Askmewhats Version: "Lemon-y Lime" Look

Summer's almost over here in Manila, the rainy season will be coming...
Ughhhh...
So not into rainy seasons! But I'm not into summer as well hahaha
I don't like the heat,
I wasn't able to go to the beach ...
so I'm being a crybaby..
I am now prepared for the rainy days
If I can't have the sunshine..I'll bring in the sunshine!

Your's truly always have to use some props, right?
This time, I have a nice "smiley" flower for everyone
Hoping to brighten everyone's day!
I did try to have it all in yellow 'ya know LOL

Products Used
Face

• Bare Escentuals

Eyes

• NYX Concealer in a Jar
• MAC e/s in Bright Sunshine - inner half of the eye
• NYX single e/s in Kiwi - outer half of the eye
• NYX single e/s in Mermaid Green - crease area to darken the contour
• Kate e/s in sparkly white - for highlight
• Stila Smudgepots in black
• Paul & Joe Curly mascara in dark brown
  

Cheeks

• Arezia Blush in Peach

Lips

• Burt's Bees Lipbalm
• Cherry Culture lipgloss

Have a bright lemon-y lime sunshiney day everyone!

My Manicure and Pedicure Set

I have my own manicure/pedicure set year 2001. That was the year I went to China for a teaching job and I knew I can't live without caring for my nails. I knew nothing about nail services in the said country that's why I had to bring my own stuffs. (yup, I seriously did!)

A well-groomed hands and feet is very important especially for professionals like us who are already working. Especially when I was teaching, I would be standing in front of a whole class and you would be scrutinized by all your students --- from head to toe NAILS!

Above are just what we may need if we want to do it on our own and NO..this is not about opening up your own nail salon :) Just a brief stuffs and explanation.

1. Nail Polish Remover

Whether you have your nail polish on or not, I always clean my nails with a nail polish remover as your nails tend to be oily and there may be some dirt left from previous nail polish. Choose the ones that are moisturizing. Or much better, use Acetone-free remover. It's so hard to find it here, but I believe we do have that available!

2. Nail Cutter

Nail shape should always complement your hand size and cuticle shape! Square or oval? Whatever works for you. If you always have ingrown nails, there's something wrong with the way you cut your nails! (trust me, been there done that!)

3. Merthiolate (optional)

People may find it weird, but a lot of nail salon here in the Philippines use this, just to make sure the cuticle will be protected after cutting it to avoid infections. I transferred mine using an old nail polish brush to make it easier to apply. I love the pinkish effect of it to my nails. :D

4. Cuticle Remover

Used to soften the cuticle to make it easier to push or some people cut it.

5. Nail Hardener / Base Coat

I find this very effective, my nails aren't yellowish anymore with a nice base coat and I had mind plus factor..hardening effect!

6. Fast Dry Top Coat

Very useful!! It's not like nano-second fast, but it still helps in protecting your nail polish.

7. Nail File

Used to smoothen the rough edges of your nails. Please file in ONE direction!

8. Cuticle Pusher

It's available in wooden form, or metal form. Whatever you're comfortable with. I used mine in metal so its easier to disinfect and can be sharpen easily.

9. Brush

One tip, if you're lazy to push or cut your cuticles, I find putting a whole lot of cuticle remover on your nails, then brush your nails with this brush back and forth and your nails will look clean and well-groomed. I've done this myself on most lazy days!

10. Cuticle Nipper (optional)

Takes a whole lot of practice to be able to use this. This is optional. Only for people who likes to cut their cuticles. If not...no worries, you don't need this :D This nipper needs a whole lot of TLC, never DROP your nipper.

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1. Cuticle Oil

Cuticle oil aids in fast drying as well.

2. Clear Polish

I always buy a good branded clear polish as I always top this clear polish to a regular nail polish and it can really make your polish lasts 2x longer!

3. Alcohol

Use to clean your tools BEFORE and AFTER!

4. Antibiotic capsules (optional, hope you guys won't need this)

I had one very bad experience that really got me scared to do my nails outside. My mom was having her massage and I thought "What the heck? Why not have a pedicure service to keep me out of boredom?"

WRONG MOVE! The lady cut my cuticle all wrong and blood started to come out! (sorry gross, but it's true!) and I had a very bad toe infection for more than 2 weeks!!! I was never a complainer then, afraid to say something as I'm paranoid the lady will cut my TOES! (hahaha well NOT that paranoid, but you got my point).

You know what saves my day? Antibiotic capsules!

I specified capsule as the vital part of the treatment is the "powdered form" of antibiotic that can aid in faster healing. All you have to do is ---

1. separate the 2 capsule
2. slowly pour out the powder directly to the wound or the "infected" area
3. you can leave it just like that or you can wrap it with a "band aid"

Trust me this helps! Thanks to my hubby for sharing that tip to me!

Anyways, this is a long post. I got carried away. LOL

I know this post may sound too much to those simple gals out there!
But always nice to know right?
Love your nails, care for it!

Want to look back on my first nail post that started it all?
Smile and say "first nail post!"

My Hubby's New Baby

Finally!!! My dear hubby Keith who is a "die hard" photography fan FINALLY!!! After years of research bought himself a new SLR camera! Woohoo!!! The supportive husband finally had his time to shine!!! I am so happy for him!!! I was the li'l angel (or devil) who was pushing him to buy the new camera for him to fulfill his dreams of being a pro-photographer!

Here's the new Canon 40D...

Here's how his baby looks like up close..awww..isn't he handsome?

Side by side with an oldie "film" camera. (not sure the series)
but the good part?
Both lenses can be used to each other!!!!



See? Cameras do know how to "cam whore" too!!!

I am so happy for him!
He's been super supportive to me on my dream on being a make-up artist.
Now, I have the chance to be supportive to him!!! Yay!!!!
I seldom see him want something so badly..
well.except for..Laptop..mobile phone...accckk!!! His likings are sooo expensive!

Now..we have to save up for those accessories!
Darn! it's not only Make-up that's expensive!

Have a great day everyone!

Your askmewhats,
Nikki

The Face Shop Nail Polish in RD301

** available at TFS (The Face Shop) for Php99.00 (approx USD2.50)

I originally bought this Face Shop nail polish in bloody red color for my mom! Yup, for those who didn't know. Your askmewhats aside from loving make-up and cutting other people's hair, I do pedicures and manicures as well. But not on a professional level, I'm doing this for my mom and myself so that we don't need to spend too much on manicures and pedicures.

Anyways, it's been some time now that the nail artist has done by nails. I am itching for a new color and she just doesn't have the time to come over and help me out with my nails. So, I've finally decided, (note: the lazybone loves doing nails for others but hates to do my own hehehe) I have decided to use this bloody red color which isn't even on my list of favorite nail polish color :)

Well well, I finally did and I'm loving it! I've used different nail polish brands and so far...the Face Shop (TFS) lives to my expectation. The color is super nice, easy to apply and it's super shiny!!!! Love it!!! Love it together with my favorite SANUK sandals which is black (such great contrast).

Want to check out my manicure/pedicure kit?
Wait for it as it'll be coming out soon on my next post!....
somewhere...somehow...you'll see it .... *winks*

But for now, feel free to checkout my previous nail posts!
Smile and say NAILS!

Your askmewhats,

Nikki

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Nikki