Askmewhats Version: "Purple Hits Gold" Look

Hey girls (and boys!)

I am so happy (again) today, coz it's Friday my side of the world! I think a frequent readers of my blog would know how much I LOVE Fridays and how much I hate Mondays! I think I am Garfield in my past life! (ya think?)

I am on fire! I've got another look done and it's not the WILD smokey eyed look that everyone wants me to keep on doing, and it's not a NEUTRAL look that some of you wants me to "just forget about it" :P

Let me break it down to you gently... products used and where I used it. Did my diagram improved? I tried my best *drops down knees begging for you to say yes*

1. Bourjois Beige Rose - all over lids
2. Milani e/s Shock and I mixed it a bit with MAC Carbon (to deepen my eye)
3. ELF e/s in GOLD
4. Bourjois Beige Rose - again as highlighter

Other products used (not numbered)

1. NYX Concealer in a Jar Medium
2. Stila Smudgepots in Black
3. Paul & Joe Curly Mascara in Black
4. Paul & Joe eyebrow pencil no. 2

What are your plans this coming weekend? I am going to be a busy bee as my dad and my dad-in-law are both celebrating their birthdays this coming Saturday and Sunday! Don't ask me what my plans are!!! I think I'm going to cram on this one!

Purplish golds aren't the usual combination,
but what the heck right?
As we all say, or as I say...
"Laughter is not the best medicine...so as Smiling!"

Want to check out my old purple look?
Easy, smile and say "Purple Rain!"

Askmewhats Reviews: Paul & Joe Protective Dual Powder Foundation

** Available at Rustan's Makati for Php2,125.00 (approx $47)

Hate me for talking about Paul & Joe once again? I am SORRY :( But I have to do this review! LOL I was browsing through the photos shot by my hubby and I came to realize I kept on raving about P&J products but I didn't talk further about the product! I think this is the right time I talk about this product because I am almost done with this one! I have 1/4 product left! :( (I hate to repurchase, goodbye moolah again)

Paul & Joe Says ---

A high SPF powder foundation for cool, sensuous skin. A moisturizing and flexible makeup base with a meltingly soft texture which adheres gently to the skin, whilst protecting against summer dryness.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• very natural looking
• has SPF
• good coverage
• non-drying, non cakey
• has refills (saves the environment)
• stays put for the whole day, I've done 2 retouch in a day by just patting on my nose area (but again, I have dry skin)
  

Cons

• Pricey (one refill almost cost the same as MAC SF)
  
• compact is quite big compared to other brands
• since it is really soft and smooth, powder tends to crack when you're half way
• Limited shades available
  

Overall
P&J Dual Powder foundation as compared to MAC (as I'm using both) has sheerer coverage. It is more natural looking and you have this "Bridal" look when you use this powder (Meaning, very neat looking).

I find that even though "limited shades available" are put under CONS. I think it is fine as P&J shades available in Manila adheres to the Asian skin tones. I find that even if I use Shades 20, 30 or 40...it all looks fine to me as the colors aren't too far from each other.

I am using the older version which has higher SPF of 25, while the newer version (Which I also bought) has SPF 20 only but, I was told it has better coverage. (I will test on the newer version soon and let you guys know how I feel about it)

Tips

• if you are going for a really clean/neat/party look, use your favorite liquid foundation, then use a brush, top it with the P&J Dual Powder Foundation (FLAWLESS LOOKING!)
• using a triangle sponge instead of the sponge that comes with this compact (for me) is better! <-- maybe it's just me!
• pat gently, do not rub
• test this product on counters first, because it doesn't come cheap! P&J counters in Manila have new triangle sponges, and they willingly let you test it on your whole face before you purchase anything! Go around shopping, and see how it works for you. DO NOT BE PRESSURED TO BUY!
  

Will I repurchase?
Yes! I have 2 back ups!

Products, no matter how expensive or cheap they are,
as long as they work on you... are worth buying!
Never be pressured by anyone to buy anything!
Trust your judgment and instinct! You'll be ok :D

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How To Apply Your Leave-on Conditioner/Hair Serum

Taking care of my hair is just like taking care of my skin. I make sure I use the right product and of course....applying it the RIGHT WAY!

Let me show you some of the leave-on conditioners and hair serums I've used (not all together of course)

1. Pantene Pro-V Leave-On Hair Moisturizer
2. Changpo Hair Coating Essence
3. Citre Shine Miracle Anti-Frizz Serum
4. Sunsilk Radiant Light Brown Leave-on

Always use a small amount of the leave-on conditioner or serum
(photo below)
Too much product will weigh your hair down.

Rub your hands together to distribute the product on both your hands

Create a loose pony tail using both hands.
Slowly distributing the product from the ear down to the tips
Do not apply the product on the roots
(may cause dandruff <-- tested)

Run your fingers all over your hair with feather-y strokes
Slowly passing your hands on the top portion of your head
(you can see that most stylist in hair salon does this step)

There's still some remaining product on your hair
Rub it side to side (photo below)

Comb as desired!

Using these products can be easy, but using this the wrong way may cause ---

• oiliness
• weighing down of hair
• dandruff
• BAD HAIR DAY!

Remember to---

• use sparingly
• always rub the product with both hands to distribute the product well (we don't want the whole blob of product on one area of your hair right?)
• check on your hair a couple of days after using this product to see if there are any bad reactions.
• STOP using the product (no matter how expensive it is) if you started to have dry, itchy scalp (a.k.a. DANDRUFF)

Finally ---

Comb and style your hair as usual and..... SMILE!!!!
(imagine that you've got the best hair EVER!)

Love your skin,
Love your hair,
Love everything about you...
and people will start to Love you too!

Having a bad hair day? Do a "Braidy Show" from Guestblogger Beatrilicious!
Want to have "Good Hair Day?" click click!
And you want to check out good treatments for your hair? Say "All About Hair!"

Nail Art Tutorial: MAC's "Cult of Cherry" Nails

Everyone's raving and talking about the MAC's Cult of Cherry Collection. I wanted to share my "Cult of Cherry" phenomena, so I've created something "Cherry" related :D
(again, I am no expert in any way or form, I am just someone who loves painting my own nails, or try to *winks*)

Step 1:

Paint your nails with any colors you want as a base. I chose mine in Platinum color.

Step 2:

Wait for a couple of minutes to let it dry for a bit. I've applied 2 coats.

Step 3:

With a reddish nail art pen, create 2 dots (as cherries). You don't have to make the dots perfect as cherries in real life aren't perfect, right?

Step 4:

Create dots in all 5 fingers so you don't have to open and close the nail art pen (which will cause the product to dry up)

Step 5:

Create twigs with a brown color, in my case, I don't have brown colored nail art pen, so I've used black instead. Create a twig with V shape connecting the 2 cherries.

Step 6:

Again, do it in all 5 fingernails!

Step 7:

Using a green nail art pen, create a leaf, going in any direction you want. Your choice. Your masterpiece :D

Step 8:

Top it with clear nail polish. Blowdry the polish on one hand first before you proceed in doing the other fingers. Make sure to let it completely dry before you ruin your nail art while doing the other hand!

Cherry-fic! Here's a simple Cherry Nails tutorial for you guys to try it out :)

Before I end this post, let me share to you a lovely shirt my hubby bought for me!
Made me smile....I am so childish..but who cares?


Shirt made by the company called "WHATEVER!" check out their shirts. A lot of cool prints and cute ones as well! Click to enlarge and see how cute they are! My favorite is the "You Rock! You Rule!" red shirt!

Still afraid to try on nail art?
Do not be, life is too short to be scared :D

P.S. A lot of my readers asked me regarding the 2 Way Nail Art Pen set.
I've found a very nice supplier and will probably sell them in good affordable price! (via Multiply)
I will let you guys know when the stocks arrive! Soon! :D

Want to see how Cherry nails was professionally done?
Smile and say "Cherry Nails!"