The Collection: MAC eyeshadows.

The Collection: MAC eyeshadows.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Oh yes, I've accumulated quite the collection of MAC eyeshadows over the years. It all started when I was about 14 years old, and there really wasn't much happening in the drugstore makeup department in Hong Kong. For Christmas, my Mum treated me to a few MAC products, but little did she know that those few eyeshadows and a pretty pink blush were the ones to start my makeup obsession. Flash...

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WIBL #39: Old Friends

WIBL #39: Old Friends

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Hey guys! I'm sorry that this has gone up so late today, but my head has been a bit out of it this past week and I'm still trying to get back on track. Anyway, let's get back to the post at hand, and today I've got a special edition of #WIBL for you! My spending ban has really been allowing me to get back to my stash and discover old favourites, and these three products have really stood out again,...

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A touch of shimmer.

A touch of shimmer.

Friday, February 20, 2015

The Becca Shimmering Skin Perfectors have always been popular in the beauty world, but one thing that have always put me off of buying them is the gargantuan 50ml bottle that they come in - that's just too much shimmer for one girl! Now why would I splash out £33 on a single colour when during the festive season, I was able to get 3 shades for only £20? Unfortunately, the Becca Spotlights...

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恭喜发财! - Kung Hei Fat Choi

恭喜发财! - Kung Hei Fat Choi

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Kung hei fat choi, Gōng xǐ fā cái, and Happy Chinese New Year to you all!  Having grown up in Hong Kong, CNY has always been a hugely celebrated and enjoyed holiday for me - from Lai See packets, grand feasts and oranges galore, this time of year is a huge event in my home town (2.0)! I'll keep this short because I know most of you probably don't celebrate CNY, but if you...

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Travelling Solo

Travelling Solo

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Some of you may know that I spend a few days in Valencia about a month ago, but instead of travelling with friends or family, I decided to go at it alone. Travelling alone is something that intrigues many, but also something that many people never get around to doing. For me, Valencia was the first time I had actually gone on holiday on my own, but after living abroad for the best part of a year,...

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Work that ass.

Work that ass.

Monday, February 16, 2015

Hehe sorry for the post title - I couldn't resist! I'm trying really hard at the moment to up my fitness game - not only so I look good for those graduation photos in the summer, but also to help to manage my stress levels during these last few gruelling months of university. I've been trying to hit the gym three times a week, as well as trying out some pilates and yoga at home on nights...

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Lazy Bugger.

Lazy Bugger.

Saturday, February 14, 2015

The title of this post pretty much sums me up. I am terrible at keeping a routine when it's new to me - for heaven's sake it took me years to get into a proper teeth-brushing routine (TMI?) I usually use my love for ticking off 'to-do' lists to get new routines into practise with the traditional pen and paper method, but that's not always practical. But, no more - Coach.me has become my new best...

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Most Loved: MAC Eyeshadows

Most Loved: MAC Eyeshadows

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Ah MAC eyeshadows, ever faithful companions that have been in my life since my early teens and have stuck around thus far. Like with any product, there's bound to be a dud here or there, but for the most part the eyeshadow offering from MAC is pretty solid - some of my favourite shades in my collection are proud members of the MAC family, and today I'm going to share with you some of those very...

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V. Day Tutorial

V. Day Tutorial

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Hey guys! I just wanted to let you guys know that I have just posted a step-by-step Valentine's Day Tutorial over on Scriptoeris, which you can see here. If you didn't already know, I am a beauty contributor for an online magazine called Scriptoeris, and I tend to post there about 2 times a month. There are loads of other amazing writers who cover topics from travel to careers, so if you want to keep...

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#PaleGirls: Contouring

#PaleGirls: Contouring

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Welcome back to the #PaleGirls series, a feature here on Isobel Rose aimed at helping all of you lovely pale-skin beauties look fabulous. Now I know that this feature isn't for everyone, but being an extremely pale girl myself, I know how hard it can be to find makeup suited for our fair complexions. Something that I've always found quite tricky is finding contour colours that don't look ridiculous...

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What I've Been Loving #38

What I've Been Loving #38

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Since announcing my spending ban, I've really been trying to dive in and use some of my once-beloved products that somehow found their way to the back of the draw. This last few weeks has been fairly skincare based as my skin had been having a bit of a tantrum! I've been able to keep most of the dryness at bay, but I've been plagued instead with big, sore spots that seem to be taking an age to...

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Skincare splashing

Skincare splashing

Friday, February 6, 2015

Let's not fool ourselves, we all love a bit of skincare, and a few weeks ago it was finally time to refill some of my all-time favourites - much to my bank balance's dismay. The first port of call was Origins to repurchase two of my must-have skincare bits, the Modern Friction Exfoliator and the High Potency Night-A-Mins Moisturiser, and I made sure to order from their website as they always send...

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What's holding me back?

What's holding me back?

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

I've always had trouble articulating my thoughts - finding a way to weave my experiences and opinions into something that others would enjoy reading or draw inspiration from. English was my weakest subject throughout my schooling career, and even to this day replying to long emails that require a lot of thought can take me days to tackle. So why did I choose to pursue blogging? Good question....

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All or nothing

All or nothing

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

After years of experience, I've come to discover that I'm an 'all or nothing' kinda' girl - either I'm busy beyond belief yet still want to do keep on top of everything else I do, or I have a lot of free time and I just cannot be bothered to even move. This applies to most areas of my life; when I'm on exam leave I not only leave makeup well alone, but I generally become a lot lazier at enforcing...

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