Must Read: Face Forward by Kevyn Aucoin

This book is inspiring and amazing!!! I got hold on this book and I started reading this and never stopped! I am so inpired with the looks created and it's flawlessness of Foundation application!!!

You can buy this book at all leading bookstores. (National bookstore, Powerbooks) for Php 995.00 ($23.00)

But if are on a budget and can't buy this book? I hear yah! Click on this site ---> Kevyn Aucoin and click on the left hand corner called "Make-up Lessons" You can achieve this Julia Robert's look

If I have any other online finds on make-up lessons, I'll let you know coz we can always learn ONLINE!


Your askmewhats,
Nikki

Just an Ice Breaker

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My Summer Ready Nails

Good Monday everyone!!! I hate Mondays!!! I really do...no joke. That's why I make it a point to have something to hold on to...in that case, I can't bring my hubby to the office and I can't bring my pomeranians as well! When the manicurist came, I really wanted something loud, funky and cool! Coz it's hot in Manila now and I want to feel summerish! Without further ado, here's my funky rainbow nails!









I just hope it won't chip with the way I type! hehehe

How about you guys? What do you do to forget about the Monday Blues?
Have a good week ahead everyone!

Your askmewhats,
Nikki

Askmewhats Reviews: L'oreal Elvive Shampoo and Conditioner

I have been an avid user of The Face Shop's Changpo Magic Straight Shampoo and Conditioner. I got a bit tired of going around different branches to look for it and wait for the stocks to arrive as this is quite saleable (Yup, always out of stock for approx $18.00 both shampoo and conditioner).

Since the L'oreal Elseve line came out to the market, I've been eyeing to try on the products but I always got scared to! Hahaha I'm a coward when it comes to hair products, as I had my hair gone bad story when I was younger because of wrong choice of shampoo.

I went to the Duty Free Shop again recently and I saw the L'oreal Elvive line. I like the packaging better and they've got more choices to choose from! hehehe So, I gave in and tried L'oreal Elvive Nutri-Gloss Shampoo together with the L'oreal Elvive Multi-Vitamine Conditioner. I wanted both to be from the same line but I kinda thought about getting the best of both worlds! Since I have Nutri-gloss from the shampoo, I might as well get more vitamins from the conditioner for my Hair! hahaha Good thinking? or not? hehehe

Anyhooooo...here's how the product looks like...oh yeah, both shampoo and conditioner combined price is cheaper compared to my previous one, both of this totaled around $8.50 !



I think it's safe for me to do a review now as I've been using this product for more than a month.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• both shampoo and conditioner smells super nice
• my hair is softer and tangle-free
• cheaper than my TFS brand
  

Cons

• I didn't see any "glossy" effect (well maybe I'm using both different lines?)
• at the end of the day, my hair kinda weighed down and doesn't have the body anymore (note: I'm in an air-conditioned room almost the whole day)

Overall
This isn't a bad product, I would say this is one of the better product in the market today. But if I compare this to my Changpo Magic Straight Shampoo and Conditioner, TFS Changpo still would top my list. Even my hubby said my hair looks better with the Changpo line :D

Will I repurchase?
I'll try their different line, they have more I believe hehehe Or I may go back to TFS Changpo line

How about you guys? What brand of shampoo and conditioner do you use? And are you loyal with it?

Your askmewhats,
Nikki

My Paul & Joe Cosmetics Haul and Makeover!

As promised, I will post a simple "Sweetie" makeover look from Paul & Joe. What I love about Paul & Joe product is that they can really cover up those blemishes, or undereye circles but it won't look cakey at all!!! They always manage to give me this "dewy" and "natural" look. Hope you guys like seeing the "fugliness" in me...boooohoooo

Trust me, I am dead tired staring at the computer the whole day and I got stuck in traffic as well...so forgive my super "dead tired" look.....spare me guys hehehe



Sunday giving me the tricks of Paul & Joe concealer... oohhh by the way, I really LOVE the way they do brows!!! As you guys know...I'm super particular with eyebrows :D




In less than an hour, here's the final "sweet" and "innocent" look :D



I had fun...I learned a lot of tips, and I got BROKE! :( Here's my haul!!!! Will do review on these soon! But a quick peek for you reader... I got the ff --



1. Protective Dual Powder Foundation with SPF25 in O3
2. 2 x Eyebrow Pencil Crayon Duo A Sourcils (02 Duo Brown and 04 Duo Blond)
3. Waterproof Curly Mascara in 02 Brown
4. Face Color Powder in 46 Etoile Filante (light pinkish color)
5. Birthday bash freebies, includes Mallows, lollies and Paul & Joe skincare samples (Moisture Lotion, Light Cleansing Milk and Whitening Emulsion)


AND....I'm not done yet...the best part is....with purchase over Php4,000 (USD100 -almost), I got this!



I am still giddy I can't explain it! Some of the products above I've already been using, I'll do a couple of reviews on them soon!

Your askmewhats,
Nikki