Despite the crazy things that are happening in our country, I still love living here. After watching the recent episode of Grey's Anatomy, Meredith said something truly that made a mark on me, soemthing I truly connected with... As much as this place has taken so much from me, it has also given me every reason to live. I know it's easier to run and it's easier to give up and say "to hell with it." But if there's one thing I know, one thing i'm sure of, I love my country and I will continue to defend it to those who disrespects it along with my own pride and my own reputation.

And who doesn't love the vain-fact that we can bronze night and day no matter what season we're in. It's the country wherein bronzers isn't an option, it's practically a must! :)

Here's a bronzer that's great for this coming holiday season. :) Meet Mememe Goddess Rock Luxury Bronzing Rocks (Php825.00 at MakeupHolics). It reminds me a lot of the one from The Body Shop. This one though is a cool pinkish bronze/gunmetal finish. It's satiny and gives a slight sheen when applied.

I wouldn't advise using this a contour though given it's texture. It's more for a glam effect than it is for doing basic makeup. Get this if you like to party and add a bit of pizzazz to your look. :)

AS you can see in the photo, it's complimenting to my skin and pair well with a pink blush. :) It's great neutral makeup for that extra fabulousity. :)

You can use a medium dense brush to apply this or your regular angled blush brush. Less dense the brush the better. :)

Mememe Goddess Rocks Luxury Bronzing Rocks is available at MakeupHolics. :)

Benefit Cabana Glama Your DesTANation Makeup Kit

Benefit Cabana Glama Your DesTANation Makeup Kit

My ultimate beauty dream?

It's for Filipina's to finally to realize how bronzers and contouring enhances our face! We need to stop for awhile trying to whiten our skin (God knows we've been busy doing that for decades). But instead literally face head on and try other beauty products that celebrate our skin tone.

Embrace your tanned beauty like never before. :)

Benefit Cabana Glama Your DesTANation Makeup Kit

When Benefit launched the Cabana Glam, a summer offering from the brand, it was like an answered prayer for me, the girl from country that enjoys summer weather almost half of the year!

Cabana Glama is a summer-inspired kit that aims to accentuate your beautifully tanned skin and to give you that summer glow like you've just gone to the beach. It's fulll of wonderful products.

It has the Some kinda gorgeous foundation which has a medium to heavy coverage that will stay put on any weather. Posietint, sister to Benetint that's been earning raves just the same. Neutral trio eyeshadow great to that doubles as a highlighter. Best of all, it has Hoola blush, a famous contour blush from Benefit, that you can apply to accentuate your face and to enhance your golden glow.

There's is nothing like it! It's the best starter kit for women who finally want to try wearing bronzers and to give their skin the true loving it deserves

Benefit Cabana Glama Your DesTANation Makeup Kit

Benefit Cabana Glama Your DesTANation Makeup Kit

Benefit Cabana Glama Your DesTANation Makeup Kit

Benefit Cabana Glama Your DesTANation Makeup Kit - with flash

Benefit Cabana Glama Your DesTANation Makeup Kit

Benefit Cabana Glama Your DesTANation Makeup Kit

1. Stick to matte bronzers first as this those with shimmers tend to look messy on the face.
2. An angled brush is still the best brush for contouring, so make sure you have one on your kit.
3. A little goes a long way, start with just soft application and then you can add if you want more.
4. Study your face and your angles.
5. Enjoy! Don't let bronzing frustrate you. It's going to be fun and you'll love the results after!

Finally, contouring with mineral makeup (with no shimmer worries) is possible! :)

Soon i'll be posting some FOTD's with me sporting these shades. :)

much love,
Shen


Ellana Sheer Natural Mineral Bronzer ae currently not available at their website but can be purchased through their resellers or facebook page. Click here.