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here's something that I don't really feel ashamed to admit...i hate SUMMER! well, aside from the fact that I dunno how to swim so i don't really get to enjoy the waters...i also hate getting those nasty freckles and sun spots whenever i stay a lot longer under the sun. i wasn't born with fair skin, but somehow studying somewhere where i got to wear a jacket almost all the time made me a bit lighter (and yeah, all those whitening lotions, soaps, pills, yadah yadah) but since then, I don't get a tan anymore...just sunspots! when my colleagues started planning for an out-of-town get together months ago, i got excited with the thought of getting to spend time with my officemates without talking about work. but still, the thought of getting baked under the sun scares me. they all seem to enjoy water and the sun...and i don't. sniff! last week, i was asked to pick up a package for me at the office reception and this cute, summer-y box said HELLO: wow, I AM SPECIA...

i didn't think that orange nail polish would suit me, until... Revlon polish in Siren is LOVE, and perfect for summer :) What's funny is that when I met with mom last weekend, she's wearing the same polish! Like mother, Like daughter indeed. ^_^

it's another one of those lazy days when i can't seem to find something to wear and i'm already running late for work (as always!)... Guess top, a Xmas gift from Mom Penshoppe jeans Melissa shoes and an easy makeup look: til next time, tata!

A multi-action make-up base for fairer-looking complexion instantly! Soft focus powders help diffuse light to soften the appearance of flaws and conceal blemishes. A must-have beauty essential for busy women ! Whenever I pay TBS shops a visit, i usually get their cotton and their Lightening Touch in 03. And yes, their Vit E lipbalm and handcream . I know that they have various skincare lines, but I don't really get to check them out. During my mom's recent visit, I saw this BB cream in her kit and I was actually surprised that my mom has finally joined the BB cream craze. She uses it as a makeup base and she finds this product really good and even said that it gives out a healthy glow. So I immediately tried it myself and mom is indeed right. It's sheer, but definitely gave me a certain glow as if i was able to have a good night sleep. After checking on the ingredients, I got sold and asked mom if I could have it. She must have really liked it because she said N...

We would like to thank everybody for supporting Shen & I as we continue with PONDS Flawless White - Unbeaten Challenge. We're on our 2nd week and I am sure you'd want to know how we're doing...yes!? oh yes, you do ^_^ Our 2nd post is up and to read what's the outcome on Shen on her first week of the regimen, just click here . Again, THANK YOU for all the support. If you haven't supported us yet, well, what are you waiting for? LIKE us now...and I mean NOW! (pretty please?) you can also click on the Like button on the right side of my blog, but it'll still be better if you visit our page on the PONDS microsite and read our story. stay gorgeous, everyone!

here's another eye makeup tutorial and this time, using just two shades of eyeshadows. I decided to go for a creamy beige (Wet & Wild Brulee) for base and a shimmery pink-peach (MAC Sunset B.) on the crease. I opted not to use a brown shade for the crease as i wanted to give my eyes a pop of color. let's start: 1. Apply primer (Nyx HD eye base) on the entire lid 2. Using a flat shader brush (MAC 239), pat your base color on the entire lid 3. Using a medium-sized blending brush (MAC 222) apply your crease color starting from the outer part of the lid up on the crease , following your natural eye contour and stopping before you reach the inner 1/3 of the lid. No swiper motion on this part of the application. 4. To get rid of harsh lines, use the same blending brush or a slightly bigger one (MAC 224), and swipe back and forth on the crease. You can also blend the color upward by swiping the brush slightly higher than where you applied the crease color. 5. Apply your liqu...

as you all know, I'm a jeans/shirt kind of girl. on days that i know i'd be walking around a lot, or won't be having any meetings at work... i'd rather be in jeans, shirt and my trusty Melissa shoes : besides, my colleagues would throw jokes on me whenever i'm wearing a dress or a skirt. guys would ask me if i'll be watching a movie after work, or a date. geesh, what's with dresses/skirts got to do with watching a movie? ^_^ and here's another easy look on days that when I'm in a hurry (but still late) coming to work: a single shade of mineral eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara for an easy eye makeup i take a lot of time doing my eye makeup when I'm blending multiple colors. using a single shade of mineral eyeshadow gives the illusion of using a number of colors and saves me a lot of time. i still wish i can go out without makeup on....it'll definitely save me a LOT of time and my ass from losing my job for coming in to work late ALL THE TI...

in as much as i wanted to start shopping for clothes, i try hard not to. i still have a few more pounds to lose, which by the way are too stubborn to leave, and i don't want to buy clothes with my current size. i used to measure S and sometimes even XS, but now even M sometimes don't fit well that i have no choice but to get L. sniff. so yeah, i'll try to wait until i shrink back to S. alright, i might be dreaming too much. for the past weeks, i've been shopping but only for essentials: yep, they are all essentials...sort of stuff i can't live without. again, they are "essentials.." fine, maybe i need to stay away from Watsons. ^_^

Maybelline eyebrow liner MAC e/s in Elektra (lid), Sunset B. (outer 1/3 of lid, crease) and Carbon (outer-V and a bit on top of Elektra) In2it waterproof liner Maybelline Stiletto mascara UD 24/7 liner in Zero yeah, i didn't use any blue e/s but when i mixed Elektra (silver gray) and Carbon (black), somehow it turned bluish. i dunno why, it just happened! so don't hate me. LOL Dr. Jart BB Cream (silver) Cinemasecrets concealer TBS Lightening Touche Lauress mineral foundation in Radiant Ivory MAC sculpt and Shape MAC beauty powder in Pretty Baby MAC l/s in Peachstock Estee lauder purecolor lipgloss i just love this angle...makes me look a bit thinner and no, my head's not aching, nor i'm covering my ears, nor on the phone...i just feel like posing like that. and yeah, i look stupid ^_^ i hope you all had a great weekend. it's another work week and i just can't help asking myself, "where did my weekend go?" I've worked last weekend and hopefully...

Hiyee, beauties! The Ponds microsite for the Ponds Flawless White - Unbeaten challenge is now up. Please support me and Shen by liking our page here . Thanks so much! ^_^

Shen and I met online when we were both starting to explore the world of makeup. With this common interest and a budding addiction to anything beautiful, we've talked endlessly thru our blogs. After finally meeting her in person, both of us didn't know that it would be the start of a friendship that would go beyond things that are more than just beautiful. at the Ponds - Win a date with Dingdong and Piolo event Oh yes, our very first event (thanks to Sophie ) was Ponds. I can still remember how giddy the both of us were during the event. Well, who wouldn't be? Good thing that we didn't have to fight over the same guy since she has this big crush on Dingdong while I have a, err...i mean I'm with Piolo! ^_^ at the Preview Best-Dressed event From then on, Shen and I bonded like sisters -- talking endlessly about almost anything under the sun. We would spend hours and hours of talking about the same thing, and still get excited to talk about it the next ti...