The packaging wasn't so bad either. It's sleek and sophicated look. Best of all, you can fold it in a way that it doesn't take too much space on vanity!

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It's funny how we often think that we have a lot of time to do the things we want... then we just realize that we've already out of time. Well, I'm not about to let that happen. So even amidst chores and tasks, I went ahead and did this bright look using mainly greens and yellows, inspired by a dress I wore during my recent trip to Bohol. It's a very tropical look that reminds me of beach festivities and nature.

Imagine the surprise looks of the guy that delivers our drinking water and the one that picks up our laundry when they saw this look on me! Hahahaha!

I've also missed using green eyeshadows which I realize I have in abundance with the palettes that I own. I concentrated again in using matte eye shadows from my 42 and 120 eye shadow palettes. Although the texture is a bit powdery, I was happy about the pigmentation. Who wouldn't be and the with the price i paid for, barely Php2000! Seriously, it was a jackpot!

When I got invited to an intimate gathering to meet NARS Leading Makeup Artist, Michael Hanz, and talk about the latest offering from Nars, I couldn't be more excited. I've always been a fan of Nars cosmetics and for them to consider me as part of this event was such a highlight in my beauty blogging endeavor.

Michael engaged us in a conversation about the NARS Spring/Summer 2011 collection. He talked about Summer Collection that includes an eyeshadow trio called Cap Ferrat, inspired by Alpes-Maritimes region in southeastern of France. It's collection of bright shades of sea blues. It's nice how Michael and I think alike when it comes to bright makeup looks, never be intimidated by them. They are fun to play around with and you can always make any bright eyeshadows work for you.

Of course, we played around with NARS cosmetics laid down before us.

I was this close to buying the Sheer Matte and Sheer Glow Foundation... Tood bad I didn't have my credit card with me. :(

Hello Laguna Body and Face Illuminators

Michael talked about NARS Laguna Illuminators which earned oohhhs and aahhs from me. It's great for everyone even those with oily skin. A little goes a long way and it's the best makeup to strut around with this summer. And oh, Lagina Multiple is also coming out soon!!

Got to play around with more makeup like the Trio Eyeshadow Calanque that gives a new definition to neutral look. Talk about edgy and making statement. Metallic nail polishes Kismet and Ecume. I'm actually lemming for Kismet, that they call metallic sunflower. It's the prettiest shade of gold! I love!

For Summer 2011, NARS came out with a highlight blush called New Order. It's a soft pink blush, with gold and silver shimmer. It can highlight the cheeks to create dimension and give that summer dewy look or apply on top of your favorite blush, like Nars Orgasm for a different look.

NARS Exotic Dance Duo is probably my favorite eyeshadow duo from the collection. It made me think of saturday night parties... in a real hot summer dress, that is.

I can't help but fall deeply in love with their Pro-Prime Collection. Frances have raved about the  Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and ever since, I've always wanted to have my own tube. But there's more to it!

I can't wait to get my hands on the Pro-Prime Multi Protect Primer with SPF 30 / PA +++. It's primer and sunblock in one! Hello! Aren't getting more excited?

Pore Refining Primer is an oil-free primer which has natural ingredients and skin care properties that not only give protection to the skin but make cosmetic application a breeze and make it stay put.

The product above was what got my attention. Been in the Nars collection for quite sometime, the Skin Smoothing Face Prep, which can be used prior or top makeup. Provides a smooth surface for foundation and minimizes the appearance of pores.

NARS Eyeshadow Duo in Cap Ferrat

NARS Spring 2011 Trio Eyeshadow in Calanque

Here, Michael  shows us Nars' makeup removers, the cleansing oil and the eye makeup remover.

Pure Matte Lipsticks in Carthage (Summer 2011) and Madere (Spring 2011); Lip glosses in Nana (Spring 2011), Wonder (Summer 2011) and Super Orgarm (Spring 2011).

Carthage is like a sister of the very popular NARS Schiap. while Madere is such a great nude peach lipstick.

I really enjoyed the time I spent learning beauty tips from Michael Hanz and of course getting acquainted with new NARS products. I'm definitely eyeing Carthage, Cap Ferrat and the Laguna Multiple. :) 

Can't wait!! :)

An early Christmas gift came from New York a few weeks back and it's no less than Urban Decay Book of Shadows Volume III New York City Palette. It's not a secret that I collect the Urban Decay Book of Shadows, thanks for Gracie for being the first one to have made it possible for me to get my hands on Urban Decay Book of Shadows. I know many people have the problem with it having similar shades in each palette. But for me, that's not a problem since I'm a big fan of all Urban Decay eyeshadows. They are exactly type of shadows I like, satiny and shimmery. Playing around all my Book of Shadows is always a joy for me.

How's the beginning of December for you? Mine's been ho-hum. Stayed at home for more of the day except to get my car from car detailing and claiming my passport. I'm trying to stay indoors for the week since the last two weeks was pretty full with events, work and gatherings. I'm so happy that you found my previous post helpful and even some of you suggested I do more FOTD's.

Well, wish granted. I've been using the MAC lipsticks I got from the Tartan Tale Collection. I'm very happy that I got the shades I wanted before they ran out because they are amazing!

MAC Full Fuchsia has proven to be one of the brightest pink lipstick I own. Although I have various bright pink lippies, I think that Full Fuchsia will become a favorite because of how it made my lips come alive. Full Fuchsia is creamy in texture and applies easily even without the use of a lip brush. Just follow contours of your lips and you're set to go. I love how opaque it is but doesn't fall flat on the lips. Rather the sheen provides a certain gloss-like to the lip shade that makes it look a bit dimensional.

Last long as well on the lips unless you eat or drink. :)

Remember to prime your lips with a moisturizing lip balm to avoid your lips from drying. I used Lip Ice Strawberry Lip Balm with SPF15* to keep my smoochers soft and smooth for lipstick application.

I wore this look at Teeyah's Sun Life Event launching Piolo's Sunpiology Journal/Planner for 2011. The Planner is made for inspiring us to be one with nature and to rethink of how we deal with the future. It's pretty inspiring. Not to mention that the journal will benefit Piolo's chosen cause as well.

Back to the FOTD, I chose to use again my Beige Harmony Palette* from L'oreal to test how it will fare well when I use the foiling method to it. Also, since I was rockin one helluva bright pink lipstick, I thought to tame down my eyes with a neautral bronze eye look. Since I'm loving the effect of Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara*, I used it again on my FOTD, too. I really think my lashes are growing thicker and longer with this mascara. Of course, I also Use my L'oreal Renewal Lash Serum* daily. Both are really working well to keep my lashes strong.

As expected, a really really pigmented eye makeup look. The eyeshadow blend wel together and I really enjoyed using it in a foil technique. It's really impressive, I tell you.

Excuse the number of photos... I enjoyed posing like this.. hehehehe!!

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