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Leaving Prague... I remember that I left my cellphone at the hotel. We were already at the train station when I realized that my cellphone was not inside my bag. Good thing we were very early and our hotel is very close to the train station. We went back, asked the reception, heart pounding, and he said not to worry, it'll still be where you left it... He accompanied me all the way back to my room and while waiting for the elevator, which for me was utterly agonizing, he said that if the housekeeping sees it, it'll be handed to them... We finally reached our corridor, the room's door was widely open, the way I left it carrying my heavy luggage. And to my surprise, my cellphone was sitting there, right where I left it. The housekeeping hasn't cleaned our room yet. </div>
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I almost hugged him. I told him the hotel would get great reviews at <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/" target="_blank">TripAdvisor</a> as soon as I get home. Which I already did. We stayed at <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Hotel_Review-g274707-d5888187-Reviews-Grandior_Hotel_Prague-Prague_Bohemia.html" target="_blank">Grandior Hotel</a>. </div>
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The train ride from Prague to Vienna is quite long... About 6 hours... If you are doing this, I suggest you take the first class. About USD $100 higher than the regular fee. It is not too crowded, plus it is next to a car with dining tables. That way, we were able to sit in front of each other, dine, </div>
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and chat, chat, and chat!</div>
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After checking in at Intercontinental Hotel, we walked through the gardens of Stadtpark. </div>
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It was drizzling that afternoon so we went to the other side of the park, heading towards the Cathedral. It was about 2 kms walk from our hotel, and when we finally reached it, I was in deep awe. I never thought it would be that big! It's like a towering giant (about 500 ft). It is still under construction, and as a matter of fact, it was never completed. </div>
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It is located at Stephansplatz, where you can find all the shops, restaurants, and vienna sausages in carts. Those sausages are to die for, and I am craving for one now! </div>
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If you plan on going to Vienna, maybe it would be better if you stay at Stephansplatz. It would cost a bit higher, but you don't have to walk to get to the main part of the city, this is where the life is! </div>
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Vienna is the capital of classical music which I truly adore. Mozart lived his life here, so did Beethoven, Brahms, and Johanne Strauss. The father of Psychology, Sigmund Freud, and of course, who doesn't know the Austrian painter <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustav_Klimt" target="_blank">Gustav Klimt</a>, who created The Kiss.</div>
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But most of all... Marie Antoinette was born and raised in Vienna, Austria... Her life story was believed to have changed the history of the world... Oh well... A different blog post for that one...</div>
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I met a lot of Filipino kababayans (fellow Filipino) living in Vienna and they seemed to be very happy. </div>
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Most of them work as professionals. </div>
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Vienna captured my heart... It is such a romantic city... And as <a href="http://www.billyjoel.com/" target="_blank">Billy Joel</a> used to sing, when will you realize...? Vienna waits for you... </div>
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I'll be back Vienna...</div>
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-31886943780250685972014-05-05T21:55:00.003+08:002014-05-05T22:09:41.074+08:00Eastern Europe Trip Diaries - Manila-Dubai-Prague<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
You are welcome to read my Eastern Europe Trip Diaries...</div>
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On April 16, 2014, we, F4 as we call ourselves (Forever Four) headed to NAIA, the old Manila International Airport. We expected heavy traffic, so we left around 6pm for our 12am flight. It was one hectic evening since it is the beginning of a long vacation here in the Philippines. A big crowd welcomed us as we enter the departure area by 8pm.</div>
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Inside, long queues for different airlines were all over the place. People are getting mad, getting hurt, getting hungry, getting soaked in sweat... It was real agony... I feel so bad for the tourists...</div>
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Anyway, since we were flying Emirates, (via coach), we were able to check-in online the day before the flight, so our queue was not so bad... I suggest you do the same, always check if your carrier provides online check in, it minimizes your queuing and waiting time.</div>
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We had time to fool around... Three amongst us were wearing New Balance Sneakers... Yes, they're bouncy, I didn't feel too much heel pain...</div>
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The plane was full, but we were seated at the emergency exits. Emirates does not charge extra for those seats. </div>
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The flight was a little bit delayed, losing 1 hour of our journey... Arrived Dubai around 6am, layover for about 4 hours. We were given free food vouchers for the long wait...</div>
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Dubai airport is huge, we had to take trains and buses to get to our gates. It's really busy and crowded, but nevertheless, it is still one of the best airports I've been to.</div>
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We finally reached Prague at around 3pm, Manila time around 7pm... Imagine, we've been on our traveling clothes for 24 hours already... Another sacrifice... </div>
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But then, our lack of sleep and restlessness didn't stop us from exploring Prague! </div>
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PG, Marnie, Me, and their goddaughter, Maria (F4)</div>
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Because there had been good and bad times for us... Too many people tried to break our special friendship. But they didn't succeed... Because we are Forever Four... Cheers!!!</div>
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Their famous beer in Prague, Pilsner Urquell</div>
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This is one of the oldest baroque church in Central Europe. It's sad that there are many beautiful churches in Europe, especially here in Prague, but 75% of the people here are Atheist. The remaning 25% are of mixed religion.</div>
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When you are in Prague, do visit The Church of the Infant Jesus, or known to us as the Sto. Nino. He is dressed in lace but made of original porcelain in different colors, and possesses a very beautiful face of a child. </div>
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I love Prague. It is one of the most beautiful cities I've been to... I'll be back and bring some more love to you...</div>
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'Til my next post... Vienna!!!</div>
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-24228980087726888182014-03-18T11:33:00.000+08:002014-03-18T11:38:32.492+08:0073 Questions answered by SJPI find this interesting... Honestly, I am more interested in her apartment more than her answers to the 73 questions.<br />
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And i'm pretty sure someone here from our local showbiz will do the same thing, i bet you know who she is! The queen of ???<br />
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-2196969060429464502014-03-07T14:41:00.000+08:002014-03-07T14:41:05.527+08:00Let's Get One Não!<div class="aboveUnitContent" style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;">
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In the depths of Minas Geraïs, an arid region of Brazil, lived little Adilson. Tired of walking barefoot and hearing his poor mother always answer “Não” or “no” to each of his requests to bu<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">y shoes, he decided to make his own. </span> </blockquote>
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Upon visiting it's<b> first store in Asia</b> at 3F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall Bldg. D (new building beside Megamall), I was awed by the colorful contrasts of hues. A shoe haven!!!<br />
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I usually have problems in buying shoes... But it seems that the problems are solved:<br />
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Problem # 1: I have wide feet - <img src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR1iAzWUdfxhr6-ejCk3s43lv2FCBOT_3fWg5ZZA5cBAZuEDrMA" /><br />
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It may be really flat. But the cushioning is perfect.<br />
Problem # 3 - I hate wearing closed shoes in hot places - <img src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR1iAzWUdfxhr6-ejCk3s43lv2FCBOT_3fWg5ZZA5cBAZuEDrMA" /><br />
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The fabric has small holes that make it breathable, hence, air passes through in and out.<br />
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What more can I ask for? So I got myself a pair and put it to a test... I went to Singapore, (expect heavy walking under the sun) and visited 2 theme parks... Mine is the white one and my daughter got the black and white combo...<br />
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-50893927922479392672013-11-01T23:29:00.003+08:002013-11-01T23:31:08.112+08:00World Market<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Staying at my sister's house makes me feel envious at her home stuff... I always ask her where she got these and that... So she took me to two of her most favorite home stores. Our first stop was <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/">World Market.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a place where you can find everything you need for your room, library, living room, garden, and most especially, for your kitchen... Basically everything necessary... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's where you can get your own packaging for your personalized gifts...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These soaps were the guests soap I have in my room provided by my DS. I use it daily and it feels so gentle on my skin and smells heavenly... I couldn't resist getting one or two (maybe five?) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I now realized why my DS loves <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/">World Market</a>, it has basically, everything you need...</span></div>
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-246556970847614622013-11-01T09:23:00.001+08:002013-11-01T22:43:06.903+08:00Freddy's<div style="text-align: center;">
Let me share to you my <a href="http://www.freddysusa.com/">Freddy's</a> experience...</div>
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They got me feelin' the 60's vibe...</div>
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I ordered chili cheesedog and fries... The bread was unbelievably soft. It is toasted, gives a little crisp as you bite on it. The hotdog is made of very tender beef. Well, for me, it's a typical American Hotdog, but the one that made it special is the bread, and of course their famous seasoning, which is a mixture of salt, pepper, and different secret spices. The fries are thinly cut, which I think is a good thing, makes me guiltless... (as if i care)</div>
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Freddy joined the army, together with his brothers. He stayed in several islands in the Pacific, and he even went to the Philippines. This picture below was taken when he went back to the Philippines.<br />
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-78394757617138523552013-10-27T15:41:00.002+08:002013-10-27T15:41:17.056+08:00A Light and Hearty Lunch!We all love to eat. Today, after having blueberry muffins with whipped butter for breakfast, (thanks Kyle!) we went to Red Rock... It's a pretty nice place for hiking, biking, or if you just want to find inner peace and serenity, this is a place not too far from the sin city, but worth visiting just to get out of the hustle and bustle of the real chaotic world...<br />
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Isn't it marvelous to look at??? Thank you my BIL (pedro penduko) for the beautiful picture...<br />
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It is such a nice, cozy restaurant, with very friendly hosts and staff. Upon entering the restaurant, I could already feel its warmth, and it vividly shows its commitment to ecosystem... The first thing that I thought of when we sat at our table was the scene from Sex and the City series where the girls have their brunch meetings.<br />
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The salads were superb! The presentation is beautiful. You should see their expediter work on your food before it is being served. The expediter, for those of you who, like me, at first I didn't have any clue what it is, well, he is the guy who follows up on your orders to the kitchen. Making sure that all the orders on your table are delivered simultaneously. And if anyone in your party came in late, the expediter makes it a point to rush his order so he can join you all as you dine together... A tough job, don't you agree??? <br />
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So, if you are planning on going to Vegas, please do not leave by not trying <a href="http://honeysalt.com/">Honey Salt Restaurant</a> out... I promise, you'll have one of your most unforgettable meals... Oh, and they change their menu once a week... They recycle their printed and obsolete menu and use them as ketchup liners, etc... <br />
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-16100205294112140952013-10-27T14:54:00.002+08:002013-10-27T14:55:07.158+08:00Hello from the City of Angels!I feel so blessed... For the first time in our lives, we three sisters reunite in the US. For years, my ds Benel, have been living here, and we would see each other when she visits Manila or when one of us goes to US. We have been very, very close since we were kids. But in 2003, she and her family decided to migrate. Anyhow, here we are now, altogether, spending every minute laughing! This is priceless!<br />
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-44138312581413748522013-10-20T23:01:00.000+08:002013-10-20T23:01:00.461+08:00Get Smooth for 50% off!<div style="text-align: center;">
I need some waxin'... do i really need to tell you this???</div>
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But when you see a waxing salon as cute as this, I bet you'll brag about it too... My SIL referred <a href="http://www.pinkparlour.com.ph/">Pink Parlour</a> to me because she had her facial hair waxed there months ago. </div>
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I checked their website and found out their anniversary sale, so I called them right away and arranged for an appointment. </div>
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Please do check their website (click <a href="http://www.pinkparlour.com.ph/">here</a>). Soon, they're going to open their Rockwell Powerplant Mall Branch.</div>
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In 5 weeks, I'll be back... </div>
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-15986891087437012322013-10-09T16:12:00.000+08:002013-10-09T16:12:23.014+08:00PAL is still my choice<div style="text-align: justify;">
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It was my first time to visit SM Aura. I've heard that there are stores and restaurants that aren't common at Aura. And they're right! First of all, I like that it's not crowded. To think that I went there on a 3-day sale Sunday, I thought it would be full of people, but so happy it wasn't.</div>
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The first store that caught my eye was <a href="http://www.peppermintsalon.com/2013/05/sm-aura-we-are-opening-soon.html">Peppermint Kids Salon and Spa Boutique</a>. </div>
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From nail grooming down to nail art!!!</div>
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As a follower of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1606375/">Downton Abbey</a>, I began to appreciate the love of tea. </div>
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Because of the 3-day sale, the cupcakes were priced unbelievably cheap, some are below P100.00, and the teapot is free and refillable if you get 3 cupcakes. I lovetttt!!! Ohhhh, and please, do try their Red Velvet Cupcakes. Spank me if you think I ain't right... They have the best Red Velvet cupcakes in the Philippines.<br />
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Oh, did I tell you that The Royal Touch Gourmet Cupcakes are from the recipes of Chef Carolyn Robb, the personal Chef to the Royals - Prince Charles, Princess Diana, Princes William and Harry?<br />
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Wouldn't it be great if you just make believe that you are a Princess even for just 1 day??? </div>
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-35994830202985252472013-10-04T11:11:00.002+08:002013-10-04T11:11:40.171+08:00i'm back!this time, for real... <br />
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-38116540599888401102012-08-12T15:42:00.000+08:002013-10-04T11:07:46.261+08:00Eager to be back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-15243434612842437252012-04-10T19:37:00.006+08:002012-04-10T20:43:46.855+08:00Can't Get Over You, Osaka!<div><div style="text-align: center;"><span >As a warning, when I talk about our trip in Osaka, you'll never hear the end of it... I just fell in love with the city, the food, the people, the stores, the hotel, the restrooms, the roads, the subway, the train, the taxi, the airport, everything!!! I can't find a reason why not to come back. When my friend MC told me about Osaka, I couldn't imagine what she was talking about. Because I didn't expect it to be different from Tokyo. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span >Now, I understand... </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: large; ">It's a lot different!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span >Now, let me tell you how I fell in love with the <b>PEOPLE</b>: </span></div><div><span ><br /></span></div><div><span ><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Btpp5vFMnY/T4Qg3nsziiI/AAAAAAAAAeE/nbM4_3C1qdU/s400/cosplay.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729740765843917346" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><span>They're the most stylish/courteous people I've ever seen. When you smile at them, they will greet you and make their famous "japanese bow". When you bow, they will again bow, and they will never stop until you do. Because they want you to feel special, they want to be the last one to take a bow, that's their sign of respect. I've never seen people give so much respect for others the way they do. Whenever I pay for something in a certain store, the cashier first wraps what I bought, then says how much I need to pay, then when I give her the payme</span><span>nt, she will give me my change one by one. And mind you, I never saw a crumpled Japanese money in my entire stay. Then after I got my change, she leads me to the exit, and there, she gives me the neatly wrapped item I bought. I felt so special, and all I wanted was to come back and buy more!!! </span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: large; text-align: left; ">The <b>SUBWAY</b>:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: large; text-align: left; "> </span></div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kURcWUM_fsM/T4QcGjGkXrI/AAAAAAAAAd0/wJJ8R-TKRs8/s400/subway.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729735524749696690" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /><div style="text-align: center;"><span >Yes, there are tons of Subway Lines in Japan. You really have to read, search, and ask. That's what we did, if we rely on reading only, we won't get to our destination. What's fascinating is, we got to our destination in time, and we didn't have any problems asking them. Some of them may not really speak English, but they will try their best to help you. I really felt awkward asking them, but they showed so much interest in helping us. Aren't they nice???</span></div><div><span ><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: large; "><div style="text-align: center;">The FOOD:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rWOnvuu4xvs/T4QcFVkb4UI/AAAAAAAAAdg/Mevtluo8zG0/s400/dotonburi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729735503937003842" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span >Ramen love!!! Sushi love!!! Yakitori love!!! Vendo love!!! I can't talk about food much because it will only make me hungry!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span >The ROADS:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><br /></span></div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9-jAKIxHheg/T4QcFB9L5II/AAAAAAAAAdU/CMTmjMFyIH8/s400/canal.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729735498672104578" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px; " /><div style="text-align: center;"><span >Isn't this canal the cleanest one in the whole world? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span >Who wouldn't love to stroll around this place? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span >The <b>SHOPS</b>: </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><br /></span></div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mK4wr6Yi7zw/T4QcF6qPXYI/AAAAAAAAAds/eQ7o9GhFSwU/s400/takashimaya.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729735513893461378" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /><div style="text-align: center;"><span >Name it, they have it. I only bought a few of their local shoe brands.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><u><span ><br /></span></u></div><span ><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <b>HOTEL</b>: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z30SL9pYPns/T4Qg33XTIcI/AAAAAAAAAeM/1fxgS1Yxd6U/s400/jin%2Bnamba%2Bparks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729740770048680386" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span >We stayed at Swissotel in Namba, Osaka. The hotel is strategically located, I loved that I didn't have to go out of the building after taking the subway because the hotel has access to the Namba Railway station, Takashimaya, and Namba Carnival Mall. Isn't it fabulous??? Now I ask you, wouldn't you feel the same way too??? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span >I got so many stories to tell about my stay-cation, but so little time!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: large; ">Just can't get over you Osaka!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span ><u><br /></u></span></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><span ><br /></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Disclaimer:
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-68451798195982387722012-03-16T18:01:00.004+08:002012-03-16T18:12:20.677+08:00The Perfect Blend!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5K7sY1Fscqc/T2MRABfTHMI/AAAAAAAAAc8/2Et0MuHLcik/s1600/51283B4AT9L._SS500_.jpg" style="font-size: 100%; font-family: Georgia, serif; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5K7sY1Fscqc/T2MRABfTHMI/AAAAAAAAAc8/2Et0MuHLcik/s400/51283B4AT9L._SS500_.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720434643788045506" /></a><br /><p style="text-align: center; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span >I want <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beautyblender-Ultimate-MakeUp-Applicator-sponges/dp/B000I5HJ2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331892109&sr=8-1">one </a>now!!!</span></p><blockquote style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><p style="font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><strong>Directions:</strong> Blend your way to a flawless face! </p><p style="font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Bounce Beautyblender against your face when applying make up. Bouncing, called stippling in the make up world, blends make up without creating changes in the texture or tone of your skin. Use Beautyblender's pointed side for hard-to-reach spots like around the nose and mouth, and under the eyes. Use the round base for foundation and blush on the larger areas of your face such as your forehead, cheeks and chin.</p><p style="font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">If you apply make up with your fingers you'll find that Beautyblender will smooth and refine your make up to provide a clean finish.</p><p style="font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Use Beautyblender damp when applying wet/dry make up. When Beautyblender is wet it is normal for it to expand to nearly twice its original size. Wash after use and place in the Beautyblender insert pedestal to dry. You can also put Beautyblender in the Beautyblender pouch and toss it in the dryer. Be sure to use an air-dry setting; Beautyblender should not come in contact with extreme heat of any kind.</p><p style="font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">If you have problem skin Beautyblender works to cover blemishes. Use the pointed end and the stipple and twist technique to work make up into depressed areas of the face. The stippling and twisting action feathers out the makeup's edges, leaving a perfect finish.</p><p style="font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "></p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 25px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; "><li style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0em; ">Included in package: 2 blenders, instruction cards in canister with pedestal</li><li style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0em; ">Double your fun! Use 1 damp use the other 1 dry. Take one with you and keep the other safe at home.</li><li style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0em; ">Washable, re-useable, recyclable. Can be used with all types of makeup. Use damp or dry. We prefer damp. Very versatile applicator.</li><li style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0em; ">If you have problem skin Beautyblender works to cover blemishes. Use the pointed end and the stipple and twist technique for a perfect finish.</li><li style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0em; ">Beautyblender is made from a latex-free, anti microbial foam to help fight bacteria and sensitive enough for those with allergies.</li></ul><p></p><p style="font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><br /></p><p style="font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "></p><blockquote></blockquote><blockquote></blockquote><div style="text-align: center;">Get one at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beautyblender-Ultimate-MakeUp-Applicator-sponges/dp/B000I5HJ2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331892109&sr=8-1">Amazon.com</a></div><p style="font-size: 100%; "></p></blockquote><p style="color: rgb(59, 53, 95); font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Disclaimer:
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-64318956133869872982012-03-14T11:05:00.003+08:002012-03-14T11:17:20.359+08:00Missing Guam<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; ">I don't know why, but I fell in love with Guam last year when I first visited the Island. The people are very friendly, simple, and warm. The whole city is clean, as if I was transported back to Los Angeles Circa 1975... Wish I could go back anytime soon...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span ><span class="bodytitle" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 51); font-weight: bold; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Stayed at <a href="http://outrigger.com/hotels_detail.aspx?hotel=34" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 51); text-decoration: none; ">Outrigger Guam Resort</a>.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 51); text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> Located in the heart of Tumon's Pleasure Island district complex that also houses the Tumon Plaza Duty Free Shopping Arcade, International Food Court, Hardrock Cafe, Sam Choy's, Gameworks, and Underwater World. Just across the street are Guam Duty Free Stores, Planet Hollywood, TGI Fridays and minutes away from the Outback Steakhouse, Sand Castle Dinner Club and Globe Night Club. The Outrigger is Guam's newest five star hotel and part of the well known Outrigger group in Hawaii.</span> </span></div></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify; "><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rsxZ36GeJGs/T2AL93c9sqI/AAAAAAAAAck/Q-3xoQXN_dA/s1600/PARKING.jpg" style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia, serif; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0BSMBJuETuY/T2AL9R_5m0I/AAAAAAAAAcM/PH1sb79vE_A/s400/GUAM%2B1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719584674191874882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><u><br /></u></span></div><span ><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><u><br /></u></span></div></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><span style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; "><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rsxZ36GeJGs/T2AL93c9sqI/AAAAAAAAAck/Q-3xoQXN_dA/s1600/PARKING.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eQ1yLmVf2HA/T2AL9scSpRI/AAAAAAAAAcU/N85NHJMh0wM/s400/HOP%2BON%2BHOP%2BOFF.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719584681290278162" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></span><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; ">Convenient Hop On Hop Off shuttles...</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zuCgaNLdrFo/T2AL-jXyA1I/AAAAAAAAAcw/n7_b1JwhbKM/s1600/PARKING%2B2.jpg" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size: 100%; font-family: Georgia, serif; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zuCgaNLdrFo/T2AL-jXyA1I/AAAAAAAAAcw/n7_b1JwhbKM/s400/PARKING%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719584696035312466" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; ">Just look at the parking space!!! </span></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><span ><br /></span></div><div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; ">I just really need to get that Guam fix!!!</span></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Disclaimer:
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-44528120381089212832011-11-25T09:48:00.000+08:002011-11-25T09:48:00.600+08:00Matte Moment<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:'trebuchet ms';font-size:100%;" >Well if you were born in the late 60's or early 70's, you probably love Madonna... I knew all her songs from way back and I used to dress up like her... Who wouldn't? I remember during the 80's, she used to wear matte red lipstick. I tried Chanel, Mac and Revlon matte lipsticks just to reach Madonna's perfect matte lips! But way back, it really made my lips very dry. Probably because during those times, not too much lip protectors were readily available...</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:'trebuchet ms';font-size:100%;" >And then came the 90's, even up to now, glossy and shiny lipsticks and lip glosses<br />rule the girls' make up kit...</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:'trebuchet ms';font-size:100%;" >But now, matte's coming back...</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:'trebuchet ms';font-size:100%;" >First, for the glittering glamour of autumn, Too Faced Matte Palette will just make you look stunningly sophisticated... With all the velvety shades with cashmere soft matte finish brings out smoky eyes in time for the Fall...</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--jELAlBJISM/Ts457GRMQ_I/AAAAAAAAAbQ/pcGZavhhoro/s1600/Too-Faced-Matte-Eye-Shadow-Collection-sephora.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--jELAlBJISM/Ts457GRMQ_I/AAAAAAAAAbQ/pcGZavhhoro/s400/Too-Faced-Matte-Eye-Shadow-Collection-sephora.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678539867618558962" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Secondly, the matte nails. Offering the luxe look of matte to nails, this limited-edition topcoat instantly gives any nail colour a velvety-soft matte finish.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nJQ4uf0E53U/Ts47mDrfQhI/AAAAAAAAAbo/w9z60iDiOx8/s1600/P158320_LARGE.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 350px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nJQ4uf0E53U/Ts47mDrfQhI/AAAAAAAAAbo/w9z60iDiOx8/s400/P158320_LARGE.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678541705169551890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:'trebuchet ms';font-size:100%;" >And now, Chanel has introduced its new, moisture rich </span> <a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Lipstick-ROUGE-ALLURE-VELVET-122517">Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colours</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, available in 8 different shades.<br /><br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CA69jQV8BTE/Ts48BMN_DXI/AAAAAAAAAb0/SZIUXfUiuoQ/s1600/RAVelvet_Romance.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 206px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CA69jQV8BTE/Ts48BMN_DXI/AAAAAAAAAb0/SZIUXfUiuoQ/s400/RAVelvet_Romance.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678542171318193522" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-onlBV2_3og0/Ts465hOEZCI/AAAAAAAAAbc/v40tPZRcrSw/s1600/RAVelvet_Landing.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-onlBV2_3og0/Ts465hOEZCI/AAAAAAAAAbc/v40tPZRcrSw/s400/RAVelvet_Landing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678540940005106722" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7VkXbje2Wg0/Ts45vrZNzNI/AAAAAAAAAbE/gd-dIf1AIww/s1600/chanel%2Blip"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 342px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7VkXbje2Wg0/Ts45vrZNzNI/AAAAAAAAAbE/gd-dIf1AIww/s400/chanel%2Blip" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678539671425895634" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />So excited to try them all and can't wait for my Matte Moment!</span><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Disclaimer:
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-40277039866665166532011-10-05T09:00:00.001+08:002011-10-05T09:00:03.142+08:00I'm such a BB Addict<div style="text-align: center;">Nothing can ever replace my BB... I'm just so in love with my Blackberry Bold 9700, that I am too hesitant to upgrade and use my new <a href="http://www.mcdreamer.com/2011/08/new-blackberry-9900.html">BB 9900</a>. I think I don't have a choice but to, as what they always say, "MOVE ON"...<br /><br />Here's a pic of my pre-loved BB phones...<br /></div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G7GkNxj9yOg/Toq-kCubetI/AAAAAAAAAaI/cQBq5Q9ToyI/s1600/3%2BBlackberry.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G7GkNxj9yOg/Toq-kCubetI/AAAAAAAAAaI/cQBq5Q9ToyI/s400/3%2BBlackberry.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659545408160627410" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The one on the utmost right is the latest model, the Blackberry Bold 9900, blogged about it <a href="http://www.mcdreamer.com/2011/08/new-blackberry-9900.html"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">here</span></a>. It's light, slim, but a little wider than the 9700. And it only comes with black (as of this date).<br /><br />The black one on the left is my BB Bold 9000 (if i'm not mistaken). I used it for my Sun line. My Sun line is my business line. Just calls and texts. No internet, no bbm, just plain cellphone. Too many clients already know that number and I can't let go of that particular line. However, the white one is the BB Bold 9700, I call it My Berry, to which I fell in love with. It's my social phone. Wherein I get to know everything because of her...<br /><br />Now that the BB 9900 is here, in my hands, I don't have any choice but to let go of one... Of course I'm letting go of the oldest one, but my problem right now is making My Berry my Sun Line... I can't accept the fact that I'm using My Berry as a phone only and not maximize its features...<br /><br />Sometimes I think I want to let go of it, sell it, so that it can be used by a much worthy person, someone who can maximize the phone's abilities...<br /><br />Then I'd just get an ordinary phone for my Sun line... What do you think???<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Disclaimer:
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-30043600539641768092011-10-04T13:26:00.001+08:002011-10-04T13:29:45.498+08:00My Semi-Smokey Eyes...<div style="text-align: center;">Since I do not own great set of eyes, smokey isn't really my thing. I don't think it matches my oriental features... But, what the heck, I want to try it!!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I did my semi-smokey eyeshadow by not applying too much dark shades. I replaced black powder shadow with a black glittery pencil so I can easily blend it. Here's how:<br /><br />(Note: I am not a professional so it is just okay to make fun of my make up, plus, I'm not pretty either so fine, you can laugh)<br /></div><br />1. First, using my <a href="http://www.mcdreamer.com/2011/07/too-faced.html">Too-Faced</a> eye palette, which I blogged a few months ago, (<a href="http://www.mcdreamer.com/2011/07/too-faced.html">click here to read the blog</a>) I chose Silk Teddy to be my base color eyeshadow. This helps balance the light and dark colors of my eyeshadow by blending the colors.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gv_qNkflWNk/ToqAA_ldi4I/AAAAAAAAAYY/iWyfpoBH8sI/s1600/champagne%2Bopen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gv_qNkflWNk/ToqAA_ldi4I/AAAAAAAAAYY/iWyfpoBH8sI/s400/champagne%2Bopen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659476636301364098" border="0" /></a><br />2. Then I put on dark brown eyeshadow, also from the same palette, Sexpresso, applied from the outer corner of the eye, blending it towards the center.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wd0FZ-WetW0/ToqABMyjoLI/AAAAAAAAAYg/sPv5jbkJNiI/s1600/dark%2Bbrown.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wd0FZ-WetW0/ToqABMyjoLI/AAAAAAAAAYg/sPv5jbkJNiI/s400/dark%2Bbrown.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659476639845949618" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cxjiGwYwXdM/ToqABCG0PnI/AAAAAAAAAYo/t77wRPC9lEE/s1600/dark%2Bbrown%2Bopen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cxjiGwYwXdM/ToqABCG0PnI/AAAAAAAAAYo/t77wRPC9lEE/s400/dark%2Bbrown%2Bopen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659476636978134642" border="0" /></a><br />3. Blended everything<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YQrbzAMdqu4/ToqABQGxbwI/AAAAAAAAAYw/OHJ7gLfDf6E/s1600/dark%2Bbrown%2Bblend.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YQrbzAMdqu4/ToqABQGxbwI/AAAAAAAAAYw/OHJ7gLfDf6E/s400/dark%2Bbrown%2Bblend.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659476640736046850" border="0" /></a><br />4. Then I applied a thick eyeliner on the upper and lower lids, just right beside the lash lines. I used the Black Glitter eyeliner (H & M). Then blend all colors together, using my ring finger (how rookie?)<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dMiIzABT3IU/ToqXY_Viq6I/AAAAAAAAAZ4/rXGnI2RUOic/s1600/glitter.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 67px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dMiIzABT3IU/ToqXY_Viq6I/AAAAAAAAAZ4/rXGnI2RUOic/s320/glitter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659502337318890402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lvAeRt0vUYs/ToqEV3ByiCI/AAAAAAAAAZg/kyPaqtcZUhw/s1600/smokey%2Bno%2Bmascara.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lvAeRt0vUYs/ToqEV3ByiCI/AAAAAAAAAZg/kyPaqtcZUhw/s400/smokey%2Bno%2Bmascara.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659481392828024866" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3nn5SuyhISg/ToqEVjaksyI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/wBAVD4TxM4E/s1600/open%2Beyes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3nn5SuyhISg/ToqEVjaksyI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/wBAVD4TxM4E/s400/open%2Beyes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659481387563266850" border="0" /></a><br />5. Topped it off with 2 coats of black Maybelline Mascara<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i9zRi2_iRQ4/ToqYMZpV1oI/AAAAAAAAAaA/w8qCTnlhcwM/s1600/magnum.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 169px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i9zRi2_iRQ4/ToqYMZpV1oI/AAAAAAAAAaA/w8qCTnlhcwM/s320/magnum.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659503220554585730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NRULmkpoZ4o/ToqEV1JJNYI/AAAAAAAAAZY/P8JFWKF7iWI/s1600/smokey%2Bclosed.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NRULmkpoZ4o/ToqEV1JJNYI/AAAAAAAAAZY/P8JFWKF7iWI/s400/smokey%2Bclosed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659481392322000258" border="0" /></a><br />6. Finished it off with Mac Amplified Cosmo A21 lipstick<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--74zxO0WwW4/ToqEVCeKLLI/AAAAAAAAAZI/jLU_hxefxhk/s1600/no%2Bgloss.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--74zxO0WwW4/ToqEVCeKLLI/AAAAAAAAAZI/jLU_hxefxhk/s400/no%2Bgloss.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659481378719935666" border="0" /></a><br />7. Topped with Mac Lip Glass in Elle (only at the bottom lip) for a shiny gloss.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9G3CfGrh3rM/ToqEUz0XOSI/AAAAAAAAAZA/Fn9iF8yHAPw/s1600/glossy%2Blip.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9G3CfGrh3rM/ToqEUz0XOSI/AAAAAAAAAZA/Fn9iF8yHAPw/s400/glossy%2Blip.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659481374786533666" border="0" /></a><br />8. Outcome - it looks a little pale in picture but irl, I really think it's too dark. At times when I look at myself in the mirror, I see raccoon eyes...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Br1AB-RywN8/ToqHru-61zI/AAAAAAAAAZo/KQcF5NbkRxY/s1600/face.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Br1AB-RywN8/ToqHru-61zI/AAAAAAAAAZo/KQcF5NbkRxY/s400/face.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659485067160508210" border="0" /></a>What do you think? Don't laugh!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Disclaimer:
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-17405185805413442572011-09-30T10:11:00.000+08:002011-09-30T10:11:00.876+08:00Bags on Nails?<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.essie.com/latest-collection/">Essie</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> has launched its latest collection for fall, and I am really excited to try them all. Why? It is because it's named for bag lovers!!! The Power Clutch, The Lady Like, The Glamour Purse, The Case Study, Very Structured, and The Carry On... Such a clever idea to put those names in color shades, makes going to the salon for a nail spa more exciting!!! I think, I'd go for uhmmm, let me see... oh, I love The Carry On... It's so me....</span></span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.essie.com/latest-collection/"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 219px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fRyegJePH08/ToR-9dRz7FI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/XNnla2FXWEg/s400/Picture%2B1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657786626180639826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Good thing <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Essie-Fall-2011-Mini-4pc/dp/B005FUP3WK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1317305563&sr=8-3">Amazon.com</a> has the mini version of this collection, I don't have to get only 1 bottle!!!<br /></span></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Essie-Fall-2011-Mini-4pc/dp/B005FUP3WK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1317305563&sr=8-3"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QW5DdUqnBuI/ToR-og1JoRI/AAAAAAAAAYA/xtRLm_YYsmk/s400/essie" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657786266356916498" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Disclaimer:
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</div>McDreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992393919326442372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31154614.post-56868666544074110832011-09-27T09:38:00.000+08:002011-09-27T09:38:00.668+08:00The Easiest Smokey Eye Make Up<!--[if !mso]> <style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:donotpromoteqf/> <w:lidthemeother>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:lidthemeasian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:lidthemecomplexscript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> 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First, arrange all the eyeshadows you're going to use.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">1. It's best to use dark brown and black. Do not use creamy texture eyeshadows as they are difficult to smudge and blend. Use POWDERY SHADOWS.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">2. For your secondary shade, you need to contrast the dark colors with either: champagne, taupe, nude, or a sand color. I prefer nude so as to match the common Filipina women's skin tone.<br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: justify;"></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">3. Choose your eyeliner pencil. It should be a soft eyeliner of the same color of your dark eyeshadow, in this case, Black.</span> If possible choose a Powderliner or a Charcoal eyeliner pencil. They are easier to blend and are sometimes available with a sponge tip for easy blending.</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > Never use liquid eyeliner. Liquid eyeliners are better for sharper lines, not a soft and sultry finish.</span></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;">4. Now you're ready to start... Note that it is normal to apply full foundation before applying your eye make up. In this case, I recommend you to put thin foundation around the eyes only, and then apply loose powder to set the foundation. </span><span style="font-size:100%;">This will give you a clean canvas for your eye shadow and will also help to prevent the eye shadow from creasing. This will also give you more even, accurate, eye shadow application. </span><span style=";font-size:100%;" >That way, if you get some of your eye shadow on the rest of your face you won’t ruin your foundation. This also helps avoid a raccoon eye look under your eye.<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" >5. Apply the light color (nude) from the corner of the eye up to the crease. For Asian especially Filipina women, it is hard to apply up to the brow bone since many of us have very small eyes. I suggest you apply up to the crease only, and then, apply just right below the brow bone, so as to highlight the brows.</span></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" >6. Apply the brown eyeshadow on top of the nude color and blend.</span></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" >7. Add black eyeshadow at the outer corner of the eye going towards the center of the eye. Blend.</span></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" >8. Apply black eyeliner at the rims, at the upper lid, from the inner corner to the outer corner, if possible, apply as near as possible to the water lines or eyelash lines. Make sure to complete the line from the inner to the outer corner. Smudge it with cotton swabs for a more subtle look.</span></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" >9. Apply the same black eyeliner below the eyes, from the center of the eye going outwards. The more you reach the outer eye, the more you darken the application. This way, Asian eyes become bigger and wider. <br /></span></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" >10. Apply black mascara at both rims of your eyes, make it double to emphasize the smokey effect.</span></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" >And voila! 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