My Beauty Blogging Gets a Feature!

// July 16th, 2007 // 4 Comments » // Kikay Thoughts

Just after my skin got some well-deserved, but somewhat painful procedure in the dermatologist’s office, my sister Strawberry tells me, “hey, there’s an SMS for you, ” and turns out, Ajay Jusay, writer for the Manila Bulletin’s Blog Section, Blog-o-Rama sends me a message that the article came out already. I hurried home to check the newspaper, and…

The article on me got published! You can view the article here. Yaynesss!!!!! Above the recognition, I’m glad that beauty blogging has earned a feature on the Manila Bulletin – not just my blog, but beauty blogging itself. I’m just so so happy, that I am doing this. Beauty is my passion. Beauty blogging is the reason that I’m still very much happy with myself. Really. (more…)

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Poker Straight Lashes : Curl Away!

// July 13th, 2007 // 4 Comments » // Eye Love, Kikay Tools

As a followup to my previous entry about eyelash curlers, there is another scenario that can make both the two famed eyelash curlers, Shu Uemura and Shiseido, seem not working ( thus, to a girl’s disappointment, she may say that there is no hope for her! ) – that is, having poker-straight lashes. Do you feel that sometimes, your lashes just keep on “straightening themselves” even after endless attempts of using the eyelash curler, even violating rule # 1 to squeeze gently the curler so as not to damage the lashes?

The case of the poker-straight lashes is another problem that can be solved in three ways.

1. Have your lashes permed. – There are salons there that offer this service. This would set you back around 250 pesos and up. The advantage is that you don’t need to curl your lashes everyday, it’s like an “automatic curl” for you.
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Shu Uemura vs. Shiseido Eyelash Curler

// July 12th, 2007 // 7 Comments » // Kikay Tools

One of the most popular questions that I get is, “Which eyelash curler is better, Shiseido‘s or Shu Uemura‘s?”

Well the answer to that is, it depends on the length of your lashes. Let me give three stories that sprouted from my curiosity on which brand would work best.

Case Study # 1 : Spanish D.
Spanish D, well, is of Spanish descent, that explains her beautiful, long lashes. She asked me to pick for her a great eyelash curler as we were shopping one Sunday. I remembered that the mall we were in was Rockwell, so no Shu Uemura there. Good thing I’ve brought with me my overnight kikay kit which definitely included my Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler. (more…)

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MAC Flashtronic Collection

// July 11th, 2007 // 1 Comment » // Makeup, New Stuff!

MAC Cosmetics sure has alot of going on. Just as they have launched the surprising C-Shock Collection, more collections are on their way, and one of them is the Flashtronic Collection!

ILLUMINATING, SOFT YET ELECTRIC,
COLOUR AND LIGHT FUSED TO PERFECTION.
CAPTURED BY THE LIGHT-REFLECTING, SLOW-BAKED,
NATURALLY SHADED MINERALIZE SKINFINISH AND
THE MULTI-SHADES AND SHIMMERING
AMBIENT EFFECTS OF OUR SIX NEW
LIMITED EDITION SHADES OF
MINERALIZE EYE SHADOW.
TORCHED BY OUR FOUR IMPECCABLE
SHADES OF HIGH-REFLECTIVE LIPGLASS,
THIS IS THE SUBTLE SHINE THAT
ADDS TO YOUR DASH, FLASH AND FLARE.
ARRIVES ON COUNTER WITH THE
PROPER COMPLEMENT OF BRUSHES:
THE 134 LARGE POWDER BRUSH FOR
APPLYING SKINFINISH AND
THE 227 LARGE FLUFF BRUSH
TO SHADOW THE EYES.
CATCH THIS LIGHT, WHILE YOU CAN.
LIMITED EDITION.

Included in this collection are :

Mineralize Eye Shadow and Skinfinish Profile

A sheer, pearled, mineralized powder eye shadow with up to four shades
baked together in one pan. Superfine, lightweight: provides a softly tinted,
reflective shimmer on the skin with a delicate sense of dimension.
Subtly builds colour and shine. Can be worn on face, eye or body.

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Even Dogs Can Be Kikay, Too

// July 10th, 2007 // 1 Comment » // Nail Love, New Stuff!

Oh, wow! Even dogs can wear nail polishes too. Elle Woods ( or realistically, Paris Hilton ) would be thrilled to have this for her dog! Give your pets a pet-icure by getting one of these! It’s quick-drying and works in one coat already! Haha, this is just too cute! (more…)

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Eyelash Extensions, Anyone?

// July 9th, 2007 // 9 Comments » // Eye Love

A few weeks ago, over dinner, I noticed that my best friend J looked quite beautiful that night – I think she did something to her eyes. I hesitated on asking at first since I knew she wasn’t into the “noticeable makeup” look that I sometimes sport via my smokey eye makeup application. Well, I asked her anyway if she applied a thicker line of eyeliner for her eyes were more “wide-open” and had that deep-set features that only eyeliner or mascara could achieve, and she instantly laughed me off, “No, it’s not the eyeliner you noticed , it’s my lashes! I have eyelash extensions now!” I was wowed when I started scrutinizing ( yes, the curious girl that I am ), and her lashes were indeed longer, and perfectly curled. Her chinita eyes were more “open” and emphasized with her extensions. (more…)

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Kikay Kits – Makeup Addicts Edition

// July 6th, 2007 // 8 Comments » // Kikay Kits Collection, Makeup

There’s so much stuff to say – “Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are.”

Then how about, “Show me your kikay kit, and I’ll tell you what kind of a person you are!!! “ Hahaha!

Last Saturday was a fantastic opportunity to know more about my makeup addict ( if not mineral makeup ) friends, so I asked them to flash open their…kikay kits and show me what they have!

Let’s take a peek into the kikay kits of these makeup addicts : (more…)

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Shu Uemura 24th Anniversary Collection

// July 5th, 2007 // 1 Comment » // Kikay Tools, Makeup

Shu Uemura’s 24th Anniversary Collection is absolutely stunning. Hideiki Anaba, the artist behind these feminine and classic designs sure did not disappoint! I can stare at these beautiful babies forever! See the items included in the collection right after the jump.

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Don’t Go Breaking My Nails…Don’t Go Breaking My Heart!

// July 4th, 2007 // 3 Comments » // Kikay Thoughts, Nail Love

Remember the nails that I was staring at all week, up to the extent that I wanted to have them bronzed ( well, it didn’t push thru, I mean, how can I blog with bronzed hands? Hahahaha! )

This is just a reminder that if you are planning on having your nails grown long to be always careful with your actions! This is high maintenance!

The beautiful manicure only lasted me a week because I was busy packing minerals for the Beauty & Minerals Day, opening containers, and stuff. (more…)

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Beauty & Minerals Day

// July 3rd, 2007 // 7 Comments » // Events, Makeup

As a strong advocate of mineral makeup, I’ve also ventured into reselling handpicked mineral makeup brands that I like alot – thus, Beauty & Minerals. I live, blog , and breathe mineral makeup, that is why I really really have fun doing this.

Last Saturday was one of my giddy days , for I was given the chance to do something I really like – doing makeovers on people! I like dolling people up, I don’t know, it’s a lifelong dream! Met my mineral makeup addict friends, got to do makeovers on newbies, and talked some more about fashion, which I admit, that I needed help on!
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