Dream bags

Dream bag 1: Tri color Celine Mini Shopper

Dream bag 2: YSL Muse Two

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New Camera

 

Finally got my self a new and more handy camera. It's the new Lumix GF2(2 kit lens 14-42mm and 14mm), although it is not light as I wanted it to be I am pretty happy with it. I have yet to give it a spin though.

So now, I feel more optimistic in taking pictures to share with you and get this blog alive. New things to share soon!

SHOP STYLEFOOL

Please visit SHOPSTYLEFOOL to shop some of my new and pre loved stuffs!

Go! You might find something you have been waiting, for a very low price

shoe-athon

I think these shoes deserve some lovin'. Never really got the chance to wear them out yet. my Birkenstock's and black flats need some rest, they're all over used.

Really the problem with me is, I don't know how to use what I already have and I just tend to hoard more things and they all end up in the storage, some even with tags on. And since it's a NEW YEAR (Chinese), even if I'm not, I'm taking advantage and share my new year's resolution, that is to use the loads of stuffs I still have, stop buying and try saving money for future investments, like a new bag or a pair of designer shoes. Yumyum. =)

back on track

I'm not really sure if I'm back to regular blogging again but hopefully I'd find time to take pictures and post it here to share since I barely have anything to do now that I'm done with school and board exams.

Here's to one time I went out for dinner and actually brought my camera

Pardon the FACE! i look like blank and awf but this is the only decent picture i have.

top, oxygen. jeans, gap. shoes, michael kors. bag, louis vuitton. necklace, claire's. bangles, h&m.

I seriously have nothing against local brands like penshoppe, bench, oxygen and the like but I could never really get my self to spend on their merchandise until this one time while reading Metro magazine that I saw stuffs from Oxygen being featured, I hurriedly went to their store and found something I like, my first ever purchase from that store was this slouchy top and I'm completely inlove with it.


And yes!! my Michael Kors clogs, they're heavy but awesome and pretty easy to walk in though it makes a lot of noise since the heels are pretty much solid wood.


since my outfit lack some color, piled on these colorful bangles.

wooden clogs

Got this wooden clogs from Steve Madden a few months back, and i have been using them every chance I get!! and well, for these reasons, they're light and super comfortable to walk in, they go with almost anything i wear, and they're just one of the few shoes i brought home. Boohoo still waiting for 10 of my shoes to arrive. Or will they ever reach Philippines, maybe I'd see them the next time I go back to the States? HAHA!! grrr. >,<

Zara blouse, Forever 21 skirt, Chanel bag

H&M top, J Brand jeans

cheap thrills

I was never really fond of make up, until my Aunt tagged me along to the big department stores where beauty assistants offer to do you a make over, one I remember most is from Napoleon Perdis at the Westfield Mall in San Francisco, he taught me that I needed to apply concealer and eyeliner and a bit of tint on my cheeks and lips then I got instantly hooked with Michelle Phan's youtube videos and a whole lot of people making tutorials too.
To make the long story short, I have researched my way to the make up world, and being jobless and relying my mom for financial support, I have worked my way on where to scrimp or spend. For now I'd be sharing my favorite DRUGSTORE MAKE UPS and Whether to SAVE or SPLURGE on an item, I'm no beauty expert, I just share from my own experience, and hope it helps you too. =)


Foundation:
Splurge on Foundations but this drugstore find could be an alternative you would love

Neutrogena Mineral Sheer Liquid Make up - it feels so light you won't even notice you have foundation on! Highly recommended =)
id Bare Mineral Essentials foundation and mineral veil - they give the right amount of coverage and doesn't look cakey, trust me, you'll look flawless day and night.

Blush:
Splurge on Blush, Bronzers and Powders
Why?
Luxury powders have been pulverized to such a degree that you can layer and layer without ever looking like a clown, according to Marie Claire beauty editor, Didi Gluck in the magazine.

My best purchase yet is my Nars Orgasm and Laguna Duo, they both are the perfect team.
One thing I also have in my make up drawer is a blush/brozer from Models Prefer which gives me a beautiful instant glow.

Mascara and eyelash curlers:
SAVE!

Maybelline, Loreal and Revlon has come up with equally great Mascara.

Maybelline Lash Stilleto - this would make your eyes pop and bright

Revlon Extra Curl Eyelash curlers - not ready to splurge with Shu Uemura? This can be right at your side and does i's job perfectly.

Eyeshadow and Eyeliner:
SAVE on Eyeliner and on Eyeshadow, although some people swear by expensive eyeshadows to last all night, like the Dior 5 Colour eye palette, I am a strong believer on saving on eyeshadows and SPLURGING on primers, I have used Urban Decay Primer Potion and through the night my MILANI Runway Eyes palette stayed on and feirce! Loreal deCrease is the cheaper alternative.

I am equally inlove with Maybelline's 2in1 instant eyeshadow and liner too, very smooth and easy to apply. But i seriously regret not getting the $16 Harajuku liquid pen liner. It was dark, easy to apply and comes in a whole lot different colors. Now I wish I used my head that time. =(

Face Primer:
Rimmel Fix and Perfect face primer
Do we really need it? I only put it on if I go out to parties at night or something that requires dressing up, perhaps it holds the foundation longer and maybe a less oily skin. One thing you could also use is MONISTAT Chafing gel as face primer. I have read a lot of good reviews. You can read more about it HERE.

So here are some of the things I have tried and I hope it helps you if you are just starting to use make up. Try experimenting first and work you way up the ladder. Practice makes perfect and you'll find the perfect ones for your skin too.

you get everything you want after all...

I have long been gone from the blog world, though I try my best to do blog walking from time to time, at one point in my life, i thought i'd give up this blog but more often I think that it was a big part of my person that I just can't let go, although right now I am more focused on reviewing for the board exams for nursing which will be on December. Don't get me wrong, I do love dressing up and all sorts, I still can't sleep thinking of that perfect pair of shoes or dress, or accessory. I still religiously read fashion magazines and style books but I think I just have to cut back on some things and know my priorities.
I recently got back from a 3 month trip to the US and oh boy, the shopping experience was beyond awesome, it's always different when you're independent, you know what you want and you're mom's bank account backs you up..

I'd try to recall my 2010 wish list....
On this post, you get everything you want after all...