NYE 2010-2011 =) (might be pic heavy)

First post for 2011!
Happy new year everyone! :) It's a new decade. I'm going to share some pictures from NYE. Yeah, yeah I know my post is late and I'm lagging on posting but I got sick on NYE and I'm still sick now. What a way to start the year right...? :/
I was such a crabby patty during NYE celebration.

A tradition - fruit bowl for prosperity. 

My siblings tradition hahaha!

Pretty candles :3

My family is uncooperative & unsopportive of me taking photos of food. I had to take the pictures while the food was being prepared. :/

Crispy pata and fried chicken

See... There isn't much food on the table yet. And as a tradition we are supposed to have lots of

food on NYE for prosperity too LOL! xD

My mom's salad + cheese platter and olives which I don't like. :/

Glorious steak muwahahaha! :)

Drinks 

Pastry tray :3

more sweets love love! :p

and we had a little table on the side because all the food wouldn't fit in the dining table. 

Kare-kare and colorful dumplings for hot pot

I just took a photo because I think it's pretty

drunken sisters? LOL!

you've seen my sisters now, it's time for me to introduce my baby brother, bubi. :p

he's fluffy!!!!!!!! 

Ok, ok... My next post will be related to makeup. :p Stay tuned ok? LOL! Hope everyone has a good year! 

xxx, 

Sugar

Looking back at 2010 (Picture Heavy)

WARNING!!! This post contains excessive pictures with my face all over it. If you hate seeing me, please don't scroll down. (You have been warned.)

Thank you.

Another year has gone by so fast. I realized that I have been reviewing and posting about places, food and makeup yet I have never really posted about myself. :p

So I decided to share some random pictures from 2010 with all of you. I initially intended to post pictures of some guys who I liked/dated/had a huge crush on but decided against it since I might violate their privacy. :p Plus someone might point out that he/she knows one of those guys.

Night life:

I have not gone out since I started law school and have therefore decided that I need to unwind and relax sometimes, lest I go crazy from stress. x) One of my professors once said, "Study hard, party harder!" - he was a bar topnotcher. So, I kind of took his word and tried to experience what it was like to party. xD

Blow Job at Izakaya Greenbelt

Randomly shooting at the crowd LOL! xD

Life is a glass of maraschino cherries! 

Pose, pose :p

At the lobby - Republiq, Newport Manila

At Icon, Intercontinental Hotel Makati with friends

Somewwhere in Tomas Morato

Hehehe. I have no words for the photos below except that all the photographers are talented and I'm thankful to have been given a chance to work with them.  

Pictorials:

By: Paolo Zalameda

By: Ash Castro

By: Lestha1

By: Fritz Dalida

I fell down and got a big booboo on my knee the night before the shoot. xD

Random moments:

Anyone who knows me would know I value my family very much. I appreciate and love all the members of my family although they might not be aware of it. :p

♥ ♥ ♥

Family picture 

Night swimming xD

my dad and my youngest sister, Enky

My dad with my sister, Bea

Duddy and I.

2010 was sure one heck of a year. :) I surely learned a lot of new things and will be forever thankful for all the experiences be it a happy or painful lesson or memory. I hope 2011 will be better (in case it isn't I'll just view it as a challenge and will strive harder) for all of us. 

Advance happy new year everyone!

Life is like a mirror, we get the best results when we smile at it. -Author Unknown

WANT WANT WANT!!! New Sigma 12 Brush Kit

I just saw these new brushes on the Sigma site and I definitely have to get my hands on a set. I mean I really have to!!! The case looks amazing and the design is ingenious. =) I hope Sigma's distributor in my country will have these sets in stock soon. *crossing my fingers

I have previously purchased a Nice in Pink Travel set and The Sigmax High Definition brushes and I can never stress how much I love the brushes especially the Sigmax brushes because they make makeup application a lot easier. :3

Pictures & description were grabbed from Sigma's site:

12 professional quality brushes for a complete makeover! Everything you need to apply makeup to eyes and face. 

Make Me Classy - Black

For those who want the classic Black brushes.

Make me Cool - Aqua

Looking cool for those who love Blue!

Make me Blush - Coral

Pretty, pretty for Pink lovers out there! 

Make me Crazy - Purple

This has to be my favorite along with the Pink set.

This will definitely stand out from the rest of my brushes. :3

More pictures!!!

Awww... Sooo pruttyyyyyyy!!! >o<"

Open - the design is innovative!

All the 12 brushes in Make Me Blush

Simply gorgeous! I can almost feel how soft and fluffy

these brushes are. ♥♥♥♥

Brushes in this kit: 

Small Angle - E65 - Essential for the application of gel or cream eyeliner on the upper and lower lash line. This brush is also excellent for filling out the eyebrows. Synthetic bristles.

Medium Angled Shading - E70 - Angled, tapered, flat top. Ideal to apply highlight shades underneath the eyebrow and on the inner corners. It can also be used for a precise application of darker shades on the crease area. Natural bristles.

Large Shader - E60 - Flat shape is ideal for application of cream formulas and eye shadow primers. It also works great with loose eye shadows or pigments. Can be used to apply color all over the lid or precisely on the lash line. Natural bristles.

Pencil - E30 - Precise application of color on the crease, outer corner, and upper and lower lash line. Also ideal to smudge out pencil liner. Natural bristles.

Large Angled Contour - F40 - The angled shape makes this brush ideal to apply blush or contour shades. Natural bristles.

Large Powder - F30 - Very dense with a rounded top. Ideal to apply powder products on face and body. Natural bristles.

Duo Fibre - F50 - Specially designed to generate an ‘airbrushed’ finish when used to apply liquid foundation. It can also be used to apply blush, highlight shades and loose pigments. Blend of synthetic and natural bristles.

Foundation - F60 - Can be used to apply liquid or cream foundation. It is also recommended to apply moisturizers and conceal large areas. Synthetic bristles.

Concealer - F70 - The rounded, tapered, flat shape makes this brush ideal to conceal the under eye area. It is also recommended for a precise application in small areas. Synthetic bristles.

Tapered Blending - E40 - Rounded and tapered top. Specially designed to apply and blend color on the crease. Natural bristles.

Eye Shading - E55 - Soft and dense with a rounded finish. Can be used to apply pressed or loose eye shadows and pigments. Ideal to build intense color on the eyelid. Natural bristles.

Eyeliner - E05 - An extra-fine tipped synthetic fiber brush that delivers a precise, firm, even stroke to line the eyes.

Sigma Makeup offers a free travel size E25 brush with this kit!

The only catch is the price, it costs $99.00. However, from my previous experience Sigma brushes are definitely worth the price.

Have you tried Sigma brushes? What's your favorite among the sets above?


xxx,
Sugar

Bless us Lord, this Christmas, with quietness of mind;

Teach us to be patient and always to be kind.

Merry Christmas everyone!  ♥ ♥ ♥