Hello Kitty Card skins♥

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So what are card skins? That was also my question also when I came across Cucu Covers card skins.  Card skin is an adhesive you put on to your bank card, beep card, metro pass or any other card - to customize it!  Giving your card it's own personality.  How cool is that?  No more boring cards on your wallet.  What is more exciting about about this card skin is that they have Sanrio designs - Hello Kitty in particular. (*wink)

They also have wide range of designs that could fit your personality.  You can also customize your own card skin. :)

Card skins are available in 3 variations:

♥ Full cover - $8.00 each

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♥ Full cover with window - $8.00 each

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♥ Half cover - $6.00 each

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These card skins are also available in no chip, large (round/square) chip and small (rectangle chip)

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They also offer bundles at the moment if plan to buy more that one card skin. 

If you are tired of your usual bank card, you can give it a fresh new look with card skins. 

Find these cuties here : https://cucucovers.com/pages/sanrio-launch

Might purchase a couple of these cuties soon... will share once I get them.

xo,

Chiq♥

Sunscreen: Yay or Nay? ♥

Do we really have to wear sunscreen?  

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According to my cousin who is a dermatologist - Yes!   Aside from the harmful sun rays, the blue light from our mobile phones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers have shown to be the cause of pigmentation and aging.  Don't get me wrong -  sun rays is good for the body its the best natural source of Vitamin D, but we have to protect our skin which is the largest organ in our body.

Actually even before my cousin told me this, I am already using moisturizer and foundation with high SPF (Sun Protection Factor) since I use the computer more than 8 hours a day because of work and of course mobile phone because of my online boutique. She also told me that even if I am just at home it is very important to apply sunscreen.

We should really start early in protecting our skin especially our face.  When I turned 30 I started using Pond's age miracle day and night cream and facial wash - better to start early right?!  That was aside from the fact that I have good genes (that I look my age according to my friends hehe), but I think eating healthy and not smoking are big factors that I don't look my age.

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I am a very big fan of Pond's, recently I found this during my grocery shopping : White Beauty skin perfecting Sunscreen SPF 50pa+++.  So I wear this after applying the age miracle day cream, now I feel doubly protected. Have been using this for a week, so far I have not encountered any problems. 

What are the benefits of using sunscreen:

• Protects skin from harmful UV rays;
• Prevents sun burn;
• Lowers risk from skin cancer;
• Prevents pre mature aging;
• Enhances skin health

Please also note of the expiration of your sunscreen its shelf life is up to 2 to 3 years.

xo,

Chiq♥

Tita of Manila♥

We often hear this term nowadays.  Do you consider yourself a Tita of Manila?  For my own personal opinion... "Titas of Manila" is the best description for the powerful and independent women of today (the age of the Millennials).  Yes I do consider myself a "Tita" but not yet a Lola.. (hahaha).. I'm in my late 40's but who cares... age is just a number, what's important are your learnings and experiences through the years.

Here are some of the things you should know if you are one of us:

• Clothes - we opt for classic looks... plain top or bottoms.  We are more into classic white, black or dark/navy blue, army green.  But sometimes we also love adding a splash of colors into our outfit but not too loud. 

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• Slip-ons/Slippers - when we reached the 40's mark we tend to experience back pains... (I do experience this too).   I used to wear sky-high heels, stilettos...  now I am more comfortable in wearing flats, slip-ons, sneakers...(1 to 2 inches heels or wedge sandals is still good for me) the transitions is not easy at first I had a hard time but when I got used to it - i loved it.  Though I still wear heels on special occasions...

• Accessories/Jewelries - Not so much for the chandelier earrings.. but more on the classic pearls and diamonds in bigger sizes.  I remember my jeweler friend told me that as you grow old you must wear bigger and more classic jewelries.  Before I am so into huge cocktail rings (i have a collection of rings) but now I don't wear them anymore (especially now we are facing a pandemic). Now I love wearing a Tiffany or single stone ring, an eternity ring or plain Cartier ring.  But I do wear 2 to 3 rings... 

• The Bag - my favorite of all (hihi)...  I am into "To-Go Bags" - the bag that fits almost everything that I need... my kikay kit, sanitizer, medicines etc... It's like carrying my closet with me.  That is why the bag's weight is the most important quality that I am looking for now.  At the moment my "To-Go Bag" is my Prada Tesutto B1843M.  I also go for small sling bags when I going to the church or grocery.

• Loyalty/Discount cards - From Rustans FSP, Laking National, SM advantage, Plains and Prints - name it!  If you are a certified Tita of Manila for sure you have at least 2 of these cards...

• Make up/Cosmetics - Nudes, Browns is love!  Though I am into nudes since the time I have learned to wear and apply make up... I'm still into it... the "no make up look" is still the best for me.

• Skin care - For sure every Tita (of Manila) has an anti-aging cream in her dresser... or even a set of skin care products... To be honest I started using anti-aging moisturizer when I turned 30.

What do you think? Do you consider yourself a Tita of Manila?  Share your thoughts in the comment section below! :)

xo,

Chiq♥

Princess White Hello Kitty♥

I am so excited to share the new addition to my Hello Kitty collection.  Meet Princess White - Hello Kitty!  She is actually a coin bank made of ceramic with gold plated crown.  This beautiful princess is a collaboration between Hello Kitty and Her Beauty.  It also comes with a small pillow where you can place her on it and an authenticity card.

There are actually a lot of cute stuff in the Hello Kitty Princess white collection.  From vases, candleholder, make up brush/pen holder, jewelry dish, snow globes and etc.  I really drooled when I saw them and wished to have at least one in my collection.  Honestly when this coin bank arrived last August, I am now wanting more. (*wink)

It's a bit pricey but excellent quality, really a collector's item.  It was nicely and securely packed, even the original box has no dents when it arrived.

Dimension :13.5cm x 10cm 

Material : Ceramic with gold plated crown

Inclusions : Small pillow with ribbon and Authenticity card

Price: $59.00 (US Dollars) exclusive of shipping cost, custom duties and taxes

I have additional orders and will reveal them soon... (I am just waiting for them to arrive) ♥

xo,

Chiq♥