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       Have you ever woken up to the tune of “Lazy Song” or had that tragic “Lazy Day Dilemma?” Have you ever experienced those days when you just don’t feel like doing anything (Ooops. Sang a line haha). Tough, even with that bed day mood, you still got the urge to shop? What an infinite loop to be stuck with! Do I jump out of bed and visit the nearest boutique or mall? Or just grab my laptop or phone to start my lazy day shopping online? Luckily, BeautyMNL is here to solve my issue and save the day!

       BeautyMNL is a one-stop-shop for everyone. It is easy to access. Its page is totally accommodating, and it has totally great deals! A total savior for hassle-free all day shopping goodness! Moreover, it’s not just an online shop that caters to a wide range and array of goodness, it also a shop that assures great pampering and spoiling to its shoppers! From beauty products to over all wellness, BeautyMNL always accommodates and never misses the everyday needs and wants of any Filipina.

       In this site, there are a variety of products you could choose from. They offer a wide range of skin care, hair care and makeup products. I feel so lucky to have experienced shopping on this site. Thank you so much team BeautyMNL for choosing me! So for me who has a current obsession on organic products, I chose to buy Human Nature skin care products. Time to spoil my skin with these!  Here are the goodies that I personally picked from their site:

1. APPLE POCKET SOAP (50mL)

2. SUNFLOWER BEAUTY OIL (50mL)

3. GENTLE BERRY BODY WASH (200mL)

4. HYDRATING TONER (200mL)

5. BALANCING FACIAL WASH (200mL)

6. BERRY BLISS HEALTHY LOTION (200mL)

OVERALL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE:

o   PAGE INTERFACE – fast and easy to navigate, I can easily find the products or brands I want to check out. The website is very user-friendly and has a clean interface.

o   PRODUCT OFFERING – there is a wide range of brands available in the store, varying from international to local ones. There are over 300 brands offering skin care, hair care, and cosmetic products. You’ll go crazy figuring out how not to hoard!

o   PRICE – The prices are reasonable depending on the brand, but almost all are affordable and worth the buck. One other thing I love about BeautyMNL are the daily promos and discounts, which makes everything even more affordable!

o   SHIPPING & BEAUTY – BeautyMNL offers free shipping for orders P1500 and above. Delivery within Metro Manila is within 24 hours, but for province girls like me it may take up to 4 days. Not bad considering their usual delivery lead time for provincial areas is 5-7 days. The courier is Ninja Van.

o   TRANSACTION – Super fast and always on track! You’re updated every step of the way with emails from order verification up until shipment has been successfully delivered. Two thumbs up for this!

RATING FOR OVERALL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE: 10/10 

        Btw, guys I recommend to browse their in-house magazine, Bloom and reviews section, Beauty By You. You can read up on articles and comments on their popular and all-time fave customer products. Here’s my fave article:  Watch: How to Create the Korean Peachy Eye.

       BeautyMNL is perfect for us girls who always on the lookout for high quality and affordable cosmetic products. They even have a mobile app available for a more convenient shopping experience. If you’re gonna ask me if I’m willing to buy again, the answer would be a resounding YES! BeautyMNL is now my favorite and go-to shop for anything beauty-related. My shopping experience was super fun and hassle-free! Finally, a beauty destination for me ♡

WEBSITE: http://beautymnl.com/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/beautymnl/

FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/rucysvanityph/

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Photos Taken by: Mi Amor Marvin Roman

Location : Doña Francisca Park, Balanga City

What I’m wearing:

Top : shopeeph

Skirt: Mint

Bag : Parisian Bags

Shoes : Forever 21

Sunnies: Metro Sunnies

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            Annyeong Haseyo! Rucy’s Vanity is one of the most loved Korean Cosmetics Shops in the Philippines. They offer high quality skincare and cosmetic products for both men and women, directly imported from Korea at a very affordable price. I must say I’m fond of watching Korean Dramas and it makes me wonder what kind of cosmetic products TV artists use, whenever I see their flawless skin and glossy yet natural make-up look. I thank Rucy’s Vanity for making it possible to achieve that “Koreana Look” at a reasonable price without even physically going to Korea. There is no need to worry about their products because they are all certified by Korea Food and Drug and Philippine Food and Drug Administration making it safe to use.

               I feel so lucky to have received this package a few weeks ago. This would be my first bit of blogger mail ever. Thank you so much Rucy’s Vanity for sending over these goodies! I’m not a “make-up person” but I always make sure that I look good and presentable whenever I go out, especially now that I’m in a relationship, getting well-dressed and having a nice look for dates is a must.

Look how cute the packaging is! I immediately fell in love with them. Here are some of the products I got!

WHAT’S INSIDE?

1.       FOAM CLEANSING POMEGRANATE 100g. (P130.00)

WHAT ABOUT THIS:

               Removes make-up, dirt, impurities and excessive oil. Leaves skin perfectly clean with deep cleansing action. Contains collagen with Pomegranate Power whitening effect.

WHAT ARE MY THOUGHTS:        

          One thing that I’m scared of is not having a facial wash to use because it’s part of my daily routine. I’m glad that I had the chance to try this Foam Cleansing Pomegranate of Rucy’s Vanity. It’s gentle and mild on the skin and has a deep cleansing effect. My face feels so soft and looks clear after using it!  Good thing it doesn’t cause pimples or any allergic reaction on my skin after using it for almost 2 weeks, which I think is an important thing to consider when trying new products. This Foam Cleanser also comes in Aloe and Green Tea.  

WHAT I LOVE:

1.       It contains collagen with pomegranate

2.       It has whitening effect

3.       Easy to rinse off

4.       Affordable

RECOMMENDATION/S:

1.       Add some fruity smell depending on the variant or main component/ingredient

WHAT IS THE SCORE:

8/10

2.     TWO WAY CAKE SPF 35 PA ++ 12G - #21 NATURAL BEIGE (P250.00)

WHAT ABOUT THIS:

           Protection from UV rays with Whitening effect that combines the benefits of foundation and powder in one product.

WHAT ARE MY THOUGHTS:

               It is a powder and a foundation combined in one cosmetic product with whitening effect and additional protection against UV rays that definitely makes it worth buying. This comes in two shades, namely #21 Natural Beige and #23 Dark Beige. I got mine in #21 Natural Beige and I can say that it blends well on my skin tone. After application, I got really surprised because it wasn’t cakey and stayed matte for hours.

WHAT I LOVE:  

1.       Hygienic packaging

2.       Long-lasting matte effect

3.       Doesn’t clog

4.       Feels very smooth to apply on the face

5.       With UV Protection – SPF35 PA ++

6.       It has whitening effect

WHAT IS THE SCORE:

10/10

3.      LIP AND CHEEK RED 8ml (P80.00)

WHAT ABOUT THIS:

         Dual-purpose liquid stain, gives lips and cheeks a hint of natural-looking color. It can be used under gloss for added intensity.

WHAT ARE MY THOUGHTS:

           I normally have natural pinkish lips so I just dab a little amount because it is very pigmented.  This lip tint is moisturizing and it really lasted for hours. It looks so natural on my cheeks as well. Maybe I’ll use this more on my cheeks! I highly recommend this!

 WHAT I LOVE:

1.       Very handy

2.       Long-lasting

3.       Moisturizing

RECOMMENDATION/S:

1.       Make it less sticky

WHAT IS THE SCORE:

9/10

4.      GLEAMY LAVISH WATERPROOF MASCARA, 7ml (P180.00)

WHAT ABOUT THIS:

          Hypo-allergenic. Sweat resistant. Water-proof mascara. Protects lashes and lock in moisture.   

WHAT ARE MY THOUGHTS:

               Their mascara is so nice making it the first mascara that I’ve ever liked! I love how it keeps my lashes naturally curled all throughout the day without clumping. It doesn’t smudge when applied and it made my lashes appear longer and volumized.

WHAT I LOVE:

1.       Sweat-resistant and water-proof

2.       Hypoallergenic

3.       Spin-to-pull-up applicator so it’s very easy to use

4.       Bristles are not too big

WHAT IS THE SCORE:

9/10

5.      AUTO EYEBROW PENCIL, 0.33mm – BROWN (P80.00)

 WHAT ABOUT THIS:

               Easy retractable pencil, providing excellent sharp and precise lines yet a blendable soft focus to define eyebrows natural hue.

WHAT ARE MY THOUGHTS:

            As the saying goes, “Kilay is life” – having fleek eyebrows is one of the best achievements ever. Colors available in black, brown and gray, got mine in brown. This go-to-brows helped me shape my brows into the most beautiful arches. No need to sharpen so it’s very convenient to use especially when you’re always in a hurry doing your make-up. My mom also tried this and she’s really happy with this product for she achieved that fleek eyebrows too!

WHAT I LOVE:

1. Glides smoothly

WHAT IS THE SCORE:

  10/10

          In conclusion, Rucy’s Vanity Store offers high quality skincare and cosmetic product at a very affordable price so I definitely see myself buying their products. You should check out their shop because they have so many great products to offer. Again, thank you so much Rucy’s Vanity for sending all these products to try on. Looking forward to my next K-Beauty experience with your shop! ♡

WEBSITE: http://rucysvanityph.com/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rucysvanityph/

FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/rucysvanityph/

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MUCH LOVE,

Photos Taken by: Jon Mangahas

Location : Bonifacio Global City

What I’m wearing:

Dress : shopeeph

Bag : Parisian Bags

Sandals : Celine 

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This blogpost features two Sunday dresses:

The clothing to the left is a short-sleeved, mustard dress from Forever 21. It is a semi-formal Peter Pan collared dress with ruffles and buttons that starts from the neckline and down to where the other half of the dress, which is a pleated skirt, starts. This dress can be paired with any pair of vintage shoes.

The clothing to the right is a long-sleeved, greyish, straight dress from Zara, purchased at a thrift store in Denmark. It is a button-downed dress that has a neckline with a ribbon. It can be paired with any doll shoes or sandals.

Models: April Osol and yours truly

Photos by: Jomari Maniti

Hello eveyone! I want you to meet my buddy, Mariyell Kim. Since then, we had been very close and good friends.

Having a photoshoot with Mariyell is always a good idea!

So what can you say about this not-so-fierce pose? *winks*

You guys are wondering about the title of today’s blogpost, “B” is our call sign which stands for buddy, baby, bestie, beautiful (haha)

And oh! Look at her, she’s really beautiful (in and out) No doubt.

Our friendship was not only fortified by our great moments together but also with the down sides that we were able to get through. 

Friendship beyond bonds. Love beyond concerns. Sisters by heart. Those are the best lines to describe what we have. I am so thankful that I’ve got to know and have her in my life. I love this girl so much. Even on bad days. To my other half, thank you for everything b! More and more memories with you. I love you Mariyell ♡

Happy Monday! x

Much Love,

Vivien

Photos by: Patrick Custodio 

YOU CAN NEVER GO WRONG WITH BASICS. 

                                                    Photos by: Mariyell Nivado

Black has always been trendy, hype and stylish. It is the color that ran through fashion evolution and one of the colors that could be paired to any colors and still gives the gloomy style.

Who says the black lacks the effect of shine? As for my blog post, I am sporting an all black outfit. A carefree outfit that produces the tough and rough look.  Bloom in a gloom style it is.

With my friend, Dax.

Thank you so much sissy Dei for all the photos! Visit and like her page on facebook (DG SHOTS). More updates on my blog. So stay tuned.

Much Love,

Vivien

Photos by: Dei Lotayo

Shout out to my amazing co-bloggers Dax Caraig and Chynna Calinisan! These photos were taken last summer. Oh how I miss them. Time flies so fast, right? 

So much love for this girl! Love you my Chyy ♡ 

With my forever, Dax. ♡

A day spent with friends is always a day well spent  ♡

Much Love,

Vivien

Photos by: Patrick Custodio and EJ Marquez

Hi everyone! Schools’ classes have already resumed. Everyone is back on their feet and have been hassling everyday so far. So, how’s it been guys? I hope that all are doing fine and great!

For today’s post, I want to share the photos taken by Dei Lotayo. She’s a talented photographer! I feel so lucky and happy to be one of her subjects. I’m looking forward to our next photoshoot!

Visit and like her page on facebook (DG SHOTS)  :)

Much Love,

Vivien

Photos by: Dei Lotayo

It was already planned that I’ll give time for myself right after my OJT and before I get back to class. I promised myself that I’ll go on a simple vacation in order to be rejuvenated and freshen up again. For that so formal summer (because of my OJT), I was not able to enjoy the hot summer sun and sweet beach breeze. So happy to have spent some quality time with my co-bloggers for the remaining summer spirit! (I will post pictures soon!)

I kicked the trip with this skirt and shirt. I wore this outfit to enjoy the long strolls and hop-skip-run trip around. I also paired it with my body bag and plain sneakers. All I can say, with such outfit, I could enjoy my remaining summer fun, young and freely!

(At Divine Mercy Shrine, Balanga City. Coincidentally, there was a wedding when we had the shoot.)

Some of my blurry photos ♡ 

Thanks for dropping by! I hope you guys like this post. More on the blog soon! Happy weekend xo

Much Love,

Vivien

Photos by: Patrick Custodio and EJ Marquez

It took me some time before I got the chance to create this blog. It was really hard to fit such interest and passion with my tight school schedule. But here I am, ready to post my first outfit.

It’s always been great to look back in the past. To see how much we have changed and improved. For every words that are here now is inspired by Lookbook (LB).

Lookbook inspired my fashion interest way back in my high school days. It made me realize how fashion could brighten and bring out further beauty to anyone. Lookbook was there for me when I first realized such. And it would be great if you would be inspired too.

For my first outfit, I wore this simple striped blue and white tops and paired it with striped blue shorts. ALL STRIPES! 

Thanks for dropping by! More updates on my blog. So stay tuned! xo

Much love,

Vivien

                                                      Photos by: Mariyell Nivado