Showing posts with label foodies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label foodies. Show all posts

Saturday, February 19, 2011

MACWonderwoman Amazon Princess Blush, Russian Red Lipstick and Susie Cakes

Hello, i've had a busy busy week here so i barely drop by and check out blogs. Now i can't wait to go back to bloghopping again. Weee!


My post for today is about MAC's sexy superhero...Wonderwoman . Up up and away!

Don't you love to become like Wonderwoman
Sexy, gorgeous and have super awesome powers!

Last week i went to Macy's and i saw the latest MAC Wonderwoman collection. So i immediately checked out what stuffs they got. I know i don't really need any of their items nor am i lemming for anything from this collection but for blogging purposes i bought 2 items that i like...tsk...tsk...

The packaging instantly attracted me coz' the "cartoon-y" effect amused me. It's like one of those fake toy makeup sets that you get while growing up. Plastick-y with bright colors.

After a few swatches i decided to get the Amazon Princess blush and the Russian Red lipstick. I also wanted to get the Star Studded quad eyeshadow from the collection but decided against it coz' at $40 i opted to buy Soft Ochre paintpot, concealer in N30 and a Chatterbox lipstick (which i'm loving so much now coz' people compliment me with that shade). I'll do a separate post with my other loots. And i'm planning to get more MAC stuffs too. hehe...


So here's my pick of the blush...

Amazon Princess blush retails at $24


I was standing at the MAC counter for quite sometime debating to myself if i should get this  or the Mighty Aphrodite. I find the deep blue pink with gold pearl a bit different to my usual peachy coral blush shades that Aphrodite has. So for a change i chose this one.

The packaging reminds me of  Shiseido's huge white face powder

L-pink with blue undertone
R-deep plum shade
(my skin is a bit dry due to the weather...sorry)

The colors combined together


How it look like on my cheeks
I'm using Bourjois Rose Toubib lipstick here

I have to say that the staying power of this blush is excellent. It almost lasted me the entire day. I use the pink as a blush and sometimes i mix them together to create a more dramatic effect. You can control the amount that you want depending on the look you need. Another good thing about this is that it can also be used as an eyeshadow with the pink as a base and the mauve as crease color. So it's basically 2 in 1 product. The color is vivid at first and then tones down after awhile. 

This blush could probably last me for years! so i have to veer away from buying similar shades as this one is enough for me. I'm quite happy with this one. I won't repurchase anymore coz' the container alone is already hard to finish and it's a limited edition as well!... Hehe:-)


Now let's move on to this sexy lipstick shade...

Russian Red lipstick retails at $15.50
It's so easy to spot this lipstick in my makeup bag!

Very bold and daring kind of red



I would've loved to use this shade last Valentines (was also my mom's birthday...Happy Birthday mom!)...but since i'm a thousand miles away, i'm gonna save it til' i get back home. Haha! I don't know why but lately i'm into using dark, bold lipsticks. Yes, for almost 2 weeks i've been using several kinds of mauve, deep red or burgundy colors. The shades that i don't usually use. That's why when i saw this, i didn't think twice about buying this because i thought it would be a nice option for my growing dark lipstick collection.


I guess they must've named it after those bloody-gorgeous Russian women hehe

Matte formulation

Without gloss


I added Wet n'Wild Diamond Brilliance clear gloss

This lipstick made my lips standout even from afar. Everytime i pass by mirrors, the first thing i would notice is my bold red lips. I feel that i could even stop cars with this shade. Haha! The bluish red color is something you cannot possibly ignore as it screams for attention. I only apply this lightly on my lips so it won't look too intense and then i coat it over with a clear gloss. That way it can still be wearable for daytime. Other than that this shade is also perfect to use at night.

Lasting power is good but the formulation is also quite drying so gloss! gloss! gloss! I won't repurchase this too coz' there's still a wide array of other reds to experiment and choose from. But overall, this is still a nice shade for me coz' it instantly brightens my face and the color looks sexy too. :-)


After a tiring day at the mall, we walked to this famous bakeshop at the back of Macy's that sells yummy cupcakes. My aunt swears that it's so delicious that i'm gonna love it. Honestly, i don't have a sweet tooth so i wasn't too excited. But i  like how quaint and cozy the place looks like! 

Well i'm glad i tried this coz' until now i still remember the sweet, creamy and melt-in-your-mouth texture of the frosting. The cupcakes are simply divine! Even somebody like me who's not so much into pastries is suddenly craving for one of those fantastic treats! If you happen to be around the area do try them and you'd simply love these delicious goodies! :-)

Cute quaint bakeshop at the corner

Welcome to Susie Cakes

Super pretty assortment of cupcakes and sweets

Cake corner

The famous Red Velvet cupcake--to die for!

I forgot the name of this yummy chocolate cupcake

That's all for today... 
Sorry it's quite a long post hehe
Again, many thanks for your sweet time!
Until next time pretty peeps
I still have too many loots/new products to post:-)

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Kanebo Kate Lipgloss in PK-6 and Katre Restaurant

Hello beautiful bloggies! It's already February and it's the love month so I decided to do a post fit to use for Valentines day. Lovely pink lips courtesy of Kanebo and mouthwatering dishes by Katre Restaurant...


Sleek tube casing that looks chic and sturdy

As some of you know, I have a penchant for pink lipsticks and glosses. And this one deserves some extra credit. I have been using this for quite sometime now and I have to say it does a great job in giving me pretty polished pink lips or my "triple P". It can be worn alone or over any pink lipstick as it's nice sheer shade will easily blend and enhance any lip color.



PK-6
93BK

Chose the PK-6 shade
I hate it when they use numbers or letters instead
So hard to memorize!
If i had it my way i'd call this Prismatic Pink hehe! ;-)




There's someting nice and unique
with this applicator
It contours nicely on my lips
The wand is pliable and bends accordingly 
to every "nooks and corners" of my mouth


Sheer and shimmery...

The color speaks for itself, it even looks better IRL!
It adjusts to my natural lip tone
The shimmers looks brilliantly pretty when hit by light
It is glittery in a pleasant way
Gives sort of an iridescent effect...



(^worn alone)
So get ready for lovely, moist and kissable looking lips :-)

I would love to try other Kate lipglosses from Kanebo as this one fairly impressed me. Though the lasting power is average, a few swipes here and there won't hurt! It has a great consistency that doesn't feel too thick or gooey. It is less sticky than the regular lipgloss which is actually the primary reason why i was bowled over by this. It is also super moisturizing so even the driest lips will feel drenched and hydrated. At the same time, it doesn't have a strong scent, so no need to worry if you are too finicky or sensitive with smell. The best part is it is very affordable! Sorry, i forgot the actual price as i bought this several months back but i do remember it being cheap. Hehe!  :-) For a Japanese drugstore brand, this quality product is great value for your money. I give it two thumbs up! 




Moving on, i rarely write about foods or restaurants but since Valentines day is coming, i figured why not post one of my favorite restos in Manila. They serve the most amazing Mediterranean-fusion dishes that will surely tickle your tastebuds. I love coming back to this place, the food is just sooo divine! A true fine dining experience that never fails to leave my spirit and tummy happy! :-) So if you're on the lookout as to where to bring your date/hubby this month of hearts, Katre is definitely a nice/cozy place to have dinner with your special someone.


Seared Tuna...my all time favorite
It has black ink squid rice-Yummy!
The food presentation is superb too

Roast Chicken
Delicious!

My window view

Cozy ambiance
Great date place

Cuisine: Mediterranean
Tel #: 373-4705
Location: #103 Dr. Lazcano St., Tomas Morato Quezon City
*open from Tues-Sun at 12pm-2pm/6pm-10pm

So that's it for now. Thank you again for dropping by and sending some sweet thoughts over. I DO appreciate each and every comment that comes my way. <3 <3 <3



Byeeee for now! :-)

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Frutti Froyo Delight!

I looove yogurt!

Cute play of colors

Nice fruity logo

My dog waiting for his taste of yogurt...

WARNING:Froyo Overload!!!



   Yogurts are sooo yummy! It's my ultimate favorite treat in the world. I could eat it every hour and every day. I could eat truckloads of it! Whenever I have a bad day or in a grumpy mood, yogurt never fails to make me happy. It tickles my tastebuds and I never get tired of it.

   I always like to try different brands of yogurts. I like comparing notes as to which tastes better. So when I first tried Frutti Froyo's plain yogurt I was like aaaah in heaven! I'm instantly hooked. It's just the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. It sort of reminds me of my favorite drink when I was a kid...Yakult. It's soft and creamy texture just melts in my mouth. Ooh-la-la!

   Its a DIY sort of thing. You mix and match to your hearts desire. After taking a cup(size of your choice), you just go to the vendo machine and pick any flavor you like. There's a variety of flavors to choose from. Vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, banana, plain yogurt...etc. Then just proceed to the toppings section where anything is possible. There's Oreo, rice crispies, brownie fudge, almonds...and the list goes on and on...

rainbow animation

   I prefer to sprinkle mine with those cute rainbow candies. I enjoy looking at the kaleidoscope of colors as they slowly melt with yogurt. It's like eating stuffs made out of dreams.  

   Last step would be to go to the counter where they have to weigh the contents. It's eighteen bucks per ounce. I usually end up paying more than 200 pesos for mine coz I always prefer the largest size. I know it's kinda pricey but the taste is well worth it. So I don't mind!

    Then off you go! Happy eating time! I slurp and gobble mine in a wink of an eye that's why I sometimes end with two cups in tow. But since its low-fat, it's basically guilt free.

   I've been wanting to write about this favorite treat of mine for quite sometime now. I'm just glad I got it off my chest. So if you're craving for something sweet, cold and yummy Frutti Froyo is definitely worth the try!  :-)

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