Weekend Food Tripping at: Green Tomato

The Green Tomato, is a newly-opened restaurant at the Shangri-la Mall. Your askmewhats gave this food a try for 2x already. This food tripping would be my 2nd time. I am loving both times!

The prices are affordable as seen in a sample "one page" menu that we took a shot of...they have a lot of variety from pasta, pizza and rice dishes ...and of course..desserts!

For Php 205.00 you get to eat their Chicken and Mushroom pasta! (photo below)
It tastes really really good, and they have a good serving of chicken pieces

Craving for a meaty pizza?
They have their version of a Meat pizza called Mighty Meaty,
an approx 8inch pizza good for 2-3 people for only Php 190.00
Affordable...
Yummy...
Affordably Yummy!!!!

I will definitely come back and give their other food choices a try.

I got full and happy...
Contented

Love pasta and pizza? The place to be!!!!

Your askmewhats,
Nikki

Askmewhats Reviews: Stila Smudge Pots Gel Eye Liner

Stila Smudge Pots Gel Eyeliner deserves a space in my blog...it really does! I can't seem to stop giving praise to my gel eyeliner. Definitely my HG!!! I have bought Stila online through Strawberrynet I haven't read any reviews actually about it. All I know is I wanted something just like the Bobbi Brown Gel Liner that I've tried and love but a bit cheaper. Since I was buying a couple of stuffs at the website and I wanted to reach 3 products to get the additional 5% discount, I gave in to Stila since I've heard so much good stuffs about this brand.
I MADE THE RIGHT DECISION... This is my best online or even best BUY EVER!!!

As seen in the picture below, I have been using it to EVERYONE I'm putting make-up on. I felt so guilty that I kinda didn't give my other liners their time of the day... it took me a whole lot of practice and brush choosing to finally..finally...get comfortable in applying this both to myself and to others.

Here's how "black" Stila is, photo below...

I am using my Smashbox No. 28 brush above. I sometimes would use my Body Shop Slanted Brush or my SUESH eyeliner brush. As long as you're comfortable, any eyeliner brush will do :)

I won't be breaking down this review with Pros and Cons, the only CON would be...IT IS NOT available here in Manila!!! I have to order online!!!! Stila people? If you can read this, please!!! Come to Manila!!!

This will last me a long time, just to make sure to close it tightly so it won't dry up :)

My dear readers, Any ask-me's? Don't be shy!

Have a great weekend!

Your askmewhats,
Nikki

Askmewhats Reviews: CoverGirl Eye Enhancers

I was in need of a natural brown e/s that I can use for more "formal" look. I wanted something matte, and I wanted something shimmery as well. I walked by Cinderella of SM Megamall and the lovely B.A. who assisted me at the other mall was there! She told me CoverGirl (CG) just opened that day in that branch!!! And I'm one of the few who was lucky enough to give all the product a try with BRAND new testers :) hehehe. Since it's all brand new, I literally sat down and tried on everything! (well Almost! hehehe)

Cover Girl has always been famous ever since I was in grade school. I always loved their print advertisement and I do want to get my hands on them. Too bad they were NEVER available here and I can do was drool.

That's why last year, when I accidentally saw a new counter of CG, I am super ecstatic!!! I've used their foundation, mascara, lipsticks and now..I'm going for their eyeshadows.

If you're a type of person who's looking into bright colors, this is NOT the place to be. CG has a whole lot of neutrals and nudes. Some of the colored e/s they have that I've seen are blues, greens, plums, creams and more browns. No wonder they call their e/s quads their Eye Enhancers....

Here's a picture of what I got...

From Left to Right: Coffee, Mink, Barely Beige and Mocha
This collection is called COUNTRY WOODS

**approx Php450.00 (USD10.00)

CoverGirl says ---

This collection of great shades is hand-picked by our make-up pros and designed to make your eye look go from day to night. They blend effortlessly to bring your eyes out beautifully, without overshadowing. Experiment using them together or as single shades.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• with it's price, it's considered ok and not too expensive, you get a whole lot in one color with it's rectangular pan
• you get to have 2 matte and 2 shimmer e/s in one palette
• easy to apply and easy to blend
• lasts all day
• doesn't crease (on me) --- no primer nor bases used while testing
  

Cons

• it won't be as pigmented as those high-end brands (but for a drugstore brand, this is good!)
  
• you don't get to choose the colors you want (some colors in the palette you may have it already but since you have 1 or 2 colors you're eyeing for, you are stuck with the whole palette. (hmm, maybe they would try what ELF has been doing, choose your own e/s shade and you stick it to your pan and create your own palette)
• the applicator...please...CHUCK it! I just tried using it to swatch my arm and it's sharp!
  
• the packaging isn't the greatest, be careful not to drop it as it cracks EASILY
  

Overall
It's a great product if you're starting up on make-up and you want affordable yet of good quality.

Askmewhats Tip

• You can wet it to make the colors more intense, but make sure not to wet the whole area, choose an area you will wet it so it won't ruin your e/s

Will I repurchase?
Yes

How'd you like your CG product?
Any queries? Ask me...

Your askmewhats,
Nikki

Reader's Corner: Thanks to you Sweet Reader

This post is dedicated to my sweet reader Ms. Nina Kathleen Galang, I was suppose to give her a makeover a couple of weeks ago, but since something came up, we weren't able to meet up. We have been keeping in touch through email and I find her a very sweet girl who's definitely have a passion for make-up :)

Nina, thanks for the photos and for visiting my blog... Cheers!

Nina is wearing pink, left side

2nd picture: Nina on right side

Your askmewhats,
Nikki

Askmewhats Reviews: NYX Concealer in a Jar (Medium)

First of all, I want to thank Lizzz of Li(z)terati for introducing me to this wonderful product. I've seen this product "all the time" when she's doing a tutorial. I have always been in search for a concealer easy enough to apply on my undereye circles. Since I bought a couple of NYX e/s from Cherry Culture, I gave this baby a try and so far.... I'm very happy! Thanks Liz!

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NYX Concealer in a Jar is Magic in a jar for your's truly. It was really difficult for me to choose a shade as I ordered online and everyone who does online shopping knows how difficult it is to choose a shade. I chose Medium and I thought I made a wrong choice and thought ..."what the heck? I'll just use this as eyeshadow base then"

Let me swatch it for you, again for preference, I am a NC30/35

It looked a bit pinkish on me, but it really works on my bags...really, surprisingly...it does

Let me show you a pix below (Note: I applied it all over my eyes with a concealer brush)
No powder, no nothing, just the concealer



This li'l jar really works on me!

NYX Says ---
This concealer gives you natural coverage for larger areas. Perfect for oily to combo skin.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• very smooth and doesn't sink in the lines
• can work very well as e/s base, I've tried this so many times and it doesn't crease
• affordable
• finishes into powder form, but not powdery
• very creamy and glides on easily
  

Cons

• not available here, have to order online hence difficult to choose the colors
• have a faint smell, I can't seem to explain the smell, but to some it won't be a problem, to me, I'm not into concealers with scent..hehehe but it's ok :)

Tip

Please DAB do not rub the concealer as this will just remove the product out of your skin.

Will I repurchase?

YES YES YES! Waiting for the next Cherry Culture sale.


Have you found your HG concealer?
I did, but I need a back up just in case I can't order this online
Have a great conceal those needed to be concealed day! *smiles*


Your askmewhats,
Nikki