I can't believe it's December already! Oh my, that was quick! And while everyone seems so busy with shopping and buying gifts for their loved ones, I took the chance to create a look that would go best to any parties that you might be in. Talk about being holiday ready!

And so to start off, I've curated some products that are available at Sephora Philippines to help you re-create this Rose Gold Glam Holiday inspired look. PLUS! get to know an extra tip on how to achieve those sparkly eyes with just craft glitters!

6. Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Also apply a bronzer to illuminate a slimmer face. Contour the cheek bones, the sides of the forehead and the nose.

7. PIXI Glow Mist
And lastly, cop off your look with a spray of PIXI's glow mist to set all the makeup. 

Achieving this Rose Gold Glam makeup is very easy!
Just follow these steps and don't forget to get crafty! Well, that rhymed! haha

 1. 3CE Eye Primer
So, the first step in prepping our eye makeup is applying a primer. Apply a thin layer of this primer on your eyelids. Eye primers are ideal for all day occasions as it combats oil and prevents creasing. It also helps in prolonging your eye shadow's maximum color.

2. Sephora Collection Matte Metallic Eyeshadow Palette
In creating this look, choose a palette with rosy and neutral hues like this one from Sephora. This palette is perfect for our Halo Smokey eyeshadow look.

What I initially do in applying my eyeshadow is choosing  a base color. Use something light but not too white then choose a light brown shade and continue applying it all over the lid.

Next, choose a darker brown shadow and apply it on the outer v corner and inner corner of the eyes leaving a gap on the center. Just like this.

Photo from blog.lulus.com

Then apply a metallic rose gold shade on the center. The key to a perfect eye makeup is blending, so always make sure that you don't leave any harsh lines on the eyes. Everything has to be mixed really well.

Now, the extra fun part. Glitters!

EXTRA TIP: You can buy rose gold glitters from National Bookstore for around Php 29.00. You can use glitter powders but those are really expensive so look for alternatives like this and save more money.

 How to apply it:
Apply a thin layer of eyelash glue on the center of the lid and carefully pat the glitters using a brush. Make sure that it won't get inside your eyes so be extra careful! Let it set and dry. And...Boom! Sparkle!

3. TWEEZERMAN Rose Gold Love Story Gift Set
Using a curler, curl your lashes lightly before applying your false eyelashes. This Rose Gold curler and tweezer duo from Tweezerman is the bomb! It's even perfect to give out as a gift!

4. ARDELL Glamour False Eyelashes
Choose a semi dramatic falsies to go with your look just like this one from Ardell. You may use the Tweezers from Tweezerman in applying this. Also, make sure to cut it to the right length so measure it first.

5. Benefit Roller Lash Mascara Mini
This step is also important. Make sure you apply a mascara to combine your natural eyelashes with the falsies to make it look even more natural. Let the first layer dry a bit and curl it together. This mascara is also one of my favorites!

6. Sephora Smart Liner
Now, on to my favorite part! Apply a black eye liner to finish the look.

And.. VOILA! You're done with your Rose Gold inspired Glam eyes!

7. Benefit Bigger & Bolder Eybrow Kit

But, wait! There's more! Our look wouldn't be complete with boring and unshaped brows so let's make that brow game happen with this super nice kit from Benefit. Everything in this box is the ultimate game changer. Plus! It also comes with stencils that can be really helpful for beginners.

Here's a simple guide to get you started.

 Photo from Nicolakatemakeup.com 

And that's it guys! I hope you like this tutorial on my simple glam holiday inspired look. Make sure to check out and shop more make-up products on Sephora PH here! 

Happy Holidays!

I don't know about you guys but I've always been a fan of cheap concept stores most especially those from Japan namely Daiso and Japan Home. These stores have always been my go to places and I make sure that I drop by whenever I had the chance as a way of de-stressing.

Speaking of concept stores, have you heard about a new store called Mumuso? Yes that's right! Mumuso is a new concept store from Korea that provides quality items ranging from home necessities, bags, gadgets and beauty products at a cheaper price. When I knew about this store, a visit from it was on top of my list. And oh boy was fate all good to me when I chanced upon the newly opened store at Lucky Chinatown Mall in Divisoria. As of now they have two stores in the Philippines including the one in Farmer's Plaza, Cubao.

Believe me, it was unplanned but as I've said, I wouldn't let the day pass without a quick visit to the store. So, I went ahead, grabbed a basket and the last thing I know was that I went home with a bag of goodies (well, mostly beauty products) and I thought I'd share them with you guys. 

Presenting my first mini haul from Mumuso.

Tadaaaa!

From left: 

Pink Cosmetic Cotton Pads (Php 99.00)

Oil based Makeup Remover (Php 99.00)

Green Tea Bubble Brush Peeling Foam (Php 249.00)

Dual-ended Eyeliner Pen (Php 149.00)

2 Pcs Foot Socks (Php 99.00)

Black Pearl Gel Eye Mask (Php 149.00 )

Ivory Powder (Php 149.00)

Aside from being undeniably cute for its color, it also has a pouch where you can slip your fingers in for easy makeup removal. Add to that its texture that helps in removing stubborn makeup residues on your face because sometimes a plain cotton pad doesn't really do the job.

I ran out of makeup removers already and surprisingly Mumuso has a lot of them in store. I regretted not getting the Micellar type since it has been the "in" product nowadays. I've seen a lot of beauty bloggers rave about the wonders of that product in all its glory. Had second thoughts about it since this one's a bit cheaper but I am now regretting it. Has anyone tried their Micellar makeup remover yet?

When I got home, I tried this in an instant beginning my skin care ritual with makeup removers. I must say that it did a great job removing my eye makeup, eyebrow gel + tinted brow mascara and a matte lipstick in a few swipe. I was wearing Benefit Roller Lash Mascara, Japanese Card Captor Sakura Wand Eyeliner, Etude House Drawing Eyebrow Pencil and a Colourpop Ultramatte Lipstick in Trap. I'll give a thumbs up for this one!

This Green Tea Bubble Brush Peeling Foam is the bomb! The smell of Green Tea is very addicting! It also has a functional pump and a face massager attached to the bottle that gives cleansing a bit of an upgrade. Also available in pink but I forgot the name. Sorry! 

This however, doesn't peel off dead skin in an instant. Tried it two times but no luck. Perhaps, I'm doing it wrong. Please educate me! All the instructions are in Korean so I can't fully understand. hehe

Either going for a bold look or a natural look. This dual ended eyeliner is a nice addition to your makeup kit. Creating fine or thicker lines are more easy as ever. Plus, it's waterproof and doesn't easily rub off. If you're feeling extra creative, it works as a Calligraphy Pen as well. (Just kidding!)

Love this set of 2 foot socks which sells for Php 99.00. That's like less than Php 50.00 each! For its quality, I think it's a good buy! Sneaker heads would definitely love this. Also available in gray and white combination.

What greeted me upon entering the store is a rack of mask in packs of 5 or so. Korean Face Mask lovers would surely go crazy in this section. Aside from face masks they also have these interesting gel eye masks available in gold, black and white that each has its own use. Each box consists of 6 pairs. 

Together with the bubble foam I tested these out afterwards and it gave a subtle cooling sensation and it felt really good. A nice product to relax tired eyes after a day at work. 

Mumuso also offers a large spread of makeup products from Cushions, CC Creams, Powders, Lipsticks starting from Php 99.00 above. I went crazy!

The store that day was jam packed and I had a hard time squeezing in to swatch products. All the girls went crazy in the makeup section so I had to wait for someone to turn their back before I can move inside and test some products. Unfortunately, this is the only one my hands were able to get. Available in Light Ivory shade and the only shade available if I'm not mistaken. I plan to use it for baking. Face baking guys! Face baking! :)

Update: Gave this a try this morning and it worked really well. It stayed matte all day, did not crease even if I'm a bit oily. The shade suited my skin really well. Cheapskates rejoice! Acquired new powder for baking for only Php 149.00!!

And so that's it! So far, I'm loving all the stuff that I got from Mumuso Korea. With such cheap price you get nice quality products. Isn't it nice? I hope you liked my mini haul as much as I do. Cheers to more hauls in the future! Just kidding! Every once in a while is enough just make sure the products you get are the ones you really need. 

Have you gotten anything from Mumuso Korea yet? I'd like to know! Please feel free to share it 

with me in the comments section below.

Disclaimer: These products aren't sponsored by Mumuso Philippines.

So how do I go about this? It feels like my first time to write a blog post after so many years. Lol Forgive me for my sudden hiatus my friends. Perhaps, this is the start of something new. (Uy!Napakanta sya!haha) 

So guys, as you can see, I've attended a Basic Pointed Calligraphy Workshop at Buku Buku Kafe recently. It was my second time from a different artist namely Dom Rodriguez, who is actually a teacher in profession. Cool, right? 

Initially, it was my friend Chessica Mirasol who is attending the workshop but sadly, she was not available on that day so instead she asked me if I could come and sit in for the class. Of course, I said yes! So, read on.

Well, my inner artsy self is amused. I feel like I can live there. Seriously. haha! It's like a dream, well my dream coffee shop! Everything I love in one place. Kudos to the owners for creating such beautiful place!

Buku Buku Kafe is located at G/F The District, Anabu 1 D, Imus, Cavite and soon they will be opening their second branch at SM Southmall.

Included in the kit are activity sheets that we should follow and it's so nice because I FINALLY learned how to do the letters properly by doing it stroke per stroke (meaning slow down gurl!) which was illustrated by Doms. Truth is, I am the type of person who likes doing things as quick as I can to save time and energy. So, all this time I've been doing it wrong. haha 

My excuse was always "I'm doing modern calligraphy" so it doesn't necessarily have to be consistent. Well, that is correct at some point. But, I noticed that whenever I write paragraphs, the letters are always inconsistent. In this workshop, I learned how to create more dynamic strokes and letters. Lined worksheets also help.

You can also borrow books from them.. So bookworms out there, rejoice!

 Buku Buku Kafe, you had me at "we support local artists". *Slow clap please*. My first reaction was "sa wakas may malapit na sa South". Yes, yes! Thank you for having this corner in your coffee shop. 

If you are an artist and you are interested to consign your products, you may email or message them on Facebook.