Beauty At Its Finest.: 2013

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Thoughts On ; Etude House Perfect Brow Kit

Hello guys! Welcome to another review/demo/thoughts on! :) Today, we're going to tackle one of my main concerns which are the eyebrows so as you all know, I'm a high school student, therefore I'm not really allowed to wear make up in school, but we all know there are days where I'd like to glam up a bit for that boy across the hall! :"> haha ;) lol. So if you watched my video on YouTube

I showed to brow products which is the Etude House Drawing Eyebrow Pencil & Etude House Perfect Brow kit the product that I will be including in this review will be the brow kit but please stay tuned for my review on the brow pencil soon! So let's get started!

So here's what the packaging looks like

First of all, Let's all have a moment of silence and just adore this cute packaging! Most brow powders or kits won't even have this much on the front of their packaging it's usually pain and boring I know, Packaging drives me insane! Sometimes I even buy things only because of how it looks like :-$ eek! bad habit! haha. But This brow set is really worth your money, why?

It's complete! Nothing else you need to throw in another brow product to your make up bag except maybe some brow gel or something but because this is all that you need it has the brow spooly and another brush that has an flat angled side and a fluffy side. I use this kit almost everyday and it's given me wonders since then!

Swatches

The swatches shown are in the exact same order as the one in the packaging so it's (L-R) Highlight, Brown brow powder then Dark brow powder. I used the brush included in the kit to swatch this at the back of my hand it's fairly pigmented which is great because while having to fill in your brows you don't really need to pick up so much color to your brush so that it won't be too concentrated

Now here's what I look like without my eyebrow done

Fierce, I know. Haha! Although my eyebrows are well groomed it's still better to fill them in so that you'll look more up done!

Now here I am with my eyebrows done!

Doesn't it look better? having it look more well groomed and "Sophisticated" looking? :) However there are so many eye brow shapes but we're not going to tackle that in this blog because that would be too much!

That's it for my post today! thank you so much for reading my post have a great day and God Bless! :*

Saturday, August 10, 2013

I'm Back!

Hi guys! so.. Finally I'm back,alive and kicking! :D did you guys miss yabbie? :)) Lol. Anyways, I'm sorry for not posting for about atleast, 2 weeks? :( Not that I need to make excuses but I had my Long Tests and Sabayan Pagbigkas and I had to lead my class :)
However, I cannot thank you guys enough! for the continouse request of me to post more on my blog. But, I am a student which means, I don't have all the time in the world to blog :( I am so sorry if I have disappointed some of you I can never promise to post on a daily basis as my schedule can be really tight sometimes :( but what I can promise is to post whenever I can, you guys mean the world to me and I appreciate the effort to check my blog almost everyday to see if I have a new entry. Thank you so so much :)

Enough with the small talk! I have a very special announcement! today I released my youtube channel and my first video ever! :D

I admit I was super afraid of posting on Youtube, specially because... I'm not a pro :)) and I tend to be really shy.... Sometimes? :) but then I realized nothing's going to happen if I don't work for my dreams to come true, nothing's gonna grow if I don't plant anything on my pot. So here I am, asking your help in reaching my dream! Please subscribe to my channel! I'm just one of those girls, who's dream is big. To be a freelance make-up artist in the future! It's not about gaining fame in the future, it's about having passion on what I'm doing, I wanna show the world how it's possible for me to dream big and make it come true. I wanna show the people out there, that no matter if I'm young I can achieve my dreams.

I know this entry, is short but there's nothing actually left to say! :) thanks for reading my blog today!

Monday, July 15, 2013

7/12/13 Girls Day Out!

Hi guys! Welcome to vanityenthusiast! :) Today I will have an unusual blog. I dont normaly Make a personal post on my blog but This day was UNEXCEPTIONAL and amazing! Let me take you to what happened to me :D

An incomplete photo of me and my girlies :( where you @ inah huhu

L to R ; Aly-Nikki-Me-Jeanelle

This you guys a photo taken on that very fine day, went out with friends that day and it was such a hassle and yet so worth every single foot step we made. School-Bonifacio Highstreet-World Trade Center-Greenbelt. Yup! it was about 7 or 8pm when I got home consider the fact that we only had a half day in school :)) so it was around 12pm when we got dismissed from school, upon being dismissed my friends already decided to change into civilian clothes because we had a whole day ahead of us! However, I recieved a miscall from my kuya. Being the thoughtful kuya that I know he is, he was just probably checking up on me. Then my dad called, "Beh, ano gusto mong ipadalang damit? nag palit kasi kami ng kuya mo ng kotse eh" and me screamed "omg, no dad i'll get it na lang from his office" conyo I know. haha. As much as i'd love to just ask my driver to bring me a new set of clothes I really planned this outfit to impress someone I wanted to meet for the very first time ;)

And so we went to get my clothes from my kuya's office, a shout out to kuya mark my brother's intern to giving me my bag :D So yeah I dressed up in the comfort room of highstreet and then rushed to go to world trade center to be at the Super Sale Bazaar :) I did my make up on the car! I was used to it but my friends were just shocked and amaze at how my make up turned out once we've stepped out of the car. We bought our entrances and then there she was standing in a crowded place

Ms. Say Tioco! <3 One of the best make up guru and beauty blogger in the ph! Can't believe I've finally met the girl i've been watching in youtube for the past 2 years... Gosh she's gorgerous She even included me in her vlog! It was magical I wanted to chit chat with her more But I hated to keep my friends waiting :(

Here we go everybody, the moment of truth. What are my purchases for the day! <3 ahehehe mind you, my friend aly took my wallet every now and then to make sure I dont buy too much things :)) hehe but here's what I bought

Surprisingly I only bought 8 items in which 5 of them are accesorise! :)) Cross bracelets yes I know, I love cross signs I bought one of these bracelets to have a group bracelet with my girls thats why but the rest was just my addiction kicking in! ahaha A tiger badazelled ish kind of necklace, A pair of aztec shorts And yes you guys I finally have the u.s version of the baby lips in the color 20 grape vine and the rocket mascara! <3 wieeee. hooray for new stuffs!

And after around 4:30 we headed back to makati, landed to greenbelt and then bayem had so much fun with my friends! :) I hope you liked today's post stay in the look out for more! Have a great day and God Bless you all! <3

Lastly, my awkward ootd ahehehe <3

Disclaimer : I did buy these things with my own money, Im not in any way trying to boast what I bought

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

My Night Skin Care Routine!

Hello everyone! And welcome again to my blog! :) Today, I'd like to discuss about my night skin care routine. Now, as for the nth time telling you guys that I am only 15 years old, it is also very important to maintain my skin fresh and youthful. Now let me take you to my night skin care routine then! :)

Let's get started!

Step.1 - Taking off my make-up
Since, I've worn make-up at the start of my day I thought that it would be appropriate for me to remove it too at the end of the night. I use these 2 items Pond's Cucumber Cleanser & Pond's Cold Cream Cleanser which can be both bought at S&R. I'm not going to go into futther detail in on the 2 products but I definately use them both however the cold cream is a tad bit thicker than the regular cleanser. I dot this all over my face and spread it out and then later on remove the product with a wet wipe the one I use is the giggles baby wipes Its really really affordable and it truly works magic!

Step 2. Cleanse
So guys, The facial wash that I am currently using is the Garnier Pure Active Multi-Action Scrub. I've been using this for almost 2 or 3 months already. Having combination dry to oily skin is commonly the problem of other girls at my age. However, for me this facial scrub fulfills it's job keeping my face fresh and acne free :)

Step 3. Tone
Taking into consideration again, that I am only at 2nd year highschool. Having to use a facial toner brought some of us to the conclusion that it is for older people around 18 years old and above but to tell you honestly all you need is to find a good and alcohol-Free toner. I use the Celeteque Non drying alcohol-free toner every night and you can tell right of the bat that there will be a big difference in your night routine upon using a toner.

Step 4. Moisturize
Having your skin Moisturized is a big Yes in my vocabulary. After having a sweaty day, you have to give your skin some rest and just let your skin be pampered before you ever retire to sleep. I use the genes Vtamin E Cream Swiss Collagen Complez Moisturizing Cream and wow that is a mouthful just put on some chapstick and you're good to go now

Acne Treatments
I tend to reach out for both Garnier Pure Active Multi-Action Toner and Benzol Peroxide Benzac 5% Whenever I get break-outs which is usually after my period, because of the toxins our body wants to flush out. Plus having to be a highschooler with combination dry to oil skin ++ being acne prone I do have to make sure to have my remedys on hand. That's it! you've reached the end of my blog! Thank you for reading today's blog :)

Having good skin helps us minimize the use of make up we put. Having to show our natural beauty :)

x.o lots of love, April <3

Saturday, July 6, 2013

What's In My School Kikay Kit?

Hello Everyone! This is it :o My School Kikay Kit! Now taken in consideration, I am a highschool student. I do not commute going to school, however i'm 15 years old and as you guys know Puberty and hormones are arising so I need to be fresh all day long for my crush from section A :"> =)) This is kind of a mess but I can work with it :)

Let's get started!

1. Tissue & Wet Wipes - I have the colds, I never got rid of it but to tell you honestly it's because I have allergies :/ Kind of a bummer but I kinda got used to it as the years passed and you'll never know when you need it, same goes as to my wet wipes.

2. Deodorant - Okay you guys, Seriously you will NEVER Know when you're rushing to school and you forgot your deodorant. Plus, I have trainings after school so I tend to need some extra Protection for B.O over there And if you guys have a p.e class this is a must!

3. Perfume - I'm using the "Love, M" Perfume that I got from one of my blogger friends Ms.Martha from the beauty junkee! Now I suggest for you guys to wear an oil based scent in the morning so that you can use a body splash instead upon your day. However I tend to reach for this more than my other body splashes because of the scent also because It is from my idol! :">

4. Comb, Hair ties & bobby pins - You can never go wrong with bringing these extra items in your kikay kit, I remember one time my friend jeanelle who is ever so concious with her bangs asked for a bobby pin from me, guess I was her life saver for that day ;) Also you will not know when that perfect sock bun of yours just poofs right up.

5. Blotting Sheets - I'm only in 2nd year high school and ever if I do not commute going to school It is a must for me to bring blotting sheets because I have combination dry to oily skin, I mean who wants their crush to see them looking like they've just gotten out of the sauna? /:) No one does!

6. Powder, conceler, Lip balm and Lip and cheek tint - Now I kinda lost my lip and cheek tint but if you were wondering I use the one from the body shop, these are what I tend to use on my face on an everyday basis. Hey, dont judge me, I know I am only 15 and that I shouldn't be wearing make up but a little pop of color wont hurt right? :))

7. Eye drops & Medicine - I have small eyes and they like crazy :)) Due to the effect of my allergies too I guess that's why And I have my medicine because I'm a sick kid :( I have alot of illnesses but that cant get in the way of my studies now can it? :)

Thanks for reading my blog today! :) I Hope you have a great day ahead!

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Edgy

Edgy by rawr-apriljoy featuring buckle handbags

Rag bone
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To Be Announced platform boots
solestruck.com

Buckle handbag
$61 - oliverbonas.com

Valentino studded bangle
$165 - harveynichols.com

Forever 21 yellow gold cross necklace
forever21.com

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics palette eyeshadow
sephora.com

Bobbi brown cosmetic
neimanmarcus.com

FEED for Target Women's Sleeveless Chambray Shirt -Light Wash
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Europe Trip : 2012 Italy & Greece

EUROPE 2012

Hello! :) This Post is Going to be about my travel to Europe a few months back. I Dint have My blog then, So I decided it's never too late to Tell my readers all about My Experience! :) I will not show you all my photos, but I'll post most of the photos :) and also featuring my sister and my brother! :D Hi ate angel and kuya aj/arjohn! :D There you have it guys, a picture of the 3 little pigs! :3 :)) Just kidding! I was with my sister, brother and dad here but I couldn't find a picture of daddy :(

I took this picture of the Coliseum at Rome, Italy forgive me for I can't remember what exact date was this but It was around the first few weeks of October I think? But gosh, Being able to see this in person Is beyond remarkable Thinking that before I only get to see this in movies but It was damn real when I saw it, I had goosebumps not only that but I was actually amazed. Gosh this place is beautiful :D

Now, Excuse my face in this blurry photo but yes. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, which was located in tuscany or sometimes called center of italy . AMAZING! isn't it? :) It doesnt seem so leaning in this photo :)) though you could pretty tell it's beauty shown on the photo, you know the girl on the right :> :)) Just kidding! :)) I've also learned that back in the day pisa was actually one of the first cities in Italy it just so happened that they were near the coast, and they built this magnificent tower. The tower was originally stable and straight .but what happened was that because of the ground it kept sinkking thats why it became leaning! :) great fact right? :)

After a few days on land, We planned on going on a Cruise! :) this is a picture of the door of my room. I was on the plaza deck 5 and I shared this room with my sister :) who has been featured in my photos. We stayed here for roughly 10 days as I can remember it was a great experience! :) I dint get sea sick at all!

This was the most memorable photo of me on my trip to Europe. Mainly because it's the only photo of me that's not blurred or in a wacky face :)) Yes that Is me, supporting the catliner. My signature wing ;)

That's it everyone! :) thanks for dropping by to see my blog today! :D And reading my experience about my Europe trip! :) God bless you and have a great day ahead! :)