What I Bought: A Mini Haul Post.. Phil. Cosmetics Expo Sept.2, 2011

Hello, Beautiful!:) This is a mini "haul" post for you. The items i will be showing you are from the on-going Phil. Cosmetics Expo in Mega Mall. I didn't see much but I grabbed the opportunity to buy some cheap finds.:)

here are the items that I bought:

MAKEUP/TRAIN CASE: this is from the MTN MARKETING stall and I bought it 'cause it's CHEAP and my babies need a new home. This case will be just a temporary home for them 'cause I'm gonna buy a bigger one and another, the one with lights and mirror.

Php 1,500.00

EYE SHADOWS: These are from EVER BILENA stall and what caught my eyes are the colors. They're so pretty plus they're cheap too. The shadows aren't consistent, some are pigmented, some are hard to build and blend, and they are very grainy! You can see how grainy they are on your brush especially the white shadows. Too many fall-outs. The bright pink and bright blue shadows are the best for me. They're pigmented and not so grainy. IT IS EXTRA, SUPERDOPULOUS SHIMMERY!! The Lime green and peachy pink are a bit paler when applied to skin than what you see in the palette. They have so many shimmers that it looks like you put a whole bag of glitters!:)) It is not for going out 'cause you might attract too many lights hehe. But it's fun for playing.

Php 108.00/each

BRUSHES: I saw these brush set at the MTN MARKETING stall too, where I bought my train case. I bought this for playing and doing fun makeups that I will post on my blog!:) They are soft but they're too soft they don't grab and hold makeups well. But they're good for beginners and playing.:)

Php 720.00

I got a free cotton pads because I purchased 2 items at their stall.;) nice right?:)


I will post a look that I did with the eye shadow palettes and the new brushes.:)

THE PHIL. COSMETICS EXPO IS UNTIL TOMORROW. If you want to know what I thought of the expo, click here.

THANKS FOR READING!! LOVE AND KISSES -SAM

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hello, Beautiful!:) DGS BEAUTY IS HOSTING ANOTHER FAB GIVEAWAY!:) yes! And the prizes are way awesome!!! She's giving things from The Balm, Laura Geller, Sigma, Essie and Too Faced! Nice right?! Join now and it's open INTERNATIONALLY!!!!:) click here!!!

THANK YOU!!!:) LOVE AND KISSES -SAM

Event: Phil. Cosmetics Expo, Sept.2,2011

Hello, Beautiful!:) This will be a post about the on-going event in Megamall, Megatrade Hall 1, THE PHILIPPINE COSMETICS EXPO. Supposedly I'm going there today (Saturday), but
My husband and I decided to go there, Friday, since we're in Manila already because of his work. After hours of waiting, chatting with our friends and eating lots of Japanese food, we decided to go to Megamall. I was surprised that it wasn't traffic 'cause I'm so used to seeing lots of cars and no parking space in Megamall every Gunshow. When we were inside, my husband asked me if I have the correct date of the said event 'cause there are only few people in the mall and the Megatrade Halls 2&3 are close. I said I'm sure. Wen we reached Megatrade Hall 1, another surprise!!!! The event was not what I expected. It was a small venue or event for an expo and there are very few exhibitors that were in the event. I'm not sure if I'm used to jam-packed Megatrade Halls every Gunshow or I expected too much or the expo was really just a blah! It was quiet, few people, few items to see. It was boring! I did meet few good people though, like the Mary Kay Phil. People, and I found few good finds like cheap makeup case/train case, makeup brushes, few makeups. I am pretty happy with what I bought.

What to expect in the event:

*mostly brown eyeshadows!!!
*skin care products
*hair products
*train case
*free facials, manicure and makeover
*NYX products, EOS products and MILANI products (all in Digital train case)

What I expected:

-I expected too much like makeup competitions, prosthetics competition, fashion shows, tutorials etc.
-I also expected famous local brands and mostly drugstore makeup brands to be there like, Fanny Serrano, Maybelline, Revlon, E.L.F and others but no! They're not there!!
-no famous salons or dermas or even mani/pedi spas like Nailaholics, Posh nails, David's Salon, Belo Beauty blah blah blah... They're all under cosmetics they should be there!!!
-NO MAKEUP SCHOOL!!!! That's the only reason why I want to be there. To inquire and choose a good makeup school. but nada!
-lively music
-and beautiful booths and stalls.



~I can say that you can go there if you wanna buy NYX, MILANI AND EOS. But they're not discounted I think. The EOS BALM is 250, NYX ROUND LIPSTICKS still at 150, MILANI LIQUID EYELINER is 350.. Same if you will order online, minus the shipping fee.
~There are free facials and makeovers so that will be fun if you're with your girlfriends.
~Cheap finds. But FEW finds.
~GOOD PEOPLE!! I LOVE MARY KAY PEOPLE!:) Very charming, funny and lovely girls!:) they really stuck in my mind and I really have to mention them. They're the only people there that are smiling and very warm! They even gave me a GC for free facial and manicure!:)
~The infamous Morrocan oil is cheap there. They're selling it for 1,500 but next month they'll be more pricey cause they'll launch it commercially.


I just wish next year will be better. Like a real expo! A big event!!! Much like the wedding expos and food expos. More exhibitors, more events like contests and shows, seminars and tutorials. It was disappointing but the warmness of the few people I met there made my trip to Megamall worth it!:)

THE EXPO IS UNTIL SUNDAY!! Sept.4,2011

THANKS FOR READING!:) if ever you went to the expo, please comment to me what you think about it!:) LOVE AND KISSES -SAM

FOTN: Aug. 29, 2011

Hello, Beautiful!:) This was my makeup look when I went out with my friends for dinner and drinks.:)

I used my Revlon Colorstay Quad in Sterling Rose, Revlon New Complexion in Sand Beige Foundation, Revlon Golden Affair in Rose Rupture and Elizabeth Arden Lipstick in Catherine.

Thanks for reading!!! Leave some comments.. Love and Kisses! -Sam

What I Wore: Aug. 29 & 30, 2011.. Drinks/Dinner w/ Friends and Family Lunch-out

Hi, Beautiful!:) these are pictures of what I wore last Aug.29 and 30.

Aug.29, Drinks and Dinner with friends..

I wore the blazer that I bought at my sister's online shop,
Pants that I also bought at an online shop,
Top from Express,
Flats from People Are People,
Bag from USA
and random accessories.:) some are from F21 and others are from Accessorize.
 

And this is what I wore to my Family Lunch last Aug. 30... Very casual since I played and ran with my kiddo.:)

Top from my Malaysia
Bag from USA
Shades from Betsey Johnson
Flats from USA
Accessories from F21, thrift-ed and a charm bracelet that was a gift from my cousin-in-law

visit my sister's online shop for cheap and fab finds: http://www.facebook.com/purpleprelovedforless

That's it!:) I hope you like my look...

Thanks for dropping by! Love and Kisses -Sam

BEST ONLINE MAKEUP SHOPS and AFFORDABLE MAKEUP BRANDS

I was asked by my friend @ManilaBloggers what I will suggest for affordable makeup brands and online shops. So, I made a list of my trusty, go-to drugstore makeups. Drugstore makeups are well, makeups that are sold in drugstores in US or in department stores/beauty stores here in PI. They are very affordable and some are as good as the more expensive brands like MAC and URBAN DECAY. They make good dupes for MAC colors too.

MY LIST:

for foundations I like Covergirl and Neutrogena. Maybelline has BB Creams too but I haven't tried it yet. Max factor is the best!

for mascaras my go-to brand is Maybelline. IT NEVER FAILED to make my lashes look longer and fuller. I love Colossal and Falsies.

I'm very picky when it comes to eyeshadows. I use Covergirl but they're not pigmented. You have to build it up, put too much effort to achieve the color you want. I have this Revlon Colorstay eyeshadow and I love it. There may be some fallouts but the colors are gorgeous. I always use the Revlon Colorstay in Sterling Rose quad. But for the best brand for eyeshadows, L'Oreal is my choice. The HIP eyeshadow duos are good. They're pigmented and I love the colors! They have matte, metallic, bright, concentrated. The winner in these shadows are the metallics. they're super pigmented! The loser are the mattes. You have to build them up too before you get your desired color and being a matte eyeshadow, it is chalky. I also like Physician's Formula eyeshadows. The Baked shadows are nice. love the colors too but too many fallouts.

for blush and bronzers, I LOVE in2it cheektints. Eversince I'm in 4th grade I already use these cheektints from in2it. They're natural looking, like you just got out of the gym. I love it! Smashbox Blush Rush is good too. I am using now Love and Beauty's Bronzer on-the-go palette. You can buy it in Forever21. I like it. It's perfect for me and it has eyeshadows and lipsticks in the palette too. Perfect for travelling.

lipsticks, I am starting to love my Rimmel Moisture Renew lipsticks. Glides on smoothly, makes your lips look juicy and the colors are nice. The downside is it doesn't stay long on your lips. L'Oreal Infallible Lipstick is good for long wearing lipstick but it gives you this super dry feeling. Victoria's Secret lipsticks are good too. (they're not drugstore but they're affordable) They stay on your lips long enough. Revlon is known for their good lipsticks too.

for brows, Etude House has good brow powders according to friends but my favorite is Smashbox Brow Tech.

for eyeliners, Maybelline has a dupe for Stila Smudge Stick. Stila Smudge Stick in Stingray has been my favorite eyeliner but it's too expensive! So when i heard Maybelline has this new eye liner called Master Drama, I have to try it! AND IT'S CLOSE!:) that will be my eyeliner suggestion and recommendation.

ONLINE MAKEUP SHOPS:

www.bhcosmetics.com

the eyeshadow palettes that ranges from 6-120 colors are THE BEST!!! VERY PIGMENTED AND AFFORDABLE. Plus they have loads of beautiful colors!:)

same goes to www.coastalscents.com. They're like twins!:))

on Facebook, I hear La Petite Confiserie (http://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Petite-Confiserie/206665858941) is the best makeup shop. I have yet to try but makeup bloggers swear on this shop. It has good reviews and lots of people love and trust this shop.:) You can order your high-end makeups here and they're not scammers!:)

I hope I get to help you with affordable makeups and where to buy it.

Note: Some products may work for me but won't work on others. These are just my opinions from my experience. I am not saying these will be also the best for you. The products mentioned in this post didn't pay me and I am not affiliated with them.

THANKS FOR READING!!!:) LOVE AND KISSES -SAM

TUTORIAL: Back to School look

Hello, Beautiful!:) everyone is posting about back to school look in YouTube and blogs, so I decided to do one even though school started here in the Philippines last June and most schools don't allow makeup in highschool. But I want to do this look for students who wants to wear makeup whenever they're going out with friends and for my readers who are from other countries and just got back to school.:) hope you love this look..

My sister, Sacha, is 15 years old and she's in Junior High. I want to give her a makeup look that she can wear in the malls or movies with her friends and in her school that won't make her look too dolled up or old.

 HERE ARE THE STEPS:

1. FOUNDATION and CONCEALER. Every girl needs to have a good looking, healthy skin. Use a foundation that has SPF and that is best for your skin type.

2. BROWS. Brows are important. It is like the frame in a picture. If you have brows that are not yet groomed, you will look not made up and perfect even if your makeup is pretty and well done.

Barely There

3. EYESHADOW. For highschool and college students, natural makeup is the best look. Not too much, all you need is to enhance the features you already have. You can add a pop of color but still keep it natural. You don't want to go to school catching everyone's attention because you have TOO MUCH makeup. You want to catch their attention 'cause you look fresh and pretty.

I used a shimmery eyeshadow all over her lids.

Moonlight

and add a matte brown eyeshadow on the outer corners of her eyes and blended it on her crease. Bring it down to the lower lash line too.

Mink

4. LINER. I picked a matte brown shadow, darker than the one I used on her crease, and used it as her liner. I lined her eyes with an eyeshadow 'cause it looks more natural and softer than using a pencil or liquid liner.

5. HIGHLIGHT and MASCARA. Highlight the inner corners to open up your eyes and look more brighter and awake.

6. POWDER. Always bring a compact powder with you to remove shine especially if you have oily face.

7. BRONZER. Brushed it on the hollows of the cheeks, temples and the excess bronzer on your brush you can use it on your nose, chin and forehead.

8. LIP COLOR. Tinted glosses and stains are perfect for students 'cause they give the right amount of color and they look natural. If you want to use lipsticks, choose a nude and light colored lipsticks. Light pinks and peach colors are your best options. If you want more color, you can use a bright colored lipstick, swipe it all over your lips then blot it with tissue so it will look like a bright stain. Not too bright and shocking!:)

Rosette

I love this lipstick from Rimmel 'cause the packaging is pretty, and the lipstick is moisturizing! Plus the color is perfect. Not too bright but still gives a hint of color. It makes your lips look juicy.:)

THE LOOK:

I hope you guys like this look. Even those who are not students and working already can wear this look. :) ENJOY doing this makeup! Love and Kisses -SAM