Shopping
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Investing in Better Sleep
Since malls remain semi-closed and I can’t travel anywhere, I do my shopping online. And the problem with online shopping is it’s so habit-forming. Every day since this God-forsaken health crisis started, we get a new package from the trinity: Lazada, Shoppee, SM. Yes, it’s a mini-crisis on its own, hahaha! Anyhoo, one of the Continue reading
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What the Heck is a Beauty Fridge (and Why You NEED One Right Now)
Let’s talk about something totally frivolous but surprisingly useful: a beauty fridge. Also known as a cosmetics fridge, a kikay fridge, a car fridge, or a skincare fridge, a beauty fridge is exactly that: it’s a small fridge for your skincare products. My dwindling passion for self-care was all fired up once again after trying Continue reading
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Reveal and Review: The Balenciaga Bazar Shopper
As promised, here is a review of the Balenciaga Bazar Shopper. I’ve been wearing the bag frequently and I am enjoying the experience. The Bag: Balenciaga Bazar Shopper XS The Balenciaga Bazar Shopper tote was launched in 2016 for the house’s Fall/Winter collection and it certainly perplexed fashionistas because of the inspiration behind the design: Continue reading
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AuthenticBags4Sale: My Experience Ordering from a Personal Shopper
Well that didn’t take long, did it? I mentioned a blog ago that the next bag on my list is the Balenciaga Bazar Shopping Tote in XS. I had a particular colorway in mind but sadly, it’s no longer available anywhere. I wasn’t *actively* searching for the bag but one of the online sellers that Continue reading
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Reveal and Review: YSL Toy Lou Lou
This came out of nowhere, right? I swore that I won’t get a new bag this year and has stuck to that promise until last week when I saw a good deal and went for it. The timing couldn’t be more inconvenient, but I lusted over this bag for months, so my resolve weakened just Continue reading
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What I Got for My Birthday: iPhone Xr
I had a feeling I won’t get a bag for my birthday and I was right. I got a new phone instead! As much as I wished for a new bag, I needed the phone more. You see, my 4-year-old mobile phone died on my birthday. Quite literally, my damn phone chose my birthday to Continue reading
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The Making of Damien’s Nursery
Oh hey! It’s been a busy month for all of us here at Dimitri Balor as we prep the nursery for Damy. We converted the guest room into a nursery/guest room of sorts. Basically, if we have guests, we can simply wheel Damy’s crib into the master’s bedroom so the design of the space should be Continue reading
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Borealis Crystals: My Experience Ordering from an Online Seller
Remember the post I wrote about push gifts? Well, I tapped an indie jeweler to make several rings for me. The rings will be a gift from the husband to commemorate Damien’s birthday. Now, I know several online jewelers and was lucky that I got to work with a couple of trusted, talented artisans. But Continue reading
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Push Gifts: What are Thooose?
Since this is my first pregnancy and I’m a spoiled brat, I will be getting a push gift from the hubs. So what’s a push gift and what is the purpose of it? As the name implies, it’s a gift that a woman gets after literally pushing a watermelon-sized human being out of her lady Continue reading
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Little White Pouch Review: My Experience Ordering from an Online Seller
UPDATE: This review has been sitting in the draft section since March! I wrote this blog around the time I found out I got pregnant so let’s just say girlfriend’s got distracted big time. My engagement ring, which is the most important ring I own, I no longer wear. And it’s not because I finally Continue reading
About Me
Hello, and welcome to my new website. I’m Tina, please feel free to look around. I’m a writer and editor with over 10 years of experience. Apart from writing, I’m into collecting bags, books and skincare/makeup products. Hobbies include gardening, writing (of course!), and playing with my sons. Check out my credentials here.
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