Makeup Review: Diorshow Iconic Overcurl

Diorshow Iconic Overcurl is a relatively new mascara in the market with it being out sometime earlier this year. (I'm pretty sure its either February or March)

How I ended up with this new mascara? Well, I told my mom I needed a new mascara (although I have my Maybelline Falsies Mascara) and this was exactly what she got me!

I must admit, Usually I leave mascara out because eyelashes are such beautiful, yet fragile things. They're one of the most important features of us girls (or me), and I really don't want them to fall in number because of mascara overuse.

So usually, I leave the house looking like this (at least, and on a makeup day):

When I first saw the mascara, this one word stopped me. 'RINSABLE'
If there's one bad thing about mascaras, it's definitely one that smudges A LOT. and rinsable really doesn't bode well...

BUT, Diorshow Iconic Overcurl really left me with no worries and completely satisfied once I started using it!
The curved brush really allowed easy application that gives these really thick, lengthened eyelashes... and here's the best part: IT DOESN'T CLUMP! This fact was enough to make me like this mascara, but as the day went on, this mascara left me IN LOVE with it.
Apart from it not clumping, Diorshow Iconic Overcurl lasted me the entire day (without any additional application) without smudging! Not only that, with its 'rinsable' property, it becomes really easy to remove at the end of the day!

Pamela's Mascara Checklist:
Volume
Length

No clumping
Minimal/No smudging
Easy Removal

It easily covers almost all the things I want in a mascara!

My rating on this:

Diorshow Iconic Overcurl is truly the mascara I'm in love with. Although it doesn't give me the length falsies would have been able to, I think this mascara is awesome enough to wear on any day.

xoxo pamela

Distinctly Pamela Avery

(See outfit post: HERE)

I must admit, I used to think blogging was easy. That it's just posting photos you take of yourself and it's really no biggie

But that was before this blog. I.E. before I moved over to pamelaavery.blogspot.sg

Since I kicked off this blog where I post about my favorite styles in both fashion and music, tutorials, reviews, coordinates... I realized blogging is not that much of a cup of tea (but it's my cup of goodness).

I don't seek to follow anyone now, I just really want to be honest to my readers, to myself. I want to be distinctly me, and not somebody else.

Take fashion sense for example. I used to think it was great to blend in, to dress like how everyone else dresses. I wanted to be accepted, to be liked, to fit in. Same thing with music. I only listened to what people recommended, didn't think much about my own opinions and placed my trust in what everyone said.

I think I grew my own voice over the years. No, I KNOW. I stopped dressing to care, started to listen to whatever I wanted, openly stated my views and stopped giving a fuck (mind my language) towards anybody else. (Unless you mean enough for me to value your opinion)

Why am I talking about this now?  I see so many people talking online in ways that they never do in reality.

Trust me, darlings, conforming to what society wants of you is never the answer. It suffocates, it kills.

I'm probably the badass now that I've grown up. LOL. But no matter what, I still want to be me. I came up with 'Avery' years ago, wondered if it suited me, tried to change it, but I guess it's a part of me now. A part of my persona on this blog.

Today, I just want to declare to be distinctly me. Distinctly Pamela Avery.
I'll always be this girl you see on the blog. I'll change. But only for myself. Never for others, not anymore.

xoxo pamela

Tutorial: The Sock Bun

My first tutorial! I know that Instagram has lots of pictures on this (and the web), but anyway, I'm going to leave my version of the tutorial up here on my blog.

I decided to do this tutorial because I see a lot of scrunchies out there in accessory shops going at SGD$5, and it's really a rip-off if you can use the things you already have in the comfort of your own home. Why spend the money when you don't really need it? (This does NOT apply to me buying new clothes. HAHAHA)

PS. Excuse my shades and looks. It was another lazy day. Oh, and my camera was having a PMS day.

First off! What you will need:

I like to use my knee-length/thigh highs for this bun because it really adds A LOT of volume to my hair, and I love those really big buns. Longer/thicker socks will really give your hair the volume it needs to get the big bun look.

Also, I suggest picking a sock color that's relatively close to that of your hair's, so it won't be too obvious if it shows.

After step 3, your hair should look something like this:

As you can see, the sock already adds extra height to the ponytail. If you don't like the height/width of your sock around your ponytail, change it because this is THE thing that gives your bun the structure it needs.

Ok. I know I didn't show you what I did in Step 5, but basically, I coated the entire sock with my hair by spreading my hair around the sock. The main thing you have to note is that there are no openings to show your sock underneath!

Then clip it or shove it in the rubber band, whichever works for you! Personally, I like to use the clip.

I like my hair a bit messy, so I tend to let a few loose ends around the bun as well.

My outfit for the tutorial:
Bart Simpson Denim Outerwear from BUTTEREDGUN
Round Sunglasses from ASOS
Spaghetti Strap from Forever 21

Hope all of you enjoyed this tutorial! I really love this bun because it really adds to the whole indie, grunge, rock-chic look I always wear!

Till next time.

xoxo pamela