DIY: French Tip Manicure

I always prefer to do a french tip manicure whenever there are times that I wanted to paint my nails and kinda lazy to do a nail art but wanted to make my nails look chic and stylish. It's so easy, simple yet very elegant. Isn't it pretty?

Here is the easy step by step tutorial to guide you on how to achieve a French tip manicure.

1. Gather all the tools and materials needed.

Base coat ( I used Caronia kwik dry & cuticle conditioner)
White Nail polish ( I used French white by Dior)
Top Coat or clear nail polish ( I used Bobbie top coat)
Nail cutter
Nail Trimmers
Nail File
Nail buffer
Nail polish remover
Cotton Balls

2. Prepare the Nails.

Wash your hands with soap and water, rinse and dry. Remove old nail polish with nail polish remover and cotton balls if there's any. Trim the nails using a nail cutter into your desired length.

3. Cut and remove flakes.

Cut and remove the corners of your nail and flakes with clippers.

4. Nudge Nail Beds.

Dab cuticle remover along the edges of your nails, Then use a metal flat-ended pusher, to softly ease back cuticles. and clean the insides of the nail.

5. File and Shape your nails.

Use a nail file to smoothen each of your nails and make it into a square shape or into your preferred shape.

6. Apply a base coat.

Applying a base coat is important because it protects the nail from the chemicals found in nail polishes. Paint the nail vertically, start from the cuticle to the tip, with the brush angled forward. Fill in the entire nail using smooth, even strokes. Continue painting the base coat on each nail of both hands.

What's in My Bag?

"A woman's mind is as complex as the contents of her handbag; even when you get to the bottom of it, there is ALWAYS something at the bottom to surprise you" -Billy Connelly

Today I thought that I would do a What's in my bag blog post as I've seen them a lot in YouTube. I always wanted to do a blog post like this ever since and this time I will do it. It's fun to take a peek on someone else's bag (Not in person, I meant through blog post) so why not share what's in mine.

My bag is a Jet Set Tote Bag by Michael Kors. I bought it at Geddon Female in Norway, it was around $400. I love it! it's perfect for traveling because it's big, there's plenty of space inside. I can stuff it with a lot of things like my iPad or even my laptop. I always carry this bag to work and back also for just general use. What I like the most about this bag is it's very versatile, it can carry whatever I need for a day out and about whether I'm heading to the beach or the office but is stylish enough to complement the chicest evening looks. And it's understated with multiple pockets for easy-access to my essentials.

So here is a sneak peek of what's inside my Bag.

Makeup Bag: It's a pouch from H&M. It has 2 compartments, on the 1st compartment I stored all my makeup and other little essentials on the second compartment where it holds all my Toiletries stuff.

My Everyday Makeup Routine

Hi lovelies, I thought I would do a blog post about my makeup routine and the products that I currently used on a daily basis. I actually don't wear a lot of makeup for my everyday makeup because I wanted to go a bit more natural. I'm enjoying it a lot. I feel like my face looks a bit more fresh. And aside from that, I don't want to be late to work because I took a lot of time putting makeup on so I just put minimal products on my face.

These are my favorite current products that I'm using on my daily basis.

What to pack for a beach vacation

Summer is just around the corner and I know what you're thinking. It's swimming time! pack your things and let's go to the beach! but you don't know what to pack in your beach bag? Read this blog post to solve your packing problems.

Here is a guide on what to pack for a beach vacation:


Inside the Beach bag:

Wet N' Wild Silk Finish Lipstick Review and Swatches

Hi, Lovelies! today I'm going to make nothing but an honest review and swatches of these lovely lipsticks from one of my favorite lipstick line which is Wet n' Wild in the shades Hot Paris Pink and Dark Pink frost.

I got these lippies as a gift from my Boyfriend's sister so I don't know where did she buy it. I featured this product on my earlier posts which is my Drugstore makeup haul for May 2015. see here

Overview

Rating: 4.0/5 stars ★★★★☆

Price Tag: $0.99

Shades Available: 44 shades

Formulation

This lipstick is Enrich with conditioning ingredients of Vitamins A & E and Aloe Vera for moist-looking lips.

Consistency

It's smooth, creamy, feels nice and light on the lips and lasts an amazingly long time! I feel I don't need a gloss or balm prior either. It gives a nice wash of color with a glossy finish and just a hint of shimmer. It's one of the few lipsticks that doesn't dry my lips out  and it doesn't gather in the lines of my lips.

Color Pay-Off

The lipstick is pigmented, but it isn't really opaque. I feel like I have to wear two coats to achieve the look I want. But because they're very cheap, these are good lipsticks if you're experimenting with colors you wouldn't try otherwise.

Staying power

I was super impressed with the comfort and staying power of these. For me, it lasts longer than all those pricey ones anyway. Lots of the colors leave a bit of a stain once they do eventually fade away.

Packaging

It is encased in a silver color tube with an opaque plastic lid. The good thing about this product's packaging is we can really see the color instead of being fooled by the wrong color on the container sometimes.

The only downside to this product's packaging is it's cheap so the tube keeps scrolling down during application.and cuts into the product sometimes or the bullet falls out. It won't allow the bullet to fully retract, When I shake the packaging just a bit, I can hear the bullet on the inside shaking against the outer case. And when I twist the lipstick back in after using, it gets a cracked line where the top of the tube and the lipstick meets and eventually the lipstick will break it seems. I can see the cracked line on both the lipsticks after few times of using them.

Smell

It has no offensive scent.

Last Minute DIY Mothers Day Gift Ideas

Happy Mothers Day to all the great Mothers out there! Today we are celebrating Mothers day all over the world! Do you already have a gift to your Mom, Grandmom or Aunt? If you don't have a gift yet, here's my last minute DIY mothers day gift. It's quick, easy and very budget friendly. I hope you like it! Enjoy!

Gift #1 SPA in a JAR

Supplies:

• Mason Jar
• Cotton Balls
• Manicure and Pedicure Tools
• Nail Polishes
• Washi tapes
• Twine
• Straw (optional)
• Custom Tags

All about my DIY ombre hair

Ombre hair refers to hair color fading from dark to light, or vice versa. Instead of the color starting from the roots, it gradually becomes lighter, or darker, towards the ends. The word "ombre" in French means shadow or shade. -urban dictionary

it was August last year (2014) when I decided to get an ombre hair. Ombre hair was such a trend during that time and until today. I'm kinda experimenting on my hair during that time because I thought that my hair was dull and boring good thing that I heard about this ombre hair style so I decided to do it myself on my own hair.

I was very nervous on putting blonde color on the tips of my hair. It was a very long decision on whether I will do it or not because it's my first time to dye my hair in blonde color and I'm not sure if it will suit me. 

But then I convinced myself to do it because you know -YOLO. :D

I used H&M permanent hair color in total blonde. I did it at my friend's house. Before the hair dye application, I wear an old t-shirt and I covered myself up with an old towel. 

First I mixed the hair color solution according to the package's direction.

Next, I brushed my hair well, I make sure that there are no tangles left in my hair. I divided my hair into two sections then I divided both halves into as many sections as I wanted. At the very least, I divided each half into half again, splitting my hair into quarters.

I started the hair dye application using a hair dye brush and applied the dye from the tips up to the mid section of my hair (somewhere below my jawline). As I worked my way up I just used the remaining products from my brush to achieve the ombre effect. I make sure that I covered the entire tips of my hair and there are no spots missing.
I leave it for 45 mins as indicated in the hair dye's package direction. And covered it with a tin foil. 

After 45 mins, I rinsed it well using a conditioner. I dried it and applied the hair coloring again for the second time because I have a very dark hair color and I'm not contented on how blonde it looks. I just did the same steps as I did on the first step. Then I washed and dry my hair.

And this is the result...

Forever 21 Summer Outfits Wishlist 2015

Summer is just around the corner, I can already feel the summer breeze. the sun got brighter and warmer every day so I decided to make an outfit wishlist from my favorite brand which is Forever 21. My picks are consists of crop tops, shorts, skater skirts, Floral prints, off shoulders and denim, these are the type of clothes that I'm comfortable to wear during summer days because it's too hot here in the Philippines :D

 So here are my top 10 picks Summer Outfits:

1. Floral Off-the-Shoulder Crop Top Get it here

This is a combination of 3 of my favorite outfits; Floral, crop top and off the shoulder! I love the design of this top, the super cropped design looks comfortable and it's perfect for an effortlessly flirty look. Plus its vibrant floral print adds a fresh feminine pop to whatever it's worn with.This outfit is perfect when going to the beach, music festivals, and warm weekends in the park. I would like to style it with a high-waisted shorts and a pair of flat sandals.

2. Floral Lace Crop Top Get it here

I really like lace and white tops during summer because it's Breezy, elegant, and easy to wear. White tops are very easy to wear, you can pair it with almost everything so this is a must have on every women's closet. I like to style it with a denim high-waisted shorts and a pair of white flat shoes.

An open letter to my boyfriend on our 5th year anniversary as a couple

I was 19 years old and he was 21 when we met each other. We were deeply in-love that time that we didn't thought of anybody else but our love. Many people disagreed to our love-story. Many people are in contrast with our relationship. We started our love wrong because we are both in a relationship during that time but as time goes by it made us realized that there is no right or wrong when it comes to love. As time goes by we have learn to make our love right.

i hope my boyfriend read this post but i don't think so because he never visit my blog coz he's so busy playing with his PS games :p

My message to my boyfriend

Dear Arvin,

Happy 5th year anniversary to us baby!!! i still can't believe that we have gone this far, i mean who would have thought that our relationship will last like this because there are times when we hear people saying we won’t last a month. But look where we are now. 

Though it’s already been five years, we continuously learn from each other. There is still "magic" between us. And most of all, I really appreciate it to see both of us growing.

I just want to thank you for sharing with me your life this past five years. I am looking forward for the next five or more years to come. And I hope on the next coming years or so I am going to walk down the aisle with you.I love you forever baby ❤️

Love,

Jamie

Drugstore Makeup Haul May 2015

Hi sweeties! Today I would like to share you my this month's drugstore makeup haul which I'm going to feature for a makeup review and swatches on my upcoming blog. I didn't bought these products but my boyfriend's sister gave it to me so I thought of sharing it to you guys. 

As we know, drugstore makeup are much cheaper than the branded ones but drugstore makeup are almost the same quality as branded ones.