Love Wearing Scarves? Here Are 25 Ways to Wear Them!

Hi everyone, <br /><br />I'm sorry I've been MIA lately. The recent move to the new place has sucked the time out of me. You think 2 weeks were enough for us to put things together? Think again! Yesterday, I ended up putting the last piece of clothes into the new closet at 10 pm. It was hard work, y'all! But now, I don't have to worry about having stuff laying around in the room anymore. Also, my powder table is here, which means I have a place to actually sit down and do makeup :)<br /><br />As we are inching closer to the end of November, I thought it would be a good idea to share with you a YouTube video that I recently found on the interwebs :) Of course, some of you may have seen it already since a lot of people on my Facebook list have posted it on their walls. The first time I watched it, I was floored! The video required an insane amount of editing and I don't think I would ever be able to do something like this. Even my brother, who is not into fashion or anything remotely girly, thought it was cool. And so was his tutor, who is also a manly man.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5LYAEz777AU" width="640"></iframe> <br /><br />I don't know if I can ever master 25 ways of wearing a scarf. So far, I know 3 =) The latest one I learned when I was in Beijing and it kept my neck warm, really really warm. I used to have a lot of scarves and once in a while, I do find myself wanting to buy another one. Scarves are one of the easiest ways to keep you both warm and pretty at the same time. If you haven't watched this video, I hope you are going to enjoy it! Also, I love Wendy's channel. I've watched a lot of her videos and she has such a sunny personality. Gotta love her!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/?action=view&current=endcredit.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/endcredit.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">P.S: If you like my blog, please </span><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-auto;" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-auto;" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> Thanks a lot!</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

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A Surprised Benefit of Using the Stairs

Hi everyone, <br /><br />Sometimes, I feel bad for my derriere. I blame it on J.Lo and Beyonce to start the bootylicious trend. When it comes to the butt, either you are bountiful or you are not. Workouts can help but it can take forever to see any increment in size.<br /><br />Although I want my sexy back to look like Beyonce's, it doesn't. Despite the numerous squats and leg lifts and Pilates butt workouts I have done, le derriere just refuses to bloom. Yes, after a nice session of Pilates, my butt can get really sore but that's about it. I did not see the result that I want.<br /><br />But then, things happened. The other day, I found myself grabbing my own butt and tada! The things that were not there a few months ago are there now. I took a side-way glance and it did look like the butt decided to grow after all.<br /><br />Is this because of all the squats/Pilates/leg lifts that I did?<br /><br />Probably and probably not. I know I did them but they were not enough to have such a huge difference. It's like blooming from a AA cup to a B overnight. Not a dramatic change but I definitely notice a difference.<br /><br />I thought long and hard about this change and it occurred to me that I did indeed work my butt out quite strenuously without knowing it. You see, the rental house we lived for the last 7 months has stairs. A lot of stairs. Everyday, whether I liked it or not, I walked up and down those stairs at least 10 times. Up and down, up and down. By using the stairs, I have worked the muscles on the front and back of my legs as well as my gluteal muscles. As a result, not only my thighs are shapelier, my butt also looks better and more lifted.<br /><br />Using the stairs instead of the elevator is great. Not only you have a mini workout, you also conserve energy otherwise spent on operating the lift. Also, your body will thank you later. I know mine does :)<br /><br />So, ladies, <b>use the stairs if you care for your booties!</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/?action=view&current=endcredit.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/endcredit.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">P.S: If you like my blog, please </span><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-auto;" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-auto;" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> Thanks a lot!</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

A Surprised Benefit of Using the Stairs

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A Quick Update + NaNoWriMo

Hi everyone, <br /><br />Lately, this is how I feel:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-hgC2Mudv7wVLT-9f0SL_Rbm99czdowsXMNvcMdyutrr6jSScExnUfIxp3zPcC2elt0Eh4H2rCBwuCaRWzdPnfBklgkhhDIpxuW7zftpEu118UM713FumDcdz-fc6vMgRUPidwwGtmqT0/s1600/sloth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-hgC2Mudv7wVLT-9f0SL_Rbm99czdowsXMNvcMdyutrr6jSScExnUfIxp3zPcC2elt0Eh4H2rCBwuCaRWzdPnfBklgkhhDIpxuW7zftpEu118UM713FumDcdz-fc6vMgRUPidwwGtmqT0/s1600/sloth.jpg" /></a></div><br />The pending move to the new place really puts a dampen to my plans. We are packing, we are not packing. We are moving, we are not moving. The minute I think we are about to move, the plan just get pushed further down the line. On top of that, I am committing myself to <a href="http://nanowrimo.org/">NaNoWriMo</a> and my knee and hands are killing me!<br /><br />I really appreciate everybody's comments and concerns. Right now, My Makeup Blog is in the "try weakly" mode where I am going to blog here whenever I can. I'd do my best to keep a post a week as it is the minimum commitment I can do without feeling like I'm twisting myself.<br /><br />In the meantime, if you miss me, please visit my writing blog, <a href="http://lifeandrewrite.wordpress.com/">Life and Rewrite</a>. Who knows, you may find something you like there without feeling like you are missing out on me :D<br /><br />Until next time!<br />Dao<br /><br />

A Quick Update + NaNoWriMo

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Keeping Your Eyelashes Healthy

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaTlw1VA28UF5_MU5oZ9syJcbULadecF5VEad2Xz9l5J0E08UInChc0elWE5hNU_GUIyhh2aJIIKHZ5FYzE9YxUIDTPd0xGkW2YamEQIwib6fzeRxu3NSujQYjTsWximB4Sqq8pkvYU_pY/s1600/4661058_f496.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaTlw1VA28UF5_MU5oZ9syJcbULadecF5VEad2Xz9l5J0E08UInChc0elWE5hNU_GUIyhh2aJIIKHZ5FYzE9YxUIDTPd0xGkW2YamEQIwib6fzeRxu3NSujQYjTsWximB4Sqq8pkvYU_pY/s320/4661058_f496.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSTMCDlMCo2djcQFfXLHH1lLyvi2BP7CxVUK58S3VCLhP4v9fG29IuqTPmPDXWwAlZq3LAy4ivuTBOwmbW1CRQavevBXG9y8YhuQZr8UabxtvgDWERKwQL-8rl0l85CwUypgLHdJdZqOf/s1600/article-new-ehow-images-a02-3f-r6-apply-mascara-eyelashes-800x800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://emiliorobin.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDo8_req1GTyTnCX1lfqFlK8yXfG7oJ1hbPdH6_V7zy2n8Fmi9HE6emxmyuGWHgwc_Hs3NuqXi75KbGP98hCLdoLW0Ez1JckyFAG8xEx7OvuPSHZ2MFewxsqJAcLRhYWJmO6IN8nkTOwzj/s320/eyelashes1+%281%29.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://emiliorobin.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpD7B_DHYJt44URP5ZenmQSRlBx_OG0N2QrYIIPVz524mPBtIkSztwUGDFqzNKi5NJjMvWouqesIoSM1_q3UGr908E14meoh-ECQYcBplNnoXIUOFpKBmE77IOZ4M3su043I4CvaTyIP6t/s320/freshen-up-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://emiliorobin.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBbFM25vwR3wZcsVVuAEUs9eBzqRjMBpeVepdHPm24ZZzoxe-NakwJoM6eno1y3CkbwNQE1H6X7ixbe_30FY6KUWo49dn4QNfDpoMLy4VDpJa35ZqNB47iPON9FveV3Vaw7OemOhsHJrhB/s320/how-to-curl-your-eyelashes.WidePlayer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://emiliorobin.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaply9utOvEccEE3_MhxWf5Y0F-RpWL3esR2Kz1W3PYsvGXvgA_3JkXPaqusRWR4Crm0niC1MNjOcB9-x0T0nKt9JARplcR6JpYcuUeKesiCX3_AXJMhCzBZ_L40tWmZxrW219kaO6njgu/s320/tumblr_lo71idpz6V1qfz4xno1_500_large.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div id="article-content"><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Out of all of the component parts of a woman's beauty regime, we often underestimate the time and effort that is required to keep the high standards most women have when it comes to their eyelashes. Women's eyelashes take a bashing each day through: the application of mascara, rubbing their eyes, curling their eyelashes, exposure to pollution and exposure to smoke to name but a few. Yet despite the damage these things do, women take far less care of their eyelashes than they do their hair.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Amazingly, our eyelashes begin to grow on an embryo at about 8 weeks. This time period is about the same as what it takes for new eyelashes to grow if they are damaged or fall out. We need our eyelashes, like our eyebrows, to protect our eyes from dust and other particles. When debris falls onto our eyelashes, we automatically blink which protects our eyes from getting damaged by it. Although women want to keep their eyelashes healthy for aesthetic purposes, it is also important to maintain them so that they can continue to protect their eyes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Although women are mostly concerned with looking after their eyelashes because of the way they look, it is important to take care of your eyelashes and eye area to prevent you from getting eyelash disorders. Such disorders can be caused by irritants such as cosmetics but also by drugs, irritation and mites. Here are some common eyelash disorders:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1) Distichiasis: an abnormality with how the eyelashes grow <br />2) Madarosis: when eyelashes fall out <br />3) Demodex Folliculorum: mites which can be found in the eyelash itself and may live there without causing harm, <br />4) Trichiasis: ingrowing eyelashes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Another element of eyelash care that can be overlooked is the use of cosmetic products that most women opt to apply. In today's society, daily use of make-up is not uncommon. The problem with persistent daily use of make-up is the fact that eyelashes can become weakened and in poor condition. This then leads to the lash becoming very stiff and brittle which can mean the lash will snap off. Of course, even make-up such as mascara is no use on eyelashes that have broken off.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In addition to the impact of regular make-up use, there is also an issue with the fact that your eyes are continuously exposed to environmental pollution which can also have a negative impact on the condition of the lashes. It is absolutely crucial to protect and restore lashes to counter these effects. Proper care of eyelashes can not only increase their condition but will also protect from future damage too!</div></div>

Keeping Your Eyelashes Healthy

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Fitness Report #12: Getting Injured Is not Fun!

Hi everyone, <br /><br />Last week, I exercised in a total amount of time of 2 hours and 40 minutes. This is a record low and you wanna know why? Yours truly decided to be fancy and did kick-boxing. Somewhere along the short 20-minute of kicking, I managed to injure my left knee. This knee, since as long as I could remember, has always given me terrible problems up to a point that I could not walk for weeks. I went to a doctor recently and he told me there's nothing he could do since the injury is cause by an improperly healed fracture on my kneecap. Once in a while, the knee would get hurt and he advised me not to do anything too intense to traumatize it.<br /><br />And being a good patient, I thought I should try kick-boxing. It looked more intense than Zumba and I wanted to lose more weight. But I forgot one thing: kick-boxing involves twisting from the knees and after 20 minutes, my left knee decided to take a break.<br /><br />I am still taking a break until today but it's for a different reason: my family is moving again. After what feels like an eternity, the house is finally finished. Currently, we are exhausted but there are things to be done. Everyday, I tire myself out from all the house work and preparation for the big move. All I long for is to get enough sleep so I don't feel like a zombie but that's harder said than done.<br /><br />Alright guys, I hope you continue exercising despite my predicament. I hope my knee is going to be better soon so I can finish this fitness challenge in stride. After this, I am going to shoot for the stars. I can't tell you what I have in mind yet. Once I'm done with this challenge, I will let you know.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/?action=view&current=endcredit.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/endcredit.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

Fitness Report #12: Getting Injured Is not Fun!

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Fitness Report #11

Hi everybody, <br /><br />Guess what? I'm only 19 more days away from completing the 100-day fitness challenge, yay! My pair of shoes decided to take an early retirement and I needed a new pair so badly. Finding shoes my size in Vietnam is difficult and especially since I am a fan of <a href="http://www.newbalance.com/">New Balance</a>, it is hard to switch to another brand.<br /><br />A little bit about my feet: they have shallow arches as well as overpronation (the tendency of the feet to roll inward.) I've tried many pairs of sneakers over the years but only New Balance provides comfort and stability. On top of that, a pair of NB lasts for a good year or two if your only workout is walking. Since I do aerobics, running shoes are not suitable. I picked a pair of training shoes and my feet are thanking me for that.<br /><br />What I did last week:<br /><br /><ul><li>Monday: break</li><li>Tuesday: Activate + Rush + butt workout (1hr 30')</li><li>Wednesday: Step by step + abs workout (1hr 16')</li><li>Thursday: Pilates (1hr 12')</li><li>Friday: break</li><li>Saturday: Concert (1hr)</li><li>Sunday: Gym (1hr 30')</li></ul><div>Total amount of time sweating my butt off: <b><u>6 hours 28 minutes!</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Last week was a particularly good week when I could incorporate multiple workouts in a session. Also, I am adding Pilates on top of Zumba and my body has been really really sore. Despite how simple it may look, Pilates moves are killer body toners. I have tried so many things before but when it comes down to shaping my bod, Pilates is the quickest way to go.</div><div><br /></div><div>This week, so far I am not so blessed with working out: I have been super busy and it has been so hot, too. I worked out 40 minutes today and felt like passing out instead. Oh well, something is better than nothing. I'll try my best.</div><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/?action=view&current=endcredit.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/endcredit.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

Fitness Report #11

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Nghia O'Beauty Nail Polish in S030

Hi everyone, <br /><br />Remember last Monday I posted about <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/i-can-haz-haul.html">a haul</a> with some nail polishes? Well, I got a chance to try the brown own from Nghia O'Beauty, a Vietnamese brand. In fact, Nghia is a famous company that produces cuticle nippers and nail clippers here. If you go to a nail salon in the U.S that's owned and operated by Vietnamese, chances are you already experienced Nghia hardware. I've used a German cuticle nipper and an American one before using Nghia and so far, Nghia is still the best.<br /><br />Nghia O'Beauty (NOB) is the brand's nail polish, although the store I visited did sell a variety of brands from cheap to expensive. They also have OPI which surprisingly, is cheaper than in the U.S since they came from the way of Hong Kong. A bottle of NOB costs almost $1USD and has 10ml. The glass bottle is slim and the brush is really good. It kinda reminds me of the brush inside the Rimmel London nail polish bottle.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmsreTlmDuSb_HLV38eh8Dy1ZOHO4JxFxXskFl6TZ7BAEuZNrRha75hudBl7r9vWnx_ojA7ckQjl0y9IvmBmck57iSnPm79CvRwIVwie397h5bl8eQv20FpLWiTh1MmhR8nt_oD1ytOaN/s1600/IMG_4838.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmsreTlmDuSb_HLV38eh8Dy1ZOHO4JxFxXskFl6TZ7BAEuZNrRha75hudBl7r9vWnx_ojA7ckQjl0y9IvmBmck57iSnPm79CvRwIVwie397h5bl8eQv20FpLWiTh1MmhR8nt_oD1ytOaN/s640/IMG_4838.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nghia O'Beauty nail polish in S030</td></tr></tbody></table>" How good is this nail polish?" I asked myself before buying it. Luckily, the store allowed me to swatch in store and I was impressed with the quality. It runs smooth and I only need one coat on my nail. Yup, the nail polish is smooth and pigmented.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXAqXiW-UD-v1_czzVbhEf5d-rttWnfq2Wi1oVcNDNxW7Y3CuvISwLUXg44Fz07b63TnXV02SXUpZ-PEk6rwG3sGNJ14zIy6L1X2hoZcYgIT9Xk-2_ZRaHlFc4zeQDILlJ0UDFAVjzV_5/s1600/IMG_4839.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXAqXiW-UD-v1_czzVbhEf5d-rttWnfq2Wi1oVcNDNxW7Y3CuvISwLUXg44Fz07b63TnXV02SXUpZ-PEk6rwG3sGNJ14zIy6L1X2hoZcYgIT9Xk-2_ZRaHlFc4zeQDILlJ0UDFAVjzV_5/s640/IMG_4839.JPG" width="472" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">S030 with Nubar 2010</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ0NkC6g7Lmf_k_5D5tpP45rwHkt6kCUxTkddEmEICuUEXmgnHE2UY4zwRUYHMWy6amffaL8WLt4kc6wirv55TuQWz4uDQMMKbk3mp7SzMEUSCc7aQvJyhldPLjWyK0tuqV05JVKV3bUr1/s1600/IMG_4842.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ0NkC6g7Lmf_k_5D5tpP45rwHkt6kCUxTkddEmEICuUEXmgnHE2UY4zwRUYHMWy6amffaL8WLt4kc6wirv55TuQWz4uDQMMKbk3mp7SzMEUSCc7aQvJyhldPLjWyK0tuqV05JVKV3bUr1/s640/IMG_4842.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another shot at the nails :)<br />Since this color is just a basic brown, I decided to jazz it up with Nubar 2010.<br />As they say, everything looks good with a little bit of 2010 sprinkled on top.</td></tr></tbody></table>Also, here's the thing about the pictures: I applied the nail polishes on Monday and took the pictures on Saturday. Yet, no chips or cracks or anything. Not even tip wear. Granted, I have good base and top coats but this is some serious nail polish! Not even OPI is durable as this. I can't help but think this is car paint kind of nail varnish that I bought because it does not come off unless I take it off my nails.<br /><br />I'm glad that I bought this chocolate brown nail polish. In store, it is in the upper echelon of the Vietnamese-made nail polishes and this nail polish is so worth it. I would buy it again but Nghia O'Beauty seems to have conservative colors only.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/?action=view&current=endcredit.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/endcredit.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

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