Laura Mercier Obsession

As mentioned in previous posts, I have extremely oily skin. I have always been bothered by it and can't take looking at pictures when I see my face shining like a disco ball. Disco dies back in the 80s and I hope my own shining disco ball would fade too. So while trying to find the perfect product for me, I think I found the best possible make up products I can use to kill the shine. I have yet to try and purchase these, but after reading excellent reviews, I will finally start saving so I can get my hands on these babies.

Secret Finish (mattifying)

Smooth Focus Pressed Powder Shine Control

Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer

Zara Overload

Found a couple cool things I want from Zara. I think they mesh well with most of the clothes I have and I find them to be really adorable. 

Skirt

Blazer

Couldn't decide between red and black, so I decided to post both

Cuffed Denim Shorts

Jeans

 

 

 

 

Three Days in the Busy City Haul

Last Wednesday I flew to Manila to check out requirements for business school since I plan to apply for the first semester of AY 2011-2012. So when I knew I was going I decided to ask my mom to stay for 3 days so I could meet and catch up with friends. It felt so good to reconnect with friends I haven't seen for a while and I feel so blessed that they were able to come despite their busy schedules. Thanks guys! Hopefully another meet up this February. Anyway while I was there I got to shop a bit too. Here are the few pieces I was able to pick up while I was there.

What the Dunk Graphic Tee from Nike (I've been head over heels for dunks ever since I can remember)

Pink Heart Ring from Accessorize

Bead Necklaces from Forever 21

Shirts from Forever 21 (blue sleeveless blouse, long sleeves owl top, basic gray & cream stripe tee, loose red & cream top)

Travel Containers from Beabi (perfect for short trips)

I love dogs graphic tee from David & Goliath (for my sister)

Style Icon 1: Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson is one of my favorite style icons ever since I could remember. I love how she looks flawless and how simple her outfits are. Here are some of my favorites.

A Promise is Never Meant to be Broken

I've always been fascinated by what's inside peoples bag ever since I could remember. I've always found that strange, but when I found out about flickr and found a group with the same liking, I didn't feel so strange then. Then a year & a half ago I started with tumblr and found out my friends, Cha & Bea (click on their names and you'll be linked directly to their posts), also had the same fascination. It feels amazing that I get to share this interest with them since they're two of my closest friends after all.

So last August or October (I'm not quite sure which of the two it was) I met up with them, along with Cha's boyfriend which also happens to be part of our group (we were all blockmates in college), Bea took pictures of our bags contents. So we promised to make a post of What's in our bags. So here I am keeping my promise.

These are the things I lug around most of the time

 Dooney & Bourke Gwenny Tote

 (Click the photo to see original size)

• Planner
• Pens- blue & red 0.3 g-tech pens and a pink muji pen (i plan on getting more of this kind)
• Itouch and Earphones(not in photo) case
• Itouch
• Ipod video
• My phone 
• Wallet
• Cosemetic Kit (see picture below to see what's in it)
• CK One Summer- i love the fresh smell. can't get enough of it! (that's something, believe me)
• Large Rayban Aviators (black lenses and gold frames)- Finally! got it for myself last October. I've wanted them for more than a year now.
• White Ziplock- where I keep all my receipts
• Brush (not in photo) - I couldn't find it, as usual

• Comb
• Hair ties
• Brush with mirror
• Next Lip Balm, H&M Lip Glass, Lip Smacker's Watermelon Lip Gloss
• Cucumber Melon Hand Moisturizer
• Hand Sanitizer
• Moisturizer
• Ralph Lauren Perfume (in a tester bottle size. it came as a set of 5)
• Hair Clips
• Oil Control Film (not in photo)- I ran out. Go figure

Mini Shopping Spree

These last couple of weeks have been so hectic. With the holiday season finally over, I can now breathe and take a little time to relax. So I went to the mall and found a couple of things I liked, and call it an excuse, but I decided to get myself a couple of things for the hard work I've put in this season. They're nothing much, but they caught my attention as i strolled by and passed the store windows. Truth be told I just got them because I wanted to, nothing more.

• Cropped Denim Vest
• Blue V-neck tee with bow detail in the pocket
• Gray tank top with white accents & bow with mini black polka dots
• Beige Lace Skirt
• High Waist Nautical shorts with gold details
• Penguin cosmetic kit (I use this to keep all my nail polish & nail products together)

You can never go wrong with H&M

So I was online window shopping (does that term even exist?) last night, and stumbled on a couple of things I want from H&M. I've always loved H&M, especially for the basics. Affordable and good quality too. Like I constantly keep repeating, you'll see a chain of blogs that say so, I'm trying to stick with the basics this year. So here are a number of finds I'd love to add to my closet.

Basic cuffed denim (I've been looking for a pair for quite a while now)

Pale pink & black cardi with little bow detail, just make it look a lil' more dressed up

Tan/Camel/Brown Bag enough to hold everything I lug around (plus I love how its a la Mulberry Alexa)

White Plimsolls

Basic black flats with bow

This awesome bag with birds (not so sure if those are doves). Been obsessed with bird designs and feathers as well as leaves for the past year now.

Red & navy scarf. Classic

Checkered Top in this color. Just cause I haven't seen a lot with this color combo.

Varsity Jacket. Ever since I can remeber I've always wanted one.

These Camis. Couldn't resist. I love 'em in both colors!

Pale pink Stripe sweater. Looks adorable & warm.

These Bangles in all 3 colors. Staples! I love them.

Wrap bracelets. I love how they come in 2 classic colors with gold and silver details, plus the charms are leaves. I want both too!

White loose top

White & navy stripe dress with sleeves. Need i say more?

Denim loose top. Perfect with white denims or shorts

Over sized button down shirt. 'Cos they're comfy

White & Black Fedora. I own straw ones & this would be awesome!

Bright Scarf. Perfect for muted outfits (i.e. black or white tops) this would just add that splash of color