I watched the coronation night of Ms. World 2013 last night. And can I just say, the judges chose well. I'm not saying that just because I'm a Filipina. I used to just ignore Megan Young before but the way she carried herself last night was surreal. She moved graciously like she had already won the crown even before she did.
*****
And out of the blue, I got love advice from Tyra Banks.
9.29.2013
9.27.2013
back to basics
Hello. Seeing a colleague apply Mineral Make-Up (MMU) made me wonder why I stopped using MMU. After all, I was on these stuff starting mid-2010, when my friend Niña introduced them to me. I became addicted. But I didn't have the budget to buy a lot then since I was still in school. I just settled with the basic foundie and finishing powder. I never tried anything but Ellana.
And then I remember why I stopped using MMU - I got all the freebies from Benefit (ironically, also because of Niña!) as a result of a semi-internship sometime November 2011. So then I used the freebies. And when the freebies ran out, the concept of MMU was already buried deep in my make-up junkie subconscious.
I remember two years ago, when I was walking alone in this mall in Sydney (I think it was Westfield). A beauty consultant walked up to me and offered some MMU. I was coincidentally using MMU then, and I vividly remember her telling me, "That's why you have great skin!". Back then I knew she was telling the truth. I had just taken the boards and was stress-free, in vacation. She asked how much my brand was back in the Philippines then I told her it was about equivalent to 10 AUD. Imagine her shock because the stuff she was offering me was around 65 AUD! Suffice to say, I didn't buy anything from that stall.
And then now it sank in, Korean make-up is not doing anything good for my skin. I do know my break-out pattern. One week before the period, when my progestin levels are on the roof. And when I'm not getting enough sleep, of course. I just had to ditch my present selection.
Then I have this light-bulb moment, my experience tells me MMU does not break me out even during my period! I started researching, I ordered samples (who knows, I might require a different shade this time). Good thing Ellana sends samples (you just have to pay for the postal fee).
After two days of using these, a friend noticed the difference already. See I had really dull tones.
A week later, I end up buying these: (fresh from the mailman, received today!)
Innocence concealer, Hazelnut Latte Foundation, Smile color corrector
Will post an update regarding the skin situation in a few weeks' time. Goodnight! *wink*
And then I remember why I stopped using MMU - I got all the freebies from Benefit (ironically, also because of Niña!) as a result of a semi-internship sometime November 2011. So then I used the freebies. And when the freebies ran out, the concept of MMU was already buried deep in my make-up junkie subconscious.
I remember two years ago, when I was walking alone in this mall in Sydney (I think it was Westfield). A beauty consultant walked up to me and offered some MMU. I was coincidentally using MMU then, and I vividly remember her telling me, "That's why you have great skin!". Back then I knew she was telling the truth. I had just taken the boards and was stress-free, in vacation. She asked how much my brand was back in the Philippines then I told her it was about equivalent to 10 AUD. Imagine her shock because the stuff she was offering me was around 65 AUD! Suffice to say, I didn't buy anything from that stall.
And then now it sank in, Korean make-up is not doing anything good for my skin. I do know my break-out pattern. One week before the period, when my progestin levels are on the roof. And when I'm not getting enough sleep, of course. I just had to ditch my present selection.
Then I have this light-bulb moment, my experience tells me MMU does not break me out even during my period! I started researching, I ordered samples (who knows, I might require a different shade this time). Good thing Ellana sends samples (you just have to pay for the postal fee).
After two days of using these, a friend noticed the difference already. See I had really dull tones.
A week later, I end up buying these: (fresh from the mailman, received today!)
my mini-haul
...and because I miss the Hidden Mickey segment in Disney Channel
(but this one's not really hidden, is it?)
(but this one's not really hidden, is it?)
Innocence concealer, Hazelnut Latte Foundation, Smile color corrector
lusting over white chocolate (and corny ko, hehe)
No, really: Lust Blush, Sheer Velvet Primer High-Definition in White Chocolate
Neater-than-before packaging, this will be so much easier to use!
lip and cheek tint in Ruby..need this because I'm busy(lazy) I do not do retouches
cake on our dinner table
Will post an update regarding the skin situation in a few weeks' time. Goodnight! *wink*
9.23.2013
i wonder
I remember this beautiful old lady. I wonder how she is right now. I've been thinking about her lately, I don't know why. Maybe it's the rains. I sometimes worry the waters will rise up to her house again. And she'll be alone. Or not (I can't really tell now). I'd love to sit down and chat with her, just to see how she's doing.
About a year and a half ago I stopped frequenting her place because of a very embarrassing incident involving a window and a hallway. I still went there - about three times the following year. But I missed her at those times - I actually still do up to now. :(
I adored her even when sometimes I did not like what she said. She has an endearing personality, I knew this the first time I saw her. I saw wisdom in her eyes, wit in her smile and intellect in her voice. I loved the way she fed her children and grandchildren. And when one of them got heartbroken, her simple, "It's alright" made even me, a dinner guest, calm and secured.
She loves in a weird way, at least this is what I have felt in those storytelling one-on-ones we had. I always imagined her stories like they were happening in a black and white screen behind her head.
Maybe in that way I'll be like her when I grow old. I hope so.
About a year and a half ago I stopped frequenting her place because of a very embarrassing incident involving a window and a hallway. I still went there - about three times the following year. But I missed her at those times - I actually still do up to now. :(
I adored her even when sometimes I did not like what she said. She has an endearing personality, I knew this the first time I saw her. I saw wisdom in her eyes, wit in her smile and intellect in her voice. I loved the way she fed her children and grandchildren. And when one of them got heartbroken, her simple, "It's alright" made even me, a dinner guest, calm and secured.
She loves in a weird way, at least this is what I have felt in those storytelling one-on-ones we had. I always imagined her stories like they were happening in a black and white screen behind her head.
Maybe in that way I'll be like her when I grow old. I hope so.
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