Bobbi Brown Holiday Modern Classic Lip & Eye Palette

A few holiday sets are trickling in stores and Bobbi Brown's first round of holiday palettes are stunning. The one that caught my eye was her new Modern Classic Lip & Eye Palette ($75) which contains 10 different eyeshadows and 4 lip glosses. I found this at Nordstrom but don't know if other counters have these yet. I assume very soon if you haven't spotted them recently.

This comes in a similar size to her Chrome Palette from last year, but the colors in this palette are so much better. The shadows are to die for and come in matte, shimmer wash, metallic finishes. They are all soft and easy to blend with excellent pigment. I only wish she would release more singles instead of palettes. The lipglosses are very sheer but will look stunning over other lipsticks.

• Regulars/Mattes: Ivory, Birch, Navy Charcoal (although this has slight sparkle), Espresso
• Shimmer Washes: Antique Pink, Quarry, Heather Rose
• Metallics: Oyster Grey, Taffeta, Gold Thread

The glosses (first three from the left are glitters):

Overall stunning and absolutely gorgeous. The shades were all swatched without any base or moisturizer so you can imagine how much better they will look when used over a proper base. The swatches simply cannot do these justice. Definitely a winner and a must have, even with the high price tag. It's extremely versatile and you'll get a lot of different looks using this palette.

The other eyeshadow and lip palettes were also to die for. I'm just waiting for another event/gwp which I believe will happen soon at Neimans.

Bobbi Brown Holiday Modern Classic Lip & Eye Palette

A few holiday sets are trickling in stores and Bobbi Brown's first round of holiday palettes are stunning. The one that caught my eye was her new Modern Classic Lip & Eye Palette ($75) which contains 10 different eyeshadows and 4 lip glosses. I found this at Nordstrom but don't know if other counters have these yet. I assume very soon if you haven't spotted them recently.

This comes in a similar size to her Chrome Palette from last year, but the colors in this palette are so much better. The shadows are to die for and come in matte, shimmer wash, metallic finishes. They are all soft and easy to blend with excellent pigment. I only wish she would release more singles instead of palettes. The lipglosses are very sheer but will look stunning over other lipsticks.

• Regulars/Mattes: Ivory, Birch, Navy Charcoal (although this has slight sparkle), Espresso
• Shimmer Washes: Antique Pink, Quarry, Heather Rose
• Metallics: Oyster Grey, Taffeta, Gold Thread

The glosses (first three from the left are glitters):

Overall stunning and absolutely gorgeous. The shades were all swatched without any base or moisturizer so you can imagine how much better they will look when used over a proper base. The swatches simply cannot do these justice. Definitely a winner and a must have, even with the high price tag. It's extremely versatile and you'll get a lot of different looks using this palette.

The other eyeshadow and lip palettes were also to die for. I'm just waiting for another event/gwp which I believe will happen soon at Neimans.

September Favorites

As Fall is most definitely creeping in, I have to look at my September favorites with some regrets, as most were used during my vacation in Italy and are very hard to wear now that I'm back up North. So this month's favorites were all Summery and I'm a bit nostalgic...

• First of all, a skincare product: Avene Cleanance Moisturizer, which is full of AHA and BHA - it keeps my skin bright, clear and smooth.

• Of course, between the burning sun and the Cleanance, I needed a high SPF: Avene SPF50 Mineral Milk - which is one of the few 100% physical sun barriers available on the market. It's also slightly tinted so it won't leave a white cast on your skin.
• Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer: almost made me forget how much I love foundation! I didn't wear anything else during my whole vacation, even for fancy evenings out!
  
• Givenchy Les Frangipaniers Prisme Visage in Island Ten: I reviewed it a couple of days ago and it's truly a product I have used every day in September
• Nars smudgeproof eyeshadow base: still definitely my favorite and works great even under the warm weather.

• MUFE Aquacreams (picture borrowed from the lovely Amy at Cafe Makeup): so easy to wear and to combine, and they have such a great pigmentation. I have been wearing #2 (greyish taupe), 15 (taupe, see picture) and 11 (gold) the most!

• Chanel Joue Contraste in Pink Explosion: this blush came out with the Fall collection. I would never have believed that I would ever a) buy a Chanel blush and b) like a bright pink blush so much, as I mostly wear peach or pinky peach as not to enhance the redness on my cheeks. However this blush is very pigmented, long lasting, blends like a charm and the color is really wearable and gives a natural flush. I am totally in love with it.

What were your favorites in September?

MAC Bad Fairy Giveaway Contest! *CLOSED*

Outdoors, no flash. Rainy overcast day. 1x Essie First Base,
3x MAC Bad Fairy

Sorry for the lack of posts lately, I've been sick (still am, horrible fever). But I do have a treat for you! On my way to the doctor's office, I stopped at Nordstrom and picked up two bottles of MAC Bad Fairy, from the new Villainous Villains collection that hit stores today (was online on Tuesday). Now, this polish is already sold out online, and there's been some buzz online about it so it seems to be rather popular!
The other two nail lacquers in this collection, Formidable! and Mean and Green are exact dupes of Orly Galaxy Girl and Space Cadet, respectively. I was eager to get Bad Fairy because I loved Space Cadet and Galaxy girl so much, (the foil like duochrome is quite stunning) and that seemed to be the unique one in the bunch.
Bad Fairy is a magenta/orange duochrome, very sparkly. The closer you get to a light source, the more orange it appears, a rather lovely effect.
My brush is kinda wonky though, there's one hair going in a completely weird directly, and the other hairs aren't as tightly bound as I like. For a $13 polish (the first polish I've paid over $10 for), I'm rather annoyed.
I apologize that my pics aren't that great today, I let my cuticles go to crap since I've been sick.

Indoors, close to light source. Told you my cuticles went to hell!

Here's the best part, I bought one for me and one for you, one lucky reader!

Contest Rules:
One lucky reader will receive a brand new MAC Bad Fairy lacquer.
This contest is open to all readers, even international ones, ages 18 and over.
To enter, all you have to do is be a follower on Google Friend Connect and leave a comment on this post with your email address in the space provided (won't be shared, I'll only contact you if you win) and answer one question:

Of the four Disney villains featured in MAC's Villainous Villain collection, which one is your favorite? Or do you prefer a villain that isn't featured?

I myself wish that Jafar from Aladdin was featured, he always looked like he rimmed his eyes with kohl!
For an additional entry you can:
- Follow me on Twitter and retweet the following: "RT @MUWithdrawal- Enter to win MAC Bad Fairy Polish! http://bit.ly/d8XZ8K "  Leave me a link to your tweet!

This contest ends October 22nd, 10 PM EST. If after 3 days, the winner doesn't email me back, I'll redo the drawing (via Random.org).

Good luck!

Oreo mania

I`m def a sweet tooth.

My favourite cake is at the moment oreo-cake!

I decided to go a little crazy and made these yesterday.

oh they were yummi.

Exept, I would toss in a bit of philadefia- cheese instead of all that sweet flour in the frosting, for perfection reasons that is.

Get the recipe HERE!

Enjoy.

Love / T

Cuff//

These are just Wormy-licious!

Get them HERE!

You`re welcome.

xx T

Grace Gao Magazine Cover for Numéro China #2, October 2010

Model: Grace Gao (Paras China)
Magazine Cover: Numéro China #2, October 2010
Photographer: Tiziano Magni
Stylist: Joseph Carle

Source: Scanned by sobigsobig @ tfs

The SM Eco Bag Photography Contest of SM City Taytay

SHOPPER'S BAG MADNESS
(The SM Eco Bag Photography Contest)

RULES AND REGULATION:

1) The competition is open to all the shoppers of SM Supermalls - professionals, hobbyists or amateur photographers.

2) Take a shot of your most creative and interesting photo with SM Eco Bags. The subject and focus of the photo is limited on the said bags that include: Breathe (sky blue bag), Spark (orange bag), Renew (beige bag) and Flow(navy blue bag). In this regard, one photo may feature any of the said Eco bags. You may also use more than one (1)Eco Bag on 1 entry.

3) The participants may take their photo outside the mall but the subject should focus on SM Eco Bag/s.

4) Send the photos in JPEG compression (format) at ecobagphoto@gmail.com and submit a copy of the photo-print (8x10 inches) at the Mall Administration Office of SM City Taytay. Kindly include the following details on the e-mail and the printed copies:

Title:
Name of Photographer:
Complete Address:
Contact Number:

5) The competition shall acknowledge top 3 scorers based on the criteria for judging:

Composition = 30%
Technical Quality = 30%
Creativity = 30%
Over-all Appeal = 10%

6) The printed copies of the photos shall be displayed in SM City Taytay from October 22 to 29, 2010 for the SM Eco Bag Photo Exhibit.

7) The prizes for the winning photos are as follows:

Winner – P3,000 worth of SM Gift Certificates
2nd Prize – P1,500 of SM Gift Certificates
3rd Prize – P500 of SM Gift Certificates

8) The participating entries will also be uploaded on the Facebook Fan Page of SM City Taytay. The most number of likes shall be known as the “The Shopper's Choice Award” that will win special prizes. The final day of counting the “likes” is on October 20, 2010, 8:00 A.M.

9) Deadline of submission for the printed entries is on October 21, 2010, 12:00 NN. at the Mall Administration Office. Then, the announcement of winners will be on October 29, 2010, (4:00 P.M., Event Center) after the SM City Taytay Photo Walk.

10) The entry should be original and refrain from writing or dressing-up the SM Eco Bags.

For inquiries, call 661.2033-37 and look for RODEL ENRIQUEZ or email ecobagphoto@gmail.com.

SM City Taytay - Home of the most exciting events in Rizal!!!

check out entries here

SM City Taytay celebrates Children's Month with: "ANGEL EYES" Child Photography Competition and Exhibit

Open to amateurs and professionals, share your most beautiful moments with your little angels through this exciting and memorable photo exhibit and competition.
Exhibit & Competition period: October 01-31, 2010

For inquiries call 661.2033-37 or email smtaytay.angeleyes@gmail.com

check out the entries in this album

ANGEL EYES PHOTO CONTEST (Album #1)

ANGEL EYES PHOTO CONTEST (Album #2)

ANGEL EYES PHOTO CONTEST (Album #3)

Pet events and Pet Blessing at SM Marikina on October 3

SM Marikina invites all pet owners to come and attend the annual pet blessing on October 3, 2010 from 10am at the SM City Marikina Atrium and Canopy Walk. Its a free event for everyone, if you are interested read the details below


Pet blessing at SM City Marikina after the 9AM Sunday mass this coming Sunday October 3, 2010!

A special area in the Canopy Walk of SM City Marikina will be arranged for those who want to attend the Sunday mass with their pets.

Pets, generally referring to dogs and cats, shall be allowed within the mall premises under the following conditions:

1. Pets which are to be hand carried or placed in a pat carrier are allowed in the mall interior.
2. Leashed pets are allowed only in the mall perimeter, and arcade.
3. Large dogs are not allowed inside the mall interior, but are allowed in the mall perimeter if they wear mouth guards.
4. Pet owners shall be responsible for the sanitation of their pets.

for details and inquiries email : smmkmarketing@gmail.com

Gwen Lu in Editorial for Grazia UK, July 2010

Model: Gwen Lu (Major)
Editorial: Unknown
Magazine: Grazia UK, July 2010
Photographer: David Roemer
Stylist: Andrew Holden

Hyoni Kang in Beauty Editorial for (US) Elle, October 2010

Model: Hyoni Kang (Ford)
Editorial: The New Classics
Magazine: (US) Elle, October 2010
Photographer: Jem Mitchell
Stylist: Kate Lanphear
Hair: Ashley Javier for Keratase Paris
Makeup: Francelle for Nars Cosmetics
Manicure: Honey @ Exposure NY

Source: Zinio

Daily Inspiration

There`s so many exciting ways to wear leoprint.

I know I`m choking you guys with it, but kids..

..IT`S SO PRETTY!

Falabella

Stella McCartney

Falabella bag.

How awesome would this be just held in the hand like a clutch.

OH YES!

Jeez Louise.

Birthdaywish is hearby made.

Would yu choose green or black?

xx T

event: EXPO KID 2, for kids by kids at Rockwell Tent this Oct. 2

hey everyone! pls check out this event for kids and parents, its the 2nd year of EXPO KID on October 2, 2010 at the Rockwell Tent, there are lots of activities, games and booth for everyone, pls. check out the news and update from our event organizer and friend mommymundo.com

more below

Are you looking for relevant activities for your children? Come to Expo Kid 2- it's an interactive event that will be a treasure trove of new discoveries for you and your children!

WHAT WILL YOU FIND at EXPO KID 2?

1) Shop & Learn at the Kids' Bazaar featuring 40+ booths showcasing the most interesting products and services for kids (and moms & dads too!)

2) Visit the 3 Interactive Areas offering fun and educational activities, created by the following Expo Kid partners:

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE SCHOOL
Every child is smart! Learn about the different kinds of smart through Multiple Intelligence School's activity stations where kids can explore and learn about the 8 kinds of intelligences.

Activity stations for the the multiple intelligences: Linguistic, Math, Spatial, Bodily Kinesthetic, Musical, Naturalist, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal.

HOMESCHOOLING ASSOCIATION
Homeschooling moms and dads show us how they do it! Discover personal and innovative ways to teach your children different learning concepts.

AM: Sorting activity for small children Story telling by home schoolers and their parents

PM: Notebook decorating (w/ minimal fee) Story telling by home schoolers and their parents
Play dough and drawing activities

IMAGINE THAT!
Get your child busy with the creative team of Imagine That. A fun corner featuring a "mini town" complete with a mini supermarket, kitchen, theatre and construction site.

Plus other fun activities:
-cookie decorating
-face painting

Watch and learn new things at the EXPO KID Stage featuring talented kids sharing what they know with other kids!

ONSTAGE PROGRAM:
10:30-11am DRUM SHOW by Dona and David Esteban
11-11:30am HOW TO SEE AND DRAW by Ailly Cortez
11:40-12:10am COOKING (to be confirmed)
12:15-12:30 RAFFLE AND GAMES
12:30-1:00pm SPONSOR'S TALK: KUMON
2-2:40pm ASTROLOGY by Vicente Hizon
3-3:40pm DINOSAUR ORIGAMI by Mateo Llanes
4-4:30pm KIDS BALLET by Dance Basics
5-5:30pm a Talk on HOMESCHOOLING
*Limited seats available. Schedules are subject to change without
prior notice.

WHO CAN COME?
Kids of all ages, every member of the family, teachers, homeschooling parents, People who want to have fun or who want to learn something new! Everybody's welcome to Expo Kid!

IS THERE AN ENTRANCE FEE?
A P 25.00 entrance fee is charged per person. Kids below 12 years old get in free of charge. 100% registration fees go to our MomShare! beneficiary- Baby Seb who is in needs of funds for heart surgery. (See A Healthy Heart for Seb on Facebook)

*Those who avail of free entrance are still encouraged to donate to
our cause. Let's help out SEB!

HOPE TO SEE YOU and YOUR FAMILY at EXPO KID 2!

Other news!

- CONTEST!:
Our Mommy Mundo STROLLER GIVEAWAY is ongoing! At stake is a sleek Safety 1st Teknika Stroller from Richwell Trading! To join, simple LIKE the Mommy Mundo Fan Page on Facebook then open the folder with the Stroller Giveaway graphic and tag yourself. One (1) winner will be randomly chosen among those who tag the photo. Last day is on September 28.

MUNDO NEWS:
HERE ARE OTHER PARTS OF OUR "MUNDO" THAT IS KEEPING US
BUSY!
- [PUBLICATIONS]:
o Mommy Mundo releases its MOMMY PAGES issue 16: PRESCHOOL SPECIAL
- contains information on how to choose a school for your child, and a directory of some of the best preschools in Manila

o This week we also release URBAN MOM's mompreneur issue with Tweetie de Leon-Gonzales on the cover. Watch out for it in Urban Mom outlets: Hobbes and Landes stores, The Coffee Bean and TeaLeaf, UCC Café, Emphasis Salons, Piandre Salons, select preschools
and stores around Metro Manila. We'll also give out copies in Mommy Mundo events too, of course!

o Last night, we launched, Mommy Mundo's INFANTICIPATING book: The Ultimate Guide to Motherhood. Written by childbirth educator and Mommy Mundo events partner, Rome Kanapi, this book is an all-in-one guidebook for Filipina moms-to-be.

- [EVENTS]: SAVE THE DATE! After Expo Kid 2 on Oct 2, our Christmas offering will cap of our year of expos, EXPO MOM BAZAAR on November 20. Save the date and don't miss this shopping event made just for you!

- [MOMSHARE]: We'll be announcing soon our schedule for our MOMSHARE! Outreach Project- if you would like to join us in our art class for less privileged kids, or our Christmas gift giving activity, do send us an email!

- [MOMPRENEUR MANILA]: Watch for announcements on our final Mompreneur Manila meet-up this year- Mompreneur Café: featuring mompreneur success stories. Sign up for the mailing list at www.mompreneurmanila.com to be part of this mompreneur network!
We are working hard to create unique and memorable experiences for you and your family

Mac Holiday 2010 - Mac A Tartan Tale Collection

Mac Holiday 2010 - Mac A Tartan Tale Collection. This Holiday 2010 Mac brings us A Tartan Tale collection filled with holiday kits, sets and makeup palettes. Of course there will also be a colour collection filled with new products as well. Everything is perfect if you like to stock up on all your Mac goodies. Look below to see what's in the collection.



Colour Collection

Lipstick
Cut a Caper- mid tone peachy pink (lustre)
The Faerie Glen- pale neutral pink (lustre)
Deepest Wish- deep creamy reddish brown (amplified)
Full Fuschia- bright blue fuchsia (amplified)
Courting Lilac- sheer lilac mauve with soft gold pearl (glaze)

Dazzleglass Creme
Radiant Jewels- dark sparkly magenta
Soft Dazzle- mid-tone peach pink with gold pearl
Passing Fancy- bright orange coral with soft pearl
Lightly Prancing- light peach with gold pearl
Romancin- mid-tone lavender with multi dimensional pearl

Eyeshadow
Golden Crown- light gold with bronze tartan striping
A Wish Come True- dirty mauve with bubblegum pink tartan striping
Follow Your Fantasy- mid-tone peach with chocolate tartan striping
Enviably Fun- grass green with dark green tartan striping
Semi- Precious- aubergine with chocolate tartan striping
Glamora Castle- dark grey with teal tartan striping

Pigment
Later- black with transforming purple pearl
Moonlight Night- blackened teal with teal pearl
The Family Crest- blackend bronze with bronze pearl

Pearlglide Intense eye liner
Petrol Blue- deep navy with pearl
Black Line- black with gold pearl
Undercurrent- teal with pearl
Black Swan- black with pearl
Lord it Up- bronze with pearl

Powder Blush
Her Blooming Cheek- bright iridescent blue pink (frost)
My Highland Honey- bright coral with soft gold pearl (frost)

Nail Lacquer
Sly as a Fox- creamy mid tone russet/burnt red (cream)
Style Clan- dark taupe with red pearl (cream)



Mini Sets

Sassy Pink Lassies lipglass
sassy lassy-bright pink fuschia
fab fun-pale crystal pink
frozen dream-medium pink rose
electro lush-medium mauve (RP)
the wee coquette-naked neutral pink

Sassy Coral Lassies lipglass
tad saucy-pale muted pink
jest for fun-peachy blossom pink
pretty, quick!-bright coral
mimmy-bright pinky coral
hearts-a-beatin'-pale raisin

Sassy Neutral Lassies lipglass
scottish lilt-peachy beige
spirits a' flying-pale gold (RP)
girls at play-plummy brown
stealing kisse-glossy spice
bright & perky-classic bronze

Warm Thrillseekers pigments/glitters
reflects bronze
most darling-medium brown shimmer
gift o' glamour-pale metallic pink
gold mode
gilded green

Cool Thrillseekers pigments/glitters
reflects pearl
silver fog
cheers my dear!-pale violet
softwash grey
mauvement

Smokey Thrillseekers pigments/glitters
reflects blackened red
naked
jigs & jives-naked taupe
blue brown
dark soul

Naughty Little Vices nail lacquer
nocturnelle
asiatique (RP)
beyond jealous (RP)
vintage vamp
vice is nice-classic metallic gold

Palettes

6 Dashing Lassie Eye Shadows
Once Upon A Time - unkown
Bronze- copper penny (frost)
Buckwheat- frosty medium brown (frost)
A Dashing Lassie- metallic milk (frost)
Magical Mist- metallic taupe (lustre)
Showstopper- dark brown (matte)

6 Reelers & Rockers Eye Shadows
Carbon- dark carbon (matte)
White Rabbit- shimmer white (pearl)
Melt my Heart- metallic silver (vp)
Gaelic Gold- metallic gold (vp)
Crown & Sceptre- metallic copper (vp)
Family Treasure- metallic bronze (vp)

6 Twists of Tartan Eye Shadows
Vainglorious- metallic maroon (frost)
Rolled Gold- gold (lustre)
Lady's Prance- clay (matte)
High Spirits- shimmer avocado (frost)
Bows & Curtseys- metallic hunter green (satin)
Set to Dance- dark royal blue (matte)

6 Beauties Play it Cool Eye Shadows
Heather Belles- dark charcoal/carbon (satin)
To the Ball- dusty lavender (satin)
Hold my Gaze- medium grey (frost)
Magic Moor- purple grape (vp)
Altered State- blackened plum (vp)
Silverwear- metallic lavender (frost)

Happily Ever After Lip kit
Cheers All Around- bright candy pink (frost)
To Joy- medium pink (frost)
Endless Fun- sheer frosty pink (lipgloss)

A Fabulous Fantasy Lip kit
Storybook Ending- raisin (lustre)
Imagine This- pinky beige (amp)
Heroic Tale- sparkle flesh tone (lipgloss)

A Triumphant Blush face kit
Melba- soft coral peach
Peachtwist- golden peach
Smooth Harmony- neutral mid-tan

Hark the Heraldry Face kit
Dame- sophisticated blue/pink
Plum Foolery- faint dusty plum
Oh So Fair- pale pink

Vain & Glorious lip bag
Lipstick in Mellow Mood- sheer pink (lustre)
Dazzleglass in Baby Sparks- sparkle baby pink
Promo Lip Pencil in In Synch- light pink

Dazzle the Lads lip bag
Lipstick in Baron's Rose- medium rose (cremesheen)
Dazzleglass in Moth to Flame- sheer neutral beige
Promo Lip Pencil in Draw Me Close- dusty rose

Noble Knights Lash & Line Kit
Fluidline in Blitz & Glitz- black
Pigment in Teal- bright metallic teal
Mascara in Zoomblack- black
209SE Eyeliner brush

Violet My Love Lash & Line kit
Fluidline in Macroviolet- dark grape
Pigment in Violet- bright metallic purple
Mascara in Zoomblack-black
209SE Eyeliner brush

The Swinging Violets Mineralize kit Nordstrom exclusive
Icescape Lipglass
Earthly Riches MES
Bare Study paint pot
Promo Zoom Lash Mascara

MAC Glamorous Mineralize kit Nordstrom exclusive
Blessedly Rich lipglass
Engaging MES
Indianwood paintpot
Promo Zoom Lash Mascara

My Scottish Fling Mineralize kit Nordstrom exclusive
Budding Romance lipglass
Pink Split MES
Fresco Rose paintpot
Promo Zoom Lash Mascara

Brush Sets

Sweep Me Off My Feet:
129SE
190SE
227SE
212SE
275SE

A Lady & Her Tricks:
168SE
187SE
209SE
219SE
252SE

She's Got It All:
194SE
204SE
224SE
266SE
275SE

Viva Glam

Viva Glam lip bag
Tis Noble To Give

Viva Glam V lipstick and lipglass in regular packaging (no palette) in a tartan bag

Kids Helping Kids
6 cards
12 gift tags

Sir Teddy US$ 15.00

Sir Teddy mini (with keyfob clip) US$ 12.00

mac makeup

My new favorite powders: 2 Givenchy Prisme Visage

I have to warn you in advance: one of the products I'm going to write about was a limited edition and isn't available anymore (unless you can find a counter where they still have left-overs from the Summer collection in the back drawers). But don't worry, the other one is in store right now.


At the end of August, I impulse bought the Givenchy Prisme Visage Les Frangipaniers. Don't ask me why, I have no idea, I need another bronzer like I need a hole in the head.
I think I got trapped into thinking it would disappear for ever soon, since it was limited edition, and I was trying to keep Summer from leaving... So I bought it in the shade 2, Island Tan. Shade 1, meant for pale skins, was actually very pink and not appealing to me.

I was really impressed with this product as soon as I tried it!
First of all, it smells delicious! The smell of Frangipani flowers, actually, which is very present in one of my perfumes, Kenzo Amour.
The compact is very well conceived: it has a mirror and under the powder there's a little drawer that contains a large flat brush (that I have actually used when travelling, and it does the job when you don't have anything else handy) .
This product is actually not a bronzer at all, it's a face powder, and I'm tempted to call it a Beauty Powder since it gives a nice subtle glow to the face - I have had lots of compliments on how luminous I looked while wearing this.
I have been wearing it a lot, applied lightly all over the face with my EcoTools powder brush, which is wide and fluffy. Then I put some more in the hollows of my cheeks for a slight bronzing effect, before applying blush. Very pretty.

It's a good thing I was happy about this purchase because this little pretty thing costs no less than 42€ -48USD!
In spite of the price, when the weather started to change and I felt I couldn't wear this color anymore, I felt the need to find a Fall/Winter equivalent to it! So I headed to the Givenchy counter and found this:


It's called the Blooming Prisme Visage, and it's part of the Fall collection.

It works exactly like the Frangipanier one does: same packaging, same application technique, same beautyfying effect - same price, unfortunately. Only the fragrance is slightly different.
Again the lightest shade is very pink and looked almost white on me, I was afraid it would look ashy so I picked the shade 02 Apricot (which is the one on top on the picture).

I'm as happy with this purchase as with the previous one.
Yes, it's an expensive powder but not the kind you use to set concealer or blot your t-zone - just a light dusting all over your face is enough, which means this product will last you a very long time.

This really got me into thinking that Givenchy is most definitely underrated and underhyped, at least for this type of product (haven't had the best experience with the eyeshadow prisms though). Is there anything from this range that you particularly like?

Color Club Untamed Luxury Collection: Nothing But Truffle

1x Essie First Base, 2x Nothing But Truffle

This is a pretty simple polish, a dark brown shimmer. When the light hits it right, if you're very careful you can see a slight variation in the shimmer, a little bit of golden hues and also a slight hint of magenta. (I swear, nobody stares more intently at polishes than me, I'm clearly obsessed with a lot of spare time on my hands).
A very neat, chic color whose name makes me suddenly hungry for Godiva truffles.

Do you like brown polishes? Or do you prefer brights on your finger tips?

Product was purchased by me, for my own use.

At the moment

Acne SS 11

Alexas rings

Lipstick in natural colours

Clean styles

 

Funny doggies

 

 

Awesome models

 

loooong black flare legs

 

 

xx T

thank you for attending my baptismal event -ashton

Ashton is very happy that everyone made it to his baptismal event, thanks to all for the greetings, wishes, gifts and blessings.

This momentous event is made possible by Josiah's Catering and Lancaster Hotel

Thanks to our family, ninong and ninangs, and to our friends.
more pics to be uploaded in my facebook tomorrow














Thanks to Josiah's catering for our food, to Lancaster Hotel for our reception venue, thanks to Sai Verano for hosting the party, Joy Mendiola for organizing the program, Joriben Zabala for offering a nice live song performance, Joney Uy for the goodies, ninong and ninangs for their blessings, friends and family for the support and love, GMCI for helping us in this event, Red Ribbon for our cakes, Edsa Shrine Church, Mama Sally and to my Deasis and Coladilla family for being there always, and esp. thanks to our Lord.