Hot Summer Series Number 2 ~ Sunset Ombre Nails

Here's part two!!!

Now, I'm doing a nail tutorial! I've been hesitating to make one since I don't have nice fingers. AT ALL. I've had atopic dermatitis for a very long time now and it aggravates my fingers only. Usually, I have wounds on my fingers and it can be really nasty to look at. Now, I have granny wrinkly fingers at 19 years old. TT_TT But setting that aside, I love nail art. I've made many designs before but I had to stop since my previous doctor said I might be allergic to the polish. But with my new doctor, she said it's okay as long as I have my meds. Yay!!!

Hot Summer Series Number 1~ Golden Rays Makeup Tutorial

Hot summer~ hot hot summer!

While thinking of the title of this series, I remembered f(x)'s song, Hot Summer. Thus, the title!

But anyways, here we are again for a new makeup tutorial.

This may seem a bit similar to the gyaru look. But I made modifications which I think is better(?)

So here we go!

1. Use a makeup base or primer~

I would use a primer instead of a base if I had one. But since I didn't, I used a base. This base has a light purple shade which minimizes redness. It does but it also makes my face into a floating ghostly face! Hihi~ Look at the photo beside it. I look like a ghost. Or as I [we] call it, "espasol face."

2. Put some foundation/tinted moisturizer.

They say it's better to use tinted moisturizer during summer. But in my case, I don't. Moisturizer makes my skin really oily and that's not good. So here I use my all time favorite local foundation, San San Matte Foundation in 3. I put a little amount on my palm. Rub my palms together to warm up the product, then lightly pat it on my face. I then use a moist sponge to secure the product.

3. Conceal, conceal~

Though this is not in my routine. I use concealer if I'm wearing my contacts~~ :)


4. Enhance your brows~

Nothing is better than neat eyebrows. I can go out of the house even with only my eyebrows groomed. I would never leave the house without them fixed!!!

5. Use primer!

Since it's pretty hot out, you usually sweat a lot, which may make the makeup crease or cake. So primer is there to rescue our makeup!

6. Golden shade

Using a shimmery gold shade, dab the eye shadow onto your eyes until the crease. But this may work for different eye types. I used my fingers for this look~

7. Chocolate brown

Using a darker color, something like chocolate brown, dab it on the outer third of the eye. Begin from the outermost area towards the middle. This will create a gradient look.

8. Brown liner

I used a brown gel liner instead of the black one since I think that dark brown would suit the softness of the look.

9. Mascara!

I curled my eyelashes then used a mascara base for lengthening. Then I used my trusty mascara. I usually don't use waterproof mascara unless I am at the beach or at parties.

10. Finishing touches!

Powder your face after everything. It is not recommended to powder your face immediately after putting on foundation since there is a higher chance for your foundation to cake. Then use your favorite blush or bronzer (in this case I used an orange toned blush and topped it with a bit of pink). Swipe your choice of lipstick or gloss. (I used concealer, rosy lip liner and a sheer pink lippy)

Here's the best photo I have :( I was actually doing the tutorial while preparing for my part time work. So I was only able to take a photo in the office with my phone, I also forgot to remove my ID~! :))

2PM What Time Is It? Tour in the Philippines! Photo Heavy Post

New Year, New Blog -- No

Hi there! It has been a long time since I last posted (minus the sudden rush of blog content which I am now transferring from another blog). And I am here to explain that. 

Stripped: San San Matte Finish Liquid Foundation Review

Hello dear budget saving girlies out there!

Here's a review of San San's Matte Finish Liquid Foundation with Vitamins A, C & E. I know that there are many blogs out there which had already reviewed this product. But a little more reviews from others who have tried the product is better right? :)

Stripped: Nichido Eye Pencil Review + Makeup tutorial: How I Do My Eyebrows

One thing that every girl must master is the way to fill their eyebrows. There are various ways of filling eyebrows because there are many eyebrow shapes! There are many things to know about the perfect eyebrow: the shape, the color, the thickness and whatnot. There are also various ways on how to fill in brows.

Foodie Tut: Pasta Salad? Salad Pasta?

(originally posted in another blogger account)

Pasta Salad? Salad Pasta?

I do not know what to call this pasta salad or salad pasta that I whipped up for dinner today. It is a combination of simple carbonara recipe and greens. So is it supposed to be called green carbonara?

Foodie Tut: Japanese Sponge Cake!

(posted this originally in another blogger account)

Castella or Kasutera, in Japanese, is a Portuguese sponge cake which is really famous in Japan. Now, it is even considered as a Japanese sponge cake.

Happy New Year Everyone

Happy New Year!

I have neglected this blog for too long. Sometimes I wonder if I should continue or discontinue writing. But I decided that I will continue.

I acquired many items this holiday season so expect some reviews. I'm not too sure about makeup tutorials since I'm not the expert on this genre. But I am still thinking if I would move to a new blog. Since I want to edit everything that I had posted since the beginning of this blog.

Please continue supporting me in this new year!

May everyone have a wonderful year ahead!

Nerdy Me: Studying Tips

A post~ Finally! But it isn't the usual posts about makeup, fashion or art. This time around it's about studying.

I promise you, you'll learn from this. I think :D

Lately, I have been studying nonstop for school. I have an upcoming Japanese proficiency test this December, I have to read plays by Shakespeare and know the story by heart, read about international law and make sure that I can recite in class.

My professor is not the kindest one in the world. BUT he can be. I failed his class before. Now, I am taking another class under him. I know that it's difficult if he is your prof. But I was wrong. With the right effort, I am now able to cope with the discussions in class. After midterm exams, he called my attention and he wanted to talk to me. I was thinking: Oh my, I failed the test for sure. /insert frustrated face here/

Apologizing for the Lack of Posts

I'm deeply sorry for neglecting my blog and you. I'm really busy right now with school since the term is quite short so all activities are cramped. It's 1.33am now but here I am, making a quick post before I resume studying. I have a lot of new things to talk about but I could not properly find the time to write. My free days, Friday to Sunday, are also now limited. Since this Friday, I have to go to school and go to class and to attend a seminar. I'll try updating by Thursday night. Technically tonight. I might make use of the scheduled posts so that I could give updates. 

Though do watch out for the number of posts ahead!
I'll have food blogs, makeup tuts and maybe OOTDs. Maybe even tips for studying!!! So please do watch out for that. I hope you guys would not be bored from too much waiting. I'll try my best!

I have to go now and study again. TT_TT

Take care!

Weekly Life in Snapshots: Midterm Week

It's exam week! That explains the lack of updates. Sorry guys >_<

 My busy cork board of reminders about exams, deadlines, and stuff. Plus photos of friends and other stuff to cool me off.

 A cute mug with China and Japan of Hetalia~ My friend gave it to me two Christmases ago. I fill this with an instant coffee mix from Thailand to keep me awake while reading...

These! These papers are taking over my bed. It filled half of my bed plush the laptop occupying the leg room. Which leaves me a quarter of the bed to sit/lie on.

What is in My Makeup Bag?

 The makeup bag is a gift from my host family in Japan. It is small but super handy. I can fit a lot of things inside. That's how messy the bag is inside.

On the far right, those are the things I put inside. That's a lot isn't it?

Stripped: Review for the "Short Update" Post

Here is the previous post if you wanna knoooow~

So let us start with...

Stripped: Short Update

I'm gonna review a few things in a few days!! I just need to buy a new set of batteries for my camera. 

Here's a teaser.

Foodie Tut: Tuna Carbonara (an updated version)

Hi guys! I'm making a post during a break from studying! I've been super busy which is pretty much obvious since I barely post a new... uhh, post. So anyways, for today's foodie tut, I am going to show a remake of the past recipe over >>here<<

In the past recipe, I used cream. This time around I will use milk.

2/3 cup of evaporated milk
1 tsp corn starch
3tbsp water
canned tuna (you may use whichever and how much you want; I used Century Tuna Flakes in Oil)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
small onion (whichever), chopped
salt and pepper

Procedure:
1. Saute garlic until golden not burnt. Saute onions until it sweats.
2. Add tuna and saute some more.
3. Lower the heat and add milk.
4. Let it simmer for a while.
5. While doing so, in a separate container mix starch and water.
6. Pour it in the milk mixture to thicken.
7. Add salt and pepper.
8. Put fire on medium, and mix until sauce thickens.
9. Optional: Put parmesan cheese with the sauce before removing from fire.
10. Pour over pasta of choice.

Daily Life: Been Away for Too Long

Hiya guys~ I think I've neglected this blog for a long time. I haven't been able to update due to the loads that I have at school and here at home. I have a lot to share in this post though! But I'll keep it short since I have other things to do. :<

Foodie Tut: Angel Hair Pasta with Tuna in White Sauce

Been awhile since my last post. I'll explain it in the next post :)

Angel Hair Pasta With Tuna in White Sauce

Daily Life: Week Roundup~ Cosplay, Tao + Foodie

It is one rainy rainy week. 

Two fridays ago, I watched Tao, a Japanese drum performance, at Resorts World Manila with my parents. I love the overall performance. Their costumes were so clean and perfect. It was a samurai-inspired outfit in the shades of black, violet and dark gray. Their movements while performing were so fluid as if they were dancing. I think their moves were martial arts, actually. And the sound of the percussion instruments was just magnificent! Whenever they played, I could feel Pre-modern Japan around me. There were times that I think the music were reminiscent of wartime because of the Taiko. I think their lead drummer was a girl in heels. Aside from the percussions, they also used the flute and koto, a Japanese string instrument. I never new that percussion and wind instruments sounded so good together. Also, I loved their concept of interacting with the crowd. (Click the link below, the one I'm referring to is the woman in white) If they perform in your country, you should watch.

Here's a link to their website. But it will redirect you to the photo gallery.

Daily Life: Busybody Week

Hi guys! The weekend was pretty crazy.

Friday: Snatched Bag
Saturday: Painting, volunteer work and friends staying over
Sunday: Fun run and more volunteer work

Last Friday I dropped by at the office where I am currently doing volunteer work. When I was heading home with two newfound friends, my bag was snatched from me! I used a small shoulder bag which slung over my right shoulder. I tried to chase the culprit while shouting "Thief!" But he was able to escape with the help of an accomplice. They used a vehicle to escape from their deeds. While escaping they had to pass through cars which began to cause traffic. They fell somewhere along the road and was almost hit by a bus! I did not feel sorry for them and I wanted to laugh out loud. But I couldn't retrieve my things since I was afraid that they might be holding any sharp object and I didn't have any experience with self defense. No one helped at all. Well, except for the kind lady who gave me cash to go home.