Tag time

Tagged by: MySweetFix, Shexilicious, Lootwagon, Glow Chaser
Thanks for the tag!

what’s your favourite eye shadow color to wear?
Stila's Marakesh palette from Anne of Yummiebitez!

what’s the one product you wouldn’t leave your house without?
lip balm!!!

what’s your favourite makeup look – high drama OR natural?
natural! I'm boring!

which feature do you play up the most?
eyes!

which feature do you try to downplay/cover up?
undereye circles!

your favorite makeup brand, if you could pick only ONE to exist?
Paul & Joe (you gals knew I'm going to say it right? lol)

which product have you re-purchased OVER and OVER again?
P&J Dual Powder Foundation, Clinique's Skin Care System, L'oreal Lips and Eyes makeup remover, Kiehl's No. 1 Lip Balm, Victoria Secret's Secret Crush (they're not producing this scent anymore *sad*)

which product would you NEVER repurchase again and why?
Burt's Bees Lifeguard's Choice Lip Balm
BE Mineral foundation - does not work for me

one beauty treatment you would always PAY to have done?
pedicures and manicures, I tend to have in-growns, so I need a professional to help me clean my cuticles at least once a month, I do the minor cleaning on the rest of the week.

one beauty treatment you would NEVER pay to have done?
waxing, because I'm lucky to be born with invisible hairs! lol

one beauty trick you can share with everyone?
After liquid foundation application, instead of patting your face with "setting powder", I'd rather pat the face with a Powder Foundation especially on special events as coverage is heavier and face makeup lasts longer.

best advice you've ever been given regarding beauty and makeup?

Regarding Beauty ---

I know I've been saying this again and again, but SMILING makes a HUGE difference. I am not born gorgeous, but a lot of people remember me because of my smile. :) It's great to hear my mom's friends telling her : "Your daughter has a great smile!"

Regarding Makeup ---

Less is always MORE :)


I don't need to tag specific readers as I want YOU to do it if you have the time! :D
Let me know if you've done yours!
I'll be excited to read about it!
Stay Happy!

Askmewhats Version: My Late Heatherette Look

Shocked with the title? LOL I know MAC Heatherette is "so last year", but I can't help but play with it because I haven't had the chance to do a look using this palette :)

To those who don't have this palette, do not worry as most colors are "dupe-able" :)

Here's my very simple,
Easy-to-do
Daily Heatherette Look

And here's Askmewhats Diagram!

Before I do the steps below,
I applied NYX Jumbo Pencil in Yogurt
all over lids

Step 1:

Using an e/s brush, pat on Hoppin', or any shimmer pink e/s on the inner corner of the eye.

Step 2:

Swirl a small crease brush and blend with Mood Ring on the center of the eye.

Step 3:

Using any blending brush, apply Cloudburst on the outer V of the eye, making sure not to apply too much and slowly build on the color. Be careful with this as this can make your eye makeup look dirty.

Using a smaller crease brush, apply the same color to the lower lashline, around 3 fourths. Do not go all the way.

Step 4:

Apply P&J Face Color043 on the browbone and my favorite inner corner of the eye for wide eyed look.

Finish with Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide on Liner in Zero
Curl your lashes and apply Lancome Virtuose Mascara



Of course, you must fill in your brows.
You can check out old tutorials
on what I used for brows




And the rest of my face?

The Body Shop Mineral Foundation no. 2

The Body Shop's Cheek Color
in Warm Copper



NYX Herades
Topped with Bath & Body Works Gloss
in Gold Dust



HELLO!!! :D

Note: e/s on the right side looks like it doesn't match the left one
I swear they both match!
my eye has just recovered from eye allergies
so I lost the eyelid on that eye
Still cute I believe, according to my MOM LOL!!!

It is indeed a quick look!
Use any light colored e/s and darken your crease!
Use a nice flush on the cheeks and prettify your pout!
You're all ready to go!
Happy Humpy Wednesday!
Stay Happy!

Eureka Moment: Eyeko Offers Liparazzi

**please click photo to enlarge

Fantastic offer from Eyeko until February 28, 2009.

Spend £10 or more on Eyeko Beauty to get the A list looks you love and we'll treat you to the stars favorite light up lip-gloss LIPARAZZI PREMIER worth £15

LIPARAZZI, the genius light up lip-gloss features a handy mirror fixed in the barrel and an innovative dual light concealed in the cap to ensure your lips are always red carpet ready! Add a touch of lustrous shimmer to lips with Liparazzi Premier the pretty pink shade with a winning combination of natural jojoba and vitamin E.

Enter checkout code LIPARAZZI to get yours whilst stocks last!!!

Click HERE to start shopping!
Enjoy and pucker up!
Stay happy!

Nail Art Tutorial: "Peppermint" Nails

Hi my dearies!

Another nail art tutorial today! :) I didn't get inspiration from a photo but I got inspired on looking for a photo AFTER I've done my nails! LOL Yup, my nail art always reminded me of something AFTER I've done this!

Here's my post-interpretation!

Of course, do not expect my nail art to be as cute as peppermint candies :D

How did I do this?

Step 1:

Apply a base coat and apply 2 coats of a matte nail polish. I've used Caronia Regular polish in Apricot Beige

Step 2:

Apply 3 thin lines of white polish on the tip of the nails.

Step 3:

Apply dark pink colored polish to fil in the gaps between the white lines. This doesn't have to be perfect :D

Step 4:

Draw french tip "outline" using black below the red and white lines.

Step 5: (optional)

Apply rhinestones, if you want

Step 6:

Making sure the nail polish and art work is dry, top with a top coat!

And here's my final nail look :D

I know a lot of my wonderful readers told me they aren't good with nail art :) Well, you can always start with simple painting of your nails, then go up to French tip :) Then flower designs. It really takes time but the outcome is well worth it :)

Have a wonderful day everyone
I hope my simple nail art cheered you up :)
Stay happy :D

Eureka Moment: Coastal Scents Gel Liner

Note From Author: If you've read this post early on, you will see that the CS Gel Liner price below from Makeup Mix Shop will be the same as Coastal Scents because there was a sudden notice from Coastal Scents, according to Ms. Toma, that re-sellers aren't allowed to sell CS gel liners lower than the retail price on the CS website :( So that leaves Toma no choice but to move it back to the price same as CS.

To those who already purchased, Lucky You! :)

To the rest, don't fret, you can still enjoy free shipping for orders $20.00 above and also free Makeup Masala Mineral if you enter code NIKKI ! :)

**photo from CS website

Hi Everyone! :)

I've written a couple of times regarding Coastal Scents gel liners. They perform well and the price is really affordable. The only problem is, I've read a couple of comments from my readers stating that they would love to try Coastal Scents gel liners but SHIPPING is EXPENSIVE!

I am excited to write this post today because it's a Eureka Moment, meaning, a news that would make us "buyers" happy because we can purchase products we love and still saves money! :D

Coastal Scents sell if for $6.95 (approx Php334.00) plus horrible shipping rates! Makeup Mix Shop sells it for $6.95 (approx PHp334.00) and shipping? You get free shipping if you order $20.00 above!!! If you're not going for $20.00 order, the shipping is very affordable and she doesn't overcharge! If you are a non-US buyer, you can purchase together with your friends so you get free shipping!!! :D

ALSO..that's not all!!!!

If you enter the code: NIKKI (such beautiful code name lol) at the REMARKS area, you get free Makeup Masala Mineral. Please do not forget to include your desired shade at the remarks area too!

Thanks Toma for being nice to my readers! :)

I hope this helps!!! :)
Let me know what you're getting!
Stay Happy!