Aninafish
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Irrational Fits of Beauty
http://www.aninamakeup.posterous.com/
A make-up and beauty blog by a writer/reader obsessed with beauty even as a curly-haired, plus-sized, dark-skinned Asian girl. Now training to be a make-up artist. Usually ditzy, but can be downright nerdy. Is definitely in love with words, but likes to hold hands with the beauty industry.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 90 )
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Following @karenmbb, 3 Things I Love About Make- up
1. It helps me not take things seriously. I can talk for hours on make-up, I have a pretty solid make-up philosophy and that's nothing about aesthetics. It's th... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
Tools: Bdellium Anti-bacterial Brushes.
The way that fixing your eyebrows can forever change your face (fate din minsan—hello Snooky Serna sa Blusang Itim AND Donita Rose, in general,) using a good se... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
Wonder Woman Or Drag Queen? Glamazona!
After doing an evening look or maquillage du soir at class last Saturday, I wanted to try it on myself using bright blue. I've really been in love with the shad... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
Lip Service: NARS Dolce Vita and MAC Impassioned.
That I like smoky eyes, I rarely use vibrant lip colors. But since I've been falling in love with neutral eye looks lately—almost bare with just eyeliner and... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Eyeliner Question! for @totally_jiggy
I couldn't help it. My love for eyeliners and finally finding tools that work merit more than 140 characters.From @totally_jiggy: @aninafish hey girly makeup... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
Wong Kar Wai + Shu Uemura Via @blessmybag
i love wong kar wai. he does longing extremely well. his films like in the mood for love, fallen angels, 2046 drip with just so much suppressed love and sexual... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
Lists-less: Lisa Eldridge, Make Up For Ever Product Recommendations, and Nars...
I'm happy to say that class went better today. And having a heavy meal before browsing through make-up counters is the best way to save money. But I've been... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
Chanel Nail Polishes and Your Dancing Fingers
I don't think I'll ever buy a bottle of chanel nail polish—though a bottle of polish lasts longer than you think. My bottle of Dashing Diva's West Village... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
Going Blue: Jennifer Lawrence's Mystique Process
Now that's a make-up process that would have been cool to just have cleaned floors or tools for. Permalink | Leave a comment Read more
Posted on 03 September 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
So, Class is Getting Difficult.
And I'm just in my third day. Not that I'm surprised, really. We're currently in the basics part of the course—yes, yes, I know sinong napakasteep ng learning... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
Part of the Wedding Season: Ken+Barbie
via blog.beatrice-dg.com So obviously since nagawa na ni Barbie and Ken, parang hindi na dapat gawin ang pose na ito. Click the link for more photos. Also here... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
Lanvin and Calle Ocho.
I guess fashion is having a giggle at itself, which of course is making me giddy too. That's Lanvin's Fall 2011 campaign video, set to Calle Ocho. Click here... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
Oh Absurdity, Thy Name is Beauty.
I love, love, love high fashion editorials. The strangeness of everything. The frivolity of it all. So this just totally tickles me. Courage nga di ba? This is... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
Gender Divine: A Fantasy Project for Illamasqua by Dandy Fantastic.
via dandyfantastic.blogspot.com it'd be difficult to ignore that my love for make-up stems from a real fascination with drag queens and transvestite. Read more
Posted on 26 August 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
Why, Hello Stila!
When a lot of make-up brands were still unavailable locally, stila comestics was one of those pretty,pretty packaging brands. I didn't really know if it... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
So You Want to Be a Make-up Artist: Stories from MUD Manila at Day 5
My last day for school turned out to be the day with a massive traffic jam. Heavy rains had murdered the asphalt on the roads and boom! traffic everywhere. Read more
Posted on 16 August 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
Make-Up Discovery: Mascara Fan Brushes and False Eyelashes
One of my discoveries at the class was the small fan brush for the application of mascara. It helps to stay hygeinic and they're easier to manipulate to coat th... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
So You Want to Be a Make-Up Artist: Stories from MUD Manila Day 4
Just more options for bridal work, like the bronzey beachnik bride for lovely destination weddings. See the full gallery on Posterous And here I am again, tryin... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
I Love the Absurdity (and Beauty) of This Ad for NARS Eyeliners.
but isn't this image fierce? Doesn't this remind you of something else? But not quite. Permalink | Leave a comment Read more
Posted on 15 August 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY -
Anna's a Natural.
In between days with classes, Anna came over to try her make-up for a wedding where she was a bridesmaid. We settled on something really soft and for day (a... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY