REVIEW: Bobbi Brown Lilac Eye Shadow | A Different Kind of Sparkle

Shimmer/Glitter/Sparkle cosmetic products of course would instantly brighten and improve the overall condition of the eyes. It's like magic. But they don't make it always luxurious and outstanding, Like real pearls, gems and diamonds, there are eye shadows that are of quality - meaning the texture is great, glitters really shine, and they don't make eyes dull with its content. As for me, Bobbi Brown just released one of the finest gems in this product type. See below why.

Bobbi Brown Lilac Eye Shadow (Limited Edition)

SRP: PHP 1600

Availability: Rustan's Department Stores

(-) Versus the photo above, actual product is not too bright but you still can see a lilac - light violet hue.

(+) On arms, we can see how dynamic the product is because it changes according to the lights which should happen with high shimmer/glitter products. It turns pink-purple at yellow light, and bluish-violet in a fluorescent light.
(+) Over a black eyeshadow or cream base, sparkle stands out which is of course good because it provides contrast. When wet, it has a full pastel coverage
(+) Texture is really ultra extra shimmery whether wet or dry

Swatch of Bobbi Brown Lilac Sparkle Eye Shadow. Wet plain swatch in between 2 swatches of product over an eye cream base in black. Under yellow light, without flash

Swatch of Bobbi Brown Lilac Sparkle Eye Shadow. Wet plain swatch in between 2 swatches of product over an eye cream base in black. Under fluorescent-bluish light, without flash

(+) On eyes and when dry, it has a Creamy-soft powder shadow glides on smoothly and clings to lids for exceptional wear and a smooth, crease-free look
(+) featherweight formul. It's just super light like dust which makes it easy for blending.

Swatch of Bobbi Brown Lilac Sparkle Eye Shadow (dry) with flash

(+) unique combination of glitter and shimmering pearls in a translucent base. It gives a shiny texture like pearls and glitters make it super luxurious!

Swatch of Bobbi Brown Lilac Sparkle Eye Shadow (wet) with flash

(-) With flash, I can't really see lilac so I have to place it above a purple eye shadow like below as seen in my Lilac Lavender LOTD

(refer to lids) Swatch of Bobbi Brown Lilac Sparkle Eye Shadow (dry) with flash

Overall, it's one of the most beautiful shimmering/glittering/sparkling pearl-ish eye colors I've tried, seen and wore. The overall effect is just A+mazing, and while color might be not too lilac, it gives my eyes a bright, luxurious and sophisticated look. I will repurchase this when there are still stocks!

What did you think of my newest baby? ;)

REVIEW: MAC Fashion Sets 2013 Matte Lipsticks | It's A Color Statement

So the limited edition Fashion Sets 2013 which I've been waiting for (because of the violet hue, Heroine) since April is now available in the Philippines (5-6 pcs remaining in the MAC counters haha). I bought that of course because I thought that it's a very unique hue. That's one of my first considerations whenever I buy lipstick because I can always mix & match, then next would be the consistency and texture. Let's review!

MAC Fashion Sets 2013 Matte Lipsticks (Limited edition)

SRP: 1000

Availability: MAC Cosmetics Trinoma, MOA, Eastwood, etc

(+) As always, impressive consistency, coverage and texture. It's matte and true to its name.
(+) Colors are bold - Ablaze is a bright coral, the middle of Morange and Lady Danger; Silly is like MAC Nicki Minaj 1 less the coral tone; Heroine is pure violet; Embrace Me is a subtle version of Candy Yum Yum
(+) Nonetheless, in terms of uniqueness of color, I was not that impressed because these can look very similar to the ones I mentioned especially Embrace Me and Silly.

swatches of MAC Fashion sets matte lipsticks (l-r Ablaze, Silly, Heroine, Embrace Me) with flash

 (+/-) In terms of texture, I find Heroine quite more glossy than the other matte's of MAC

swatches of MAC Fashion sets matte lipsticks (l-r Ablaze, Silly, Heroine, Embrace Me) without flash

(+) But also, I noticed changes in MAC's formulation. this one didn't dry my lips maybe because it had more moisture than others ad you can see in the picture below.

swatch of MAC Fashion set Matte lipstick in Herone - 2 coats with flash

(-) In terms of consistency and coverage, I find Heroine inferior than other usual matte's. As you can see below, it didn't cover and colored every part of my lips and cracks can be seen. I can't tell this for the other fashion set lipsticks but based on my arm swatch, seems like others are OK. This could be because of the unusual color, violet.

Overall, if you haven't bought much MAC lipsticks like Candy Yum Yum, Lady Danger/Morange or Nicki Minaj 1, go for this set because of the MAC quality and the colors that would fit your collection. Heroine is a very unique hue though but lacks in terms of coverage and consistency. Nonetheless, I would still buy Heroine because no other brand can offer this unique piece of lippie ;)

At any rate, you might want to check out the liners, nail colors and shadows that match your lipsticks. That's the statement of Fashion Sets. I like it better on nails, lip liners and shadows because the colors now are more unique since there's less variety when it comes to these product types.

Break My Spell at Super Sale + GIVEAWAY | Not Just A Bazaar

Whether it's the newest iPad or the latest android phone to hit the market, people are always eager to upgrade their favorite products. The same can be said in the fashion realm—who doesn't appreciate a great improvement on a beloved piece? With a little help from The SuperSale Bazaar team, the organizers have rounded up over 200 local and imported brands to elevate a slew of styles you already adore and create totally fresh looks.

May is one of those transitional seasons where in most of us have no clue on what the weather will bring and what to wear. This is the time of the year in the metro wherein we look to our icons and the tastemakers in the fashion industry to guide us so we can easily glide through this month. Unlike countries that have four seasons, May is like the thorn between the super sunny hot and rainy June. Going out can be such a chore, as you don’t know if you should wear a light breezy summer dress or gear up for the wet weather.

But more than that, bazaars open the possibility of fashion exchanges or actual material exchanges (if you are selling too haha) which work for people who are experimental with their style. It's not like a tiangge where you buy and that's it, because these superb bazaars, for me, are events where you get to interact with friends, people that could give opinion on your style, etc. Last year, I really enjoyed my Bloggers United experiences, one in Il Terrazzo and Bazaar for All Seasons where I bonded with my blogger friends, old and new, my readers and bought pieces that upgraded my cabinet!

At Il Terrazzo (oh I miss this place!) after a bazaar with new and old friends/co-bloggers!

Mich, Ana, Kelly and Aisa wearing ANAGON!

Couple blogger Dani and Mikyle!

group photo wearing ANAGON accessories. I love how creative they are! Plus Niche this time

ANAGON. I'm buying that floral crown this Super Sale!

Now, It is always refreshing to know that the team behind the longest running fashion bazaar in the metro, SuperSale, has created another SUPERB- a 5-day long event this May 22-26, 2013, Wednesday-Sunday at The SMX Convention Center. Shoppers can expect up to 90% off sale on summer items and at the same time new collections and must-have pieces for the second half of the year. This was created last 2012 to celebrate Philippine fashion and the latest trends for the next season to be introduced to the fashion-obsessed making this event the 3rd under Superb’s belt.

Now, so you can also get the chance to experience this superb bazaar, I'm giving away 25 tickets! I'm sure you all can fit in my list so here's how you can win:

1. Liking/Following Mikki on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@mikkigalang)

2. Subscribing to this blog via Google Connect (see side bar) - you can do this if you have twitter, hotmail, gmail or yahoo, etc

3.  Follow Super Sale on FB, Twitter & Instagram (@SupersaleBazaar)

4.  

5. Posting on my FB wall and Tweeting the bloggers you wanna meet at Super Sale and end with "Don't forget to visit @mikkigalang's booth @supersalebazaar! You can WIN tickets at www.breakmyspell.blogspot.com" On Facebook, tag me and Super Sale

6. Comment here with your links

Will determine winners day by day until May 26, 2013. Open to Metro Manila residents only
Aside from this, and Super Sale's the hourly raffle on the event, the team is also giving away goodies by posting on Instagram and Tweeting your favorite looks and pieces to win prizes. Don't forget to also post which tastemakers and bloggers (ehem! You may also like my entry and vote for me when you give your tickets) are topping your best-dressed list! Try to get a snapshot during the 5-day fete. Do follow @supersalebazaar and tag #supersalebazaar. Tons of prizes await!

* For the Benefit of World Vision, helping build a better world for children.

* You may pre-purchase tickets via SM cinema outlets or online www.smtickets.com

* For inquiries email us atsuperb.bazaar@gmail.com or contact us at+63917-8013772.

* Visit http://www.facebook.com/supersalebazaarfor more details and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @supersalebazaar

See you girls at my booth! Will be selling accessories, extensions (which Ill post this week with a tutorial) and clothes! Hope to see you!

REVIEW: BYS Neon & Color Change Lip Products | New Party Accessory!

So here's the lip colors for party people! haha It's so innovative for BYS Cosmetics to produce super bright and color changing products! It just outshines! See my latest LOTD using the neon lip gloss here.

BYS Neon Lip Gloss, Neon Lip Color and Color Changing Lip Color

SRP: PHP 299 (Neon Lip Gloss and Color Change) PHP 399 for Neon lipstick

Availability: SM Department Stores

(+) Upon first sight, you can see how bright and neon the colors are. Below are more BYS Neon products with UV which creates a really bright semi-glow-in-the-dark-like-nicki-minaj effect

(+) Amongst the 3 neon lip products, I super love the consistency, coverage and color pay-off of the pink lip gloss (left most) as if it's a lip stick!
(-) The green lip gloss and orange lip color lack run off.
(+) Colors are indeed super bright, but the lip color is quite subdued with a stabilo-kind kind of orange.

Swatch of BYS Neon lip gloss and color (with flash)

(+) I like how the pink lip gloss turns bright coral pink!

Swatch of BYS Neon lip gloss and color (without flash)

(+) What I super love about the pink neon lip gloss is it's also buildable

Swatch of BYS Neon lip gloss in pink - 1 coat (with flash)

(+) It also covers the lips very very very well with color that it makes it super perfect and full.
(+) It also volumizes the lips because of the glossy full effect. It looks photoshopped now but it's not!!!!

Swatch of BYS Neon lip gloss in pink - 2 coats (with flash)

(-) As for the green, it's quite the opposite of pink because it lacks consistency and coverage. Maybe because it's much lighter?
(-) Hard to use and match with a green color. Maybe you can use it for shoots but not for casual events unless you wanna go avant-garde

Swatch of BYS Neon lip gloss in green - 1 coat (with flash)

(+) The neon lip color is a brighter high-fluorescent color compared to neon which is really unique
(-) However, the pink neon lip gloss has a better consistency and coverage such that it even covered my dry lips
(+) It volumizes lips to the nth power

Swatch of BYS Neon lip color in orange - 2 coats (with flash)

(+) As for the color change lipstick, I like the sheer blue-violet effect it gives with a semi-glossy but not creamy texture

(-) consistency is good but coverage is lacking. It's more of lip enhancer or balm for me than a lip color.
(+) Color change property can be seen but not so much. However, I love the 3D effect it gives.

Swatch of BYS Neon color change color in 2 coats (with flash)

Swatch of BYS Neon color change color in (without flash)

Swatch of BYS Neon color change color in 2 coats (with flash)

(+) I always adore the fruity scent of BYS lip products
(+) Super affordable

(-) Lasting effect is average because of the texture of the super gloss. For the pink neon lip color that I adore, to achieve the full effect, I need to retouch after an hour, but a slight pink stain stays

Overall, nonetheless, I really love and would definitely repurchase and recommend my BYS pink Neon lip gloss and recommend for people who want to outshine with very good quality. I
use it always whenever I party!!! With the price, the other products are very unique and interesting but can only work probably with a good base of lip color.

Let's party now, yeah? Have a good Saturday everyone!

LOTD: Neon Human & Ray-BanxAvicii Concert Experience

So here's the makeup I wore to the Avicii concert! Neon is just color to the 2nd power and my goal is to be one with the lights. Neon works extremely under violet back light, but also with very bright night lights and it changes according to the color of the environment. It's just so exciting, fun and cool for me. So let me be a neon human!

Photo with creative filter

Here are the products I used, neons mostly from BYS
Eyebrow: Majolica Majorca Brow & Lash colorist + Benefit Brozings
Eyeshadow: BYS Neon Eye shadow
Eyeliner:  (upper) Catwalk Cosmetics Harajuku black Liquid liner (lower) BYS Kohl Eyeliner in White

Falsies: Flutter False Eye Lashes in Drama Queen

Mascara: (lower) Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Meister
Lip color: MAC Nicki Minaj 1 Lipstick
Lip gloss: BYS Neon Lip gloss in pink

The focus is both eyes and lips. On eyes, I used different colors of matte neon shades from BYS which Ill review soon! i made sure that the adjacent colors blend well.

On lips, I published in my IG account a photo of the pink lipstick which changes color when under different bright lights! And oh, the BYS neon lip gloss has a very perfect consistency, coverage and color payoff! Reviews next!! 

The bold liner and falsies gave more drama and contrasy to the colorful eyes.

White eyeliner gave bigger eyes, and the yellow shadow on top further opened it.

If I would name it other way, maybe Hawaiian? hahaha and Oh, I ate a lot of Hawaiian food in Boracay!!

I also wore some of the eye colors here in my Boracay vacay (or parties) and they really pop out with color!! They called me lady in pink! hahaha

So, fresh from the Avicii concert which was quite overpowering and oh super amazing with great visuals and lights, My favorite part was Silhouettes! It was really empowering for me!

I came with bloggers Tracy Ayson, Aisa Ipac, Tin Iglesies and Ana Gonzales and oh while I flashed myself with colors, they did with their Ray-Ban's! I really like the flash lens! I'll get one real soon and maybe teach how to wear it with the right lipsticks? Yeah?

I will be going to the Wanderland Music & Arts Festival tonight again with them and I'm so excited for Neon Trees and Temper Trap. I know 1 song from each. hahaha but I just I wanna listen and expose my ears to more indie rock bands! Below's my fav from Neon Trees! At any rate, did you like the Neon LOTD?