July? Tomorrow? Already??

Let that sink in for a bit, will ya.

Anyway. I rose myself from my unintentional blogging hiatus because this news is too exciting not to share. And I am not saying this just because I work with the brand.

Last month, global fashion brand Penshoppe unveiled supermodel and all-around cool girl Gigi Hadid as its newest endorser, joining the roster of other world-class superstars Mario Maurer, Sandara Park, Sean O'Pry, Kendall Jenner, and Lucky Blue Smith. At the event, we got the chance to customize our Denimlab pieces with patches. Here's a photo of myself showing off modelling my Penshoppe white denim jacket from their Spring/ Summer 2016 collection.

It was such a HIT that Penshoppe decided to do it again, but on a much larger scale.

Come to Mega Fashion Hall in SM Megamall this weekend and have your Denimlab pieces customized with patches and paints!

Penshoppe is opening this pop-up store at the Mega Fashion Hall from July 1 to 3 to celebrate the arrival of its newest Denimlab pieces, including ripped jeans, cropped pants, and on-trend denim shorts for men and women.

With a minimum spend of only P1,000, shoppers can get their Penshoppe Denimlab pieces customized with three kinds of iron-on patches for free! If you want more patches, you can also buy more at a minimal amount. Here are some of the patches that will be available:

How to decide what theme to follow or which patches to choose?

What's more, Penshoppe also invited artists Tippy Go, Camy Cabral, and Mansy Abesami to paint on the Denimlab items!

This offer is exclusive for the first 20 customers to sign up with a minimum purchase of P2,000, so hurryyy!

BRB debating with myself whether I'll get a jacket or jeans, and what patches to choose plus what designs to ask Tippy to paint on.

Are you going? Tweet me if you are! I am so excited to see what designs you'll come up with!

I turned 30 recently and one of my turning points is learning not to compromise my health. I got a big scare early this year when I had a heart problem, and that made me realize that I can sacrifice a lot of things if it would mean I would live a longer life and be able to see more movies, read more books, and spend more time with my loved ones.

I don't get to exercise as much as I wanted to but I do get to walk a lot. Clocking in more hours for bedtime is a bit difficult for me but I make up to it by trying to eat more healthily, with try being an operative word. Why is skipping dessert so hard whyyy. To make sure I get nutrients even when I failon my attempts on a healthy diet, I take vitamins and health supplements.

One brand I discovered recently is Puritan's Pride which is said to be one of the leading health supplements and vitamins brand in the USA, now available here in the Philippines via their website. They contacted me and let me try some of their products, and now I'd like to share them with you.

For only P2,500+, I was able to get all these:

By offering the best price, up to 35% lower than other brands, Puritan’s Pride Philippines helps you become healthy on a budget. You are also assured of high quality as they only use ingredients from suppliers that meet their stringent Quality Assurance Standards and GMP food quality standards.

Here's a closer look on the supplements from them that I use:

Puritan's Pride Vitamin E 100% Natural 400 IU 100 softgels

Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that helps fight free radicals. Oxidative stress caused by free radicals may contribute to the premature aging of cells. Vitamin E also supports immune function and helps support cardiovascular health. Vitamin E also plays a role in maintaining healthy blood vessels. Some people, including those on low-fat diets, may not be meeting the recommended daily intake for Vitamin E. Our Vitamin E is 100% natural and comes in a convenient to use softgel.

Puritan's Pride Vitamin D3 2000 IU 100 softgels

All Puritan's Pride Vitamin D formulas are Sunvite D3, a more potent and active form of Vitamin D. Together with Calcium, Vitamin D helps develop strong bones and teeth, and also assists in immune system health. 

Helps maintain healthy bones in adults. Assists in maintaining a healthy immune system. Supports neuromuscular function.

Puritan's Pride Vitamin C-500 mg with Bioflavonoids and Rose Hips 100 caplets

Vitamin C is one of the more popular vitamins with tons of health benefits essential for optimal health. Its health benefits include support for the immune system, antioxidant health, skin care and cardiovascular (heart) system. 

Puritan's Pride Beta-Carotene Vitamin A 25,000 IU 250 softgels

Found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, this provitamin A, is famous for giving carrots a rich orange color. Readily converts to Vitamin A in the system when needed. Helps maintain the health of eyes. Supports the immune system. Provides antioxidant benefits for the heart and other organs. Helps maintain the skin and health of hair.

Puritan's Pride Melatonin 3 mg 120 tablets

Sometimes its hard to unwind after a long day. Thats when its time for Melatonin, a hormone naturally produced in the body that is closely involved in the natural sleep cycle. Its a terrific choice if you experience occasional sleeplessness or jet lag, or if you want to improve your quality of rest.and, Melatonin helps you fall asleep quickly and stay asleep longer.

I take Vitamins C and D3 in the morning, and then I take Vitamin E before bedtime. I also shared the bottles of Vitamin D3 and Beta Carotene with my boyfriend. As for Melatonin, thank God I haven't found the need to use it yet as I get so tired when I go home at night that I haven't had trouble sleeping lately.

What I like about Puritan's Pride is how accessible and affordable these vitamins and supplements are. Here's my receipt when I ordered:


I also like the colored bottles for the vitamins and supplements, but I wish they were glass instead.

By the way, if you visit their website, there is an expansive gallery that you can check out. (They have over 100 supplements on offer!) For beauty, skin care and whitening, their bestsellers include Glutathione, Collagen, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamin C, and Zinc for Acne. They also have supplements for weight loss, heart, multivitamins, and other aspects of health. They ship nationwide and offer Cash on Delivery as an added means of payment aside from the usual credit cards and bank deposits.

And because Puritan's Pride is so generous, they're also offering additional discount to my readers! Just use this code:


Hurry because this offer expires on June 30!

The "hassle" of remembering whether I've taken my vitamins for the day or not is a small price to pay for making sure my body is working on its optimal level. ♥

Hello, friends! I'm still alive! ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ


I haven't been able to update this blog as much as I would like because adulting is so hard because when you reach a certain age, you get assigned so many responsibilities and sometimes, well, most of the time, something's got to give.

Nevertheless, I'd like to tell you that I am very, very happy.


Commuting to and from takes up much of my time and energy but hopefully I'll have a solution to that very soon. Sure, I haven't been able to continue working on the Next Big Novel of the Century and neither have I been able to buy my dream house yet, but I'm managing. I can waste time worrying about these snags but I prefer to focus on the things that matter.

Like the fact my boyfriend and I celebrated our first anniversary a week ago.


Akalain mo 'yun.


Being with him makes me feel like I'm home, and I think that's the most important part. ♥

I'm not sure when I can update this little space in the web again, but thank you for sticking around. I hope to write here again soon!

It's time for nudes to steal the show. Maybelline unveils its newest lip collection, Rosy Matte by Color Sensational, and I'm sharing my review and swatches with you!


Runways and red carpets are rife with these mattes and nudes, and it's awesome that Maybelline made it easier (and more affordable!) for us to hop on this trend train. Think MLBBs, soft pinks, peaches, and beiges, and you've got the makings of the Rosy Matte mood board. ♥


Sweet dreams are made of this. I mean, sure, I love bright colors on my lips, but I wouldn't say no to "tamer" shades, especially when I'm feeling dainty or girlier than usual. SPOILER ALERT: I loved all of them because they are all flattering, pretty, and practical to wear.

Apricot Beige

Apricot Beige

Apricot Beige

Apricot Beige is a warm peachy pink that looks so flattering on me. I love how it makes my blush look more pronounced yet natural. It reminded me of L'Oreal Color Riche Lipstick in Barely Coral although that one is more brown.

Natural Beige

Natural Beige

Natural Beige

Natural Beige is a light beige-y brown. It's the shade that appeared the lightest on my pigmented lips. It reminded me of a watered down mocha cake.

Rosy Peach

Rosy Peach

Rosy Peach

Maybelline Rosy Matte in Rosy Peach
Among all the colors in this collection, Rosy Peach is my favorite because it's the lipstick that made me feel the prettiest ♥ It's a muted My Lips But Better (And Rosier).

Salmon Pink

Salmon Pink

Salmon Pink

Salmon Pink is a soft petal pink that has a teeny tiny hint of salmon in there. This is the shade a makeup artist recommended I wear when I attended an important event.

Soft Pink

Soft Pink

Soft Pink

Soft Pink is a baby pink that reminded me of Hello Kitty and Little Twin Stars. It looked more opaque on my hand swatch than it did on my lips.

All women should have a go-to lipstick from every color family: reds, pinks, and nudes. I do think that it will be easy for you to find your go-to nude when you check out the Maybelline Rosy Matte line. These are perfect with smokey eyes for dressy events or with groomed eyebrows, a light blush, and a coat of mascara for a clean and sexy everyday look.

Side-by-side comparison of all five shades of the Maybelline Rosy Matte collection

What I love about these lipsticks is that I don't look sickly or washed out even when they venture on the pale end of the spectrum. The Rosy Mattes also boast of Maybelline's high pigmentation, lasting power, hydrating, and light-weight features in just one swipe. I suggest that you swipe at least three times for you to be able to fully appreciate each shade, though. Kudos to Maybelline for consistently providing us with Color Sensational lines that are fully suitable even to the most curated and meticulous makeup kits.


The  Maybelline Color Sensational Rosy Mattes are now available for only P299  at all Maybelline counters nationwide starting last week. Happy swatching and shopping!

Disclosure: The  Maybelline Color Sensational Rosy Mattes were sent to me as a gift by their PR team. I was not required to write this post nor was I compensated for it. You may read my blog's complete Disclosure Policy here. Thanks!