February 2012
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Catwalk Cosmetics Makeup Workshop March 2012
Catwalk Cosmetics’ 1st makeup workshop for 2012 is moved to March 10, 2012 (1-5pm). It’s a good thing I had a bit of conflict in my schedule so more students can join. :)
Good news to all those who haven’t purchased the popular Catwalk Cosmetics Runway Palette~ It’s included in Package B! (Save P400) We also have other goodies in store like SweeTetite Chocolate Truffles,...
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Magical Majolica Majorca Valentine's Day Look |...
Valentine’s Day only comes once a year so you might as well go all out on dressing up and makeup. But keep in mind that most men don’t like girls with thick makeup so don’t apply too much or you might scare him away on this very special day! XD
I came up with a simple yet elegant makeup look using Majolica Majorca (MJMJ) makeup and Dashe Cosmetics tools.
Lip & Cheek:...
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Have a movie date with me this Sunday! :) (Contest...
As promised, I’ll be giving away 5 pairs of movie premiere tickets to ‘The Vow’ at Rockwell Power Plant this Sunday. (Feb 12) Think of it as a pre-Valentines date for you and your loved one.
Honestly, I don’t like watching movies because staring at the big screen for almost 2 hours can give me a migraine but this is one movie that’s worth the headache (and...
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Valentine's Date Outfit | HEIR Clothing | Torch...
So this is what I wore to Torch Restaurant’s Valentine’s Day menu food tasting night. My friends were shocked to see me wear something loose from head to toe for the first time because they always see me with super short butt-hugging skirts or bodycon party dresses. But since I *imagined* I was going out on a date, I went to HEIR Clothing Shop to find a more decent ensemble.
Kimono...
January 2012
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Are you a Party Queen? (Etude House Gradation...
Here’s one nail polish set that every bling queen must own: Etude House~ Party Queen Gradation Nails in #3 Party Gold.
This is a sure eye catcher and conversation starter at every party when you hold your cocktail glass and flash these pretty nails.
My friends were envious of this set because it’s already sold out in some branches. But don’t worry, the key nail polish to...
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TORCH Restaurant's Valentine's Day Menu + Dinner...
It’s the time of the year again when love is everywhere and restaurants get fully booked by love struck couples of all ages.
Last week, I got the privilege to be one of the first to try out Torch Restaurant’s Valentines Day menu. I’m a regular customer there so I was quite excited to taste something new and different aside from their usual thin crust pizza or steak medallion.
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NYX Cosmetics | FivebyFive Shoes | Shop at...
If the eyes are the windows to the soul then NYX’s I dream of St. Lucia eyeshadow palette will surely give you a colorful personality.
The I Dream of St. Lucia palette consists of 5 best selling NYX eyeshadows and I found it to be the most appealing out of their Caribbean Collection. I rarely use pastel colors since they tend to make my eyes smaller but when blended well, it can give an...
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Dove Beauty Set Giveaway! ♥
Are there beauty products that you can’t live without even for a single night? Are there some hotel toiletries that you simply cannot use because you’re so used to a particular product? I have a beauty confession: I cannot live without Dove deodorants or soaps.
When I was a kid, I sort of didn’t like Dove products because I found them boring and I liked fruity scents or colorful...
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Start the year Bright! (Color Club Hologram Nail...
They say that old habits die hard. But this year, I plan to make my biggest bad habit die a slow (hopefully not painful) death. Clue: My teeny tiny nails above. Yes, I’ve had the bad habit of nail biting since I was a little girl.
[Contact Lens: Freshlook Colorblends Sterling Gray]
My mom has tried so many techniques to stop it because my nails look like an infant’s nails....
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Realizations: On Life, Love & Stilettos (Drama...
I’ve been staring at my laptop for the past 30 minutes; figuring out how to start this entry. “Hello 2012!”, nah, I’m kinda too late for that or “Just got back from Europe & I’m stil jet lag!”, meh, so boring. Besides, I don’t intend on writing about my trip just now. I’m not even going to be blogging about my latest finds or makeup tips.
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December 2011
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For Marshmallow Lovers Only: SugaRush S'mores Pie
Aaah I keep getting food packages this month! ‘Tis the season to be fatty indeed!! :) It’s almost Christmas day and most of us have already prepared our ‘things to buy’ for Noche Buena. (Christmas Eve Dinner) In case you’re still undecided what to prepare for dessert, here’s a super ooey gooey treat for all the marshmallow lovers out there!
Sugar Rush...
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Sophie's Mom Bakery: Heaven in a Pastry
Hello! I’m still alive!! :) I’ve been extremely busy the past few weeks with Christmas parties, preparations and last minute Christmas shopping + gifts. I’m pretty sure most of us are over that phase and are ready to relax and for some, even leave the country. But before anything, I’d like to introduce you to my latest foodie discovery~ Sophie’s Mom!
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Career Talk @ ICA: Accidental Blogger
Last November 18, I got the special opportunity of being one of the speakers for the ICA juniors’ Career Talk. It felt weird and awkward going back to my alma mater wearing all the illegal stuff like makeup, curly and colored hair, short fitted skirt and high heels. (Freedom!!) I had to pull down my skirt when the nuns requested to meet all the speakers. *shame* but it was truly a great...
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Tribute Shoes GCs + Last Makeup Workshop + A big...
I’ve been MIA for the longest time here on Tumblr. The ber-months have been quite crazy and I’m losing all my hair from juggling my projects, makeup job, online & family business that I pretty much forgot to update my blog. So here goes backlog #1! :)
I stumbled upon an online shop that sells really cute and classy flats. I told myself that it’s about time I got a decent...
November 2011
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Bloggers United 2 (Get free passes!)
I’m sure most of you have heard about the epic Bloggers’ bazaar that took place last summer. If you weren’t able to make it, here’s a second chance to get ahold of your favorite blogger/s’ pre-loved items!
I’ll be selling a few pre-owned and rarely used clothes, shoes, bags, whatnot and Catwalk Cosmetics products together with some of the Gondo Girls:...
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Catwalk Cosmetics Bazaar & Workshop schedule...
My next makeup workshop will be held on November 26, 2011 (Saturday) at a private studio in Pasig City. Same location, discounted fee and freebies as the previous batch. But we have some online shops and pastry shops that want to contribute to our goodie bag so let’s cross our fingers for that. 8D
Fee: P3,500 inclusive of a brush set + goody bag OR P3,800 inclusive of a GC worth P1,200...
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Angry Birds + Makeup Kit + Leopard Print Birthday...
This is by far the cutest and most stylish cake I have ever received! My friend had it customized at SugaRush Cakes with all the things I love. At first, he couldn’t decide between a “kikay kit” or a cliche Angry Birds cake so SRC suggested to have it combined. Pretty cool huh?! :)
Everyone that follows me on Twitter knows that I’m a Leopard print addict. Hence, the...
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Let's have a Face Affair! + Makeup Workshop Winner
A lot of people have been anticipating this… *drumroll* I’ll be announcing the winner to my Makeup Workshop Birthday Giveaway today! Thank you so much to everyone who joined. I had a hard time choosing the winner because of all the good entries so I picked out a familiar face/ commenter with a good entry! :)
But before anything, I’d like to invite you all to have a FACE AFFAIR...
October 2011
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Don't just shine, SPARKLE!! ✩ [Late Birthday...
Makeup is like painting; one must always start with a clean canvas to come up with a brilliant masterpiece. A lot of people think that having great makeup is the secret of celebrities and models to having beautiful photos but in fact, they won’t look ravishing if they don’t have a clean face to begin with. Being a beauty blogger, I have to test several products and try on countless...
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Katy Perry California Girls-inspired Makeup
Be every boy’s Teenage Dream with this Katy Perry-inspired makeup look!
I was bored the other night so I thought of doing another halloween costume idea. Still undecided who I’m going as this year. Maybe I’ll go as Katy since I had so much fun doing this look. :>
KEY COLORS: Blue & Pink. I love the contrast of these 2 colors and yet they look so good together. I...
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Forever 21 Mastercard launch ✖ Sparkling White...
Last week, Forever 21 & Mastercard held a party at the newly opened Prive club in The Fort to launch their F21 card. I regret not getting one a long time ago because it could have saved me a lot especially during sales. You get special invites to their events, early-entrance during sales plus additional discounts on top of your crazy sale finds!
As usual, Val & I, being the hardcore...
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Crazy Halloween Ideas for Couples & BFFs
Are you excited to dress up as your alter-ego this Halloween? Want to surprise your friends with one-of-a-kind costumes? Here are some wigs & ideas that I shot with couple blogger/models LOVECHIC (Seph & Shai) for Catwalk Cosmetics.
“HIGH ROLLER ROCK STARS” ~Be an overnight sensation by arriving in this outfit and be prepared to rock and roll with your friends!!
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Halloween Makeup Tutorial: Glam-Rock Eye Makeup
Get ready to party like a rock star this halloween using this Glam-Rock eye makeup tutorial! But before anything, you will need the following eye makeup:
Bright-colored Eyeshadows | Catwalk Cosmetics Runway Palette
Eye Primer | Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer
Black Eyeliner | MAC Blacktrack gel eyeliner
Nude Liner | Makeup Forever Lip Corrector
*non-makeup related* but essential for this...
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Catwalk Cosmetics Makeup Workshop & Halloween...
As promised, I’ll be holding one makeup workshop this month with a lower price to give way to those who are saving up for it. It’s also the perfect time for students to join since they will be on sembreak. :D Don’t worry about the age range of students, this workshop is open for all ages! I’ve had enrollees from ages 16 to 55 from my previous batches.
I came up with...
September 2011
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OOTD & FOTD: Rogue Party | Freshlook Sterling Gray
The (not-so) Quietgirl (anymore thanks to me) Val invited me to Rogue Magazine’s party at Republiq Club. It was a day after Garage’s magazine’s event so I was still feeling the grunge vibe and came up with this~
Black chiffon blazer THAILAND; White tank top ZARA; “Tuxedo” skirt & ribbon belt FAITH, HOPE, LOVE; Black chain necklace SM ACCESSORIES; Bag WAREHOUSE;...
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CHARM Travel Pro Makeup Brush Set | Tips & Tricks...
Whether you’re a professional makeup artist or just really into makeup, one can’t do away without a decent makeup brush set.
I’ve been practicing makeup since 2005. I started out with a 5-piece brush set but as my obsession & makeup career grew, I became more knowledgeable & picky with my makeup and tools. I currently have 3 brush sets; one for shoots, shoots with...
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Garage Magazine 3rd Anniversary | Street Dapper...
Last Wednesday, I accompanied my friend Harry to Garage Magazine’s 3rd Anniversary/ Street Dapper Kings party at Republiq Club in Resorts World. The event was right beside Mango’s F/W 2011 fashion show but I was so torn so I had to hop from venue to venue every other hour. *_*
Sanya Smith hosted the event. Love, love, love her dirty blonde hair and electric blue makeup!
Made a...
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TONY MOLY: Tomato Love ♡
Did you know? Tomatoes can make your skin whiter because it is equipped with vitamins C & E, amino acids and Lycopene~ which is a very powerful antioxidant. I’ve tried rubbing fresh tomatoes on my skin and it felt a bit ‘icky and awkward’ because I’m used to cooking or eating them so when I got the TOMATOX Magic White Massage Pack from Tony Moly, I bid goodbye to...
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Unboxing: DOMA Pink Mini-Speakers! ♥
I got these super cute mini-speakers from DOMA Philippines a few weeks back. I’m not a music junkie but I couldn’t resist its cuteness so I had to get one! Guess I’ll be updating my iTunes more often from now on.
Don’t be fooled by its size, this cutie is louder and clearer than the built-in speakers of a Mac laptop. It is also compatible with any iPod, mp3 player and...
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Obagi 360 | House of Obagi Bloggers' Night
The House of Obagi (HOO) hosted an intimate dinner at M-Cafe for Manila’s finest beauty bloggers to launch their Obagi 360 line.
The Obagi team discussed their best-selling products like the Obagi Nu-Derm line, chemical peels like TRUPeel & Blue Peel, Elastilash and Obagi 360 over good food, mouth-watering drinks and great company.
I usually have a short attention span especially...
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Nails from the Future | Lacquers Lovers
Have you ever seen silver nail polish that can make your nails appear like they’re made of steel? If you haven’t, it means that you need to get your hands on a bottle of China Glaze’s MILLENIUM shade from their Khrome collection.. now!
I applied 2 coats only and it came out really bright. :o I added flower nail appliques from Sasa (HK) to make it appear softer and wearable for...
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Kim Hyun Joong in Manila | The Face Shop
The Gondo Girls were invited by The Face Shop to Kim Hyun Joong’s presscon last week at the Rockwell Club. Everyone was calm, prim and proper while we waited for our dream boy to arrive. But as soon as he entered the door, you could see girls at the edge of their seats; some even squee-ed and revealed the fangirl inside of them. Yes, I’m guilty of that too because I’ve been a...
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Date with a Korean Popstar (OOTD+EOTD)
Last week, the Gondo Girls attended Kim Hyun Joong’s presscon for The Face Shop. All of us squeed like fangirls when we got the invite because it’s our first time to actually meet a Korean popstar. Even Valerie, our resident ‘quiet girl’, was so excited about the event that we planned what to wear as if we had a real date with a Korean popstar.
OOTD: Dainty dress~...
August 2011
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NIVEA ✘ Mango Glam Express
When two big brands in the beauty and fashion industry join forces, there’s bound to be a lot of fun. So I really prepped myself up for the Nivea & Mango Glam Express event held at Mango, Rockwell last 08.11.11.
Everything was in blue and white; just like Nivea/ Biersdorf’s classic logo. I arrived extra early so I was able to meet the lovely Nivea and Mango team.
What I wore...
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Fashyown destinations this weekend (Aug 19-21)
My FAVORITE clothing retailer is once again on sale. The deals get crazier every time!
I spent my whole Friday (thanks to QC day = no work) at Forever 21 Makati with mom. We arrived as early as 9am and people were already going wild inside. I think the store hours start at 10am but with the BDO Forever 21 Mastercard, you get exclusive perks, sneak previews and early-access to sales like this...
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Robinsons Red Hot Sale
Last weekend, Doms and I shopped together at Robinsons Galleria for the first time because of the Red Hot Sale. It runs until August 31 but we were afraid that the good items might run out so we went there for first dibs. :p Let me share some of my finds…
1st stop: ACCESSORIZE
I’m not a fan of splurging on accessories because I always hoard when I’m abroad.. But I...
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Etude House x Catwalk Makeup Workshop Batch 1 +...
Here’s a sweet sneak peek from Etude House x Catwalk Cosmetics Makeup Workshop Batch 1:
These yummy treats from Cupcakes by Sonja arrived at the studio even before I did! Thanks to City Delivery for the speedy order! I can now get my favorite cupcakes without traveling all the way to Serendra. Mmm… :>
Now, off to the classroom~
The gift bags from Etude House were...
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Valii Watch Launch
[Late post] Manila Peninsula Hotel, Rigodon Ballroom~ Anita Chan, renowned jewelry designer, launched her very own Italian-made watch line in Manila.
I arrived extra-early while my companion was late. I was left in a room filled with Ms. Anita’s friends and most of them of course were Chinese. Lucky for me I understood what they were all saying and was able to mingle around a bit to get...
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The Return of Fashion Galore
Back in 2005, in an online community called Multiply, Fashion Galore reigned as the online shop go-to for fashionistas who loved to flaunt their blings. People would even wait online just to anticipate the latest uploads of jewelries, dresses and even bags! Jamy, the owner and brains behind the brand, left the country for a while so she had to put a halt to the online business but lucky for us,...
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Marié Digby: How to get this romantic look ♥
A few days ago, I had the awesome opportunity to do makeup on Marié Digby (Youtube sensation/ singer/ song writer) together with the ‘Dream Team’ Tricia Gosingtian (Photography) Liz De Asis (Hair) & Valerie Chua (Headdress). Special thanks to our pageant queen and friend Alexis Go for introducing her to us!
Makeup used: (key makeup only)
Marié brought along her own base/...
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Update | Lacquers Lovers | China Glaze Towel Boy...
I miss blogging here at Tumblr. Been so busy with lots of preparations, work and regular visits to the doctor to check up on my recent infection from HK. My skin doctor already cleared me of the infection last week but sad news from my eye doctor just a few hours ago, the residue on my eye will either be extracted surgically or we can wait for 2 more weeks and see if it will subside and inject it...
July 2011
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Hong Kong Vacation Gone Bad + The Aftermath
It’s been a while since I posted something here. I’ve been missing in action because I got “injured” and was too down to blog about anything. Normally, I like to post pictures/ visuals so people can get an idea about what I’m talking about but I’m afraid it might scare everyone away. ;__;
Summary: I went to Hong Kong a few weeks ago for a business & leisure...
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Catwalk Cosmetics Makeup Workshop: BATCH 2...
2nd Batch of my Maybelline makeup workshop. As usual, my students didn’t have a hard time learning how to put on makeup thanks to the easy-to-use makeup and brushes provided by Maybelline & Suesh. Everyone was impressed by the strong pigments of Catwalk Cosmetics Runway palette and were convinced that bright colors CAN be used at anytime of the day. Normally I would give a short...
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It's official! Catwalk ✖ Etude House Makeup...
Hello Princesses! Guess who’s hosting my next makeup workshop??? My favorite Korean makeup brand ~Etude House!! :D
The first time I stepped into this ‘dollhouse cosmetics heaven’ back in 2007 at Korea, I never imagined that I would get the chance to work with them so this is definitely a dream come true.♥ They will provide ALL makeup that will be used in the classroom. A brief...
My Hong Kong Survival kit
Greetings from SALE-landia! (also known as HK) It’s my 3rd night here and I’d just like to share what makeup and skin care I brought along with me. :>
Etude House Furry Makeup Pouch ~ Got this for free for purchasing P2,000 worth of EH products.
Garnier Light Roll-On ~ I cannot leave the house without this. Surprisingly, its SRP here in HK is 4x more expensive than ours. :o I...
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Forever 21 turns 1 ✖ Nivea turns 100
It’s time to show off your skin and celebrate as Forever 21 Philippines turns 1 and Nivea’s 100 Years Skin Care For Life campaign.
I recently discovered a new lotion that will make me more confident in showing off more skin despite my weight gain. (uh oh, gaining more this week at Hong Kong!) Nivea’s Express Hydration Body Lotion. The lotion is very light; no heavy or sticky...
June 2011
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Comfiest Clogs award goes to... ♥
Finally, Tonic Bags & Shoes uploaded the photo of the clogs I wore to Bloggers United. A lot of people were asking me where they could see it. One even asked to buy it because I left it on the floor when I was resting my feet during the bazaar! Haha :)) My feet didn’t hurt a lot considering these are 5-inch heels and we were standing most of the time from 10am to 8pm. I only took a...
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CONTEST ALERT: TAKE CARE, GARNIER ☼☀☼
As many of you know, I’ve been using Garnier for over a year now. And I must say, my favorite among all their variants would be GARNIER LIGHT.
Before putting on any makeup, one must always: CLEANSE, TONE & MOISTURIZE. Garnier Light’s Gentle Cleansing Clarifying Foam is very light but enough to remove dirt and oil on your face. The scent it light citrus; very soothing and not...
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Turn around, bright eyes.
Tired of covering up dark circles around your eyes with tons of concealer? Here are some ways to get brighter looking eyes:
1) Use bright-colored eyeshadows
As shown in the photo above, the bright-colored eyeshadows made the model’s eyes stand out and look ‘livelier’. I did the makeup & contributed tips to Women’s Health magazine earlier this year with...