Askmewhats Reports: A Mission... Accomplished!

I got a mission:

"Be Stunning for a Steal"

It's a mission I don't say NO to. I may not be Tyra Banks "Queen of Cheap" but I'm definitely a PRO-saver! If I can purchase a product that really works for the least amount of money? Count me in!!!

Scroll down as you see me acquiring my targets! :)

First Stop:
Facials by Garnier

Whatever makeup you had on, you will be stripped off to a nude face! eeeeekkk! lol Started out cleansing my face with Garnier Brightening Scrub Wash, toned with Garnier Milky Lightening Dew, had a face mask called Whitening infusion tissue mask then lastly, moisturized my face with Garnier whitening peel cream. I am not fond of whitening products but since I'm there, I enjoyed the "me" time of relaxing facial :)

a photo of "someone" having her facial
Photo blurred to protect her identity LOL
FYI: That's not me! You know who you are girl!
I can blackmail you :P

I also had the chance to chat with
Garnier's Marketing Manager Ms. Barbara Ramos
Thanks for the warm welcome

Next stop?
*Looks left and right*
Goes for hair? Or makeover?

It's not even hard to choose!
I'll definitely go for the makeover!

Second stop:
Makeup by Maybelline

3 makeup stations with 3 Maybelline makeup artists line up for you to sit back, relax and be beautified!

Perfect timing!
Mr. Jim Ryan is open
to do my makeup!



Check out the
Maybelline products used

I like how he explained each and every step!
I opted for natural daytime look!
Sue me, but I love my daytime look! lol
*stop groaning!* :P

Jim with his light hands put on Maybelline's Clear Smooth Minerals Liquid Foundation with a stippling brush, and applied Clear Smooth Minerals Liquid Concealer on my undereyes and sides of the nose. Set it with a sponge using Clear Smooth Pressed powder.

The eyes, as I said earlier, I opted for a daytime look with the Glam! He used a blonde eyebrow pencil (too bad it's not available locally). We discussed about what's in for brows and it's definitely thick brows that's light in shade! Imagine Judy Ann Santos, Kris Aquino, Bea Alonzo eyebrows!

Using the eyestudio e/s quad, he wet the brush and applied using light strokes neutral shades! What makes my eyes pop is the new Vivid & Smooth Black Liner as he applied it all over the shape of my eyes and feather it out for smoked effect. Lashes....ahhh..what can you do with it? Jim used 2 mascaras and explained to me why they are saleable in our market! The Volum' Express Cat Eyes mascara is perfect for thin and sparse lashes like mine, use it to coat your lashes and finish up by applying another coat just the tips of the lashes with Unstoppable curly lash extension mascara to give out a vavoom effect! It works! I am starting to see my lashes!

The great thing? Maybelline's Sr. Product Manager, Ms. Michelle Fernandez, explained to me that Maybelline has lowered their prices but maintained the quality of each product sold in the market. I checked out the prices and I was amazed how affordable they are! Must purchase??? Mascara and their vivid eyeliners!

(And you think I would insert a final shot? Sorry I don't have any close up shots! Was too excited chatting with people!!!)

Third stop:
Hair by Matrix

I was able to meet Jr. Product Manager of Matrix, Mr. Dax Ocheda, and learned so much about the Matrix line! The Matrix line also includes my favorite BIOLAGE hair products. I am seriously glad we finally have Biolage here in our country. The first time I've tried Biolage, was from my friend in Canada. I had her purchase it for me and now, I don't need to! I can easily to go salons and purchase it! And the best thing? It's affordable! :)

George Aliben, did my hair using Matrix products. I've requested for a natural curl and leave everything up to him! :) I love surprises!

Here's my hair after 4 hours
eye makeup removed
Love how the curl lasted



Doesn't my hair remind you of ABBA?
I can't stop singing....
"Dancing queen, young and sweet
only seventeen...." lol

Optional stop:
Nails by Nail Spa

They do nail art!!! But I was told by Ms. Barbara to skip it as I have my nail art done already by myself! And they only do your finger nails, and since the line was quite long, I gave it a skip and went for snacks! :)

The snacks consists of some entrees
and loads of sweets from
Christine's Kitchen

Final stop:
Photo by Fabfoto
(you can click to enlarge)

I love how the event includes FabPhotos!
cheers to my blogger friends Shen and Kim!
Roanne was also there but didn't have the chance to chat with her!
*waves* Hi Roanne!

After this experience, I can say, YES at the stage of recession we can still look beautiful without spending so much! :)

Now here's my mission to you!
Try to look fab yourself,
and be stunning..for a steal!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Nail Art Tutorial: "Sliced Watermelon" Nails

Happy Monday!!!

I start off the week with a nail art tutorial! Although it's June and we had series of strong rains a couple of days ago, it's still summer as it's blazing hot down here!!!

That's where I thought of a Watermelon nails! I've seen a couple of watermelon nails and I wanted something different! I wanted slices of watermelon coming from all directions of my nails! It is fun to get out of dainty nails and go for fun nails!!! Hope you like my work of art...nah! :D

Step 1:
Protect your nails with a coat of base coat. Apply 2 coats of ELF Light Pink polish and let dry.

Step 2:
Draw a green curve line using a thin brush or the brush from the 2-way nail art pen. Go for different directions just like photo below :)

Step 3:
Draw a same thin white line on top of the green line. I am using L.A. Colors Art Deco Polish in white.

Step 4:
Using a pink/ reddish thin brush polish from the 2 way nail art pen collection. Draw a thicker curve (this will serve as the watermelon). Though this came out looking like candy canes!

Step 5:
Draw seed shape using black 2 way nail art pen.

Step 6:
Top with a thin glitter polish

Step 7:
Finish your work of art with your choice of top coat.

Summery Slices
of Fresh watermelon!
Ready for you to bite!
*winks*

Hope this refreshes your week!
Keep smilin'
Stay Happy!

Weekend Food Tripping at: Hanpao Restaurant

The week flew by pretty quick and Monday is getting nearer!!! ugh... *breathe in and out* Positive energy.... positivity.... :D

I will be off to attend a wedding party early in the morning and will have the reception at 6:00pm, so it'll be a whole day affair! :)

It's another food tripping post, after the Modern Toilet Restaurant post, it's time to go back to yummy looking food again! This is a restaurant not too famous to a lot of people but definitely well known to people within the area. HanPao Restaurant Banawe.

Oh yes, they are famous for the HANPAO NOODLE FEAST, good for 3-4 persons, noodles topped with Chicken, Honeycured Pork, Shrimp dumplings, vegetables served with a sweet sauce and soup! Love it!!! It's only Php220.00 (approx $4.60).

Here are our orders....

Spring rolls
3 pcs for Php65.00 (approx $1.50)

I love spring rolls!
This can be a dish to me!



Spicey Beancurd
Php145.00 (approx $3.00)

Beancurd are staple for me
if I dine in a Chinese Restaurant!



Kutchay Dumpling
Php75.00 (approx $1.60)

I've had crunchy kutchay in the past
and this is something new!



Perfect for vegetarians
as they're filled with veggies!
It's all healthy!




Radish Cake
Php65.00 (approx $1.50)

I am not fond of Radish
But I love love love Radish Cake!

Wanton Noodle Soup
Php85.00 (approx $1.80)

More chili please!
Yum!!!



What's best but to finish all the meal
with Sago't Gulaman Drink!

It's authentic Chinese food at an affordable price! If you're within the area, you MUST give it a try! Your tastebuds will thank you for it!

Han Pao Teahouse,
Banawe 693 Banawe St.,
Brgy. Sienna Quezon City,
Metro Manila
712-4736

Reminder: The restaurant do not accept credit card, so be prepared to bring cash with you if you dine in here :D

Have a wonderful weekend!
I will have more exciting post the coming week!
Keep that smile coming!
Stay happy!

Tip for the Day: All About Concealers

3rd series on Starting Out Your Makeup Collection. Thanks for being excited! I am quite happy to do this series as well!

Concealers

The purpose of the concealers are to cover blemishes or facial imperfections. They're also there to offset the natural shadow that occurs under our eyes. And recently, I've learned in class that concealers can also be used to highlight and contour. Yes, that's the power of concealers.

That's how important concealers are and that gives us the pressure to choose the right one, right?

There's no easy answer on which concealer is the best! As we all know different varieties of concealers are there to cater different individuals with different needs.

So which one do you need to include them in your collection?

Let's understand the types of concealers out there

Stick
This type of concealer usually comes in a lipstick-type tube or pencil looking

Areas to apply
Undereye

How to apply
Apply straight to undereye area, dab and blend with fingers or sponge
Can be applied before or after foundation

pros

• appropriate for mild pigmentation, spots or discolorations
• can provide more coverage and control

cons

• tends to be dryer and thicker in texture, so difficult to blend
• can look quite obvious if you chose the wrong shade
• can enhance lines

examples
Maybelline Cover Stick, Jill Stuart Concealer Stick, Avon Ideal Shade Concealer Stick, Shiseido the Makeup Concealer Stick, MAC Studio Stick Concealer, Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Concealer, Duwop Surface, Stila Cover Up Stick, NARS concealer, etc...

Askmewhats Reviews: Clinique Soft Shine Lipsticks

Happy Independence Day everyone here in the Philippines! :) Enjoy no-work day ok??? Are you going out for shopping? I believe there's a couple of sales at the mall!!! :)

Anyways, today is a review day! Let's talk about lipstick. I never believe in moisturizing lipstick! I've tried so many and ended up buying glosses instead as my dry lips can't handle lipsticks. But with my full lips, glosses doesn't work so well on me, makes my lips huge! Trust me, not the "Angelina Jolie" type of huge, but just HUGE! :) So I'm still on for a lookout for a nice moisturizing lipstick that's not too glossy!!!

The heavens open up, angels sang, .... EUREKA!!!

**photo from website

Clinique Soft Shine Lipstick says ---
Longest-wearing, soft shine formula. Keeps its just-applied look for hours. Won't feather, creep, stain or dry out.
Coverage is Moderate

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• one of the creamiest lipstick I've tried
• very good pigmentation
• lasts longer than my regular lipstick
• very nice and chic packaging
• a nice range of shades to choose from
• I can seriously apply lipstick without the use of lip balm!!! This is seriously my first time to do so!!!
• right amount of shine
• no smell, no flavor, no weird taste!

Cons

• quite pricey compared to other lipsticks but worth it
• if you are info wild lip color, this range won't do as the color comes off subtle and natural

Overall

This is surprisingly my favorite lipstick for the moment! I have tried MAC Cremesheen and it still doesn't work for my dry lips. The Clinique Soft Shine Lipstick series is actually the best on my lips. It doesn't make my lips crack, does not feather and it stays longer than regular lipstick. I am happy with this purchase!

Tips

• do not leave this or any other lipsticks in a warm area as it can melt your lipsticks easily
• close the cap well
• use a lip brush to maintain the freshness of your lips
• if you purchase other Clinique skincare line, sometimes, they have promotion and the lipstick is included in freebies :)
• do not be scared if the shades look so deep on tube, as this range goes on quite natural

Will I repurchase?

Yes!

Where can you purchase and how much?

At Clinique US site for $14.00, I will call in Clinique to check on the price locally, you can also try Strawberrynet.com  :) Tip: They are usually sold as travel set at Duty Free Shops.

I am currently using 2 shades
15 All Heart

On Lips

03 Creamy Nude

On Lips

I wouldn't leave this post without asking for your opinion right?
Are there any creamier lipsticks I should try?
Hit me up and let me know!
If it's a must! Spill it!
Have a wonderful Friday everyone!
Keep smilin'
Stay Happy!