BYS Australia's Complete Cosmetics is now in Manila!

February 5, 2013

BYS Complete Cosmetics
Straight Up Bar
Seda Hotel
30th st. cor. 11th Ave.,
Bonifacio Global City

Over a month ago, I was invited to the launching of BYS's Spring/Summer 2013 Forecast. BYS is the most extensive Australian beauty brand available in Australia, UK, Japan and now in the Philippines.

BYS eyeshadow Limited Edition NEONS 5g (foreground)

When I arrived at the venue, I saw several makeup sets on top of a table. Guests were encouraged to try out BYS' products, most of which were still sealed ; )

To see what caught my fancy, read after the break...

Girls' Night Out: Fairydrops Volume Burst Waterproof Mascara

I went out with my girl friends yesterday. While waiting for them to arrive at my place, I put on some makeup and tried on a new product which was given to me sometime last year. It's Fairydrops Volume Burst Waterproof Mascara. It is from the same company that brought to you K-Palette.

 Face of the Day

I have sparse eyelashes so if a mascara can do wonders to it, I am sold! I applied just one coat and I am pretty satisfied with the outcome. My eyes did not scream for attention. Fairydrops Volume Burst Mascara just emphasized it making it look wider and brighter. 

OOTD: Denim + Pabder Donna

Happy weekend, readers!
  
Ok, I know I just posted an Outfit of the Day entry earlier this week. In less than 5 days, here I am, bombarding you with another series of photos. In short, nawili hahahaha Posing for the camera is quite addicting, agree?!

MrsMartinez OOTD

What I am wearing:

polo: Ensembles

shorts: Core Denim The Original TRF Collection ZARA

shoes: Pabder Donna

One on One Winter Trend 2011 Makeover with The Body Shop

Seriously, if you are a girl, you can't have one too many makeovers! When The Body Shop recently invited me through SMS if I wanted to participate in their Christmas 2011 Blogger makeover session, how can I say no? It's yes all the way, baby!

with award winning MUA, Carissa "Issa" Rodriguez

So, last Saturday, DH- bless his heart that's why I love him- and I braved the traffic from Malabon City to SM Megamall Bldg. B for the makeover. Thanks to the power of PhP100, he was able to park somewhere near the entrance of the mall ; p

Beauty Loot: Fanny Serrano Lipstick in Tweedia

When I read an announcement in the newspaper that SM is having a 3 day sale, I see to it that I drop by the make up counters a few days before the sale and make a reservation of the products that I want (read: Kanebo). By doing so, I save myself some time to scout good buys from other brands. After all, I only have 2 hours (10am to 12nn) to avail of the additional 10% discount. 

Fanny Serrano Lipstick in Tweedia PhP195

This Fanny Serrano lipstick is one of those good buys. I was able to move around, take a closer look and try on the testers because I have enough time before the cut off time ends.

I only paid PhP150.05 after discount for this moisturizing lipstick. I described it as moisturizing because it glides easily on my lips even without putting Carmex on first.

Read after the break to see the color on my lips...

FOTD: Coral and Emerald Sea

It has been awhile since I posted an FOTD. I have been going crazy over anything orangey as of the moment so I have created a make up look based on it. 

Face Of The Day: Coral & Sea Green

How do I look? I sure hope I don't look like a sea creature hahaha 

FOTD: Pink and Gray

It's Monday! I have been very busy today. I just announced the winner in my very first major, major birthday blowout giveaway! Woot! I am sure the winners are very excited! Congratulations! And I wish to thank everyone who joined and celebrated my birthday with me. I hope next year will be as exciting as this one ; )

Ok, back to my FOTD...

face of the day: pink and gray

I love the color combination of pink and gray on my eyes! It brings out the color of my contact lens. I use the Hello Kitty H&M eye palette that my sister gave to me from Hong Kong and Avon Kicked Up Coral on my lips.

Plains & Prints

OMG! I got so many rave comments about this dress that it needs a separate post haha This sponsored Plains & Prints dress was worn last week during Pond's The Unbeaten Challenge event. 

channeling fashionista blogger  pose

I was running out of time that's why I wasn't able to take a decent photo of myself before the event. When I got home, I just have to be in front of DH's lens lol 

LIKE and win in Pond's Flawless White The Unbeaten Whitening Experience!

This is really nerve-wracking! I mean, each post that you see on Pond's microsite corresponds to a deadline. When I signed up for this, I didn't know that meeting deadlines can be this stressful or how hard it is to beg friends, relatives, readers to LIKE my team's entry.

If you are still out of the loop, you may want to check out Pond's Flawless White The Unbeaten Whitening Experience challenge where a blogger, that's me, and a friend team up to come up with a series of posts, 7 posts in all, leading to a flawless white skin in just three weeks! The blogger would document the changes the friend will experience using Pond's Flawless White range. 

my FOTD: barely there make up (no retouch)

Naturally, I have to try these new products! When Cats, my teammate, raved and talked about her favorite among the range, Flawless White Spots Blocking Serum, I was enticed to try and see the effect on my face.

FOTD: Scarlet & Hazel

If I am not attending events, I go to the office. My office look is a bit toned down as oppose to when you see me in events. Here is my office look. 

face of the day

My accessories? 

FOTD: Pink Funk

I took this photo of me while DH and I were on our way to work. DH kept telling me how crazy I am for taking shots in every angle possible lol

new hair cut

Oh, I totally forgot that I am now back to my old sleek straight hair. I had Tony of Tony and Jackey Tomas Morato cut the last 2 inches of curl. Totally digging my hair, right now! But not digging Tony's snooty attitude hah! For a PhP500 haircut, I think I deserve a more bearing attitude than this one has showed me. After all, he is not the only good hairstylist in the metro.

San Marino Tuna Paella

I got a sampler pack of San Marino tuna paella from The Philippine Fashion Week a few days ago. The expiration is not until 2013 and I didn't plan to eat it but I got hungry waiting for my parents to pick me up. 

San Marino Tuna Paella

Even with the easy open can, I had a hard time pulling out the entire top lid. That explains why it's half open.