Inspired Look: 2ne1's CL and Kat Von D

I did an inspired look of both icons that I love but not on myself. There are times that I want to apply makeup on my face but the camera and my face itself were not in the mood, and I couldn't do it well. Sigh..

I asked my two cousins if I can paint their face for a day. First look is inspired by 2ne1's baddest female and their Leader CL. The photo is from their photo shoot from the famous designer Jeremy Scott and the inspired look for my cousin Shane.

  

I couldn't remember some of the stuffs I used coz as far as I remember we did this point and

shoot thing around August or September of last year, but what I precisely remember is that there's supposed to be a lip tattoo very much similar to CL's, but when I applied it on Shane's lower lip it looked pretty bad, the horizontal lines didn't go well and looked too big, 

so I used a white eyeliner, white eyeshadow and black gel liner instead.

Products Used:

Face

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation

 mixed with

 Sugar Skull Cosmetics dark concealer

Origins pressed powder

Sugar Skull Cosmetics 15 concealer palette

Maybelline powder blush in Strawberry

Eyes

Sugar Skull Cosmetics 88 metal palette (silver eyeshadows)

Etude House Code B gel eyeliner in Strong Black

Elf black eyeshadow

Christian Dior pencil eyeliner in Noir

Avon Extralast Mascara in Black

Cheeks

Sugar Skull Cosmetics 10 blush palette (for contouring)

Lips

White eyeliner

White eyeshadow

Etude House Code B gel eyeliner in Strong Black

For Kim I tried to recreate and be inspired by what Kat Von D looked at 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. I've always been wanting to do a makeup look like hers but I failed to do so..Fortunately it looked good on my cousin, more importantly, her signature tattoo, the stars on her left temple.

Products Used:

Face

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation

 mixed with

 Sugar Skull Cosmetics medium concealer

Origins pressed powder

Sugar Skull Cosmetics 15 concealer palette

Maybelline powder blush in Strawberry

Eyes

Sugar Skull Cosmetics 88 metal palette (used frosty pink and metallic gold)

Etude House Code B gel eyeliner in Strong Black

Elf black eyeshadow

Christian Dior pencil eyeliner in Noir

Avon Extralast Mascara in Black

Cheeks

Sugar Skull Cosmetics 10 blush palette (for contouring)

Lips

Mac Russian Red lipstick

I'll be posting more inspired looks soon from my favorite Kat Von D!!!

I love this Mi Vida Loca look and I'll be using 78 Color Block Palette.

Singapore ~ Malaysia Beauty Haven

I've been to Singapore and Malaysia late of last year, and found amazing cosmetics from different stores, both big and small. Singapore is such a beautiful country. Everything that I want and need in my life's in there. Convenience, clean and safe surroundings.. cosmetics stores that I love, insane fashion that I want, don't forget the crazy climate.

Whereas Malaysia and Philippines are so much alike when it comes to the climate and commercial places.

Though mostly Chinese, Malays and Indians reside in SG, they are so K-popped in everything. Most Korean cosmetics are admired by beautiful Singaporean women.

Everytime I ride the MRT I see busy gals from work, wearing their fashionable outfit and outrageous makeup look. Most Singaporean-Chinese gals have their hair dyed from medium to dark blonde, like a Himegyaru. Strong eyeliners and thick false eyelashes.. so falsies were everywhere. Eyes were glittery, some were smokey. Pale nude lips. Skirts, killer heels and a Louis Vuitton speedy bag, or Neverfull bag. For beautiful Indian women, they wear smokey eye makeups, contoured cheeks, darker lip shades.

The pretty Lioele Cosmetics Beauty Assistant testing the Lioele 3d powder and mosaic blush on my face.She couldn't speak English well so she talked to me in Chinese the whole time, but she nods to every question I ask her. She's really really pretty in person!! Unfortunately I didn't buy any from the store .

Most drugstores carry Korean cosmetics like Peripera, Lioele, Clio.There's Etude House, The Face Shop, Nature's Republic. For Japanese makeups there's Candy Doll and Dollywink.

Also there's Sally Girl, Canmake, Revlon, Za, SHeene, and so many brands I couldn't even remember! For luxurious ones there's Chanel, the beauty advisors were local, then Yves Saint Laurent where we met a Filipino beauty advisor who gave me a few tips and the contact number for L'Expertise where I can apply as a beauty advisor, like him.Unfortunately when Sephora gave me a call I'm already back in the Philippines.

Dewy look for foundations are in, they're even blessed with good skin, good genes and zero pores. Even Singaporean-Chinese men are so blessed.. and pretty..

My very realiable waterproof freezeproof shockproof dustproof digital camera blew off! now I coudn't do several FOTD's and makeup inspirations. If I have a chance I'm planning to do a look inspired by these sweet beautiful things I saw hanging when I went to Waterfront, Sentosa Island.

Here's a tip I discovered while I was in SG.. If you want to catch men's attention without doing anything. WEAR A BRIGHT RED LIPSTICK. I dunno, it works every freaking time!

I wonder where's Memeth and Louis, british-american guys we met in Sentosa

who offered us a few drinks but April felt scared we didn't entertain them.

They were nice though, and Louise reminds me of Brody Jenner, it's just his hair's curly.

How do you love Singapore lovelies? Any fashion and beauty finds in there?

Share it with me.

SHINee Limited Edition: Etude House Shini Star Lip Balm

This collection really drives me nuts!

I want all five colors and I'm willing to spend my hard earned money.
I never thought Etude House will really make a product line out of them.
I only believe in Mac Cosmetics collaborating with Barbie and Hello Kitty,
but I never thought my second favorite makeup brand will do something
12345678 times better than Mac.

SHINee "Shini Star" Limited Edition Collection

It includes a special edition Blemish Balm cream, clear pact

and five lipbalms in aqua blue color and the group's name written on each product.

  The official fanclub color of SHINee is pearlescent sky blue, but according to SMent's website, it's aqua blue.It's confusing, but it's still blue.

The thing that I hate the most when a great product is being launched is

seeing "LIMITED EDITION". I don't have any idea how limited it is,

or what's the specific time frame that it's gonna be available.

To avoid stressing myself, I just ignored it thinking it will be available for

good, just like Dara's Miss Tangerine collection.

Now I found out that LIMITED EDITION means that

"If you don't hurry up the rabid and rich fangirls will hoard all of it

leaving you with nothing and just accept that fact

that there's nothing left for you".
What a sad fact.

So having that fear, I tried to pay a visit to the nearest
 Etude House store which is located near to my former university.
When I saw the store I immediately saw their display of Shini Star lipbalms,
 perfectly arranged with huge and colorful SHINee photos.
It's right in front of me and my eyes are ready to pop out from that awesome eyecandy.
 I was so engrossed and amused and I totally forgot the people inside the store.

 I think they noticed that I had an evil plan which is to
take pictures of that wonderful display of both cosmetics

and cute boys.

 I immediately tried to take out my smartphone from my pocket..

I adjusted my camera settings, zooming in and out and determining the perfect angle
in which the result is gonna be awesome and epic.
As soon as I pressed the cam's button......

 the guard startled me!!

I think he tiptoed his way towards my direction and without any warning
he appeared from nowhere and
told me taking pictures inside their store is strictly prohibited.

I swear I had a mini heart attack!

To my horror, here's what I got:

CLOSE ENOUGH.

I gave him a mad look but I'm still thankful that I had
a chance to get just one unsteady shot and he let it pass.
When I posted this on my personal social networking site
some of my friends told me that they were able to capture some pictures
and nobody told them that it's not allowed.
Even my college professor told me she had a couple of beautiful shots too.
That is so unfair!!!
I decided to go out and didn't buy any from the store.
The guard is just doing his duty and I understand him,
But I'm so close minded and I hate it when somewhat interrupts my moment.
 I also knew that time that some lippies are sold out already,
 and I have a very little chance of getting my bias' shade but since
my pride is greater than my desire to get a lippie,
I immediately went out of the store with my cousins.

After a few days I decided to go back to the same store, and I was ready to buy the lip balms. Unfortunately, the sales girl told me that they only have the testers,
and the lip balms were sold like pancakes and they won't be getting any supplies from South Korea. She said the next collection "Kiss Note" will arrive soon  and I should look forward to it but, I was so sad.
They're gone. :'( awww...

But, just like my favorite saying
  "I'm too positive to be doubtful,
too optimistic to be fearful
and too determined to be defeated"

 I had to look for more boutiques to see if they still have the collection. I only want one. Just one. Don't give up easily. I asked my friends whom I met way back in 2009 after watching SHINee's mini concert if they have any idea where I can still possibly buy the stuffs,
 and Jazzie told me that there's a small stall of Etude House to this mall near my hometown and she saw the lip balms there a week ago.Before watching The Avengers movie a few weeks ago with my boyfriend, I checked out that said stall.
They still have it!! 4 out of 5 lippies are there!

I asked for the particular shade that I want but there's a little problem, the shade's name is written in Korean. All you can see are Korean characters, a number, and a letter.
The colors are almost similar to each other except for the cherry flavor
which is obviously red and if you're not familiar who SHINee is
 it will be hard to distinguish the shades.
I asked for the best seller shade and the pink shade, 
and she really hard a hard time looking for it.
She opened five boxes I think...
and she said she can't find it and it's really confusing.
I therefore believed that the salesgirl is not a fan at all. ^^
She doesn't even know who the hell they are! :)

So I tried to help her. Coz if I waited longer she'll consume my time.
I told her that she just need to read the numbers and letters,

and look for # 5 "T" and #3 K.

Here's why:

#1 O stands for Onew. His flavor is Peach.

#2 J stands for Jonghyun. His flavor is Grapefruit.
#3 K stands for Key. His flavor is Fashoin Fruit.
#4 M stands for Minho. His flavor is Peach.
#5 T stands for Taemin. His flavor is Guava.


What if the customer is not really a fan and the salesgirls are confused?
I guess they will definitely get the wrong shade...
Finally!!!! here's the best seller shade of all!
it's not the best seller coz it smells nice or the colors are pigmented.
It's simply because Taemin is endorsing it.
He's the most popular member, I guess..
and he's my friggin, f*ckin, freakin' favorite of all!!!

 

And the bonus is,

once you hit the can

(coz it's not a pan but a small tin can),

you'll see his signature at the bottom just like this.^^

so freaking childish of me!!!! yey!

After picking out Taemin's lipbalm, I wanted to get another one.

Guava is not that tinted or pigmented and I chose Key's.

He's not the second person that I like in SHINee. It's Onew the leader.

but I want another one which has gorgeous color that

I can use everyday. Of course I won't use Taemin's,

I'll save it and preserve it. :)

Key is endorsing the shade Fashoin Fruit

 and it's pink and glittery unlike the others.

Key's signature

 

It's a wrong idea that I didn't get the rest, but I'm happy nonetheless. 

I don't want to buy all five lippies at once coz aside from the fact

that it is not practical, my mom will definitely kill me.

When I went back to that small stall the stocks are now pulled out...
I must be thankful I still got two. ^_^

If you have these lippies you really have to dip your finger deeper and you have to empty the balm to see their signatures.

Cosmetics of any sort and origin are too important for me, 

so I won't dig and dunk my fingers and ruin the balm

 just to see their signatures peeking.

Besides, I'm too lucky to have a signed CD & photo already!!!

You see, they stay scratch/swatch free!! 

Good News! I received a message from my friend Gen,
SHINee World Philippines Admin that Etude House Philippines
will be re-stocking the whole SHINee collection
due to popular demand, and it won't be limited anymore.
 The thrill of getting them is now.. gone. :(

But I'll be getting more soon!!!!

Etude House Philippines has released the

Kiss Note Collection. There are several lipstick shades that

I really like and I'm saving moolahs again for it.

 Etude House Korea will soon release their Sun BB Cream.

Summer is about to approach in their country by July.

 Makeup inventions, promotions, 
creations and collaborations

never end!!!

G-Dragon of Big Bang's "Fantastic Baby" Music Video Inspired Lips

Last night I was just looking at the mirror feeling so bored and was about to wash my face,

 After a long day of teaching and listening to Korean songs, 

I still can hear Big Bang's single "Fantastic Baby" ringing in my head. 

Yeah it was my LSS. (Last Song Syndrome).

During my free time I tried to keep up with the latest music in South Korea,
and I watched a few music videos from both boy groups and girl groups.
Three of Big Bang's new songs really got me.
~Blue. Bad Boy. Fantastic Baby~
 I was never their fan but then suddenly I got so interested with their fashion and music.
 I watched the videos over and over again and
I added another few more hits to their MV's millions of view.

 

 

Big Bang's style used to be simple with an edge.
More likely influenced by American hip hoppers,
 if I'm not mistaken they are the Korean counterpart of those.
 They really are good when it comes to singing and rapping.
Whenever I ask my Korean students about their favorite Korean singer or group,
 hands down, it's always them.
Their infamous member T.O.P is the fiercest and smexxxxiest rapper~slash~actor of all.

For their new album for 2012 they have a very awesome concept.
 Big Bang has grown so much and has greatly improved as an artist and
they are now recognized as an icon.  Their style has changed a lot, and
I noticed that they are wearing too much makeup. Especially their leader G~Dragon.

GD (short for G-Dragon, real name Kwon Ji Yong 권지용 )
 is a recording artist, singer/dancer, songwriter, 2ne1's producer and a model.
 G~Dragon can be named as the male version of Lady Gaga, and he's considered as the most fashionable/stylish Kpop Icon.
He's fearless when it comes to gender bender fashion and
 colorful or even artistic makeups.

This is Big Bang's latest image. Icy Cold, futuristic and weird.
There's a reason behind their transformations but I don't know what is it all about.
Must ask a VIP. ^^

For Fantastic Baby's music video I noticed that G-Dragon is indeed a hottie.
Plus he reminds me of someone that I know that's why I try not to pay attention. :)
I only had my eyes on T.O.P.

  

 I see what you did there GD and your brown eyeshadow LOL ^^ I dig that!

This one freaks me out, I know he loves experimenting with his hairstyle and hair colors, 

but his hair is just.... freaky.

Seriously what's up with the bangs?

Maybe he's trying to be a modern day Gothic Rapunzel for this music video concept.

But still Fantastic.

 How cute this baby is!!

Going back to the time when I was staring at myself in the mirror,
 I really ship GD's lips so hard that I really have to recreate my own.
My dad was even watching me doing it and he's like,
"What the fuck are you doing to yourself??"

 

 

 It's not exactly what you see from GD's coz they said it's a feather pattern
and I really couldn't figure out what it is so I just try to make weird patterns that I don't know if it really resembles his lip art. I should've saved his photo in my smartphone but it was a sudden decision, I totally forgot, so I thoughtlessly drew patterns on my lips.
As long as it's white and black, It's fine.

I will be sharing with you the products that I used and it's so easy.
I won't be mentioning a specific brand coz it's just too basic and simple.

What you will need:
~ white eyeliner
~ white eyeshaow
~ black liquid eyeliner
~ a clear gloss

Tutorial:

 1. Line your outer lips with white eyeliner.

2. Work towards your inner lips, using white eyeliner as a base

3. Pat your lips with white eyeshadow.

4. Try to draw some patterns, it can be a feather, or whatever resembles it like what I did. :)

5. GD's lips are glossy so just dab some clear gloss on top, 

DON'T RUB! or else you'll rub it all off.

G~Dragon's.

 mine

Once again it's just inspired and recreated, I dunno how his MUA does that
and mine turned out to be like this, and I'm loving it. It looks like a lip tattoo.
I've never tried lip arts so I'm happy with the result of my mediocre take.
I'm pretty sure you guys will do better than me. Why not try it? :)

 

I really enjoy seeing feminine men wearing makeup,

but surely Ate Janis would be gagging herself while reading this.

She hates men wearing makeups and she makes fun of T.O.P. whenever

she sees him appearing on TV from the Korean drama Iris.

(yep it's currently airing in the Philippines)

Well, I really can't blame her. The first time I saw T.O.P I was like, 

"why the hell is he wearing eyeliner?" :)

You can watch their MV here:

That's all folks! It's still my LSS today and

I wanna jump and bounce to their song like this.

Same choreography! It's Seungri & T.O.P ^^