The Heat EDSA Shangri La

Last Oct 1 we celebrated Ate Kangs 24th Birthday and I was not able hide my delight when she told me it'll be a dinner at The Heat at EDSA Shangri La. And although it was kind of short notice, I still got to pull up an ensemble that eventually liked.

I really enjoyed the dessert spread, the deserts at The Heat are well thought of. The selection are all delicious and of quality ingredients. Off course I also liked their steak, some other buffet restaurants like Vikings claim they serve Angus or Wagyu steak like but The Heat's tastes the best among all of them, and they didn't claim its some special steak. Nothing really beats The Heat for me, I havents been to Sofitel's Spiral though. 

Excited for EDSA Shangri La The Heat Dinner Buffet

One word: Heaven. Edsa Shari la's The Heat Dessert Spread

Enticing eh? Some more of Edsa Shari la's The Heat Dessert Spread

Death by Desserts

Happy Birthday mi Vitch! ♥

Moi en Gran Mama

ootd at the Edsa Shangri la Lobby

Kojie San and the Filipino's Skin Whitening Craze

Much has been said about Asians, and one of them is our obsession with getting fairer and whiter skin.

And I'm not ashamed to admit that I myself is a fan of skin whitening products. If only equal attention and opportunities are given to people of lighter and darker skin tone, I would have been more content with my natural morena skin. Unfortunately this is not the case; you're not globally competitive if you're not inclined with fashion, fair enough or pretty enough. Just like the way we spend to cultivate our skills, manners, knowledge, we should also invest in our aesthetics.

After all what job does not require "With Pleasing Personality" ?

Kojie San Facial Foal and Kojic Soap

Included in my beauty arsenal is Kojic soap and Kojic Facial Foam. At this point i cant tell much about the facial foam because Ive just been using it for a week but the Kojic soap has always been part of my daily routine, it may tend to dry out your skin but you can always apply lotion or moisturizer afterwards. After all, its really worth it as it can really lighten arms, armpits, groins, etc. I can attest that Kojic is an effective skin lightening agent.

So whats in your beauty arsenal?

DIY Make Up Remover Wipes

For a person who's into water proof mascara and liquid eyelid liners like myself, washing your face with simple facial wash to remove the eye make up just won't do the job. You may try to wash it twice or even thrice but a good mascara will just make your lashes even more hard and stuck up together in portions. So unless you have the budget for a good facial wash with make up remover that is potent enough to remove the eye make up,  you can try using oil based make up removers. Fast and Effective and way way Cheaper!

There's a lot of brands like Neutrogena or MAC and some Korean brands too that sells Makeup remover in the form of wipes but the price is hefty. So if you're cost cutting, why not make your own, right?

 You need your make up remover. Mine is Equate and I got it as a pasalubong from my cousin based in U.S. There's a lot of other make up removers available in local market here in the Philippines. You may try the one available from Ever Bilena or Nichido. 

I don't really like using cotton because the fibers gets trapped on my eye lashes so instead I use baby wipes! Yipee. Just make sure its alcohol free.. and I prefer mine scent free as well. This brand is what I've always been using, Giggles is for about Php 37.00 at Watsons for 20 sheets.

Lastly you will need an atomizer to transfer the makeup remover into. I use this to distribute the liquid onto the wipes evenly and adequately. If you don't use an atomizer, you'll ran out of make up remover right away because the wipes will absorb like a leech.

Squeeze the wipes to remove excess water and 

Spray the makeup remover  2-3 times  all over the wipes

And there you have it, your inexpensive but effective eye makeup remover.

Maybelline Color Sensational 125 Pink Petal

Ok so I'm going to make individual reviews of my three favorite lippies for this season. And I'm starting of with the TOP 1 for me.

I love the smell of this one.  Although its pink, the smell reminds me of cinnamon and yes its one of those lip products that you would want to taste had it been edible.

This lippy makes my lips smooth and doesn't chap even after long hours. Its moisture level is just as I want it, doesn't make my lips too shiny and not too matte either.

If you're looking for the perfect shade of pink lipstick, Pink Petal might be suitable for you. Its not the Nicki Minaj kind of pink but its not bare there or subtle. 

I really like it and I thinks its just worth my money. 

L.O.V.E.

I feel so giddy right now, with life, with the world, with the future and with a particular guy. oh maybe im inlove. ♥

The Deodorant Chronicles: Dove Deodorant, Avon Feelin Fresh, Belo Essentials Whitening Deodorant Review

My first ever deodorant which is way back in high school was.. hehehe.. TAWAS or Alum Powder in English. Don't laugh, that was the time when I wasn't very particular with my toiletries and I just use what ever my mom asks me to use. Tawas is indeed effective and does not cause underarm darkening, the only con is its grainy texture which makes it uncomfortable to use.

So after sticking up with tawas for sometime i started using other Deo, my underarms has been acquainted with a variety of deodorants. heh. During college i remebered using Milku as recommeded by a classmate and then Skin White Powder Deo until I met Dove.

Dove Unscented, Avon Feelin Fresh Belo Essential Whitening Deodorant and Dove  Ultimate White

Dove Deodorant Stick is my favorite of them all.I tried almost every scent and they're all equally good. Scent is mild and doesn't cause any irritation to my Kili-kili.

But recently I was lured by a recommendation from a relative to use Feelin Fresh by Avon, smells fresh.. okay, kind of sticky and does not dry easily and after two days of using the product, it caused irritation to the outer part of my kili-kili so I bitterly stopped using it. Bitter for my money.

So I switched back to my ever so good Dove Deo Stick. And then again I was fooled by an advertising of Toni Gonzaga's super smooth underarm for Belo Essentials Whitening Deodorant.  Boo! So now i learned my lesson. Only Dove lives up to its promise of if not whitening at least not causing my underarm to darken. Forever a Dove Deo girl. :)

All About Lipsticks

Lippies are part of my everyday essentials. Like clothes to others my lipsticks can tell so much of the mood that I'm in. I can wear all sort shades from ultra loud to barely there.

I like buying lipsticks whether its expensive or cheap, see Im not very particular with the brand so long as I'm attracted to its color and its safe to use.

The Current Favorites

1. Pink Petal by Maybelline

2.  Revlon Matte Strawberry Suede

3.Revlon Matte Mauve it Over

Now time for you to share what are your current favorite shades?

Fou de Femme

I love carzy female characters from movies. They all have this dreamy eyes that captures the hearts of their men despite their lunacy. Who will not fall inlove with their infectious giggles?



Kirsten Dunst in Crazy/Beautiful

Maggie Gyllenhal in Secretary

Helena Bonhan Carter in FightClub

Christina Ricci in Prozac Nation- kind of depressing to watch.

And of course.. Zooey Deschanel

They are my league of Fou de Femme, who's yours?

First

After two years of working for the BPO industry I realized im slowly becoming mediocre. I lost time and interest on things that I was passionate about when I was still in college like writing, reading novels, crafting my own accessories and such. So before I totally lose it, I'm gonna try to pull it all back. So help me blog. :)

Ill be listing things that you can expect from my blog.. and the number one spot goes of course to..

 ♥ MAKE UP

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Hopefully I'll be able to review more products specially the ones available locally. 

♥ TOILETRIES 

I heart toiletries really.. shower gels, hand made soaps, body butter, oils, salve. all sorts of them and just the same with make-up i'll do my best to post my reviews of local products.

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♥  FASHION

Inspired by my fave plusie fashionista bloggers like Gabi, Jay, and local bloggers like Vernice and Aissa and Camille , I would also want to show the world how i dress up, and hopefully inspire some of them too. 

♥ MY TRAVEL ADVENTURES

I wanna see the world. I wanna visit all them beautiful and exotic places. I wish to be blessed to see right before my eyes God's magnificent creation.

I love going to beaches and anywhere that I could be closer to nature or anywhere that would make me think of the word ZEN.. like this photo..

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♥ FOOD

I love food and my passions for it never went away unlike the others. Ill be sharing food and resto's and cocktale recipes hopfully. :)

Sky Lounge at Vivere Suites

At last my cousin Erika and moi had the courage to travel from QC to Alabang. This place is worth the journey. Breath taking view, delish food, and very nice staff. Will definitely go back to this place.

My OOTTD

and what we had.