Saturday, October 25, 2014

Coffee Jelly with Buko Dessert

Coffee Jelly with Buko
Dessert Recipe

I don't have step by step photos of this recipe, but hope you won't have a hard time following this.  It's actually easy.



Saturday, October 4, 2014

Pet Cleansing Pad as Brush Cleaner

Pet Cleansing Pad as Brush Cleaner


 
So I thought it would be a good idea to use this pet cleansing pad in deep cleaning my brushes. You know, in the manner the Sigma brush cleaning glove is used.


Sunday, September 14, 2014

Toshiba FlashAir Wireless SD Card

FlashAir Wireless SD Card
Toshiba

What is FlashAir?  It is a wifi SD card.  Basically, its wifi capability is only for file transferring, and nope, you cannot use the wifi to connect to the internet.  Place the FlashAir to the SD compartment of your gadget (i.e. camera) and then transfer files into your wifi-enabled second gadget (phone, tablet, PC, laptop).





Thursday, September 4, 2014

Rose Bud Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick

Rose Bud
Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick

Rose Bud is a shade you can categorize as an MLBB (My Lips But Better) lipstick shade.  It is a warm rose shade that is easily wearable either with light daytime makeup or smokey eyes.  Because of its versatility, I recommend this shade.


Monday, August 4, 2014

Mint Julep Masque by Queen Helene

Queen Helene
Mint Julep Masque
Clay Mask

My skin is on the oily side.  Browsing through Instagram, I found out about GlamGlow, but it is just too expensive.  It is a face mask made out of clay and volcanic ash that draws out oil and blackheads on your face.  Patches or dots of oil would be visible when the mask dries out.  That means it is actually absorbing and drawing out the oil on the skin... but enough about GlamGlow.

Here is a mask that is much cheaper but utilizes the same principle - using clay to draw out blackheads and excess oil on the skin.  Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque has bentonite.  Bentonite is an absorbent clay.  It is used to absorb grease and oil.  It can also be found in commercial cat litter.



T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel 100% Natural Astringent (Blue Bottle)

T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel
100% Natural Astringent
For Face and Body


I ran out of the Original (yellow packaging) Dickinson's Witch Hazel Toner, and I picked this one instead just to try.



Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Yongnuo RC-6 for Canon

Yongnuo Digital
Remote Controller
RC-6 for Canon

This is a DSLR remote for the Canon EOS line.  Okay, in a nutshell, this is a cheaper alternative to the original Canon infrared remote.  Yep, maybe we can call it a China-kind-of-clone.  It is small and easily misplaced so I would rather buy a cheaper generic one that works the same as the original.  I actually bought this not sure if it will actually work on my EOS-M, and when it did, I was so thrilled.


Sunday, July 27, 2014

Sleek Storm Palette Swatch

Sleek Makeup i-Divine
Storm Palette



This is probably the most popular Sleek eyeshadow palette.  I love how this is so affordable - costs less than Php1000.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Nyx Blush in Taupe

Nyx Blush
Taupe


I discovered the wonder of taupe from the Lorac Pro Palette.  I find it complements many skin tone.  Since I have been fond of taupe on my Lorac, I am now hitting pan so I had to find an alternative.  This particular blush has been popular for some time that it was often out of stock.  Scored mine on a bazaar.


Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Warm Copper Fire Eye Shadow by San San

San San
Warm Copper Fire
Single Eyeshadow
 

Refer to the swatch below.


Sugar Plum Fairy Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick

Sugar Plum Fairy
Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick
Matte Finish



This is a very nice berry lipstick.  Take note that you should exfoliate and moisturize your lips beforehand so as to avoid dry patches on your lips.  Dark-colored lipsticks will definitely emphasize those dry skin.


Sunday, June 15, 2014

Detick Plus

Detick Plus
Dog Tick Removal


 This is available in Cartimar in retail.  All you need is one bottle for each dog.  It is an effective anti-flea and anti-tick solution.  Result can last for months.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Roshe Run Laser Crimson

Roshe Run
Nike
Women
Laser Crimson Colorway

Roshe is pronounced as ("ro-shee" or "ro-shi").  I am not sure if this is available locally here in the Philippines.  So far, the Nike stores I have been don't carry this.  I got mine from an Instagram seller. 
I rarely buy sneakers because I actually rarely go out of the house.  But there are times when your legs hurt and can't walk on plain flat shoes, let alone heels.  So the shoe-obsessed girl part in me gave in to this lovely colorway of Roshe Run.  Laser Crimson colorway is a ombre of neon pink and purple.


My Thoughts:
* It is the most comfortable shoes I have worn.  It has this pads that is like walking on carpets.
* I wore this when my leg was sore from exercising, and it definitely gave support and lessened the pain when walking or going down stairs.
* The color is awesome.


If you are looking for sneakers, you can try browsing the Instagram store @nushuonlineph.  They do meetups, and you can pay cash on delivery.  This is an ideal since you can check and inspect the item first before giving your money.




Thank you for reading.

God bless.  (^_~)

Monday, June 9, 2014

Caronia Glissade Swatch

Just sharing this swatch of my current favorite green/teal nail polish from Caronia.



Pardon my nail polish skill.  Put this color on the instantly liven up your mood.  It is a cool tone perfect for these hot days.

Thank you for reading.

God bless.  (^_~)

Artist Studio Brushes Part 2


Artist Studio Brushes Collection Update


I recently added 2 new brushes to my Artist Studio Brushes Collection.  I love this brand simply because of its affordability and quality.


Friday, May 23, 2014

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

Samantha Chapman is a Youtube makeup guru.  She is the other half of Pixiwoo together with her sister Nicole.  I watch their channel, and I noticed the recurring brush they use.




Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Change your PLDT wifi SSID

How to change your boring "PLDTMyDSL" to other name:
*Note:  You can only add an extension to the PLDTMyDSL

1.  Open this address in your browser:  192.168.1.1
2.  Log-in pop-up box will appear.  Enter the following:
               Username:  adminpldt
               Password:  1234567890
3.  Click INTERFACE SETUP > WIRELESS
4.  Find SSID second box and enter your desired wifi name extension.  Please refer to the photo below:
5.  After entering your name extension, click SAVE.


*Please also note not to touch/change anything else so as to avoid connection problems/issues.

Thank you for reading.

God bless. (^_~)

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Monday, April 14, 2014

Gallstones (Cholelith)

This is a post regarding my mother's gallstones.
WARNING:  This might look gross to others.


Tous les Jours Chocolate Cake

Just a sharing moment...

I really liked the artistry of Tous les Jours cakes.  Plus points to them because the cake tastes as good as it looks.  I wanted to buy the Bear cake, but I would not be able to cut into it... I don't want to hurt the bear!  So I opted for this one.  I asked the attendant for cakes which would not melt easily in this weather.  He pointed me to this one noting that it would last for at least 3 to 4 hours before it starts to melt.

Tous les Jours Chocolate Cake


Thursday, March 20, 2014

Trader Joe Speculoos Cookie Butter

Now this instagram-hit spread is now available at Robinson's Supermarket.


Instant Mash Potato

On this recipe, we will use potato flakes to make our mash potato.  No need to boil and literary mash potatoes.


Saturday, March 15, 2014

DIY Keyboard Ref Magnet


Keyboard Ref Magnet
 A Youtube video gave me this idea to turn my defective keyboard into these amazing ref magnets.  It just so happened that I got all the materials locked in my craft drawer.  Read below to learn how I did this...


Thursday, March 6, 2014

Strip It! - Cold Waxing Technique

Strip It!
Hair Removal Sugaring

Brave enough to try DIY waxing?  This is by far the most effective wax I have tried and safest.


Thursday, February 13, 2014

Yabu - House of Katsu

Yabu
House of Katsu
Robinson Magnolia
Lower Ground Floor (Food Court Area)

It was my first time to try out Yabu.  It was a very filling meal.  Unlimited rice, shredded cabbage, and miso soup!  I do have a cold so I cannot be accurate on the how my order tasted.  Nonetheless, I enjoyed it especially the shredded cabbage and it's Goma dressing.



Sunday, February 9, 2014

Vinaigrette Salad

Vinaigrette Salad
- Quick Recipe

The star of this recipe is the dressing.  It is something new you can try to graduate from the usual salad dressings like thousand islands or Caesar salad.  It also has fewer calories and quite refreshing.  It should be noted that this works best on iceberg or romaine lettuce as the dressing is runny.  These two types are what I found best absorbs the vinaigrette dressing.




Tuesday, February 4, 2014

RunKeeper

RunKeeper
- Mobile app I use to log the my run.

I have a friend who weekly logs in a 5k run.  I asked if she has a Garmin, but she said she just uses an app on her phone.  This was that app - RunKeeper.  Simply activate the GPS on the phone and you're good to go.


About RunKeeper:
RunKeeper uses the GPS technology found in your iPhone device to track your fitness activity, giving you comparable results to an expensive GPS watch at a fraction of the cost.

The intuitive and easy-to-use interface of the app makes it easy to track how far you went, how long it took, what you pace/speed was, how many calories you burned, and the path you travelled on a map.

Once your activity is completed, the data is synced to the RunKeeper website (www.runkeeper.com) where you can view a history of all of your activities and cumulative totals of all of your vital stats.  You can also share your progress with friends by posting your activities to Facebook and Twitter, and creating a profile page that allows people to view all of your public activities.




Friday, January 24, 2014

Snoe Hair Heroes Intensive UV & Thermal Barrier Protect with Argan Oil

Snoe
Hair Heroes
Intense UV + Thermal Barrier Protect
Argan Oil (Morrocan Liquid Gold)
50 mL


Snoe is a local brand that utilizes natural products.  Argan oil lately has been rising to fame because of its many wonders.  It is called the liquid gold because of its variable uses.  It can be used on the hair, the skin, the eyes for beauty purposes.  Snoe came up with a line for hair care called Hair Heroes.  This particular product is a like a sunscreen to your hair.




Monday, January 20, 2014

DrawNames.com Review

DrawNames.com
- secret santa generator

It has been hard to organize a get-together with friends especially when everyone seems to be busy or there are always schedule conflicts.  It has been a tradition to meet up with friends for a Christmas Party even if it means our Christmas Party would be in January or even until February.  That is how hard to get everyone to meet up.  We wanted to have an Exchange Gift basically because we wanted to save money by having to give gift to only one in the group and give them what they want.  I had my friends post their wish list so they can receive what they wanted.  That seems the easy part.  The hard part is how to get the bunutan to happen.  Then, an idea came to mind - I wonder if there is a virtual bunutan.

DrawNames.com screenshot
I took to Google and there I found some sites.  This one seems to be the easiest to understand.  It is even on Facebook.  DrawNames.com is easy to maneuver in.  I asked for everyone's email address and told them to open the link sent by Draw Names.  Once everybody has logged in.  The drawing of names can start.  You can also view your baby's wishlist.

Finally, our Late Christmas Party came, and I can say the Virtual Monito Monita is a success!  Everyone got what they wished for.  Next year, we will definitely do this again.

Thank you for reading.

God bless.  (^_~)

Waiying Benavidez

Wai Ying
Benavidez Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila
(in front of Hope Christian High School)

We had lunch at Wai Ying for our very late Christmas celebration.  This branch is the one I had visited a few times.  Usually, I get my Wai Ying hakaw and siomai fix at their 168 branch in Divisoria.  Pictured below are what I ordered for lunch.

Hakaw
Hakaw is my favorite.  I get this every time I am in Divisoria as well as their siomai.  Hakaw is a shrimp dumpling.  I like the Wai Ying's version because the wrapper is not a heavy dough.


Friday, January 17, 2014

Paire - Cocktails and Pastries

Paire
Cocktails and Pastries
Timog Area
Cocoon Boutique Hotel
Scout Tobias corner Scout Rallos Street, Quezon City



 

Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes

Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes
Cherry Blossom

This has been my go-to makeup remover wipes since I found this at the grocery store a few months ago.
 

Angus Beef Salpicao - Belleville Cafe

Angus Beef Salpicao
Belleville Cafe
Scout Rallos, Timog

Meet Belleville Cafe's new offering... The Angus Beef Salpicao.


Wednesday, January 15, 2014

R. Lapid's Chicharon

R. Lapid's Chicharon

We Pinoys love chicharon.  What is chicharon?  It is a double/triple/quadruple-fried pig skin until it reaches it's crunchy puffed-up state.  R. Lapid's Chicharon is one of the most famous ones leading the market.  They have many branches.  One is particularly near our house so we are regular customers.  Well, only when my seaman father is around because this is his favorite.  I also like their vinegar.  It is loaded with spices and can be hot too.




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Pink Velvet Lime Crime Velvetines

Pink Velvet
Lime Crime Velvetines
0.088 fl oz / 2.6 mL



Red Velvet Lime Crime Velvetines

Red Velvet
Lime Crime Velvetine
0.088 fl oz / 2.6 mL



Microbead Nails (Caviar Manicure)

Caviar Manicure
- Introduction and a Demo.


I bought this kit at Divisoria for only Php70.  The box uses the original Ciate packaging photo.





Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Monday, January 6, 2014