Sunday, May 3, 2009

Weekend Food Tripping at: Teriyaki Boy


Hello folks! :P

Weekend food tripping is here!

Combining the warmth of east and the efficiency of west, Teriyaki Boy is the fast casual Japanese dining restaurant in the Philippines. (taken from Teriyaki Boy site)

If I want fast and delicious Japanese food? I definitely go to Teriyaki Boy because they have so many branches and food are always served good :)

This is like the 19384735th times I've been in this restaurant LOL But it's always a great experience each time.

A warm tea served upon ordering
I love their tea



Crunchy Tuna
Php95.00 (approx $2.00)

It is huge for the size!
If you're on a date, and want to impress
DO NOT ORDER THIS lol
but if you're comfortable with who you dine with
definitely give this a try!!!
I love this!!!



Dynamite Roll
Php190.00 (approx $4.00)

Really spicy and crunchy at the same time!
Love it!!



Tofu Steak
Php155.00 (approx $3.30)

Lightly battered and fried tofu
with ground pork and vegetables
in steak sauce



Katsudon
Php180.00 (approx $3.80)

Deep fried breaded pork cutlet
with stirred egg topped on rice
it's their bestseller
for Don Buri!



I had a wonderful dining experience here as usual!
Whether I'm with the hubby,
with friends or family!
I always went out of the restaurant full and happy! :D

How's your weekend food tripping?
Keep smilin'
Stay Happy!

Saturday, May 2, 2009

FYI: Summer Lovin' Event



Dear Philippine Readers:

Got the message from Pearl of DollFace Cosmetics, Summer Lovin' event that's supposed to be happening from May 1-3, 2009 ends TONIGHT. (Please click this link for details). So if you're hoping to go tomorrow to visit the stalls. It won't be there.

Hope this helps people to save the trip!

Take care!

Askmewhats Version: "Teal I Met You"

Happy day everyone!
LOL I can't stop smiling on my own post title.
I've named this look "Teal I Met You" because I've realized that I haven't been doing much "teal" looks :) So I've finally met a nice looking teal color! And I'm in love with it!
It's not so drastic but it's "cool" enough to be done for night outs!

Let's just say, a look for both day and night! :D

Here's a final look!




Askmewhats Diagram



Always prep your lids with a primer

And if you want a more "obvious" look

Apply any cream based e/s

Since I am eyeing for a bright look

I applied Fashion 21's Pearl e/s stick

all over lids including
the inner corner

up to the brow bone



Step 1:
Using any flat shader brush. Pat on a matte white e/s all over the inner thirds of the eye including the brow bone area (the effect is shimmery because I have a shimmery cream e/s base)



Step 1:
Pat on Makeup Masala Mineral in Jadoo on the center of the lids. Do not worry about blending yet


Step 3:
Using a blending brush, apply any dark "bluish toned" e/s on the crease area. I am using Laura Mercier's Blue Sky Quad's darkest color. It has a hint of blue sparkles on it.

You can always choose
to
intensify the colors
if you want



Step 4:
Create small winged eye look with your choice of gel liner/liquid liner/ eyeliner pencil. I am using Stila Smudge Pots in Black with my Ecotools Bamboo Eyeliner brush.

Do not forget to curl your lashes and apply 2 coats of mascara. Thanks Gracie for the Clinique Mascara sample :) Love it!

Final Look





What's on the rest of my face?


For the Face

The Body Shop Minerals Foundation No. 02
Joppa Finishing Silk in Original Formula Sheer


For the cheeks

Dollface Contour Palette
(You can check back on my previous post
on how I contour my face)



For the Lips

NYX Round Lipstick in Sky Pink
(from Alyssa)

Top with Nivea Caregloss Shine


It's time for me to smile to everyone
and say BYE BYE :D




Have you realized that I've got no nail art this week?
I had a week rest for my poor nails!
So do check back next week for nail art designs!

Keep smilin'!
Stay happy!


Friday, May 1, 2009

Reader's Corner: How to Contour



Question:


"Nikki, if you're not so busy, please do a tutorial on how to contour the cheeks. Im really curious how to do that because I've been blessed, err.. cursed.. with full cheeks " --- Khymm

Answer:

Hey Khymm, yes I'm not busy now so I got the time to do a photo tutorial on how I contour my cheeks. There are so many ways to contour the cheeks out there, but you are one lucky gal! I am blessed with full cheeks too! So I will share with you how I contour my cheeks. Hope this helps! :D
What do you need to contour and blush?

  1. Dark contouring powder or bronzers
  2. Your choice of blush color
  3. Highlighting powder or any powder that's 2-3 x lighter than your skin
I will be using
Dollface Contouring Palette
in this tutorial




Brushes to be used?
Your choice





Step 1:

Choose your preferred brush or any brush easy to work with. Dip in a matte brown or bronzer onto the brush



Do not forget to tap on
the excess powder




Step 2:

Press the brush just in front of the ear near the hair line.



Step 3:

Swipe the brush in an angle (like a diagonal inverted triangle) as shown on picture below. You can build the color as you go on!



Step 4:

Using the same brush or you can use a different brush (again your choice), choose your blush color. Do the tapping motion again.




Step 5:

While the contouring powder (black triangle) is not yet blended, apply the Blush powder on top of the contouring powder (pink triangle), the application is the same manner as you apply the contouring powder.



Step 6:

Using a loose powder brush, in my case, I use my Ecotools Kabuki Brush, gently blend in the colors together.

Tip: In this step, you can reapply the contour powder and blush powder if needed.




Step 7:

After the contour and blush powder are blended well. Dip in the brush with any highlighting powder you prefer.



Apply sparingly right above
the blush powder
and you can also include
highlighting the browbone
if needed



Here's the final look

(Note: I applied more than the usual
to show the colors on photo)




This is just one of the many
contouring
and blushing techniques :)
Try to experiment
and see which works
best
for your facials structure!
Do have fun on the process!
Keep smilin'!

Stay Happy!


Happy Labor Holiday!!!



Want to check out blush tips for different face shapes? Smile and click here

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Askmewhats Report: L'oreal Luxury Beaute Groupe Event


(Note from author: Thanks to Shen for the holler about this event!!! I had fun!!!)



Good day everyone!
I am looking forward to finish up work today as tomorrow is Labor Day!!! Meaning, no work! Yupeee!!!

Let me share to you my dear readers a wonderful event I recently attended.

The L'oreal Luxury Beaute Group Event
The event started with a welcome talk from
L'oreal's Luxury Products Division
Group Brand Manager
Ms. Kristine Marie Coronel-Dy



Ms. Jannie Villacorte

Sr. Product Manager
for Fragrances
gave us a short chat
about learning our fragrance type



It was a short introduction
we were then each given a cute box
with a nice ribbon
(I kept the ribbon as is!)



And we will play
the L'oreal Luxe Pass game




We race to the Kiehl's station
to have the chance to try on their products
and enjoy some hand massage time





Here's Bambi and Shen
posing
at the Shu Uemura Tokyo Lash Bar



Roanne having a brow trimming session
from John Pagaduan,
the Shu Uemura Makeup Artist





It was fun to also learn
which luxury fragrance
suits me the best!
We've got personalized fragrance consultation


My fragrance type is : FRESH FLORAL



Roanne and Phoebe posing for the cam :)
Check out the hot guys behind them
too bad they're just photos!
I think if they're really standing behind them
the ladies won't even be posing for the cam
RIGHTY? LOL

The new fragrance
from Giorgio Armani

Attitude Extreme!

Smells oh so manly!!!




We also got to try
the drinks of the gods
from Kiehl's

YUMMY!



Ms. Allison Salvadors
introduced us on
what's new
from Lancome Skincare!

I am so excited about it!
Hint: It's a serum!



I also saw Kim *waves* "hi KIM!!!!"
and Jamie *waves more* "hi Jamie sweetie!!!"
It was a fun beauty bloggers unite day!
With everything that's happening, I didn't have a chance to take a shot of myself!
So Shen!!! I know they're in your camera! :P

Keep smilin!
Stay Happy!