Maybelline Diamond Glow Eyeshadow in Wine Pink and Burberry Brit Sheer Perfume

Valentines is almost around the corner, can you feel it in the air? Me, i don't coz' i'm so far away...sigh :-(

Shimmery quad of pink

Normally, i don't expect much from drugstore eyeshadows. It's either they crease, line or evaporate into thin air. So one can't be too fussy with these products considering the cheap price tag. I feel that way every time i find myself purchasing any of these items. But Maybelline's Diamond Glow eyeshadow does a pretty decent job in providing pretty and shimmery eye colors. 

02 Wine Pink shade

Sponge tip applicator

(but of course we all use brush...hehe)

Swatch

The sparkles are quite subtle

The colors are well-coordinated so makeup application is easier. The sparkles are also quite subtle so you wouldn't get scared using this for daytime. It is also buildable so you can layer it for more intense drama at night (best worn with primer). Staying power is just so-so, but it doesn't bother me coz' i can retouch anytime i want to...:-)

Very casual looking pink eyeshadow

So there you go, not too bad eyeshadows to use when you're on a tight budget. It is great for everyday use especially when you wanna save those more expensive brands for special occassions.

I also wanna share my favorite perfume of the moment...Burberry Brit Sheer. It's quite hard to describe a perfume so i can only go as far as saying that this smells fresh, clean and light. It has a fruity scent to it. I love spritzing this anytime of the day. Plus, the pink plaid bottle is also oh so cute:-)

Thanks for dropping by my precious readers. 

Here's a big pre-Valentines Hug to you all!:-)

MUFE Eyeshadow in Irisee

Hello my dear readers, friends and fellow beauty junkies. I left Manila last Feb 3 and i'm back here in LA now for a much needed break. Love the cold weather but i'm starting to have colds due to the change in temp. I'm even sneezing as i'm writing this...sigh:-( I wish to be back in tiptop shape in no time at all. 


Right now i'm gonna post this shadow powder that i've been using for quite sometime now. It's a nice shade any purple lover would love to own...

Irisee

This is my "go-to' powder whenever i'm not fully satisfied with any of my purple eyeshadows. It comes to the rescue when the color i'm wearing is not bright or vivid enough. I just layer it over and voila--eyes that instantly stands out! Sometimes i use this powder alone (as shown in the picture above) just for the color itself. The sparkly purple shadow never fails to add oomph and dazzle to my eyes. It shimmers beautifully in different lightings.

Finely-milled powder

Very pigmented

My only gripe is that application can be quite messy. As with any loose powder inside a pot, the finely-milled powder tends to scatter all over the place the moment i twist the cap open. So placing a clean tissue underneath the pot is VERY helpful. You can dab and wipe the excess pigments off it. And you won't have to worry about staining your shirt or your bag. 



Vivid color

After a sweaty afternoon

This is how it looks like

PROS:

-highly-pigmented

-beautiful color

-lovely shimmers

-long lasting

-hypoallergenic

-compact pot

-pot will last for ages

-reasonably priced

CONS:

-fallouts

-messy application

WILL I REPURCHASE?

Yes!

I would love to try MUFE's other colors too. A rainbow of these pots would be fantastic! Anything sparkly and glittery would be perfect for me. But for now i'm still completely satisfied with this purple pot so all those other colors can wait for the meantime.  

I leave you with a few snapshots i took here one lazy afternoon...

Btw, my flight was one of the bumpiest flights i've ever had. I normally brush off any turbulence, but 4 hours prior to landing the plane was shaking like crazy (for a long time). Man, i was clutching my seat tightly and  when i looked out the window it was still pitch black. I was telling myself that if the plane crashes and i survive, i don't want to be thrown in total darkness.  Just the thought alone terrifies me! I even saw my aunt fumbling for her life vest readying herself for the worst. Hehe. And to think she is already a veteran when it comes to long flights. Also, the lady beside me brought out her prayer book and even farted twice (out of nervousness). Yikes! 

It was pure relief when we finally landed. Thank God!... i can't wait to raid Sephora, Ulta and even CVS drugstore products again! 

Thanks for dropping by my site again. I look forward to hearing from you girls!

WARMEST HUGS!!!

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! :-)

LV Mini Pochette Accessories Patch, an Award and a Beauty Tag

Hi everyone, sorry for the lack of post. I have not been feeling well lately :-( Sigh! But i promise to be back on track soon. I really appreciate those who take time to visit, comment, tag and send me awards. Helps to cheer me up! For today 'll be showing another LV thing that i love...

Been loving this for so long!

Handy mini-size

Very cute pochette

Significant patches

Can store several small items, has a nice inner lining

I put a few of my knicknacks here

Chic way to store any stuff or whatsoever!

The first thing that attracted me to this teeny tiny bag is it's cute design which is a tribute to Louis Vuitton's rich history. The traditional pouch has been revisited with patches inspired from the archives. Each patch represent significant places memorable to the luxury brand. 

Specs:

-golden-brass pieces

-zipper closure

-canvas and textile lining

-golden metal chain

-D-ring

I use this bag to store my extra knicknacks or stuffs. I sometimes carry it on its own when i'm too lazy to bring a regular sized bag. It also doubles as an alternate makeup bag when my LV cosmetic pouch is literally overflowing with cosmetics. This pochette helps organized my  normally messy bag. I am very pleased with this and i can see myself using this until i grow old:-)

Yey, i got another award again from 3 of the sweetest and most talented bloggers

Michelle-she posts great and clever ideas for makeup/accessories storage

Katrina-gives great reviews on affordable items for budget conscious people

Madiha-her gorgeous eye makeup skills are to die for

I'll be skipping the 7 things to know about me as i have previously answered it and i wanna tag again peeps who are interested.

Also, i got a beauty tag...

I LOVE YOUR BLOG TAG:

I got tagged by one of the fabulous bloggers i love, Eva of  Bella Chic. You should definitely visit her awesome blog:-)

1. Why did you create this blog?

      

       I want to share personal experiences from different makeups or items that i've tried and currently using. Put my 2 cents worth to it in the most honest way possible.

2. What kind of blogs do you follow?

       I mostly follow beauty/personal blogs. Also, those who follow me coz' i want to know better these awesome peeps reading my site. Learn a thing or two from them. :-)

3. Favourite makeup brand?

        I can't just name one, but i <3 MAC, NARS, Chanel, Bobbi Brown and Lancome

4. Favourite clothing brand?

       H&M, Mango or Zara, actually i'm not to choosy or particular with clothing brands, as long as it fits and looks good then i'm good to go!

5. Your indispensable makeup product?

        Before it's concealer but thanks to La Mer the Eye Concentrate Cream, there's minimal need for it anymore. So my next best answer is a bright pink/rose lipstick. Instant face brightener :-)

6. Your favourite colour?

         Undoubtedly,bright pink--happy girly color!

7. Your perfume?

         I am super in love with DnG Light Blue and Narciso Rodriguez

8. Your favourite film?

         Malena-i can't get over how beautiful Monica Bellucci is and i love the movie's storyline.

9. What country would you like to visit and why?

             I'd love to visit Mongolia-exotic and not too "touristy".

10. Make up the last question and answer.

What is your recent makeup discovery that you like-i just tried Maybelline's BB cream and i'm super duper surprised it worked for me, i love it! Two reasons, it made my skin look good and it's cheap.


I tag everybody who would like to try answering fun questions like this...


                  That's all folks thanks for visiting
                 Until next time sweeties! :-)