Certified Nailaholic

Back in college; it's just french manicure for me or bare nails, but I recently found myself shopping for nail lacquers more often than make up. Though experimenting with different nail lacquer shades is my thing right now; I still prefer the glossy finish over the shimmer or frost trend these days. Like perfume, I can't seem to step outside without nail polish on my tips. Once in a while, I leave my nails unmanicured, but when the weekend starts, nail lacquers on! 

OPI Dating A Royal
I got inspired with the royal fever that I bought the perfect shade  =)

Essie Luxedo
My vampy/signature polish ever! Burgundy shades and dark plums that has red undertone compliments my skin. 

Orly Bon Bon
This has become my favorite spring nail polish colour, I can wear clothes of any colour with this. 

OPI Tickle My France-y
The PERFECT neutral shade I had ever tried, I can't stop looking at my nails wearing this nail lacquer. I feel sophisticated, chic and fresh and I can definitely have this nail colour at work. ♥


When I need to keep my budget on track, I shop on my beloved Etude House for my favorite nail polish shade that is affordable but has that nice quality. You can choose from matte, shimmer or glossy plus they have the cutest nail lacquer bottles. I love it that they have nail lacquers on small bottles. 
The Petit Darling Nails High Beam costs only Php98 so you can definitely shop for more nail lacquer. 

BL 503

PP 901

BR302 Cream Beige

PP 907






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Very Ethereal

Gone are the days when black and red gowns dominate the red carpet events; this time, celebrities are welcoming fresh and dainty outfits which I love. Think Demi Moore in Versace on the 2010 Academy Awards. Below is the collage I made to pull that same look courtesy of Polyvore. Enjoy

Marchesa long silk gown
$4,779 - mytheresa.com

Carlos Santana peep toe pumps
$40 - barefeetshoes.com

La Regale clutch handbag
$44 - endless.com

Dean Harris rainbow jewelry
$4,725 - barneys.com

Sephora: NARS Blush: Blush in Mata Hari
$27 - sephora.com

Guerlain Meteorites Compact Powder
$56 - neimanmarcus.com

Lancôme Color Design Eye Brightening All-in-One 5 Shadow & Liner...
$48 - lancome-usa.com

NARS Lip Gloss Belize One Size
$24 - nordstrom.com

Lancome Hypnose Drama Waterproof Mascara
$25 - neimanmarcus.com

Lancome 'Tresor in Love' Fragrance No Color 1 oz
$75 - nordstrom.com

OPI Nail Lacquer - #R42 Second Honeymoon :: OPI Nail Lacquer ::...
beautyofnewyork.com

Revlon ColorStay Foundation

 

Finding the right foundation is such a pivotal task for me because my skin is so oily. I always end up buying those that has thick consistency with a whitish or pinkish cast on my face so I read blog post about foundation and stumble upon Revlon Colorstay. I had doubt using liquid foundation because I know they are created for normal or dry skin only but I went ahead and gave it a try. They have the shades of  Ivory, Buff, Sand Beige, Nude, Natural Beige (my shade), Medium Beige and Fresh Beige although some are not available in the Philippines. But you could always ask the beauty assistant for your particular shade and I know some who mix two shades for their perfect colour. I use my fingers applying it or sometimes my foundation brush and then I soften the make up by sponge. Did I mention that the make up last for the whole day? you don't need to re-touch every now and then, just powder your face after and your all set. It was by far the best foundation I had tried and I must say with certainty, I will stick to this product.

Likes:

• Oil-Free  
• Colour - although I was scared using beige, it did not gave me a whitish cast face.
• Coverage - build the coverage from sheer/light to heavy/full.  
• Price - under Php1000 make up products is such a steal for me.

Dislikes:

• Packaging - the bottle does not contain a pump so I end up pouring a lot of  it on the back of my hand, but through practice I was able to get the hang of it. 
• Smell - a plastic-like scent at first but after a while it's fine. 
  
  
  
  

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Basic Summer Must-Haves

Sunglasses -at least with UV 400 which blocks the harmful rays from penetrating to your eyes.





Victoria Secret sunglasses







Sunblock - If your eyes needs sunglasses so is your skin. Arm yourself with sunblock and if your going to the beach, consider a much higher SPF 50 with broad spectrum UVA/UVB.





Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55




Lip Balm - Your pout needs protection too so have a lip balm with SPF. Going to the beach? There is a product that contains a much higher SPF.






Kiehl's Lip Balm SPF 15





Flip Flops - This is the perfect season to flaunt those feet. So buy a much comfortable and most of the time affordable one which you can wear just about anywhere.





Victoria Secret Flip Flops







White Sundress - A breathable cotton is much better and the color white is a staple.


BCBG Max Azria

RED CARPET-- Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie

When Angelina walks the red carpet almost everybody stop, not only because she’s with one of the most handsome man in the world but she is beautiful in her signature cat like eyes and pouty lips.

With these simple steps you will get her ultimate seductive look.


Face: A simple make up is actually not that simple, a flawless canvas is a must. Cover under eye circles with a concealer.

Try: Loreal True Match Concealer

Cinema Secrets Concealer


Apply a pea-sized amount of foundation across the nose and forehead and and blend out with your fingertips.

Try: Make Up For Ever High Definition Foundation for that perfect close up.


Nars liquid foundation




Accentuate your bone structure by dusting highlighter down the center of the nose and across the cheekbones.




Mac Lightscapade










Eyes: Create an intense eye by layering several textures.
Start with a frosted peach creamy base and apply it over the entire eyelid, blending it up to the brow bone with Dior peach eyeshadow.


Next, blend a brown shadow through the crease. For better control, pick up a small amount of pigment on the brush in a windshield-wiper motion. Try this Bobbie Brown eyeshadow in wheat.



Intensify eyes with kohl liner. Try Clinique Kohl liner
Glide the pencil inside the eye and follow up with black mascara, coating both top and bottom lashes.


Lancome Hypnose mascara creates a flirtatious eyelashes.







To have more long eyelashes use a Shu Uemura fake eyelashes.























Lips & cheeks: Apply blush at the apples of the cheeks.
Try the cult favorite Nars Orgasm for that natural flush on your cheeks.





Keep lips natural with a beige color. L'oreal Perf Colour Rich Creme Praline Beige 102 is just right for your romantic Angelina lips.

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