It's been a fortnight since I shared my doll collection with you, and, well, a lot has happened since then.

Exhibit A: Operetta Phantom

I finally got a Monster High Picture Day Operetta Doll thanks to kindhearted individuals I met through a Facebook group I belong to. They got me the Picture Day set and two fashion packs for very cheap prices from the Kids' Craze Warehouse Sale, and I'm so thrilled because I've been wanting this exact doll for a while now, mainly because she looks so fierce and her outfits are very on point.

She's so pretty and I love her hair and the details on the doll especially her scar and jazzed-up masks.

Exhibits B and C: Way Too Wonderland Madeline Hatter and Bunny Blanc

Now I'm quite content with my Ever After High collection ♥

Way Too Wonderland Madeline Hatter was my dream doll but I couldn't find it in my heart to get her because it's too fracking expensive! I got her and her Wonderlandian friend Bunny Blanc for less than half the price at the Kids' Craze Warehouse Sale, yay! Madeline Hatter is my favorite Ever After High character and this line is just too pretty and ostentatious and wonderful so adding her to my collection is a huge deal for me!

Exhibits D and E: Barbie Fashionista Doll 69 Blue Beauty - Tall and Barbie Fashionista Doll 18 Va-Va-Violet

Love me my vibrant-haired beauties

I've been eyeing these dolls since August but I never get around to getting them because even though I liked their faces and outfits, I didn't like that their bodies are not articulated. Knowing that stocks will run out soon, I went ahead and bit the bullet. No regrets.

Also in my wish list are the Barbie Fashionista Doll 67 Cactus Cutie – Tall, Barbie Fashionista Doll 60 Patchwork Denim – Original, Barbie Fashionistas 34 B-Fabulous Doll & Fashions - Original, Barbie Fashionistas Doll 19 Ruby Red Floral - Original, Barbie Fashionistas Doll 48 Daisy Pop - Curvy, Barbie Fashionistas Doll 76 Lavender Kiss - Curvy, and Barbie Fashionistas Doll 54 Tutu Cool - Petite.

Exhibit F: Barbie Made to Move Doll - Purple Top

J and I searched high and low for this and when we finally found her last Sunday we didn't let her go. It was a tough choice between her and the Barbie Made to Move Doll - Blue Top that he got me as a gift, and now I'm so happy I have them both! I just love her Asian features and I can't wait to dress her up! Now I'm looking for the Barbie Made to Move Doll - Coral Top so please hit me up if you find her!

Aaand that's it for now! I hope you're enjoying my dollireum with me (hehe, here I am lowkey asking you to follow the Instagram account I made for my dolls) ♥

Francine's thought bubble: It's not going to stop anytime soon, is it?

Me: *gasps* *pretends to be shocked* You should be happy you're getting more sisters, Francine!

Aaand I should go eat dinner now. Until my next Dollireum update! ;)

I'm not due for a new phone anytime soon but if you are and you have extra moolah to spare, then head to City of Dreams this coming Thursday night because Beyond the Box is holding a midnight launch for the latest and best iPhone yet!

The iPhone X is almost here, and you can get it first from the country’s foremost Apple Premium Reseller when the clock strikes 12 on December 1!


Marking its official commercial release in the Philippines, the revolutionary iPhone X will be available for purchase during a special midnight launch on December 1 at Beyond the Box in City of Dreams Manila.

Experience the iPhone X’s outstanding technology in a live iOS 11 tutorial during the event. Lucky customers who are among the first buyers of this swanky device get a free Beyond the Box Essentials Kit as well.

Meanwhile, BPI cardholders at the midnight launch get special 12/24-month installment rates for the highly coveted iPhone X.

The line for the launch starts at 9 PM on November 30 with slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Stocks are limited so make sure you go there early! RSVP here if you're coming!

For more information including pricing, please visit Beyond the Box's website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

One of my favorite books growing up was my Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (yes, the book title said Dwarfs and not Dwarves) storybook not necessarily because of the story but because it had paintings as accompanying illustrations in every page. I consider this book as one of my most prized possessions as a kid because I just loved looking at those illustrations. I'm so sad I lost it during the big fire that razed through our neighborhood back in 2001 because I don't think I'll be able to find another copy anywhere.

A quick Google search let me know that the book I had is a vintage Ladybird Book with the first edition dating back to 1969. I was stoked to see scanned photos of the paintings online!

Snow White discovers the dwarves' cottage after the Huntsman lets her escape

The Evil Stepmother disguises and offers Snow White an apple that she takes reluctantly

The Prince wakes Snow White up from her slumber

That was an unexpected walk down memory lane. I remembered it all over again because Ballet Manila is doing their own rendition of Snow White!


The idea of creating her own version of Snow White came to Ballet Manila’s CEO and Artistic Director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde right after her full choreographic debut last year. Due to the success of Cinderella, what was once regarded simply as “The Next One” has now become a second full-fledged masterpiece from the Prima Ballerina herself—and it’s finally making its world premiere in the 22nd performance season, Flights of Fantasy. Apparently, last year’s full choreography work in Cinderella was just the warm up.

With the help of Ballet Master Osias Barroso, the dancers’ personalities, music arranged by Von de Guzman, costumes by Michael Miguel and set designs by Mio Infante, and of course, the company’s mastery of the Vaganova technique, Snow White promises to be a magical and fantastic show—all in all, a truly Ballet Manila production.


With Snow White, Lisa guarantees that each member of the audience will get their fill of pure magic, romance, and fantasy. The audience can only expect the highest quality of dancing as well from the country’s youngest yet strongest ballet company.

Lisa Macuja-Elizalde’s Snow White will make its world premiere on November 25, 2017 at 6:00PM at the Aliw Theater. There will be three other shows: November 26, (3:00PM), December 2 (6:00PM), and December 3 (3:00PM).

To learn more about Ballet Manila and their upcoming activities, you may visit their website or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Being a woman is hard enough without all the things we deal with. I feel like if only men knew what we go through on a monthly basis, then it will be easier for us all to get along. And that, folks, is how we will achieve world peace.

A few months ago I wrote about my myoma and how it affects me. My OB first prescribed a brand of birth control pills that made me break out and feel like the whole world is against me. It was definitely a struggle. Thankfully, the second brand she prescribed agreed with me a lot better: my skin cleared up and my mood swings lessened. I gained weight, though, and I experienced bleeding.

There is never an ideal scenario when unexpected bleeding is welcome. That is why, every little helps. I wear a liner every day and I make sure I am prepared in case I get more bleeding.

With their built-in blue anti-leak channels and soft cottony cover, you'll surely get protected from stains and skin irritation. But to give you a superb Whisper experience even as you sleep, here's Whisper Cottony X-Long Overnights that's made softer, longer, and wider to give you stain-free nights! It'll provide an all night all around leakage protection as it has 5x more absorbency than an average pad, so you can get your worry-free and comfy #SleepGoals at night!

It has now become a permanent fixture in my everyday life.


I have a stash of both Whisper Cottony Clean and Whisper Cottony X-Long Overnights in my office locker for myself and my officemates who might need it.

I also never leave home without it.


Here’s my favorite workbag, a Rags2Riches bag that contains my everyday work essentials: notebook and Kindle, umbrella, makeup kit, pens, pouch with my earphones and cords, powerbank, phones, ID, wallet, wipes, hair freshener spray, hand sanitizer, pouch with meds, and a pad each of Whisper Cottony Clean and Whisper Cottony X-Long Overnights.


During weekend dates, casual day-outs, quick grocery runs, or when we go to church, I don’t bring my humongous bag anymore. (I bring a smaller purse instead and pray I don’t leave anything at home.) My current favorite go-to purse is this Forever21 glitter rainbow bag, where I put my wallet, phones, hand sanitizer, pen, lipsticks, lip balm, powder, brush, and a Whisper Cottony Clean pad.


Uninterrupted sleep is very important for me so Whisper Cottony X-Long Overnights is perfect for making sure I sleep soundly without worrying about any leaks.

Whisper acts as an excellent partner for me to continue unlocking my potential on full speed, going after my goals, and being the best version of myself without worrying about unexpected accidents.


Thanks to Sample Room for helping me discover brand! Great news, roommates: you can also grab your FREE samples by logging in to sampleroom.ph! Be updated about available samples by following Sample Room on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

I love how this extra long weekend is giving me all the time I need to catch up on much needed zzz's, new comic books, and other hobbies and curiosities.

Dolls, mostly. 

For the uninitiated or those who might be visiting my blog for the first time, hello *waves* I am Krissy, and I'm a 31 year old woman who loves dolls. I used to have a lot of them when I was a kid (my last count was 26 Barbies), but tragedy befell them when a big fire razed through our neighborhood back in 2001. I didn't have the luxury to get new dolls when there were more important things to allot money to, and when I finally did, I just didn't have the heart, energy, nor space to start buying them again. My only doll was a Fashion Fever Barbie that I got from Singapore back in 2005. It lay unopened until yesterday, when I got its clothes because the fingers have deteriorated through time. 

It's my boyfriend who's also a toy collector who inspired me to collect dolls again, and now here we are.

These are the dolls I acquired since August. Heh.

Watching Ever After High on Netflix opened a completely new world for me. I watched reviews, joined Facebook groups, oooh-ed and aaah-ed at people's expansive collections, then regretted that I only recently discovered these beautiful dolls. Madeline Hatter is my favorite character, and I was so inspired that I even made an Instagram account (@madelinexhatter) under her name! You can read the story here. However, since my humble collection now includes dolls from other lines as well, I decided to reboot this Instagram account and make it more inclusive.

It took me a while before I came up with a suitable name, and here it is. Dollireum. I wanted to choose dollirium at first but it was already taken. Drats. Oh well, I like dollireum also, anyway, because it's a play on the words "doll", "delirium", and "museum".  Dollireum, it is. I hope you can follow this account on Instagram!

Here are closer looks at my current dolls!

I think I'll open her in time for Valentine's Day. What do you think?

So, yeah, those are my dolls. I know they're meager compared to other people's collections but I'm very happy with them. Besides, each of them hold special meanings as to why and/ or how I got them. This is my Dollireum, and I know more will be added in the future. I just hope I have the heart, wisdom, and EQ to curate my collection. ♡ 

Expectation: Wait until I've finished reading all the books in my unread pile before purchasing new ones.

Reality: Troop to Bayanihan Center (on a Saturday with hellish traffic due to ASEAN, no less) for Komikon 2017 to buy new comic books.

Friends, prepare your wallets. The Maybelline x Gigi Hadid Collection is coming to the Philippines and I guarantee these will fly off the shelves! I'm getting palpitations from the packaging alone!

Gigi Hadid is more than a muse. She is a creator and the driving force behind this revolutionary collection. From her home base in NYC, to her hometown in LA, the design and details of these three Maybelline makeup collections personally reveal the story of Gigi Hadid’s life as she sees it, one shade name at a time.

I have yet to see the products in person as they are dropping in select Maybelline stores come next week, but because I'm part of Maybelline Squad I got insider info, photos, and prices and I'm sharing them with you! I think this is my most picture-heavy post yet!

Sunkissed and sultry, this glowing makeup collection is inspired by the warm California vibes of Gigi Hadid’s hometown. Boardwalk or catwalk, either way the West Coast Glow makeup collection is hot. A sunset red lip and a golden glow, this collection is so major.

Gigi Hadid Matte Lipsticks and Lip Liners
Price: PHP349 (Lip stick); PHP249 (Lip liner)

Austyn

Khair

Lani

Create instant definition for fully accentuated lips with Gigi’s lip liners and finish off with the lipsticks in Gigi Hadid’s Lip Kit for the West Coast Glow collection which features three gorgeous bold shades of red lipsticks that’s easy to glide on the lips with a creamy-matte finish. Tip from Gigi herself: “I apply lipstick first, then lip liner because it’s easier for me to line my lips that way.”

Gigi Hadid Eye Shadow Palette
Price: PHP599

Cool

Warm

Cop the West Coast Glow look with Gigi Hadid’s limited-edition six-shade Mini Eyeshadow Palette. Make a lasting impression by blending the six shades which are carefully curated by Gigi herself.
Gigi Hadid’s Gel Eyeliner
Price: PHP299

Nude

Brighten and illuminate the eyes for a long-lasting impression with Gigi’s long-wearing and smudge-resistant gel eyeliner in nude.

Gigi Hadid’s Tinted Primer
Price: PHP499

Medium Deep

Start your look with Gigi’s Tinted Primer to create a natural contour with a sheer tint of color.

Gigi Hadid Liquid Strobe
Price: Php 399

Warm

Achieve that California glow look with Gigi Hadid’s Liquid Strobing Cream which you can wear in four ways: wear alone, mix it with Gigi’s Tinted Primer, mix with foundation, or spotlight high points of your face.

Fresh, bold, and fierce. It’s all about the cat eye in this city chic makeup look inspired by Gigi’s home away from home, New York City. Bold as the city itself is Gigi Hadid's signature nude lip and fierce cat eye. If you love NY, then you’ll heart this East Coast Glam makeup collection. The Master class covered how to achieve the perfect eye makeup using the Eye Contour Palette and finishing off with perfect winged cat eye with both eyeliners that are part of the collection.

Gigi Hadid Matte Lipstick and Lip Liners
Price: PHP349 (Lip stick); PHP249 (Lip liner)

Erin

Mccall

Taura

Complement your fierce eye makeup with a perfectly nude pout with Gigi Hadid’s Matte Lip East Coast Glow lip kit collection which comes in three shades of essential neutral and nude colors to finish off your look.
Gigi Hadid Eye Contour Palette
Price: PHP599

Cool

Warm

Gigi Hadid’s Eye Contour Palette for the East Coast Glam Look lets you create natural eye contour that accentuates, deepens, and widens the eyes.

Gigi Hadid Liquid Eyeliner
Price: PHP349

Black

Gigi’s liquid black eyeliner features an ultra-fine .4 mm tip of to achieve laser-sharp precision for the perfect cat eye. It’s long-wearing and smudge-proof so you can, as Gigi says, “Go from meetings in the morning to sexy and chic at night.”

Gigi Hadid Gel Eyeliner
Price: PHP299

Black

The waterproof and smudge-proof gel pencil delivers all-day intense color that glides on easily from the inner to outer corner of the eye to dramatize the smize.

Gigi Hadid Fiber Mascara
Price: PHP499

Black

Get thick and lush eyelashes like Gigi with her dual-ended lengthening and volumizing mascara. Go for an instantly irresistible and eye-catching look and bring on East Coast Glam effortlessly and as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Gigi Hadid Brow Pencil
Price: PHP349

Brown

Dark Brown

Achieve full and fluffy brows like Gigi’s with the Brow Pencil from her collection. Shape and fill in bald spots soft and easy with the pencil’s tear drop tip. With its unique gel-to-powder formula, get natural-looking brows that lasts from day to night.

Gigi Hadid BB Cushion
Price: PHP799

Fair

Natural

Discover next generation cushion and achieve flawless and poreless coverage that’s long-lasting. Perfect for those who grind from day to night.

Gigi Hadid Tinted Primer
Price: PHP499

Light Medium

Gigi’s tinted base doubles as a makeup primer and a way to achieve natural-looking contour. Dubbed as a celebrity must-have, this is one of Gigi’s most-trusted beauty essentials for a flawless finish.

Gigi Hadid Liquid Strobe
Price: Php 399

Cool

Achieve that California glow look with Gigi Hadid’s Liquid Strobing Cream which you can wear in four ways: wear alone, mix it with Gigi’s Tinted Primer, mix with foundation, or spotlight high points of your face.

Inspired by Gigi Hadid’s frequent flying needs, feel wanderlust with this carry-on friendly makeup palette that holds all the makeup essentials you need to look fresh on the fly. With glowing skin and a fresh finish, you’ll fear no altitude.

Gigi Hadid Limited Edition Jetsetter Palette
Price: PHP1899


A glamorous beauty essential complete with two shades of concealer, two shades of lip balm, four shades of eye shadow, blush, matte bronzer, and a mini-version of Mascara

Hallelujah! I AM SO FREAKIN' EXCITED FOR THESE YOU WON'T BELIEVE IT! Of these, I am most looking forward to trying the Eyeshadow Palettes in both Cool and Warm, Gel Eyeliner in Nude, Liquid Strobe in Cool, BB Cushion in Natural, Lipsticks and Lip Liners in Austyn and Erin, and the Jetsetter Palette!


The Maybelline x Gigi Hadid collection will be exclusively available at select Maybelline counters in SM Department Stores and Watsons Stores nationwide starting November 15.

Check the list of stores below and see if there's one near you:


I don't have plans for the coming special non-working days [due to the ASEAN Summit 2017] yet but I have a big feeling I'll be trooping to either SM North EDSA or SM Makati to score these babies! In the meantime, keep your eyes peeled for swatches that are sure to come!