Lullabies and Lippies

I recently did a major make-up collection declutter prior to moving out of my old home and into my new one with my hubby and his family. It was the perfect opportunity for a declutter because: a.) I really had waaaayyy too much make-up already, more than I'll ever need in this lifetime, or the next, b.) I wanted to have a smaller collection of products that I truly love and use, rather than a bajillion of something that I hardly reach for, and c.) I really don't like packing and unpacking things.

... Aaaaand since I had gotten rid of more than half my collection, I thought it would be okay for me to purchase one, new lipstick. Just a teeny, tiny baby single one. (Oh please don't let this turn into a vicious cycle..) For my one, new lipstick purchase, I wanted a color that I could wear everyday either with a full face of make-up on or even with minimal product - I chose MAC Mehr.

MAC Mehr is described as a dirty, blue pink. Despite leaning more on the cooler side, this shade can be easily pulled off even by those with warmer skin tones. I normally can't pull off pinks that are even the slightest bit cool-toned, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that this works as a nice, everyday shade for me.

One swipe only

One search on Google will tell you that this shade is one of MAC's best-selling ones, and I can totally see why. It's neutral enough to wear with a smokey eye, yet is the perfect shade for even just a face powder-brows-mascara-blush kind of day. It adds just the right amount of color to bring life to your face and make you look polished! I can see this working for a wide range of skin tones, too.

Another thing I love about this is that you can go really light with this by just dabbing the lipstick on to your lips, or you could go full-on Kylie Jenner and wear this over a deeper lip liner with mauve/brown undertones.

This shade comes in a matte formula, so I make sure to exfoliate my lips first to get rid of any flakiness prior to application. Another thing I noticed is that this lipstick can accentuate lip lines if applied too heavily, so be careful not to go overboard with this one! Staying power is approximately five hours with light snacking and drinking in between. Eating a full meal or something oily though, will require me to touch up.

MAC Mehr has become a permanent fixture in my handbag. I might even go as far as saying I have finally found my holy grail MLBB lip shade. (I never thought this day would come!) Definitely a keeper in my books. If you ever have the chance or you're in the market for a new lipstick, I really hope you give this one a whirl!

MAC Mehr on my lips

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People always say marriage changes everything.

I don't agree.

In terms of your relationship with one another, being husband-and-wife is not all that different from being boyfriend-and-girlfriend, especially if the both of you have full-time jobs. Say, for J and myself, we still message each other throughout the day when we both have down time at work, and we still go out on dates whenever we can - exactly how we did prior to getting married. The only difference is that now, we see each other at the start and end of each day, and we get to share meals with one another more often (which is my favorite thing!) I will say though, that there have been a few pleasant surprises that came alongside marriage. Some of which are:

1. No more curfew

This only applies if you have strict parents. In my case, I have a super strict dad whose incessant "Wru" texts would begin as early as 8:30PM; who would insist that I be home no later than 10:30PM; who would ground me for the next week in case I am not home by 10:30PM. Don't get me wrong, I'm not here to rant LOL. Especially now that I am about to become a mom myself, I understand where he is coming from. But it is such a different experience not having to ask permission all the time anymore, and not having curfews on date nights. LOL Might seem shallow, but those with strict parents will totally get me.

2. Spending habits

Okay, being married doesn't change your spending habits much, especially when you're living with your in-laws. Being pregnant does. I rarely ever shop for myself these days! The only things I do purchase for myself are maternity clothes simply because I can't fit into my regular clothes anymore LOL Whenever I'm about to spend money, I'm always asking myself "should I spend xxx amount for this or just save up for baby's things?"

3. Weekends have become more hectic than weekdays

Out of the three, this came as the biggest surprise. Ever since we got married, J & I found ourselves stunned at how much faster our weekends seemed to fly by. Between running errands, attending childbirth classes, and having dinner with our families, it's rare that we get to have quiet date nights alone. And since we're expecting a little one soon, I can't help but feel a bit worried about how we'll manage to spend quality time as a couple in the near future...? Huhu please help, your suggestions are most welcome!

That said, marriage doesn't change a whole lot of things, having a family does. Being a first time mom-to-be is exciting as it is terrifying, but it's an adventure I'm so thrilled to be taking!

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We, who live in Manila, live in a perpetual summer, and the makeup we're used to wearing may not work as well in colder climates. Typically, makeup that is made to last through sweat, heat, and humidity have oil-controlling properties in them and are thus, more drying. If you're traveling somewhere cold over the summer holidays, read on! Trade in your sweat-proof beauty items for these cold weather must-haves:

Day and Night Cream

Probably the #1 beauty must-have in colder climates is to use a good day and night cream. Colder climates can certainly dry out your face, especially if it's windy. Putting on a day cream before layering on your makeup for the day helps to lock in the natural oils on your face to keep it from feeling tight and getting flaky. A nice, thick night cream also helps in the skin-rejuvenating process while you sleep. To all my oily-skinned girls, trust me on this one. I have combination-oily skin, and I still find this step absolutely necessary whenever I travel.

Petroleum Jelly

I'm 99% sure that everyone (and their mothers) has this beauty staple in their stash. If not, you can easily pick this up from the supermarket or any drugstore – it's affordable, and works incredibly well as a salve to treat dry, chapped skin. Put this anywhere – lips, elbows, fingers, even your foot. (Tip: If you have cracked heels, slather some on and wear socks going to bed. By morning, you'll wake up with soft, baby-smooth heels.)

BB Cream

After spending a few days in cold weather, you might start to get some dry patches on your face. Since BB creams are more emollient than most foundations, they smooth over dry areas nicely, allowing you to blend the product into your skin easily. The cool thing about BB creams is that aside from moisture and sun protection, they also offer you decent coverage, so you knock out two birds with one stone – skincare and foundation in one!

Cream Blush

Powder products can further accentuate dry patches, so opt for cream blushes when traveling somewhere cold! Not only do they give you a dewy, natural, and healthy glow, but they also last longer throughout the day.

Tinted Lip Balm

Nothing’s more satisfying than slathering on some balm on dry lips. Trade in your lipstick for a tinted lip balm, so you can add color while protecting your lips from the cold, dry wind.

Where are you traveling to for the holidays? We’d love to hear about it in the Comments section below!

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Disclaimer: This is a re-post. Original post is published on Zalora PH Community. All images used in this entry are from the original. (View post here)

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