Help!

I'm sorry if I made you feel panicked...

But, really, the earth needs our help...

Please join the Earth Hour which will be observed tonight, from 08:30-09:30pm.

Thanks in advance guys and gals! :)

Image lifted from http://www.earthhour.org/downloads/ph:en

A Newbie's Make Up Stash...

I'm not a totally make up newbie but I've been a non make up wearer for quite a few years. There was a point when I felt like it was pointless to wear make up. I guess, that stage, I was trying to love myself, imperfections and all. But when you're a girl, it is inevitable to stay away from make up. So I've been reincarnated to the cosmetics world and with almost no knowledge of make up.


Yipee!

Well, its hard to buy a lot of cosmetics nowadays because of the economic crisis but before all hell broke loose, I've accumulated quite a handful of cosmetic products. Mostly from Japanese brands and local drugstore brands.

I have, so far, acquired a couple of mascaras, (from Majolica Majorca and Kiss Me):

A pressed powder and a 2 way cake foundation (both from HBC, a local drugstore brand):

A powder blush-on (from Fashion 21, a local drugstore brand):

A concealer (from Fanny Serrano Cosmetics, local, somewhat drugstore brand):

An eyeshadow palette (from E.L.F.):

A lipstick (from Chanel):

A lipgloss(from Sugar Baby):

And something that works like a lip balm:

An eyelash curler (from Shu Uemura):

And a BB Cream (Etude House):

See how little and incomplete my make up stash is?

I know I still lack a few basic items but I don't know which ones to buy. Even if I follow a lot of beauty blogs I still feel lost and overwhelmed. The idea of shopping for make up excites me a lot but the moment I step inside the Department store or when I browse through the different online shops I feel overwhelmed so I sometimes buy things that I don't need. (Hmmm... is it just me?haha)

I guess I am like an empty make up kit waiting to be filled with wonderful goodies.

I need to read more, morE, moRE, mORE, MORE! hahaha

So I have a series of questions for you my dear reader/s, well hopefully there's more than so I can get a lot of help...

What cosmetics did you buy when you were just a newbie?

How did you become the make up lover you are right now?

What advise can you give me?

Image Sources:

• Majolica Majorca Lash Extender Mascara: http://majolica-majorca.com
• Kiss Me Heroine Make Volume and Curl Mascara: http://beautycosme.multiply.com/
• HBC: San San Pressed Powder and 2 Way Cake Foundation: http://hbc.com.ph
• Fashion 21 Single Blush On: http://fashion21cosmetics.com
• Fanny Serrano Concealer Stick in Sand: http://www.fannyserranocosmetics.com/fs/E.L.F.
• Eye Shadow Palette in Butternut: http://www.eyesfacelips.com
• Chanel Lipstick: http://free-stuff.co.uk
• Sugar Baby Lip Gloss in High Tea: http://shopping.rediff.com
• Kiss Me Lip Essence: http://adambeauty.com
• Shu Uemura Eye Lash Curler: http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/products
• Etude House BB Magic Cream: http://www.etudehouse.com/eng/main.jsp
  
  

Still here...

I have been busy with work and school lately. But I've also been doing a little cosmetics hauling every now and then because I'm preparing for a swap! I'm so excited because it will be my first.

I mostly bought stuff from Fanny Serrano, Fashion 21 and HBC. All local cosmetics! :) I can't wait to try another swap.

Of course I've been reading a lot of the blogs I'm following, so gals, don't stop blogging. Okay? hahaha

Anyway, what do you usually send when you swap with other make up bloggers?

If I were to swap with you what would you love to get?

This day couldn't be any sadder...

For the past, almost, two years now, I have been teaching English to Japanese kids online. I have grown attached to the people I work with. But today, because of our present economic crisis, we are forced to part ways.

And if things can get any worse, I, together with my other remaining officemates, may also bid goodbye to what we have been doing for the past two years, in a couple of days.

I am blogging because I feel very depressed on how things are turning out. And I need to vent out hoping that someone will tell me everything will be okay even if it does not seem to be. I could not believe that when I go back to work next week it will be like coming in at work on a weekend. Yes, I still have work on a weekend but it's all good.

Now, I'm thinking of not spending so much on skincare and cosmetics and just stick for to reading your beauty reviews until the economy starts to come out of the hole that it has unwittingly dug.


My dearest fellow bloggers, please include me and my dear co-workers in your wishes and prayers. We would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you.

How do you cope with the present economic crisis?

How is it affecting you?

Sweets for my Sweet...

Today, I started thinking of dieting. I badly need to lose weight before summer comes so I can look decent in a monokini. But I also started to think of those things that I will miss out on once I started dieting. Imagine not being able to eat rice often, or skipping out on yummy but greasy pizza. And eating spaghetti with loads of cheese on it. Plus, I still had some Japanese chocolates I brought back home from my Hong Kong trip last January and I certainly could not just stare at them while they rot away.

I love Japanese chocolates, they are not too sweet and every packaging has is cute! I bought a enough to fill my overnight bag. I must have spent a good amount of money on these chocolates.

So, while I try my hardest not to stuff myself with chocolates and other what-not... could you please share with me, what your favorite Japanese chocolates are? And why do you love them?

Gossip and more...

I haven't been posting for a while. I'm obsessed with Gossip Girl again. haha

I can't stop watching it. Last night, I watched at least 6 episodes from the latest season. Imagine my eyebags...

Anyway, I will try my best to post reviews of the latest items I have purchased. I also picked up from the post office, the lip essence I ordered from Adambeauty, almost 2 weeks ago. And, the Japanese cosmetics I pre-ordered arrived here in Manila last Saturday but I haven't had them delivered to my place yet. So, I will have lots of stuff to review in the coming days.

Also, the reason why I haven't posted an entry in the past few days is that I have been checking all the eyeshadow products from Adam Beauty and Good Dealer. I can't decide what to buy and from what shop will I buy my eye shadow palette from.

So, guys, do you also watch Gossip Girl?

Which character is your favorite?

What television show are you obsessed with?

What items have your ordered from Adam Beauty or Good Dealer?

I will wait for your answers. Comment away! :)

Mandom, Kiss Me and Canmake

I'm so happy! My pre-ordered items from Beauty Cosme (http://beautycosme.multiply.com) arrived yesterday. So hopefully, I can get them officially by Wednesday. Here are the items that I bought, photos are from http://beautycosme.multiply.com.



If you live in the Philippines and you want to get hold of Japanese products (cosmetics, skincare, etc.) you can drop by her site and pre-order from her. The lead time is only one week so it's really fast. Plus, you're sure that your items will arrive and they're secure upon arrival. If she asks were you learned about her site, tell her Ericka from cheaca.mutliply.com recommended you to her.


Anyway, I'll do a proper review on these items in the coming days, so stay tuned. :)

P.S.= I just borrowed these pictures from her site so please don't use them on your site or claim them as your own. Thanks heaps!