Wednesday, August 29, 2012

I've gotten many requests on how to actually do what I call my "Lazy Nails". I've showed you them in a previous post as part of my "Weekly nails" series.

Now you can see just how easy it is to achieve these glamorous looking nails, in minutes.







If you do this look, share pictures with me on my Facebook or in the comments below!


Also don't forget to subscribe to my Youtube page if you like what you see. There will be many more videos coming up :)



Good luck & Stay Maganda<3
-K

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

If you woke up and your eyes still feel so heavy, why not accessorize? Sometimes makeup just won't do the trick and people can still see how tired you are based on your eyes.

What I do is simple -- Wear Glasses!



I'm in for another hectic week so I can foresee me wearing these babies often. Today was one of those days where I just couldn't wake up and kept snoozing my alarm. Does that happen to you too?


If you don't wear glasses, you can get really inexpensive ones from Ebay, even in the trendy thick framed ones. Most don't run for more than $10.  You don't need a prescription either because they will be non-prescription glasses or "plano". They're perfect for these types of days.


I've bought larger framed ones (similar to the "nerdy" ones) that are non-prescription just for the style. However, these in the photo are my real prescription glasses (Prada frames) so if you're shopping around, I recommend these :)


Remember: When wearing glasses, lighten up the area under the eye since the glasses will cast a shadow.


What's your favorite accessory? How do you cover up tired eyes?


Stay maganda!<3
-K


Ps: Do you like my shirt? I totally stand by thinking positive now-a-days. Be grateful for what you have in your life :)

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

After a LONG hiatus, I'm finally filming again!




Here's a screenshot of my rekindled passion -- filming beauty videos :)

This is where my love for teaching future beauties what I know started and I took a long break from it. But now I've set a new goal for myself to continue making videos and bringing my ideas to life again.

Stay tuned!

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What videos would YOU like to see? Leave your suggestions on my Facebook page or in the comments!

 

Stay Maganda!<3
-K

 

Friday, August 17, 2012

My trick for keeping my eyeliner in place all day AND my lids oil-free is this ^^


It's not necessary to wear every day (unless your lids get super oily) but on hot / humid days, this is definitely your go-to solution. You don't need both, one will do if that's all you have.


Urban Decay's Primer Potion is my FAVORITE eyelid primer. I've tried others and I haven't found one that does the job so well. I love how a little goes a long way, so one bottle can last your a really long time depending on how often you plan on using it.


Rimmel's Stay Matte Pressed Powder is my favorite powder to set my makeup. It super light and it really takes away the shine on your face, leaving a nice matte surface. Also, it's a drugstore brand so it's fairly inexpensive. Good deal!


On your lids, you can use one (or both) and just pat it on before adding your eyeliner/eyeshadow. With the primer, you see the minuscule amount I use? You really don't need a lot to get the job done. Keep in mind, I have smaller eyelids and I was only putting on eyeliner. If I wear this with eyeshadow I'd use more so I can prime all the way to my brow and under my eye.


Remember: Oily skin is not a death sentance or a tragedy. As long as you have the right tools, you'll be on your way to oil-free skin in no time!


How do you keep your face oil-free?


Stay Maganda!<3
-K


 

Monday, August 6, 2012

Sleep and Dark Circles

Did you know that dark circles aren't caused from lack of sleep?


Lacking sleep actually causes the eye area to become puffier than usual. This "puff" casts a shadow under the eye which in turn looks like a dark circle. If you get enough sleep, this puffiness can be avoided somewhat, but not completely especially if your eyes are naturally like that.

To remove the puffiness, a quick tip is to cool and refresh the area. Cool cucumbers can do this since cucumbers are full of water. You can also use creams with caffeine in it to get rid of the swelling.

Do you know the source of your dark circles? See if you can pinpoint your dark circles using my list.

Dark circles also become more prominent with age (unfortunately). So for a normal day, I recommend the Garnier Anti-Dark Circle Roller, which is a personal favorite of mine. Find out why here!

If you have any questions about dark circles or don't know how to target yours, feel free to share it with me in the comments below or on my Facebook!

Stay Maganda!<3
-K

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Friday, August 3, 2012

Myths Unveiled: Chocolate and Acne

Myth or Fact?
Chocolate gives you acne.



MYTH!


Chocolate has no ingredient in it that contributes to acne or breakouts. Having a bad diet is what can trigger breakouts. If you eat too much chocolate, you might see some emerging pimples or breakouts, but that's because you are putting too much fat and sugar into your body, not because of the chocolate.


The same thing can happen if you eat too much chips, fast food, or even drink too much soda. Your diet will show on your skin.


So you don't have to give up chocolate or fear getting breakouts if you take a bite of your Hershey's bar or M&M's, it won't hurt you. Just remember what the food pyramid says - eat your sweets in moderation.


There your have it!


How many of you knew this already? Any choco-holics out there?


Stay Maganda!<3
-K


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Weekly nails: Balance & Luck

Me and my boyfriend are complete opposites, but at the same time we compliment each other so well. Because of that, we gave ourselves the nickname - Yin & Yang - which is where I got my inspiration for this week's nails.

I didn't want it to be overwhelming so I balanced it out with plain nails using as close to a  Jade color as I could. Jade stones are said to bring you good luck in Asian culture :) My boyfriend gave me this Jade necklace which has a horse on it since I'm the Year of the Horse in Chinese astrology.



 

Would you like to see a tutorial for this look?


What's on your nails this week? Post a picture on my Facebook page or a link in the comments below!


Stay Maganda!<3
-K


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