FOTD: A NEW START

You're prolly wondering why the FOTD is entitled as such.

This is my FOTD during my lola's burial. I decided to look fresh because the end is the mark of a new beginning.

We always have to start somewhere after every fall. :)

FACE:

BOBBI BROWN SKIN FOUNDATION (WARM ALMOND)

BOBBI BROWN POWDER BLUSH (PALE PINK)

EYES:

MAYBELLINE UNSTOPPABLE BROW LINER (BLACK)

MAYBELLINE THE COLOSSAL MASCARA (BLACK)

ELF CREAM EYE LINER (BLACK)

LIPS:

MAC LIPSTICK (PINK NOUVEAU)

FOTD: A NEW START

You're prolly wondering why the FOTD is entitled as such.

This is my FOTD during my lola's burial. I decided to look fresh because the end is the mark of a new beginning.

We always have to start somewhere after every fall. :)

FACE:

BOBBI BROWN SKIN FOUNDATION (WARM ALMOND)

BOBBI BROWN POWDER BLUSH (PALE PINK)

EYES:

MAYBELLINE UNSTOPPABLE BROW LINER (BLACK)

MAYBELLINE THE COLOSSAL MASCARA (BLACK)

ELF CREAM EYE LINER (BLACK)

LIPS:

MAC LIPSTICK (PINK NOUVEAU)

New Janey Baby collection by Baby Soy at Cute Little Me

Janey Baby Collection is a collaboration between Babysoy and The Jane Goodall Institute. The line features whimsical drawings of endangered species discussed in Dr. Goodall's book Hope for Animals and Their World.

This collection uses long staple organic cotton + soybean fiber to provide superior softness and warmth retention. Artworks are printed with water-based ink.

Proceeds from each sale benefit the Jane Goodall Institute and its programs.

Fam Irvoll Launches New Girls Collection Little Cupcakes

Well know Norwegian designer Fam Irvoll has launched a new girl's collection - Little Cupcakes.

Fam Irvoll's childrenswear sets itself apart from the rest of the market. Much like her mainline collection her designs are quirky yet absolutely irresistible, she takes her inspirations from all things cute, strawberries, the color pink, and anything that Alice in Wonderland!

Fam is a strong believer of childhood and this is seen through her collection, she believes that childhood is sacred and that it should be enjoyed, children tend to grow up too fast!

Ella Moss Winter Clearance - Get up to 65% off Today Only!

Ella Moss is offering up to 65% off on select baby, girls and womens clothing!

Offer valid today only so shop now!

Special Savings this week at Kidorable!

Kidorable is offering special savings this week!

- 10% off boots, knitwear or towels Expires: January 29 Coupon code GROUNDHOG4
- 10% off towels or backpacks from Expires: January 29. Coupon code: GROUNDHOG5
- New Kidorable Style! The Ballerina! Free ballerina umbrella on any order over $20. Expires: January 29 Coupon code: DANCE4.

Monsoon Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

>The new season has arrived at Monsoon, bringing with it the Spring/Summer essentials for your wardrobe in 2011.

Enjoy Free UK Delivery when you spend £100!

Jacadi Winter Sale - Last Markdown Up to 50% off!

Jacadi is offering up to 50% off the Winter 2010 collection. Don't miss your last chance to save!

Jacadi's beginnings are in the passion for childhood. Jacadi's merchandise is a European style which adapts the latest trends to classic design and allows the customer to "mix and match'' the various styles and color groups.

Francoise Studio Collection Manoir – Spring Summer 2011

Francoise Studio Collection Manoir – Spring Summer 2011 has arrived.

This beautiful Manoir Anastasia 2-layer apron twirl dress is just perfect for any occasions such as birthday party, Easter, portrait pictures, weddings .... The bodice is fully lined. You will obtain a perfect fit with the elasticized back bodice and the straps that tie in the back.

The Manoir collection features classic, elegant, stylish outfits making it a must for your Princess’ wardrobe!

LamanBlu Eco-Friendly Designer Girls Clothing Releases Fall I 2011 Lookbook

LamanBlu releases lookbook for Fall I 2011. See the colors, styles and attitudes for this early fall delivery from the up and coming Rising Star Award recipient and much talked about eco-friendly designer collection for all little twirly girls.

Cozy log cabins and forests of aspen convey the key feeling for the season. The forests quickly become enchanted for children, tinged in medieval lore with lush materials and deep saturated colors. Wrap them in the luxury of sustainable fabrics – from beautifully draping bamboo to organic cottons to delightful faux furs – all trimmed in cotton lace and soft velvet ribbons.


LamanBlu has divided their collection for fall along classic women’s wear seasons, introducing Fall I for an early fall delivery, with Fall II/Holiday to be released by March for a late fall delivery.  “This is giving us an opportunity to appeal to the early adopters for the season, with a collection focused for back to school and then introducing fresh merchandise focused on the winter and holiday season,” says Holli Gibson, designer for LamanBlu.

LamanBlu’s color palette for the season encompasses the bright and yummy colors of boysenberry, blackberry, marshmallow, granny smith apple and chocolate – accented with porcelain, mallard and chateau rose. All of which present a warm yet colorful appeal for the back to school season. Solids in varying color tonal combinations and contrasts rule the season, but there are also snow leopard prints and digital antique lace prints as well.

LamanBlu continues with their classic and wearable silhouettes, all made special by their extensive detailing and attention to those details. In addition to cotton lace and velvet ribbons, embroideries provide surface interest in both matching and contrast colors. Sweetheart dresses and tops reminisce of a bygone era of prettiness along with scalloped bottom skirts. Swing T’s and leggings with lettuce hemming provide numerous layering options. The ballet jumper dress and top can be either elegant or funky depending on coloration and layering choices and are accented with either leather or taffeta roses. The layered full circular skirt twirls like none other. Top them all with a beautiful bustle jacket for style and warmth. Accessory pieces include hats and fur capes and skirts.

To view the lookbook, visit http://lamanblu.blogspot.com/2011/01/lamanblu-releases-its-fall-i-2011.html

Oilily Winter Sale Continues

Be quick to enjoy up to 40% off at the Oilily online shop for baby, girls, boys and moms too!

KidCuteTure Launches Fall/Winter 2011 Girls Line

KidCuteTure's Fall/Winter '11 collection is designed for a girl with a funky attitude, exquisite taste, timeless style and an adventurous spirit.

The color palette elegantly mixes cool heather gray with bright silver, energetic red and shy tea rose - all blended into combination of electrifying and modern stripes. New this season are warm knit dresses, city-chic poncho, adorable cardigans and a line of knit hats and scarves.

KidCuteTure continues to design necklines free of closure hardware - everything is pull-over style and we now also offering size 14.

KidCuteTure strives to design creative clothes that don't look like anyone else's - and continue to surprise customers every season.

Kashka - New Baby Line from KidCuteTure

Elegant and imaginative line of girl’s fashions KidCuteTure is launching a highly anticipated baby line called Kashka. The playful range of clothing and accessories for infants and toddlers (3 months to 4T), translates KidCuteTure signature look of gorgeous fabrics, artsy silhouettes and surprising embellishments into a collection comprised of girly playsuits, coordinates, hats, blankets and one-of-a-kind dresses. For the first time, KidCuteTure also incorporates boy styles in variety of festive stripes and appliqués.

With Kashka, the creative team behind the successful KidCuteTure label is bringing to market competitively-priced, original baby designs crafted in exquisitely soft jersey cottons. Simply named Kashka, the line draws its name and inspiration for its fashionable styles from the designer’s own background.

Kashka’s designer, Natasha Pantelyat describes: “In Russian, the word “kashka” represents all mixed, blended and chopped food for the babies. In other words, it’s any nutritious mix that sustains our babies. In fashion, it’s Kashka by KidCuteTure that nourishes the individuality and style from the earliest age. If you’re searching the market for funky baby clothes that are beautifully designed, edgy, high quality and luxuriously soft - you’ve just found Kashka!”

Agoo Leggings Blowout Warehouse Clearance!

The Agoo Leggings Blowout Warehouse event is on!

For a limited time only get up to 75% off on Agoo Leggings - prices start at $3!

Plus get free shipping on orders $50!

Naartjie Kids Clothes - Last Chance to Save on Winter Collection

Naartjieis offering an additional 30% off the entire stock of
clearance items. Find great savings now through January 26.

Umi Baby Shoes at the Golden Globes in Hollywood

Umi had a lot of Hollywood stars visiting us at the Golden Globes in Hollywood. Lots of stars are having babies and Umi was on their "must have" list. From Dennis Quaid to Sarah Drew and Eric Stonestreet everyone was all over Umi's collection.

Pictured clockwise from top left:

Sarah Drew, Grey's Anatomy
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Tinsel Korey, Twilight Series, New Moon, Eclipse
Dennis Quaid, Best performance by actor in a mini series (The Special Relationship)

CYRANO: ISANG SARSWELA AT THE GSIS THEATRE FEB.16- 20

Please watch out for CYRANO: ISANG SARSWELA at the GSIS Theatre, Pasay City. Further information about the play will be posted.

In the meantime, here's a song from the play entitled "TINIG SA DILIM". Vocals by Nicco Manalo and Martha Sta. Barbara, Violin by Keifer Cabugao, Guitar, and composition by William Manzano, and musical arrangement by Happy Days Ahead.

CYRANO: ISANG SARSWELA AT THE GSIS THEATRE FEB.16- 20

Please watch out for CYRANO: ISANG SARSWELA at the GSIS Theatre, Pasay City. Further information about the play will be posted.

In the meantime, here's a song from the play entitled "TINIG SA DILIM". Vocals by Nicco Manalo and Martha Sta. Barbara, Violin by Keifer Cabugao, Guitar, and composition by William Manzano, and musical arrangement by Happy Days Ahead.

"FOR UNREQUITED LOVES": CYRANO, A FUND- RAISING GI

Come to "CYRANO: a fundraising gig"! Featuring AvaNar, Happy Days Ahead and The Cyrano Ensemble. Jan. 21, 2011/ Taumbayan/ 9:30 onwards. Entrance Fee: 200 (includes one beer). For details, contact CAT: 0906 5777921. Rakenrol!

"FOR UNREQUITED LOVES": CYRANO, A FUND- RAISING GI

Come to "CYRANO: a fundraising gig"! Featuring AvaNar, Happy Days Ahead and The Cyrano Ensemble. Jan. 21, 2011/ Taumbayan/ 9:30 onwards. Entrance Fee: 200 (includes one beer). For details, contact CAT: 0906 5777921. Rakenrol!

MEET DENVER :)

Let me tell you about Denver.

I was in Cartimar, the everything and anything pet related place last Wednesday to buy a cage for the transferring of my cats from Makati to Taguig (where our new house is located). I passed by a small stall and saw a couple of Whippets. I was curious and I came up to them. Then a small cage with an over- sized Golden Retriever inside caught my eye.

I guess it was love at first sight for me and for the dog. In a small, cold, and damp cage is where I saw this pitiful dog. When I inserted my finger to touch him in one of the openings of the cage. His tail wagged and he started rubbing his nose on my finger. He is such an affectionate dog.

I never did plan on getting another dog since I have three. But my heart was literally broken when I saw the condition of this dog. And I even felt more sad when I heard his story.

This dog was owned by a couple who resides in Paranaque. When the two landed stable jobs, they didn't have time anymore to take care of the dog, so they decided to sell him. He's two years old and three months already. In fact, the couple was so busy, that they didn't get to give the dog a name!

Even if I was on a budget deficit, I shelled out cash with the help of mom, so I could give him a new home, and a new chance at life. When he got home, he got quickly got used in the household since he's house- broken already. And he's so happy because he has new friends (my Labrador, Dipstick, and my Beagle, Duke)!

And this dog always comes to me. He lies on my feet, sits beside me, and wags his tail at the sight of me. And he is such an obedient dog! I can even walk him around the village without a leash on his collar!

My lovely readers, I present to you, DENVER. :)

Look at that handsome face! :)

No more small cages, no more damp floors, and no more spoiled food. You're home Denver! :)

**Denver is at19kgs, and is underweight for an adult Golden Retriever. He has fleas when I got him, but I treated him recently with Front Line. He also has "Helium", a white film on his left eye, which was caused by hair piercing his eyes, and soap drying out inside his eyes after bathing. Cartimar is infamous for its below standard pet shops, where animals are caged in tiny and dirty cages, and they don't get the right treatment that they need.

MEET DENVER :)

Let me tell you about Denver.

I was in Cartimar, the everything and anything pet related place last Wednesday to buy a cage for the transferring of my cats from Makati to Taguig (where our new house is located). I passed by a small stall and saw a couple of Whippets. I was curious and I came up to them. Then a small cage with an over- sized Golden Retriever inside caught my eye.

I guess it was love at first sight for me and for the dog. In a small, cold, and damp cage is where I saw this pitiful dog. When I inserted my finger to touch him in one of the openings of the cage. His tail wagged and he started rubbing his nose on my finger. He is such an affectionate dog.

I never did plan on getting another dog since I have three. But my heart was literally broken when I saw the condition of this dog. And I even felt more sad when I heard his story.

This dog was owned by a couple who resides in Paranaque. When the two landed stable jobs, they didn't have time anymore to take care of the dog, so they decided to sell him. He's two years old and three months already. In fact, the couple was so busy, that they didn't get to give the dog a name!

Even if I was on a budget deficit, I shelled out cash with the help of mom, so I could give him a new home, and a new chance at life. When he got home, he got quickly got used in the household since he's house- broken already. And he's so happy because he has new friends (my Labrador, Dipstick, and my Beagle, Duke)!

And this dog always comes to me. He lies on my feet, sits beside me, and wags his tail at the sight of me. And he is such an obedient dog! I can even walk him around the village without a leash on his collar!

My lovely readers, I present to you, DENVER. :)

Look at that handsome face! :)

No more small cages, no more damp floors, and no more spoiled food. You're home Denver! :)

**Denver is at19kgs, and is underweight for an adult Golden Retriever. He has fleas when I got him, but I treated him recently with Front Line. He also has "Helium", a white film on his left eye, which was caused by hair piercing his eyes, and soap drying out inside his eyes after bathing. Cartimar is infamous for its below standard pet shops, where animals are caged in tiny and dirty cages, and they don't get the right treatment that they need.

ACCUMULATED HAULS

I'M BACK!

I am very sorry for the lack of posts. My grandmother already passed away. I was depressed and I didn't feel like surfing the net nor checking my facebook.

But like what people say, LIFE GOES ON. And I am happy that she is in a much better place where there's no hurt nor pain.

Anyway, let me start the post by showing you some of my accumulated hauls.

Final Christmas gifts from people.

A dashing diva haul.

I bite my nails a lot. So I'll find out for myself how this dashing diva don't bite nail polish works for me. :)

Finally! A Marry me! perfume by Lanvin. I soo wanted to get one. So when I found out that my supplier has it, I immediately payed for one! And I'm off to brokeland again. Oh how I hate impulse buying sometimes. But for this purchase, it's all worth it. :)

ACCUMULATED HAULS

I'M BACK!

I am very sorry for the lack of posts. My grandmother already passed away. I was depressed and I didn't feel like surfing the net nor checking my facebook.

But like what people say, LIFE GOES ON. And I am happy that she is in a much better place where there's no hurt nor pain.

Anyway, let me start the post by showing you some of my accumulated hauls.

Final Christmas gifts from people.

A dashing diva haul.

I bite my nails a lot. So I'll find out for myself how this dashing diva don't bite nail polish works for me. :)

Finally! A Marry me! perfume by Lanvin. I soo wanted to get one. So when I found out that my supplier has it, I immediately payed for one! And I'm off to brokeland again. Oh how I hate impulse buying sometimes. But for this purchase, it's all worth it. :)

Introducing Cranky Kids - If They're Going to Be Cranky, at Least They'll Be Fly

The idea for Cranky Kids Clothing began in 2008 with the lack of cool clothing options, mainly for boys. The creator of this independent line, Yolanda Williams is a mother who understands the pressure of keeping her son fresh while still attending to her motherly duties. Shirt ideas are created during naps and the owner feels that the fashion world is just as chaotic as mommy hood so why not put the two together.

Cranky Kids Clothing gives parents cooler options for their children’s wardrobe. It’s easy to take a Disney or Nickelodeon character and just throw it on a shirt, but it takes creativity to provide parents with an alternative that strays from the norm.

Cranky Kids Clothing consists of cut and sewn crewneck sweatshirts, t-shirts, hoodies and cardigans. The pieces are handmade and emphasize cool designs that mimic an adult style. The line is for children between the ages of 2-5, the ones who most designers forget about, just because they watch Diego and Dora all day doesn’t mean they want to wear it and even if they do, they are too young to make such a serious decision.

Servane Barrau Designs Petit Monde Summer 2011 Collection

Servane Barrau Designs has introduced the first release of the incredible summer line - Petit Monde!

For the Petit Monde collection Servane Barrau has worked for the very first time on her own pattern fabrics.

Discover the fabulous World of Petit Monde, meaning "Small World" in french. Petit Monde a place for children where imagination becomes reality. You smell the scents of candies, innocence of the childhood and hear the giggles of our Lil'Ones!

This collection is fresh, bright and as always perfectly constructed around childhood memories...

Mini Boden 2011 Collection - 15% plus FREE shipping and returns

The Mini Boden 2011 Collection is now online.....Get 15% plus FREE shipping and returns.

Founded in 1991, Boden is today one of the UK's most successful and fastest growing catalogue/Internet clothing companies.

20% off Storewide at Shabby Apple

Shabby Apple is celebrating the New Year with a 20% off storewide sale throughout January. Enter coupon code winter20 to receive 20% of your order.

Shabby Apple Baby by Addi & Kinsi is a unique line of baby, girls and women's dresses that are cleverly made for everyday wear. Their dresses are versatile and can be worn with leggings, skinny jeans, or by themselves. Shabby Baby dresses are made with 100% cotton designer fabric and were manufactured in the USA.

Lemon Loves Lime Arrives to Everything But The Princess

Lemon Loves Lime spring 2011 collection has arrived to online girls boutique Everything But The Princess.

Each piece from Lemon Loves Lime collection is wonderfully unique and resembles cherished memories of our daughters' childhood that we hold dear in our hearts; their exuberant smiles and laughs of happiness, their tears of sadness and fright, their innocent curiosity and wonder of the world before them, as well as their playful mischief.

New this season is Lemon Loves Lime Baby - Sweet Treats for babies 6-24 months.
The girls collections available in sizes 3-10.

Get 10% off at UMI & Winter Clearance 40% off

Umi Shoes is offering discounts of 40% on Winter Clearance! Just use code UMI40. This offer is only valid as long as supplies last, so promote now.

Plus, save 10% on your order at UmiShoes.com with code umi10 and get Free Shipping on orders over $50 at UmiShoes.com!

PS Aeropostale Martin Luther King Day Sale

For one day only, tomorrow, January 17th PS Aeropostale has a special offer - take $20 off $80 with Code ONEDAY20.

AlexandAlexa January 2011 Magazine Online Now

Online retailer AlexandAlexa has launched their January 2011 online magazine.

Check out the hottest brands for 2011, Spring 2011 must haves, Ralph Lauren's Spring collection and more!

New at Francoise Studio: Je t'aime un peu beaucoup

Francoise Studio has a new hoodie dress just in time for Valentines Day.

The Je t'aime ... un peu ... beaucoup ... a la folie... pas du tout....Love me … love me not dress is a very fun and unique hoodie dress made out of 100% cotton interlock. The dress has been hand printed with non toxic fabric ink.

Born in Paris, France, Francoise Lama-Solet began sewing at a young age hoping to pursue her dream of working for the ‘Couture Ateliers’ of the big designers or les Ateliers Lesage.

Today Francoise is a successful "mompreneur" living in California designing her unique French / European style children's clothing. 

Childrensalon Further Reductions Up To 70% + NEW Spring 2011 Collections

Childrensalon is offering up to 70% off Fall/Winter 2010 items plus shop the new Spring/Summer 2011 Collections that are arriving daily!

Established in 1952, Childrensalon has grown from selling beautiful own-brand handmade dresses and boys suits from it’s store in the UK to being the internets largest children’s designer fashion, toys and gifts retailer.

Childrensalon offers over 220 children’s designers; including Burberry, Dior, Roberto Cavalli, Junior Gaultier, D&G Junior, Armani, I Pinco Pallino and Fendi - to more sought-after emerging designers such as Lesy, Pamilla, Cap Ras- all hand picked from our buyers with over 60 years experience between them.

Add traditional and contemporary toys, gifts for all ages, special occasion wear, accessories and shoes and you begin to have an idea of the 12,000 products on offer, with new items added daily and all available worldwide.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: ELF CREAM EYELINER IN BLACK

Here's an initial review on ELF CREAM EYELINER IN BLACK

PRICE: 249.75PHP

PLACE BOUGHT: FIRST AID, GREENBELT

OTHER LOCATIONS: MALLS NATIONWIDE

THE VERDICT:

First of all, I am very sorry for the lack of posts this past week. I am currently starting my thesis production, and you know how busy it gets when you're doing your thesis. This may be long overdue, but I can't wait to share this amazing find with my dear readers.

I love using cream liners because:

1. The finish is matte

2. Looks more natural

3. Defines the eyes better

4. Non- sticky

5. Non- sting (unless you poke your eye with the brush with the cream liner)

Other swear by Shu Uemura and Bobbi Brown's gel liner. But we all know that cream eye liners are very prone to drying. I'm sure you won't be able to finish a pot in a year, not unless you use it for face or body painting.

So before you dry out your thousand bucks by purchasing an expensive cream eyeliner, let me tell (and convince) you that you are better off with ELF's Cream eye liner.

It's cheap. So is the brush and the plastic jar packaging. But heck! You're after the product! But mind you, the brush applicator might fall off of the handle. Just be sure to have a super glue in handy. I love the brush so much because it perfectly applies the liner on my eyes!

Jar is small, which means it won't eat up too much space in your make up kit. And as you can see, there's just a small amount of the product. But since we're talking about drying cream eyeliners, who needs a tub?

top shot. :)

Here's a swatch of the eyeliner. On the left part, I smudged the liner, and I didn't on the right one. As you can see, the liner is pigmented!

Here's the product on my eyes. Can I just commend myself for a perfect winged line here? HAHAHAHA. :)

For reference, I have oily lids, and I didn't put any eye primers.

Anyway, you have to be careful when applying cream eyeliners. One wrong stroke, and you're off to reapplying your make- up. So be sure to have a steady hand, open your mouth a bit, and concentrate. DON'T RUSH!

Now you see the reason why I love cream eyeliners so much? It defines the eyes naturally, and it's easier to paint with cream than liquid or pencil!

Here's moi wearing the eyeliner to a date with hubby.

AFTER 6 HOURS....

Holy guacamole! The liner is still intact! There's subtle fading, but it's not very evident at all in actual! As you can see on the arch of my lids, there's a faint smudging, but I assure you, you won't mind it! The smudge- proof claim is a promise! It even withstood my oily lids! And IMO, it's even better than Maybelline's lasting drama gel liner which retails at around 500- 700 bucks.

So there goes my verdict for the cream eyeliner by elf. It's cheap, economical, and it delivers. Save yourself from spending a thousand bucks! Run to your nearest ELF counter and grab one now!

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: ELF CREAM EYELINER IN BLACK

Here's an initial review on ELF CREAM EYELINER IN BLACK

PRICE: 249.75PHP

PLACE BOUGHT: FIRST AID, GREENBELT

OTHER LOCATIONS: MALLS NATIONWIDE

THE VERDICT:

First of all, I am very sorry for the lack of posts this past week. I am currently starting my thesis production, and you know how busy it gets when you're doing your thesis. This may be long overdue, but I can't wait to share this amazing find with my dear readers.

I love using cream liners because:

1. The finish is matte

2. Looks more natural

3. Defines the eyes better

4. Non- sticky

5. Non- sting (unless you poke your eye with the brush with the cream liner)

Other swear by Shu Uemura and Bobbi Brown's gel liner. But we all know that cream eye liners are very prone to drying. I'm sure you won't be able to finish a pot in a year, not unless you use it for face or body painting.

So before you dry out your thousand bucks by purchasing an expensive cream eyeliner, let me tell (and convince) you that you are better off with ELF's Cream eye liner.

It's cheap. So is the brush and the plastic jar packaging. But heck! You're after the product! But mind you, the brush applicator might fall off of the handle. Just be sure to have a super glue in handy. I love the brush so much because it perfectly applies the liner on my eyes!

Jar is small, which means it won't eat up too much space in your make up kit. And as you can see, there's just a small amount of the product. But since we're talking about drying cream eyeliners, who needs a tub?

top shot. :)

Here's a swatch of the eyeliner. On the left part, I smudged the liner, and I didn't on the right one. As you can see, the liner is pigmented!

Here's the product on my eyes. Can I just commend myself for a perfect winged line here? HAHAHAHA. :)

For reference, I have oily lids, and I didn't put any eye primers.

Anyway, you have to be careful when applying cream eyeliners. One wrong stroke, and you're off to reapplying your make- up. So be sure to have a steady hand, open your mouth a bit, and concentrate. DON'T RUSH!

Now you see the reason why I love cream eyeliners so much? It defines the eyes naturally, and it's easier to paint with cream than liquid or pencil!

Here's moi wearing the eyeliner to a date with hubby.

AFTER 6 HOURS....

Holy guacamole! The liner is still intact! There's subtle fading, but it's not very evident at all in actual! As you can see on the arch of my lids, there's a faint smudging, but I assure you, you won't mind it! The smudge- proof claim is a promise! It even withstood my oily lids! And IMO, it's even better than Maybelline's lasting drama gel liner which retails at around 500- 700 bucks.

So there goes my verdict for the cream eyeliner by elf. It's cheap, economical, and it delivers. Save yourself from spending a thousand bucks! Run to your nearest ELF counter and grab one now!