Sneak Peek | Colourpop x Sailor Moon Collection.

Colourpop is launching a new collection in two days' time, and OMG I have never been more excited for this one! Their latest collection is actually a collaboration with Toei Animation - Sailor Moon, to be exact - and the 90's kid in me is super stoked!

The pretty guardian of the Moon is here to make y'all pretty!

Reminisce your childhood and take a trip down memory lane as you get a glimpse of the Colourpop x Sailor Moon collection. Moon prism power, make up - literally! :)

Pretty Guardian Shadow Palette.

The Pretty Guardian Shadow Palette features 12 gorgeous shades, with an array of warm and cool tones. The glittery ones are sure to make your eyes dazzle, while the matte shades are perfect for your everyday look.

Gliterally Obsessed.

Jazz up your look with these Gliterally Obsessed body glitters! They're loaded with tiny flakes of moons and stars and come in two variants - Moonlight Legend in pink and Moon Prism Power in purple.

Pressed Powder Blush.

Luna, the black talking cat, also makes a special appearance in the Pressed Powder Blushes! They come in two shades - From the Moon (soft magenta) and Cat's Eye (light pink). There's even an imprint of her face on the blush itself, which makes this product even more adorable! 

Lip Bundles.

Finally, we have the lip bundles, which also come in two variants. The Daylight Lip Bundle comes with the shades Bun Head and Sailor Moon, while the Moonlight Lip Bundle comes with the shades Usagi and Moon Tiara. Each bundle comes with an Ultra Blotted Lip and an Ultra Glossy Lip.

The Colourpop x Sailor Moon Collection will be launching on February 20, 10 AM PST. That's February 21, 2 AM here in the Philippines so set your alarms if you want to get first dibs on this limited edition collection! :)

Seoul Searching | Revisiting Hongdae: Trick Eye Museum + Cafe de One Piece.

Remember our trip to Hongdae last year and how this fun and funky neighborhood immediately and absolutely swept me off my feet? I was so enamored by this place that I made a resolve to bring my husband here the next time we visit Seoul. That plan finally pushed through last winter when we revisited Hongdae on New Year's Day. Our main agenda was to visit the Trick Eye Museum, as per Yue's request.

A 3D interactive gallery, the Trick Eye Museum first opened its doors in Hongdae in 2010. The museum features paintings that make use of the 'trompe l'oeil' (trick of the eye) technique, which gives 2-dimensional paintings the illusion of being in 3D.

Trick Eye Museum in Hongdae.

Everything in this museum is touchable, and guests can freely interact with the artworks and take photos to their hearts' content. Most of the paintings have sample pictures on how you should pose so that you can achieve the 3D illusion, and there are arrows and markers on where you should stand, sit, or lie down so that you can get the best shot.

Here are some of my favorite photos. As you can see, the boys had a blast posing with the paintings and Yue really enjoyed hamming it up for the camera. :)

Yue is trapped!

Hi ho Silver, away!

Surfing with winter coats on, haha!

More photos after the jump!

Sneak Peek | Etude House x Wedding Peach Angel Sparkle Collection.

July seems to be a very promising month for makeup junkies like me as we look forward to the new product releases from some of our favorite Korean beauty brands. I'm filled to the brim with excitement as I give you a glimpse of these wonderful goodies coming our way!

First up is the Angel Sparkle Collection, which I'm sure will be a big hit among anime/manga fans. It's a collaboration collection between Etude House and Wedding Peach, a shojo manga adapted into anime television series which was quite popular in the late '90s.

Lily, Peach, and Daisy of Wedding Peach!

Before I got into this whole Korean drama craze, I was a huge anime fan, influenced mostly by my best friend who was an even bigger otaku than I am. We actually learned Nihongo just by watching anime, the same way I learned Hangul just by watching Kdramas. Oh, and one evident proof of my anime addiction? My son's nickname (Yue) came from one of the characters in Card Captor Sakura.

Meet Peach!

That being said, these new releases from Etude House will definitely take a toll on my wallet. I'm already a sucker for (makeup) collaborations, so what more if the products are as kawaii as these?

And here's Lily!

View the entire collection after the jump!

Promotion through Fun and Colorful Artwork.

Art tends to be a universal form of communication. People relate to the images and colors and can understand the conveyed message even if the artwork's language is not their own. When you want to promote your business or organization through artwork, you may appeal to a broader audience when you use pieces like custom printed vinyl sticker decals or other personalized works of art that contain your message and brand. You might be wondering, "what is a vinyl sticker?" Vinyl stickers are durable, adhesive-backed stickers made from a type of plastic called vinyl. They can be printed with custom designs, making them ideal for promoting brands, messages, and artwork in a visually appealing and versatile way. You can order these pieces of art online when you visit the custom company's website today.

Photo credit: Beagle Cakes.

Getting Ideas for Your Stickers
If you realize that stickers are a great way to promote your brand or organization, but you need some ideas to help get your creative juices flowing, you can use the art handbook found on the website. The book can give you direction to coming up with good ideas and also clue you in on how to get your order placed. It will give you the details you need about placing an order and what to expect when your stickers are created.

If you already have an image created and want to share it with the company, you can use the upload button found on the website. This function allows you to upload the file to your account and to start the process of getting your stickers customized and sent out to you.

Sticker Sizes
Depending on your brand or organizational needs, you may want to order stickers in a variety of sizes. For example, if you are promoting a sports team, you may want to order bumper size stickers. This size displays your organization's name clearly so that it is visible to a wider audience.

If you want to promote your brand to kids, you may order stickers that are soft and puffy in texture. These dimensional stickers appeal to a younger audience who may like the way your stickers look and feel. Alternatively, you can also order kiss cut stickers and cut out stickers that can be used as wall or auto decals. The website provides several options that you can choose from when placing your order.

Promoting your brand or organization calls for you to use methods that transcend languages and communication barriers. Artwork that can be imposed on stickers remains one of the more popular ways that companies and other organizations appeal to their targeted audiences.

Wordless Wednesday #83 | Totoro!

And look who's addicted to Totoro! :)