Sally Hansen in Wild Life

Last October, I went through a blush phase. During that time, I was able to buy at least 3 Nars blushes a month until November. In December, pressed powder and pressed foundies were my thang. This explains why you saw brands like VMV, T.LeClerc, etc. in that month's haul. This month, I think I’m going to forget about everything else and haul nail polishes like crazy.

Blame it on the nail polish I recently acquired last month and my Nail Polish of the Week (NPOTW). Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Extreme Wear in Wild Life is LOVE! Such a gorgeous color. I am not very good at describing colors but I would have to say this is a mix of fuchsia and purple. I am so liking this bold and striking color as I think it made my hands look fairer. I also find the color very unique as I have not seen this shade or something similar to it elsewhere. I am also loving the fact that I feel my nails can still breathe despite the NP applied on them.

I only had it yesterday so I am going to check if it would stay put for at least a week as the brand harped lol. It seems appropriate too as I get too busy during weekdays that I don’t think I would have time to change my nail polish. If it chips during the middle of the week, I would have to remove them all nalang. I don’t like looking at chipped nail polishes. I’m going to try the AMA polishes next as these were highly recommended by Sis Martha.

Note to Self: I should make it a point to grow my nails since I realized that nail polishes look so much better if the wearer’s fingernails are longer.

I confess I am not very good at applying nail polishes. I suck at it. I tried to last week and did a very rotten job. The only thing that I successfully did was waste NP, acetone and cotton balls. I rely on our resident manicurist for great-looking digits since she comes to our house every other weekend. But I know I would have to learn to apply NP myself if I want to be able to change nail polishes anytime I want to. So for now, I would have to stalk the blogs of Nikki and Thiamere, and drool and be amazed (and envious lol!) about how good they are with nail polish application.

So, any recos on what Nail Polish I should get next?

P.S. Now I understand why some girls would spend Php 450-650 for a bottle of OPI, China Glaze, or Orly NP. Superior din talaga quality nila over Caronia and other local brands (no offense meant!) if SH was an indication. This is under the assumption that those are better than Sally Hansen (which truly impressed me!) as many nail polish gurus claim.

 Ciao! 

Xmas ’09 Haulage

This post is kinda late but still, I am writing this as I want to share with you these blessings I got last Christmas. I am looking forward to being able to use and appreciate all of these beautiful things. Reviews of the individual items shall be made and will be posted in this blog.

Ama (Korean Brand) Nail Polishes
Benefit Silky Finish Lipstick in My Treat


VMV Hypoallergenics Skin Alchemy Concealer-Foundation in Warm Toddy
Revlon Nail Polish in Totally Toffee
Sally Hansen Nail Polish in Wild Life
Freebie: MMU e/s samples


T. LeClerc Pressed Powder in Ivoire
Avon Ideal Shade Dual Powder Foundation




MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Redhead
Note: I only purchased one item but the seller was EXTREMELY generous as she included so many freebies in the package among which are a facial mask, MMU blush, MMU e/s, sample of Skin Food Lime Secret Base, sample of Kryolan Anti-Shine Powder and mini Makeup For Ever (MUFE) Aqua Eyes pencil.

Perhaps the most special of the stuff I acquired last Xmas would be this lot as I got this from a dear dear high school friend who I haven’t kept in touch for the longest time. FYI, she worked in Cannes, France before she came home and she even got to see the ultimate hunk in the world, BRAD PITT (what a lucky girl!). Christine was one of those people in HS who I really became fond of. I even remember exchanging snail mails (SMS was so not in the picture that time) with her every summer and we had this notebook/slambook which we alternately update lol. Reconnecting with her was certainly one of the best things that happened to me last Christmas. And hey she even gave me a MAC lipstick which, from my own research, is already very hard to come by nowadays, “Hotscotch”. The Clinique freebies are also very much appreciated since I’ve always wanted to try their stuff. SO HAPPY!


Lastly,
MAC Paint Pot in Perky
MAC Lipstick in Solar Plum

Not included here would be the Stila Ulta Mate Set which I purchased and the Nars blushes I got from my aunt. Will post them soon. 

Thanks chicas!