Poetic Isolation

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara Review

I'm not a big fan of mascaras and falsies. I rarely use mascara on my eyelashes and I only wear falsies if I think it's necessary for me to use them. I make my eyes look more awake by wearing liquid eyeliner and wing it on the corners of my eyes, but I have to admit that nothing beats a mascara in making one's look fresher and more awake.

My makeup box lacks mascara so I bought one recently. I got myself the Maybelline's Great Lash Mascara in very black. I heard that Maybelline stopped distributing it for a while but recently it's back on the market again so I decided to give it a try.

PACKAGING

I love the packaging of the Great Lash mascara! Do I need to explain why? hehe Just look at its cute colors. I think it looks sweet and very attractive to the eyes. The sale lady told me that it has exactly the same packaging from the ones they sell abroad. True enough because translations from other languages were written in it. More details and information about the product were also written in the pack. The mascara is sleek and light weight which makes it easy to store.

PRICE

I bought my mascara for 350.00PHP that's 7.905USD . I think that's very affordable for a decent mascara.

WHERE TO BUY
Maybelline's Great lash mascara is available on Watsons nationwide. It is also available in the body essentials in some malls.

THE WAND
The Great Lash's wand looks like the typical mascara wand. I don't find anything peculiar or special about it. Here's what it looks like:

I took some shots that could show you a before and after photos with my eyes using the mascara.

Photo 1. What my bare eyes looked like. As you can see, I do not have thick and curly lashes.

Photo 2. My eyelashes are really hard to curl because they are short. I slightly curled my lashes in the second photo and applied one coat of mascara. There is a difference of course, but it isn't dramatic.

Photo 3. In the last photo I didn't curl my lashes again. I just add few more coats of mascara. It's actually more than three coats and it's just how it looks like after.

PRO's

- affordable
- very lash lengthening
- comes in a great package
- very long lasting (can lasts up to 6-7 hours w/out any retouch)
- doesn't smudge

CON's
-not volumizing
- could be very hard to remove

Generally, considering that it's only for 350php, I think it works okay. Again it's more lash lengthening, so if you are looking for a volumizing mascara, then maybe you should look for another one. I personally think this mascara is great for everyday use or if you want that fresh and natural look. The best thing about the mascara is its longevity. It stays fo 6-7 hours on my lashes without smudging. That makes it very hard to remove, lol you might need a good makeup remover to remove the whole thing from your lashes.

There goes my short review about Maybelline's Great Lash mascara. Thank you for reading! Good luck!

love lots,

Tin

Hair Extensions for Every Occasions

Whether you are going in a formal event or somewhere vogue, it is always important to choose the right hairstyle. It is one of the essential things that you should look into next to your outfit and makeup. Because believe it or not, just like your shoes and accessories, your hairstyle can make or break your overall look.

There are million ways how to style short hair, but it cannot be argued that you can play a little bit more when your hair is longer. In that case, short haired women only need to choose the best affordable hair extensions that they can find. A common dilemma for other women is their lack of hair volume. No need for them to cry though because clip in hair extensions for thin hair are available all over the internet. When you have them, you may start styling your hair without any worries or you may let your gorgeous lock flow and let its natural beauty stand out.

I know some girls are hesitant to use hair extensions because they are afraid they might look too artificial and overwhelming. If you have the same concern, don't stress yourself because you can opt for human hair extensions that will instantly solve your problem. It is so much better than a wig or any other kinds of extensions because it will easily match your natural hair color and texture. It will never look fake and because it is from 100% human hair, it can also add to your hair volume.

It's a wonder how hair extensions can easily wipe away all our worries. Just always remember to go for the best when buying one. I hope this post will help you if you are looking for the right one.

Love lots,

Tin

My Favorite Looks From Met Gala 2015

The Met Gala is undeniably one of the most sought after fashion event in the United States. It is attended by big celebrities, fashion designers, and other important names in the industry.

Met Gala what? If you are not familiar with the Met Gala, it is an annual fundraising event Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City. Every year, a theme is chosen where attendees of the event match their fashion. This year's theme is- 'China: Through The Looking Glass'.

Knowing the theme excites me as it is very interesting. It also made me feel so curious on what my favorite stars will wear to match it. Browsing at various photographs online, here are my favorite looks.

Bee Shaffer in Alexander McQueen

Amanda Seyfried in Givenchy

Karolina Kurkova in Tommy Hilfiger

Sarah Jessica Parker in H&M and Phillip Treacy

Selena Gomez in Vera Wang

Diana Agron in Tory Burch

Emily Ratajkowski in Topshop

Cara Delevingne in Stella McCartney

Anne Hathaway in Ralph Lauren

Brie Larson, Courtney Eaton and Annabelle Wallis in Dolce & Gabanna

Emily Blunt in custom Prada

Gigi Hadid in Diane von Furstenberg

Jessica Hart in Valentino

Lily Aldridge in Carolina Herrera

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Versace

Not a really big fan of Kim K and Riri's looks but I admire how they stay being them by wearing something that reflects who they are and their personal style.

Kim Kardashian in Roberto Cavalli

Rihanna

It's hard to choose which looks should I include in this list because as expected, almost all of the looks in Met Gala are stunning. If I'll include everything this list would be endless. lol

Well how about you guys whose look is your favorite? You may browse all the looks from Met Gala 2015 here. I hope you enjoy this list!

love lots,

Tin

Hopeful Romantic

I never dared crash a wedding,
never dared speak in public,
neither do I dream
to be somewhere big
like your heart.
But once in my life
I dared to explore
the New York City within you.
I dared to open the doors
you always wanted to stay close.
I dared to cross the subway
of your fast thoughts
unafraid to get hit
as I let
your bright lights
flood over me.
Once in my life
I dared to be limitless
and ruined.
I dared to
love, hope and give.
Loving you made me romantic
but never hopeless.
Loving you made me live.

-Cristine Despares