Sweetly fresh: the Canmake Glow Fleur Cheeks and Candy Wrap Lip Gloss
Why do I draw and paint? It's a long list of reasons but it boils down to that feeling of joy of having created something from nothing. I take photos and write for this blog, but my work here is...
View ArticleThree things I wish I knew when I graduated
"Do what you love" is perhaps the most trite advice there is for new graduates. It's ok advice but it also encourages the entitlement complex of young people! You don't deserve anything just because...
View ArticleShiseido Week: Lacquer Gloss in Plum Wine RS306
Yup, it's Shiseido Week again! I've been debating with myself whether I should do one whole post on the brand's Spring collection, but everything deserved their own features - that's how much I like...
View ArticleShiseido Week: UV Protection Compact Foundation SPF 35 PA+++
Last Saturday I decided, on a whim, that I wanted to go on an adventure. I usually roam inside the Fort or Makati area so I thought I'd go out of my comfort zone by visiting Divisoria. It's been five...
View ArticleGet free samples of Bifesta, my HG makeup remover and win prizes!
What are three beauty products that you hate running out of? Mine would be facial wash, SPF body moisturizer, and Bifesta. Seriously. My facial wash and moisturizer might change, but Bifesta is a...
View ArticleLime Crime Velvetine Liquid to Matte Lip Stain in Pink Velvet
There are intense, opaque lipsticks, and then there is the Lime Crime Velvetine (P950 at Stuff In Style). This is easily the most ridicuslously pigmented lip product I've ever tried, even more than the...
View ArticleShiseido Week: Sheer Eye Zone Corrector
Summer is a time for wearing brighter colors and sheerer face bases. Yes, you heard it right - sheer! The thicker and heavier your base is, the more likely it is to melt noticeably under the heat. So...
View ArticleCommenter of the Month for March and April gift
My least favorite feeling in the world is being rushed. I mean, I deal with pressure everyday, but I have never come to like it nor to welcome it. Should I? Will liking the constant pressure improve my...
View ArticleShiseido Week: Face Color Enhancing Trio in RD1 Apple
Makeup for me has never been a way to cover up my insecurities. Sure I'm grateful for the fact that my imperfections are hidden, but that's just secondary to how empowered makeup makes me feel. All...
View ArticleIt's a Happy Skin Summer!
Last Wednesday, Happy Skin launched their limited edition summer collection plus a few new permanent products. Guys, seriously - you have to check them out! The fever surrounding the brand isn't just...
View Article5 things I LOVE about my new Smart iPhone 5s
The Smart iPhone 5 I got last 2013 was one of the best things that happened to me. It allowed me to work on the go and to stay in touch with my clients who prefer to talk on Viber and Facebook. It...
View ArticleLipstick Week: Three lippies for everyday looks
This week wasn't supposed to have a theme, but then I realized that many of the things I want to write about involves - guess - lipsticks. So I decided to do yet another Lipstick Week! I have quite a...
View ArticleLovely new things from MAC: A Fantasy of Flowers, Mineralize Lips, and CC Cream
MAC Philippines has several exciting new releases, and as usual I'm here to share everything I know about them! ;) For Spring, check out A Fantasy Of Flowers - a dreamy, ultra-feminine collection of...
View ArticleLipstick Week: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream vs the Lime Crime Velvetine
The minute I swiped on the Lime Crime Velvetine, I was strongly reminded of the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream, which I first tried a few years ago. They are both in liquid form and have the same cushy,...
View ArticleRediscovered: The ZA True White Foundation
The thing about having a bunch of stuff is that you forget the nice things you already have. This always happens to me! It usually takes a bit of kismet for me to sorta "rediscover" amazing things that...
View ArticleEvent snippets: The Bobbi Brown House of Foundation
Bobbi Brown has an amazing cosmetics line-up but what she's most famous for is her foundation. You see, in the time of pancake makeup in the 90s, she had this idea that womens' foundation should look...
View ArticleLipstick Week: Colour Collection Ultimate Wear Lipstick
I realize that, in a lot of ways, I'm not a likeable person. I've been working on my likeability for years now and while I think I've achieved a modest amount of success in that regard, I'm never going...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about Revlite Laser
I've been having my laser treatment at Wink Laser Studio for over half a year now, and I swear, hair barely grows on my legs and pits after five sessions! My life is easier knowing that I can wear...
View ArticleLipstick Week: Happy Skin's Limited Edition Summer Lippies
Bright lipsticks are easy for me to wear since I seem to have an undertone that works with lots of colors. Nine times out of ten, a bright lippie looks good on me! I'm lucky in that sense. Finding...
View ArticleMy top 10 favorite finds last March
In any long-term relationship, sometimes, you just run out of things to say. Perhaps it's the lack of something new to explore, or the absence of inspiration and interest. How do you stay interested in...
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