A Fairly Odd Post

Another impulse buy from eBay.ph. ^_^ 

I cant remember exactly when my penchant for tin lunchboxes started, Im guessing 

its prolly because I want my stuff to have their own containers (the OC-ness strikes again) so I wont have to dig into mountains of clutter before I find anything.

I was browsing eBay the other day and I forgot how I came across a listing for a 

Fairly Odd Parents Lunchbox. I decided to buy it for 2 reasons. 

1. Honey loves watching the animated series. 

2. The handle and the shape of the lunchbox itself is cute. 

Its my first lunchbox thats of a different shape other than the traditional squarish or rectangle ones. 

DiOR Pro Cheeks Ultra Radiant Blush

Sharing one of my favorite blushes of all time. :) 

Im guilty of keeping some of my blushes past their expiry dates, thats the reason why 

Im really mindful about cleanliness/hygiene whenever I use my makeup, so I wont

risk contaminating them, thus, prolonging their lifespan. 

Whenever Im too lazy to think of which blush to use, clean, cool-toned pale pink ones would be my go-to cheek product. Dior Pro Cheeks in 835 Girlie Pink is by far, one of the best cool pink blushes Ive ever tried. I just love it to bits! 

JJJump!!

The Hand of Hope

image courtesy of greaterthings.com

When I started this blog, I promised myself not to post anything thats not makeup-related. Nothing personal. Nothing that involves anything that tackles the things that get through me. This is an exception and I hope you guys read on since its something that moved me. Something that I know, made me a better person. Ill try my best not to be boring, but I promise reading everything on this entry will be worth it.  

Its not everyday that we come across something or someone that could make us realize the value of life, most of the time, once the road (aka. life) gets a little bumpy, we always end up sulking about life being unfair, that we dont deserve all those complications that life has to offer. For the past few months, a lot of things happened to me, which brought me to realize one thing- Life is way more than all those negativities we complain about, that each waking day is a gift, something we must be thankful for in every way no matter how "difficult" life is for us. 

Let me share one of the things that brought me to wake up to that realization... 

Som'n from Kanebo T'estimo : I dont know what its called, but I love it

You are prolly wondering why I couldnt think of a better title than that, right?

But I tell you thats the most appropriate title for this post. 

I love bazaars and thrift shopping. 

(I know I didnt have to say that, everyone loves shopping LOL!)

Clearance Sales and the like trigger the hoarder in me, to the point that I 

always make unnecessary purchases.

Even stuff that Im clueless about, as long as I find it cute, 

it would surely land in the shopping basket. That explains why it didnt matter 

if I had no idea what was written on the label of the product Im gonna 

review today, I just new I had to buy it right after I opened the compacts. ^_^ 

MiLANi Color Perfect Lipstick -- 16A Bing Cherry

image courtesy of Milani Cosmetics website 

Was supposed to do this tomorrow, but decided to share my review for the Milani Color Perfect Lippie in Bing Cherry now, like I mentioned on the last part of my previous post (Mango Mambo), I was a bit disappointed with this one since I relied too much on a swatch that I saw online which looks very far from the actual color of this lipstick. 
(not blaming anyone, I know its my fault, was expecting too much ^_^)

MiLANi Color Perfect Lipstick -- 23 Mango Mambo

image courtesy of Milani Cosmetics website 

Im a late bloomer when we talk about lipsticks, I used to wear lipsticks only during occasions that Im required to wear one, but if not, I would always reach for glosses. 

I used to think wearing lipsticks make me look older, but then again I realized its 

all about choosing the right color that suits you. Colors that go well with your skintone

and colors that complement your undertone. 

After the hotpink to pale pink lipstick trend, there came the hype for orange lipsticks, 

and I always thought orange can never be something that I can pull off but I was wrong, from all the orange lipsticks Ive tried and never looked nice on me, 

I was able to score one orange lippie that went really well with my skintone and my undertone. It's Milani Color Perfect Lipstick in 23 Mango Mambo. 

SALE ALERT!! : ELLE Eyewear One-Day Sale!

There are 2 words that make Women's eyes light up in an instant. 

SALE & FREE!

Its quite amazing how buying something from a sale can instantly 

turn a crappy day to a perfect one. 

Do you agree? 

Ladies get drawn to stores that says "SALE -- Plus FREE! -- "

like how sweets attract ants.

Now, if you love fashionable sunnies, 

tomorrow's the perfect time for you to grab a few new ones. 

Take note of this coz you couldnt afford to miss this! ^_^

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Coastal Scents Destiny Kabuki On A Stick

Ive been a fan of this brush for how many years now and I have no clue as to why it got mixed reviews (mostly negative) all over the internet, I understand that people have their own preference and that affects their review for a certain product, but I cant really find the negative points they raised regarding this brush since I dont find it pokey, scratchy at all, I never even experienced fraying of the bristles even after several washes and this is like my 6th CS Kabuki on a Stick already, just had to replace the old ones because theyre just... well, old, and because I use it with liquid/cream foundies, made me think its more hygienic to replace it more often than the brushes I use for dry makeup.

I was also surprised to know that Aileen (Shades of U) uses this too and loves it for applying liquid foundies as well. Doesnt it feel nice when people you look up to uses the same stuff that you love? :)

Now, going back to the review.. 

CHARM Retractable Kabuki Brush

On my previous post, I mentioned that something took the place of my Too Faced Retractable Kabuki brush, its from a local brand and its far better than TF's, 

its the Charm Retractable Kabuki Brush. 

Ive had this brush for more than  a year now and I just thought its about time to give credit to its awesomeness. ^_^ 

*Jump!*

Too Faced Flatbuki Brush

This is an impulse buy but Im glad I didnt control myself from buying this one. 

Why invest in good brushes?

The kind of brush you use plays a big role on how your makeup would look after, the density, the shape of the bristles and all those stuff can help you pack in more color, make it last longer or apply the colors precisely where you want 'em to be. Needless to say,  good brushes will make your makeup look more clean and seamless. 

One more important thing is the quality of materials -- you are sure that the materials theyve used on your brush is guaranteed to be safe for use on your face, especially when you have sensitive skin and would easily break out from stuff, and of course, the lifespan -- if your brush is of good quality, then the lifespan would definitely be longer, thered be minimal shedding, no bleeding and no unruly bristles after a few washing. 

That pretty much explains why you should search for feedbacks first before buying brushes, Remember that expensive doesnt always mean its good and cheap doesnt always mean that the quality is compromised.

One great example is the Too Faced Flatbuki Brush. 

Read on to know more about it. ^_^

Kryolan Dermacolor Camouflage Wheel

Aside from choosing the right shade of foundie, acquiring the skill of choosing the right concealer and blending it properly is crucial in helping you create a flawless look. 

I breakout once in a while and what do breakouts do? They leave nasty marks on my face. O'Leary Covermark used to be my HG concealer until theyve pulled out the brand from SM/Watsons and replaced it with something thats blah. Not even sure if the brand they replaced it with is actually making more moolah compared to O'Leary before. I heard the brand is still available in HongKong but before I fully used up my last pot of O'Leary, I was introduced to Kryolan (Thanks, Martha!). 

Stuff that caught my interest are the TV Paintstick and the 4ml pot of Dermacolor Camouflage Creme. I ordered rightaway after confirming my shade matches together with the Kryolan Stippling Brush and the ever-so-popular Kryolan Anti-Shine Powder. 

On Chocolates And Menstrual Cramps

So prolly its about time that I share something that deals with the "perks" of being a woman -- her monthly period. 

It is one torture that women experience at least every month, and eversince I had my menarche (the very first menstrual flow) I have always been reminded by my Godmother (a Nutritionist) of the food to avoid and one of them are chocolates. Girls usually have mad cravings prior to having their period, Im pretty sure most of you ladies experience this too. Im  not a fan of chocolates and indeed, I do get cravings for it whenever my period is coming. 

With regard to this, I found an article on Livestrong that basically says everything we need to know about the direct correlation of Chocolates and Menstrual Cramps. 

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Foodie Post : Potato and Cheese Croquettes

One more thing that Im passionate about is cooking, my mom's a great cook and I wanna be like her so I love experimenting about dishes that she makes.  

This afternoon, I decided to make potato croquettes for Hun and Im gonna share with you ladies how I made them.

According to Wikipedia -- A croquette is a small fried food roll containing usually as main ingredients mashed potatoes, and/or minced meat (veal, beef, chicken, or turkey), shellfish, fish, vegetables, and soaked white bread, egg, onion, spices and herbs, wine, milk, beer or any of the combination thereof, sometimes with a filling, often encased in breadcrumbs. The croquette is usually shaped into a cylinder or disk, and then deep-fried. The croquette (from the French croquer, "to crunch") gained worldwide popularity, both as a delicacy and as a fast food.

I used cheese cubes as filling for my croquettes since thats what we usually order whenever we dine at Buon Giorno. These are easy to make and kids would love them too. :) 

Would love to redo this recipe soon by adding herbs to give a little more kick to the flavor.  

Korean Stickers II : Just Because I Cant Get Enough Of 'Em

Now this batch of Korean Sticker haul would prolly end my lemmings for buying more stickers, my stash wont fit in a large envelope anymore and I havent even used any of them yet. LOL!

Part 1 of the Korean Sticker Haul can be viewed HERE 

Im glad though that I can hold up to what I realized a few months ago -- that I already have too much unused makeup in my stash thats why I had to stop, or should I say, take a break from buying more. 

So there, first post for today would be Korean Sticker Porn. Pictures heavy, but I know collectors like me would enjoy looking at them. (^_^)

Easy CashOut With GLOBE GCash Card

You can now have 24/7 access to the cash-out feature of GCash thru Globe GCash Card, 

no need to search for Globe GCash outlets, no more rushing for mall/business hours, no more falling in line for ages and no more forms to fill out.

Cash out in-style by choosing from the different card design templates available, or you can create a custom background for your card for no extra charge.

♥♥♥ Happy Birthday, Sol! ♥♥♥

Sol, the woman behind 

is celebrating her birthday today (Sept 12)! 

I hope you have a good one, Sol! Wishing you good health and a better year ahead ^_^ 

More power to your business, Donya! You are a great friend, Love you lots! ♥♥♥

Send her love for bringing NYX, Sleek, EOS, and the hottest Nail Lacquer brands in the Phils!

If you havent greeted her yet, now is your chance to do so,

Catch her on TWITTER and on FACEBOOK

Xoxo,

Thank You Mr.Postman!

I applied for a Globe Gcash Card and it came in the mail yesterday via LBC (coolness!), I was expecting the delivery to take longer but I was surprised to get my card a week after I applied for it. Kudos to Globe for being really fast with this one. 

Now we dont have to fall in line for ages in Globe Business Centers to withdraw cash. :) 

Ill make a separate blog entry for the perks and other infos about the Gcash Card after this one. ^_^

Ive been lemming for a Light Tent since forever, Hun sneaked on my eBay account and got me the one I was watching for 2 weeks now -- I was undecided if I should get it or if we should just make one instead. LOL! 

The deciding factor that he considered in getting this is Storage. It would be much easier to store this one than if we make our own lightbox which would be cheaper but would be bulky and would just add to the rest of my clutter. Haha! 

Next photos are of some random stuff I got from eBay : 

Lot of Shiseido Toners. 

Shiseido SuperMild Shampoo/Conditioner Travel Kits

(I love that they come in plastic cases! They wont tumble around my purse when travelling)

Tsumori Chisato Organizer Pouch

I got this cause it has a mesh pocket. I love pouches with mesh pockets, I dunno why. Haha!

Empty Pots to store makeup or other stuff when travelling. 

These are so tiny and I love that they dont look like the typical travel containers we can get from watsons or Muji.

How was your weekend ladies? 

Mine was pretty boring since I wasnt in the mood to move around, I was PMS-ing. Oh the pains of being a girl. LOL! 

Have a great week ahead, Beauties! 

Live, Love and Stay Fab! 

SALE ALERT! : 2nd MEGA Brands SALE

Big Big Sale! Up to 70% Off on Ladies and Mens Apparel, Shoes, Accessories, Sporting Goods, Beauty Stuff and More!!

See you at the MCT Event's 

2nd Mega Brands Sale

on September 30, October 1 & 2

Megatrade Halls 2 & 3

5th Level, Mega B

SM Megamall 

Admission is Absolutely FREE!! 

Digital Traincase be there too, so if you missed the Phil. Cosmetics Expo, this is your chance to do some Early Christmas Makeup Shopping!  

Live, Love and Stay Fab! 

FANCL Facial Washing Powder

I easily breakout when I dont cleanse my face before going to bed, so apart from collecting makeup, I also have this special thing for face cleansers, I dont stick with just 1 specific brand,   so the hunt for good ones doesnt really stop even if I find something that I really like. 

This product that Im gonna review today is from FANCL, and its the only brand (I think) that released a facial cleanser in powder form -- thats what got me curious to try it out. 

SKiN DOCTORS Cosmeceuticals EYE TUCK

I stay up late most of the time, so Im really prone to developing eyebags (or should i say luggages? LOL!) and it looks really ugly when my eyes look all puffy and tired from staying up late. 

So today Im gonna share my take on my HG Eye Cream from SkinDoctors Cosmeceuticals, I knew about this product thru my mom, I wasnt really a fan of nightcreams and eyecreams before but since I noticed the significance of having well-rested eyes in my overall look, I decided to consider my mom's advice in following her regimen before going to bed. 

Sleek MakeUp Wishlist

Was browsing my blogroll today when I came across Khymm's (Shopcoholic for Makeup) post on Sleek Pout Paints, I drooled. 

Sleek is a brand originating from UK (correct me if Im wrong) and the brand breaks the impression that UK cosmetics have hefty price tags. Im pretty sure though that the quality of their cosmetics is at par with popular (and expensive) brands in the market. 

Read more of Sleek Makeup's History HERE.

Ive been lemming for the blushes since it became popular in the blogsphere and I still havent found time to order some for myself, so now Im making a list of the stuff I want from Sleek, lets see if I can fulfill this wishlist soon. 

First thing I want are the Pout Paints, I dont wanna splurge so much moolah on OCC Lip tars and these Pout Paints are the best alternative, I heard theyre of superb quality as well. 

Since theyre relatively cheap, $8.00 each, which is around Php 350.00, I wanna get all shades. Theres just 11 anyway and the colors are customizable so its like owning gazillion lipsticks with just 11 tubes. :) 

 Plus I also wanna try out their blushes, 

Here's a photo from A Little Obsessed, she has all shades of the blushes and Im dying of envy. LOL! 

Photo Credits : A Little Obsessed 

Since I cant pull off some of the shades there, Im only lemming for a few, namely, Pixie Pink, Flamingo, Scandalous, Rose Gold, Pomegranate. 

Coral and Life's A Peach too, hopefully, but Im not sure if I can still get them since theyre LE.

Lastly, I want me some of the Sleek Pout Polish Pots too! 

These are pretty cheap too, $6.50 each, Im not eyeing on all shades though, I just want the pinky, coral/peachy and nudy ones, to cut things short, Im prolly skipping 3 shades from this line. Haha! 

I wish Sleek's locally available in the Philippines, that would be really great and Im gonna be a fan for sure. <333 

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Are you eyeing something from Sleek too? Share your wishlist! ^_^

Live, Love and Stay Fab! 

STiLA Lip Pots (Tinted Lip Balms)

Whenever I get too lazy to do my makeup but want a subtle pop of color so I wont look really pale, tinted lipbalm is the goof-proof solution for me. 

Aside from giving the lips a sheer pop of color that looks natural, I love how it keeps my lips hydrated and how it adds a hint of sheen. 

I love Benefit's Benetint Balm but like I mentioned on that review, the product falls slightly short of the pigmentation. So today, Im gonna share the cheaper, and nicer alternative for Benetint Balm, much more affordable plus they offer a lot more shades to choose from, Im talking about Stila Lip Pots. 

This item got mixed reviews but it didnt hinder me from getting them since I got the trio set really really really cheap on eBay. :) 

An Afternoon of Crafting And Organizing Stuff

From my last post I mentioned that I stayed home all day today, and because my parents are so giddy about the Tagaytay home that will be completed in less than 2 months, I decided to try out making decoupage stuff to be used for the house. I got my passion for crafting from my Lola (grandmom), she loves DIY stuff, and she loves customizing everything and so does my mom who loves to make everything around the house a "conversation piece". 

My mom's eyeing a lot of auctions on ebay for switch and outlet cover plates that bear country designs. Speaking of Country Theme, thats what they want the Tagaytay House to bear, a home-y, country, warm theme -- perfect for relaxing. 

So this afternoon, I decided to warm up my crafty hands for a sample of the outlet cover plate that my mom is dying to have. 

Here's the sample : 

I ran out of clear matte spray-on acrylic so the finish is still not at its best, still needs a little more "polishing" with a top coat but my parents love this. 

I also revamped the switchplates on my room :  

Looks like its for a kid's room, right? LOL! 

Ferretti Shoes Goes Online!

Every girl has a bit of Imelda Marcos in her. We can never have too many shoes. Agree?

I rarely go to the malls due to my busy schedule and I honestly think that online shopping is God's gift for shopaholics. Dont you just love the liberty of shopping for stuff while relaxing at home? 

September 1, 2011 marked the opening of Ferretti Online Store. 

Ferretti is a local brand and they offer stylish shoes at the most reasonable prices, who wouldnt love shopping without burning a huge hole on your pocket, right?


They also offer Free Shipping Nationwide!  

Urban Decay Taught Me Something

Urban Decay taught me the value of -- PATIENCE. 

Ive been lemming for the UD Naked Palette since I-cant-remember-when, and I couldnt justify why I would shell out more or less Php3,000.00 for a palette that I wont use often. 

Im a self-confessed makeup addict/collector, but Im no fan of eyeshadows since I feel that I look old whenever I wear shadows (thats the reason why I envy those who can apply shadows well and can pull off different shadow colors and looks), the only set of colors that look good on me (in my opinion) are neutrals (boring, I know). So when Urban Decay came up with the Naked Palette, I knew I had to get myself one, but since I know I wont be able to maximize its use, I didnt feel the urgent need to purchase one for myself because of the price. Thats when I realized I could really be stingy sometimes LOL! I told myself that the only time Ill get myself this palette is when someone from GirlTalk decides to sell hers and that I would shell out nothing more than Php1500.00 for it. 

I patiently waited, and tweeted about this lemming a number of times until a couple of days ago, a GT sister texted me that she wants to sell her UD Naked for Php 1,000.00 (anotha great deal here), and of course I didnt turn the offer down, paid for it rightaway and my UD Naked Palette came home this morning. ♥♥♥