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Go gaga on ballet flats!

Ballet flats have got to be the most staple item in a woman's wardrobe. There are sky-high heels and wedges, but there sure are lots of flats, too, as they are very comf'table and easy to wear. Here's a bra…

A Merry Christmas To Everyone!

We've all waited for 365 days for this festive and joyous day to come; only to celebrate it for a day. But even so, we celebrate in our own ways the gift of life that Jesus gave to us. May this day bring you all t…

Review: Revlon 750 Foxy

For a change, I opted for a darker, deeper shade of nails. Recently, I wore dark brown color with a hint of shimmer- 750 Foxy from Revlon.

Migraine and Weight Gain

These past few days, I've opted not to take my migraine prophylaxis- Sandomigran. At my doctor's appointment last November 16th, I was warned that the side effect is weight gain. I was shocked that I had basicall…

Recipe: How to Make Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

Molten cakes are perfect to serve this Noche Buena. The warmth of the cake and its oozing chocolate, will surely make everyone's palette asking for more. A few days ago, I tested if I will be able to make my own lava cak…

When In Hong Kong....

Here's a post that I know many people will benefit. Where to eat when in Hong Kong. Since I am already live here, I'll add a little value by sharing some restaurants and the likes where you can dine when you are trav…

SOTD: Booties

It's wintertime and it's more apt to be wearing boot/booties than flats or heels. That said, I was searching for either and have found a pair that is very cheap. Guess where?

FOTD: A Lazy Sunday Makeup

Yes, it's Sunday today but I have to bring my heavy self to work. I was too lazy to do my face so I decided to go to work sans makeup. But because there's some time in between the busy e-mail exchanges at work, I had…

Review: Zara Eau De Toilette Sweet

I'm not sure if it happens to you, but there are just some days when you just want to purchase a perfume, be it a random one or the perfume you've been eyeing for weeks. Well, it happened to me when we were in Zara d…

Viet's Choice Hong Kong

This is a fashionably late post as this was where we ate last 25th November. I've just been busy posting other stuff and ignoring this. I specifically wanted to share this to everybody but I had no time. Here goes. ����…

My Own Version of Holiday Cookies

I've always been fascinated with baking. As soon as I took home my own oven, it hasn't stopped cooking or baking something. Recently, I made a trip to I Love Cake HK . It's a small shop in Wan Chai for all baking…

Taste the Pizza Stage (Tsing Yi)

As I am at work on Sundays, my husband and daughter would normally meet me up after work to unwind. Last Sunday, we decided to meet at Tsing Yi since we've not been there for a few months. At dinner, we went for somethin…

Oh cookies, oh cookies, how do I avoid thee?

Yesterday, was a bit hotter than the previous days in Hong Kong. I was on rest day and I woke up late, 11:45am. I woke up to a bright and shiny day. I actually planned to go to the gym earlier, but I had to change my schedule…

Chanel Rouge Allure 99 Pirate - Review

There are those who say that MAC Russian Red has got to be the best red ever for lips and so every woman should have this in her purse. I bought this Chanel Rouge Allure in 99 Pirate and I think otherwise.  Chanel Roug…

McDonald's Fun Club Membership for 2013

Last Saturday, we went to TST for a "kick off" our shopping for the holidays. On our route, we went down somewhere in Jordan where the bus stopped exactly in front of McDonald's. At th…

Review: Maybelline Baby Lips Mango Pie

You might be surprised if I told you that it was my husband who bought this lip balm from Mannings.

Giveaway Contest Winner!

Please send me an email at annecsuaverdez@gmail.com for shipping arrangement. Thanks to everyone who joined. Lest this is not the last givaway I will be holding so please visit my blog for updates! xo, Anne�…

Bulletin Board: Soderno Bazaar in Alabang

Got nowhere to go on this holiday/payday? Head over at the Soderno Tent in Alabang for a wide range of gifts perfect  for the holidays. P.S. Shoelala! Manila will be there. We heard that flats will be on sale from Ph…

Review: Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Rich Body Butter

While most people love winter, I, for one, abhors it. I extremely hate the fact that I can't enjoy my shower. I hate that I have to layer clothes to make me warm and that alone makes me feel I look fatter. And most …

Review: MAC Superb Extra Dimension Skinfinish

After using MAC Superb Extra Dimension Skinfinish from the Glam Daze collection for a while, it's high time to share my take on this product (though I know it's already sold out at the MAC stores).

A Korres First-timer

So little time, too many things to do! And so it was just yesterday when I was able to try the Korres High Drama Antioxidant Color Collection Set that I got from here . But for a first-timer like me, I could but ask, &…

Very Addicting

Someone please stop me now before I get addicted to this thing.... I recently received my 1st StrawberryNET order and I tell you, it's addicting. I'm itching on getting onto this website and buy as much stuff a…

Bulletin Board: Online SALE

Enjoy 2 pairs of any of these flats for only P899.  A pair originally costs between P595-695.

Online Shopping: StrawberryNET.com

Today, I got a pretty exciting box which contained a Korres High-Drama Antioxidant Color Collection. Do you know where I got this loot? StrawberryNET.com!

Tryin'ta Be Blue

It's probably the first time ever that I've worn a blue coloured piece in my outfit. I seldom buy stuff in this colour.

Sale: Shoelala! Manila

Calling shoe-aholics out there! Take advantage of this sale from Shoelala! Manila. Flats for only PhP499? Isn't it very affordable?

Coming Soon: Clinique Chubby Stick Intense

 photo credit Since the unveiling of the Clinique Chubby Sticks, lips have never been moisturised! I am sure that you'd be excited as I am to learn that a more pigmented version of our favorite Clinique Chubby…

My Clinique Wish List

I'm sure most of you are eyeing on the Clinique sets either for yourself or as gifts to your loved ones.

FOTD

I'm having a rather boring day at the office today. It's Sunday and I would love to bum around at home.

Mommy Talk: Do Pacifiers Really Help or Do They Make Things Worse

Even when my daughter was a baby, she seldom got cranky. Of course, there were some crying here and there but nothing compared to my nephew's. He just cries every after 10 minutes. I don't even reme…

Shopalooza! An All Multiply Merchant Bazaar

With Christmas just lurking around the corner, shoppingeros and shoppingeras are more than ever on the lookout for affordable items to give as gifts to others or to reward themselves.

Allure Magazine Best of Beauty: Skin Care

If you're curious about the winners in the skin care category, here they are: Cleanser- Normal Skin: L'Oréal Paris Youth Code Foaming Gel Cleanser

Allure Magazine Best of Beauty Winners- LIPS

 photo credit: Nordstrom.com Do you ever wonder if the products you are using and buying are raved about by others? Well, actually for me, before I buy a certain product, I search up for reviews. If the reviews turn up to…

REVIEW: Estee Lauder Perfect Clean Splash Away Foaming Cleanser

My skin is very complicated, not to mention that it is very sensitive, too. At night, I would notice that it is very dry but during the day, it is very oily.  In my "quest" to find a cleanser that better …

Cheap Find: Ever Bilena Eyebrow Pencil

Unfortunately, I was born with ugly eyebrows. It would have been better if I had those thick eyebrows but I had been given just the opposite--thin and unshaped. Growing up, it didn't bother me that I  had  no eyebrows…

My Little Dry Hands

Since I got here in HK, my skin got crazy. It got drier than ever, especially during winter. Because of this, my hands suffer super dry skin to the point of itching and breaking. I've used a few hand lotion/creme i…

Estee Lauder Holiday Sets 2012

Art of Lips New Nude PhP2700 One by one, brands are unveiling their holiday sets.

Review: Revlon Colorstay Nail Enamel Graceful 320

Even in choosing the color of nail laquer, I still prefer those that are of basic colors-- black, brown, tan, red, and gray.

October Makeup Haul

October has gone by swiftly and so is my extra money. Haha.  This took me a lot of thinking but it was fun at the same time.

The Perfect Highlighter: Clinique Up-lighthing Liquid Illuminator

Have you found the perfect highlighter? I've been using by far, the best for me, since 2010 and I have not repurchased yet.  The  Clinique Up-lighthing Liquid Illuminator  was actually given to my sister, but when I …

MAC Glamour Daze- Outrageously Fun Review

So excited to post this since I bought it. Fortunately, today's my off so I have the whole day to focus on my blog.  Without much ado, here's my favorite among MAC Glamour Daze lipstick line. Of the five, this…

What Makes You Happy

In my lifetime, I've tried all the Clinique Happy fragrances-- Happy, Happy Heart, Happy To Be, and Happy in Bloom.

MAC Glamour Daze Buys

MAC Lipglass Rich Bounty (freebie) MAC Mineralize Concealer NW25 MAC Cremesheen Lipstick Outrageously Fun MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish Superb So today was the launch of the MAC holiday sets, according to the count…

Season's Past

Yesterday, I was wearing a cheap blouse that I got from a sort-of-vintage-store. It is really cheap that I scored it for only HK5, which is less than PhP25.

MAC Holiday Collection 2012

photo credit When I bought the Marilyn Monroe Pure Zen at the MAC counter a few weeks ago, the lady told me that I should drop by the 29th for the launch of their holiday collection. Curious that I was, I asked for a brochur…

Review: Clinique Superdefense SPF 25

I am 27 and getting old. Uggh. I hate the thought of it actually. Just the thought of ageing makes me scared, emotionally and physically.

Review: Revlon Colorburst in Candy Pink

Last Friday, I was itching to buy another lip product. But I was not successful.  I bagged a  Revlon Colorburst Candy Pinkout  of impulse. This is the 3rd for this month. Hopefully, my next purchase will happen by Janua…

Boyish Look

Gone to my tutorial class today and here's what I wore.

LKF Night

dress- Cotton on/ boots-random/ bag-Zara/ blazer- Cotton On Because I have no work today, we had a few drinks last night in Lan Kwai Fong. We had drinks at our favorite bar, Marlin's, after dining at Hard Rock.

Review: Gluta-C Underarm & Bikini Skin Whitening Gel

The day this product was launched by Gluta-C, raves about it has been nonstop. From the grand launch to the very promise of this product--whiten those dark areas.

Review: Revlon Colorsilk 72 Strawberry Blonde

Ever since high school, I've learned and got used to my hair dyed. The instant my first hair color was done, I knew I was born to dye my hair.