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Human Heart Nature Natural Shampoo and Conditioner in Soothing Aloe review


Brand: Human Heart Nature - Strengthening
Product: Shampoo & Conditioner 200 mL
Price: Php 159.75 each for the Shampoo & Conditioner

Recently, I posted about my second Ombre + Keratin treatment. Of course, after spending all that $$$, you should take care of your hair--especially after the Keratin treatment, if you want it to last.

My Second Ombre + Keratin Treatment Hair Makeover at Society Salon (Previously Azta Urban Salon, Pioneer)


 What: Ombre hair color and Keratin treatment (Their version of Brazilian Blowout)
Where: Society Salon (Previously Azta Urban Salon - Pioneer)
How Much: Php 8,700 for the color, keratin treatment and haircut

I have been obsessed with making my hair look better for the past 5 years and so. I have had straightening treatments for what seems to be three consecutive years or more, then I got a digital perm (at a Korean salon with a Japanese hairdresser/specialist in that treatment) twice in a span of two and a half years. Last year, it was my first time to have my hair colored and try this new innovation in hair called the Brazilian Blowout. has been almost a year and half since my last hair treatment at the same salon where I had my first.

Lullabies by Lang Leav


Lullabies is the second book from author Lang Leav. Like her first book Love & Misadventure, Lullabies is about heartbreak, life, and everything in between. I loved this book as much as I loved the first one, so I went on a tweet spree again of the parts I loved. Because, isn't it amazing how many things are said with only a few words?

In this post are my favorite excerpts from Lang Leav's second masterpiece. Read on for more.

TMH Playlist | 1989 album by Taylor Swift


October 27th this year, Taylor Swift released yet another album. Contrary to what other people think (that Taylor Swift isn't country but pop), she has finally gone pop "officially" with her latest and first official pop album, 1989 which is the year that she was born. I have always liked Taylor Swift because of her music--not minding whether she's country or pop because whatever, as long as it's good, I don't eff care what she or the people call her music.

TMH Playlist | Little Machines album by LIGHTS

Lights - Little Machines album

Being a Spotify premium subscriber and user, I make sure to explore all new and good musicians out there from my preferred genres: indie, alternative, electropop, hipster, and all those feel-good songs. I also make sure to create my own playlists, so that I won't have to manually put every song I like on my iPod. Through Spotify premium, I came across this track I fell in love immediately upon hearing. Thought it's one of Taylor Swift's songs from her new album The 1989, but when I listened well, it sounded like Ellie Goulding. Odd. So when I checked the artist, I noticed that it's a new name--one I've never heard or saw before--"LIGHTS".

MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Russian Red review + swatches

MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Russian Red review + swatches
MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Russian Red review + swatches

Brand: MAC Cosmetics
Product: Russian Red lipstick
Finish: Matte
Price: Php 1,000

In my previous post, I blogged about how to achieve the perfect matte red lip. The lipstick that I used is MAC Cosmetics' matte lipstick in Russian Red. Read on for more information.

MAC Cosmetics Viva Glam lipstick in Viva Glam III review + swatches


Brand: MAC Cosmetics
Product: Viva Glam III lipstick
Finish: Matte
Price: Php 1,000

Ever since Kylie Jenner started flaunting her "fuller lips" and wearing vampy lipsticks, I started too, joining the bandwagon. She's into wearing dark lipsticks--plum, black, oxblood, dark nudes, etc. Kylie soon began my peg when it comes to choosing my next color of lipstick. And this lip color is definitely my first Kylie Jenner-lip-color peg.

MAC Cosmetics Rocky Horror Picture Show lipstick in Sin review

MAC Cosmetics Rocky Horror Picture Show lipstick in Sin review
MAC Cosmetics Rocky Horror Picture Show lipstick in Sin review

Brand: MAC Cosmetics
Product: Sin lipstick
Finish: Matte
Price: Php 1,100 (Rocky Horror Picture Show Collection)
Php 1,000 (The Matte Lip Collection)

Earlier in September 2014, MAC Cosmetics announced their new limited edition collection in honor of the movie's 40th year anniversary. The collection will carry 4 lipsticks (3 in matte finish and 1 in amplified), 2 lip liners, 2 studio nail lacquer, 1 pigment (loose color powder), 2 glitter (somewhat the same with pigment), 1 powder blush, 1 sculpt and shape powder (contouring and highlighting), 1 set powder, 1 greasepaint stick (more like an eyeliner), 1 eyeliner, 1 false eyelashes, and 1 eye palette. It's basically a complete collection! 

NYX Cosmetics Round Lipstick in Fig review + swatches



Brand: NYX Cosmetics
Product: Round lipstick in Fig
Finish: Satin
Price: Php 185

I am a certified lipstick addict, and this obsession of mine started when I first got my MAC Lipstick in 2012. From that moment on, I fell in love with the beauty of lipsticks and their tube that I never stopped buying one for myself. My mom already knows this--of course, she knows this, as I probably inherited it from her! Because she too, loves lipsticks. Especially pink ones. Here is my latest pink lipstick that my Mom bought for me: NYX's Round Lipstick in Fig.

MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium review



I've been collecting MAC Lipsticks for quite some time now, so I finally decided to try a different product from them. Thankfully though, my face powder back then was running out! So the boyfriend insisted that he should buy me a MAC face powder. How sweet of him. Tee hee!

Beauty Tips and Tricks | How To Achieve Luscious Red Lips

Beauty Tips and Tricks | How To Achieve Luscious Red Lips
Beauty Tips and Tricks | How To Achieve Luscious Red Lips

Growing up, I was made to believe that red lipstick means being associated with the term "flirt" or an "sl*t" because the color red was too bold and sophisticated for an average lady. As a teenager, I have dared trying out red lipsticks, but with that negative connotation in mind, I always thought that it wasn't meant for me. 

TMH Playlist | Betty Who

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Betty Who

I have always loved the songs Forever 21 plays on their stores--who doesn't?? They play electronic, retro, vintage, feel-good and indie pop--which is my thing! That's one of many reasons why I love shopping at that store. Anyway, going back to the artist, her song was one of the songs included in that playlist. When I heard it, I immediately felt the need to groove to it--but resisted, because I was at work when I heard it. Won't prolong the backstory behind this artist, so yeah, she's Betty Who! Betty? Who? Yep, you read that right--it's Betty Who.

Etude House Play 101 Pencil #1 review + swatches

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Brand: Etude House
Product: Play 101 Pencil #1
Finish: Matte
Price: Php 348.00 (but I bought this in Korea)

Etude House released a multi-purpose makeup pencil available in various colors, but I only got #1. Actually, I think my Uncle or a saleslady from Etude House Korea got it wrong, because I was actually aiming for Play Color Eyes #1 palette. But since it's here, might as well use it. I previously posted about my Korean makeup haul, click here to see them.

Food-ventures: Banapple at Tuscany, McKinley Hill

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Ever since I became on the mid shift for work, I would wake up by lunchtime and have brunch (breakfast and lunch) past 2 pm. Sometimes even at 4 pm, so when I eat, I eat a lot. This Tuesday (October 7) though, it was another impromptu brunch date with the boyfriend. Sometimes, when we're running out of time to have brunch together (because he's also on the mid shift), he accompanies me to work, then I'll spend my one hour break with him. This time, we went all the way to Tuscany Estates at McKinley Hill. Although I work just around the area, it's still a few minutes of walk, under the blazing sun...

TMH Playlist | Begin Again OST

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I previously posted about the movie "Begin Again" a few weeks ago, and until now, their official soundtrack still got me hooked. Who wouldn't?? With Adam Levine's influence (don't get me wrong, the guy can really sing!) plus a very unique sound that this album has to offer, I'm pretty sure you'll have the last song syndrome to at least one or two songs.

Movie Marathon | Two Night Stand (2014)

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Ever since the movie Project X (2012), it seems like Miles Teller was always on the big screen—the guy practically has more than two movies in a year! For 2013, he was the lead for The Spectacular Now along with Shailene Woodley; and then there's another movie called 21 & Over. For 2014, he was in WhiplashThat Awkward Moment with Zac Efron and Michael B. Jordan; he was also in Divergent with Shailene Woodley again; and this movie, Two Night Stand with Annaleigh Tipton (Crazy, Stupid, Love). 

Warning, spoilers ahead!

Movie Marathon | Begin Again (2013)

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Begin Again

It's been a while since I posted on this blog of mine, so allow me to share my thoughts about this movie I just watched yesterday/last night--since it took me and the boyfriend a while to finish this, because we decided to watch it while on their way to his sister's birthday celebration.

So, let's get down to business. If you've been listening to the radio or if you're using Spotify app to listen to music--and have come across the Top 100 Songs playlist, chances are, you also came across with this new Adam Levine song entitled "Lost Stars". Since it's good, it leaves you wanting for more, and wondering and asking "What album is this from?"


Staycation: Solemar del Pansol, Calamba, Laguna

Staycation: Solemar del Pansol, Calamba, Laguna
Staycation: Solemar del Pansol, Calamba, Laguna

Saturday night, I was told (by told, I meant I was asked--and that I have to come. lol) by the boyfriend that he and his family will celebrate his younger brother's birthday at Pansol, Laguna the following day until Monday, which is a holiday. We were both supposed to attend a birthday party, but since it was his brother's birthday celebration, it is the priority.

Movie Marathon | The Giver (2014)

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The Giver is a 2014 movie based on the book of the same title by Lois Lowry. It's one of those YA fiction novels about rebellion and teenagers or young adults who fight for what's right. There's The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, the Divergent trilogy by Veronica Roth and The Host by Stephenie Meyer.

What's amazing, is how star-studded this movie is. Featuring Jeff Bridges as The Giver, Meryl Streep as the Chief Elder (president), Brenton Thwaites as Jonas (the next "Giver"), Alexander Skarsgard as Jonas' Father, Katie Holmes as Jonas' Mother, Odeya Rush as Fiona (the love interest), Cameron Monaghan as Asher and Taylor Swift as Rosemary (The Givers' daughter) among others.

Warning: Potential spoilers ahead!

Belo Essentials AcnePro review



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Brand: Belo Essentials
Product: AcnePro Kit
Price: Php 329.25/set 
(continue reading to see the individual prices)

I was blessed enough to be given free Belo Essentials AcnePro and Skin Whitening Underarm kits earlier this month. I was a little too excited to try the AcnePro kit since I've been reading pretty good reviews--plus it's Belo Essentials' latest product to offer after the Skin Whitening Underarm Anti-Perspirant Deodorant. Continue reading for my review.

I Wrote This For You by pleasefindthis

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So this has been a "long overdue" post because I promised to blog about the book I was currently reading several months ago. I know how cliché it may sound, but in this post, I mentioned that I will be posting about IWTFY (it's I Wrote This For You, and not I Want To F*** You, you pervert. LOL), but it did not happen, so I'm making up for it through this post. Tee hee. Let's get to my favorites!

Food-ventures: Plana's Pantry Mandaluyong

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Ever since they started placing this billboard and their name just across where I live now, the boyfriend and I promised to try their food as soon as they open and as soon as we can. It was only a week ago when we saw that they are finally open! I'm talking about this super posh restaurant called "Plana's Pantry".

Korean make up haul from Etude House and The Face Shop in Korea

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A few days ago, my Uncle based in Korea went home with these goodies! But prior to his arrival here in the Philippines, I asked him if he could buy a few makeup and skin care products in his current hometown, since I was told that Korean make up products are cheaper than here in the Philippines, so hence, the hoard.

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

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I read this gem immediately after reading Eleanor& Park because that book got me hanging, wanting for more. So instead of mooching around all day, I decided to immediately read another Rainbow Rowell book. I instantly started reading the next highest-rated and hyped about a book by the same author. True enough, I never regretted the second I started reading the first few lines...

Warning: spoilers ahead...

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

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Two misfits.

One extraordinary love.

Eleanor... Red hair, wrong clothes. Standing behind him until he turns his head. Lying beside him until he wakes up. Making everyone else seem drabber and flatter and never good enough...Eleanor.
Park... He knows she'll love a song before he plays it for her. He laughs at her jokes before she ever gets to the punch line. There's a place on his chest, just below his throat, that makes her want to keep promises...Park.
Set over the course of one school year, this is the story of two star-crossed sixteen-year-olds—smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to try. (Goodreads)
This is another overdue post because I have read this book last June, but I can still remember the bittersweet story Rainbow Rowell has ever told...

Love & Misadventure by Lang Leav

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Love & Misadventure by Lang Leav

It was making a buzz last year, with people posting about this on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. And oh, even Tumblr! I told myself I wouldn't get on the bandwagon but eventually, I did. I hopped in last January. I was bored, looking for something to do for a few hours of waiting for the boyfriend. So I waited at the condo's clubhouse, opened my iPod and started reading this treasure...

7107 International Music Festival Day 2

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So this by far is one of the best events I have ever been into! Okay, so maybe it is the best since we got this for free. Yay! So yeah, since Day 1 failed, we made sure that Day 2 will be fun no matter what! That's why we really relaxed at the hotel, charged our devices and even ourselves for what will seem to be a restless day, since we know that Day 2 has the biggest artists to perform. I didn't go crying and all with Day 1, since for me it wasn't that much of a deal because it was just free anyway... (Assuring myself, ha!)

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Day 2 (Feb 23)
  • Foreign Acts: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Empire of the Sun, Kendrick Lamar, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Luciana.
  • Local Acts: Up Dharma Down, Sponge Cola, Pulso, Jensen & the Flips, Abra & Loonie, Encounters with a Yeti, Rocksteddy, Itchyworms, She’s Only Sixteen, Cheats, Scarlet Heroes, Yolanda Moon, Sky Marines, The Ringmaster, Populardays, Not Another Boy Band, Keith Bryan Haw, Marc Marasigan, Aryan & Travis Monsod, Ron Poe, Carlo Atendido, Jessica Milner.

7107 International Music Festival Day 1

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First of all, I would like to thank Ms. Isabelle Daza for picking me as the winner of her contest!!! I wasn’t expecting to win actually (though deep inside I was really really really really hoping that I will!), since I know that aside from the fact that she has lots of followers on Instagram, who would let this opportunity to get free tix to a 2-day music festival headlined by Red Hot Chili Peppers pass right? But I tried anyway, sent a couple of entries and hoped for the best and thankfully I won!!!


Food-ventures: Slappy Cakes Manila


One holiday morning, the boyfriend was required to work and I wasn't. But I wanted to spend my time off with him, to make the most out of my day (cheeseballs) because I have been working a lot lately, that our time together has been compromised. We agreed to have breakfast together before he goes to work and finally tried this Make/Do-It-Your-own-pancake restaurant called "Slappy Cakes".

TMH Playlist | CHVRCHES

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Lately, I have been much into Indie music with that electro-synthpop touch and right now, the bands I am currently loving is, of course, number one on my list is The 1975 (which I got to meet and hug, BTW!!! Will post the details soon), Chvrches, Capital Cities (will blog about this soon!), The Naked and The Famous, among others.

TMH Playlist | The 1975

The 1975

It’s been what, years of not typing words (don’t get me wrong, I type a lot of words every day on my mobile phone, iPod and computer at work), expressing what I’m feeling and all those nitty gritty stuff in my life into the cyberspace that I’d like to think is as peaceful as having journal to write to.

Day 4 in Hong Kong (December 15 to 18, 2013)

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It's our last day in Hong Kong, so what better way to cap off this trip than to find a local restaurant just near the hotel we stayed in! We made sure to eat something good, that's why we even walked around the street twice to survey which restaurants seem good. Thankfully, we found this restaurant just down the street which is called "New Bangkok Restaurant". Yep, we searched for a local resto but ended up in Thai cuisine in Hong Kong. We did not regret it though because this restaurant is just too good!

Our plans for this day were:
  • Eat lunch somewhere good
  • PS4 shopping
  • Roam around Tsim Sha Tsui
  • Buy gifts (aka pasalubong in Filipino) in the Night/Ladies' market
  • Departure

Day 3 in Hong Kong (December 15 to 18, 2013)

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It's already our day 3 in Hong Kong and it's still raining, which means it's so cold once again, so we decided to find a place to eat which serves noodles and soup. Thankfully, we found one just a few walks away from our hotel! And gosh, they serve the best Shrimp Wanton I have ever tasted in my whole life. Unfortunately though, the owner/server doesn't know how to speak English, so we just pointed our orders from the menu.

Day 2 in Hong Kong (December 15 to 18, 2013)

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Our itinerary for our day:
  1. Avenue of the Stars in the morning, because the rest of the day will be spent in Hong Kong Disneyland
  2. Hong Kong Disneyland!

Day 1 in Hong Kong (December 15 to 18, 2013)

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It was my first time to ride on a plane let alone go out of the country in my whole 21 and a half years (then) in life, so of course, I was so excited and scared at the same time. Excited, to go abroad, to explore another country and see what it has to offer. My first ever out of the country was in Hong Kong--of course because of Disneyland. :)