I was all giddy and happy when I received these gifts from a friend who recently arrived from Florida USA. (Thanks Loien! luv ya!). I also received a couple of chocolates but I forgot to take the photos, I already ate it...lol. She also wanted to give me an elf Beauty Encyclopedia, too bad it was out of stock at Targets and Walgreens when she looked for it. huhu... But oh well, I'm very grateful that she gave me "Pasalubong".

She gave me Maybelline Falsies Mascara, Wet n' Wild coloricon trio palette in Knock on Wood and a Revlon Illuminance Cream eyeshadow in Precious Metals.

I will definitely be using all of these so stay tunned for the swatches and reviews.

This is it for now.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

Clinique Happy Heart is my absolute favorite perfume ever! I have been using Clinique Happy (original scent) since 2006 and started using Clinique Happy Heart in 2008. I absolutely love both variants. I can't remember how many times I've repurchased both Clinique Happy and Clinique Happy Heart over the years.

Its fragrance is just so mild, feminine and very elegant.  It stays long and actually lasts through out the day without having to add a few more spritz.  The 100 ml size bottle could last up to 6 months for me, depending on usage.

My brother gave me this Clinique Happy perfume as a gift last Christmas 2010.  It was perfect because I already ran out of perfumes to use. I thought he knew it was my favorite, but he didn't have a clue, it was his fiance who chose this for me.  I couldn't stop smiling when I opened it. (thanks kuya)

This has actually become my signature scent and I have no plans of switching.  On days that I don't wear Clinique Happy, I use local perfume from Scents and Blends specifically "White Ginger" love it!

How bout you ladies, do you have a signature scent?

 This is it for now.


Cheerios!
***Hollie***

- Cuddles cotton squares.  I have been using this since 2007. It's inexpensive, really soft, absorbs liquid quickly and it's square shape is awesome (I can easily fold it). I like it better than the round variant.

- GynePro feminine wash.  This is the first time I will be using GynePro. I'm crossing my fingers and hope that this relieves itchiness well like my Betadine feminine wash.

- Skinwhite body lotion, Papaya variant.  I have been using Skinwhite body lotion for years but I just had to try out their new Papaya variant. I fell in love with the scent when I opened it so I'm sure this is another keeper.

- Garnier bodylight Whitening UV lotion.  I already consumed a whole bottle and decided to repurchase this.  I can't really say that I like this product,  but I do like the fact that its not sticky and it works like a sunblock.  I haven't noticed any lightening effect yet that's why I decided to give it a second try.

- Myra whitening facial lotion.  I just grabbed the sachet to give it a try, I tried it later that night and also in the morning after bath, too bad it felt itchy and it gave me redness and allergies. Whew, I'm so glad I just picked up a sachet. I definitely won't be using this again.

This is it for now.


Cheerios!
***Hollie***

This is it for now.

Happy Thursday everyone! simply another busy day for me at the office.  I just wanted to share with you this picture my colleague took last December 2010. I was cleaning and organizing the files on my office computer and I stumbled on this photo. 

If you noticed I'm the only girl there. That's me in the center with absolutely no makeup.  In fact, I'm really the only female on the Technical Support Specialist Team.  There are 3 more guys who were not included in this photo since they are on a different shift.  Our Systems department is composed of only two sections, the technical support staff and the systems administrators.  There is also only one female systems administrator, so there are only 2 girls under the Systems department. (now you know why I blog...lol)

This photo was taken at our "Data Center" that's where all the company servers are stored.  In case you're wondering, I work for iComm International.  I'm really glad to be working with these guys, it is always fun everyday. Not only do they treat me as one of the boys, they also teach me a whole bunch of technical stuff.  So, I'm on the verge of "information overload"!

I'm an IT graduate, so my interest in technology and computers will always be a part of me.

I hope you weren't bored with my ramblings. I just decided to share a tinsy bit about me for a change. I'm planning to make more posts on other categories and not just make-up, so as to give my blog a little spunk.

Have a great day.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

* stays long, it lasted for more than 5 hours. Even though I ate and drink it still looked just as great as when it  was first applied.
* the color is not bright. It's not fuchsia nor orange,
it's just a perfect deep matte red 

* absolutely nothing!

My rating: 5 / 5

This "In the Red" shade is just wearable. Really works great for my skin tone. For reference, I am Asian - Filipino with yellow / golden undertones.  The Revlon matte lipstick collection also has another red shade called "Really Red" but that's the kind of red lipstick I stay away from. It's a super bright red shade which is scary...lol

TIPS: Wear neutral eye make-up for an elegant look.  I don't apply any eyeshadow when I'm wearing red lipstick. I simply line my upper lash line with a black eyeliner and apply a touch of matte blush on my cheeks for a natural pinched cheek look.

I only wear this lipstick when I'm wearing a black blouse or shirt. I think it makes the red color stand out.

How about you ladies, have you found the perfect Red Lipstick yet?

This is it for now.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***