Here’s the thing. When this makeup palette landed on my desk for editorial consideration late last year, I’ll be honest. I did a fist pump and a “let’s rock” sign before even opening the palette. 😛

Now you’ll notice that I very rarely do reviews on makeup palettes here. In fact, upon searching my archives, I don’t think I’ve ever done one! See, I’m not really a big fan of overall makeup palettes (palettes that include eyeshadows, eyeliner, mascara, blush, powder, lippies, kitchen sink). I used to have a few but rarely do ALL of the colours work for me. So even with said initial fist pump upon receiving the Balm Jovi, I had my reservations. Quite a lot of them.

So, let’s see how the palette fares, shall we?

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A new year means a fresh start. It could be a fresh start to anything. Perhaps a fresh start to a healthier you. A fresh start to a rekindling relationships. A fresh start to your blog.

For the first Bloggie Wednesdays of the year, we’ll be talking about your blog and what 2013 has in store for you. Do you have any plans on how you can make your blogging journey a better one this year?

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed a lot of your posts on 2012 wrap-ups and what your resolutions are for 2013. Some of you plan to be more organised with your blog posts this year by having an editorial calendar for your blog. Some of you have decided to stop accepting products for editorial consideration (nothing wrong with that at all). Most of you have great visions for your blog, whether it’s to take it to a whole new level by going down the professional blogging route, collaborating with brands/bloggers, introducing more lifestyle elements to your blogs, trying new things and many more.

Two very enthusiastic thumbs up, bloggers. I wish you all the best and can’t wait to see what you have in store for us this year. 🙂

As for me, I’m a fickle blogger. I might plan to do something this month but can change all of a sudden and scrap the idea altogether (which is why I need a yearly editorial plan to keep me in place before I start rambling off-course). Having said that, there are a few things I plan to do this year:

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You can’t go past Jill Stuart when it comes to blushes. It’s so easy to fall in love with the pretty packaging alone before even trying the blushes on.

Today, I’d like to show you one of the Blush Blossom Dual Cheek blushes I acquired in Japan. I originally wanted to get the Christmas 2012 collection but as it was sold out almost everywhere, I just couldn’t walk away from the gorgeous Jill Stuart counter empty-handed (seemed rude to say no to the lovely sales staff :P). In the end, I left with the Dual Cheek blush in Embellished Mimosa.

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