Sometimes, you just can’t help it, yea? If you find yourself standing in front of a mirror with a camera in your hands, you just might try and take a photo of your reflection. Personally, I don’t do this often HOWEVER if I find the light gorgeous, I simply can’t let the moment pass!
Hence, the photo. LOL.
In an ex-Royal carriage, which was reportedly the very carriage that Prince Charles and Princess Di had ridden in when they took the Cockle Train ride that runs from Victor Harbour to Goolwa when …

Another skincare system arrives at my doorstep. Figuratively.

Another early Christmas gift courtesy of Cathy Turvill of Spa Essentials, makers of Amu’in Aromatherapy products. It’s the Anti-Jetlag Survival Kit, packed esp for my trip to Oz.

Inside the travel kit made of Bangar Abel are Amu’in products that will help deal with jetlag and other travel-related concerns.

From left to right:
ALAGA Natural Hand Sanitizer
Protect and cleanse your hands with this fragrant blend of lemongrass, lime and sweet orange essential oils.
ALAGA Natural Insect Repellent
Protect yourself from biting insects with this light, fragrant and non-sticky blend of natural lemongrass and the …

In preparation for a long vacation (I was actually in Alabang taking care of travel papers and such), I found myself beauty shopping for a bit of Neutrogena.
Facial Scrub (around Php 200.00) - for my weekly exfoliation needs.
Body Oil (around Php 600.00) - from experience, the cold dries up my skin so I thought it’d be good to try the Body Oil again. I’m working on a short review on this one, so if you’re interested, keep an eye out for that one.
Alcohol-Free Toner (around Php 300.00) - I needed …

Amu’in aims to bring into modern-day healing the centuries-old knowledge of the use of plant essences for therapy, restoration and disease prevention.

What arrived on my doorstep this afternoon is the mother of all gift bags this year. It certainly made me think that it really is December, the happiest of all months!
Yes, it’s Clinique and I didn’t even bother to keep it a mystery. I’m a big Clinique fan!

Up for review are the tag team wonders of cleansing foam and post blemish formula under the Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions line. You guys better stay tuned for them reviews.
Now onto the box full of happy calorie-filled goodies —

Celebrate Clinique Happy Days by wearing Orange on December 12 to 14!

I need to buy a couple of month’s supply of puppy food at MAKRO last week but I also ended up taking home a bottle of All Day Hand Wash in Lavander. I couldn’t resist taking advantage of the Php 89.00 price. Isn’t it a good deal?
More information on the hand wash can be found at Beauty Bento Box. I suggested that it’s a good holiday gift idea. It is, isn’t it?
I love it when I find great deals even when I wasn’t planning on doing any beauty shopping. I’ll …

I have to apologise that I’m announcing the winners of the Style Manila Beauty Loot Comment Contest a day late. The past couple of days have been pretty toxic on my end. I hope you folks understand.
First of all, I’d like to let all the ladies who entered know that I’m really grateful to you all for taking the time to participate. I know it’s not that easy but I hope you had fun in the process.
Second, to the winners, PLEASE send an email to sasha@stylemanila.com with your full name, …

OLAY Regenerist Launch Event in Manila. Welcome the newest OLAY Ambassador Tweetie De Leon-Gonzalez!