Etude House Oh My God!! Dry Shampoo

One of the things that I thought I needed after giving birth was dry shampoo. In our culture, there's this tradition called Ge Lai. (Here's another blog post I saw about it.) I knew that I had to do it since my in laws are quite traditional. And honestly, I felt that it was good and necessary to some extent but there are some things that just aren't practical anymore. Anyways, fast forward to me being pregnant, I knew that one of the hardest would be not taking a bath for a whole month. (Initially my mil said it's best to not bathe for 2 months. But let's face it, we live in the Philippines and given the weather here, it's just not something I was willing to do.) So I scouted for a dry shampoo, because I knew my hair will all be sticky and I would feel like a mess. I didn't find any (at that time) but my good friend Mari was able to purchase one from Etude House when she went to Korea.

Etude House Oh My God!! Dry Shampoo

now available in the Philippines

less than P500.00

I was so excited to finally have a dry shampoo and thought this will definitely make my ge lai more manageable. Basically you use it just like hair spray. Then use a comb to brush the shampoo on the hair.

Now here are my thoughts:

I like:

• cute packaging- Etude House always has cute packaging
• made my hair soft
• masked the natural smell of the hair (obviously since I wasn't taking a bath, yet I still sweat, my hair smell quite bad. Haha!)

I don't like:

• It didn't make me feel refreshed.
• the scent was too overpowering for me personally. It smelled like I sprayed too much perfume.

I initially wanted a dry shampoo because I wanted my head to feel fresher even when I didn't take a bath but this product didn't deliver. It did mask the smell of my hair but the scent was just too much. Although the scent only lasts for a couple of minutes. I didn't use this product a lot, maybe 3-4x only the entire month of my ge lai because I was scared that my baby will inhale the scent. It just didn't work for me and I don't recommend it either. I hope there'll be other brands that will carry dry shampoos in the Philippines soon. I'm pretty sure a lot of Chinese soon-to-be-moms will purchase. I know I would be willing to try. :)

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Zoya Polish in Reagan

I was able to finally get my nails done after 3 months! Yes, 3 months without getting them done because I gave birth and I couldn't leave my baby since I breastfeed. Now that I'm starting to pump and store milk for my baby, I get to go and do my own personal thing. So one of the top priorities in my list is getting my nails done. I went to Coco Luca, one of my happy places and chose a bright purple shade for my nails.

 Zoya in Reagan

It's almost the end of summer so I wanted to go with something a little bit bright. I initially wanted something almost neon, but realized it might not look good on me. Haha!

I like how shiny it is and that even though it's a bright shade, it's still quite wearable and it's got an almost berry hint to it.

It's actually my first time to try Zoya even though I have heard of the brand in a lot of blogs and vlogs but I've never had a chance to test it out. It's been 2 weeks and so far I only got 2 chips. Considering how busy I am with my baby and household chores, I'd say it held up really well. ;) I wish Coco Luca has more shades, if I'm not mistaken they only had 4-5 shades and they're quite similar with each other.

I love trying out different brands of polishes to see which ones are long lasting and which ones are not. What other brands do you recommend? Hit me up! :) Oh I'll also be uploading my most recent vlog when I went to Coco Luca, so subscribe to my channel and watch it there. :D

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YELLOWMUM: 7 Pregnancy Must Haves

When I gave birth I was already 41 weeks, so one could say I was pregnant for almost an entire year! I had my shares of ups and downs, thankfully, mostly were ups. I remember researching, watching videos and reading all about pregnancy, what to expect and what to do. Being a first time mom is quite difficult, especially if you don't know anyone who has just given birth or are on the same boat as you. So I wanted to recap and talk about my must haves and the things that helped me and in my opinion, are essential for pregnant women.

taken during my baby shower

Bra Extenders This is one of my smartest buys! Imagine I purchased  my bra extenders for P50/P60 per pack in the department store and I used it my entire pregnancy! I didn't want to buy new bras because I knew that my "girls" will shrink after giving birth. Yeah, I'm cheap like that. Haha!
Morning Sickness Relief (i.e. Kiam Moy) One of the battles during first trimester is morning sickness. Mine lasted 2-3 weeks and it was tough. I researched and read that some kind of bracelet helps, ginger ale and some injectables. But I found my relief in Kiam Moy. It was a quick relief though, it's just a temporary thing to relieve me from nausea and not make me want to vomit every 2 seconds. I bought my stash from Aji Ichiban. Honestly, any kind of relief back then was greatly appreciated!
Water I only vomited 3x during my entire pregnancy, but I know that some women especially those battling with morning sickness vomits everyday! Hydrating oneself is so important! Other than that, water is obviously needed by everyone. However, pregnant women pees more so replenishing the loss liquid is critical.
Stretch Marks Lotions and Creams No ones wants stretch marks, including me! Unfortunately, I still got stretch marks even though I religiously put stretch marks lotions and creams. But honestly, if I could turn back the clock, I won't change a thing. I would still apply these lotions and creams because they helped relieving me from the itch and it also helped moisturize my skin. Never did I feel that my skin got dry because of my pregnancy.
Vitamins (i.e. Folic Acid, Prenatal Vitamins) I think this is pretty self explanatory. Remember it's not just for you but for the baby too!
Sandals (i.e. Fitflops) I used Fitflops because it's really comfortable and the say it helps with back problems also. I don't know if it's just coincidence or it's true- My lower back is really problematic. It hurts after a few hours of walking or standing up. I knew that being pregnant, it would be a bigger problem. I wore my Fitflops almost my entire pregnancy and my lower back didn't hurt as much as I thought it would. Plus less chances of tripping too!
Soft non-wired bra I didn't buy new bras but during my 8th-10th month, I realized that a soft non-wired bra would have been more comfortable for me as my wired bras started digging into my skin. It hurt everytime I moved. If I bought a new bra, it would have been a non-wired one.
I hope this helps! Do share if you have any other must haves, maybe other pregnant women are clueless just like I was when I was pregnant. :)
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Maybelline Eye and Lip Makeup Up Remover

I believe that taking off makeup is a must at the end of the day. I remember my mom always telling me how important it was even back when I was in highschool and rarely wear any makeup. I always see her in the bathroom removing any trace of makeup before going to bed and given that my mom has really beautiful skin, I knew that she knows what she's talking about.

So fast forward a couple more years when I finally started putting on concealer, I would use my mom's cold cream to remove it. It just became a habit. When I started venturing into makeup and I would put on eye makeup more regularly, I learned about eye and lip makeup removers. They're more gentle compared to facial makeup removers because they're intended for sensitive areas. This was so important to me because I used to get my eyelashes permed and I needed to use something mild to keep my curled lashes.

One of my newest discovery (which is such a late discovery, because it's been around for ages) is Maybelline's Eye and Lip Make Up Remover. This product is so affordable, less than P200 and because you only you use it for the eyes and lips, it will last a long time.

Efficient and easy- This formula instantly removes all eye and lip make up, even waterproof and non-transfer.

Gentle- Formulated for sensitive eyes, it is especially gentle for the delicate skin around the eyes

As with other eye makeup removers I've tried, it has two parts and you shake it to mix the oils together.

For this product, the oil is blue in color and it's quite visible when you put it in the cotton.

Here's a little illustration of how the product works:

 complete/full eye makeup

 with only one swipe

 completely removed my eye makeup, even the waterproof ones!

all the dirt from my eye makeup
I give this product 2 thumbs up! It does what it's supposed to do and it does not sting my eyes. It doesn't have anything in it that makes me tear up when I use it on my eye area. That's how eye makeup removers should be people! I usually use use this for my eye makeup unless I wear a truly long wearing lipstick then I use it for my lips as well. I always wear waterproof eyeliner and mascara and have a hard time removing them with just my usual makeup remover. With Maybelline Eye and Lip Make Up Remover, it removes my eyeliner and mascara instantly. You can see in the photo above that it removed a whole chunk of my eyeliner with just one swipe! Did I mention it's so affordable too? Definitely repurchasing this once I run out!
Rating:

3 out of 3 Schnauzers
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Bronze Natural

I'm back with a FOTD post. I haven't posted one in so long because honestly, after giving birth I've been staying home a lot which means not wearing any makeup obviously. One of the few times I did wear makeup was during my husband's birthday. We decided to have a family dinner at Spirals in Sofitel. We haven't been there in so long, and now that it's fully renovated, I decided H's birthday was the perfect excuse to go. I went with a natural look since I was with my baby and I knew I'd be stuffing my face with yummy food.

Products Used:

Face:

NYX Photogenic HD Primer

Maybelline Pur Minerals Compact Powder in B01

Krave Ultra Bright HD Concealer

Krave Oil Eliminator and Skin Hydrator

ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder

Eyes:
Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer
NYX Nude on Nude Natural Look Kit
Krave Arch Precision Eyebrow Definer Kit
K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner in Super Black
Fairy Drops Volume Burst Mascara

Lips:
EOS Lip Balm
Colour Collection Confidence Boost Lipstick in Tickle Me Pink

And here's a photo of me and my little girl. Yes, I like that we are wearing very identical outfit. ;)

Hope you guys had a relaxing holiday! :D

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Summer Breeze Look

New makeup tutorial! I've really been working on my youtube channel because I find it easier to show you the procedures and also to discuss topics with you. I also have some youtube exclusives such as my favorites for the quarter and random vlogs. But don't fret, I won't neglect my blog. ;)

Here's an easy-to-recreate look for you. I wanted to play around with a little bit of color since I'm itching to go swimming and just enjoy summer (sans the heat). In this tutorial, I picked out some very wearable shades to create a cute daytime look you can wear wherever you are, whether it be the beach or the city!

Products Mentioned:
Virginia Olsen Mineral Foundation in Shady Lady
Virginia Olsen Hide-A-Pore in Medium
Clinique Eyeshadow in Peacock
Clinique Eyeshadow in Daybreak
Shu Uemura Eyeshadows (Lavender, Sky Blue and Orange)
NYX Nude on Nude Look Kit
Fanny Serrano Long Last Liquid Eyeliner
Avon Glimmerstick in Cosmic Brown
Maybelline Colossal Volume Express Mascara
Virginia Olsen Light Brown Matte
NYX Rouge in Rose Petal
LuLu Makeup Bronx Duo
Snoe Poudre Extraordinaire
BYS Lipgloss and Lipstick Duo in Dusty Rose

Other Products Used:
Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer
NYX HD Photogenic Primer
Krave Arch Precision Eyebrow Designer Kit in Pecan Deluxe
Krave Ultra Bright HD Dark Undereye and Blemish Whitening Concealer in Struffoli 

Tools Used:
Charm Flat Top Brush
Suesh Fluffy Brush
Megaga Eyeshadow Brush from Megaga 10 Preimere Set
Charm Angeled Eyeshadow Brush from Charm Travel Pro Set
Charm Flat Definer Brush from Charm Travel Pro Set
Charm Big Blending Brush
Charm All Purpose Blending Brush
Virginia Olsen Angeled Blush Brush
Megaga Professional Kabuki Brush

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Summer Outfit Suggestions

It's summmeeeerrr! And it's so friggin hot! I personally prefer the cold weather better, meaning 'ber months. However summer reminds me of fun and frilly outfits. Here are some outfit suggestions from my sister, Dane. You can check her blog out, http://ellousane.tumblr.com.

First Outfit:

top: from 168

 shorts: Bubbles Online Shop

bracelets: unbranded

 Necklace: Envy

bag: Trunk Show

sandals: Forever 21

Second Outfit:

 top: Forever 21 Essentials

maxi skirt: Landmark

scarf: from Vigan

bracelet: Wilson accessories 

bag: Chloe

sandals: Forever 21

suggested hairstyle

Third Outfit:

 top: Just G.

skirt: from 168

bracelets: Wilson accessories 

sandals: Finickee 

suggested hairstyle
by Ninna Alvarez

Sorry for the sucky lighting. It was already night time and we were able to film this video. I promise to make more videos with Dane next time. :)

I personally like the second outfit best. It's easy breezy. ;) How about you?

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Krave Arch Precision Eyebrow Definer Kit

I do believe that eyebrows really help complete a look as it frames the face. So I do test and try out different eyebrow products because I want to be able to share with you a variety of brands. Most recently, I have been loving a new eyebrow duo. If you follow my blog, one of the eyebrow products that I use a lot is Modelco Eyebrow Design Kit. It is quite expensive though and I know a lot of you are looking for something  a little less pricey. Well I found a dupe for it for only P399! It's Krave's Arch Precision Eyebrow Definer Kit.

Here's a First Look video that I did featuring Arch Precision and Ultra Bright HD Concealer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DD4Xr4L7Lg&feature=share&list=UUW4GStLnw2l20AgMD1U4pjQ

Shape your brows in an instant with our long lasting formula that conditions your eyebrows and make it perfectly arched all day. The kit provides you with 2 ways of defining your brows. Use the cream alone or with the powder or vise versa. You can also use the powder with a drop of water to line your brows. Use the angled brow brush inside for easy shaping & application.

I have been using this product for the past weeks because I wanted to test it out and see if it would withstand the summer heat. I've also tried it sans the wax to see if the powder alone is any good. Let me break it down for you.

Like:

1. A compact/handy product offers wax and powder. You don't need a brow mascara to set it in place in my opinion.
2. Wax is creamy and easy to apply and distribute/spread.
3. Pecan Deluxe shade is perfect for my eyebrows! 
4. Cheap! For only P399.00!
5. It already has a mirror.

Dislike:

1. Powder alone isn't as pigmented as I thought.
2. Eyebrow makeup won't last the entire day of sweating because of this heat if the powder alone is used.
3.  Has only one shade so far.

Here's how it looks on me:

 

I love this product! I've been using it almost everytime I go out. The main downside for me is that I have to make sure I use the wax before applying the powder because of our weather nowadays. I've tried using just the powder and I found that the tail rubs off because of my oily skin or sweat. I continue to use it though because it looks so natural. Plus it's perfect for my hair color! It's also so easy to use and the wax makes sure that my eyebrow hairs are tamed and the powder stays in place. No need for brow gel anymore!

Like what I mentioned in the video, if you have lighter hair color, I would suggest you use the powder alone (which means you may need to use a brow gel/mascara). I'm not sure if Krave will be coming out with a lighter shade next time. Check their page to get updates!

So that is it! Do let me know what other eyebrow products you'd like me to try out! :)

Rating:

2 out of 3 Schnauzers

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