Johnson's and Bayo launches the Soft Look Collection

I am a fan of clothes with a healthy dose of romance. Nudes, whites, pinks, and beiges are some of my favorite colors to wear this season too! That's why I am floored by Johnson's Body Care and Bayo's collaboration called the Soft Look Collection. The well-designed pieces are done in delicate lace, chiffon, and satin, shamelessly featuring a lot of ruffles and runching. The whole collection's main focus was showing off one of our best assets this summer - beautiful skin.

I love, love, love the Soft Look Collection. It is so me! Anyway, I took photos of the complete line for your viewing pleasure. Tell me what you think! Check out last year's Johnson's Body Care launch too, and compare.

The gorgeous, skinny, and elegant Sarah Meier was host for the night. I love her blue eyeshadow and nude lips. Her makeup was immaculate.

Class and simplicity 

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Outfit of the night

White is usually worn during the day, but if you pick a clean cut and an elegant look, it can easily be perfect for an evening engagement! This is what I wore to Encore at The Fort, Taguig during the Johnson's Body Care event last Tuesday:

Since the theme was "soft elegance", I went for a little white dress topped by a flowy, open jacket with strong shoulders. I wore a shell cuff and a plain silver necklace.

Six top blushes to try

Haven’t had any sleep because of that report you were rushing? Got dull skin because you don’t have enough time to take care of it? Don’t worry! There’s a quick fix for your problem. You see, the easiest and most foolproof way to brighten your face is by putting on blush. A pink, warm flush on your cheeks can make you look fresh, well-rested, and attractive in just a few seconds, tops. Here are some top suggestions on the best blushes out in the Philippine market.

NYX Cosmetics

NYX Cosmetics is widely touted as the “poor woman’s MAC”. Their products are raved everywhere because of the quality, affordability and wide color selection. Their blushes got a high rating from bloggers and forumers alike, getting a 4.5 out of 5 from a popular makeup community. The blushes are also well-reviewed in a local makeup forum. NYX blushes are said to be pigmented, smooth, and has good staying power.

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Paul & Joe's 3rd Birthday Bash coverage

Last Friday, Paul & Joe celebrated its third birthday and launched their 2010 Spring Collection with a small, intimate gathering. The theme was Wild Flowers, based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

Cute birthday cake! So Paul & Joe, don't you think? The brand is known for its cute and classy packaging.

The host looked absolutely fresh and stunning

2010 Spring Creation Makeup. If you like elegant, wearable and long-lasting colors, this is a collection that you should check out. The eyeshadows come in three finishes: satin, silk, and suede. There are 27 colors to match the season. You can create your own palette by picking any three colors that suits your fancy, which makes it rather convenient since it maximizes the products' cost-per-wear (you know you'll be using everything all the time!). The price is rather steep though - for the whole palette, you need to shell out P2,980. Each eyeshadow is P820 while the palette itself is P520.

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Project Vanity and Carefreeshopper NYX Giveaway

Hi everyone! Here's a chance to try P1,600 worth of NYX products - for free! The contest is sponsored by Carefreeshopper, my favorite NYX reseller online.  

Aaand that's it. It's so easy to get 20 entries to the raffle, so give it a shot and up your chances of winning this NYX loot. I'll be drawing the winner via Random.org on May 4 and will announce the winner on the same day.

Now, don't forget to leave your comment on this post telling me where your entries are. If you don't leave a comment, I won't know you joined!

Update on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 9:59AM by Liz Lanuzo

Just to clarify, the winner is getting the following products ONLY. You have to name the shades of these products that you want to receive if you win.

2 NYX Lips lipstick (not the Round Lipstick, NYX Lips is another, more expensive line of the brand)
1 NYX Diamond sparkle lip gloss
1 NYX Ultimate pearl eyeshadow  
2 NYX Chrome Eyeshadow 

Last call for entries to the Ukay Manila Summer Giveaway

Hello hello, today is the final day for the Ukay Manila contest. Please check out this post to see the contest details. Lovely dresses, makeup, and accessories up for grabs!

Recipes to try

One of the things you may not know about me is the fact that I cook. I love food, but I'm not a foodie! I just like to try new things both in the tasting and cooking department. My cooking philosophy is pretty basic: make simple, healthy, but tasty dishes. I'm always trying to lose weight and I don't really have that much time to spend puttering around the kitchen, hence that kind of thinking.

Anyway, I'd like to share some recent recipes I whipped up with the help of Epicurious. It's this site that aggregates recipes all over the Internet, which makes it an awesome place for those who are always looking to cook something new, or add a twist to what they're already making.

Sauteéd Chicken Cutlets with Asparagus, Spring Onions, and Parsley-Tarragon Gremolata

This recipe has a very herby taste. Instead of cutlets, I used huge chicken breasts which worked pretty well with the whole thing. The creamy herb sauce infused with a spark of citrus flavor is quite surprising but still very much delightful.

More recipes after the jump!

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For sale or swap

Shiseido Supplist Foundation in o40 (good for NC30-35 skin)
Condition: 70% full, with box, a plastic top cover so you can keep it clean even if you're not using it, and a new unopened Shiseido sponge in its plastic.

Selling price: P900  (it's originally P1,650 in malls)

don't mind that the box says o60, that's the box of the new shade I bought

Free travel-sized tube of Clinique Facial Soap and a Sephora Soothing Primer sample

Swapping preference: NARS blushes, MAC blushes

Reason for selling:
One of the best foundations I've tried. Here's my review! Selling it because I got darker this summer (just came from Bora!), so I bought a new Supplist in a darker shade. Note, I'm just selling the refill, not the compact, which retails separately for ~P1000 in malls.

If interested, leave a message here or email me at liz [at] projectvanity.com. Thanks!

Update on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 10:05AM by Liz Lanuzo

Sold already!

Paul & Joe's 3rd Birthday Bash

I've always been curious about Paul & Joe. The only thing stopping me from buying something from the brand is the price. But still, I'm wildly interested in their foundation. I've been meaning to visit Rustan's Makati to check it out on myself as I've only read about it online.

Anyhow, here's an invite to their birthday bash:

NYX Round Lipstick swatches: Thalia and Tea Rose

When you Google for NYX Round Lipsticks you will find that two of the most popular shades are Thalia and Tea Rose. Every makeup enthusiast worth her salt has these shades in her arsenal! They're cheap, plus they're extremely flattering on most skin tones. The swatches were very tempting so I decided to snag these lipsticks when Carefree Shopper's next shipment came in.

Thalia and Tea Rose. They look the same in the picture, but Tea Rose looks a lot pinker in person. Swatches up ahead!

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