Spectacles from GlassesUSA.com

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of GlassesUSA.com for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
Wearing prescription glasses for 6 long years would not really make me an expert when it comes to glasses but I certainly know the difference between a good one from the bad. There have been a lot of websites sprouting like mushrooms offering prescription glasses, sunglasses, and eyewear, including contact lenses.
When I logged in at GlassesUSA.com, I was greeted by their 50% off promo and FREE SHIPPING on my first order. But what really made me stay browsing on their website is the 365-day return policy. It's very important that you get the eyeglasses that you want, not only with the aesthetics but on the quality as well. At GlassesUSA.com, you can get a full refund if you return your glasses within 30 days and if your glasses have manufacturer defects, you can enjoy a 365-day manufacturer warranty.

GlassesUSA.com has a Try-It Mirror that would simulate how you will look with the glasses and frames that you choose. This is very important for me because I am not blessed with a face shape that fits all eyeglasses. To know which frame suits me best, I simply have to select my gender, create a photo (either by uploading one, taking a photo with my webcam or selecting a photo from their database), and select the type of eyeglasses that I want and simulate how these glasses would actually look on my face. I really enjoyed trying a lot of frames from plastic, metal, rimless, and semi-rimless.
If you're into designer eyeglasses, you'd love GlassesUSA.com's collection from Guess, Coach, Ferrarri, and a lot more designer brands. They also manufacture multifocal glasses which I don't normally see in other eyeglasses websites. If you want to buy glasses, don't hesitate to check GlassesUSA.com.

Eyes on Ellana

Dani wearing Ellana Eyeshadows Dawn and Intense

Ellana Minerals Cosmetics has really amazed me with the vibrancy of their eyeshadows' colors and their staying power. At P130 for each 1-gram pot, you get finely-milled, true-to-color, highly-pigmented shades that will last you all day long. 

DAWN is a deep orange frost. I find the color really sexy and striking. With the right amount of blending, you can create a fresh daytime look or fierce evening look for dawn. The shade is just lovely! A little amount of this mineral eyeshadow shade can already create a hot look. The color is buildable, and this orange frost is so wearable. 

INTENSE is a deep reddish brown with copper shimmer. Despite the copper shimmer, this eyeshadow has a matte finish. It's best paired with a shimmery eyeshadow and this may also be used as an eyeliner. I honestly use Intense for my everyday make up. I simply pat Intense all over my lid, brush the edges with a little bit of Lust multi-purpose powder and I'm done. The Intense-Lust combination defines and brightens my eyes. Lust is more appropriately used as a Blush.

Ellana Minerals Cosmetics come in small containers with sifter. The holes on the sifter are actually covered with a transparent sticker/scotch tape. YOU NEED NOT REMOVE THE STICKER. Simply puncture 1, 2, or 3 holes, just enough that the product will come out. This will avoid spills and wastage of your mineral powders.

Almay Eyeshadow

I've been looking all over our local make-up counters for Almay but I wasn't successful. Almay is one of the few hypoallergenic products that I want to try. Luckily, a friend from U. S. brought me this Almay eyeshadow as one of her pasalubongs for me.

the colors under different lighting

The Trio for Hazels is perfect for day wear.

False Eyelashes

I've been reading through AskMeWhats' Blog when I got the idea of posting about False Eyelashes.

It was last 2009 when I first wore false eyelashes to a special occasion, it was our law school prom. I fought with my make up artist friend, Christopher, about wearing false eyelashes. I did not want to look like I was joining a gay pageant so I wanted to skip the false eyelashes. But my friend assured me that false eyelashes were a "major major" thing and that I just had to trust him.

False eyelashes, here I come! For someone who cries even at the slight touch of lining my waterline, I was nervous with sticking glue up my peepers! When the falsies were finally "installed", the ignorant me was babbling because I swear it looked fake! My good friend trimmed the lashes just to make me stop talking.

Below are my photos taken 3 long years ago. This is such a memorable day since it's my first time to wear false eyelashes. Hahaha!

                   

                  candid shot at the prom

letting my hair down after prom

Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk

$4.5 at nyxcosmetics.com

P 180.00 at The Rainbow Project, 2nd Floor, Gaisano Mall of Davao

P 210.00 at Chimes, 2nd Floor, Abreeza Mall, Davao

I bought mine at Chimes because I couldn't wait for the re-stocking. It would have been cheaper at The Rainbow Project but they're currently sold out. 

You'll get 5g of product for every Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil. I've seen MILK being used as an eyeshadow base although Nyx sells eyeshadow bases separately from these eye pencils. I guess the performance of this often sold-out shade is good.

Let's find out soon!