Blogger on iPhone

I don't know why I never bothered to find out before. I've had my iPhone 4s since December 2010 and I'm still in exploratory mode up to now. In fact, I've only installed a few apps, mostly out of necessity.

I'm a bit disappointed that the iPhone doesn't allow you to do multiple attachments on email messages. I've had to send photos individually or move them first to my external hard drive before posting them here.

With the Blogger for iPhone app, those days are over! Yes, I'm typing this entry from my iPhone 4s. The previous entry was my first attempt and it worked even with all those photos.

Hurray!!!

P.S.

The only thing that's missing on my iPhone entries are my signature. I'm gonna have to figure out how to make it appear everytime I blog from my phone.

First Time at Tea Tap

On our way home from a lunch gathering yesterday, I wanted to have something sweet. I had attempted to go to Tea Tap several times in the past but never got around to doing so. I finally made it yesterday.

I was surprised that the place was really big, contrary to what one would expect because from outside, it always looked small to me.

I really liked the stuff they had on their walls. They kept Sabine and I entertained while waiting for our number to be called out. I thought it was funny, however, that the place was still on holiday mode haha.

I opted for the Formosa Roast and got the Wintermelon Milk Tea for Sabine. They did not disappoint. I did notice that the pearls had a slight after-taste, but not funky enough for me to not go back. The prices are also quite competitive, despite the really spanking interiors.

I wish I had the appetite to try some of the food they serve. They looked so good in the photos. I'll definitely spend more time there on my next visit. I heard their pasta dishes are a must-try.

One of the reasons people hang out here is the free WIFI signal. I'm almost 100% certain of that!

I'm glad I was finally able to try their milk teas after planning on it for the longest time. Please don't ask me to rate all the different brands I've tried so far. It would be hard for me to say which one tops my list. (sorry but I just have to say again that Happy Lemon is not a consideration)

Tea Tap is located at P.Guevarra corner Wilson St in San Juan.

Day One : Snoe White No. 11 Rejuvenating Collagen Bar

Here we go!

I used this soap bar for the first time last night (after taking my eye make-up off with The Body Shop's Vitamin E Cream). Here's what the girls at Snoe Beauty Inc have to say about the product:

Most effective whitening and anti-aging soap. We dare you to compare.
Has collagen and fruit extracts to give skin its radiant and healthy glow to maintain a whiter, youthful look. 
Collagen is a natural protein that keeps skin smooth and firm, fresh and elastic.
Repairs aging skin.


Active Ingredients: Collagen Liquid, Papain Enzyme, Hyaluronic Acid, AHA, Vitamin E, C, high Grade Coconut Oil.


Confession : this is the first time ever that I'm using a bar of this kind on my face. Before last night, I was okay with Dove haha! But like I mentioned previously, I made a promise  and I really, really intend to keep it!

I followed the instructions on the sleeve to the letter. Wet my entire face first then got to work. What it says on the sleeve is true ... there was a slight sensation after I washed it all off. My skin felt prickly and tingly (those are the exact words on the back of the soap sleeve) but the feeling didn't last very long, so it's not a major issue for me.

(Note : I've been using Human Heart Nature's Sunflower Beauty Oil every night before going to bed but this time, I didn't want to push it. I skipped doing that because I was scared of how my skin might react.)

I stayed awake hours after I washed my face. Yup, I'm a very late sleeper. I kept feeling my face for any noticeable changes. Excited much? Maybe. But I did feel something different. The skin felt softer, like I applied the Sunflower Beauty Oil when I didn't. I thought maybe I was gravitating towards my thoughts because I wanted to be optimistic about the results, so I decided to sleep it off and check again when I wake up. Which I did.

And???

Sorry, I can't take a photo. I don't look my best in the mornings haha! But my skin still felt the same when I woke up. I mean, the softness was definitely still there. So I guess that's a clear sign that I should keep using this soap. I also don't have any breakouts so far. I'm hoping they won't decide to show up today or any day.

I don't know if I should be trying their other variants. I've read in some blogs that a lot of users like the Exfoliating Oatmeal Beauty Bar (above pic). I think I need this too. Maybe I'll ask one of the girls behind Snoe Beauty if it's okay to use these two alternately.

Oh and by the way, I haven't used the other product in the first pic yet. It's supposed to also double as a base for foundation. I need to go out of the house to road test it first.

The Snoe White Beauty Bars only cost Php 139.00 each.
Choose the one that's best for you! I think I just did!

More info on their products here


Catch y'all later!

Discovered : Snoe Beauty

I swear, spending too much time online has resulted in a very expensive habit for me. I see things I'd never even heard of before and I'm off to the mall to buy them.

This is exactly what happened when I saw Sophie's blog entry about Snoe Beauty's Intense Argan Oil Cleansing Conditioner from their Hair Heroes line. She raved about the product from start to finish, I just knew I had to grab my own bottle. I've been having my hair colored since I-don't-know-when. Plus maybe 2 years ago, I started having it rebonded as well. In short, my hair is abused. I don't believe in getting regular treatments at the salon because I'd rather do it myself at home, with products I can buy off the shelf at the supermarket (I've been using Pantene for quite sometime now, once a week).

I was at a meeting today and on my way home, I thought of dropping by Robinson's Galleria to buy a bottle. Beats having to order online which was my initial intention, because I hardly go to Galleria. The stall wasn't too difficult to find. I love that it's so attractive even from afar.

I immediately went straight to the shelf where the Intense Argan Oil Cleansing Conditioner was. This was my main reason for going and I wanted to make sure they had stocks. They did and they had a lot! Then I began to look at their soaps ... so many to choose from, I felt lost! I'm clueless about skincare remember? Thankfully, the girls manning the stall were really helpful without being over-the-top. They complimented me and told me how my skin looked good and that it didn't seem to them that I need to use too much product or spend too much time on my face. THANK YOU!

After listening to all of their suggestions, I zeroed in on what I wanted. Here's the humble loot from that unplanned and quickie trip.

Hair Heroes Intense Argan Oil Cleansing Conditioner, S Skin Stem Cell SPF 30 Cream and Rejuvenating Collagen Beauty Bar

I spent less than Php 1,000 for all three. Is that good or is that good?!

Thanks to these girls, Cyra (I hope I spelled that right) and Tess, for knowing what to recommend and not sales talking me into buying stuff I didn't really need.

(Thought bubble : OMG where did they have that cute signage made???)

Watch out for my individual entries on the products.

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The promise I made

At 43 years old, I have no daily skincare routine. Bad? Yes! I guess (and please, this is said in all honesty, no bragging) I took this for granted because I've never had any issues regarding my skin. I get a pimple, a really small one, like maybe 3-4 times in a year and mostly on my chin area. That's about it. The main problem I have with my skin would be the fact that it's oily. Then again, people say I should be thankful because oily skin is not prone to wrinkles.

This year, however, I made this promise to myself. I didn't broadcast it as a New Year's resolution because I don't really make resolutions. I told myself I would take better care of my skin from now on. Given that I'm in mid-life and for a lot of women out there, it's usually downhill from here onwards. Knock on wood!

Other than washing my face with soap and water before going to bed, I never did anything. This year so far, I've been religiously applying Human Heart Nature's Sunflower Beauty Oil every night before retiring (I'll save the story for a separate post).

Today, I purchased a few more items to help me fulfill this promise.

I'm really excited to blog about them!

Wish me luck!!!

Excited for these!

This is such a premature post, but I need to do it out of excitement!

These lippies have been ordered and I'm just waiting to receive them

NYX Xtreme Lip Cream in Buttery Nude

NYX Lip Cream in Strawberry Jam

Sleek Pout Paint in Milkshake

Let's start with the first two. I've always liked NYX lip products. In fact, I have a few of the matte lip creams as well as the round lipsticks. The Xtreme Lip Creams are supposed to be highly-pigmented just like their matte ones, except these leave a glossy finish. I sometimes like applying gloss over my lipstick so this is perfect!

Out of all of the available shades below, I chose Buttery Nude and Strawberry Jam. I don't know how on earth I was able resist all the other colors. I'm sure I'll be going back for other shades after my first two arrive! (already have my eye on Candy Land and Absolutely Red)

I've a done a review on Sleek's True Color lipsticks here. I haven't outgrown them just yet but I just couldn't say no to Sleek's Pout Paints. Again, I don't know how I ended up ordering just ONE shade.

Sleek Pout Paint in Milkshake ... a really safe color, huh?

Just look at all the other pretty shades available

SIGH! I'm really loving the pinkish ones. I'm sure I'll go for them next.

How much? NYX Xtreme Lip Creams cost P290 (on sale at the moment) and Sleek Pout Paints are at P400. Very good deals you won't find elsewhere!

Where to buy?

Head on to Digital Traincase and/or Updated Trends before they run out. There are many other lipstick addicts out there so don't dilly dally!

Favorite color combinations

I always find myself drawn to the same color mixes when I look at pretty things, especially where home decorations are concerned. One day, I know I'll have the patience to re-do every room in the house using any of these 

Turquoise, Red, Taupe

Blue, Yellow, White

Green and Khaki

Black and White with a splash of something. In my case, it would have to be something like this ...

yellow or apple green! Happy, right?

Sigh. In the meantime, I'm gonna have to hang on to these photos for inspiration. Re-modeling is a huge task and I'm totally not ready for it right now.