Been Gone For 2 Years... And It's Worth it

Where do I start? In all honesty, I don't know how to begin putting into words why in the world I had so suddenly dropped out of sight from the face of the earth (well of course not really the face of the earth because that would mean I'm dead, so obviously not, because I'm very much alive) - so really I mean the World Wide Web.

So... yeah. I went soul searching. I had to find the true meaning of my existence in the world. Had to re-access what I really want in life, what I see myself doing in the next, 5 maybe 10 years. Do I really want what I'm doing right now? Am I going to be perpetually stuck in the "Peter Pan Syndrome" everyone has been talking about?

Ring a Round a Rosie: Sweet Little Rings

Accessories makes or breaks a whole look. I've been known to sport the largest stack of bangles (almost up to my elbow just to give you a visual) ever, in the name of perfecting my outfit of the day. This season though, I gotta give my a-go-go look a break as the runway showcases more subdued looks.

Just like any druggie, weaning off from accessories overload is a little hard to bear so good thing I got these cutesy stacked rings to help get through the season.

These are from Forever 21, which they sell in packs of 3 to 6. This pack of 4 retails at Php. 285.00. Really sweet looking that it made me think of the little kids game "Ring-A-Round-A-Rosie

I know, a little too dark to as this game actually pertained to the Black Plague. Made you wonder how demented the teacher was to teach this to little girls. Anyway back to the rings, my sausage fingers never looked better!

Really cute right? So how about you? What's your favorite accessories this season? Would love to start a gabfest on the comments section below!

Line Em' Up Like a Pro: Lip Liner 101

By now, everybody would have tried out the lipstick comeback look; the hot lips. But have you really thought of the right way to get that perfect pout? The secret to any good red lips is making sure to line your lips well. It helps the lipstick from "bleeding" or as I call them skanky mouth, and it also helps you add a precious millimeter for that amazing Jessica Rabbit plump pout.

Here's the how to from our friends in The Beauty Department.

MAC X Maleficent: The Evil You'll Love

Evil Queens in fairy tales are generally hated and repulsed, I mean who can forget what happened to Snow White's step mother? According to the real Grimm story, she ended up being forced to step into red-hot shoes and dance until she fell down dead. Pretty gruesome right?

Anyway, flip to today and we're actually celibrating the evil witch that cursed Sleeping Beauty to die with a prick of a finger. Disney's Maleficent partners up with MAC to create a titillating colour collection.

"Mysterious, magnificent and much misunderstood – Disney’s most iconic villain, brought to life this  summer in the epic new film, “Maleficent,” inspires a limited-edition colour collection in specially designed packaging to delight the most demanding of dark sorceresses. Intensely admired for her evil elegance, despite her efforts to instill fear in the hearts of generations, this icon casts a spell of absolute adoration with sensuous shades for eyes, face, lips and nails  so wickedly gorgeous, who needs beauty sleep?"

Remembering What's Important

From forbes.com

A Breathable Flawless Foundation: Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation Review

I love having luncheons with friends, its a quick way of getting a breather in between my very (now) hyper work days. But after a short walk from where my lunch party was back to my office, which is by the way very near, I was just sweating buckets. I totally have to consent that indeed S-U-M-M-E-R is here. 

Got me thinking that I should revamp my makeup routine to fit the season more. Something more light weight and breathable for my skin. Cue in the first item in the sunshine bag, the Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation.   

The Benefit Hello Flawless has been in the market for quite some time already and has been reviewed by other bloggers as one of the top medium coverage foundation in the mid-priced level. I didn't join the bandwagon then as I felt medium coverage just wouldn't cut it with my very oily skin. Good thing the weather made my regular foundation too sticky feeling or I wouldn't have the push to finally see why other beauty bloggers are raving this product.

Bobbi Brown Makeup Master Class

I believe education is the key to greatness, I know sounds very in tune with the graduation theme happening right now. But really, I've never been the type that just accepts one way to get things done, but rather more of constantly looking for other ways to make it more doable (or in the usual case quicker and enjoyable ) in my mind. So when Bobbi Brown announced that they're giving 10 lucky girls to join the Bobbi Brown Makeup Master Class with their international makeup artist Felix Nguyen, I readily jumped at the chance and had a dozen eggs prepared for special offering at Sta. Clara!

LOL! Anyway, turns out I didn't need to pull some strings as I squealed in delight in finding out that I got picked. Oh lucky stars! How bright you shined that night! Anyway, here's what happened on that glorious day indeed. 

Felix showcased how to create 3 amazing looks; the Pretty Natural, Pretty Radiant and the Pretty Bold. I loved how simple it was to re-create the looks and how wearable they are any time. Felix stressed the importance of taking care of your skin and how you should prepare it as it serves as the foundation of your makeup.

He also educated us on the proper use of color correctors and concealers. Now, if only I can afford the BBU palette which he was wielding like a warlock's book that can magically make eye bags disappear I'd be the happiest gal in the world. Imagine, 13 shades of corrector, 14 shades of creamy concealer and 20 shades of foundation stick in one handy palette. No wonder it costs USD$ 250.00 (yes, that's almost 15k for you). Well, a girl can dream (le sigh!).

Match your Brush Up

So, how to makeup artists achieve that amazing foundation coverage? Is there something special with their hands? Their techniques? You'd be amazed at how a simple correct choice of makeup brush can help you get that perfect coverage you've always wanted. Thanks again to the amazing team of The Beauty Department for sharing this great info!