All Summer Long

All summer long~

we sang our song~~

and we strolled that golden sand~~~~

Thank you to all my summer friends

for all your precious

summer memories!

Each one made me smile~

I could identify with all of them

with my whole life time of summer

memories~

My winner of the white & blue coral

in the old aqua patina bowl is

Therese from

La Dolphina

be sure to check out her

brand new blog

Il Tuo Tesoro

to shop for her

vintage

found treasures!!

~

Big Mauh's

too all of you!!!

~

XO

~~

fin

photo 1 The Bottom of the Ironing Basket

photo 2 Google Images

photo 3 JCrew

photo 4 Atlanta Bartlett

FOTD: ANG TRIBO NG TEDENST

Pics from our Orosman at Zafira pictorial.

I'm part of the Tedenst tribe, the water people from the South. I can't quite put my finger into the concept, but I still sported this green make- up look for the pictorial.

STUFF USED:

KRYOLAN INVISIBLE MATT

KRYOLAN SUPRACOLOR PALETTE (6W, D3, 8W)

BEN NYE COLORLESS FACE POWDER

LAURA MERCIER EYESHADOW (NOIR)

MAC EYESHADOW (TISSUEWEIGHT)

STILA EYESHADOW PALETTE

ELIANTO EYESHADOW (FOREST GREEN)

NARS EYESHADOW (SOPHIA)

FANNY SERRANO EYESHADOW

MAC LIPSTICK (DIVA)

MAYBELLINE UNSTOPPABLE BROW LINER (BLACK)

MAYBELLINE THE MAGNUM MASCARA (BLACK)

MAC STUDIO FIX POWDER PLUS FOUNDATION (NC40)

MAC MINERALIZE SKIN FINISH POWDER (DEEP DARK)

MAC BLUSH OMBRE (SPRINGSHINE)

REVLON COLORSTAY EYELINER (BLACK)

MAC CHROMAGRAPHIC PENCIL (NC25/NC30)

Here's our eye make- up look of the Tedenst tribe. Rich greens, gold, and browns.

Me and my friend, and blog reader, Chin (part of the Duquela tribe), posing for the cam for this post before our rehearsal. :)

HOW I CLEAN MY BRUSHES

They say that nothing beats the effectivity of washing with soap and water than rinsing with hand sanitizer or alcohol when it comes to fighting germs. And I think the same principle applies to everything that deals with cleanliness, even to washing brushes.

I do no spend money to buy myself a brush cleaner, because I don't like how it leaves bubbles on my brushes, and makes it feel sticky after drying. And having a brush cleanser gives you reason to slack off from washing your brushes with soap and water.

Things needed for washing: water, dish, joy dishwashing liquid, tray, towel.

My brushes, patiently waiting while I prepare their much- awaited bath. :)

First, I wet my brushes.

Then I dip it in a dish with Joy antibacterial dishwashing liquid. Why do I use dishwashing liquid to rinse my brushes? First of all, it's anti- bacterial. Secondly, it's cheap. And third, it doesn't make my brushes soft, and lastly, the odor of the dishwashing liquid does not stay. It evaporates as soon as the brushes are dried off completely.

Make sure that you carefully and thoroughly rinse your brushes.

Brushes cleaned! I place them on a tray with a towel for air- drying.

I air- dry my brushes. :)

I let my brushes dry for around 30- 45 minutes.

And my brushes are already clean and ready for work! :)

PRO TIPS (COURTESY OF JIGS MAYUGA, MAKE- UP ARTIST FOR L'OREAL):

- Do not clean your brushes with shampoo, nor finish the rinsing off with conditioner. It'll make your brushes soft, therefore making it lose its shape and effectiveness.

- Make sure that you clean your brushes every week with soap and water. If you are using your brushes everyday, a brush cleanser can be handy, as soap and water rinsing can be time consuming. But make it a point to rinse your brushes weekly

- Make sure that your brushes are completely dry before storing them. Storing your brushes while still damp can trap pungent odor, stickiness, and attract bacteria.

- Make sure that you let your brushes lie down when drying them. Drying them in an upward position can lead to further damage. The excess water will go inside the ferrule, which will contribute to the loosening up of the weaves and stitches, then it will lead to hair fall and shedding.

HAULS FOR THE WEEK

Hello hello!

Long time no blog!

I apologize for the absence, my dear readers. I've been heck busy ever since I started with school and rehearsals. I barely have time to play with my new make- ups anymore! But as soon as my schedule loosens up a bit, I promise to post all of my pending drafts!

Anyway, here are my hauls for the week. :)

Puddy got a new silicone sleeve to protect it from accidental falls.

I don't actually like sporting sweet scents because it makes me feel light- headed. But this Victoria's Secret holiday collection scent smells so good. The sweetness is just right. And I love it! It reminds me of buttermilk pancakes.

A purchase from Landmark.

I scored this fab dancing shoes from Carmelette's in Landmark. I was lemming for one since barefoot dancing is harsh for the skin on my feet. Capezio's was too expensive at 1500php. And I got this one for 595php only! And the brand has it in different colors too! And the shoe bag is a plus. :)

WEEE!!! No more cracked feet!

I also had a pedicure from Nail-A-Holics nail spa. Nail polish is Orly in Haute Red.

NEXT POST IS FOR JEAN. ILL SHOW YOU GUYS HOW I CLEAN MY BRUSHES. :)

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MAC MINERALIZE SKINFINISH SPF 15 FOUNDATION IN NC40

Here's an initial review on MAC Mineralize Skinfinish foundation in NC40

PRICE: (APPROXIMATELY 1800PHP+ PLUS MISC. FEES)

PLACE BOUGHT: MAC ONLINE

OTHER LOCATIONS: INTERNATIONAL MAC STORES. THIS ONE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE PHILIPPINES

THE VERDICT:

I've tried MAC's Studio Tech foundation and I was quite impressed. And for my second MAC foundation, I'm trying Mineralize skinfinish. Unfortunately, it's unavailable here, and it will not be released here as well. So for my next purchase via Shally Mateo's pre- ordering pool, I got myself MAC's latest foundation, Mineralize Skinfinish with SPF 15. I love MAC's mineralize line because I love how it gives me a flawless and glowing look.

Let's now review the product.

The packaging is the same as Studio Tech. Bulky, but lightweight. It also comes with a MAC sponge underneath. I don't really use the sponge because I prefer applying foundation with my fingers. The top is also covered with a foil just like Studio Tech, to help preserve the freshness and quality of the foundation.

Has a free sponge, which I don't use because I prefer using my fingers in applying foundation.

Consistency is smooth and whipped. It glides on easily. It is also very pigmented. A little goes a long way. It is also buildable.

It's just like you're wearing your second skin. Coverage is sheer, yet it manages to neutralize some marks. It is also easily absorbed into the skin, and it leaves a dewy matte finish.

It's unscented, so it's good for those who don't like perfumed face products.

Staying power is good. It stays put the whole day, and it doesn't run off nor melt. It just stays put. However, oily skinned people might need a mattifying powder in hand, as this can induce face oil a bit especially in humid temperature and conditions.

I bought a shade lighter than my skin tone. My skin match in MAC's shading is NC42. But I've read from a blog that the shades of the MSF foundation are a shade darker when compared to the studio fix powders. The whipped consistency may have something to do with it. Besides, I've turned 2 shades darker last summer. But my skin will lighten up in no time. But since this gives a sheer coverage, I've no problem with the shade. I can apply it lightly, or build it up.

I've no plans of buying this again. It's not that it's not good. I just tried it because I'm interested in it. And knowing myself, I would crave for another brand. But I'm happy with this foundation. And it's my IT foundation as of the moment. I use it alternately with my beloved Bobbi Brown skin foundation.

The Summer Wind

Image Pretty Petals

The summer wind~

came blowin in~~

across the sea~~~

I woke up this morning

feeling summer in the air~

Image It'sMaryRuffle

It is time for me to get wet
&
get my toes in the sand~

Image Toast

It is time to fluff & bring out my summer linens~

And time to find a few treasures on sale from the
Toast Summer Catalogue ~

Image FrenchBlue & Co.

And...it is time to offer you THIS for my summer
giveaway!!!
To win just tell me your favorite
thing or memory about summer~

Winner will be drawn from

a Big White Clam Shell on

June 30th!

Oh and I can't forget....

It is time to wish ALL of you

Beautiful Bathing Beauties
warm long happy days
of Summer!!


XO's

fin

BEN NYE HAULS FOR THE WEEK

Quick post from a super busy person like me.

My pre- order from the states via Girltalk arrived last night. yey! :)

From funhousetheatrical of ebay

Ben nye colorless face powder, creme foundation and bruise/abrasion wheel

HAVE A GREAT WEEK! :)

Ruang tamu jadi stadion piala dunia

Just because he wasn’t able to travel to South Africa, and support his national team, on the scene, doesn’t mean football fan Mark Thompson can’t experience the vibe of a crowded stadium, right in the comfort of his own living room.

45-year-old Mark Thompson, and his 55-year-old wife Kate decided to pick a theme for this year’s Football World Cup, and after doing some online research, they decided the stadium would do just fine. They covered the side walls of their living room with England emblem wallpaper, designed a six yard line and penalty spot, on their green carpet, and set up a giant poster of the World Cup stadium, complete with drawn supporters.

The English couple were planning to redecorate anyway, and thought this was the perfect way to celebrate the greatest event in football, before giving their house a whole new look. Now they’re ready to invite friends to watch Engalnd’s football games, on a “real” stadium, with a theme for every match. When they played the US, Karen served burgers, with Algeria she will cook curries, and against Slovenia they’ll have goulash.

A big fan of Manchester United, Mark says he’s taken out all the furniture and replaced it with some garden chairs, during the World Cup. Although his wife, Karen, would like things to get back to normal once the football tournament is over, Mark confesses he’d like to keep his makeshift stadium for a lot longer.

Hanya karena dia tidak dapat melakukan perjalanan ke Afrika Selatan, dan mendukung tim nasional-nya, di rumahnya, tidak berarti penggemar sepakbola Mark Thompson tidak dapat mengalami getaran sebuah stadion yang ramai, tepat di kenyamanan hidup kamarnya sendiri.

45-tahun Mark Thompson, dan 55 tahun istrinya Kate memutuskan untuk memilih tema untuk tahun ini Piala Dunia Sepakbola, dan setelah melakukan riset online, mereka memutuskan stadion akan menjadi temanya. Mereka menutupi dinding samping ruang tamu mereka dengan emblem wallpaper Inggris, dirancang garis enam meter dan titik penalti, pada karpet hijau mereka, dan mendirikan sebuah poster raksasa stadion Piala Dunia, lengkap dengan pendukungnya.

Pasangan Inggris ini berencana untuk mendekorasi ulang, dan pikir ini adalah cara sempurna untuk merayakan peristiwa terbesar di sepakbola, sebelum memberikan rumah mereka tampilan baru. Sekarang mereka siap untuk mengundang teman untuk menonton pertandingan sepak bola, pada sebuah stadion "nyata", dengan tema untuk setiap pertandingan. Ketika Inggris berhadapan dengan AS, Karen membuat burger, bertemu Aljazair ia akan memasak kari, dan melawan Slovenia ia akan membuat gulai.

Seorang penggemar berat Manchester United, Mark mengatakan dia mengeluarkan semua perabotan dan menggantinya dengan beberapa kursi taman, selama Piala Dunia. Meskipun istrinya, Karen, tidak begitu menyukai ide Mark, Mark mengaku ia ingin menyimpan stadion sementara itu untuk jauh lebih lama.

8 Keajaiban minum air kelapa

1. Air kelapa ternyata lebih bernutrisi ketimbang susu penuh (whole milk) karena tidak mengandung kolesterol & rendah lemak.

2. Air kelapa dapat memperbaiki sirkulasi darah dan dikenal mampu membersihkan saluran pencernaan.

3. Air kelapa tidak hanya akan membuat sistem kekebalan tubuh Anda lebih baik, tetapi juga membantu tubuh melawan beberapa jenis virus penyebab penyakit.

4. Jika Anda mengidap penyakit batu ginjal, biasakanlah meminum air kelapa secara rutin. Kebiasaan meminum air kelapa akan mambantu memecah batu ginjal & memudahkan mereka keluar dari tubuh.

5. Air kelapa juga dikenal sejak dahulu dapat menyembuhkan gangguan saluran kencing ? Segelas air kelapa akan meredakan rasa sakit akibat susah kencing.

6. Jika Anda masih merasa pusing karena mabuk, tak ada yang bisa memulihkannya dengan cepat selain mengonsumsi air kelapa.

7. Air kelapa yang rasanya lembut sangat kaya akan elektrolit & potassium. Potassium dapat membantu tubuh mengatur tekanan darah & fungsi organ jantung

8. Air kelapa dapat mempercepat naiknya trombosite bagi penderita DBD & menurunkan demam. Trombosit turun karena dipakai untuk mencegah pendarahan, karena demam tinggi mengakibatkan pengentalan darah, dan pori-pori pembuluh darah membesar
sumber : kaskus

Karya Seni yang terbuat dari korek api

Using tens of thousands of matchsticks, David Mach creates detailed models of animals, symbols or historical figures.

53-year-old David Mach, from Scotland, has a passion for art and matchsticks, so he decided to combine them and create unique masterpieces. Using a clay mold he creates a plastic or fiberglass model of whatever he wants to create, and then begins the process of sticking matchsticks on it, one at a time. Most of his creations are made with tens of thousands of colored-tip matchsticks, imported from Japan, and take months to complete.

Along with his wife, who helps him run his art studio, David Mach has so far created over 350 matchstick artworks. They sell for anywhere between $30,000 and $52,000, but they don’t always make it to the auction, as the duo sometimes set them aflame at art exhibitions. With that many matchsticks involved, you can imagine the effect is truly impressive, though short.

SUMBER: KASKUS
ARTINYA :
Menggunakan puluhan ribu korek api, David Mach menciptakan model rinci binatang, simbol atau tokoh-tokoh sejarah.

53 tahun David Mach, dari Skotlandia, memiliki semangat untuk seni dan korek api, jadi dia memutuskan untuk menggabungkan mereka dan menciptakan karya-karya unik. Menggunakan cetakan tanah liat dia menciptakan plastik atau fiberglass model apapun yang dia inginkan untuk dibuat, dan kemudian mulai proses menempel korek api di atasnya, satu per satu. Sebagian besar kreasi yang dibuat dengan puluhan ribu korek api berwarna, diimpor dari Jepang, dan waktu berbulan-bulan untuk menyelesaikan.

Bersama dengan istrinya, yang membantu dia menjalankan studio seni, David Mach sejauh ini telah menciptakan lebih dari 350 karya seni korek api. Mereka menjual dimana-mana antara $ 30.000 sampai $ 52.000, tetapi mereka tidak selalu membuat untuk dijual, sebagai duo kadang-kadang mereka membuat korek api itu terbakar pada pameran seni. Dengan melibatkan banyak korek api, Anda dapat membayangkan efek yang benar-benar mengesankan, walaupun cepat.

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New release: Wild Nights Leggings at [MAGIC NOOK]

Colourful and comfy leggings for wild nights at favourite clubs, beach bonfires or summer home parties! :)



Each colour comes with 3 modifiable studded patterns: disco, stripes and wave.



Since the patterns are copiable and modifiable, you can do a lot with them: resize, change textures, use glow, tint them... or even make brand new patterns! It might also be fun to attach the patterns to other items you wear, eg. bags or bandanas. The patterns are optional of course, you can wear your leggings plain :)

Come to the shop and take a look (click here for TAXI)!

PS. Yay, summer!

Hello Dear Picasso!

Picasso was more than a

painter & sculptor~

His home alone was beautiful art~

His life was full of imagination, magic & wonder...

His wife Jacqueline was a beautiful partner

in his every breath~

Picasso was a whimsical

sort of gentleman...

and a tender sweet man.

He loved his dog
"Lump"...

and his friend Bridget Bardot too!

~
Hello Dear Picasso!!
I know you are somewhere
laughing, watching pretty women
&
white doves fly right now...
but I just wanted to tell you
how much you are missed on our planet
today~
~

XO's
~

fin

All images from google images