Big Bang, thank you (and you)!

Twelve countries, fifteen cities, and millions and millions of screaming fans. This is the tale of the Big Bang Alive Galaxy Tour, and the story came to an end yesterday, with Day 3 of 'The Final in Seoul'. Thinking about it leaves a bittersweet feeling, which I'm sure most VIPs can empathize with.

Photo credit: Big Bang Official Facebook Page

And because I still have a hangover from the Manila leg some three months back, I'd like to share with you this interview of G-Dragon which appeared in his Star Column. He talks about his Dara noona so fondly (that's Dara of 2ne1 aka Sandara Park), which I find really endearing. Read on:

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The first thing that comes to my memory was hanging out with Dara-noona in the Philippines. 2NE1′s Dara-noona went to the Philippines by herself to watch the Philippine concert. ^^ (Noona~Thank you!!^^)

Dara in Manila!

Because noona was active in the Philippines in the past, we knew that she’d be the person to know the Philippines best, so the members and I all started to ask her, in an insistent and constant manner, to take us out to a nice place. Finally, Dara-noona said that she knows a great restaurant  and suggested that we go out to eat there. So for the first time in a foreign country, all 5 members decided to eat together! Out! So that’s what we did. Not just the members, but other members of the staff as well, managers and security!! As it was the first time for all of us to eat out in a foreign country, all of us were really excited as we all got ready, and finally left with Dara-noona. ^^

At first, we were talking each other and getting more and more excited, and at the same time, we were enjoying the scenery from our window, with the thought of having a picnic in mind. Dara-noona has said that the place we were going to was a bit far, quite outside of town, but still we wanted to go~ go~ go, and so we went.

Then people were starting to get tired and fall asleep, as the sun was setting and  it started to get dark. (I only knew of this later, but they said that at this time, Dara-noona was getting worried. I didn’t know because I was in a different car.. ㅠㅠ)

After two hours, we finally arrived at this great outdoor restaurant, it was a really cool restaurant because you can eat while having a terrific view, specially if you come in the afternoon and can enjoy the sunset. B.U.T. Since we left late, we arrived late in the evening when it was already dark… It became a situation when we had to eat in the dark. Pparabam~! (Dara-noona version ^^) However, it was still a famous restaurant, so we ate the food that Dara-noona had suggested, we had a meaningful time together as we all talked with each other. (This is where I took this photo ~ With this long beer bottle~ You know this, right??)

GD + SMB :)

One more fact that is absolutely shocking, which we found out almost while we were done eating! This same restaurant was, in fact, also found just 5 minutes away from the hotel where we were staying… Pparabam…..ㅋㅋ

But I didn’t regret anything; we all had a great time, eating delicious food and talking with great people.
If only… We could take out the part where we had to go through the entire 2-hour ride.. ^^

Dara-noona!! I’m very grateful for the good memories! Thank you~!!! ^^

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Ah, Jiyong! What I wouldn't give to see you and Seunghyun again. :)

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Project BB Cream | Etude House Precious Mineral Bright Fit BB Cream.

We fetched Mum at the airport last Monday (she's home for her annual vacation), and I took this opportunity to swing by the Etude House store at Festival Mall, Alabang. While my siblings were finishing their bento boxes at Tokyo, Tokyo, the little man and I were busy with Dara's BB creams, haha!

I wasn't planning on buying another BB cream, as the husband will be sending another batch of goodies from The FaceShop, including Kim Hyun Joong's Power Perfection BB cream. But the lure of Minho and Taemin was too strong that I couldn't resist including a tube of this Precious Mineral Bright Fit BB Cream into my cart.

Plus I wanted to see for myself if this new product can hold a candle against its predecessor and my all-time favorite All Day Strong BB Cream, which - much to my dismay - has been discontinued by Etude House. I use the Sheer Flawless Skin (#3) variant in that product line, by the way.

In this new line, I'm a W13 Natural Beige. And you now have four shades to choose from. Previously, there were only three.

This baby boasts of three great factors: whitening, anti-wrinkle, and UV protection. 

"Precious Minerals BB Cream promotes silky complexion with pearl-infused sheer coverage. Contains adenosine and arbutin for anti-wrinkle and whitening efficacies. SPF for UV protection."
And this I quote from the box itself. No Sotto or Sinotto pegs in this blog, lol!

I love how girly-girly the packaging is, without looking too saccharine. It comes in my favorite colors, too. Lovely, just lovely.

The plastic cap is pretty sturdy, while the pump now easier to control. And I say easier because the All Day Strong BB Cream's pump was such a pain. You either pump too little or too much, to the point that your BB Cream squirts out flying. This one is waaaay better than its predecessor, which is definitely a plus.

It has a creamy consistency, which is very easy to blend. The W13 Natural Beige color matches my skintone perfectly. Yay!

It has a blendable, sheer to medium coverage. Most of all, I love the dewy finish which gives my face a healthy glow. All in all, I say the Bright Fit BB Cream is a fitting replacement-slash-improvement of the All Day Strong BB Cream.

What I love:
- The cute packaging
- The pump
- Mild, almost unnoticeable scent
- Buildable consistency
- Easy to blend
- Good coverage
- SPF 30!
- Dewy finish
- Brightening effect
- Affordable price (Php 798)

What you might not like:
- Oil control, especially if you have oily skin. Mine isn't oily, but I find myself reaching out for the blotting paper inside my purse every three hours or so.

Dewy finish, look! :)

Products used:

L'Oreal Base Magique Primer

Etude House Precious Minerals Bright Fit BB Cream

Missha The Style Undereye Brightener

NYC Color Wheel Eye Powder Mosaic in Beyond the Sea

Avon Mega Impact Gel Eyeliner in Blackberry

Avon Ultra Luxury Eyebrow Liner in Dark Brown

Missha Viewer 270 HD Curl Mascara in Black

NYC Cheek Glow in West Side Wine

Avon Ultra Luxury Lip Liner in Baby Pink

Neutrogena Lip Color in Sunlit Crystal