Cylynne Mationg

Cy, 22.

student/make-up neophyte/twitterer/flower child

http://twitter.com/Cylynne

For more on Cy's make-up picks and great advice, read on after the jump!

Aziza Mondoñedo

Aziza, 25.

entrepreneur/hotelier/
lingerie & swimwear distributor/movie buff/
pilates buff/ aspiring broadway ingenue/ 
artist deep down inside

Very excited about this one, it reminds me of my own bathroom cabinet! 

For the most detailed interview yet, read on after the jump!

Monica Eleazar Manzano

Monica, 27.

yoga instructor/yummy mummy to Santi/

nouveau Palawan native/part-owner of Indigo Baby

For the most simple and refreshing regimen, read on after the jump!

Also, check out the details of her Three-day Inner Dance, Yoga & Raw Food Retreat on September 17-19, 2010.

L'Wren Scott for Lancome Holiday '10

Come November, designer L’Wren Scott’s collaboration with Lancome will launch. The line includes nail polish ($14.50, Php 652.00), lipstick ($29.00, Php 1305.00), lipgloss ($29.00, Php 1305.00), eyeshadow palette ($42.00, Php 1890.00), and mascara ($24.50, Php 1102.00).

I'm really excited for this little capsule collection. When I first heard about it I thought it was only a polish line, but she's got a great little L'Wren lipstick and a new version of Hypnose Drama. Must have it!

Pauline Prieto

Pauline, 17.

astrologer's apprentice/stranger/

model/child of the universe/animal whisperer

For more versatile picks and awesome hair products, check it out after the jump!

Chanel Le Vernis A/W '10: Khaki!

I'm not so into nail polish (well, I love pedicures as a relaxation thing) and I was never the type to consistently do it at home (one of my best friends, Dani, gives herself manicures when she's stressed out) - but would you take a look at these polishes? I've never been experimental, and these are perfectly up my alley. Neutrals with an awesome kick to them. I'm seriously looking forward to trying these colors during my next appointment!

Make Up For Ever A/W '10: Moulin Rouge

Named for the glamorous and sensual Moulin Rouge, this four piece collection is
surely going to set a lot of people's hearts on fire. The incredibly retro feel of the
packaging is just a plus! For more details and pictures, follow after the jump!

Try it for the weekend: Homemade Sugar Scrubs

No matter how much you love the spa and claim to have detox days every month, there's nothing like a simple at home treatment that yields some instantly gratifying results. If you've got sugar, then you're good as gold for these very simple recipes after the jump.

Laetitia Meriguet

Letti, 21.

daddy's little princess/artist/

wild child/urban bohemian/parisienne

For some saucy products and really useful advice, read on after the jump!

 

Elisah van Vriesland

Elisah, 24.  

london-based digital marketer/wannabe runner/

ever-smiling/cheesecake addict 

For some natural looking beauty picks, check it out after the jump!

Martina Olbes-Diokno

Marts, 24.

humanitarian worker/pole queen/comic relief/

passionate flame/music is her aeroplane

For some super fun picks and know-how, read on after the jump!

Pick of the Week: Laura Mercier's Flawless Face Kit

After a rough day yesterday I decided to brave the midweek crowds and made my way to Rustan's for a little look-see at the beauty department. I promised myself that if I were to buy something new it would have to be something a little less exorbitant than usual, I'd have to buy something NECESSARY and practical.

Practical for me is normally not so practical at all, but I did come across something that I consider a steal of a buy. Awhile back, Laura Mercier launched a little kit that promised to banish dull, spotty and lifeless skin from the face of the earth. It comes in two mixes, one mineral and one liquid. The Flawless Face Kit has a combination of no-fail items that makes it easy for even the most inexperienced beginners to achieve natural glowing skin. Linda, the name of the sweet make-up artist at hand, was very excited to show me the full effect of the kit. I promised her that I would send readers her way after my review, so here goes:

 

My kit is in the color NUDE (Flawless Face Kit w/ tinted moisturizer):

 The kit comes with the following items, to be used in a particular order for the FULL EFFECT:

For what's inside the kit & more, read on after the jump!

MAC A/W '10: Fabulous Felines

The Burmese Collection

Press Release:

You can keep her, but you’ll never own her.
From the royal halls of ancient Egypt to the wilds of the jungle, the noble cat has always been associated with the exotic, mysterious, beauty, elegance, and most of all, the feminine.

M·A·C has a seductive new take on the feline mystique. M·A·C FABULOUS FELINES. The most alluring, preening, fawned-over facets of the feline are magnified and accentuated in three new collections inspired by the colours and textures of the world’s most prized pedigrees, perfectly mirroring the rich shades and slinky sophisticated looks we saw on the Fall 2010 runways.

There’s the pampered creature of luxury, the chocolate-hued Burmese, the wild and sleek ginger Ocicat, and the plush and privileged sable Russian Blue. It’s everything compelling we loved on the catwalk…chic, couture-inspired and cunningly compulsory!

For more seriously awesome pictures of the huge collection, look on after the jump!

Isabel Sanchez

Isa, 23.

posterchild for wanderlust/master's student at LSE/

sexy librarian/closet optimist/every kid's godmother

photo taken by Steph on the Champs de Mars in Paris

For a peek at her sexy products, check it out after the jump!

Alessandra Perez Rubio

Aly, 23.

jobless graduate/rookie new yorker/hustler/

dreamer/future head of a multinational fashion house

To see some amazingly classic yet fresh picks, read on after the jump!

Paul & Joe A/W '10: Moonlight

Despite all the dark ghoulish hues we've seen from other collections, this season's Paul & Joe limited edition line is really quirky and bright. Inspired by moonlight, it has its fun palettes and the colors appear to be quite wearable. Their packaging is always the biggest plus for me, but I do have a question. What made them think that people would want to swipe at their lips with cat-shaped lipstick???

More product pics and whatnot after the jump!

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Krystle Uy

Kryz, 20.

freelance writer/blogger/stylist/

danseuse/boutique owner/model

www.thirstythought.wordpress.com

For some insight on incredible skin, read on after the jump.

Fixing up your Monday Face!

So people generally think it's okay to be a little grimy on the weekends: unbrushed hair, raccoon eyes from the previous night, skin disasters on display. And hey, if that's how you roll I think it's okay because chances are you work so hard during the week you need a little down time to be unkempt. But once Monday morning rolls around, you don't want to hear your boss say "Man, you look like shit". Let's face it, Mondays are not that kind to us. We have the whole weekend hanging onto us like excess baggage, and maybe your nerves are a wreck over an AM meeting's presentation. Whatever it is, you might find this little article useful.

It only takes ten minutes of your time to fix yourself up, and these ten minutes do NOT include the long shower you should have to get yourself together (but while you're at it, why don't you use a citrusy shower gel? The smell will give you some energy).
Here we go...

Read on for some pretty simple tips after the jump.

Ingrid Holm

Ingrid, 23.

 blogger/part-time gypsy/model/ 

vintage enthusiast/master suitcase packer

www.theshowmanship.blogspot.com

For some iconic beauty classics, look on after the jump!

Lancome A/W '10: French Coquettes!

Lancome's simply pretty fall collection is called "French Coquettes", and it's a straightforward collection which includes two very wearable shades of polish, two sexy lipsticks (one neutral and one dark), three highly pigmented eye shadow pots, a soft luminous blush and a little palette with your standard smoky eye versus neutrals look. A no-brainer, this collection will do really well with people looking to update their classics with "a twist" - everything here stands out against the fluorescent purples of most other brands this season.

AN: I think the best buy in this whole collection is their nail polish called Bloody Black Cherry! It's a really sexy shade of dark red, which is perfect for fall.

MAC A/W '10: Rodarte for MAC

"Rodarte's  MAC collection, which launches on September 15, is inspired by Mexico's colors and culture, and the products are named accordingly. For example, one pink blush is called Quinceañera, while a sheer white lipstick is called Ghost Town. However, the frosty pink nail polish called Juarez isn't sitting well with blogger the Frisky, who finds it "tasteless" " - from The Cut

For my take on this, and a little more product to peek at, read on after the jump:

Alia Nahas

Alia, 25.

Unconventional Mother/Eccentric/Gym junkie/

Food enthusiast/Internet shopper

 "I'm a good girl with a bad temper! Respect and loyalty is number 1. 

Fashion should be expensive and anyone that says otherwise can kiss my Gucci. 

But I believe that true beauty is something that emanates from a person's

natural idiosyncrasies, ie: cheeky smile, tucking hair behind ear. Etc."

 For some real know-how and amazing products, read on after the jump!

Nimrat Brar

Nim, 23.

artiste/graphic designer/stationery hoarder/

ice cruncher/citizen of the world

photo taken in New York City

For really good tips and creative advice, read on after the jump!

Bernadette Saggi

Det, 27.

3d max specialist/interior designer/painter

ghost hunter/very frustrated singer

Photo by: Steph, in the bathroom

Solution for eyebrow woes and classic finds, after the jump!

NARS A/W '10: "Old Hollywood meets the Future"... an in depth preview!

The new fall collection for NARS is really exciting for me. Inspired by Daphne Guinness, this collection is described by Francois Nars as Old Hollywood meets Futuristic look. The colors are really intense, but somehow I find them to be perfectly wearable for most skin tones. Let me break the collection down for you after the jump!

Thistle Guevara

Thistle, 21.

model/radio broadcaster/youth advocate/

dancer of all sorts/artist/workout fanatic

Photo by: Harley Tiu

To look like THAT and create a super positive mindset, 

I suggest you read what comes after the jump!

Shu Uemura A/W '10: "Florescent"

Shu Uemura's new Fall/Winter "Florescent" collection looks really fun and promising - as usual the packaging is awesome, and the palettes are perfect little combinations.

However, it is a bit similar to the Venemous Villains color scheme (vivid purples and hot pinks) that MAC has... hmm. Which store will you pay a visit to this season?

BB Cream Exposed!

It is a beautiful and damned thing that my friend Tenne and I happen to work extremely close to Greenbelt 5. After burning huge holes in our wallets from the exorbitant food spending, we've started to grab wraps at Starbucks so that we can kill the rest of the lunch hour by power browsing. There's no area that we haven't covered, and recently we've come across quite a number of BB Creams in local drugstores and specialty outlets. You may have seen them featured in magazines, online blogs and online stores - but what do you really know about this supposed miracle cream?

I'd like to think I know a lot about product, I'm one of those really crazed consumers that is easily amazed by fiber mascaras, keratin shampoo and vitamin e oil - but I had no idea up till this morning what BB (Blemish Balm) Cream actually was. Firstly, it apparently has active ingredients and minerals that clear your skin of dark spots, freckles and wrinkles. The stores call it a multi-functional cream that soothes, protects, moisturizes and covers blemishes. It may sound too good to be true, considering the price range is relatively cheap and it seems to have sprouted up everywhere from Watsons to Skinfood. But does it actually work?

Results from a ton of tests in Korea show that it indeed fades your freckles after a month of use, and this test was orchestrated on older women (mid 30's up). So according to the manufacturers of brands like Skin79, younger skin gets more benefits from using the lightly tinted cream (it maintains the good quality of your skin and improves the slight imperfections). So what now? Is this supposed to be a treatment or actual makeup? Here's the Q&A skinny on how to use the cream, and where to get it locally or online - after the jump!

Mariel Quimson

Mariel, 24.

animal rights activist/jewelry designer/
compulsive renovator/compulsive cat adopter

 Photo by: Ramon Quiros at Polo Club

To see Mariel's no-fuss classic picks, read on after the jump!

Patricia Prieto

Patricia, 19.

student/model/blogger/dreamer

http://itspatriciaprieto.blogspot.com

 "I live, breath and love a lifestyle based on what I love - 

Fashion, music, writing, art, dance and happiness."

"This photo was taken after a shoot I did few days ago. 

I really like this shot cause I love how my hair falls, it's a dream of mine

to have wavy hair like this for real."

See Patricia's make-up & skincare picks after the jump!

MAC A/W '10 Venemous Villains!

Looks like we won't be needing any fairy godmothers for fall!

More pictures and the Press Release after the jump!

Edeliza Virata

Ede, 26.
PR & marketing/island hopper/
beachmonger/loves Komodo dragons. 

Photo by: Jon Carlos Rodriguez. 
Taken on an island in Coron, Palawan.

(Okay, I don't know about you, but I want to know what SHE uses!)
(Look out for it after the jump!)