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Some days ago at work while in the middle of something, I took a pause and asked myself, "Are you okay?"  I did say I am but another question popped, "Are you sure?"  Again, I said yes but that tiny voice persisted, "Are you really, really sure?"  Annoyed, I again answered back, "Yes." I'm not losing my mind, okay. (laughs) But sometimes it's easier to just say you are okay than to go explaining why you're not. YES!? Usually, I'd love to say what's in my mind but lately, I tend to just keep my mouth shut and pretend there's nothing that bothers me.  Why? Because 1) I'm scared people will get tired of listening and trying to understand what I feel and 2) oftentimes I get told that what I feel is not right.  And therefore, I get confused and then I start to doubt myself.  So yeah, just say you're okay and things will be a lot simpler…but that's just me.   Anyway, if you're following me on Instagram an...

My good friend Sol of Digitaltraincase knows that I am a foundation/concealer whore that when she finally has Naturactor products available, she asked me to drop by her store and check them out.  I was in the middle of a lot of things that time - moving out, last days at work and running last minute errands before I go home to Bataan, so I had to push it back a little.  But of course, new, and not to mention highly-raved products like this shouldn't be missed.  So just a day before I left Manila, me and my fellow makeup junkies made sure that we drop by Manila's very own version of Sephora, the Digitaltraincase store. ^_^ Here's a few snaps inside the store: see some of your faves? and look who came down from his afternoon siesta to join us... Lucas Papaw, errr I mean Miguel! ^_^ I call him Lucas Papaw because back when Sol and Papa P were still thinking of a name, I couldn't think of anything.  And that time, Lucas Papaw is one of ...

For those who aren't much into lipsticks (like me!), here's something that you might want to consider the next time you want to get some color on your lips... the NYX Butter Glosses! As per NYX website: Add a little more sweetness to your lips with a touch of the Butter Lip Gloss available in 12 scrumptious colors! Get creamy sheer to medium coverage on your lips without that sticky sensation. It’s perfect for every sweet tooth! Cherry Cheesecake (Orange) Apple Strudel (Peach) Creme Brulee (Natural) Eclair (Pink) Cherry Pie (Red) Maple Blonde (Deep Peach) Merengue (Pink Lilac) Strawberry Parfait (Fuchsia) Peach Cobbler (Red Orange) Peaches and Cream (Pink Coral) Tiramisu (Brown) Vanilla Cream Pie (Mauve) The formula applies smoothly and feels like butter. Starts off as sheer,  but color is buildable. It can be worn by itself or layered over a lip...

Are you into lipsticks? Me, not really.  But if there's one lipstick that I think I can't live without, that would be MAC Peachstock! Even my girl friends can attest to it.  I love it to bits that it's the only lipstick I get to finish and have been re-purchasing.  But this year, I told myself that I'll be more adventurous when it comes to lip colors, and that I would try to wear more brights.   I've been trying out the lipsticks I just bought for my clients' use and surprisingly, I am beginning to appreciate other colors aside from my beloved Peachstock! ^_^ So when I learned that Digitaltraincase finally has the Sweet Pea & Fay's liquid lipsticks, I made sure that I pay their store a visit (which is by the way in the same building where I live) to get the first dibs on their new stuff. Sweet Pea & Fay Liquid Lipsticks I've posted some swatches on my Instagram account and got requests to post them here on my blog.  I am alw...