Sanuk Sandals Revisited

Sanuk,
Sanuk,

Why are you making me spend more?
I bought you in black,
I got so comfortable
I got hooked on you.
Because of you...
I shop more,
You know why?
Because with you... I don't get tired at all.
It's your fault, and now, Mr. Black Sanuk,
I have to buy you your wife...

Mr. Black Sanuk meets...

Ms. Brown Payday Sanuk

Now, they are HAPPY TOGETHER!
well, not literally, I always separate them by wearing one of them! :P

Going back to earth, yes my dear readers, I bought the exact same Sanuk Payday sandals in brown! And the kind staffs remembered me and gave me a key chain! They gave me 2 as they know I'm a returning customer. Well..what color should I choose? Of course Keith's favorite color BLUE and my favorite color PINK! Do I have to say it again and again? hehehe

Here's a photo of my lovely keychain...

Don't worry, I won't shop on this no more as they only have browns and black available! hehehe

I know I know!
I look crazy right?
But it is HONESTLY so comfortable!
Can't blame me! hehehe

How about you dearest? Are you more into fashion or comfort?

Guerlain and YSL promotions for June

I received a wonderful email on the YSL and Guerlain event for this month of June.

Beauty addicts in the Philippines will have the chance to try on 2 new products to be launched this month!
The Launch would include top local make-up artists on the counter for 3 consecutive Saturdays of June.

What are you gals waiting for?

**Please click on photo to enlarge**

If you're coming over and see me, Give me a smile and say "hi"

MAC Face Chart for a Hot Date

Spankedelic held a very good contest for make-up enthusiast like me. I honestly, NEVER would touch a MAC face chart and even DARE touch a BLANK face chart! I did tried on "drawing" make up on a paper using pens and pencils but never with real make-up. So this challenge is really challenging to me the fact that I "hate" drawing, I never get good grades with drawing class, and I always get frustrated with it.

Funny how I kept on complaining to my hubby that it'll definitely come out wrong. (yeah yeah, I'm a complainer!) hahaha And when I started? BOY! It was fun!!!! I never expected to shut my mouth for a good 30minutes and just did the make-up. I used a regular paper and boy did I waste so much make-up on this. I need to keep on packing up colors to get the desired results. But overall, I felt so "professional" and I was grinning like a kid!
I guess putting on make-up to others really makes me happy ---- including paper! LOL

So...here we go. How will I do my make-up for a "hot date"? I would definitely emphasize my eyes and choose colors that suits me and I'll definitely put on a pinkish peach blush on my cheeks. (as I know I look good on it) LOL! Yeah yeah, I've been talking too much again..can't help it..here we go....

MY FIRST MASTERPIECE!

Products Used ---

Face

• MAC NC30
• MAC Sculpt and Shape
• Paul & Joe Blush

Eyes

• MAC Falling Star
• MAC Bright Sunshine
• MAC Aquadesiac
• MAC Coquette
• Kate by Kanebo Liquid Liner in Dark Brown
• The Body Shop Shimmer Pink

Lips

• In2It lipstick

Before I end this post....what is a post without the "askmewhats" craziness? Let me create a short story for you gals...for entertainment purposes... (Caution: Could be CORNY)

Nikki went out on a hot date looking like this...

It was a successful date, Keith has to propose...
(Nikki blushes, took a bit of time, didn't want to look so easy-to-get)

What a heck, I accepted, got married
And lived happily ever after

Come on! Did I hear "aaaaawwwww"????
Out loud please?
All together!
LOL
It's actually our pillow, bought the pillow case in Thailand!
At least, it was put to use... good use!
How's my first evah MAC face chart?
Hope the day ended with a smile :D

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!"