Baby Bump

Jaw-dropping  photo of Alessandra Ambrosio with a baby bump of 8 months. An ad for a Brazilian jewelry brand Vivara. I would like to take this as an inspiration in the future when I get my own baby bump.

Maxi Dress

Got invited to a 9th grade graduation ball last night both for a photography engagement and dance party. Donned an old maxi dress, made my hair into a chignon and completed the look with a nude make-up. The dress was originally with a lace ribbon that you can tie on the back or in front. I had it altered recently by using the same lace ribbon as an accent to the chest and permanent lace straps. Viola! a whole new dress. Am happy that the dressmaker made it the way I wanted it to be. The graphic design of the dress and the way it flows gave it a 70s vibe. Did my own hair and make-up.

Dress from Kissaman Andradas (they have another branch somewhere in Metro Sao Paulo)

Biancs in red gown - the graduate. She´s that tall at 14 yrs old. Biancs could me a model but she´s quite shy. Thadeu with me on the left photo dancing the traditional waltz. Felt like a debutant. It was one great night!

Boticario Intense Liquid Base

A month ago I broke my half-full maybelline mousse matte base. Took me long to find a replacement (tough to find maybelline in Pinhal). I just couldn´t rely on any brand. After all it is a base, the most important item in your make-up set. You ought to have it perfectly, not too white nor too dark, not too oily nor too dry. Where I´ve found it? Boticario Intense Line. A liquid base with matte finish and SPF 15 so perfect for my oily skin.  Not so heavy on the pocket at R$ 19,90 for a 25ml content.

The complete Boticario Intense line. I´m so buying their other product once needed.

Make-up tip: Liquid base is best applied with a brush...at least in my experience.

Ana Hickmann Premium Nail Polish

Last week I wrote about Ana Hickmann blue nail polish which was a budget find in lieu of Chanel and Dior. Yesterday, I came across a news that the brand will be launching premium nail polish that will be manufactured at the same place where Dior, Chanel and Bourjoir are made. The line will be available in 18 colors and will cost R$14,90 (7x the regular Ana Hickmann nail polish). Still costly unless you really use up the 9ml bottle for several occassion given you don´t own a salon. I´m wondering what colors it will be? Might interest me despite its tag. In stores in November 2011.