The Uncurated Life: 6/1/08

I got sick after a long time + WANTED

6/30/2008Shen

Saturday morning, i woke up at quarter to four in the morning. Duke was licking my face which has become my morning alarm clock. He wakes up ealier than i do coz he stays at my mom's room until she leaves for work. Cool eh?

As i was about to get ready for school, I noticed that i feel a bit chilly and hot at the same time. The semi-hypochondriac in me made me get my handy thermometer and take my temperature. It seems it wasn't psychologicl after all and i am really sick. I got like 39 on my manual thermometer. Like a little girl, i went to my mom's room and told her i'm sick. She hugged me and I slept on her bed for the duration of the morning.

I hate being absent especially if i'm sick. I mean, I'd rather absent myself and do something productive than be absent for being sick.

The last time i got a fever was... well, i don't remember. Must be from all the late nights and too much food. LOL!

I was pretty much on and off asleep the whole day, watched The Holiday on HBO. I don't think i even opened my computer that day. A way to know I'm really sick. But i think i still went online.. hmm...

Come Sunday, it's The Pacquiao Fight (He won! Mabuhay Pinoy!). The BF visited moi and watched the game. Since i was feeling a lot better, we decided to catch a flick at the nearest cinema here in my place. We watched WANTED finally. I really love movies like this, bursting with guns and special effects. I have to admit that I love guns. I don't know much about it but i love it. Maybe it's in the blood since my dad is a target shooter. I actually plan on owning one or ten thousand when i become a lawyer or when i could afford it, whichever comes first. :)

I have to agree with Didi that they took the Matrix slow-mo effect to another level. The corner-shot part is amazing, the car zooming and the wonderful wonderful gun fight scenes really got me on the edge of my seat, it's like orchestra for me. This is the Modern Cowboys (minus the broke back part.)

Angelina Jolie is totally hot here (i'M in a lesbian mode here! lol) I just love love her. :)

She is just gorgeous!! :)

One of my fave scene.. i'm gonna own one of these soon when it's legal to own one! LOL!

the Hero, James McAvoy, the guy from my fave Oscar Movie Atonement isn't so bad looking here either.. Drool much, Shen??

care for the boy next door with chiseled abs?

this is probably my fave part

It really is a great movie... except for die-hard animal advocates. :( and the boys will get disappointed coz there is no ***scene. I know! Bugger!

Oh, I'm so inspired to do the Eye looks AJ sported on the movie. :) She sported mainly neutral sultry and edgy smoky look. :) So, imma get that done soon. :)

Sultry Imma-gonna-b*tchslap-you-til-you-give-me-the right-answer look

Smoky I-got-you-cornered-you-a** look

Happy Viewing!

Next weekend, Hancock.

much love,

Photos courtesy of Yahoo! Movies. Thanks!

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product review review

Review: MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack

6/29/2008Shen

MAC Fluidline
Php1,100 ($25 here in Manila, Philippines)
Available in Rustan's Shangri-la, Makati and Marrionaud, SM Mall of Asia
3g /0.1oz

MAC says: Ultra-smooth, Fluidline’s gel formula provides the precision of a liquid liner with a silkier, softer finish. Goes on “foolproof” with a brush in an easy dip-and-stroke action. Long-wearing. Smudge-proof. Lines up in a rich array of colours and finishes. Brush sold separately.

Shen says: Exactly what MAC Says.
I was never the eyeliner girl since a "person" told me that eyeliner will make my eyes look bigger and give me panda eyes. Well, that "person" i've proven is truly wrong! Why did i rely on such advise anyway? Nevertheless, this product gave a whole new meaning to my makeup application.

Of course, prior to buying MAC Fluidline, I did my research and also asked the MUA to teach me how to apply it. That way i can't blame myself if i get disappointed.

The first time I tried it, I pretty much applied a lot that i gave a thick dramatic look to my eyes. After a week or so, i think i became really familiar to the product that i can control the line that i was putting. I was able to achieve a thinner line which is more appropriate for my everyday look. With practice, you'll definitely get a grip on using it. I love how long its stays on my eyes. Until the end i say! I also tried swimming with my make-up on and th fluidline stayed on! Yup, I'm not kidding.

What about the brush? Yup, you still need a separate brush with this one. This one is tough. I started using Blacktrack with my pink handled taklon brush from Coastalscents. However, there came a time that the brush hairs became "open" that it was just hard to work with anymore. Then, I started using my essence of beauty eyeliner brush duo. :) This works heavenly since the end of this angled brush is so thin and it doesn't open up. I love this brush and working with it my Blacktrack is just great. Til then, i won't be getting any MAC eyeliner brushes.

Will i buy it again? Definitely. But i'm always open to trying Bobbi Brown or Stila. Or a much cheaper brand that will deliver the same result. Yeah, I'm the Queen of Cheap.

Using Eyeliner Brush from Life and Companion

Raves:
1. It stays on and stay put! will definitely last you from am to pm.
2. glide on smoothly for easy application
3. Buildable product so you can achieve the intensity that you want
4. Smudge-proof... i know, I tried
5. Product will last quite a long time (3 to 5 months, personal use)
6. Many colors to choose from.

Rants:
1. The price. This is sold in the US for $15. The added $10 is an injustice.
2. Dries easily. (this is for the first time users.. you'll get the hang of it with practice)
3. You need a separate brush. But i think it's worth it. :) lol.

Kikay Pinay gives this product: 3.75 of 5 Kikay Points

much love,

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6/25/2008Shen

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product review review

Review: Modelco EyeBrowz Designer Brow Kit

6/25/2008Shen

Modelco Eyebrows Designer Brow Kit
P1400 ($31.81 approx.)

What Modelco says:
Turn heads and raise eyebrows with EYE BROWS Designer Brow Kit.

Create the ultimate arch with all the shaping and grooming tools to colour, shape and define your eyebrows to perfection. The all-in-one designer brow kit contains a selection of four brow stencils, duo brow wax and powder, two angled head brushes for a defined application, grooming wand and precision slant tweezers in a sleek, chic compact.

To use: Beautiful brows have never been so easy. Simply select your desired brow shape from the professional brow stencils. Position stencil over eyebrow in line with your nose. Using one of the angled brushes shape, tame and extend your brows with the soft wax. Then with the other angled brush, fill-in and define brow with the matching fine pressed powder. Finally, tidy and tweeze stray hairs with the precision slant tweezers. Wipe stencil clean, turn over and repeat process on the other brow to create the perfect frame for your face and to accentuate your eyes!

What Kikay Pinay says:

Getting a bit frustrated with not having Anastasia here, I decided to get the Brow Kit from Modelco. After seeing Jheng's fabulous eyebrows in person, i decided to get it. Thankfully, it didn't disappointed me. With its helpful tips along with some Youtube tutorials, i learned (i think) how to make my eyebrows as decent as possible. The MUA at Beauty Bar also showed me how to use it. Its really is simple. First, look for the stencil nearest to your eyebrow shape then stencil it in with the wax. Lastly, apply the powder and simply comb it. For stray hairs, simply pluck it with the tweezer provided. Soon with practice, you won't even need to use the stencil.

I tried doing my eyebrows today and I'm quite happy to report that it stayed the whole day. The wax helped in making my eyebrows stay put. Honestly, its still on even after i gave my Duke a bath and did his grooming. :)

no guessing here.. :) i love what it did to my left eye. :)
I purposely did not put on makeup so the eyebrows will be the focus of this pic.
used white light, no flash

Loves:
1. Everything I need is in it (tools: tweezer, 2 mini angled brushes, 1 spoolie, 4 stencils; wax and powder
2. The stencils - for clueless Pinay's like me
3. Available in the Philippines - in selected Beauty Bar Boutique
4. It's compact and Pink - need i say more?
5. So easy to use
6. Will last a long time - you won't need to use so much
7. Great for MUA who's just learning and starting

Hates:
1. The Price - P1400 is not easy to shell out. Thank GOD for credit cards.

Kikay Pinay gives this product: 4 out 5 Kikay Points

so, how do you groom your eyebrows? any tips to share?

much love,