Nail Art Tutorial: Easy Breezy Royalty Nails

Good morning everyone!!! My nail art of the week is fab and perfect!!!!
You know why?
Because I used stickers! LOL I had my nails done in a salon because my nails are growing weird, after having my once in a month manicure and pedicure, I chose a nail art design to brighten the gloomy and rainy week.

Turn your head upside down
that's a king's crown :)

Step 1:

Apply 2 coats of your choice of polish color. I chose Golden Pink from Bobbie Polish.

Step 2:

Making sure the 2 coats of your polish are dry, choose a nail art sticker you'd like to use. I chose my "Royalty" stickers.

Step 3:

Folding the stickers to make sure the edge pops out, I use a tweezer to carefully pick up the stickers.

Step 4:

Stick it straight to your desired location and angel.

Press the sticker using your fingers to make sure all sides of the stickers are intact.

Continue doing so for the rest of your nails

Step 5:

Apply a top coat or clear polish to protect the stickers.

Easy Breezy Royalty Nails!
Now this is perfect to those
who cannot draw their own nails!

Have a wonderful day!
Have you used stickers on nails lately?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Askmewhats Reviews: MAC 169 Angled Blush Brush

Happy Wednesday everyone! How's the week treating you? I hope it's all great and in just a couple of days, weekend is coming! Isn't life good?

I have a lot of blush brushes, but I've always been wanting to own MAC168, when opportunity knocks for me to purchase a somewhat MAC168-looking brush in the body of MAC169, I said..."Baby, come to momma!"

I've had this brush for months now! Do I sing along with the Big Mountain's "Oohh Baby I Love Your Way"? Or Madonna's..."Now I'm almost....over...you"??? (I am giving you the last song syndrome right? hahaha)

Let's read on my review
while you sing along :P

MAC 169 says ---

Angled for precision, this brush is specially designed for the application or blending of face or cheek product.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• very soft
• synthetic - yay for animal lovers!
• no shedding, even 1 single hair!
• the brush hair color is better looking than the white ones! Can you imagine how it breaks our hearts to see white bristles getting stained? *ouch*
• right amount of firmness
  
• for first time contour: this is a great brush as it does not pick up a lot of color so mistakes won't look too obvious!
• no yucky scent!
  

Cons

• does not pick up the blush pigments or powder pigments as much as the natural hair brushes
  
• not available in the market anymore as this is a limited edition brush
• there are other synthetic blush brush available in the market that can work just as well
  

Overall

To those who don't remember, the Raquel Welch collection which was launched around February 2007 looks like this ---

Who is Raquel Welch?

Rachel Welch is a stunning Bolivian-Irish American actress and played a lot of classic films. She also published a Total Beauty and Fitness Program book in mid 80's. Yeah..I don't remember her! LOL She does look gorgeous though!

As you click to enlarge the Rachel Welch Collection above, you'll find that the MAC 169 Angled Blush Brush is part of the limited collection. Limited collection sucks big time if you like the product so much and you just can't seem to turn back time to purchase more!

But will you really be in pain not to own this brush?

Nah! You'll live! As long as MAC 168 is around, you'll be fine!

What's the difference with MAC 168 and 169?

MAC 168 is made of animal hair while MAC 169 is on the synthetic side. As seen on photo, MAC168 is fluffier with a buffed edge which makes it easier to apply blush or contouring powder.

MAC 169 is not a bad blush brush, it feels very soft and it distributes color quite nicely and evenly and it always gives out a softer look.

Tips

• personal choice: like what I do to all my MAC brushes, I swipe the MAC brush number with a clear polish for the numbers not to smudge or goes invisible

• better to protect this brush with a brush guard, if you own one, so the hairs on the edges won't go to different directions.
• always wash your brushes with baby shampoo and sanitize with alcohol or brush cleanser to kill bacteria.
  

Will I repurchase?

Not available anyways, but if given the chance to purchase again? NO, I am still eyeing MAC's 168.

Where to purchase and how much?

Cannot be found at MAC stores as this is limited edition. Bought this from a seller who bought this from the US at a good price of Php1,200 (approx $25.00) <-- not bad, so I don't really feel bad purchasing this! If you really want to own a similar brush, MAC168 is a good alternative, or even better!

Up close and personal with
MAC 169 Angled Blush Brush

Take a look into your brush collection, any similar brushes you use that works just as well?
or even better? I'm sure you have at least one! :)

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

The Charm Mid-Year Brush Sale

Dear Philippine Readers:

Another sale for beauties who want to own something pretty and nice but doesn't have to pay too much!

It's not too much to ask right?

I'm glad Beauty & Minerals listened!

As a gratitude to loyal customers and those newbies in makeup who wants to own quality brushes, click on the banner to go to their site and start shopping! :)

Let me know how you feel about their brushes! I've used them and so far...I'm loving them!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Other Charm brushes that AMW tried ---
Charm Retractable Kabuki
Charm Duo Fiber Brush

Askmewhats Reviews: Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals Liquid Foundation

I've always had my arms open for Mineral Makeup. But having them in powder form can really be a pain in the "arse" at times! It is embarrassing to have someone clean the air conditioner asks: "Anyone using powder products daily????" I tried to deny it...but either I tell them the truth or they'll think my husband is gay! I go for the Truth..no choice..no choice... hahaha

Imagine the excitement when I learned there's liquid mineral makeup available in the market! And best of all? It's within reach!

Maybelline Clear Smooth Liquid Foundation says ---

Clear Smooth Minerals Liquid Foundation is breathable yet full coverage that gives a healthy luminosity.
Clinically proven: No oil. No fragrance SPF 18/PA+++
Directions: Apply prior to sun exposure. Dot on forehead, cheeks, chin and neck. Smooth with downward strokes until well blended
Net: 18ml
Made in China
Shades available: C02 Rose White, N02 Shell Beige, W02 Natural Buff, W03 Apricot Sand

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• very lightweight
• no breakouts
• inexpensive
• coverage is build-able
• has SPF!
• the mineral liquid foundation dries up to powder finish
• doesn't dry my dry skin
• evens out my skin tone
• no weird scent
  
• its mineral makeup and it's NON-MESSY!
  

Cons

• people who are looking for HEAVY coverage will find this quite sheer
• needs to retouch for oilier individuals
• too much wrinkles on skin? this sets in fine lines (so be careful in application, use a primer prior to application)
  

Overall

This has a consistency of a tinted moisturizer, I find that using this sparingly gives out a nice glow minus the coverage. If I want more coverage, I can easily pile on the product without it going thick and cakey on me. Piling on the liquid mineral foundation gives out a soft dewy finish. I can easily cover up more flaws by setting it with a setting powder or a powder foundation.

This is a great product to take along for my traincase because it works so natural for people who requested for natural look. Would you believe this would be great for kids' makeup and also men's? I'm talking about special occasions like weddings. If they opted for natural look, this is a great product!

Tips

• if you own this and have some breakouts: please do not skip the step of concealing
• if you don't need too much coverage: using this alone works.
• if you want medium coverage: lightly dust your face with a setting powder
• if you want heavier coverage: after applying your liquid mineral foundation, pat on your face gently with your choice of Powder Foundation. I've tried it and it gave me a really nice even coverage.
• if your skin oils up after a couple of hours: use a face primer prior to foundation application
• practice applying this using different tools, sponge to brushes to fingers and see which one worked the best for you. Personally, using a wet sponge works for me.
  

Will I repurchase?

Yes! In other shades as they are so affordable

Where to purchase and how much?

Maybelline counters nationwide for Php299.00 (approx $6.25)

Now wouldn't you want to be up close and personal with this product?

Shade in Natural Buff

(Thanks to Jim Ros from Maybelline,
he told me the perfect shade for me is Shell Beige!)

Squeezy tube



Ingredients list



Consistency, shade
pea size amount on hand

Here's a before and after shot
Used 2 pea sized amount on one cheek
See how it even out my skin and undereye area?
but it does not COVER everything

Hope my review helps out girls out there who are on a budget for a good quality foundation! Share to me your experience with this product if you own this! I'll be glad to share tips and tricks with everyone!

Keep smilin'
Stay Happy!

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Pond's Big Beauty Sale

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