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Gearing Up For Davao!
Time flies when you’re having fun, I can’t believe we’re just a few weeks away from our first wedding anniversary! Since this is such a milestone, the hubs and I decided to go all out for our first wedding anniversary. We’ll be flying off to Davao for a 6-day vacation starting with Pearl Farm Resort Continue reading
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Sephora PH APP Exclusive Sale: What Did You Get?

Now’s not really a good time to go shopping because of an upcoming trip to Davao but the Sephora PH App exclusive sale was up and my willpower, sadly, wasn’t. I tried to ignore the sale but decided to try it out anyway. I didn’t get a lot of stuff because most of the items Continue reading
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Lux Online PH: My Experience Ordering from an Online Seller

I’d say being scammed by an online seller last year made me smarter in terms of buying anything over the net. Of course, there are times when switching sellers are inevitable because the seller might not have the right products. This was the case with Madel so I decided to give Lux Online PH a try. Continue reading
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Clinique Moisture Surge Mini Haul
As you know, aging sucks and I’m borderline obsessed with skin care because I’m holding onto what little youth I have left. I thought I’d show you a smol skin care haul! I’m a huge fan of the Origins brand and the Make a Difference+ gel moisturizer is my go-to. But I was about to run Continue reading
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Purging My Closet + Recos for Basic Essentials!

When you reach a certain age, you start changing the way you dress. I’m at a point where I could no longer wear my band shirts and Chucks… not because I lost all that angst (hah!) but mostly because they no longer fit my aesthetics. I think pushing 35 made me realize I could no Continue reading
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What I Got for My Birthday: My Experience Ordering from a Personal Shopper

Yes, I’m a summer baby and I recently celebrated my 34th birthday 🙂 and no, there was no grand celebration at all. I just asked my mom to cook sopas or macaroni soup for me instead of the traditional noodles or pancit (for long life) plus my husband got me a cake! It’s really just a Continue reading
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What Came in the Mail: Gold Birkenstock + My Zalora Experience

I do my shopping at any mall nearby but on days when I’m practically bedridden from laziness, I do bits of shopping online. I’ve had great experiences buying stuff online until recently so I am more careful now and I only shop at trusted websites like Sephora. I wanted to get myself a couple of Continue reading
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Makeup Haul and an Explanation on the #SYLOSUCKS Post
Oh heeey girl, it’s me! I recently went to my happy place Mega Mall to buy several beauty items in preparation for my wedding. Now, before I start showing them off, a brief explanation about the last post: An ex-client of mine stiffed me, stole my work and published said content under a different author. Continue reading
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The Rings: Getting a Second Wedding Band
Ever thought of getting a second wedding band?:D While I have the wedding set of my dreams, an extra band can’t hurt! I had a lot of fun working with the fiance for our bespoke wedding rings and e-ring. But I realized that together, my set looks a little matchy-matchy for every day, plus, there are times Continue reading
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What I Got for My Birthday!
So I just celebrated my birthday on the first week of March but I’ve been quite busy that I couldn’t blog about it. The fact is, being a hermit, I don’t celebrate my birthday by going out for drinks with friends or hosting a huge bash. It was a fairly quiet celebration for my 33rd 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.