OPI LIQUID SAND 'THE IMPOSSIBLE' (LIMITED EDITION MARIAH CAREY) REVIEW

Whenever I think about Mariah Carey, the first thing that comes into my mind is DIVA. So its really no surprise that OPI gives her a line that's called "Liquid Sand". This is a new variant from OPI which I believe would be coming out more in their collections.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Etude House AC Clinic Mask Sheet Review

My first mask ever to try from Etude House! I am sooooo addicted to mask sheets, whenever I put one on, I feel so relaxed and comforted even if I'm doing nothing. This is the AC Clinic Mask Sheet. I chose this variant because I heard great things about the line and I wanted to try it out for myself. Etude House says: Formulated with Salycylic Acid, mask sheet made from 100% Bamboo fibers supplies soothing moisture and relief to acne prone complexion. [Directions]...

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Ever Bilena Advance Concealer Review

I realize that I have been lacking in entries of my first love, make-up so here comes another review. I discovered this concealer when my blockmate lent me hers and we were at the beach and I had to cover this HUUUUGE GINORMOUS pimple. I was happy with its coverage so when I went back to Manila, I purchased one for myself. This is the Ever Bilena Advance Concealer in Soft Beige. I got the darkest shade because I was still brown and all my concealers...

Thank you Sophie Uy of Beauty and Minerals!

This is a huge shout-out of THANKS!!! to Sophie Uy, the proprietor of Beauty & Minerals, who willingly replaced my browk mini-kabuki brush on her initiative. You guys remember this post back then where I complained that after I washed the brush I had purchased, the metal part came off? Sophie emailed me personally and immediately offered a replacement. As an entrepreneur myself, I do appreciate people who value their business and their products. Thanks...

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Lorys Hair Cream Review + Giveaway

First of all, I wanted to give a shout-out to Liz Lanuzo because it was all thanks to her that I'm getting to review this product. I won in her Lorys give-away and was able to receive ALL these! Give-away mechanics are posted below. We Filipinas have a lot to stress over when it comes to hair maintenance--humidity and pollution are the most dangerous elements which damage our precious strands. Thank goodness LORYS finally found its way to our shores...

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Strip: Ministry of Waxing vs. Lay Bare: Who Comes Out Triumphant?

 When it comes to the waxing experience, I've already tried BOTH Strip: The Ministry of Waxing (Serendra, Fort Bonifacio) and Lay Bare (Don Antonio, Commonwealth). So which waxing place should you go to when you're in need of getting the hair down there away? Let me state 5 factors and let YOU be the judge! HYGIENE AND CLEANLINESS  Hands down, for me it has to be STRIP. Why? Definitely because of hygienic reasons! I am a stickler for...

Monday, October 25, 2010

Need Halloween Movies? Try the 2010 Korean Horror Movie Festival!

If you want to start your Halloween celebrations early, try catching a movie in Shang Cineplex Cinema 4 from October 27-31 and November 2-4. The Shangri-la Mall will be showcasing 7 Korean horror films! What's more, you can watch them for free! The event is a partnership between  the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, The Korea-Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. and The Shangri-la Plaza. Whoever had this great idea is the best! Out of all...

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Belo Essentials Night Therapy Whitening Cream and Whitening Lotion SPF 15 with Dermlight Skin System Review

Since I got super tanned from my sembreak vacation and several degrees away from my natural color, I went ahead and bought the Belo Essentials Night Therapy Whitening Cream. As mentioned in a past entry, I've already tried using it (I usually buy whitening products for maintenance) in its small form, so now I tried the tub form! This is affordable, this I got for only P125, and has 50g of product. What Belo says: This moisturizing night cream is...

Friday, October 15, 2010

Korea Post #6: Daejanggeum Theme Park (Jewel in the Palace Filming Location)

Another filming location we visited was the Daejanggeum Theme Park, or more commonly known as Jewel in the Palace. The drama was so high-budget that they actually built a cultural village to film all the scenes in! Its located in the MBC Cultural Village in Yangjoo. Me with the main dude. Hurrah!  I've never really watched the drama, but my dad and sister are HUUUGE fans so it was part of our trip itinerary. We took a train and hopped straight...

Monday, October 11, 2010

Korea Post #5: Full House Filming Location

As a huuuuge huge fan of Rain and to commemorate 'Full House' as the first ever Korean drama I ever watched, we of course had to visit the filming location all the way in Si-do (Shi Island), which is near the Incheon Airport. To get to the island, we took a limousine cab (expensive! but luxurious hahaha) to Sam-mok port. A huge ship was waiting there where you can bring your car or just your self. There were only around 3 more passengers aside from...

Sunday, October 10, 2010

GMarket Haul #2: Too Much is Too MUCH! + Bureau of Customs = headache :((

My generous boyfriend gave me as a birthday gift a shopping spree in GMarket!!! How nice is that? VERY VERY NICE!^^ So here are the contents of my 2nd haul from my most favorite online shopping site to date. Actually this serves as a valuable lesson learned, since I learned how to handle with the very manang Bureau of Customs when I received it. A giant giant box almost the size of my bed! No wonder BOC secured this and didn't get it delivered to...

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Hello Kitty Clocks!

I don't know what it is about Asians and Hello Kitty, but I found this small stall in a nearby mall selling tons of Hello Kitty stuff--for cheap! I have to say I've been tempted to buy cute Hello Kitty merchandise in Sanrio and Sanrio Luxe stores but they're so expensive. They don't exactly fit a meager student budget like mine, so was I happy on finding these? Of course!!! They had watches, bags, eating utensils, keyboards, webcams, watches, night...

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Korea Post #4: (Must-See Places!) Myeong-dong...THE FOOD!

SHOPPING + FOOD = HEAVEN! Korea is well-known for its diverse street food, if you guys notice in all Koreanovelas, they're always slurping on something while standing up, or sitting in these little tents downing soju in times of fun and merriment! Here were the various interesting food stuffs I saw in Myeong-dong: Korean ajumma making these flat pancake-like biscuits using only a heated metal pan! Amazing! I got quite obsessed with eating those...

Korea Post #4: (Must-See Places!) Myeong-dong...THE SHOPPING!

If anyone would ask me what my most favorite place in Korea would be, I would definitely answer you "MYEONG-DONG!!!" Why do I love it? First, you NEVER run out of things to SEE. There's always something new that pops out everyday! Second, the SHOPPING! There's just too many make-up, clothes, bags, and all sorts of things you can buy at good prices. And lastly, the FOOD! Eating AND shopping are 2 of my most favorite things to do and they're all here...

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Korea Post #3: (Must-See Places!) Nami Island

My last post about my trip to Korea has to be waaaay back in June, and now as a break from my studying, I'll be sharing about our trip to Nami Island, which is located outside of Seoul. We had to take a train (different from the subway system, sorry but I forgot the place where we took this, but its the nearest train station from Myeongdong) and their station is just one big WOW: See what I mean? Looks like an airport right? My sister and I wearing...