AMW Version: Here Comes the Rain

Rainy days can put me in a gloomy mood!  It's not because I hate the rain but I dislike the flood, traffic and danger it gives to everyone!  

I am trying to put something positive into everything that's happening around us that's why I thought of creating a Rainy Day Look!  I thought of the dark blue sky, that explains the colors I used!

AMW Diagram

Step 1:

Apply a primer if you want for the eyeshadow to look more vibrant and stay longer.  I used Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer.  I penciled my crease area with Lancome Le Crayon Khol in Teal and top it with Laura Mercier's Blue Sky Eye Quad using the color as pointed by the brush.

Step 2:

With a blending brush, blend out harsh lines from the blue shadow with Dollface Green shade eyeshadow.

Step 3:
Apply light shimmery orange eyeshadow (same from Dollface palette) on the brow bone area.

Step 4:

With a pencil brush, apply the same blue shadow used on Step 1 on the lower lash line.

Step 5:

Apply gel liner.  I am using KATE Gel Liner in Black

Optional:

Apply falsies.  I am using KKCenterHK's ES A155 which is one of the longest and fullest lashes I've tried to date. I am liking the lashes from ES as they are long but not heavy at all!  It feels so light!

 

  

Here Comes the Rain

What's on the rest of my face?

Secret!  *just joking* :P

For the Face

INuovi Lite Base  in 3Y

Revlon ColorStay Powder Foundation

For the Cheeks

MAC Superduper Natural Mineralized Blush

 For the Lips:
NYX Black Label Lipstick in Acapulco

Revlon Colorburst 004 Pink Ice

Rain or shine, 

I'm ready to face the world with a huge smile!

After I removed my falsies, here's how bare my real lashes look! :)

Girls can really cheat with makeup!
Guys....BEWARE!  *laughs*

Do you look different with falsies on?
It depends, the really long ones can give a huge impact to my tiny eyes!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

AMW Version: "Summer's Almost Over"

AMW Version for the week, I brought out my Dollface 88pcs Eyeshadow Palette because I haven't been using it much lately!  The summer may be over but there's no reason why I cannot use bronzey colored eyeshadow because it works on a lot of skin color!   

"Summer's Almost Over" --- a look I created to showcase the look of summer (using bronze) and the coming of the rainy season (silvery gray colors).  Blended together to showcase the weird sunny and rainy days we are encountering nowadays!

AMW Diagram

Step 1:

Prior to eyeshadow application, you can opt to use your favorite eyeshadow primer, in my case, I used the Maybelline Impact Express eyeshadow stick in gold.

Pat on a similar shade on top.  I gently dab it all over my lids going a bit beyond the crease.  

Step 2:

I used a smaller brush to define my crease by drawing a line a little bit above my crease, filled in dark silver eyeshadow from the same Dollface 88pcs Eyeshadow Palette.  You can opt to use different shades to match with the gold eyeshadow on Step 1.

Step 3:

Use a matte beige eyeshadow, I applied this on the brow bone as "highlight".

OPTIONAL:

I forgot to draw a diagram but I used a shimmery white eyeshadow to be applied on the inner corner to brighten up your eyes.

Step 4:

Line my upper lash line with Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner in Black.  Tight line with Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner in dark brown and also lined my waterline.

  

  

Curled my lashes and apply coats of your favorite mascara.  In this AMW Version, I am using Revlon CustomEyes Waterproof Mascara in Black.

 Voila, a bit bigger looking eyes for someone who has small eyes :D

And here's to show you what I used on the rest of my face

For the Face:

San San Soleil Matte Foundation

Majolica Majorca Skin Remaker Pore Cover in BO10

For the Cheeks:

I Nuovi Colours D36 in Lollipop

For the Lips:

San San Soleil Lipstick in Nude Carribean

AMW Version of "Summer's Almost Over" look

with my new haircut from Tony & Jackey

Think happy thoughts!  Weekend may be far away but there's no reason why you shouldn't smile!
Let's celebrate each day of our lives!  We only live once! 

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

AMW Version: "Subtle Barbie Pink" Look

Humpy Wednesday!  Finally, my second look for the year!  That sounds pathetic! *laughs* Anyways, I promised a look inspired by My Favorite Frosted Pink Lipstick and many of you cannot sport "Smokey Eye" makeup especially during the daytime!  I wouldn't too!  So I've decided to play around with the lipstick and create a simpler look perfect for girls who loves the safer side...

Subtle Barbie Pink Eyes

I'm getting better with these diagrams right?

(Pat my back please, lol)

Before I go to step 1, I always fill in my brows with my favorite eyebrow pencil.  I am almost done with my Paul & Joe Eyebrow Pencil no. 4.  I primed my eyes with Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer.

Step 1:

Using a flat shader brush, in my case, it's the Leow Cornell 3/8 Maxine Mop brush , apply NYX  Dolly Pink with a patting motion on the crease area going a tiny bit above.

Step 2:

To create a depth to my small eyes, I've used Dollface's 88 Pcs. Earth Color Palette (right most part 3rd to the last) or any matte medium brown eyeshadow color with a large blending brush.  Wiper motion is recommended and blend all harsh lines.

Step 3:

With the same palette, use a smaller crease brush with pointed tip or even without, to grab a darker shade of brown (rightmost part second from the bottom), apply the color on the outer V and open your eyes to check once in awhile to make sure the color blends well.

Step 4:

With a liquid liner, or cream liner, apply above and below the lashline.  In this tutorial, I am using Coastal Scents gel liner in True Black (which is drying up by the way as it has been a year with me).

Step 5:

To create a dimension of different shade, I've applied Maybelline's Vivid and Smooth Liner in Purple on the waterline.

Ok, seriously this is a bit brighter in person! hahahaha But you get the drift!  I forgot to include the photo but I've added a white shimmery eyeshadow on the inner corners of my eyes for that bright, awake look!

Curled my lashes with Elizabeth Arden's Lash curler (thanks Gracie for this) and my L'Oreal Mascara in Black.  You can use falsies but since this is a simple day look, I prefer to love my puny lashes!

Subtle Pink perfect for daytime

What's on the rest of my face aside from....

ahmm...my face?  *hahaha*

For the Face:

The New Revlon's Photoready Compact Makeup 

in Natural Beige using compact sponge

Set with Shu Uemura Loose Powder 

with Charm Mini Kabuki Brush

For the Cheeks:
Revlon Matte Blush in Barely Buff

For the Lips:

Making sure my lips were prepped with lip balm prior to eyeshadow application, blot lips with tissue and apply Revlon's Just Bitten Lipstain, after dry, apply NYX Acapulco Lipstick.  I did the extra step of Just Bitten Lipstain as my original lip color is quite pigmented, I want the "frosted pink" to show up even more.

And I prefer a non-pink outfit to give a nice contrast on your Subtle Barbie Pink look

And who says you can't be childish as you grow older?  

*looks around*

NO ONE! :P

(this happens just once in this AMW Blog

I can't promise outside the blogosphere though)

Are you ok to sport such a "girly" look?
I definitely can!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

What's Up AMW? : Dollface Annual Sale and Makeup Seminar

Dear Philippine Readers:

Good morning!  How's everyone's Tuesday morning?  Mine is doing okay, been a bit hyper again but it's all good!  September may look like it's almost over but this month is definitely "one-hell-of-a" jampacked month especially for Dollface Cosmetics.  

As you all know, I have been lucky enough to be invited as the instructor for Dollface Personal Makeup Workshop Part 1 and Part 2.  Click HERE for Part 1 workshop and I haven't gotten the chance to blog about the 2nd workshop but judging with the photos below, I guess the students did have a great time eh?  I know I did!

With Pearl of Dollface Cosmetics

Because YOU want to learn more about Skincare and Makeup and YOU don't want to spend a lot, Pearl of Dollface organized another makeup seminar this time, for a bigger group!  Not as personal as the first two but various topics will be covered from Skincare to makeup tools and makeup application!  Details below.

Also, since it's Dollface 2nd Year Anniversary in this lovely face of the earth,they will be offering Free Shipping for the whole month of September as a way of thanking her loyal customers!  If you are stalking her site on some products, this MONTH is definitely the best time to indulge! 

Want Dollface products but you want to make sure you like them by seeing them up close?  Hear ye! Hear ye! (gosh, glad to be bearer of good news!)  Dollface will be holding a ONE-DAY ANNUAL SALE at the Event Factory, Eastwood Mall.  Smile and Click HERE for more information!  Same day as my Dollface Makeup Seminar, be sure to say hi if you see the "stressed but hyper Nikki" ok?

Happy 2nd Birthday Dollface!!!

See you when I see you!
Keep smilin'

Stay happy!