Moi.
Photo by the ever-amazing Bianca Catbagan.
Rarely do I ever stray from my Jergens Ultra Healing body lotion, but I thought the Vaseline total moisture Cocoa Glow looked perfect for summer. I imagined the lotion itself would be coloured to impart a soft glow/tan, but it’s the typical white color that most body lotions are. That was a tiny bit of a disappointment, but it does also mean that I can use it at night without fear of it staining my sheets. It’s not a surface tanner. Instead it’s meant to nourish though 3 layers of skin to bring out that natural glow. Obviously cocoa butter is a part of the ingredients list, and because of that this lotion smells amazing. I’m also not one to usually go for scented body lotions (because my skin is so sensitive), but this hasn’t caused me any problems. It’s definitely better than Vaseline’s original scent—I loathe the smell of that stuff. Overall I am a happy, pleasantly-cocoa-scented, well-moisturized customer. :) I would recommend this for summer use, especially since using perfumes on hot days can be unpleasant. On top of moisturizing, the Vaseline Cocoa Glow lotion covers that too. :)
*Photo lifted from istribawel.com
Summer Stripes
Let’s get right into it— when I saw this bag while shopping at WAGW a few weeks back…
… I just had to have it. It’s orange, nautical-looking, and it’s made of coated canvas (so practical!). On display, the long strap was tucked inside so it was in its large clutch form, which only made me love it even more. When I checked the inside of the bag, there was the strap nestled against the surprisingly really good quality lining. The best part? It was only around1600php. I used a 10% off coupon pa, so it came out at 1400php. If that still sounds a little pricey to you, imagine buying the Prada bag that this one is a copy of (yup, it’s a knock-off, hehe) which is probably 10x the price.
These are from the Prada S/S 2011 collection, which features that oversized leather buckle design. Love it to bits but I really cannot afford something like that especially considering that they are a bit trendy. Another thing that I love about the bag from WAGW is that the buckle does NOT say “PRADA.” Neither is it made of real leather, but that’s easily forgiven given the price. :)
This bag is the single thing that made me feel like summer had finally arrived (remember that I got this a few weeks ago). That’s saying a lot, but it really got my mind working on my summer wardrobe and what to bring to Boracay in April. I just couldn’t wait to use it!
The one down side to the bag (if it can be considered a bad thing at all), is the small size. I’m used to carrying huge handbags filled with all of my essentials and back-up items that I would probably only need in strange emergency situations… but I should be learning to carry smaller bags anyway. For its size, this can hold a decent amount of stuff. My wallet, sunnies, mints, small comb, and a lipstick fit nicely with room to spare. :)
I’m so glad I found this bag! Overall, it is one of the best steals I’ve encountered in a long time, with the price matching the quality very nicely. It’s not an investment piece that will last me for years, but I didn’t buy something that will fall apart after the first or second use either. I realize that this might come off incredibly shallow, but it’s amazing how much a good find can make a girl smile. :)
In case you’re wondering, WAGW (What A Girl Wants) is located in Robinsons Galleria on the second floor. Check it out, they have really cute things at a very reasonable price. :)
Yesterday,
the Encyclopedia Britannica went out of print after 244 years, leaving the 2010 edition as its last.
… do you, like me, remember leafing through those humungous books at the library as a child?
… do you remember learning short but complete histories of just about anything from those monstrous volumes filled with knowledge?
:(
I guess I’m being a bit overdramatic here. They do still have an online edition, and there are other encyclopedia sets still out there, but I felt like this was a blow at the publishing industry in general.
Who wants to make their way all the way to the library to lug a huge book around when all the information you need is at the tip of your fingers in your cellphone? I guess I do. Sometimes, at least.
Even if one of my professors used to joke that Wikipedia is actually becoming acceptable as a source (read: it is a joke), my entire being is repulsed by the thought that some people actually think that is true. And I am aware that it is that mindset that threatens to hold me back in an age wherein everyone progresses swiftly by means of the internet, leaving me stubbornly holding on to the past— as I will continue to do, to some extent.
That was sad news.
An Asian Secrets Review + Why It Pays To Be Persistent
You may know the brand Asian Secrets by its recent commercial featuring Solenn Heussaff (a local celebrity who I greatly dislike, hehe). Their Indonesian ritual body scrubs (lulurs) first appeared in stores some two years ago— A whitening, exfoliating scrub, lightly scented with jasmine and some green tea extract, these lurlurs were originally part of the preparations for weddings. That “original” scent/variation doesn’t seem to be available anymore since they introduced three new variants plus two kinds of soap. I really liked that original product, so I’ve been waiting for it to pop up again (but it really doesn’t seem like that’s going to happen) so I’ve been without a body exfoliant for a while now. Luckily, a few weeks back I decided to enter a small raffle on a blog that I visit regularly, and this…
… is my prize! I was expecting a few samples. Maybe one of each product or even less, perhaps a scrub and several soaps. Instead, I got a ton of stuff! Yay! Click more to read a little about the products and the local beauty blog that I visit regularly. :)
Absolutely lusting after Diptyque’s Eau Duelle! It comes in solid perfume form too, which looks pretty and is totally practical to take on trips. I’ve been getting into scents lately, and though I really am no expert, I know that I lean towards spicier scents and almost anything with vanilla in it.
NOTHING IS MORE POWERFUL THAN AN IDEA WHOSE TIME IS NOW.
