Haul-la-la

hello everyone!!

its been a while since i made a haul post :) 
last week, i ordered few stuffs from sephora.com. hmm actually, i was supposed to get only one item and that's the eau girl scent sampler set but oooohhh adding other items on my online basket is so hard to resist  hahaha.. so i got other stuffs too :))

and here's my sephora loot that i picked up from johnny air yesterday

Sephora Favorites Eau Girl Scent Sampler

Sephora Smoothing Primer

NARS Lip Lacquer in Chelsea Girls

DiorSkin Forever Extreme Wear Flawless Makeup and 

DiorSkin Nude Skin Perfecting Hydrating Concealer

the samples that i got were Korres Face Primer, DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom, and Sephora Smoothing Primer

i also got a sample of Dior Capture Total Serum from my beauty insider points

on the way home i also bought Opal Hair Conditioner and Human Heart Nature Cleanser and Makeup Remover

i'll definitely post separate reviews soon!!  i love love love my haul and i can't wait to try everything haha. how about you pretty? what's your latest haul? is it a rant or a rave? :)

xoxo,

In2it 2 Way Powder Foundation

hello ladies!

im really sorry for sloow updates here in my tiny blog.. its because i'm not yet finished with my term papers that are due next week -.- and that the stormy weather wrecks up our internet connection -.-

speaking of the stormy weather, the wind last Tuesday night was so strong that it damaged some electrical posts and BOOM! no electricity from 12midnight until 9:30PM of the following day :(( here's a view from my window during the storm

we still have electricity when i took this picture..

so yeah, i wish for a better and no more power interruptions rainy season ^_^

now let's start with the review part of my post :))

today i'll share with you my thoughts about In2it's 2 Way Powder Foundation

my reason for buying this foundation is that i plan to use it as a touch-up powder when im out. i actually used mac blot as a touch up powder before but i accidentally dropped it and it was shattered :( i transferred it to a jar but i find it a bit of a hassle now to use it for touch ups.

i picked In2it because of good reviews from girltalk, most of the girls say that this foundation oxidizes on them--- true, it also oxidizes on me :( good thing i got a shade lighter, i got the shade of OCF 03 HARVEST (im not sure if this is their darkest or second to the darkest shade)

LOVES :))

-it contains SPF25

-the texture is really smooth - me likey a lot!

-doesn't look cakey on skin, doesn't make dry patches on my cheeks

-no disturbing scent

-doesn't break me out

SEMI LOVE :)

-fights oiliness for around 2 - 2.5 hours (i wish it provides longer oil-free time heehee)

HATE -.-

-it oxidizes on me too :(

i forgot the price, i think its around Php600++. In2it products can be purchased at department stores (landamrk, SM, etc.) try to grab one during a mall sale because they also offer discounts! :)

WILL I REPURCHASE?...

hmmm.. probably no.. because i can hear CHANEL'S Poudre Universelle Compacte calling my name..

hahahaha.. i'll try to use up In2it first :)

i will really try to update as quickly as i can.. heehee

see you around!

xoxoxoxo,

oOchaOo

Stuffs I'm Loving Right Now :)

hello pretty!
today i would love to share my favorite stuffs as of the moment. not just cosmetics stuffs but all the other things that fascinates me right now... :))

Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer

 

i use this primer every time i put makeup on, i love how it prevents my makeup from caking and it really does helps my foundation to stay for a long period of time. 

NARS blush in DeepThroat  

 

i am totally loving the shade of DT!! the combination of peach and pink is cute and the color is really pretty on the cheeks. my favorite blush as of the moment :))

Nivea Lip Care in Strawberry 

 

this lip balm kicks the ass of my dry lips haha. i love that it leaves my lips a hint of red with a glossy finish. i also like the strawberry scent it has, just right not overpowering ^_^

Pantene Pro-V Extra Damage Care Deep Repair Mask

 

my hair got badly burned from my almost 2 month stay at Boracay. I don't have the funds yet for an expensive hair treatment (but i really need one ASAP! lol) sooo for the mean time i use this repair mask and it does the job quite well, it makes my hair softer and it doesn't give me pimples! i usually get pimples at my nape or scalp from harsh hair products (eww ikr?! ^_^)

now for the non beauty favorites :))

Kellogs Rice Krispies Treats - Original Flavor

 

this is one of my all time favorite snacks!!! i was still in elementary when i first discovered the goodness of this yummy treat.. but then i haven't seen any of this in our local groceries for the past years.. then last Saturday, I saw it again in its big blue box smiling at me :)) I immediately grabbed a box! haha. i don't really like eat marshmallows and it's really weird that this is a crispy marshmallow squares :)

Häagen-Dazs Caramel Biscuit & Cream

 

 

 

 

 

 

my new HG ice cream!! haha. sin on a pint! :) the sweet caramel ice cream with biscuit pieces--- heaven!! i can't describe how good it really tastes. i was supposed to get the belgian chocolate flavor but that day, they had a free sampling of the caramel biscuit & cream because it's a new flavor from Häagen-Daz. When I tasted it --boom!-- i returned the belgian chocolate back to the freezer and got myself this flavor instead hahaha. i returned a chocolate flavored ice cream for this one -- it's that good!! i really suggest that you grab one and try it! WARNING: you might get addicted too! haha :) 

and finally..........

Forever21 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

yup.. im loving it!!! i love the fact that it finally hit our shores yey! i'll make a separate haul post from my visit at F21. :)

and that's it! all my love's as of the moment.. what's yours? :) thanks for visiting pretty! have a good week!

xoxo,

oOchaoO

P.S. i also love my current skin care but i'll just make a separate post for it too :)) 

 

still alive! :))

hello everyone!!
*whew* it feels great to blog again :)) my busy schedule is almost over ( i still need to finish some papers ) but after next week, i'm soo done with culinary school. yipee!! i really don't know what will happen next so please wish me lots of luck :p

anyhoo, im back to blogging!!
let me share some pictures from boracay, i lived and worked in boracay island for one and a half month, i quickly fell in love with the beach, food, night life, and all the gorgeous stuffs that the island  has to offer.

the beautiful beach

fresh lobsters from the market

they have big prawns too! yummm

a night out with my boyfriend's beer and my frozen mango margarita :))

we also went parasailing.. it's scary at first but the view from above is just beautiful and peaceful. i would love to do it again!

picture of us in a cute sandcastle :)

i miss the island already but im also thankful to be home again :)..
thanks for visiting pretty!
see you around :)

xoxo,

oOchaOo

Revlon Colorstay

hello dearies! 
sorry for the lack of updates >_< i've been pretty busy lately cause my apprenticeship has been confirmed and i'll be flying to boracay this tuesday already!! weee!! :) 
im really excited to live there for nearly 2 months! ^__^ but im also nervous about working and all. 

anyhoo, let's start with my thoughts about the Revlon Colorstay Foundation....

i got the shade of medium beige (WRONG SHADE!) haha.. good thing it blends pretty decent on my face, its lighter than my color but its not too obvious thank goodness :) i just set it with a loose powder that's my shade and im ready to go!

loves:

**its really true that it stays on your face for a loooooooong time :)
**it doesn't fade even during hot hot hot weather
**it doesn't break me out
**it has spf.. well its only spf 6 but i still love the fact that it contains some
**they offer 2 variants of the foundation, one for dry skin and another one for oily/combination skin

kinda hate:

**it offers medium - full coverage..  but what i do is i just use one layer of the colorstay foundation so it's just medium coverage for me, i don't add another layer cause i don't like the heavy feel it gives. that's why i still need a concealer for my  dark acne spots *sigh*
**it does have a scent, its not a very strong one but if you're irritated by scented cosmetics then you should consider this :)

hate:

**i really wish it would come with a pump like the revlon photoready.

**they offer wide selection of shades BUT they only sell limited shades here in the Philippines :(

here's a picture of me wearing the revlon colorstay foundation in medium beige:
(i don't have under eye concealer on this photo ^_^)

 that's all for today! ^__^

i hope i can update as often as i want to but i might get really busy for the weeks to come :) 
i hope you'll all have a nice month of May ! and please wish me luck on my apprenticeship LOL.


see you around!
xoxo,
oOchaOo

Happy Quick Post :)

hello there!

i just want to share some thoughts and pictures from last Friday's beach trip ^__^

so last Friday me and my bunch of friends went to Anvaya Cove. It's a pretty posh resort located in Morong, Bataan. We left our house around 6:00AM, yes, that early!! heehee its because going to Anvaya is like 2.5 hours from our place and we want to go there early so that we can enjoy the sun without the scorching heat :) 

I love love love love love Anvaya!! its really a nice place to relax and enjoy the pools and the beach. the staffs are always courteous and eager to help. the food that they serve is good and the amenities are luxe! its really worth it to be a member :) (my mom and dad signed up for a membership cause they want to live in Anvaya when they're already retired from work and just want to enjoy life ^__^)

here are some pictures:

(i look so burned on this picture haha >_<)

we're sooo tired and tanned at the end of the day ^__^
but we really had lots of fun!!


can't wait for the next summer trip! :)
hope you're having a nice week end pretty!
xoxo
oOchaOo

I Got Addicted!!

while my family was strolling around the mall a few weeks ago, we passed by this sort of small stall of breads..  and the smell.... oh my.... heavenly.. the smell of freshly baked bread of some sort..  the heavenly smell led us to chewy junior :)

the oh-so-good smell comes from the freshly baked cream puffs, their cream puffs are a bit different, its not the usual profiterole/cream puffs... its crispy on the outside then chewy on the inside :) the chewy junior cream puffs are filled with a creamy custard (just like pastry cream)  then topped with various ingredients like chocolate, cream cheese, almonds, fruits, etc.

the flavor that caught our attention is the ensaymada flavor, ensaymada here in the Philippines is a type of bread that has butter and cheese as toppings. so we expected butter and cheese as  toppings for our cream puffs... DANG! WRONG! the ensaymada cream puff is topped with white chocolate and cheese.. oh my gosh.. its so heavenly!! i didn't know that white chocolate can be a PERFECT pair with cheese :)

so here's the little devil...

you can visit chewy junior at the 2nd floor of trinoma mall beside white hat :)
its php30+ per piece..
don't forget to try the ensaymada flavor, it can be addicting!!

im just inlove with this food right now that's why i  really wanna share it with everyone :)

xoxo,

oOchaOo