Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Valentine Kisses March Madness Giveaway


Valentine Kisses March Madness Giveaway :D

I love nail polishes yes. but it doesnt mean that id only settle in prettifying my nails. ofcourse im a fan of make up :D and if you are too, join VAlentine kisses beauty giveaway. Loads of prices to be given away, eyeshadows, lipglosses, nails tuffs. etc. wanna win? join the giveaway!! link posted below.



Saturday, February 4, 2012

NAIL OF THE DAY!



I know I've just made a post which is my NOCTURNAL NAIL/OWL NAIL but i didn't really like that just because the owl is soooooo lonely! i made a design just now. i made it on fake nails/full acrylic tips though. because if not, it wouldn't last me a day. I have really thin nails which contibutes to easy chipping!! so if i want long lasting mani then i use fake nails. :D Besides, they still look like my very own :D only a bit wider . hehehe.


Here's another shot without flash! his is my first time to make zebra print on nails, i normally make tiger ones. I prefer this one better! I wish i could wear CUTE nail designs everyday!!! unfortunately my subject professors are not allowing us since we're handling foods and beverages. too bad! But since we're gonna be having our exams next week I decided to sport this nail design. WOOOHOOO!


Just a quick tip lovelies, if you want to make fake nails look like your own, find the perfect fit!
well, i know it's hard since there's only a few sizes available that's why there's plan B - file away! :D And lastly, Patience is a virtue!

NOCTURNAL NAIL



Last night, i was trying to look for valentines day nails so that i can redo it and wear it this upcoming valentines. i came across a few blogs that are really amazing and i've seen a photo of owls on her her digits.I forgot the name of the blog though.('coz i just saved the photo on my phone) FAIL! but to who ever did it, all credits to you! :D

i did a lot of nails early this morning, or should i say dawn ! I was just really in the mood to do nail art coz i have nothing left to do. I cant sleep and all. I browsed all the photos in my album and decided to just go with the owl since we're both nocturnal. haha!

too much for the long intro! so here's how it went! (lets just pretend that there's no picture on top.! LOL)




Lonely OWL! should've made some friends beside him! haha., but anyway, its still cute right?

i used caronia's first crush on my nails
the deeper purple is san san's violet glam
yellow eyes is caronia's sweet surprise
orange one is caronia's sunkissed
the black detail is just a regular black acrylic paint!


Saturday, January 7, 2012

FOILED IT!

I had this photo posted on my facebook wall november 8th of 2011 and I haven't really thought of doing a blog post about it.(yikes)

I was actually browsing through my fellow bloggers photos and stuff until i saw this picture from Maggie's page (photo shown below).She said she wanted this nail decals so i commented right away and told her that i have the same thing but the one on her post appears to have a smoother finish.




I bought this nail foils at divisoria (168 mall) for only 80 pesos($1.50)!what a steal?!i dont know where exactly, but its everywhere. it comes in different colors and even patterns. Sally Hansen also came up with this type of nail decals. their so called " Salon Effects". Those comes with a variety of patterns to choose from and I think that retails around $12 with 24 strips. not sure though:((



I've only tried the red one but that's actually enough to give you my honest review about it.

PROS:
inexpensive.
available over the web.
kills waiting time. 'coz its dry in the first place.
no smudging
really stylish
pre-cut to lessen the hassle of manually cutting it!
can be folded in half for shorter nails!
can fit your toe nails as well!
comes with a lot of patterns/colors to choose from.

CONS:
-it does kill the waiting time but wth? the application process is kind of long especially if you're doing this by your self.
-this is a sticker type of nail decal so you have to be careful placing it on your nail bed or else,. HELLO BUBBLES!! you can smooth it out but you have to be really gentle or you'll rip them apart!
-it does chip easily. for the brand that i bought, but just to give you a heads up, my nails are really thin which contributes to the immediate chipping of whatever polish i use.


so that's my review about the nail foils that i got. so far, i really like it! especially the metallic ones. It brings out the edgier side of me :D hope you guys try it out and see for yourself.

if you do have any questions, just ask away :D

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

GLITTER NAILS


Its an easy way to Glam up your nails during holidays. Yes, it might be a little messy but its worth a try. Glitter is so in this season. wear it on your eye lids, shoes, dresses, and why not nails?? Mind you guys. I bought this glitter at national bookstore. Inexpensive yet chic nails. what more can you ask for?


Monday, October 3, 2011

GRADIENT TIGER NAILS TUTORIAL


I finally made a tutorial for you guys to see.
I hope you could check it out and subscribe to my channel.
More tutorial will be up.

Leave a comment for nail art suggestions. Thank youso much:D

click the link below to watch tutorial. and please please please subscribe

Saturday, October 1, 2011

nail of the day. black with rinestone


I'm feeling a little blingy lately. And so I've decided to put 'em on my nails.ive painted Elianto's Sparkling Ebony? not quite sure though. :D painted on all of my finger nails except for the on on my ring finger. I panted a silver base color on remaining nail and topped it off with nail stones from etude house I've aligned it on my ring fingers nail and voila! I've achieved a GAGA-esq nails. do it on all of your nails and you'll surely get noticed. Or even more than being noticed.



BTW guys. im gonna be filming a tutorial regarding my previous blog GRADIENT TIGER PRINTED NAILS. I actually tried filming it right now but i always go out of frame. *phew* .

Monday, August 22, 2011

NAIL OF THE DAY..GRADIENT TIGER PRINTED NAILS.


painted tiger colors on each nail gradually fading to a copperish brown color to make some shadows appear. This is my favorite nail art. i've been doing this for almost half a year now and it's been just like a breeze for me to do..

comment below if you want a tutorial in this look.



MAGAZINE PRINTED NAILS


Newspaper printed nails have been one of the most talked about in the nail blogging community. nails printed with news paper. so easy yet so cute. The thing is, it's kinda boring because it lacks colors. I placed in my thinking caps and thought of the same idea but with colors incorporated in it.

i came up with magazine printed nails. you'll have all the headlines on your tips but the next day you wake up, your nails will be the news.

THINGS TO USE:
old magazine
alcohol
cup or container
base coat
white nail polish
top coat

HOW I DO IT:
1. Cut out magazine strips. make sure it fits your nails.
2. Apply base coat to prevent nails from yellowing
3. Apply two coats of white nail polish. (white polish is better than colored ones. you don't want any paper obviously sticking on your nails if you use other base color)
4.Pour alcohol in the container. soak the paper strips on the alcohol for about 2 minutes.
5. Get a magazine strip. Place it on top of the nails press down for 30 sec don't forget the sides for nice and even print.
6. Repeat on all of your nails and apply topcoat.

Now, you have all the headlines on your tips but are made colorful. BTW, Prints are mirror type. but what the hell? its still awesome :D

hope you guys enjoy.
just comment below if you want a video about this one.


Sunday, August 21, 2011

kiss &makeup Birthday Giveaway ~ INTERNATIONAL!

Diane from kiss &makeup is hosting her giveaway with over $200 worth of prizes.
3 lucky winner will be picked randomly :D

First Prize:
Too Faced Naked Palette Sponsored By La Petite Confiserie -$35
Beauty Blender Sponge from La Petite Confiserie- $20
Smashbox Color Correct Foundation Primer- $38
Soap & Glory The Switz Toiletries Bag- $15
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler- $27

Second Prize:
MAC items of your choice worth of $50 (For International Winner)
or You may choose the Rustan's GC worth PHP 2,000 (for Local Winner)

Third Prize
Sigma Travel Kit Nice in Pink or Sigma Travel Kit Naughty in Black $49
there's so much to win.. you can click the link below to check details about entering the contest.. goodluck you guys :D

MissKatV's 1,300 Followers Giveaway!

The winner will receive 2 AQmore nail polishes of your choice from Uniqso.com.
This contest is open internationally :D

follow the instructions provided on the link.

hope you guys should join.. dont miss the chance.. enter the giveaway now :D

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

BK CRACKING NAIL POLISH REVIEW


Cracking nail polish is really in right now. Almost every brand tries to make onw of their own since its an easy way to create nail art without so much hassle. Its's just like a breeze because you just have to paint it like a regular polish and then in matter of seconds, the magic happens.

BK nail polish is actually available online. you can see most of this polish retailing for 120pesos plus the shiping fee that you should shoulder for purchasing. I got mine while strolling around Victory mall because i'm killing my 3 hour vacant time for school. I was just suppose to buy a regular nail polish from BK but i ended up giving in because I wanna try something new.

I got mine for 80pesos. The content of the bottle is actually 10 ml. just a little bulb bottle with the white handle. Packaging wise, nothing special but it's a good thing that they have a sticker with the design so that you'll know how things will come out. The bottle doesnt have so much to say. It only has the brand "BK" and a statement which says that it's a "cracking nail polish"

Well here's how i do it.

1.Apply two coats of your base color.Let it dry.
i normally use white since it goes well with everything.
Product used sansan French White available in HBC strores retailing for PHP37



2. Apply the BK cracking nail polish on top of the base coat.
just a quick heads up.The thicker the nail polish you apply, less cracks will appear. The thinner the application of the product, the more cracks will appear. Wait for the magic. :D


3. Apply your favorite topcoat to prolong the wear of your nail polish.




Pros:
-the texture of the nail polish is kinda liquidy which makes it easier to apply the product since we're trying to make it fast.

-its a cute nail art design in no time.

- has no awful smell

-available almost everywhere. You can always buy online. divisoria is the place that you should go to if you want to see more cute polishes.

Cons:
-it chips off eassily. You need to l;oad up your topcoatjust to prolong the wear.
-the price is average for the 10ml bottle but the wear doesnt last that long.

Will a repurchase it??
yes. i dont really care it it chips quickly. all nail polish does that on my nails because it almost paper thin.Its a good price for a cute magical thingy.


TUXEDO NAILS


Have you ever tried dressing up your nails? Well, I have! Look just how cute this formal tuxedo looks like on my nails. It's a simple and easy nails design that beginners will surely adore. I know that it's not bright and colorful but its simplicity and CUTENESS will turn peoples head.

Lets get started!

PRODUCTS YOU WILL NEED:


♥basecoat (elianto base coat)
♥white nail polish (sansan nail polish PHP37)
♥black nail striper (sassy nail polish PHP26)
♥topcoat (the face shop topcoat PHP95)
♥dotting tool (BK dotting tool PHP200 included in a set of 5)

HOW TO:

1. use a base coat to protect nails from further yellowing.
2. Apply 2 coats of white nail polish and let it dry.
3. Make two slated lines on the tip of your nails just like so and meet on the center of the nails.

4. Fill in the gaps and repeat steps on all of your nails.

5. make an x on the top of your finger nails, connect the lines vertically and fill the gaps with black.and now, you have a cute little bow :D


6. Dip the doting tool on the black polish and make two dots vertically aligned on the center of the nails.7. Seal in your design with your favorite topcoat.


There you have it. cute nail design in just a few minutes! ( sans the waiting though)
it's cute,literally formal and easy .

Sunday, August 7, 2011

BOBBIE'S NAIL POLISH REMOVER VS. CARONIA'S NAIL POLSIH REMOVER.

Both of these nail polish removers are manufactured locally here
in the Philippines. Bobbie's nail polish remover is manufactured by Chic Centre Corporation while caronia Nail Polish Remover is Manufactured by Vibelle Manufacturing Corporation.
Both are locally made but of different manufacturers. so we're looking for a big difference here.

BOBBIE NAIL POLISH REMOVER

275ml
PHP51
available in watsons, sm department stores and landmark.mostly everywhere
prices varies depending on stores.


Increases nail polish adherence
Does not leave white film on nails
non-smearing
non-drying
with formula 30 acetone
perfumed
tinted green

CARONIA NAIL POLISH REMOVER
250ML
PHP65
available in watsons, sm department stores ETC.

Removes nail polish fast without drying .
81% acetone
Perfumed
Tinted Purple.



I've been using bobbie's nail polish remover for almost half a year now or maybe even more. I'm not quite sure though. I'm on my third bottle now and I'm in the last quarter mark. I know that I've been repurchasing it but it doesn't necessarily mean that I'm inlove with this product. Well, it actually says what it does in th bottle and plus it says that it has a safer formula because of lesser acetone content.

What i hate about it is that it takes forever for it to remove polish successfully. I need to rub it off hardly and a lot of times just to get rid of my old nail polish as well as changing the cotton balls everytime just because its harder to remove if it isnt fresh because of build-up. But still it is actually backed up by the reason that it only has formula 30 acetone (30% or the entire solution is acetone) thus, making it harder to remove nail polish.I know we want everything rightaway but it doesn't hurt to use a safer formula for our nails right?

On the other hand, i discovered Caronia Nail Polish Remover at Watsons retailing for php65 containing only 250ml. 25ml lesser than Bobbie's Nail Polish Remover. But if you place both of the nail polish removers side by side it doesnt seem to have so much difference. The bottle and the content seems to be alike. Ive been raving about this product for months because its PURPLE its just sooooo cute. This product doesnt actually have much to say it just provides instructions at the back and a description that says it removes nail polish fast without drying up nails. Does it live on its promise?? BIG YES. I tried it the moment I went back home. I poured a generous amount on my cotton ball,rubbed it on my finger nails and in 3-4 swipes, my nail polish is gone. All gone.What i noticed as well is that it doesnt leave a white film on the nails even though it has 81% of acetone in its content and i must say that the pungent solventy scent doesnt linger as much as the Bobbie Nail Polish Remover.

All in all, I preffer the Caronia Nail Polish Remover just because its fast and its easy. It might be 15 pesos more than the other one but its actually worth it. it removes nail polish rightaway,solventy smell does not linger in the room which kills me, as well as it doesnt leave a white film on the nails.

But still, my opinions are based on how the product performed when i used it. It will still differ depending on your experiences. I havent used it a lot yet but if there are any changes, I'll inform you guys rightaway.


Thursday, August 4, 2011

giveaway by beautiful rhapsody

i havent joined any giveaway contest here in the philippines and this is actually my first. :D i hope you guys can join this contest as well to get those lovely treats


Join Beautiful Rhapsody's First Giveaway:
http://morbidfrank.blogspot.com/2011/08/beautiful-rhapsodys-first-giveaway.html

join now guys. you will win prizes namely :

1. Four Mutya Nail Polishes: To Bee Farm, Cool Donsol, Honda Bay, Panglao Dive


2. Three Careline Lip Glosses: #s 102, 103, 104


3. Pure Beauty Jasmine Water BB Cream


4. Shawill Mono Eyeshadow #6


5. Accessories Box


6. Two Pairs of Crisscross Eyelashes


7. Close Up White Now Sample

please click the link provided above for more informations and the mechanics regarding this contest.. congratulations guys.

Friday, July 29, 2011

ANGRY BIRD NAILS



A friend of mine, a.k herrera asked me to make angry bird nails. She wants them on her nails of course. Im a big fan of angry bird. birds placed on sling shots to make revenge for those evil hogs from stealing their eggs. i wonder why revenge looks really cute on those birdies.

i really want those birdies on my nails. the thing is, all of the nail art tutorial that i watched regarding those cute little birdies uses nail art paint which is easier to maneuver than regular polishes which tends to be really sticky.

yes. as ive said earlier, regular tends to be sticky due to air exposure.
but i dont actually have those nail paints to work with. so i just tried regular polishes instead and yet i was able to make a decent nail arty on my non dominant hand only
yes i know. it's not so perfect, but its very close.
all of the products that i use are available on phillipine market and is really affordable for those who are cutting down their budget.




see. if you actually have something to start with, you can make those fun design on your own. its cute, its funny, stylish and fulfilling. thats the best part of all.. never actually thought that i can make those.. but yeah.. so guys dont be hesitant to make nail designs.

Friday, April 2, 2010

sleepless nights

Insomnia.. How do I get through it..
Insomnia is a common sleep problem that can affect your quality of life. People with insomnia have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. They may wake up during the night or wake up too early the next morning.
In my case, I’m the type of person who has troubles in sleeping. I may be lying on my bed for about an hour or two, but still, I can’t sleep.
I’ve been researching about insomnia and one stood out to be the best fit.
Onset insomnia -difficulty falling asleep at the beginning of the night, often associated with anxiety disorders.
Anxiety disorders.!! Boom.. that clicked on my mind.
There are times that I ended up crying on my bed for a good one or two minute.
The reason why? I don’t know.
Maybe because I can’t really sleep.
Maybe because there’s something I want to take out of my chest.
There may be something that’s been bothering me that only crying can help me lessen the pain.

I can cry for an hour, but the thing is that I don’t know any definite reason as to why I’m crying.

I do have problems but I don’t know which of them made me cry.

I’m always struggling whenever I need to sleep. I take morning classes so I need to wake up early which is like hell for me coz I haven’t even had a good sleep yet and I should be ready for the day. ugggh

I haven’t gotten through insomnia yet but I enjoy things better than before.
Whenever I can’t sleep I read magazines so that I do something relevant in my time.
Whenever the sun starts to shine, I walk around the neighborhood or jog around.
It’s kind of not really that great as compared to those who can sleep early and complete their 8 hours of rest. But having to fight on the situation you’re into is hard. Forcing yourself to sleep is hard. So why not make the best use out of your time?

Before I drink medicines just to make me sleep early, but I ended up waking up.
It’s just like a waste of money.
When I wake up in the morning I feel lighter but I also feel like it’s not normal.
The feel that I get whenever I wake up the day after I take my meds is not satisfying.
I feel like it’s more of a walkthrough in a game.
Something you use to cheat coz u just can’t get through it.

Having insomnia is difficult.
Insomnia is not a disease, and no test can diagnose it. But when you can't sleep well, it often has to do with some other cause.
Now, I’m still trying to find out what that cause is.
Wondering if I have psychiatric disorders or anxiety.
But how will I know if I can’t be able to function well because of not getting enough sleep?

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

huge giveaway from dear april :)

one of the my favorite beauty guru in youtube.
aprilathena7 has come up with a huge give away.

link to her blog
http://aprilathena7.blogspot.com/2010/03/lush-nyx-hello-kitty-accessoriessigma.html

she has so many prices to be given away for just the first winner.

click the link below to see her video.
http://www.youtube.com/user/aprilathena7?blend=1&ob=4#p/u/2/k6EonmgFCF4

i've been enjoying so much of her haul videos and reviews..
so i wanna see more of that..
she just gives the best opinions regarding the new products she bought.

i actually want every video she puts up.. so yeah..
just looking forward to see more from her..

thanks april.. please also subscribe to her.. :)

Sunday, March 21, 2010

barbie me


so how pink can barbie be?

i was inspired by my sister's blush which is dolly pink and created a look similar to the image above but with a bit of transition since im of a darker skin color.

so here's the look. :)



i used bright purple more on the crease and darkened the pink shadow on my lids.
im not really great in putting makeup on.. but im trying to practice more so that ill improve.
atleast i get the lip color correctly.. haha :)

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

i have a new blogger :)

i have forgotten my blogger..
the old one of course..
coz im not really fund of using that one..
but now that i have so many gals to follow,
then maybe its time to make one..
will be updating my blogs whenever i feel like i need to write something..
:)
dontwanna publish things that doesnt have sense anyway..
welcome ynell to blogger :))