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Mar 22, 2011

Last Friday, I had a late lunch with my dear friend Gian. I came from a meeting in Meralco Compound in Ortigas and he came from his work. We dined out in Billy Rock in Shangri-La EDSA, we had chicken pesto and pepperroni quesadillas, real fries and they're to die for pesto and creamy garlic dips, so stuffed! The food was a bit oily but I'd like to believe they used olive oil at least it's healthy. It's a late lunch full of funny stories, exchanging thoughts on work, next restos to dine in-we're thinking of Charlie's in Pasig and one of the quaint restaurants in Ayala Triangle Park (I haven't tried it yet) and the best part we talked about boys and not just ordinary boy toys but boy hunks on-line, hahaha, now, that's "real" meal with desserts! Billy Rock during mid-afternoon is so relaxed, not crowded yet considering it's a Friday and next to perfect place for chit-chatting without a super loud voices on the next table. We will have our next visit very soon and will try other dishes like pasta, burgers among others.

Here's the sneak peek:

The yummiest quesadillas in town


Chicken pesto and Pepperonni quesadillas in a better angle


Gian and I dining a la chic

Mar 17, 2011

Marrionnaud, Essences, Beauty Bar, Watson's and how I wish I can go to Sephora! What do they have in common? They're all beauty mecca. Everytime I'm in Essences or any other beauty hubs, it feels so fresh and you feel that you are beautiful and you have this milky, glowy skin like A-listers celebs have. Aside fgrom the basic cleanser, toner and moisturizer, choosing the right powder for your skin is also one secret.

So I found this:



Physicians Formula Talc-Free Mineral Loose Powder

Many mineral make ups have been mushrooming and yes they're good on what they promised. Now, let me do my beauty product review:

I have an oily skin and thank God it's not sensitive and prone to break-outs. Everytime I put on this mineral loose powder, it glides easily and like any other mineral-based make-up, it's light and doesn't cake on your skin. Another thing I love about this mineral product is it stays longer on the skin and unnecessary touch ups are not required. So I highly recommend this loose powder to those who have sensitive skin and still wants to achieve a natural look. My next quest is to look for a pressed powder or another mineral loose powder which has a darker color so it can contour my "chubby" face. Any suggestions?

Mar 10, 2011

I hate waking up in the morning especially when you did something late the night before. Never the less, I always look forward to daily mornings for freshly brewed coffee, taking a bath and my morning ritual which consists of a cleanser, toner, moisturizer, my fave hair iron and my new love-an eau de toilette, Charriol perfume!

Here's a peek:


L'Oreal Derma genesis clay mask and a scrub in one, L'Oreal Derma Genesis Pore Minimising Toner, The Body Shop's Moringa Milk Body Lotion Spray and Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer

I swear by L'Oreal's cleanser, its a clay mask and a scrub in one and I noticed that I have less black and whiteheads even if I don't visit my derma regularly.

My pores are a bit bigger so when I tried L'Oreal Derma Genesis Pore Minimising Toner, there is a gradual change from my skin's texture and pores and this wonder toner really helps in removing all traces of dirts and grimes that your regular cleanser can't.

Since I was in grade school, it's a must for me not to leave the house without applying body lotion especially to toes, elbows and legs. But this habit was gone for a meantime because I am a sweaty type of person plus the scorching heat of Manila and since we are sporting a colder weather lately, I decided to apply The Body Shop's Moringa Milk Body Lotion Spray- yes it's a spray so you can control it.

When I hit 22, part of my daily life is putting on a daily moisturizer, my first was Olay Total Effects, I was happy with the results everytime I finished a bottle but when my dear cousin Jasper from the US, gave me this Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30, I found my new baby, it's not so thick and very light on the skin which is more appropriate on our weather.

There are times that I switched my toner to this:


Nivea Sparkling White Toner

A quote from a magazine editor: "If you can't buy a designer bag, then go for a designer perfume." Very true indeed. I so love perfumes, it gives me a ceratin feeling that I can't explain, needless to say, I am under a spell of every perfume I encounter. Like body lotion or body butter, a perfume for me is a closet and a bag staple, it's an instant pick me up especially during "blaaahhh" days. I'm so into Charriol perfume now a days, the bottle is so sleek, it spells sassy and classy and the scent is so divine, very lady-like and will last longer.



That's my morning beauty regimen, basic and nothing fussy, Ooopppsss, I don't have a photo of my Vidal Sassoon hair iron, please wait for it on my next post. And now I want to know what's your morning beauty regimen, please post your comments;-)

Mar 4, 2011

I simply missed blogging, the last time I blogged was a month ago-it was my 26th birthday. Work have been eating my time for the past few weeks, been working on weekends and having less or no time at all with family and friends. But for the mean time, I will give you a heads up on what you will see and enjoy on the coming weeks here in my blog:

- my morning ritual, i.e. what cleanser, toner, moisturizer and even a hair iron I'm using in the morning
-what I will wear on the upcoming meetings, brunch and late afternoon coffee meeting with clients
-what i'm currently enjoying now (still thinking of what are those)


So, for now, just enjoy reading my previous blogs.