THE RED LIPPIE ADVENTURES: MAC

Why I Now Only Carry Lipsticks in my Everyday Makeup Kit

(Top to Bottom: Revlon Colorstay in Wardrobe, Victoria Secret lipgloss, Loreal Collection Star in Pure Garnet, MAC Pro Longwear Lip Creme in Unlimited, Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor in Addiction Dependence, Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in #15 from Japan and Loreal lipstick in Spring Rosette)

To put it, I just wanted to simplify my everyday makeup life. And so my story goes by me applying my foundation or tinted moisturizer/ sunblock first, set with a powder, do my eyebrows, apply some blush and on with my usual fave lippies mostly from Revlon. I really think Revlon has great lipsticks selection and they work pretty well on me.

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Beauty

June Bride: Rosette

Sometime ago, I was asked by my friend and classmate from grade school Rosette to do her bridal makeup. We were literally seatmates, imagine that! And we would always bump into each other in flights from and to Virac, my hometown.

I wasn't sold to the idea at first: I hate being a guest and a MUA at the same time. It just ruins the occasion for me, hahaha.

So in my effort to ~~not~~ convince her I ~~was('nt)~~ was the right MUA for her, I asked if she was willing to spend one afternoon for her trial makeup and luckily she liked it.

We were booked to do the makeup at Diamond Hotel along Roxas Boulevard.

I used makeup from MAC, NARS, Benefit, and Laura Mercier to create this look.

Here's a photo of the bride sans makeup:

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Beauty

REVISITED | MAC Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo

By now you all know I love red lipsticks to death! I’m sure that I am going to wear red lips in my wedding (oh well, if that’s going to happen, lol) and probably in my funeral (I’d make sure to put that in my last will and testament, oh how morbid!).

I really like looking like I’ve lived in the past. I’d pay anything just to look like a more vintage version of me hihihi! I love looking at photos of women who lived back then. One friend even commented at one time that my love for vintage things had already translated to my fascination to date only older men, yay!. But of course, like everyone else, I do keep an age requirement lol! To find out the age limit of men I’d like to date, go ask me, hihihi! Alright then, so much of my love life (naks)!

Now on to the business, so far, this MAC Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo is my top favourite red lippie.

MAC’s tag line: “ Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. Simmers on the street! What made M·A·C famous.”

http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick/index.tmpl

And no, MAC need not convince me because I really agree. It’s the best retro lipstick for that glamorous look!

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| VMV Velvet Matte Lipstick in Hot Librarian

REVISITED | VMV Velvet Matte Lipstick in Hot Librarian

Hola everyone! Hope everyone is safe especially since the weather is acting really strange! And why is that all typhoons here in sunny Manila has to come on a weekend? This is the second time in a row that the weather was a blah! Boo:(

Well anyhow, I promised to review more lip products these days as requested by my friend Sarah last month. I have a number of lippies and today I am going to talk about a brand which I really really like--- VMV Hypoallergenics! This brand is known internationally for their excellent products and I feel very proud that this company is from the Philippines ! Yey!

Because absolutely adore matte lipsticks, I had to get the VMV Matte Lipstick in Hot Librarian. It’s a super pretty darker pink shade which can pass as your MLBB (My lips but better) shade.

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4u2

BEAUTY SPOTTING | What's in My Makeup Kit

Lookie, lookie what's in my makeup kit!

Since I started loving makeup, it was always a struggle how NOT to bring my entire makeup stash in my everyday bag. I mean I love big bags but lately, I always try to challenge myself by bringing with me a small to medium sized bag trying to see if I am up for it.

A boy I used to date asked me before whether I carry stones in my bag, lol. Of course he was teasing me but that made me think whether I had been bringing too much or not (wow, as if contemplating haha!).

So, here's a snapshot of what I usually carry with me in my usual day.

Styli Style Luna Bronze/ Blush
4U2 Lovelight BB Powder SPF 15PA++
Nature Republic Panda Zero WaterProof Mascara
The Balm Balm Shelter Tinted Moisturizer SPF18
ArtDeco Concealer in 05
Loreal Made for Me Naturals Eyeshadow
ELF Lip Stain in Red Carpet
Prestige Eyeshadow in Caribe
4U2 Colors Single Eyeshadow (04)
VMV Matte Lipstick in Hot Librarian
MAC Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo
Nichido Minerals Kohl Pencil in Onyx
Nichido Minerals Precise Eye Pencil in Chestnut
Urban Decay Complexion Primer Potion
Nivea Sunblock SPF50

I love my makeup kit from Majolica Majorca. It's GOLD, SHINY and very ME, lol.

And oops, don't forget to include this baby in my list--- my Shu Uemura eyelash curler which I got when I attended one of their events here!

So what's in your makeup kit lately? I'm excited to know!

Love,

Miss J

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COVERGIRL

BEAUTY SPOTTING | My Top Five Red Lipstick Picks

Good morning Tuesday! I am a little under the weather since last week and hopefully to feel better soon. Blame it on the weather here in sunny Manila. It's been crazy sun + rain and the cycle goes on:(

Anyhow, a friend asked me what are my fave lipsticks to date. And I feel obliged to respond through a blog post somehow.

Lipsticks are great to put some color in your face. It is an instant perk-me-up dose for most ladies out there! Typically, cooler tones ( blue) work better for fairer skin, and warmer tones (those closer to red and orange) work best for darker tones like most Asian skins.

Today, I am posting on my fave red lippies! After all, that's the reason why I named this blog in honor of my fave lip color-- RED!