FOTD: The Body Shop Winter 2011 Smoke & Sparkle Makeover

Date: November 13, 2011

Author: earthlingorgeous

This Christmas season/ winter season the trend is all about dramatic eyes (smokey eyes that sparkle) . With that the Body Shop launched their Winter 2011 Trend Collection with a Smoke and Sparkle Makeover with some bloggers last Saturday so we can try the makeup first hand.

My Smoke and Sparker Makeover look

Roma TBS Makeup Artist Trainor

What Roma used for my Smoke and Sparkle look:

Eyes:

The Body Shop 4-Step Smoky Eyes Palette in Silver Black (also available in Golden Brown) Php 1,495
Create the perfect smoky eye with this kit. It includes a palette of four eyeshadows in warm shades of brown and gold, a mini Eye Definer and mini Eyeshadow Brush.

Face:

Extra Virgin Mineral Cream Compact Foundation with SPF15 in 208 Golden Vanilla

Lips:

Hi-Shine Lip Treatment Php 195
Shades available: In Coral Sparkle, Purple Sparkle, Pink Sparkle and Beige Sparkle
This mini lip treatment is super-glossy and super-fruity. It gives lips maximum shine with a hint of sparkle.

The Sparkle in Enchanting Gold (also available in Boudoir Pink) Php 1,495
This special-edition atomiser releases a fine shimmery powder to highlight the face, body and hair. Lightly scented with Japanese cherry blossom.

TBS Winter Trend 2011 Collection

With Shen and Michelle who also tried the Smoke and Sparkle makeover

Roma and me

You too can experience a makeover with the Winter Trend 2011 Smoke and Sparker makeup with The Body Shop stores just drop by at the following stores and dates:

November 13 – SM Sta.Rosa and Gateway
November 19 – Rockwell and SM The Block
November 20 – Podium and SM Mall of Asia
November 26 – Greenhills and Alabang Town Center
November 27 – Shangrila and Trinoma

The makeover is free, just ask The Body Shop staff on how to avail of the free makeover

The Body Shop 2011 Spring/Summer Trend Makeup Collection Review

Date: February 24, 2011

Author: earthlingorgeous

Categories: Events, Make-up

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I’m feeling kinda down today and so I decided maybe a little make-up will help cheer me up.

So, while Katy Perry was trying hard to perk me up with her Fireworks I was trying The Body Shop’s 2011 Spring Trend Makeup Collection, the Brush With Fashion, a makeup collection they collaborated with London College of Fashion.

The Brush With Fashion Makeup Collection is composed of the following:

Limited Edition For Eyes Palette
Illuminating Face Base
Hi-Shine Lip Treatment and
Tailored Cheek Tint

The Brush for Fashion Limited Edition For Eyes Palette comes in two different color combination, one with the nude/browns and one with the pink/silver.

I got the one with the browns/nude Boho Beauty which has new nude, vintage apricot, boho brown and haute chocolate and rich brown eye definer.

Eye Palette Color Swatches

Brush with Fashion Tailored Cheek Tint is a clear gel that magically transforms on the skin into a pink blush suited to your skin tone.

How to use:

I thought it will be difficult to apply but I was surprised how easy it was. Its like the regular cheek and lip tint. Just squeeze the right amount and dab on the apple of your cheeks and wait for color to develop then smudge.

Color Swatch

On My Face

This is how the Cheek Tint looks on me. The photo was taken with a flash

I love how the color is self adjusting giving me the right hint of color that matches my skin tone.

This is me wearing the eye palette and the cheek tint… no lipstick

I think it looks fresh perfect for a Spring/Summer look!

The Brush With Fashion is The Body Shops 2011 Spring/Summer Trend Makeup Collection and just launched recently. I attended the launch here in Manila last Tuesday at The Body Shop store in SM Megamall.

This makeup collection by TBS supports the no cruelty to animals campaign. Another bonus is you get some awesome freebies when you buy Php3,500 worth of Brush with Fashion items.

Stay gorgeous everyone!

The Body Shop Kajal Eyeliner Review

Date: September 10, 2010

Author: earthlingorgeous

Categories: Make-up

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If there is one part on my face that I would highlight more often with make up, that would be my eyes. To find a product that can be used as an eye shadow and eye liner would be the greatest find of all the gorgeous finds.

What is Kahal?
Is a very dark eyeliner used by the women in the Middle East, India, Pakistan. It comes in different forms: liquid, pencil and powder. Kahal gives intense color to the eye. Older brands used to contain herbal properties such as castor oil, almond oil that gave it a distinct smell. Women in India used Kahal to get rid of the evil eye.

Kahal eyeliner is a unique product that helps to define the eyes, to you can create intensity and reflect light. The Body Shop Kajal Eyeliner retails at Php695.00 each comes in three colors: Steel, Black and Green.

How to use:
Apply to the lash lines for dramatic, dreamy eyes or smudge over the eyelid for a sultry, mouldering, eyeshadow look. You can use a blending blush or your ring fingertips to apply.

What do I think about it?

I think this is one of the best product ever invented as it serves two purpose, an eyeliner and an eye shadow.
I love the creamy texture as it easily glides onto skin despite its solid form packaging.
It doesn’t melt easily in intense heat.
It can be easily applied on the lids and the eye lines and is not irritating.
Steel smudges off easily compared to the black, I haven’t tried the blue one yet.
But overall its a good make up piece to have in your emergency make up kit.

Do I recommend The Body Shop Kahal Eyeliner?
Yes.

I even created three different looks with the Kajal Eyeliner as the focal point/attraction.

Autumn Subtle Day Look

I used all the products from The Body Shop 2010 Autumn Trend Collection which includes the Kajal Eyeliner in Steel, Eye Colour eye shadow (in Golden Peach and Velvet Green), Autumn Leaves Compact Blusher, and Colourglide™ Lip Colour in Peach.

Autumn Fire Day Look

Kajal Eyeliner in Steel, Eye Colour eye shadow (in Golden Peach and Velvet Green), Autumn Leaves Compact Blusher, and Avon Ultra Color Rich Mega Impact Lipstick in 302 Divine Wine

Autumn Middle Eastern / Egyptian Look

Kajal Eyeliner in Steel and Black, Eye Colour eye shadow (in Golden Peach and Velvet Green), and Autumn Leaves Compact Blusher.

Like the looks? Get yours now!

Stay gorgeous everyone!

The Body Shop 2010 Autumn Trend Collection Launch

Date: September 9, 2010

Author: earthlingorgeous

Categories: Make-up

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I’ve always wanted to do that smoky eye look without having to look like someone just punched me on the face or that I didn’t get enough sleep. When I learned that The Body Shop will be launching their 2010 Autumn Trend Collection featuring the ‘Smoke and Fire’ look I was very much excited.

‘Smoke and Fire’ look is inspired by the rich, natural, earthy colours of the changing season combined with the dramatic flash of light associated with breath-taking autumn skies.

Here are my favorite beauty bloggers trying out the look:

Used in this demo are the Body Shop Autumn Trend Collection to achieve the Smoke and Fire composed of the following:

Autumn Leaves Compact ( SRP: 1,395.00) inin soft dusky pink shades and warm russet tones. Created to highlight the cheeks with a natural looking, soft-lit glow, setting your complexion on fire

Kajal Eyeliner (SRP: 695.00) in three rich hues. Achieve a smoking, smouldering eyes by encircling them with the unique, highly pigmented eyeliner. Trivia: Did you know that Kajal eye-look is traditionally used in India as a protector against the evil eye!

Eye Colour eye shadow (SRP: 595.00) in Midnight Blue, Golden Peach, and Velvet Green is created to highlight this high intensity eye-look by lifting and brightens the eye area.

Divide & Multiply Mascara (SRP: 850.00)

Colourglide™ Lip Colour(SRP: 695.00) inthe nude and soft pink tones of Soft Beige and Dusk Pink. This intensely moisturising lipstick hydrates and smoothes your lips, ideal for perfecting the hot Smoke and Fire pout.

Lightening Touch (SRP: 950.00) a magical little wand that gives light relief to the appearance of under-eye circles, instantly brightening

During the event The Body Shop make up artist Roma did a demo on how to create a perfect make up base and perfect contouring using different products from the body shop. Freelance make up artist Den from the blog The Make Up Den showed us how to achieve the smoky eye look (Billie), cats eye look (Me) and a light smoky eye look (Tara) using the kajal eyeliner. Nikki and Shen also had a make over.

Billie, Roma, Shen, Den, Me, Kim and Tara. Nikki was not in the group pic but in the other pics below. Lace left early because baby Ashton was crying.

Billie had all the works look how hotter she looks after! Before photo is on the inset lower left. Nice noh!

Here is what Den did to me, the cats eye look! Love it!

Kajal Eyeliner in Steel was used to achieve this look topped with the Velvet Green Eye Colour eye shaddow then blend blend blend!

What are you waiting for ladies? Grab one now!

Stay gorgeous everyone!

The Body Shop 2010 Spring Trend Make-up

Date: February 27, 2010

Author: earthlingorgeous

Categories: Events, Make-up

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Beauty bloggers were treated to a make-up buffet by The Body Shop last Friday as it launched its Nature’s Color Collection, their latest make-up collection inspired by the colors of nature, shades of blue, green, pink, corals and lilac.

The Body Shop 2010 Spring Make-up Collection is composed of:

Love Gloss

Lip and Cheek Stain (Php 795)

(Very vibrant color!) A truly versatile product, Lip & Cheek Stain has a cult following – and here is your chance to discover a new shade to give your cheeks and lips a healthy-looking glow. Use alone for fresh-faced allure or underneath the Kiss of Colour Cheek Blush or Hi-Shine Lip Treatment to intensify the look. Presented in a sleek bottle with easy-to-use sponge applicator, the product features Community Trade aloe vera, and restores moisture, smoothness and suppleness to skin. Available in 01 Rose Pink and the new LIMITED EDITION 03 Shimmering Coral, Lip & Cheek Stain is a make-up must-have for the new season.

Kiss of Colour Cheek Blush (Php 1,395)

(Its made like a stamp. Stamp it on your cheekbones and brush and blend.) Give cheeks a radiant, rosy tint of colour in an instant thanks to the innovative blush stamp, easily portable for make-up application ‘on the go’. The sponge applicator is coated in the pressed powder so it can be applied lightly to the cheeks for a fresh-faced glow. Cheeks look like they have been gently pinched by Mother Nature. Available in two delectable shades – Limited Edition 01 Vibrant Rose and 02 Golden Coral – the blush is stylishly presented in a fresh white pack with a handy mirror for making-up on the move. To help care for skin, the Cheek Blush features moisturising Community Trade sesame seed oil and Community Trade Brazil nut oil.

Hi-Shine Lip Treatment (Php 595)

(I love this one it gives the lips the shine and pout it needs! Super glossy!) Hi-Shine Lip Treatment delivers a wash of pretty glossy colour to lips with precision and ease. The high shine, skin-conditioning formula with Community Trade marula oil leaves lips looking irresistibly luscious. And the squeezable tube with rounded chiselled applicator means it is quick and simple to apply – perfect for girls in a hurry. Pucker up with two delicious, luminous shades – 06 Party Pink and Limited Edition 17 Golden Coral – for a sensational spring look.

Shimmer Cubes (Php 1,195)

(I love the playful colors. Good to apply wet or dry! Play with the colors and mix and match to create the desired look.) Illuminate eyes with a stunning burst of iridescent colour. The Spring Trend Limit ed Editi on Shimmer Cubes are four luminous eye powders in a sparkling palette of Sparkly Sky, Hushed Orchid, Sea Shell and Emerald Sea. Perfect for turning daytime make-up into a stunning party look, these shimmering shades bring a vibrant intensity to the season’s style. Furthermore, to help care for the delicate skin around the eyes, the moisturising Shimmer Cubes contain moisturising Community Trade marula oil.

Beauty bloggers were asked to create their own Spring look using the above make-up and here is what I came up with (I’m not really good in doing my own make-up!)

These were the cleanser, toner and moisturizer recommended to me by their senior make-up artist as this is perfect for those with combination skin from normal to dry. Its their Vitamin E collection.

I love this foundation creme it blends well with the skin giving you a barely there look. Evens out the skin for a more natural look.

Event Photos:

Peek Inside My Purse

Date: April 20, 2009

Author: earthlingorgeous

Categories: Shopping

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Finally, after almost a month Jennie sent me this purse tag, I am now allowing everyone to see what’s in my purse.

I just bought this Secosana Leader Handbag two weeks ago (P750 there’s a 20% discount when I got it at SM Fairview) because my favorite black Celine handbag (P1,800) need to retire the tassel and the metal rings are just too heavy to carry everyday. I am into lime greens lately so this one caught my eye. It’s almost 24 inches in width and almost a foot in height and 10 inches thick, so you could imagine it’s a big handbag. I like them big since I carry a lot of stuff especially when I am with my daughter. This is what I was using last Friday with the tea/pizza party with fashion and beauty bloggers and this is what I used today when I took my daughter to her school for her summer class.

This purse has a striped lining inside that looks so cute.

A little green notebook for my notes and list of to do’s and to buys.
My passport, which needs to be renewed in 2010 but there’s a new passport now the machine readable and it’s maroon. I always carry this in case I need to transact some business and more often than not they require two valid ID’s, I lost all of my valid ID when my purse got stolen in June 2008 . Or in case suddenly somebody want to snatch me for a day or two out-of-the-country probably anywhere in Asia LOL!
My Herbench Shades as much as possible I am trying to avoid squinting when out in the sun because the wrinkles below my eyes are getting too prominent.
My LizSport perfume although I only spray once before I leave the house.
My ever reliable 7.2 megapixel Sony Cybershot you know how active I can be and I love taking pictures so this is so handy!
My purple umbrella ela ela eh eh eh! LOL.
Bills and receipts in case I want to make advance payments or dispute incorrect charges.
My black leather Prada wallet that my sister gave to me when she went home for a vacation. It has my ATMs and discount and membership cards and my daughters prescriptions.
My Sony K8001.
Nichido duo eye shaddow in black and brown.
VMV eyeshaddow pack.
Herbench paintbox facepowder natural.
My little bag organizer that holds all my Fashion 21 eyebrow pencil and eyeliner, Herbench mascara, Nivea lipgloss, The Body Shop high shine lip treatment, lip and cheek stain from Fashion 21 and Everbilena.
Leopard printed bag organizer that carries my receipts, bills, face powder, passport, eyeshaddows.
A black pen.

Here are the rules:
1. Post a picture of whatever bag you are carrying as of late. No, you can’t go into your closet and pull out your favorite purse! We want to know what you carried today or the last time you left the house.
2. List how much it cost. And this is not to judge. This is for entertainment purposes only. So spill it. And if there is a story to go along with how you obtained it, we’d love to hear it.
3. Tag some chicks. And link back to this post so people know why the heck you’re showing everyone your bag.

Now the fun part, I am tagging Rochelle, Lace, Anna, Mauie, Abbie, Monique and Mitch.

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