The girl you'll love to hate!

THE GIRL YOU'LL LOVE TO HATE -- is also dangerous when provoked. I'm the kind of girl you want to hate, but then you'll realize you’re just being jealous -- don’t say I didn't warn you. Goin' against the flow and surprising people is my GAME. Mood-dresser style savant. I'm a lover of all things FASHIONABLE. Cray cray shopaholic. Self-confessed makeup junkie. True-blooded partyphile. My happy pill is the Beach. Booze gets me all revved up. Gravity-defying shoes will forever be my number one love. Trouble always seem to find me, always comes in the form of a BOY (explains why I have earned enough battle scars to ramble and rant, lol). "I want to go to different places, meet lots of people, and learn new things in the world. God, there’s so much to do…." A FEROSH outtake of my life's random whatnots and unforeseen shenanigans with an occasional sarcastic flavoring. For inquiries: contact me! [email protected] CHICTOPIA

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Got my BDJ 2015 planner yesterday. Belle de Jour user from circa 2010 and counting! (Yep I know my legs are huge. Please don't mention it cos I KNOW lol) #PerksofaBella #IloveBDJ #BDJAllAccess #instadaily #2015planner #igers #instagood #BDJ2015 #potd

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Yogi Tea Woman's Energy -- more like "helps balance the female system of a cranky, sarcastic, and self-absorbed female named Gen during that time of the month" lol. #yogitea #caffeinefree #organic #tea #teatime #instagood #igers #instadaily #igersphilippines

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Tea and macarons is always a good combo. :) Favey Mango and Green Tea macarons!! #twinings #greenteaandlemon #touslesjours #macarons #instafood #igers #igersphilippines

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I miss the younger version but the grandpas are so funneh! Can't wait to know the mystery upon them growing old! #flowergrandpainvestigativeteam #FGIT #Heechul #ChoiJinHyuk #LeeSunJae #korean #comedy #mustwatch

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REVIEW: Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet in #46 La Malicieuse

I'm on a nice luxurious lipstick kick lately. I've been thinking of adding Chanel lippies to my lipstick collection the moment I tried Chanel Dragon. I'm not a total fan of reds, but Dragon is just pure awesomeness! Rouge Allure Velvet is Chanel's take on matte lippies.

I prefer matte lippies that can stand the test of eating and drinking as I am quite lazy to retouch. Heehee.

La Malicieuse is a coral red in velvety matte finish. It's nearly translucent, I must say. The formula is lightweight, a bit creamy and hydrating during the time of wear. A bit unforgiving on the lips.

Pigmentation is somewhat semi-opaque. Ohhh, this is rather disappointing. I had hoped La Malicieuse would look the way on lips as it did in the tube but nope. The finish looks somewhere between a matte and a satin to me. :/ Not a formula I reach for either! But I do have to note that it is not terribly drying on me. And I love the name, very cheeky lol.

You have to push the bottom of the tube to open it. :)

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet in #46 La Malicieuse

Purchased price: Php2,150 ($35)  Size/Content: 3.5g Purchased at: PrettyLittleThingsShopbyWG (pre-order); chanel.com

Final thoughts:

Some people love the formula, so it could just be me!

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REVIEW: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Lip Pencil in Ozone

I don't generally like to fuss with lip liner -- trying to get the right color to go with your lips or the color of the lipstick seems too much of a hassle. I love Urban Decay eyeliners so I thought it would be a safe bet to try their lip liners.

  Ozone is clear, not thick or sticky in texture, and can be used outside the lip line and to fill (works best for both). It prevents feathering into the fine lines and creases around the mouth. Thus, a fantastic base for lipstick. Only con is frequent sharpening. Daily use might last you a month. 

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Lip Pencil in Ozone

Purchased price: Php1,100  Size/Content: 0.04 oz. Purchased at: PrettyLittleThingsShopbyWG (pre-order); urbandecay.com

Final thoughts:

Ozone is a nice lip liner to have, especially for those not big on lip liners. 

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REVIEW: Urban Decay Habitual 24/7 Travel Pencil Set

So I got this set when Urban Decay was on 10% off. I really love eyeliner sets. It's a great way to own a variety of shades without having to commit to full-sized ones. Especially if you aren't sure if the product will work for you. 

Travel-sized eye pencils are about 0.03 oz while the full-sized ones are 0.04 oz.

Perversion - matte blackest carbon black I reviewed Perversion before, to see the full post click here. It's one of my favorite black eye pencils. It used to be my number 1, but I gotta admit, Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in #OL took its place just recently. My oily lids got *oilier* apparently lol. Aqua Eyes is recommended for those with watery eyes (MEEE!).

Demolition - matte deepest darkest brown Dark brown pencil with no shimmer, no red tones, and pretty opaque after a single line. Buildable. Great alternative to black eyeliners. When I find super black (think Perversion) to be too dark for *everyday* I use Demolition.

LSD - navy blue shimmer w/ bright blue microsparkle Fun color to begin with. A bit sheer than some of UD's liners but two passes does the trick. Pigmentation is somewhat lacking but buildable. Reminds me of MAC Petrol Blue but that one is bluer.

Vice - pearly red eggplant shimmer Dark plum/reddish purple shimmer. Better color payoff but not great. Buildable. MAC Designer Purple is similar but less red toned.

*Perversion, Demolition, LSD, Vice

Urban Decay Habitual 24/7 Travel Pencil Set

Purchased price: Php1,650 ($22) Size/Content: 0.03 oz. each Purchased at: PrettyLittleThingsShopbyWG (pre-order); urbandecay.com

Final thoughts:

UD liners lasts up to 8 hours on me. For matte shades, that happens. But for shimmer shades, closest is 6 hours. Not bad though. It usually depends on how watery my eyes get. Perversion and Demolition apply like a dream while LSD and Vice (both shimmer shades) are not horrible but certainly not great unlike the other two. Will try other shades next time. Chaos, Abyss, and Whiskey! 

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REVIEW: Chanel Le Blush Creme de Chanel in #69 Intonation

The cream blush series from Chanel made up my most favorite blush this year. Purchased this shade early this year and I haven’t touched any other thing I have from NARS or Bobbi Brown. It is so easy to use, wears great, and looks so natural. Also its really blendable. It’s one of the best new products released this year for sure.

Intonation is described as "warm rose", it is peachy coral with warm undertones in satin to matte finish. It lasts up to 9 hours on me. I have oily skin and this cream blush holds up wonderfully. 

The easiest way to apply cream blushes without having to use your fingers is using a stippling brush. I like using MAC 188 in particular. 

Chanel Notes de Printemps Collection for Spring 2014: Chanel Le Blush Creme de Chanel in #69 Intonation

Purchased price: Php2,350 ($38); mall price is Php2,150 last time I checked Size/Content: 0.09 oz. Purchased at: PrettyLittleThingsShopbyWG (pre-order); chanel.com

Final thoughts:

Rich in color payoff, soft blendable texture and long wear. How can you go wrong? Yes it's expensive but I splurge on Chanel because the quality is THERE. 

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REVIEW: MAC x Proenza Schouler Lipstick in Mangrove

For the first time, the cool cleverness of the Proenza Schouler woman is captured in a collection of confident colour - slick, sleek and effortless with specially designed, limited-edition packaging. Lipstick cases, compacts and Pro Longwear pencils shine in a unique, luxurious metallic finish in a spectrum of colour from oceanic teal to glossed lemon and royal violet.

Nobody does matte like MAC. If you find matte lippies drying (well it really is), then you need to do something about it! Say, prep your lips? I rarely complain about matte lippies to be drying cos I learned to incorporate prepping in my routine. A good lip scrub, lip balm, and lip brush are the essentials! 

Anyhoo, Mangrove is described as "bright clean orange-red" in matte finish. It is another coral red warm undertones -- it is highly dupable. The shade I have that is similar is Scarlet Ibis (from the Marilyn Monroe collection also seen in Iris Apfel and Antonio Lopez collab). Yes it might be similar, but not identical. Hence, I NEED them lol. Mangrove is a touch lighter than Scarlet Ibis. 

Mangrove lasted up to 6 hours --- and while it stains, it isn't drying or unforgiving on my lips. It has opaque color coverage and didn't drag or tug during application. 

swatches

MAC x Proenza Schouler Lipstick in Mangrove

Purchased price: Php1,400 ($22) Size/Content: 3g Purchased at: PrettyLittleThingsShopbyWG (pre-order)

Availability: April 21st, 2014 online; April 24th at MAC stores and counters; April 2014 international

Final thoughts:

MAC, you did it again! Mangrove definitely lasts long, doesn't feather or bleed -- not at all. Even without a lip liner. 

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REVIEW: MAC Playland Collection Lipstick in Toying Around

Welcome to M∙A∙C Playland, a funtastical wonderland of enchantment and delight. Luscious shades of Lipstick and Lipglass liven lips in playful pinks, brilliant purples and bright corals. Tease and toy around with a carousel of Casual Colour pots in neon orange and hot pink, to stand out bright as balloons in a blue spring sky. Pigments and Chromagraphic Pencil add a cotton-candy cascade of colour to this season's stylish, fun-packed fantasy.

When MAC releases a new collection, I usually get excited about the lipstick shades. And Playland, marketed to be a fun and vibrant collection is my favorite to date (OKAAAAY I'm quite cray about Alluring Aquatic and stoked over MAC x The Simpsons but we'll get to that some other time). I mean, pink lippies + Amplified finish ---- AAAH! I have a penchant for both things and when combined, it is pure ecstasy. 

Toying Around is described as "hot coral pink" in Amplified finish. I find it close to Impassioned, only a lil lighter. It leans between coral-orange and coral-pink on me. Like all my Amplified lippies, Toying Around applies evenly and has opaque color coverage. Amplified lipsticks are longer-wearing than the average MAC lipstick, and it is not hydrating but not drying either. Lasts up to 5 hours on me.

swatches

There was also a yellow gold lipstick in Frost finish, named after the collection itself -- Playland. Frankly, I'm a bit scared of Frosts. MAC Frost lippies are known to be relatively drying but then again that shade reminds me of J.Lo. You've seen it somewhere, right? Heehee. The lipstick addict in me wants it just to HAVE, but let's be real. I would probably never use that.

MAC Playland Collection Lipstick in Toying Around

Purchased price: Php1,100 ($16) Size/Content: 0.10 oz. Purchased at: PrettyLittleThingsShopbyWG (pre-order)

Availability: April 15th, 2014 online; April 17th at MAC stores and counters; May 2014 international (excluding Asia). It was launched locally last May 17, 2014 at MAC Rockwell, 18th at MAC Glorietta, and the rest of May at the remaining MAC locations.

Final thoughts:

You can never have too many pink lippies! It won't hurt to add one more! Lol. Seriously, this collection is worth checking out. Pink works on everyone! :)

*Sorry for the lack of updates! Been busy and it took me forever to post my latest purchases last month! This review has been sitting on the Drafts folder for some time now. :|

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One LINE Love (LINE Romance) makes me giddy lol. Because they can't understand each other (language barrier), they communicate via LINE. Cool beans! #LeeMinHo #BeaHayden #shortdrama #korean #chinese #mustwatch

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TGIF! #helloweekend #tgif #notesandquotes #maccosmetics #pinkfriday

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My #Popfiction books to date. Arranged from my top fave book to the least favorite. Each story is different and interesting, but #SDTG, #OBTCH, #MDTP, #TDG are my current top 4. I only buy the English ones. Sorry, but never again with the Taglish ones. #HDTIP confused the hell out of me. #wattpad #books #relatable

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Happy Mother's day to all the amazing moms out there! Holla to the single moms too! #notesandquotes #lifequotes #happymothersday #singlemomlife #relatable

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Classic. #sexandthecityquotes #notesandquotes #lifequotes #whuttaday

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Just so you know. Heehee. #expensiveeyebags #notesandquotes #lifequotes #quotes #justwokeup

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My childhood isn't complete without this amazing family! MAC • The Simpsons coming this Fall. Please don't disappoint us MAC. #MACandMARGE #makeupjunkie #makeupmafia #maccosmetics