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What's New: Shoes, Shoes and more Shoes!

2012-01-08T03:06:00.001+08:00

I know I've been out of the circulation for a while because I was super busy and well, I kind of lost inspiration to write.

Anyway, I'm back and ready! First of all, since I have an obsession with shoes, I'll show you guys the latest ones that I bought in Singapore where my family + boyfriend went for our Christmas vacay.

First is the cream loafers from Charles and Keith. Note that all the shoes I bought are on sale!!! This one hurt my feet a bit the first time I used it but after a while, it acutally expanded which is great! It fits well and looks great too.

Cute right? Problem is it gets dirty easily and not much padding.

Next two shoes are from Hush Puppies. Super comfy shoes and stylish too!

Next shoe is from Melissa. Was actually lost and was looking for another store when we chanced upon a shop that sells Melissa. Good thing I had my size and it was on sale!

The cut-out part was a bit weird but cute. I love the color and the bow detail!

Next up is the cute blue slingbacks from The Little Things She Needs.

Suuuper duper comfy but doesn't have much padding. Very affordable too.

Last but not the least, shiny shimmering blue flats from a small "tiangge" in Vivo City Mall.

Design is both modern and tribal-y because of the shape. Cute, no?

So I got 6 pairs of shoes and super happy!

Thoughts? What did you shop for during this sale season? Spill!

-SOLD- FOR SALE: Charm Pro 21-pc Professional Makeup Brush Set

2011-11-20T00:54:00.001+08:00

THIS ITEM IS USED
21 pcs. complete set
The brushes are completely sanitized using the MAC Brush Cleanser
Some individual plastics are not included anymore, just for the big brushes
Used for 2.5 months
Reason for selling: I have a small pouch and just can't fit the brush handles
Still in tip top shape!
I actually wasn't able to use all 21 pcs. only the big brushes, concealer brush and 2 eyeshadow blushes.
Some are washed but honestly, I haven't used them.
Leatherette pouch included.
Super super great deal! Bought this set at Pure Beauty, Serendra

Selling price: 2,000 still negotiable

FOR DETAILS, please text me at 09175242489 or e-mail me at gimiabreak@yahoo.com

Mel is Love

2011-11-01T02:23:00.000+08:00

So maybe I made a bit of impulse shopping. I saw this in Rockwell at Shoe Salon. The brand is Mel, which is a sister company of Melissa. They're the same material but thinner and also more affordable. They're soooo comfy. Been using the cream one for weeks now and it's so comfortable to walk in. No callus, no wounds. They're actually very fashionable too. The color really pops!

RED

PURPLE

CREAM

Maybe I went overboard when I bought 3/4 colors but these are just soooo nice and comfy I couldn't pass up. I think if I did, I would regret it.

Mel is available at Shoe Salon, Powerplant Mall in Rockwell.

Jeremy Scott for Swatch, Again

2011-11-01T01:49:00.003+08:00

I've been waiting for this since it came out in Chuvaness's blog some time ago. I've always wanted the double wrap watch by Swatch but the original design was too small for me. Plus, it was in pastel colors which I didn't like. Good thing Jeremy Scott made something fresh, unique and biggger! Hehe!

It's seriously super long. Super.

This is how it looks on me. Love the wrap. Love the pop of color. It goes well with most of my solid outfits. It's waterproof and rainproof. It soft and light. Perfect.

Love the details especially this closure x 6. I've never seen anything like this yet.

If anything, I still wish it's bigger. Bigger is better, at least for this one.

Shu Uemura's Cleansing Oil, Facial Wash and Toner/Lotion

2011-11-01T01:35:00.001+08:00

Okay so I bought most of this mid October and I'm only blogging about it now because I want to use them first before reviewing it. Good, right?

First, I got the super raved about cleansing oil because I just feel that I have to take care of my skin more now because it's becoming dry and less "fresh". So, I think I need a cleanser that will thoroughly keep my skin clean but also very soft and moisturized.

Here's how you use it...

I got the anti-inflammatory because my face is sensitive and gets irritated easily especially when it's hot. The super friendly SA over at Rockwell branch suggested that I get this alcohol-free cleansing oil. She used it on my hand to show that it really takes away all the make-up while cleaning your face.

After a few days, I went back to buy another facial wash because I don't want to use the cleaning oil everyday especially when I don't have make-up even though it's okay to use it.

I got the gentle cleansing oil in gel which is so fragrant and so soft on the face. Seriously, it's as if I put on a layer of moisturizer.

I also bought a toner which they call lotion. It's also alcohol-free which is good. It doesn't dry up my face. It actually evens out my face and makes it more radiant.

I think the facial wash will be emptied in about a few months which is sad because it's expensive but super nice.

FYI, I didn't break-out with any of the products. Super love Shu Uemura!

4.5/5. -.5 because it's super expensive, but I guess it's worth it!

Energizer's Energi To Go

2011-11-01T00:58:00.001+08:00

Hate when you're out and either you're phone's dying? Well I do especially since my phone's battery is very inconsistent. I almost came to the point to buy another battery as back up but quite expensive and hard to charge since I have to switch batteries just to charge the spare one, right?

I'm glad I read in some blog about this miracle. It's the Energizer Energi To Go. You can charge it using your laptop. When that red light turns green, it means it's fully charged and ready to go.

There are four tips included in the package. I usually use this for my Blackberry but when my relatives needs to charge, they can just switch the tip and charge their phones.

It comes with this black velvety bag which protects and stores the charger and tips. It's very handy and compact.

Took out the product already since I used this as soon as I bought it. My phone was dead at that time. Haha.

Quite expensive at PHP995 but it's rechargeable so I think it's worth it especially nowadays where we have typhoons often. Bought this at the Mac center in Rockwell.

Have you tried this? Will you buy it? Share share share!

Haul from Cole Vintage

2011-11-01T00:34:00.002+08:00

I got new rings! Rings, earrings and watches are my favorite accessories. I can't go out without them! I think they really complete a look.

Have you been to Happy Lemon over at Rockwell? Well, last night I was waiting for my order when I saw rings from Cole Vintage. I saw these two and bought them without thinking twice.

I think they're fantastic and one of a kind!

They're PHP299 each. Such a steal!

Cute Packaging!

This is so elegant! Black and gold is one of the best combinations.

This is actually adjustable which is cool! Its superrr huge!

Love the color and design. Very unique.

I love that local designers give us something very fashionable at affordable prices, right? I hope they release more rings because they're lovely!

MAC Brush Cleanser Review

2011-10-31T23:41:00.002+08:00

I had a problem regarding what to use to clean my make-up brushes. First, I tried Cetaphil but it seems to be too gentle. Next, I tired my facial wash. It was effective, too effective that it felt too strong for the brushes. So, I had to research on what to use to clean my brushes.

MAC Brush Cleanser seems effective in doing the job, according to the videos and blogs that I've been reading. It's easy to use, dries up fast and takes out most of the make up in the brushes.

I inquired in the MAC store how much it is and I actually got surprised that it's affordable at PHP680. I say affordable because it's just a few pesos more expensive than in the States.

Everyone says that to save the product, it's best to buy a small spray bottle and spray the product on the brushes instead of pouring it into a small pan or directly on the brush. I bought one in Rockwell at PHP40 and transferred the product in the bottle.

Here are the brushes that need some cleaning!

Spray the product with the brush cleanser and then...

Swipe the brush on a cloth or tissue paper back and forth so the make up on all sides of the brushes would transfer to the cloth. Do this until there is no more residue on the cloth/tissue paper.

Lastly, let the brushes dry. I do it overnight just to be sure but it does dry up quickly.

My rating is 4/5 because it takes more than 3 repetitions before the make up is completely gone from the brushes.

What do you think? I saw another brush cleanser in Shu Ueumura and it's so expensive at twice the price!! Haha. Just sharing!

The Balm is The Bomb

2011-10-20T00:11:00.000+08:00

Out of the blue, I decided to visit Beauty Bar over at Rockwell to check out their new stuff, escpecially The Balm. I've read that their concealer is good but I wanted to check out other products too.

Since I just bought my Bobbi Brown Corrector, I didn't buy the correct but instead, I bought a blush, translucent powder and face primer.

First, I want to talk about the primer.

It's sealed which is good so I'm sure it's still unopened. I was just shocked at first because it became watery compared to their swatch at the store. But after a few squeezes, the good texture came out and never again did I see the watery substance. It probably settled.

Anyway, it's a clear substance which is so buttery and so soft that this is actually not just recommended to be placed before make up but also by itself as it makes your skin look softer and healthy. When I'm in the office and no meetings for the day, I usually just wear this and powder and I'm set for the whole day. Not bad.

Next is the blush/eyeshadow in CabanaBoy.

This blush/eyeshadow is usually darker or "more roasted" than my usual blushes. It also has almost unnoticeable gold sparkles which I actually like. You won't see it even if you looked but on the pan, you'll see it. It gives a healthy glow without looking too fake. It's also quite affordable compared to other brands like Chanel, MAC or Bobbi Brown. Winner, right? It also lasts long which is a major plus.

Last but not the least, my favorite of all three is the translucent powder.

This translucent powder seriously has no color even though you put more than usual when it's extremely humid and hot outside. I was actually shocked to see that it lasts almost the whole day or if it's really humid, you only need to re-apply once and that's it. Not kidding at all. It's also packed in a very economical way and still with a mirror which is good because I don't want to carry around a big ass compact. MAC's translucent powder packs only 6.3g while this has 7.08g. And this is so much more affordable. Love love love it! The only down side is it doesn't have a brush so I need to bring one with me.

The only thing with The Balm is they don't have much product just a few, even in their website. Oh well. I'm actually thinking about stocking up on the translucent powder because it's my everyday go-to powder. I know im over exaggerating but seriously, you should check out Beauty Bar and check it out yourself.

Have you experienced The Balm yet?

Satchel Stories

2011-10-19T23:24:00.000+08:00

So many people are into satchels nowadays. But with its steep price? Not everyone can afford it that's why some stores are re-creating it and making it into generic ones. Personally, I love it. The look is the same, it has a different hardware (which is a bit more practical), material is softer and more user friendly (lol) and of course, the price is much much friendlier (at only PHP1,500).

Here are some photos of the bag:

Got it from Invitation House - Basement @ Greenbelt 5

I love the fact that it's magnet type and not buckle type!

Okay, the real color is more like this and not the other pale photos - camera tricks. Haha!

Mind sharing your satchel? :)

BaByliss iCurl Review

2011-10-19T23:07:00.000+08:00

Don't you just hate the very tedious lengths you have to go to just to make your hair perfect every single day? And when you try to curl your hair, you have to straighten the upper part first?

Well, when I returned my Rowenta Curler, I was on the lookout for a curler. I found my big barrel BaByliss Curler but I was so intrigued with what I saw at SM Makati during their sale a few months ago.

Ta-dah! Something that will straighten and curl your hair in one stroke. How cool is that? Lemme show you!

1. Comb your hair. Me, I use my ever reliable Goody paddle brush.

2. Start from the roots by ironing it straight.

3. Then, when you reach the middle of the length of your hair (or wherever you want to curl it), twist the iron and slowly pull it down.

4. Release and see that it's already curled. Do this to every section of your hair until you get desired curl and volume.

Don't you just love hair with lots and lots of volume? I do! This is definitely a main stay in my girly bag. No doubt.

Rowenta Fail, BaByliss Yey!

2011-09-06T00:34:00.002+08:00

I'm into hair styling lately that I even stay up late on weekends (and sometimes weekdays) just to watch hair styling tutorials on youtube. I envy girls who have style-able hair because I got mine permanently blowdried so it gets straight after a few hours if I curl it. Anywayyy, here are some of the electronics I used.

First, I bought this Rowenta Curler/Blow Dryer because I thought it would give me nice, big curls at the bottom. Boy, was I wrong! At first you thought it would rotate on its own. Well, obviously no. you curl it up by yourself but ultimately, it's like a round brush with air. You could think of it as a blowdryer and also a round brush. Weird, but yea, you get it.

These are the attachments - one for blowdry, one for small curls or waves and one for big curls/waves.

This is where you attach it too. It's noisy, like super noisy.

What I hate about this is that it doesn't do what it promises, i tried having waves with this and it did not work. Does it really work just to straighten you hair? I don't think so. When I tried to make curls at the end my hair, it tangled up big time. Like I was untangling it for a good 10 minutes because it ate up my hair. I was kind of scared because it might be too tangled that I have to cut my hair. Thank God I got it untangled and the next day, I returned it and replaced it with...

...a real curler. BaByliss is one of the cheaper brands out there, it is cheaper than Rowenta but performs absolutely better. It's a no fuzz hair equipment which is ceramic too so it won't really damage my hair. I also bought a heat protectant which I will blog about soon.

This is a big barrel curler which makes big, wavy, full-volume hair which I always wanted. This heats up super fast and you could also change the temperature whenever you want. Isn't this amazing?

Also, since the Rowenta thing costs more than this baby, I got speakers for only PHP500+! Can you imagine that? Haha!

Everything in this post, I bought at SM Appliance Center over at Rockwell.

I'm currently using my speakers right now and it's super awesome!

Good night now, it's already 12:34 and I need to sleep! Haha! Good night and hope you enjoyed this post! :)

Silver Frosty Fingers

2011-09-06T00:06:00.002+08:00

I've never been interested in frosty nails but this caught my eye. I went to Haya Spa some weekends ago to have my manicure (because they are the cheapest around here) and I noticed that their nail polish collection is getting bigger and they had this color - sorry, I forgot the name - but I think it's a local brand.

I kind of like it. I like a more silver shiny instead of a silver frosty type but this works. I'm looking for a gold one that doesn't look cheap. Hehe.

Help? What do you think?

Goody Goody

2011-09-05T23:48:00.003+08:00

I've been Goody shopping lately and it has its ups and downs. First, here's the famous Spin Pin Mini. I hate myself for buying this because I got the mini one instead of the the long ones. I thought this would be better because it's three pieces but my hair keeps on falling. The hold is good but the last five inches of my hair falls out and it sucks because the only thing I want to do with this is to bun all my hair, not half bun, not three small buns (like at the back of the packaging), just one giant, fabulous bun. Bummer! Anyway, here it is..

A bit expensive at PHP499.75, no?

See the top flap of hair on top? That usually falls down after a few seconds, I hate myself.

Next are some Goody Ouchless Hair Ties. I got 29 pieces for only PHP229.75. Not bad, if it's Goody, right? I've been using this for like a month now and I use hair tie number 1 which I lost after a day. WOW! So I used hair tie number 2 which I am still using up to now. It doesn't stretch easily like other brands and the no-metal thing is working nicely. It doesn't eat my hair up and when I take the tie out, no hair strands coming out too! Yey for that! I hope the other 27 pieces don't crack out.

No metals!

Last but not the least, my ultimate favorite, my new Goody Styling Therapy Brush. It says that it reduces dandruff, well, I seriously noticed that there are no more visible flakes but I'm not sure if it's because I also switched shampoos. Maybe both are working? Yey if that's the case! Seriously, this makes my morning hair routine easier, very easy to use, takes out the tangles easily, massages my hair, and hopefully, reduces my dandruff.

I know this is a bit expensive for a brush (but hey, Denmark I think is at PHP1,000) but it really works. They also have other "therapies" in this line like to add shine or volume to hair. Check out PCX for these. I think Landmark and other department stores carry Goody too.

If I ever lose this brush, I swear I will search high and low, buy online or whatever because this works for me and this is a no-regret buy.

I talk to much sometimes. Lol. What do you think? Do you love Goody as much as I do? Do tell!

Bobbi Brown Natural Brow Shaper & Hair Touch Up

2011-09-05T22:33:00.001+08:00

For the make-up gurus, gods and goddesses, doing their brows is such an easy job, it's annoying. Haha! Kidding. For me, sometimes I get it right, sometimes I don't so for those times that I need to hurry and want to get perfect brows, this is my go to product: The Bobbi Brown Natural Brow Shaper & Hair Touch Up. This is heaven sent, it makes your brows in place without any fuss, adds color, makes it fuller and it's such an easy task.

My color is apparently Rich Brown in #6. This is PHP1,300 a tube and comes with a wand/spoolie type - like a normal mascara brush. This is actually a mascara for the brows. It shapes it and keeps the hair in place.

This is the outcome and I love it! It's full, stays for a long time. However, when I have a lot of time to prepare, I still use my In2It Waterproof Eyebrow Colour. I use my eyebrow brush from Charm Pro because it works like magic and does an amazing job and then after that, I apply a light coat of this brow mascara to keep it in place.

Have you ever tried a brow mascara? Spill!

Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color in Bare Pink, Guava and Mod Pink

2011-09-05T21:32:00.001+08:00

Hello there! I'm back from the dead! I know I've been M.I.A lately and that's because I've been really busy with work. Yes, not school - but work. Anyway, I also lost the urge to write for some weird reason. I seriously don't know why but that's what happened. Now that I'm back, I hope this continues because I have a lot of stuff to share with all of you guys!

First, is the ever delayed post on my Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color in 3 shades. I do have five which includes Cosmic Raspberry and Soft Coral.

First off, I would like to show you guys Bare Pink which is as natural as a lipstick gets. It's more of a nude shade, not really lip color because my natural lip color is pink and this is like beige-y type.

This is how it looks like - very natural and very simple. Best when you have grand eyes and or bright cheeks! Something I would wear everyday.

Next is Guava which a bright pink/orange color.

See what I mean?

It's definitely bright. I would wear this with a clean, fresh face without the redness, strong brows, and a brown shade of eyeshadow. This is so summer! I love it and it's one of the brightest colors I have.

Next is Mod Pink which is one of Cosmo's top pink lipstick in their annual Beauty Awards. And seriously, it does not fall short when it comes to the color payoff.

I couldn't get a decent picture close to the real deal and this is the closest one I got. Sorry if it's a bit blurry. Anyway, this is how it looks like on me.

This is one of my go to pink lipsticks because it's a barbie pink but not a loud one like NARS Schiap or those other bright pinks. This is obviously very wearable and something you could pair with any outfit, anytime anywhere! Love, love it!

For buying all that, I of course got freebies!

Both are free from Bobbi Brown and they are all so nice! Imagine, I got a palette! I don't think this is even a real freebie because it's a palette! The colors are nice and very pigmented, seriously! The blush is my favorite. One swipe and it's perfect!

The other one I got is an eye cream or a base for concealer! Perfect. Doesn't make it oily or makes the make up melt. There's really nothing bad I can say for Bobbi Brown products!

Here are some photos of the lipsticks:

Guava, Soft Coral, Bare Pink, Mod Pink

What's your favorite?

Charm Pro 21-Pc. Make-Up Brush Set & Kabuki Brush

2011-07-31T15:15:00.001+08:00

Last weekend, I went gaga over make-up brushes. I didn't mind the rain when I went to Serendra after lunch to check out Charm brushes over at PureBeauty. I initially wanted to order them online but I also wanted to check out the merchandise first before buying it.

When I got there, I was greeted by a super friendly and helpful SA (I forgot her name). I inquired about the Charm brushes and was totally confused whether I'd get the travel size of full size. The travel size is 14pcs. while the complete set is 21pcs. The difference is only PHP1000 because the travel size is PHP2200 while the 21pcs set is PHP3200. The SA suggested that I buy the Pro set because I'd get more brushes and the bag is included which normally goes up to 2K. So, I said yes. I also got the Kabuki Brush for only PHP580. I couldn't believe that they're so affordable compared to the other brands and yet, the quality is topnotch.

The pouch that could be used as a belt too, according to the SA.

All sealed in plastic, top and bottom

I have to admit that I love the eyeshadow brushes, liquid foundation brushes, large powder brush, contouring brush and lip brush. Those are my most used brushes. I'm currently experimenting on them and I just can't wait to use them all.

The Kabuki brush I've been talking about is my super blender brush. Whenever I do contouring and I get hard edges, I use this to even it out to have a more natural look.

It comes with a small pouch

This is just one of the softest brushes ever! It's fluffy and gets the job done. I really don't have any complaints since they're all very usable and doesn't hurt my skin at all. My only problem is when I'm out of town, I don't think it's appropriate to bring all. It's either I take what I only need and then keep the rest at home or buy the holiday or travel set. I'm confused. I need to save up! Haha!

This is available at PureBeauty at Serendra or through beautyandminerals.com

How I "Depot" My Guerlain Meteorites

2011-07-31T14:51:00.000+08:00

Okay, not really depot - more like transfer. Haha! I'm just so tired of bringing along my big Meteorites container that sometimes I just leave it at home. When I went to PureBeauty in Serendra, I saw a small container for only PHP90. I bought it right away and got really excited because I can now bring my Meteorites wherever and whenever.

As you all know, this is how the container looks like. It's a bit boxy, big and thick. Though it's big, it houses the product well but a bit too much to carry around.

This is what I got from PureBeauty over at Serendra.

It's clear and has a detachable cover which is something I like. The spatula is included for transfering liquids and creams, I suppose.

Puff included

Got a couple of the meteorites

It's super small compared to the old one. In my cosmetics bag, I use this with either my Bobbi Brown Face Blender brush which I got years ago and my new Charm Kabuki Brush which I will review soon.

Now I can finally use this wherever and whenever! Yey!!!

Tiny Haul from Greenhills

2011-07-31T13:49:00.001+08:00

My friend asked me a few weeks ago where I got all my apps in my iPad because she recently bought one and wanted new apps. I told her that I got it from Greenhills. She asked me if I could go with her and of course I said yes! I haven't seen her for months and was just excited to see her again.

Anyway, after installing all the apps that we wanted, we went to the tiangge and other shops. Here's my tiny haul from the 6 hours of walking that we did.

This is a top I got from Ochie in one of the shops in Shoppesville. It's gray, flowy and has a crocheted floral design. Love this. A bit expensive for PHP650 but I really like it so I bought it anyway. I plan on buying fabric with prints and have my mananahi re-create this for me. I bet I could do this too but I have no time and no tools to do it.

You don't need a necklace anymore for this.

Next is from an accessories stall which my friend and I really like. It's called Style on Air. I hope they have an online store because it's really nice and I can't afford to go to Greenhills often. :| Also, the Korean owner is so nice to us that she gave us discounts and by the way, all her stuff are very trendy. She has connector rings for less than PHP200.

I like this because it has such elegance that I could wear to a formal or casual event. It's matte silver as you can see and it complements my skin well. I like! (PHP290)

This is quite different from the other rings that I have. It's much more shiny and gold in person. I fell in love with this the first time I saw it. Also, very affordable at PHP190 or PHP150, can't remember.

I just love going to Greenhills for affordable stuff and lovely accessories.

Kiss 'n Make-up's Huge Giveaway!

2011-07-23T23:01:00.000+08:00

Kiss 'n Make-up is having a super big giveaway!

Join here.

OOTD: Army and Silk

2011-07-17T23:50:00.000+08:00

Today was quite a chill day for me since I didn't have to do anything except spend some time with the family and the boyfriend. Early morning my bro, sis-in-law and boyfriend went to IMAX to watch the last installment of Harry Potter. It was pretty awesome. Everything except the ending. It was.. let's say normal? Well, it is an ending but I kind of expected more. The twists are great but the finality of it is quite usual.

That's just me. I write reviews but I'm no expert though the graphics and the drama is superb. Sometimes, I think that this is such a feel good movie. It makes me happy but not enough to make me cry. For me the best is Book 7 Part 1 and of course Book 1 and my least favorite is Book 6. Dumbeldore died but it was all talk, no action.

After that, I just stayed home and rested and then went to Burgos Circle in Taguig to celebrate my brother's birthday. Silly me, I forgot to bring my camera. :(

Anywayyy, on to my outfit

Another fail photo, LOL.

Top from the Marks & Spencer sale - Shorts from Forever21 - Shoes from Topshop -

Accessories from Charriol and Kenneth Cole

Love the details of this polo.

One single flap on top of your shoulders could make an outfit very army-ish, no?

It also has pockets. Sneaky!

I've been into semi-oversized shirts because of the weather and because I really want to wear comfy clothes primarily because of work. The fabric is silky, very smooth and not too thick so I could wear it during the day or night. It also has gold details which means I could accessorize with fold jewelry and because it's navy blue, silver jewelry is okay too.

Bracelet: Charriol - Watch: Kenneth Cole - Chinese bracelet (I think this is Garnet? - bought from a friend)

And of course, my favorite shoes at the moment, my black flatforms from Topshop.

That's it! How was your weekend?

Movie List: New Trailers

2011-07-15T21:13:00.000+08:00

Just checked out iTunes Movie Trailers a while ago and I saw four new movies coming soon that are worth blogging.

First is Glee: The 3D Concert Movie. It's like a BTS movie shot in 3D. It's only going to be aired for two weeks in the US and probably here too! I know the Pinoy Gleeks will be waiting for this. My favorite characters are Artie, Blaine, Mike, Kurt, Santana, Brittany and Puck! Here's the trailer:

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Second is a Scorsese film called Hugo. It's an animation which feels like a Harry Potter movie but kiddy-er than HP. It's entertaining and I doubt it would be shown in IMAX. Bummer. Plus, I love the girl from Kickass.She's a big girl now and she's so pretty! This movie is about mystery, secrets, fantasies and pure imagination. Watch the trailer and be amazed.

Next is something I'll probably be liking is John Carter. I believe this has something to do with time traveling. It's like Cowboys and Prince of Persia. LOL. Plus, it's played by Gambit aka Remy LeBeau from the Wolverine movie. I was kinda hoping it would be Gemma Arterton again to play the princess because that role fits her well. Prince of Persia and Clash of the Titans proved that already. I can't wait!

Last but definitely not the least is Contagion which is a drama/action/infection movie which is quite mysterious and intriguing. Big names are in this movie like Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Marion Cotillard and Kate Winslet. Who wouldn't want to see that? My only hesitation about movies like these are endings. Endings could make or break this. Hope it ends well.

What would you watch out of the four? Would love to hear from you guys!

OOTD + New Shoes from WhatAboutSuzy

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Last Sunday, the family went to Resorts' World to have dinner. We ate at Passion restaurant and here's what I wore.

Really sorry about the blurry photo. When I took it, I didn't know it was blurry! Plus, I had to crop it so super blurry. Sooorry! :|

Top from Warehouse - Jeans from Dorothy Perkins - Shoes from WhatAboutSuzy? - Bag from Zara (gift)

This top is a super favorite. I usually fold my long sleeves because it's too hot in the Metro but since it's cold outside and it's very lightweight, I don't mind wearing it like this. Love the sleeves, love the pussybow tie, the fit, everything! I wish I bought the other prints. :( It's 70% off.

My new shoes: from WhatAboutSuzy. Got this from Rockwell's Hip Stop. I forgot the store, will check the shopping bag later. Also, the SA told me that it's UnaRosa's sister company. I asked because I saw some shoes with the UnaRosa tag. I got really lucky because first of all, I never really go to that area. But for some reason, I tried to check the stores and there, I saw it. For girls with big feet, they have sizes up to 11 and their designs are great. Next time I go there, will definitely take photos. They have stuff for office, going out, heels, wedges and lots of accessories. And, the best thing about it is their shoes are from PHP450-600. Not bad for flats.

I don't know if it's just me or does my feet look skinnier? I love the effect. The materials are leatherette and cloth. Simple, goes with any outfit. Got this for PHP500+.

For my accessories, I wore the Topshop ring I just bought, white ring from Greenhills, and Hermes-ish H earring which I got from Greenhills for a ridiculous price.

How did your Sunday go?

Topshop Sale Haul

2011-07-10T01:38:00.000+08:00

Who doesn't love Topshop? I think their clothes are very up-to-date. Their shoes are TDF. The accessories are cute but I think it's a bit too expensive, no? So when they declare a sale, I make sure I visit a few of their branches because that's the only time I let myself buy clothes from Topshop. Trying to be frugal, yes.

I just blogged about my recent purchase from Topshop in Rockwell and now, I'll share with you guys what I got from Topshop Greenbelt.

I got this loose top for PHP2895 less 50% = PHP1447.50. Not bad.

I love this top because it's okay to wear in the office but also okay to wear outside the office. Maybe change my shoes and bag and I'm set! I also love the embroidered detail. It looks well made and no chipping. It's simple and classy.

Next is a really great buy for me because it's 50% off, fashionable and wearable.

Remember the YSL Arty Ring? I seriously want this ring but it's like more than PHP10K. No way I could afford that. This Topshop ring definitely reminds me of the Arty Ring in Fuchsia. It doesn't have the extended part but pwede na rin. Haha!

Next one is sooo cute I could not not buy it, also 50% off.

Owls. Am I too late? LOL.

This dangling owl earrings is quite long but not super fancy. It's cute to brighten an outfit, but definitely for weekends only. Haha.

Both are 50% off - from PHP645 to PHP322.5 each. Not bad!

So what did you guys get during this sale season? By the way, it's part of the Grand Makati Sale which is patterned from the Great Singapore Sale or Hong Kong Sale. This is the first time and from what I've read, this will be an annual event. So mark your calendars: July = sale month!

Colour Collection Lipsticks

2011-07-10T00:15:00.000+08:00

Remember the hype about the NYX Round Lipsticks? They were talked about, swatched and used in many local beauty blogs. Now, here comes part 2. The Colour Collection lipsticks. They are about the same price but some lipsticks from the Tupperware Brand is a bit expensive. I believe nothing more than PHP350.

Anyway, I just learned that someone in our office is selling Tupperware Brand products. I checked out the products and ordered two lipsticks. One from the Moisture Intense line and the other one from the Color Intense line.

First - Moisture Intense Lipsticks with SPF15 in Paradise Pink (around PHP150?)

This color is brighter in person and is almost leaning towards purple-y. There is a bit of shine but the color on the lips is intense.

This color for me is still wearable but you definitely have to tone down the eyes or cheeks.

Second - Color Intense Lipstick with SPF15 in Tea Rose

As you can see (hopefully), this is definitely softer than Paradise Pink. It also has a matte/satin finish but doesn't dry up my lips. For some reason, minutes after application, my lips feel like it's wearing balm because it has this minty feel. It's also not heavy to wear and is okay to wear with or without balm underneath.

I am definitely in love with this color right now! It brighten ups my face. When I'm rushing, I just put on my MAC BB Cream, a bit of blush and this cute Barbie-ish bright lipstick.

Here are some swatches of the products:

Paradise Pink - Tea Rose


Paradise Pink - Tea Rose

Here are some possible dupes of the two:

In my collection, I think the closes to Paradise Pink is a more opaque MAC Lovelorn or NYX Paris while the closest to Tea Rose is no-glitter Carnation.

Overall, here are the things I like about the Colour Collection Lipsticks:

Doesn't dry up my lips
Super affordable
Color payoff is superb
Easy to apply
Has1 gram more than MAC lipsticks
Packaging is small so I could put it in my bag easily

Dislikes:

First time I opened the tube, I noticed that a bit of product was not protected by the tube so this happened when I was trying to close it

It fades after a while
Cheap packaging

I'm really interested in the other colors from the Color Intense line. But I'm saving up for now so maybe in the future. The Makati Sale is hurting my wallet. Seriously.