That fresh, no make-up look

I was invited by make-up artist Micah Castro, late last year to do a shoot with her for her portfolio. The photographer, JR Velasquez, is also a chef. I love how she did that fresh, no make-up look.

Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX Foundation

I'm not the kind of girl who puts on foundation everyday (even to school) because I want to protect my skin whenever I can. But this doesn't mean that I don't care about getting the right foundation for me. In fact, I believe that one should always invest in a good foundation.

It was time to purchase new foundation and I decided to try something different. It's been a long time (maybe two or three years?) since I last relied on liquid foundation because I've been engrossed with mineral foundation (I use the True Match Naturale Mineral Foundation by L'Oreal because it's so easy to apply and you don't need to use pressed powder after).

I decided to go with this Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX Foundation (Fair F2) and I'm very happy with it. It has UVA/UVB SPF 15, protecting me from the sun, and it also gives that oil-free, smooth finish.

Smashbox High Definition Healthy PX Foundation from Beauty Bar (PHP 1800)

A Day in the Life

I went to visit my paternal grandma in Lucena City today. The last time I saw her was in December so I was really excited to see her. Of course, before leaving the house, I had my brother take some outfit photos. I had to take advantage of the nice weather and the scenery.

Bag - '90's Prada Bag that my Daddy bought me

Sheer Blouse - Greenhills

I did my own make-up using Sephora eyeshadow and lip gloss.

Thank God, I have a really patient brother! Haha.

Shorts from my Kuya Totoy and Ate Gina (HK)

This is our loghouse in Quezon.

LOL.

Clogs - So! Fab

Photos by: Manfred Robles

Pink Alarm by IN2IT

I bought this really cool lipstick by IN2IT in PCX, Powerplant last week. I wanted something different, something bright since I've always been a red and brown lipstick wearer.

IN2IT's Moisture Intense Lipstick (Pink Alarm). It's really affordable (only P375). Actually, I was planning to buy MAC's Pink Nouveau (which would have cost me a thousand bucks) and it's really good I found this one. 

Another good thing about this lipstick is that it lasts really long.

And of course, it's very striking.

Photo by: Hannah Ang

I've been wearing it everyday and I've been receiving a lot of compliments about it. Certainly, my best purchase last February! :)

Sephora Make-up Studio Blockbuster

I've been dreaming of this for months and now, it's finally in my hands! :) Thank you so much to my cool grandma, Nanay for spoiling me!

The kit features 96 eyeshadow shades, 84 lip glosses, 6 cream eyeliners, 2 eyeliner pencils, 3 blushes, 1 bronzer, 1 mascara, 4 applicators, a large mirror, and stand up legs! <3

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It's also limited edition. You better hunt down your family and friends abroad 'cause the last time I checked, it's not available on sephora.com anymore. :)

I had a very interesting weekend.

I had a photo shoot last Friday for Ms. Micah Castro, a make-up artist. She was very nice and made me look pretty. After, we went to my boyfriend’s uncle’s 60th birthday celebration.

On Saturday, I woke up early to go to some NBA 2K11 tournament that my brother, Manfred and my boyfriend, Nikko joined. Apparently, there is a 2k11 Community on Facebook and its members conduct tournaments every now and then.  I wanted to join also, even if I knew I didn’t stand a chance but I didn’t want to spend P500 just for fun.

MIA v. DAL

2K11 Tournament in Pasig Greenpark

My brother (right) used Miami Heat.

There were 11 participants and P4500 went to the Champion, while P1000 went to the first runner-up. All the participants were really good at the game so it was very fun to watch. My brother ranked 3 over-all. Too bad, he didn’t get any prize.

In the evening, Nikko and I saw Contagion. It's a so-so movie about a virus that’s spreading around the world. I didn’t like how it ends. I pretty much expected a lot from it, especially with that star-studded cast (Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, Gwyneth Paltrow). I had a funny and unique experience though. Towards the end of the movie, during a silent scene, I suddenly sneezed and everyone in the cinema laughed really hard. It’s probably because during the course of the movie, the characters kept sneezing and coughing because of the virus.