Hi, everyone! I've been wanting to do this post for a while and what great timing that I got hold of a new eyeliner PLUS brightener! So I said goodbye to my now less than 1-inch trusty old Ever Bilena eyeliner that I've had for ages and welcomed with open arms (errr, open eyes?) this wonderful and indispensable beauty product!


Meet the Revlon PhotoReady Kajal™ Intense Eye Liner + Brightener, that is clearly my favorite item from the June BDJBox which I was able to subscribe to before it sold out. The main reason why this item is my #1 product pick is because I wear black or brown eyeliner almost every day. You hardly see me in public without it. My eyes feel kind of naked when I don't put any on. I look like I'm sick or just had a good cry or something like that. Eeep!



So for this blog post, here's a 7-day challenge for BDJ BOX. I will show you my 7 favorite eyeliner styles that you can spot me sporting during the different days of the week... depending on my mood and/or period cycle. LOL!

DAY 1. CAT EYE / FELINE - My favorite style. A real classic. Mastered since 1999. ^_^

DAY 2. ARABIAN - When I'm feeling a little empowered, confident or sexy, I wear this like I'm from the Mediterranean.

DAY 3. BASIC - An everyday eyeliner style for me and when I just want to add a little bit of character to my eyes... Just so they do not feel "naked" at all.


DAY 4. DOUBLE UP -This is another classic favorite of mine. But only when it's not too hot/humid because my eyeliner tends to smear on me. This really makes my Asian eyes look larger.

DAY 5. SIMPLE or THIN LINE - Just like it says. Very practical to wear. Anybody can pull this one off!

DAY 6. BOLD or SO THICK - This is when I wanna do a smokey eye but have no time to do it, so instead I go out into the big bad world with this bold look.

DAY 7. OPEN WINGS - For the times that I want to stand out and grab some attention. Totally worth it!


So there it is! Whew! That's a quick guide to the basic and beautiful eyeliner styles that anyone with a black kohl liner can do. I suggest though that you pick up the Revlon PhotoReady Kajal™ Intense Eye Liner + Brightener because it's basically a 2-in-1 product. How does it compare to a gel liner? For one, it's easy to use and guaranteed that beginners won't make a mess with it. Second, the consistency is, I don't know how to word it exactly, not lead-y or pencil-y(?). Sorry, makeup review n00b here. I mean, it glides smoothly so just one stroke and you get the line that you want, and not necessarily have to risk poking eyes trying to make it "write". The color is rich and intense. It also does not smear crazily like most of the eyeliners I've used in the past. OMG. I end up looking like a panda by the end of the day especially when it's oh so humid in my place.

Can't help but LOL at this!!!

Anyway, if you won't take my word for it, then try it out. It retails for PHP 525.00 locally and can be bought at most departments stores and malls or wherever Revlon is sold. You can also buy it online or better yet, order from legit online sellers like La Belle Boutiquaire. (BASTAIGATSIKAT TIP: In my experience, it's usually much cheaper buying beauty products from online sellers than from physical stores.) So why do you think it is priced highly for an eyeliner? Keep in mind when it comes to most beauty products, you get what you pay for. ;)

7 eyeliner styles you can try for each day of the week!

BEAUTY TIP: When using eye pencils, always sharpen them before use to ensure proper and mistake-proof application. I learned this during the personal makeup workshop I attended earlier this month.

Eyeliner styles created by MyMaria

That's all for now. Thanks for dropping by and do come back for more beauty reviews/tutorials soon!



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The title itself is a mouthful! So I won't beat around the bush and just tell you right away my verdict for this product. But first, know that this is not the first cleansing oil I've used. I used the ones from Maybelline and The Body Shop before so I have stuff to compare it with. However, I really love this Celeteque Dermoscience™ Advanced Anti-Aging Anti-Wrinkle Ultra Hydrating Cleansing Oil and I think it works like a charm. My 100 mL bottle lasted about 3 months until I emptied it. Take note that I used it every single day! Now I just opened my second bottle. You know it's that great because I'm using it again instead of trying out another product. ^_^


The Celeteque Dermoscience™ Advanced Anti-Aging Anti-Wrinkle Ultra Hydrating Cleansing Oil is a great waterproof mascara and eyeliner remover. With my previous cleansing oils, I struggled getting my eye makeup off and risked pulling whatever little lashes I've got due to excessive rubbing when cleaning and washing. Now, I only need a cotton ball or facial tissue dabbed with a bit of cleansing oil and one wipe (swipe?) takes my entire eye makeup off. It's also great at removing layers of BB cream and foundation which I've been putting on lately to cover my acne marks.

As far as the anti-aging properties, I'm not sure how to gauge that but it is ultra-hydrating indeed. I expected my eye area to feel dry after cleaning and washing my face but it's certainly not the case. So anyways, it costs PHP 369.00 for the 100mL bottle but you can also buy it in a 50 mL variant priced at PHP 199.00. Personally, I think you can save more if you just get the bigger bottle. If you are like me who wear eye makeup or eyeliner and mascara almost everyday, it's definitely a great makeup remover for daily use.

OVERALL RATING:






I can't really say anything negative about this product that's why I'm giving it my 5 stars! :)



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Meet Mikko Vincenzo aka NoodleLito, our bundle of joy and a bright ray of sunshine in our lives. He is now a toddler with a gorgeous mane and lovely curls that any girl would die (dye) for.

Quite the active little tyke he is and it's so difficult to get a decent photo of him these days.

Natural hair color and natural curls!

Back in 2011 after I gave birth to this handsome little fellow, I dyed my hair with this particular shade of Ash Blonde from HBC/Hortaleza as soon as my OB/GYNE allowed me to. Ugh. Pregnancy and ammonia. Anyways, I wanted to achieve the same color so I bought the same stuff to do it all over again. I'm surprised they haven't raised their prices and I'm so glad it's still affordable. This tube of hair color would last me 2-3 sessions since my hair is now so short.

This only costs Php125.00

12% developer for that sweet, bright shade

Do it yourself hair color at home!

I prefer to use the 12% oxidizing lotion because I don't like my hair color to be just subtle, plus the brighter the color, the better it looks in photographs. I was expecting the color to turn out yellowish but it seemed to be quite on the orange-y/rust/bronze side. Should I have bleached my hair first? I don't really know why it's not the same color as before, but I'm guessing it must be because I previously dyed my hair a shade of Medium Blonde when I did the Ombre Hair a few months ago.

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So what do you think? Now I look sort of Korean with this hair... but not the Ulzzang one I was hoping for. I look like a KPOP singer from one of those boy bands. LOL! I love it though. It's a whole new look methinks.

Taken indoor with ambient lighting.

Taken outdoor with mid-afternoon sunlight.

Do you guys have any favorite hair colors from HBC/Hortaleza? Let me know so I can check it out and try that next time around. ;)



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I'm still getting the hang of playing with colors so pardon me for any boo-boos. You know I've recently just gotten myself into this whole makeup craze but I'm learning quite a lot. I hope to create looks that enhance a person's features and not drastically change the way she looks. So far I've gotten compliments from friends and family saying how "pretty", "beautiful", or "blooming" I look. Char! Bukad akong atay! Lisngag akong ilong! LOL!

Anyway, today's look that I created is something I think would be great for running errands and looking fresh while walking up and down the supermarket aisle. I know I did with this look. I'm not sure what to call this though... my imagination isn't really working now. But I can tell you this! It's not PHOTOSHOPPED! Except, of course, for the cropping/watermarks/texts/collage.

I love my lashes using my new HG mascara, Benefit's They're Real. My eyes look so awake!!!

So here are the products used to create this look. Most of them can be bought locally though some can be ordered online.

Sweet & Fresh Beauty: A Peachy Pink with Purple Daily Look

• I used ELF mineral primer for my eyelids before putting on eyeshadow from L'Oreal Wear Infinite 508 Summer Dusk palette.
• Lined my eyes using Victoria's Secret shadow/liner duo. I only used the black liner, not the shadow.
• Also used Mary Kay concealer in Ivory and set with Ben Nye Banana powder.
• Curled my lashes and applied Benefit They're Real mascara.
• Did my brows and set with Etude House Color My Brows #2 Light Brown.

So what do you think? Don't I look like I'm 16 or what? HAHAHA! JUST KIDDING!




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If rainy days and Mondays get me down just like Karen Carpenter, well, today was different. I woke up to the sound of pouring rain but there was a box waiting for me! I felt like a kid on Christmas morning. Check out the awesome goodies inside my BDJ June box!

June 2013 BDJ Box

I saw a couple of tweets and photos posted online from people who already received their boxes a few days ago and I was worried I might get something that I could not possibly use. But BDJ really paid attention and sent me the Kinerase items that was meant for oily skin. Yay! Can't wait to try them out! Though I was really hoping to get a bigger sample size. I think the ones I got in the box won't last me a week! :(

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Also since I already got a pixie cut, the L'Oreal products would be perfect as I grow my hair out. I can't help but recall the comments I got at Bridges Salon when 3 people asked me the same question about hair fall. The senior stylist asked if I had some serious hair fall going on, the assistant asked if I had a hair fall problem after giving birth, and the other guy who put the hair clay and styled my hair also commented on how "fine" and "thin" my hair is. Of course, I just nodded and told them that it seems to be a problem for me ever since which is why I needed to cut my damaged hair and hopefully grow healthier hair after. So that's 3 people implying the same thing. Well, I guess it's pretty obvious. I need some serious hair fall repair! Noodle Boy also tells me the same thing and says I should brush my hair outside our room because my hair is all over the place. That was when it was super long but now that remains to be seen since it's all cropped and I hardly need to brush it.

I'm excited to create different bold looks using the Avon lipstick and Revlon eyeliner/brightener. I'll be posting those at Instagram. I will also be using the Physiogel cream for my heels and feet since they're so dry that I feel they're beginning to crack! Eeeek!

Proper reviews on the products will be posted in the coming weeks. Watch out for those! Right now, my hair, face, and skin are all looking forward all these goodies! Thank you BDJ Box.



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Good morning! 안녕하세요! Ohayou Goizaimasu! 早上好 Zao Shang Hao!

Yesterday I took some time off work and traveled to The Queen City of the South, my birthplace, my beloved Cebu City. Would you believe it has been OVER A YEAR since I've been back? WHOA. As if it's not only 2 hours away!


Anyways, Noodle Boy with his undying love and unending support accompanied me to get a hair cut. I know what you're thinking. Yes, I went all the way out to the other island just for a cut. But it's not just any hair cut! It's for my awesome PIXIE cut!

So from Rapunzel to Tinker Bell. Should I get my hair bleached? *esep*esep*

I love getting my hair blow dried. I feel like a puppy. LOLz!

Move over Charice Pempengco. Tee hee!

There's only one person in the world who I trust can do it for me and do it right the first time. The very same person who chopped off my hair in the summer of '05 and gave me a cool new look some 8 years ago already -- Francis, the Singaporean owner of Bridges Salon and L’Oreal hairstyling ambassador.

With Francis Lee, the brilliant senior hairstylist and owner of Bridges Salon.

PixieMeiXi is back!

Inspired by Mary Margaret (Ginnifer Goodwin) from Once Upon a Time

With my #1 fan, Cariño Mio.

Next on the itinerary was SUPERMAN!!! And we watched it at no other than the IMAX Theatre. **Don't worry I'm not posting any spoilers!** 


From the beginning to the end, it was action packed. You better not down lots of liquid because you'll risk peeing in your pants (literally). You wouldn't want to get up in the middle of the movie just to relieve yourself. I tell you, THIS IS THE BEST SUPERMAN *EVER*! Though I really wonder what gel he used because his hair stayed in the place the whole time he was getting punched and slammed. And I do wish Henry Cavill to play Christian Grey should Hollywood pursue the Fifty Shades of Grey film adaptation. He is just adorable and so hot!!! Tee hee.


I got emotional in some parts of the movie since they really showed Superman's "human" side and I do know what it's like to be a mom now. So yeah. Parents. You should definitely watch this film in an IMAX Theatre  [we got center seats at J15 & J16] to have the best experience because there's nothing quite like it really. The movie is so good that I still get goosebumps when I think about it. I'm so going to get a Blu-Ray copy, that's for sure. And don't forget to pee first before you watch it! It's 2.5 hours of awesomeness!!! Your bladder will thank you. :)




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