charmed life♥

Happy Chinese New Year to all!♥  "Kung Hei Fat Choi", "Gong Xi Fa Cai" (which means : "Wishing you great happiness and prosperity") I am not a Chinese but I really follow their tradition (same with our Filipino tradition) every new year. Giving away ampaos, having pineapple and kiat kiat or oranges on the dinning table on New year's eve and etc.  I think there is nothing wrong with it.  I was born in the Year of the Boar/Pig, this is actually my year.   They say that Pigs are considered number two Auspicious or Lucky signs in Chinese, on which Dragon is number 1.   I do make research: watch or read anything online regarding what's in store in the Year of the Pig for me. Yes, I buy charms and enhancers for my luck, security and protection.  But of course, that we still need to work hard in order to accomplish every thing, and pray and be thankful to God for all the blessings that we receive.♥ xo, Chiq♥

Hello February 2019!♥  It's been a while since my last blog entry.  Been busy with the holidays and January was my birthday month so I am busy as well..   I have been very vocal in loving Pantene.. (I hoard them especially my favorite variants the Smooth and Sleek - US version and Age defy) tried a couple of their variants from local to imported... Recently "Micellar" became a little popular...  sometime in October 2018 I have already written a review of the Pantene Micellar shampoo and conditioner from Japan : the Pure and Cleanse that comes in the blue container.  In my recent toiletries shopping at Watsons I found this new variant : the Detox and Moisturize with waterlily extract.  It's already available here in the Philippines - Yey! (both variants)  Though I liked the Pure and Cleanse, I love this Detox and Moisturize better.♥  Well after using the Pure and cleanse variant you would really feel that your hair was totally cl...

Source: Starbucks Philippines 4 days to go, before the official "sticker" collecting starts... As I have said on my previous blog posts that I was really into planners.  As a kid I love collecting notebooks, stationery, pens and etc.  But I really started my Starbucks planner collection in 2007, when my brother gave me (as a Christmas gift) a SB planner. And the rest is history.  To be honest : I don't write on them... (hahaha) This year Starbucks is offering 2 planners and 2 travel organizers. They launched it at SM Mall of Asia last October 25, but the promo officially starts on November 2, 2018 until January 7, 2019. Here are my bets: For the planner :  I am wanting the espresso (brown canvas planner) For the travel organizer : Crushing on the teal  I am really very excited!  Hope you're all excited as I am. I wonder what are the Christmas drinks this year?  I hope they will still have the Peppermint.. because that is r...

Being a self-confessed Hello Kitty lover, I really drool every time I see HK items, stuff and etc.  A lot of collaborations came out lately...(bad on the pocket... hahaha)  Few weeks ago, when I was shopping for toiletries at Watsons, I saw a couple of cutie Hello Kitty merchandise... from travel bottle set, hair turban, bath sponges, toothbrush, face mask, hair brush and etc.  I really don't know what to purchase first (hihi) all of them are super nice! Honestly, I don't really purchase things that I don't really use.. (as much as possible).  Yes in a way, I am quite a wise spender (now).  Before I admit - I'm not but as I grew older I became more matured in handling my finances.  Though sometimes I splurge, but not all the time.  Back to Hello Kitty:   Here are the things I got from Watsons...  Travel bottle set♥ Face Sponge♥ Breath Spray♥ Hairbrush and Mirror compact♥ Hairbrush♥ How about you? H...

Hiyee!  Recently, I have been so addicted with brooches.  Yes I know some of you think that brooches are for old people (very old fashion) - our grandma, lola, mamita, nonna... that's what I also thought before.  But I remember wearing one during my college days in UST (because of the neckline of my uniform).   Brooches have a certain way of personalizing and accessorizing your outfit... Just like what a Fendi or Dior bag strap can do to your bag.  It gives your outfit a unique personality.  Actually there are more styling possibilities for brooches than other accessories. Source: Google (ctto) source: Google (ctto) Ways in wearing brooches: Wear a single brooch or in cluster. Aside from wearing it on your blazer, jacket, coat, sweater or plain top : you can also wear it on your plain tee, beanie, shawl, bandana or scarf. Create a choker with the brooch. You can also wear it on your hair. (which i did before for my br...

Hello bagaholics!  One of the most coveted bags today - Marc Jacobs Snapshot Camera bag... Before I proceed on how to distinguish genuine from fake bag, here is a short review. The bag maybe small but it's really spacious.  It has two compartments: can fit a couple of things including a phone, car keys, a small wallet, compact powder and a lippy. Aside from wearing it as a shoulder or cross body bag you can also use it as a clutch. It's a versatile bag!♥ Authentic Marc Jacobs Logo strap Snapshot camera bag in Dust multi  Nowadays, those who produce fake bags can really make a 1:1 copy.   But when you look deeper and examine the bags you can really spot the difference.  Purchased both bags to compare.   1. Stitching  2. Brand leather stamping : The "Marc Jacobs New York" - notice the size, font and spacing of the letters. 3. Shape of exterior pocket  4.  Hardware: Metal stamping/engravin...

Hello ladies!  Honestly, I am really not familiar with Micellar, until I watched from one of the webisodes of Ms. Kris Aquino during her Japan trip.  They were in a store and when she saw this Micellar Shampoo and Conditioner: she freaked out.  She said that even in the US it's not yet available (that time).  Being a fan of Pantene, I researched what "Micellar" is. (coz I wanted to try it) "Micellar water is a skin care product that looks like a regular water but it contains tiny oil molecules, that has an ability to remove toughest waterproof make up, cleanse and tone." So if it's good on skin... for sure it will be great for hair. :) I have this friend that recently traveled from Japan and I asked her if she could buy me a set of Pantene Micellar because I really wanted to try it.   Last week, got my 400 ml set : Pantene Micellar Shampoo & Treatment (Conditioner).  The Shampoo is transparent and the Conditioner/Treatmen...