This is the first ever product I've tried from MAC, and I've got nothing else to say but good things about it.

My nails haven't been painted for about 3 weeks now and I just missed playing with my nail polishes, so I decided to glam up my nails today.


When I look at this, it kinda gives that Rockstar feel to it, thus the title..hehe It was really messy to apply since the red and black polish are kind of hard to clean up since they stain a bit. I'm just glad it turned out looking somewhat neat.



until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

So here's the thing, I've been using the Etude House Fresh Nailwash Safe Nail Color Remover for a while now and I've been loving it so far, but I had to try out the Face Shop Lovely ME:EX Nail Polish Remover when I read Nikki's (askmewhats) review about it. So, I decided to compare the two.



Here's a quick review on the Etude House Fresh Nailwash Safe Nail Color Remover
- inexpensive, retails at Php 98.00
- this pink variant smells really good
- doesn't leave white casts
- doesn't make my nails dry
- removes nail polish effectively


Here's a quick review on The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX Nail Polish Remover

- inexpensive, retails at Php 95.00
- has a fruity scent like strawberry
- doesn't leave white casts
- doesn't make my nails dry
- removes nail polish effectively
- The Face Shop nail polish remover is slightly cheaper than the Etude House Nailwash
- both really smells good but the The Face Shop smells much sweeter
- both comes in a 100 ml bottle
- both has a cute Pink packaging
- the lid on both removers has small holes but The Face Shop one has a smaller diameter which mean less spillage
- the Etude House remover comes in a regular twist cap while The Face Shop comes in a childproof cap which you need to press down and twist counter clockwise to open.
- both does a good job of removing nail polish easily
- both does not leave white casts after using
- both does not leave my nails dry but the Etude House remover feels much more moisturizing

My Verdict, although I find that the Face Shop nail polish remover has better packaging, I like the Etude House nail polish remover better because of the milky-ish formula it has which leaves my nails moisturized.

I would definitely recommend both nail polish removers since they both have good quality, but I'd prefer to repurchase the Etude House nail polish remover.  It's really just a matter of preference. :D

Till next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

This is part 2 of the Smokey Look Series I mentioned before on the previous look I created, the Green Smokey Eye which you can also check out HERE.  This time I made it a little more dramatic and kind of a sexy look with big curly hair.

I know that I don't really make posts about shoes, but I just had to share this with you ladies. I found this 4 inch wedge sandals while I was browsing through the size 10 isle at Payless Shoe Source (Ayala Center Cebu). The retail price was Php 1,250.00 and I was lucky enough to know that particular wedge was on sale for Php 699.00 only. So I quickly tried it on and paid for it without second thoughts. :D



This is my first ever 4-inch wedge! If you've read from my older post, I mentioned that I'm such a big fan of FLATS and I have several pairs of them. When I tried on that wedge, I honestly thought it would hurt like hell since it is 4 inches in height, but it surprised me when I actually felt comfortable wearing it. So, I'm quite happy with this pair of wedge sandals by FIONI.

This is it for now.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

Just found another makeup brush I'm in love with, the Charm Luxe Retractable Kabuki.  I've been using a generic retractable kabuki which I found at our local department store and I ditched it right away without having second thoughts when I got my hands on this brush.

I recently noticed that there's a new trend in the runway. It's the Matchy makeup. Where the all the colors used for the models from the eyes, cheeks and lips match. At first I never thought that Matchy makeup could look so good. But while I was staring at some runway models' faces they all looked beautiful.

So here's my attempt on a Matchy Makeup, I actually wore this look for work. Nobody even noticed that I was wearing matching makeup LOL! So guess, it does look good when worn right especially if you choose the correct hue which compliments your skin tone.


I went ahead and chose to use orange hues. I used a matte orange eyeshadow from my LA Colors Mineral Spa Palette for both my eyes and cheeks. Then I used my Revlon Colorstay Mineral Lipglaze in Never Ending Nude for my lips. I then applied a highlighter on my cheekbone area, for an added glow.


The look turned out well and best part is, it's so easy to do.

This is it for now.

Cheerios!

Here's another one of my favorite brushes that I just have to share with all of you. It's the Charm Luxe Flat Top Brush! Been using this everyday ever since I got it. It's the perfect multifunctional face brush.


Product Info from Beauty & Minerals

As mineral foundation demands to buff, buff, and buff, create that flawless face with the perfect buffing mineral foundation/powder brush, the Charm Luxe Flat Top Brush!

Created with densely packed synthetic bristles, The Charm Luxe Flat Top Brush ensures you a wonderful time in front of your vanity mirror as you enjoy the silky softness of the Charm Luxe Flat Top Brush, and see flawless results with it! Ultra soft, but firm bristles work their way into perfection!

The Charm Luxe Flat Top Brush is great for applying loose mineral foundation, or pressed foundation, to ensure even, buildable, flawless coverage on the face!

Retail Price: Php 600.00


* reasonably priced
* available locally
* it's pink! everyone loves pink!
* super soft
* perfectly dense, just what you need when buffing.
* it's not streaky at all, whether I use a liquid, powder, or cream foundation
* gives an air brushed effect, just buff buff buff!
* the synthetic hair doesn't bleed nor shed
* very easy to wash, since the handle isn't made of wood, you don't need to worry about soaking it wet
* the size and length of the brush perfectly fits in my makeup bag
* it's an excellent dupe for the Sigma F80, Yay!

* It doesn't come with a plastic brush cover, like other face brushes do.

My rating: 4.5 / 5


Overall I really love this brush. Would I recommend this? Yes Yes Yes, Definitely! I'm telling you guys, you should go grab this brush, it's just an amazing face brush, and what's better is that it's available locally and it's more affordable than the Sigma F80. :D

Click HERE to check out Charm Brushes.

This is it for now.

Cheerios!