Starting Over Again...

No this is not about Natalie Cole's song and it's not all about beauty either. Although my blog is about beauty and style. This is about me and a little but about my life. I just want to share this with you because you might learn a thing or two or you may want to drop me head first from on top of a high building....

Anyway I have the typical got married early story so nothing new there... I am an undergrad of Dentistry, my friends say I'm very talented because I sing, dance, act and I can perform all of it on stage. I am the typical "Jill of all trades."

I am an organized person who doesn't like routines ( 'cause it's boring!) but I realized how important routines are now that I'm a mom. 

I always have setbacks in my life, made the wrong turn, stumbled and all that but I never gave up no matter how much I wanted to. I wanted a lot of things but I never really appreciate what I have and some of those things, I then eventually acquire because of positive thinking I guess, or wanting it too badly! Also because of my husband! 😊

Whenever I have setbacks or difficulties, I always blame others. They maybe the reason, the one who triggered it or did something to make me feel disappointed.

For some reason I envy a lot of successful mothers... I know they have a lot going on in their lives and it's not perfect but they're syccessful both financially and in their family lfe. 

I don't have a career nor a formal business... I am not even that fit mom compared to others. But I guess that's the challenge?! I have a few setbacks and it stopped me from growing, unfortunately time doesn't stop... It won't wait for you to get back on your feet. 

I saw Brooke Burke's interview today and I was half inspired, half enviious and half disappointed of myself. Well simply because I am not even 1/4 of her... So I hope I will be able make all of my dreams come true this year! 😊

Primer

I haven't tried all the "Primers" in the makeup world but so far I have found some that are wonderful and great for my skin. They're a bit expensive for everyday use but they're worth it. First one is Shu Uemura UV Underbase Mousse in Pink.

It's really great for the skin alone! Makes your skin look fresh, dewey and bright. With foundation, of course makes your foundation (even the cheapest ones!) last longer. Even just plain powder on top if you're a bit oily. 

The second one and the one I usually use when the weather is really weird. When it's sunny then in a few hours it's going to rain! 

MAC Prep + Prime really does it's job. Although one thing I don't like about it is its consistency, it's a bit runny, the product and the liquid is separated but it's a great product. 

Aerin Beauty

I came across this brand Aerin a couple if days ago and I even posted it on my instagram.. I got curious not just because of their wonderful colours, but it's my youngest daughter's second name.
I searched it on the internet and true enough it's Aerin Lauder's make up line! I am so excited to get some for myself! It would really be interesting!

Spring Makeup 2013

The Runways have been keen on making their spring fashion show a blast! And we see different makeup looks and statements on the Runway! The top make up trends from New York fashion week (which I absolutely adore!!!) are Vibrant green and orange eyemakeup with Karen Walker models. Ohne Titel does tangerine matte lips... (Hello MAC Lady Danger, So Chaud & Morange). Bright lip hue in Hot Pink for Diane Von Furstenberg... You can use Nars Schiap, MAC's Girl About Town or Full Fuchsia!
Monique Lhuillier models sported a graphic inky black cat-eye liner... Best to use are Gel Eyeliners, Bobbi Brown, MAC's fluidline or Maybelline gel liner. Models of Michael Kors mixed shimmery metallics and smudged black eyeshadows that is winged out as well. Kenneth Cole used dark lips and dark liners. A two-toned lip in ox-blood color with a nude nail polish for Rachel Zoe, while Zac Posen used a brick pencil topped with plum lipcream for a glossy finish...
Check out the video here...
http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Df0RhOyVuzJU&ct=ga&cad=CAcQAhgAIAEoBDABOAFA_JPAiQVIAVgAYgVlbi1QSA&cd=DJptosB527U&usg=AFQjCNGjNNg229b_dRhTaxlgD1805-3AIA

Whatever look you decide to wear this spring, just don't overdo it! A bright and vibrant lips with a nude eyeshadow and a hint of blush will look perfect!!!
Till next time!

The Odbo BB cream

When my husband came home from Korea, he bought me 2 BB Creams (missha and Odbo) as pasalubong. The first one I've tried is the Odbo as per my husband's request. He was curious because they told him that it adjusts to all skintones and all wonderful descriptions... So I tried it and at first, I don't see any difference from the BB cream I'm currently using... So I just let it settle first and voila! It really looks so nice on my skin! And the whole day my skin looks fresh even if I hadn't had that much sleep.

LIPSTICK GALORE!!!

I just bought a stash of NYX Round Lipsticks a week ago. I was too busy to try on all of them to post it here in my blog.. Anyway, I researched about them and looked at the swatches on the internet. So first, I tried on this Nyx RLS Black Cherry lipstick. On the pictures I saw, it looks red, deep dark red so when I tried it on, I was surprised that it looked a bit red-purplish on my lips... So I guess it really depends on your skin tone and natural lip color how the lipstick will look on you. Here's a swatch of Nyx Black Cherry from a  fellow blogger, Make up Love... http://jesroque.blogspot.com/2011/11/swatches-nyx-round-lipsticks-nyx-manila.html

And here's my own swatch of Black Cherry... =)

The MAC Marilyn Monroe Collection

Hi! It's been a long while since I last published something here in my blog.... I just got over excited to share with everybody and I'm sure some of you may already know it. I came across a blog of a new MAC Make up Collection... which is the Marilyn Monroe! The packaging looks elegant like Marilyn herself. I couldn't even decide what to buy first!!! I'm sure it's going to be a superb make up collection.... by MAC! It's coming in October and they're all limited editions...
I'm going to put the link below so you can view all the items..



Thank you Make up by Cheryl!!! =)
http://www.makeupbycherylh.com/2012/08/mac-marilyn-monroe-collection-for-fall.html