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Dear Readers:

Thank you so much again for all the support on my blog!

I enjoyed writing and learning from all of you and I've finally decided....to move from
www.askmewhats.blogspot.com
to
www.askmewhats.com

After the change of address, my blogroll was wiped off completely and I had to input the sites that I visit one by one, if I missed anyone, please let me know!!!

Thanks again for all the support!!!
Keep reading
and keep the wonderful comments coming!
I love to brighten your days just as much as all of you brighten mine!!!
Stay happy!!!

Nail Art Tutorial: "Jungle" Nails

(Note from Author: I am no way an expert in nail art designs, I just do nail art for fun! I hope you enjoy these)

Happy Wednesday!!!

Some people may not be into nail art, so this probably won't be any help to some of you! LOL Maybe just enjoy taking a look what crazy stuffs I do with my nails? lol

I know a lot of my readers are into simple nail art, don't worry, I'll try to add more "office friendly" nails. I was supposed to do an office-friendly nail but...I have to admit...I went overboard! LOL I got so into colors and crystals that I did my version of "Jungle Nails".

How did I make this design?
Let's start scrolling!!!

Step 1: After applying a base coat. Apply 2 coats of White Nail Polish (matte). I've used mine from Elianto.

Step 2: Making sure the 2 coats of white polish is dry to touch, using my Neon Orange nail polish (from Sis Aika), paint only the corner of the nail.

Step 3: Do the same step as above this time, with a Neon Pink colored polish. You can choose whatever color combination you want.

And here's how colorful your nails look like And you're not done yet :D

Step 4: Using my thin nail art brush, or eyeliner brush, or any thin brush, apply a black polish line on the corner of the Neon Orange and Neon Pink polish to create a boundary.

Step 5: Be creative and add on any design you want.

Step 6: Apply a glittery polish from Elianto on top of the design

Step 7: While the glitter polish is still wet, press on any nail rhinestone you have

As usual, apply more rhinestones on the thumb area

Step 8: Let Dry and top with The Face Shop's Top Coat.

Here's the final Jungle Nails *roar*

This nail art design takes me 30minutes longer than the other nail art in the past, I guess the difference with this is in most steps, I have to wait for the polish to completely dry before I go on with the next step. I'm glad I did this! I may look crazy to others but looking at my nails? I know I have the "Rawr" in me! :P

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Askmewhats Reviews: Cloth Pantyliners

On my previous "All About Down Under" Post regarding pantyliners that I am using, Ms. Li from the Tiny Tapir hit me on the head (not literally) on how much wastage I've been adding up to the environment and how the plastics from the pantyliners can harm my health.

Here's a blurb according to Mentruation.com.au

Disposable pads contain a myriad of chemicals and additives which serve to increase their absorbancy and keep them looking white and bright but these chemicals don't do you any good at all.

Your genital tissue is highly sensitive, and these chemicals are easily absorbed into your body, causing irritation and discomfort in the process. We already live in increasingly polluted environments, so it makes sense to reduce your exposure to chemicals in any way you can.

**Note: Tiny Tapir offers different Cloth Pads, from Pantyliners, Light Day Pad, Day Pad, Night Pads... etc... This review refers to the Sugar Monkey Liners ONLY

**image from Tiny Tapir website

Sugar Monkey Liner Says ---

Flannel / Flannel Liners with 2 layers of inner flannel.

Very trim design (turned and topstitched, hourglass shaped) pantyliners which are perfect for daily use, during spotting days or for double protection when wearing a menstrual cup.

Super easy to care for - just throw in the washing machine and dry in the sun. All liners have been pre-washed to ensure no strange shrinkage or warping of the liner's shape after washing / use.

Snapped with industrial poly-resin snaps - 2 snap sizes to ensure best fit, these will be snug against your underwear to prevent slipping and sliding around. The larger size is good when you're folding up the pad for storage after use.

Top Layer : Flannel

Soaker : 2 layers flannel

Bottom Layer : Flannel

Length : 2 sizes available : - Regular & Petite
Regular Length - 8 Inches Long
Petite Length - 7 inches Long

Width (when snapped) : approx 2.5 inches

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• cheaper in the long run, as one can be used for a long time if you take care of it
• no sweat and discomfort down there
• no irritation, felt like part of my undies
  
• no harmful effects if used everyday compared to the regular commercial pantyliners
• environmental friendly
• cute designs to choose from! makes me happy looking at it
• I love the snaps, 2 choices, adjustable
• pantyliner can be used both sides
• I honestly have lesser discharge after using this!
• not that I SMELL lol I have to clarify that, but I obviously don't have the weird smell in the late afternoon from the chemical of the disposable pads!
• It's actually cheaper, because I use 2-3 disposable pads a day, do the math :D
  
• Ms. Li from the Tiny Tapir is so helpful with all my queries.
  

Cons

• not available locally, but shipping is affordable, I just ordered another 5 pads (as my colleagues would love to try it too) and the total shipping is only MYR20 (approx USD5.70)
• an extra step for lazy people (but who cares? If it's good for me and the environment)
  
• I can't seem to find any cons!!!
  

Overall

I honestly felt that the simple things in life are still the best for us. I have to admit that I'm a bit uneasy to use as I've grown to a culture of disposables. I honestly felt weird using cloth pantyliners as the usual notion of "Eeeww, Gross!" But you know what? It doesn't feel anything and it's just like you wearing your own undies. I honestly do not feel a thing or any signs of uneasiness.

No joke, since I first wore this, I told myself I am not wearing any disposable pantyliners again! And with the extra step of washing this? I don't care!!! If it's great for my health and the environment! I am in!!!

Tips (from Tiny Tapir)

• Please wash before first time use
• After use, if you're out, simply fold up pad and store in a ziplock bag until you return home
• You can soak pads in cold water (change water daily) or simply throw straight into the washing machine with your other laundry, wash in cold the first cycle.
• (optional) add 1/4 cup white wine vinegar to the washing machine
• do not use fabric softener, it will coat your pad and reduce absorbency
• line dry in the sun or dry in the dryer

Tips (from Askmewhats)

• Share shipping with friends, it'll be cheaper

Will I repurchase?

Yes, I just did!!! I just ordered these .... (images from Tiny Tapir website)

No.2 Honeybeehill Liner in RED



And Hag Rag Diamond no. 8 Doggies!!!

I can't wait for them to arrive!!!

Where can you purchase and how much?

At the Tiny Tapir website for MYR26.00 (Approx $7.30) each
Buy 3 or more, get 10% off

Specs on what I got and tested
Here's my Apples Cloth Pantyliner in Regular



Here's to show Tiny Tapir changed the snaps
from Metal to KAM Resin Snaps
Does not rust as compared to metal



Adjustable snaps
or secure 2 to make sure it stays!



Length is 8 inches
Width is 2.5 inches

Whew, this is a long post!
I hope I was able to help you gals learn something!
I honestly did! :)
So feel free to message if you have further queries,
I'm in no way expert on down under but we can all share! :)
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Eureka Moment: MAC Foundation Pump

Dear Readers:

Are you a MAC Studio Fix Liquid Foundation user?

Don't you just hate the bottle? I mean packaging is simple and great but pouring out the foundation is messy and you waste a lot of product at times with spillage!

While searching the MAC Site, I've came across with a PUMP for the Stuidio Fix Liquid Foundation!!! Yes there is such thing! LOL

I went to MAC store here in Glorietta, Shangri-La and also at SM Mall of Asia Marionaud, I was told the same thing, it was free together with MAC SF Liquid foundation in the past but it isn't available for a year now!!!!

BUMMER!!!

But your dear Askmewhats doesn't stop from there, what do I do??? Ask a dear friend who own's an online shop called Makeup Mix Shop, and yes, the shop is owned by the lovely Toma who became a dear friend to me. She immediately purchased them and put it up on her site at a very reasonable price! I have to admit, I clicked BUY at once! LOL

She also purchased a couple to put up on her site for international readers like I am who does not have access to US products. So head on to her site if you plan to purchase one for your dear MAC liquid foundation. It will make a huge difference as you can control the amount of liquid foundation you put on your face. Lesser product used = SAVINGS!!!

I can't wait!!! I purchased the MAC Foundation pump for USD5.00 and shipping costs USD4.95 for international shipping!


YAY!!!! I really can't wait!
Gosh, I can't believe a pump like this can make me happy!



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Weekend Food Tripping at: Kaya Express

I am overwhelmed with such sweet words from my readers who joined my contest! I actually ask about the favorite post for the purpose of knowing what my readers like to read more from my blog in the next years! But you gals are too sweet and added a lot of "sugar" on the comments!!! Now my head is too big I have to carry it with my 2 hands! LMAO

Well, my head can grow bigger still! I can still manage! lol So please do not forget to join my "Askmewhats Turning a Year Soon" Contest!!!

It is weekend food tripping, a lot of the readers' favorite because at the end of the post, they have the reason to blame me for wanting to eat but in truth, they just want to eat! hahaha How dare you ladies??? hahaha Well I take the blame!!! I love food photos too!!!!

I love food, and I don't care if it's cheap food as long as it's clean and it tastes good! There's a restaurant that I don't go because of a bad "BIBIMBOP" experience. I'm glad I gave them a second chance because they do serve something good!!!

Here's the cheapest set meal located inside a mall that I've tried and worth letting you gals know :)

PHP125.00 (approx $2.60)
for a bowl of rice with toppings, soup and ice tea

If you have huge appetite, you can order 2 sets! LOL

KAYA EXPRESS

Like I said, I don't like my first visit here because their bibimbop is too small and the taste isn't impressive at all. I've tried their Korean noodles too and it didn't impress me as well. I'm glad I took a closer look at their menu and at the last page, they do offer set meals for a cheaper price (yup the rest of the menu are a bit pricey for the amount of food they serve).

They serve Bulgogi meal (available in Chicken, Pork, Beef and Seafood). I ordered Pork Bulgogi and Keith's in Beef or vice versa! I don't care, we share! hahaha

What you get?

Here's the BEEF Bulgogi set meal

Half bowl full of rice, with 2 slices of Egg, Kimchi, Bean Sprouts, Mini Shrimps and of course! The Beef.
And here's the PORK Bulgogi

Half bowl full of rice, with 2 slices of Egg, Kimchi, Bean Sprouts, Mini Shrimps and of course! PORK!

They are accompanied with a clear soup
Yes this free soup doesn't taste like socks like other free soup!!!
Did I say socks??? Now everybody know I drink SOCK SOUP! hahahahha

And a mini ice tea!!!
Look how small it is! LOL
But you can go for an upgrade if you pay an extra Php17.00 (less than $.50)

So for the 2 of us!
We spent only Php250.00 (approx $5.25)
No service charge! Love it!

Kaya Express is located at Robinson's Place Ermita
Ground floor next to Gloria Jean's Coffee

Have a great week!
I am looking forward for the Chinese New Years Holiday!
Can't wait for a week off!
But I ain't going anywhere :(
Hubby has to work!
Stay happy!

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