Abbie's Purple Room

Purple Star

2011-07-31T18:53:00.000-07:00

Black and Yellow... and Gray!

2011-07-24T18:57:00.000-07:00

<3 <3 <3

Dots and More Dots

2011-07-17T18:51:00.000-07:00

Just Like That

2011-07-07T00:29:00.000-07:00

I know, I know... I will never pose this way again, EVER!!! LOL! ... so it's now Thursday!!! :D I couldn't be happier!!! Ok, so that's a real sign that I really am stressed at work. I always cannot wait for the weekend to come. :( I love my job. I love my co-workers. I love my bosses. But come on, sometimes you cannot just love the fact that you have to go to the same office 5 days a

I See Stars

2011-07-06T02:07:00.000-07:00

Tried belting the cardigan as well. Which is better? ♥ I love wearing cardigans. Most of the pieces I own actually came from thrift stores. I believe I only have a couple of cardigans that I got brand new from the mall. My reason being is simple: I like the selection of cardigans in thrift store waaaaaaaaaaaaay better. Plus, most are over-sized, which I love. The cardigan and skirt in the

Back to Basics

2011-07-05T05:44:00.000-07:00

When I first got hooked into nail art a few years back, these would be the typical patterns I'd use for decoration. I sticked to that for quite some time, just playing with different colors. After some months, I got tired with it and resorted to the gradient color trend, which I think is really cute... and tricky to do. Now that I went back to this "old design", memories of my early days in

Pearls and Mustard

2011-07-05T00:01:00.000-07:00

Another thrift find like this pretty mustard cardigan will be abused again. I love how the color instantly brightens up my complexion as well, or... maybe that's just me. Almost two years ago, our office had a very strict business casual dress code, hence, I had to gear up on formal accessories as well. I had tons of necklaces like this, pictured above. And now that the dress code has

Manila and Milani

2011-07-04T00:12:00.000-07:00

A few weeks back, I sent this photo to this website called Burgers and Nails. It's a Tumblr site that features photos that include... you guessed it... burgers and nails. :) It's like a food and nail porn site! LOL! And today, my photo was finally published!!! ♥♥♥ Check it here. :D "Manila, and Milani.." LOL! I liked how the blog admin mentioned that. Have an awesome week ahead! ♥♥♥

Sunny, Rainy, Crazy

2011-07-01T00:09:00.000-07:00

I can still clearly remember mentioning that I will let my shorts and skirts rest in my closet, since the rainy season has started in the country. But I'm pretty certain that summer just came strutting by this morning that I was forced to wear this sorta outfit to work. Yes, it was sweltering hot during my commute and guess what... when I finally arrived to my office, the clouds were already

First Come, First Serve!

2011-06-30T03:36:00.000-07:00

The lovely pearl details. They are perfectly stitched so it stays put. I got this shirt from my favorite thrift store. I was checking out this rack of clothes, which probably stretched about 10 feet long. While doing so, my eye caught glance on this shirt being checked out by another lady (who's actually dressed in a gyaru outfit - cute!), and was situated in another rack across the

Missing Summer

2011-06-27T01:51:00.000-07:00

Oh how I miss the sun, it's glare, and all the "good" things that go with it. The rainy season has officially started in the country and it was even ushered in by Falcon, the typhoon that just swept Manila. :( Anyway, to counteract the so-called bed weather, I was inspired to use summer colors for my nails so I can be reminded of the fun memories I've had during the sun-worshiping season.

Fading Flame

2011-06-22T02:59:00.000-07:00

Finally, the flaming color started to fade a bit. Red wasn't really my dream hair color. I mean, I like red hair. I just don't think it would suit me. So when my hair turned out Hayley Williams-ish last week, I sorta silently screamed for I know that's not the color I want. Here's what it looked like today: Still reddish, but not so bright anymore. :P Photo without flash. Since last

First Crush ♥

2011-06-20T01:21:00.000-07:00

Lovely color, isn't it? I love that Caronia, a Filipino brand of polish, is starting to have more of these gorgeous pastel colors in their collection. When I first started buying polishes from this brand, they only had the basic colors such as red, white, black, brown, gold and silver. Now, I can confidently say that they already have the colors that can be great (and inexpensive) dupes for

Bargain Accessories!

2011-06-18T01:24:00.000-07:00

See the VENTE tag? Yes, it's only 20 pesos! :D Been looking for something like this for the longest time! This is such a classic. I always use this to work. Don't you just love mismatched earrings like these?! <3 Adorable 50-peso rings from Quiapo. Would you believe that this is just for 50 pesos? Love stacking this with gold or silver bangles. It just adds a pop of color.

Red Head

2011-06-17T04:12:00.000-07:00

So this was my hair color this morning. Then, wishing to go darker, I used this. And this was the end result! I'm not complaining, though. LOL. I didn't expect it to be this red, but I still like it. Although I'm not gonna stop on my quest of having darker hair. Probably will dye again after... 1 week?! Is that safe? Suggestions please. :) Thanks! I've been neglecting this happy place called

LOLCat Fever

2011-05-31T04:40:00.000-07:00

Seriously, how can you not love these photos or maybe this website if it's not for these adorable balls of fur?! *^^* Just wanna squish them so baaaad... (do not that though, LOL!) I wanna share my own version. Heeeeheeeeheeee! :D Everyone, meet Eds, our 2 month old hyper kittie. She's always running around here and there, thinking that all objects in front of her is asking her to play.

Tuesday Must Be Spelled As R.A.I.N.B.O.W.

2011-05-31T00:16:00.000-07:00

“The soul would have no rainbow had the eyes no tears.” I wish somehow that I could see rainbows every single day. That would be awesome, no? :) And since that dream will only remain as such, I'll just do whatever I can to see rainbow colors anywhere I want. Have a beautiful and colorful day, everyone! ♥♥♥

Extend Summer Please? :)

2011-05-30T05:35:00.000-07:00

Pinks. Teals. Yellows. Glitters. I wish that summer will be extended this year. The sudden drop in temperature makes me want to slow time down and use up all my summer color polishes all at once, hence, the dual-hued nail design. Might change nail designs more than once a week. Just 'cause I want to see more colors before summer ends. :(

Thrift Shop Love

2011-05-30T00:03:00.000-07:00

I missed blogging sooo much! :) I missed reading my favorite blog sites, as well. Been so busy with my family for the past weeks. I love that my siblings are mostly home these days because of their school vacation. The entire household are usually out and about. *^^* This is my recent favorite silk blouse I got from a thrift shop! I LOVE IT SO MUCH! My mom calls it a "granny blouse", though!

If Gadgets Have Emotions

2011-05-11T06:17:00.000-07:00

... then my camera would have said, "Whew!" For the past few weeks, I have been contemplating into getting a new camera. There is nothing wrong about my current camera. In fact, I love it to bits! I have had it for almost eight months now and it never failed on me... ever! It has done its job really well. Actually, it really must because I think I read hundreds of reviews about this camera

I Hoped For Rain, Then a Storm Came

2011-05-09T01:08:00.000-07:00

Last week, I can still remember being so affected by the scorching hot (almost feverish, mind you) kind of weather here in my country. It was so unbearable. Even trying to take a nap on a vehicle on my way to work is impossible. In addition to that, dressing up became a pain because IF ONLY I can go to work in shorts and tank, I will. Yesterday, Sunday, it rained. No, it stormed actually. I

College Colors

2011-05-05T01:38:00.000-07:00

This morning, I was reading some updates about my college through an online alumni newspaper. Gaaaaaaad, I miss my school. :( It's so ironic because it is now school vacation in the Philippines, yet I suddenly felt that itch to wear my school uniform (yes, I wore uniform in college), pack my pens and notebooks, see my classmates (the fun part!!!) and head to school. Of course I can't do that

The White Button Down

2011-05-04T01:16:00.000-07:00

... is LOVE! It's been a while since I last blogged. My two younger siblings are on vacation now (they are still students), so every spare time that I have, I'd rather spend with the whole family. That's because we are really "whole" during school vacations. LOL! It's very rare for us to do that when the school year starts. Well, enough of the drama. This is a very comfortable button down

Too Cute Not To Share :)

2011-04-20T03:20:00.000-07:00

Can you ever imagine your boyfriend / husband doing your make-up? This video is just toooooo cute. I was smiling the whole time while viewing it. "Like so..." LOL!

Grays and Studs

2011-04-13T05:49:00.000-07:00

For the nth time, I have found a piece of clothing in my closet that I have already forgotten about. This skirt that I got from 168 Mall in Divisoria only cost me 150 pesos two years ago. :) And lo and behold, this is the very first time I wore it. :) I have completely forgot that I have this and I'm really glad I found this again.♥ Can you see the details at the bottom of the skirt? It's so

Oh Summer Time!

2011-04-08T02:04:00.000-07:00

I used to hate this beautifully printed blouse that I got from a thrift store ages ago. It's too long. It's sorta see-through. The fabric makes my skin itchy at the end of the day. Aaaaaand, since it is a long button down, I only wore it with black tights. This morning, while rummaging through my closet, I saw this again and wondered why it was still there. Hehehe I really thought I gave it

Oh Summer Time ^^

2011-04-08T01:21:00.000-07:00

Blues :)

2011-04-07T00:13:00.000-07:00

Our company celebrated its first anniversary the other day. We were asked to wear blue ♥ for it was the company's color. When I got home, I realized that I did not have a lot of blue shirts. :( I only had this checkered button down short from ages ago, so I just paired it with a nice denim jean shorts, then sported light blue nails that went along with my turquoise (almost blue ~ hehe!)

Because I Can

2011-03-24T00:48:00.000-07:00

Mom looked puzzled as she saw me today in this outfit. She went like, "Nung Monday ka pa naka-shorts ah!" (You've been wearing shorts since Monday!) Well, Ma, we don't have a dress code in the office - yay! (Only flip flops are not allowed) And also, It. Is. Super. Hot. These. Days. Even if the vehicle I took to work was air-conditioned, it was not enough. The temperature was just unbearable.

I Can Never Have Enough!

2011-03-23T00:25:00.000-07:00

I got to work early the other day so I decided to kill some time in the nearest mall. Went straight away to an accessories shop just to have a look... yeah right!!! LOL As if I can do that! But you see, I only got just one owl necklace and a pair of bow earrings. Just that. I'm proud of myself this time. :) Happy hump day to all.♥

Next To My Love for Fashion Stores

2011-03-22T00:39:00.000-07:00

... is my love for beauty and wellness stores. ♥♥♥ We, Filipinas, are lucky to have Watson's stores in almost every corner (okay, every mall ☺) so it's really easy for us to purchase inexpensive items that have great quality. Sometimes, when I have a lot of time in my hands, I love to visit this store and just check out new skin and nail care products. :) The other day though, I was surprised

Getting Older Never Felt This Goooooood!

2011-03-21T05:46:00.000-07:00

When I hit 20 a few years back, I thought to myself, "Oh god, now I'm realllllllly old." I cannot call myself a teenager anymore. And I am not quite an adult yet. I was hoping to bring back the time and try to re-live all those precious moments from when I was in high school and college. Fast forward to 2011. I turned 26 a few days ago. I feel contented. It is like maturity ruled over and I

Sunkissed Nails

2011-03-21T00:31:00.000-07:00

Been liking animal print nails these days. :) Thanks to this new Caronia polish color, I suddenly fell in love with orange.♥ I cannot believe it's already Monday! :( I want my weekend back. Oh jeez, if only that's possible!

Birthdays Should Be A Week Long

2011-03-18T22:05:00.000-07:00

When we were kids, we always get excited when our birthdays are coming up. We just sit back and relax, and wait for whatever our parents prepared for us. Now that we're grown ups, all preparations are usually left to US, or to fellow grown ups (a.k.a. our dear friends). It can be fun and tiring at the same time. That's probably what made me busy for the past week. But guess what, despite all

There's Always a First

2011-03-11T04:13:00.000-08:00

It's the first time I ever wore this kind of shorts. How exactly do you call them? I really don't know. Got this pair from a thrift shop and decided to give it a try. It's very comfortable and breezy! Perfect for summer, I guess. :) Be safe, everyone! ♥ P.S. Let's all pray for our neighbors in Japan. May they be able to survive this wrath.

Something Borrowed and Something New

2011-03-10T00:00:00.000-08:00

Newly found, that is! Last night, I was rummaging through some rarely used bags and saw these pretty earrings I have owned ages ago. I think I only used it twice or thrice since....2006??? So when my eyes laid on them again, it was like looking at a beautiful accessory for the first time! Then I told myself, "Imma wear this tomorrow!!!". And I did! It's tribal-ish, no? :) I love long

Mixed Blues

2011-03-08T02:25:00.000-08:00

I was in the mood to use blues for my nail art design this week, however, I couldn't think of just one design. (artist's block?! LOL) Arghhhhh... My birthday is in a week and I am very pressured... financially. LOL! Have to provide birthday blowout (which is FOOD) for work and two sets of barkada. Oh my!

Almost Ready for Summer!

2011-03-04T20:17:00.000-08:00

Ironic title since it's pouring just a bit outside as I type. But I still know that summer is fast approaching and I'm getting giddy about it already. One reason is that I get to wear shorts more. I like wearing shorts... a lot! I'm quite lucky because I work in an office where it's allowed to wear shorts anytime of the week (in an appropriate way, of course). *^^* But really, I like the comfort

Weather Must Be a Woman...

2011-03-02T05:41:00.000-08:00

... crazy! I normally would wake up with an almost feverish temperature and would sleep in evening like it's snowing outside. I don't have problems with the temperature itself. My problems start when I am about to choose my outfit for the day. Should I wear something cool? (I usually leave for work at lunch time = HOT) Should I wear a jacket? (I go home just before midnight = COLD) Almost all

I Found A Mickey Ring!

2011-03-01T23:19:00.000-08:00

I found this really cute Mickey Mouse ring from a random shop in my area. Another good thing is that I got it for only 50 pesos. :) I bought 2. :) But I'll definitely go back! This week is too dragging. I hope I can fast forward time to Friday. *^^*

Awww... March is Finally Here!

2011-03-01T06:12:00.000-08:00

March ♥ My favorite month. Ok it's because it's my birth month. :) ;) :D Last Saturday was a ME-TIME day. I went thrift shopping, went to buy a couple of rings aaaaaaaaaand I dyed my hair. :D It's so refreshing to have my hair dyed after so many weeks of tormenting myself whenever I look at the mirror and see my roots. I just cannot handle it anymore. As always, I went for the Revlon Color

Polka Fever!

2011-02-27T22:45:00.000-08:00

The past weekend has been so busy for me, hence, not much time to do the nails. But I cannot start my week with an old design (LOL!) so I just opted for a very simple one. I call it my lazy nails. Have an awesome week ahead! ♥♥♥

I Came, I Saw, I Shopped!

2011-02-26T03:18:00.000-08:00

A couple of weeks back, I saw this new thrift shop that opened near our village. It looks nice and clean but never really got the chance to check it out... until TODAY! I was one happy lady once I left the place. *^^* It was soooo hot when I left the house so I was sweating when I got back. But, yeah, it was all worth it! *^^* How's your weekend? Hope you are all doing fine.

Anne and James ~ They Look Cute Together! ♥

2011-02-22T01:37:00.000-08:00

So the Oscars are coming up. Yes, I love watching those award shows. Woohooo ~ Whaddya think? Aren't they adorable? ♥

Ushering Summer!

2011-02-20T23:11:00.000-08:00

I'm letting my nails usher in summer here in the country. I got so excited last week to pull out all the summer colors in my nail polish container. They'll be the staples for the rest of the season. :D ♥♥♥

Mission Accomplished!!!

2011-02-18T22:18:00.000-08:00

The famous Freedom Fries! You have got to try thissssss! The couple who came in hungry, and came out happy! :D Do I really need to write something about this post? LOL Uploading these photos made me so famished once again! I hope Army Navy will have more branches. :) Have an amazing, food-filled weekend, everyone! <3

Cheers to the Love Month! ♥

2011-02-15T22:48:00.000-08:00

So my card reader decided to self-destruct last Monday... on Valentine's day. :( :( :( But I got a new one now! Yey! Thanks to CDR-King for their dirt cheap card readers - my large McDo fries are even more expensive! LOL Here are my nails for this week. ♥ I don't know if you can tell but those nail jewels are actually heart-shaped... to keep up with Valentine's. :) My boyfriend and I are

A Few Inches Off

2011-02-07T18:04:00.000-08:00

From this ~ And a few chops off, Just because summer's around the corner, I'd like to feel the breeze through my nape. :D Hair color might also go lighter soon. :D Happy Tuesday to everyone!

Geez, Thanks! (Blushes)

2011-02-02T20:45:00.000-08:00

Yey! This week has been extraordinarily stressful for me at work, yet two beautiful ladies from the blogworld shielded me from utmost emotional tragedy: the talented Meream and the fashionable Roan. :) Thank you so much for the award, ladies! I swear, you made my week! :) So here are the rules in accepting the award: . 1. Thank and link back to the person who gave me this award. 2. Share 7

When Garfield Came By

2011-01-25T06:15:00.000-08:00

The other night, while by boyfriend and I were hanging out in our front porch, there came a cute little creature that completely broke away our attention from each other. CLICK TO ENLARGE! ♥ We do not know who owns this cat, nor where it came from. It just swung by and offered us both a treat: it's pure cuteness. :D:D:D

Definitely Not Blue

2011-01-24T23:14:00.000-08:00

Weather is still pretty chilly these days. The best colors for nails in these kinds of weathers would be reds, plums, blues and deep violets (which I all love). Happy Tuesday, everyone! ♥

Tell Me Where You're Going

2011-01-24T05:44:00.000-08:00

Warning: Spoiler alert for the movie 127 Hours! Last December, I had the opportunity to watch a this film entitled 127 Hours. I'm sure you have heard of that. I'm also pretty much sure that you have seen it, too (or maybe got interested in doing so). It was, well, a very inspiring and thought-provoking movie. The story was based from real life events, mind you. That made viewing the movie even

Naked Without These

2011-01-21T21:35:00.000-08:00

Just like you, my heart melts once I enter a shop filled with interesting pieces of jewelries. It always does. If I had a million dollars, I'd probably spend a quarter of it on accessories alone. I am quite picky though, and there are certain accessories that I do not like much... like bracelets and bangles - not so much of a big fan, so I only have a few. What I have the most are earrings, which

Nothing Special About This Friday

2011-01-21T02:21:00.000-08:00

...but the idea of being hours away from weekend brings the biggest, most genuine smile on my face!☺ Happy Friday to everyone! My partner in crime for this blog (a.k.a. my camera) was borrowed for a week so I wasn't able to post pictures of the nail art designs I came up with this week. I got my little gadget back today though, so I'll be shooting crazy some things I will blog about next week.

Random Jewels On White Clouds

2011-01-17T04:20:00.000-08:00

It's another freezing Monday and it's just so damn difficult crawling out of bed! The other day, I got an SMS from my boyfriend saying that he feels that Christmas is just around the corner... again! Hahaha! True! It really does feel like the holidays are comin' right up. And it feels nice. ☺ This would be my nails for this week. I love using glitters in all my nail art designs even though it's

New Signs

2011-01-14T06:25:00.000-08:00

So I'm sure you've heard the dumbfounding news about the new horoscope signs. Now I'm not really a firm believer of astrological signs and how it affects your destiny. I remember when I was in elementary school, my classmates and I would always talk about our "signs" then try (or impose ~ LOL!) to relate ourselves on how each sign is described. "You're a Virgo, oh so that's why you're very

Red Tips on a Cold Monday

2011-01-10T01:26:00.000-08:00

I woke up really early today because it was just too damn cold! Brrrr! I cannot believe that the temperature could still get that low considering that I already live "on top of Manila". LOL! Anyways, I hope all is well today. :) Now, my nails. I love red nail polishes! Any brand, hue, or intensity will do as long as it is indeed red. But as much as I love the color for my tips, I try not to do

A Very Purple Year Ahead!

2011-01-06T23:21:00.000-08:00

Aside from all the celebrations held at the end of each year, another thing that brings me so much excitement is when I go hunt for the perfect planner for the following year. I always get giddy looking at the sea of planners in bookstores or even in office supply stores. I'm like a kid in an ice cream store deciding which flavor to have! I don't know about you, but looking for THE planner is

Let's All Embrace 2011! :D

2011-01-03T00:40:00.000-08:00

My sister, my mom, my brother, and my dad. I took the picture, hence, my absence. LOL Whew! Holidays for me and family are always extremely busy! Family gatherings, reunions, gift buying, cooking, organizing of parties... the list goes on. I'm glad that the busy days are over, but somehow dissed because the celebrations have also stopped. :( Oh well, we could still make everyday Christmas or

50th Avenue: My Favorite Fashion Stop

2010-12-18T01:27:00.000-08:00

I'm sure a lot of fashionista ladies (and gents) in the metro know about the 50th Avenue in Robinson's Galleria. :D It was recently temporarily closed for renovation and now that it's open once again, I cannot help myself but drop by the place every so often. The place is pure fashion bliss! It's almost like an upscale tiangge (flea market). There are also a lot of stalls (more than before, and

Why Diet is a Word Unknown to Me

2010-12-11T01:36:00.000-08:00

Chicken fingers served with cheesy penne pasta Chicken fingers served with cheesy garlic potatoes I am soooooooo glad I work near Banchetto! :D Heaven-sent goodness like these are just a stone throw away! And these delicious treats are brought to you by ChickFish. :) The chef/proprietor is actually my boyfriend's cousin. She's an awesome cook! :D Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Because of Paper Bags

2010-12-11T01:10:00.000-08:00

So we all love shoes. We cannot seem to get enough of it. Most specially when you see a big "SALE" sign in front of the store! Even when you do not have any plans of shopping for anything, that freakin' sign just blows up everything. LOL So here is my latest unexpected-shoe-purchase last week and I am so thrilled! Not just because I like the shoes' simplicity, but also the paper bag it came it.

Happy Thursday! ♥

2010-12-09T01:33:00.000-08:00

Oh Thursday... It's the day that is almost Friday. But it's not. Hence the mixed emotions. LOL. I was browsing some "strange news" from the world wide web when I suddenly came across this thing that made me LOL for a good 5 minutes. Sorry. I cannot help but share it with you, guys! LOL

Bargain Finds When You Least Expect It

2010-12-05T23:46:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday was my thrift-hunting-day and boy, I was thrilled. I went alone and visited 3 different thrift shops in my area. The sun was mad outside and despite my white shirt and denim shorts outfit, I thought I was gonna faint while walking downtown. Thank goodness the thrift shops I came to were air-conditioned! Whew! At least, I had fun digging for clothes!☺ After my much anticipated

Get Organized, Bag!!!

2010-12-03T23:12:00.000-08:00

My first bag organizer was from SM department store. I liked it, yes. It did serve its purpose. But when I saw these sturdier looking bag organizers from Beabi, I just had to give it a try. Mother Earth friendly paper bag :D It is very roomy. :D Front and back. And the best part about this purchase... Beabi has various storage items in their store so I'm certain you won't leave

Back with a Tag! :D

2010-12-03T22:40:00.000-08:00

Zebra print top scored from a thrift store. :D November came by fast! Whew! Still cannot believe we're now a few more winks to Christmas! *^^* Happy Holidays to all! A very talented and creative blogger tagged me in one of her recent posts. It was Meream of Bored and Crafty. I'm so excited to answer the questions so here it goes. ~~~ Why did you create the blog? I like to write. I love to

Cheap Find: Belts

2010-11-19T19:24:00.000-08:00

Went to the ever popular store Saizen to buy some cute nail polishes and just like what usually happens, I ended up buying more than what I planned. In the men's accessories section, I saw these plain but nice looking belts. Then I told myself "I have to get these!" I got a black and a brown belt. Only for 85 pesos each!!! And here's me wearing the brown belt already. :D I know I have

There's Froyo in My Office Building!!!

2010-11-19T18:52:00.000-08:00

So that means froyo for me anytime! Yey! Strange name. But I don't care! <3

Payless Shoes in Galleria! ♥

2010-11-15T22:28:00.000-08:00

So it's a holiday today in the Philippines BUT I have work! Boo! As expected, I got to the office wayyyyy too early so I decided to head to the nearest mall first. And my oh my... I was flabbergasted when I saw this really huge tarp bearing the logo of Payless Shoe Source near TGI Fridays in Robinsons Galleria! Boy I was super excited! :D Can't wait for it to open!♥

Don't You Dare

2010-11-15T17:47:00.000-08:00

This polish from Chic is really awesome. The photo cannot give justice. :( Yes... this again. <3 Having a very busy week ahead! :D

Polka Dotted Diamond

2010-11-06T20:11:00.000-07:00

I got a really nice gray polish from a local brand called Caress and I think it looks adorable. :D It already looks good on its own, but I still decided to add on some dots for more... ummm... appeal? LOL It's so diamond, it's gay! LOL! (now that was corny...hehe) Other polishes I used for this design... Been using this a lot lately. <3 And one last look at the design. :D Have a

Keep 'Em Strong

2010-11-04T04:00:00.000-07:00

I know not all human females would want to grow their nails LONG but I'm pretty sure they still, at least, want to have decent looking, medium length, or super short, nails. Ever since I started my Youtube channel to feature my so-called nail art tutorials, I've also started getting lots of requests for me to make a video on tips on how to keep nails strong. Requests as such would come from

My Grass Skirt on a Cloudy Day

2010-10-31T18:55:00.000-07:00

And I'm wearing it on my nails! :D I love this (not so) new polish from Bobbie. It's so summer-y! I miss summer. :( I used Bobbie's Grass Skirt and Silver Glitter. :D Silver Glitter and Grass Skirt, respectively. Happy Monday to all! <3

Fatties? Oh Come on, Marie Claire!

2010-10-28T02:02:00.000-07:00

Nothing much to do today so I decided to read some articles from my favorite online magazines. I then came across this interesting writeup and all I can say after is "WHAT THE FUCK?!" Sorry for the profanity but I really think I have the best excuse to say that. Please read this and tell me what you think. I am disappointed. I also felt bad about how some of the people who commented on that

I Left Too Early

2010-10-25T02:31:00.000-07:00

I left for work early today because I wanted to start the week right. Then I noticed that the roads are so clear and suddenly I remembered: today is local elections day in the Philippines! (I didn't vote ~ sahhhryy!) So that's why there are lesser vehicles on the roads. Yebah! BUT ~~~ since I was TOO early to set foot inside my office, I decided to head to the nearest mall again It was probably

Bugs on Nails

2010-10-24T23:47:00.000-07:00

A dear friend recently gave me a bottle of red nail polish from Milani and then wondered what design I could make out of it. I LOVE RED nails, super. But since Halloween is fast approaching, I decided to to give my red nails a little twist. Bugs on my tips! I know, I know. It's not an original design. I'm sure you've gazed on a lot of pictures from the Internet showcasing this cute design,

Just The Way You Are

2010-10-22T05:38:00.000-07:00

Current LSS. Can't help but smile and feel cheesy whenever I hear this song. And oh... Did you know that Bruno Mars is Pinoy (Filipino)? ♥

Denim Love

2010-10-22T00:59:00.000-07:00

I got denim shoes! ♥ Yey!♥♥♥ It's been raining a LOT in here. It's sooo cold, too. Days like these can really make a toll on our disposition for the day. Trust me. My students could feel it if I'm gloomy no matter how I try to sound perky in our classes. So yesterday, before heading to work, I "stopped by" (that's my i-wanna-shop-NOW expression) the mall and got myself a pair of shoes. The one

Seriously?!

2010-10-21T02:14:00.000-07:00

Not a bad idea, though ~~~ :) Saw this while Googling something and well, yeah its not a bad idea! Hehe. I love KitKat and I love green tea flavored foodies so this one definitely interests me. This is only sold in Japan... I think. Please correct me if I'm wrong. And alert me if this is already available in Pinas!!! :D Anyway, so I guess everyone really had amazing experiences during last

Always Been Brown

2010-10-18T19:16:00.000-07:00

I've been having my hair dyed since high school. Hehe yes, high school. It wasn't allowed in my school but i was able to get away with it ~ don't know how. As time went by, I started lemming for better hair color products because I always want to do my own hair coloring (I love anything DIY). This is my hair color at the moment. I have black hair. When I got my hands on Revlon Colorsilk in

Nails of the Week :D

2010-10-17T18:19:00.000-07:00

Been raining a lot these days... Feeling gloomy... Oh well, have to use fun colors for my nails this week. :D Yellow and pink are 2 colors that I really love together... they should get married. LOL Yellow polka dot nails <3 Polishes are from The Face Shop and Caronia :)

Not Beauty Related ... But Still A Beauty

2010-10-16T23:21:00.000-07:00

Oh how I love desserts! But we all know that it's just too good that's it's bad! Hahaha super velvety soft mousse cake :D Banchetto is the best!

Originals and Recreations

2010-10-10T01:10:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, inspirations just hit me and so I just go and make them. At times though, I'd be just a regular jealous girl and copy somebody else's design... with acknowledgement of course. :D So here are the ones I have made for the past few months. cupcakes, anyone? <3 festive colors ~ i love colors. obviously not an original but i find it adorable! purple french tips Golds and

Nail Art Inspiration

2010-10-03T23:55:00.000-07:00

A dear friend AKA college classmate posted a really "kawaii" nail art design on my Facebook account. I was super inspired by it. Had fun recreating it. Loved it! ♥♥♥ Isn't it the cutest?! Thanks dear Charie for the inspiration picture! :)

Bobbie Nail Creme's "Weng-Weng" is Love

2010-08-02T00:33:00.000-07:00

Bobbie is a Filipino brand of nail polish and, for me, has very good quality. They have a wide range of colors to offer and can actually be "good dupes" for some China Glaze colors as well. This one is called "Weng-Weng". Funny name, huh? But just look at it. It's soooo magical. I like these kinds of polishes. It looks so 3D! :) Hypnotizing! :D Believe it or not, it's a Filipino brand!

Nail Essential: Cuticle Oil

2010-07-30T18:31:00.000-07:00

Taking care of nails, at least for me, isn't as easy as you'd think it is. Sometimes, we really need to use some products that will supplement the health of our precious tips... just like you would with your body. And so I found this local product in Watsons and decided to give it a try. That was back in 2006, and I am proudly using it till now. It's a cuticle oil from Bobbie, the same brand that

Nail Arts: First Few Attempts ♥

2010-07-29T02:20:00.000-07:00

It was probably back in my 6th grade when I started taking fancy on nails. I remember when I and some girl seatmates in class would compare how long our nails were by the end of each week (our school wasn't that strict with nail lengths, only with nail polish - it's a no-no!). On summer vacations, I'd take chances on painting my nails with either baby pinks or blues and show them off to my