Hey guys! I'm a little too excited to share with you my very simple hair style ;) on which I used Irresistible Me Diamond Hair Styling Iron. From my previous post, I have discussed my first impressions about this state-of -the-art digital hair flat iron, and I would say that it indeed exceeded my expectations. Trying it for yourself really makes a huge difference compare to just reading reviews about it. I mean, all those positive reviews sounds too good to be true, but then, experiencing it firsthand was such a great deal.

It is very light and easy to use. It's digital screen makes it easy for me to adjust the temperature. And since I move too much whenever I fix my hair, the cord never tangled because of it has a 360° mobile cord that swivels around.

For the straight hair style, it was very easy to do. Only 1 or 2 strokes on each layers gives a nice finish. It also last for hours even without using hair spray. While for the wavy hair style, I tried it without hair spray and it last for couple of hours without drying my hair. It maintains the natural glow and softness of my hair. I would suggest to put a little styling hair spray for longer wavy effect.

• Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz (Medium Brown)
• MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow set Mascara (Bold Brunette)
• MAC Pencil Eye Liner (Coffee)
• Bourjois Air Mat Foundation (#05 Golden Beige)
• elf Cosmetics Cool Bronzer and Blusher
• Maybelline Instant Age Rewind (#150 Neutralizer)
• Marks & Spencer Loose Powder
• NYX Eyeshadow (S130-Wicked Dreams)
• Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara
• Benefit Cosmetics Sugarbomb blusher
• Revlon Highlighting Palette (#30 Bronze Glow)
• Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick (Medusa)

This very chic and elegant black box indeed made my day. I was so excited when I received this flat iron from Irresistible Me. I have read so many very good reviews about it which made me more thrilled to experience it myself.

Honestly, I'm not very much into styling my hair. I just want it voluminous straight or with natural looking waves. So, I guess using this flat iron gives me the best look that I want.


Upon opening the box, I was so impressed with the packaging's interior which clearly shows the product details and tips in a very visual and easy to understand way. This beautifully designed box also comes in a magnetic closing that you can use to store it easily.

Now I'm really excited :)
Whoooah! Definitely lightweight and slim. But wait.... What makes it different from the rest???

                  - The Diamond Professional Flat Iron is a digital, SMART styling iron
                    featuring unique DIAMOND Hi-Tech, which coats the floating ceramic plates 
                    with crushed diamond particles mixed with tourmaline.

                  - The diamond and tourmaline technology will protect your hair
                    and keep all the natural hair oils, color and moisture in, leaving your hair healthy,
                    shiny and frizz free. The styling will last longer against air humidity
                    and everyday stress.

Hmmmm, sounds too good to be true eh??? But wait, there's more interesting features which we will surely love!

• A thumb print and cool tips for a steady grip and to avoid burning your fingers.

• All buttons are on the inside so you don't accidentally change the settings. That's quite smart!

• Intelligent heat display that lets you see the temperature all the time.
• Gets hot (450F/230C) really fast, in up to 15 seconds and it shuts down automatically in 30 minutes.

• And one of my favorite features of this Diamond Styling Iron is it has a 360° mobile cord that swivels around following your every move.
• It also automatically changes the temperature display to Celsius or Fahrenheit, depending on the supplied voltage, making it perfect for travelling.

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• BB Cream (No.27)
• Matt Painting Rouge Lipstick (Say Cheese)
• Deep Sea Water Firming Eye Patch (2 sheets)
• Perfect Skin Tone C.C. Cream (Sample Size) 
• Time Revolution - The First Treatment Essence Cream (Intensive) (Sample Size)
• Time Revolution - Night Repair Cream (Sample Size)

 

I tried to use the C.C. Cream for couple of days and it gives a good light to medium coverage in a small amount. It doesn't irritate my skin and the coverage last for hours.

While the cream and cleanser give good skin effect right after I used it. The overall change doesn't show in few days of use of course. But I'm happy that it doesn't irritate me at all.

The eye patches are sure winner for my eyes. It relieves the stressed and tired look on my under eyes and gives a moisturized feeling.

The full sizes of the lipstick and B.B. cream are what I'm most excited about. The B.B. cream surprisingly gives a very good medium coverage and is gentle on my skin. While the matte lipstick has a creamy moisturized effect although it has a matte finish.

So, I did a makeup which is perfect for a summer glam look to go on a party or dinner :) Here are what I used in this makeup look:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz (Medium Brown)

MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow set Mascara (Bold Brunette)

Primer - Maxfactor All Day Facefinity

Missha BB Cream (No.27)

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind (#150 Neutralizer)

Maybelline - FIT Me Shine Free Foundation Stick - Coconut #355

Marks & Spencer Loose Powder

elf Cosmetics Cool Bronzer

NYX Eyeshadow (S130-Wicked Dreams)

Deborah Eye Liner Pen (Black)

Revlon Highlighting Palette (#30 Bronze Glow)

Missha Matt Painting Rouge Lipstick (Say Cheese) 

No brushes makeup challenge?! That's easy! ;) Well, that was what I thought so, until I did the challenge. I was thinking, I can do that! I wasn't using brushes or even sponges back in the days I started doing my makeup, it's all in my hands ;) lol

I first saw this challenge done by Nikkie (Nikkie Tutorials) youtube video and then so many others tried the same. I  don't know who originally did the first challenge, but please...... do not dare us again ;) lol

While doing the makeup challenge, I started to realize, what on earth is happening?! It took me more than 5 minutes just to evenly put on my foundation. And I don't feel satisfied at all. I keep on patting my skin every now and then. Contouring seems a little easier than the foundation but it is still a challenge on how to perfectly blend it. Same thing with the concealer. It was very tricky on how to evenly blend everything :(

Ok, I did cheated a little. I used my brow pencil. Anyhow, it is a NO brushes makeup challenge and I did not use any brushes ;) Although a brush could have make a huge difference in defining my brows. Forgive me, I'm tired already :(

Anyhow, doing my eyeshadow was easier. I didn't dare try to put on eyeliner though, because I'm quite sure that it would be a total mess. Well, putting false eyelashes definitely makes a magic ;)

In a nutshell: Thanks to the brush and sponge goddesses for making our life easier! I was still thinking why on earth I had a problem doing this when in fact, I didn't had such brushes and sponges when I started doing my makeup way back then. Then I realized, maybe because, when I got brushes and sponges I became a little too dependent on them since they make an outstanding fine finishing and blending. And by being too dependent on them, I tend to do more, add more and use more products.

I started doing my makeup with just powder and lipstick; then I learned how to roughly do my brows; and then the power of doing my noselines becomes a necessity; then the contouring trend definitely adds magic to my cheeks; then the highlighting comes; then a more define and perfectly arched brows became an obsession; and so on and so forth.... How can you honestly do all those with your bare hands without spending half day facing your vanity mirror???!

Anyhow, this was a fun challenge and definitely something that I wouldn't try again. Hahaha :)
Here are what I used in this challenge ;)

• Primer - Maxfactor All Day Facefinity
• Bourjois Air Mat Foundation (#05 Golden Beige)
• Wet ‘n’ Wild CoverAll Liquid Concealer Wand (Medium)
• NYX Contour, Color Corrector and Concealer (3CP03 - Deep/Profound)
• Maybelline - FIT Me Shine Free Foundation Stick - Coconut #355
• Marks & Spencer Loose Powder
• elf Cosmetics Cool Bronzer 
• NYX Liquid Illuminator (Gleam)
• Anastasia Brow Wiz (Medium Brown)
• Eye Shadow - Neutral Palette Coastal Scents
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Matte lipstick (Razzberry)

Traders Hotel By Shangri-La - My husband and I had a lovely 2 nights stay here and we really enjoyed their place and hospitality. I have feature this in my previous post. This 4-star hotel in Abu Dhabi is definitely a must-see!

NYX Lingerie (Exotic) - I guess this is one of my best matte liquid lipsticks I have. It doesn't dry up my lips and the color is very pigmented. Although it doesn't last longer than my other liquid lipsticks, I still love its formula and finish. This is one of my best buys from my last NYX products haul.

Bourjois Air Mat Foundation (#5 Golden Beige) - I bought this foundation just to try because my favorite matte foundation is always out of stock. I'm very happy that I tried this because it is now my favorite matte foundation! The coverage is great and the matte powdery finish is just amazing. It doesn't cake-up even for hours and a very light powder retouch is needed throughout the day to keep me fresh.

Multipurpose Brushes Set - My husband gave me these pretty brushes for our anniversary gift. And yes, he spoiled me too much. He just knows what I want even without asking for it. I totally love its soft bristles and the finish it gives to my skin. Doesn't it just look lovely :)

My husband and I always agreed that the best way to relax is to temporarily getaway from all the stress of work and the hustle and bustle of the busy city. It was our 7th year wedding anniversary and the finest gift we can give to ourselves is to relax. Since we cannot go out-of-country because of work and budget as well, we only planned to stay in a nearby hotel.

It took us couple of days to decide in which hotel we should stay for couple of days. We ended up with two choices. Both hotels are pretty nice but the one that we didn't choose was too far from the city. We decided to stay in Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi because aside from the good location which is just about right distance away from the city, we find it quite affordable in Booking.com. The price we got includes the breakfast for two. I read good reviews which is one of our deciding factors as well.

We booked at Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi and I called their reservation department to confirm our booking. I also reiterate the request that I've also noted in Booking.com. I asked the reservation staff if we can check-in at least an hour earlier and for a late check-out as well. I also clearly asked for non-smoking area. I informed the staff that it is our anniversary so I'm hoping for a favorable response for my request. He told me that he will put it on note and that they will do their best to comply with my request.




OK we are a little too excited that we came an hour and half earlier from the usual check-in time. The front desk attendant, Ms. Jessica, politely assisted during our check-in. She was very accommodating and very professional. She even greeted us for our anniversary. Although we were there very early, Ms. Jessica did our check-in procedure. We were so happy that we can start to relax early as well.

Here are some photos inside our room.