The Baby Is Now A Lady

It's about time that I learn the basics of looking halfway decent in a corporate environment. So here's the beginner's stash:

Since I'm been using lip balms for a long time now, I figured I could start with lippies and light blush. I never really liked glossy lips so I opt for the Elf lip stain with the separate gloss, and a lighter shade in matte. For the cheeks, I figured a coral one from The Face Shop would suffice. (And because the puff is really so cute!)

My skin's not really oily, most of the time it's dry, and every beauty guru says moisturizers are a must! So here...

 

Apparently, you're never too young or old to have collagen in your moisturizer. Since I was already at The Face Shop, I grabbed a bottle.

It has been an estimated two weeks since this shopping spree, and I'm happy to report that I'm actually using them, although not as often as most people, but at least I'm starting, right? Here's the verdict in details:

• The matte lippie is a bit cakey, I'm not sure if I'm supposed to use anything else with it to make it less so. I'm kinda wishing for an experienced older sister now for these kinds of things.
• The stain one is really bright, but as per the boyfriend, it does look good on me, even with the gloss, so I guess that went well. 
• I'm currently pining on the Melondrama lipstick from Smashbox, but I'd have to wait a day or two to get it. 
• The blush is nicely light and I just apply a bit more whenever I want a darker shade.
• No allergies or itchiness whatsoever from all of these.
• The moisturizer has a nice light scent that I like and is not at all sticky, but sometimes I still prefer my good old L'Oreal only because of the matifying and momentary cooling effect on the face.

 All in all, I guess I'm satisfied. I just hope I don't get too lazy, after all, every time I put make up on, it's practice, right?

Nostalgic

Who doesn't recognize these? When I was a giddy little high school girl, this was the most popular Christmas gift ever. I don't know why, nor can I answer why not, but here you go...

Feel it with me... Nostalgia.

Times have changed, but sometime ago, I can't remember whether it was for a birthday or Christmas gift, I got this from Ms. Connie:



If it were a car, I'd say it has accumulated significant mileage already. Sadly, it doesn't look like that anymore and out of embarrassment, I won't be posting the current condition my pen. Let's just say it served me well, and made me want another one. So here's my new pen.


But what's a Parker pen without the usual engraved name of the owner, right?

The OC in me is not satisfied with the font, the girl in me, however, is ecstatic!

...And no, I did not use my new credit card for this.

Getting Over Summer

500 days of summer. i love katy perry. i hated the movie. this isn't about that.

it's been raining at least once a week now. a sure sign summer's ending, and i haven't been to the beach yet. this summer sucks. let me show you the path to getting over it...

step 1: fall prey to an impulse buy. damage: black shoulder bag slash purse from girbaud. (don't mind the baby wipes. was a little too excited to use the bag)

step 2: treat yourself to a new lip & cheek tint (that you probably won't use for your cheeks since you have absolutely zero knowledge and talent on that), particularly on a pretty pretty shade of pink that is nowhere near glossy.

step 3: accept the fact that your mom will never get to use the uber cute bag you gave her for her birthday (or was it christmas, 2 years ago? i forget.), and volunteer to use it for her. ^_^

step 4: browser shop (kinda like window shop, but on a laptop. normal people probably have an appropriate term for this. it escapes me at the moment) and either make plans in your head to go visit and purchase, or drool.

somewhere along the way, i've managed to buy a pair of cute swimming shorts as well. i lack the talent for a good pic for that. maybe when i get to wear it...

Simple Joy #2

i needed new shoes for a friend's upcoming wedding, so i shopped.


at four inches above ground level, i seriously need tan not to leave my side during the wedding to avoid fashion mishaps, i.e. sprawling on the floor.

as with all shopping adventures, here's the impulse buy:


technically, shopping's not a simple joy since it requires a whole lotta effort as well as a really really fat wallet. effectively lessens the frustration though. so here's a product of this weekend's shopping that shall count as my simple joy #2:

really really cute hair thingies. i know the bears aren't really age-appropriate, but i couldn't resist. they're checkered! at least i don't do pigtails anymore.

What I Want For Christmas

i know it's still a long way off, but what the heck, here's what i want for christmas this year:


too much?
it's a canon powershot sx230 hs, and right now it costs 21,950 php. i know, i know. i'm not techie, but it's really really pretty, and any camera i can use for macro photography works for me.

crossing my fingers for holiday sales, promos, and 0% installment plans!

(edit: i would settle for the sx220, without the gps, costing around 19,950 php. that's 2,000 php off! besides, it comes in purple! ^_^)

My Favorite Excuse: Stress

stress levels have reached alarmingly high levels. i am now officially dependent on caffeine to function. oh, starbucks dark mocha, what do i do without you?

speaking of stress, it's my excuse for the most recent purchase. obviously, i wasn't successful in cutting down on unnecessary expenses as originally planned. sure, i tried to bring lunch everyday so i could avoid spending too much on junk or fast food, and yeah, i don't get to shop at malls as often as i used to coz i'm almost always on shopping ban (imposed by my bf)... what i saved went to something i ordered online:


two shelves. don't ask. i swear i'll find a way to insist that they're necessities.
thanks, pa, for setting them up for me.