Collective Haul

Here goes my first ever video on my YouTube Channel!

Filmed with: Canon EOS 650d
Edited with: Sony Vegas Pro 11

Products Mentioned:
4U2 DreamGirl Love Pink Faith BB Cream in Universal Color
Pinkies Collection (Pinkie Swear) Sparkle Liptstick in SLP-01
Maybelline Clear Smooth All in One Shine-Free Foundation (Refill)
SanSan Concealer in Natural
Watsons Facial Oil Blotting Paper in Natural Lavender
Watsons Cleansing Facial Wipes
Dariya Velcro Pads (Pink)
Tony Moly Baby Doll BB Makeup Base in Violet
Colgate Optic White Toothpaste
Colgate Travel Toothbrush
Vaseline Total Moisture Aloe Fresh 24hr Nourishing Lotion
Amir Argan Oil Moisturizer
Amir Argan Oil Shampoo
Glade Sport Floral Perfection (Refill)
Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Smitten
Excel Paris Lip Cream in 506, 510 & 512
Casio Illuminator Vintage Collection in Gold
Canon EOS 650D 18-55mm Kit

Ever since I started having interest in makeup and in watching beauty videos, tutorials, reviews, hauls etc., I have always wanted to have my very own YouTube Channel. I was really hesitant at first since it is not that easy to film videos exposed on public in a social network, it just boils down to two results,  one could be famous from posting videos, but the downside is, it could also be an embarrassment if the video is not entertaining to the audience. 


Nevertheless, I took the risk and didn't mind all the negative thoughts running on my mind and finally set up my channel!

I used to love to my previous "baby", my Nikon D3000. The sad part is that it doesn't have movie recording which is the main reason why I wasn't able to start making my channel before.

I actually used to have poor marketing skills in selling my secondhand gadgets just because I'm not that patient in answering all of the queries of all my potential buyers that in the end, none of them buys it.

Fortunately, I woke up one day and decided to finally be active in selling my DSLR. And guess what, I sold my almost 3 year old camera!!! I was so happy since this would mean I would be able to purchase a DSLR with Full HD Movie Recording.

And finally, I did and got my new "baby" - Canon EOS 650d!

I cannot even put in words how happy I am that finally, I can film! I'm still ambivalent if I really should do this at times though, but I finally going for it! I never knew this time would come :)

All thanks to my family for the love and support!
And to my ever supportive friends who never stop believing in me!
You know who you are ;)

Check out my YouTube Channel for more videos to come!
http://www.youtube.com/user/makeupbykarlamisa



Xoxo, Karla

Vintage Chic

(c) Tron Michael Lagman

(c) Mike Caliso

Dress: People R People | Shoes: Brash (Payless)

Hair & Makeup: Karla Misa

Photography: Tron Lagman & Mike Caliso

It was actually my first time working a photoshoot with "on the spot-acquainted" photographers :D

It all started when Celine Conanan invited me on a photoshoot with Anne Marielle Gantuangco. Without any hesitation I said yes! Little did I know, the photographers are Celine's cousins and I just knew that fact on the spot!

Upon arriving to the meeting area, I felt so shy when Celine said that her cousins are going to be the photographers. I was used to having photoshoots with friends and my good friend Jose Luis Pacquiao who is our barkada's official photographer.

Nevertheless, I had to face the situation :D 

I was really quite shy at first but eventually I had fun! Tron & Mike were very awesome in their passion for photography and they were really nice working with. They were really friendly and approachable. Overall, it was such a fun experience and the photos turned out really good! I can say that they are really good with the craft.

As an aspiring professional photographer myself, I really hope I could also improve my photography skills someday and have more photography equipment.

I hope I could post more photos soon! As soon as they're done editing :) These are only some of the shots we took on our photoshoot.

What do you think about the photos?

Xoxo, Karla

Reckless and Free

Photographed by Anne Marielle Gantuangco

Edited by Karla Misa
Makeup by Karla Misa

Top: Thrifted | Denim Shorts: Old Navy | Shoes: Brash (Payless) | Sunnies: Kinetic

Breaking the rules is never the right thing to do. But sometimes we break the rules to gain something that is deserved. We do something wrong for something right. Prints on prints was never my choice of style, but this outfit post crashed that principle that I ended up loving my look.

I love how semi-sheer long sleeved polo tops are so comfortable to wear. Pairing it with denim shorts made the look a combination of classy & reckless. The animal print details accentuates to freedom.

These kinds of tops are one of my favorites as of the moment. It's nice and comfortable to wear yet classy and elegant at the same time.

Xoxo, Karla

Confessions of Newbie in the Blogging Industry

Hey there! Well, I must probably begin my blog by welcoming my readers (if I have any). You may be reading this blog right now because, you're my friend, you know me, or maybe you're just really curious ;) Haha. I'd love to have readers!

I must say I'm quite speechless having to start my very own blog. I have prepared quite a bit about it though. Creating accounts, layouts, etcetera etcetera... In other words I was back to zero, not that I was really a full time blogger back then. I was able to have my own blog back in the day during high school though It did not really make any sense (don't judge, I was too young to even care).

Well, now that I have this chance to prove that I have something to give out for blogging, I finally made an account. Thanks to my ever supportive blogger friend, Anne Marielle Gantuangco also known as "The Bubbly Kitty", and of course my group of friends a.k.a. barkada, Team LG.

Enough with the rambling! Let's get into the real deal!

I started loving Makeup almost a year ago from today, I really can't remember how I ended up watching beauty videos on Youtube, but the next thing I knew, I was glued to it!

Whenever I come home or have spare time I always visit Youtube and watch the new videos posted by my favorite beauty gurus, and I actually watch every single one, whatever it takes (it takes a lot of my time). In other words, I got ADDICTED. I even started following them in other social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Blogger. From then on, It has been my everyday routine to watch Beauty related videos on Youtube, and as time passed, I find myself watching Daily Vlogs of these beauty gurus as well! I was really GLUED! I know too much of anything is not good, but it really made me happy watching these videos, that it became a hobby and a form of leisure. And believe it or not, up to this time, I still feel the same. Maybe I'm just better now I can now prioritize other more important matters than just watching videos.

I really learned a lot from these videos and put everything to application.
Practice makes perfect.

After almost a year of passion for makeup, I can say that I have really improved and learned a lot of things. All thanks to my favorite Beauty Bloggers:

Michelle Phan, Say Tioco Artillero, ItsJudyTime,

and all the local Youtube Vloggers including

Teena Arches, Noe Mae Villagonzalo, Ana Victorino and many more.

I suggest you follow them and you'll definitely learn all about makeup!

My burning passion for makeup has driven me to keep on practicing and to keep on trying out new products even if it entails getting broke :D Learning is a continuous cycle and you can never know everything. If you have the passion in doing something, eventually, you will perform better and better as you strive your way to success.

Once you have a true passion to do something you love, you would not feel the "work" of what you are doing, 'cause doing what you love is bliss.

Quote me on that! ;)

Forgive me if my first blog post is just so newbie-ish. I'm still new in the Blogging world and I have yet to explore and find my way to "right" blogging path (if there is such). I promise to do better in the coming posts! It's a promise, meaning I won't break it! ;)

If you read this up to the very end, then I salute you!

Thank you for sparing your time to read this (though it might seem a bit nonsense :D)

Watch out for my incoming posts most about Makeup, Fashion, Travel, Adventures, Food and all about Life! Comment down below if you have any suggestions or requests.

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Thanks a bunch :)

Keep in touch!

Xoxo, Karla