I Won A Giveaway!

Are you the kind of person who never wins anything?

That's me!

Well, not until a few months back. I like joining giveaways on Youtube and Instagram because one, I might just win and two, most of the time, the items they are giving away are never available locally. Besides, it's really easy to join. You get to support the people you like and at the same time, pray to the makeup gods that you actually win. Lo and behold, the makeup gods actually listened to me. When Karima McKimmie [Shameless Fripperies on Youtube] posted her giveaway on Instagram, I immediately joined without expecting too much. I even forgot that I joined until one day, when I woke up, I was already proclaimed the winner of said giveaway! It was hosted alongside Becca so naturally, I won something from the brand!

Karima was super nice and extremely generous for including more than the said prize.

So, what do you think of my flatlay game? Haha.

Anyway, here are all the items she sent me. I was so surprised when the customs officer opened the package in front of me and saw all the contents that I forgot how frustrated I was at them for charging me for these gifts. My eyes actually twinkled.

She sent me a total of four products. I love all of them and am still truly grateful.

Moral of the story: continue doing what you love and never give up. If you are totally into giveaways, go ahead, it's free! You might just one day get lucky and get the grand prize. :D

Here are a few close-up shots of the items I got. Enjoy!

I especially enjoyed the It Cosmetics Live, Love, Laugh Vitality Disc because of the waterproof bronzer. It is genius!!

Love,
Maple

Maple's Makeover: Myka J. Does My Makeup

No two people are alike. I also believe that everyone has her [or his] own way of putting on makeup. I decided to test it out when my sisters and I visited a friend. Myka (http://msdearlady.blogspot.com/) is my youngest sister's best friend from way back when. Her style from mine is from two different ends of a spectrum. I would like to say that she has more edge [ripped jeans, combat boots, and all] while I stay under the simple, almost basic end. When she ask for permission to do my makeup, of course, I had to say yes. I wanted to see how her makeup style would translate on my face.

My Everyday Makeup Routine + I Made A Youtube Video!

I made a Youtube Video!

Maple Loves: The Face Shop Design My Eyebrow #2

The Face Shop Design My Eyebrow Pencil

If someone told me that I can only use one makeup product for the rest of my life, it would have to be an eyebrow pencil. I haven't been wearing makeup for that long but I have developed a love affair with eyebrow pencils. I have really sparse eyebrows, so just imagine my glee when I discovered the power of eyebrow pencils.

Filipina Tries On: Zoeva Cocoa Blend Palette

Zoeva Cocoa Blend Palette

Hi there!

I hope you're all having a wonderful holy week, if you are from the Philippines. If not, then I still hope you are having a nice day. :)

For today's 'Filipina Tries On' segment, I would like to talk about my favorite palette as of the moment, the Zoeva Cocoa Blend Palette. I got this from Sephora Philippines. I actually had to wait for this to come back in stock because it has been out of stock for a while now. Even as I type, it is, again, out of stock at the Sephora PH site. I got this for 1,100++. If you are not willing to wait for this on Sephora, you can find it floating around Instagram or other online cosmetics stores. They are a little bit more expensive, though. Come to think of it, the Sephora PH shipping fee is also expensive. But if you buy a total of Php 1,300, you get free shipping. I just added a pair of nice false lashes to my cart to avail of the free shipping. Mind you, this was my first transaction with Sephora Philippines, but it was smooth and delivery time was short. So, two thumbs up for that. :)