Thursday, 10 December 2009

laguna

















It's so hot, I saw squirrels fanning their nuts.


Ok, so we don't even have squirrels in Australia, but come on, can't a girl drop the words squirrel and nuts in the same sentence and love it? But to get to the point, I'm taking advantage of this warmer weather by faking a sun-kissed glow (fake has always been the new bake, guys!). Now, I've searched long and hard for the perfect bronzer (say what? You've spent how much $m$n$y$ looking?!!) and I can now finally put down the beauty binoculars and enjoy my new found treasure.
NARS bronzing powder in the shade LAGUNA is by far the best bronzer, dare I say it, makeup product I have ever used. And damn right it should be! I've never spent so much money on one face product in my life. Don't be put off by the price, it's amazing the difference a good bronzer can make. California here we come!

Also found on my journey a new black jumpsuit, a grey handbag, turquoise and silver necklace and makeup brush set, all for less than the NARS bronzer. But I'm not letting that knowledge rain on my golden parade.

//jumpsuit, bardot//bag, sportsgirl//necklace, sportsgirl//bracelets, various sources//bronzer, nars//makeup brushes, bloom//

85 comments:

Clara 10 December 2009 11:04 PM  

you always have amazing pics here.
i love it.
xxx

Alicia - Sea Of Ghosts 10 December 2009 11:23 PM  

How does it compare to MAC? I've been using MAC bronzer for about 2 years now and I love it but wouldn't be adverse to trying something new! x

Mary Jane 11 December 2009 12:10 AM  

thank you so much for following me!!! love the pictures, you're so pretty!!!

Valencia Lia 11 December 2009 12:33 AM  

The jumpsuit is gorgeous and I love the small mesh details in the front!

Ohhhhh,the fake is the new bake. So clever and catchy.heeee I have always love love NARS blusher sooo much and have been dying to get my hands on them. As we don't have it here at all.

So now you've introduced a bronzer,I guess I have to go grab mine too now! Love love those brushes set.
And your accessories are always so stunning! heeee

Really do hope you love the items in your package <3

hugsssssss

Nathalie 11 December 2009 12:57 AM  

Love your purse!

Jes 11 December 2009 1:17 AM  

Ohh your a women after my heart. Addicted to bronzer in summer. Kudos to the inventor of bronzer. I was just contemplating those bloom brushes too, just got an email off the lovely lady. You tried the nail polish? Colour pops!

Ohh and sweet jumpsuit babe. :)

kirstyb 11 December 2009 1:31 AM  

loving these pics u look fab! and i want the wrist bling lol xxxxxx

Pierrot le Fou 11 December 2009 3:42 AM  

amazing photos, like your choice of accessories!

We have a squirrel on my street but the trees are all being cut down so I worry about him hehe

Veronicahhh 11 December 2009 4:16 AM  

you make chunky bracelets/bangles look calculated and chic.

jessica whitley 11 December 2009 5:31 AM  

lovely photos, i adore your jumpsuit & bag! i might try that bronzer out, thanks for the tip :)

Nazila Samimi 11 December 2009 5:35 AM  

pretty pics and nice style!

MidnightsSun 11 December 2009 8:19 AM  

stunning shots and hot bodysuit!

http://midnights-sun.blogspot.com

b.entrance 11 December 2009 8:24 AM  

You always got such great jewels! Love them and I adore Nars!
xxx

http://b-entrance.blogspot.com/

Raez 11 December 2009 8:41 AM  

wow! youre a gorgeous, glowing beauty:):) loving all the rad photos, and your rad mesh top--hot.

xx raez

S. 11 December 2009 9:39 AM  

you look hot (i mean gorgeous, beautiful, pretty hot. not temperature wise) haha :)

twocoathangers 11 December 2009 10:23 AM  

ohhh this necklace is beautiful. Your photos are GREAT! What sort of camera do you use?

Zhcsyra hp 11 December 2009 11:12 AM  

awesome and lovely bracelets.
wwwtariarizona.blogspot.com

Jess 11 December 2009 1:49 PM  

oh you look so glowing and gorgeous :) so jealous of you aussies in the middle of summer now!

freyja 11 December 2009 7:41 PM  

lovely blog :)

linking it to my site :)

Tijger Melk 11 December 2009 7:51 PM  

GLOWING skin, seriously! Jealous.

Leah 11 December 2009 9:21 PM  

Hi Faridah! Glad to have met you! I love Nars blushes and bronzers too. I haven't tried that shade though.

You were asking about the lens, if you're using Canon, I would recommend the following: 50mm f1.8 which is roughly around US$100 or the 50mm f1.4 which is around US$400. If this is just for your hobby, the f1.8 is great. I use the f1.4 because photography is work for me.

I'll be following you.

Denise 11 December 2009 9:35 PM  

gorgeous! am a fan of your photos.

Wyna Noh 11 December 2009 11:33 PM  

gorgeous black jumpsuit! u look great with the tan and all ;) oh yeah, i also love how u accessorize! x

loft in soho 12 December 2009 12:22 AM  

Great shots! I loooooove your jumpsuit!!!!!!!

xoxo

M.rolez 12 December 2009 12:30 AM  

the pistures are fantastic ! :D

XX

ELLE 12 December 2009 12:31 AM  

Well thank you for spending and searching and narrowing it down to NARS for the rest of us. I've heard from make up artists that I know, that NARS does great bronzer. How much was it? I really want it now!

FabBlab 12 December 2009 3:05 AM  

You look fabulous! I'm Indian and a fair one so I kind of look like a slightly tan person, anyway :P

And you look fab!

HAHA@ I saw the squirrels fanning their nuts :P

Ako Chen Ren 12 December 2009 3:47 AM  

^^ thx you,
Sweet blog
see u soon

ediot 12 December 2009 4:20 AM  

gorgeous pictures! so beautiful. youve got beautiful eyes.
i love mac cosmetics. great brand.
thanks for visiting me again
have a great weekend dear. xx ediot

Mcmaris 12 December 2009 4:32 AM  

OMG I love Nars Laguna.....ur right tho, so much $$$$$$$$$$

A and A 12 December 2009 4:36 AM  

ha!
so many good things in this post. First and foremost, squirrels and nuts. Love squirrels (really, a strange attachment to them... could hang with them all day and not get bored) and nuts aren't too bad either. Together in a sentence coming from you? Even better.
Secondly, I have been using NARS Laguna for a few years now and it is absolutely the best. hands down. Even in SF winter I can still get my fake on a bit.

thanks for stopping by and leaving some words.

xx much love from San Francisco.

refusestolabel.blogspot.com

cody 12 December 2009 4:58 AM  

thx :) you have perfect skin :) nars is a good choice.

∆∆cody

codyjune.blogspot.com

joanne 12 December 2009 6:13 AM  

I love your grey bag!!
Where did you get it from??!

ahh make-up the one thing I love to try but really have no guts too cause I am an absolute klutz.

cla-sib 12 December 2009 6:14 AM  

you look so cute in the last picture.. =)


love claudia

Louisebbryant 12 December 2009 8:09 AM  

what a nice blog you've got.

Tariro 12 December 2009 11:52 AM  

WOW! Youre so pretty!

Ddays Of Our Lives 12 December 2009 7:23 PM  

Wow that powder seems just great, i have to try it, it looks so natural exacly what i like.

Hawa 12 December 2009 7:30 PM  

love love love....you are simply gorgeous!!

Ann 12 December 2009 8:06 PM  

You are beautiful :)
beautiful pictures and great look.

xoxo.

Belowen 12 December 2009 9:28 PM  

You look great! Laguna is the only bronzing powder I can use without looking like I've smeared cocoa powder on my face. I love it!

hélène 12 December 2009 10:27 PM  

Ok, so just a few things here:

- You're SO lucky not to have squirrels in Australia. In Canada it's like an infestation, especially in the city where they don't leave your garbage alone! lol sorry for the rant

- I loooove your watch and the combo with all the bracelets. Very cool.

- That grey bag is delicious!!

- Nars makeup rocks my world. Not to judge a book by its cover or anything, but i love the casing!

- Sometimes it's just worth it to splurge and treat yourself, especially if the end result is fabulous ;)

Have a great weekend!

xox

Isabella 12 December 2009 11:57 PM  

looks nice!

confinesoffashion.blogspot.com

Ashley 13 December 2009 1:22 AM  

Gorgeous photos!! Love the bag, btw.

http://fashionroadkill-halifax.blogspot.com

Vinda Sonata 13 December 2009 1:55 AM  

hi Faridah, thank you for commenting in my blog :) i'm so happy!
i love your outfit. that suit is very pretty--and i'm so in love with the details-- so is your turqoise necklace. can i raid your closet?? ♥

i'll be waiting for more interesting updates. i'm following :)

Emily 13 December 2009 3:37 AM  

you have amaazing jewelry! i just got a gold watch like yours, but i need to get a few links removed before i can wear it. i love it, though!
xx
neutraltuesday.blogspot.com

Nerdic.. 13 December 2009 3:39 AM  

Did I ever tell you that you are gorgeous!?
I love the bracelets and watch too!
X, fashionnerdic.

Emilie Delance 13 December 2009 4:00 AM  

Your so pretty! And that bronzer looks yummy ;D I'll have to try it <3

Lore. 13 December 2009 4:07 AM  

amazing pictures!really beautiful!
Love MAC!
http://loresfashion.blogspot.com

Big Daddy 13 December 2009 4:27 AM  

Honestly your skin looks beyond amazing girl, so worth if i do say so myself (and i am the cheapest woman alive)!

shoeless simone 13 December 2009 5:43 AM  

Your jumpsuit is so adorable! I loove your blog

Thanks for the comment :)

-Shoeless Simone

Hanna 13 December 2009 6:23 AM  

Thank you! :) Love that necklace of yours.

Jocelynne 13 December 2009 6:46 AM  

I've been eyeing that bronzer for a while now, and it looks beautiful! Gorgeous photos, and I love those bracelets you're wearing.

The Fashion Seen 13 December 2009 8:20 AM  

Aw...you have the cutest mole!
www.thefashionseen.com

emma 13 December 2009 10:30 AM  

great post! you look so pretty

Closet Full of Nothing 13 December 2009 11:33 AM  

Absolutely love your accessories, you're so gorgeous!!

xoxo,
http://closetfullofnothing.blogspot.com/

mom &amp; son 13 December 2009 11:42 AM  

you're a pretty woman.
your mole must be one of assets.
i like it!

http://momfashionworld.blogspot.com/

Urban Lullaby 13 December 2009 1:41 PM  

Really lovely jumpsuit! :)
and i've heard so many good reviews on nars blush/bronzer. it looks good too. :)

superniko. 13 December 2009 2:59 PM  

i love everything :D

xxxxxx

Valencia Lia 13 December 2009 4:57 PM  

Re:Awwwwww,you're really sweet too! heeeee and I love love the jade like Chanel color knockoff ! heeee <3

Natalie 13 December 2009 5:20 PM  

u r so gorgeous! i love ur black top :)))

xoxo

natalieoffduty.blogspot.com

ariela♥ 13 December 2009 5:26 PM  

Wow that bronzer looks amazing on you.
A wise person once told me when it comes to blushes and bronzers, NARS is always the best option.

xx
http://splashituo.blogspot.com

mango 13 December 2009 7:55 PM  

i love nars! their blushes are amazing too

The Owl's Closet 13 December 2009 8:10 PM  

oh wow, the bronzer looks great on u:D i love how natural it looks! i keep hearing good things about nars products, but i'm a bit put off by the price:/ perhaps one day!lol:D thx for sharing ur pics! u have a great blog!

TheOwlsCloset.blogspot.com

Madlene 13 December 2009 9:16 PM  

pretty pics, I love you bracelets.

Urban Lullaby 13 December 2009 9:31 PM  

hey lovely!
i'll u some info.

i use this website to see how much i've got in thai already..
http://www.xe.com/ucc/

200 dollars is 6000 baht in thai.
to be honest, it's not that much.
i'm pretty sure your using your credit card for most of the hotel etc.

if you go to markets, its really cheap! for one shirt its about 400-500 up, sooo.. yeah. in malls, topshop and stuff are like really really expensive for 6000 is like .. you can buy 2 shirts or smth. hhahah. but im sure ur gona use ur credit card right?
go to central world for the brandnames (xxi, topshop) and siam (which is opposite to siam paragon) they have like lots of no-name brand, but its really stylish and cheap! :))

btw, when u say 200 dollars, do u mean aus dollars? hahah. oh..wait. you asked for saving tips. hahaha. oops. well, uh. you see.. i've got like 450 dollars and.. i've saved nearly like THE WHOLE YEAR. bad. lol. i go shopping too. so.. :P

oh and don't wear backpacks. and don't walk on the streets at night. all the basic stuff.
r u going on a tour? hope not.

xx enjoy!

olivia 14 December 2009 12:08 AM  

awesome, you're sooo good looking! :D

poor little rich girl 14 December 2009 3:07 AM  

you always have the cutest accessories <3

Meriem 14 December 2009 3:11 AM  

You look so sweet ! x)
xoxo

fashion doll 14 December 2009 3:36 AM  

u r so cute!!!!
xx
comment back

Stine Vikne 14 December 2009 4:16 AM  

Thank you for the comment! You have a great blog! And I must tell you,- you look stunning! :)

Carita 14 December 2009 4:46 AM  

oh my! you're gorgeous.

FATALWHO 14 December 2009 5:08 AM  

Amazing photos.
XXX, C.

Hanna 14 December 2009 6:52 AM  

Normally, I keep stuff like bows and hair clips in it... but I decided a change would be good! :)

COME OVER TO THE DARK SIDE... WE HAVE CANDY 14 December 2009 8:47 AM  

Amazing photos ^ you look gorgeous! Your style is awesome!

The Stylemaster 14 December 2009 8:19 PM  

oh la la i'll have to check out this bronzer! i love a good sun kissed look!

all about the style 15 December 2009 1:25 AM  

Wauw you are soo pretty !!

patryszja 15 December 2009 1:43 AM  

your jumpsuit is awesome!

pack-my-suitcase.blogspot.com

Poppy 16 December 2009 6:55 AM  

that charm bracelet is lovely !

JT 17 December 2009 9:14 AM  

faridah! ur sooo pretty!
you have flawless skin! so envious! hehe

btw, what kind of camera do you have?
nice pictures!
xx
sincerely,
jules

luccie 17 December 2009 5:42 PM  

gorgeous photos, the bronzer looks great on you, worth the splurge :)
couple of question (if you have the time): what sort of camera do you use? and secondly what brand and colour lipstick are you wearing? it's exactly the perfect nude colour I've been searching for!
xxx

nuray 17 December 2009 10:16 PM  

Thank you! I really like stars too (:
Great pictures! Love the black shirt and the blue Jewelry. xx

Luna Supernova 19 December 2009 1:42 PM  

i love your bracelets!!!

frances 20 December 2009 12:00 AM  

gorrrgeous! love the mesh too x

EIGHT LONDON 21 December 2009 7:24 AM  

love love love your mixmatch of bracelets/watches. stack 'em!

T H E FA S H I O N F O R E C A S T 27 December 2009 7:52 PM  

those necklaces are amazing, and you're gorgeous!

thefashionforecastblog.blogspot.com

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