Month: January 2013

Elevate Your Look with Benefit Creasless Cream Shadow/Liner in Stiletto

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To be honest, I don’t know what compelled me to pick this up, but while waiting for Sarie to meet up with me after she retrieved her gift wrapped Christmas gifts from the counter, my eyes wandered around the different makeup stations around me. I’d heard only good things about this ceaseless cream shadow by Benefit, but I never felt the need to try it, mainly because most trips to the beauty sections are based on a list and this was never on it. Ahem. So, why this color? Again, I couldn’t really tell you, because up until now I wonder if I should have gotten a more sensible color, like Skinny Jeans or Birthday Suit. But, I went with Stiletto. And I left it alone for a long time because I remember it being red and I thought, “What were you thinking, Carina? It’s red. Do you want to look like Voldemort’s bride?” Then I braved the possibility of disappointment and swatched it, and well, who’d have thought it would actually be more violet …

Liebster Award!

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Hello everyone! I was nominated by Dandelion Whiskers for the Liebster Award a few days ago, and I received a few more nominations~ (by Totally Tamryn and Rose-Tinted Beauty) in between then and now, because I’m so lazy. For the uninitiated, the Liebster award is given to up-an-coming bloggers with less than 200 followers. 🙂 The rules are: Share 11 facts about yourself. Answer the awarder’s 11 questions. Ask 11 questions of your own. Nominate 11 bloggers. ________________ So, fun stuff (?) about me, in eleven parts: My senior thesis was on Veronica Mars from Veronica Mars, Angela Chase from My So-Called Life, and Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I just got into make up (extensively and obsessively) a few months ago. I have not looked back since. I am quite happily in a relationship currently. 2013 marks our second year together! I studied BFA Information Design in Ateneo de Manila University. I taught Introduction to Illustration a few years later. I’ve only had one desk job, for one month. After which, I …

BDJ Box (January 2013)

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So, the kind folks at BDJ Box sent over January 2013’s box and here’s a post on what’s inside. First, I must say that they are very speedy. I got this yesterday after providing my information the day before that. The box is smaller than what I thought it would be, from the pictures I’ve seen online. But, that doesn’t mean that it’s not super packed. Because it totally is. The January BDJ box also came with a steno dot grid (!!!) notebook. ❤ Here's an overview of what's inside: PROS: For Php 480 (!) a month, you get a lot of bang for your buck. There’s a a lot in here, both samples and full-sized products and coupons/vouchers. You get to try new things you would never think of picking up. You get introduced to new brands. Instead of spending G’s on new products, you spend Php 480 (!) for a chance to try out several kinds from a wide range of brands. Every month, you get something in the mail, which I like! …

Quickie: Rouge G L’Extrait in Avarice and Gourmandise

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Last December, Guerlain had a(nother) 30% off sale, so I took it upon myself to pick up two other shades from their L’Extrait line. For a more detailed review, check my post on my first L’Extrait shade, Orgueil, in which I write about the formula, the heavy metal case, and other such things. There are only seven shades (after the seven sins) in the line and I currently have three. (!!!) Sorry these aren’t the best swatches, but hopefully, you get the idea. The first shade I wanted to try is Avarice, which is a beautiful light nude that looks brown, but has a bit of a rosy undertone, which I love. I wasn’t going to get this shade initially, because I didn’t think it was “wise” to spend so much on a neutral (LOL LOGIC~), but Gracie said that it was her favorite among all her L’Extraits, so I thought I ought to give it a shot. And I am so glad because it’s gorgeous. The staying power of Avarice, compared to Orgueil, is …

What’s in my bag? (January 2013)

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A short(ish) video—as short as I could make it—on the crap I stuff in my bag. Fun fact: I’ve always wanted to vlog, and tried when I was 19, but it didn’t work out because I’m awkward as heck. Obviously. Anyway, I hope you enjoy watching this hastily-edited video! I would love to see what’s in your bags or purses. 🙂

Link Love

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Top beauty posts for this week (and maybe a bit before that). I like doing these things, so if you have any posts you loved, please leave a link to it for me. 🙂 On Makeup & Self-Esteem by Krysty of Vain Jane Writes Okay, first off, if you’re not following Krysty yet, you totally should. She talks about makeup like she talks about everything else. Which is to say, in a thoroughly entertaining way. Top Beauty Products of 2012 by Charlotte of Lipglossipping Tom Ford Eyeshadow Quads Reviews & Swatches by Martha of Planet Martha What’s the difference between an eye primer & face primer? by Liz of Project Vanity The difference between an eye primer and a face primer, for the uninitiated. Guerlain 2 Place Vendome Packaging Review by Makeup MorselsMM loved this Guerlain palette so much, she split her review up into two—one for packaging and another on the shadows themselves. Frame the Face: MAC The Stylish Brow Collection Reviews, Photos & Swatches by Arianne of Glitter Geek Emerald City: NYE Makeup …

Lit Up: Le Métier de Beauté Kaleidoscope Eye Kit (Northern Lights)

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Photo by Rolf Hicker One of the things I would love to cross off of my bucket list is to see the Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights. It’s a beautiful phenomenon that occurs naturally when charged particles collide in the atmosphere. I’m not so familiar or well-versed with the science behind it, but I think you can see how beautifully the Auroras light up the sky. In Norse mythology, it is believed that the lights are caused by the Valkyrior’s armor. These were also believed to be caused by glaciers storing so much energy, they turn fluorescent. Le Métier de Beauté has culled inspiration from this natural wonder and made it into an eye kit. If you’re not familiar with Kaleidoscope Eye Kits, they are 4-tiered shadows with colors that are meant to be layered one on top of the other, from the top shadow to the bottom. This method is called the couche de couleur and it is meant to bring about the ultimate contrast to the wearer’s eye. Northern Lights brings together …