A Newbie's Make Up Stash...

I'm not a totally make up newbie but I've been a non make up wearer for quite a few years. There was a point when I felt like it was pointless to wear make up. I guess, that stage, I was trying to love myself, imperfections and all. But when you're a girl, it is inevitable to stay away from make up. So I've been reincarnated to the cosmetics world and with almost no knowledge of make up.


Yipee!

Well, its hard to buy a lot of cosmetics nowadays because of the economic crisis but before all hell broke loose, I've accumulated quite a handful of cosmetic products. Mostly from Japanese brands and local drugstore brands.

I have, so far, acquired a couple of mascaras, (from Majolica Majorca and Kiss Me):

A pressed powder and a 2 way cake foundation (both from HBC, a local drugstore brand):

A powder blush-on (from Fashion 21, a local drugstore brand):

A concealer (from Fanny Serrano Cosmetics, local, somewhat drugstore brand):

An eyeshadow palette (from E.L.F.):

A lipstick (from Chanel):

A lipgloss(from Sugar Baby):

And something that works like a lip balm:

An eyelash curler (from Shu Uemura):

And a BB Cream (Etude House):

See how little and incomplete my make up stash is?

I know I still lack a few basic items but I don't know which ones to buy. Even if I follow a lot of beauty blogs I still feel lost and overwhelmed. The idea of shopping for make up excites me a lot but the moment I step inside the Department store or when I browse through the different online shops I feel overwhelmed so I sometimes buy things that I don't need. (Hmmm... is it just me?haha)

I guess I am like an empty make up kit waiting to be filled with wonderful goodies.

I need to read more, morE, moRE, mORE, MORE! hahaha

So I have a series of questions for you my dear reader/s, well hopefully there's more than so I can get a lot of help...

What cosmetics did you buy when you were just a newbie?

How did you become the make up lover you are right now?

What advise can you give me?

Image Sources:

• Majolica Majorca Lash Extender Mascara: http://majolica-majorca.com
• Kiss Me Heroine Make Volume and Curl Mascara: http://beautycosme.multiply.com/
• HBC: San San Pressed Powder and 2 Way Cake Foundation: http://hbc.com.ph
• Fashion 21 Single Blush On: http://fashion21cosmetics.com
• Fanny Serrano Concealer Stick in Sand: http://www.fannyserranocosmetics.com/fs/E.L.F.
• Eye Shadow Palette in Butternut: http://www.eyesfacelips.com
• Chanel Lipstick: http://free-stuff.co.uk
• Sugar Baby Lip Gloss in High Tea: http://shopping.rediff.com
• Kiss Me Lip Essence: http://adambeauty.com
• Shu Uemura Eye Lash Curler: http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/products
• Etude House BB Magic Cream: http://www.etudehouse.com/eng/main.jsp