First Makeup and Styling Job!

First week of March, I was asked by my sister's friend Karen to do her makeup for her graduation ball. It was funny that after posting FOTD's and my makeup collections... finally! someone has the gut to trust and offered me my first MUA job. To be honest, I was a bit hesitant as I only have few knowledge about makeup and styling. But I guess, it was the same ground where pros gone through  before they were truly become an expert. The feeling of being a beginner makes it more fun and exciting. That moment, all I know was the basics like classic day look or neutrals, the safe side that I haven't done to apply to somebody elses face, no other than to myself. I still accepted the offer knowing that its a great challenge. Perhaps, I could stretch my creativity and alleviate my confidence through exposing myself in dealing with different people. On top of that, I'm doing what I truly love. Its my greatest dream to be involve in fashion, styling or in makeup industry. And now, I'm on my first step.  I promised myself to never get tired to find inspiration because its the only reason why it keeps me going. 

My client picked her eyes to standout. She wanted it edgy yet could still match her sexy turquoise fitted dress. I came out with this idea of smokey eye look, classic buns for the hair and light pink lips. Light pink lips to bring out the fun girly feeling and focus more on her eyes, the eyes were strong enough so light on lips to make it balance.

Push yourself to come out of your comfort zone 

Try new things

Follow your heart

 &

Have fun! 

XOXO

Maybelline The Magnum Volume Express

 Bought from Watsons, SM Dept Store

Price: Php399 (Not sure)

I just wanna share my thoughts about this Maybelline The Magnum Volume Express Mascara. I'm a huge fan of Maybelline Mascaras ever since I discovered them, but not on this one. The only reason I bought this in a first place was because of what it claims. I have thin long lashes and what I only want is just to add up a little volume for a dramatic look. I must say, I wasn't really happy about the result because of its consistency. Its true that it really lengthens and gives volume to lashes. However, the consistency is so thick and creamy that eventually clumps and flaking. I know mascara only last for about 3 months but it was totally unforgivable that, as I opened and used it for the first time, the formula was so thick and really dries up so fast. The product came out too much on the wand brush that you need to wipe it off with a tissue just to lessen the product before application. And once you applied it, the formula tends to settle on the tip of your lashes that it looks like really unclean. 

Makeup by Victoria Din: Classic Chic Look

My sister Karen on her 'Classic Chic' look! Hair and Makeup by: Victoria Din

Hello lovelies! 

As you may know, apart from doing my personal makeup, I'm beginning to practice my makeup skills on other faces. I'm not gonna lie! I have shakey hands and It worries me every time I'm applying liquid eyeliners or curling someone's lashes. I just don't to want to mess up that's why I practice and practice and practice! I decided to do my sister's make up. She wanted to keep it casual yet so chic so the first thing that came to my mind was neutrals and pink lips! I personally love this look because its wearable, very feminine and classic!

Here's the products that I used to achieve this look

 Face: 

Revlon PhotoReady Liquid Foundation in 004 Nude

Revlon PhotoReady  Two Way Powder Foundation in Shell Coquillage

Eyes:  

Eye Primer - E.L.F. - Studio Line Eye Primer Liner Sealer

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk 604

NYX Nude on Nude palette

Dollface Cosmetics Sweet & Sultry Palette

Wet'n'Wild Mega Liner Liquid Eyeliner

Unlabeled False Eyelashes from Divisoria 

Eyebrows: 

Wet'n'Wild coloricon brow & eyeliner in 646 Taupe

Revlon Fantasy in Brunette (I only used the Gel)

  

Cheeks:

For contouring, Fanny Serrano Two Way Cake in Rajah

Max Factor Flawless Perfection Blush in 221 Classic Pink

Lips: 

Burt's Bee Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Addis Ababa    

 
  
 

February Favorites 2013!

Hi guys! I know I'm a little bit late for posting this but Hey! Better late than never, Right? Apologies! This has been on my drafts for weeks and never got a chance to edit and post at the same time. Its been a tough month for me and I'm so glad that Feb was finally over. Weehee! So stoked to share with you guys my February favorites. 

So, lets get on to the items!

Bench, Oat Milk Body Scrub 8.8oz for only Php 150

I love how this body scrub made my skin softer and moisturized during Feb dry-cold season. Its super creamy textured with tiny oats that gently scrub your skin.. But what made me hooked about this was the awesome smell. Seriously! Its highly addictive! The best body scrub that I've tried so far!

Bobbie Premium Nail Cream for only Php35/each

Italian Nude, Touch of Tan and Vamp

 Bobbie is one of the nail polish brand that you can find here in the Philippines, what I love about these is that it could last for weeks without chipping! The  Italian Nude is my all time fav shade! For sure, you've seen this on my nails almost every season! Touch of Tan is a skin-tone, perfect on days when you just want to keep it neutral while Vamp is a nice bright red nail polish.

 Etude House, Dear Darling Tint for Php298, available in all Etude House Stores

Blushing cheeks and lip bitten lips was what I've been rocking during dry-cold season of Feb, I just grab these whenever I feel lazy and not in the mood for heavy makeups. I'll just finish it off with a powder and I'm ready to go! This one saved me from looking like a zombie. Classic!
 

EH 55 Kissful Tint Chou. Price: Php278

This one is a lip gloss stain, but I also used this as cheek stain, love the dewy finish it gives on flash photography. 

UD Eyeshadow Primer Potion, Price: Php1150 Bought from: Carefree Shopper

Still the best eye primer! See swatches here Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Review

Top Bun! bought this from Divisoria for only Php60, pretty good steal!

Bought these Forever21 Rings at SM Mall of Asia (I forgot the price!), while the H&M 2 pack necklace were from Pinkpumshop

10 Lashes for only Php150! Divisoria got it all for you! LOL! :)

Personal Care, Creamy Petroleum Jelly

My mom bought this from a Japanese store, she forgot the name so I won't be able to give any info about it. This became my bestfriend ever since the cold weather started! I've had extremely dry skin, which becomes cracked during cold season. Now you know why I'm such a sucker for buying moisturizers from head to toe.

Blink by Malcom Gladwell

My favorite book of the month. Its a non-fiction, which presents different format research, situations of wide context about thin-slicing (our ability to gauge what is really important from a very narrow period of experience).

Every time I went out with my family or friends, I'm always having trouble bringing my DLSR cam with me. Well, most of the time the camera bag doesn't pair or at least blend with my outfit so I tend to just leave it at home and use my phone for documenting. I recently discovered this shop called IZZOSHOP where they sells stylist camera bags. I got this camera insert bag for only Php395, its also comes with wide range of color selection. I love how it turns your ordinary bag into a camera bag! Amazing right? :)

EH Aloe Moistfull and Montagne jeunesse Cucumber Peel-off Masque

I love how these face masks condition my skin after a long tiring day.

Etude House Bubble Hair Coloring in Dark Brown, Php350

Its one of the most interesting hair dye. You're like shampooing while dying your hair, it doesn't stain so you don't need to worry about wearing your fav shirt while you doing it alone.  I actually bought this for my sister but she finds it too dark for her present hair shade. I was planning to give it away but I decided to keep this as I want to dye my hair darker after summer.

 Ever Bilena and Fanny Serrano blushes, click for price and swatches here

Tru Colour Contact lens in Hazel

Beauty UK eye shadow collection in Glitz Price: Php300 from Makeupholics

Stunning palette that has greens, pink and purples to achieve a smokey eye. I still haven't used this but I will definitely make a separate review about this palette so you could see closer the swatches. 

 ELF Corrective Concealer

Its a concealer palette that has 2 neutral shades, a green shade for redness/ blemishes and a pink shade for neutralizing dark under eye circles. It has creamy consistency and so easy to blend!

So, that's all my favorites for the month of February 2013. I'm so sorry if I forgot the prices and the places where I bought some of the items. Promise! I'll document the details precisely next time! :)

XOXO

Charm Holiday (8pc. Travel Brush Set)

I just wanna share my thoughts on my new Charm Holiday Travel Brush Set. I decided to buy new brushes that is suitable to carry on my purse and handy enough whenever I'm packing light. I never owned any brushes from Charm, so this is going to be my first time to write reviews about this company. :)

I bought my 'Charm Holiday 8pc Travel Brush Set' from Digital Traincase (one of my favorite online shop!). Very perfect timing that they were having a 20% off (valid only until Feb. 28th 2013) sale, and so I got mine for only Php 889 instead of its original price of Php1050. Oh yeah! Pretty good steal! Right? :)

I thought it was medium sized travel brushes like the ones I've usually seen in the market. Apparently, its the smallest version! So far, it didn't bother me that much. Astonished how tiny the brush stems are. I find it easier to use than my usual everyday brushes from Mac. I love it when I tend to do my eye makeup, it feels more convenient doing strokes and sweeping motions without any trouble holding it. 

Here's the closer look of the brushes to apprehend the size.

Here's the total packaging when I received it through Xend. I was expecting that they will just enclosed it securely with a bubble wrap but it came only with this box. :)

It also came with a black small pouch that has a zipper on the other side for an extra compartment so you could put your other stuff there.

Great! The brushes has plastic head covers!!

Look how soft the bristles are!! Honestly, its the 'vegan hair' that what made me purchased this brushes, I chose vegan hair over those made by animal furs mainly because its cruelty-free!!

Powder brush is one of my favorite, it has thick stem which I find it easier to hold. What it made it exceptional is the super soft bristles which picks up powders. I basically use it more in cream and powder applications .

                        Blush brush, is a flat version which perfect for contouring hollow areas.

From top to bottom: Concealer brush, Eyeshadow Pointed Brush, Eyeshadow Flat brush , Pencil brush, Angled brush and Lip brush

 I still haven't used them, but what I love about these is that the bristles were soft enough to apply eyeshadow (in very gentle way) without hurting or creasing your lids. What differs this from the other travel brushes if the size, its very slim and tiny.

 

Overall, This Charm Holiday (8pc. Travel Brush Set) never frustrate my satisfaction, from the cost to the quality. Bristles are soft enough and the size is perfectly for travel.  I just found my new 'on-the-go' companion!

XOXO