NOW I HOPE THAT THIS TEACHES ME A THING OR TWO ABOUT TAKING CARE OF MY SUNGLASSES

Oooohkay.


So I got myself an Emporio Armani Shades from Singapore. Actually I asked mom to get this for me.

I love shades. But I always end up sitting on them, stepping on them, leaving them somewhere or letting them fall in to a toilet bowl.

So far, the longest time that I've possibly kept a pair of shades was around 3 months.

And I can't beat that record.

If I'm gonna sum up my losses, it would be thousands of pesos already. And that could've afforded me more make- up or a designer pair of shades. :(

So for a change, I got myself a really expensive pair of shades. Let's see how far this goes.

This is one thinking that we should whisk off. That cheap stuff are just cheap and they're affordable anyway. In turn, we end up not caring for them! And later on, we'll realize how much we've spent. Oh, make that lost.

This is so far my newest baby. And this will keep me company during driving and during the hot summer months.

And as of the moment, it's in my bag. But I keep on checking on it if it's there or if it's cracked! I actually freaked out (as in screamed) when I saw that I accidentally dropped Siopao sauce on it 'cos it was hanging on my tee's neckline.

Whew. I'm proud of myself. I've never been this responsible with my stuff for a long time now. :P

HAULS FROM THAILAND! :)

Haul for this week. :)

I've always been curious about BB's Shimmer Brick. But it's waaay out of my budget. Besides, I've good highlighters anyway but it was really on my mind for a year now 'cos it's claimed to be BB's famous product.

And the long wait is over!

Mom got me this limited edition Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick. Shade is Platinum Pink. This will be a great high lighter for my tanned skin. :)

Skin care hauls from Thailand! Mom bought a lot of these random Boots stuff, which is locally a known brand in Thailand. I just love their skin care line! There are also a ton of random brands here which I will review for you guys in the following weeks.

A run- down of the hauls (in random order): Soap and Glory Mist You body spray; boots brazil nut and vanilla body butter; boots hawaiian islands pomegranate and avocado body wash; boots ice musk body spray; boots citric essentials stimulating body wash; sabai- arom feel good massage oil; boots cucumber melon facial wash

MORE REVIEWS AHEAD!

HELLO SUMMER: SIZZLING CLOTHING AND ACCESORY SUGGESTIONS

Summer is finally here! In my opinion, apart from Christmas and my Birthday, this is probably one of the most wonderful times of the year!

Beaches, pools, summer capitals, yep, wherever you go, make sure you always have your travel essentials with you.

Let's talk about what to bring to make your summer worry free and hassle free.

And for this edition, let's talk about clothing and accessory essentials.

Ditch the old 'cos every season is the new hope for fashion! So take a look at my sizzling item suggestions. It's time that you try something new! :)

STRAW SUMMER HATS

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If you think that this straw hat is so 1900's and is sooo you grandmother, think again. Summer hats may have been existed a hundred years ago but this fashion accesory has proven that it is indeed, a timeless piece that every girl or woman should have! Summer hats are usually made of Abaca. The texture of the Abaca gives that summer vibe to your look. And what's more is, we are actually helping our Abaca industry and farmers! So if you're thinking of wearing that plain- looking cap on the beach, put on some summer straw hat for a more beach- worthy look!

CHUNKY AND FLASHY NECKLACES

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Strand and one- piece necklaces are things of the past! The secrets to a beach goddess look are funky accessories to keep you looking hip and trendy while just drinking cocktails by the beach, beach strolling or beach bar hopping at night! Chunky and flashy necklaces like these in aqua, pink, green, yellow, red, orange, or multicolored shades will definitely spice up a plain beach outfit and enhance your tan.

FISHERMAN PANTS

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Ditch the boardshorts and sarongs for this funky pair of pants! Fisherman pants are so comfy and lightweight, you'll feel as if you're not wearing anything! Plus, it's great to wear during a lunch out, shopping or simply strolling by the beach! Pair this up with your sassy and sexy bikini top. That way, you'll surely leave something to their imagination.

CANVASS BAGS/ECO- FRIENDLY BAGS

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Being Green is in! Ditch the old habit of bringing plastic bags for your chips, beer, towels, toiletries, etc. Save the earth while looking fab and stylish with canvass bags. These eco- friendly bags are re- usable and durable, unlike plastic bags! So bear in mind that having fun entails responsibility. Mother Earth has provided you all the best that she can offer so it's time that you do something for her in return. NO TO WASTE! YES TO ZERO PLASTIC! LONG LIVE CANVASS BAGS!

P.S. PLEASE DON'T THROW YOUR CIGARETTE BUTTS, BEER CANS, CONFECTIONERY WRAPPERS, TETRA PACKS AND WHATEVER NON- BIODEGRADABLE WASTES ON THE SHORES AND THE WATER. WHATEVER YOU THROW WILL COME BACK TO YOU IN A FORM OF DISASTER.

CHUNKY BANGLES
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Chunky bangles in candy colors are great eye candies this summer season. Instead of wearing the same old thin beaded bracelets, try these chunky bangles for a change! Layer them in different colors for a cool splash of color. Plus, thick and chunky bangles can give you the illusion of thinner arms.

THERE YOU HAVE IT! FOR OUR NEXT EDITION, LET'S TALK ABOUT BEAUTY ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR SUMMER ESCAPADE.

:)

KIEHL'S :)

Haul time for me! :)

I got both for a whopping price of 900php only. It was actually 1k but the kind friend of Crystal aka musicalfan of blogger gave me a hundred bucks discount.

I'm sooo happy! This is actually an accidental purchase but 900php for two Kiehl's products will not come your way everyday! :)

The Blue Herbal moisturizer is at 1700php, and is the biggest. And the toner is around 1/3 left. I still have my Ultra Facial Toner!

My Kiehl's babies! I'm so in love with this skin care line. :)

WILL REVIEW THESE IN A MONTH! ;p

BEAUTY BATTLES: RED LIPSTICKS

For this edition's Beauty Battles, let's look at Red Lipsticks.

Just like the little black dress, a woman should always have the perfect red lipstick.

I have three red lipsticks in my stash:

GUERLAIN ROUGE DE GUERLAIN (GEISHA 23)- 2500+PHP
CHANEL ROUGE ALLURE LAQUE (DRAGON 75)- 1800+PHP
M.A.C. MATTE LIPSTICK (RUSSIAN RED)-950PHP

L- R: Guerlain, Chanel, M.A.C.

Here are the swatches of the lipsticks:

L-R: Guerlain, Chanel, MAC

GUERLAIN
- This jewelry--err--lipstick is a wonderful accessory to any make- up kit. The exquisite bullet- shaped lipstick packaging is sleek and beautiful. It comes with handy mirror that pops up. It has a magnetic closure to ensure that your precious lippie is locked in place. This baby is priced at 2500+php. I honestly won't pay a hefty amount for a lipstick. Because honestly, you do pay a lot for the wonderful packaging if you buy Guerlain's Rouge G! At least it has great quality as well. The lipstick itself glides like satin on the lips. And it settles to a satin finish. Geisha 23 is an orange- toned red lipstick which can be great for the summer. And this baby stays put, and the color looks very vibrant under natural lighting, thanks to the ruby powder that's included in the lipstick to enhance the color. But honestly, this color is dupe-able by its cheaper counterparts like MAC's Lady Danger or Marrakesh.
THE BEAUTY JUNKEE'S SCORE CARD: 7

CHANEL
- A lipgloss with a lipstick finish. Its more of a liquid lipstick to me 'cos RA Laque settles to a semi- matte finish. You gotta love the lovely perfume smell that the lipstick has. Dragon 75 really lights up the face and looks very nice under natural lighting. But on camera (film), it sorta looks like a violet- toned red lipstick when in fact, this is a cherry red lippie. Hmmm.. Dupe- able by Nars' Manhunt and MAC Red. But you do pay a hefty amount for this baby too. It is priced at around 1800php in our local retailers. Packaging is made of glass so if you're clumsy, be extra careful or your 1800php will just end up on the floor! But the lipstick does stay for hours even if you eat, smoke and drink.
THE BEAUTY JUNKEE'S SCORE CARD: 8

M.A.C
- the famous red lipstick of MAC. This blue- based red lipstick simply compliments any skin color and is very fresh and young- looking. Russian Red is the safest color if you're on the search for your very first red lipstick. And out of the three, this is the most affordable at 950php. It is a favorite of actors like Demi Moore and Angelina Jolie. However, this matte lipstick can dry your lips out. Make sure to put lip balm underneath for protection and lubrication.
THE BEAUTY JUNKEE'S SCORE CARD: 9


THE WINNER FOR THIS EDITION IS:
M.A.C

TODAY'S HAULS

New hauls for this week! :)

A love package courtesy of JRS express and my Z.E.N. Organics haul.

Got this from a swap with sis crybaby05 of Girltalk. China Glaze Nail polishes. Actually, I would honestly think that these three are brand new, though the seller claims these as pre- owned! Colors are (L-R) Rich and Famous, Salsa, Seduce Me.

Lovely colors, I must say. :)

This is my first time to try organic skin products so I hope it'll be a great experience. Here are some of my Z.E.N. hauls. I have 2 more stuff to follow this week. :)

HAVE A GREAT WEEK SISTAHS! :)

BEAUTY BATTLES: PINK LIPSTICKS

For this edition of BEAUTY BATTLES, Let's look at PINK LIPSTICKS.

I have three good brands of Pink Lipstick

ILLAMASQUA MATTE LIPSTICK (CLIMAX)
KRYOLAN MATTE LIPSTICK (LCF04)
ANNA SUI ROUGE M (350)
CHANEL ROUGE ALLURE (COMEDIA 74)

I've always had this love for pink lipsticks. Pink is my go- to color for a fresh and pretty look on a daily basis.

L-R: Illamasqua, Kryolan, Anna Sui, Chanel

Here's a swatch photo of the 4 brands compared side by side:

L- R: Illamasqua's Climax; Chanel's Comedia, Kryolan's LCF04, and Anna Sui's 350

Illamasqua
- It's the only matte lipstick that didn't dry my lips out. This is probably the most unique pink color that I've ever seen. It's a cool- toned medium pink that is not too dark nor too light. It also makes teeth look white! It has a waxy smell and taste though, but I've gotten used to it because I'm in love with the product so much. This retails at $20 and is unfortunately unavailable in the Philippines.
THE BEAUTY JUNKEE'S SCORE CARD: 9

CHANEL
- Chanel has been known for their exquisite lipstick color selection (at least in my opinion). They also do have a lot of unique shades. Most lippies are in the glossy and satin formulation. Comedia is part of the Venice collection and when I've swatched it on my lips, it's the only candy pink color I've liked! I'm not partial to candy pinks 'cos they make my teeth look garish but Comedia's too good to pass up! Unfortunately, Comedia is out of stock when I asked the SAs from the ATC, Makati, and Shangri- La branch. And they don't know if they will re-stock again since it's part of a collection. But abroad, this is part of the permanent line. This baby is truly a gem of an item. Packaging is sleek and convenient. No need to worry about losing your cap because of the cap lock system. A great item always come at an expensive price tag. And this one is no exception. And if you like it too much, you'll use it up too quickly. That's why I seldom reach for this because I got mine from the States!
THE BEAUTY JUNKEE'S SCORE CARD: 10

KRYOLAN
- And I thought that Illamasqua is the only matte lipstick brand that has never dried my lips out until Kryolan came along. LCF04 is a lovely nude mauve pink lipstick. It's the kind of lipstick that Nyx or any other drugstore brand can reproduce but the difference lies in the quality. Kryolan's lipstick has good staying power and pigmentation. However, just like Illamasqua, it has a waxy smell and taste. But it goes off after a few seconds. And did I mention that this product is only 600php? Yep. Ya read it right. 600php for the quality of great lipsticks. Kryolan, you never fail to impress me!
THE BEAUTY JUNKEE'S SCORE CARD: 10

ANNA SUI
- The seductive allure of Anna Sui's packaging just draws me in every time I see it online. And when I had the chance to see it in actual, I was like in fairytale heaven! If there's one beauty item that has excellent packaging, it would be Anna Sui for me. 350 is a lovely pink shade with a coral undertone. Color is dupeable by other brands. Rouge M is a matte-but-not-matte-at-the-same-time lipstick. It has a satin feel, but with a matte finish. It also has this divine rose scent that I really love. It does stay long too, but it does make my lips crack a bit but is completely tolerable, unlike MAC's matte lipsticks.
THE BEAUTY JUNKEE'S SCORE CARD: 8

SO FOR THIS EDITION OF BEAUTY BATTLES, THE WINNER IS:
ILLAMASQUA
- BECAUSE IT'S THE LIPSTICK THAT I ALWAYS REACH OUT FOR IN MY STASH. :)