Askmewhats Version: Holiday Green and White

Here's the season to be Jolly falalalala, lalalala! :D

I love December! This is the month of sharing and happiness! I was sitting at home, thinking of a look to start off December, a look that would remind me of thsi wonderful season and that's when I thought of GREEN.

I wanted a simple, nothing too outlandish look, a look that goes with the season and at the same time goes with the work environment as well.

Here's the final look

And here's a diagram to simplify all the details

Step 1: (in Blue)

I've used MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre as base.
Pat on Lancome's Daylight or any matte white eyeshadow on the inner 3/4 of the eye. Also pat on the brow bone area and inner corner of the eye to highlight.

Step 2: (in Red)

Using a blending brush, blend NYX Kiwi on the other crease. Use the same e/s to line the lower lashes.

Step 3: (in Green)

Using the same brush, blend a darker Moss Green eyeshadow from L'oreal to deepen the crease area

Step 4: (in black)

Using a pencil brush or Shadow Contour brush, darken the V-corner with MAC Carbon or any matte black e/s and blend well

Here are more products used for this look




Cover Girl Lash Blast in Black Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on eyeliner in Zero (black)
topped with Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on eyeliner in Stash (sparkly moss green)


More face and Lip products

MAC Studio Fix Foundation in NC30
Maybelline Blush Powder in Rose
Smashbox Smashing Tint for lips

And here's the final look

Eyes closed
(can you see the lovely Urban Decay 24/7 Stash liner on top of the black liner?)

And what's a Christmas-y look without something RED?
A RED shirt!!!

I would probably do more Christmas-y look the coming days
because I enjoyed this...
22 days to go before Christmas!!!
Aren't you excited? I know I am!!!

Weekend Food Tripping: Greenhills' Little Korean Restaurant and a New Brush

Aside from Chinese dish, ask me what's my next favorite dish, I will say KOREAN in a heart beat! And it's weekend food tripping and this post will be simple and straight to the point. I have to apologize in advance though because this food tripping consist of just ONE PHOTO. You'll know why!

Here's the cheapest Korean Meal I have ever tried!

A dish with Pork, Beef, Squid and Veggies
Plus 2 cups of rice
2 bowls of Seaweed Soup
a set of Kimchi

ALL FOR PHP185.00 (approx $3.75)

And we don't need to order anything else because we are so full! This restaurant I believe called "Little Korean" located at the food court of Greenhills Shopping Center, is owned by a Korean-guy and you can see him all the time standing near the counter. You know that he takes care of the business well and he runs it well because this small restaurant was there for a long time!

They also serve Bibimbop, other rice meals but the one we had is the BEST!!! And worth it! If you worry about the quality of the food, well, me and hubby ate here more than 5 times and we never have any stomach problems, and we both have sensitive stomachs.

Before I end the weekend food tripping post, may I add that I bought a new brush from Prestige, it's called the Shadow Sweep Brush #104. The Shadow Crease Brush #103 didn't fail me so I wanted the smaller one and we'll see how it goes. Will do a review on this soon!

**available at Beauty Bar for Php295.00 (approx $5.90)

And here's a comparison between Prestige #104 and #103

It's Philippine Holiday today!
But I have work :(
Let's have a great start of the week!
Happy Cyber Monday to our friends in the other side of the world!
What are you buying today????

Want to check out Prestige #103 Shadow Crease review?
SMILE AND CLICK
SHADOW CREASE!!!

All About Down Under

My blog title probably intrigues you or even confuses you. tee hee

I am passionately talking about anything that would make a person feel pretty both in and out...and that definitely includes HYGIENE!!! And hygiene includes what's "Down Under". So I've been quite open to my readers for quite some time, and I am totally comfortable to share my thoughts on this.

I am a loyal user of Feminine Cleansing Wipes. I know, some may raise their brows about this, but I love using it. And let me share you what I am loving at the moment.

Charmee Feminine Cleansing Wipes in Regular (Pink)
and Charmee Refreshing Menthol (Green).

This is a local brand.
They used to sell it 20 sheets/pack but I can't seem to find them anymore!!!
I alternate the regular one and the green one.
The refreshing menthol is really...uhm....refreshing! LOL

One pack costs Php24.00 (approx $0.50) per pack of 10 cloth

I recently bought another internationally made brand
Playtex Personal Cleansing Cloths
I love this because the scent is GREAT!!! And the sheet is bigger and thicker
It is 2-3 x more expensive than my local brand Charmee
But I wouldn't mind using this once in a while especially on those days
I have the monthly period because this is FLUSHABLE!
Costs Php185.00 (approx $3.75) for a pack of 40 cloth



I have also tried Summer's Eve Sensitive Skin Feminine Powder
I can't compare this to other brands as I haven't used other brands or I haven't seen any local version of this. I find that it is quite messy and I can actually survive without this. I don't sweat that much ya know! *grins*

I am also a daily pantyliner user :( Gosh I am sharing so much information am I? Again, it is my own preference. I sit so much at work and I don't like to have uncomfortable feeling down there. I usually change my liners 2-3 x a day depending on the situation. I hate it when liners go "scratchy" or "too cottony" for me, I've even tried some that sticks to my "undies" and I had a hard time removing the adhesives...YUCK! It took me a lot of "miss" in choosing for the right pantyliner...but it's all worth the experience because I've finally found the perfect one...again, based on my own experience and opinion.

I love it that it's cheap too!
Sister's Pantyliners
Pack of 20 for only Php19.00 (approx $0.40)




And you'll know I love a product so much
IF
I STOCK UP!!!!

I stock up because most of the products that are HG (holy grail) to me are quite difficult to purchase. Most of the times, they are sold out or they are not sold EVERYWHERE. Excuses excuses..yeah yeah yeah..

What are you going to do today?
It's Sunday my side, the only scheduled thing I need to do is to cut my sister-in-laws' hair! And probably just eat like a pig and rest!!!
I have to be recharged for the coming week!
Enjoy your day!

Urban Decay 24/7 Velvet Rose and Pro-Nail Art

If I commented in your blog telling you I am lemming for something, I MEAN IT!!! I've been lemming for the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil for the LONGEST TIME!!! I've read so many good reviews about the 24/7 pencils.....

Thank you beauty bloggers...all of you triggered my curiosity...I cave in, lose a couple of times at Ebay...and finally WON! They are sold for $29.00 but a lot of our dear beauty blogging friends got it less from the Urban Decay Friends and Family Sale (lucky ladies). I got mine for $32.00 PLUS shipping <--- NOT BAD. I am a good researcher, I found a nice seller :D

I got them... They're mine mine mine!

Urban Decay came out with 2 sets of 24/7 Glide On Liner travel Sets. The more neutral colors called "Velvet Rope" and the more hip colors called "VIP"

A neutral lady that I am chose the "Velvet Rope". They are indeed cute travel size that you can bring anywhere!

Look at their sizes!

Here's from the "Velvet Rose" Kit
They are known to be Smudge-proof,
Budge-proof
and
Water-proof!
What more can a girl ask for?



I've tried on ZERO yesterday and it definitely is super creamy, no tugging, and lasts.
I haven't tried the other colors yet, I soon will and definitely will give my 2 cents on these.


They are called waterproof,
Definitely have to test them with WATER!!!

Check on the color Stash (right side), I tried smudging it with my fingers, it did smudge but only if you smudge SUPER HARD (like you would do that to your eyes! lol)

So far, so good, they all look promising,
I'll definitely do looks using them soon!
Before I go, I have to share to you gals what a professional nail art looks like!
Definitely far from what I do :)
I had someone help me out with this!
A lovely nail art with "Swarovski crystals" *winks*
Now I feel rich! LOL
Have a great weekend everyone!

Reader's Corner: Philips JetSet Control ION HP 4883

How's everyone today? Happy THANKSGIVING day to everybody!!!!
I am so thankful it's FRIDAY today!!!! :D
I am also thankful to all my readers, for appreciating my thoughts, ideas and opinions. It really meant the world to me!

So today is dedicated to Reader's Corner. I've got a question from a reader on what Hair Dryer I am using to style my hair. A short history, I have owned a travel size hair dryer for the longest time, I didn't mind that the only button it has is the ON/OFF button. After 4 years, it finally bid me "bu-bye". So worth it huh?

But now that I'm older, and the demand of my hair is bigger... I wanted to buy something different...I want a heavy-duty dryer, that would last me a long time.

I've searched, high and lows...well not really, I've just searched the malls...LOL

One Philips dryer caught my eye. Philips is well known for it's Home Entertainment system, so I guess their hair tools are good too right? I gave in and bought it because it looks sturdy, specifications are great...and best of all, I bought this less than Php 2,000 ($38). I've been using this everyday for more than 2 years now, so definitely worth it!

Sorry, I don't have a photo of it's box as I threw it away. This dryer comes with Volume Diffuser <-- at="" coz="" home="" i="" it="" left="" not="" on="" photo="" span="" style="color: #ffccff; font-style: italic;" too="">(my home when I was still single)

Here's my Philips Jet Set Dryer!

For you to imagine how big it is
By the way, it has it's own removable air inlet grill
Which I didn't include in this photo

It looks sexy to me because of it's Ion Conditioning Factor What's it for?

Ion Conditioning The ionizer inside the hairdryer creates negative particles, called ions, that neutralise the positive charge hair usually has. This calms the individual strands, brings them back into balance, and removes any static.

My take? I can't seem to see any drastic change! I've been drying my hair everyday and at times without any heat protecting serum (I know I'm Bad) and so far, my hair isn't FRIED YET! *knocks on wood* lol

Has 2 speed and 3 heat settings

Aside from all those above, I'm not done yet! LOL
It has Cool Shot and Quick-dry Setting (or HOT)

Cool Shot - for fixing the style you created with a shot of cool air for long-lasting results. Quick-dry setting - enables you to dry very wet hair faster, without the heat damage

Overall, I find this dryer to be really good and helps with my everyday styling! It is a bit heavy, but I don't mind because it does help in drying my hair fast with a "safe" temperature and I can always choose to get high heat setting if I wanted to style my hair on special occasions. Definitely a versatile dryer!

Philippine Readers: I bought this at SM Makati :D Not sure if they still have it though.

Am I boring you with all the blow-dryer lecture?
Sorry, I can't help but brag coz my dryer has a lot of cool settings! HAHAHA
I guess that's the reason why I bought this in the first place!
I am a sucker for technology!This is my current Hair dryer
What's yours?