Nail Art Tutorial: "My First Ever!"

When I am post my nail art, a couple of my readers would request for me to do a tutorial for them. And you guys know how much I'll try my best to accommodate the requests of my readers.

Before I continue though, I want to clarify that I am no expert in any way on these, I do this because I want my mom to have a lovely nail art on her nails. There are a lot of lovely bloggers who does nail art too and they're good! Alyssa, Cinthia and Trinh and a lot more other bloggers who definitely have passion for nailsl. Please check them out!

A good nail artist have different tools to create wonderful looks! Since I am only starting up, I've only got nail polishes, nail pens, and A WHOLE LOT OF PATIENCE and CREATIVITY!

Step 1:
Always make sure the pen is not clogged, they have a free needle, use it! It's there for a purpose

Step 2:
Unclog the nail polish pen.

Step 3:
Paint any color you like, depending on what kind of nail art you plan to do.

Step 4:
Press your nail pen and create dots.

Step 5:
Create 5 dots for "petals"

Step 6:
Choose a different color to create a flower "bud". In my case, I got light pink.

Step 7:
Do your own thing, I've decided to create a stem using white dots

Step 8:
Using a dark green color, I drew a leaf shape (came out black on photos lol)

Step 9:
With a cuticle pusher, line the leaf shape in the middle, to create a 3 dimentional leaf look

Step 10:
Top it off with a clear polish to protect the nail art

Ready for Camera!
SMILE!

If you don't have the nail pen,
you can use your nail polishes,
and cut the polish brush to make it shorter and thinner.
Again Practice Practice Practice!

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I have to admit, I didn't have time to complete all 10 fingers!
I have to crop the photos and prepare this post..lol
I dont' want to finish it all and ruin it at the end!

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Home Massage, Anyone?

I remembered 2 years ago, I went to Malaysia with my friends. We walked so much that I lost the feelings on my legs! As I was strolling along the mall, I saw a sales guy coming towards me. The usual "Nikki" instinct would give out this apologetic smile and say "no thanks". But as I was looking at the product on his hand, I was so curious and drawn to it. Well, aside from the fact that I saw a massage chair as well. Who wouldn't want to sit on a massage chair for FREE?

Are we ready for Alien Porn?

Here's such a wonderful side angle... Sexy!



The button you see below that looks like a mouth is the ON/OFF button



Now he's shy, you're staring at his "butt" lol



This will be the exact moment I go:
"ooohh ahhh!"
(I did say PORN right?) lol

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• relaxes you
• affordable
• durable (I dropped it many times, it's still working lol)
• comes in cool colors (baby pink, cool blue, mint green)
  

Cons

• NONE for now, and for the past 2 years!
  

Overall

This battery operated Alien-like baby is perfect to be used on your back, your shoulders, your legs! It relaxes you in an instant, and the best thing, it's lightweight!

Tips

• Use rechargeable batteries to save money
• Do not use this longer than 15 minutes on each area
• Do your loved ones a favor by massaging them with this! Who knows? They'll return you the favor! lol

Will I repurchase?

Yes! I actually repurchased 12 pcs of this!!!
Imagine the look on the sales lady?
And I would love to see the looks on your faces! LOL

Let me explain, both me and my hubby love this so much that we repurchased these as wedding favors for our godparents! :) We love something that would be useful and would remind them of us!

Yes to my Philippine readers, they are not only sold in Malaysia, I am happy to announce I've seen them at the Rustan's Malls. And the best part? It's less than Php1,000!! (approx $25.00)


Are you looking for a nice gift for your friends, family
who are always complaining about their back pains?
Leg pains? Headache? Or whatever ache???
Except Heartaches though LOL
This may be something to help ease their mini pains everyday!!!

And before I end this post, let me leave you something to smile or even laugh about :P

My Citre Shine Loot Bag

Can I be honest?
Do you know that I am not the type of person who gets stuff without working hard for it?
Everything I own, everything you see in me..
I've worked hard for it.
I'm glad though, coz it made me understand the value of everything I have
Tangible or intangible.

That is why, my jaw nearly dropped...
and my tongue nearly rolled into the Oscars --- as red carpet...
When I won this lovely loot bag
from my favorite magazine!!!
(can you just believe it that I was just talking about them days ago?)
Girlfriend magazine, thank you!
I must be doing something good...

Here's my winnings
Yup, they're all mine!

And let me show it to you one by one. Can I just squeal and say..
"It looks soooo lovely!!!! I just want to hug them to sleep" LOL

Citre Shine Fresh Fusion Shampoo and Conditioner

I actually just finished up my HG shampoo and conditioner to give these babies a try
I am always open to set aside my HG shampoo and conditioner just to try out other stuffs

Citre Shine Anti-Frizz Serum

Good for days that my hair just goes crazy!

Citre Shine Curl Booster

This would be great for my sister-in-law who loves to curl her hair

Citre Shine Glossing Pomade

did I hear shiny hair??? I want!

I will do a separate review on each one of them when I get the chance. I have to give them all the proper time to test them. Just so you guys know, they are not too expensive.

Nose test: Smells HEAVENLY!!! <--- not because it's free ok? lol


Have you had any winnings lately?
What are your winnings?
Spill!

Askmewhats Reviews: The Body Shop Mini Brush Kit

As you all know, I love to do make up on other people and I don't want to take along with me all the long handled brushes, I thought of buying a mini brush set. And I gave in with the Body Shop Mini Brush Kit. They cost around Php1,000 (approx $22.00).

I gave in because it is so small and compact and I can just bring it anywhere!

Here's how the set looks like

When opened, you find a small mirror
and 4 mini pockets to put in your brushes

Each of them are approximately a size of a PINKY finger!
Yup, very SMALL

The Body Shop Says ---

A portable, stylish-looking pouch containing miniature versions of The Body Shop make-up Blusher Brush, Eye Shadow Brush, Slanted Brush and Lipstick/Concealer Brush.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• indeed very portable
• the brushes are very soft (because it's synthetic)
• since it is quite small, easy to pack on eyeshadow colors to my "small eyes"
  

Cons

• the handle is too short, difficult to apply make-up
  

Overall

1. Lipstick/Concealer Brush

I like it that they have a cap to make it hygienic. I think this is better used as a lipstick brush rather than a concealer brush.

2. Eyeshadow Brush

This is my favorite among the 4 brushes! I like it that I can easily pack on colors with this brush. Again, because this is quite small, it is easier to apply with my smaller eye area!

3. Slanted brush

I tried using this as an eyeliner brush, it just won't work as the brush is quite long and it tends to be soft so it bends a bit more making my eyeliner smudge. So this is the best to be used as an eyebrow brush.

4. Cheek Blush/Blusher Brush

I find this is a bit too small to be a cheek brush. I wanted my cheek brush to be fluffy. I use this brush though to remove the excess make-up below my eyes!

Will I repurchase?
No, again, I take care of my brushes and I won't need this til after 10years? lol


Let me leave you guys a question,
I want to know...
What's your travel brushes?