Human Nature Wild Berry Lip Balm

Summer is just around the corner and I do hope I'll be able to go to the beach this year! It's been a while and I super miss the beach!!!!!! Though this post doesn't have any connection with the beach. hehe

I have dry and chapped lips so this is one of my must have items. And it's my first time to try Human Nature Lip Balm.

I like to use Human Nature as their products are natural.

To know more about the ingredients.

Again! I am very fond of products that are sealed, and look at the heart. :)

Now let's move on to the actual lip balm and see what I think about it. :)

• It smells so good! Great smell of berry
• It feels moisturizing on the lips
• Doesn't feel thick and heavy on the lips
• With constant use, can help prevent chapped and dry lips
• Affordable
• Size is the same with the other brands
• It would be great if it has SPF

Will I repurchase?

Yes. This will be my alternative for Carmex.

-XOXO-

Short Hair

Hi guys! Just a quick post for today! If you've been following my instagram account you already know that I have a new look for 2014! :) It's been a while since I had my hair cut short (when I say short, short it is). It's my turn to have short hair again after having it rebonded then permed. 

In having a new hairstyle, I made sure to go to a salon that surely knows what their doing so that I won't regret having such hair style.

Thank You Jing Monis Salon for my new hair style! I actually liked and enjoyed my experience and look.

What do you think of my new hair? Yay or Nay? :)

-XOXO-

Cadbury Milk Chocolate Spread

As promised! Here's another Chocolate spread post that I want to share with you. :) Now, let's try Cadbury Milk Chocolate spread. Who wouldn't know Cadbury!! Right???  And now as spread... 

I wonder if it'll taste the same as the chocolate!

Great for sealed top too!

The packaging is very consistent Cadbury look!

Look as it looks very chocolatey and not oily.

Closer look

My experience:

• It smells choclatey like other spreads
• Not oily at all
• Taste very Cadbury! Like their chocolate
• Creamy in texture
• Chocolatey but not too sweet
• I can have it as it is

Will I purchase again?

Yes! It's actually good. :)

Closer look

What spreads do you like most? Do you have new discoveries? Share it to me too :)

-XOXO-

Ovomaltine Crunchy

Hello there! I am very sorry for lack of posts, I've been quite busy lately. :) 

Well anyways, with busyness I make sure to start the day by eating breakfast! I need energy to last me until lunch time but then I don't have the luxury of time to eat a full meal... :(  

Breakfast for me mostly equates to bread... that is why I am very fond of spreads. I want to try different spreads to give my bread a different approach. For this post, I've finally tried Ovomaltine! 

Ovaltine is a well known brand for choco malt drink here in the Philippines but not much for Ovomaltine spread until today. After the cookie butter craze, it's all about popular brands of choco spreads and I'll start of with Ovomaltine.

I am very curious if it taste the same as the Ovaltine drink specially when taken as it is. haha! 

Again, I am very fond of products that are properly sealed! Check!!!

Time to try the actual Ovomaltine!! Yyiiippppeee!!!

Look at the crunchy and chocolatey texture. It's like I can already smell through this photo. haha

Close look

 My experience:

• Smells chocolate, a little like Ovaltine drink
• The crunch texture is the same of cookie butter, I like it as it doesn't stick through the teeth
• Sweet taste like Ovaltine
• Has the creamy texture!

Will I purchase again?

YES! I like it. :)

Please do await for my next post for another choco spread post. :)

-XOXO-

Estee Lauder Blush

My staple make up would consist only a few products. Just foundation, setting powder and blush! When I feel like a little dramatic I just add some mascara / liner / lipstick. So here's one of my staple mu to share with you. It's actually my first time to be able to try Estee Lauder blush and I'm excited to try it.

I love the packaging! It's so chic in golden mirror type. It's very handy and thin, great to bring along for touch ups. I love that it has a wide mirror too!

This blush palette has 2 shades of blush with it accompanied with a brush. Looking at the colors, it looks very vibrant and dark. Again, I love products that are sealed or protected, for this one they placed plastics to protect the blushes and the brush.

 

Now time for swatches.

Though the colors look dark, when I applied it on my hand it actually doesn't look as I expected. It's actually lighter and I think nicer. You can see on my hand below that it actually complements well with my skin tone. The brush inside this palette is soft too. But I still prefer to use my blush brush. :)

closer look

with better lighting

Now let's see how it looks when applied.

Let's start with the lighter one, the one on top of the palette. It's actually pinkish white, a shade that looks sweet that's great for sunny occasions / events.

sorry for my blemishes :(

I actually liked it. It looks so natural as if I didn't applied any blush on. Two to three swipes are enough depending on how pink would you go. But for me two swipes are already ok. It has a little shimmer that brightens my cheeks but doesn't make it shimmery / sparkly.

Now let's move on to the darker shade and let's see how dark will it go.

Upon application, it's a little darker than the previous one but still not that super dark. I like it this way. It's pigmented but just the right color for a blush. It's darker but still looks natural on the skin. It looks matte on the skin but not flat. This one could look a little more pinkish on the skin. This is great for that night cap events / night outs. 

This palette is actually good for gals with fair skin. It's pigmented yet looks natural. I am a fan of natural looking mu look. Mu should help us to enhance and not to change our look. 

I am liking this Estee Lauder Blush!

-XOXO-

Japan treats

I just got Japan treats from my bro and it's actually my first time to encounter with this kind of Japan products. 

I do like the banana fruit and when dipped in chocolates! It is heaven.. so I was excited to try this Osaka Banana Chocolate.

I really appreciate if products are well sealed.

Upon opening, I was surprise that it only contains 5 pieces.

But  I love that it's individually pack so I can bring it with me or can eat it one at a time.

Another thing, I also appreciate that they have individual food silicon on each pack.

Now let's try and open this Osaka Banana Chocolate. It's actually shaped like a banana too. 

The chocolate coating taste more of like a mamon rather than an actual chocolate. Look at the texture, it looks soft, thick and fluffy.  

Moving on to the banana, it taste a little banana only. It taste more of a gabi. It's ok but I didn't like it that much. It's a good snack since it's thick and very full.

Now let's move on to this salty treat Cheese Almond. I love cheese! I can eat anything with cheese, cheese can complement any food. I am actually excited with this one.

I super love that it's also individually packed.

Look! It actually have individual whole almond per pack. This one actually taste good! It taste like a rice cracker, the almond is a real almond. Upon opening it smell cheesy already and talking about cheese, the cheese is not that salty but taste good! I like this Cheese Almond.

What Japanese snacks have you tried and liked?

-XOXO-

2014 Chinese New Year Outfit

Here's what I wore last Chinese New Year. I just had a simple dinner with my family since I will be coming from work and will have to work again the next day.  

It was a weekday so I will be coming from work. I need to have an outfit that will fit for work and for our family dinner. Another factor to consider is that I just commuted going to the office that day.

So I decided to wear a dress that is not too formal but also fit for work and of course in color red. It was said that ancient Chinese peeps wore red since the bad spirits are afraid of red plus it gives good luck. There's no harm in following the belief. :)

I like this dress since it has just the right length. It's not super short but long enough to be worn in the office.  I also like the smooth fabric that's very fit for smart casual events.

I just wore my blazer and my stocked heels when I was in the office. But after office I can just be casual with it and paired it with my ever reliable Yosi Samara flats.

Since I just commuted that day and I know I'll be pigging out again :), I wore minimal accessories. Just wore this classical heart shaped pendant ( I already forgot where I got this) and a simple watch.

Look at how cute the texture and the design of this dress. It's a balance of fierce and wholesome look. The touch of animal print and wide neck but young a line style. I actually wore it with a belt but due to the festivity I needed to remove it (mas mahalata yung fullness ko.. haha!)

(Stradivarious dress, Esprit Watch, Yosi Samara Footwear)