Despicable Me 2 Trailer

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If you haven't heard of the movie Despicable Me, shame on you. If you haven't seen it, shame on you even more - especially now that the trailer of it's sequel is finally out.

Despicable Me 2 - Trailer

Aren't they cute?!?!?!




You need to watch the first installment for you to be able to appreciate this even more. ;)

This will hit theaters in July 2013.



Release Date: July 3, 2013 
Studio: Universal Pictures 
Director: Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin 
Screenwriter: Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio 

A Slice of Indonesia

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I am proud to say I was born in a family of creative and good-looking people (cut me some slack here, hahaha!). We all share the same passion: travelling and arts. Unfortunately, I don't have their eye for photography. Let me share with you some of the photos they've taken in Indonesia. :)

Prambanan Temple

Prambanan Temple

My cousin, JM :)

Hello, Community Bath (?)

Mt. Bromo

Mt. Bromo

My cousin, Sephy :)
This shot is just EPIC! ^__^

Photos above are taken and owned by Joseph Cabato. :)

Fashion 21 Red Romance Lipstick in Warm Kiss - Review, Photos, Swatches

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I love giving and receiving hugs and kisses (from my loved ones, of course). I'm a huge ball of mush and I'm proud of it. Making them feel how much I do is important to me. A tight hug and a warm kiss can make me feel a lot better on my worst days. Speaking of which, have you heard of Fashion 21 Red Romance Lipstick in Warm Kiss?


Fashion 21 has a collection called Red Romance which carries 7 different red lipsticks. It aims to fire up the heat of romance by empowering women with fierce red lips.

Fashion 21 Red Romance Lipstick in Warm Kiss

 

 

 

If First Crush is a friendly red, this is more of a vixen red. This is a bit deeper and darker. It's a sexy but not too overpowering shade of red.It's formula is creamy with subtle sheen. It's also really pigmented and opaque. Again, my problem here is the longevity. This lasts 2 hours max, which isn't bad for a drugstore lipstick.

PROS: Color, formula, and opacity are perfect. It's locally available and really affordable.

CONS: Needs work on longevity.

VERDICT:

 I will repurchase when I don't find something better.

Where To Buy:

Fashion 21 in Warm Kiss
155php, Watson's

FTC: I paid for this product with my own money. I am not getting paid to make this review. I am not affiliated with the said brand. Photos above are taken/owned by yours truly.

MAC Violetta - Review, Photos, Swatches

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MAC Violetta is a violet-purple shade in amplified creme finish. It has a subtle sheen to it. It was first released in the MAC Venomous Villains - Maleficent and was re-promoted in MAC Fall Colour Collection 2011. This is a permanent PRO shade.

 MAC Violetta

 

Amplified Creme Lipstick

Violet-Purple Shade (red-based)

Violetta - A30

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PROS: The shade is beautiful and unique. I haven't really encountered a great dupe for it. It's a buildable color so you can wear it sheer or really opaque. It's long wearing and leaves a good fuschia-purple stain when it fades. This is (supposedly) locally available here in the Philippines (they just restocked it last year).

CONS: If your lips are pigmented like mine, this could come off as a bit dark for regular wear. It's also pricey.

VERDICT: 

I will definitely repurchase!

TIP: If you have pigmented lips like me, or you just feel like it's too dark to wear (at a certain moment), grab a pink (deeper and darker the better) gloss to lighten it up. Sometimes I wear any dark pink lipstick (under it) to do the job. :)

Where To Buy:

MAC Violetta

1000php, MAC Counters

FTC: I paid for this product with my own money. I am not getting paid to make this review. I am not affiliated with the said brand. Photos above are taken/owned by yours truly.

Outfit Of The Day: Little Yellow Dress

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These past few days, I've been quite stressed out with work. I was feeling a little too gloomy, so I decided to wear something bright.

It's a yellow (mustard-y) A-line shift dress with a bow beneath the bust line, worn under a black "boyfriend" blazer.Since this a "dressy" dress, I thought opaque tights and sky-high chunky heels are just appropriate. :)

Love Instagram and my 4S! <3

Raw Photo :)

My 4-inch Platform Mary Janes from Jellybean. :)

Where To Buy:
Yellow Dress
799.95php, Red Head in SM Department Store

Black Blazer
1495php, Forever 21

Black Opaque Tights
395php, Forever 21

Black Platform Mary Janes
1495php, Jellybean

MAC Prince Noir - Review, Photos, Swatches

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MAC Prince Noir is a dark burgundy shade with red undertones. It has a matte finish. It's quite opaque and color payoff is really nice. It's texture and feel on my lips is similar that of MAC Russian Red - matte but a little creamy. This is a limited edition shade that's included in the MAC Me Over Collection that was launched last year.

MAC Prince Noir

MAC Prince Noir

Matte Lipstick

Dark Burgundy Lipstick

Prince Noir - A41

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PROS: It's formula is great. It has a matte finish but it's not drying at all. The color is opaque and it's long wearing.

CONS: It's a limited edition shade. A bit dark and intimidating for some people and it's also pricey.

VERDICT: 

I will definitely repurchase! (if it'll be re-promoted)


Where To Buy:
MAC Prince Noir
1000php, MAC Counters or Online (best option)

FTC: I paid for this product with my own money. I am not getting paid to make this review. I am not affiliated with the said brand. Photos above are taken/owned by yours truly.

NYX Round Lipstick in Eros - Review, Photos, Swatches

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Eros  is the Greek god of love. His Roman counterpart is Cupid. When you think of love and cupid, what is the color that comes to mind? Yes, red. This is probably why NYX named this red lipstick Eros.

NYX Round Lipstick in Eros

NYX Round Lipstick in Eros

Red Lipstick

Eros - LSS 536

NYX Round Lipstick in Eros is a warm bright red lipstick with hints of orange undertones. It's very pigmented and opaque. It has a subtle golden shimmer and is in a creamy finish. I love the fact that it's so easy to apply and doesn't leave my lips dry. The downside? Longevity (just like other NYX round lipsticks).

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PROS: Opaque, pigmented, creamy, and very affordable.

CONS: Longevity needs work. This lasts 2 hours max on me.

VERDICT:

  I will repurchase, when I don't find something better.

Where To Buy:

NYX Round Lipstick in Eros

160php, Pretty Goddess

FTC: I paid for this product with my own money. I am not getting paid to make this review. I am not affiliated with the said brand. Photos above are taken/owned by yours truly.