Contest alert! Win a UD Book of Shawdows III!

Contest! Contest! Contest! This is a big one! For all the girls who missed out on the Urban Decay book of shadows III, Kat O is holding a giveaway contest and she's giving away this beautiful palette as prize! To know the details, just click here ^_^


I wanna win one!! ^_^

Contest Alert!

The Swiper is holding a very generous contest! Phoebe is giving away a lot of cool prizes for the winners :)

You can enter in 3 different ways (twitter, subscription, blog/facebook) and she has different prizes for different categories too. Do check out her blog post here for the complete details about her contest.

I would love to win this for my mom :)

Though I'll be happy with any of the gift packages coz all of them are very eye-candy :)
I really hope to win this contest coz it's my birthday this month.. hehe
That would be a great birthday gift, don't you think? ^_^

Giveaway/Contest by NeuroChiq

It has been a very long time since I last join a giveway/contest here in the blogsphere so I'm really excited to join this one.

NeuroChiq is having a giveaway for her birthday this May and she is giving away many prizes. Check out all the mechanics on how to join here ^_^

Happy birthday sis! I hope you'll have a great birthday this year.
Good health and more power ^_^

New Winner of my giveaway ^_^

Hello guys! So sorry, if I was unable to post the new winner of my giveaway yesterday as promised...I had a very busy schedule and sso I got tired when I got home.

Anyways, the first winner was unable to contact me after I announced it last week. So, after a week, I have decided to pick another winner.

And the lucky lady to receive the cute kikay kit is....

Congratulations!!! Please contact me through my email galebart_15@yahoo.com.

I'll be waiting for your shipping information so I can ship your prize as soon as I can. ^_^

Thank you so much for joining and I hope you'll like the gift ^_^

Just a follow up

Hi guys! This will be a very short post...I just want to call the attention of Ms. Elaiza Butic, the winner of my give-away.

Please do send me an email (galebart_15@yahoo.com) of your shipping information before Friday (May 7, 2010).

If I won't receive any email from you by then, I'll choose another winner.

I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks! ^_^


Love,

Gale

Winner of my First giveaway!

Hello everyone! As promised, I'm going to announce the winner of my contest today ^_^

First of all, I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all of you who participated in my mini contest .. I really am very happy that more than 1 person joined hehe ^_^

I like to do the choosing of winner the old-fashioned way, so I wrote the name of the 8 readers who joined on a sheet of paper.

Then, I cut them in strips...

..and then I rolled them one by one and placed it inside a container to shake.

And then, I asked my sister to pick one from the pouch.

And the winner of the cute kikay kit is...


Ms. ELAIZA ATIENZA BUTIC! Congratulations sis! Please send me an email of your mailing address and contact info at galebart_15@yahoo.com so I can send your prize as soon as I can ^_^

Thank you so much for joining!!! I hope you will all continue to support me and my blog..and hopefully, I can have another contest for my 2nd year anniversary or when I reached 200 followers ^_^

Till my next post! Bye! Happy weekend! ^_^

Giveaway Alert! ^_^

Hi everyone!


As you all know, I'll be giving away a gift to one lucky lady among my readers because I was able to reach 107 followers already! Yay! I'm really so happy about this haha ^_^
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And so, as a simple token of my appreciation to all of you guys, I have come up a cute kikay kit that contains products that I personally use to create that au naturale look that I love :)
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Here's what the pouch looks like. This is hand-made. I asked my friend (Thanks Ate Joanne!) to make me one just for this giveaway..I chose a pretty shade of pink (even though my fave color is blue) because I know that most girls love pink haha ^_^
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The size is just perfect for an everyday kikay kit. It's big enough to put your daily makeups but small enough to be carried around in your purse. It also has a zipper so your stuff won't clutter inside your bag.
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And here's what it contains:
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So, my gift includes:
*all Ellana Minerals unless stated otherwise*
1. an oil-control finishing powder (Espresso con Panna) - to keep you looking fresh all day.
2. a pearl white multipurpose mineral (Dove) - to be used as an eyeshadow, highlighter for the face and body, and adds shimmer for lips and nails too.. I love this because it is so versatile and I love products that has many uses hehe :)
3. a charcoal black multipurpose mineral (Ethereal) - as you all know, I use this as my eyeliner almost everyday because I don't have traditional liners (in pencil, gel, liquid form) yet and I find that this works best for everyday use because it gives a softer but defined eyes. You can apply this on your lashlines foiled (with a wet brush) or dry. This can also be used on top of your favorite liner to set it and makes it last longer.
4. reddish lip and cheek tint (Ruby) - this is long lasting, easy to blend and the color is buildable. You can achieve any shade of tint you like on your cheeks and lips..and I love how this gives me a pretty natural flush without looking like a clown. And as you know, I love Korean actresses' makeup and majority of them just use stains.
5. samples from Laneige (Professional Makeup Remover Multi Cleanser, water bank cream 1_EX, Perfect Renew Essence) - I love Laneige skin care products and I thought to include some samples so that the lucky winner can try them out too :)
6. And the pouch itself. I love this pouch because it is unique and hand-made.
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So, that's it! My gift is not big but great gifts comes in small packages right? haha anyway, you might notice that majority of them are from Ellana..this is because I love mineral makeup, they deliver great results at affordable prices, it is available locally and I was able to get my sister Mei (who is a reseller of Ellana) to sponsor my giveaway haha ^_^
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Here are the RULES to join:
1. You must live in the Philippines. Sorry for my readers who live abroad, I still can't afford the shipping fee for overseas...
2. You must be one of my 107 followers. The main reason is because I really wanted to give something out to those who followed my blog by their own decision. And I am now having this contest because of them ^_^
3. Comment on this post the following:
a. Your name.
b. answer this simple question:

What is your HG (holy grail) product for the following categories and WHY?

- Lip balm

-Oil control powder

-Eye cream

-Skin whitening (face and body)

-Anti-aging

I will then pick a lucky winner with the help of my sister...We will be drawing them from a container..I plan to write everyone's name on a piece of paper and then roll it.. I like the old-fashioned way of drawing out winners hehe I think it's exciting ^_^

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I will then announce the winner on my blog and will ask her for her details so I can the gift right away.

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*Deadline for my contest will be the end of April.

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I hope many will join my first contest! But I think I will still be very happy regardless of the number of the contestants I'll have haha ^_^

Good luck!!

Love,

Gale

"Soapaholic's First Giveaway"

Hi guys!

One of my blogger friends, Soapaholic, is having her first giveaway! Check out her great prizes. Very nice collection of products to be given to the lucky winner.

If you are interested to join her contest, visit her site here ^_^

"Win Laser Hair Removal and TCA peel Treatments!"

Hello guys!

Beauty Bin is having a generous contest! She is giving away gift certificates to THREE (3) lucky winners. Two TCA Peel treatments and one Laser Hair Removal. Ain't Arg/herroyalbleakness generous? I'm so thrilled about this contest ^_^

Check out all the details here for more info ^_^

Entry for Pammy's Contest: My Favorite Blush ^_^

Here's my entry for Pammy's contest ^_^

My favorite blush is from MEOW Cosmetics and the shade is called "Claw Your Way to the Top". Whew! that's a very long name for a shade haha. I love this blush because of many reasons:

1. it is very pigmented so I just need to use a very small amount of product each time

2. not only is it pigmented but its staying power is superb. this blush lasts me the whole day! (and I'm oily too)

3. this is a mineral makeup so all the benefits you can get from using a MMU is in this product: chemical free, preservative free, etc

4. this has no expiration date! I can stock up on this and I won't worry of them getting spoiled

5. very affordable since a whole full size pot can last me years! this sample pot is already nearing its 1st b-day and I still haven't finished it yet haha

6. it is matte..I can just add glows or highlighter on top if I want a shimmery blush unlike with shimmery blushes, I can't get a matte finish if I need one.

7. and last but not the least, I love the color! it is mauve-pink shade on the pot but after you applied it using a stippling brush, your cheeks will have the prettiest natural looking pinkish shade.

*Under flourescent lighting

*under natural lighting
I'm very excited about this contest because I was once a blush addict and I know the feeling whenever a certain shade of blush give our face the final glow it needs :)

Pinoy Ako!

A contest from mszcheysser to all the ladies here in the Philippines! :)

"ATTENTION MY LOVES :)

I am holding a contest - just for you. Ever since, I joined blogger, I made several friends from the Philippines who contacted me about how they are not able to get NYX and other American's brands. Because I know how it is to be in their shoes (alot of websites, doesn't want to send to Guam either!), I decided to do a contest for those only in the Philippines! (Since there's alot anyways, mainly for the United States)So what are the requirements?

01. You must be a follower of my blog, of course!
02. You must be in the country of the Philippines.
03. You must be able to get a package from USPS.

So what's the contest?

01. In your blog, list down-5 things that you enjoy about being a Filipina/Filipino
-5 things that about being a Filipino
-5 values that you keep as a Filipino
-5 stereotypes that represent you (Pointing with your lips, when you give directions)-Talk about one filipino celebrity that you admire
Pick any one of them! I'M NOT SAYING TO TALK ABOUT EVERYTHING. That's too much. =P

02. Be creative, add pictures/videos e.t.c

03. Link me in your blog! :)

How do you win? 01. I will be judging - and I will ask 1-2 other fellow bloggers from Guam to help me!

What are the prizes? 01. In my package, I will include products from NYX (Mainly, because this is the most common thing that I get comments about) and "Insert SECOND common Drug Store Brand in here".
* Please comment me, telling me which drug store brand that you are having a hard time finding in the Philippines, as well. If you are the winner, I will shop for your prize. :) And also, that you're entering in my contest! LOL.

IF YOU'RE CREATIVE...And create a look with the Philippines' flag color, I will include a GRAND PRIZE. That is if you win.

WHEN DOES THIS END? I would like to end this on June 7, 2009, so that I can send the package with my parents when they go to the Philippines but date might change to June 30, 2009 if I decide to just send it with USPS. I will let you know. =)

PS:Sorry that I will not be able to provide High-end prizes - I'm being realistic! I need some more of those myself, lol. xD

PSS:Just to let the public know, I don't mind how many people join. It could be 1 or it could be 100, I just want to help someone without having to swap - I just did a different approach. & It's a great way to learn know more about the ladies. [Edited 8:51pm of 05/22]"

Okay, at first I want to enter this contest and answer all of them just like what Crystal did but then I don't think I have the stamina to do it hehe I've been so busy lately and tired so I can't think clearly..so I will just choose two and do a nationalistic look in the end..it's been a while since my last EOTD so this is a great chance :)
5 Things About Being a Filipino

We are...

1. Family-oriented. Filipinos have very tight family bonds. We put our family first above anything else and we care for each other until death do us part..We even live with our grand-parents in the same house or even with our aunts and uncles and cousins..We also have frequent family reunions that are huge in the numbers of attendies coz even the distant relatives are invited! :)


2. Hospitable. I'm really proud that Filipinos are very warm and kind-hearted people. I remember one Japanese commented that Filipinos are very helpful to foreigners like her. She said that in Japan, if she and her son are foreign, Japanese people will be aloof and will not offer any help to them..but here in the Philippines, everyone wants to help her take care of her son and keeps on offering assistance so that she can rest for a while or do household chores. I think this makes us unique in the eyes of other nationalities :)

3. Value for Education. Filipino parents consider providing great education to their children as the most priceless inheritance they can leave their children after they die. Majority of us have dreams of finishing college because for Filipino youths, having a college diploma is the key to having a better future. If I remember correctly, one survey about basic needs of Filipino families resulted in having education in the top 3 expenses they considered essential.

4. Respectful to older people. Filipinos uses the word "po" and "opo" whenever we are conversing with older people or to those with higher position than us (ex. our aunts and grandparents, our teachers or boss). These two words allows us to show respect to those people. We also attach "ate" (for females) and "kuya" (for males) to our elder siblings, cousins and friends' names to show that we think of them as our senior. Aside from those, we also practice "mano po" to our parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents whenever we see them (ex. going back home from school).


5. Always Smiling. I agree that Filipinos are one of the most happiest people on Earth! We always finds reason to smile. Even through the hardships we experience everyday, Filipinos will still be smiling through it. We even smile with a greeting to people we don't know. I can't imagine living in a place wherein no one smiles at you. That would be sad.



Talk about one celebrity you admire


My dad is a celebrity among 4x4 off roaders and Land Cruiser enthusiasts. I'm not sure if you guys are familiar with it though. Anyways, I really admire how he brought us up and taught us how to stand up on our feet again after falling. I have done some grave mistakes in the past that parents really prayed that will not happen to their children. Many parents will get angry and blame their kids but my father stayed cool during those times. I cried and felt so sorry and sad because I let them down but my dad never shed a tear, never shouted at me, I never heard him blaming me for it..he just calmly told me "everyone stumble and makes mistakes then fall down...so what if others think bad about you because of this...all that matters is what we think about you...we still love you..and we are always here for you...so stand up on that spot where you fell and look at that obstacle as a lesson so that you won't repeat the same mistake again..then move on..face the world again..smarter and stronger..and we'll always be here backing you up and supporting you all the way.." you know what, I've fallen down many times already in my 23 years of living but he still say the same things to me..to never give up after failing..I have a very cool dad right? I have a dad and best friend in one! :)


Now here's a nationalistic look from me..I hope my cam captured the colors very well..here's the best shot :)


All the colors on my eyes are the 4 colors of our Philippine flag..Red, White, Blue and Yellow :)
What I used:


EYES
- MAC Paintpot in Painterly
- Coastal Scents 88 Original E/S Palette (yeah, I decided to keep it just in case my love for eye makeup comes back lol)
- Clinique High Impact Mascara in 01 Black
- The Face Shop eyeliner pencil in 03 White

FACE
- Missha Perfect Cover BB cream #23 (stippled using MAC 187SE)
- Aromaleigh URFP in Peaches & Cream (applied with MAC 187SE)
- Ellana blush in Coral Pink (I think this is called Enchanted now)
- Ellana bronzer in Patience

LIPS
- Ellana lip treatment in Strawberry Kiss
- Lancome Color Fever Shine lipstick in 108
- Miners lipgloss
 


I hope you all enjoyed my comeback! LOL till my next post. Sayonara! :)

Contest time!! =)

Who doesn't love free stuffs? If you are reading my blog, you are probably a makeup junkie too (just like me hehe) so this is for you!

You will get a chance to win the following great products for this contest..here are the prizes to be given away :)

1st Prize: A Mika Heart Shu Makeup Brush Set - Shu Uemura describes this super pretty set: "Carry your brushes in a portable Mika Ninagawa work of art! Purple on the outside with a special Mika red rose photograph lining the inside, the limited-edition brush case includes a set of four Shu Uemura brushes, each handmade in Japan by professional artisens for optimal makeup application for the face, cheek, eye and lip."

*The set includes 4 brushes: goat brush for the face, pony and squirrel brush for cheeks, sable and kolinsky brush for eyes, and sable brush for lips.

2nd PRIZE: Jurlique Maintain Balance Introductory Set - The kit contains a Balancing Foaming Cleanser, Rosewater Balancing Mist, Daily Exfoliating Cream, Herbal Recovery Gel and Balancing Day Care Cream.

3rd PRIZE: A Shu Uemura Lipstick Holder - This is a super cute case that will hold 2 lipstick tubes. Specially designed with delicate artwork, it also comes with a little mirror for quick touchups wherever you may be!

For more info on how to join this wonderful contest, click here :)