My Haul Swatches!!!

These are all swatched 2 x , no base!
I'm glad that eventhough I chose everything online,
(which online buyers know how difficult it is)
I was able to make the right decision,
I love them all!!! I want more ...more... more!!! LOL

and before I forget...here's something I just want to share, A lot of MAC Amber Lights user and Milani Sun Goddess user may have found this out But I just found out myself recently....



Milani Sun Goddess is a dupe of MAC Aber Lights.
Milani Sun Goddess is a bit lighter, but I found that when you pack on the color,
it'll get the same color payoff as the famous MAC Amber Lights!

I am so sorry for my Philippine readers, I'm not doing this on purpose to make us feel bad that these products aren't available to us. Just in case you've got friends/families who live in the US or who will be bringing back home some stuffs and you were asked what you wanted to buy, these are great products and won't make you work overtime just to pay them back! LOL

Another Important Event Makeover

My sister, Winnie, who always does MY hair and my make-up for special events, after several years, the wheel's has turned and she wants me to do her make-up on her brother-in-law's wedding day. It was such a busy day! A lot of people rushing around, but I was able to stay calm and I honestly enjoyed putting make-up on her! We didn't have the chance to bond so much since she had her kid, always busy and no time to prettify herself. So this was the chance, I made sure she enjoyed the makeover and I am glad she loved it and made me her official make-up artist on any important events...Yay!

Products Used ---

• Paul & Joe Cream Foundation
• Paul & Joe Face Powder
• Urban Decay Primer Potion
• Ulta Lilac Mist as base
• Cover Girl eye enhancers in Mocha
• MAC sushi flower
• Kate eye enhancers in sparkly white
• Stila Smudgepots in Black
• In2It mascara in black
• Paul & Joe blush
• MAC lipliner in Ginger

Who does your make-up on special events?
Do you do your own?

Bea's Make-up as a Candle Sponsor

Bea, the Beatrilicious, was a candle sponsor for her friend's wedding last Sunday.
My lovely model asked me to do her make-up.
She requested a very simple yet "not oily" or "ghost face on photograph" look.
She has to be ready before 11:00am so I went to her home on Sunday at around 9:30am!
It was early, and I seldom get up early during Sundays, but this is so worth it!
Talking to her, chatting with her, giggling while putting make-up...
I didn't even feel stressed or tired at all!
I enjoyed this so much! Thanks for the laughs and for trusting me with your make-up my friend!

And may I add some "on the scene" shots by my wonderful Hubby?

Things Askmewhats learned on gigs like this ---

• Always come in early
• Bring your own tissue, cotton buds, wipes etc...
• Bring your own blowdryer (best for heating the eyelash curler)
• Disinfect your hands before touching other people's faces
• If possible, ask them to wash their face again with water, or bring an atomizer and spray on their faces to make the client feels fresh!
• Put on moisturizer, wait for a couple of minutes before putting on Primer (very important for long events)
• Take time to apply foundation, and make sure all parts are well covered, even the neck and shoulders
• Check if the client have dry skin/oily skin/sensitive skin and most especially, if client is ACIDIC (Note: Acidic skin turns the foundation darker after application)
• After all the make-up application, spritz some atomizer on the face --- really far around 8-12 inches apart to make the make-up stick....let dry, then apply loose powder again to set the look
• Don't stress yourself and your client. Make her feel happy and comfortable.

There's a whole bunch of stuffs I learned..
But I just posted and highlighted the important ones!
I love it that Bea is letting me know her feedbacks, texting me, telling me how her make-up stayed on with just a very simple powder touch up!
So happy she loved it!
Thanks again Bea!

Happy Father's Day to my Dad and to all Dads Out There!

** Photo of my dad, getting ready on my wedding day!
He looks so happy for me...

Posting for father's day made me realized one thing...
I don't have a whole lot of solo shots of my dad...
He's not into picture taking that's why!
My dad is 12 years older than my mom...
But his heart is young, very kind, and very understanding..
A quiet man...very smart and yet, he always let me do my own decisions..
Never scolded me... (either I'm a super daughter or he's a super dad...i believe in the latter lol)
Dad, though our age gap is too huge...
you always give me the time of the day..
you worked so hard for me to get into a good school..for me to be where I am.
Thanks so much!

Happy Father's Day dad...I may not say this often ...
But I do love and appreciate you...

The Haul that I've been Waiting For....

My friend Jals from high school knew about my love for make-up as a profession.
She knows I needed a lot of make-up (good quality at its affordable price)
She offered to go to ULTA to help me buy some stuffs I would love...
Her mom arrived and I got these!!!!
Too bad not much Milani eyeshadows are available that time, she had to go to Walgreens for that.
She bought me a couple of Ulta eyeshadows, it's way bigger than Milani and the pigmentation is as good!!!
L'oreal HIP, come to mama....

Here's my lovely loot! 4 Ulta eyeshadows, 2 L'oreal Hip eyeshadow duo 1 L'oreal Hip Cream, 2 Milani Eyeshadows

At a closer look 1. Deep Sea 2. Aquamarine 3. Lilac Mist 4. Luna

My lovely Milani!!! (I really wish they have more colors)

the 2 L'oreal Hip e/s duo. I chose the shades that I don't have

I've read a lot of this in comparison to MAC

I know I know,
SWATCHES right? LOL
Coming up soon!!!
Just smile and wait!.....patiently! lol