Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Askmewhats Seminar for a Cause Report

Note from Author: Heavy photos. Get your fingers ready to keep on scrollin' :D
Photos watermarked are photographed by my Hubby, photos without watermark are taken from Rhea's hubby Nap. Thanks for the shots, Nap!


At long last! I was able to resize the shots! And here I am telling you what happened to the Askmewhats Seminar for a Cause last January 31st.

I want to give a shoutout of thanks to all my lovely friends who help post about the seminar on their respective blogs and multiply account!

I would also like to thank the So Loverly girls for paying a slot even though they won't be able to attend due to location issue, thanks for the help!!! Kahani and Syen, Love ya girls! And also an Angel out there, you know who you are -- thanks!!!!

And here's a shot of US in the middle of the seminar
It proves we're always ready to take a pose ANYTIME! lol



We started the seminar with getting to know each other. Girls who share the same passion gets to be comfortable with each other in an instant! And I meant "snap your finger" kind of instant :D

We started the seminar with talks about skincare, because that's a very important step to create a good canvass to start make-up application.

Afterwards, we talk about Foundation. Choosing the right shades and we also did foundation application to some of the girls half of their faces.

Please click to enlarge, foundation applied at the left side
(when looking at the photo)

Model: Crystal


We did concealer application as well on areas we want to conceal
Used MUFE palette as requested by the attendee

Applied on the left side of the face
(facing photo)
Model: Gale



We also talked about techniques
on cutting and drawing beautiful brows


Model: Shen



Contouring and Highlighting of course won't be forgotten


And the girls had fun on their own :)
Love it that they're so interactive
Sharing product reviews,
testing on the products they brought



Eye make up!
Everyone's excited to do eye make up
as we all have our own eye looks we want to achieve!

One request on eye makeup application ---
"How to make the eye appear bigger"


And how to enhance naturally beautiful eyes



Full Face Make-up application

Model: Nina
(still young at 19)



We also have discussion on products
Tips to share on how to achieve better looking make-up
We also share the wonderful finds we have :)
A lot of product testing!



(see the make-up they brought along?)

And here are the lovely shots of the attendees
all so pretty both in and out!

Gale of My Wonderful World of Colors



Rhea



Nina



Crystal of Musicalfan Loves Minerals



Shen of Shen's Addiction



Group shot after they receive their
Certificates of Appreciation :)

I also want to give a shoutout of thanks to my bestie Hennie, who owns Cosmetique Asia, maker of Silka products. She gave out samples of Silka Papaya soap and lotion and magazines for the ladies!



Another shot this time with Nap (hubby of Rhea)
Who was kind enough to take shots for this event too



I had a great time girls!
Thank you!




And last but not the least,
A special person who supports me all these years.
Keith was there for the event,
he actually took a leave from an important training to be with me on this event,
he knew how important this is for me and he wants the attendees to be well taken care of.
Thank you so much Keith!!! Love you sweetie!



*whew*
I can't believe I can finish this post! Thanks for reading and for taking part of the special event with me --- Even by reading :) I know you gals out there who are far away but wishes me well!
Thanks for all the support, the love I receive. I can't thank everyone enough!

I told the attendees that I did this event not because I see myself as a "professional" or "a great" make-up artist. I did this event because I love my friends and I would always be ready to extend a helping hand for them. But of course, helping is great if you do it with an open heart. This event opened up my eyes as well, I learned a lot from the girls too!

*sniff*

Now I'm getting mushy :D

But thanks again! Love ya all!!!
Stay Happy!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Askmewhats Version: "Plum Colored Calla Lily" Look

Hello ladies!!!

Ugh!!! No internet at home, a phone cable guy went to the house supposedly to "fix" the phone lines but ended up messing up my internet connection :( :( :(

Anyways, here's a darker look I've done for those into pinks and purples! <--- ME! :D

Here's the final look





Askmewhats Diagram Time!



Step 1:

Prep my lid with UDPP, top with NYX Jumbo Pencil in Yoghurt. Apply Ulta's Calla Lily (Thanks Toma) using patting motion on the inner 2/3 of the lid going a bit above the crease.






Step 2:

Using crease brush/blending brush, apply Ulta's Plum Noir on the outer V to deepen crease. BLEND well.




Step 3:

Highlight the browbone and inner corner of the eye with my favorite highlighter, Bourjois Beige Rose.



Step 4:

Tightline the upper lashline with Paul & Joe eyeliner in Black and also the waterline. Curl your lashes and apply CG Blast Lash Mascara in Black.




Final look :D




That's why I love highlighting the inner corner of my eye
It has a brightening effect ON ME :D



Other products used for the rest of my face



MAC Studio Fix Foundation in NC30 mixed with CG TruBlend in Ivory
using my MAC 187 brush



Apply Thevi Matte pink e/s as blush with my SHU Uemura face brush



NYX Round Lipstick in Tea Rose
Topped with Shawill Lip gloss

And what's a look without seeing ....
ME? lol






A had a very challenging start of the week!
But that's life, I rest, I get challenged!
That's life!
Let's all keep that smile and
Stay Happy!

Monday, February 2, 2009

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!!!


Sunday, February 1, 2009

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!