Guerlain and YSL, two of the most soughtafter French luxury brands, are offering a free makeover for three Saturdays of June!

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Score a French-y look this season by booking an appointment right now on either Rustan’s Makati or Rustan’s Shangri-la branches.

Try Guerlain’s and YSL’s lavish line of cosmetics–all with the help of your top local makeup artists. Dates and time are as follows:

June 14, 2008 - 2:00-6:00 pm

June 21, 2008 - 2:00-6:00 pm

June 28, 2008 - 2:00-6:00 pm

I must confess, I am really a MAC girl. I love MAC cosmetics to bits! Yet, it doesn’t hurt to try a few others lest I might be branded as a “brand snob”.

Trying out Smashbox the first time gave me no regrets. I consider this brand at par with MAC, albeit the latter has more variety and is brimming with different collections from time to time. I’m religiously using its anti-shine to keep my face from being an oil mine (which usually happens). I’ve tried its mascaras and some of its eye shadows.

Smashbox came out with its TRY ME kit which consists of their most-loved signature items in portable trial sizes. This is so perfect for those who want to try Smashbox products the first time sans shelling out $$$! The set comes with a free instructional DVD packed with tips and tricks from Smashbox makeup artists.

This is something I’m so wanna snag this autumn/fall season. Oh well, here comes another brand addiction!

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Aside from deconstructed shirts, scintillating sequin or bead studded tops/dresses or multicolored (or multi-printed) frocks, statement tees are a unique way of calling people’s attention. I don’t have an extensive collection of statement tees but I can recall at least one or two. Remember the infamous “I’m with stupid (with an arrow pointing somewhere)” tee? Oh yeah, I used to wear that during college.

David & Goliath has just arrived in the Philippines and is making raves in the glossy sheets of some of the Philippines’ finest magazines and newspapers, which piques my curiosity. “What/Who the heck is David & Goliath?”

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I’m thinking of revamping my site.

I don’t have a definitive idea as of now yet.

That’s why I’m not gonna post for a few weeks or a month or so until I’m finally resolved on what to do with this.

Heh.

xx

Let’s give this blog a brand new atmosphere, starting off with responding to Beauty Bento Box’s tag.

My Foundation: MAC Studiofix in NC30. Great Coverage. Long-lasting Staying Power. MAC Studiofix is actually a staple for most makeup artists, albeit I’m dying (and ogling) to try SK-II Air Brush Foundation or Shu Uemura Velvet Perfect Adjusting Powdery Foundation in the future.

My Mascara: I rarely use mascara since I’m pretty much contented with the way my lashes look like. Anyway, sometimes I use MAC Plushlash in Brownette (Many thanks to Sophie for this one!) for special occasions.

My Blush: My face is seriously breaking out right now so I’m skipping off blushers in the meantime. But before, I used either BeneFit Dandelion or Nars Orgasm. Both leave a tinge of pink for that naturally healthy, flushed glow. (And uh, I use some of my MAC blushes alongside, depending on my mood. :P)

My Eye Shadow: I’m not really an eye shadow person. Applying it takes time and art to create a lovely gradient-like effect. But hence, I use my Sugar Kaleidoscope Palette, BeneFit and MAC eye shadows if I got the time and the mood to do it.

My Day Cream: I got oily skin so I somewhat skip applying moisturizers especially during the daytime. But, I do apply Nu Skin Enhancer moisturizer whenever my skin feels parched (which is really a rare occasion).

My Lipstick: MAC Slimshine lipstick in Gaily is <3.

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A quick recap on my Zeezoobic adventure last Saturday-slash-Sunday.

What’s more emancipating than getting a beach getaway after a tedious week heaped with work load?

*Breaking Free After Tons of Work! :)* Photo by: Sharm Miguel

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I snagged this Agent Provocateur beauty treat months ago, and I couldn’t get enough raving for its lip balm.

Agent Provocateur, like La Perla, is very famous for its posh line of lingeries. So posh, that a set will cost you a leg! Aside from their sultry line of intimate apparel comes a sensuous line of bath & body and beauty products. One of which that captivates me is the Agent Provocateur Titillation Set which composed of a lip balm and, ugh, a nipple balm.

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*Lurve, lurve, lurve the ruffled jacket-belt ensemble!*

Christian Siriano, the youngest of Fashion Runway’s Season 4 contestants, has been my favorite among others. It wasn’t such a surprise when I found out that he’s this season’s big winner. I love his bold, ruffled avant-garde pieces. So one time, I decided to sketch something that’s Siriano inspired (from his Fall 2008 collection). (Continue reading…)

The recent Paris Fashion Week graced style and glamor as top designers presented their brandishing fab collections for Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter 2008. Some are hot, while others are kinda eccentric and inexplicable.

Valentino caught most of my attention. Since one of my favorite designers has just retired, Alessandra Facchinetti made a great job as she filled in his shoes and designed the pret-a-porter collection for this year’s Fall/Winter–which did not fail to be lavishly posh and elegant. Looks like dark tinged hosiery and high-heeled platforms are still in. The House of Valentino’s structured jackets are so lovely to use as office wear, while the dresses really spell ethereal. Truly, every piece is timeless and a cult favorite, so does the retired designer *sob*. Au Revoir, Valentino!

Here are some pieces I truly admire: (All images taken from Style.com)

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*This baby happens to have the cutest pout and the cushiest pair of cheeks.*

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