June 2015 Shopping Haul

Hi guys, yes I’m back! I’ve been busy in a while and ran out of creative juice to write or discuss here, but that doesn’t mean I’m quitting blogging. Hehe. June isn’t a good month for me when it comes to my financial savings because I did big spending. See my shopping haul this month below.

Tons of sales happening at the mall and I can't resist my shopping hormones to buy items that I will using. Here are the loots that I got:

Maybelline Super Mineral 24

I bought this foundation for 519 pesos and I got a shade B02 because the sales specialist told me that I am in a yellowish undertone. I will write a review for this product so stay tune for it.

Human Nature Night Time Moisturizer

My fellow office mate told me that this is a good moisturizer and I’m looking for one that’s why I bought it for 276 something pesos. Sorry, I can't remember the exact price.

Watsons Dental Floss

New dental floss for a bargain price of 49 pesos at Watson's department section. They have an on-going sale this month so pay them a visit if you're in the mall.

Loreal Smooth-Intense Anti-Frizz Hair Serum

I love this hair serum so much that’s why I purchased it again! This is a bit expensive on my own opinion; the retail price is 345 pesos! Read my review on this link Loreal Hair Serum.

My pocket is currently crying for all the expenses that I accumulated this month. I’m broke but no issue of complaining here! What about you? Did you buy new items this June 2015? Is it a new make-up? Lip stick? Cutesy dresses? Share your stories at the comment section below.

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What I did this week

Things that I did this week either good or bad plus things that makes me happy:

• I cut my hair shorter and now I must dwell on my very stubborn and full of volume wavy hair! 
• Bought a non-slip hair band from Goody and hair serum
• My mommy duty is over since my mom and dad are now here in Manila. They stayed in Cebu for almost a year because my dad got sick and needs fresh air. He’s now okay and in a good shape.
• Enrolled myself in an online class about digital marketing works!
• I'm now on my day 6th of using ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) toner and hopefully it work wonders on me. Stay tune for my review about that here.
• Cleaning my room and folding my clothes
• Saving 20% of my monthly income. Yahoo!

What did you do this week that you are most proud of? Share your comment or link of an article below. Have a great weekend ahead guys!

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26 Gifts I want to receive on my birthday!

I will turn 26 years old this October and I thought why not list here some of the gifts that I want to have on my special day. So friends if you’re reading this, you know what to do. LOL.

1. Hair Serum because I’m addicted of using it to manage my stubborn hair. I’m not choosy so any brand will do.
2. Bag. I’ve been eyeing and praying to have Cath Kidston back pack.
3. A birthday card because it is still nice to receive a handwritten message with the technology nowadays! It’s an effort to do this kind gesture.
4. A book written by Sidney Sheldon.
5. Lipstick – I will accept any brand in any shade.
6. A warm hugs!
7. Pancit because that’s my favorite comfort food.
8. Strawberry ice cream
9. A comfy pillow
10. Art Work T-shirt (size Small)
11. A card holder wallet
12. A cute journal
13. Colorful ball pens!
14. Make-up brushes
15. Ben Nye banana powder
16. Lip balm
17. Mango cake
18. Nail polish
19. Cheap but fashionable earrings or necklace
20. Perfume
21. Cute dresses
22. Shoes, size 7 here!
23. Nice sweater or cardigan
24. A day of relaxation and free from stress
25. Trip somewhere South of Metro Manila.
26. Mobile phone, okay this is an exaggerated and expensive form of gift!

Turning 26 I feel like I'm getting older and older but on the lighter side I become wiser. I still have four years to accomplished my bucket list before I hit 30! I'll crossed my fingers for that. Woot, woot!

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Getting to Know You and Me series 1

Camie the blogger behind wild-spirit.net posted "Getting to Know You and Me series" on her blog. I got inspired by this and want to answer those questions she asked here in my page.

Questions:

1. If you had any job in the world, which one would you choose?
2. There’s a new technology that will let you forget one event in your life which would you choose?
3. You’re given a chance to date anyone in the world, who would it be?
4. You’re given the chance to change one law in your country, what would you change?
5. You can live in any city/country, which one would you choose?

Answers:

1. I would love to be either archaeologist or historian because I will had the opportunity explore the diversity, ethnicity and culture of a particular country around the globe!

2. Stalking my crush JC when I was in high school.

3. Um my boyfriend! This is super cheesy answer. Haha.

4. Lower the tax rate for employees so that they can spend their hard-earned money on necessary commodities such as food, medicine or get to enjoy life through recreational activities or travelling!

5. Maldives because it is like a paradise there! Google it and you would know why.

You can also answer this too in your blog and share the link of the article on the comment section below so that I can read it also!

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Lipstick Tagged

Since I run out of things to say or creative juice to generate an entry, out of boredom I visit other blogs to look for inspiration. I found this “lipstick tagged” a perfect topic to add on my blog. My apology for not having someone who tagged me with this but hey it's my own page and I can do what I want to do even if breaking the rule for this one. LOL.

How many lipsticks do you own?
I currently have 3 lipsticks; 1 lip ice, 1 Ever Bilena Wicked in Red and 1 Maybelline.

What was the first lipstick you owned?
Nyx lipstick I totally forgot the exact name of the shade but it gives my lips a pink-purple color on me.

What is your favorite lipstick brand?
Right now I can say that it is Revlon because it’s not that pricey and doesn’t dry my lips.

What is your most worn lipstick?
I am using Ever Bilena on wicked red shade

What is your favorite finish?
I basically like lipbutter lipstick. I love Berry Rich lipstick from Revlon and NYX. They’re affordable but have great quality!

What was the last lipstick you bought?
Ever Bilena wicked red

How many lip products do you currently have in your bag?
I have two lipstick which are Ever Bilena Lipstick and Body shop lip & cheek tint

What is your favorite red lip color?
Natural pinkish shade, I like the Revlon Berry Rich so much.

How do you store your lipsticks?
Actually I don’t have storage for my lipsticks; I just put them on my mini-pouches or drawers. Which lipsticks are you currently lusting after? I am currently looking for a peach shade.

I will tagged my two closest friends Uno of Let them Eat Cake & Lyra of Hello Miss Duh to do this post! I can't wait to read your entry guys. Hehe.

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Body Shop Lip & Cheek Stain in Rose Pink

I bought this lip & cheek tint product during the Body Shop anniversary this 2015 and got a 45% discount sliced on the original amount. Without the discount it will be 700 something pesos but luckily I only pay for 395 pesos! A win-win situation for my part on spending for make-up commodities without hurting my pocket.

What I like:

• It blended well on me and it gives me this natural finish of blushing cheeks!
• It can also use as lip tint but I prefer to use this product as a blusher
• It has no scent and I don't get breakout after using this product
• It can last for 6 hours when I use it as a blush
• It has no shiny finished which is I really love.
• I can easily blend the tint on my cheeks with a patting motion using my clean fingers.

What I don't like:

• The packaging is too small
• I need to put more amount of tint on my cheeks before I see a nice result

I will repurchase this product again and I guess I found a nice blusher this year that will give me a "no make-up look". What about you? Do you have any lip & cheek tint brand that you love? Are you willing to recommend that product to other woman out there? Share your comments below.

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Note to Myself

There are situations in my life that I can't control or run out of my hand that's why I decided to create this entry to remind myself about what to do and not to do so that I can achieved my goals!

1. Strive hard for the best! It goes by the saying "Try and try until you succeed", continue looking for that "opportunity" you want to achieved. You will find a new work eventually if you keep on believing on yourself and please don't compare yourself to others. You are unique and perfect in God's eye!
2. Try to prevent impulse buying. Remember that you have still enough beauty commodities that you still doesn't use.
3. List all the things you want to buy and categorize them if that's falls in necessity or needs.
4. Save 20% of your monthly paycheck for your savings! Don't just stick to 10% rule. Aim for the bigger funds.
5. Love yourself and always pray!

How about you? Do you have a note to yourself too that you want to follow in order to achieved your goals? Why not post the link of your entry here so that I can check it out. 

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My Happy List Volume 2

Small and big things that make me happy lately:

1. Celebrated my youngest siblings 18th birthday and it was a success though we only had a small gathering on our house.
2. I can eat spaghetti with out having hyper-acidity. Yay!
3. I am now 100% back to normal and I noticed that I am not constipated after I got sick. I don't know if that's the side effect of my meds or not.
4. Liking now the taste of milk or green tea for breakfast. I am ditching coffee because of my hyper-acidity.
5. Shopping some make-up commodities.
6. Having a serious talk with my boyfriend and supporting him for his review for the electrical engineering board exam this October 2015. I hope he passed the exam with flying colors. He's aiming to be on the top 10!
7. Nina, my younger siblings next to me  has now a new job in a more stable company. I am very proud of her because at the early age she knows what she wants and want to achieved in life.
8. My father is now free from pneumonia and his other illness. This is something that I considered a very big blessing to our family from God!

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May 2015 Shopping Haul

Make-up products that I bought for the month of May 2015. I'm fortunate that I still save little money even though my shopping hormones strikes horribly this past few weeks! Ugh, but boy it's all worth it purchase because I bought some of beauty products that I mention below on sale. Haha.

Anti-slip pony tail holder from Nouveau

Ellipse Sponge from Etude House and Lip & Cheek Tint from Body Shop on the shade of rose pink. Watch out for my review of these products here in my blog soon!

Ever Bilena Lipstick. I like the Wicked Red Shade more than Bubble Gum. For more details read my review here.

What about you? Do you have any shopping hauls for this month of May 2015?

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Ever Bilena: Wicked Red & Bubble Gum Lipstick Shade

Sorry if I have been missing in action for a while here due to I wasn't feeling well last week. I had hyper-acidity and I wasn't able to report to work for three consecutive days! Luckily, I'm all good now and ready to mingle in the blogging sphere. To kick-off here's my review of my recently purchase lipstick products for the month of May 2015.

I've been trying to save a few bucks but my shopping hormones strikes again! (Oh no trouble). Good thing I saw a very inexpensive line of make-up at SM department stores which is Ever Bilena. It is a local brand of  make-up company here in the Philippines. I happily bought two shades of lippies which are Wicked Red and Bubble Gum.

Bubble Gum & Wicked Red

The "Wicked Red" has a slightly red shade and I bought this because I don't have any red lipstick in my make-up kit while the "Bubble Gum" has a shade of orange which is perfect for this summer month of May.

Wicked Red. Picture Taken with Camera Flash

Wicked Red shade on my lips

Bubble Gum. Picture Taken with Camera Flash. It doesn't look here it is an orange shade lipstick but it is.

Bubble Gum shade on my lips

What I like:

• It is cheap. I bought it 165 pesos per shade
• It has vitamin E for moisture which is good for the lips.
• It is a Filipino brand and you can purchase it everywhere as long as you reside in the Philippines

What I don't like:

• The longevity is for an hour or two only. I need to reapply it again so that the color is visible
• It has 30% glossy texture when I apply it on my lips. I don't hate it nor love it either. 
• It has this weir scent that is 70% tolerable.
• It's patchy on the lips!

I often use Wicked Red more than Bubble Gum because the latter color doesn't fit for my liking. I hope I can find the perfect shade of orange for me so that I can pull it off. All in all I am 60% happy with the result of this line of lipstick because of availability and cheapness. As the famous cliche says "You get what you pay for" is applicable for this product which is suitable for students, teens and for all the ladies who doesn't like to spend more on make-up commodity.

Have you try Ever Bilena products before? How about their lipstick range? Are you happy about it? Share your comments below.

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