MAC & NYX Eyeshadow Dupes

Here are a couple of MAC and NYX eyeshadows that are comparable to each other. Something most of you may or may not know is that I am an avid NYX fan. I have their blushes, eyeshadow trios, primers, and lipsticks!! As they say, NYX is the poor man's MAC -- which I admit, and I'm not even ashamed one bit. Haha! Although, I can't deny I'm a huge MAC fan as well. My whole face routine is composed of MAC products, and I can't complain -- it's what makes me look flawless. However, I think there are some aspects wherein NYX can outshine MAC, and one aspect where I firmly believe NYX is superior is with their eyeshadow singles. The MAC ones are incredible, but they retail for about 850/900 per piece, whereas NYX eyeshadows are only 195 per piece. The quality of the shadows are comparable for some, and because of the huge array of shades offered by both cosmetic companies, it's easy to find dupes for the other. I've laid out for you the more famous MAC-NYX dupes, and I hope you enjoy taking a look at it! Tell me if you want me to do more, or on other face products comparing the two. I also have a list of a couple of sites that sell NYX for a very affordable price. Just tweet me @poCARLIEsweat and also feel free to follow me on Instagram @samsoncarla :)

Fashion Predictions: 1st Sem

I'm so sorry I wasn't able to update this whole summer. I had classes this summer break and I only have a 3 day break before I go back to school for my regular sem. :( So in order to make up for lost time, I'm back with a pretty awesome post!! Fashion predictions, yay!! First of, I'd like to welcome all the DLSU froshies with a heavy heart.. haha. I'm so jealous that you're all gonna start your college lives while mine is ending :( Make sure you all make the most out of it, it'll be the best 3-4 years of your life!! :) Anyway, let's start talking fashion!

When I was a freshman, I had a heck of a lot of dresses. I was a really lazy dresser back then and slipping on a comfy, free flowing dress seemed to be a good idea, and it really was. However, I wish I would've spruced it up with a nice cream cardigan, or a cropped denim jacket -- the cover ups aren't just useful fashion wise but also useful in terms of comfort. You may have some rooms that are quite chilly, and granting that the rainy season is coming soon, these will come in handy. Let's not forget the comfy pair of flats -- every decent college student needs one in either cream or black so it matches anything :)

I absolutely love graphic tees! Especially when they're in that loose cotton fabric that still cling to your body in all the right ways. It's amazing how a girl can look so sexy wearing a Batman or Superman shirt in the right fabric. I know a lot of girls who binge buy graphic tops at Forever 21 and Topshop, and this is a trend I'm guessing will be common this season paired with a brown rugged rucksack and the classic Doc Martens. :)

And then there's always that one girl that has all the right clothes and mixes it so well.. She's the sassy and classy one (the one I always wished to be, haha!). She'll look like she'd been plucked straight from a Sabo Skirt photoshoot and you'll just swoon as she's donned in her knit sweaters and graphic skirts with an amazing handbag to boot. She may even throw in some spiked earrings and a rose gold Michael Kors chrono, just to be more perfect. This is by far my favorite trend prediction for this coming sem/year even :) 

Even out of school, you'll see that this trend is becoming more and more popular. Lots of girls have been sporting these colored jeans paired with chiffon tops in different styles and colors -- color blocking isn't the only trend here but matching harsher materials like denim with the softer chiffon or silk, which is a really nice balanced out look. I like to tone it down by wearing sandals in more neutral colors. :)

Plain neon tanks paired with printed bottoms either shorts, skirts, or pants are calling out to me this season! They look extra fresh and feminine at the same time, without the frills and frou frou. You can play around with this as much as you want, keeping in mind that if you intend to wear these to school, make sure that you don't mix two very striking patterns so as not to overwhelm people with the color and print. AND ALSO, before I forget, for DLSU froshies, make sure you measure your shorts before leaving home in order to not receive a warning/offense :) 

That is the option you have with a mullet skirt! Haha. I don't recommend you girls wearing these to school with heels because Taft is a pretty dangerous area with unpaved roads, and I really wouldn't want you to risk those beautiful legs of yours ;) Haha. You could pair these still with colorful sandals on a school day and change into heels if you have a date or an event later on in the day :) 

Obviously, you can't lounge around in this outfit in school. Haha. Or is there a school out there that wouldn't sanction someone in these outfits (i.e. Ateneo or UP)? You could wear these on Friday's (no school day for La Sallians) to gimmicks with your friends to the beach or even to the mall! Super fresh lang nito! And I love how it screams Tumlbr girl! Extra long brown hair, partisyon sa gitna, and extra long lashes na lang, achieve! :)

That's it for my predictions for this coming school year! :) Enjoy college life, baby girls! xo

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Hong Kong Fashion Haul ♡

Lately I've been drawn to more feminine pieces, not just in terms of design and prints but mostly in terms of cloth. I'm enjoying wearing chiffon, soft tulle, silk and other smoother materials. Also, since it's summer, it's time to bring out all my dresses!! In order to keep cool with the heat, I picked up light and breathable clothing materials in cotton and silk. I'm also drifting away from darker colors of clothing because it can create the illusion that it's hotter than it actually is. So for the summer season I'm sticking to whites and pastel colors to keep me cool and vibrant. All of the products I purchased on the trip are less than P 1500 :) Which is pretty steep but still a good bargain for some of the other things I picked up. Tell me if you wanna see more fashion hauls! Tweet me @HelloCarliexx :) 

Batch of 2012! ☺

Hello graduates of 2012! :) I have a surprise for you! I've recently decided to utilize my makeup collection by offering HAIR & MAKE UP services this grad season! Here's a sample look I can do for you, this is just a basic neutral eye for a natural look :) If you have any suggestions or specific looks you wanna peg on your graduation night, feel free to tweet me @HelloCarliexx :) 

Makeup: 350

Hair&Makeup: 450

Last Teen Year ☹

One of my biggest fears in life is growing old and dying -- and even though that is a thought which should be far fetched at this point I have always felt like I'll be dying at a young age. :( Haha! Have I also mentioned I'm a drama queen?! Anyway. I turn 19, this April 19 which is making me very sad. First, because I'll be growing older and this will be my last teen year. Second, because I have had 18 bummer birthdays, and having another sucky one will just make me feel bad on top of growing old. :( Haha. It's like the universe's way of getting back at me for all the blessings I receive -- and the worst part is it extracts revenge on me on mupposedly my most special day of the year. Haha! But still God is good because He really does make it up to me for the rest of the year. :) I don't really receive gifts on my birthday either since... I don't mean to fish but, I really don't think anyone gives a rat's ass about my day. HAHA! Except Ciaeli of course and my mom and dad. :) But that won't stop me from posting my wishlist!! So here it goes..

I must admit I'm an Apple girl, every gadget I have is an Apple product from my laptop, to my tablet down to my phone -- but I also have to admit I miss having keypads, and this is why I need a Blackberry :( I'd settle for the Bold 9780 or for the 9800 Torch! :)

I'm also a Nikon fan, both my DSLR and my digital camera are Nikon, and for the record, the quality of the photos are AMAZING. Even the digital cam's photo quality is like my DSLR! Nikon recently came out with the 1 J1 in cute colors, and I've been lusting over this pink 1 J1! But they weren't in stock in stores when I was in the States over Christmas break, and ordering them would take too long :( So I'm hoping I'll be able to get it on my birthday! *ehem mom and dad* ;) 

These bags have been on the top of my list for a long time now, and I don't expect to get them on my birthday or anytime soon for that matter, but I'm really working hard and trying to save up so that one day I can call these mine! :) They're really basic shapes and colors (except for the McQueen and Kate Spade) which is very me, I stick to basics but they're always statement pieces too. :)

I'm on Instagram a lot and there's a rage going on called #armcandy. I totally fell in love with it and have been trying to copy the trend! Sadly though, we don't have much cute arm accessories here in MNL even our Forever 21 branches here carry the worst accessories, which is making it so hard for me to keep up. :( But I'm hoping there are alternatives out there!! :)

I AM A WATCHAHOLIC. I get watchgasms whenever I see a really sexy watch like what I've posted above. My target out of all those is the Michael Kors chrono!! I really wanted to get one while I was in LA, but kept postponing it cause I was gonna settle for the Guess by Marciano dupe of the MK watch :( That was a really bad move. I'm hoping my parents order this for me :(

I know that the Jordans are a bit out of place, but out of all the shoes posted here, the Air Jordan 3 Cement's are on top of my shoe wishlist! Haha. That's my inner street style talking, I picked up on the trend cause of Lia Barnachea (WHO IS MY FASHION QUEEN) :) Now I've been dreaming of these babies on a regular basis! :( As for the other shoes, wedges are really comfy, and they're the only kind of heels I can walk in the whole day (except for my dupe JCs of course) :) Also, these new loafer styles are totally adorable! I really want one in Maroon, any suggestions where I can find these? :)

There's been so much rave on Youtube about these Maybelline 24 Hr. Color Tattoo eyeshadows! I know there aren't any here in MNL but I'm hoping an online store is selling these :( I really want them!

(As for the rest, these are make up MUST HAVES that I really need in my life. :( Haha. I already have an extensive collection, but these are the ones missing and I think would make my collection even better)

Viva Glam Nicki

Mac Myth

Mac Intimidate

Thank you for reading this post, loviesss ♡ Feel free to tweet me @HelloCarliexx :)