L-R Balenciaga, Chanel, Topshop 'Abby' buckle peep toe boots.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Peep Toe Boots
Over the past couple of weeks, my eyes have been blinded by various designs of the peep toe boots. Some look superb and others look like they just survived a puddle of mud. I prefer the ankle length to above the knee length and wearing them with skinny jeans. These boots go with any occasion from casual to formal events. Only disadvantage to peep toe boots is the fall/winter season except you can embrace the cold. My favorites peep toe boots are:
Monday, October 19, 2009
Benihana
Benihana is an upscale Japanese restaurant. An interesting feature of this restaurant is open-kitchen concept just like a condo: the chefs cook the food right in front of you on a hot metal surface with the exception of foods like rice, salads, and sushi. The performance is so entertaining, for example using onions to demonstrate the eruption of a volcano, creating a heart shape with the rice. For this restaurant, pictures tell the story more than writing a summary. Thus, I have a picture story below.
For more info on Benihana, go to
Monday, October 12, 2009
Halloween Make-up
Follow the step-by-step and M·A·C products listed below to achieve that look.
Click here for a printable version of this look to bring to a M·A·C Artist in a store near you; links to the products used are also included: http://www.maccosmetics.com/halloween3 or visit http://bit.ly/maccosmetics to purchase these products online or find a store near you. Pro products can be purchased in any M·A·C Pro store.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Tradicao Brazilian Steakhouse
My first time at a Brazilian steakhouse was made exceptional by Tradicao. From the servers to the manager, everyone is so cordial-I felt so relaxed and ready to devour the meat. For starters, the buffet style salad bar that includes fresh vegetables, cheese, cured meat and salad dressing is of top quality. To top it the servers bring shrimps on a skewer and give you as much as you want. when you are ready for the server to bring the meat on a skewer, there is a coaster for each guest.
The coaster is usually on the red side which means No, once you flip it to other side which is green; it says “Yes please” which indicates to the servers to bring the meat. So the influx of meat begins from beef ribs, lamb chops, pork ribs, sirloin, filet mignon, pork sausages, chicken legs, parmesan pork, chicken breast wrapped with bacon and picanha which tasted like beef chunks rolled up in bacon. The side dishes were brought as well; they included cupcake looking warm bread with cheese inside, mashed potatoes, buttery rice, fried plantain, and black beans. Also to complement my food I had the caipirinha drink. At this point I had to stop entering notes on my blackberry and focus on the food as the servers kept on bringing food. One thing I liked is when the servers bring the meat they tell you how cooked the meat is, if it’s medium rare (this was the best) and you like well done-they bring you well done meat plus you say no if you don’t want the meat they have on the skewer. After indulging in the meat feast, you flip the coaster back to red and it’s time for dessert. For their dessert menu, they have papaya cream, cheese cake, chocolate cake, crème brule, and lime pie. I had the papaya cream which was so soothing for all the meat I just ate. Overall, the restaurant was exceptional from the servers to the food and the manager. For more info, visit their page at
Saturday, October 3, 2009
My Make-up Favorites
STUDIO TECH
I Love the hue and natural finish of this powder. I have a red undertone so I use NW for M▪A▪C but for Studio Tech I go for yellow undertone NC50 because it looks more natural and blends with my body tone.
Product description from M▪A▪C Cosmetics
Totally tech. A tri-system blend of water, emollients and powder. Looks solid, glides on as a soft, creamy emulsion. Provides a natural matte, powder-perfect finish. Smooth to blend, easy to work with: provides a full range of coverage. Water-cooled - refreshes and hydrates skin. Light diffusing: softens lines, creates a fresh, flawless finish. Good on all skin types. Studio Tech is dermatologist tested, ophthalmologist tested, non-acnegenic and safe for contact lens wearers.
TRANSLUCENT POWDER (LOOSE)
The finish of this loose powder is amazing. I found this powder during one of my regular eye-brow waxing visits at Caryl Visage. Cool thing about this place is once you have membership you get discount items from their make-up line to beauty services like microdermabrasion and free facial in your birthday month
Product description from Caryl Baker Visage
Translucent powder (loose) is a finely milled finishing powder, ideal for all skin types, which sets your foundation for a velvety smooth finish. Available in a variety of shades for all skin tones, it reduces shine, eliminates surface oil, and diffuses light to help reduce the appearance of facial flaws and tiny lines
BRILLIANCE POWDER
This is one of the best sheer powders I have used in terms of brightness and ease of application. Most times I use it for contouring or just use it to highlight my cheek bones.
Product description from The Body shop
Best if you want to: Give your complexion a luminous, natural finish using a sheer, lightweight powder available in two sparkling shades.
Best for: all skin types
What it is designed to do:
- Convenient brush/powder combo allows easy, on-the-go application.
- Community Trade marula oil from Namibia helps to repair skin’s moisture barrier.
- Light-diffusing particles instantly brighten skin and help reduce the appearance of fine lines.
BRONZING POWDER
This is my alternate sheer powder to the brilliance powder. I use this powder often during summer to get the bronzed look.
Product description from M▪A▪C Cosmetics
A lightly frosted, tinted powder that gives skin sheer, natural color effects and highlights. Ideal for enhancing a skin tone or to accent or strengthen a tan. Skin-conditioning - and formulated to provide a smooth, even application on all skin types
SHIMMER WAVES
Whenever I remember my first use of shimmer waves I laugh. It was just a “oh let me see what’s new in body shop” moment and sales associate was giving this product to people entering the store. At first I thought it was just a plain eye shadow with 5 colors but I flipped the case over and saw the eye, face and cheek symbol. This just got me excited as I could blend all colors and use for my eyes or cheeks.
Product description from The Body shop
Best if you want to: Sweep colors together for a stunning, all-over glow on the face and cheeks or use each one individually on the eyes or to accent specific areas.
Best for: all skin types
What it is designed to do:
- Pearl pigments provide shimmer and sparkle, helping to disguise fine lines around the eye area.
- Ultra-fine talc is a high-performance powder that enables smooth and even application.
- Community Trade marula oil from Namibia helps to repair skin’s moisture barrier.
LASH STILETTO™ ULTIMATE LENGTH WASHABLE MASCARA
This mascara is like sky-high heels; it really does elongate the lashes. I love this mascara as it defines my lashes and comes off easily.
Product description from Maybelline
Why You'll Love It
The only mascara that does for lashes what stilettos do for legs.
- The Grip & Extend brush grasps each lash and coats from every angle
- Elastic formula stretches lashes for provocative length
- Pro-Vitamin B-5 formula conditions and smoothes for black-patent shine
- Contact lens safe and Ophthalmologist tested
For Best Results
Sweep Grip and Extend Brush upwards from root to tip to grasp each lash and coat from every angle to achieve extreme length and shine. Continue building lashes until you reach your desired look. Do not let dry between coats. Repeat for lower lash line. Removes easily with soap and water or Maybelline® New York Expert Eyes® Eye Makeup Remover Towelettes.
LIPSTICK
The reason why I started using lipstick was because I was looking for a lip color to go with my nail polish. The M▪A▪C store was the best option I had in terms of variety. It took more than 45minutes to find the red lipstick I wanted but it was worth the wait.
Product description from M▪A▪C Cosmetics
Color plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. Simmers on the street! What made M·A·C famous.
TAKE THE DAY OFF MAKEUP REMOVER FOR LIDS, LASHES & LIPS
I’m not a fan of Clinique but this sure does wonders in removing makeup. Its feels like baby oil (baby oil is what I love to use to remove my makeup) and very compact in any purse.
Product description from Clinique
Totally tugless, two-way makeup remover speeds the departure of hard-to-remove eye and lip makeups. Dissolves and "lifts away" long-wearing makeup, even waterproof mascara. Non-irritating, non-stinging. Ophthalmologist Tested. Appropriate for contact lens wearers
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