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Online Shopping from Manila: Tips & Tricks

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I am an impulsive online shopper. I was never really one for shopping trips growing up, because it just seemed like such a hassle to haul myself over to the nearest sale. I do have an eye for bargains, though, and I have tried out several types of shipping methods, which I will share with you today. I consider myself pretty “learned” when it comes to these things, just because I’ve been lemming for things like hard-to-find books and music, even before I got into makeup. So, if you live in Manila and are currently jonesin’ for some items abroad, here are some tips I have for you. Philippine Postal Service You can always do it the old fashioned way and have your items sent through registered mail. The only thing that’s risky about this is that customs is inescapable. I’m happy to pay taxes if they weren’t derived arbitrarily, which they sometimes are. Since I live in the Quezon City area, that’s where my packages typically end up. The QC PO is usually good …

Link Love Vol. 4

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I’ve amassed quite the longish list this week. Enjoy! shu uemura x Karl Lagerfeld Smoky Velvet Swatch Comparison (North American vs. European/Asian releases) by Kate of Drivel About Frivol Sometimes, makeup collections launch items that are different per region (don’t ask me why). Kate of Drivel About Frivol compares both versions of this shu uemura release. Skin Update by Beauty and the Tomboy Is your oily, blemish-prone skin not behaving, no matter what you do? The Beauty and the Tomboy stripped down her skin routine to the basics and has become blemish-free in about two weeks. Amazing! Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine Swatches by Taylor of My Lucite Dreams Taylor swatched 12 of the 16 shades—a handy guide for people looking to purchase! How to Feed Your Beauty Addiction if you are on a budget by Emma of Beauty Bliss Practical Tips for wiser spending on cosmetics! Material Detox by Material Detox Material Detox made a beauty inventory of her makeup collection to survey the items she has, with the intention of reducing her …

Link Love Vol. 3

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Hey all! Here are a few posts that caught my eye this week. I’m linking them in case you missed them, because they are 100% worth the look. 🙂 Blush Fiends: In which Blush Fiends talk about “the blush that started it all.” Read: Lily of Chloe Ash, Tine of Beautyholics Anonymous, Joyce of Bronzer Bunny, Larie of Eye Heart It Top 5 BB Creams by Liz of Project Vanity The ommorphia Beauty Vault: Highlighters — creams, powders & hybrids by Eugenia of Ommorphia Beauty Vault Lipstick & the Yellow Peril by Krysty of This Jane is Vain Beauty of the Month: Taylor of My Lucite Dreams featured by Arantha of Gourmet Beauty Pairings (scents with lipstick shades) by Wiji of Dandelion Whiskers Inspired by Literature: Antiquarian Book Bindings by Jessica of Getting Cheeky Foundation Week by Molly Young at Into the Gloss! Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 Beauty Blogger Tips: Don’t forget about colour management! by Rae of theNotice MAC’s Archie’s Girls collection swatches by Karen of Makeup and Beauty Blog Paul & …

Vlog: Skin Care Routine

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Hey everyone! So, here’s the video~ on my “skin care routine” that some people have been asking about. There aren’t too many steps (clean, tone, sometimes moisturize), but I just like using a variety of products, for some reason. My face isn’t so sensitive to cleansers. I just have bad luck with foundations and tinted moisturizers, I think. I’m not one for skin care. I’ve always felt like a bit of soap and water is all you needed. It goes to show you how much I know. (It has recently come to light that my sister was deeply grossed out about my lack of facial hygiene.) Anyway, onto the moving picture that is my face! (My channel was made when I was but a child. Sorry for the atrocious name!) 1. Pond’s Daily Face Wash Standard face-cleaner. I’ve been using the “light green” variety ever since late grade school (that’s Junior High to you Americans) and I just never switched to any other variant. I like it mostly because of the scent. There is a …

Mail Time! My first bareMinerals Order

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I haven’t been perusing makeup counters in a while. Physically, anyway. I’ve rather been click-happy when it comes to cosmetics post-Christmas, because I had some extra money from gifts and such. I tucked most of it in the bank, but of course, I couldn’t help shopping for some items for myself, too. The trouble with shopping online is that it always feels like I have to go through hoops and needle eyes before I get my things. Two weeks into the new year and I’ve “acquired” a lot of items but haven’t gotten any of them. It’s a rather odd feeling to have less money but nothing in my hands. I suppose that’s a test of patience, which I wasn’t particularly good at to begin with, anyway. I was about to give in and run to the nearest mall to just buy something to get rid of this makeup itch, when a package arrived at my doorstep! Yay, bareMinerals! You have saved the day. I ordered these when a bunch of items I was looking …

Liebster Award!

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Hello everyone! I was nominated by Dandelion Whiskers for the Liebster Award a few days ago, and I received a few more nominations~ (by Totally Tamryn and Rose-Tinted Beauty) in between then and now, because I’m so lazy. For the uninitiated, the Liebster award is given to up-an-coming bloggers with less than 200 followers. 🙂 The rules are: Share 11 facts about yourself. Answer the awarder’s 11 questions. Ask 11 questions of your own. Nominate 11 bloggers. ________________ So, fun stuff (?) about me, in eleven parts: My senior thesis was on Veronica Mars from Veronica Mars, Angela Chase from My So-Called Life, and Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I just got into make up (extensively and obsessively) a few months ago. I have not looked back since. I am quite happily in a relationship currently. 2013 marks our second year together! I studied BFA Information Design in Ateneo de Manila University. I taught Introduction to Illustration a few years later. I’ve only had one desk job, for one month. After which, I …

BDJ Box (January 2013)

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So, the kind folks at BDJ Box sent over January 2013’s box and here’s a post on what’s inside. First, I must say that they are very speedy. I got this yesterday after providing my information the day before that. The box is smaller than what I thought it would be, from the pictures I’ve seen online. But, that doesn’t mean that it’s not super packed. Because it totally is. The January BDJ box also came with a steno dot grid (!!!) notebook. ❤ Here's an overview of what's inside: PROS: For Php 480 (!) a month, you get a lot of bang for your buck. There’s a a lot in here, both samples and full-sized products and coupons/vouchers. You get to try new things you would never think of picking up. You get introduced to new brands. Instead of spending G’s on new products, you spend Php 480 (!) for a chance to try out several kinds from a wide range of brands. Every month, you get something in the mail, which I like! …