Something New: Hollywood in a Bottle by Nick Chavez

Aside from make-up or skincare, I'm also a fan of hair products because I've always been nosey with my hair! Yeah, it all started with hair!

I've always been a fan of long stick straight hair, but after my wonderful hair cut from Mr. Jeaves Gabiana of the Basement Salon Shangri-la Branch, my layers needed the "volume" and "lift" to see the overall look of my cut!

When I found out that there is one company who believe in gorgeous, shiny, candy-colored, sensuous beauty, high-volume hair for even the most quiet life. The company who wants us to get in touch with our true roots, find rich, bouncy fullness with the unmistakable Beverly Hills sensibility no matter who or where I am, that made me say "Hello..why not?" And that's from The Beverly Hills Salon in a Bottle.

Nick Chavez has worked for over 15 years to create an innovative hair care line with products that help your hair achieve that special Star Quality whether you are a Red Carpet Glamor Girl or the Hottest Mom at Soccer Practice!

Watch out for product reviews of the following!

FLOCKER: this top-selling product takes your hair (wet or dry) and creates outrageous volume

VOLUMIZING EXTRA HOLD HAIRSPRAY: for voluptuousness, flirty vivacity and hold-with-attitude

PLUMP N THICK LEAVE IN THICKENING CRÈME: maximize thickness with this super luxurious, super hydrating conditioner

Some extras to try on

NOURISHING SHAMPOO: moisturizes and hydrates as it cleans and purifies. Safe for all hair types, but particularly effective for dry, damaged and color or chmically treated hair.

ROCK STAR AMP GEL: for amped-up hair, hard hold and shine

ANGEL WINGS ULTRA-LIGHT STYLING PASTE: Feather light paste to shape, define and texturize.

Nick Chavez products are available on online store
I will report back on how I find these products!

Happy Monday people!
Keep Smilin'
Stay happy!
Wishing you a great hair day!

P.S. Do check out this site later for a contest for everyone! :)

Weekend Food Tripping at: New President's Restaurant

The President's Restaurant has been around the China Town area for as long as I remember. A lot of gatherings, birthday parties, graduation parties, organization get together were held there at least once! So when the news of the President's Restaurant closing down, a lot of panic came from the Filipino Chinese Community as it is a place we've grown with.

So when the news came that the restaurant has FINALLY opened after a year or more, we have to dine in there! I love it that I can still see familiar faces from Ying Ying Restaurant (same owners) and I am even happier to see the nice ambiance! And of course...clean washrooms!

Take a look at the photo above taken on a Tuesday night! Yes, on a weeknight and almost all tables have been filled!

Yang Chow Fried Rice
Php200.00 (approx $4.00)
for small order

I know, in every Chinese restaurant I go to, there's always Yang Chow Fried Rice, why? Well it's a measurement for me to know if a Chinese restaurant is good or not, by tasting their Fried Rice! I swear, if they can cook the fried rice perfectly, expect a wonderful meal!

Minched Spinach Seafood Soup
Php350.00 (approx $7.15)
for small order

If you want to be as strong as Popeye but do not want the taste of "leaves", go for Spinach Soups! I love it that it's so tasty you wouldn't even know it's vegetables! I love the mix of spinach, eggs and shrimps!

Sauteed Australian Scallops
with Seasonal Vegetables
Php920 (approx $19.00)
for small order

I am a fan of Broccoli but I could never be satisfied with broccolis served on restaurants, why? Because I want my broccoli to be clean, I tend to see a lot of "dirt" in between the stems and the flower..so I'll go for the scallops! Fresh scallops served on wonderful sauce.

Beef with Crispy Noodles
Php250.00 (approx $5.10)
for small order

Beef tenderloin that melts into my tongue and crispy noodles that's crunchy and soft at the same time. The combination is perfect!

I am glad the President's is back! Expect me to go there more often as I'm impressed with the interior, the food, the service and the smiles!

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Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

I Wonder: "What's the best Lipstick Shade for Special Events?"

Happy weekend gorgeousness!!! I will be off for a super early gig this morning so I won't look gorgeous at all! lol Since I will be on a gig for a special "Prenup" photo shoot, it is given that the "bride-to-be" should look gorgeous on photos on ALL angles. What's the best eye makeup? What's the best blush on?? And I've realized that I haven't tackled much about the "best lipstick" for very special moments.

When I was browsing through my lipstick collection, I've always wanted something "perfect" for events like Weddings, Engagements, my dear friend Beatrilicious, told me about the "This Is It" lipstick for all occasions! I researched...and she's right. Everyone's raving about MAC's Satin Lipstick in Twig! Twig doesn't sound right on special occasions BUT, it does look right!

**photo taken from Hooked on Beauty

MAC's Twig is known for it's soft muted brownish-pink color, which has a Satin Finish that is color-rich, soft satin, semi-matte finish and conditions while adding intense color. No wonder it's said to be a must have for any make-up artist. Check out the swatch on my lips!

Now, I wonder:

"What's the Best Lipstick Shade for special occasion?"

I am excited to know!!!
Gosh, I have a feeling there will be so many brands and shades that would pop up!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Helping is Beautiful!

Mio, is a 5-year old boy, who is fighting Leukemia.
I don't know the mom or Mio personally but all I know, is I want to help even the smallest effort I have by spreading the words.
If you want to know what the family is going through, you can click the photo to go to the site.

Thank you for reading this and I do pray for Mio's full recovery!

Askmewhats Reviews: Maybelline Eye Studio Eyeshadow Quad

Gorgeous Friday everyone! I will be reviewing another inexpensive eyeshadow palette for my wonderful readers who wants to purchase eyeshadow palettes that are affordable, easy to purchase and of course, good quality! Are there a lot of those out there? You know I'm always up and running to find them and report them! I'm not good at keeping secrets 'ya know! *winks*

Introducing, Maybelline's Eyestudio Eyeshadow Quad

These palettes are created mainly to create our complicated life simple. That's why Maybelline quotes: "Artistry with Ease". Is it worth it? Is it really Maybelline? Or maybe she's just born with it?

Eyestudio Eyeshadow Quad says ---

Intimidated by complicated eye shadows? Maybelline EyeStudio Shadows are stunning made simple! These ready-to-wear palettes put the power of make-up artistry in your hands like never before.

It's not hard to be your own makeup artist with our easy to follow application tips and our super soft precision applicators for perfect lid, liner, crease, and highlight application.

Our 1,2,3,4 instructions make it simpler than ever to get the perfect eye look!

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• quite pigmented as compared to other Maybelline eyeshadows created in the past
• packaging is very pretty, sleek and chick!
  
• inexpensive
• the applicator that comes along with the quad is made of good quality
  
• the colors that comes with it are all coordinated, so no makeup boo-boos
• comes with instructions for first time users (photo below)
  
• has manufacturing date printed so you know how old the product is (photo below)

• the pans of the eye shadows are perfect size, not too huge or too small!

Cons

• if you are into variety, you can't choose what's on the quad, it's all color coordinated
• some of the shadows are quite powdery
• for Made in China haters? This is made in China! (this does not bother me though as long as it is made with quality and I'm sure there's quality control)
  

Overall

I can't tell about the other available quads from Maybelline but I would say, this is the best eyeshadow quality Maybelline came up with. I have used their old eyeshadow mini palettes and I'm not impressed with the quality and pigmentation. I am glad Maybelline is now playing the game and are coming up with great collections, great quality at an affordable price! Isn't that what we all want?

I cannot help but stress again that the palette has been packaged so tastefully that it looks great in my makeup train case! I've even got a client pointed this palette (out of all the mess) and asked me the brand! Eye-catching alright! Another plus point!

If you're starting up on eyeshadow application and don't need all the shades available in the world, this is a nice palette to start and you can bring it anywhere!

This product deserves a huge smile from me! :"D


Tips

• use a sponge applicator in application, as this tends to fly all over when you use an eye brush
• like any other eyeshadow, use an eye primer or eyeshadow base to make the eyeshadow last longer and looks more vibrant
  
• be creative, mix and match, you don't need to follow their instructions at the back
• new to makeup? Follow instructions printed at the back of the palette
• you prefer to use a brush? Spritz your brush with water to dampen it and apply your eyeshadow wet to make the colors stand out and last longer.
• if you apply your eye shadows wet, do that to one area of the eyeshadow, DO NOT wet the whole eyeshadow pan.
  
• use the lightest shade to highlight your brow bone, the inner corner of the eyes, the tip of the nose or use a bigger brush to highlight your cheeks! Multi-tasking! I love!
  

Will I purchase?

Yes! I want all the palettes!

Where to purchase and how much?

Available at Maybelline counters for Php449.00 (approx $9.00)

Here are the product swatches
applied dry no base
Gold Nuggets Palette

No Flash



With Flash

They are available in 11 color-coordinated palettes but I believe we don't have all 11 palettes available locally! But isn't it great to own all of them??? So pretty *sigh*

I will do a look using this quad in the future! Watch out for it! I am still experimenting other ways to use this!
Do you own this quad?
Like it? Hate it? Do you follow their instructions?
Let me know!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!