FOTD: Beauty in Green

I was supposed to post this makeup look the other day but I was so tired of all the happening last week so I decided to just sleep the days away and watch some chick flicks. Wait, am I broken hearted? LOL. But, hey, I wore this makeup look during the 26th Anniversary Celebaration of KMBI last Thursday and green is like the color of the organization so... there! I decided to wear green on my eyes but a green eye makeup look, which is not too loud. 

FOTD: Midnight Romance

Happy weekend everyone! I've been going out a bit much these past few days. Oh, I'm just stressed and been thinking about lots of things lately. Yeah, I'm an emo now. LOL. Kiddin' aside, I went out again tonight (Sunday) but it's a family affair so all's good. However, Sat night, I was actually out with a few good friends for some good talk with some good booze. Well, we're young aren't we? Let us be, please! Hahaha!

FOTD: Cats

I was in the wonderful city of Cebu last week. KMBI, the organization I work with, hosted this year's APPEND Summer Camp and of course, we were in charge of every last details even the entertainment part. I'm one of the chosen performers who would do CATS, an 80's dance and some interpretative dance for various religious songs. It was exhausting; but it was all worth it. I had loads of fun. Anyway, I would just want to share to you guys how I did my CATS makeup. RAWR!

Vampires in the Sun

Hey guys! How's your summer so far? The heat feels like it's gonna burn my already dark skin. Hahaha! Anyway, even though it's summer and most of the photo shoots you'd encounter would most probably have a summer theme, this photo shoot is way different. You see, we decided to do a goth themed shoot titled: Vampires in the Sun. Goths posing under the heat of the sun... Now that's interesting right. I did the makeup for the three girls here. We actually shoot one guy but his theme is more of summer and I just did a light makeup with highlights and nude lips on him so not much to show you there; but these girls, they just look oh-so scary, glamorous and fabulous.

Recognition Day Makeup Look

Hey y’all! It’s been ages ago since I last posted a makeup look and I’m really sorry for that. You see, my camera just met an early death and I won’t be able to blog much about makeup look since I’d have to borrow my mum’s camera for it. Need to save up for a better camera this time around! Any, umm, sponsors? LOL. Anyway, here’s a new makeup look, not mine, but my sister’s. I actually did her hair and makeup for her recognition day. Forgive the hair, I still need loads of practice on that part.

Happy Birthday Props Tools and Cosmetics!

I have just started blogging this year yet things have already been amazing and it's all because of the support and trust given to me by my blogger friends and some brands which I have also been supporting. One of these brands is the local makeup brand, Props Tools and Cosmetics. And this post is dedicated to them because they just turned one year old! Happy Birthday Props!


Well, because they're a year older now, instead of them asking for gifts, they'd be giving gifts to everyone. Let me share 'em to you:


1. From December 05, 2011 to January 05, 2012, they'd be giving FREE SHIPPING TO ALL ONLINE ORDERS worth P500+

2. Purchases at least P1,500 worth of Props Tools and Cosmetics will get a FREE HD BLENDING SPONGE


3. The last batch of Pros for Props for 2011 will be on the 17th of December at Citrusnap Studio from 1:30PM. The luck ten participants of this batch gets BIG GIFT CERTIFICATES valid for their next purchase. Text 09157087160 for more details.


4. Share this post on Facebook or Twitter, and get an automatic 10% OFF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE. Discounts cannot be combined with free shipping.


5. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Because Props is more generous than you think, you will GET 15% OFF instead of the 10% if you do #4 and type: SANTABABY at the discount code area. This discount is valid for another until the 5th of March, 2012 and in order to still get the   FREE HD BLENDING SPONGE make sure your discounted total is still woth P1,500.


Thank you Props for these awesome deals and promos. What more can you ask for, right? If you're ordering, no need to leave Gelleesh.com. You can just click this link: http://www.gelleesh.com/p/shop-at-props-tools-cosmetics.html or the one at the sidebar saying: Shop at Props Tools and Cosmetics.


Till next post! :)

The Super Sale Bazaar

Only a few more days to go before Christmas and the big question is, do you already have a gift for your special someone? Well, it's better to beat the holiday rush so you can already have your well-deserved rest by December. So what better way to do an early Christmas shopping and get as much as 90% off on selected but to go to the SUPER SALE BAZAAR this November 4-6, 10AM-9PM at the World Trade Center.

Not only will you get to shop to over 300 brands and get discounts; but you can also get one (1) free eco bag and the chance to win from the raffle draw every thirty (30) minutes. Awesome, right?!

Present the flier above to get 20% off on entrance fee. You can just print the one above. Not only that! You can get in for free by:

1. Presenting a Xend waybill from anytime Oct-Nov

2. Present your Fitness First Membership Card

3. Stay at Midas Hotel and present your key card

4. Log on to http://www.dealdozen.com for a free ticket while supplies last

On Sunday, there will be a mass at 3:00PM so you won't have to miss it when you go shopping; plus proceeds of the ticket sales will go to World Vision. Truly enlightening.

This bazaar is brought to you by: Celline | Burgoo | Moonshine | Picture Perfect Booth

Major Sponsors: Deal Dozen | Fitness First | Manos Nail Salon | SoFa Manila | Xend

Media Partners: Circuit Mag |  Garage Magazine | Magic 89.9 | Manila Bulletin | Meg Magazine | Mega Magazine | MegaStyle.PH | MYX | Sense and Style Magazine | Southern Living | Velvet Channel

For the Benefit of: World Vision

In line with this bazaar, I will also be giving away three (3) passes for the SUPER SALE BAZAAR courtesy of Props Tools and Cosmetics! Read the instructions carefully okay?

1. Like Props Tools and Cosmetics in Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/propstoolsandcosmetics

2. Follow Props Tools and Cosmetics in Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/propsforme

3. Do any of the following to win one ticket for the Super Sale Bazaar:

• -> Like Gelleesh on Facebook and post this: I want to go the Super Sale Bazaar courtesy of Gelleesh (tag Gelleesh) and Props Tools and Cosmetics (tag Props Tools and Cosmetics) because _____________
• -> Follow @Gelleesh on Twitter and tweet: I want to go to the Super Sale Bazaar because ___________ @gelleesh (mention @gelleesh) @propsforme (mention @propsforme) #GelleeshForProps (hashtag #GelleeshForProps)
• -> Follow my blog via GFC (Google Friend Connect) and comment below this post why you want to go to the Super Sale Bazaar and leave your name and email address

I will pick the best answer one in Facebook, one in Twitter and one in my blog. So, you've got three chances of winning a pass. Awesome, right?

So go tweet, post in FB or comment below why you want to go to the Super Sale Bazaar! This promo/giveaway will end on November 3, 2011 at exactly 10:00PM. See you there! :)

FOTD: An 80s Makeup Look

My last blog post was about my OOTD (Outfit Of The Day) from last night's 80's themed party for the 25th anniversary of KMBI. Now, I am posting my FOTD (Face Of The Day) and a few instructions on how I did this 80's makeup look.

When I searched google as to how people from the 80's do their makeup, I found out that their makeup doesn't always need to be neat and clean. Their eyes are always colorful and I was glad that I will be able to practice my creativity here.

WHAT I USED:

EYES

- ELF Eyelid Primer
- Ever Bilena Eyebrow Pencil in Brown
- Rimmel Sexy Curves Full Volume and Curve Mascara
- Shawill False Eyelashes
- Props Tools and Cosmetics Ultimate Too Palette

FACE

- Aerie Color Hydrating Foundation in Almond

LIPS

- Ever Bilena Pro Lipstick with Shimmer in Auburn Bronze

HAIR

- Bench Fix Professional Clay Doh Molding Clay
- Fashion 21 Hair Spray


HOW I DID IT:

For the face, I used my Charm Pro Stippling Brush to apply the Aerie Color Hydrating Foundation in Almond all over my face. I love this liquid foundation because aside from being hydrating, it is also a matte foundation. Who could have ever thought that a matte foundation could be hydrating, right?

Close-up of my eyes

The colors I used encircled

For the eyes, I did my brows using the Ever Bilena Eyebrow Pencil in brown and then applied the ELF Eyelid Primer to prep my lids for the tremendous amount of colors I'm about to use. For the color on my eyes, applie firs a matte purple color on my lids then the matte blue color on my crease and creating a wing effect almost touching my brows. For my brow bone, I applied a matte pink color in the inner part and matte orange color on the outer part. I used the matte blue color again under my eyes as a liner, but not on the waterline, and connected it on the wing I made. After the colors, I curled my lashes, applied the Rimmel Sexy Curves Full Volume and Curve Mascara and attached the Shawill false lashes using an eyelash glue from Nichido. Remember that I did not blend the eye makeup so that the sharpness and vividness of the colors will be visible.

For my lips, I applied the Ever Bilena Pro Lipstick with Shimmer in Auburn Bronze all over my lips. I used to hate this lipstick color because it doesn't match my skin tone but for the 80's look it just looks perfect.

For my hair, I used the Bench Fix Professional Clay Doh Molding Clay all over my hair and then teased the back part leaving my bangs as it is. After teasing, I used the Fashion 21 Hair Spray to hold the teased part of my hair.

A lot of people says that the 80's era had the greatest music but the worst fashion and makeup look. True enough, the makeup look and fashion sense of that era is over-the-top but in my opinion, it's because people in that era are so much into releasing their creativity. What do you think? Tell me your thoughts at the comments section below! Till next post!

New Beauty Items for my Collection

It's been awhile since I last had a makeup post and I apologize for that. I have opened up before that I want to start fashion blogging because I want to prove a point. I want to show everyone that my shape won't stop me from doing what I love to do and so far, Fashion events have been pouring in one after another. It's October! Fashion month, I guess. Whatever. I really don't know.

Anyway, last night, a Props Palette arrived at home. It's the Props Ultimate Palette. I would be using this to do everyone's makeup during KMBI's 25th Anniversary Party on the 28th. It has an 80's theme so makeup would be fun. Will be posting the looks I have made. Watch out for that. Thanks to Props Tools and Cosmetics for the code they gave me to avail of 15% off of the minimum of P500 worth of purchase. And of course, I would be sharing this to everyone so take this down.

We call this the: I HEARD IT FROM THE AFFILIATES promo and this will run until the 20th of November, 2011. This is a one time use per customer and can be availed for items or total purchase of P500 and above only. The code is: W52F1U0UDSZ. And please do shop using this link: http://www.gelleesh.com/p/shop-at-props-tools-cosmetics.html.

And because I was itching to use the palette, I played with it a bit and created a simple 80's eye makeup look on my sister's face:

I'm leaving my reactions and stuff I want to say about this palette next time on my official review. I don't want to post any spoilers. My next review might be swatch-filled too so hope you'd love that one.

Aside from the Props Palette I got, the Sigma Brush which I have won from DGS Beauty last August, I think, has already arrived. At last! I paid P100 for the customs fee/tax or whatever but it was worth it. The Miss Taylor Kabuki Brush seems like it has a great quality judging by my initial reaction upon opening the box. I'll try to make a review of this brush soon.

So that's it for now. I've been pretty exhausted with the 80's dance practice, events and everything else; but I can't totally complain because I'm having a great time. I guess I chose the right work and work place.

Till next post! :)

FOTD: One Fine Sunday

One fine Sunday, I decided to do this look. LOL. This is the look I had when I went to the church together with a brown off-shoulder vintage looking-floral dress. The dress may be"manang" type for some but I do love the vintage look and I think it looks good on me so I'm disregarding the "manang" stereotype. Anyway, we're talking about my makeup look, right?

PRODUCTS USED:

EYES

- Shawill Eyebrow/Eyeliner Pencil & Brush

- ELF Eyelid Primer

- Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Rosewine

- Love & Beauty Smokey Palette

- Wet N Wild Color Icon Brow and Eyeliner in Black

- Rimmel Waterproof Sexy Curves Full Volume and Curve Mascara

FACE

- Belo Essential Day Cover

- Aerie Color Matte Liquid Foundation in Almond

- Maybelline FITME Blush in Medium Coral

- Beauty Treats Minerals Camouflage Mineral in Medium

LIPS

- NYX Round Lipstick in Frappucino

- NYC Liquid Lipshine in Fashion Ave Fuchsia 

HOW I DID IT:

Remember the first step is to always apply the moisturizer first and foremost before doing your daily makeup routine. After the moisturizer, I applied the Aerie Color Matte Liquid Foundation in Almond by stippling and blending it all over my face using the Charm Pro Stippling Brush. Even though it's a matte foundation and it gives off a powdery finish, I still want to play safe and set it off with the Beauty Treats Minerals Camouflage Mineral in Medium using my ELF Total Face Brush. For my blush , I used the Props Blush Brush to apply the Maybelline FITME Blush in Medium Coral on my cheekbone going slantly upwards.

Let's now proceed with the eyes. First I did was line my brows with the Shawill Eyebrow/Eyeliner Pencil & Brush. After that, I applied the ELF Eyelid Primer all over my lids  and used my Marionnaud Brush to apply the lighter brown shade from my Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Rosewine on my lids and the darker brown shade on my crease. After blending it well, I used the white shade from my Love & Beauty Smokey Palette to highlight my brow bone. For my waterline, I used the Wet N Wild Color Icon Brow and Eyeliner in Black and the Rimmel Waterproof Sexy Curves Full Volume and Curve Mascara as my mascara after curling my lashes with the G-Lish Eyelash Curler.

For my lips, I applied first the NYX Round Lipstick in Frappucino and since it gave my lips a kind of like a nude look, I topped it with the NYC Liquid Lipshine in Fashion Ave Fuchsia.

This is almost similar to yesterday's FOTD but the difference in liquid foundation made a big difference. The FOTD yesterday gave my face a natural and refreshed look while this one made it look blemish-free and smooth. Great coverage for the Aerie Color Matte Liquid Foundation in Almond.

Till next post! ;)

FOTD: The Family Reunion

I went to Bulacan with my family today. I woke up a bit late so I kind of need to rush with my makeup and everything. I only applied liquid foundation and lined my brows at home and did the rest of this look inside Sporty (our Sportivo's name. LOL). The curled hair isn't originally part of the look. My cousin did this and it turned out great (for me). So let's start with how I did this.

PRODUCTS USED:

EYES

- Shawill Eyebrow/Eyeliner Pencil & Brush

- ELF Eyelid Primer

- Purple Eyeliner

- Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Rosewine

- Love Minerals by Human Nature Mineral Eyeshadow in Enchanted Evening

- Rimmel Sexy Curves Full Volume & Curve Mascara (Waterproof)

FACE

- Belo Essentials Day Cover

- Beauty Treats Liquid Foundation in Beige

- Beauty Treats Camouflage Mineral Concealer in Medium

- Sansan Concealer in Beige

- Maybelline FITME Blush in Medium Coral

LIPS

- Watsons Moisturizing Lip Balm in Sweet Strawberry

- Almay Ideal Lipcolor in Pink

Makeup and tools I used

HOW I DID IT:

First I applied the Belo Essentials Day Cover all over my face. It contains SPF 15 to keep my face protected from the UV rays of the sun (Bongga!). After that, I applied the Beauty Treats Liquid Foundation in Beige using the Charm Stippling Brush and used the Beauty Treats Camouflage Mineral Concealer in Medium to set it on my face. I remembered an article I read wherein Kim Kardashian likes using concealer on her cheek bone, so I did. Using my Charm Stippling Brush again, I applied the Sansan Concealer in Beige on my cheek bone and using the Props Tools & Cosmetics Blush Brush from the 20pc Brush Set, I applied the Maybelline FITME Blush in Medium Coral below my cheek bone.

For my eyes, I lined first my brows using the Shawill Eyebrow/Eyeliner Pencil & Brush. Then, I applied the ELF Eyelid Primer on my lids. This is actually my first time to use a primer and it really did prevent the colors on my eyes to crease and it brought out the color more. For the colors I used, I applied lighter brown shade on my Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Rosewine and the darker brown shade on my crease. I was looking for a color to highlight my brows and I forgot to bring a white eyeshadow, so I used the lightest purple shade from my Love Minerals by Human Nature Mineral Eyeshadow in Enchanted Evening and I think it worked out pretty great. Then I used the Purple Eyeliner on my waterline and used the G-Lish Eyelash Curler I bought recently which only costs P50 and it even comes with a pair of tweezers. Pretty neat, right? For my mascara, I used the Rimmel Sexy Curves Full Volume & Curve Mascara (Waterproof). Aside from L'Oreal Voluminous Naturale, this is definitely one of my favorite mascaras.

For my lips, I used the G-Lish Lip Brush to apply the Watsons Moisturizing Lip Balm in Sweet Strawberry and then used the Almay Ideal Lipcolor in Pink to add color.

I loved this look because it looks naturaland not overly done. I'm so through with overly done makeup. I remember my college days, when I was still flunking makeup, I used to think bright blue eyeshadow looks great and when I saw my pics back then, I just wished I knew how to apply makeup during those picture. They were just so crazy. 

Anyway, how was your Saturday? Hope you all had a great one! Till next post! ;)

20 PC Brush Set from Props Tools & Cosmetics

The Holy Package! :D

I went on an under time at work today because I had to go to my dentist so she could install this rubber thingy around my teeth as a prep for my braces tomorrow. Scared and excited at the same time. As a beauty blogger, I feel the need to continuously improve myself and these braces will help me with that. I'd be wearing them for a year and a half if I am consistent with my dentist visits and I will be. 

It's in PINK! OMG! ;)

After my dental appointment, I went home and finally laid my hands on my new brush set from Props Tools and Cosmetics. It's a 20 pc brush set which only costs P1,100. They are all natural goat hair and they're very soft to use. If you think, however, that the 20 pc brush set is too much for your needs, you can try their 16 pc brush set. The difference is that the 20 pc brush set has more eyeshadow brushes and it has a stippling brush. The 16 pc brush set costs P970. Affordable set of brushes, eh? They also have palettes at affordable prices and as well as concealers and corrector palettes. I would want to try out their palettes soon.

This is it, pansit! :D

Anyway, I'd be making a review about their brushes one of these days. I am quite overwhelmed at their eyeshadow brushes plus I have lots of brushes to clean now. Need to give more time in cleaning brushes now. I love that it comes in a pink pack because I so love pink. It is travel friendly and I can bring this to future makeup projects and even everyday wherever I'd be going because it's light and I can fit this in the bags I regularly use.

Do you already have a brush set? Where'd you buy it? If you don't have one yet, would you consider purchasing this one? Comment below your thoughts. Would be looking forward to interacting with you guys!

Till next post! ;)

NOTW: Glitters and Vanity

This is supposed to be just another Nail Of The Week post; but I just want to share a few things with you and I don't want to make a separate blog post which will only talk about myself. So, I am merging my Nail Of The Week post for today to a personal post.

Let's start off with my Nail Of The Week. This is not a nail art. I just want to use the NYX Nail Polish I bought last time during the Phil-Cosmetics Expo. This is the NYX Nail Polish in Under the Moon. It is not a blue polish; but more of a blue-glittered polish. To achieve this opaque look, I need to apply up to 3-4 coats. I love the grungy texture it has and the bigger glitters really stick on your nails (unlike this one polish with heart glitters).

I actually love the NYX Nail Polishes and I'm gonna be buying more soon at Digital Traincase. They just cost P150 each. Ain't that such a bargain?

Anyway, updates on what's up with my life. Tomorrow is my birthday. Yey! No big plans actually. I told my officemates that I won't be treating them anything; but I actually talked to Pizza Hut at SM Valenzuela already about a Pizza for my dear officemates in the RM&C Department and some other friends from other department. It's a surprise; but if they read my blog, they'd know. LOL.

My new home-office chair. Look at my cp's wallpaper. SoGelleesh! <3

I will be getting braces on Sat. It's mom and dad's birthday gift. Vanity above everything else, that's what I say! Oh, and thanks again to my parents for getting me and my two sisters this office chair. It's so comfortable working on my desk using my new office chair instead of my old monoblock chair. Yey!

Oh and my sister, Czai, is my sponsor for my upcoming brush set from Props Tools & Cosmetics. Thanks Ditch! I call her Ditch, short for Ditse because she is the 2nd ate and that's how most of us, Filipinos, call them. 

So I guess that's it for now. Thanks for the people who have already greeted me, to those who support my blog, to my mentors, to my blogger friends, high school friends, college friends, ex-office mates and everyone else. 

Do join my first giveaway this September. You'll win (2) The Spa Gift Certificates. I will be having giveaways the whole month of September because this is my birth month and I am very thankful that I have such an amazing life, friends, family and career.

Till next post!