I'm back + Forever21 Accessories Mini Haul!!!

Hello Lovelies!

How have you guys been? I know, I know. I have been on a very long hiatus. If you want to know why I haven't blogged in a very long time, the reason is I didn't have a laptop. My old one died on me before the end of 2012 and I have just recently acquired a new one. But, here I am now and I gotta tell you that I have missed blogging so much! I also missed reading other people's blogs and interacting with other bloggers and some of the readers! I am really glad to be back in the blogging world! :)

And to kick-off my "back-to-the-blogging-world" blog post, I have a mini accessories haul from Forever21 that I would like to share with everyone. I went to the Forever21 store in SM Makati yesterday because I knew that they were having a 3-day sale from March 15-17, 2013. More than anything in that store, I am crazy about their accessories! Every time I see their accessory section, I just gasp and stare in amazement at the wonderful selection that they have. So I grabbed a few pieces for myself...

 Like any earring-crazy person, I went gaga over their earrings! I like stud earrings more than dangling earrings because they are more suited for a professional look and I find them to look more sophisticated on me. The first two earrings on top were the ones I got on BOGO (buy one, get one). The last two earrings on the bottom were not on sale, but I got them because I thought that they are pretty and that I was getting my money's worth for them. The third set of earrings (the one which looks like they are dangling ones) is actually composed of 3 pairs of earrings. The last set of earrings has 6 pairs of earrings in a set. That's a good deal in my opinion! :)

I also got two necklaces. I chose these two for their simplicity. The first one that I got is a dainty piece which only has a little key as a pendant. The other one that I got is simple yet has a little bit of edge to it because of the little spike pendants. 

And the last thing that I got from Forever21 is a nail polish. I have never tried their nail polishes before and I really wanted to try one. There was not a lot to choose from, but this color called Grey Silver really caught my eye...

I hope you enjoyed my mini haul! I think you guys only have until tomorrow to check out the Forever21 sale! So you better hurry!!!

If there is anything beauty related that you want me to blog about, please comment below or let me know through Twitter at @GoddessWannabe.

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,

G <3

Etude House Haul!

Hey fellas!

I apologize for being MIA for so long. My laptop is slowly slipping into oblivion and it has gotten so slow already! Since I don't have that much patience in waiting for my laptop to upload pictures or to upload a blog post, I haven't blogged in quite a while. My laptop is still not working so well right now, but I've missed blogging so much!! So, had to muster all of my patience to deal with my senile laptop. Lol.

I went to SM Mall of Asia a while ago after attending the Feast at the PICC this morning. I went to SM Mall of Asia because I wanted to check out the Etude House store there. Etude House is a Korean cosmetics brand which sells make up and skincare products. I can say this brand is really huge here in the Philippines and a lot of bloggers are raving about their products!

So let me go through the things that I got:

I love their pink shopping bag!

I love Etude House nail polishes! They come in really gorgeous colors and the packaging is really cute and girly! The green one on the left side is called Meet Mint while the blue one on the farthest right side is called Double Purple. I'm sure the smaller nail polishes have names as well but the label is in Korean! Sorry....

I also got two of their face masks. They have a wide variety of face masks but I got the one in Royal Jelly and Lemon.

I have been meaning to try this Mascara Remover for ages. I'll let you guys know how it goes! :)

I hate lip liners in pencil form. For some reason, I find them uncomfortable to apply. When I saw this Soft Touch Auto Lip Liners, I knew I need to try them! I got one in a nude shade and another one in a more pinky shade. Again, I'm sure this things have names but then again the label is in Korean.

I've been looking for brow accessories since I've just recently started learning how to groom my brows. I found this brow pencil in a dark brown shade. I also got this nice angled tip brush that would be perfect for grooming my brows and for applying gel liner!

I went to the store with an Etude House coupon which I got from my Belle de Jour planner. The coupon entitles me to upgrade the gift that I will receive. For example, if the total amount of my purchases is Php 500, I am entitled to receive a gift that is equivalent to purchases worth Php 1000. Since my total purchases amounted to a little bit over a thousand, I got a free gift that is equivalent to purchases worth Php 2000. And I got this Milk Talk Body Wash Set for free!!! It comes in 3 variants! That's a great deal, right?!

Lastly, I went home proudly bearing my Pink Membership card. A minimum purchase of Php 500 entitles you to a free membership. This card is great because you'll earn rebates everytime you purchase from any of their stores! Savvy!

Do you guys have any product in this haul? If so, please comment below and tell me how you like this product. Also, if you want me to review any of the products featured above in great detail, please comment as well and let me know! :)

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,

G <3

My Top 5 Shoe Must Haves

Hi!

I am a shoe addict! There, I said it! I just love shoes! I can't get enough of them! My mouth waters every time I go into a shoe store! Haha. Over the past 2 years since I have started working, I also started collecting shoes. My shoe collection is still compared small compared to most fashionistas, but I love my shoes! They complete any outfit and they make me feel SEXY! Haha.

Out of all the shoes that I own, there are pairs which I believe every girl should own! Let's run down my top 5 shoe must haves!

1. Black pumps

Every girl must own a good pair of black pumps! These are my fave pumps because they have animal prints on it which gives this pair an edgy look. Black pumps are classy and can be worn with dresses, skirts or jeans. They make your legs look long too!

2. Edgy/Sexy Heels

A nice pair of heels which you can wear on a date or a night-out with friends is a definite must have! This pair from Parisian really gives that edgy and sexy look!

3. Flip flops

Even though I love my heels, I still like comfort! Flip flops aren't only cute, but they are comfortable as well! You can wear them anywhere; to the beach, the supermarket, even for coffee with friends! This particular pair is so cute because of the nice beaded design! But, for everyday wear, I prefer my Havaianas Tops! :)

4. Ballet Flats

Should I say more? Every girl should have at least one pair. Period. Haha. ;)

5. Outrageous Shoes

I just had to include this! Every girl must probably own one pair of shoes that look outrageous to a normal person. The kind of shoes that would turn heads while walking on the sidewalk! Well, I own one pair of that and I feel that every girl must have at least one pair of outrageous shoes for FUN!

Mine is this glittery shoes that I got from Forever21. This pair is practically covered in glitter and has 5 inch heels! How outrageous is that! And too add to all these outrageousness, I feel like a giant when I am wearing this!

Indeed, this pair really catches people's attention!

What are your must have shoes? Please comment below and let me know! I'd love to hear from you!

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,

G <3

New Products from ELF Cosmetics

Hey guys!

While I was browsing Facebook the other day, I saw E.L.F. (Eyes, Lips Face) announce on their Facebook page some new products from their brand that are coming out. Being a fan of E.L.F., I knew that I needed to try these products out for myself.

I went to SM Megamall yesterday to check out the products and came home with some cool stuff!

My loot

E.L.F. has some new mascaras, eyelashes, eyeshadows, repackaged blushes, lipsticks and lip stains! I was most excited about the lip stains because I never tried any before!

I got two out of the three lip stains. The other one was just too light for my coloring and liking. I got Nude Nectar and Crimson Crush. I have tried them on already and I can say that they are very pigmented and they are very easy to apply. I have to test them out more for staying power.

Top: Crimson Crush Bottom: Nude Nectar

Swatches - Left: Nude Nectar, Right: Crimson Crush

I got got one of their new E.L.F. Flawless Eyeshadow Quads. These quads look a lot like the Wet N Wild Color Icon but this one has 4 shades. I admit that these new E.L.F. quads aren't as pigmented as those from Wet N Wild though. This quad come in handy because it guides you where to apply the eyeshadow for an effortless and flawless look.

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You get one shade each for your Base, Lid, Crease and Line.

Swatches (from bottom to top): Base, Lid, Crease, Line 

The other new product that I was really excited about is their Eyebrow Stencil Kit. I have recently been grooming and filling in my eyebrows. I get really conscious because sometimes I feel like I have drawn a very lousy brow or that my eyebrows are on different levels. Haha. I hope you get what I mean.

So, I thought that this stencil kit will really come in handy. And it comes in 4 different eyebrow styles: Soft Arch, Structured Arch, Curved Arch and Full Arch.

I'll try out these products more and do detailed reviews on them in the near future!

Just a disclaimer though, this post isn't sponsored by E.L.F. I bought these products with my own money. I just love and believe in this brand so much! :)

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,

G <3 

Haul: Goodies from Makeup Hub by Naturele Collezione

Hola!

Today, I have a haul for you from Makeup Hub by Naturele Collezione. This online shop is one of my favorites because it sells UK Cosmetic Products which are very rare here in the Philippines. They sell products from brands like MeMeMe Cosmetics, Miners Cosmetics, BeautyUK Cosmetics, Sleek and Models Own. I also love how their products are so affordable too!

So, this is my second time to order from this online shop but this time I ordered through their Multiply account. I love how fast they service their customers! I got my package within 2 days!

Let's move on to the products:

This time, I got five products.I have been eyeing this products for so long and I have heard rave reviews about them!

BeautyUK Lipstick in Chelsea

This product looked really good in the picture. And since I am a sucker for nude lipsticks, I decided that I want to have this one. Upon seeing this when my package arrived, I knew that the color didn't match me. I was really disappointed because I really liked the consistency of this lipstick. But, the color on me is sooooo.... blah...

I guess that's the downside of ordering online. You don't get to try or swatch the products to see if it really matches you. :(

Miners Matte Factor Lip Paint in Light Pink and Peach

I have heard rave reviews about these two products that's why I wanted to try them. I know that they come in an array of different colors, but most of these colors were sold out.

These lip paints are matte and are supposed to last long on your lips. 

MeMeMe Beat the Blues and Poppy Tint

These are supposed to be dupes for the Benefit Tints and Highlighters. I have never tried any Benefit products yet so I cannot vouch for that. All I can say is that upon trying these two products, I fell in love with them right away. I love the Poppy Tint the most because it gives me a really nice yet subtle glow on the cheeks!

I will be doing more in depth reviews on this products soon and I am really excited to talk about them at length!

You can check out Makeup Hub by Naturele Collezione at their Multiply account or you can like their Facebook page. :)

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo, 

G <3

Gorgeous Rings!

Hey!

"Stockable rings" seem to be so in right now! If you don't know what these are, these are rings that you stock together in one finger. Like, say, 4 separate rings that you wear on your ring finger. ;)

Well, I fell in love with this trend and I am always on the lookout for this kind of rings! I walked into Forever21  and I found a set that was so cute, I just needed to get it!

This particular set has 4 separate rings in it. When you stock them together, it gives the illusion that these 4 rings are combined. What's great about this kind of rings is that you can rearrange the order of the rings to create a new design. Or, you could wear the rings separately. ;)

I also got this cute ring with a nice peach heart-shaped design. I know that this was not part of a set of rings that I am currently into, but I really fell in love with this ring. It reminds me of an engagement ring! Haha. ;)

So what do you guys think of these stackable rings? If you know where I can find more of these, please comment below and let me know.

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,
G <3

MUA Heaven & Earth Palette: Swatches and Mini Review

Hello!

Ever since I won my MUA Heaven & Earth Palette from a fellow blogger named Charlotte, I instantly fell in love with it! Seriously, it was love at first sight! You guys know that I am addicted to earth-toned eyeshadows because they compliment my skin tone really well. The MUA Heaven & Earth Palette has the most gorgeous earth-toned and neutral colors for an everyday to evening look!

MUA is a UK brand and isn't readily available in the Philippines. I have been eyeing this palette on the internet for a long time already and I was so happy that I won it on a giveaway! I also saw this palette featured by the Pixiwoo girls (who, by the way, are my ultimate idols), and I just wanted this palette for myself!

I just died when I saw these wonderful colors! Haha. ;)

Swatches of the top row.

Swatches of the bottom row.

These eyeshadows are highly pigmented as you can see on the swatches above. I also love the texture of the eyeshadows. This palette has 12 great neutral colors to choose from and play with! I use this palette for my everyday makeup look and I just love how natural the colors are! This palette also has a selection of deeper shades which you can use for a more dramatic look. 

Some say that this palette is a good dupe for the Urban Decay Naked Palette. I couldn't really vouch for that since I don't own the Naked Palette. But, I am pretty happy with my MUA palette because the quality of these eyeshadows will definitely blow your mind! 

If I had the choice, I would probably collect all of the MUA palette! I just wish that it is available here in the Philippines.

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,

G <3