Truth be told, I have my fair share of unprotected sun exposure. The ugly consequence of all my recent summer escapades and failure to constantly re-apply my sunblock? - scrofulous tan lines. To help this unevenness disappear ASAP, I opted to bathe with something that claims to be little bit more potent in the skin lightening department; - Snoe White No. 1 Extra Strength...

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It's hard to look at this polish and not wish to be in a swimsuit caressing some tropical waves. Summer may be nearing its end, but my tips and toes are still not ready to dismiss wearing fun, pastel colors. Yep, I'm still in denial phase (season-wise) and even those thunderstorms won't change that.  ...

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If you love Taylor Swift (like I do!), you probably already know how she professed her huge love for this lip color from Nars. Like any hardcore fan, I immediately went to my fave Nars counter (at Rustan's Shang), swatched Dragon Girl on my arm and uttered a silent sigh of admiration. No wonder it's one of Taylor Swift's must-have make up products!...

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Nars may describe Golshan as "spiced wine", but I'd say it's more of a deep warm brick-red with just the right amount of brown undertones. I love that it doesn't lean too red - making it not too bold for a casual work day, nor excessively brown - making you look twice your age. Really, the perfect ratio between these hues makes Golshan,...

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Heads up all my fashionista readers because Suiteblanco - one of the most prominent fashion companies in Spain would be opening its first store in Manila this month. In collaboration with SM Retail group, Suiteblanco will be included amongst the ladies' and men's fashion options within the SM Aura Premier Shopping Mall. ...

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Want to paint your nails, but don't like to deal with the hassle of removing them? Then you're in luck because washable nail polishes finally hit the market. So give those highlighters a rest (yup, I used to do that too when I was a kid), and say hooray for these Girlstuff Washable Nail Polishes! ...

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Vegas Volt has been on my list for ages. It's part of Mac permanent line, but is not readily available at our local counters (what a shame!). So armed with my confidence that I could rock this shade, plus an x-number of times googling swatches, I blindly ordered it online. Now, did I make an awesome purchase? I'll tell y'all in a bit....

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Tart-y For The Party is part of China Glaze Avant Garden Collection - shades that flow between soft hues and vibrant pops of color, offering an unconventional bouquet of cheerful and vivid shades. If you dig purple polishes, you need to see (and get) this! ...

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Hi dolls! I have a small collective clothing haul to share with all of you today. First stop, - Bayo. I remember shopping here all the time back in college. Happy to finally pick a few pieces again from this brand! ...

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In a world where unfortunately, people are being measured by their waist line or body fat index, it's imperative to constantly take care of ourselves. Diet, regular exercise and healthy lifestyle are some of the key elements in improving our health and quality of life. In doing so, we don't just eradicate the chance of being victims of judgmental stares. Most importantly, we're...

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Dying to get a new Macbook case, but a little bit short on funds? Well, there is no better time to own one than this month! Get any Speck Macbook case at 50% off from May 9 to June 9, 2013! Yup, get full protection at half the price! ...

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Decently opaque, shiny, hydrating and very comfortable on the lips; - these words sum up my adoration about this lipstick. Beside the fact that it is housed in a clear bullet tube that allows me to actually see the color, the formulation of this lipstick is indeed.. supreme. ...

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With the huge number of skin puritans surrounding our everyday lives, it is inevitable that we get exposed to factors that damage our skin in one way or another. Stress, fatigue, UV rays, air pollution all contribute to how our skin interacts with light, impacting its radiance and translucence  And since living under a rock is not a feasible option, we need to fight...

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When I don't want to get overwhelmed with a lot of shadow choices and I just need a quick decent fix, there is only one Nars duo eye shadow that I go to; - my Kalahari eye shadow duo. It's easy, pretty and great for everyday use! ...

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When my ever reliable Nars MUA informed me that the new Nars Satin Lip Pencils were already available at the Nars Shang counter, I scrammed. With a giddy heart and an intention to get Yu (shocking pink), I was at the Nars counter in no time. Unfortunately, I swatched Yu and Mac Girl About Town next to each other (see swatch) and got the dupe...

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Every now and then, we all need to indulge in a bit of retail therapy. I wasn't in my happiest mood lately, so I thought shopping (and ice cream) might help uplift my state. And as superficial as it may sound, hauling (and again, ice cream) really helped me feel better (in a way). Hopefully, you'd feel the positive vibes in this beauty...

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I need to confess something. I have been secretly drafting a Chanel lemming list on my Starbucks planner. I know it's a slippery slope, but I feel I need to spoil myself a little soon. The decision to finally make that purchase snapped when my BB cream and my setting powder reached their last days. Spending on things that I actually use on...

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Heads up all make up aficionados, there is a new lip product in town and it is gorgeous! Arresting color, seductively satin finish. This season, NARS dresses up lips in the new Satin Lip Pencil. Statement shades smolder with rich, color-bright pigments drenched in decadent moisture for an ultra creamy finish. Lips look sumptuously saturated and dramatically defined. ...

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