For the southern belles: Use Townie Titles at Alabang Town Center
The Saturday before last, a few blogger friends and I hopped on to Alabang Town Center to hear about their latest app - Townie Titles! This cool app rewards faithful "Townies" who love visiting the...
View ArticleReader question: Help! Sunscreen is breaking me out!
Hi Ms. Liz, I've been a fan of your blog for so many years. I've been reading it since i started exploring make up and skin care, way back in high school and now I'm in college! My top priority is anti...
View ArticleThe #ProjectVanity7th Gratitude List
Last Saturday was one of the biggest, happiest days of my life. More than 80 people came by to celebrate Project Vanity's 7th Anniversary with me and I am simply overwhelmed by all the love and...
View ArticleThis works: Benefit Puff Off! Instant Eye Gel
Not to brag, but I've already successful dealt with my dark under eye circles. It's not as difficult as it sounds since I sorta won the genetic gene pool there - my eye bags don't darken all that much...
View ArticleMade at home: Room fragrance
I was annoyed at myself the other day because I forgot to buy room spray when I did my groceries. I can not stand my house smelling dank, musty, or like cooked food so I always make sure to have...
View ArticleInitially scary but surprisingly good: Shu Uemura Brow Ink
I got the Shu Uemura Brow Ink (~P1,500) last November, used it one time, and promptly filed it under the I'm Not Quite Sure What To Do With This List. It was my first time to try wet eyebrow makeup....
View ArticleWhere to get mini beauty products
If you love to travel or just cute tiny things then you should work on beefing up your mini makeup collection. They're so dainty and fun to use, plus, they're perfect for those who don't like bringing...
View ArticleCheap finds: Lip Ice Water Colour Lips in Vintage Pink
Ten years is the actual length of time that I've been blogging. I started in 2005, the same time I started at university. Those were exciting times since everything was so new, and there was much to...
View ArticleQuick swatches: Ellana Lip & Cheek Palettes
Last weekend was perfect. I went to Tagaytay with my blogger friends and Snaps (my doggie!) for a fun barbecue party on Saturday, then I spent Sunday just painting and napping. For me it's important to...
View Article5 good beauty products I forgot I had
There are many products I like a lot but stop using simply because there's always something new to review. Eventually, they get buried under all the new stuff until I forget about them. That's why I...
View ArticleMy latest Shiseido haul + the lowdown on the International Beauty Fair 2015
It had occurred to me that it's been two years since I started raving about the Shiseido Ibuki line like a lunatic foaming at the mouth. I'm surprised it's been that long. I still use the Gentle Facial...
View ArticleFive affordable gel moisturizers to try this summer
Girls with oily and troubled skin typically avoid moisturizer like the plague, thinking that it will make them even oilier. That's not true. The right moisturizer for your skin type can hydrate your...
View ArticleCome join: Basic Watercolor Workshop on March 28
When I first started painting, my biggest struggle was learning all the basic techniques and gathering the right materials. Later on it was about studying how to translate what I see in real life to...
View ArticleShort for summer: My new haircut from JuRo Salon
People tell me, "I wish I have the courage to cut my hair that short". I think we all have that kind of courage in spades - all we need is a little shift in perspective! Hair is just, well, hair. It...
View ArticleDrugstore finds: Sunkiller Super Lasting Base SPF50 PA++++
It's easy to think of a hundred reasons why you shouldn't reach for something, but if you truly want it, one reason is enough to go for it. It doesn't even have to be a big one. It can be something as...
View ArticleWhat being beautiful means to me
It's been exactly ten years since I graduated from high school. Many details of my time there are murky already, but they came into focus when I attended my friends' wedding last weekend. It's amazing...
View ArticleThree style tips for top heavy women
If you have a wide shoulder, stout arms, and possibly (but not necessarily) a big bosom, welcome to the top heavy club! I know, oh I know how frustrating it can be to be larger on top instead of...
View ArticleSo flattering: The Make Up Forever Rouge Artist Intense in 53 and 54
Having a new hair color means that it's a bit trickier for me to find makeup that flatters. My new reddish mocha 'do works wonderfully to brighten up my skin, but I've found that loud makeup looks...
View ArticleA concealer tutorial + a review: The Shiseido Perfecting Stick Concealer
Over the years I've learned that faking the perfect complexion isn't so much about using the best foundation, but about blending in the right base and concealer. If you've got a good brightening primer...
View ArticleCheap finds: Maybelline HyperSharp Wing Liner
It's always more challenging to blog when you're thinking about 50,000 different things. It's even more difficult when your routine is disrupted. It's almost a pain to attempt it when you've just read...
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