I can't think STRAIGHT.

Being absurd is a quite a normal characterization of me by my friends.  More so often arguing what is sometimes nonsensical and defending what is against the norms.  Again, this is not a dissertation of the numerous complexities in my life, rather this is about my new hairstyle which shows a clear parallelism to how I think, NOT straight that is.  

PERMING - a permanent wave.  Last month I've undergone the process of digital perming which is done with the help hot rods regulated by a machine.  I'm not really gifted with great hair.  My hair has a life of its own, curling naturally at unwanted places and sometimes straight at unnoticeable parts.  I grew up constantly doing a rebond and the hair iron became my instant best friend.  So now I decided to have a simpler life - not waking up and seeing Simba (from the Lion King) in my reflection and not having to panic every time my hair iron is not within reach.  

Then I met Taiky, a Korean hairstylist from Tony & Jackey.  I was really unsure about him at first, a very tall guy with strong features.  He looks like a warrior from an old Chinese action film.  He started touching my hair, asking me what I want to do with it.  Then he finally uttered the words " Half perm, half rebond."  It didn't sound that appealing to me at first, but I just said "Let's do this!"  So after what seemed like 2 million washing, ironing, curling, applying of God knows what in my hair, I survived.  I actually love how my hair turned out after (half kulot and half tuwid parang utak ko lang). =)

Super dami assistants, ganun kahirap ayusin ang buhok ko

That's Taiky!

Just like a girl from outer space

Taiky - Hairstylist
Tony and Jackey Beauty Salon
Festival Mall, Alabang
Contact no: 02-6591875
Tony and Jackey website

Baby I was born this way.

I am Miejay, I'm a BLT. A Big Lipped Twat, yes that is what I am. Honestly I am not really proud of it and I was surprised when huge, pouty lips became and instant fad.  Some girls are using lip enhancing devices and cosmetics to get fuller and bigger lips.  Thanks to Angelina Jolie, others are resorting to surgery like lip fillers to achieve that plump and pouty look.  Even so, I still wasn't comfortable with what I have.  In photos, I have always have this default big grin so as to stretch my lips wider making it look thinner.  

This is also one reason why I shy away from lipsticks.  It has become a personal conception that lipsticks make lips more heavy looking.  Until about a few months back that I got an expert advise from a beauty consultant from Make Up Forever.  She told me that for my lips I should apply muted colors such as purples, bronzes and browns to get the balanced look.  When nude lipsticks entered the scene, it was rejoice time for me.  Nude lipsticks help you pull of that muted lip effect.  

Me and my friends were doing the usual mall rounds last weekend and I passed by MAC.  I saw this huge Viva Glam poster of Lady Gaga just outside the store.  I have this habit of smelling a thing first before trying it on or eating it. If I give this lipstick to my daughter she will probably nibble it immediately. It's mocha-cholatey smell is really tempting.  When I tried it on, I didn't look a bit like Lady Gaga but I was really pleased with what I saw.

I'm not really a big fan of the mother monster mainly because I'm not into her music, although I admire her bold and courageous fashion flair.  We have to admit, she has a sturdy influence on people because of her music.  That's why MAC Aids Fund, the heart and soul of MAC cosmetics with the help of Lady Gaga is spreading the word about the impact of HIV/AIDS to men, women and children.

Every cent (exclusive of local taxes where applicable) of sale from this MAC Viva Glam Gaga new shade of nude will automatically go towards helping this advocacy.  

The Lipstick is a light warm beige with an amplified finish

The Lip Gloss is a mouth watering pale milky-beige

Here's a video of the MAC Viva Glam Gaga ad.

And now, on spotlight, let me present to you, my massive lips in MAC Viva Glam lipstick and lip gloss. (Woohoo! Massive!)

Just a tip: Nude lipsticks comes best when paired with heavy eye makeup specially with smokey eyes. Disappointingly, I don't have a hefty set of those since I really don't wear makeup.  I think I'll just stick with the lipstick I bought for now. 

Makeup by Tine de Leon

Photos by Chat Recardo

Some photos taken from: http://www.vivaglam.com/

5 minutes, all it takes to be Pretty Powerful!

Pretty Powerful is Bobbi Brown's campaign which aims to empower real women across the region. This crusade sprung from her new philosophy pertaining to real beauty.

My fab friend Tine de Leon, sent me an invite to this inimitable event. As the make-up junkie in the group, she proactively scheduled us tomorrow to this fabulous make over. YEY! Thanks Tine! :)


LADIES! This is happening NOW.


March 31 to April 13, 2011 (10 am to 10 pm)
Dubai Make up Studio, Bloomingdale's at the Dubai Mall
For appointments, call +9714 350 5395


You may also check Bobbi Brown Middle East on Facebook for more information. http://www.facebook.com/bobbibrownME?ref=ts&sk=app_4949752878

Tine, Rach and I are definitely going to get our 5 minutes of Pretty Powerful tomorrow. Go book an appointment now, waltz to the Bobbi Brown Make Up Studio and get your prettier and more confident look too. Check out this chic video featuring the faces for Bobbi Brown's campaign. 

Photos from: bobbibrowncosmetics.com and Tine's invite