My 5 Beauty Product Staples

 As someone who used to mainly blog about beauty products, you still can’t remove the kikay in me no matter how much more focused I am with my training and workout. So, I’d like to share with you all my top five current beauty product staples, which I have been religiously buying for years now.

My 30th Birthday Wishlist

As some of you may already know, my birthday is coming up this September.

FOTD: Sunsets in Summer

I used to dread going to the beach or a pool when it’s summer. Everyone seem so fit and beautiful and I used to feel so ugly around them. With their petite frame, cute bikinis and whatnot, I thought a summer body should be all about that and someone like me wasn’t fit to enjoy the beach the way they do. I would just wear a pair of shorts and a shirt because I feel like someone like me should wear only that or people would laugh and make fun of me.

But I said, “No more.”

Snoe What’s Up Brow! Eyebrow Embroidery

“Kilay is life!”

How many times have we read or heard that? A lot of new products, techniques, and tricks have been coming out, which would supposedly help us achieve our #browgoals. I’ve tried some of them and there have been hits and misses.

My Christmas Wishlist

“… I’ve been waiting here. Santa that’s my only wish this year!”

Christmas is coming soon! One of things I love doing during Christmas season is shopping! Not for myself though, but more for other people. But of course, there are still a few stuff I’d want to have. They’re not a lot and not too expensive, but I have this habit of not buying something that’s not a NEED even when it comes to makeup and skin care. So without further ado, let me share with you the things I plan on purchasing for myself this Christmas season.

#BEAUTYANDGELLEESH Giveaway

Hello everyone! I still can’t get back to my regular blogging schedule and it’s frustrating me. My full-time job has been quite stressful these past few days with crazy deadlines and such. But hey, to make up for my irregular blogging schedule, I’m throwing a #BeautyandGelleesh Giveaway, yey!

FOTD: Fab Working Girl Makeup Look

I love being different. It’s not that I want the attention but more of, I dislike looking like someone else. I value the feeling of being an individual a lot and, as much as I can, I try to deviate from the norms as long as I’d still be able to comply with what’s expected from me especially at work.

FOTD: Sweet Sunday Makeup Look

I have slowly been adjusting to living in a new environment. I got used to the simple and peaceful life in the province (after almost three years of staying in Pampanga) and then all of a sudden, BOOM! I’m back in Manila... And not just any place in Manila, I’m in Katipunan!

FOTD: Soft Glam Makeup Look

I guess it’s not a secret that I love putting makeup on. I love experimenting on new looks, trying out new products, and seeing well-blended eye makeups a lot! Some people at work would be surprised at the amount of products I put on my face compared to theirs. I would hear remarks such as, “you don’t need that much products,” or some curious questions such as, “why do you need to use that?”

My Daily Skin Care Routine

So I have been asked a lot about the products I use on my face or what my skin care routine is since there has really been a significant change from how my skin looked like before to how seemingly (because nothing natural should really be) flawless it is now. Truth be told, I’ve paid more attention now to skin care since I’ve also been more experimental on the products I use. My fiancé would also help me in that aspect since he graduated with a degree in Chemistry so he checks the ingredients of the products I use. A chemist and a beauty junkie… Good combination, right?

Snoe Hair Heroes Spectrum

It’s no secret how I get easily bored with my hair; either I’m going to impulsively cut it or get it colored. And as most of you already know, I had my hair colored pink last December and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made EVER. It’s sad though that I had to bid goodbye to my hair after two months because of (1) work and (2) personal reasons. I will tell you all about my new color in a separate blog post so for now, let’s focus on the product review, yes?

Snoe OMG Energy Perk Me Up Facial Mist

I don’t know how many times I’ve told you all about it but 2016 will be a year full of adventures for me. I’ve now planned travels on my own, with friends, and with my partner. I’m turning 27 this year so I told myself, “Cross a few stuff off of your bucket list this year, will ‘ya?”

FOTD: Daily Office Girl Makeup Look

 

Work has been piling up these past few weeks because of some changes and challenges in our organization. Plans, reports, layouts… Handling the Marketing and Communication isn’t a walk in the park, I tell you. One must be, somehow, a visionary and can continuously innovate and fast to adapt to changes.

Snoe Magic Beso Balm

I remember how I loved the first version of Snoe's Beso Balm. I loved how it plumps, soothes, protects, and freshens your breath upon application. My lips would have that subtle Kylie Jenner look after I've used it and did I already say I loved it?

FOTD: Fresh Office Girl Makeup Look

To tell you quite frankly, I'm not a big fan of summer. Well, I guess when I was still in school I would count down the days when summer would come just because I can stay up late, wake up late, and just play all day; but it's different when you're already working.

Summer? Ano 'yun? (What is that?)

FOTD: Receiving That Good News

I forgot to set my alarm because I fell asleep while I was watching "The Skin I Live In." And when I woke up, I accidentally fell asleep again. Oh that post Christmas weather just makes you want to sleep for the whole day. So when I finally got up, I rushed to take a bath and I really feel like putting makeup on. I just don't want to skip makeup for today, and so I did. Just a quick swipe of this and that and I'm done. I guess that sufficed.

FOTD: Prettified Busy Bee

I wasn't able to blog last week and my busy work schedule is to blame. But even though things are just getting busier and busier at work, I think I'd still love to share with you my makeup look for the day. I do wake up early for my makeup still because I wouldn't want to be busy and not look presentable at work. I remember how I wasn't able to wear makeup yesterday and it just kind of felt odd. I love putting effort on how I'd look at work because I love going to work and I would always want to be at my best everyday even if I just get to sit 8 hours a day doing graphics, writing, editing, and being stuck in meetings.

FOTD: That Subtle College Girl Makeup Look

I miss college. My four years in college is what I can consider as the best four years of my studying life. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed highschool (as some would say it's what they miss more) but it was in college that I was able to figure out who I really am. In college, I met new friends, who may all be very different in many awesome and crazy ways, but compliments my personality well. It was, also, in college that I was able to understand what it is that I would like to do with my life.

FOTD: Something a Little Crazy called Speed Dating

Last 30th of May, I participated in a Speed Dating event organized by Telu Events and I dragged along my friends, Ros and Paddy. It's something I have long wanted to try and crossed off of my bucket list. When I told my dad about it and he told me it's a bit of a desperate move for being upfront about looking for love and romance but, honestly, who isn't looking for it? But, actually, it's not about it for me; I believe it's beyond than that and I wasn't wrong.

FOTD: A Second Chance

I don't want to believe it at first but it seems like it's real. Second chances may happen but is it worth it? A love story that has once been closed... Can it still have a surprisingly good sequel? I'd have to say that there would be times when my reminiscing of the past turns into wishes of how I'd would prefer things to happen or to end up as; but fact remains... It's the past and there's nothing I can do to craft a change unless there would be, like right now, a second chance at what could have been and what might have been.