The reason why I'm in a makeup ban & picture overload!

Hi guys! I just want to share with you the reason why I'm in a makeup ban. For the month of August (and unfortunately, for the following months), I've decided to stay away from buying make up!

But why?? Any ideas why?

Okay, I'll tell you. I banned myself from getting make up because I'm saving up for something big. I'm saving up for my own camera! I want to get quality shots of products and looks using my own camera. I've been using my parents' digital camera in taking photos for my blog posts. And and and sometimes, it's quite difficult to borrow from them. I borrow it too much kasi. Hehehe. I want to share quality photos with my readers! What's the point of having great products/looks without quality shots anyway? :)

Sometimes, I have unphotographed  looks because my mom won't allow me to borrow anymore. That's why  I just borrow my dad's Itouch to take pictures. Boo for low quality pictures! 

Here are some pictures taken using itouch! Too much vanity, eh?

Pale lips + Fake mole ang peg!

WetnWild Megalast Lipstick in Think Pink

I love putting turbans. Manghuhula ang peg? Char. These are my DIY turbans!

Baliw ang datingan ng lola mo!

With Tobby. The day we bought In2it lippies! Orange Peel and Pink  Alarm

Smokey eyes + nude lips!

NYX Round Lipstick in Orange Soda

I use PowerCam app in Itouch. Lotsa effects!

Hair is always a mess

Overly lined eyes and nude lips again! I parted my hair in the middle. Miranda Sings style!

LA Colors Frozen Berries on the lips!

 That's it! Wish me the best in saving money and keeping away from makeup stalls! Hihihi. I'm planning to get Sony Cybershot W650 which costs 6000php. I hope I can come up with that amount real soon :D

Hope you enjoyed this post! To those who are also in a makeup ban like me, good luck to us! We can do this!

Have a great day!
God bless!
♥
Iya

What's inside my kikay kit?

  

Hello there! I will be sharing with you today my kikay kit. No matter how un-girly/boyish a girl is, I believe there's some sort of kikay item in her bag, probably a powder, comb, or lip balm. Every girl needs one! Whatever ends up in one's kit depends solely on her!

This is my zippered pouch made out of mesh which was given to me by my dear friend, Shaina. It has the attributes that I was looking for a kit - black, durable, easy to clean. I do not like a kit that is made up of cloth as it gets dirty easily. This requires little cleaning or none at all! Whenever there are makeup spills, I can just shake it off the material. I do not have a fear of getting this wet either as it's not absorbent. Thank you Shaina! This has been very useful to me. But but but, I think I'll be needing a bigger one! It's so full! I'll definitely buy the same kind, just bigger. This is available in SM Department Stores in different sizes.

Now for the contents!

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Fanny Serrano two-way cake in Organza (399php). There are lots of reviews and raves about this already. I leave it up to other beauty bloggers.The product is truthful to the reviews made by beauty bloggers, no kidding.

Top to bottom: ELF eye shadow brush, Marionnaud N°38 brush (slanted brush+spooly), white cheapo eyeliner, The Face Shop retractable lip brush, Nichido waterproof black eyeliner, Ever Original eyebrow pencil in brown and Ever Bilena eye pencil in brown. 

I house this pencils in a clear resealable plastic that came with my Marionnaud brush. I use the 2 Ever Bilena pencils to do my brows. I prefer pencils over brow powder/gel. So much easier to use.

Shawill Showcase Blusher in Dreamy Rose (99php). I am a fan of coral/peachy shades. I don't use pink blushers. Just doesn't suit me. This blush on is very pigmented, a little is enough to give you a pop of color! This will definitely last long. Very matipid.

Shawill Mono Eyeshadow (69php) #006 which I use for contouring. I think this is too dark for me. Like the blusher, this is also very pigmented!

Retractable Kabuki Brush (90php).Of course, my favorite brush! I love, love, love this! See my post here about this amazing brush. Note: This is not an authentic MAC brush, I got this from Divisoria (just when will I ever be able to afford a MAC product?)

Concealer (25php) You might laugh at me for having this product. Haha! This is really cheap. I'm not into concealer yet and I rarely use this. I use this in highlighting my nose line. 

Liquid eyeliner (20php) another cheapo product from China. It's just too cute! It works well too-great staying power! I just don't like its shiny finish. 

Maybelline Lash Stiletto (249php) Not so crazy about mascaras yet.

I love lipsticks! Of all kinds of makeup, I find myself addicted to lipsticks the most. I only have a few since I'm just new to the makeup craze. These are the ones I bring everyday.

Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Off Beat Pink (148php) I've heard and read that before, matte lipsticks from EB are only 125php. Too bad, I only discovered how great EB matte lipsticks are now. But, I can still say that this is still sulit for the price.

Also a matte lipstick from Ever Bilena. Scarlet is a nice shade of orangey-red! I haven't cleaned this up yet so, no picture! Haha

 In 2 it Moisture Intense Lipstick in Orange Juice (379php) As I have said, I love peach/coral/orange shades! This one is soooo orange and highly pigmented. I ♥ IT! Great staying power too. Kinda costly but definitely worth it.

Ever Bilena Pro Longwear Lipstick in Destiny (158php) Another lipstick from EB! This doesn't have a matte finish. Very moisturizing and long-lasting unlike the EB matte lipsticks. 

Swatches from L-R: In2it in Orange Juice, Ever Bilena Pro Longwear in Destiny, Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Scarlet and Off Beat Pink

Swatches from L-R: In2it in Orange Juice, Ever Bilena Pro Longwear in Destiny, Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Scarlet and Off Beat Pink

Sally Hansen Natural Shine Lip Gloss I'm not into lip gloss that's why I only have one. I love pairing this with my EB Off Beat Pink since it very drying. 

Last but definitely not the least, my HG lip balm from Burt's Bees (395php)! I looooooove this so much especially the after-gum feeling. So minty and cooling!

That's all for my Kikay Kit! 

God bless!

♥

Iya