here

Glamglow are very known for their range of mud treatments that hydrate, moisturise and restore your skin's natural radiance. They claim to work quick and effectively, using the highest quality ingredients such as French sea clay and volcanic minerals which makes them one of the most popular brands in worldwide skin care. After application, your face will feel totally rejuvenated and complexion gleaming within 10 minutes. This product makes the number one choice for Hollywood film stars.  

I have heard all the rave reviews on this super expensive and luxurous product. Never thought I would have the chance to try it out until I found it on this month's beauty box. Definitely loving this product and can't wait to try this miracle product. Wouldn't spend so much to buy on the full size so I am going to use this 15g of product before any special occasion days!

EVE LOM CLEANSER (30ML) Full size: 100ml @ £55.00 Buy here

Eve Lom is another 5-star luxury skincare product which deep cleanse your face without drying the skin and removes even the most stubborn waterproof makeup. It is suitable for all skin types and best to be used with a muslin cloth to remove daily dirt and impurities while decongesting, exfoliating and toning your skin, Made up with Clove oil, Eucalysptus oil, Hops oil tones, egyptian camomile oil and cocoa butter which results in balanced skin with optimum health.

This jar comes with a generous amount, as you can see the above image. Due to the product made with different types of oil, the texture of it is very oily. I am new to this brand so I can't wait to try out this product to see if it really removes my makeup as well as conditions my dry skin.

NUXE NUXELLENCE JEUNESSE YOUTH AND RADIANCE REVEALING FLUID MINI (15ML) Full size: 50ml @ £47.00 Buy here

Formulated with 87% natural ingredients, this product visibly improves the texture of your skin. It helps to energise your cells to create a clearer looking complexion whilst its anti-ageing properties helps to reveal skin's youth and radiance.

It is suitable for all skin types but for dryer skin types, apply before a moisturizing cream. Apply every morning and evening for optimum results.

MONU RECOVERY BALM (30ML) Full Size: 50ml @ £22.50 Buy here

Monu is used by professional therapists where their unique beauty treatments only used the purest ingredients that care for your skin. The recovery balm made with up with Evening Primrose oil, Bergamot Essential oil, Blackcurrent seed oil, Rose essential oil Acetyl Tetrapeptide, Shea butter and Hyaluronic Acid. 

Packed with these ingredients, this balm will hydrate dry, thirsty skin and leave it feeling refreshed and renewed. The gentle formula helps to soothe irritation and reduce inflammation to all skin types, especially sensitive or over worked skin. Apply this balm after toner every morning and evening.

Working 5 days a week with 6 hours of sleep everyday makes my skin very unhappy. Really hope this product might help my skin feeling energized. Great size for travel as well!

NEW CID COSMETICS LIP AND CHEEK TINT - FULL SIZE @ £14.00

The only full sized product in this beauty box is from New CID Cosmetics Lip and Cheek Tint. In the past few boxes, Look fantastic did not add any makeup product in it but this month so it is quite exciting. This new retractable Lip and Cheek tint is a new collection, available in 6 different shades.

I received a Rose Tint which is a pinky tone shade. The colour comes out quite natural for most skin tone and it looks great when I put it on my lips. Texture is very creamy and it glides on very easily. Not a very bright pink but its good for an everyday lip tint! I was expecting to get the shade strawberry souffle as I want to try more red tone shade but I quite like this rose tint one! 

Look Fantastic kindly included some discount code to shop in www.coggles.com. My sister who also had her November box, gave me hers since she doesn't need them. I wasnt interested as well so I thought I would put it out there for you guys to use it. The codes are: 7343-80C4-42AC & 7343-F5333-4891.

CONCLUSION

I really loved this beauty box, considering it is only £15 while the whole box value are definitely over £50!! It is such a great way to discover new products in a sample size before purchasing their full size. For me, I couldn't afford to purchase the Glamglow and EveLow so I am really lucky that I received a sample size this month. Don't miss out their December box here. Currently, their December box are sold out but they will be on sale again on 1 Dec. I have already pre-ordered mine so stay tune for the next month's beauty box from me!


Tell me guys, what do you think about this beauty box? :)


Thanks so much for reading!



alicelovey



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