One Palette, Two Eye Makeup Looks: The Balm Foiled Again

I've been sticking with natural brown and black eyeshadows for so long that the two makeup looks below felt dramatic enough for me. They don't hold a candle to those elaborate "Instagram makeup" you see on social media of course, but when I put the shimmery silver-blue in Look 1 …

Rachel Green's Go-To Lipstick That Fans of Friends Would Want To Know About

If you're a fan of the hit show Friends, chances are you have heard about Jennifer Aniston sharing in an interview with Glamour last year the exact lipstick she used to wear when she played the iconic character of Rachel Green.

But just in case you haven't, the lipstick in question is very…

Easy Eyeliner Trick: Outer Corner Flick

I'm a fan of the big thick liner flick just as much as the next person but drawing it on both eyes symmetrically is undeniably a tedious, time-consuming feat. When I need to dash out the door but still want a hint of eyeliner, I turn to this easy trick: concentrate on drawing the flick only at…

My Little H&M Makeup Collection

My love for H&M Makeup I dedicated a whole post on H&M's eyebrow products a couple of months ago but I've got to share with you guys, I love ALL of the makeup products I bought from H&M when I was in Italy. I know, I know, I am SO incredibly late to this party, but is it my fau…

H&M Eyebrow Kit Powder and Wax in Espresso & Clear Brow Shaping Gel

Since I don't experiment as much with makeup anymore, the need to purchase makeup (or should I say the "want") is a lot lesser than clothes. But when H&M's makeup range is not available in Malaysia and I go to a place where it is available, Imma get my hands on some of them g…

Benefit Gimme Brow Volumizing Eyebrow Gel & Ka-Brow! Eyebrow Cream-Gel Color

I have this love-dislike relationship with my eyebrows; I suppose it's easier to say I have good days and bad days with them. Doesn't everybody, though...? But seriously, 'Good Brow Days' have now come around more often because of these Benefit products, so two thumbs up! (Or two b…

In Retrospect: NARS Velvet Skin Tint in Med 2 Annapurna & Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet in 40 Beige

Honestly, wearing makeup is fun. I usually hold a private party for one (one = me) while applying it, too, usually blasting my fave songs of the moment and singing along to them - I even snack whilst doing my makeup at times! (Is it just me?)
Finding the right match in foundations, however? A comp…

In Retrospect: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Caramel (a.k.a. Favourite Concealer EVAH)

I had a bad round of breakouts happening a few months ago that left me feeling super insecure about going out with bare skin, which was an outcome that I was very much not enthusiastic about. The "real" Liyana behind Affordorable regularly does a complete 180 degrees during weekdays than…

Bourjois Rouge Edition Souffle de Velvet Sheer Matte Liquid Lipstick in 07 Plum plum pidou

A liquid lipstick that's formulated to be both matte and sheer? Definitely a first for me! There's a well-known Battle of Liquid Lipsticks out there that have brands clamouring to be the best in both the matte and pigmented areas, so it's kind of refreshing to get a liquid lipstick tha…

How Do We Feel About Applying Lipstick In Public?

Who knew that this could be an issue - I certainly didn't - but apparently it might not be as innocent as I thought it was. I do it all the time in restaurants after eating at the table (only when I have a full-face makeup on, that is) but I was told it isn't good practice to do so. 
But i…

Althea Korea's First Birthday: The Online Destination For K-Beauty

Happy Birthday to Althea Korea!

I've been fascinated with Korean beauty and makeup ever since I watched the show K-Style but it was only pretty recently that I caught the Korean beauty bug, right after Shah came back from his work trip to Seoul with a small stash of K-Beauty things for me.

I a…

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm: Unapologetic, Striking, Standout, Fiery

As much as my love for makeup go hand-in-hand with my passion for fashion, I'm just not a regular makeup-purchaser anymore, with me rather always choosing to rely on my regular makeup favourites.
But I was really excited when I saw Revlon Colorburst matte balm lipsticks in Sasa at Mitsui Oulte…

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I'm a style & lifestyle blogger based in sunny (and ever humid) Malaysia. On The Good Weekender, you can find typed journals of my evolving modest personal style, travel adventures, skincare/beauty updates, home decor things, and stories of other bits and pieces of my everyday life. I hope you'll enjoy flipping through these pages of my virtual book!