As most of you do not know, I am on makeup rehab (if there's such a thing). Last June, I spent the long weekend island hopping and wakeboarding. Thus, having a very even tan. I was originally an NC30. Now, NC42 is still light for my skintone. That's how much my skin got burned. This skin problem of mine is the reason why I stopped using makeup and gradually sold them in batches. I couldn't put it to good use anymore. And it just really sucks when I always fail in making myself look good or at least presentable. You know that people here in Manila prefer people with fair skin. Ugh.
So, I tried several alternatives to look good and feel good about myself despite this tan that I have to live with for God knows how long. I tried using my lipsticks again (half of my traincase is filled with lipsticks). But I still felt something was missing, like there was no oomph in my look. I still look.. tanned. Then one day, when I was fixing my traincase, I saw two pairs of unused falsies. At first, I was hesitant to wear it cos the first time I wore falsies, I broke out in hives. Turns out I was allergic to the glue *ahemCinemaSecretsahem* that I bought specifically for falsies. Then I thought, maybe I wouldn't be allergic this time and if I did get allergies, at least I'd get to call in sick haha. So I put eyeliner on my lids then put falsies.. and voila, an oomph in my look!
So, the following day, I headed to the mall with the boyfriend and bought falsies at The Face Shop. It was such a lucky day for me cos they had stock for XLH lashes. If you're a falsies addict, this is pleasure to your eyes! So, I hoarded and got all the boxes of XLH lashes (total of 8 boxes) and 2 boxes of their other lashes (I forget the name)!
I don't wear these falsies everyday though I wish I could. I wear it four times a week (Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun).
Today, I decided to wear makeup with my fave falsies. This is my first atttempt of putting on makeup (for the heck of it) since June.
So, I tried several alternatives to look good and feel good about myself despite this tan that I have to live with for God knows how long. I tried using my lipsticks again (half of my traincase is filled with lipsticks). But I still felt something was missing, like there was no oomph in my look. I still look.. tanned. Then one day, when I was fixing my traincase, I saw two pairs of unused falsies. At first, I was hesitant to wear it cos the first time I wore falsies, I broke out in hives. Turns out I was allergic to the glue *ahemCinemaSecretsahem* that I bought specifically for falsies. Then I thought, maybe I wouldn't be allergic this time and if I did get allergies, at least I'd get to call in sick haha. So I put eyeliner on my lids then put falsies.. and voila, an oomph in my look!
So, the following day, I headed to the mall with the boyfriend and bought falsies at The Face Shop. It was such a lucky day for me cos they had stock for XLH lashes. If you're a falsies addict, this is pleasure to your eyes! So, I hoarded and got all the boxes of XLH lashes (total of 8 boxes) and 2 boxes of their other lashes (I forget the name)!
I don't wear these falsies everyday though I wish I could. I wear it four times a week (Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun).
Today, I decided to wear makeup with my fave falsies. This is my first atttempt of putting on makeup (for the heck of it) since June.
Shu Uemura green corrector concealer
MAC NC30 concealer
Neutrogena Mineral Foundation in Buff
Fashion 21 blush in #1 (cheeks, tip fo the nose, Nars dupe)
on my eyes:
MAC paintpot in Soft Ochre
MAC e/s in Coquette (eyebrows)
MAC e/s in Scant
MAC fluidline in Blacktrack
Please forgive my uneven eyebrows and my uneven skin tone.
I miss wearing makeup. I miss my skin tone. So until then, falsies is my new best friend.
I miss wearing makeup. I miss my skin tone. So until then, falsies is my new best friend.
still looking very purrr-ty sis. ;)
ReplyDeletesuch lovely eyes.. :)
ReplyDeletei have the same lashes but I dont know how to put in on myself.. waahh
following u now :)
You are beautiful! you don't need foundation to cover up your gorgeous skin missy! :)
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awww...
ReplyDeletei agree..
lashes can really make a difference
you look smashing,hun!
^_^
very pretty Gem! =)
ReplyDeleteand also btw, I read in Martha's blog that you said maybe you also got your NYX lippie from me? That i charged you 250? hehe.
Im not selling NYX po. Binilhan ko lang si Martha coz she's a good online friend. NYX lippies are only Php 100 here in Cebu.. Maybe you're talking about another seller po. Saw her in multiply too! =) just want to clarify that. But no biggie..
Stay pretty!
Hey sis, I tagged you. :D
ReplyDeletegem, you know what? whatever your skintone is, i think you look great! promise talaga.
ReplyDelete@ Nikki: Thanks for the compliment and the tag :)
ReplyDelete@ Kay: Just practice. Just keep the tweezers and any makeup brush handy! I just learned from alot of tutorials. Thanks for following my blog :)
@ Thiamere: Yeh, the wonders of falsies. :)
@ Khymm: Oh no Khymm, there was a little misunderstanding. I wasn't referring to you. I was referring to Cherie. I got the NYX lippies from her. Martha has a link of Cherie on one of her posts. I know your number naman so I could have easily asked you if I knew you just bought the lipstick for Martha :)
@ Crystal: awwww, thanks for the compliment. It made me smile haha!
what contacts are you using? :D
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