Weekend Food Tripping at: Banana Leaf Asian Cafe Experience

Banana Leaf Asian Cafe was there for quite some time now. I don't know why but I was kinda thinking about Curry when me and my hubby were strolling around Robinson's Place Manila. Our orders below.

** Rice meal called Nasi Goreng Nenas for Php188.00

This tastes yummmmmyyyyyooooo!!!! Like I said, I'm not a rice eater, I only enjoy rice if it's Korean styled Bulgogi and now....THIS! This tastes like HOFAN noodles! I just can't explain it. It's mild spicy, with bits of shrimp, raisins topped with egg!!! Yummm

** Malayan Chicken Curry with Potatoes for Php 228

LOVE LOVE LOVE the curry, but one downside is, the chicken are all on a diet! I can't seem to taste the chicken meat as it's all bony. I can literally count the potatoes, 4 to be exact! I'm happy with the curry though. Banana leaf, please, fatten your chicken! hehehe

** Soup Noodle : Shrimp Wanton in Pork Bone Soup Base with Rice noodle (for Php138.00)

Their soup is cool! You can choose your soup base, choice of Laksa (I believe this is coconut), Laksa Curry or Pork Bones (picture above). There's also 2 types of noodles to choose from, the Rice noodle (flat fat ones) and the king noodles (thinner noodles).

Their shrimp wanton is good and the soup is just light. It doesn't taste too overpowering. My husband LOVES this and he finished it all :D


PriceAffordable and just right
Ambiance Warm and cozy

Staff
They are friendly and they know their food well
Will I come back?
Definitely!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Maybelline Unstoppable Shiny Black Mascara Review

Like I said in my previous posts about mascara, I've been an avid Maybelline mascara user for quite some time. I was left with one particular brand and I've used up like 4 tubes already. I have been using this alternatively with the Fasio 3D mascara.

Here's how the Maybelline Unstoppable Shiny Black Mascara looks like (below)


Below is the picture of the brush, it's not too big and not too small, just the right size. The bristles looks scary to use for first time users.





Again, here's how my "naked" eyes looks like...

With Maybelline Unstoppable Shiny Black Waterproof Mascara (sorry, my bad, I didn't curl my lashes well)

Maybelline says ---

• This formula is said to be a 100% smudge-proof full length mascara.
  
• Gives a “full length” look
  

Askmewhats says --

Pros

• Lenghtens
• Doesn't smudge
• Very affordable (a tip again: wait for their 20-30% off and stock up if you like this)
• Stays all day! No panda eyes for me
  

Cons

• Doesn't give enough volume (well my bad, this is a Lengthening mascara. These are good for really short but thick lashes -- I have the short but not the thick one)
  
• My lashes look "spidery" and sparse
• Doesn't hold the curl

Tip

For Asian eyelashes like mine, I suggest you guys use 2 mascaras in one sitting. Yes, waste of money but it's worth the investment. Here's how :

1. Curl your lashes with your choice of eyelash curler
   
2. Apply the volumizing mascara first
3. Let it dry
4. Add a second coat using your choice of a lengthening mascara
   
5. Apply mascara to your lower lashes will be optional (depending on your preference)

I hope the tip helps, enjoy ! :D

Your askmewhats,
Nikki

My Birthday Happenin'

I am sharing to you guys my birthday bash yesterday.
Prepared by my best colleagues in the whole world :)

Below, you can see me being ecstatic like a kid as I had my Lollipop cake! :)
if you can count the lollies, you'll know how old I am :D

Blowing my birthday cake ;) See how everyone was trying to have something pink in them?
Pink is my favorite color by the way *hihihi*

I'm flushed, overwhelmed, with emotions.
I know I know...but aren't they just too sweet???

I hope you guys had fun sharing "a bit" of my special day in the office :)
Dreams to come true, no matter how big or small they are :D

Your askmewhats,
Nikki

Mascara Application for Longer Lashes

A tip I found from the FASIO website for good mascara application. I tried it, and it works! For more make up products and tips checkout http://www.fasio.info/

Firstly, tissue off the excessive mascara on the tip the wand




Second, hold a wand,horizontally.Apply mascara from the root to the end of the lash,sliding the wand right and left.





Thirdly, with the tip of the wand,apply mascara carefully from the root to the?end of the lash,each and all.






Your Askmewhats,
Nikki

My Birthday Wishes!

Today is my birthday! Yay!!! I'm now officially 18yrs old! hahahaha You guys know I'm joking right? Well, if you guys insist, I will always be 18 for all of you! hehehe

Since it is my birthday today. I am posting my wish list as I believe that being positive will give you good results! Meaning, I will have these soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. Make-up traincase
I want to have this make up traincase as this looks just the right size and I can put in all the products I will bring if my officemates want me to make them up :)

This will also be a push for me to study make-up classes after I finished up my hair cutting classes!


**photo courtesy of http://barenaturals.multiply.com


2. MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC30
I'm an NC35, to cover up dark circles, I have to use one shade lighter and I believe that is NC30 :) to cover my undereye circles. I am really interested with MAC concealer as the Studio Finish compact works really well on me. What's stopping me for now is that I still have a couple of concealers I just need to finish up...or at least use half of it before I purchase a new one!



** photo from http://www.maccosmetics.com

3. MAC Brush 187 Duo Fiber Brush
Yes, yes, I'm a make-up brush collector. I still a couple I still want for my collection, but my next brush in line would be the famous Duo Fiber Brush 187 which is great for liquid foundation, I heard foundation would be "air brushed" look with this brush!


**photo from http://www.maccosmetics.com

4. MAC Sculpt and Shape
A duo-pan shaded compact featuring a contour and a highlight powder in shades selected to complement each other. I believe this is a product of MAC Pro. I am so intrigued to use this Sculpt and Shape duo to highlight and contour the facial features!

**photo from http://www.maccosmetics.com


5. Smashbox Flawless Finish Skin Perfectors Kit
The kit includes photofinish foundation primer in full size and travel size
Also includes the Photo Op Under eye Brightener
I just want a Smashbox face primer! That's it! But if it can be in a KIT with a cutey travel size, why not right? ooooohhhhh Love love love this!


**photo courtesy of http://www.smashbox.com

6. Trip back to Hong Kong!!!
Well, I guess I'll shop more!!!!

You know what? What the heck? I am happy with anything!!!! I believe those I posted above are just my "to buy if I have extra moolah" list! hehehe

Here's my Ultimate Birthday wish (topped my list above) ---- > My family to be of good health. And just be happy the way I am now, being married to my Husband and Bestfriend!!! Keith!!! *blushing*


Well, I'm sure I'll be happy today no matter what!!!!

Happy birthday to me and to the rest who shares the same birthday with me!!! YAY!!!!

Your askmewhats,
Nikki