April Ipsy Bag

I got my April Ipsy bag and I'm thrilled about this one!! Get ready because I love everything.

Ok first things first the bag. Favorite one so far. The theme this month was bohemian. It reminds me of those hand woven place mats. (If you're Filipino you know what I'm talking about) 

What I got: 

KCO Colors By Beauty Brands in Natural Born Beauty - full size 

Hikari Cosmetics Blush in Tango - full size

Lather Ultra Light Face lotion - sample size

TheBalm Cosmetics eyeshadow in Flirty - full size (I think) 

Jor'el Parker fragrance in Femina - sample size 

-Ok first the lipstick. I love this color. It's a great nude for me. Colors that are too light or too pink aren't really nude for me. I'm not sure what else to say about it other than I've worn it everyday (that I've worn lipstick) since I got it. Love it! 

-The blush is so pretty. Really pigmented though, only the slightest bit on a brush is all you need. This seems more like something that should have been in last months back. It's bright and very spring. It doesn't scream bohemian to me but I still love it. 

- uh oh a moisturizer. If you read last months Ipsy bag review. (Found here) You know me and moisturizer don't work well. I also didn't realized I had moisturizer checked to recieve. So I went ahead and removed that but, this one works for me! What!? Yea it doesn't irritate my skin or make my skin red at all. When it says light it means it. It's light and leaves my face feeling clean and moisturized. It's currently sitting in my makeup desk. And I use it before I put my makeup on. 

- I was very excited when I saw I was getting this eyeshadow! I LOVE TheBalm. I have the Nude Tude palette which was the first palette before Nude Dude, which is where you can find this eyeshadow. I love this color. It's like a slightly purple bronzey brown. It's so pretty. I already wanted the Nude Tude Palette and now I really want it. 

- I am obsessed with this fragrance. It's not too feminine or strong. I love it. I've even gotten complements on it when I've worn it. I love getting little fragrance samples because I can throw it in my purse and always smell good with out having to spray myself in public. 

As always here's a look I created with the products. I went for a more natural everyday look since this that vibe I got from the products. I've been embracing my freckles and imperfections lately I've been reaching less for full coverage foundation more sheer. Probably thanks to better skin care. 

Do you get monthly Ipsy bags? Would you like to? Let me know! 

Who are you?

I watched a YouTube video the other day and at the end she talked about really thinking about the question "who are you?". And not where you work or your hobbies or your education or the outcome to buzzfeed quizzes or what your Netflix que says about you. Just who are you? I loved this and I've really been thinking about it recently. In interviews you are often asked "Tell me about yourself?". Usually you'd answer in a way that made you seem like a good candidate. Maybe work experience and your personality traits that make you a good employee and likeable. I bet you haven't been asked (or at least not often) who are you without feeling like there is a right or wrong answer. Come to think of it I don't think I've ever been asked. So I'm asking myself who are you? 

I am an artist but I can be lazy. I'm kind but I come off cold usually on purpose as a defense mechanism. I am an optimistic worrier. I often feel like I have more thoughts than words. I am emotional and I am self conscious, but between my own pride and confidence I won't show you that. I believe in myself and my strength. I am ambitious but question myself particularly, if I have the ability to succeed creatively. I am faithful. I am outgoing but sometimes I just want to be a turtle. Despite my faults I like who I am. 

And that is who I am. 

Now, I'm asking you. Who are you? 

I encourage you to really meditate on that and answer that question today. No right or wrong. 

Are you who you want to be? 

Who are you? 

Get Ready With Me!

The other day I filmed my first ever beauty related video. I've been told I should make beauty videos and it's just not something I think I really want to do, I don't know but this felt more like a vlog to me so it was fun! Hope you like it!

Ombre Lips

One makeup look I've been in love with is ombre lips. I'm not sure where I first saw it and loved it but I know the obsession for a lot of people came from Korean makeup trends. Koreans know how to do it!

Then a few days ago I got super excited when Tarte posted this on their instagram! 

So here is my current favorite combination and how I do it. 

I like using lip stains it makes the ombre last longer. So I'm using the Revlon lip stains.

I love this look when you want a colorful bolder lip without being overly dramatic. Some call this look the popcicle stain. You can see why. This is perfect If you've been wanting to experiment with lip colors you've never tried before. Here are two other colors/looks I tried. 

Purple because I love purple.

And a brighter pink 

I think this is a perfect fresh look for spring. Let me know if you try it out!

March Ipsy Bag

I got my March Ipsy bag! I'm happy about this one! 

It came in a floral bag which I love anything floral. Much better than last months bag!

Sample size: Pūr-lisse - pūr-delicate gentle soymilk cleanser and makeup remover.

Sample size: Leeani Eco - 3 in 1 revolution light (moisturizer) 

Full size-ish: Pixi by Petra - Mesmerizing Mineral duo in Apricot Glow

Full size: NYX Cosmetics - Butter Lipstick in Little Susie

Full size: Crown Brush - infinity shadow/crease duet brush 

   Ok let's start with the only thing I did not like from this months bag. The moisturizer. I wouldn't describe my skin as sensitive but when it comes to moisturizers, for whatever reason, my skin is really sensitive. This moisturizer like most moisturizers made my face turn red and made the uneven parts of my complexion more noticeable. This is something that happens from time to time with moisturizers and my skin, so I wasn't surprised. 

   The face wash/makeup remover was fine. It worked and removed my makeup. Nothing fabulous but did its job. Ill use it until its done but it didn't give me and further interest in the brand of product.

   On to the really good stuff. I have two other NYX butter lipsticks so I was excited to see I was getting another one. I love how these lipsticks feel. They don't have great longevity but it feels more like a chapstick than a lipstick, so I'm ok with that. I love the color I got, it's very spring. I can see myself wearing this often this season. Not to mention Essie Button from youtube (channel here) used the color I got in her recent 'No Makeup' tutorial video. I love her videos and her blog (found here)

  I'm am loving the eyeshadow duo. The lighter shade is a perfect everyday color. Both colors are so pretty on. 

  Last but not least the brush. I am in looove with this brush. Both ends are fantastic. One end is a great eyeshadow brush staple. It's wide and dense great for all over application or crease. The other end is my favorite. It's like a combination of a small angled brush and a pencil brush. So great, not to mention awesome quality. 

Here is the look I put together. I went for a simple bronzey spring look. 

Other than the moisturizer I loved this months bag! If you are thinking about getting monthly Ipsy bags let me know! If you already do let me know your thoughts on your bag. 

If you want to see someone else use some of these products (and coincidentally did a very similar makeup look) and who usually does a makeup look once month with Ipsy products check out Ingrid Nilsen!

Very Inspiring Blogger Award!

I was nominated by  for the "Very Inspiring Blogger award" by Runt's Pickins! It's so awesome and so kind!

So here are the rules:

Thank the blogger who nominated you. 

Ive known this lovely lady for a long time now. And I appreciate her not only reading, but also nominating me for this. It means so much, thank you!! 

List the rules and display the award. (Done)

Share seven facts about yourself. 

1. I am Filipino, Irish, and German and proud of it. 

2. I prefer some kind of potatoe chips on my sandwich 

3. I have a bachelors degree in interior design

4. I now work as a PR manager 

5. I've never broken a bone 

6. I love potatoes. Baked, mashed, fries you name it I love it. 

7. I spent a summer in NYC attending acting school

Nominate other amazing blogs and comment on their blog to let them now you nominated them. 

Ok this was actually the hardest part. I wanted to nominated bloggers I actually know. I know three. But one nominated me (and if I could nominate her back I would) the other two are a little inactive lately. So maybe if I nominate them they will get back to it or blog more! Also Im realizing I need to read more not so popular blogs. 

First, Design Prep because Jamie is talented, kind, and intelligent. Three things that make a great designer. 

Second, All Kinds of Kinds because Teaya is one of my most inspiring friends in general. She's uplifting and kind and so is her blog. I wish she would

One popular blog Id like to nominate is SimplyTaralyn. I've been reading and following this blog way way before I started my own. She is motivating and inspiring. We even live in the same city now! 

Flashback Friday

Welcome to another installment of flashback friday. It's been a little bit, we have plenty to catch up on. I have a few post that need to be written/ready to post but I thought I should catch up with a flash back Friday first.

Me and Joseph went to go she Lights. This is my second time seeing her live. I love her. 

Then went to Jack Beagles where I swear they have the best mac and cheese in the world. I love that place.

I have been busy with work making plans and preparing for things to come. We worked there worlds largest St Patricks day pub crawl, which I later attended. 

A sea of green. This years record 21,137 crawlers. No video this year since it was more work than play. But if you want to see last years video you can find it here!

The pub crawl was the weekend before St Patrick's day. On the actual holiday we had some friends over and I made Irish food like I always do. I made corned beef, potatoes, and cabbage per usual but this year I also made Irish soda bread and a dessert! Go me! 

One of my good friends turned 21 and I had some great karaoke videos I had every intention on saving but I forgot and let snapchat eat it. Too bad too there was a great rendition of Maroon 5's Sugar with birthday boy and friends.  

Those are the highlights! I got my Ipsy bag I'm going to share that and a look I created. I also got nominated for a Very Inspiring Blogger award! I also have a couple beauty posts Im working on so that's all to come! I hope your last couple weeks have been wonderful, talk to you next time.