Something "IN" for 2013

Happy Weekend! Before we plan something for the weekend with our families and friends, let me share with you another make up trend for this year. Well, we all know by now that Emerald Green is the color of the year. So for those of you who wanted to update your closet, now is the best time to do so. For those of you who wanted to update their make up kits, you might want to add some colored liners since they're said to be "IN" this 2013. :)

For me, I don't have to get myself some colored eyeliners 'cause I already have a set of them from ELF. If you can remember, I have posted it before, click here to see the colors. Tried to use the green one for this look:

applied it on my water line (outside)

How about you, what color would you like to try?

Weekend BEAUTY Loot

How are you lovely ladies? I hope you all started the week right! Well, for me, it's not actually a good start of the week 'cause I have colds and I need some rest for I feel kinda exhausted from last week's activities. 

Anyway, like what I mentioned from my last post, we went to see my mother-in-law who just arrived from Dubai last Friday. We got to her hotel in Makati on Saturday to see her and had lunch with my mom, dad and bro. Of course, hubby and his bro Tobby were also there, Yale was too shocked indeed when he saw his "lola" from his daddy's side. :)

Since my MIL is also very "kikay" on her own, she always bring a beauty loot for me every time she goes home or whenever she sends out a package for the family. She always put blouses, shirts and dresses on my loot, but I'm more concentrated now on the cosmetics part. LOL!

Here's the prettifying items included in my beauty loot:

MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC25

VICTORIA'S SECRET Simply Breathless eau de toilette

ESTEE LAUDER Travel Exclusive Make up kit

So there goes my beauty loot from mama Thess (hubby's mom). I also got blouses and a lot of sweets! I'm the only girl whom she gives a beauty loot since she has two sons (hubby and Tobby) and Yale, they're all guys so they're more on shirts, perfumes, rubber shoes, watches and gadgets. 

Will be putting these babies to road test this holiday and I'll make a review then.

Yale with mama Thess

Thanks! 

Appreciate, don't hate! :)

Review: ELF 24K SHIMMER EYELINER PENCIL

Hello loves! The last piece (so far) of ELF Cosmetics item on review for this month (though I have different colors) will be my ELF 24K Shimmer Eyeliner pencil in Black. This may be a good dupe to other brand of products alike.

Kohl pencils are very useful for it does not only act as a good eye definer, but also used more often for doing smokey eye make up. I enjoy using these kind of pencils 'cause you can easily smudge them with a blending or pencil brush.

It has a sharpener on the cap

swatched twice

smudged easily with my fingers

notice that it has some glitters on it

PRO's:

- very affordable

- easy to glide on lids

- nice color

- it shimmers

CON's:

- can easily be smudged if not applied properly

- very hard to remove, must use an oil based remover

So far, I'm glad about using this for smokey eye make up purposes. Other than that, I can't recommend this for use as an eye liner and for waterline application since it easily smudges. Maybe as an eyeshadow, it can work good too.

For the price, I'm not sure since it was a gift from my hubby's aunt and it comes in a pack of six. I'm not pretty sure if it's already available in the PH market.

There goes my last review for my ELF products. Hope I can take a chance to try out their other products in time.

'til then! :)

MAC GLAMOUR DAZE HOLIDAY COLLECTION

Another collection from MAC that I'm sure all make up addicts wouldn't want to miss: GLAMOUR DAZE HOLIDAY COLLECTION. Our local celebrities were able to experience the collection last night and these are officially available here in the country.

According to the MAC website, the Glamour Daze Holiday Colour is:

The glamour of getting ready to step out for the holidays. Sweet to sexy, lips to nails. Every angle, every detail obsessed over. An unforgettable look emerges in a cool cloud of pale pink edged with smoky grey - the shimmer of a festive finishing touch. One last glance and you're out the door. Limited edition.

Yes, they're another LIMITED EDITION so better hurry while the collection is still HOT. :)

Anyway, just look into these glam items from the collection:

Glamour Daze Extra Dimension Eye Shadow

- A liquid powder eye shadow with prismatic reflections in eight shimmering tints.

Impact ranges from sheer crystallized light to a highly polished metallic effect.

Glamour Daze Fluidline

 - Ultra-smooth, fluidline's gel formula provides the precision of a liquid liner with a 

silkier, softer finish. Goes on fool proof with a brush in an easy dip and stroke action.

Glamour Daze Kohl Power Eye Pencil

- A kohl pencil that has all the intensity and colour power of ultra soft carbon.

Glamour Daze False Lashes Mascara

- Fashionably false in look but honestly real, this mascara's key benefits of volume and curl

are matched by a dramatic end look. 

Glamour Daze Lipstick

 - Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. 

Glamour Daze Lip Glass

- Lip colour with large particle pearls reflect and refract light to mimic the brilliance of quartz and opal crystal.

Glamour Daze Powder Blush

- Colour for the cheeks and face.

Various formulas, different looks. 

Glamour Daze Extra Dimension Skin Finish

- A liquid-powder highlighter with prismatic reflections that sculpts, highlights and models the face. 

Glamour Daze Nail Lacquer

- Revolutionary new high gloss formula.

Contains conditioners and UV protection.

Aren't they lovely? But with all of these, here are the items that I wanted to get or should I say, my "wishlist" for Christmas. :)

Lippies! Yes, I admit! I'm in love with MAC lipsticks and I can always save some moolah for them. 

I would love to get this Glamourdaze shade from the collection. 

or maybe this Innocence shade, or maybe both? :) 

and this powder blush in Small Vanity shade

I can't wait for our next trip to Manila, so I can do my Christmas shopping too! 

How about you? What would you get from this collection?

'Til next! Goodnight! :)

*All photos and information courtesy of  MAC Website

CONGRATS TO MY FIRST BLOG GIVEAWAY WINNER!!!

Happy day loves! Thanks for those who participated on my First Blog Giveaway Contest. I'm happy to announce the winner today...

In case you might be wondering how I picked the winner, you may check the post again and read the mechanics. The lucky winner followed all the instructions given. Some of you might have missed part of the instructions, well, just better luck next time. :)

And the winner is:

she became a follower of my blog...

 left a friendly comment...

her Facebook share...

Thanks so much Angel and congratulations! Please check your e-mail for the details and your package will be shipped out within this week. To all those who joined, thanks again and watch out for my upcoming giveaways! Just follow my blog for updates. 

Have a great day everyone! :)

My OCTOBER Favorites

Happy Halloween! I know everyone's busy in visiting their beloved ones in cemeteries nationwide. In our case, it will be difficult for us to leave 'cause hubby is working even on holidays. Also, my son doesn't have a nanny at the moment. :(

So before the month ends, I'll be leaving you with my monthly favorites, well for the month of October.

BENEFIT COSMETICS' How to Look the Best at Everything, THE FACE SHOP Lovely Me Ex Make up Base, ELF 24K Lengthening and Defining Mascara, ELF 24K Eye Pencil, ELF Eye Brow Kit

As you can see, Elf cosmetics has been a staple in my monthly favorites. Simply because they're very easy to maintain and very affordable. I've been using my Benefit Cosmetics a lot for this month and I made a promise not to buy a new face powder until I've used this up. :) 

MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder, MAC lipstick in Chatterbox, L'OREAL lipstick in Wine Maven, HERBENCH Painbox

My compact powder for everyday use (and the only powder that I can bring out) will always be a favorite! My theme for this month was SIMPLICITY, and it goes well with my chosen lipstick colors. :)

Thanks again and enjoy the long weekend! xoxo

ELF: 24k Collection

Hi there again! Most of you might already been using Elf's 24k collection. From brushes to make ups, they all have them.

These Elf items were given to me by my hubby's aunt when she arrived from New York. She got me two boxes of Elf products from the 24k collection. Here they are:

 This box consists of: one Lengthening and Defining Mascara (black) and two eyelash curlers (gold)

And this consists of six (6) shimmer eye liner pencils

(white, gold, green, maroon, brown and black)

The 24k collection is more on shimmering products. They are perfect for night outs though I sometimes use the pencil (black) even on my daily make up.

'til my next post! xoxo

FOTD: My Everyday Office Make Up

Hi there again pretty loves! I just thought of creating a FOTD for my everyday office make up. Just as natural as I can be, very simple everyday make up that will only take about 5 minutes.

 Before

I just look so pale, haha!

My everyday office make up look

(though lipstick color changes)

Products I used:

BENEFIT the POREfessional (I used it as a primer)

MAC Select Sheer Pressed powder NC30 (I don't use foundations for everyday look)

BENEFIT Boi-ing 

ELF Eye brow kit

ELF Eye lash curler

ELF Eyeliner in black (24k collection)

ELF Lengthening and Defining Mascara (24k collection)

ELF Blush

ELF Overall face brush

NYX Round lipstick in Hot pink

So there, as easy as one-two-three, you can create an everyday light make up look.

Thanks and 'til my next post! xoxo

My AUGUST Favorites

I never thought of creating a post of my monthly favorites, it's just now that I have realized that I should do so. :)

So here they are...

From left to right: palette from Active Cosmetics, Black Liner from Elf, One Great Mascara from Avon, Eyebrow wax and powder from Elf

I love using this palette from Active Cosmetics, I can use it for smokey eye looks as well as for natural looks. But of course, I rarely use the brush that comes with it. The Black liner from Elf was included in their 24k collection.

Revlon Photo Ready (Liquid foundation)

 Used with an Elf foundation brush

This liquid foundation from Revlon has always been my favorite ever since it first landed on my face. It helps keep me get a full coverage and it really looks good on photos. It is a staple on my make up kit. :)

From left to right: NYX round lipstick in Hot Pink, Elf Bronzing Powder, MAC lipstick in Heroine

I love the color of NYX round lipstick, though it dries my lips at times. So I think I need to look on another shade of good lipstick. I will try to check out MAC again for that. Elf's bronzing powder is best for parties that fall on night time. MAC lipstick in Heroine has always been an "eye catcher". I love how it tints my lips so well, aside from its matte finish.

So there, will post another favorites next month. See you again! :)