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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Paul & Joe 2.0 Sale
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My favorite magazines
Aside from make-up, I have been collecting magazines as long as I remember. I started young. I was in highschool then when I had my first magazine collection -- YM, Seventeen International version. Trust me, I would really save up my money for those magazines. I guess that's how I learned make-up and fashion at an early age. I guess that is why I always have a say or two when a beauty related problem spurts out as I have my fair share of fashion and beauty education through magazines!
I am happy that the Philippines have their own franchise of the magazines that we can only find internationally in the past. No offense, I love international magazines but I hate it if I've seen such wonderful advertisements but I can't seem to find the products as most of them are not available here. (same with blog reading..sigh)
Let me share to you some magazines I've been loyal to for the past years! When I say loyal, I subscribe, and others, I purchase them monthly!
Here are the magazines I swore on to....
1. Girlfriend Magazine Philippines
This magazine, I bought since their first issue. I have won 2x Letter of the Month here! That's how much I loved this magazine that I really take time to write to them and give out my 2 cents and of course, letting them know how much I appreciate them. This magazine is so easy to reach, down-to-earth and I've met some of their staffs and they are really nice . The mag's straight to the point, easy to understand the message they're trying to send out to readers like us. And what's my favorite about them? The fact that they showcase beauty products and gives you the choice to choose based on your budget. They really feels like Girlfriends to me!
2. Marie Claire
You want best of both fashion and beauty world? Marie Claire is definitely the answer. MC is everything rolled into one! I love their versatility, I get to know high end apparel, bags, shoes but I also love that they showcase local products that are our pride as well. They also have their monthly featured articles which would either be about other cultures or other happenings across the globe. I love MC because they are very versatile!
3. Seventeen Magazine
A "teeny-bobby" publication at first glance, but looks definitely can be deceiving. Seventeen mag is quite small compared to the rest of my collection but the content aren't superficial at all. I love the way they showcase different styles on make-up using great photographers who can capture such different looks. I can't help but stare at the photos and learn a thing or two on make-up do's and don'ts myself. They also feature great hairstyle articles which showcase 7 days of easy hairstyles you can enjoy whether you are a student or a career woman like I am! And did I say that it is SUPER HANDY? (I did, just repeating myself lol)
This magazine, I bought since their first issue. I have won 2x Letter of the Month here! That's how much I loved this magazine that I really take time to write to them and give out my 2 cents and of course, letting them know how much I appreciate them. This magazine is so easy to reach, down-to-earth and I've met some of their staffs and they are really nice . The mag's straight to the point, easy to understand the message they're trying to send out to readers like us. And what's my favorite about them? The fact that they showcase beauty products and gives you the choice to choose based on your budget. They really feels like Girlfriends to me!
2. Marie Claire
You want best of both fashion and beauty world? Marie Claire is definitely the answer. MC is everything rolled into one! I love their versatility, I get to know high end apparel, bags, shoes but I also love that they showcase local products that are our pride as well. They also have their monthly featured articles which would either be about other cultures or other happenings across the globe. I love MC because they are very versatile!
3. Seventeen Magazine
A "teeny-bobby" publication at first glance, but looks definitely can be deceiving. Seventeen mag is quite small compared to the rest of my collection but the content aren't superficial at all. I love the way they showcase different styles on make-up using great photographers who can capture such different looks. I can't help but stare at the photos and learn a thing or two on make-up do's and don'ts myself. They also feature great hairstyle articles which showcase 7 days of easy hairstyles you can enjoy whether you are a student or a career woman like I am! And did I say that it is SUPER HANDY? (I did, just repeating myself lol)
Of course, there are some international magazines that I love as well. But I have to be honest, the cheapo in me would buy them several months after at the Booksale! I have my own reasons though. With international magazines, i don't have to buy them right on time as the "new" products launced won't be available here in the Philipines like several months after! That means, I don't have access to a lot of newly launched collection, so no point in learning about it early on! lol
Why do I buy Allure mags? I like to check out the best make-up, I want to be "in the loop" on products even though they're not available here! I love their make-up shots and they inspire me to create looks on my friends or myself! :)
Why do I buy Allure mags? I like to check out the best make-up, I want to be "in the loop" on products even though they're not available here! I love their make-up shots and they inspire me to create looks on my friends or myself! :)
You know what? I told myself a girl don't need to read all those magazines,
but I just can't help it! They make it so interesting, the front page so glossy...
models ...so beautiful...
these magazines are like "FEMALE PLAYBOY MAGAZINE" for me..
always calling for my name! lol
Do I need to go to rehab?
or am I just normal?
Monday, July 21, 2008
Weekend Food Tripping at: Ineng's Special BBQ
This post is dedicated to everyone from the Philippines and those travellers who wished to travel to the Philippines.
Anyone who's been to the Philippines, I must say, MUST try the Barbeque! I am not a meat lover, but when it comes to BBQ, I can't say NO.
Me and my hubby went to the Market! Market! as I love their supermarket. Their supermarket has wide variety of Thai, Korean, Japanese, Singaporean and Malay stuffs that you can't find in regular supermarket. And what I love about the Market! Market is their food court. The food court has stalls of different delicacies from different provinces of the Philippines.
I think my hubby is pregnant! Hahaha He was really looking forward to taste the famous Ineng's BBQ. He's been wanting it for quite some time and this was the moment! LOL
As seen in the photo, people DO line up for the special BBQ! I didn't, I just sat and waited LOL
What I love about their BBQ is the taste, it is so tasty and not hard at all! The sauce tastes heavenly ( I can't explain it) and you know what's the most important part of this meal? The VINEGAR!!! The vinegar is the perfect husband for the BBQ...it is sweet yet a bit sour. It tingles your taste bud and you just want MORE!
Everyone's been going crazy for the pork bbq and I think I have to say, the fish deserves equal attention! It takes a bit longer time to have this order but this is worth it! It comes with a soy sauce but chuck the soy sauce and use the vinegar for the pork BBQ! YUMMMYY
Don't laugh on my next photo ok? I did say this is something Filipino...but I just can't help it!!! I am a Korean food lover and when I saw that they offer Kimchi, I have to give it a try!!! I was ready to sulk and just make fun of this establishment for selling Korean food, boy..I was wrong!!! This Kimchi exceeds my expectation! It may not be the best, but it does taste like how a good kimchi should be!
For less than $10.00 and a meal that makes us both smile? Who would complain? I know I'm NOT!
Oh yeah, before I bid bye bye to everyone. I have discovered a yummy treat! I am not a junk food eater, but if I do eat some, I have to make sure..it is not the WORST! lol I know all junk foods are bad, but we have to just let go and enjoy what's life gotta offer right?
Here's the chips that I am loving right now...
I love that they don't have MSG, doesn't taste too oily and the flavor is just right! Just to let you know..after typing this? it is all GONE!
Stay happy everyone!
Give yourself a break and eat anything you crave for even once or twice a week!
Your body deserves it!
Be beautiful...inside and out!
*ciao!*
Anyone who's been to the Philippines, I must say, MUST try the Barbeque! I am not a meat lover, but when it comes to BBQ, I can't say NO.
Me and my hubby went to the Market! Market! as I love their supermarket. Their supermarket has wide variety of Thai, Korean, Japanese, Singaporean and Malay stuffs that you can't find in regular supermarket. And what I love about the Market! Market is their food court. The food court has stalls of different delicacies from different provinces of the Philippines.
I think my hubby is pregnant! Hahaha He was really looking forward to taste the famous Ineng's BBQ. He's been wanting it for quite some time and this was the moment! LOL
As seen in the photo, people DO line up for the special BBQ! I didn't, I just sat and waited LOL
This is the famous BBQ!
2 sticks with rice and coke
(Php123.00 approx $2.75)
2 sticks with rice and coke
(Php123.00 approx $2.75)
What I love about their BBQ is the taste, it is so tasty and not hard at all! The sauce tastes heavenly ( I can't explain it) and you know what's the most important part of this meal? The VINEGAR!!! The vinegar is the perfect husband for the BBQ...it is sweet yet a bit sour. It tingles your taste bud and you just want MORE!
Fish BBQ (Lapu-Lapu fish)
2 sticks no rice nor drinks
(PHP146.00 approx $3.25)
2 sticks no rice nor drinks
(PHP146.00 approx $3.25)
Everyone's been going crazy for the pork bbq and I think I have to say, the fish deserves equal attention! It takes a bit longer time to have this order but this is worth it! It comes with a soy sauce but chuck the soy sauce and use the vinegar for the pork BBQ! YUMMMYY
Don't laugh on my next photo ok? I did say this is something Filipino...but I just can't help it!!! I am a Korean food lover and when I saw that they offer Kimchi, I have to give it a try!!! I was ready to sulk and just make fun of this establishment for selling Korean food, boy..I was wrong!!! This Kimchi exceeds my expectation! It may not be the best, but it does taste like how a good kimchi should be!
Kimchi
(php55.00 approx $1.10)
(php55.00 approx $1.10)
For less than $10.00 and a meal that makes us both smile? Who would complain? I know I'm NOT!
Oh yeah, before I bid bye bye to everyone. I have discovered a yummy treat! I am not a junk food eater, but if I do eat some, I have to make sure..it is not the WORST! lol I know all junk foods are bad, but we have to just let go and enjoy what's life gotta offer right?
Here's the chips that I am loving right now...
I love that they don't have MSG, doesn't taste too oily and the flavor is just right! Just to let you know..after typing this? it is all GONE!
Stay happy everyone!
Give yourself a break and eat anything you crave for even once or twice a week!
Your body deserves it!
Be beautiful...inside and out!
*ciao!*
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Askmewhats Reviews: MAC Lipliner in Ginger
I don't know about you guys, but I am a fast-paced individual who loves to go for the short-cut! It isn't even an exception with make-up! I love 2-in1's. I love to use lesser products as much as possible.
I did say: "Shame on you guys for creating lip liners. Totally waste of time and money!"
and now....I'm eating my words, because...
I own this...
Here's how MAC Lip Liner in Ginger looks like when swatched
You know why I started with a "hate" relationship with lip liners?
Because ---
But you know why I should "love" a lip liner?
Because ---
Because ---
- my lips (again) are super dry and putting on lipliner will just make it drier!
But you know why I should "love" a lip liner?
Because ---
- I have a li'l bit of discoloration on the sides of my lips
- I've got full lips but it's not defined
Don't get me wrong, I didn't purchase my first lip liner. This was a gift from my Aunt I am glad I am "Nikki the curious ever clown!". I'm glad I gave MAC Lip liner in Ginger chance because I love this!!!
I still have a lot of "non-lip liner" days...but on good days that I felt like prettifying myself? I grab on this and I'm loving this! I love the Ginger color on me as it looks so natural on my lips! During those lazy days, I would just use lip balm and just go through the lip liner all over my lips!! <--- Au Naturelle! And may I add? It looks great to almost everybody!
I still have a lot of "non-lip liner" days...but on good days that I felt like prettifying myself? I grab on this and I'm loving this! I love the Ginger color on me as it looks so natural on my lips! During those lazy days, I would just use lip balm and just go through the lip liner all over my lips!! <--- Au Naturelle! And may I add? It looks great to almost everybody!
What's your thoughts on lipliners? Totally worth the money? Or waste of money?
Saturday, July 19, 2008
An Award Worth Keeping
I felt so blessed to have lovely readers like you guys who took the time to read my post everyday. I started blogging with one thought in mind, just to put out reviews and stuffs I've found that would be useful for readers out there. But I was surprised to make lot of new friends from different parts of the world! Friends who, of course would accept the crazy me for who I am.
Now it is my turn to award to 7 bloggers I think are worth sending the award to. I want to send to everyone whom I visit the blog daily, but this is a rule --- 7 is 7! So here we go!!! (by the way, if I've seen your name nominated in other blog, I didn't nominated you again as that's repetitive)
My 7 Capital Sin (alphabetical order)---
1. Beetrice's Review
A lovely lady who knows how to come back with my crazy comments! She's definitely a product junkie and she know's how to make a person want to buy something with her posts!!!
2. eBeautyBlog
Another beautiful blogger who has the face that can launch a thousand airplanes! LOL. I love how she does her hair and I love her face photos...so pretty!!! Though I fought with her with my comments..she knew I love her for doing that! :P
3. Glitz & Glamour
If you feel bad about your purchases, take a look at Gracie's blog and you would know whatever you bought is nothing compared to her! :) The lovely licensed nurse who just graduated recently is one hell of a woman wrapped in ONE body! She never seizes to amaze me, she's got a whole lot of great personality and I would love to meet her someday!
4. Moi Hearts Makeup
A true Pinay MAC Addict (plus all the others out there, you know who you are). She is a loving wife and mom who knows how to take care of herself. Talk about someone who knows how to balance her life!! She's a person who stays true to herself and wouldn't be afraid to show her true self through her blogs. I admire her for being a real person!
5. My Addictions
A real photogenic who looks great in any angle on any photo!!! She's a real woman as she is. Someone who ain't scared to try on something new. Someone who knows what in life will make her happy and go for it!!! I am proud of her when she finished her Make-up class and now she's going further into hairstyling! That is an epitome of a MODERN woman!!!
6. Kikay Pinay
The Elle of the Philippines. She's not legally blond but she's definitely LEGALLY Smart and pretty! Very friendly and outgoing just reading her posts would make you "part" of her everyday life!!! I am wishing her goodluck on her upcoming bar exam!!!
7. My Women Stuff
ParisB, the writer of this blog, stays true to herself and her readers. When you are looking for a product review that doesn't sugarcoat her answers? She's the one!! You get real...true reviews and ideas and you can't help but admire her for her friendly attitude. I would love to meet her someday when I visit Malaysia too!!! (ok Paris?)
I know 7 was up! But SAB, I saw your name nominated from Nabi's blog, but I just want to send a special award to you...for making my day great! For making me go through the MONDAYS that I hate so much and for sharing a cup of coffee with me in cyberspace. And of course! For being equally as happy as I am during Fridays!!! I hope to see you too!!!!!
I want to send a separate post for this special lady But I thought of adding her here instead. To LizLin of This & That, she is my first ever commenter when I started to blog and she really took the time and effort to read all my nonsense talk from day one. Liz, though you're far away, I want to send you my gratitude for trusting me with my writings. *hugs*
To whomever I gave an award to, you must give the award to 7 deserving people. Here are the rules to follow:
1) When received, you may post the premio to your blog.
2) Link to the blogger you received it from.
3) Give it to 7 blogs
4) Link to those 7 blogs
5) Leave those seven bloggers a comment about receiving the brilliant premio.
Now it is my turn to award to 7 bloggers I think are worth sending the award to. I want to send to everyone whom I visit the blog daily, but this is a rule --- 7 is 7! So here we go!!! (by the way, if I've seen your name nominated in other blog, I didn't nominated you again as that's repetitive)
My 7 Capital Sin (alphabetical order)---
1. Beetrice's Review
A lovely lady who knows how to come back with my crazy comments! She's definitely a product junkie and she know's how to make a person want to buy something with her posts!!!
2. eBeautyBlog
Another beautiful blogger who has the face that can launch a thousand airplanes! LOL. I love how she does her hair and I love her face photos...so pretty!!! Though I fought with her with my comments..she knew I love her for doing that! :P
3. Glitz & Glamour
If you feel bad about your purchases, take a look at Gracie's blog and you would know whatever you bought is nothing compared to her! :) The lovely licensed nurse who just graduated recently is one hell of a woman wrapped in ONE body! She never seizes to amaze me, she's got a whole lot of great personality and I would love to meet her someday!
4. Moi Hearts Makeup
A true Pinay MAC Addict (plus all the others out there, you know who you are). She is a loving wife and mom who knows how to take care of herself. Talk about someone who knows how to balance her life!! She's a person who stays true to herself and wouldn't be afraid to show her true self through her blogs. I admire her for being a real person!
5. My Addictions
A real photogenic who looks great in any angle on any photo!!! She's a real woman as she is. Someone who ain't scared to try on something new. Someone who knows what in life will make her happy and go for it!!! I am proud of her when she finished her Make-up class and now she's going further into hairstyling! That is an epitome of a MODERN woman!!!
6. Kikay Pinay
The Elle of the Philippines. She's not legally blond but she's definitely LEGALLY Smart and pretty! Very friendly and outgoing just reading her posts would make you "part" of her everyday life!!! I am wishing her goodluck on her upcoming bar exam!!!
7. My Women Stuff
ParisB, the writer of this blog, stays true to herself and her readers. When you are looking for a product review that doesn't sugarcoat her answers? She's the one!! You get real...true reviews and ideas and you can't help but admire her for her friendly attitude. I would love to meet her someday when I visit Malaysia too!!! (ok Paris?)
I know 7 was up! But SAB, I saw your name nominated from Nabi's blog, but I just want to send a special award to you...for making my day great! For making me go through the MONDAYS that I hate so much and for sharing a cup of coffee with me in cyberspace. And of course! For being equally as happy as I am during Fridays!!! I hope to see you too!!!!!
I want to send a separate post for this special lady But I thought of adding her here instead. To LizLin of This & That, she is my first ever commenter when I started to blog and she really took the time and effort to read all my nonsense talk from day one. Liz, though you're far away, I want to send you my gratitude for trusting me with my writings. *hugs*
To whomever I gave an award to, you must give the award to 7 deserving people. Here are the rules to follow:
1) When received, you may post the premio to your blog.
2) Link to the blogger you received it from.
3) Give it to 7 blogs
4) Link to those 7 blogs
5) Leave those seven bloggers a comment about receiving the brilliant premio.
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