Weekend Food Tripping at: Luk Foo + Reviews to come

Hi everyone,

I had a busy weekend, and my whole Sunday consists of me...EATING, EATING and EATING lol This food post was last weekend's food trip. I didn't have the chance to post the current one as I'm stuffing my face with food and I can't think straight LOL

Over the weekend, everyone knew about the seminar I've held and so far, it went great, I'm lucky to have met wonderful girls in person.

I also bought my full size Ellana Intensive Foundation in French Vanilla. After trying a sample size from Shen, I love it so much! I have to purchase a full size :D See my review here

Shen was nice enough to give me a sample of Make It Last Make Up Primer! This is new!!! I have to test this ASAP :D

She also knew I'd love to give throwdown between UDPP and TFSI! Now I have my own Too Faced Shadow Insurance!!! :) I'll be using it religiously! I love my UDPP but I've been curious about TFSI because it was said to be better for people with dry lids <--- points to myself!!! I kinda know who wins now, but I have to do more tests before I do the showdown. So please wait for that as well :D

After the seminar, one of the participant, Gale handed me a gift. I felt so touched as she shouldn't have to. But the note she written warms my heart. Gale, thank you so much!!!! Here's the goodies she gave me :D

L-R By Nature "No Bites Bar", Ellana Lip Color in Romance and Ellana Hair Gloss

Can't wait to try them!!! Thanks so much!!!

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Let me go to the Weekend Food Tripping :D

When I have the chance to shop for groceries at PureGold, I'll definitely have dinner at Luk Foo Restaurant nearby. It's a wonderful Cantonese cuisine and the price is just right :)

If you haven't had the chance to try their dishes, what are you waiting for??? YOU HAVE TO! :D

My favorite Tofu Dish with Minced Pork :)

Roast Pork Rice Topping :)

And my favorite Mango Sago Desert :)

Luk Foo has opened up a lot of branches
and if you live near Paranaque or the airport area,
check out Luk Foo HOTPOT.
I love their Hot Pot!

I can't count the number of times I've dine in this restaurant.
My whole family loves to eat here! :)
I'll probably dine in here again one of these days
Thanks again for the wonderful readers who asked about the seminar and for the well wishes!
I'll post about it soon!!!
I really had fun!!!!
Have a wonderful week ahead everyone!
Stay Happy!!!

Sneak Peek of Lancôme Oscillation Power Mascara

**photo from Lancome

Thanks to L'oreal Philippines as I've got the chance to take an early peek at what's buzzin' around the beauty sphere! The Lancome Oscillation Power Mascara. I am glad to have the chance to try it myself as it's beauty + technology all in one! I'm sure my hubby will be amazed with this too! LOL

Introducing: The Lancôme Oscillation Power Mascara

The first vibrating Powermascara by Lancôme
7000 oscillations per minute

In one easy new gesture, let the vibrating brush combined
with an exquisitely smooth formula wrap every lash up to 360°


**photo from Lancome

Here's the lovely place that greeted us
I didn't even use their famous Bifacil as I went to the event without MASCARA!
I am THAT excited to try on the Power Mascara!

Looks and feels like any regular mascara



But, with an extra button to press
You have to press this to vibrate the mascara
and release to stop, quite easy :D




A close up look at the brush wand
A bit bendable, not flimsy

If you are a Mascara Whore, using the new Oscillation Power Mascara from Lancôme won't be difficult at all, you just have to stop yourself from wiggling the mascara as all you need to do is to press the button, apply the mascara starting from the roots then move the mascara wand slowly all the way to the lash tip --- That simple.

We were told that we can coat our lashes as many times as we want. I personally like to coat it at 2nd coats --- MAX. If I go further, I get whorish, and clumpy lashes (that's my opinion)

I didn't use any eyelash curler, it does gives a bit of lift to my lashes.

Side view, looking closely, that's not dirt on my nose,
it's the lash tip of my other eye!
YAY! I have lashes! lol



It's my first time to meet Phoebe of Swipesomegloss, I'm glad to finally meet you!!!
Also Shen from Shens Addiction, not our first meeting but it was like our highschool reunion! lol



"Tres Marias" after we got OSCILLATED! lol




And guess what?
I finally have my own Garnier Light Brightening Eye Roll-on,
Jheng reviewed on it recently, to check out her review click here

Lancome Philippines Inc. will have their pre-selling of the Lancome Oscillation Power Mascara from February 21-22, 2009 at Lancome Counter at Greenbelt 5, Makati.

**Please click to enlarge

The Power Mascara will officially be available at Lancome Counters April 2009 for Php2,395 (approx $50.00)


Have a great weekend everyone! :)
I'll tell more about the seminar as soon as I have the time to breathe :D
Stay Happy!

Eureka Moment : Inexpensive 2-Way Desk Mirror

Hi Everyone :)

I've been doing make-up to this one client and she got so interested with the mirror I'm using. She wanted to know how much I bought it and she was expecting me to reply with $%#*$&@ amount LOL

She was surprised when I said "PHP88.00" (approx $2.00)

I'm lucky, I'm a bargain shopper and hunter! :) And it's not crappy mirror!

Specs

The Box :)



The Mirror The right size, perfect for your office table LOL Perfect to take along when you do make-up to clients
and show them the final look

The Stand Foldable, very convenient to take along



Unlike those inexpensive mirrors who's got mirrors on both side
but both are the same.
This vanity mirror comes in

Regular Mirror



Turn it backwards,
the Magnifying mirror to see your pores
and oh so bad Blackheads lol

(as you can see Crabby is nearer 3-4x)

Philippine readers can purchase this at Japan Home Center for Php88.00 (approx $2.00)
I've purchased 2 already :)
Hope my Eureka moment is helpful! :)
Stay Happy!

Askmewhats Reviews: Cover Girl TruBlend Foundation

Thanks to those who commented on my new banner. I won't take credit to it as Keith was the one who made it! Thanks sweetie! :D

As seen on my recent Askmewhats Version of the looks I've created, I've been using my MAC Studio Fix foundation, which I told everyone DOES NOT MATCH MY SKIN! I look like I have hepatitis or something as the color is too yellow on me. I've always thought I'm an NC30, so drop that thought! ---- I AM NOT NC30 and never will! lol

Since I bought the foundation already and it'll be good to use it for clients, I still would like to use it as a mix and match foundation for people who probably has my skin tone and I wouldn't want to put MAC Studio Fix foundation into waste as the coverage indeed is great!

I've been hovering around Cover Girl stall and it's funny how the first SA who helped me out still remembered me. I wanted something for mix and match so I am looking into a foundation that's easy to blend and of course in LIQUID form. That's when I decided to purchase my first CG TruBlend foundation.

I chose the lightest shade of all. It's in IVORY.

Cover Girl TruBlend says ---

TRUblend Liquid Makeup has color spheres that go beyond just matching your skin tone to actually merge with your skin, for a naturally flawless look. Specially designed to work with TRUblend pressed powder, concealer and blush; select your foundation, 1 - 6, then look for the corresponding concealer, blush and powder!

• Oil Free
• Dermatologically-tested
• Hypoallergenic
• Non-comedogenic (won't clog pores)

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• doesn't cake on my skin
  
• if you are a make-up artist, this is PERFECT for blending foundation
  
• I've tried wearing this alone, though not my shade for review purposes, felt light on my skin, I don't feel like I have any foundation on
• no allergies or skin irritations
• affordable
• best for dry skin
• love the packaging! Love that it comes in glass, not cheap plastic ones
  
• love the pump!!! (why can't MAC SF give the pump for free if CG can???)

Cons

• if you have oily skin, this could be a bit of a problem on oil control, as the foundation is a bit watery.
• if you're looking for heavy coverage - this isn't it. This is for light to medium coverage

Overall

I have read and researched about CG TruBlend being reformulated. I've read so many raves about the old formulation and the new one (the one I have) is crap. Now, I also wonder why they changed the formula? And how good is the old formula? Anyone used the old formula? Let me know

In my opinion, I would say this is a good and affordable product. It's definitely NOT a "Star Performer" but for it's price and the amount of product you get with good packaging, it's worth a try. I like this for "blending foundation" purposes but I wouldn't buy the TruBlend in my shade and use it as MY foundation. Again, there are better products out there :)

Tips

• apply using your fingers or foundation brush/stippling brush. Do not use sponges as the sponge will absorb the product easily, especially with the texture of TruBlend. Prevents wastage.
• use this to mix and match your old foundation that isn't your color, remember how many squirts you need to achieve the right color :) Mine is 50% MAC NC30 and 50% CG TruBlend.
• OC-ness Alert: Always wipe the pump with cloth or tissue before you store this.
  

Will I repurchase?

Maybe, I have a feeling this will take a long time to finish up!

Where can you purchase and how much?

SM Department stores for Php645.00 (approx $13.70)
But if you're in the US, I've seen Ulta online selling these for buy one get the 2nd bottle 50% off! Good deal!!! I've seen a lot of BOGOF for CG products! (lucky gals)

Now let me show you swatches

One squirt
Texture is just right, not too runny or creamy





Spread the product using fingers
Not bad for such small amount of product I squirted



I know, the shade is totally off, too light on me,
but here's to show you the nice coverage
and how it turned out to have a matte finish
(please click to enlarge)

I hope this review helps to readers who wants to know how this works :)
If you have further questions, ask away! :)
I'm not calling this blog "Askmewhats" for nothing ya know *winks*
Happy Friday or Thursday to everyone!!! :D
Stay Happy!

Other post you may want to check out ---
Smile and click "Cover Girl Advanced Radiance"

Please check out ---
Askmewhats Seminar for a Cause
(Happening Tomorrow!!!)

Nail Art Tutorial: "Aloha" Nails!

Happy Thursday everyone!
I'll be off to my mom's today to do her nails! Yup, I'm not surprised my mom is so into nail art too! :) And she's the only person I do pedicures to! Yup, complete with all the tools! :D

And it's funny how I pamper my nails first before I pamper my mom's!!! I know it should be the other way around because I'll ruin my own nails at the end of the day! lol

Anyways, I've been inspired to go back to the basics, a simple flower tutorial that looks like "Aloha Hawaii!!!"

Here's my best step-by-step photo tutorial, I hope you gals enjoy this as much as I do! :D

Step 1:

Apply one coat of any base color you want. I use BNC Korean Polish in Aqua blue. Let dry.

Step 2:

Apply second coat of the base color, while wet, drop 5 drops of white polish. Do not panic if the dots disburse into bigger dots.

Step 3:

Quickly add 4 small dots as "shooting flower" effect.

Step 4:

Using a toothpick, spread the end of the dots going to the center, to create a nice petal.

Step 5:

Do the same procedure to the other nails (starting from Step 2). You can change the location of the flower on each nail.

Step 6:

Make sure the flowers are dry. Apply any Top Coat you prefer to protect the hardwork you've done. I personally love The Face Shop Top Coat. My nail art lasts longer.

It is your choice if you want to use other colors, but for this specific "Aloha" Nails, I prefer it plain and simple as my base color is already vavavoom! :D

Much mahalo for reading my nail art posts :)
And to my readers who wonder if I did anything to my hair from my past FOTD?
Yes, I cut my bangs a couple of weeks ago and I colored my hair :D
Stay happy!




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