Date!

Yesterday, a good friend of mine dropped by the school and said she needed to unwind so we had lunch and a bit of window shopping. We went to Glorietta 4 at Food Choices and had Omurice at this newly-opened 'Korean' food stall.

At first we thought it was such a good choice. Just look at this little thing! It was so cute (and convenient).

So when the buzzer did go off, I went there and got my order. I ordered the Beef Omurice, and they gave me Seafood Omurice. I didn't even get mad or bitch out in the slightest and told them pleasantly that the beef one was what I ordered. The lady in the cashier who was in charge of my order ROLLED HER EYES and said "Akala ko ba..." THE NERVE. I didn't even give a flip about it and she has the nerve to roll her eyes? THE WORST SERVICE. Next time I go to food choices, I will definitely get their name and even take a picture of their stand. *fuming* /shock

Their 'Omurice' isn't even a proper omurice. It's just plain rice inside. 

Thank god their beef was a little better, but I can't say the same for that rubber they call 'pansit'. Took me minutes to fully chew through it (seriously).

What we ordered: Beef Omurice, Sausage Omurice, Kimchi (which, still, did NOT taste good), fruit magic in strawberry kiwi with yogurt (LOVE!), siomai, potdog red iced tea. Can you spell glutton? There were just two of us! LOL

To be fair, it was very filling to the stomach. For around P119 it was a good eat.... for someone who was hungry enough to eat a horse. But the service was just downright awful.

Afterwards, we went to National Bookstore to buy a planner for Daine (my friend mentioned above). She just couldn't wait to scribble on her new planner/journal so she decided to do it on our next destination. lol

We went to Tutti Frutti yogurt shop next, so by this time we were completely exhausted from all the walking. We ordered Pomegranate and Melon flavored yogurt with strawberry and green tea mochi balls. I totally did not color coordinate the two when I was putting the toppings (I actually only realized it now. lol), but it turned out so cute! We also added some cornflakes, btw.

After a good rest, we then went to Globe Telecomm to pay for something I ordered online. Hint: IT'S SKINFOOD'S WHITE GRAPE FRESH PACT!! I read some great review about it online, so I decided to try it instead of buying my usual The Face Shop's two way foundation. I'm just waiting for its delivery. I can't wait!! Novelties rock. <3

Then we went to landmark to buy a new mascara for me since my old one was flaking already. Of course, I bought the usual Maybelline Volum Express Hypercurl "Cat Eyes" mascara. I tend to stick to the tried and tested unless with money and heard some good reviews about other products. hihi

*gasp* everyone can clearly see my ugly undereye bags. :(( But this is how the mascara looks when applied. I think I'm going to do a tutorial on how to apply this mascara correctly to get its full effects. Maybe after midterms. :D

After that we just browsed around landmark for some comfy pyjamas then off to SM Makati to browse around the shoe department and at Forever 21. We were exhausted, but we we drooling whilst inside the store. After a lot of ogling and drooling, we decided to go home, and go home we did. We reached our houses feeling like we've been shopping a lot the whole day though we didn't really buy much. lol. But at least we got to hang out before midterm exams week. AJA! 

Maybelline Aqua Gel Liquid Foundation

So for today, while I am drying my toenails' paint, I will be doing a review on one of my favorite foundations -- Maybelline Aqua Gel Liquid Foundation.

Photo not mine. Couldn't capture mine on  photo because it's stained with a lot of eyeliner marks from the time my eyeliner bled. :))

First off, I have very oily skin. It has improved now because of my updated skin regimen, but it's still oily nonetheless. This foundation is water-based, unlike most foundations which are oil-based and clogs your pores. This foundation is absolutely divine because it glides on smoothly to your skin, it's easy-drying, it's SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT -- it feels like nothing's on top of your skin. I just love the texture of it. So this is really the only foundation I can use here in the Philippines for the daytime. To make it easier for reading, I'll list the pros and cons in bullet form like a good beauty blogger does (joining the bandwagon. hehe)

PROS:

- lightweight, almost feathery feel

- water-based (does NOT clog pores so no oily-ness throughout the day)

- matches my shade perfectly, their lightest shade is not too pale for me 

- does not oxidize

- small, compact size so it's easy to fit in the make-up case

- buildable in coverage

- the skin can breathe because of it's consistency (and because it's water-based)

CONS

- because it's water-based, the coverage isn't much. 

- and that minimal coverage doesn't last long if you're sweaty, though mine stayed put for hours even though I was literally sweating like a pig

For me, who has oily skin and who sweats quite a lot, very easily, I would give this foundation a 4.5/5. I just love it for everyday use. It may even trump my bb cream (because it feels so heavy and oily on the face). Who knows? I'll update this blog with photos of myself when I get the chance to photograph myself with this foundation on.

In conclusion, for those who have oily skin, this baby's the one for you! I just love, love, LOVE it. <3

Review - Violet Circle Lens (WTA61)

My official first post for the year. hahaha. Actually, I just did this because it is now 4.08 in the morning and I have nothing better to do and I am feeling hyper, so I decided to do this post. :}

The case is dirty 'cause I took this photo when I wasn't using it anymore ('cause the other pair disappeared never to be seen again)

This is the 2nd pair of lens that I bought. I was supposed to use this for my cosplay, but I didn't push through with it. These lenses became my favorite though. At first I thought it was going to be weird because the brown in my eyes is going to show and it'll look weird with the violet, but it turned out to be one of my most favorite EVER. Because my eyes are a but amber-y and the violet in this lens is somehow very vibrant, it complimented my eyes really well. Let me show you:

Click on the photos to enlarge them :)

It doesn't really show the complements in these photos 'cause these were all taken indoors, but under sun light, my eyes become amber-y and it really compliments the violet in the lens more. Of course it's very obvious that I'm wearing contact lenses, but it's not repulsive-weird. It's fascinating-weird (if that makes any sense). That's why this became my favorite pair of lenses. Sadly, the left pair got lost because I was in a hurry that day and it fell into my things and somehow I never found them again no matter how hard I looked (and they were big so they were easier to find than normal-sized lenses). So I ended up having to replace them with my newest pair of lenses (brown this time) which I have reviewed(ish) earlier. And the sad thing is that it happened months before their expiry date, so I kind of felt like I lost a bit of money there. But it's a really good investment and it's been a wonderful few months. I will never forget you, my first WTA61 (and my second pair of lenses). The times we spent together will always be in my heart and in my memories. /no

In conclusion, these lenses are really rave-worthy. It's great for cosplayers because it's highly-pigmented without it being creepy, it's HUGE so you get that anime-eyes effect, and it's also great for ulzzangs/gyarus because they really get that dolly-eye effect. 

The verdict?

Comfort: 3/5 (still makes ME sleepy)

Color: a whopping 5/5!

Enlarging effect: 5/5

There you have it. I hope this review was helpful for those who want to try these babies out. Time to hit the sack, lovelies. Good night!! <3

Everyday Makeup Tutorial :)

Hi! If you were wondering how I do my everyday makeup, here is a small tutorial for it. :) (might do a video blog on this. We'll see. hee hee)

Basically, these are the products I use for my every day make-up with the exemption of the false lashes. I use the full lashes for special occasions and when I'm wearing big-sized lenses. I can use the half-lashes everyday, though. I just don't because the added time consumption of drying the glue and trying to place it correctly just isn't for me with school and all. I like getting my extra 5 minutes of sleep. hee

But FIRST, the face should be moisturized before putting any cosmetics on it. I use a Japanese brand I got from my mom called DHC. It is the best moisturizer I've used! (well, that's really not saying much since I haven't tried that many moisturizers yet. lol. But it's a Jap brand, so it's really good :)

Oh, Tootsie, you like it too?

Second step is to let the skin absorb the product for a few minutes. Now usually I'm running late for class so I can't really wait for that, can I? So second step for me is actually putting eyeliner on first. Now usually I just use Maybelline's gel liner. But since it's been months since I bought it and it has now dried considerably, I have a hard time with it. So what I do now is I apply the ELF pen liner first so it glides on easily and it gets the shape I want without stray, messy lines everywhere, then I top it off with the gel liner so it stays in place. :)

Step three is to apply eyeshadow. Now you're probably thinking it should be the other way around because it can obscure the eyeliner. That may be true, but for me that's exactly what I like. Well first, the eyeshadow doesn't completely obscure the liner. Rather, it thins it out. So instead of having heavily defined eyeliner (which, by the way, can make you look a bit more severe/hard), you have a soft look, especially paired with neutral colors of the eyeshadow. What I use it Avon's shadow quad in, I think, Coffee? Actually, as you can see in the photo, the 2 shadows in the middle have completely disappeared. lol. Well, I accidentally dropped it, and it shattered. :( But the good news is that the ones that didn't shatter were really the ones that I frequently use. I don't really use the other two. So that was good. haha :P

Something like this, but the color I used here is gray-black, not brown, so try to imagine that it's brown. hehehe. And also, not that dark. A bit lighter than that since it's for everyday use. (I'm also using ELF's false lashes here. This is just an example)

Step four is to apply the BB Cream. The BB cream I use is Etude House's Precious Minerals All Day Strong with SPF 30/PA ++ in Sheer Silky Skin. Actually, I liked Elianto's BB cream way better because this is a little  too pale for me (and they only come in two shades. The other shade is too dark :|) and this is a little denser so  it's a tad heavier than Elianto. But Elianto has been phased out of Makati malls. D: So I just bought this instead. And since it's a bit too heavy for my liking (it's a preference), I mix it with a little Avon Ideal Shade tinted makeup base in Pink Pearl. I mix it together and apply it all over my face. Then, I use Avon Simply Pretty Lip and Cheek Tint (forgot to include this in the photo >.<). 

Step five: Apply mascara. What I use is the Maybelline Volum Express "Cat Eyes" and it is my ABSOLUTE favorite out of all the mascaras I've tried. I know it doesn't work for some because I've read some reviews about it, but it really works for me and for my friend. It really holds up your lashes with or WITHOUT using a curler, and it stays held up for a long, long time. It also gives your lashes considerable length and volume, which is such a plus for me since I love playing up my eyes. Oh, I forgot to mention. I also apply my lip balm after my moisturizer so my lips absorb the moisture of the balm. Then, after applying the mascara, I dab just a little bit of lip balm (I use Nivea) then use Ever Bilena lip liner to stain my lips. What I do is, I glide it across my lips a few times, then I smudge it with my fingers and dab the excess on some tissue. Then I apply a bit of my Nichido red lip gloss. I dab a little bit on my lips, then smudge it again. What it does is it gives you a more natural and healthy looking sheen on your lips as opposed to glassy, oily, lipgloss lips which I hate (again, it's all about preference)

For step six, I put on my ELF concealer in Honey under my eyes and on either side of my nose (because they tend to get so red), then set everything with The Face Shop's two way powder foundation in 23 to set everything. I love this powder foundation because it can look very natural and polished in daylight and it isn't heavy at all. But since I've just run out of that, what I'm using for the meantime is just good old baby powder. It smells great, and it's inexpensive for everyday use. Actually, even when I had my powder foundation, I still sprinkle a little bit of baby powder on top of it so it controls oil and for my face to smell great. hihi

For days, when I use my circle lenses, of course I use false eyelashes. I use either the full ones or the half ones (depends on my mood or where I"m going or who I'm with). Then I just put eyeliner below my water line (just half though, not the whole way. Too much for me)

Last step is to pencil the eyebrows lightly for a clean look. I'm not a huge fan of the thick eyebrows nor am I a fan of the too-defined ones, but I do like clean, defined brows on me. I use Nichido eye brow pencil in dark brown. After everything, here is what it'll look like (more or less):

without contact lens. I just used a bit of white with a little  blue eyeshadow underneath my eyes here.

With contact lens. And sleepy. And bored. lol

So there you have it, my usual make up. Hope it made sense and I hope it's helpful. I'll list the products below. :)

• DHC moisturizer (I have no idea how much this is)
• Etude House's Precious Minerals All Day Strong with SPF 30/PA ++ in Sheer Silky Skin (P700+/P800+ sorry I forgot. >.<)
• Avon Ideal Shade tinted makeup base in Pink Pearl (around P600)
• Maybelline Volum Express "Cat Eyes" (around P300+/P400+)
• Nivea Fruity Shine Lip Balm in Cherry
• Nichido Starlight Lip Color in Scarlet (P100+)
• ELF Waterproof Eyeliner Pen (P129)
• ELF All Over Cover Stick in Honey (P129)
• Maybelline Gel Liner (around P400+)
• Avon Simply Pretty Lip & Cheek Tint
• The Face Shop False Eyelashes (half) (P115)/ELF false lashes (full) (P129)
• Ever Bilena Lip Shaper in Multiberry (P75)
• WTA45 "Kira Kira" brown lens

Derailed

Gosh, I am so sorry for the long hiatus. Been busy with school and, well, procrastination. Mostly school. hehe. Anyhoo, I've got tons of review in line, but school starts in two days' time so I'm not sure if I'm going to get them all done by then, but I will try since I am a fan of bloggers' helpful reviews. So, without further ado, here is my post before we welcome the incoming year. :)

The WTA45 (Kira Kira) brown lenses. 

So here they are when I put them on

And this is my natural eye color (using Elf's false lashes)

As you can see, it blends really well with my natural eye color. You can only see the difference when you look really, really, REALLY close (which is too close for comfort for people, including me, so I don't think anyone but my boyfriend really gets that close to my face. lol). I thought that it was obvious that I was wearing circle lenses because they are SO BIG, but actually there were a few people who were mad confused if I was wearing lenses or not because it really looks like my natural eye color. haha! 

I do have to say, that as pretty as they are, they are not recommended for everyday use. I don't know if this holds true for others, but with me, I get sooooo sleepy when I put this on after about an hour or so. Maybe because it puts extra effort on my eyes? I get like that too with false eyelashes (even with half ones). But you have to remember, if you put these babies on, you have to wear a bit more makeup and play up your eyes and skin than usual because if you use this without the proper amount of make-up, you will look like an alien, especially if you don't have naturally large eyes (like Alison Harvard from ANTM). So I usually pair this with false lashes, so it's double the sleepy-ness for me. 

The thing is, makeup gives the illusion of larger eyes (like using eyeliner and/or the right application of eyeshadow). So, if you're going to use this, I suggest using more makeup than usual. Because if you're eyes do not accommodate the size of these lenses, you're going to look ridiculous. Case in point: 

Looking incredibly ridiculous

In this photo, I'm only wearing contact lens and minimal make up (because I was feeling especially lazy and tired that day. Guess it shows in the photo?). It doesn't look too horrible there because I'm only using webcam photos, but I did look ridiculous then. lol. Then, compare to this photo where I'm using the correct amount of make up for lenses this size.....

(I'm wearing shorts here, btw)

Better, right? So, for aspiring ulzzangs/starting gyarus or even for those who want to purchase these lenses, this is actually the more proper way to wear it if you don't want to look like an alien/lady gaga if you don't have naturally large eyes. I actually have small eyes (not too small, but they're pretty average). For example:

So really, I don't have very large eyes. But when I put make-up on (with lens).....

OOPS, I mean "FALSE" lashes, not falshe. hehehe

Tadaaaaa! Eyes look bigger. /please Magic. hehehe. I've read about those posts about make-up transforming other people and then people making fun of it, but in my view, anyone has the right to look good if they wanted to no matter what they use to achieve it as long as they never hurt anyone in the process. Everyone has the right to feel good, and one way you can feel good is to look good. So it's all right to wear make up. I actually enjoy putting on make up. It's just like painting; like art -- and the canvas is yourself. It is so enjoyable and I hope everyone knows of its joys. :) 

DISCLAIMER: There really is no right or wrong on how to wear lenses. This just serves as a sort of reference. This is what I think looks good and there is no right or wrong. At the end of the day, go for what makes you feel more comfy because feeling comfortable is also a main factor in feeling and looking good! :)

Oh wait, this was supposed to be a review about my brown circle lens, right? o.O Oh no, I got derailed. LOL. Wait, I'll post another blog devoted to my newest pair of lenses. /blur

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Good Ol' Halloween

I gotta say, I'm really digging the Halloween spirit these days. Case in point:

Photo above and below show my experiment with make up for a fashion show Tootsie and I were invited to participate in as runway models. Yes, you saw it right. Runway models. (Hey, I've decided not to let opportunities pass anymore. If this not for me, then it's not. Charge it to experience!) 

 Photo below showcases secondary stage of the experiment. 

Photo below shows the final output of the eye make up. I'm kind of loving it, if I may say so myself. Might just consider making it my every-day makeup. lol :P

Ah, yes! I bought new contact lenses since its predecessor's left lens got lost among the blackhole in my stuff. (and they were my favorite, too! Never knew violet lens would look good with amber eyes) This time I bought a pair of lens that was similar to my eye's natural color because really what I'm only after lenses is the enlarging effect. Teehee. Well, a lot of people didn't notice that I was wearing contact lens, just the size. So they were mostly confused. Hahaha. I'm in love with these lens. <3 (They're WTA44 btw, aka Geo "Kira Kira" lens)

And here is TOOTSIE in her costume! Purty, right? That's my baby for you.

And below showcases my undying and ever-growing fascination for masks, especially Venetian half-masks. Bought these in Landmark for P100. The feathers were worn out, but it was the only black mask left, so I got it thinking I can just replace the feathers easily if they were to fall out anyway.

Though the only complaint I can make about the approaching Halloween is that channels on TV are filled with scary movies and commercials. I swear every channel you surf there's always something creepy on. And I'm the type of person who uses the TV as a sort of background noise while using the laptop. So when I hear scary commercials on a channel my heart just skips a beat on impulse. Seriously, I love a good horror story, but only when the sun's out. Sad to say I am a huge scaredy cat. So, good luck for me these coming days. Haha!

Let's all stay safe on Hallow's Eve. :)