Archive for August, 2007

Smoky Eye Essentials : Eyeshadows

// August 31st, 2007 // No Comments » // Eye Love

The smoky eye makeup must be one of the most challenging looks that I’ve ever tried – because I definitely do not want to end up looking like a zombie! Step one in getting closer to the hot hot look for fall, and beyond, is getting the right eyeshadows. With this, you would be needing one light colored, natural-looking shadow to serve as your brow bone highlighter, then, a sand or nude shade as the eyelid wash , and the darker color to pull off that “smoke” effect. We all need three shades, and can combine complementary colors that we think would look great on us ( like experimental greens, blues, or grays ), but the beauty industry makes it so easy for us as they come up with eyeshadow trios that just saves the day.

Here are some decadent eyeshadow trios or quads that are so so hot this fall, and are hot enough to give off some “smoke” in the eyes!

Smashbox Decadence Eyeshadow Trios. The colors here are pretty classic, and yet are sure fire to be gorgeous on the eyes!
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Smoky Eyes are Hot For Fall

// August 29th, 2007 // 1 Comment » // Eye Love

We’ll be seeing alot of smoldering, dark-shaded eyes these coming months, as smoky eyes are here to stay, until the Holiday season, at least. I’ve found a great Smoky Eye Tutorial, that I hope would help all our kikays to achieve the look!

Now, you don’t need to have black eyeshadow to be able to pull off a smoky eye. Dark purples, blues, or greys are hot right now, and will definitely put some smoke to your look! Do not forget to invest in a good gel liner. I’ve just learned that gel eyeliners stay put better than pencils, and look a little bit more natural and less harsh than liquid ones. A few of my friends have been raving about MAC’s Fluidline in Graphic Brown, and I agree that brown is a great color that can accentuate the eyes without making the look too harsh.
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Kikay Kits Winner!

// August 28th, 2007 // 10 Comments » // Contests

The month long Kikay Kits contest has come to an end and I’m very very happy with the things I’ve read from each of the girls who have joined the contest. Here are some excerpts,

I guess till the end of the world…men would still never understand why we go through all the trouble of all of these…Of finding that perfect balance between too much and enough…Of having to put on make up for hours just to look natural…Of having our hair rebonded, dyed, permed, highlighted/lowlighted… of having our foot and hands manicured and pedicured spa’ed and parafinned… or of going through hours and hours scouring the racks of Mango or Zara just to look for the greatest finds…They may grumble about it… complain to high heavens or act as if waiting for us at the salon was the greatest tragedy that ever befell them… But in the end… seeing the looks on their faces right when we go out the door for a gimmick … We don’t need words… We just know that the 1 hour bath…The battle with the hairdryer and the mascara from Shu Uemura was all worth it! - Princessandi

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Kiehl’s Is Here!

// August 24th, 2007 // 4 Comments » // Kikay News

I remember way back in my last year in college when I had my internship at L’Oreal, they said that Keihl’s was coming to the Philippines, and I waited, and waited. Reading this entry from the FashPack fully lightened up my day as this luxury skin care brand is going to open shop this October at Greenbelt 5!

Let’s just hope that the prices are competitive that we don’t need to go to Hongkong to hoard Kiehl’s products, specially the cult favorite , the Kiehl’s Lip Balm!

Perfect Your Skin With Olay Radiance UV Whitening Cream

// August 23rd, 2007 // 3 Comments » // Skin Love

The weather’s gone colder, the visions of our tanned and glowing shoulders are just a dream, far, far, away, and our skin tone’s gone paler. When skin becomes lighter, imperfections are more visible, and if your skin is uneven , it’d really , really show.

The Olay Radiance UV Whitening Cream is a great moisturizer that evens out the skin. Remember our science class? An even surface would reflect, while one which isn’t looks dull. It’s very much analogous to our skin, that when it is all even, it would definitely glow. Who doesn’t want a rosy glow in his/her skin? Glowing skin reflects a great lifestyle!
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Beauty in a Hurry!

// August 22nd, 2007 // 1 Comment » // Kikay Thoughts, Makeup, Skin Love, Spa n Relaxation

Aww, I miss my dermatologist. As the second quarter of the year comes to an end and all the workloads seem to take in the form of an avalanche, all the more my time is squeezed, and keeping myself well-rested and beautiful seems to be a challenge. Heck, I even miss the darling stylist who does my hair. When my morning beauty ritual’s time’s cut into half, here are some of the routines I have adapted to make sure that I do not get late for work, and spend more time, IN work! ( rather than in front of the mirror )

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Kikay Things To Do When You’re Stuck At Home

// August 18th, 2007 // 1 Comment » // Body Love, Hair Love, Healthy Healthy!, Lip Love, Skin Love, Spa n Relaxation

Brrr!!! Can you feel the weather? It’s cold and it’s rainy, and some of us would rather stay at home , snuggle with a book or pillow, and drift away to dreamland while enjoying the weather! But for kikay addicts out there, don’t you worry for you don’t have to go to the mall for your pampering session!

Here are some ideas on what kikay things you could do when you’re just sitting in the comfort of your own abodes!

Try to color your hair yourself, for the first time!
Indulge in a luxurious, relaxing, hot shower ( Sigh! )
During night time, indulge in a very slow, relaxing skin care ritual as you apply facial mask to pamper your skin!
Get a lipbalm and give your lips some lovin`! Cold weather makes lips dry and chappy.
Invade the pantry and the fridge for some natural hair recipes!
Join the Kikay Kits Contest – you just might win this Skin Care Set!

Once in awhile in our busy lives, this weather presents to us a great opportunity to slow down, and somehow, take care of ourselves as we relax the weekend off!

Happy weekend! I hope everyone gets the relaxation that they seek!

Mac 3D Lipglass Limited Edition

// August 15th, 2007 // No Comments » // Update

When it comes to the shapely shine-filled effects of 3D, No other combination will suffice. This is science – and illusion.

MAC is taking the beauty industry by storm with its successive release of smashing collections, that are extremely eye-candy, and the 3D Collection is definitely part of that. Lipglasses are my favorite amongst all MAC products, and I am so happy that they launched a limited edition of 3D Lipglasses, plus matching lipliners for the glossies!
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Color Your Hair, Rock Your World!

// August 14th, 2007 // 3 Comments » // Hair Love

Sometimes in life, we seek to reinvent ourselves. May it be just to spice up our personality, or sport a new look to get more confidence boost, one sure shot way of attaining some change in one’s physique is definitely coloring the hair. Famous celebrities that reinvented their looks via changing their hair color include Reese Witherspoon, Kate Walsh ( she was once blond and I love her red mane now! ), Victoria Beckham, and many many more.

You can lighten your hair color to soften your features, or add some brightness with some reddish tints to give more spunk to your personality. For those who were passed on genes having gray hair, it’s the “hair concealer” that hides traces of getting old ( even if you’re not! believe me, I’m one of them!) . Coloring one’s hair is a playful experiment that is worth an hour’s time in the bathroom, if you do it yourself!
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Kikay Kits Contest Update

// August 14th, 2007 // No Comments » // Contests

We’re moving the deadline to the 25th of August. =) More time for those who want to join!

Click here for the contest details. Don’t let this pass! It’s a really great skin care set.