One of my favorite product is Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream. This is one of my staples. It’s very useful especially for someone who gets hang nails or who doesn’t have a regular manicure (like me). It also gives an instant moisture on your finger tips or toe nails that makes it look like you just had manicure or pedicure.

One pot costs around Php 385 and you can get it at any Beauty Bar store. So far my pot of Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream has been with me for 2 years even when used occasionally.

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My husband is very particular on shoe brand and quality and he only trusts brands like Rockport, Bass, Nike, Adidas, Umbro, etc. Yep, these are worth thousands of pesos but he only buys them once in a blue moon. He says it’s worthy to buy shoes that’s 5k+ if it’ll last for 5 years. He claims he’s more practical (in my vocabulary it means "kuripot") than me. Yeah, yeah…

On the other hand, I am more particular with style and comfort. I’m not fond of closed and flat shoes (except for sneakers and trail shoes). I prefer shoes that have AT LEAST 3-inch heels because I’m vertically challenged and my husband is too tall for me.

I just arrived  from the U.S. last July 10 and I got 3 new pairs of shoes. I now have more than a dozen pairs of shoes… 20 to be exact. That makes me a "shoe person" than a "bag person". I guess it runs in the family.

I am not a shoe expert but here’s my 2-cents:

1. Buy shoes when your feet are tired and swollen. This will test how it’ll fit you.
2. When fitting shoes, don’t walk on a carpet, instead… walk on a hard surface.
3. When your planning to buy high-heeled shoes make sure you know how to do the walk. I’ve tried a 5-inch kitty heeled shoes and I was wiggling. If you’re a beginner, go for platforms.
4. Don’t use same pair of shoes everyday. This can deteriorate your shoes.
5. Place them inside a box and don’t forget to place silicon gel to absorb moisture.
6. For patent material shoes, don’t place them inside the box for a long time. Let it breathe.
7. If you’re commuting like me and you love to wear high heels, always bring a pair of slippers in case it rains.
8. Wear the right shoe at the right time, at the right place. Perfect example would be, don’t wear a stiletto to a grocery store… duh?!?… not unless you want to kill yourself.

So there you have it… Stay tuned for more shoe reviews.

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Perfect is Boring!
One thing that all teenage girls should keep in mind though, is that nobody’s perfect–not the highest-paid movie star or the most in-demand supermodel. Everybody has their own little quirks – habits or traits that are unique to you. Teen star Miley Cyrus loves ketchup so much, she drinks it straight from the bottle! Even supermodel Tyra Banks has said that she was a “sick-looking beanpole” growing up. In fact, it’s a person’s quirks that make her interesting. It gives her something to laugh about with friends, endears her to the people who know her well, and makes her special.

Lewis & Pearl believes that girls should be proud of their quirks, and have the confidence to let the world know all about her fabulously imperfect self!

The cologne brand’s newest campaign, called “The Real You Rocks!” highlights this message. The television ad, featuring an exciting young cast, celebrates the lead character Angel’s quirks. An innovative online campaign on www.lewisandpearl.com, Facebook and Friendster allows girls to shout out their quirks and have other users vote on them. There are also on-ground activities that encourage “barkadas” to proudly share their quirks with their friends. At stake for girls who tell others why they rock are Apple iPads and barkada mobile phones if their quirks are chosen by the community and by Lewis & Pearl.

With over a dozen different scents, Lewis & Pearl has a fragrance that will suit any girl’s quirky side. And with the easy freshness that its Colognes and Body Mists bring, any girl can find the confidence to be refreshingly real.

Find out more when you visit:
www.lewisandpearl.com
www.facebook.com/lewisandpearlcologne
http://widgets.friendster.com/lewisandpearl

Show how YOU rock by shouting out your quirks; and get a chance to win an Apple iPad.

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And in beauty, we all share the same qualms, just like a little froufrou here and there won’t kill us. One of the many reasons why I frequent The Podium, haha! Do check out the details and see you there!

Added bonus: +++ Get a chance to win that friggin LV bag!

It’s about time to wear a happy face Sisses and show some skinz! =)

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Did I mention that lappy tappys nowadays, especially Netbooks are sporting nail polish like colours?

Take a look at this Sony Vaio W. She looks like so prim and proper in her hot pink shade.

Classy and fashionable, very much Sony indeed.

See specifications of Sony Vaio W series here.

Star light, star bright, who is shiny shimmering tonight?

See how posh this Lenovo S10 series is? This sweetie pie, for almost the same specifications as above is relatively cheaper. You may check this out for complete specifications.

Before you get down to business my dearest, think how ultra portable these new babies are. It’s about time to paint the town in pink! (ha ha!)

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Uhh! Stretching definitely made me feel better, not to mention the jump! (haha!)

Impromptu outings, unlocking my “password protected” self and just go with the flow, breaking my routine and simply do something different – these are part of my blissful existence now.

These days, I’ve been to several places without so much planning at hand. Maybe 2009 was really a year for me to be out and about, be it alone or with my ever reliable friends to hangout with.

The experience was undoubtedly fun and definitely a breather away from chaotic and complicated life here in Manila.

I’m off to La Union and will try surfing for the first time. I am uber excited with the thought: hanging out with friends, meeting new people, boy watching on the side *wink*, the beach and the emotional sunset.

A few weeks back, before I went out of town, I bought a sunscreen for my sensitive skin. Sometimes, it gets annoying though looking for products for sensitive skin, aside from it’s hard to find and you have to read a lot of dos and don’ts, it’s also too pricey. I finally said goodbye to my derma’s sunblock gel (too pricey now for a small tube) and said hello to VMV Armada Face Cover 45.

Although the formula looks like a heavy cream, it was so natural (no artificial scent) and not sticky at all once applied. Unlike other sunblock that I’ve used, this gave me a powdery finish and definitely no more “kabuki” face! Look Ma!

This can also be used as a primer before applying make-up, a bestseller indeed from VMV! While some products are on sale up to 70% off until December 15, this piece of goodness is not! Grrr!

Next must have is a breathable and quick drying Rashguard! Suggestions please? I was thinking of buying either a short or half sleeve one.

Common Sis, knock on a few doors as well and enjoy! Life is good. *wink*

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My old 577 is 25 x 28, and I still wear it during (feeling *wink*) skinny days! With Levi’s, I felt like I found my perfect match that everytime I shop for jeans, my first stop is to check what’s new at Levi’s store.

This holiday, I was touched to see one of my faves became charitable and honour World Vision Foundation Inc. Phils. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
So, before this day ends, I will try my best to look for my old oversized jeans (err, not my 577) and reward myself with a brand new 501 Boyfriend cut at Php500 off!

Yes, that’s how we do things, right Sisses? We REWARD ourselves. Consider yourself healed after this shopping experience. *double wink*

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Enjoy great savings on perm and rebond at Azta Urban Salon.

Everyone wanted to be all dolled up this season, so don’t get left behind Sis!

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So what’s the latest in the Geek Community?

Last November 19 HP unveiled its latest fashion Netbook, the HP Mini Studio Tord Boontje edition. This limited edition has a very stylish top cover that uses HP 3D Imprint technology to achieve the layered effect to the design.
HP Mini by Studio Tord Boontje
• Intel Atom 1.66GHz processor
• 1GB RAM
• 10.1-inch display
• 250GB HDD
• 802.11b/g and Bluetooth wireless radio
• Windows 7 Starter edition
Yes, I know that the specs are very basic compared to other Netbooks available in the market today, but would you mind the specs much if what you wanted is the uber admiration of male hottie geeks out there staring on you because of your limited edition stylish lappy tappy? Besides, Boontje’s studio has developed a variety of products and furniture pieces for diverse clients like Alexander McQueen and Swarovski.

Oh common, tell me now. Hmmm…

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Have you ever thought about going green; like recycling materials to save Mother Earth and become vegetarian for a change? What changes have you made to go green then?

I never thought that I’d contribute this soon in the simplest way possible, until a friend introduced me to this new hair care product that was just recently launched. Among the Bears (that’s how we address each other); she knew I am secretly obsessed with my hair since 2005. After her salon event, she handed me samples from Pureology.

Since I have sensitive skin (boring, I know!), I normally use baby shampoo and seldom condition my hair. This routine was formulated by my derma to avoid breakouts on my forehead, but made my colour-treated hair look deep fried and frizzy!
Pureology, the #1 colour care brand in the USA is 100% vegan and has AntiFade Complex and ZeroSulfate formulations. After using the Essential Repair variant for a couple of days, I initially noticed that my hair was undeniably soft and no remarkable bumps on my forehead so far! A real promise for my sensitive skin since it has mild cleansing system, with no added salt, and derived from coconut, corn and sugar. I just hope in due time, since the product is a bit pricey, local distributor will also offer the Pureology Promise: Long Lasting Hair Color or Your Money Back.

The waste management system does not end there; Pureology uses recyclable materials for their containers and printed with soy ink. Really a sweet piece!

So don’t waste another time stressing out Sis, be an Earth Angel too!

Pureology is now available in all Azta Urban Salon branches: Eastwood City, Katipunan, Alabang Town Center and Robinson’s Metroeast and other leading salons in Metro Manila.

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