charmed life♥

source: Action City website I know it's been a while since my last entry... I have been busy with work, but now I am back for September. 😉   You all know that I am so into cute things... Lately I came across this cutesy bag charm that is a mini version of the Miss Fluffy Bag .  The bag charm is inspired by the popular Birkin and Kelly with tiny legs and of it literally smile back like Miss Fluffy bag.  source: Action City These cuties are sold blind boxes and comes in 8 different colors and just like Pop mart blind boxes it also has a secret rare pull.  It's dual purpose, aside from it being a bag charm you can also use this as a coin purse, air pods/ear phone case, lippy or any small trinkets case. I wanted to have this badly because it's perfect for my Miss Fluffy bag.  Luckily, a friend went to Singapore - I asked her to buy me one blind box.  Say hello to my frist Lollipoppi   Coco Cream !♥   Til next time.. xo,Chiq♥

Yes, after all these years I am still into it.  When others have upgraded to digital journaling I stayed with paper.  People may say I am a " lumang tao " (old person, ancient) but I do love jotting notes or writing.  When all of us have been into texting a lot of us have forgotten how to write.  Journaling helped me exercise my hand.. and not forget how to write especially in this era.  I tried to bring back my old penmanship which had changed all these years... because we got used on using keyboards.   As I have shared few years ago (2018) , the  Benefits of having a journal   - I still do have the same reasons, that is why I continue doing it.  It de-stresses me... it also serves as a reminder notebook of the things I need to do and etc. Having a journal is just like have a bestie right in your drawer: where you can share your daily thoughts, challenges, reminders... and others. Through the years, different kind of journals have emerg...

Yes, you all read it right... just like that my little boutique is 15.   My story: What started as a handmade headbands and accessories shop on Multiply (August 5, 2011) ... is now on it's Crystal Anniversary.  It took weeks before I was noticed and sold my first headband and it felt really good.  With P500.00 as my initial capital...  going to Divisoria to buy materials, making the headbands, bracelets and necklaces after work and during weekends... I put a lot of love and hard work to it.  I cannot imagine that I could reach this milestone.  It's not an easy journey... there are good and bad days... but I endured.  Especially now with the growth of online shops (who do live selling - which I can't do)  and inflation (played a vital role - "mahirap ang buhay"), I admit  my sales really went down... but I know I should not give up...  and be resilient... because I know tomorrow is another day...  Where I got my shop name? ...

Apple pay is the mobile payment service of Apple... and it has arrived here in the Philippines!  When I was in the US two years ago, they are already using it there.  I remember the first QR that was uploaded in my Apple wallet was my Shell Go+, now I can add my Debit/Credit card.  Now embracing this era as a Gen X. Haven't tried to use it yet but I have already set up and added my Credit Card.  FYI, at this moment not all banks can be added to Apple Pay... maybe soon more and more banks can be added.  I was able to add my China Bank Credit Card . This is how to set up on your iPhone : In your iPhone open the Wallet App . Tap the Plus icon (+) found on the upper right corner of the screen. Select Debit/Credit card and press/tap Continue . Manually or you may place your card near the back of your iPhone to scan it.  (In my case I chose to enter my details manually). Verification process: you may choose either via SMS or Email. - you will receive a one t...

Another Starbucks Bearista Cup coming soon in the Philippines ... The black cap + green apron that symbolizes a true Starbucks Barista .  I am not yet sure if this is a Philippine Exclusive , because I tried checking online if this was or will be released worldwide.  As of this writing I haven't found any.  Anyway, I am truly excited about this... a great addition to my collection. 😉

The Pink Bearista cup has landed on Starbucks Philippines !🩷  Starbucks Philippines uploaded this on their socials yesterday.  I am glad that they brought this here... I was not able to get the Bearista with green bonnet , so I got a dupe .  I woke up early so I will be able to drop by the stores, so I could get one.. I checked online at around 4am no postings on their official store. I visited two stores (on my way to work) - Sta. Lucia and Robinsons Mall, unfortunately it was not available in-store.  The Bartista told me that it's exclusively available online.  So I presumed that they released it at 12am (July 13, 2026).  Felt hopeless already...  (sigh) But at around 8am, Starbucks PH posted that it was already available on their Lazada Official Store .  I readily opened my blue selling app... and Whoala! I got mine! Price: P1,895.00  At last! I got my own original Pink Bearista Cup ... Can't wait to get my hands on you!♥ Yes, I wasn't...