More To Mica - Life & Fashion Theme Update

I was finally able to share my beloved haul from Althea. They were a buzz when they opened their online store in the Philippines. But if you've haven't heard of it make sure to check the site now, they've got plenty of k-beauty products: Visit Althea (but please finish my write up first). This post is actually mega overdue. I bought this at Althea like months back. Yep! This was last year but I feel that these pretty lip tints still deserves to be shared.




Althea is a cyber shopping destination for K-Beauty products. Brands like Skinfood, Etude House, Holika Holika, Missha, The Face Shop, Too Cool For School can be purchased at Althea. Plus we get to try other beauty brands from korea that we haven't heard of before.



I got like five lip products from Althea. I would love to get more but I'm sure I would end up leaving the others to expire because I don't really go out as often and I'm also on a budget so these ones are just perfect for me. First is these two Velvet Moist lip tints from ONSAEMEEIN in shades #02 Berry Red & #04 Acoustic Coral. I've never heard of this brand I just digged the packaging/bottle of the lip tint (and thought it would look pretty in flat lays, LOL) that's why I added it to the cart.



Next is the Fresh Fruit Lip & Cheek Trio from Skinfood. I needed a blush so I thought of trying this one out. I also thought that I could make use of this for days when I don't feel like putting much makeup on and I can bring it with me for touch ups since it's small and very 'travel-friendly'. I got the trio shade #5 Fruit Mix.



Lastly are these Liptone Get It Tints from Tony Moly. Oh gosh... The packaging is so so so pretty!! I dunno it coule be just me but that's hella pretty! I really love it and I hope I'd love the actual product too. Like I want to use them forever. Its perfect for a graphic designers kikay kit. Haha. The shades I have are #02 Coral Ming & #03 Play Orange.



I'm really happy with my purchase from Althea. The transaction was easy and the shipping was actually faster than expected. I live in the province so my package arrived 7 days later but according to Althea's site I would receive my package much later. So thumbs up.



Here's a summary of my Althea haul & the price for each:

1. Liptone Get It Tint [Coral Ming] - P390

366 Days of 2016 was filled with a mix of hurdles, struggles, joy & happiness. There have been a lot of new endeavours this year. It was a crazy ride not to mention getting sick on the last few weeks of December.




This year I've succeeded with shopping less. Personal Achievement Unlocked! Lol. Thanks to being stuck at home for like 80% of the time. Though my closet is still jam-packed which means DECLUTTER time for 2017!





A total of 63 posts were made this year and there were a more viewers this year than the last. (Hurrah!!) I can't help but thank all the readers, friends & family who dropped by to read my little whatnots, You don't know how much support and encouragement that had given me.





Thank you for a year of wonderful opportunities, blessings & lessons. I will surely bring the good ones til' 2017 and wave goodbye to the bad.




See you in 2017! Hoping for more food and beauty posts & ootd's to come.

Hey there loves! I'm sure you've heard about this eyebrow product from KPalette, the Lasting 2-Way Eyebrow. These were praised and raved by several beauty bloggers and makeup junkies. Got me wanting to try it as well. I've been using this fantastic eyebrow shader for the past couple months.




I've got two shades of three 101 light brown & 102 natural brown. I think the other shade - 103 is grayish brown.




The pointed liquid brush tip makes it easy to draw natural looking hairs in some gaps and bald areas of the brow. At first, it was difficult for me to line my brows using the liquid brush tip as I was used to lining my brows with a pencil liner. The brush tip requires precision and steady arms. Finally got it after a few strokes.



A powdered sponge tip can be found at the bottom of the liner to help give more depth in shading the eyebrows. Just between you and me... I use the sponge tip to contour my nose too sometimes, it's shape just makes it easy to line the brows and nose too.




Did a swatch on my hand. Fat stroke is the powder and the thin stroke is the liner. I think the light brown looks actually darker than the natural brown. Or more like the light brown seems to have a green tone while the natural brown had a reddish tone. Also, the powder seems to have less staying power than the liquid. When I smudge them in my hands the powder tends to disappear on application but if I leave the powder to dry it stays longer on the skin.



Overall. I am fond of KPalette's Lasting 2Way Eyebrow both the powder and the liquid. I like how it helps me have a more natural looking brows compared to how I line my brows with a pencil liner. It lasts all day for me too. I've used this for about 4-5 times per week and I was able to use it for more than a month, that's a win. The downside is it takes a while to master and it requires a few strokes back and forth to tint which takes time.

Tip: Store it lengthwise with the powder on top and liquid top facing bottom so it doesn't dry as quick.



There is a pencil version of this one I believe. Which I think is a bit cheaper than the liquid. I am planning to get try those after these run out. Also, I think Kpalette came out with a 3-way pencil version with pencil, powder & spoolie in one. Tempting!

KPalette products are available on Beauty Bar, Zalora and select Watsons store.

KPalette Lasting 2Way Eybrow Php 895.00 Appx

A Very Merry Christmas & Happy Birthday to Papa Jesus! I got sick this years season. Two days before Christmas and still recovering. I hope my greetings isn't too late. Anyway, hope everyone is had a wonderful & bountiful eve.

Back when the days when I online shopped non-stop I would order almost everything that came in a mint green shade. The top I am wearing is one of them. There are other pieces in mint/seafoam sitting in my closet but haven't worn them because... #ootd. I do need to wear clothes I've bought in the past because tbh, it's the first time I actually wore my top & shoes (which was purchased for more than a year or so) and haven't worn them again since this photo.





I love pullovers (and I know I''m not the only one). Pullovers are just easy to style, comfy too. I am happy that I got a cropped piece too. Pulled a simple look with short shorts and Nike dunk high yoth.

Hooray for 12 inch chicken! Tasty eats have come to Santa Rosa Laguna and Hot Star is one of 'em. And I am nothing but happy about it. Who doesn't love crispy chicken? A large one too.





This is the second time I've eaten at Hot Star (Vista Mall Sta Rosa). One of the reason I came back aside from the chicken is the place. I just admire the cargo themed counter and the colors they've picked for the store.




The first time I ate at Hot Star I tried their Original Large Chicken and opt for the Salt & Pepper flavour. On our second visit I had the Crispy Large Chicken with their best seller Barbeque Sauce. I loved how crispy the chicken is on the outside and it's meat is soft on the inside. The chicken isn't as spectacular, but it's definitely something I would love to keep coming back to. These large chicken signatures of theirs are just P145.





I can't vote whether I liked the bbq sauce over the salt & pepper. I kinda liked both equally. Lol. Next time I'll be back I'll try out the crispy large fish. I know the place is about chicken but I like that they do offer fish too. I just want to know how the crispy fish tastes. And also to try other flavours on their menu.