Snaps: Party Girl

Yes, I've been pretty good at updating my blog despite a lot of unpleasant circumstances that have to be dealt with. I've been terribly busy and physically burned out as of late as I am doing the job of three people, again, but I can't neglect my blog just because of that. My brain may be nearly dead (pardon the slips and typos if there be any), but blogging helps me relax a little bit. I won't say so much in this post as I just thought of sharing these pictures with you. These were taken about a month ago, the week after the Yuletide Souk Bazaar at Rockwell perhaps. This gorgeous sequined dress was purchased from the same bazaar. My beloved saw this dress while I was pestering Jamie (love you, Jamie!) at her booth, and he immediately fell in love with it. I was more interested in a few bandage dresses that I spotted at a booth, but my beloved wasn't as crazy with those as he was with this dress. I haven't worn this dress to a night out, but for my beloved, I did.

Adding a vintage touch to a photo always makes it more beautiful than it already is

My arm(s) look unusually long in this photo. I wonder why and how that came to be so

All these legwork made my knees quiver terribly

I surely can knock out Manny with my arms

Trying to do the "reflection pose;" wasn't a success, obviously

I was, well, smelling...

I had to hold my breath to keep my tummy from making an unsightly appearance

You might get sick of seeing my face this month, and I hope I won't lose any followers because of that ;) See you all again soon!

Snaps: In the Sun

Hey there my lovely ladies! I know I should be finishing up my review on the Too Faced Glamour Revolution Kit tonight but I'm a bit lazy to write a liturgy, so... I'll just leave you with another set of photos my beloved and I took a couple of weeks ago. I was supposed to post these right after the shoot but my beloved said he'll have to watermark all of them, which apparently, he hasn't done till now.

This shot was taken while I was goofing around by the pool. I think it looks cute, and I look very happy.

On Face:
Bare Naturals S5 Skin Perfecting Primer
Innisfree Troublecare BB Cream
Skinfood Dark Circle Concealer Cream Shade2
Skinfood Dark Circle Powder
Everyday Minerals Foundation in Light Medium
MUFE HD Powder
ELF Studio Blush in Peachy Keen
MAC Matte Bronzing Powder (for contouring and all over color)


On Eyes (Gold and Black eye makeup)
ELF Mineral Eye Primer
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Black Bean
Bare Naturals Pigment in Mod
NYX Eyeshadow Trio in Ceramic
Fashion21 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Revlon Colorstay Automatic Pencil Eyeliner in Black
L'Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara
L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara

On Lips
Maui Lip balm
NYX Round Lipstick in Perfect
Smashbox Reflection High Shine Lipgloss

This was by the shade, near the barbecue grill. haha

I just had to throw this one in here. There's nothing spectacular about this shot except... my shoes. Man, I love 'em. Don't they look hott?!

Outfit Breakdown
Top: Dorothy Perkins
Mini Skirt: Topshop
Shoes: Paprika
Earrings: Bought at the Eastwood Bazaar
Ring: from St. Francis Square

Exposed, but I kinda like it still. Yes, this is how my hair looks like under the sun. My hair color's a bit strange. It's Chocolate Brown from the roots to like half of the entire length; the other half is a deep auburn shade. I also have some natural light brown highlights around my face.

Thanks for visiting my blog! I promise I'll have my review up tomorrow.

Snaps: Boxed

I can't believe that I haven't blogged for 5days (post about Gem's giveaway not counted since I just copied the contents from her blog. this has also been in my drafts since Wednesday... so). Blogging has been a somewhat stress reliever for me, but I had to take a break from it for a short while to spend time with my beloved who just flew off half past noon today to go home to LA. His plane should touch down in about an hour, Philippine time. I have to say that I miss him already. By now, I should already be used to him flying every six months, but I really just can't fight my tears at least 48hours before he takes off. In fact, I did cry a bit yesterday and today. It's a good thing he didn't pack his stuff in front of me like he had done in his past trips. If he had done so, I would've cried a whole lot more than I did.

My beloved will be back in the country after 11days, that is, on the 29th of the same month. Yes, he'll only be gone for roughly two weeks and I cannot wait till he comes back. Life's not as fun when he's not around, so I've already started my countdown to his return in the country. But let me tell you a little something. There's one more reason why I wish he was back in Manila aside from me missing him terribly. Can you guess? Well, he's bringing me a whole lotta stuff. I didn't give him a list of the things that I want him to grab for me (I honestly never give him any list whenever he goes home to LA. I tell him a few things that I want/need and he gets those for me. Plus, he adds a whole bunch of stuff I don't even ask for) coz he knows what I like and what looks good on me. I did give him a list, however, of makeup items that are sought after and saleable in the country. Yes, you read that right. I and my beloved will be selling makeup that we Filipinas have difficulty getting our hands on. This was actually his brainchild, and I backed up his idea and helped him pick out the items. I suggested NYX (of course), and a few other drugstore brands that make good quality makeup items (I'm all for practicality as my blog name implies). I'll keep you in suspense for now, but do watch out for my announcement when he arrives at the end of the month.

For the meantime, here's the last photoshoot that my beloved and I did just a week ago (there's a few more shots that I didn't include in this post coz they were shot by the stairs. This is by far the most challenging shoot that I've done with him and I guess you'd be able to tell why just by looking at the snaps. While the box is spacious enough for two average sized individuals to sit comfortably in, bending and squeezing your entire body in it to get good shots isn't the most fun and comfortable thing to do especially when you're wearing a miniskirt. But then again, I did this for my beloved who's currently finding his way in the photography scene (he just got himself two lenses that professional photographers use when they take photos during fashion shows) and my support goes out to him. Do take note that none of these photos were post-processed. All are raw and untouched by the infamous Adobe Photoshop.

A quick breakdown of my outfit.
Top - bought from St. Francis Square (Php250; about $5)
Miniskirt - Top Shop (yey! I finally have one!) I can't remember exactly how much this one costs, but I think it was around Php1,399 (about $29)
Gladiator Sandals - People are People (original price was Php1,400 and I got it at half the price; about $14, discounted)

Makeup:
I did a simple gold and black eye makeup look. I can't remember what gold eyeshadow I used for my eyes, but I'm guessing it's either Jet Setter or Mod from Bare Naturals. I lined my upper and lower lashlines and waterlines with black eyeliner and wore a pair of falsies from Ellise for a bit of drama. To give my face a pretty glow, I used Bare Naturals' Prettiest Pinky Peach Mineral Blush which was my go-to blush last week (I've been roadtesting ELF's Peachy Keen blush for the entire week). For sexy puckers, I applied NYX Round Lipstick in Snow White (my favorite red lippie as of now) with a lip brush for precise application and topped it off with Clinique's Superbalm Moisturizing Lip Gloss.




I know these are some unusual sexy photos of me (I don't go out like this), but it's all for my beloved. We'll be doing a lot more shoots when he gets back with his two new lenses but I won't be posing for him anymore. I'll be his makeup artist, hairstylist, assistant, costume designer and whatever he needs me to be. We already have a couple of guinea pigs to help out so you guys won't be seeing much of me and my "not me" photos here on blogger.

I have a few more things to say but my eyes are hurting badly. Gotta give them a few minutes break before I check on my beloved.

That's gonna be it for tonight ladies. Do watch out for a bunch of reviews and possible FOTDs and OOTDs in the coming days/weeks. I also have a few announcements to make in just a short while. Keep posted!

Enjoy the weekend beautiful ladies!

Snaps: Urban Posh

Despite my terribly busy/erratic schedule, I still manage to do shoots with my beloved. So I must say, "Good guess!," coz here's another set of stomach turning pictures of none else but me.

I wear mostly trench coat dresses and shirt dresses for work since I'm too lazy to think of what I can pair with my skirts and pants to make them less corporate-looking and boring. I would've worn boots with this trench coat dress that I wore to work on Wednesday if only I wouldn't look overdressed. I didn't want to look like a sore thumb in an office where most people wear jeans and flats, paired with whatever shirt they find in their closet. So in an attempt to dress down this trench coat dress, I opted for my gladiator platform heels that I bought early this week. I was never a fan of gladiator sandals and won't ever be because I think there's just too much going on with them. This particular pair of gladiator sandals were just too sexy to ignore. Besides, it was the beloved who picked these up of the shelves at People are People. How can I say no to him when he knows what looks good on me?

Looking smart with thick-rimmed glasses

Are you seduceable?

How may I help you?

"Come on and get me, get me, get me..."

[EDIT] The shoes are actually 5inches high. They don't look that high in these photos, but you will notice them in the next set of photos that I'll be posting really soon. Despite being a little too high for everyday use, they're very light and comfortable to walk in. They don't feel heavy or bulky to walk in. And yes, they add a touch of sexiness to most outfits. I love these!

[EDIT] This dress is a little too big for me (I'm a size zero), but I like it nevertheless. There was only one size (medium) available for the dress, but I bought it anyway.

Sharp and polished.

The boss is making important phone calls

I still have one set to post but I'll probably do that tomorrow or the day after as I am currently in bed, nursing a fever.

Have a beautiful weekend darlings!

Snaps: Casually Sexy

Before you start scrolling down to see the rest of the photos, I just have to say that this is going to be picture heavy. The beloved got a little too giddy with his new toys that he kept snapping one after another. Of course, I was a very cooperative coz I don't ever want to disappoint or frustrate him, like I used to do in the past. Also, he's planning on building his portfolio, so the least I can do is work with him. We'll most definitely have to plan our shoots next time --- theme, makeup, hair, set, etc --- so that the photos will come out better. Impromptu shoots will have to be put on hold.

If you're wondering why I gave it the title "Casually Sexy," it's because of the oversized-boyfriend shirt that I paired with shorty shorts and sexy heels. I originally had dark skinny jeans on and flip flops, but the beloved said I look way too lousy in it, so I slipped on my shorty shorts and Steve Madden heels.

Boyfriend shirts, as people call them here in my country, are perfect to wear on lazy, casual days when one isn't in the mood to dress up to the nines. But if you're aiming for something that's both laid back and sexy, slip into some nice Daisy Dukes, and heels (boots, stilettos or even chunky ones will be perfect) and you're done.

Scrunched up in a corner

Peek-a-boo!

This goofy pose turned out cute after all

Kissy-fishy! I was messing with the beloved coz he was getting to serious with taking photos

I'm tired. Really, I am.

Yo mama!

This one behind me is so pretty!

I tried my best to fit myself in this circle... FAILED

Showing off my green nails

I actually like this one. Don't ask me why.

This reminds me of Jessica Simpson. I didn't want to tie my shirt that way, but the beloved insisted

What?!

I was trying to model my new Nokia5800. haha!

Bleh.

FYI: I didn't go to work in my shorty shorts. I took them off and put back my skinnies. Seriously, don't you just hate working on a holiday?

PS
I'm wearing Skinfood Aloe Sun BB cream in these photos. I have been wearing it for the past week and it hasn't caused me to break out in any way or form. Review to follow shortly.

PPS
These photos were taken four hours after I put on my makeup and if you would look closely, my T-zone looks pretty good --- not shiny/oily (the shoot went on for 2hours or so). My make up lasted me 12hours today without having to touch up. I only blotted a few times and that was it.