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Mini Polish Collection

2013-09-14T00:10:00.000+08:00

my humble polish collection

Sally Hansen and Orly light colored polishes

sally hansens, LA colors, china glaze and orly

I love nail polishes! I do change them almost every week. While I don't know how to really clean my nails (I can only cut them), I do get professional help, hands + nails treatments, at nail salons once a month. You gotta show them some love, girl!

I'm not a fan of dark polishes, well maybe when I was younger but now I prefer polishes that are work friendly. I'm so into plain colored polishes. Not matte. Not frosted. No glitters. Just plain color is good for me. And I don't wear nail arts, except if it was made by a friend, just because I don't know how to do it or I'm too lazy to do it even if it's only dots. I'm not very artistic. The only art I know is make-up. Hah!

Do you also love nail polishes?

Rain rain go away

2013-08-21T19:51:00.000+08:00

It was all over the news. Manila was struck by typhoon this week. It was a really hard time for the whole Philippine nation. August was really a tough month every year since it's within the rainy season.

It's still fresh on my mind how I celebrated my birthday the same month last year as a heavy monsoon flooded some areas in the metro. Now, it happened again. Hoping my country can get through this asap.

On a lighter note, rain makes us feel down and lazy sometimes but it shouldn't stop us from wearing comfy yet fashionable clothes. Here are some of my favorites for rainy days.

Leggings are my favorite. I use it mostly anytime, specially when I travel. They keep me warm and pretty much can go well with all of my tops. A plain black leggings is my favorite but you can never go wrong with prints and colors.

Sweatshirts is another favorite. Though, living in the tropics, I can only wear them during rainy/ cold days. But sometimes, even summer time, I wear them when traveling and pair them with shorts.

Stocking up different colors and prints of sweats and leggings is advisable. Even if we are living with two seasons only, we can always find ways to wear them, or at least I do! :)

What's your favorite rainy clothes?

Shoe Lust

2013-06-05T13:48:00.000+08:00

Oh hello there! these are just some of the shoes that I'm lemming for! I just want to buy them all but being a "flats" girl. I wonder if I could ever have the guts or time to wear that lacey black pumps! Nevertheless, i still think these are amazeballs!

Beauty Cravings

2013-05-31T13:44:00.000+08:00

These are just some of the products I'm lemming for. I know the were drugstore brands but the heck, I still wanna try them all!

Shu Uemura High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oil

2013-05-02T11:18:00.000+08:00

photo from shu uemura site

The Ingredients:

Mineral Oil, Corn Germ Oil, Safflower Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisosterarate, Jojoba Seed Oil, Polyborbate 85, Sorbitan Trioleate, Sea Water, Squalane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Isosteraric Acid, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethyloleate, Isopropyl Myristate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Capryl Glycol, Methylparaben, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Fragrance.

The Usage:

With dry hands, take two to three pumps of the cleansing oil. Apply on dry face. Massage oil in circular motion all over the face. Take a bit of water and apply to the face then massage. It will emulsify the oil. Rinse and pat dry after.

I use this almost everyday. Whenever I have make-up on, I usually take three pumps on the first wash then wash again with two pumps of oil just because I'm an OC. But it usually, the first wash removes all of the make-ups and leaves a squeaky clean face.

The Verdict:

I do love make-up. I love wearing eye make-up at work. But the hardest part is removing them, specially those waterproof eyeliners and mascara. Believe me, I tried almost all of the make-up removers that were recommended by most beauty bloggers but they just don't work for me. Most of the time, there are residue left specially on the eye area. But that's not all, they stings my eyes and also leave some rashes and redness to my eye area because some of them were that harsh :(

So I gave in to the cleansing oil bandwagon. I thought of giving it a try. I scored a sample size of shu uemura cleansing oil from their store. It lasted for almost a week. It was so gentle, no sting at all. After finishing, I bought a 150ml sized bottle of the pink one, which lasted for months. I'm already on my second bottle and it still gives the same result.

The pink variant got light weight formulation with hint of scent. The scent didn't bothered me at all. It is meant for people with oily skin which gives the same cleansing power with the regular formula.

The Recommendation:

I wouldn't re-purchased 150ml of this for nothing. This is an HG material for me. Since I used this, I skipped using harsh make-up removers. I can say that the pink variant (the one and only variant that I've ever tried) really works for my sensitive oily skin. I highly recommend that you try it out. It got several variants that may suit your skin type. I suggest that you visit one of Shu Uemura stores in the metro to know more what type is more appropriate for you.

Price: 1,500 pesos for 150ml/ 4,000 pesos for 450ml
Where: Shu Uemura stall at Rustans, Shang-rila

styling black

2013-04-18T12:53:00.000+08:00

How would you style all black outfit?

As we all know, every woman should have at least one "Little Black Dress" in our closet. We know how important and versatile LBDs' are. But not all the time, you find it interesting. I admit, wearing LBD alone bores me sometimes. So how would you style an all black clothes?

In the photo above, you can see that I added mostly neutral-ish, old-rosey color (just because I admire this color.) items to this look. To add a pop of color, the fuchsia bag is added to the look. Fuchsia is close to the color family of old rose, so it doesn't overwhelm the whole look. I'm a fan of scarves! In most, if not all, of my dressy get-ups, I carry a scarf. The nude pumps and pink-ish, old-rosey, neutral-is accessories tones the whole look down. Of course, over-sized and structured sunglasses gives character and mystery to the look.

Comment down below if you think this outfit rocks or not :)

Happy Morning

2013-03-24T22:30:00.000+08:00

Nevermind the photo above the coffee, looking at it's thumbnail, I thought it was sunrise at first. SMH

As I grew old, I gradually turned into a "morning person". I bid late night parties, watching tv, surfing the net, etc goodbye. Few years ago, I started developing this morning routine; reading newspapers while sipping my hot creamy coffee in the morning with Bach as my background music. But one thing doesn't really changed, doing my morning routine with my pj's and having a chitchat with famfam after! It somehow makes me happy and ready to face the day.

Are you "Morning" or "Evening" person? What do you like about it?

BDJ February Box

2013-03-12T22:19:00.000+08:00

I know it's quite late to post this entry but I'm still doing it. Better late than NEVER. Hah!

It was my first time to subscribe to beauty box subscriptions like BDJ and it didn't disappoint me at all! Fortunately, their February box is sponsored (?) by Shiseido so it's full of Shiseido products!

The Contents:

1 pc. White Lucent Brightening mask

15ml Benefiance Wrinkle Resist Night Emulsion

Benefiance Extra Creamy Cleansing Foam

White Lucent Intensive Serum

Perfect Rouge Lipstick sample

I'm really happy with my February box! I'm thinking of continuing my subscription for the following months (okay, so I missed the March box...maybe on April), hopefully it will not disappoint me as well.

Rainy days and Mondays

2013-03-04T20:41:00.000+08:00

How would you dress up for a rainy day?

It's supposed to be summer but it's raining here. As a person who loves sunlight (even if it gives me sunburn, makes my hair smelly and makes my skin dry), I'm not really a fan of dark gloomy day. And for me, when it rains, it's time to give your pumps a rest for a while.

Leggings and boots are my go-to "rainy day" items. Dark anoraks and the neutral tank top gives some contrast to this look. The lovely army candies and the fringe bag gives some edge and life to this rainy day outfit. I love how these items keeps me warm.

What's your go-to rainy day outfits?

L'oreal Everstrong Shampoo & Conditioner

2013-03-02T10:25:00.000+08:00

Partners in crime

For hair that needs extra strength, now there is haircare that’s so gentle, yet so strong. The new EverStrong Sulfate-Free Fortify System™ contains L’Oréal’s patented Bio-Ceramide complex, which strengthens hair after just one wash. EverStrong Bodify Conditioner gently conditions and adds body to fine, limp hair, leaving it strong and silky. Natural aromatic properties from rosemary and mint help energize and invigorate the senses.

The Ingredients:

AQUA / WATER / EAU, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, CETYL ESTERS, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, DIMETHICONE, POLYQUATERNIUM-37, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM / MINERAL OIL / HUILE MINERALE, METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, AMODIMETHICONE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, LIMONENE, PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6 CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, LINALOOL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS OIL / ROSEMARY LEAF OIL, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, CITRIC ACID, CITRONELLOL, 2-OLEAMIDO-1,3-OCTADECANEDIOL

The Usage:

Got these pair two months ago. It wasn't officially released here in the Philippines yet so it is unusual to see them at the racks from the groceries. When I saw the L'oreal Everstrong Sulfate Free Bodify System at S&R (membership shopping), which made me smile, I immediately grabbed the shampoo and conditioner.

Though I was happy, i didn't used it everyday. I usually use these every other day ("no wash" day in between) alternatively with my current hair care routine for two months now.

The Verdict:

I tried to use the shampoo/conditioner alone or pair it with my other hair care items, but it seems that it doesn't work that way. You should use them both every wash. It does gives a soft and smooth texture for my hair. I must say that I love how it smells with my hair. The menthol/mint scent is not too strong unlike other menthol shampoos available at the market. It gives a subtle minty smell which lasts for 4 to 6 hours.

It does help also in minimizing hair fall (I already accepted the fact that "hair fall" isn't going to leave me alone.) I noticed that when I use it, i usually have more or less 4 strands that fell after every wash. It's a good sign I think, compared to other anti-hair fall shampoo and conditioners that I used.

The Recommendation:

I do recommend that you give the L'oreal Everstrong Sulfate Free Bodify Shampoo and Conditioner a try. Though it wasn't easy to purchase this since it wasn't available locally . It costs more or less 200 pesos per tube, I really can't remember anymore. If you're going to purchase them at S&R, make sure to call them first before going to ask if they have stocks, the last time I was there, there's only few boxes left.

Sensitive Skin Care Routine

2013-02-17T09:15:00.002+08:00

So how would care for a sensitive, acne-prone, with mild type-2 rosacea badass skin? Read on how I try to fight this battle.

I have a really sensitive skin (which is hereditary...my sister got it too!) to start with. But since I discovered I have mild rosacea, I stopped using foundation. I figured that heavy foundations marks my tiny rashes that makes it appear bigger instead of concealing them. Also, I immediately changed my skin care products (if there's any). Don't get me wrong but I was the type of girl who likes make-up so much but doesn't care much with skin care. Guilty as charged!

If you've been reading this blog since, I haven't even talked about my skin care routine in the past since I don't have any! I only use cetaphil cleanser and olay moisturizer (which I don't use regularly) before. I figured that maybe this habit of neglecting skin care triggered my rosacea. Since then, I started investing with better skin care items.

Cleansers

Shu Uemura cleansing oil, Cetaphil Gentle cleanser, Clinique facial liquid soap

I do use Shu Uemura cleasning oil to remove my eye make-up. After using, my face feels so soft and smooth. Cetaphil has been a staple in our bathroom. Love this product!

Moisturizers

L'oreal hydrafresh, Clinique DDMG, Physiogel AI cream

Physiogel AI cream is my night cream! It's so rich that makes your face so soft. There's a bit of glowing and brightening effect that it gives to your face. For daytime, I do use my cetaphil moisturizer.

Eye cream

I forgot to take a photo but I do use Clinique's eye cream.

Masks

Few months ago (or should I say, years ago), there's a big hype for Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque. It does magic in healing pimples and shrinking enlarged pores. I had this for a year now, I think, and I'm still not done with it. I use this twice a week.

Others

serums

morrocan argan oil | vichy eau thermal mist | clinique eye cream

As you can see, I trimmed my skin care routine to the simplest way as possible. Though I'm still looking for other HG's, these products helped a lot to having a better skin. Though I know that my sensitive skin can't be changed (it's in the genes), I'm really trying my best to keep my face as soft and smooth as possible.

Side Note: For serious/major rosacea skin disease, there's a line from VMV Hypoallergenics called "Red Better" that aims to reduce redness.

Top 5 Golden Globes 2013 Outfits

2013-01-19T21:28:00.000+08:00

Amanda Seyfried

In no particular order...

Isla Fisher

Amy Adams

Jennifer Lopez

Kate Hudson

I love the outfits of these five ladies. As you can see, I adore mostly sheer, laces, and beadings in neutral colors (except for Kate Hudson in jet black) with down curls and dark smokeys. These really are trends in red carpet lately so good job girls :)

Who's your top 5?

*photos from E-news

Hanoi City Walking Tour

2013-01-13T16:04:00.000+08:00

Walking tour in a Cyclo? Hahaha

I ain't going to show you how to tour Hanoi while riding a cyclo, rather, I'll show you how to do a walking tour around Hoan Kiem District. It will take you around a day to complete this tour...or not, if you cheat by taking a taxi, cyclo, or whatevs. I did a walking tour by myself the last time I was in Hanoi. It was tiring but fulfilling specially if you found an interesting place that isn't included in the map. Success!

Let's start:

1st Stop: Hoan Kiem Lake

You may wanna start your tour around Hoan Kiem Lake in the morning. Watch people do their morning routine and if you want, you may join those ladies who were doing tai-chi or dance lessons around the lake. I did some ballroom dancing with the old ladies and it was super fun! You gotta do something crazy sometimes. :)

2nd Stop: Ngoc Son Temple

While at it, visit the Ngoc Son Temple that lies in a little island at the northern part of the lake. For 20,000 Dong entrance fee, you may go around this tiny place, take pictures, say your prayers, or just chillax. The temple is open from 8:00am to 5:00pm daily.

3rd Stop: Old Quarter

You may skip this stop if you are staying already around old quarter. If not, go ahead and buy do a little shopping. Little means little, put in mind that you're just starting your walking tour and there's still a lot of things to see.

4th Stop: Hanoi Flag Tower and Army Museum

When I went to army museum it was closed. I dunno why but they wont let me in, considering there's few tourists inside. But it didn't bothered me and I continued walking when I saw the flag tower. I snapped this photo along the streets.

5th Stop: Thang Long Citadel

Few steps from the army tower, you can find the Thang Long Citadel. There's no entrance fee to this place. It's quite a big area where I found few couples doing their pre-nups and students taking pictures and just chillax-ing around this place.

6th Stop: Ho Chi Minh Museum
Again, it was closed when I was there but it didn't bothered me since I wasn't so keen to see Ho Chi Minh's freezing body. Hahaha. The grounds near the museum reminds me of Luneta or Quirino Grandstand. Quite a huge street.

The closed Ho Chi Minh Museum

I love this photo because it doesn't look like it's a place in Asia in some sort.

7th Stop: One Pillar Pagoda

This is along chua mot cot street, I guess, and near to Ho Chi Minh Museum. Its hard to take a photo of this one pillar pagoda since theres a lot of tourists the time I was there. You may also say your prayer inside but since I'm quite tired and distracted by the noise (I hate when there's a lot of people talk at the same time) I left immediately after snapping few shots.

Last Stop: Temple of Literature

For a 40,000 dong entrance fee, you may now see one of the most talked about spots in Hanoi. Temple of Literature is full of character. Though it kinda bores me a bit, I only spent few minutes in here, I still appreciate it's beauty.

It was tiring but it was soo fun plus since I did the tour by myself, I can stop, eat, walk, and take pictures whenever I like. Try this little guide and tell me how it went :)

Have you ever tried a walking tour? How was it?

Outfit Guide: Girls Night Out

2013-01-06T18:35:00.000+08:00

The first look is more like a party outfit. I definitely love the pants which absolutely matched with the sleeveless button-down and light pink mary janes'. To tone-down a bit this girly look, the stacked-up arm candy will definitely make this outfit a stand out.

This is a transition outfit which can be worn at during meetings then party after work. The neutrals definitely made the dress stood out. The glittery pumps is absolutely adorable!

This is more like a malling-ish, coffee-ish, comfortable, and laid back going out outfit. The sweater and the pumps matched the neutral bottoms and bag. I pictured this wearing your hair in a bun or in a more like "just-got-out-of-the-bed" curls.

What is your favorite girl's night out look?

Colors of Splash Island

2013-01-03T16:55:00.000+08:00

A different views on splash island :)

Hello 2013!

2013-01-01T16:51:00.000+08:00

Have a wonderful and gorgeous 2013 everyone!

Batu Caves

2012-12-22T11:18:00.000+08:00

God, is that you?!

It was one of those side trips we took the last time we went to Kuala Lumpur. Batu Caves is just about 30 minutes away from KL via train. When you arrive at Batu Caves station (it was the last station, if I remember it right), interesting temples and structures will welcome you.

Stairs are my worst enemy. Specially those steep and narrow stairs. I can't remember how many times I got wounded because of them, so imagine my face and fear when I saw the staircase leading to the Batu Cave. Challenge accepted and I won! Peanuts. Hahaha.

There's really nothing much to see inside the cave but most people go there to say their prayers, I think, so don't expect shiny shimmering lights (like sang sung sot cave in halong bay) inside the cave. But the view from the top is stunning.

When you visit Kuala Lumpur, don't forget to drop by at Batu Caves, it might not be too flashy but it's an experience worth to keep. Oh and be prepared and brave to face the monkeys! They'll eat you in flesh when you get there. Kidding!

Style Packing: Clothes - Hanoi Series

2012-12-17T23:18:00.000+08:00

My clothes for 1 week for trip to Hanoi

Packing has never been easy, specially if you're a girl who tend to bring 50% more of what you are supposed to bring. So when I went to Hanoi recently, you know that it took me weeks to figure out what to bring specially I went there during fall and yes, there's no fall in Manila.

So here's the finalists:

BOTTOMS

I brought only few bottoms, which I re-used very often:

Leggings - one of my ultimate travel piece. I used during my midnight flight, while jogging around hoan kiem lake, and as a sleepwear. This always got to be with me wherever I go. It does a great job keeping me warm and making me feel sexy. Hahaha. Oh, and did I tell you that I used this once when I went clubbing? Versatility!

Hand-painted shorts - I decorated my boring shorts few days before I went to Hanoi and I must tell you that it was overused! I just love it, even if you don't. I know you don't :(

Cut-off shorts - I love wearing shorts specially if I'm roaming around the city. There's no question about it.

Boy shorts (not in photo) - this is a multipurpose one. It's supposed to be for my dress and for swimming too!

TOPS, SWEATERS, & DRESS

I'm so tempted to bring some of my party clothes (hahaha!), but then I figured I'll never use them anyway so they don't deserved a space in my bag.

Shirts (3) - originally, I was supposed to bring 5 or 7 shirts. But then, since I'm getting good in packing, I told myself that three is enough...and it is! :)

Sleeveless top (3) - one is for swimming; two is for anything. I used one when we went jogging around Hoan Kiem lake

Sweaters (2) - the black one I used on top of my dress. I figured they looked great together (lol!) while the gray one is overused. I love it to death, aside from the fact that I only got it for P300 (it was on sale at Forever21).

Dress (1) - I wore this once at Halong Bay. It's the comfiest and flowy dress ever! And also a versatile one since I can pair it with shorts and leggings.

Cardigan (1) - this is not on my original packing list, to be honest. But since I came from work (I remembered using them at work) the day of my flight, I was surprised to see it in my hand carry. This is good in keeping me warm, specially during midnight flights.

SMARTBAG

Oh and since I'm totally getting good in packing (lol), I used this roll-up smart bags. One each for the tops, bottoms, undies, and towels. Oh and speaking of towels, I regret bringing them since I wasn't able to use them anyways since I stayed at a private room where towels are provided. They (a full body micro-fiber towel and a face towel, you know separate towel for body and the face is a must. lol.) took up some space even if it's in a smartbag. Not quite a smart choice.

So how do you pack clothes when you travel?

Style Icon: Olivia Palermo

2012-12-12T22:42:00.000+08:00

I just love how sophisticated and stylish Olivia Palermo's style. She's so versatile that whatever dress you fit her, she can totally rock it off!

all photos from here.

Style Packing: Airplane Essentials

2012-12-09T10:09:00.000+08:00

My Airplane Essentials

It was when my friend asked me what are the things I usually bring on my hand carry (full post on this soon!) when I travel, I thought of putting up this post. These are my essentials but there are times that I only bring the very important ones and not all of em.

Very Important Things (Things can't go without)

Scarves - If you've read my style packing series, you may noticed this far that a scarf is really important for me whenever I travel. The last time I traveled, I brought 3 scarves with me since I planned to just sleep during the 4 hours flight. One as a blanket, one as a pillow and one for covering may face. I should've brought a "do not disturb" sign also.

Lip Balm - During the flight or not, lip balm is very important for me. My lips needs to be moisturized every now and then...that even air-con makes it dry.

Water - some airlines supplies water but if you fly with low cost airline, like what I usually do, it is very efficient to bring your own water since water bottles during flights costs two to three times more than the usual.

Other Important Things

Snacks - same reason with water if you're going to fly with low cost airlines. Though I'd rather sleep than eat.

Hand Cream - same reason with lip balm. My skin needs extra moisturizing that's why hand creams are important.

Optional Things

Laptop/Tablet/Book - to keep you entertained. But even if I bring my own, I don't use them anyways. But then again, I'd rather go to sleep than read.

Travel Pillow - it's a luxury to have travel pillow during flights, i think. I don't usually bring one because it takes some space in my hand carry Though this is very helpful for long haul flights specially if you're not flying business class.

These are proven to be helpful to me during my flights. Some people also consider some make-ups as an airplane essential. Even though i love make-ups, again, I'd rather sleep than put them on. Hahaha.

What's your airplane essentials?! Seriously, I'd like to know! :)

Oufits Guide: The Weekend

2012-11-29T18:18:00.000+08:00

The parisian babe

Everybody loves weekend. Most of us schedule our trips, errands, dates, etc during weekends. These guides will help you in pulling your outfit which is perfect for your weekend.

The Parisian Babe

This outfit is usually for those stroll in the park dates. The oxblood polka dotted dress goes well with the big brown leather bag which can fit most of your things. Flats will save your feet from the pain while the brim hat will save your skin from the sun. Make sure your hat isn't that big which can cover your whole face, you still want to show your pretty face, right?

The Home Lady

The Home Lady

So you're stuck at home doing errands? Wear these soft tee, cool stressed shorts, and colorful flip flops which are comfortable enough to wear while doing errands. Need to go out for quick grocery shopping? Just wear your aviators and rock some cool earrings and you're good to go.

The Mall Gal


The Mall Gal

Are you the girl who spends the weekend at the mall? This weekend outfit "The Mall Gal" is perfect for you. The hand painted shorts, cotton stripes, and flat strappies are comfy enough for walking around the mall. Pile on some bracelets to give your look some character. Whenever you go shopping, don't forget your eco bag and say goodbye to plastics.

The Road Trip Hottie

the road trip hottie

Everybody loves roadtrips. "The road trip hottie" look is a easy breezy one. I love sweaters. Sweaters and scarves are perfect for roadtrips to keep you warm specially if you're going to travel at night. The cropped sweater, however, is also good for day trips paired with the structured red shorts. Sneakers works well with this outfit. Don't forget your sunnies!

Whatever you do during weekend, don't forget to glam up a bit. Follow these guides which will help you rock your weekend. :)

What are you this weekend?

Wedding Hair and Make-up

2012-11-26T08:30:00.000+08:00

Few days from now, I'll be attending a wedding of a friend. I'm so excited to get primped and dolled-up since I'll be doing my own hair and make-up...once again. I've done it few times whenever I attend weddings of friends or christening of their kids....yes, most of them are married and "I don't feel any pressure right now".

I listed down few pegs for my hair and make-up for that day and I would be needing your help on this, girls. Please vote and enlighten me! Hahaha.

Natural Blonde

For the first look, I called it the natural blonde since the eyes and lips were very toned down which makes it looks natural matched with soft curls. Though the thing is, this look is one of the usual eye make-up that I sport at the office a.k.a "everyday look".

Bombshell Goodness

I called the second the "bombshell goodness". Yes, you read it right...goodness. Just because! Oh well. I love the second look because of the effortless soft curls and the eyes are very strong yet still within the neutral palette (I'm a morena, so my color choices are drawn to neutral and earthy colors.) The cherrish-berrish glossy lips blends well with the eyes which keeps everything in place (of course, i don't wanna out do the bride!)

Good girl

The last look is named "Good girl" because I think the up do will make me look like a good girl. blah! The hair looks very easy to do, just twists and pin your hair and you're good to go. The eyes may look like the second one though this one got more dark shadows on the outer V with wing liner while the other got more bronze on it's crease (thought you should notice hahaha.) The lips were kept neutral, again, not to overkill the whole look. Always remember this: "Strong eyes, Soft lips. Soft eyes, Strong lips."

So there's the three pegs!

Which one is your favorite?

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

2012-11-20T22:43:00.000+08:00

No Bake Cheesecake is my go to dessert. It's so easy to make which you can serve when you have surprised visits from family and friends.

It's so easy to make that you'll only need five ingredients!

What You'll Need:

1 pack Crushed Graham
3/4 cups of Butter
223g of Cream Cheese
All purpose cream
Canned Strawberries (any fruit you like will do. I still prefer fresh fruits tho)
Brown Sugar (optional; for crunch with the crusts)

Actual Steps:

1. For the filling: beat the cream cheese until smooth then add all purpose cream. Whisk until well blended.

2. For the crust: Melt 3/4 cups of butter. In a bowl, add graham crackers, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix well.

3. Press the crumb mixture in a pan. Press flat then chill.

4. Pour in the filling into the pan then add your preferred toppings. Then chill again. I don't put my cheesecake into the freezer. I just don't like it's icy-texture when chilled into the freezer. I also don't over chill the crust before putting the filling because it kinda separates from the filling when it's done.

5. Serve with whip cream if preferred.

That's it! An easy to make No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake! :)

What's your go to desserts? :)

You Are Sexy! (no matter what your waistline is)

2012-11-17T11:40:00.000+08:00

credit to photo owner

So there's the pants you absolutely adore but only available for small size? You're going to the beach! But you are hesitant to wear a bikini? You want to wear your new clubbing dress but it accentuate your big thighs so you chose to wear your slouchy pants instead?

Deprived? Insecure? Worried? Embarrased?

Don't be! You have every right to wear want you want, do what you like, eat and drink till you pass out, and to party as long as you can!

Life wasn't made only for 24 inches waistline, so why restrain your self?

Inception

Believe me. I've been there. Oh wait, I'm still there (talking about waistline that is higher than my age). But it was in the past when I also drowned myself in tears when people tease me. I was born as a chubby chick. When I was young, my cousins (mostly boys) would tease me and call me as "Babe, pig in the city" until I cry. It hurts.

Though whenever I started crying, they'll buy me an ice cream or any food. Then everything turns back to normal again (bribery at a very young age!). It's okay and I don't hate them. They are my cousins. They just do that because they love me (as what mom said back then) and I love them back.

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Bipolar

When I started going to school (i.e, preparatory), I was one of those cute butterballs. As a little fat girl wearing school uniform with ponytails, people thought I was a doll, pinching my big fat cheeks whenever I smile.

Then when I started studying elementary, my size decreased gradually. It remained like that until two years after I finished college. Back then, size 25 is my biggest! I can buy any clothes I like without trying them on. Shopping was a breeze.

On gaining weight

Two years work and three jobs after, I started gaining weight, unintentionally. As far as I remember, I joined gym services back then. It's not as if I needed to lose weight, but I was encouraged by friends to join. I thought my body fought back badly the sudden change of my activities, so I stopped. But it didn't went back to what it used to be.

From time to time, I'll gain few pounds. Even if I'll go on diet, play sports, or tried to go back to gym. The extra pounds can't be shed. I guess my body found a new normal.

Acceptance

It took a while for me to realize that my new size will stay with me for long. As expected, as I gained weight, I also gained negative feedback from people. "What happened?!", "You're so fat!", "You look different!" and the most common comment was "Are you pregnant?!"

As I grow old, I was able to accept the truth without any hesitations or whatsoever. I changed my wardrobe...giving it a total makeover. I threw or gave away any clothes that is smaller than my new size. I used to keep my (size) 25's since I thought I can still fit into them after few months. But I braced the truth with all my heart and gave them away.

Instead of wearing skirts and dresses, I now prefer wearing pants/leggings and cardis/longsleeves. They are comfy and works very good in hiding my flabby arms and legs. lol. Don't get me wrong. It's not that I want to hide them, I think I just found my new comfort clothes.

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The truth

No matter what your waistline is, you are sexy! Being sexy doesn't necessarily mean that you have be a size 0. Just don't forget to smile and show confidence and you'll be okay. Don't listen to those people who says bad things about you, just smile at them and watch them go crazy. lol.

But of course, don't forget the basics. Keep proper hygiene, be confident, stand straight, wear appropriate clothes, and of course, being humble and nice makes someone more sexy!

Stand up and be proud girl! <3

Why do I wear make-up?

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50% of my make-up stash

If you've known me for a long time, you also know my unending love for make-ups. It just started with one red lippie which my sister gave me and then it grew until I don't know where to put them anymore. Then I reached the peak. I trimmed my stash. I gave them away to friends and relatives or threw some of them. It felt good.

When did you begin loving makeup?

I've always been the "girly-girl" ever. I'll be the first one who'll have that pink bag, pink shoes, pink dress, everything pink. When i was a little girl, I'll always look at my mom on how she get ready for work every morning. I'll always wear her stilettos and go dive into her closet while wearing that red lipstick.

I remember, my mom never fails to wear lipstick even if she's only at home doing chores. She said it's a must. One should never be caught ugly even if you're just spending the weekend at home. One should always look good. Smell good. Feel good. As I grew up, that thought remained to me.

So when did I begin loving makeup? Since I was little, 6 to 7 years old. The only thing I could wear back then is a lippie and messy eyeshadow.

When did I begin wearing makeup (full)? To be honest, I can't remember. I would say around college (since I'm quite a gamine teen when I was in high school) or maybe when I already started working.

How do you feel without makeup?

Okay. With or without makeup, it's okay. I'm okay. I don't feel bad, disappointed or something. Going out without any make-up on doesn't bother me anymore. But if I'll answer this 5 years ago, definitely, my answer will be "Sad. I can't go out without makeup". Now, I can go to work, out with friends, and do errands without any makeup on. Okay, maybe a lipstick. :)

What do you like about makeup?

Makeup, for me, brings different kind of happiness. It gives me that comfort and confidence. When I'm down, having a rough time, or just cried my heart out...I'll wear make-up. Instantly, it will brighten up my mood and brings back my smile again. Maybe because of what mom said is stored in my mind.

Makeup is also my form of art. No, I don't draw. I can't draw. I can't paint. But I can do make-up. I believe that doing makeup is my hidden and most precious talent. Lol.

"Holy Grail" Items?

Jeez! This is hard! Not because I have a lot of HG. Because I only have three HG materials. :)

Revlon Photo Ready Concealer - this is a newly found HG concealer. It's stick cream form concealer that you can use with or without setting powder. Does good job in concealing stubborn dark circles.

Clinique High Impact Mascara - My "everyday" go to mascara. Does magic to my thin and sparse lashes.

MAC mineralized blush in Nuance - the most natural looking blush I ever own. I love that it give me that natural glow I've always wanted to achieve.

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This post is from sis twinkoolet (thanks sis for letting me do this :D ). And I'm tagging all of you to do this post too! :)

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