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Wherever I'm going, I'm already home. Living in the moment.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-8027391473776822082015-05-31T13:52:00.001+08:002015-05-31T13:52:03.402+08:00Wink Ultimate Postpartum Ultra Bikini Review<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">I got this back in November 2014 when my baby was 2.5 months old. It's actually recommended to get a proper shapewear even before you give birth so that you can wear it immediately after delivery and get back into shape fast. But, I was too lazy for that and had too much on my mind with my first born baby that I didn't really think about myself at the time. </p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1_jvap1kmtmjMEVkq4Pwoa7WJ-R0_3aDKK4ixXke8JvQwTRDM1dI9WGLIQP5pSKWuqRqT-yLwOlojGCXDWpxH7JRpO_hKsqli3YW9tag6qAHG50PNTWp75GKeXjqgpEbB1Vv4yq4s1Hsu/s640/blogger-image--562608704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1_jvap1kmtmjMEVkq4Pwoa7WJ-R0_3aDKK4ixXke8JvQwTRDM1dI9WGLIQP5pSKWuqRqT-yLwOlojGCXDWpxH7JRpO_hKsqli3YW9tag6qAHG50PNTWp75GKeXjqgpEbB1Vv4yq4s1Hsu/s640/blogger-image--562608704.jpg"></a></div><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica; min-height: 15px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">Before my Wink Ultra Bikini, I was content with a Pigeon Binder that I borrowed from a friend. She said it was very useful for her C-section; it gave her the support she needed and helped with her stitches. I had a normal delivery so I wasn't required to have any binding right after. I tried it once or twice during the first month, but I could only wear it for an hour at a time and then I would feel too cramped or like my 3rd degree stitches would burst, so I couldn't wear it for long. </p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">I tried it again when my baby was around 6 weeks, and I was slowly easing in my normal routine. That's when I noticed that it somehow helped with putting my organs back in place. It served me well for starters, but that's as far as it could go. I was stuck at that point and it seemed like I will no longer get back to my normal size naturally. If I sucked my tummy in, the slimmest I can go was 31 inches. It was 28 inches before pregnancy (size 4-6 US), so 3 inches was quite a long way to go.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">I've been seeing Wink in several expos before I even gave birth, so investing in a medical-grade shapewear was on my mind. The holidays were coming up and I needed something discreet that I could wear underneath my clothes. So I went for the splurge at P4,140 plus shipping. </p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">I got the Wink Ultimate Postpartum Ultra Bikini (half bathing suit type with hook and eye enclosures at the side and bottom) in nude medium. </p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpH_lU40uI8EbpVySKDW-rHSMNPM8uC3rWM-AGrswzTme8nbPezL4csefO_KWsXgZsmlVnj1i2NUGOT35prkYSrWEXeMFbXN1MqMJHe5oYNXlxk-VIExkBiB7uEo-LnwX8Om0pBzCFp7Fa/s640/blogger-image--2101600113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpH_lU40uI8EbpVySKDW-rHSMNPM8uC3rWM-AGrswzTme8nbPezL4csefO_KWsXgZsmlVnj1i2NUGOT35prkYSrWEXeMFbXN1MqMJHe5oYNXlxk-VIExkBiB7uEo-LnwX8Om0pBzCFp7Fa/s640/blogger-image--2101600113.jpg"></a></div><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">The medium size can fit up to a 32-inch waistline and you can keep wearing it even until you reach 26! There are 3 hook adjustments which you can use to tighten the shapewear until you reach your desired size.</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUq8G6mGF5UXCnaBf1M8giEYAE0cahvh-AuSyVEOlHYrrtJGhJE-K5GwthFZzZiGzaX-gEU4tSBSn6jEyMtfbvWh29s0hKZOwMHPScfQxOHoqwr6M9ebBPslOkfzw0qB9sjNsutwftkU98/s640/blogger-image-148336069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUq8G6mGF5UXCnaBf1M8giEYAE0cahvh-AuSyVEOlHYrrtJGhJE-K5GwthFZzZiGzaX-gEU4tSBSn6jEyMtfbvWh29s0hKZOwMHPScfQxOHoqwr6M9ebBPslOkfzw0qB9sjNsutwftkU98/s640/blogger-image-148336069.jpg"></a></div><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica; min-height: 15px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">Here's the description from the website http://www.urbanessentials.com.ph/wink/postpartum-ultra-bikini.php:</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">This compression garment is seamless under clothing, offering TWO LAYERS of silky medical compression material. The Ultimate Postpartum Ultra bikini provides compression and support during your first 8 weeks of postpartum recovery and post abdominal surgeries recovery. Besides postpartum recovery, this bikini can also be worn as a shapewear and is ideal for someone looking for a strong but yet soft compression garment to smooth out love handles and back fat rolls. This compression garment helps eliminates lax skin, baby pooch following a delivery and abdominal surgeries. </p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">Features: </p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">- 3 layers of hook and eye closures at the side to adjust for different waistline</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">- 3 layers of eye and hook closures at crotch area to adjust for different torso height</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">- Thick band at the top prevents garment from rolling down the stomach when sitting</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">- Highly suitable for use after pregnancy, C section and other abdominal surgeries</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">- Compression level : High</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">If you will only get one shapewear, get this. It is better than the Belly & Hip shaper (corset type with enclosures at the side) because with the bikini, there is no other way for the fat/loose organs/skin to go but inwards. </p><p style="margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">Joy, the owner of Urban Essentials, which is the exclusive distributor of Wink here in the Philippines, said that it wasn't too late to start wearing it at 7 weeks postpartum. I'm still wearing mine at 7.5 months postpartum, and it still makes a difference. In hindsight, I should've gotten it sooner, before I got pregnant. It's a no-brainer to invest in one of these.</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvF8Kyycl3Y5SRUiXHdkjPQ7kjQJIhnpTfJY9Yg2NyI4TOwEsEGl-yM52ph6p3LuQB97K4PK7YV7eXONl8tnkQXlrCA6FV2MNiJRCx-W0k6Cm812nse5EZOseF1ZE8B2Uphq8vnIqSfblA/s640/blogger-image-971754729.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvF8Kyycl3Y5SRUiXHdkjPQ7kjQJIhnpTfJY9Yg2NyI4TOwEsEGl-yM52ph6p3LuQB97K4PK7YV7eXONl8tnkQXlrCA6FV2MNiJRCx-W0k6Cm812nse5EZOseF1ZE8B2Uphq8vnIqSfblA/s640/blogger-image-971754729.jpg"></a></div><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica; min-height: 15px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">I've tried many similar shapewear before. I've tried Spanx, Maidenform, Lulu something... They were able to make me slimmer somehow, but maybe not as much, and they never stay put! They always roll down and I have to keep adjusting and pulling them up. It's a pet peeve of mine and it's one thing that I appreciate the most about Wink shapewears. You can trust it to stay put whether you stand up, sit down, or lie down. No worries.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">It's also easier to get into with the hook and eye enclosures. You don't have to jump and down and do all the stretching just to squeeze into the other shapewears. Having the enclosures means that you can also slim it down 3 sizes, as if you bought 3 different shapewear sizes for the price of 1!!</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">And of course, it's medical-grade compression. How can you top that? Bottomline is, THIS WORKS!</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIvT19B_0b46NVbNMzOlRfj_hrq0X8q2xlMK5qIiv_LEIQe9QAXMqGNSCd4AZQTCwN33V2EA0Ox8TJe61IKNcxy90Bh2Wn3jL11j2G40ezw4z_3EG_-tfNjNT2SzmeGJlS6ecj4QgdnZJf/s640/blogger-image--106374258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIvT19B_0b46NVbNMzOlRfj_hrq0X8q2xlMK5qIiv_LEIQe9QAXMqGNSCd4AZQTCwN33V2EA0Ox8TJe61IKNcxy90Bh2Wn3jL11j2G40ezw4z_3EG_-tfNjNT2SzmeGJlS6ecj4QgdnZJf/s640/blogger-image--106374258.jpg"></a></div>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">Follow Urban Essentials in Instagram @urbanessentialsinc and get to know the latest deals and promos! If you're not convinced, read up on more customer feedback! It's also a Mommy Mundo Top Mom Pick!</p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn4Pnh73Rlhjn74yZrnX3JQPY-8t3-GESFoVD0eO_etw1O0wahiq-XT32JbD4q2h5RfCBCKbsgtE43h-5l_qqibCyrc1SIK-edYpGVNPY-RwXjeM_LU0evlxNNStavnOXTXREomxs2HbGj/s640/blogger-image-1494639136.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn4Pnh73Rlhjn74yZrnX3JQPY-8t3-GESFoVD0eO_etw1O0wahiq-XT32JbD4q2h5RfCBCKbsgtE43h-5l_qqibCyrc1SIK-edYpGVNPY-RwXjeM_LU0evlxNNStavnOXTXREomxs2HbGj/s640/blogger-image-1494639136.jpg"></a></div><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica; min-height: 15px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">Visit their website for more pictures and details! http://www.urbanessentials.com.ph/wink/postpartum-ultra-bikini.php </p>
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<a href="http://elin.ph/?acc=6ea9ab1baa0efb9e19094440c317e21b">Elin</a> is an apparel brand with a collection of timeless and comfortable wardrobe essentials for women, including Maternity and Nursing wear. The brand is Manila-based and proudly Philippine-made.</div>
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My first Elin purchase was from Mother's Day of 2014. I was 5 months pregnant then and I was no longer feeling comfortable with my regular clothes. It was time to invest in maternity wear. Elin offered 20% off for purchases that week and I can still remember the promo code "LOVEMOM". I've been addicted ever since. Addicted to the point of checking the New Arrivals section almost every day, addicted to the point of going through every single blog entry, addicted to the point of stalking their Instagram account, addicted to the point of buying at least a piece of clothing every month since... In short, yes. I'm addicted to Elin.</div>
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When I find certain styles that fit me exceptionally well, I get it in multiple colors! For example, I have my favorite Ellie nursing tee in white, black, purple, gray, blue dots, and navy dots. I have another white as a backup, and I'm in the process of getting another one in peach. Hehe! I highly regret returning fuschia (the original one looked like a bright red coral--not pink), which is one of my favorite Elin colors. I don't know what I was thinking. I also got the Ellie dress version in maroon, which is nice for the holidays or Chinese special occasions. The Ellie tee is the perfect nursing top, whether for going out, sleeping in, or lounging around. You can easily dress it up or dress it down depending on what bottom you pair it with. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">It's such a versatile piece of clothing! Most importantly, it has excellent nursing access! Just set the collar aside and pull up the inner wear; and viola! You're out!</span><br />
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My baby doesn't drink from the bottle and only nurses from me directly. He is happy when I can feed him anytime, anywhere, with speed and agility! Haha!</div>
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Then, I have the Cecilia nursing dress in navy, charcoal, red, and mulberry. I also have the Cecilia maxi dress version in midnight blue. </div>
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I also have the Marlowe tee (which I recently use as a nusing cover) in blue stripes, white, and fushia; the Madeline tee in blue stripes, olive stripes, and black stripes; the Amanda dress in black, cobalt, and red violet; the Maggie dress in black, dark green, and rust... Oh my God! The list goes on and on. I'll stop here because I'm exposing my terrible spending habits. </div>
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As I said, I buy those that fit me exceptionally well in multiple colors. The challenge is that I find many that fit well because the fabric and styles are very forgiving! </div>
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For me, Elin is a worthwhile investment. I've worn my Elin clothing during pregnancy, after pregnancy, and during nursing. I hope to have a big family with 5 kids, maybe more, so I believe they're clothes that I'll be able to wear again and again and again. That's value for money.</div>
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To the team of Elin, thank you for designing your clothes and making them easily available to us. Thank you also for being so responsive and accommodating. I find it hard to buy clothes online because I'm quite picky with the sizing (I have weird proportions) and I almost always don't get it right the first time around. You help me find the perfect fit and always guarantee 100% customer satisfaction! I hope you continue to empower so many women through your clothes. Congratulations to your 2 wonderful years and may you have many more successful years to come!!</div>
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I'm still flattered that you considered inviting me to your party! The invite in itself was a lovely surprise!</div>
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Thank you for having me and my friend, Jeelai! We had a good time meeting the faces behind the brand; and we sure appreciate the intimate brunch and the awesome goodies we got to take home with us!</div>
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Thanks again for the giveaways c/o Elin, Philosophy, Messy Bessy, The Bald Baker, One Life Studio, The Floralist, The Juice Barista, Lasting Impressions, and Postscript Designs. Photo credit to Jeelai Tecson. I got the Elin multiway circle scarf in mint green, but I was too excited to open all the stuff that I didn't get to take a picture of my crate! Hehe!</div>
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Thank you Martine, from Make It Blissful, for the Philosophy fan favorites! I'm also a follower of the brand and I'll be able to use these for travel! I don't know if you recall, but you gave me advice on Instagram as to which size to wear for the Agnes tee and the maxi skirt (i.e. medium)! And they fit me perfectly! Thanks!</div>
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Whether you are currently pregnant, nursing, or just looking for something comfortable to wear, head out to <a href="http://elin.ph/?acc=6ea9ab1baa0efb9e19094440c317e21b">www.elin.ph</a>. It will be worth your while! :-)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-78323141163259743482015-05-23T04:38:00.001+08:002015-05-29T03:34:06.477+08:00TOMS Shoes Philippines<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I joined a good cause today. </div></span></div></div><div><br></div><div>For every person that posts a barefoot photo and tags #withoutshoes, @TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a person in need!</div><div><br></div><div>It felt good to post this: <a href="https://instagram.com/p/2-QCf7Dx_U/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">https://instagram.com/p/2-QCf7Dx_U/</a></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9xyXKFXhm92fO-srIkEnQn8Gro2aDSHpcPTnhW-AbRv2msS3_zJ2QKGRWKWBxI7clxOnRpC4i04lxXATqBynR9GagVPSEDox2KSRHlfw4XEC62IfStRp9e9GI0D7_wdChIT56ioySOEJv/s640/blogger-image--849245843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9xyXKFXhm92fO-srIkEnQn8Gro2aDSHpcPTnhW-AbRv2msS3_zJ2QKGRWKWBxI7clxOnRpC4i04lxXATqBynR9GagVPSEDox2KSRHlfw4XEC62IfStRp9e9GI0D7_wdChIT56ioySOEJv/s640/blogger-image--849245843.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>TOMS is a brand that I support. With every purchase, TOMS will help a person in need. One for One. Believing in their advocacy aside, I've had quite a few memorable moments with my TOMS.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8Agfo87qMhhd-jaU28qmDgCqXBCsmuTbfLgQk9_ckbalZL9ve7473ZkQw_XlIYOi_q6p-E8GxkecyvVcvpGPG8lYQl6quN1TXzj4kg5aZbClOTe80qOZ_UnE8gQYA7iTa0N0sbgm0rTB/s640/blogger-image-1508338935.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8Agfo87qMhhd-jaU28qmDgCqXBCsmuTbfLgQk9_ckbalZL9ve7473ZkQw_XlIYOi_q6p-E8GxkecyvVcvpGPG8lYQl6quN1TXzj4kg5aZbClOTe80qOZ_UnE8gQYA7iTa0N0sbgm0rTB/s640/blogger-image-1508338935.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This is me and my classmate since Kindergarten riding the Singapore MTR on our way to watching Wicked at the Marina Bay Sands. It was my first time in Singapore and my husband and I went there to celebrate the Valentines Day weekend on a double date with my friend and her fiance at the time. It was back in 2012, but joining the TOMS cause today reminded me of this photo. It never gets old. My kinderpwend and I wore our matching TOMS Ash Canvas Women's Classic. Hers and hers. :-) That was the day I saw her cry (to Wicked). And she never cries. :-) Bestfriends for life. #feelingsentimental</div><div><br></div><div>Fast forward to when I got pregnant and I needed some comfy shoes for our Hong Kong trip. I ended up buying 2 pairs: the Correa Burlap sandals and the Tie-dye Blue Canvas Women's Classic slip-ons.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTNHI1U7SWAyriEl-YwbOhvh-E8deBsOF9yOdlamTbJnjOsBFkYi0ynTtIJEsujIWR0dQZZzYxyZTrVIbv3IvX1wymNwBYnJuPAkit4_shyz_e7x2Gj84wZL5gig3uy7Cvhstd3ag_6wnj/s640/blogger-image-131604210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTNHI1U7SWAyriEl-YwbOhvh-E8deBsOF9yOdlamTbJnjOsBFkYi0ynTtIJEsujIWR0dQZZzYxyZTrVIbv3IvX1wymNwBYnJuPAkit4_shyz_e7x2Gj84wZL5gig3uy7Cvhstd3ag_6wnj/s640/blogger-image-131604210.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I couldn't walk in plain flats. I needed some cushion and support to aid my aching back, pelvis, calves, feet, etc. My TOMS were there and helped me survive the long lines at Victoria Peak and Disneyland.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYn3fXzs7vdfIISqChAe1pZX-WLtvJNuSjuYqocg7jdNTHw9n-OiBfeMh50GMjV12UJihKk6jKD0lfTwpJFgRZRev9WvIXgD2DKmjAMEhmfTgbvY73CTy7GN0R8VloWFwuB9ZyS46zhHgx/s640/blogger-image--1717189574.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYn3fXzs7vdfIISqChAe1pZX-WLtvJNuSjuYqocg7jdNTHw9n-OiBfeMh50GMjV12UJihKk6jKD0lfTwpJFgRZRev9WvIXgD2DKmjAMEhmfTgbvY73CTy7GN0R8VloWFwuB9ZyS46zhHgx/s640/blogger-image--1717189574.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXCUn-g_uLc8bxrzNoyTsehxSEEMmAUrlxwfRM_8cRyHG7kkNeuCdUJEQnkinRgVeB7PW4eE76pdPGZn3QL7JReEZHy0PwYVEpKWKepm-p2o4eN6laePfG1jsbXDAFgrepMWZKzEZOMfHF/s640/blogger-image-230507619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXCUn-g_uLc8bxrzNoyTsehxSEEMmAUrlxwfRM_8cRyHG7kkNeuCdUJEQnkinRgVeB7PW4eE76pdPGZn3QL7JReEZHy0PwYVEpKWKepm-p2o4eN6laePfG1jsbXDAFgrepMWZKzEZOMfHF/s640/blogger-image-230507619.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDe_Jst4zzPlSIZqjO27RiSfhwQwfcN9NdiAiEj7iC74QAZ8FJ__JFvzDMN8PSDWLb3DSSbD2PfXus5zgyFOzKV9ZntAFzEH435pgktSSGFHFvaQeBmWNgQ7NgeTfiwXcQhJaSJLxzMKeG/s640/blogger-image--735666256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDe_Jst4zzPlSIZqjO27RiSfhwQwfcN9NdiAiEj7iC74QAZ8FJ__JFvzDMN8PSDWLb3DSSbD2PfXus5zgyFOzKV9ZntAFzEH435pgktSSGFHFvaQeBmWNgQ7NgeTfiwXcQhJaSJLxzMKeG/s640/blogger-image--735666256.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Now, that's a happy girl! ;-) </div><div><br></div><div>Post-pregnancy, TOMS are still great "mommy shoes". Excellent for when you're on-the-go and looking for comfort.</div><div><br></div><div>Lately, I've been lemming over these!! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihREXonDMxVPVRTHApYGPEboPZw0zYN_qvSCTq8qmPX6LQht_piugRI_kaK35H_dEL4JueuYFaF5dD7iWR1z-x5goeXh3qw55oXilvLyO3311Wwk7YYLTgdFjAmS-s-fg5PxZNbI_nhv1I/s640/blogger-image--100953589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihREXonDMxVPVRTHApYGPEboPZw0zYN_qvSCTq8qmPX6LQht_piugRI_kaK35H_dEL4JueuYFaF5dD7iWR1z-x5goeXh3qw55oXilvLyO3311Wwk7YYLTgdFjAmS-s-fg5PxZNbI_nhv1I/s640/blogger-image--100953589.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCB9sONHbsSvQ7cAzQOp0LfsIlS1q1Xon1P3vKGOlv0vCy6AG1ElMTRyPQ3o0x6eMdlot6F-9TmVYjR8gyVDTarooSQfSzZv-cj_5POE1DVtxX8NOPT2yPJ3DHaIl7wt60MBAronv9bu2M/s640/blogger-image--335567664.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCB9sONHbsSvQ7cAzQOp0LfsIlS1q1Xon1P3vKGOlv0vCy6AG1ElMTRyPQ3o0x6eMdlot6F-9TmVYjR8gyVDTarooSQfSzZv-cj_5POE1DVtxX8NOPT2yPJ3DHaIl7wt60MBAronv9bu2M/s640/blogger-image--335567664.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioPTD0PO-qH_CDa642ne29wqtB0pjw0pE543NA4-x3YvIPQfkhc7KtQN37AqJhOVhDXkyspXqsT_OgTzhHRLsoUHgLS-Epxgxz9xZ-hsvA0kBCMbFd6nDAG9NFEgjEJogeAZkcyB-y42ya/s640/blogger-image--813865987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioPTD0PO-qH_CDa642ne29wqtB0pjw0pE543NA4-x3YvIPQfkhc7KtQN37AqJhOVhDXkyspXqsT_OgTzhHRLsoUHgLS-Epxgxz9xZ-hsvA0kBCMbFd6nDAG9NFEgjEJogeAZkcyB-y42ya/s640/blogger-image--813865987.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8fwUtfPViAtMUoVtIylbZZ1-_aQSOF8Gv3OnnAmmkDbv3Y32qzQTWbUXbcWWxuB5b_ZvFL5ERQaSyof6x4GgHQRYXFwQMfwXi3GA1u2vUXYAZyPx9iBKCAAqDTHD507cBcTz1A_Xtcfig/s640/blogger-image-881245774.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8fwUtfPViAtMUoVtIylbZZ1-_aQSOF8Gv3OnnAmmkDbv3Y32qzQTWbUXbcWWxuB5b_ZvFL5ERQaSyof6x4GgHQRYXFwQMfwXi3GA1u2vUXYAZyPx9iBKCAAqDTHD507cBcTz1A_Xtcfig/s640/blogger-image-881245774.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">TOMS is available at Nothing but H2O stores and online and TOMS branches nationwide. 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Just put some water into the chamber, put the ingredients into the jar, turn it upside down and set to steam, turn it right side up and blend, and you're done! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I've already tried different recipes and have enjoyed making every one of them! Baby Kal may be picky at times, but I eat all his leftovers. Yum!!!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Here are some recipes that I've tried:</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1. Steamed and pureed baby carrots</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2. Steamed and pureed squash</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3. Steamed and pureed marbled potatoes with breastmilk</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4. Steamed and pureed sweet potatoes</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5. Steamed and pureed sweet potatoes and baby carrots</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6. Steamed and pureed marbled potatoes and baby carrots</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7. Steamed and pureed marbled potatoes and spinach --my most adventurous concoction to date (I had to steam the potatoes and spinach separately, something I read with the spinach "juice" and nitrates?)</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I highly recommend this product to moms who want to take charge of preparing their baby's solids, but don't have the time and can't make much effort to do so. I was never good at cooking (I think it requires too much preparation.) And I'm not the domesticated / home-maker type, but this tool makes me feel like one. It makes me feel proud every time I am able to make something that my baby likes. Heck, I feel proud every time I get to make something from it. Period.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tonight, I'm making squash and carrot soup. I'll have baby Kal try some. But mostly, I wanted to make some for myself and try to lead a healthier lifestyle. Hehe! I like that I can also use it for me and the rest of my family, and maximize its usage!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sharing some pictures of our puree buffet!!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit0DHMWmYmNALeJgD-kPkvdf7BCvKMKDhEquYcl0nysy2aKQs6whbJBn7SoLrkkPEktjdR7zh7hfHUnWCdoLlqv28Q30GaZdHOHYnegrHccwtJO_m_nBayXY8pdJ64M-YXRkQlSpGAur4/s640/blogger-image--241032536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit0DHMWmYmNALeJgD-kPkvdf7BCvKMKDhEquYcl0nysy2aKQs6whbJBn7SoLrkkPEktjdR7zh7hfHUnWCdoLlqv28Q30GaZdHOHYnegrHccwtJO_m_nBayXY8pdJ64M-YXRkQlSpGAur4/s640/blogger-image--241032536.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Orange = squash, green = sweet potatoes, yellow = marbled potatoes.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaI17PQEie40VjKzLFU42KmWX-vdBMgcUWhDXfDDG4nZO7e7yduVgz0GI0GYDQ4XKmtOGOn0DC_KDamfdhaFBWnDfTBi8h6ACYfub2Hpi-J6gs4OnW4KTr00xKhr1c4qDNRG4C6tp6X6E/s640/blogger-image--243597318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaI17PQEie40VjKzLFU42KmWX-vdBMgcUWhDXfDDG4nZO7e7yduVgz0GI0GYDQ4XKmtOGOn0DC_KDamfdhaFBWnDfTBi8h6ACYfub2Hpi-J6gs4OnW4KTr00xKhr1c4qDNRG4C6tp6X6E/s640/blogger-image--243597318.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpg_7Eyi2yvrfece9qZhm7XOxCulSLKN93w1E6P6sxRKtBMNyjnyLHzSr0WNKEMFF2I4FDHoOffr-weLL1bJhvzMWdKChIVqUN3bFBb3kEEauOBDahr3xJ5l3bHeS7E2nkJJVIVkvGrsw/s640/blogger-image-250958678.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpg_7Eyi2yvrfece9qZhm7XOxCulSLKN93w1E6P6sxRKtBMNyjnyLHzSr0WNKEMFF2I4FDHoOffr-weLL1bJhvzMWdKChIVqUN3bFBb3kEEauOBDahr3xJ5l3bHeS7E2nkJJVIVkvGrsw/s640/blogger-image-250958678.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Just look at that texture! Looks so fine and professionally-made!!!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixm1IMxMhBqeeQyZlpeC8pm4m5XFhgPZSy-lqfjr2Zf4JN66Oj-Ut7kC-05bG9Eas22XlaOzySExja-x2igNd-7BJ91ZdKxboyQexFSh6wYhHZN8TDnj7o9Wwu_72Wwi4nhmQjTjC8YaM/s640/blogger-image-970103903.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixm1IMxMhBqeeQyZlpeC8pm4m5XFhgPZSy-lqfjr2Zf4JN66Oj-Ut7kC-05bG9Eas22XlaOzySExja-x2igNd-7BJ91ZdKxboyQexFSh6wYhHZN8TDnj7o9Wwu_72Wwi4nhmQjTjC8YaM/s640/blogger-image-970103903.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">One batch is good for 1-2 days. I store the leftovers in the AVENT storage cups and keep them refrigerated. On the next feeding, I scoop some mush and transfer it to Kal's bowl. And then, I let the bowl sit in hot water to warm the contents. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8FrANKwBkhJ1GmsFuTR47z-2i9Wjant9dE47MmjxynIlMfQSaJ5yGa-tgXoUN9yP-qbqzzK3WRsclpv-7h51Tz8YWQESkUEMI3dEEfIGrwh7oKmblX0toSNrmc3HBPuU4GBpEw1TvNgo/s640/blogger-image-357542267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8FrANKwBkhJ1GmsFuTR47z-2i9Wjant9dE47MmjxynIlMfQSaJ5yGa-tgXoUN9yP-qbqzzK3WRsclpv-7h51Tz8YWQESkUEMI3dEEfIGrwh7oKmblX0toSNrmc3HBPuU4GBpEw1TvNgo/s640/blogger-image-357542267.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You can also use it to just blend (and not steam) fruits. Here, I made some melon shake with my secret ingredient (breastmilk)! Hehe! It tasted soooo good. :-)</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I'm excited to try green peas next! Any suggestions on what to cook for 8-12 months? </span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">I bought this from Baby Company at SM Megamall. Avail of the MOM Card and you can get this for 20% off!! This was actually at 30% off when AVENT had an anniversary sale back in February, but I wasn't interested in this then. (Regret.) Nevertheless, 20% off is still a good deal! The regular price is Php 10,999.75. Also available at Mothercare BGC.</font></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">** Update 5/28: We tried potatoes with green peas today and Kal enjoyed it!</font></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5KqbrA5P4GeaW7MdQIeM87gUozF6I04wluyxH2-ABeB0kuW7G2tiLFIYg-C9Ou-x8lZpMtq-C2I5SoSPV9Nj40oFqqn4Z_wzQa1Oubep4BoTupdIz7zYkyxDr8L6HIQKQmh6l0igUxBU/s640/blogger-image--957920137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5KqbrA5P4GeaW7MdQIeM87gUozF6I04wluyxH2-ABeB0kuW7G2tiLFIYg-C9Ou-x8lZpMtq-C2I5SoSPV9Nj40oFqqn4Z_wzQa1Oubep4BoTupdIz7zYkyxDr8L6HIQKQmh6l0igUxBU/s640/blogger-image--957920137.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-64769940264205027832013-07-05T04:38:00.000+08:002013-07-05T18:45:14.698+08:00piCture pOlish SunsetOh wow! This is exciting! It's the first time I got sent nail polish for review!! What a milestone for Karen Lives High!! Thank you <a href="http://polishplease.ph/" target="_blank">Polish Please!</a>!! Woohoo!! :D<br />
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I had the pleasure of picking this one out from the piCture pOlish shades available. I had a difficult time choosing mind you; I've never tried this brand before and I wanted to make sure I made the right choice. I really like my neons, so I decided to go with Sunset and it exceeded my expectations!<br />
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The color is a radiant, neon coral. It's a shocker! It reminded me of those beautiful late afternoons when the sun shines bright, ultra orange red as it sets and paints the rest of the sky in the same shade. :) <br />
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The formula is divine. The application was perfectly smooth and flawless! You can put on just 2 coats for full coverage. I like how you don't need a lot of coats to get the color that matches the bottle. There's also no need for a white base for the neon to pop out, unlike other neons that I've tried.<br />
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For the sake of comparison, the photo below shows the difference. For my index finger (left below), I put on 1 Dazzle Dry base coat, 2 coats of Dazzle Dry White Lightning, 2 coats of piCture pOlish Sunset, and 1 Dazzle Dry top coat. For my middle finger (right below), I skipped the white base. That is, I put on 1 Dazzle Dry base coat, 2 coats of piCture pOlish Sunset, and 1 Dazzle Dry top coat. And that is how I did the rest of my nails for the other pictures! Without the white base, it looks more jelly and squishy and it blends better to my complexion. With the white base, it really pops out and looks like a solid highlighter neon. The photo almost looks like it was photoshopped! :)<br />
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Sunset dries to a semi matte finish, as a true neon should. You can choose to leave it as is, or you can put a topcoat on for some shine. Either way, the color remains vibrant as ever! <br />
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About the brush... can I just say, how I love the brush! In my opinion, it's the best brush I've tried so far. There's something special about it. Comparing to the OPI pro-wide brush, it is not as big and full. The handle is shorter so that it's closer to the nail and easier to maneuver. The grip is thinner and smaller, which rests in my small hands comfortably. All in all, it felt like it was made just for me! :D<br />
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I guess the only caveat of this polish is how "cute" it is. Haha! I expected the bottle to be much bigger just by looking at the pictures. Turns out, it's just 11ml which has the same volume as Butter London, but Butter London deceives us by making its bottle look bigger with the big black cap on top. I've never finished a bottle of polish aside from my topcoat, so this doesn't really bother me. I just didn't expect it, so heads up!!<br />
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As for the price range, it's not as affordable as the more popular polish brands out there (e.g. OPI, Orly, Essie, China Glaze). But I'd argue that if you find a color from this brand that you love, go for it! You pay for the quality of the polish, the application, and the uniqueness of the color. So in the end, you get what your money is worth! This retails for about P600 in the Philippines and you can get it online from our local distributor <a href="http://polishplease.ph/" target="_blank">Polish Please!</a> :D<br />
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I think Sunset looks great with a black and white outfit, whether in stripes or tribal print. It's a glowing pop of color that instantly cheers you up and brightens your day! Personally, I've been needing some of that lately, so this is a very welcome treat!<br />
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Have you tried this polish brand before? Which colors are your favorites? I have updated my wishlist with a few--Honey Dew, Blogger (obligatory blogger polish haha), and Majesty! Hehe :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.picturepolish.com.au/" target="_blank">piCture pOlish</a> is an Australian brand which produces high quality, 3 Free nail polish in unique shades. You can find piCture pOlish on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/piCturepOlish%E2%80%8E" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/picturepolish" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/picturepolish#" target="_blank">Instagram</a> (@piCturepOlish), and <a href="http://pinterest.com/picturepolish/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>.<br />
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‘Til next time!<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-27241457533884768642013-03-17T12:00:00.000+08:002013-03-20T09:08:19.557+08:00NYX Matte Nail Polish in Sky BlueEarlier this week, my husband and I went to the doctor to have our cough (and his asthma) checked. In the hospital, I noticed a girl sporting cute pastel blue polish on her fingers and toes. I envy people who can keep their fingernails and toenails painted with the same colors. Haha! I change my manicure too often that my pedicure couldn't keep up. :)<br />
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Anywho, she made me want to wear a pastel blue myself. And I knew just the polish to try on! This is NYX Matte nail polish in Sky Blue which came with <a href="http://karenliveshigh.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-first-ever-polish-swap.html" target="_blank">my polish swap from Jeiflyn</a>.<br />
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This was done in 3 thin coats. I really like the satin matte finish. It was just right, not too matte that it looked flat or dry. I was thinking to myself that I feel like I have Barbie's nails for some reason... I don't know why exactly. :) For me, it looks very clean and neat. I could almost call this mannequin nails, but then they're in baby blue and not nude or skin tone. Hehe!<br />
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It's very pretty and I think it's just perfect for the weather! We're starting to get more of those scorching hot summer days, like searing heat the moment you step out of the house. I bet we'll see more of these pastels as spring and Easter approaches. This looks like a great backdrop for an Easter egg nail art. Don't you think so? It has a similar smooth eggshell finish. I like!<br />
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The only thing you have to be careful with is making sure that they dry completely. Otherwise, you could get small creases, and these are quite delicate when still wet. It's formulated to be matte. So there's really no protection for the polish. But it's the 4th day that I'm wearing this and I'm still loving it! I'd dare say that the wear on this is pretty good!<br />
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Not sure if my nails worked with this outfit, but here's what I wore to my lunch date with Jor-el. I was craving for some Eggs Benedict and we ended up at Bizu! Yum! :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jellybean cape button down shirt, Zara floral print shorts, Tonic Bags and Shoes Lillian gold spiked sandals, Jellybean tribal necklace.</td></tr>
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What colors would you like to see for spring (or summer here in Manila)? :)<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-11933745100027251942013-03-16T03:02:00.001+08:002013-03-16T03:18:07.477+08:00The Face Shop Face It Nails in BR802Last weekend, I met up with friends for dinner at Greeka Kouzina. Afterwards, some of us went to Craft Coffee Workshop to hangout. I was a very good day with friends. It's been a while since we hanged out like that. And Craft was a good venue for talking and catching up.<br />
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My childhood friend, Jane, was there with us and she was wearing this pretty gold polish. It looked like gold foil and it just shined every time she moved her fingers and made some hand gestures. Haha! Oh my! Do I sound like a stalker?! :-p She told me that she feels happy just by looking at them and I knew I had to get myself a bottle!<br />
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And so, what do you expect? I got myself a bottle last Monday. Hehe! What do you think?<br />
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This is The Face Shop Face It Nails in BR802. Unfortunately, Korean brands don't come up with cute names for their polish. Just a bunch of codes, like BR, meaning brown, BL for blue, PK for pink, and so on. As a corollary, gold is like some shade of brown; hence, the BR802 name. :)<br />
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It's a beautiful gold foil! I did this in 3 coats, although I really could've stopped at 2. It's very pretty, how it reflects a lot of light. Even if it's metallic, I think it works great for summer because of the warm undertones of gold. The application was very smooth and I had no problems whatsoever in that department.<br />
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Part of me feels though, like it made my hands look old? Or maybe it just didn't stand out against my skin tone? Or my hands just look too dry and wrinkly? :-O (God forbid.) It looked waaay more beautiful on Jane! If only I had a picture to show you. Shucks!<br />
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Here's a close up of the bottle.<br />
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I have them on my toes too and I think I like them more there than on my fingers. In the picture below, I'm wearing my favorite (and my only) spiked sandals, Lillian from Tonic Bags and Shoes, to showcase this polish for you.<br />
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How do you like it? Or them? The polish and/or shoes? Haha! :) Would you get these for yourself too? :)<br />
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I leave you with some pictures I took recently from Greeka and Craft! If you're from the Manila, I really suggest you try these places out! You won't regret it!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-22949333823736988582013-03-13T18:30:00.000+08:002013-03-13T18:36:17.970+08:00OPI Liquid Sand What Wizardry Is This?Disney's Oz The Great and Powerful movie was released in Manila last week. I haven't seen it yet but I heard mixed reviews about it. Have you seen it? The 2D interactive imagery on the <a href="http://disney.go.com/thewizard/" target="_blank">official website</a> blew me away. You can pan the image in different angles. Very creative! :)<br />
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Anyway, we're not here to talk about the movie. I wanted to share with you the only OPI Liquid Sand from the movie-inspired OPI collection. This is called What Wizardry is This? I was immediately drawn to the antique gold color! I got this for a couple of weeks now and already wore it some time back but only got to write about it today.<br />
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This just took 2 easy coats on top of a base coat. No top coat needed. You can see the gold peeking through like a hidden treasure. I'm not sure why this color was part of the Oz collection. Maybe because it looks magical or mystical? But wouldn't it be more fitting to have a glitter emerald Liquid Sand instead? Hehe! I feel like this would've fit more with the Pirates of the Carribean. :)<br />
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I first saw this color from <a href="http://www.chitchatnails.com/2013/01/21/opi-what-wizardry-is-this/" target="_blank">Marta of Chitchat Nails</a>.
I like my edgy colors and I think that's what the OPI Liquid Sand
stands for. (I'll be coming up with a separate review to compare it
against the Zoya PixieDust, so stay tuned.) <br />
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The texture is different from what we've seen from the Mariah Carey collection. You can check my post on Mariah Carey's OPI Liquid Sand The Impossible <a href="http://karenliveshigh.blogspot.com/2013/02/opi-liquid-sand-impossible.html" target="_blank">here</a>. This is more straightforward, with no chunky glitter, and closer to the PixieDust formula, with matte gold sparkle instead of silver. I like the depth that the texture creates.<br />
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The color is a very rich dark brown taupe with antique gold shimmer. I've never seen anything like it before, so I was very happy with this! Depending on the lighting/shade, the intensity of the gold varies. The picture below was taken in artificial light. But in broad daylight, it glistens! :) <br />
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If you're not averse to the sandy texture, you should get this. In my opinion, it's the best polish from the Oz collection. Very unique and there's nothing like it! :)<br />
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It's a shame that I forgot to try it with a top coat on! But you can head over to <a href="http://www.swatchandlearn.com/opi-what-wizardry-is-this-swatches-review/" target="_blank">this site</a> for more swatches.<br />
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Enjoy the rest of the week!<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-90234587338244562842013-03-10T12:00:00.000+08:002013-03-11T01:43:10.281+08:00Revlon Whimsical over China Glaze Kinetic CandySo.. this is a disappointing one. Hehe! I don't have a lot of entries that don't sound excited, hyped-up, and adrenaline-rushed! Haha! But I guess when you've tried on so many nail polish and experimented on so many designs, there comes a time when you are sadly, just not happy with the results.<br />
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This is 2 coats of Revlon Whimsical layered over 2 coats of China Glaze Kinetic Candy. I think it's a great combination. The colors work very well. It starts off as a pale baby blue with China Glaze Kinetic Candy (sorry, I didn't get to take a shot of this plain) and it turns into a mint green because of the tint on Revlon Whimsical.<br />
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Revlon Whimsical has pink and blue hex glitter, regular silver glitter, and faint blue micro glitter, all sparsely mixed into the mint jelly base. It looks very pretty from afar. But not so up close. See the bubbles? Eewww gross. Hehe.<br />
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Maybe I'm not being fair. My top coat is largely to blame. I mixed it with some solvent because it started getting goopy and I shaked the bottle so hard. I let it rest for a few minutes and when I didn't see the bubbles anymore, I started using it. Perhaps there were still some tiny ones that weren't visible to the naked eye.<br />
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But my beef with Whimsical is that I feel like the glitters are a
bit too sparse. You don't get a lot with 1 coat, and to achieve this effect, you need to make 2
thick coats and swirl the brush around to pick up more glitter. Maybe it's meant to be more subtle. But I was just a little
disappointed because I read somewhere that Revlon Whimsical has more
glitters than Deborah Lippmann's Glitter in the Air.<br />
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Aaaanyway, for a quick mood changer, I suggest you head over to <a href="http://polishedpinay.blogspot.com/2012/12/etude-house-cbl601-revlon-whimsical.html" target="_blank">Polished Pinay</a> instead, and check out her version of this! :)<br />
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My only consolation from this mani is that it was in theme with my outfit last Friday. Haha! But a little too matchy matchy, perhaps? Haha! The spring/summer weather here in Manila just called out for some mint green! :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Topshop mint green drape front chiffon longsleeve top, Mango tie dye skinny jeans, Tutum Victoria mint flats</td></tr>
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Earlier today, I wore it with a coral dress for contrast. This looks like a good color palette. :)<br />
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Have you ever tried Revlon Whimsical? How do you like it?<br />
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Thanks for reading and a good day to you all! :)<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-86555705396185407272013-03-09T09:58:00.000+08:002013-03-09T12:36:47.341+08:00My First Ever Polish SwapImagine my excitement when I got up to a package from LBC yesterday! It arrived!! My bag of goodies from the beautiful and talented Jeiflyn of <a href="http://www.polishedpinay.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polished Pinay</a>! This is my first time to ever do a swap and it's so cool to find someone to do it with here in the Philippines!<br />
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Jeiflyn came up with this brilliant idea and shared it with me. She's never participated in a polish swap either! I'm just so touched that she even thought of me. :) I can't stress enough how the world of blogging and Instagram is such a wonderful world! They get you connected to people whom you've never met before but share the same interests, passions, and obsessions as yours! And you get to make new friends! :) <3<br />
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Here's what I received (from left to right, photo below):<br />
OMG (Oh My Golly) Crystal Sand in Emerald <br />
Color Club in Midnight blue (with striper brush)<br />
Revlon Minted<br />
Revlon Tropical Temptation<br />
Nyx Matte Sky Blue<br />
Nyx Matte Baby Pink<br />
Etude House in WH702 <br />
+ the Prettify pouch (see photo above)<br />
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I can't wait to swatch these for you!<br />
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Isn't she thoughtful? She gave me the white polish and the blue striper for my nail art. Such an enabler! :)<br />
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And since I've been blogging so much about the OPI Liquid Sand and Zoya PixieDust lately, she thought she'd indulge me with the OMG Crystal Sand! :) What other names could they come up with to mean the same thing? Haha! OMG is actually a local brand here in the Philippines and they came out with this product even before OPI came out with its Liquid Sand. I guess we were just ahead of our time... or we really could've just started this trend, you know. ;)<br />
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Then some more matte polish from Nyx! Cute colors! :) And the Revlon mint green and coral polishes.. oooh... I really wanted to buy these for myself! :D<br />
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Thank you so much Jeiflyn!! <3<br />
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Have you participated in any swaps lately? Aren't they exciting? It kind of felt like Christmas! I didn't realize how much fun it would be! Enjoy your weekend ladies! :) <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-60511865841953253592013-02-28T15:34:00.000+08:002013-03-13T15:33:08.121+08:00China Glaze It's a Trap-eze! It's time to switch the gears! This is China Glaze It's a Trap-eze! from the Cirque du Soliel: Worlds Away collection, which was released last December 2012. It's a glitter explosion! I'm telling you!<br />
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It has a milky jelly base packed with tons of chunky glitter in white, silver, green, cyan, orange, yellow, and magenta. It's a circus in a bottle! So festive! This polish reminded my husband of Easter eggs and pop tarts! :) I love it when he has an opinion! Hehe!<br />
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I tried to do some nail art with it and this is a heart made with my Sharpie fine point permanent marker, sealed with a top coat! Hehe! :) Again, think about how much fun it would be to design your nails with markers, just like Easter eggs! :D Makes me want to use this again for Easter, layered over a Skittles mani of various pastels! :)<br />
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It's a Trap-eze! is FUN, <span style="font-size: large;">FUN</span>, <span style="font-size: x-large;">FUN</span>! If you're feeling down and you need something to cheer you up, this is an instant pick-me-up! You can wear it alone or layer it on top of your favorite bright polish. It's probably not for everyone though.. you gotta love your glitter polish. <br />
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I love how the glitter is very dense, you don't need a lot of coats to build it up. You can leave it at 2 coats, but I went along with 3 for full coverage. I enjoyed slapping on those glitters so easily.<br />
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Here it is in one coat, so you can see its potential as a layering glitter top coat. <br />
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This is quite a sentimental entry because It's a Trap-eze! is my 50th bottle of polish from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PolishedInTheCity" target="_blank">Polished Inthecity</a>! :-O Gosh! How time flies, when you're having fun! :D<br />
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Polished Inthecity reached 1,500 followers in Instagram this week and this is my celebratory manicure for this significant milestone!<br />
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Polished Inthecity is the reason why I got started with blogging and has always been there to motivate me. This takes me back to <a href="http://karenliveshigh.blogspot.com/2012/08/blogging-big-first.html" target="_blank">my first ever blog post</a>. Oh, the memories! Thank you, my dear friend! And CONGRATULATIONS!! :)<br />
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Love you lots,<br />
Karen :)<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-76489246176711854792013-02-27T21:00:00.000+08:002013-03-09T10:41:48.785+08:00Zoya PixieDust Collection: With Top CoatHello! I probably sound like a broken record already, but I just need to get this out of my system. After 5 days of wearing the <a href="http://karenliveshigh.blogspot.com/2013/02/zoya-pixiedust.html" target="_blank">Zoya PixieDust Skittles mani</a>, it was time to move on to my next adventure! :) 5 days is usually my maximum wear because by then, I start getting annoyed by my long nails and I end up breaking them if I don't cut or file them sooner! But before I took them off, I thought you'd like to see what they look like with a top coat on, and with shorter nails this time.<br />
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<b>Zoya PixieDust with Top Coat</b><br />
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With a top coat on, I think the polish looks pretty normal. It kind of loses its character. Well, it's meant to be matte, right? But I still quite like it. It has a different look and finish, but the color still comes through. And you don't get the same depth and matte sparkle, but you can still see the glitters there! This would definitely cater to those who don't like the feel of textured polish. What do you think?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zoya PixieDust in London, Fog Gray sparkle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zoya PixieDust in Nyx, Perfect Periwinkle sparkle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zoya PixieDust in Godiva, Soft Nude sparkle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zoya PixieDust in Dahlia, Black Beauty sparkle</td></tr>
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These are 3 coats of the Zoya PixieDust nail polish featured <a href="http://karenliveshigh.blogspot.com/2013/02/zoya-pixiedust.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://karenliveshigh.blogspot.com/2013/02/zoya-pixiedust-custom.html" target="_blank">here</a>. After 5 days, I topped it off with 1 coat of <a href="http://www.dazzledry.com/" target="_blank">Dazzle Dry</a> top coat. The top coat didn't sink to the bottom as I expected. What a pleasant surprise! :) I'm not sure if it's because of the brand that I used. But it's my favorite quick drying top coat (more than Seche Vite :-O Don't hate me!! Lol! I'd love it if it doesn't have Toulene and doesn't cause shrinkage anymore! That's it. :) But I digress.)<br />
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To help you visualize this better, this is me last Monday morning. It was too early for me to be awake. :) I'm so not a morning person! :D <br />
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I think the only one that I preferred with a top coat on is Zoya Chyna. But it didn't really fit well with my Skittles mani, so I left it out. I didn't really give it a chance. I'm sorry! :( When there's a special occasion that calls for red nails, I'll definitely reach out for this and come up with a full matte sparkle manicure and I'll report back to you! (You might notice that the top coat is thicker on this one because I used the Sally Hansen Anti-chip Top Coat and it was already old and thick.) <br />
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Last but not the least, I wanted to leave you with a photo in their original, ever divine, matte sparkle! * <br />
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Sigh! Just lovely! <3<br />
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In other news, I just received my package from <a href="http://polishplease.multiply.com/" target="_blank">Polish Please!</a><!--3--> for my two picks from the OPI Oz The Great And Powerful collection. I got What Wizardry is This? (another Liquid Sand) and Which is Witch? :D The collection will officially come out in March 2013. After I get to try What Wizardry is This?, I'll come up with an OPI Liquid Sand vs. Zoya PixieDust comparison, so stay tuned! :)<br />
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Those who are not fond of these OPI Liquid Sand and Zoya PixieDust formulas, don't fret! I'll be taking a break from these and switch it up a bit. I have a special feature that I'd like to do next! :D<br />
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Good day to you all!<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-45406332608117055592013-02-23T09:00:00.000+08:002013-02-28T12:05:12.016+08:00Zoya PixieDust Collection: Custom Blend Anyone?In my <a href="http://karenliveshigh.blogspot.com/2013/02/zoya-pixiedust.html" target="_blank">last post</a>, I showed you the 6 colors that were released as part of the Zoya PixieDust Special Textured Edition. And judging by how they are received so far, I think Zoya should make more of these!!<br />
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Hmm.. what colors do you think should they come up with next?? While I was editing photos for the blog, I stumbled upon this app that had filters which changed the color of the polish and it was a revelation! Just look at their potential!!!<br />
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The upper left is the original photo. The upper right looks like a chrome version. The lower right are fun hot summer shades. I'm liking the bright orange on the middle finger, the dandelion yellow on the right finger, and the creamy white on the pinky. And in the lower left, we haves shades of pink and purple. I love the rosy light pink on the pinky finger and the girly orchid on the ring finger. Who am I kidding?!? I love them all!<br />
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Here's another photo, with the nail polish bottle this time. I wish there's an option to modify the filters so that I can come up with more shades! Haha!<br />
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What do you think?? :) It's getting me reeeaaally excited that <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZoyaNailPolish" target="_blank">Zoya</a> is talking about making some more! Here's a repost from a thread in Instragram (also in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151435656363815&set=a.145471118814.113407.92896153814" target="_blank">Facebook</a>).<br />
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Are you with me?! We should start a riot! Haha!<br />
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Here's another Zoya Instragram post (also in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151409150088815&set=a.145471118814.113407.92896153814&type=1&relevant_count=1" target="_blank">Facebook</a>) about making some custom shades of your own!<br />
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I have half a mind to get another bottle of Godiva to play around with!! I'm liking the rose gold on her ring fingers. :) Or I can just buy some empty bottles for polish and mix the colors that I have! It should be basic color theory right?<br />
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So, Godiva (gold) + Chyna (red) = shades of pink<br />
Nyx (blue) + Chyna (red) = shades of purple<br />
and well, Dahlia (black) + London (gray) could just make 50 shades of ... :D hehehe ;)<br />
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You know, I'll be honest. I wasn't a big fan of Zoya until this came along. And now, I'm looonging for more.<br />
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What colors would you like to see? I'm thinking Spring Pastels,
Summer Brights, Summer Neons, Romantic Neutrals... :D I
can go on and on. But to be specific (and in case I get my wish :D), I would love to see this in Tiffany blue (a blue counterpart of periwinkle Nyx, something like China Glaze For Audrey), mint green (a green counterpart of sage Vespa), sugar white (a neutral counterpart of gold Godiva), rose gold (like the ring finger where they mixed Godiva and Chyna), and a coral! :D Then for a neon collection, I'd love it in electric blue, neon yellow, neon orange, and neon pink! Haha!<br />
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I do hope that the Zoya fairies are listening!! :D Can we please have some more?? :D<br />
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** UPDATE 2/28/2013: NEWSFLASH! More Zoya PixieDust colors coming in this Summer 2013!!!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-72852857796898644082013-02-22T06:47:00.000+08:002013-03-09T10:42:07.095+08:00Zoya PixieDust Collection: Infused with Magic and Wonder!I'm soooo excited to share the Zoya PixieDust collection with you!!! As much as I loved my <a href="http://karenliveshigh.blogspot.com/2013/02/nails-inspired-by-new-york-fashion-week_19.html" target="_blank">color block nail art</a>, I had to remove them to give way for this. I couldn't resist! Look at that sugar-coated goodness! Boy, was I in PixieDust heaven!<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <3</span></span><br />
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It's my first time to buy an entire collection of nail polish. Usually, I just pick out my favorites and buy those. But this time around, I caved in. Every color just made sense. To me at least. This collection just has everything that I like! But then again, I probably like everything! Hehe! But seriously, I like my neutrals and Godiva covers that. I like my desaturated colors and I got those from Vespa, Nyx, and London. I like my edgy black (if you didn't know, I started wearing black nails in high school :) hehe) and I like my classic red! And everything looked good on my skin tone!! What more can a girl ask for??<br />
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I'm just so glad that I got hold of this whole collection!! This collection was released on the 1st of February. It's just the 3rd week of the month and I got it already! Woohoo! I ordered this from Monica over at <a href="http://polishplease.multiply.com/">Polish Please!</a> and I think it's the last Godiva available in the <a href="http://polishplease.multiply.com/">Multiply site</a>. I got them the day after I ordered. It was a long wait, but it made it to my doorstep! :D<br />
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Zoya recommends to use the polish on its own, without a base coat and a top coat. Just put on three thin coats and you're done! It's convenient to get a manicure just by bringing one bottle with you, especially when you're traveling. With that said, this is going to be my new travel companion! :) Here's a repost from the <a href="http://www.zoya.com/content/38/category/Pixie_Dust_Nail_Polish_Matte_Metallic.html">Zoya website</a>:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Zoya PixieDust Nail Polish Collection</b><br />
Infused with magic and wonder! The latest "must-have" nail polish finish - textured, matte and sparkling! This newly developed formula is sure to captivate with a magical sparkle and sugary finish like no other. The color experts at Zoya have created six, long-wearing stunners for the introduction of this enchanting look.</span></span><br />
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<b>IMPORTANT </b>PixieDust Application Information -<b> </b> Do not use a base coat or top coat. Apply 1-3 (for full coverage) thin coats of polish. Allow product to dry down completely matte in between layers for full textured effect. The PixieDust textured formula may take up to 10 minutes to dry completely matte. Once dry, the textured finish is long lasting, matte and ultra-glittery!</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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So I followed the instructions above. The pictures below show the difference from coat to coat. <br />
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As expected, the dark shades Dahlia and Chyna (red) are the most pigmented. The least pigmented, in my opinion, is Nyx (periwinkle). </div>
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I might have done thicker coats on my left hand (upper half of the photo), which is why it came out darker than my right hand (lower half of the photo). Chyna hasn't dried up yet, so it looks semi-matte.<br />
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Everything looked perfect by the third coat! I couldn't help but use all of the colors at once and I ended up with a Skittle mani! :D I think the 5 colors (excluding the red Chyna) look good together! Is this something you would dare to wear? :)<br />
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I got a little conscious that they might chip off because they feel vulnerable without the protection of a top coat. Like, I worry that the polish might just melt off my fingernails after I wash my hands or take a shower. Haha! But I'm pleased to share that the wear is very good! My worries were put aside after seeing everything still intact after a few games of badminton and a good long shower.

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Let's take a look at the colors one by one...<br />
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• Godiva (ZP658) - Soft Nude sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.<br />
• Vespa (ZP659) - Mint Kiss sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.<br />
• Nyx (ZP660) - Perfect Periwinkle sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.<br />
• London (ZP661) - Fog Gray sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.<br />
• Dahlia (ZP656) - Black Beauty sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.<br />
• Chyna (ZP657) - Red Dazzle sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.
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This could possibly be my favorite collection of all time. It has the right mix of dainty, neutral, matte, glitter, glamour, edge, spunk, modern, you name it! The colors were all so easy to wear and so easy to apply!
 The polish didn't pool around the cuticles and I didn't have to do ANY cleanup after putting this on. Easy peasy!
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If you're still reading, and you made it to this point (Thank you!), you'll realize that I can't stop writing about this! Hehe! And so, I have a couple more posts lined up. I'll be talking about custom shades (!!!), I'll be comparing this with <a href="http://karenliveshigh.blogspot.com/2013/02/opi-liquid-sand-impossible.html" target="_blank">OPI Liquid Sand</a>, and maybe do some nail art with it! What else do you want to talk about? Are you as excited as I am?? :D
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Stay tuned for more on this new trend! :) Hope you all have a good weekend!
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** UPDATE 2/23/2013: Up on the blog. <a href="http://karenliveshigh.blogspot.com/2013/02/zoya-pixiedust-custom.html" target="_blank">Anyone interested in some more PixieDust colors?</a> :)
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You'll have to forgive me. I'm obsessed. And I just had to add... I got a chance to take pictures in the daytime today, in direct sunlight, and the colors are even more brilliant!! You can really see the texture. Nothing beats natural lighting. :) I think some mobile devices are not able to view the photo gallery above, so I'll just post the pictures below. I'm happy to report that it's day 4 and I'm still wearing this Skittles mani. :)
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Godiva, Soft Nude sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Sparkle formula</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vespa, Mint Kiss sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nyx, Perfect Periwinkle sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">London, Fog Gray sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dahlia, Black Beauty sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-82138781075999317122013-02-19T21:49:00.001+08:002013-02-21T20:18:58.258+08:00Color Blocked Nails Inspired by the New York Fashion Week featuring Essie Butler PleaseI'm very excited to share with you my latest creation! I
feel so fashion forward! :D I cannot tell
you how distracted I am... There's something about this design that
makes my fingers look so long and slender. It's a cool illusion for
those who have shorter than the average fingers and nails, like me. :) <br />
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This
design is first inspired by @susieq1980 's tape mani. For the life of
me, I can't figure out how to use the tape properly, so I ended up
doing a freehand for my version.<br />
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It's also inspired by <a href="http://www.chitchatnails.com/" target="_blank">@martawarmuz</a> 's #skittlette trend. Marta, from <a href="http://www.chitchatnails.com/" target="_blank">ChitChat Nails,</a> defines this as a manicure consisting of two, or three, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">different</span>
accent nails on each hand; as opposed to skittle nails, wherein each
nail should have a unique design. I love me some Marta's skittlettes!
:*) Here are my favorites!<br />
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I've
also been dying to use my new favorite blue, Essie's Butler Please
from the 2012 Winter collection. Isn't it sooo pretty? Just look at how bright that blue is! I don't
understand why there's so much hate around the formula or application.
It dries matte, fine, any topcoat can fix that. It's not streaky or uneven. It's a solid
two-coater and I'm glad that I took a chance on this. I love it!<br />
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I've
also seen so many new trends from the New York Fashion Week Fall 2013
runway shows, that I can't help but do something new and creative! :)
It helps to be surrounded by so many talented people with overflowing
creative juices! Hooray for Instagram! Some trends that I incorporated
into this look: milky white polish, dark shades, diagonal color
blocking, and gem accents, in place of a glitter gradient.<br />
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Here are some links to the 2013 nail polish trends, straight from the runway:<br />
<a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/makeup-articles/nail-trend-report-spring-2013#slide-1" target="_blank">Harper's Bazaar</a><br />
<a href="http://www.glamour.com/beauty/2012/09/15-runway-nail-polish-and-nail-art-trends-to-obsess-over#slide=1" target="_blank">Glamour</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stylelist.com/view/2013-nail-polish-trends-runway" target="_blank">StyleList</a><br />
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I
used the following polishes: Dazzle Dry base coat, Dazzle Dry top coat,
Essie Waltz (an elegant sheer white), Essie Butler Please (an
indulgent bright blue), and Orly Liquid Vinyl (black). Then I used
Swarovski crystals for the gem accents. <br />
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I
went through 4 iterations. Haha! From upper left, clockwise: 1) freehand mani, 2) with OPI Crown Me
Already glitter gradient, 3) with rhinestones and sponged tips, and 4)
with rhinestones only. Which one of the four do you like the
best? I knew I wanted to add something to spice it up.
If only I had silver metal studs, I think they would have been perfect!<br />
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Lastly,
I thought I'd just pose with my favorite "cuticle cream", Jack Black's
Industrial Strength Hand Healer. It's the exact same color. Hehe!<br />
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It feels good to be back! Happy reading! :)<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-30236162457865940432013-02-19T13:20:00.001+08:002013-02-21T05:01:25.059+08:00Valentine's Day Nail ArtI came up with this design a while back, but saved the whole manicure for Valentine's because I thought that it would be perfect for the occasion. Those glitter hearts are something! They're just the right pearly pink that's so dainty and romantic. <br />
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For my base coat, I used Dazzle Dry. Then, I put on 3 coats of Dazzle Dry Touch of Love, which is the perfect shade of pink that complements the hearts, and the name of the polish is just spot on!<br />
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Alternatively, you can use Orly Confetti. They should look similar, except that Confetti is more sheer and might need more coats. Both polish will give you that jelly or crelly (somewhere in between a creme and jelly, you know, not a flat solid creme) effect.<br />
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After the base color, I did 1 coat of The Face Shop WH003 glitter hearts polish, which only ended up being the small holographic glitter. Hehe! It took some effort to pick up the hearts one by one and place them on the nail, but it's well-worth the extra work. Still so much easier than having to do some real nail art! After the hearts, I covered everything with the Dazzle Dry top coat.<br />
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This is just all about layering. I think this could've looked better if the hearts were more randomly placed though. :) But I was happy with how it came out in the end.<br />
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And that's it! I leave you with these two music videos from the Plain White T's!! Enjoy and spread the LOVE! <3<br />
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Rhythm of Love<br />
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1, 2, 3, 4<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-74632472609444307692013-02-18T01:00:00.001+08:002013-02-22T05:34:18.224+08:00OPI Liquid Sand The ImpossibleIt's been a while since I posted my last entry. I've been busy... But I'm so surprised and amazed how the blog is still alive and getting new visitors! Thank YOU!! There's no better motivation than having more readers to share my passion with. :) It helps to just have something published out here so people can search for it and check it out, even if it's not regularly updated. I need to do a better job at that. <br />
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I got an iPhone5 for Christmas and since then, I've been building up my Instagram content. But like my blog, I'm guilty to say that it, too, has a lot a backlog. I guess it's never too late to start to catch up! Little by little, I aim to get up-to-date. I downloaded this Blogger app and I hope that it can help me do a better job at keeping up with my nail posts. This is my first entry using this app, so I hope it comes out well. :)<br />
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On to my NOTD! This is The Impossible by OPI from the Mariah Carey collection. It's the first collection that came out with OPI's Liquid Sand formula. It has a very interesting texture. Can you tell from the photo? It has tons of glitter in it including stars(!!!), which is primarily the reason why I had to have it! It dries matte and you're not supposed to put topcoat on it, to keep the texture as intended. You can search for other swatches online if you're curious to see what it would look like with a topcoat on. But I like it as it is, and it's actually convenient that I can skip a step. :) It dries pretty fast too! This is two coats.<br />
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The picture above is the most color accurate. But in different lighting, you'll notice that it can look kind of wet and you can see how the mix of glitter works its magic!<br />
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Even if I had to fish out those stars for all of eternity, it's a solid buy! I bought this from Czarina, over at the <a href="http://thenailshoppe.multiply.com/" target="_blank">The Nail Shoppe</a>. This is the only one that I really liked after seeing multiple swatches of the whole Mariah Carey collection. But I'm sooo excited for the Disney Oz collection which features the OPI Liquid Sand - What Wizardry is This? And also for the Zoya Pixie Dust collection, which I'm tempted to buy a whole set of. Hehe! If ever, it'll be my first time to purchase an entire collection of polish! Anyway, I think this could be all the rage in 2013. Can't wait to get my hands on more of them!!<br />
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Have you tried anything from OPI Liquid Sand or Zoya Pixie Dust? How do you like it? I'd love to know! :)<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-80297584586585033952012-10-18T04:24:00.000+08:002013-02-21T05:02:03.096+08:00Skulls Nail Art for HalloweenThis is another post for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PolishedInTheCity" target="_blank">Polished Inthecity</a>. Because I know how much she loves her skulls accessories, I updated <a href="http://karenliveshigh.blogspot.com/2012/10/polished-inthecity-goes-to-mercato.html" target="_blank">my manicure</a> with this design to match! :)<br />
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Not sure if you can tell. Perhaps it's more obvious with a white background. They're supposed to be skulls, okay? :) <br />
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It's perfect for Halloween too, don't you think? It's inspired by this tutorial from @simplenailartdesigns in Instagram. The video is also available in <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gzhtndCqRA" target="_blank">youtube</a>.<br />
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This design is very easy to follow and to do with my Sassy nail art pens. I just used the mechanical tip to draw it. Sharing with you my collection of 10 colors!<br />
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Trust me. If you want to do nail art, you got to have these in your arsenal. At Php 36 a piece, there's nothing to lose! I got these from various Watsons branches. I've been to the ones at Eastwood by the 1800 bldg., at Virra Mall, and at SM Hypermart in C5. I'm not sure if this is the complete set, but I'll be sure to get all the colors that I can find.<br />
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The following skulls-themed accessories will be available at the <a href="http://karenliveshigh.blogspot.com/2012/10/polished-inthecity-goes-to-mercato.html" target="_blank">Mercato bazaar</a>. But you can also get them online at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PolishedInTheCity" target="_blank">Polished Inthecity's Facebook page</a>. <br />
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Here's a creepy picture for you. Trick or Treat!! :)<br />
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P.S. Thanks, Raissa. We finally found some use for this creepy marshmallow pickle head. Haha!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-71612935458637296262012-10-17T04:32:00.001+08:002013-02-21T05:02:18.711+08:00Polished Inthecity goes to Mercato<span class="userContent">Hi everyone! I just have to sneak in this quick post to promote an event coming up this weekend! </span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PolishedInTheCity" target="_blank">Polished Inthecity</a> will be at the <span class="userContent">Mercato Bazaar on October 19, 20, and 21. That's from Friday to Sunday this week! They will be selling ladies accessories and nail polish! :D I already had a sneak peak; and boy, there's a lot in store for us!!</span></span><br />
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The weather is pretty good lately. We're seeing a lot more sun and it's just about time to start wearing bright, fun colors!<br />
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I didn't realize that I also bought nail polish to match! This is OPI Fly from the Nicki Minaj collection. It looks so much nicer in person than in the picture. You can surf the web for other swatches so that you can really appreciate how nice this is. I would probably call this a "crelly"--a mix of creme and jelly. It's opaque in two coats but at the same time has that sheer, glossy quality to it that adds depth to the polish. I would compare the finish to OPI You Don't Know Jacques. The color is very vibrant and still so squishy and polished. The application was amazing! If you can get just one bottle from the collection, this should be it!<br />
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I also got China Glaze I'm Not Lion from the Safari collection. Isn't it a beauty?! I couldn't resist putting this on right away! I could stare at it all day...<br />
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For my ring and pinky fingers, I used Sassy nail art polish in yellow and orange respectively. I got them for a little over than 30 pesos from Watsons and they're all I use for my nail art designs. Very handy for that extra splash of color! <br />
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For my base and top coat, I have actually set aside my Orly Bonder base coat, Orly Sec-n-Dry top coat, Sally Hansen insta-dri anti-chip top coat, and Seche Vite dry fast top coat. I have been using the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DazzleDryPhilippines" target="_blank">Dazzle Dry</a> system for more than 2 weeks now and I'm a convert. It's my first time to try it on non-Dazzle Dry polish and it didn't disappoint. In fact, the experience was phenomenal!! I didn't time how fast the whole manicure dried but everything was pretty solid after I did the last of my nails (did the glitter polish last because I knew it was the fastest to dry). Well, they say it's best that you use the system with the Dazzle Dry polish, but I think it works wonders with other brands too. More on Dazzle Dry on my next post.<br />
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Anyway, I left Polished Inthecity with a total of 4 new bottles of polish! Hehe! These two plus China Glaze Sea Spray from the Anchors Away collection and OPI Crown Me Already from the Ms. Universe collection. Crown Me Already is another amaaazing glitter polish. All silver but in different sizes--micro glitter, hex glitter, and everything in between! It's very dense and glitter-packed! I hope I can swatch that for you soon! I actually bought it for Kim's challenge #3. :D<br />
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Going back to accessories, I also bought a chain bracelet that you wrap around your wrist. It comes in various colors. I got the black one because it looked so elegant, but I also pre-ordered this in green! I turned it around for the photo so that you can see it with my nails. :) <br />
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If you can't wait until Friday, you can also check out Polished Inthecity online via Facebook. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.246006462189317.53566.100003398949806" target="_blank">Click on this link for a shortcut to the Accessories album</a>.<br />
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My friends have been feeding this obsession of mine ever since, but even more so when I started doing nail art. They've been posting nail art pictures on my Facebook wall, somehow challenging me to replicate those designs. My friend, Kim, presented me with challenge #2 (the first one being aztec nails, which I still don't have a full entry about).<br />
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Anyway, going back, here's how challenge #2 turned out. It's so feminine and dainty!! <br />
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Unfortunately, I cannot give credit to the original since we can no longer trace back where this came from. So if anyone recognizes the creator of this, please do let me know so that I can give due recognition.<br />
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It was challenging but fun at the same time to do this because it's my first time to do roses! Here's a tutorial that I found showing you how quick and easy it is to do. I got this link from another one of my idols, <a href="http://the-polished-perfectionist.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polished Perfectionist</a>. She does AMAZING roses (among other things!!!)! Check out her blog entry entitled "Sweet Roses" <a href="http://the-polished-perfectionist.blogspot.com/2012/01/sweet-roses.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The challenge: I had a bit of trouble coming up with a close color match.<br />
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I don't have a pale yellow polish (this looks like China Glaze Lemon Fizz) so I invented my own. First, I layered Orly Spark, a bright yellow, with Essie Waltz, a sheer white, which beautifully tuned down the brightness and saturation, making it a light and dainty yellow pastel.<br />
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I also don't have a light gray polish. So I layered my OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls, my go-to white polish, with OPI My Pointe Exactly, a sheer gray and one of my favorites from the NYC Ballet Collection. I made thin coats just enough to get a color match so as not to make the polish too thick.<br />
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For the flowers, I followed the video tutorial above and swirled Orly Spark and Sassy Nail Art in pink. For the leaves, it was a combination of China Glaze Exotic Encounters and China Glaze For Audrey.<br />
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Lastly, for my topcoat, I skipped Sally Hansen Insta-dri Anti-chip top coat and Seche Vite dry fast top coat this time around because I got sick of the smell. Instead, I turned to Orly Sec-n-Dry. It's not as thick, glossy, and long-lasting as the other two, but it smelled less toxic and did the job.<br />
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Here are all the nail polish colors that I used (excluding my base and top coats). From left to right: Orly Spark, Essie Waltz, OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls, OPI My Pointe Exactly, Sassy Nail Art in pink, China Glaze Exotic Encounters, and China Glaze For Audrey.<br />
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I showed this to Kim in person over the weekend and she said that this is her favorite nail art to date! Yey! I was so touched and reenergized to do more!!!<br />
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I also had fun matching my outfits with this design. I didn't realize it would be so wearable! Just think feminine and floral, or yellow and gray combo.<br />
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Last Saturday, I went to a 1st year birthday party and to a wedding afterwards. I wore this a pale blue fitted top from Armani Exchange paired with a nude ruffled skirt from Zara. I then synched my waist with a big nude rose gartered belt also from Zara. (You can barely see it on the picture to the left, below!) For my shoes, I wore my Tory Burch wedged sandals for all-day comfort! Too bad I don't have a full body picture! But here are some pictures I took that day.<br />
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On Tuesday, I went to the office and paired my nails with a Mango elastic waist dress in green, Mango chain detail waist belt, Tory Burch wedge sandals in knot, and a Louis Vuitton Speedy in Monogram Mini Lin cotton and linen canvas. Again no picture, but see below how I tried to assemble the look. I love the proper, sophisticated look. :)<br />
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On Wednesday, I went with Jor-el for a check up at the hospital. It was raining, so it was time for my boots to come out and do their job. This is more of an edgy look but still played with the pastel yellow and dove gray theme. It struck me that I had to take a picture! I'm wearing a Mango pale yellow spaghetti strap, Zara dove gray cardigan, Zara navy blue distressed shorts, Zara black leather ribbon belt, Kenneth Cole black knee high boots, and my Forever 21 layered necklace. Kinda funky for your taste? Must be the Taiwanese in me! Heehee :)</div>
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So! Do you have any challenges for me? I'm all ears! Leave a comment and I'll try my best to do it!! :)<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
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* UPDATE: Wanted to share with you the picture that I posted in Instragram.<br />
I love love love these adorable frames!!! :D<br />
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This year, it was a sit down Surf and Turf dinner + Hello Kitty + <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TonicBagsShoesManila" target="_blank">Tonic Bags and Shoes</a> + <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PolishedInTheCity" target="_blank">Polished Inthecity</a> Nail Art PARTY!!!!<br />
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I'm still on a high over it! Jor-el bought 18 pieces of 14-16 oz. steaks for all of us to feast on!!! If you've seen them in real life, you'd be flabbergasted! :-O<br />
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Thank you Chef Jor-el Soyangco for our plated surf and turf grilled steak and prawns with a siding of mashed potatoes and our smoked salmon with kesong puti salad in blueberry vinaigrette!<br />
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Thank you Chef Nicco Santos for our watercress and spinach soup, mushroom and truffle cream sauce pasta, and our late night salpicao!<br />
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We even hired a waiter to serve and bus out our plates! How cool is that?! :)<br />
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It was so sad we didn't have pictures of the food though!! All I have is this picture of the leftovers with the boys. :(<br />
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I got Erica black Lydias from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TonicBagsShoesManila" target="_blank">Tonic Bags and Shoes</a> for her birthday! I wore my platinum ones, while Anne wore her gold ones. All thanks to the ever-talented Kim Chupeco!! We love your work!!! <3</div>
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Our friends, Kali and Rach, got us these really cool Hello Kitty glasses! Now, I have 4 in my collection!!<br />
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The night progressed with the girls doing their nails for each other. :) It was so much fun!!! Look at the smiles on our faces! After trying it out themselves, my friends realized how easy it was to do! The night was shortlived and I'm still hoping that I can invite them over to the house for another round!<br />
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Nail Art #1: Kate Spade Dippin' Dots for Kali</div>
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Nail Art #2: Fun Nerds Dots for Shirley</div>
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Nail Art #3: Silver Accents over Pink for Elaine<br />
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Nail Art #4: Sponged tips for Erica<br />
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Nail Art #5: Aztec Nails for Kacy<br />
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Nail Art #7: Black Swan sponged tips over silver foil for Jeelai<br />
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The last 3 to leave, with yours truly. You can see the full post about my cupcake nails <a href="http://karenliveshigh.blogspot.com/2012/09/cupcake-nails.html" target="_blank">here</a>. :)<br />
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Can you believe it?!?! 7 nail art designs all in one day! Phew! Perhaps I can retire at this point! Haha Who am I kidding?!?!</div>
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But before I end this post, I'd like to share with you my favorite picture of them all! It was an honor to have our first ZESh baby, Kirk, attend his first ZESh party!!! I'm a proud Auntie!! :) Isn't he just adorable? <3 Calling Kirb and Vince, please bring Kirk more often! Anne and Hans, bring Ethan next time too, okay? :)</div>
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Celebrating love and friendship on our 28th! Of course, a little bit of nail polish and Hello Kitty wouldn't hurt too! :)</div>
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I learned how to do this by following cutepolish's "Cute Cupcake Nail Art" tutorial in youtube. Try it yourself! With the right tools, it's not so hard to do!<br />
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As you can see, I did some tweaks and made it my own!! :D You can play around with different color combinations too! There are a lot of cupcake nail art inspirations in Google. Some people even make chocolate cupcakes using brown instead of white! Yum!! And you can definitely make the candy sprinkles more interesting with actual beads or hex glitter, you name it!<br />
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I like my nails sparkly, so I used a white silver glitter base color. I played around with Caronia's Crystal Frosted and was happy with it.<br />
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Next, I was able to easily create the vertical stripes for the cupcake base, thanks to these new found gems! I got these Sassy Nail Art bottles from Watson's for Php 30+ (USD $0.70) each! You can apply the polish using the tip at the top, which more or less works like liquid paper. Or, you can twist and remove the top to use the thin striper brush inside. I used the latter for my stripes.<br />
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After, I used a large dotting tool to apply the fluffy cupcake in OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls, my go-to white polish. I think this was the hardest step to do. But I realized that it doesn't have to be perfect. Cupcakes aren't baked all equal. Some may be fluffier than others or some may even be lopsided. It doesn't matter if they aren't even, as long as they come out still looking like cupcakes! :D At this point, the design might look bulky, but don't you worry. Keep on working on the next steps, and the top coat will even it all out.<br />
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I applied the hearts on top using Essie Coral Reef. I just followed how cutepolish did it. <a href="http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/02/i-heartchoo/" target="_blank">Thebeautydepartment.com</a> showed how to do this trick too. It was a bit tricky, but I managed. All it takes is a little bit of practice and you can try doing it on a piece of paper first.<br />
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To decorate the cupcake with candy sprinkles, I used Sassy in pink (same as the stripes) and China Glaze For Audrey. I just made the dots randomly in no particular order.<br />
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To top it all off, I put on one coat of Seche Vite dry fast top coat. It flattened the design and made it look professionally done!<br />
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I think that the colors I used blended well together and made the design pop out more. I'm very pleased with this. It's my favorite nail art and I actually drew something out of it. :) True enough, it was very popular with family and friends. :D<br />
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I did it to all 10 fingers! Aren't they soooo cute?!?! Nom nom nom!<br />
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And then, I found the perfect accessory to my nails!! A GIANT CUPCAKE!!! In complimentary colors too! :D</div>
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Fun fun fun!! I hope you can try this yourself! You won't regret it!! :)<br />
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Erica, my friend and classmate from kindergarten all the way to college, and I, would dress up in red on each other's birthdays which are just 2 days apart! I was born on the 7th of September, and she followed on the 9th. So when we were in college and we didn't have to wear uniforms anymore, we wore red on our birthdays! In retrospect, we were probably like flashing signs of "greet us, it's our birthdays" and people got confused over whose birthday came first! Haha!</div>
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At first, I thought about doing cupcake nails. They're so popular and everybody seems to be doing it for their birthdays. But after some reflection and after listening to my inner calling, I decided. On birthdays, we wear red! I saved the cupcake nails for our birthday party to happen the following week.</div>
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And so, I ended up with amped up super shiny and shimmery ruby red glitter nails! </div>
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This is not your ordinary red glitter polish! This is actually made of real loose glitter, the one you can get from your local supplies store.<br />
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I started off with Orly Star Spangled, a very nice glitter red polish, as my base color. It's one of the first few bottles that I bought from Polished Inthecity. :)<br />
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I then layered a coat of clear polish, before sprinkling on the red glitter powder. I suggest you use something that you're not afraid of ruining. The red glitter could easily transfer to the polish. Here, I used Face Shop's top coat because I was ready to dispose of it. Good thing I still found a use for it!<br />
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I did 2 rounds of clear polish and then glitter sprinkles to make sure that the whole nail is covered. When cleaning up, you can use some sticky tape to remove the excess glitter on your fingers and around your nails.<br />
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You can really see how nice and sparkly the glitter is from the close up shot below.<br />
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Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Anti-chip Top Coat was the perfect top coat to even everything out. I know that I have commonly used Seche Vite in my past entries. However, for this purpose, Sally Hansen was thicker and had a glossier sheen which made it the best finish to go with this design.<br />
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I found this tutorial on youtube with instructions on how to do it yourself. I didn't exactly do it this way, but it's more or less similar if you want to try it out!<br />
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* UPDATE: I forgot to mention that this manicure dried rock solid. After a few days, I filed my nails short and it didn't chip, not even one bit! I ended up keeping it for a full week. I bet you can keep it for longer, which makes this a good manicure for traveling and for low maintenance and upkeep. Just a warning though, taking this off was a nightmare. Hehe! So, enjoy it for as long as you can! :)</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-69349240322139047682012-09-25T11:09:00.002+08:002012-09-26T19:14:22.015+08:00My Birthday Month, so farHello! Hello! Hello!<br />
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Once again, I am catching up with posts. :D It's the last week of September, and to be honest I'm still overwhelmed with all the activities taking place. It almost feels like the Christmas holiday rush is here; and yet, the celebrations have just begun!<br />
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Let me list down the highlights for you.<br />
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<li>September 1 marks the start of the "ber" months. Here in the Philippines, that means we start playing Christmas songs in the malls. Our beloved shih tzu, Keno, celebrates his 10th birthday on the 1st. He's now 70 in dog years. </li>
<li>On September 4, we watched The Phantom of the Opera at the CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines). </li>
<li>On the eve of the 7th, September 6, I played badminton with friends and waited up for the 7th over midnight snack at the Peacock Throne Persian Cuisine & Kebab at Mandaluyong. I was craving for their melon shake that tasted like Jonas' in Boracay. But alas, they were out of stock. :,(</li>
<li>On September 7, I celebrated my 28th birthday with my family at Paseo Uno buffet at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Makati. (More on this below.)</li>
<li>On September 11, my husband and I celebrated our 1st year wedding anniversary. We were supposed to stay at a hotel overnight, but then, we found out that he was sick with asthma, so we decided to stay home. Nevertheless, it was an emotional ride for me. We decided it's time to start a family. <3 :,)</li>
<li>On September 14, my friends and I went to the soft opening of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GreekaKouzina" target="_blank">Greeka Kouzina</a>. It's a Greek restaurant owned by friend Kacy and her cousin Allan. It's located along P. Guevarra Street where the old Power Mac center used to be. You can't miss it! The food is to crave for!! Jor-el wrote an entry for this and you can <a href="http://jorelliveshigh.blogspot.com/2012/09/greeka-kouzina_25.html" target="_blank">read more here</a>.</li>
<li>On September 15, my kinderpwend (classmate and friend since Kindergarten), Erica, and I, had our joint birthday party. She celebrated her birthday on the 9th and we've been celebrating our birthdays together with our friends for years. We had a sit down dinner in our house care of the boys (my husband and her fiance) and afterwards, the girls all played with nail polish! Haha! It was a fun night!</li>
<li>September 17. Jor-el's birthday gift, my new 15-inch retina display Macbook Pro arrived. Woohoo! This is the first blog entry that I'm composing on my Pro! Oh yeah!</li>
<li>On September 18, my mom hit a huge milestone and turned 50! Jor-el and I went home to my parents' house to surprise her on her birthday eve. On the day itself, we went back to our recent favorite, Paseo Uno for another round of buffet!</li>
<li>On September 21, I hosted our company team building at our house. One of my teammates organized the mooncake dice game for us. </li>
<li>Upcoming on the 29th, my colleague's daughter is turning 1. I will be attending the birthday party in the afternoon. For dinner, I'll be going to a wedding reception for another colleague, who is getting married on the same day! </li>
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So, how many highlights were there?? 11!!! I wonder if that even beats my calendar for December! That's probably the most celebrations I've had in a month!! And each highlight probably warrants a blog post! I could still be missing some other events or they're bound to crop up sooner or later. So many dates to remember, but i'll stop boring you with my calendar.<br />
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On to my birthday celebration, and some pictures to share.<br />
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My mom is a new member of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Makati and we thought of using some of the coupons. It was seafood night at the Paseo Uno buffet. Jor-el and I were late, and upon our arrival, my dad immediately gave us a tour of the buffet and took us first to the prime rib carving station. Here's my first course for the meal.<br />
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Lo and behold, they also served foie gras!!! Yum! It's duck liver, though, not goose. But I still enjoyed it topped with the balsamic dressing! It gave an extra kick to my steak!<br />
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Since I started off with the main course, I worked my way back to the appetizers. Haha!<br />
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Then, on to some seafood! There was sea bass too! But I ended up skipping it.<br />
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There were more lobsters on the plate before I took the picture, but our appetite got the better of us. :*)<br />
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And as they say, there's always room for dessert!!<br />
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The staff and my family were sweet enough to sing a very nice resounding Happy Birthday song to go with the cakes. :)<br />
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Here's the present from my sister. (Isn't she thoughtful?) Plus some other shots my family took while waiting for my arrival.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My beautiful mom. Heck! She could be my sister! :)</td></tr>
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How is your September so far? :)<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330367373793067570noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383106062752302832.post-28684122578651215922012-09-07T16:26:00.000+08:002012-09-26T14:29:15.615+08:00Happy Birthday!!!When people greet me a happy birthday, I can't help but say "Happy birthday!" back! It's just too happy a greeting to keep to yourself! There's just so much more love and joy in spreading it around!<br />
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So to all of you, I say, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :)<br />
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With a birthday card to boot! :) I made this some years ago, inspired by my faaaaavorite stamp-making company, <a href="http://www.heroarts.com/" target="_blank">Hero Arts</a>! Get more birthday card inspirations <a href="http://www.heroarts.com/cardmaking/cardIdea.cfm?cardID=4470" target="_blank">here</a>. You can see where I got mine from. ;)<br />
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I bought the clear stamp set locally from Auntie Helen, over at <a href="http://www.memorylanestore.net/" target="_blank">Memory Lane Store</a>! Check out her website! Or better yet, visit her store! You'll drown in a sea of scrapbooking materials and other arts and crafts supplies!!! Fun! Fun! Fun!<br />
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Enjoy and keep spreading the love! <3<br />
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** UPDATE: Wanted to add a few of the most touching messages I received today. <3<br />
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