Eureka Moment- Brush Holder

I was in continuous search for a brush holder for my "personal" brushes. I am so picky when it comes to my makeup tools. I want it to be really "cute" , fashionable and of course, affordable! I was just doing my usual rounds of "window shopping" with my hubby when I laid eyes on this cute jar with lid. Bought this at Puregold for around Php150-200.00. 

They have a couple of different designs and lid color but just to be part of the theme, I bought this one with the word BRUSH on it *hehehe*

And here's how it looks like with my brushes, I am still on a lookout for those cute pebbles to keep my brush holder in style and my brushes standing straight up!

As for the lid, I don't want to throw it away so I've decided to keep it and use it as my tool in brush cleaning.

The "Starbucks" bottle is my "home made" brush cleanser (inspired by Koren of Enkore). After each application, I would put in some of the brush cleaner on the lid and swirl it and clean it up using a towel :D I am so happy with my find!

I hope this inspires you guys as well to find your brush holders ...happy searching!

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Ajisen Ramen at Robinson's Place

I have tasted Ajisen restaurant both in China and Hong Kong and both countries never failed me. That's why when I saw a newly opened Ajisen restaurant at Robinson's Place, Ermita. I was floored! My tongue was just so excited to eat their ever famous "served with a big spoon" ramen/udon!!! My hubby and I really took a nigh off to eat out and enjoy our Ajisen-ish moment together.







You guys know how much I love tofu dishes. I always wanted to give tofu a try for any restos who serve tofu. Remember the previous blog that I want a crunchy tofu in a sauce? THIS is the one!!! Spicy Tofu is the name of the dish. The tofu was fried with pork, shiitake mushroom, and kuchay in a special Ajisen sauce. Be careful though, as it is SUPER HOT inside the tofu..hahah me and my hunger pangs! I've been so excited to taste this that I kinda hurt my tongue..just kinda! But still ok enough to do a review on the dishes! hahaha, for me, it tastes wonderful!!! Totally different from what I'm used to. Love the sauce!!! Not too Spicy as what the name implied but it has this sweet, and a bit of spicy taste. (php105.00)



A special dish called Chasiu, a special Ajisen Pork as they call it. This is totally different from a regular barbecue we Filipinos are used to. The pork are thinly sliced and you will dip the pork with soy sauce. Totally different but worth the try (Php125.00)


Kon Udon, included in their house specialty, is Ajisen Ramen with pork, egg, sweet corn, cabbage bathed in their famous miso soup. You can choose between 2 types of noodles, Ramen (Php215.00) and Udon (Php235.00).

What's the difference? Ramen is the regular noodle and Udon is the thicker version. Picture above is Kon UDON, yup, I lurve thicker noodles.

This is very tasty, I believe they use natural sea salt and their noodles are 100% whole wheat. Everything is just so tasty and very aromatic! Yummmmmmyyyyy

They've got a whole lot of food selection as seen in the menu below, Donebouri or the rice toppings (Click to enlarge and be hungry!)




The Desserts Page (Click to enlarge)




Now I'm off to eating!!! I'm hungry! *zzzzoooommmm*

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Tip for the Day: Liquid Liner Application and My Pick

Applying liquid liner is one of the most difficult task a person would do in their make-up regimen. People then usually ended up using eyeliner pencils as it is easier and mess-free.

I strongly recommend people to use liquid liners even once or twice in their life. Liquid liner is best for dramatic eyes and on those special occasions. I was first introduced to liquid liner by a Sales Assistant at Kanebo counter. I was amazed with its "set" look and dramatic effect that I bought it right away without even thinking that I don't even know how to apply it on my own!

I had this liquid liner poked directly into my eyes (several times, I lost count). But that didn't stopped me. And now, I am proud to say, I can put on liquid eyeliners not only to myself, but to others as well! Practice indeed makes....a liquid liner WHORE! hahaha

Note: It isn't me on the picture, I applied this to my friend Bea (Thanks Bea)
I applied thinly just above the lash line to create a fuller lash look
I reapplied to thicken the line after office hours for a party look/more dramatic look

How to apply Liquid Liner "my" way (for first timers) ---

1. OPTION 1: You can line with an eyeliner pencil first to have a "stencil" so you won't go beyond the line
OPTION 2: draw dots on top of your lids with an eyeliner pencil and "connect the dots"

2. Slowly apply the liquid liner in small strokes (do not force yourself to draw a full line at once)

3. Do not open your eyes right away, give a couple of seconds for it to dry.

4. Re-apply for desired thickness


Kanebo Kate Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Dark Brown(Php 800.00 at SM department stores)
Note: this was the liner I used for the model above

Here's how the actual product looks like, nothing fancy going in here :D

If you can see how fine the brush is, I had this liquid liner more than 6months now and it still looks new and doesn't look clumpy at all!

You can create a super thin line or a thick line. See how I kept on reapplying the liner and it doesn't build up. It just dries up like a tatoo (sorry for the bad drawing hehehe)


Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• Long lasting and it DOESN'T SMUDGE at all (trust me, I tested this on different skin types)
• The brush is super fine which makes it easy to create a thin line
• Though I bought mine in waterproof version, it is easy to remove at the end of the day
• And the most amazing part? It is fool-proof, because I made a couple of "line" mistakes my first few tries, it's easy to remove with a q-tip (no make up remover needed as this dries into a powdery consistency) and you can reapply again!

Cons

None that I can think of..hmm..maybe just difficult to apply for first timers? But what the heck? All liquid liners are challenging to apply! hehehe

Will I repurchase?

DEFINITELY!!! I may try different brands of pencils, creams but I'm loyal to Kanebo Kate's Liquid Liner!!!

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Smashbox Photo Finish Light Review

Smashbox Photo Finish Light for Php 2,300 (approx) at Beauty Bar

I have dry skin!!! And I'm proud of it! So people might think dry-skinned individuals do not need primers. Wrong wrong wrong! I believe we all can benefit from a face primer especially for make-up junkies like me.

Photofinish Primer from Smashbox was around for quite some time. I've been meaning to get the original version as a lot of reviews would say this Light version would be great for oily skin. I thought about it and you know what made me decided to use the light version? My facial wash, to toners down to the moisturizers are all for "dry skinned" meaning, most of the products I use have extra moisturizers already and I don't want to add more from the Primer and I don't want my skin to start breaking out!

Good decision! I've been using this face primer for a month now and so far, it hasn't failed me! I've used this primer for liquid foundation, cream foundation, mineral foundation and it all works good! I usually reapply or pat with a face powder like 4 times a day (t-zone area) and now, I pat like once for the whole day! :)

Smashbox Photo Finish Light says ---

Create a perfect canvas for foundation application with this silky blend of vitamins A & E, grape seed extract and green tea. The best-selling formula helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores for visibly softer skin. Wear under foundation to increase its longevity, or alone for a velvety-smooth finish.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• really, it does create a smooth canvas
• doesn't make me break out
  
• doesn't have funny smell (I hate that)
• makes my foundation lasts longer

Cons

• added regimen to my morning ritual (but it's worth it)
• a bit expensive (but it can last a long time)

Tip

I tried applying this photo finish primer with a sponge, a brush and my fingers. The sponge kinda reduce the photo finish primer by absorbing some of it so lesser amount will get to your skin. Brush is great and hygienic, but you have to do the strokes fast as the primer dries quickly and may cause blotchiness. Fingers for me is the best way to apply this primer, but if you're doing make-up to other people, brush is just fine :D

Your askmewhats,
Nikki

MAC Lipglass in Prrr Review

I am a lip gloss addict!!!! (well, aside from being a mascara, foundation, e/s, etc...) *giggles*

I am one hell of a lady who loves to lick my lips! And putting on a super glossy and sticky lipgloss is yucky and gross for me!!! I ended up not putting any at all and finally ended up with a chapped dry lips :)

Aside from my ever faithful lip balms and moisturizers, I am always in search for a good lipgloss that I can really stick my butt to! That's were MAC Lipglass came in to my life.

Here's how it looks like in Prrr color

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Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• it is indeed very natural "glossy" "dewy" kinda look
• it isn't too sticky, just the right kind
• has a whole wide range of colors
• doesn't taste yucky
• it did stayed for more than an hour (considering most lipglosses I used won't last an hour)
  

Cons

• it is a bit pricey compared to other lip glosses available in the market
• that's it! for now :D

Will I repurchase?
Yes, in different colors :D

Your askmewhats,
Nikki