My Makeup Journal

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

The Frustrated model with the Frustrated Photog.

I already featured this shade few days ago...just wanted to share with you guys the picture that my husband took while I was doing my EOTD then, look what I came up with--a frustrated model and a frustrated photographer :))

How about you, have you tried convincing your hubbies/bfs
to play along with your "kakikayan"? :))

hmmm I should start teaching him how to curl my hair...
(Ting-ting-ting-ting-ting!!!) Brilliant idea!!!

FLATTERSHADES Must Try#5: Nars Isolde

I know I've been tattling about NARS eyeshadow duos ( I know, I know..), forgive me but I can't stop rambling over these fantabulous color mishmash. One of my personal fave as of the moment is from their fall collection, the Nars duo eye shadow in Isolde. With its shade described as Frosted ginger & shimmering copper, I can't help but think of a glam look on a hot sizzling summer night! Weird..this is suppose to be from their fall collection!? I still think these shades look hot for the summer! (anything orangey..yellowish...)

Check out my first attempt!

EYES:

MAC charcoal for the eyebrows

Nars Isolde duo eyeshadow

B&C Liquid Eyeliner in Deep Blaxk

FACE:

Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer

MAC liquid concealer for my undereyes

MAC Sheer Loose powder

NARS Portifino

LIPS:

Bobbi Brown Rouge

MAC Hug Me

Keep on playing with colors and have fun!

Saturday, October 11, 2008

FLATTERSHADES Must Try#4: Nars' Sex, Sea & Sun

If you've been reading my blog..you'd probably know by now that I'm a certified MAC lover, I really didn't have the heart to try on other brands LOL! specially when it comes to eye shadows..I only want the best in my makeup kit and for me that means MAC...besides, it has all the shades I want...not until my last trip-- when I got frustrated in getting a NARS discount card at Faces HK (only to find out in the end that I can't even use it here har har!) I must admit though that I was into Nars bronzers and blush (who doesn't know how fabNars orgasm is...) but since I had those already I checked out their eye duo shadows...

The colors were indeed too tempting not to try !! the vibrancy of each shade is really eye catching..and when I tried it on, I can't believe how consistent the shade is..The color that you actually see from their palette is exactly the color that you're getting! (You've probably experienced seeing a fabulous shade of eyeshadow only to find out that it doesn't give you the exact color that you expect once you put it in you lids...or worst, no matter how much amount you apply , it looked chalky, or just plain talc that doesn't deliver at all...) With Nars, even if you put a little amount, it already gives you the actual shade..and if you want a more vibrant effect, just simply apply a bit more than the usual. I hate to admit this..but I'm loving it more than my MAC babies.... :))

Next time you hit the counter, try checking this shade: NARS' Sex, Sea & Sun

EYES:
NARS Sex, Sea & Sun
MAC Concrete
MAC Bitter
MAC Shroom (used at the brow bones))
Benefit Ms Popularity (to high lite the inner corner of the eyes)
B & C Liquid Eyeliner in Deep Black
Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes in Black
Lo real Volume Mascara

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

YOU'RE INVITED! Before I Do 4th Edition Bridal Fair

Our team will be one of the exhibitors at VRC Creative Event's Before I Do 4th Edition: Weddings and Destinations. Avail of our free makeup trials and discounted rates to all soon to be brides!! Our booth is located at the left wing E6. See you there!

Thursday, October 2, 2008

WootWoot:Marie Clare's 10 Best Red Lippy

I may belong to the "old school" but I'd still vote for Madame Von Teese when it comes to hot red lips! Hats off to Angelina though for pulling off that bright red number! I'd definitely have that insured if I were her :))

Michelle Williams looked beautiful and young even in red..

while Nicole is Oozing with class.

1. Angleina Jolie 2. Cameon Diaz