One thing is for sure, there is always something for everyone and anyone at The Body Shop.

For more than a decade, The Body Shop is the first stop for my Christmas shopping needs. I give them to friends, family, classmates, teachers, co-workers and naturally, to myself. Did I tell you that the iconic Lip & Cheek Tint was my very first foray in using makeup?

What better way to celebrate the Holidays but through helping others. This year The Body Shop made shopping more altruistic and more fulfilling for each of us. They partnered up With War Child, a global charitable institution that helps provide education to children residing at war-torn countries. It warms my heart that some of the money I spend on beauty products go to a great cause and to know that children benefit from it really puts me in good spirit.

That's why I encourage you to complete your Christmas shopping at The Body Shop and give the gift of education to a child. They aim to provide six million lessons to hundreds of children!

And The Body Shop has made it easier for us, these Holiday gift sets are truly some of the best packages I've ever seen! They have outdone themselves with these carefully thought out products and packaging designs. You're sure to receive bouts of thank you's when you hand anyone any of these gifts.

Beauty Tip:

For your events and other occasions that would require you to be all dolled up, I suggest heading over to your favorite makeup counter and get your makeup done there instead. Most likely, they will have a promo that would give you a free makeover when you purchase something from their brand. You get your money's worth and some new products to take home as well.

It's a better alternative and most of the time, more affordable than going to a salon or hiring a makeup artist to do your makeup.


But don't just go to any makeup counters! Go to the ones that have highly trained makeup artists. I suggest, heading over to The Body Shop. Based on my experiences for some years now, they really do have talented makeup artists capable of creating any kind of makeup looks you require. From no makeup makeup looks to smokey ones.


Just a few days ago, I got to try their Best Face Forward Makeover Services In-Store at The Body Shop Podium. It's a paid makeover of Php1500. One thousand (Php1000) of which is consumable for regular priced items. That means, you're only paying Php500 for the makeover. :) What a steal, right?

Take a look at my makeover after the jump!

I love Valentine's Day!

And it's not because I have a Valentine! Nope! I love it because I love celebrating love! When I was single, I use to spend the night watching romantic movies, mostly romcoms, to inspire me. Seeing flowers and chocolates around made me so giddy even when they weren't for me. I knew that I will not spend the rest of my life looking for my Mr. Right. That if my heart was open, ready for anything, he'll find me. And he did!

When it comes to love, there is always a perfect timing. If it's not a guy, it could be a friend, a family or even a pet. Love is unconditional and it doesn't choose. And you can't let one day of the year to make you feel alone or lonely. So my advise, look extra pretty today. Destiny awaits!

The Body Shop just released it's latest Spring Color Collection for 2014 and they are just love! The collection is a mix of colors. They've got hair chalk that is sooo in now. Temporary hair shades that you can play with. Then, there's the metallic eye pencils and super shimmery gloss. But what I'm focusing on how is the the shimmer cubes! What I have here is the Spring Bronze Shimmer Bronze 30.

On the chopping board right now is everything glitz and bling-y!

Prepping for New Year's Eve and loving it! Here's some of my favorite glittery product that'll help you look glamorous for Year 2014! :)

1. The Body Shop The Sparkler All Over Shimmer

This is probably my most favorite glittery makeup. Why? Because it's the most versatile shimmery product ever. I've had this for about 2 New Years already and I can't get enough! First off, the spray makes me feel like I'm an actress in 1920's spritzing myself with glitz. It gives that right amount of shimmer on the decolletage and shoulders that makes me want to shimmy. Can act as highlight for the brow bone. Mix it with your moisturizer, too!

2. Gosh's Light'N Shine Lip Glaze in 08

Add the perfect amount of glitter to your lips this last day of the year! Wear alone or on top of your favorite lippie! And don't worry about retouching in the dark while you watch the fireworks. This one has a light and mirror right on the tube! Yey!

3. Revlon Moon Candy

Give your tips some loving with a oxblood red to make your hands look fairer and worth holding as you gaze into the sky tonight with your lovah! Make it shine like fireworks by adding the glittery polish at one end. Just on the tips for that subtle glittery effect.

4. BYS Black and Silver Eye Liner

Change it up for tonight. Add a bit of sparkle to your liner with this smooth eyeliner. :) Wing it out and make your eyes reach for the stars tonight. :) Use as base if you want a more vibrant eye makeup.

5. MAC Glitter Eye Liner

I like to use this liner on top of a black regular one. It makes the gold pop even better. Makes for a great avant garde New year's Eve look. :)

6. T. LeClerc Velvet Shadow Pen Long Lasing in Chrome

Care for a silvery smokey look this season? Use this as base if you've got oily lids or alone as inner lid shade. It's very pigmented and lasting power that's worthy of an all-nighter. :)

7. BYS Glitter Pots in Silver Specturm and Gold Rush

Glitters, you say? Then go for the BYS Glitter Pots. Loaded with glitzy pigments. Let your eyes be the focus tonight instead of fireworks! :) This easy to use eye creme is a dream to with with. Just pat on to the lids and change your look dramatically to welcome the New Year.

8. Virginia Olsen Mineral Purpose Makeup in Gold Bars

Everybody should have gold pigments in their. It's one of the best way to give spark to your makeup look. Gold looks good in everyone and this one is not an exception. It's very vibrant and easy to blend. :)

9. BYS False Lashes in Glamazon 

Who doesn't love a little bling on their lashes? No one! We love 'em and this New Year's Eve is one of those special days to rock them! If you're scared to look draggy, don't be! You'll look gorgeous in this one! The perfect number of sparkles that'll open your eyes even more than the brightly sky tonight!

10. Nars  Eye Shadow in Euphrate

For a more toned down version of smokey eyes, go for this muted gray with just the hint of shimmer. Pat on to lids and blend with your favorite black silver shadow to define the crease. This is by far my favorite gray shadow. :)

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There's so many things to be thankful this year. I got to travel beautiful places here in the Philippines, visited Hong Kong twice and worked with a lot of brands I admire. In my personal life, I am engaged and pregnant. Quite ready to take the roles of a wife and a mother. The year isn't as perfect but for me it's just right.

I really think that my positive outlook in life has helped me overcome a lot of this year's disappointments. But all in all, I find this blog to be one of the consistent thing in my life that gives me great joy and love. My advise? Do something that you always look forward to doing everyday, every minute and every hour. It may be blogging, vlogging, photography or plain walking your dog. It's important to have something can motivate you become the best version of yourself. No matter what season, no matter what year.

Let's all bid 2013 adieu and welcome 2014! :) Wishing you all the best! :)

Happy New Year!! :)

I won't be surprised that every reader who finds herself on my blog will have a specific The Body Shop favorite. And they've got great news for us, our HG products are now on sale and in a much lower price!

Want to know more? Click after the jump!

Hiccups are inspired by the neon fluo trend. What better way to dress up this already too loud shade that with neon colors as well from the new Neon collection from BYS Cosmetics, a neon wayfarer-inspired sunglasses, neon arm candies (GWP from BYS and gift from a brand). Play with your pet with a cute neon chew toy. Most of all, don't forget sunblock. Some extremely effective similar to Heliocare.

I knew immediately how to style Marigold flipflops. It did look so right for partying in Wave Bar at Boracay Regency Resort, don't you think so? Great for evening parties, pair this flip flops with gold accessories from SM Accessories. For your makeup, keep is even and smooth with the new Clinique CC Cream. Make your lips pop amidst the midas touch with Estee Lauder PureColor Fuchsia Fever, contour those sunkissed cheeks with The Body Shop's Baked Bronzer, Keep your hair soft and shiny with L'oreal Mytic Oil.. and if the bling isn't enough, paint on some BYS Glitter For Nails Bling It On!

I think men could benefit from all these brights, too. So for the Status Quo Duo design, I decided to style it with men in mind. If some men are brave enough to wear pink, orange is no different. And so does the neon green wayfarer inspired glasses (GWP from BYS). But that's it! I wouldn't  imagine any man wearing more! But even men needs to hence the Nivea Lip Balm and the Artic Freeze Shave Gel for the cool feel. Men do care how they look and of course the way they smell, my reco is the Zenzest Body Spray in Rush. It has a fresh masculine musky scent that reminds me of active sports like surfing and wakeboarding.

I had fun beauty styling these flip flops. :) After all, we fun loving island people have all the excuse in the world to wear comfy flops all-year round! :)

You can find your Banana Peel at your favorite department store nationwide!

Moms, they take on a lot and aside from birthdays and Christmas, they don't get so much attention from us. Mother's Day resolves that. A special day just for them. I may not have my mom with me but that doesn't mean I can't celebrate Mother's Day especially when I have friends who've been blessed to become Mommies this year!

I've compiled a few beauty products that I think the dearest moms would love to receive this Mother's Day. A few that I think my own mom would love as well as products that new moms wouldn't mind having. Read below and see what your mom might fancy.