20-Day Lipstick Challenge: Day 8

If you are a lippie fanatic like me and a few of my friends, then you are going to like this challenge. My lipstick choices are in no particular order BUT the every day choice would have to be something that will go well with what I’m wearing. My pictures are all raw as intended so pardon my photography skills.

Stingraye is heavily pigmented and can look darker than the swatch so I have to swab it a couple of times. What's weird is that it looks lighter when I applied it then it turned a couple of shades darker after a few minutes. 

I saw someone apply the same shade on her lips and it came out as of mauve brownish hue but to me it looks brown and dark purple. Granted, the combination makes me look like I ate squid steak, I still wear it at times when I want to look mature. 

20 DAY LIPSTICK Challenge- Day 7

If you are a lippie fanatic like me and a few of my friends, then you are going to like this challenge. My lipstick choices are in no particular order BUT the every day choice would have to be something that will go well with what I’m wearing. My pictures are all raw as intended so pardon my photography skills.

I know it's been a few months but I don't want to give up on this one just yet so let's just continue, for the 7th day, I chose B52 or #565. Though I actually prefer the pinkish-mauvey hue, this one is more of a pinkish brown shade. The sole reason why I bought this one is it was a dupe for MAC's twig. Nyx B52 is creamy and has a creamy feel which takes getting used to if you are like me who are used to tints and mattes. The color easily fades though I have yet to try applying powder first..but I like that it looks natural on me in real life. 

The sole reason why I bought this one is it was a dupe for MAC's twig. Nyx B52 is creamy and has a creamy feel which takes getting used to if you are like me who are used to tints and mattes. The color easily fades though I have yet to try applying powder first..but I like that it looks natural on me in real life. 

Sixth sense

Sixth Sense: 
A paranormal sense that allows you to communicate with the dead.

Three years ago, my father died, three years hence, my view of life has altered completely. Ironically, the death of a loved one can make you realize how life is fragile and in a sudden snap of a finger, you have to make alterations that will change the course of your future and this made me note of things that I will teach to my future minions that I didn't learn from inside our outside the classroom, and here are those things:

1. How to cope up with the loss of a loved one. I was schooled in a private institution and we weren't taught how to deal with future emotional tragedies. Sadly, in the cases of death, one resorts to many ways just to fully accept the loss, a few of which can also be termed as "illegal".

2. If one is put into a make or break situation, you will do things you didn't know you are capable of doing. Always choose what's right even though it's an unpopular decision.

3. You are going to get hurt and it's inevitable. You have two choices, be sheltered all your life and lessen the chances of being scarred-but you are going to get hurt anyway, or get out there, give it your best shot, make it worth your while and risk the chances of being pained.

4. One of the best things in life is meeting people you are going to share great moments with. It might be a friend, another family member, or a distant relative. Find no shame in saying what you feel, life is too short for denials.

5. Regrets are part of life, if you can, choose what you are going to regret for. You will only have one chance at life, it will be a rough draft, and you will always be a work in progress. Find beauty amidst the madness.

6. Remind me that for every time you did something that will make me upset, I will ask you if you learned anything out of it. Your parents aren't perfect, one is not right in the head, when you have the guts, ask her why. 

  

          Off-shoulder top: Thrifted| Linen harem pants: Cocoon|Sling Bag: Accesorize|Watch: Rolex|Black studded flats: Zalora

                                          

The ball is in your court

The Ball Is In Your Court: 
It is your decision this time

How was everyone's summer?

I've got more than 10 entries scheduled to be finished but I am taking my time since my thoughts are scattered all over my imaginary cork board. As with every blogger, I prefer them to be put in order before every one can read and digest them. If you guys only knew /lol

I've been in and out of my bikinis for the whole monthS of summer and though some who know me well don't really mind, a few can't help but drop a few snide remarks like, "You know you still have to lose those lower flabs, right?" or "Your arms are still big for your body frame" I pay them no mind, my fitness journey is mine and mine alone to take, no one can do it for me so as with blogging, I am doing it in my own pace. If you think I'm too scantily clad, I've always worn bikini as early as I can remember getting away with it. Last time I checked, we live in an island where the beach is only a few kilometers away. I don't care if you wear a rash guard so please, stop the hate and mind your own business. I've always withheld any judgment to those who wear what they want to wear and last time I checked, we are in an age where we have to recognize that there's more to people than meets the eye.

Tell me more about your struggles. I want to know not because I'm secretly glad you have them but I want to tell you how beautiful you've become after you surpassed what's supposed to destroy you. Tell me how big your heart is and how you will always have space for those who think themselves as unlovable. Tell me how you will always be tireless in giving more because you have so much to give. 

Tell me you know your worth and that you'll only settle for someone who will make you feel empowered, light and free. Promise me that either way, the ball is in your court and you will never get tired of fair-weathered friends who seem to misunderstand your daily struggle and that, you'll forgive them anyway though for someone so authentic, fake people will always take time getting used to.

I don't know where that came from. But we are on to lighter digests like what I wore. This was taken last May at JPARK with mom and friends. Kiddos, there will come a time when being with your mom and her friends will be something you'd always look forward to joining (albeit uninvited) because they are more fun to be with.  

Backless romper: Cupshe.com|Bag: Michael Kors|Sandals: AC