A legend is not just found in novels and in explicit literature. An icon is not just seen in the movies or in museums. Everybody can create their own legends and stand up to be icons of every generation.
Purple is my favorite color. So it's already innate in me to lean towards this hue in almost every department; - make up, fashion and nail polish! This is the reason being why I added Play Date on my Zalora cart without even googling how it actually looks on the nails. The fact that it's a purple polish sealed the deal with me.
December 12 has always been a special date for me (it's my big brother's birthday). But this year, this date would be something huge for a lot of people as online shopping heavyweights come together this holiday season to shake things up with National Online Internet Shopping Extravaganza, or NOISE, day. On December 12, 2012, leading one-stop shopping sites Zalora and Lazada are teaming up with group-buying website Groupon to give Pinoy netizens their biggest and most exciting cyber shopping experience ever.
If you are always on the go (like me), but you still doesn't want to tote your entire make up kit with you (like me again!), well I have great news for you. Laura Mercier thought of girls like us and came up with a fantastic compact palette that includes almost everything we need to create that polished look in a flash. Ladies, what you're about to witness is phenomenal! Enter Laura Mercier Colour-To-Go Portable Palette For Eyes, Cheeks & Lips - Cool Neutrals.
Hi dolls! I hope y'all are having a wonderful day. Unfortunately, I'm still a bit under the weather. Being sick sucks that's why I'm praying hard for my new found buddies Paracetamol and Cefuroxime to work their magic on me asap. Believe me, this day could easily ended as one long and boring day if not for this black Zalora box that arrived at my doorsteps late in the afternoon.
This Christmas, Clinique make it easy to be generous with gift sets at great values for everyone on your list. Skin care, colour, and fragrance favorites that come in ready-to-give packaging. Here is a selection of their fabulous Holiday Offerings:
It's already the month of December; - aka the most wonderful time of the year! This means that it's time to be festive and to wear something sparkly! For the nails, I'd say drop the classic hot red pedi and wear something a little more unexpected. Lost for ideas? Then take a look at this gorgeous nail laquer from OPI Spiderman 2012 Collection; - Just Spotted The Lizard.
Snoe fanatics (like me) have another reason to rejoice because Snoe introduced another fabulous addition to its already oh-so-gorgeous line; - Rouge Deluxe Lipsticks! Yep, the brand we all love is now carrying cosmetics which include pretty shades for our puckers. Enter my favorite shade from the Rouge Deluxe line; - Precious Pout!
Hi dolls! Yup, it's haul time! I did a bit of pre-Christmas shopping over the past few weeks and here are some of the things that I got for myself. Gotta need to pamper yourself once in a while, right?
First, say hello to my new blogging buddy; - Nikon D3100 DSLR Camera (Php26,995). I contemplated on getting a DSLR for the longest time, but its bulkiness always threw me off. Good thing, the size of this model fits my petite body built (and budget) just right.
I don't aspire to be super famous nor to be hailed by many. It's not my ultimate wish and definitely not the supreme purpose of my life. It's not the spotlight that makes me feel alive. Rather, its being able to help save lives that makes me feel good inside.. makes me feel legendary.
In a world where standing out matters more than blending in, one must be able to rise above the clutter. SM Accessories, the Fashion Accessories Authority, is known as the style-setter and star of wardrobes of the country’s hottest and most stylish set. Aside from being the biggest accessories mecca in the country, SM Accessories boasts of colors, styles, and designs that ultimately make one stand out from the rest. SM Accessories is known for chic, trendsetting items that are consistently spotted on the country’s who’s who.
If you have plans on shopping for cosmetics this holiday season, well look no more and head to your nearest Laura Mercier counter now. With their extensive and oh-so-glamorous Holiday 2012 Collection, you will definitely find something worth taking home. Remember the sneak preview about this collection that I posted HERE? Well, today feast on these snapshots of the whole Laura Mercier Holiday 2012 Collection! Warning: Make sure to have a pen and paper handy, because you'll definitely be writing as long wishlist at the end of this post! (wink)
Before the final reveal, indulge me on saying thank you to Sonja of Make Up Box for sponsoring this lovely giveaway and to each and everyone of you who joined the fun! Now, it's time to announce the winner!
Uniqlo recently opened its second branch in the country at SM North EDSA The Block. Hooray because it's closer to my place compared to the one at SM Mall of Asia. I went to look for good finds, and little did I know that I would come home with a bunch of stuff. :)
Mac recently released their Glamour Daze Holiday Collection 2012 at Rustan's Makati and since it has been ages ago (I think) since I last purchased something limited from Mac, I decided to take a quick peek. After swatching a handful of colors on my hand, I made a decision. Say hello to the newest addition to my lipstick collection; - Mac Outrageously Fun (retails for Php1,100)!
Matte lipsticks can be a pain to wear. Sure, they saturate the lips with impeccable color pay off while boosting your self confidence to the nth power in a swipe. But let them sit for a little while on your lips and they will suck all the life of your puckers up; -leaving them miserably hurt, dry and cracked afterwards. This is the reason being why I didn't deviate into this formulation for the longest time. But ever since the matte hybrids (read:non-drying matte lipsticks) came around in the beauty world, I slowly ventured into trying them out. Some were amazing, other were a bunch of crap load. And topping the list of amazing matte lipsticks in the market today (at least for me) is this Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte lipstick in M PK 348.
It has been ages ago since my last Louis Vuitton purse purchase. On that note, I decided to splurge a little and reward myself with a new Louis Vuitton bag. I was actually contemplating on getting mine in Hong Kong since I'll be going there with my mom this coming mid-January. But after summing the (little) price difference + bulkiness + (possible) customs tax, I decided to just get mine at Greenbelt 4. I bought the Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 in Damier Ebene (retails for Php40,800).
Lets just say that I have been buying a ton of beauty products sporadically over the past few weeks, which is why I've accumulated a ton of fun stuff to show to all of you. Enter, my long overdue beauty haul post!
Barry M Lipstick in #140 (Pink Sparkle) will definitely bring sparkle to your lips in a swipe! Bored with you matte pinks? Then, pop this over and witness a more alive and gold-glitter infused lip combo!
Make sure not to miss SM Accessories' biggest and grandest luxury sale event; -PRIVADO. A three-day luxury sale of branded eye wear, watches and jewelry from Nov. 16 to 18, 2012 in all SM branches NATIONWIDE. Featuring items from over 100 hot brand like Escada, Timex, Roberto Cavalli, Esprit, Police, Tommy Hilfiger, Citizen, Armani, F&C, Kenneth Cole and a lot more! See poster for more details.
There is another Snoe product that I'll be adding to my long list of "things to (always) repurchase." I'm taking about Snoe Body Ritual Recipes Honey Bath Syrup in Nectarine Ginger Tea (retails for Php199); - a luscious body wash that has been making me look forward to bath time like never before.
Witness the extraordinary as the sleek, space-saving Acer P238HL Olympic Games
Edition delivers breakthrough display performance and smart energy efficiency.
Yes my dolls, it's time for another awesome giveaway! Why? Because my blog will be turning 3 years old in a few days (Oct 29 to be exact), and as a sign of my gratefulness for all of your love and support, I'll be throwing a good number of giveaways starting today.
For starters, one lucky reader of my blog will win these awesome Sleek Make Up goodies from Make Up Box. Yey!
Heads up all Shu Uemura fanatics in the house! There is an awesome Shu Uemura Celebrat10in happening in the metro and y'all should not miss it! Oh yes, throw a party and pop those balloons because Shu Uemura is celebrating 10 years of beauty perfect10n in the Philippines! Yey!
Nude Silk (limited edition) is part of Laura Mercier's Cinema Noir Collection for Fall 2012. It's a gorgeous rosy toffee-caramel beige polish with a creme finish. The formula of this polish is beyond gorgeous. It applies smoothly, and is almost opaque in just one coat. It also dries really fast, and stays decently on the nails for weeks. Oh yes, it's the Nail Goddess gift to all the nail polish junkies out there!
Benetton definitely did another fantastic job with the launch of their newest scents; - Let's Move for men and Let's Love for women. Aside from making everyone groove to Zumba and Shiba (thanks to Studio 116 Dance School), we were also able to sniff into the refreshing notes that these newest scents carry.
People always say that I look younger than my real age (I'm already 29 yrs old, btw). Well, I thank my innate genes, my happy attitude and my healthy lifestyle for that. But then again, in this world where stress is everywhere, a little help from a pump bottle of luxurious anti-ageing serum wouldn't hurt as well in keeping those ugly wrinkles at bay. And on this note, let me present to you another breakthrough in fighting the battle against premature ageing.
There is nothing that makes me feel more alive than seeing a new make up collection unfold right in front of my eyes. Add a theme party, a couple of cocktails and throw one of the best make up artist in the industry, and I'm sure you'll catch me breathless.
Well, Laura Mercier definitely made me catch my breath in excitement weeks ago when they unveiled their latest collection; - Art Deco Muse.
Learning how to do my own make up is a decision that I will never regret. Gathering all the basic things that I needed (make up and brushes) may be a bit tedious (and costly) at first, but believe me, it's worth the investment! Saying good bye to shedding out cash for make up appointments at salons is a HUGE relief.
Well, if you are new with the do-your-own-make-up department, better head over to your nearest Bobbi Brown counter because they are offering a special treat! Learn how to be your own make up artist; - the Bobbi Brown way!
The time to announce the lucky girl who won the whooping Php1000 gift certificate from Asianvogue Shop is finally here! Scroll below to find out if that lucky gal is you!
There is nothing that makes my heart bleed the most than spending a fortune on something, and then ending up not loving it. So I always opt to try samples before jumping over beauty products that come with hefty price tags. That's why I always envy those US-based girls who are subscribed to sites that deliver luxe beauty samples monthly at reasonable prices. But my jealousy can now seize because a groundbreaking subscription site recently launched here in our country. Presenting, SaladBox..
I have an intense gastronomic love affair with any dish involving chicken. Fry it or sauce it up, and you won't hear me (and my stomach) complaining. That's why when I got invited weeks ago to try a breakthrough chicken masterpiece, aka the country's first-ever "Baked Fried Chicken," it tickled my fancy (and taste buds!).
Yes, I did it again! Forgive me for being weak, but I just couldn't resist ordering a few more Orly polishes from one of my favorite online shops, Zalora. You see, it's really not my habit purchasing polishes online because the thought of receiving them either broken into pieces or splattered all over the place makes me uncomfortable.
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is known for delivering that no-make-up look that women across the globe crave for. That's why I feel that the people behind this ethereal brand did a good job when they chose the every pretty, Katie Holmes to represent the brand.
Thanks to everyone who entered my Maybelline giveaway! And now, it's time to reveal who the lucky winner is. The lucky girl who will receive these amazing items from Maybelline Philippines is..
Long lectures, excruciating exams, endless research, and non-stop visits to the library; - these are some of the things that come to my mind every time I remember my college years. Whoa, those were the days! Thank goodness for my undying patience, awesome support system and ever-reliable Google for helping me make it through that phase! And now, there is one amazing college companion that will equip students with a cool techie way of beating report deadlines and alike.
Presenting, Acer Aspire One 756; -a slim, lightweight and modern on-the-go laptop with classic design appeal, rock-solid performance, and
eco-savvy efficiency.
The fact that we don't have fall in the country doesn't mean that we cannot (and shouldn't) incorporate the season's theme to our wardrobe. We may not need to stock up on fur and hoard knee-high leather boots, but we can inject the season's cool hues and texture in our closet.. and especially in our shoe racks!
And on that note, let me share with you how you can infuse being up to trend with the Fall season and updating your shoe collection the Naturalizer way!
Happy Tuesday everyone! As always, let me start by saying a huge thank you to everyone who joined my Snoe Beauty giveaway. Kudos also to all the wonderful people behind Snoe Beauty Inc. for sponsoring this lovely (and generous) contest!
And now, it's time to announce the lucky winner.. (Drum roll pls!)
Japan’s No. 1 fashion brand UNIQLO introduces to the country its latest in FASHION INNOVATION, the
Ultra Light Down Collection of
vests, coats, parkas and jackets, that are sure to become a must-have for frequent travelers as well as street and office fashionistas.
I don't normally gravitate towards loose shadows because they can be a bit hard to work with. So despite how gorgeous the shade is, if it's in the "pigment" form, I totally lose my excitement. So imagine how happy I was when big brands like Guerlain and Urban Decay started introducing the no-spill tubes for loose pigments. Haven't seen one before? Then, let me walk you with this awesome packaging innovation. Enter, Urban Decay Loose Pigment in Protest (valued at US$20).
SM Kid’s Warehouse Sale: Fashion at Discount! Yup, you read that right! The country’s leading department store will be holding a Kids’ Warehouse Sale and I'm sure if would worthwhile!
Ever since I moved miles away from Rustan's Shangri La (I miss our just walking-distance relationship before), I always feel the urge to buy something from the store despite constantly reminding myself that I will just window-shop. And indeed, I went home with a few bags the last time I was there. Although, I will say that I did a good job not purchasing things that I don't really need (defensive much?). Here's my small loot!
