TOP 10 BIRTHDAY WISHES

MAKE UP FOR EVER MATTE VELVET FOUNDATION
- MAKE- UP FOR EVER HAS GOOD FOUNDATIONS. THEY STICK AND THEY BLEND SO WELL ON YOUR SKIN, IT APPEARS NATURAL. I WANT THIS IN A SHADE SAME AS MY COLOR.

MAKE UP FOR EVER FACE AND BODY LIQUID MAKE -UP
- I NEED THIS IN A SHADE 4 TIMES DARKER THAN MY NORMAL SKINTONE. IT'S FOR MY PLAY THIS SEASON. :)

CASH
- WELL, IT'S A STAPLE WISH EVERY TIME I HAVE MY BIRTHDAY. :)

MAC LISPTICK IN CYBER
- A LIPSTICK FOR AN UPCOMING PLAY IN U.P. WHERE I WANT TO SCORE A ROLE. WHY DID I ORDER THIS COMPLETELY UNWEARABLE COLOR FOR EVERYDAY? WELL, IT'S THE WAY OF THE UNIVERSE WORKING HERE... :)

MAKE UP FOR EVER EYESHADOW IN # 92
- I'M LOOKING FOR A VERY GOOD VIOLET EYESHADOW FOR KARL AND THIS IS THE PERFECT VIOLET I'M LOOKING FOR. NOT TOO DARK, NOT TOO LIGHT. :) (PHOTO COURTESY OF NERDYGIRLMAKEUP.BLOGSPOT.COM)

NARS BLUSH IN ORGASM
- ORDERED ONE IN THE STATES. A GIFT FOR MYSELF. :)

KRYOLAN TV PAINT STICK
- A SHADE SAME AS MY COLOR OR 4 SHADES DARKER THAN MY SKIN TONE. I'D LIKE TO HAVE THIS OR MAKE UP FOR EVER'S FACE AND BODY LIQUID MAKE- UP.

MAC MATTE EYESHADOW IN CHROME YELLOW
- I WANT A YELLOW EYESHADOW TO DUPE THE GOLD. ORDERED ONE AS WELL. :)

CANON 1000D DSLR
- OOH... BEEN DYING TO HAVE ONE... I LOVE TAKING PICS!

NARS 17 PC. BRUSH SET
- ASKED A FRIEND TO BUY ME A SET ABROAD. ANOTHER GIFT FOR MYSELF. :)

MY UPCOMING PRODUCT HAULS

I'm going on a haul once again next week so here's a run down of the products that I'm currently eyeing. GAAADD... My make- up addiction was awakened once again oh noo!!! :)


LAURA MERCIER CAVIAR CAKE EYE LINER (BLACK) $22

Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Liner is an innovative semi-creme eye liner with a velvet matte finish that delivers long-lasting pure colour with a rich texture similar to the Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencils.

• Perfect for creating a classic, smudged line or smoky eyes
• Mistake-proof formula never drops colour onto the cheek or face
• Use dry for a smoky look
• Pop out your favorite shade from its compact and place it in a Custom Compact for a customized colour palette

I've read so many good reviews about this. This was given a rating of 4.5 out of 5 by the girls of makeupalley.com. Karlasugar.blogspot.com swears by Laura Mercier's caviar and cake eyeliners as well so I'm giving this a shot. Let's see if this is comparable or even better than the crowd favorite, MAC fluidline.

MAC EYESHADOW IN ELECTRA
Muted silver with icy metallic shimmer (Frost)

Rated at 4.5 out of 5 by the girls of makeupalley.com. I swatched this once in MAC's eyeshadow counter in Glorietta and it came out as a gorgeous silver eyeshadow, though I find it too metallic.

MAC EYESHADOW IN SILVERTHORN (FROM A ROSE ROMANCE COLLECTION)
A gray eyeshadow with flecks of blue and gold shimmer (Frost).

Scores at 4.8 out of 5 by the girls of makeupalley.com. This is favored by many along with their other favorites in the Rose Romance Collection. Some say that it's a lovely gray eyeshadow but the swatches appear silver- ish gray to me. I think this is more toned down than Electra so I'm considering swatching this along with Electra and compare which is the best silver eyeshadow.

KRYOLAN EYE BASE

I've been wanting to own an E/S base because i'd love to eliminate the creasing and fading of eye make- up most especially during theatre shows. UDPP is considered as the holy grail of all eye primers and MAC's paint pot lands at second place. So let's see if this is comparable to MAC's and Urban Decay's in terms of making eye make- up last.

the other side of the lens

garance dore by vincent lappartient.

Streetpeeper.com says..

"I'm usually hanging out with Tommy from Jak & Jil and Pete from Superfantasticpicturetime & Elle US, with Stylesightings Eddie dragging editors and models halfway across the park for the "perfect" shot, Scott Sartorialist and Garance Dore floating around, Altamira Craig catching off-duty models for TeenVogue, Kemal from Style & City who smiles up in my face then posts photos of me and Jak & Jil referring to us as "Japanese photographers always ruining his shots"... And then there's Vicki and Harriet from Grazia and Elle UK who we love, and then George (or was it Johan?) from some Dutch magazines, and redhead Geraldine who I've seen for years but have barely spoken to, and a French woman who always wears drop-crotch pants, that old guy with the jacked-up teeth who always scares away the models, a pair of unpleasant Frenchwomen who are like vultures, and then of course the legion of Japanese photographers as seen in the style.com video..."

YOUR GUIDE TO SHOPPING LOCALLY ONLINE FOR MAKE- UP

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR INTERNATIONAL BRANDS SUCH AS NYX, CANDY LIPBALMS, KRYOLAN, PHYSICIAN'S FORMULA, NEUTROGENA, BEDHEAD MAKE- UP, NYX AND OTHERS BUT LOST HOPE BECAUSE THEY ARE UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY?

END YOUR TROUBLES! I'LL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE BEST I CAN TO THE SITES THAT SELL ALL THESE BRANDS IN THE COUNTRY. FEEL FREE TO CHECK 'EM OUT

I WILL ALSO BE POSTING SITES WHO SELL INTERNATIONAL MAKE- UP AVAILABLE LOCALLY BUT WHO SELLS THESE BRANDS AT CHEAPER PRICES AS COMPARED TO MALL PRICES.

LASTLY, I'LL ALSO POST HERE SITES OF THOSE WHO SELL COSMETIC TOOLS SUCH AS BRUSHES, CASES, ETC.


IF YOU HAVE SOMEONE YOU KNOW THAT I MIGHT HAVE MISSED, FEEL FREE TO COMMENT AND HELP ME OUT IN FINDING ALL OF THEM ONLINE. :)


**DISCLAIMER: I HAVE NO DEAL WHATSOEVER WITH THEM SO THIS IS NOT A NEGOTIATED ADVERTISEMENT. THIS IS MERELY A TOPIC FOR MY POST AND AN ACT OF BENEVOLENCE FOR MY SISTERS WHO ARE SLAVES TO MAKE- UP AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS (LIKE ME) :)


KRYOLAN PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS
http://kryolan.multiply.com

BEDHEAD TIGI MAKE- UP COSMETICS AND TOOLS
http://bedheadmakeup.multiply.com

COASTAL SCENTS PALETTES, BUDGET- FRIENDLY BRUSH SETS
http://swtangel.multiply.com

MAC, REVLON, SHISEIDO, MAX FACTOR, COVER GIRL, AND VICTORIA'S SECRET
http://prettyelacleofe.multiply.com

DASHE COSMETICS, URBAN DECAY, BATH AND BODY WORKS
http://dashecosmetics.multiply.com

MAC, VICTORIA'S SECRET, NYX, SMASHBOX, OPI, COASTAL SCENTS PALETTES, BURT'S BEES
http://voguestreet.multiply.com

SUESH
http://suesh.multiply.com

BATH AND BODY WORKS, TRISH MCEVOY, SHU UEMURA, BOBBI BROWN AND NARS BRUSHES/ SETS
http://goldenhalo.multiply.com

MAC, ESTEE LAUDER, CLINIQUE
http://buymakeup.multiply.com

CANDY LIPBALMS, NYX, TOO FACED, ROSEBUD SALVE, PHILOSOPHY, BENEFIT, BOURJOIS, ETC.
http://mixxxandmatch.multiply.com

LAURA MERCIER, JEAN PAUL GAULTIER COSMETICS, LANCOME, ESTEE LAUDER, MAC, LANCASTER, GIORGO ARMANI COSMETICS, COULEURS, HELENA RUBENSTEIN, ETC.
http://makeup4sale.multiply.com

MAYBELLINE, NAIL POLISHES
http://laziandy.multiply.com

CHARM BRUSH SETS, SUESH INDIVIDUAL/ SET BRUSHES, LUMIERE MINERAL AND MINERAL COSMETICS
http://dreamcollection.multiply.com

COSMETIC LUGGAGES AND TRAIN CASES
http://legallyvain.multiply.com

BURT'S BEES, CANDY LIPBALMS, CO. BIGELOW MENTHA LIPBALMS, COASTAL SCENTS PALETTES, CHEAP BRUSH SETS, OLD NAVY COSMETICS, TOO FACED LIP PLUMPERS, VICTORIA'S SECRET, ETC.
http://livelovelaughshop.multiply.com

JESSE'S GIRL COSMETICS, NYX COSMETICS, RED CHERRY FALSE EYELASHES, DUO EYELASH ADHESIVES
http://makeupaddict101.multiply.com

CHEAP PERFUMES (TONS OF BRANDS)
http://feifragrances.multiply.com

BENEFIT, NEUTROGENA, SMASHBOX, PHYSICIAN'S FORMULA
http://tameraonline.com

WISE ADVICE:

- BE SURE TO READ THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF EACH SITE

- THINK TWICE BEFORE PURCHASING. USUALLY, WHEN YOU FILL UP AN ORDER FORM, ITEMS INDICATED ARE CONSIDERED SOLD AND THE SELLERS WON'T GIVE ANY C*** FOR ANY REASON (UNLESS IT'S REALLY VALID). SO IF YOU'RE GONNA THINK ABOUT IT FIRST BUT WOULD NOT LET THE ITEM/S SLIP AWAY, RESERVE IT FIRST THEN FILL UP AN ORDER FORM IF YOU'VE DECIDED TO PURCHASE ALREADY

MUST- READ!

- MULTIPLY IS SLOWLY BECOMING A GROUND FOR SCAMMERS SO BE VIGILANT ABOUT PURCHASING. DON'T INSTANTLY TRUST ANYONE IF YOU GET TOO ECSTATIC ABOUT HAVING THE ITEM/S. BE SURE TO CHECK THEIR BACKGROUNDS, ASK IF THEY HAVE ACTUAL PICS OF THE ITEMS, ASK IF THEY HAVE ON- HAND STOCKS FOR PRE- ORDER STUFF, AND CHECK THEIR COMMENT BOXES TO ASSURE THAT THE ONE YOU'RE DEALING WITH IS LEGIT.

USUALLY, THESE ARE THE SIGNS THAT THE ONE YOU'RE DEALING WITH IS LEGIT:
*THEY OFFER TO DO MEET- UPS
*THEY HAVE BANK ACCOUNTS
*THEY HAVE ON- HAND ITEMS FOR PRE- ORDER ITEMS
*THEY HAVE COMMENT BOXES
*THEIR ITEMS HAVE THE "RIGHT" PRICES

SOME SCAMMERS WOULD PROVIDE ACTUAL PHOTOS BUT BE CAREFUL. A SELLER IS DUBIOUS IF (IN SOME CASES):
*ALL THEIR PICTURES HAVE THE EBAY WATERMARK LOGO OR ANY WATERMARK
*YOU'RE PONDERING IF YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN THAT ITEM SOMEWHERE
*THEY DON'T HAVE COMMENT BOXES
*THEIR PRICES ARE TOO NICE FOR AN ITEM THAT'S SURELY EXPE
*THEY ACCEPT G- CASH PAYMENTS ONLY
*THEY DON'T DO MEET- UPS FOR THE ITEMS
*THEY PERSISTENTLY INSIST THAT YOU BUY THEIR ITEM AND LOWERS IT AT A VERY VERY TEMPTING PRICE THAT YOU'LL SURELY GRAB RIGHT AWAY

-TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS! IF YOUR GUT TELLS YOU NOT TO PURCHASE, HEED THIS ADVICE, DON'T RISK IT.

-DO BACKGROUND CHECKS. TEST THE BUYER'S CREDIBILITY. REMEMBER TO ASK AND REASON LIKE A KID FOR THINGS WILL ALWAYS COME OUT IF YOU KEEP ON ASKING AND RESEARCHING.

- THERE ARE REALLY GOOD SCAMMERS THAT WOULD PROVIDE YOU WITH SO MUCH STUFF AND INFO THAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY THINK THAT THEY'RE LEGIT. I'M PRETTY SURE YOUR GUT WILL START WORKING IF THERE'S SOMETHING FISHY GOING ON. IF YOU FEEL YOUR GUT TELLS YOU OTHERWISE,
DON'T PUSH IT. DON'T RISK IT. DON'T PURCHASE.

**AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED, I HAVE PROVIDED HERE LEGIT SELLERS, WHOSE CREDIBILITIES HAVE BEEN TESTED AND PROVEN. I COULD ALSO ATTEST TO SOME SELLERS HERE THAT THEY'RE JUST AND MORAL. FOR SOME, I ACTUALLY DON'T KNOW YET. I DON'T WANT TO DROP NAMES FOR I DON'T WANT TO APPEAR CRITICAL AND JUDGEMENTAL. APPLY ALL THE THINGS I'VE TOLD YOU HERE, AND YOU'LL FIND OUT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.


WISDOM IS BEAUTY


:)

KARL'S NEW BUDDIES :)

Here's an overview of my MAC eyeshadow collection. I started hauling these 3 weeks ago. Glamour check! was bought a year ago. I'm planning to purchase chrome yellow, amber lights and electra or silverthorn.

L-R:

CARBON (INTENSE BLACK; MATTE)
GLAMOUR CHECK! (PART OF THE STARFLASH COLLECTION; VELUXE; WOOD- BROWN WITH FLECKS OF GOLD SHIMMER)
GREEN SMOKE (TARNISHED OLIVE; LUSTRE)
RICEPAPER (FROSTED CREAM; FROST)
CONTRAST (DARK BLUE WITH A VIOLET MIDTONE WITH FLECKS OF SILVER SHIMMER; VELUXE)


HOW ABOUT YOU GUYS? WHAT ARE YOUR MAC EYESHADOWS?

THE GREATEST HAUL OF MY LIFE!

FINALLY! A LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM SPEEDY 25

I VISITED LOUIS VUITTON GREENBELT 4 AND BOUGHT THIS LOVELY BABY WITH MY MOM. :) I'VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO OWNING A LUXURIOUS BAG SO THE TIME HAS FINALLY COME!


BUT IF YOU WANT TO PURCHASE BRANDED BAGS AT ROCK- BOTTOM PRICES, GO TO THE BAGAHOLIC STORE LOCATED IN NEW WORLD HOTEL. YOU CAN EVEN HAGGLE WITH THEIR PRICES! THEY HAVE CHANEL, GUCCI, PRADA, BVLGARI, HERMES, LOUIS VUITTON AND DIOR. ALL THE STYLES YOU COULD THINK OF AT 70- 80% OFF THE BOUTIQUE PRICE.




OMG... MY NEW BABY... :)

SUCH A HAPPY FRIDAY

I had a very wonderful day yesterday. God has answered all of my prayers. He has given me enough strength to deliver my monologues with pride and conviction in the audition. And my hard work has paid off. I landed a title role along with three alternates. Every role given to the lucky individuals are temporary because Sir Anton has to test everyone in the first reading.

The universe has been so kind. I tell you this, whatever your dreams are, no matter how impossible they may seem, visualize it. focus on it. will it to the universe. Ask for it. And the universe will give it to you. The universe works in so many wonderful ways, and God provides through his miracles.

Anything that happens has a reason. He has his purpose for giving things to you and for not giving them to you. Whatever happens, we still must be positive.

"ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE, KNOCK AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN TO YOU"

Be persistent! If things come out differently from your expectations, still, will things to happen your way. NEVER STOP ASKING! NEVER STOP BELIEVING!

You are what you think. You shape your own destiny. And whatever you're thinking is sent out to the universe and the universe conspires to make everything come true. Every good thing that happens is not a mere coincidence. It's how these things are visualized and the law of attraction executes all that will happen.

SISTERS, THEY SAY THAT YOU CAN NEVER HAVE EVERYTHING.

I SAY,

YOU CAN'T HAVE EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE...

BUT YOU CAN HAVE EVERYTHING...

"What we are is the result of what we have thought"

- Siddharta Gautama

BE POSITIVE ALWAYS! HAVE A GOOD DAY! :)

chung fix

Alexa Chung attended the Burberry Party last night in nyc to celebrate the brand's new headquarters (along with 50 ft long Burberry logo which is now an addition to the city's skyline.)

She also DJed, cus you know, that's what all the cool people do these days.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MAC FROST EYESHADOW IN RICEPAPER

I'm looking forward to my latest purchase, which is a high lighter eyeshadow and here it is, MAC Ricepaper. I've checked out so many reviews and it appears to be one of the must- have nude/high lighter eyeshadows of MAC. It's a frosted cream eyeshadow (sounds yummy :)). I tried Creme Brule and Bamboo (which is equally nice also) but reviews on Ricepaper has convinced me way before I went to MAC's store in Glorietta.

THE VERDICT: Well, I must say that this eyeshadow is pretty awesome. I once had MAC's Pigment in Naked. In terms of quality, MAC's pigments are like the Holy grails of pigments but I always found loose eyeshadows messy so I'd rather stick with the pressed ones. I ditched my Naked pigment sample (don't worry, it'll be one of the prices in my blog contest if I reach 15 followers. NAGPAPARINIG! HAHA :))

Where are we? OH! Ricepaper. Anyhoo, as you can see, the cream stands out on my eyes. That's how lovely it is. You can even wear it alone and load your eyes up with liners and mascaras and wear a red l/s. Color pay- off is rich and good. Has a buttery feel when applied and it sticks fast on your skin. The buttery texture helps save time because unlike cheap eyeshadows, they tend to fall on your cheeks so you have to spend extra time dusting 'em off or reapplying your foundation or powder when it stains your cheeks. Much worse, if what falls on your cheeks is a black e/s.
MAC will always give you a run for your money. These eyeshadow pots might be small but one pot will definitely last you long because MAC has always been the product with good pigment pay- off. Your 800php will go a long way if you're planning to purchase a nude/ high lighter eyeshadow. Don't think twice! Grab MAC's Ricepaper now!

EOTD: BLACK OLIVES

I was so overwhelmed with my hauls yesterday so I immediately did an EOTD. Without further adieu, I present to you, BLACK OLIVES

STUFF USED TO CREATE BLACK OLIVES:

MAC MATTE EYESHADOW IN CARBON

MAC LUSTRE EYESHADOW IN GREEN SMOKE

MAC FROST EYESHADOW IN RICEPAPER

MAC STARFLASH COLLECTION GLAMOUR CHECK! EYESHADOW

THE FACE SHOP GREATIST LIQUID EYELINER IN BLACK

EVER BILENA PENCIL EYELINER IN BLACK

HOW TO DO THE BLACK OLIVES LOOK:

1. APPLY MAC RICEPAPER E/S ALL OVER THE LID

2. APPLY MAC E/S GREEN SMOKE ON THE LOWER LID

3. APPLY MAC CARBON E/S ON THE OUTER LID. BLEND A BIT ON THE GREEN BUT CREATE AS BLACK SPOT ON THE OUTER CREASE

4. APPLY MAC GLAMOUR CHECK! E/S ON THE OUTER CREASE BLEND WITH THE GREEN SMOKE AND INWARDS.

5. HIGH LIGHT THE BROW BONE WITH MAC RICEPAPER E/S.

6. APPLY MAC RICEPAPER E/S ON YOUR TEAR DUCTS

7. DRAW A LINE ON THE OUTER PART TO THE CENTER OF THE LOWER LASH LINE USING EVER BILENA PENCIL EYE LINER IN BLACK

8. APPLY THE FACE SHOP'S GREATIST LIQUID EYELINER IN BLACK ON THE LASH LINE

7. LINE YOUR BROWS WITH A BLACK EYELINER FOR A STRONGER LOOK OR A BROWN EYE LINER FOR A TAMER, SOFTER LOOK.

THIS IS HOW IT WILL LOOK LIKE AFTER YOU DO IT. CARBON E/S WAS SLIGHTLY BLENDED ON THE GREEN SMOKE. I INTENDED TO PUT A DOT ON THE OUTER CREASE TO CREATE A THICK EYELASH EFFECT. IT WAS INTENSIFIED AND MADE NATURAL BY THE BLACK EYELINER ON YOUR LOWER LASH LINE THAT APPEARS TO CONNECT TO IT.

FACE:

CHANEL PRECISION MATTIFYING LIQUID

MAC STUDIO FINISH CONCEALER

MAC STUDIO FIX POWDER PLUS FOUNDATION NC42

MAC SCULPT AND SHAPE POWDER IN WARM LIGHT/ DEFINITIVE (USED DEFINITIVE (DARK POWDER) ONLY)

LIPS:

MAC SATIN LIPSTICK IN MALT

MAC LUSTREGLASS IN BEAUX

HOPE Y'ALL LIKE IT! :)

Lacroix hit by 'Le Crunch'

It seems the recession has claimed another fashion victim. This time its Christian Lacroix! Yes, according to Breakingnews.ie, the French fashion house began insolvency proceedings today after telling the Paris commercial court that it cannot pay creditors. Such a pity and ironic in a way. Go to the website and you'll hear the riff of Nirvana's Come as You Are being played by an orchestra. Couture - the new nihilism!

Image: courtesy of Style.com

thou shalt not dance to the macarena

We had our Leavers May Ball on Tuesday night; a sad but exciting signifier of the end of college. Unlike our Prom a couple of years ago which saw me and my friends meticulously planning the 'perfect' dress and hairstyle, this time round we took a more laid back approach which paid off because the actual ball was awful, and a complete waste of money!

However, the getting ready process, which involved us all lounging on my bed listening to Peter, Bjorn and John with the summery air coming through my window was much more enjoyable.

In terms of my outfit, I wanted to go down the Virgin Suicides inspired route of something floral and floaty but nonetheless easy, and ended up saving £ by borrowing it from my Granny and pulling it in at the waist with some black ribbon. Going for an intentional floral clash I wore my new lace up Vagabond wedges, and wore my hair down and unbrushed (i like to think ala Marion Cotillard at the Baftas.)

Curious to know if anyone else has had their May Balls/Proms yet, and what you wore?

the inspiration..

how to look after your hair

hair tips from luigi murenu, via i-D magazine.
images, unknown sources via wildfox and lefashionimage

MY MAC HAUL FOR THIS WEEK :)

Prior to going to SM Bicutan, I dropped by Glorietta to check MAC and a thought suddenly popped out of my head. I need a green eyeshadow. Since I'm restructuring Karl's eyeshadow collection, I decided to purchase one. :)

I was choosing between Juxt, Aquavert, Swimming and Humid. Swimming and Juxt were too light, and Aquavert was almost aquamarine- ish. I need something that's kinda' olive in shade so Green Smoke became my choice. It's not too dark and not too light.

WAHOO! MY MAC HAUL FOR THIS WEEK!

MY NEW BABIES!

MAC LUSTRE EYESHADOW IN GREEN SMOKE

MAC FROST EYESHADOW IN RICEPAPER

A closer look at Green Smoke and Ricepaper

SWATCHES

Green Smoke is a lovely olive- green color with flecks of gold shimmer. It's a lustre variant so it appears kinda' sheer on your eyes, but the pigment pay- off is relatively good. Ricepaper is a cream- colored frosted eyeshadows. Perfect for high- lighting the brow bones and for your tear ducts.

I'll post an EOTD using Green Smoke and Ricepaper and reviews for Ricepaper! :)