Quick Demo: How I Use My Clarisonic Plus

Hey lovelies!!

I know, I know I haven't been posting as frequently as I should be this week. Don't be tampo, it's just that work has been extra demanding for me recently.

Another thing that has kept me from updating is because of a nasty scab sitting on top my frickin' nose. The lesson here is try not to get carried away while using the PMD Microderm.

I'm just letting it heal for a while and as soon as it dries up, I'll be back on the zone!

Anyway, I decided to post the video where I did a quickie demo on how I use the Clarisonic Plus. As you can see, I did this right after the My UST school spirit makeup entry.

Winner of My First Giveaway - Pics

My reader,  Andrea Bancud, the lovely winner of the makeup giveaway has kindly sent me her pictures when she received the prices - full sizes of MAC Prep+Prime Beauty Balm SPF 35, Skin79's Hot Pink BB Cream and a bullet of a MoodMatcher lipstick.

Here she is already enjoying the goodies!

UAAP Cheerdance: My UST School Spirit Makeup

I was halfway through college when UST scored the championship title at the UAAP Men's Basketball Division a few years ago and I can still vividly remember the joy that deliciously filled the air in our campus weeks after that event.

I'm telling you, everyone - from the administrators to the students and even manong from the siomai stand in Dapitan - soaked in the victory.

And like hot chocolate fudge on top of a creamy double-scoop vanilla ice cream, the UST Salinggawi dance troupe also clinched their fifth-consecutive win on the cheerdance competition!

So, you can just imagine the ecstasy those titles gave all of us. It was like we were constantly smoked-up all high during those days.

School spirit - sometimes it can drive people crazy, you know? :)

Now, let me get started with makeup, which is the main subject of the day, lest I forget after the nauseating nostalgia I just submitted myself into.

The UAAP Cheerdance Competition is on Saturday and to pay homage to my Alma Mater, I did this bright yellow makeup as my own little way of cheering for UST.

Winner Announcement - My First Giveaway!!

Conducting my first blog giveaway was really exciting and I loved all the comments/entries that were submitted.

The only problem I had was choosing the winner because all the suggestions hit the marks in relation to ModFancies' content.

I mean, if only I could give everyone the prizes, I totally would!

To help with my dilemma, I used an online tool called Random Line Picker.

I placed all the names of entrants in individual lines and the system randomly chose one name and voila! I have a winner!

Flirty Pink-Purple Makeup

When in doubt, skip the sushi counter.

That's the lesson I unfortunately learned when my stomach fought with me the entire weekend after I gobbled like three platters of sashimi Friday evening. 

I had an inkling that the quality of the sushi from that restaurant was not at par with the standards of the other buffets we frequent to, but I just can never stop myself from happily crowding my plate with raw fishes when it's right there! in front of me!

Sheesh, what pains I suffered for my gluttony.

Moving on...

As I noted in my sneak-peek post, I will be using drugstore makeup products for this flirty pink-purple look.

It's quite easy to do, something you could wear when you're going out on a casual date -  it's gonna look fun and sassy without coming off as try-hard. Nobody wants that, right?

Here you go, I hope you like it!

Step 1- Prep

For that fresh and flawless look, I reached out for my HG bb cream and with a powder blush, I buffed it into my skin in small circular motions to make sure the product doesn't sit on top of my pores.

I skipped setting the bb cream with powder, but if you want the makeup to last longer, go ahead and do so.

Skin79 Super+ Hot Pink BB Cream in its cute mini sample bottle

Up Next: Makeup Look For Less

Although I'm already armed with the right products, I can't get my hands on doing this right now because some wedding stuff is making me a very busy girl.

So, I apologize for the blog delay!

But before I go, I just have to say that I'm so excited to dive in and do it right!

I'm gonna make sure the post on this look will be up this weekend.

By the way, have you submitted your entry on my first ever makeup giveaway?!

To do that, please click thru the link below:

http://modfancies.blogspot.com/2012/09/fulfill-your-mod-fancies-my-first.html?m=1

Stay tuned girlies! ❤❤❤

 

Featuring mostly local drugstore makeup products

Cheerios,

 

(Closed) Fulfill Your Mod Fancies - My First Giveaway!!

Hey loves!

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I was planning something nice and sweet for you guys just because I am so happy with the response my (relatively) new blog is getting.

And I was thinking  that since this is a beauty blog that mainly focuses on makeup, I've decided to give away products that aid in creating a flawless-looking base. We all know that to create a perfect makeup look, you must have a great canvas to work with. Flawless looking skin is a must. 

The first of two giveaway items is MAC's Prep+Prime Beauty Balm SPF 35.

What is it?
 
According to the MAC website, it is "lightly tinted in a nearly sheer beige tone to work on an array of complexions, it creamily re-texturizes the skin and then goes on to excel at being a face primer with high everyday UVA/UVB SPF 35 defense."

It is basically a tinted cream that could either be worn on its own or as a face primer.

This would be perfect for those with oily skin because it totally keeps the skin matte and fresh so you won't have to worry about your foundation looking cakey right before your lunch hour.

Keep the sebum at bay with
MAC's Prep+Prime Beauty Balm

Date Night: Outfit and Makeup

Picture this: you're going out on a Saturday night but you don't have anything fabulous to wear! Que horror! So, you decide to just head to the mall and pick up something new to impress your hot date with.

Okay, stop right there.

Now, breathe.

Remember, you don't have to splurge any more than you have to; especially, considering that the next pay day is a lightyear away.

So, what you have to do is check your closet again and I suggest put on a black ensemble -maybe the good ol' LBD ala Audrey Hepburn- then pair it with some simple makeup  to achieve that 'glammed-up' but effortless look.

I say black because we all have it lying around and come to think of it, its magical 'thinnification' effect is not an unwelcome factor either *wink wink*. Another thing is, it makes it easier for us to pull off the polished with an edge style.

Black is the fashion default - you can never look over-dressed or under-dressed with it on.

So, this was exactly what I did when I went out for a dinner buffet (edit: hello! black is love when you're about to get stuffed with good food) a couple of nights ago.

Left photo with flash / Right photo no flash

Instant Happiness - New Beauty Stash

Warning - post loaded with product lust

You guys know I love makeup, right?

I don't know why but just looking at an array of makeup under the soft (insert cosmetic brand here) store lighting gives me a sense of happiness. Whenever I'm stressed out, a new tube of lipstick never fails to cheer me up.

But since not all great cosmetics brands have established presence here in our country, the next best option for us makeupholics is the Internet. Once or twice a year, I scour Amazon to pick up some of the goodies (makeup and more) that are not being offered here in Manila.

Actually, let me make a small correction on that last statement: I get to choose the products I like then my fiance would arrange all that needs to be done after. Oh, I just love him.

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