Wow, Christmas is really coming up! I fell the Christmas spirit with sales and bazaars coming up!!!
Another one from Ensembles, Freeway and Solo.
Ensembles Ensembles is holding their Pre-Holiday Sales! Start your Christmas Shopping early and enjoy great savings! Sale starts on Friday, October 16. To find the store nearest you, go to www.ensembles.com.ph
Freeway The great Freeway Pre-Holiday starts on Friday, October 16! Enjoy huge savings on your Christmas shopping or get a deal on your Holiday outfits! To find the store nearest you, go to www.freeway.net.ph
Solo The much awaited Solo Pre-Holiday Sale is finally here! Start your Christmas shopping early and enjoy up to 50% off on selected items! Sale starts Friday, October 16! Get first dibs on the great styles! For the Solo Store nearest you, go to www.solo.com.ph
Enjoy shopping for your friends and loved ones this coming holiday season!!! Keep smilin' Stay happy!
Hair styling products like gel, mousse or hairspray are not interesting for me. I almost never use them except attending parties or special events. Why? I have several bad experiences using those sticky and drying products and I always ended up losing a couple of hair or even more!
I'm glad styling products nowadays are user friendly and environmental friendly! I'm glad its easier to choose products now based on your need. And a hairspray that's meant for hold, style and volume? Interesting ....
**photo from Nick Chavez site
Nick Chavez Volumizing Extra Hold Hair Spray says ---
Fast-drying volumizing extra hold spray provides firm hold with a light mist; stronger control with more precise application; and extra support when concentrated in a particular area.
For All hair types, from fine to heavy, and from curly to textured.
Infusing hair with fabulous volume and fullness, the spray holds your style all day long while allowing your hair the freedom of movement without a stiff and tacky look or feel. Hair remains brushable for restyling and reholding. Botanical extracts add shine and Panthenol/ProVitamin B5 helps moisturize and control static as your hair resists humidity.
since it doesn't feel crunchy on hair, this product works great with heated tools
gives flexible hold
can easily comb out the hair without flakes
hair does not look "sprayed" or all made up, hair can still look naturally soft and shiny
Cons
cannot be purchased locally
Overall
It is a great hairspray, but I wouldn't go all the trouble to purchase it and wait for weeks for this to be shipped at my door step. I think there are other hairsprays that can do the same hold Nick Chavez gives but what I love about this product is how I can still brush my hair if I made a "spray" mistake and I won't have white flakes on my hair that looks like dandruff.
Another selling point about this hairspray is the "volumizing" factor it gives as compare to other hair sprays in the market. My mom uses hairspray each time she goes out as she has to spray her hair in place as her hair is fine and she needed the volume on the front area. I've given this to her as a gift and she loves it as the volume stays and it smells gorgeous!
Tips
from Nick Chavez
For volume - lift your hair and spray at the root area in short bursts. Then lightly mist your entire head to set.
To achieve an allover hold - spray in short bursts while holding the can eight to 12 inches from your hair.
To achieve a texturized look - spray and scrunch.
from AMW
use this to spray on curls directly to let the curls hold especially on humid weather like ours
want the sideways bangs? Spray this several inches away from the bangs
quickly blowdry the area that has been sprayed with the hairspray to hold the hair in place
if you have friends in the US? Ask them to help you purchase, they do come in great deals once in awhile
wash your hair after, never leave hair styling products onto hair for too long
Will I repurchase?
I think I can skip this one, there are other available hairsprays easily purchased locally that works as good.
Where to purchase and how much?
Nick Chavez website for $23.00 (approx Php1,100) for 10oz.
At QVC for $32.50 (approx Php 1,500) for 2 BOTTLES
Before I end this post, I want to share a photo that was taken by my hubby. It was a sudden fellow blogger meeting with Ms. Ai!!! Ai is a lovely Indonesian blogger friend whom I met last weekend because she's here only for the weekend. I also met up another friend of hers and it was a lovely Japanese dinner! Ai, come back soon and we'll see each other again! :)
Most powdered blushes I've tried never last more than half a day. And I always ended up a nice overall made-up face sans the blush. I know the answer to my problem is to use a cream blush and set it with a blush powder to make my blush stays longer. Laziness strikes, so I haven't been doing it.
When I heard about BECCA Cosmetics and the range of products they offer. I can't help but rush to ADORA Greenbelt 5 to check out the products. The cream blushes caught my attention as I needed it both for myself and for wedding gigs or whatever gigs that needed great staying power for blushes!
Here's what I got to try!
The shade I got is called Amaryllis ---
Amaryllis is described to have an authentic burnt rose hue
The ultimate blush! This highly pigmented formulation and silky-smooth texture melds into the skin for an incredibly natural, "just blushed" look. Layer for added drama.
Provides natural, radiant, long-lasting color to cheek, producing a radiant, healthy appearance
The highly pigmented, creamy formulation can be used to emulate the look of youthful skin and is good for most skin types (except very oily or blemished skin)
Contains anti-oxidant vitamin E Preservative and paraben-free
Ingredients:Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Cetyl Palmitate, Petrolatum, Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax), Candelilla Cera (Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax), Kaolin, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Tocopherol, Parfum (Fragrance) and may contain: [+/- Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxides CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Carmine CI 75470, Red 21 Lake CI 45380, Yellow 5 Lake CI 19140, Red 7 CI 15850, Ultramarines CI 77007, Red 40 CI 16035, Yellow 6 Lake CI 15985, Bismuth Oxychloride CI 77163, Blue 1 Lake CI 42090, Red 36 CI 12085, Ferric Ferrocyanide CI 77510, Mica].
Size: 3g/0.1 oz compact
AMW says---
Pros
color stays the whole day
has a tiny floral scent which is ok for me
easy to blend
creamy yet non oily
non-drying too
a tiny amount is needed for both cheeks, one pot lasts a long time!
very pigmented
packaging: made with good taste, has a mirror and protector
multi-purpose: Can be used both for the cheeks and lips and lids (only if you have non oily lids or if lid primer is used) Non-drying on lips.
Cons
packaging: a bit bulky to stack on train case if you're a makeup artist
at first glance, the price tag is steep! (but this definitely goes a loooooonnnggg way!)
if you have super oily cheeks, could oil up more, but please read tip below for super oily skin
if you apply using your fingers, you have to wash your hands afterwards
Overall
Powder blush is still the way to go for daily blush usage but if you are a budding makeup artist or professional makeup artist, this is a wonderful addition to your makeup collection as I've tried using this Creme blush as a base to the powder blush, it lasts way longer and it looks very natural on photos! I will definitely be toting this around on all my gigs!
Personally, I love using this because it gives out a "natural flush" and it looks so natural that people can't tell you're wearing a blush, I've even tried taking photos up close and it doesn't look like I'm wearing any blush at all. If you love natural, barely there makeup look, this is very pretty. For darker skin tone, you may need to apply more to achieve the flush.
Tips
From Becca
Apply over liquid or creme based products (Luminous Skin Colour, Stick Foundation, Compact Concealer) and before setting with Fine Loose Finishing Powder.
Can be used on the lips for a beautiful wash of colour.
Using Creme Blush Brush #34, apply to the "apples" of the cheeks (the fatty part of the cheek where it is possible to pinch the flesh and where you would blush naturally).
From AMW
as recommended by Ms. Amanda of Becca, Turkish Rose or Amaryllis are 2 of the bestselling creme blush shades
for dry skin: always moisturize your skin well and use the right kind of foundation for dry skin before applying this.
for oily skin: use a good primer and moisturizer for oily skin. Always set this with a loose powder to prevent from oiling up
apply in 2 ways: fingers or stippling brush
if you are using this for clients or other people? Use the film/protector to grab a tiny amount of product so you don't contaminate the whole creme blush.
if you prefer a natural flush, using this alone is ok, but if you want to give out an impact, top with a same shade of blush powder.
Will I repurchase?
No, not this shade. I will definitely check out other shades. Turkish rose (nudish rose shade) looks nice on tester!
Where to purchase and how much?
At BECCA counter ADORA, Greenbelt 5 for Php1,750 (approx $37.00)
A close up shot on Amaryllis on cheek
Amaryllis Creme Blush on Lips
What makes you flush naturally? Keep smilin' Stay happy! Stay cheeky! :D
I've got this article from a lovely friend Charisse! Thanks Char for sharing this to me and my readers. When I was growing up, my mom forces me to eat banana (take note: FORCES) but she made sure I take it right after lunch or dinner, never breakfast. Why? Because she told me "banana" would ruin my stomach and I could have ulcer...yeah ... my mom is a Doctor.. Doctor Quack (Love you still mum)
As I grew older, I've never incorporated banana as part of my morning fuel! Not until I recently read a couple of articles regarding Morning Banana Habit! :)
Smile and read on....
Want to stay slim? Go bananas!
In this age of fitness and form, developing effective methods to stay fit and healthy has taken on a life of its own. And with today’s abundance of slimming techniques that range from body cleansing programs to fat-eliminating food supplements, finding the perfect diet regimen that works for you isn’t always an easy task. Worry not because there’s a brand new way to start shedding unwanted pounds, and it has come all the way from Japan. The answer – bananas!
The Morning Banana Diet, as it is called in Japan, is the latest health trend to reach unprecedented heights among the Japanese. Spurred on by positive feedback from dieters and affirmative testimonials from celebrities, the Morning Banana Diet has indeed sparked a massive wave of interest among health-conscious individuals who are looking for a way to stay in tip-top shape without having to dig deep into their pockets. Today, its popularity has reached other countries like the US, and now the Philippines.
The Slimming Secrets of Bananas
Filipinos can also join the bandwagon and stay in shape with premium bananas from DOLE, the leading purveyor of fresh fruits and vegetables worldwide. Packed with important nutrients, DOLE Bananas aid weight loss in many ways.
To boot, bananas contain resistant starch that is responsible in enhancing fat burning by up to 30%. More filling than most fruits, bananas can easily satisfy hunger and let you feel full longer while providing the daily nutrients your body need. And since you won’t feel constantly hungry, bananas help to curb your appetite and reduce overall calorie intake in a day. What’s more, DOLE Bananas are high in fiber that helps carry away some fat as it travels through the digestive system.
DOLE Bananas can also boost metabolism as it lets you burn an extra 200 to 300 calories a day, especially when taken for breakfast. Likewise, the potassium from DOLE Bananas helps preserve muscle mass as you lose weight so you remain lean and strong. For more information surf on to www.dolebananadiet.com.ph
Easy, Affordable, and Convenient
Staying fit while keeping up with a fast-paced lifestyle is easier than one might think. For instance, by simply picking out fresh fruits and vegetables from the shelves instead of junk food from your nearby convenience store, you have already taken a big step towards losing pounds the healthy way. But keeping fit does not mean you should go hungry! Snack on freshly- cut fruits, pre-packed and pre-washed salads, or simply grab a banana!After all, healthy food like DOLE Bananas can be a good source of other nutrients that include vitamin C, vitamin B6, and protein, not to mention its various weight loss benefits.
What’s more, DOLE Bananas are very affordable, so health-conscious individuals won’t have to spend much to weigh less. They’re also convenient and ready to eat, making them the ideal partner for on-the-go and upwardly mobile individuals. Make DOLE Bananas a part of your daily diet.
DOLE Bananas are readily available in 7-Eleven, Mini Stop, and supermarkets nationwide.
Have a DOLE Banana before your workout or exercise and get that boost of energy
Another way to incorporate health in your life: Be active and exercise!
Can YOU incorporate banana in your morning routine?
I'll try on this!
Keep smilin' Stay happy! Stay healthy and banana lovin'!
