Cosmo Love!

last year, my friends and i went to the Cosmo Youniverse event, and we got featured in their website :) in order to get into the event, you would have to present your copy of the May 2009 issue. now that was actually the 1st time i purchased the magazine. i haven't really bought any magazines since i was in high school (i used to read Seventeen, i think), i guess i just lost interest. Cosmo reignited my love for fashion, beauty, and everything kikay! :) i liked the magazine so much that i begun buying issue after issue, until i finally got a subscription :)

now who would have thought that after a year, i would actually get to see myself in Cosmo's glossy pages? :D

i submitted this picture on a whim. i was lounging at Lagen resort, reading the magazine, when i realized - hey i'm wearing animal prints, and so is bea! so i thought it'd make a cool picture ;)

i received a text from my friend saying i won. i couldn't believe it! i wasn't able to contain my excitement, i actually went and bought the July issue even though my copy is on its way in the mail. hey, it's not exactly everyday that i would get featured in a magazine! :P

thank u Cosmo Philippines! :) :) :)

Shock Value

watched Timbaland's Shock Value II Tour last night! :D

i wore 2 favorites from my closet: a loose fitting top from Supre, and a mini-skirt (that's actually a pair of shorts) from Tomato :) although it was a standing concert, i risked wearing heels, wedges from Charles and Keith, because i needed the extra height, haha. my feet were killing me afterwards (seriously in pain!), but seeing Justin Timberlake was so worth it! :D

we originally bought Gold tickets, but my friend Kath and I regretted not buying VIP tickets instead. so when we got there, we inquired if we could trade our tickets, and Ticketworld obliged! yeyyyyy! so so happy! :D i probably wouldn't have enjoyed the concert as much if we were only in the Gold section :P

Shen's Addiction Second Year Anniversary Giveaway

Shen's Addiction is celebrating its 2nd year anniversary by hosting a fabulous giveaweay! :)

click on the image to view details on how to join.

OOTD: Black and White

there was an event at the office today wherein we had to come wearing our black and white attire.

here's what i wore :)

ur already familiar with the shoes ;) my top is from freeway, and i just found this skirt in my closet. mom lent me the scarf :)

i know, i know, i look like a flight attendant hahaha! :D

but hey, i won best dressed female, teehee! :D

Birthday Shopping Spree

my birthday giftssss to me teehee :)

OOTD: Birthday Dinner

a quick post on what i wore on my birthday :)

it's similar to the last OOTD i posted teehee. i bought the dress from the same store.

the belt is from ensembles, while the shoes are from possibility :)

Etude House Haul

another mini haul :)

i dropped by Etude House yesterday to pick up the Dual Fibre Brush that i had reserved. i wanted to buy a separate Stippling Brush for blush (i use my 187 for foundation), and lots of gals have been raving about Etude House's :)

i also bought 2 more things: their Mascara Guide, which seemed really handy,

plus the Romantic Beauty Stand, which i thought was really pretty, and would make a good house for my brushes :)

Haute Mess and I Love Your Blog Awards

i want to thank jing and dana for giving me the ff. awards below :) super appreciate it! :)

Today's Mini Haul

i haven't posted anything in a while, work's been pretty crazy, so i haven't had time to blog, nor take pictures of FOTDs or OOTDs. well i don't have work today, so i went to makati to do a bit of shopping. just thought i'd share what i got :D

i went to Rustan's and bought a full sized bottle of Stila's Sheer Color Tinted Moisturizer in Light 03. i have a sample size, and i am loving it :) i bought the Oil Free variant, and it has a higher SPF too (this one has SPF 30, while the normal variant has SPF 15).

For Sale: Poisonberry Skirt

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun in Pink by Poisonberry

* Brand New *

Size: Small (Waist = 26, Hips = 34, Length = 16)

P1000, free shipping within the Philippines

email me at kikaymia@gmail.dot com if ur interested :)

Holiday Smudge Pot Collection

i didn't use to wear eyeliner, but ever since i started using gel liner (my first was Maybelline's) it's become part of my everyday look! so when i saw Stila's Smudge Pot Collection, i knew i had to have it! :) it contains the ff shades:

• Kitten - shimmering nude champagne
• Black - intense black
• Violet - bright shimmering ultraviolet; limited edition
• Starry Night - deep shimmering navy; limited edition

FOTD: Rocking Red

this is my entry to Lipstick Rules 50 Days of Lipstick Giveaway :)

every kikay girl needs to have the perfect red lipstick in her makeup arsenal. for me, it's like your secret weapon. you don't use it all the time - only when you want to look super fierce ;)

to achieve gorgeous red lips, i use NYX Round Lipstick in Electra topped with Maybelline Water Shine 3D Essence in Strawberry Infusion.

FOTD: Freshness! Inspired by Minute Maid

this is my entry to the Minute Maid Contest for Beautynomics :)

when you say fresh, i think clean. i think effortless. achieving my freshest look is a mix of applying just the right amount of makeup, plus using products that bring out my natural goodness ;)

Sugarbomb

i couldn't resist snagging this oh-so-cute blush :D when i saw Sugarbomb, i just drooled over it!

from Sephora:
this blush has four unique shades of rose, shimmering pink, soft plum, and peach blended together perfectly for a delicious "sugar rush flush."

see how pretty? :)

BeautyJunkee's 12 Gifts of Christmas

i just got my prize from BeautyJunkee's Holiday Giveaway :D i definitely ripped it open when i got it ;)

Sephora Haul

i am very giddy as i am writing this post :D i just got the items that i asked my boyfriend to get me from Sephora when he spent the holidays in the US.

Win a Free Boracay Vacation Package by WOW Philippines Travel Agency

WOW Philippines Travel Agency, Inc. is celebrating it's 5th year in business during July of 2010, and we would like you to have a chance to celebrate with us, so we have decided to give-away a FREE Boracay Package complete with 5 Star accommodations at the luxurious Le Soleil de Boracay Hotel on Boracay Island. The lucky winner will win the following Boracay vacation package.

Vacation Package Inclusions:
- 5 Days / 4 Nights Luxury 5 Star Accommodations at the Le Soleil de Boracay Hotel
- Flights to Boracay from Manila to Caticlan Airport on Philippine Airlines
- Island Transfers - Door-to-Door from Manila to the resort and back to Manila Domestic Airport
- Three (3) Meals each day, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Boracay Activities - Horseback Riding, Island Hopping, Glass Bottom Boat
- PLUS - 5,000 peso Spending Cash

Read More Information: http://www.boracay-packages.com

Battle of the Nose Strips

i bought The Face Shop's White Mud Nose Pack a few months ago, and i just wondered if i made a right choice in investing on this pack instead of buying other nose strips that are available on the market. so i decided to buy some at the mall, and have an experiment. my nose was riddled with blackheads today, i counted at least 3 on my nose bridge. *ugh* read on to see how the nose strips fared. they were used one after the other..

My New 'Do

my hair's been looking pretty limp and lifeless, so i decided it was time for a haircut. off i went to bench fix salon in g4, and asked for sir kc, my stylist.

the result: shoulder length hair with layers

*pardon my makeup free face*

oh, and i just want to share my new hair color ;) i had it done last month.

*with flash*

i thought i'd give red-ish hair a twirl :D

i wasn't really planning on doing away with the curls, but kc said this length better suited me.

*a day before my haircut*

what do u think?

so i guess i'm back to straigh-ish hair. time to start combing my hair again! haha, ever since i permed my hair i didn't really have a need for a brush or comb anymore =P

Won: Beauty Junkee's Holiday Giveaway

this is such a great way to start the new year! :)

i won the beauty junkee's holiday giveaway! :D

thank you martha, i can't wait to get my holiday gift! :) wheee, i luv opening presents! :)


happy new year! :)