Make-up ala Penelope Cruz

Before anything, I just want to say two things: #1 I'm no make-up expert.  I'm still learning the ropes via make-up blogs and YouTube.  And most of the time, I'm just practicing and experimenting so I sometimes wear make-up even if I'm at home.  

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Which leads us to #2 I wear make-up even if I'm at home because sayang naman the stuff that I bought if I don't use them.  I'd rather use my make-up like that than to just let them gather dust on my dresser.  And also, I want to look good when my husband comes home from work.  After a long day in the office, the last thing he wants to see is an ugly hag right?  So even if I gained more than 20 lbs. since our wedding, I want to look pretty kahit papano.  I want to be presentable when I open the door for my husband.  That way, I remind him (I'd like to think I do!) that all the hardwork is worth it.  Haha!  And I hope that it gives him something to look forward to after a long, tiring day at the office.

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That said, let's talk make-up.  In my previous post, I mentioned that I was able to save a lot of time dressing up with my simple outfit so I had more time for make-up.  Well, this was what I had on:

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My face, which was inspired by this:

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Penelope Cruz for Mango.

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Indulge me here for a bit.  Wala lang kasi akong magawa.  Haha!  And forget the fact that Penelope Cruz IS Penelope Cruz and I'm like, twice her size but I think my make-up is close enough, right?

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Kilay: check! I used my Bobbi Brown brow pencil in Mahogany + clear brow gel.

Nude shadow: check.  I used my Clinique Totally Neutral eyeshadow trio.

Eye liner: check.  Pero mas ok pala kung mas makapal.  I used Maybelline.

False lashes: wala!  Hindi ko keri!  But I used two coats of Bobbi Brown Party Extreme mascara after curling them with my Shu Uemura curler.

Subtle blush: check.  I used NARS Orgasm.

Nude lips: check na check!  Pero mas light yung kay mareng Penelope.  For my lips, I used NARS Bangkok and MAC lipliner in Whirl.

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It's not exactly like Penelope's but for a newbie like me, I think I did an OK job.  Again, I'm not an expert that's why I need more practice.  Lots and lots of practice :)

Brow Makeover

I started grooming my eyebrows when I was in 2nd year high school.  I think I was 14 or 15 back then.  That was legal kikay move, mind you.  It had my mom's consent.  Actually, she was the one who shaved them first so I owe my beautiful eyebrows to mom.  Yeah, mom's cool like that.  

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I thought I got it right since I've been doing it for so long, but like with everything else in life, there is always room for improvement.

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Do you notice the difference?  Yikes no?

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Here's a closer look. *cringe*

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They look more natural no?  Plus the color's much better.  My old eyebrow pencil was Revlon in dark brown.  The new one is Bobbi Brown in mahogany.  It's part of their bow kit:

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Bobbi Brown brow kit (Thb1,800/Php2,520).  It includes: pencil, brow gel, mascara and cleansing oil.

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I'm so glad I found my way to the Bobbi Brown make-up counter the other day.  And I have to thank my kumareng Dy for that.  This domestic goddess from Belgium told me all about Bobbi Brown so I gave it a try.  Thanks Dy!  You need to give me more tips, ok?

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I'm glad too that I took photos.  At least I have a peg to work on.  I doubt if I can do it exactly the way the make up artist did.  Heehee!  Need to practice!