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Hello Wednesday!  There are several types of dress, but the Shift and Sheath dress are often interchanged: some are confused or does not know what dress they are wearing.  So what's the difference between the Shift and Sheath? source: mango.com Shift dress : a short dress (like a chemise/camisole) with little or simple detailing, usually A-line / empire waist. It's also similar to a baby doll dress that is loose fitting at the hips. Very appropriate for any body type. Mango shift dress: Php1,950.00 On the other hand a Sheath dress is a form fitting or body clinging dress. Mango floral dress: Php3,950.00 Both dresses typically fall above the knees or lower thighs. Of the two, shift dress is for me... I love A-line cut dresses and skirts.  They usually hide what needs to be concealed. (hihi) Note: You must always consider your body type in choosing what to wear.  Remember this: "Accentuate your assets and hide your flaws." XO,  

I got you!  After a long wait... finally.  Truly a loyal Pantene user, actually I can't remember when I really started using Pantene.  Recently I have been in search of Pantene's silky smooth care variant, I was able to find the conditioner but no success with the shampoo.  I even wrote Pantene Philippines to know if the variant was already discontinued: according to them it was not.  But I don't know why I can't find them in any grocery, supermarkets and drug stores.  Oh well, I need a plan B (find a replacement): was able to find Pantene Smooth and sleek variant in Unimart-Greenhills (which is not really available locally, it's from the US) it worked for my hair (I'm really "hiyang" to Pantene).  I visited their US website and found this Pantene Expert Collection .  There are 6 kinds: Dry defy Fade defy Advanced Keratin repair Age defy Hair re-growth + volume Boost Of the 6: Pantene Age defy really caught my attention. I'm in my

I don't really do product reviews, but a lot have been asking me: What products do I use for my face.. or my face or skin regimen.  Honestly I am quite blessed to have a good skin, at 43 according to my friends, office mates and cousins I don't really look my age. Maybe it's on my genes: thanks to my grandparents and parents.   I'm not a high maintenance person (when it comes to my face and skin).  Some people think that I go to aesthetic clinics, spas or do facials regularly... Well they are wrong.  I don't do facials... (promise! even if I have a dermatologist cousin), I remember I just went once lang in 2004 after my Boracay vacation when I had skin discoloration. Spa once pa lang, when my balikbayan cousin wanted to try Sonya's garden in Tagaytay. In my younger days: I use Ivory soap for my face and body.  Before going to bed I just wash my face with soap and water. I don't really wear make up.  But in one of my job interviews, the lady inte

At first I was not really into with Valentino's Rockstud bag.  I am for classic bags like: Chanel's flaps, GSTs, Louis Vuitton's Speedy, Montorgueil, Neverfull. I thought those studs will only make it just a "trendy" bag .  And sooner or later it will go out of style.  But I guess I am wrong.  From their first Rockstud trapeze tote bag (classic), followed by the Rainbow 1973 and Psychedelic Camo collections now comes their Rockstud Jacquered Logo bags. I know a lot of things had been written about the bag, but I just want to share my insights about it. :)  I totally love the shape of their trapeze tote (like the LV neverfull).  And one more thing: you can also tuck or insert and hook the sides converting it to a regular tote.  What i dislike about shoppers it doesn't have zippers. The Classic: Valentino Rockstud trapeze tote source: google For this classic piece, Valentino also introduced their Watercolor Rockstud which consists of thr

Here's a quick tip to everyone!  This is how my work side table looks like.  My bank forms,  used envelopes (that I reuse/recycle), bills and etc. are placed in an old box that I wrapped with gift wrapper a couple of years ago.  It's already old, worn out, and needs to be replaced (ASAP).  After tidying up my home office work table at home, guess I need to do the same at my office work place.   First office organization project: my side table.   Found this letter rack from Daiso Japan home at P88.00 Whoala! Placed the envelopes on one side and bank forms on the other. In front I placed our office forms and vouchers.(love it!)♥ As for the bills, bank return slips, office leave forms, payslips I filed them separately so I can locate them easily.  I also do the same on my utilities bills at home.  I used old folders: wrapped and labeled it.  Isn't it pretty?♥  Do you have any organizing tips to share?   Let me know... :)

I'm back from the holy week break.  We're not used on going out of town during the holy week.  Staycation... after our yearly Visita Iglesia, I just stayed home and did some spring cleaning.  My first project, tidying up my work station.  Aside from my love for styling, I also love sharing my organizing solutions. As I have shared on my previous posts I am so into acrylic organizers.  I bought a couple of acrylic containers and re-used my old ones. This is how my home work station looks now... For me I get so excited every time I see my stuff on acrylic organizers. Like these acrylic trays and containers I used them to house my pens, markers, pencils, washi tapes, gift tags: the good thing about them, they are stackable. (so very space saving) Isn't it obvious that I love Hello Kitty! (hihi!)  The wooden desk organizer and mini radio are vintage!   I got them in the 90's.   The mini radio is still working... It was my office radio, when I started work

LBD: Spring Sartorialist with Zora Classic Quilted Vegan Leather Purse in Black / White , Ronson Zippered Shift Dress in Black , Schutz Gilberta Heels in Black The Spring Sartorialist I'm a working girl,  that's why I really wanted to create another look for the  Spring Style Challenge of  Dailylook.com . Ronson Zippered shift dress from their Little Black Dress Collection , is perfect for any body type. (Shift dress is a short dress with little detailing, have wider bottom and narrower top )  paired it with love the black and white stripes trench coat. Heels or stilettos are very appropriate for work outfits.  Aside from making us walk in a feminine way: It also adds confidence to every women who wears it.  As Marilyn Monroe said: "Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world”.  For the purse, I wanted it to be not too feminine... so I picked B/W quilted purse with chain x leather strap. I visualized the over-all look to

LBD Bohemian Chic with Sinatra Faux Suede Fringe Bucket Bag in Coral , Quay OMG Pinch Square Sunglasses in Tortoise , Z & L Beaded Thong Sandals in Multi-colored Here it is! My LBD Spring Style Challenge entry .  As I have shared a while ago, I was inspired by Dailylook to take part in their Spring Style challenge. Actually I chose almost all of things that you can find in the look I created from their website (so you can easily shop for it, if you want to get the whole look) except for the floppy hat which I own.   I love maxi dresses (and I love black - perfect!), that's why i picked  Line & Dot pleated maxi dress from their  Little Black Dress Collection .  There's no Spring season here in the Philippines but I was able to experience Spring when I visited Sydney in 2004.  Touring down under in spring, you really need to wear something very comfortable: so you can move around easily and enjoy the rest of your holiday.  Wearing thong sanda

Hello April!  I got this email last week.. and I'm so excited to share this to all of you!  I was invited to join their Spring style challenge.  Getting noticed by a fashion website:  www.dailylook.com is really "something".  (it's a big WOW!)  I will be joining this and please pray for me that they will like my entry.  Watch out for my entry I will be sharing it here soon... XO,

May Easter bring it's nicest things to you and to those you love!   Happy Easter!♥ Photo credit: Google.com  

Pantene silky smooth care shampoo Pantene silky smooth care Intensive treatment conditioner It's been months... I have searched every supermarket in the Metro looking for Pantene Silky smooth care shampoo and conditioner .  No success!  It's my favorite variant of Pantene: it really works for my hair.  As they say: "Hiyang" talaga ako!  It really gives my hair a great level of silky smoothness... calms frizz. (I don't blow dry or use any styling gadgets everyday: Wash & Wear only)  I have tried their other variants but I am not really happy with the result. :(  I just wish it's not phased out. Last weekend (one of  my Pantene hunting moments) I went to Unimart and found this:  It's imported from the US costs P295.00 but I told myself I should buy and give it a try.  For the past weeks I switched to Tresemme Smooth & Shine shampoo and conditioner, but I miss using Pantene.  Though Tresemme also tamed frizz without weighing