I've always been the statement earrings kind of girl. If you've been reading this blog since forever you'd remember when this used to be a fashion blog. Grabe parang ang tagal na nun!

If you still remember, I'd always go for huge earrings. Feeling ko noon, pak na earrings lang plus red lipstick and high bun, keri boom na ko!

And then the #FabSkye happened and I threw away all my statement earrings because you just can't wear one when you have a baby who pulls everything. I tried before pero muntik ng mapunit ang tenga ko!

But now that the #FabSkye is almost 4 and already understands that my earrings are not toys or teethers, balak ko na sanang magbalik loob.

See that beautiful tassel earrings? I got that from my friend Steph's online shop - Flora.

Steph is an officemate (seatmate actually) and I would always gush about her beautiful, out of this world earrings. Ang gaganda talaga besh!! Usually pa terno with her top. I learned that she and her sister loves to make accessories and most of the ones she's wearing is hand-made.

I would always beg her to create one for me and I guess her other friends would always say the same thing so she and her sister decided to open an IG shop for their creations. Hence @shopfloraph on IG!

I got the one pictured above and used it on one of my events and I swear, everytime suot ko sya I would always get compliments. Ganda naman talaga diba?

Here are some of their creations..


I love the white one! Bagay on anything no?


And this one is also love!

I actually have another set na wala dito because I can't take a decent photo of it. All of the items are hand made and the designs are limited.

Just in case you want unique accessories, go visit their shop! Everything is made with love.

Yes. I joined the bandwagon and got myself a bottle of every beauty expert's favorite - Micellar Water.

I've heard loads of positive reviews about micellar water and here are loads of brands that carry this. But I opted for the brand that's locally available but still highly recommended.

Maybelline's Micellar Water is definitely a life changing product for me. And to think that they say there are other brands that's better than this one.

I totally get all the hype! It's gentle on the face, and cleans up really well. One of my issues with toners and cleansers is that it still feels like there are some make up residues even though I've been scrubbing real hard. I know! I know! It's a no-no but I can't help it!

But with Micellar Water, a gentle wipe is all I need. And it doesn't sting! Even on nights when I feel like my eyes are too tired for a proper face wash, just the micellar water is enough.

Aminin nyo naman kasi talaga, there are days na parang kelangan mo talaga pumili, pagkabulag o aging skin? Heller! Specially for me who works in the computer all day. Diosmio! Pagkabulag talaga ang aabutin ko pag nag wash ako eh.

So this bottle of micellar water is really a life saver. Why did I not join the band wagon earlier again? Cray! Cray!

This bottle only costs around 200php. Super sulit! A must buy even if you are not using make up everyday. Perfect for cleansing your face.

I also can't help but notice how clear my skin is lately. Been using it for a month now and I swear, I noticed a major improvement.

Go try it out. See for yourself.

Let me know if you've tried it. Also, let me know where I could buy the Garnier Micellar Water. I wanna try that next.

Summer is here!!

Can you feel it? Oh gosh! We can. I’m dreading our next Meralco bill coz I’m pretty sure it’s sky high coz our home AC has been working non-stop again.

But I guess this year, I ain’t complainin’. After experiencing the Minnesota winter, I guess I have this much more appreciation of our endless summers. I swear, summer is much more fun than that –26C winter.

While I love our summer, of course we still have to be ready before basking on the summer sun. We have to take care of our skin girls. It’s a must! We want to have tan lines but we need them SPFs to protect us.

So I’m really really happy when I got a summer mail from our friends in Céleteque!

They sent me their entire Céleteque Sun Care line!! Wooohoo!! The amount of likes I got on social media when I posted this is enough proof that my friends and followers also love it. Several of my friends are actually users of these products already and has vouched for their effectiveness. So double yey!

The first thing I tried is their Céleteque Dermoscience™ Sun Care Matte Moisturizer with SPF30 (299php for 50mL). I’ve been in the look out for a good daily facial sunblock. Something that won’t break bank. And I’m so happy to report that this one is really THE ONE. I love that while it has SPF, it doesn’t give me that whitish feel on my selfies. Actually, since it’s a Matte moisturizer, it even helps reduce the oiliness on my face. I would usually use this after my daily moisturizer and before my BB cream or SS cream. Pak na pak!

This product surely give us a mattified double sunscreen protection against UVA and UVB rays. And since it’s a moisturizer, it also helps hydrate the skin. Plus it’s hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic since it’s Céleteque.

For those of you who are headed to the beach real soon, Céleteque Dermoscience™ Sun Care Face and Body Sun Defense Spray with SPF50 (449Php for 100mL) is perfect. We have a couple of beach trips in line these summer and I can’t wait to try and use this product. Although one of my closest friends said that this is really good as she used this on her recent mountain climbing trip.

I really don’t like our old sunblock because of the icky feel it would usually leave on our skin. So this non-sticky, water proof sun spray is perfect. Since it’s a spray, it also doesn’t leave visible white marks and very much easy to apply and re-apply. You can even use it on your face since it has vitamin E and sunflower oil.

If you are like me who easily gets sun burned then you’d love this next product - Céleteque Dermoscience™ Sun Care Skin Relief After-Sun Gel (290Php for 200mL). It soothes, moisturizes and is a perfect cooling relief for sun burn. Just apply generously on the affected area for instant relief. Like the rest of Céleteque products, it’s hypo allergenic and definitely safe for everyday use.

See? I’m summer-ready! Thanks to Céleteque!!

Wait for my post of our recent beach trip. You’d see loads of the #FabSkye’s bikini body. Teehee!

Have fun under sun my ReigningReaders. Don’t forget your SPFs!!!

This is the other Nature Essentials product that I’ve mentioned on my Maracuja Oil review – Pure Rosewater.

I have to be honest, when I saw it on the package waiting for me at home, I don’t know what to do with it. I mean, is it a face mist? A toner? A perfume? What will I do with this Pure Rosewater? And so I consulted my bestfriend, Google.

I was amazed at how versatile this pure rosewater is. They even dubbed it as a “wonder of nature” for its endless use. It can help soothe sensitive and irritated skin. Balance and cleance oily skin. Rejuvenate, soften and tone. Add glow. It’s a good anti-oxidant and filled with various vitamins that help prevent ageing. It’s a natural antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. You can drink it. Put it on your face. Mix on your food. Use as a perfume. Grabe! The list was endless. The more I read up on various articles, the more amazed I get. Nature Essentials sent me a wonder bottle!

But out of the long list I saw online, here are my top favorite use of Pure Rosewater.

If you are interested on Nature Essentials products, do follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

I have a very dry skin. It’s with the genes. And people close to me know how addicted I am to anything moisturizing. I am very glad that my mama took care of skin at a very young age. I have soft skin that only needs to be moisturized at all times.

I’ve been using body oil for the longest time. And been using it religiously, else I’d have dry skin the entire day. So when our friends from Nature Essentials sent me a bottle of their Pure Maracuja Oil, I got really really excited.

I’ve been using it for about 2 weeks now and I’m very happy with the results. Here’s why…

There you go. I am thinking of also putting this oil on my hair and see the effects. But probably next time when its much colder. I usually put oil on my hair when it’s cold to avoid dryness. So yeah, let’s see the results. :)

I also have another Nature Essentials product here that I’ll review soon. So wait for it.

If you are interested on Nature Essentials products, do follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Okay, I have a secret. And let me share it with y’all!

I was introduced to this hot oil treatment by my friend Len. I have been crying over my dry, dull, frizzy and falling hair for quite some time now and she said I should give this One Minute Hot Oil thing a try.

You see, I’d usually treat my dry hair by a visit to my Tita’s salon but since I got pregnant, I am banned from her salon until I pop. So getting this was really a great help! It gave my hair the life it lacks.

Another major issue of mine is the falling hair. Actually, my hair is just brittle. It’s not falling from the roots. Nalalagas lang while I comb kasi nga it’s soooo dry and combing my hair is really a huge task. Super daming tangles and even though I put conditioner on it, hindi kaya! My Tita said I should finger comb my hair first and let it dry before brushing/combing it to avoid hair breakage. But my issue with letting it dry first is that, mas mahirap suklayin! They say that pregnancy hormones are supposed to make your hair prettier and your nails grow faster. Mukhang hindi nakuha ng buhok ko ang memo na dapat na syang gumanda by this time!

And all of my hair dilemma was solved by Silk Secrets.

PROS:

* It made my hair silky smooth. As in silky silky smooth that finger combing it in the morning is usually enough. Of course, I’d fan-dry it before leaving the house so it won’t get damaged further.

* It has a thick consistency making it easy to use and tipid. You don’t need to put too much coz a little can go a long way.

* Because it’s silky smooth, combing it is much easier. And the smoothness lasts the whole day. Until next day pa nga!

* It’s safe for everyday use. I use this one instead of conditioner. So I ditched my conditioner now. Tipid.

* It’s a one minute treatment so you don’t have to wait long. Usually, I’d leave this on my hair as I wash my body. Hindi nakakadelay ng paliligo.

* It’s smells oh so good! Like milk! Like condensed milk actually. And the smell lasts the whole day. The companion loved it.

* It’s affordable. One tub costs a little over a hundred bucks and it would usually last for 4-5 weeks. Everyday ko yan ginagamit huh!

So go ahead girls. Try it out! Promise you won’t regret. Smile Our hair is our crowning glory. We should always take care of it. Never let a bad hair day ruin your mood ever again!

Cleaning up one’s face at the end of the day is a very important beauty regimen that most of us girls fail to do. We’d spend minutes or sometimes, hours, putting make up on our face in the morning yet we can’t seem to spare 5minutes cleaning our face afterwards.

Can’t blame you! Sometimes I’m too tired to wash my face. And since I’m using waterproof mascara and eye liners, I really find it super difficult to clean up. Sometimes, even after washing my face with facial wash, I’d still find myself having raccoon eyes.

And so my search for the best make up remover begins…

I am so glad that I found Happy Team Time in Milk Tea by Etude House!!! And this tub of cream only costs Php 198. Score! I found a similar product in Tony Moly and Face Shop but both are too pricey! Around Php700 if I’m not mistaken. Too much if I may say.

I’ve been using this product for almost 4 months now and I really love it. This make up remover is formulated with Milk Protein to remove stubborn dirt and make up while still keeping the skin moisturized. This variant is best for sensitive skin according to the Etude house lady.

This make up remover is super easy to use. Just open the tub and get some cream and massage the cream all over the face. I do it in a circular manner to relax my face and ensure proper coverage. Lahat ata ng bagay ginagawa in a circular manner pagdating sa usapang ganda. After massaging the cream, just wipe it off gently with a facial tissue or cotton pads. I recommend facial tissue because you can wipe off the make up better. Just make sure that you do it gently. I would usually wash off my face with facial wash after or if I’m too sleepy, I’d just wipe off the excess oil and cream with a facial wipe.

I love that this product really does what it promised. It’ll clean your face and remove all the make up. My waterproof mascara and eye liners are both difficult to remove. As in! But Happy Tea Time could wipe it off in just a few seconds. Not a trace of make up in my face. And the cream smells oh so nice! Like baby powder. And it feels smooth on the skin.

I also notice that I don’t have any breakouts ever since I use this product. I’d usually get break outs the next morning if I leave make up on my face at night. I tried using Eskinol but it only worsened my breakouts. So I’m really thankful that I found this product. And that its not too expensive at all. And I really think it’s mild enough that I am still using it until now (even if I’m preggers).

So girls, no excuse na for not cleaning your face before going to bed. All the prettiest faces of the world swore that sleeping with a clean, bare face is the best beauty regimen ever. If you are one of those who believed that you can’t wash your face with water because the eyes are too tired, use this cleansing cream! And it’s sobrang mura pa!

Before 2011 ends, I was introduced to this all organic beauty products – Human Heart Nature!

These are some of the items I got and personally tried:

I’m all good words for the products of Human Heart Nature because they all are great. I love that after using all of them I feel so soft and my skin feels like that of a baby’s. I would like to get their toner and facial wash as soon as my current stock runs off.