At least that's how Jeffree Star describes this shade in his site. A while ago I reviewed another shockingly pink product in Too Faced Love Flush Blush in So Happy Together and now I am actually wondering if I love pink more than I would ever admit I do. :)
Now anyway, I know it's pretty intriguing to hear something inspired by the color of Barbie's blood so if you wanna know more about this product just keep reading. 
Jeffree Star Velour Liquid  Lipstick
Shade: Dreamhouse
Price: $ 18.00 
Where To Buy:  www.jeffreestarcosmetics.com, or locally thru www.freyja.com

What Is It?
This limited edition velour liquid lipstick comes in a metallic formula! Goes on full coverage and shines bright, dries completely matte and stays on for hours.

Packaging
The packaging is certainly unique and you won't mistake it for anything else, from the shape and size of the tube to the stars all over the pink cap. Pink lovers will be delighted at the sight of the packaging. 
Even the glass tube is pretty hypnotizing. :)
Through the glass tube you will be able to see the pigments inside and like I said, it's pretty hypnotizing to look at.
Other deets at the bottom of the tube.
Check out the doe foot applicator: it has these fluffy looking tufts and is great for dispersing the metallic pigments on the lips. The body of the applicator is also transparent and I don't see that much among the applicators of the liquid lipsticks that I have tried.
The doe foot applicator

Ingredients
Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891), Red 7 Lake (Cl 15850:1), Red 30 Lake (Cl 73360), Yellow 5 Lake (Cl 19140), Blue 1 Lake (Cl 42090), Red 28 Lake (Cl 45410)

This formula is cruelty-free and vegan according to Jeffree's website.

Swatch
A metallic hot pink shade, check out the swatch of Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick in Dreamhouse.
Barbie's blood, everyone!

In Action
These are photos of me wearing Dreamhouse under different lighting. I'll have to say though that the color is more intense in real life and my camera pretty much washed out the shade on these photos.
My Take
Okay, when this product landed on my lap, I was pretty much dumbfounded about what I would do with it because, this isn't a normal shade that I would wear. My only purpose for picking this was that I wanted something that wasn't similar to what I already had in my lipstick collection. But when I finally had it, I felt like chickening out and just experimented with it for a while.

I also had a problem about getting an even application at first because the pigments seemed to come out in clumps. I decided to just store it and didn't bother opening it for months.

Then, one Saturday, while Mari Kondo-ing my stuff, I chanced upon this and decided to swatch it on the back of my hand, 'coz that's just how I am. I was surprised to see that it was no longer clumpy and I thought maybe this lippie just got too cold during transit and the pigments seemed to have "frozen" a bit but when it finally "thawed out" at room temperature, I was finally able to achieve the sample photo that was displayed on Jeffree's website. And it's P-R-E-T-T-Y.

So obviously, this liquid lipstick is very pigmented and with just a single go you get an opaque coverage. After I got past the initial trouble, it applies smoothly. I don't know if anyone else has experienced that. It is certainly a very unique and standout shade and if you love Barbie, this'll be a great addition to your collection.

Performance wise, Jeffreee has indicated in the site that you should "avoid food with oil… and no making out, kisses are ok!" while wearing this. I think oily food is pretty much the chink in the armor of every liquid lipstick that I have tried. Otherwise, with this one, once it's on, it's on. It pretty much stays in place, even with some water drinking on the side. It's also comfortable to wear, you know, I didn't notice any tight feeling on the lips while wearing this. And as a caveat prior to wearing matte lipstick, remember to exfoliate first and apply to clean, bare lips to make the most out of it. 

I've worn this several times to the office. Like I said this shade not something I would wear a lot but like most girls, I tend to do my colors based on my mood, and sometimes I am the mood for something that would sear through your eyes. So there. 

Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick in Dreamhouse Rating

Packaging: 4.5/5
Performance: 4.5/5
Quality: 4.5/5
User Friendliness: 4.5/5
Overall: 4.5/5

Have you tried anything from Jeffree Star's velour liquid lipsticks yet?
Do share your experience in the comment box below.

XO,
Carissa
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As a way of paying homage to the Love Month, I decided to (finally) post my review about the cutest thing in my kikay kit. :)
Ladies, say hello to the Too Faced Love Flush Long Lasting 16-Hour Blush in shade So Happy Together. 
Too Faced Love Flush Long-Lasting Blush
Shade: So Happy Together
Price: full sized retails for Php 1, 541.00 at sephora.ph; was able to purchase this mini thru an Instagram seller 
Where To Buy: www.sephora.ph

What Is It?
A long-wear, fade-proof, smudge-proof blush that keeps cheeks perfectly flushed for up to 16 hours, inspired by the flush of love women get when they're in love.

Ingredients
For a complete list of the ingredients, click here.

Packaging, Labels & Other Details
I only have the mini/travel sized one and as you can see it comes in this squarish hot pink compact with a heart on top, along with the all familiar cursive of the brand's name. Embossed on top of the blush itself are Too Faced's initials. You know for a while, I didn't want to touch the blush because I didn't want to ruin the design. 😜 Anyways, I love the packaging because it doesn't take up much space in my makeup bag. The full-sized version comes in a cute heart-shaped compact that corresponds to the color of the blush  itself. 


Swatch
When I first came face to face with this blush and I saw the color on the pan, I thought "Oh no! It looks so shocking!". I am not a blush-on person I thought that maybe it's too much for me because it looked like a light hot pink. Upon swatching though, it looks lighter and comes out as a cool-toned pink. I had to check out Wiki for Shades of Pink so that I can find a name for this color and it seems that it comes close to lavender pink or lace pink. Needless to say, it is a cool-toned light pink.

I think this shade is limited edition since I don't see it on the regular lineup of shades at the Too Faced website. 
Too Faced Love Flush Long Lasting 16 Hour Blush Swatch
In Action
I love how subtle it is. See? It looks like I am just flushing over something kilig.
And here's a collage of me, wearing the Too Faced Love Flush Long Lasting 16-Hour Blush in So Happy Together, taken under different lighting.

My Take
Like I said earlier, I'm not a blush-on person. If there's a step in my makeup routine that I can skip, this would be it. Maybe it's because I don't have the time anymore, especially when I'm already at the office. Usually after putting on my lipstick I would feel that I already look presentable so I just move on to doing my work. But when I have the luxury of time, and I am feeling extra un-lazy,  I would take time to apply a blush on. That would probably be the reason why even if I've had this blush since last year, and it only contains a few grams of product, I haven't panned it yet. That would also be the reason why I don't buy blushes that much, or if I would, I would only purchase a small one.
Now, enough chit-chat and move on to my thoughts about this product.

At my age and level of addiction to makeup, would you believe that I'm still not sure if what color of blush really looks best on me? Yep, I'm still experimenting. And I would admit that I was buying blindly when I purchased this shade. 😛 Thankfully, it's a decision that I don't regret. This light pink blush can really enhance my look and it never looks too much on me, even if it looks like a shocking hot pink on the pan. A single layer of this would be barely noticeable so I put on at least 2 to 3 layers of it. I love how it applies smoothly on my skin, it doesn't feel chalky or powdery. Girl with light to medium skin tone would look great on this blush but I also think that this would work as a highlighter on olive-skinned/darker skinned girls. Think Ariana Grande and a pink highlighter.

It says that it is a long lasting 16-Hour blush but unfortunately I wouldn't wear makeup that long just to prove this claim. It's more like a 5 to 6 hours thing for me. By the time I hit that mark, this blush really looks like a natural flush on me. 

I love applying this product using the Mineral Powder Brush from my ECOTOOLS 5 Piece Mineral Set because it really fits the dimension of my cheeks.

Too Faced Love Flush Long Lasting 16-Hour Blush in So Happy Together Rating

Packaging: 4.5/5
Performance: 4/5
Quality: 4.5/5
User Friendliness: 4/5
Overall: 4/5

As a parting thought, I'm really itching to try (buy) a blush in a rosy-pink shade but I'm not doing so until I use this all up. It shouldn't be too hard since this is only 2 grams of product and love the shade. LOL. Hope I see the pan by the middle of the year.

XO,
Carissa
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As promised (to myself), in order for me to get into blogging mood again, I will be doing a slew of reviews about the different lipsticks in my collection.
 Now, this product that I'm about to review isn't just a lip product but can also be used as a cheek tint.
Here's a review of the NYX Whipped Lip and Cheek Souffle in  shade Berry Tea.
NYX Whipped Lip and Cheek Souffle
Shade: Berry Tea
Price: $6.00 or about Php 324.00
Where I Bought It: from an Instagram seller for half of that price

What is it?
According to www.nyxcosmetics.com, NYX Whipped Lip and Cheek Souffle is "a two-in-one mousse that can be used to precisely line lips and on the apples of your cheeks for a soft, natural flush".

Packaging 
This product is packaged very similarly to the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream (let's call it NYX SMLC for short) which I have already reviewed previously, albeit this one comes in a stubbier tube. The tube is made out of plastic that has the same color with the product inside. It pretty much has the same aesthetics as the NYX SMLC.  Written in the back are some details together with the list of the ingredients. I didn't bother getting a photo of the back part because the prints have already faded. Ooops!
Check out the applicator. I've seen something similar with this in my L'Oreal liquid lip products. I'm pretty cool with this design since I can use the pointed tip to outline my lips and my cupid's bow and I can use the wider part to shade my lips.

Ingredients
Since the ingredients list at the back has already faded, I lifted this one from the NYX website:

Cyclopentasiloxane, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Mineral Oil/Paraffinum Liquidum/Huile Minérale, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alumina, Barium Sulfate (CI 77120), Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850)

Swatch
Here's the lovely swatch. Berry Tea is described as a berry pink and I love how it seems to match the natural flush of my skin.

In Action
Ahem... I'm wearing this product on my lips and cheeks in this photo. There's just subtle hint of the product on my cheeks because I wanted to mimic my skin's natural flush but the color can be layered for a more intensified look.


My Take
Like I said earlier, this isn't the first time that I have tried a NYX lip product. I have reviewed the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream  in Stockholm way back. That being said, this Whipped Lip and Cheek Souffle reminds me very much of the  former, albeit this one is really more airy and whipped in formula. Even the scent is very similar to the former. It's lightweight and applies really smoothly.

What I love to do is just put about 3  dots on one cheek using the pointed part of the applicator and use my fingers to blend it out. I do my cheeks one at a time because the dots on the other side could dry up ahead and I could end up with an uneven color.

For the lips, I prefer to outline it first using the pointed tip of the applicator and then I also just use my fingers to create a blotted-out look. I love how this product feels cushion-y soft on the lips. 

The hugest cons about this product is probably it's staying power. On the cheeks, it's barely noticeable when I hit the two hour mark. When worn on the lips, it easily fades too, especially if you have a meal. It also easily transfers.

This product is something that a younger sister would enjoy using, especially if they are just starting out with makeup or if they are not really into makeup but need something that could prettify them in a jiffy. This is very ideal since it's a 2 in 1 product. I use this when I am in a hurry and need a means to an end. You know, when I need to look alive if I have to run errands. 

NYX Whipped Lip and Cheek Souffle Rating

 Packaging: 3/5
Performance: 3/5
Quality: 3/5
User Friendliness: 4/5
Overall: 3/5

What NYX products have you tried?
Let's talk about it in the comment section below.

XO,
Carissa

PS.  I also used another NYX product to create that simple look in the photo above. I used the NYX Micro Brow Pencil to fill in my brows. I have the shade Ash Brown and it's a good match for my hair color. Just darker than Chocolate Brown but more on the gray side. As the name implies, the applicator is ultra thin so it's ideal for making those feather-light strokes so the brows look more natural. I wish I'd opened the cap on this photo so you can see the tip.
You know what I absolutely hate about this product? It's almost immediately gone...like I easily consumed it. Ha ha! Well, maybe that also means that I loved the product so much that I used it up so easily. I still have the spoolie though and I'm keeping it because it's not too big and it's good for brushing the brows post shading. NYX Micro Brow Pencil retails at $10.00 (about Php 540.00)
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I intended to review these products individually but LIFE, as it usually does, got in the way and I got so caught up with other things. Before long, I was faced with tons of beauty products to review. (I still am; doing inventory)😃
But, like I said, I've been trying to get back on my feet and be the blogger me, c 2017. 
Now, I'm glad to report that I have been able to empty these skincare products. 
In my own book, me being able to empty a product means one or all of these three criteria:
a. it didn't break me out (most important)
b. I really loved it (duh)
c. it's expensive (sayang!)
That already says a lot about these three products that I'm about to review but, hear hear! 

Honest Beauty Refreshingly Clean Gel Cleanser
Price: USD 12.99 or around Php 700.00 for 5 oz/148 mL product (www.honestbeauty.com)

Honest Beauty is under the Honest Company which was founded by Actress and Entrepreneur Jessica Alba. Their philosophy is founded on making "safe and effective products that perform". That being said, this cleanser along with their other products are made without Parabens, Latex, Phthalates, Synthetic Fragrances. They are hypoallergenic and not tested on animals. 
Honest Beauty Refreshingly Clean Gel Cleanser//List of Ingredients
Honest Beauty Refreshingly Clean Gel Cleanser up close/ and other details
I'll say this right off the bat - I love this product. It comes in gel form so it's ideal for someone like me who has an oily skin. It is lightly scented, in a way that I can't describe because for me it's not floral or fruity. I'll just call it a clean, soapy scent, if that makes sense. LOL. It feels very gentle on the skin and performs really well in taking of the grime. After cleansing, the skin feels soft and smooth - not the squeaky clean and tight feeling. This is one of those cleansers that not only cleanses but cares. You know, you don't feel stripped of those natural facial oils.

If there's a slight hitch about this product, it's probably that it's not yet locally available. I don't know how much it will cost if it were sold here but $12.99 is pretty reasonable for a 148 mL bottle. Meanwhile, if I wanted something similar to this product in my experience, I would go for the Human Heart Nature Balancing Facial Wash.

Onsaemeein Perfect Moisture-Cream
Price: Php 340.00 for 70 mL (ph.althea.kr)

I bought this late 2017 from Althea and it just took me forever to consume the entire 70 mL jar. I also owe it to the fact that a little goes a long way with this product and I love how it easily spreads and turns into watery substance upon contact with the skin. It's in gel form so it's very lightweight and doesn't feel sticky or oily on  my already oily skin. That is why I love using it as my night moisturizer and I love waking up to a soft and non greasy skin. No kidding. This one never caused any breakouts on me, rather, it has a way of calming down would-be zits. 

Onsaemeein Perfect Moisture-Cream Ingredients and Other Details
Onsaemeein Perfect Moisture-Cream Up Close//Packaging
I also found some interesting facts about this product from Althea. It contains the following key ingredients:
Trehalose - A humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated 
Niacinamide - Brightens and clarifies the skin 
Adenosine - Energizes the skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles 
Pomegranate extract - Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants for brightening and anti-aging properties

It's very affordable but the glass  packaging is really nice and durable too, you wouldn't feel it's less than Php 500.00. It performs well. What's not to love? This is something that I would love to repurchase.

Fresh Soy Face Cleansing Milk
Price: Php 2, 427.00 for 200 mL (www.sephora.ph)

Okay, the regular price of this one made me fall off my seat. Like, seriously? I got this this travel-sized one from an Instagram seller. It's REALLY fragrant, like I could smell it through even before I opened the package. Since it's my first time to use a cleansing milk, I had to carefully scrutinize the "Directions". I followed the massaging on dry face at the end of the day, purposely to remove my makeup but I can't see myself just tissue-ing it off like the label says because I feel that the milky formula is too sticky for me. There's a slight bit skin tingling that I feel when using it but not to a bothersome level. I prefer washing it off with lukewarm water and it really leaves my skin feeling clean, soft, and supple. However, I only use this as one of my double-cleansing process as I use makeup on a daily basis and I feel that this is not enough to remove all traces of makeup. The packaging does not say if it can't be used around the eye area so sometimes I try to remove my mascara with it and I have observed that it's not really designed for removing something as tough as waterproof mascara.

Fresh Soy Face Cleansing Milk Ingredients
Overall, I enjoyed using it naman. I think I've been using it since November 2018 (not on a daily basis). As long as a product doesn't break me out I will keep on using it to the last drop, especially if it's as expensive as this. LOL. I loved the luxurious feel and smell (like flowers and a hint of cucumber) on my face. However, I don't see myself purchasing the full sized one because it's as expensive as a sack of rice. 😛 If I feel the need to use a cleansing milk, I'm sure there are far more affordable alternatives in the K Beauty lines. 

What products have you emptied lately?
Care to share on the comment section.

XO,
Carissa
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I'm trying to knock the laziness out of this blogger body of mine. I decided that I will do that by conducting a series of reviews about the lipsticks in my collection. :) I just find that I am more enthusiastic when it comes to lipsticks.
So here's a long-overdue review of Kylie Jenner's Matte Liquid Lipstick in Posie K. I bought this early last year and honestly it's almost gone. This is a mini so there's very little product in it so I've been trying to use it sparingly. Kylie's products are very popular, they basically need no introduction.
Will I want to purchase a full-sized version of it? Find out at the end of this review.
Kylie Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick
Shade: Posie K
Price: $17.00 USD or roughly 900.00 Philippine Peso
Where To Buy: www.kyliecosmetics.com

What Is It?
"The Matte Liquid Lipstick has high intensity pigment for an instant bold matte lip. The extremely long wearing lipstick contains moisturizing ingredients for a comfortable, emollient and silky feel that does not dry your lips out."- www.kyliecosmetics.com

Packaging
I've always wanted to try out Kylie's popular liquid lipsticks, especially Posie K but I wasn't ready to shell out such big cash. Luckily, I found an Instagram seller who sold a mini. This one, judging from its magenta cap, was part of the Valentine's Collection. Per usual, a full-sized liquid lipstick comes in a tube with a black cap. I don't know if the mini's packaging is made with the same material with the full-sized one but the packaging does not feel very lux for me. The labels don't fade though, no matter how long I've used it so I'll give it to them. 
Kylie Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick Doe Foot Applicator
Swatch
Posie K is described as a cool mid-tone berry shade. Here's a swatch of it under natural lighting. To my eyes, it looks like a dusty mauve-pink.

In Action
Really love this shade on me. 
Me wearing Kylie Cosmetics Posie K on several occasions. 

My Take
According to the Kylie Cosmetics website, this particular shade is the "Winner of the 2017 Allure Magazine Best of Beauty Award for Best Bright Pink Lipstick" and that should count for something. Although in my opinion this isn't a bright pink, this is definitely a lovely pink - my kind of pink. It doesn't scream "look at me" but it enhances my overall look as a wearer and although you won't be asking for it, it's bound to bring in some compliments. ;)

Now, on to the nitty-gritties. 
I'm the type of cosmetics user who takes time to sniff everything that I put on my face. Raise your hands if you are just like me. This product's smells really good - like candy. It fades away after application. It has a creamy formula that applies with slight tug on the lips but looks smooth. Take note: in my observation, it dries pretty quickly so there's not much time for swiping the applicator all over your lips. It sets to a powdery matte finish. I'll have to admit that there's a slight bit of discomfort while wearing it; like there's a feeling of tightness. It doesn't transfer.

It has good pigmentation and will stay put and the color will stay vibrant even up to five hours if you don't eat or drink. At least that's the longest that I've tried. With a full meal though, especially oily Filipino food, it fades, especially on the inner part of the lip. But you know what, this is probably one of the lipsticks out there that looks good to me even after a meal. That is because it leaves a pink stain. There was even a time when I decided not to touch up my lips after having a meal and the stain still looked good even at the end of the day.

Will I want to buy the full sized version?
You know what they say about finding a shade that looks good on you and sticking with it? Well, I may have found  I favorite pink in Posie K. But the thing is, it really could break your budget and I know many women share the same sentiments, especially the working mamas out there. So now that I have found the pink that works for me, the goal has been to find the dupe and I am glad to report that there are plenty of dupes of this shade. Kylie Cosmetics is manufactured by the same company that makes Colourpop Cosmetics and there's a bevy of shades that come close to Posie K. Even our local Vice Cosmetics has a pink that falls under the dusty-mauve-pink shade and I have been eyeing it for a while now. So I'll lay it down here clearly, if I have the cash to spare, I really would love to stock up on this lovely shade but as it turns out I have other spending priorities so I'll stick with the affordable dupes for the mean time. We are lucky that we live in a time when cosmetic companies have really upped the quality of their products and with that cheaper products doesn't mean low quality. Y'know what I'm sayin'?

Kylie Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick in Posie K Rating
Packaging: 3/5
Performance: 4/5
Quality: 4/5
User Friendliness: 3.5/5
Affordability: 3/5
Overall: 4/5

Have you tried this product? 
What are your thoughts about it?

XO,
Carissa

PS. I'm in the mood to add two products that seem to work well with the Kylie Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick. 
So I don't own the accompanying Kylie Cosmetics Lip Liner which would have made the Lip Kit. Good thing a friend gave me this lip liner from Blair Cosmetics in the shade Sian. The shade is just a few tones brighter than the Posie K but it help in defining the lips. It applies with a tug and leaves a powdery matte finish on the lips. I've paired these two on several occasions and it brightens up the Posie K. 

On the other hand, I also love pairing this Benefit Hoola Lip Gloss with the Posie K, especially at the end of the day when I'm left with just a hint of the product on my lips. Instead of touching up with another layer of the liquid lipstick, I put this lip gloss on top and I'm instantly prettified. My lips feel ultra plush when I'm wearing this. I also love the light scent.
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H A P P Y   N E W   H A I R ! ! !
I dread the six hours spent on the beauty salon chair. It's about as long as an Allen-Tacloban trip. Honestly, if these hair procedures don't take as long, I would love to have it more often. However, at the end of the day, when you see the result, you say, hey maybe it was worth it. 

It was worth all the headache and the migraine because you feel so light after cutting off the excess tresses, the split ends and the damages. And of course, you get a boost of confidence as you receive all the compliments.

And hey, New Years are for new beginnings, so why not start with your crowning glory.


I initially just wanted a haircut and a rebond but you know, the friendly and eager-to-please stylists are good in up-selling (not complaining tho) so before the first snip I'd said yes to the keratin treatment, Brazilian blowout and coloring. 

It's my first time to get a color so I was pretty clueless about which shade to choose. I left the task to the stylist and she told me that she mixed copper and golden flaxen.

Aside from the long hours on chair, I also dread the three days that I'm not allowed to wet my hair. Like, ugh! But anyway, "tiis ganda" they say. You have to make a few sacrifices in the name of beauty.😀

The girl who did my hair, her name was Britney. I had to ask if she was a Britney Spears fan just like me. Unfortunately she said that she wasn't. We could've had a wonderful conversation about the time that I watched the Britney Spears Live In Manila concert. And I'm not much of a conversationalist anyway. Ha ha. #introvertproblems here.

I'm chatty here in my blog but in real life....

XO,
Carissa

Let's Talk About My Hair

by on Sunday, January 13, 2019
H A P P Y   N E W   H A I R ! ! ! I dread the six hours spent on the beauty salon chair. It's about as long as an Allen-Tacloban tri...
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If everything were up to me, whenever December the 13th, my birthday, comes around the corner, I'd rather celebrate it tucked in my room, buried in fries and burgers, watching another war movie with the husband.
But alas! That same date also happens to be the birthday of my scrumptious Celestine and what are children's birthdays for, if not for celebrating. 
So the recluse Mummy had no choice but to get up and about to make her unica hija's wish come true.
Where are we off to? The beach is it?

Yep, the beach. She has told us like a year ago that she would want to celebrate her 7th swimming so here we are.

First of all, the Frozen-themed cake is kinda off since we're surrounded by sand and sea. We should've gunned for The Little Mermaid but she's not hearing it. See? 


But it doesn't matter to her, really. Food doesn't matter because nothing it more important than swimming with the friends. It is your moment, after all, baby girl. So live it!
The two Tin-Tins. They are frenemies. Who would know? 


For brief moments she would get out of the water; the only chance we had to take this family photo. However, what's more important is that she had fun. It's evident in her skin color afterwards. 😉 We had an advanced celebration on the 9th of December. We're lucky that the sun came out that day. Our birthday histories are very much riddled with typhoon and flood stories. Ha ha ha. And there's a lot more to be thankful for than just the weather. So many little things that make up the big things.


Here's to more birthdays and blessings!
And oh, I'll just leave you with the aftermath. :)


XO,

Carissa

The Magical Seventh

by on Tuesday, January 01, 2019
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My blog post about the Mercury Drug Suki Day Book 2018 has been garnering plenty of hits lately. It's currently one of the most popular posts in here. The year 2018 is indeed coming to an end so maybe our dear readers are looking into planners and journals for the coming year. I was all praises for that Day Book and I did say at the end of the post that I will keep my eyes peeled for the 2019 edition. Well, Mercury Drug recently released the 2019 edition - they call it the Joyful Day Book 2019 - and it's just as awesome. :) 
Chop chop after the jump!
Let's judge the book by the cover, shall we. I got the red one but I also saw a purple one at the Mercury Drug counter. While the "color of royalty" looked attractive, I got one in my favorite color which is re-e-e-ed, re-e-e-ed. *plays RED by Taylor Swift* Need I say more? I totally dig this cover with its embossed design. 

This year's Daybook encourages us "to find joy even in the littlest moment to live a brighter and healthier life". Achieving joy, according to them involves having a Happy Mind, Brave Heart and Grateful Soul.

Regular planner fairings here: the Personal Information Page, Calendar, and the Planner Proper.


Oooooh! My birthday is on a Friday.
I think I've said it before and I'll say it again: the graphics are TDF. Just leafing through the pages brings a lot of excitement. 

These are the page breakers filled with ideas on how to live a joyful life. 









There are also some fun activity pages, such as this Mood Tracker. Although I'm not sure if I'm going to use it. Ha ha.

There's also a page about finding your Ikigai, which is all about finding your purpose based on your passion, mission, vocation and profession. It's like doing the Venn Diagram during College Algebra (not a lot of good memories there). 



I also love these quotes in between the journal pages.

But you haven't seen the biggest surprise yet! My scrumptious little chocolate baby cupcake, in all her sweetness, decided to peruse the planner ahead of me. Not that I am mad. This is totally adorable. I love this depiction of us, especially the eyelashes. 


Again, kudos to Mercury Drugs for coming up with another creative and fun Daybook. It's not just the graphics which is cool but also the content.
This comes for 35 point deductible from your Suki Card.
Grab your now, before pa magkaubusan. :)

XO,
Carissa
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