shoulda woulda coulda..

It's always handy to have extra brushes. Right? and the Kirkland sets were always pretty decent enough to use. hey for $20 you get an alternate set when you was your HG brushes. This was suppose to be this year's set

Pink ferrule, dark brown handle, a rhinestone encrusted mirror (1 side magnified, the other normal) and of course the brush bag.

....But they got RECALLED by Costco. For what? Quality issues.  When asked is they would still be releasing a holiday brush set, no concrete answer was given, I was just told that they'd send me an e-mail if stocks are in.

Errand shopping: Bath & Body works

You know it's nearing the holiday season when stores throw out sales here and there. Nordstrom has their Women & kids sale, and I'm eying this ToyWatch piece. ToysRus are having there sale too, yes I know because i have a niece and she wants a Christmas gift. What's up with kids and Dora anyway? haha. Going back, Outlets stores are starting their sale too and I'm going back to the Lancome Cosmetic Company Outlet  in the weekend, they sent me an e-mail telling me that beauty boxes just arrived.

Bath & Body works has their 3 for 3 sale which i was waiting for because it's such a good deal. I have this clients too that has a thing for their pocketbac hand sanitizers. The glittery cupcakes one was running low already and since it's limited ed, I don't think they'll be re-stocking. I checked their website and it wasn't listed anymore.

 

all of the pabili. =} they're so cute. I personally love love love the reindeer ones because I'm a fan of mint. Next is the twisted peppermint, they only have some left on my store so I'm going back tomorrow and grab whatever I can. haha. But all of them smells wonderful!! No wonder people collects them. Maybe I'm going to start mine too!! =D

Glow in the Holder. It's cute! Thought I might surprise her with a little gift and i saw this. She likes the sanitizers anyway so might as well give her something to hang it on with.  I'm going back for the glittery forest green one, the purple, and pink for my friends in Pinas. and buy them pocketbacs too.

They Sparkle!!! the cupcake ones do!!!

The Kids will love this. Oh I bet they will. Think Pixie Dust haha.

Body Lotions &

Shower Gels.

And.. the triple moisture body cream. =}

I'm going back to buy myself holiday sets which was awesome because you get 3 travel sized items for $10 (fragrance mist, body lotion, shower gel) and the other set was $15 for a travel size body lotion and perfume (the glass one). I was so busy with the shopping list I forgot to grab one for myself.

...and of course pick up more pocketbacs and holders from client's pre order and family back there and friends. =}

Lancome's Cosmetic Company outlet

While roaming around the outlets I saw Lancome's cosmetic outlet and they were fixing trays and boxes of cosmetics and skincare to the front of the house. Lo and Behold. Shu Uemura at 50% off! 50% off ladies. I asked why and the assistant told me it was because they're pulling all the Shu Uemura stocks in the U.S., she didn't care to elaborate. On November 5th Shu Uemura in the states will be extinct. It's kind of sad because there isn't a lot of brands here that targets Asian skin. The last items they're liquidating includes the Cleansing Oils, DepSea Mists, Blushes, Brush Sets, Palettes, Eyeshadows, Lip Glosses, Skin Care, Foundation & their infamous false eyelashes. The Store also carries brands like Lancome, Giorgio Armani, Kiehl's, Shu Uemura, Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Laurent, Diesel, La Roche Posay.

bye bye Shu, you will be missed.

SEPHORA Friends & Family Goodies!

...and then it began. One of the most awaited event for make up and beauty fans. The Sephora Friends and Family Sale.

I didn't get too much make up. Currently on the skin care side for now. My skin's a bit complicated since moving to California. I don't know why but it's sooooo frustrating. Things that kept my skin clear back then aren't working now. My tita said it was because it's not humid here so the pores are always closed trapping impurities. haaaaaay.

anyway. the UPS man dropped this box today. and YEY!

FRAGILE!!!!








The Beauty Authority... indeed

 SAMPLES include: 

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat

Dr. Brandt Mattifying Lotion

Jurlique balancing day cream

Beauty Insider Birthday gift. awwwhhh sweet 

 

it's always fun to receive birthday gifts!!

the mascara brush that came with the set

Silver Green eyeliner. A bit sheer and it doesn't glide like the Urban Decay 24/7

White eyeshadow, great for the inner tear duct and highlighting

here's the stuff:

Make Up Forever HD foundation 153

Make Up Forever HD Primer Mauve

Clarisonic Replacement Brush Head Delicate

and that's it. I was expecting the Ole Henriksen truth is in they eyes eye cream but the invoice sent said it ran out of stock, so they didn't charge credit for it. bummer.

any Christmas wishlist?

MAC Cham-Pale Teaser

I'm sure most you ladies were disappointed with the MAC holiday collection. I was too and I guess it's because MAC's pushing a lot of color stories too fast that it's becoming more and more redundant. Too much that it doesn't entice the consumer so much anymore.

anyway, here's a bit of preview from MAC's cham-pale collection. enjoy

 Highlight powders

Caviar Dreams Quad

*i don't own the pictures, pictures are from here!

I don't know. The word Pale doesn't necessarily appeal to me, I am after all NC40 and loving it. The only thing i want from this collection is the MAC Fix + Lavender.

How about you, getting anything from the Cham-Pale collection?

Where are you spending your post holiday savings/earnings?

colors: the purple dress

i love purple!!! 'nuff said =D

Dress: Random dress from greenhills bought when i was still in pinas
Belt: People are People

Face: Chanel Vitalumiere foundation
Concealer: MAC PRO longwear
Powder: Chanel Universal Finishing powder
Blush: NARS Portofino
Lips: NARS Niagara

Eyes: MAC violet pigment
MAC Vanilla Pigment
MAC Carbon e/s
Urban Decay Zero 24/7 Liner


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pardon my hair as always it thinks on its own. I'm actually thinking of getting it straightened once i find out where that is. haha


What's your favorite dress color? let me know.


until then, =}

{Fall..}

enjoying seasons at another place. so this is how fall is.
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casual button-down shirt dress is from H&M
layered with a chiffon lace top. accessorized with a filigree heart locket necklace and multiple black beaded bangles from Forever 21.
paired with lace tights to keep the romantic theme flowing and accented with a nude pair of trouser socks finishing off with a pair of black wedge booties.
i kept my hair with a half up do with braids at the side.