FOTD: The Look I wore on CHRISTMAS EVE

Hi there beauties! A lot of days have passed and browsing through our Baguio vacay photos, I just realized that I wasn't able to take a snap shot of my look on Christmas Eve. So I re-created it since I promised to post my FOTD for you.

What I've used:

THE FACE SHOP Lovely Me Ex make up base

REVLON Photo Ready in Shell

ELF Eyelid primer

IN2IT Duo e/s in Earth

TONY MOLY Simply Style Mascara

ETUDE HOUSE Color My Brows

HERBENCH Paint Box Blush

ESTEE LAUDER lipstick in Mystic Mauve

MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder NC30

Yes, I didn't use eyeliner on Christmas Eve. :)

So there! Wish me luck on my first day at work. I'm on a mid-shift training from 2pm 'til 10pm so I need to fight sleep. LOL!

Thanks and have a nice week ahead!

My DECEMBER Favorites

Happy New Year loves! This post should have been created last month, but I got no time to write about it. Anyway, my favorites for the month of December is already a late post, so sorry for that.

Here they are:

Primer: THE FACE SHOP Lovely Me Ex (I love this so much!)

Concealers: ELF Tone Correcting Concealer; BENEFIT Boi-ing

 Eye Primer: ELF Eyelid Primer; BENEFIT Lemon Aid

Liquid Foundation: REVLON Photo Ready in Shell (I think I'm gonna be emptying this bottle soon!)

Mascaras: ETUDE HOUSE Oh m'Eye Lash; TONY MOLY Simply Style Slim Mascara

Eyebrows: ETUDE HOUSE Color My brows

Eyeliner: ELF Cream Eyeliner

Eye shadow: IN2IT Duo e/s in Earth

Blushes: ACTIVE COSMETICS blushes in Pink and Peach 

Lipsticks: ESTEE LAUDER lipstick in Mystic Mauve; MAC lipstick in Innocence

Blush: HERBENCH Paint Box

Pressed Powder: BENEFIT Hello Flawless Powder in "I love me" Ivory

(I've already hit the pan, yehey!)

Thanks again! :)

FOTD: NEW YEAR's EVE

Hi there everyone! Happy New Year! Sharing with you my FOTD for New Year's Eve. Well, all the ladies in the house went gaga to have their face done before taking our family picture for the night. LOL!

(sorry if my face looks a a bit lighter, I must blame the light in front of me. lol)

What I've used:

BENEFIT The POREfessional for the primer

REVLON Photo Ready liquid foundation in Shell

ELF Eyelid Primer

IN2IT Eye shadow in Earth

ACTIVE Cosmetics e/s to highlight brow bones and inner eye corners

ELF 24K Eye Pencil in Black

ETUDE HOUSE Mascara in Black 

ETUDE HOUSE Color my Brows

ACTIVE Cosmetics Blush in Pink

MAC lipstick in See Sheer

BENEFIT Hello Flawless Powder in "I love me Ivory"

Again, I'm so sorry for the "unclear" shots. I'll recreate this look to give you a clearer version of the make up. 

Thanks again ad Happy New Year! Let's all thank the Lord for all the wonderful blessings we have received in 2012! 

Cheers! 

"Appreciate, don't hate!"

FOTD: The Day After CHRISTMAS

Hello there! Our last day in Baguio City today, we're heading back to Pampanga since hubby's got work as well as I'm back to home based work again tonight. So even if we still wanted to stay and enjoy the cold breeze here, we really need to go home. It's a short but fun vacation indeed! 

Another look I made today for our last day here, going out to shop for some "pasalubongs", not much make up but just enough basic look for me:

What I've used:

THE FACE SHOP Lovely Me Ex make up base

REVLON Photo Ready Liquid foundation in Shell

ETUDE HOUSE Color My Brows

TONY MOLY Simple Style Mascara in Black

HERBENCH Paint box cheek tint

MAC lipstick in Russian Red

MAC Select Sheer pressed powder in NC30 

Nothing much make up, I'm also too lazy to put on a lot. LOL!
Will be posting my Christmas FOTD once we're home.

My son really wanted to get out and explore Baguio City once more. :)

Thanks and enjoy the day! :)

FOTD: The Day Before CHRISTMAS

Hi everyone! Tonight will be Christmas Eve and we're here in Baguio to celebrate it with hubby's family. Still, we went out for some last minute shopping for tonight's gift giving. It's a cold Christmas for us this year! :)

Here's a look I've made since we're also going to bring Yale to Burnham Park today, should look good all the time in pictures! LOL

What I've used:

THE FACE SHOP Make up base

REVLON Photo Ready liquid foundation in Shell

BENEFIT Boi-ing

ETUDE HOUSE Color My Brows 

ELF Cream Liner  in black

TONY MOLY Simple Style Mascara in black

HERBENCH Paint box cheek tint

MAC lipstick in Heroine

MAC Select Sheer pressed powder in NC30 

Merry Christmas from my Little Prince

Have a wonderful Christmas everyone! :)

My "ARTies" for our BAGUIO CHRISTMAS Vacay

Two days and we're going up North! Yep, we'll celebrate Christmas in Baguio since hubby's mom will be here for only a few days. She'll be leaving on the 30th and won't be able to spend the New Year with us, so Christmas will be hers. :)

Before, I do pack a lot of things whenever we go to a short trip. But now, I can't do that thing anymore 'cause I have to concentrate mostly on what Yale's bag will contain. 

I only chose some of the little staples I'll be needing for the holiday looks. Since I'm pretty sure that we won't stay all day at the hotel. Definitely, we'll be goin' out a lot during our stay there. So better look always good on the camera! LOL

too much? nah, just enough to create a face. lol

 THE FACE SHOP Lovely Me Ex Make up base - I love this so much!

BENEFIT Lemon Aid and Boi-ing

ELF Eyelid primer

REVLON Photo Ready Liquid Foundation - I have a strong feeling that this bottle will be emptied soon!

MAC Select Sheer Pressed powder

IN2IT Duo Eye shadow - baked shadows good for the holidays

HERBENCH Paint Box - I'm good with this! 

AVON Eye defining pencil

TONY MOLY Simple Style Mascara

ELF Cream liner

ETUDE HOUSE Color My Brows

ELF Eyelash curler 

MAC Heroine Lipstick

MAC Russian Red Lipstick

ESTEE LAUDER Pure Color Long Last Lipstick in Mystic Mauve

You can never go wrong by having different shades! 

ELF Brushes:

Stipple

Eye shadow

Blending

and

Extra cosmetic wedges 

Temporarily, this pouch will be their home while we're away from home :)

And of course, to cleanse off make up after, I just have to bring my ever so trusted POND's cold cream.

Also, to keep lips moisturized is a lip balm and a VS scent to keep me fresh! 

Excited for our trip! Happy Holidays! :)

How to: AIRBRUSH Make Up without an airbrush

It's almost the end of the week loves! I bet you're all planning something for the weekend! Well, my mom-in-law arrives tonight from Dubai and were going to the metro again tomorrow at the hotel where she stays. So I might not be posting another article for about a day or two so we can have some time with the family. It's also her first time to see my son walking and talking. :)

Anyway, a lot of people noticed about the flawless make up I've had on the wedding that we attended to last Wednesday. Some thought that I've used an airbrush for the make up I did. Well, I don't have an airbrush to do that. All I have are brushes to start with. 

Here's a technique I've learned a couple of months ago and I was surprised when it turned out to be what it was supposed to be. LOL!

I've used my REVLON Photo Ready liquid foundation in Shell, MAC Fix+ and a stippling brush to do the trick.

Steps:

1. Spray some MAC Fix+ on your stippling brush to avoid drying of foundation and for smooth application.

(You can also spray water or any alternative vitamin water)

2. The white bristles should be the only part where your liquid foundation will go through. 

3. Put a generous amount of liquid foundation at the back of your hand and take them using your stippling brush.

4. Use the stippling method in applying the foundation on your face and neck.

5.  Immediately swirl the foundation on your face so it won't dry up.

6. Apply foundation as needed on your face and neck area.

7. After doing all the make up, set by using a loose or compact powder. I used MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder for my look.

This look was actually after 4 hours of applying the make up, see that there's a certain glow and the finish was great!

(Sorry for the candid shot my husband took!)

An affordable and easy way to achieve an airbrush look without spending too much for another tool. 

Have you tried this technique too?

xoxo

FOTD: WEDDING 12-12-12

Hi there again my pretty and gorgeous readers! I've had no posts for the last couple of days for our preparation for my long time friend Jhelyn's wedding. Yes, it's December 12th, 2012! And my baby boy is part of the entourage, he's actually the youngest member at 1 year and 7 months old on the 14th. :)

Anyway, here's the look I've made since I wore a matt gold chiffon gown yesterday.

What I've used:

THE FACE SHOP Lovely Me Ex Make up base

BENEFIT The POREfessional

MAC Fix+ (sprayed on stippling brush)

REVLON Photo Ready Liquid Foundation in Shell

 ELF Eyelid Primer

ELF Correcting Concealer

IN2IT Sheer Eye shadow duo in Earth

ACTIVE e/s in Beige

ACTIVE e/s in Gray

MAC Espresso

ELF Cream liner in Black

TONY MOLY Slim Mascara in Black

ETUDE HOUSE Color My Brows

ACTIVE Powder Blush in Peach

MAC Lipstick in Innocence

MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder (to set make up)

Hair done by my sister-in-law, thanks Myla!

with my little prince, the coin bearer Greyam Yale!

We had so much fun and we were very happy for our friend Jhelyn's wedding. I'm also glad that she made Yale carry their symbol of treasure, even though he's too young to be part of a wedding entourage. Hubby actually accompanied Yale in walking down the aisle and sat beside him too. The night was full of laughter and fun! Congrats again marsie and Pel! We love you both! Enjoy your honeymoon!

'til next! :)

LOTD: Attending Maria's Baptism

Hello there loves! It's been a couple of days that I haven't posted anything on my blog. I've been busy with work plus some kinda mommy duties for the weekend. Anyway, when I woke up today and checked my blog, there's a new follower on the list. Proud to say that I'm being followed by CHARRY of EYE CANDY. She's one of my fave top bloggers in the country! That gives me the mood now to post a new article today. :)

December 8th, it's Mama Mary's Immaculate Concepcion. We were also invited to attend a baptismal event, Yale's ninang Tel Agustin (wife of Ato Agustin) is one my college friends and their 2nd child, Ayesha Karelle will be welcomed in God's grace. My husband took some photos of the baptismal rites and I wasn't able to get the copies yet, so I'll just share some of the pics I took from my phone. Actually, those are just mine and my son's outfit. LOL!

Top: Forever 21

Watch: Guess

Bracelet: Fresh water pearls

Bag: Charles and Keith

Shoes: Gift
Pants: Forever 21 (not shown)

Products used:

THE FACE SHOP Lovely Me Ex make up base

REVLON Photo Ready Liquid Foundation in Shell

ETUDE HOUSE Color My Brows

MAC e/s in Satin Taupe

ACTIVE Cosmetics e/s in Black

MAC e/s in Rice Paper

MAC e/s in Espresso
ACTIVE Cosmetics Blush in Pink

ELF Cream Eye liner in Black

ETUDE HOUSE Oh M' Eye Lash

MAC lipstick in Chatterbox

BENEFIT Hello Flawless Powder Foundation in I love me Ivory
Scent: Burberry Body

Me and my son Yale

Yale's OOTD:

Polo Shirt: GAP Kids

Pants: Gingersnaps

Rubber shoes: NIKE

That's it lovies! Have a great weekend! :)

My "MUSTS" for the Month

Hello there! Just right after creating a review earlier, I've realized that I have to manage my growing make up collection and should create a plan on how to maximize their usage. While I'm on a "relax" mode, meaning no make up gigs, events and stuff, I need to put up another monthly post in relation to my monthly favorites. So I'm composing my "MUSTS" for the Month - a collection of my make up items that I MUST use for the whole month. Take note that these items will not be limited to what I will be posting at the start of the month. I need to use these items so I can maximize their usage and also to compare with my other products. These items will appear on my "Monthly Favorite" posts at the end of each month, but of course there might be some additional items too! 

Anyway, take a look at the items I have chosen to be part of my "Musts" for the Month:

1. ELF Cream Eyeliner in black

2. REVLON Photo Ready liquid foundation in shell - I need to finish off this foundie

3. MAC Fix+  - must empty this bottle too!

4. BENEFIT Hello Flawless Powder Foundation in "I love me" ivory  - I need to hit the pan soon so I can remove other make up items inside the box and keep the box for future use.

5. ETUDE HOUSE Oh M' Eye Lash mascara in black

6. BENEFIT Lemon Aid and Boi-ing

7. BENEFIT The POREfessional

8. HERBENCH Paint box blusher

9. THE FACE SHOP Lovely Me Ex make up base 

10. MAC lipstick in Chatterbox

11. MAC lipstick in Innocence

So there, another reason why I have chosen a few things to use for the month is mainly because I don't want to open up my make up kit and mix all the items there whenever I need to prep up. Also, kids in the house tend to reach for my make up too! That will be a complete mess if they do. :)

'til next! 

FOTD: SHIMMER AND LOUD

My last FOTD for this month, attending my best girl friend's bridal shower. I opted to use some shimmer on my eye make up and a bronzing powder since it's at night time and I also used a bold red color for my lips. 

Here's the look:

What I've used:

THE FACE SHOP Lovely Me Ex make up base in #2

REVLON Photo Ready liquid foundation in Shell

ELF Eye shadow primer

MAC e/s in All that Glitter

ACTIVE Cosmetics e/s in Gold

ACTIVE Cosmetics e/s in Pink

MAC e/s in espresso - used for the nose line

ACTIVE Cosmetics e/s in beige - used to high light the brow bones and inner eye corners

ELF Cream eyeliner in black

ETUDE HOUSE Color My Brows

ETUDE HOUSE Oh My Lash mascara in black

ELF Bronzing powder in Warm tan

MAC lipstick in Russian Red

MAC Select Sheer Pressed powder - blotted on face to set make up

More FOTD's for the coming month.

See you next month loves! xoxo

Review: REVLON PHOTO READY LIQUID FOUNDATION

At last, I was able to create a review about my favorite foundation. I've been using this for about 2 years now and it still gives me the perfect look especially on photos. :)

Costs Php 950.00 at the Revlon counter in SM Dept Store (about US $23)

Swatch (Shell) 

When blended

So far, I'm satisfied with the coverage that it gives my face. But definitely I will be searching for other liquid foundations that stays longer. Revlon Photo Ready gives awesome photograph looks. So if you opt to look good on photos, this is a must for you. :)

Applied on my face, without other make ups or concealers

Thanks again! 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! :)