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when I was a lot, LOT younger...I remember being fond of coloring books. I would always ask for a coloring back instead of other toys whenever I'll be asked what I want for a gift or pasalubong. with my coloring books come my huge collection of coloring pens...and I mean, all sort of coloring pens: pastels, colored pentel pens, crayons, etc. my coloring materials consisted most of my toys back then. and now I realize where my fondness of colors actually come from! fast forward to this day, I can say that I am still a collector of coloring pens. but this time, my pens are for "bigger" girls like me: Pearlglide Intense Eyeliners, Pro Long Wear Lipstain Markers and Greasepaint stick from MAC Pearlglides in Undercurrent and Almost Noir Full of Flare and Runway Ripened Greasepaint swatches i still get my hands dirty whenever I "play" with my coloring pens...just like I used to back in the days. =) thanks to Sophie for giving me a great deal for these "pens....

We all know that not everybody wear blues for makeup. Not because, they don't want to but because they feel like it doesn't suit them. Sometimes, they also find blue to be too empowering to be worn during the day. I think not! It just depends on the intensity of the color. Sometimes, all you need is a wash of blue on the lids, a liner and a few coats of mascara to really open up the eyes. Here's a simple look I came up with using a sheer application of blue eyeshadow that can be worn this summer, even at daytime: In makeup, one must not be afraid with colors. With continuous practice, you would soon make every color work for you . Have a happy week ahead!

it's been a while since I last attended an event. well, blame it on my uber hectic work schedule! but sometimes, one would be willing to put aside everything else for a much needed R&R with good friends and an event that nobody can afford to miss! it was a beautiful and sunny day when I, together with fellow bloggers were on our way to Anvaya Cove (an exclusive beach resort) in Bataan. I am not really fond of waking up early, but for this one, I happily got up at 530AM to prepare myself for a day that I am sure I would enjoy. upon arrival at Anvaya Cove we started the day with a sumptuous serving of lasagna for a late breakfast. I was sleepy but the food definitely jumpstarted my day! I must admit, seminars or talks bore me...but not if it's about beauty! Dra. Loverna Suratos MD , Chairman of Public Relations and External Affairs of Philippine Dermatological Society, is the guest speaker for the event. Her talk was about the importance of using the rig...

it is indeed summer already, ladies. and yes, it's time for those sexy halter tops and racerbacks. and for you not to be one of those victims of visible bra straps, make sure you have our favorite bra clips in your wardrobe and beauty kits!

for almost 2 months, I've been working 7days/wk and to keep me sane, I make sure that I do a bit of de-stressing from time to time: because i can't get enough of concealers and brightening powders to cover my darn eyebags these earrings are so cheap! selling for Php50 each, i wasn't able to stop myself from getting a lot. and i want to go back and get more :) bangle and bracelet, also Php50 each one for me, and the other one for mom would you believe I haven't read any of these some stuff still from Watsons bought the MAC Studio Fix liquid foundation online and got the rest as freebies...cool! there was also a time when I nearly cried out of frustration...and to comfort myself, I did a bit of online shopping. i was carting like mad and clicking on that Send Payment button made me feel like I've reached Nirvana...well, it's another story when I get to see my bill for this month! hahahaa oh well...at least there's something else we can do to make ourselves ...

yes ladies, I am still alive. I've been MIA for quite sometime...blame it on my endless tasks in the office and some personal matters I am going thru. but I am okay, I have to be okay. =) anyways, so what have I been up to lately aside from work? you are seeing that right...I'm back to the gym! I have to and well, at least I have something else to look forward to after office. Wish me luck that I won't lose interest after a few visits (like what i did in the past). I have to lose weight anyway because I got SO BIG! and to remind you what I look like (in case you've forgotten hahaa): yep...still wearing a lot of neutrals! i miss my "colorful" days so baaad! it's midweek and I already feel so exhausted. i haven't been to the gym for the past days (uh-oh...) because of work and now my body's aching for that 15-minute sauna session i'd always have after every workout. i know we are supposed to feel tired after workout but I just feel so ...

nope, this isn't one of his "monthly" birthdays...MAC celebrated his 1st "real" birthday last March 15! mom got those balloons for our baby time to blow MAC's candle! actually, we celebrated it a day earlier since i have work on his birthday (Monday). we were supposed to go swimming but i wasn't feeling very well (too much work, i guess). we had dinner at home instead and i think MAC enjoyed his little party :) he's so big now. i still remember the day when i got him. he was so small, but just take a look at him now! my baby's not a baby anymore! LOL but he is and will always be our family's baby. and yeah, he's still weird...he won't bark unless he hears other dogs barking.

no it isn't Valentines day again...but LOVE indeed, has come. AHAVA, which means LOVE in Hebrew, has finally arrived in the Philippines. It came right from the lowest point of the earth (Dead Sea) to pamper us with skin care products made of minerals. They have been in international stores for quite a long time now and we are so lucky to have them here. AHAVA's first store in the Philippines is located at 2nd floor Atrium, SM Megamall (thanks shen, for the pic!) the gorgeous manager of AHAVA Asia explained how the company harvests these minerals and infuse them into their products without damaging Mother Earth Grace Lee as the ev ent's host i've been wanting to see her for quite a long time now, and i must say, she's so gorgeous in person! i'm an avid listener of their radio show every morning and i love her to bits. AHAVA's wide range of skin care for everybody's needs: Phoebe and Shen (would you believe it's almost a year since I last saw Phoeb...