Green Juice | Post Workout Drink

Ingredients:


1 whole apple, chopped
around 8 pieces frozen pineapple tidbits, fresh not canned
1 whole orange, frozen wedges
a hand full of organic baby spinach
equal hand full of organic kale
1 cup Arizona Green Tea - don't worry this is 0 calories

Combine everything together in a blender or NutriBullet, spin till frothy. Serve in your favorite mug or glass. Keep excess in an airtight container and refrigerate till next use.

Bottoms up!

MU Diaries #2: Go To Brow Routine

natural everyday makeup look  +  winged liner 

Taking a concealer brush I apply the lightest shade under my brows, drawing a line below the brow bone to shape out where I want the highlight to be and where not to exceed with the brow color later, from the thickest part of the brows all the way to the tail. 

Next using an angled brow brush and medium brown eye shadow, I fill in the basic shape of my brows making sure the sparse areas are covered being careful not the over apply the powder at the thickest part of the brows. Do this using a light hand to maintain the most natural shade and shape. At this point I do not pull the shadow all the way towards the tail because I will be applying a different product in this area. 

Next I use a brow pencil to build a little more shape - drawing light, upward feathery strokes to mimic the actual hairs. 

And then I take a smaller brow brush ( preferably dual ended) and a dab of brow pomade to draw a fine, crisp line along the base of the brows, bottom arch, all the way to the tail and filling in this area for a sharp, deeper but natural gradient finish. Lightly brush through the brow hairs (using the spooly end of the brush) to soften the look. I have learned that warming up the pomade first on the back of my hand before using it helps soften it and makes it easier to work with. I apply product by gently pressing the sides of the brush onto the pomade. Defining the bottom of the brows gives them dimension and emphasizes a clean finish :)

Brush through the brows with tinted brow gel to seal the deal and lastly pat on some translucent powder where  the concealer was first placed to mattify the overall look and you're done!

Photo Details:

Products - 

Sonia Kashuk Concealer Palette Hidden Agenda  LIGHT

Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow Mahogany 10

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz SOFT BROWN

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomadee EBONY

Anastasia Beverly Hills Tinted Brow Gel CHOCOLATE

Brushes - 

Sigma F70 Concealer Brush

realTechniques Brow Brush (from the starter set)

 Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Duo Brush #7

Coastal Scents Medium Eye Shadow Brush (Smokey Eyes Brush Set)

Bella fell asleep while keeping me company ♥♥♥

BTW I got my ring at ALDO Accessories at Westfield Valleyfair Mall

Time to remove the FUN  :(   this is one brow without makeup, I know, I really jacked up my brows by over plucking LOL!

How I do my brows :)

Kitchen Confidentials - Salmon Sinigang

In most Filipino kitchens rarely would they run low on onions, garlic, tomatoes or ginger; toyo (soy sauce) and/or patis (fish sauce) - good God I think we have bags of these that would last us the whole month. Not to mention some sort of "sour soup"  (Sinigang) base powder. 

This morning I did an inventory check of the pantry and saw that I was still good with the "usual suspects", the only thing I had to do was find out from my tribe which kind of Sinigang they wanted - beef, pork or fish.

Since it's been a while this is what they requested...

The usual suspects:

1 large onion, sliced
1/2 cup sliced ginger
3 medium tomatoes, chopped into 8 piece wedges each
Tamarind soup base
patis
salt (if needed)


Accessories:


Tamarind leaves, 1 pack (1/2 lb.) 227 g
Okra, 12 pieces
Petchay, 1 bag - cleaned and trimmed of white stalk, green leafy part only
*optional: Banana pepper for spice


The Culprit:

3.5 - 4 lbs. Salmon head + cheeks

Beach/Coastal Theme Mini Cupcake Platter

Running out of party ideas on dessert presentation? Need something not too time consuming, cute, fresh and inexpensive? If you're hosting a beach or coastal theme party and need to give your dessert bar some love... here's how I put this little set up together ---

my own creation for my sister's bridal shower

 

  

What you'll need:

• brown sugar (for sand), the amount depends on the quantity of cupcakes and platter size
• cupcakes (homemade, catered or store bought) topped with Aqua colored icing or any color of your choice
• seashell mold
• white chocolate chips or candy melts 
• food coloring
• small seashells for added decoration
• shallow plastic party platter/tray

What to do:

Follow the instructions on how to make white chocolate candy or refer to other recipes online how to achieve this, just add in a swirl of food coloring before pouring into the mold and allowing to harden. Stick to the color of your motif. This is the only step that will need a little bit of time :)

In a party platter, pour the brown sugar in and spread thoroughly, pack down if you wish. This represents our sand element.*Note: add white sugar if desired to give a more lighter sandy look.

Arrange the mini cupcakes, white chocolate candy shells and real seashells on top of the brown sugar, avoid overcrowding. Set on serving table covered with linen or any material that presents a classic beachy feel.

Other tips:

You may also include a few starfishes, conk shells, tea light candles (consider battery operated ones if there are children around to avoid fire hazard) and such as added decor to your tablescape! A lantern can also give that authentic coastal touch to the overall presentation.

 

Have fun and enjoy the rest of the Summer!