FOTD 102912: Barbie Girl

Hello lovely readers! I'm back with an FOTD post! Yippee!!!

This is from last year, months ago, actually. This look was inspired by no other than Barbie.


Wanna find out how to look fab from this...

...to this?

EOTD: I love how the pink and blue blended together. ^__^

Then watch the tutorial here:

Products used:

Face:

Hanskin Mineral Magic BB Cream 

Mac Strobe Cream

Fanny Serrano Concealer Stick in Cashew

Revlon Age Defying Spa Foundation in 003 Light

Avon Simply Pretty Shine No More Dual Foundation in Almond

e.l.f Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder

e.l.f Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder in Luminance

Eyes:

e.l.f Primer and Sealer

Fashion21 Eyeliner in White

Le Faerie Cosmetics Super Palette

Wet N' Wild Mega Eyes Cream Eye Liner

Wet N' Wild Megaplump Mascara

Lips:

Miners Tin o' Tint in Vanilla

Barry M Cosmetics in 146 Dolly Pink

Beauty UK Lip Lust in Barbie Girl

The challenge in this look is concealing, well, at least for me. Why? During that time, my main concerns were acne and acne marks. I'm glad they're gone now! ^__^

Thank you for staying with me. Last year, I was a better blogger. I hope I could do more this year. =)

Hope you enjoyed the tutorial! ^__^

P.S: This look was dedicated to Ms. Shen, of Shen's Addiction. ^__^

Because we are all Barbie dolls in our own rights. ^__^

Back-to-School Series: Lesson 2: Everyday Makeup

Good day! Teacher Angel is back with another lesson. =)

For most of you, it has already been the 2nd or third week of school. I do hope you are all having a great time. ^__^


I guess, a lot of you schoolgirls are all clueless on how to look like at school. I mean, how to look appropriate at school. Just like in my previous Back-to-School post, other girls that I've seen way back in my practice teaching days were wearing makeup that isn't suitable for teens like them. I feel so sad for them, as they made themselves look older than they should.

So, here I am, sharing with you an easy and quick way of keeping yourselves pretty without going overboard.


When I was in high school, all I used was powder and lipgloss. Nowadays, with all the wide range of makeup out there, every thing is possible to get that natural and fresh look. =)

Me, in high school... =D

Our lesson for today is "Everyday Makeup" (a.k.a: School Appropriate Makeup)


Watch the video below on how to look fresh like the pretty girls in K-dramas...

Listed below are the products used in the video:

FACE

Purederm Magic BB Cream

Avon Simply Pretty Shine No More Dual Foundation Powder in Almond

Fashion21 Duo Blush On

EYES

Fanny Serrano Soft Eye Pencil in Dark Brown

Wet n' Wild Waterproof Mega Plump Mascara in Black

LIPS

Maybelline Baby Lips in Smoothing Cherry

Tears Sweet Vita Gloss in OR202

You may use any makeup of your preference. I only used the affordable ones that I own in my stash. ^__~

Result?

Tips:

• Choose "long-wearing" makeup, so you won't worry about your makeup sliding off.
• Less is more. That's why we used only a few items to achieve this look. ^__~
• Touch up when necessary but avoid checking your makeup in the classroom. =D

Always remember to keep it simple. ^__~

What is (or was) your beauty routine in school? 

Share them in the comment box below! ^__^

Teacher FOTDs

Hello again! I recently posted about my SKP 2012 experience. This time, I shall share with you the looks I wore to school. Most of them are plain-looking and simple, as I don't want to wear much makeup. =)

FOTD: Jiyeon-Inspired

FOTD: Class Picture

 FOTD: Graduation

FOTD: Graduation

My makeup for a month (or so) was really plain. But I am very happy to be reunited with my makeup... ^__^

Gosh... I missed my stash! I better make use of them soon!!! ^__^

Don't worry, I am still working on the Back-to-School Series... Please do check out my YouTube tutorials! ^__~

Here's the first of the series:

Hair: No Heat Mermaid Waves

On a sidenote... I need colorful palettes! =D

Any sponsors out there? Kekeke~!!!

Nail of the Week: Purple Glam!

Happy Thursday every one!

I am supposed to be taking a nap now, but I just can't wait for my video to be uploaded in Youtube. So, while waiting for it to upload, let me share with you my nail of the week... ^__^

If you can remember, the last NOTW that I posted had been a couple of months ago, if you wanna see it, check this link out! ^__~

Last Friday, I got all excited for my Chroma Straight Makeover courtesy of L'oreal Academie. I couldn't sleep so I decided to paint my nails instead. The excitement kept me awake, which was good for two things:

1. I could do my nails, and;

2. I could look over the feverish hubby... =)

Earlier in the day, I have been thinking of what to do with my nails. I was undecided if I would do a polka dot s nail art, a water marble nail art, or just paint my nails. Before my classes, I tried to experiment with water marbling. However, I think the consistency of my nail polishes ain't good for water marbling. Or maybe, I was in a hurry and got impatient. Teehee... =D

I got loads of classes on Fridays (so much for working hard before the weekend!) and I wasn't able to do my nails in between my classes. I ended painting my nails at bedtime. =D

Like what I said earlier, it was a good thing that I didn't get sleepy right after my classes...

And this was what I did:

Step 1: Clean, file and buff nails. =)

Step 2: Apply base coat. I used The Face Shop Nail Polish in PP405. 

 Step 3 and 4: Apply a layer or two of San San Nail Polish in Purple Glam. Then top off with a clear nail polish. =)

Oh, and by the way, don't forget to clean up the sides! ^__~

So quick and easy, right? ^__^

Yam-y! XD

I am so in love with my current nail polish that I want to wear it again next week... =D

What about you? What nail polish are you wearing now? ^__^

P.S: A hair tutorial is coming right up! ^__^

♥ Jiyeon-Inspired Make Up Tutorial ♥

 Hi all pretty readers and followers! How are you my pretty friends? ^__^

For me, well, I am still actually feeling a bit down today because two of my students (siblings) spent their last class with me last night. We've been studying together for... nearly three years. I guess I am having separation anxiety... well, all three of us did.

Anyway, enough of negative vibes... Let me just share with you one of the looks that I wore about a month ago...


Remember this?

Click image to take you to my blog post... =)
I have posted this pic in my personal FB account and got about 16 likes and 2 lovely comments from my friends... =)

I got this inspiration from none other than Jiyeon of T-Ara...

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This version is what I call a fiercer version because of the bold liner... I wanna try this out next time! ^__^

As you can see with the photos above, this is her signature eyeliner look... This elongates her monolid eyes more.

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Her eyeliner trick became more popular when she got the part of Rian / Lee Ji Kyung in Dream High 2.

I cannot say that I am a big fan of Dream High 2 because I've never seen the sequel yet. But I really love Dream High 1. ^__^

Fan or not, here are photos of my inspired look on Jiyeon's eye makeup...

Pa-cute mode... =D

Now let me show you how I recreated a more subtle and wearable look... ^__~

Trivia: I recorded this as I was preparing for the Etude House Playhouse Pink Fair Event. Read about it here! ^__^

SKINCARE

 House of Obagi Condition and Enhance Toner

Nivea Visage Q10 Anti Wrinkle Day Cream with SPF 15

Nivea Visage DNAge Firming Eye Cream

Nivea Sun Immediate Protection Face Cream with SPF 50

FACE

Purederm Magic BB Cream

Fanny Serrano Concealer in Cashew

Mac Strobe Cream

Nichido Final Powder in So Natural

e.l.f Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder

  

EYES

Brown Lancome Shadow (from an old palette; for the brows)

e.l.f Eye Primer and Liner Sealer

Lancome Radiant Smoothing Eye Shadow Quad - Divine Hold in F40 (used the gold and white shades)

Fanny Serrano Four Colour Eyeshadow in Earth (used the cream shade)

Lancome Magic Voyage Palette (used the dark brown and black shade)

Fanny Serrano Soft Eye Pencil in Dark Brown and Black

Wet n' Wild Waterproof Mega Plump Mascara in Black

LIPS

Maybelline Baby Lips in Smoothing Cherry

Cover Girl It’s Your Mauve (030)

Maybelline Volume Seduction XL Lip Plumper in Proud Pink

Easy, right? ^__^

Comment below if you tried the look and link me up! =)

I would love to see if I have been of help to you. ^__^

P.S: Wanna see me with a bold version of it? Comment below! ^__~

Quick and Easy Top Bun Tutorial

Hi! I am back with a hair tutorial for you! 

In my pics, you would notice that I wear usually put my hair in a bun. When I wear my pink top, and put my hair in a high bun, Jagi would call me "Miss Minchin".

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You might have seen this pic from my "Holidays 2011" post. And yes! My hair is in a bun there!!! Kekeke~!!! =D

If hubby calls me "Miss Minchin", our house helper would call me "Korean Girl", especially when I accessorize it with a cutesy hair bow. ^__^


I like putting my hair in a bun because it prevents my hair from sticking to my skin, especially when it is hot and humid. Besides, on days that my hair is unruly and behaving real bad, its easy to just grab a hair tie (or two) and keep them in place.


I can do it in a minute or two, depends if I like it messy or neat looking.


Wanna learn how to do it? Watch the video below and learn how I do my signature bun! ^__^

Real quick and easy, huh? Try it! ^__^

How about you? What is your signature hairstyle? Share them in the comments box below! ^__^

Nail of the Week: Purple Gradient Nails

Today, I shall share you my "Nail of the Week". In fact, I've been wearing this for more than a week already. =D

All of the polishes I used were from HBC. Wanna recreate it? Here's how:

1. Make sure your nails are clean and sanitized. File it to your desired shape. =)

2. Apply base coat. For me, since I don't have one, I used Caronia colorless nail polish. Let dry.

3. Take a duochrome pearl-pink nail polish like San San Nail Polish in Lilac Pearl and apply on entire nail. Again, let it dry. 

4. Get a piece of sponge and a small piece of plastic (to be used as a palette). You can use an old CD case like I did. =D

5. Put a few drops of pink nail polish. I used San San Tea Rose. It is actually mauvey-pink. Dab the sponge on the pink polish and dab on the middle half of your nail. Let dry.

6. Then take a purple shade. Put a few drops and dab the sponge there. Apply it on the tip of the nail, about 1/4 of the nail. I used San San Violet Glam.

7. Since my purple polish was a bit dark, I toned it down using San San Lavender Blush, a lighter purple nail polish. If I used Lavender Blush alone, the purple won't stand out and it won't look like a gradient. that's why I had to use a darker purple nail polish before Lavender Blush.

8. Top it off with your clear nail polish to smooth out the top coat and seal it. =)

9. Let it dry completely.

10. You're done! Haha! ^__^

Here's how mine turned out.

There you go! Thanks to HBC and Miss Kat V for these pretty nail polishes! I'll be posting a review soon! ^__^

Hubby thought it's a French Tip... What do you think? -___-

IU-Inspired Hairstyle (Inkigayo Performance 010112)

I'm back! Annyonghaseyo!

새해 복 많이 받으세요!!!

(Sae hae bok mahn ee bahd euh sae yo!!! - Translation: Happy New Year! Literally: May you be blessed in the New Year)

This was posted in my Youtube account last week. I was busy previously and during my four-day holiday (Korean Lunar New Year), I decided to spend time with my hubby and away from the laptop. =D

I like IU a lot. She's so adorable and maybe that's the reason why she's called one of the "Nation's Little Sister(s)" in Korea.

Just look at these reference photos and see how cute she is!

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Awww... Such a doll! ^__^

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Looks so innocent...

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She's wearing a modern hanbok... =)

These screen caps were from her performance in Inkigayo, last January 1st, 2012.

Her "You and I" live performance

Want to copy the hairstyle? Here's my quick and easy tutorial on how to get this look.

I hope you love it! If ever you tried it, snap a photo and tweet me a link! ^__^

Twitter: @Angelamhiere

Have a great day ahead!