{ Lipstick: Matte vs. Liquid }

Hello Bloggers! In this post, I'd like to talk about why "matte lipsticks" are better than "liquid". Some of you my disagree with me here, which is totally understood, because we all have our own opinions. I just wanted to share mine, so no violent reaction please. Hehe ^_^

{ Back to Blogging }

Hello Blogworld!

Wow! It's been way too long. Four long years since the last time I was able to write something here. Apologies for my sudden "missing-in-action" due to "life" happens. Haha!

What's new? -- Well, I now have a 3yr old cutie patootie little girl who just started preschool last week. She is the light of my life and she brings so much happiness to me and to my husband. She's a Daddy's girl. Hahah! go figure.. she has her Daddy wrapped around her little fingers. ^_^ Her name is 'Morgan' and she speaks and understands both Tagalog and English languages. Yes, at a young age she's already bilingual which is very cool. ;) However, I would say that Tagalog is more of her second language because we just don't use it often here since we live in the United States. Practicality wise, English would be more appropriate for her but I still try to teach Morgan Tagalog so whenever we go back to the Philippines, she has a better chance of understanding my side of the family when they speak to her.

It is true when they say everything changes once you have kids. For me, everything changed for the better. I can't even imagine my life without her. Everything I do now is for my little girl and she will always be my first priority no matter what. The rest comes second. Being a mom is the best thing that ever happened to me and I wouldn't change that for the world. :)

{ Black & White Outfit.. an all-time favorite look }

To celebrate my birthday, Hubby and I ate at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant located in Paris Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas. It was a bit expensive but the view was spectacular. We sat facing the fountains at the Bellagio. You know those moments that literally take your breath away? Well this was one of those for me. ^_^ Great company, great view, delicious food, can’t complain.

For that especial day, I was wearing the top I bought from Canada (when we were there in July). Printed skirt from Forever21, black wedge by Charles David (which, by the way, the most comfortable wedges I’ve ever worn so far!), and to finish the whole look, I added some accessories. 

{ Birthday Trip: Los Angeles & Las Vegas }

Hello Bloggers! It’s been too long since I updated my blog. Hope everyone are doing well and enjoyed the month of August. Time is surely flying by fast and now we are in September.. which means the cold weather is approaching fast! I don’t know about you Bloggers but I’m so not ready for summer to end yet.

Anyway, September is my month. Not only it’s my birthday month but also our wedding anniversary month. Hubby and I got married the same month too! ^_^

{ The POWER of the PURSE }

What I own ... so far. ;)

This post is about sharing what I love. Although, some may say (particularly my husband) it’s an addiction! But I don’t see it that way. Hahah! ;) Generally speaking, in my perspective, we (women) buy things that make us happy. Like, for instance, in my case buying bags especially when they are authentic. 

{ 4th of July in Canada }

Hello Bloggers!

It’s been too long since the last time I posted something here.. been busy with stuff. :) I hope you all are doing well and enjoyed your 4^th of July. Hubby and I spent the Independence Day at our neighbor's to the North. This was both our first time visiting Niagara Falls. Took us roughly eight hours to get there from home. Although the drive was pretty long, we definitely had a great time driving state to state. We’re both travelers and don’t mind long trips/drive like this one. :)

{ Happy 116th Philippine Independence Day! }

To celebrate this special occasion, hubby and I went to Boston last week to check out their 116^th Philippine Independence Day (Filipino gatherings) event, organized by PAMANA Group. I was thrilled to see so many Filipinos in one area that day. I’ve never been surrounded by Filipinos in a very long time, except when I travel back to Philippines. It feels like HOME! People talking in Tagalog or their native dialects. It felt good to hear those familiar sounds again. :)

{ Floral Print Dress in White Cardigan & Pink Sneakers }

As the weather heats up, so as our cravings for some cold beer and good BBQ food. :) That being said, the other day Hubby and I went to Monadnock, NH for their Smoke BBQ Beer Festival. Different types of food, cold beer, live music, a car show and more are all part of the festival. The weather was not great that day and the news says that it will rain but we still went anyway. I was so thrilled to finally wear one of my floral print dresses in my closet for that occasion. Yay! ^_^

{ Sunday Fun with Friends || Mustard-color Skirt ft. Yellow flats }

Wow! We are now in June. Can you believe it? It feels like only yesterday there’s non-stop cold weather and snow on the ground. And now we are definitely feeling the heat here in New Hampshire. Summer.. Summer.. Summer.. which means, more fun activities! Yay! :) Haha!

Anyways, back to my original post, my very first June post, Yay! :) This past Sunday, my friends and I drove to Burlington, MA to experience some good authentic Korean food. 

{ Memorial Day Weekend || Lady in Pink }

Memorial Day trip at Perkins Cove, Maine

Howdy, Bloggers! How was your weekend? Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day. :) My friends on Facebook have been posting their Memorial Day events and it looks like everyone did something special yesterday with their loved ones. That’s terrific! Me, on the other hand, I haven’t been feeling good for the past two days so hubby and I stayed home this Saturday and Sunday. The weather was not that good either, it was raining and overcast. But yesterday, thankfully, I felt so much better and the weather was somewhat on a sunny side. Yesterday, to celebrate Memorial Day hubby and I went to take a trip back to our favorite place in Maine, at Perkins Cove. Going there for Memorial Day was already our plan before I got sick. I'm just thankful everything went well just like as planned. :)

{ Florals everywhere… }

Lately, I’ve been channeling most of my time into these floral dresses from H&M online store and Amazon. I’m a sucker when it comes to affordable yet good quality clothes. Cheap price but good quality, can’t beat that! Hahah! Floral dresses, tops, and skirts/shorts are so in this summer. Everywhere I look, online or local stores it’s all florals, florals, florals! Even celebrities that I see on TV during interviews are wearing some kind of floral prints. I’ve been looking for one myself and came across these lovely Sleeveless Floral Print dresses from H&M. 

{ One Dress. Two Style }

As I mentioned from my other post, here is the second dress I bought at Amazon sold by Urban Identity. “Orange stripe maxi dress.” First time I worn this was last year on my 27^th birthday. Venue was in Atlantic City, NJ (photo above - right). Wore it with yellow flat sandals and yellow cross-body bag. It was summer and the orange color was so in last year. I think, if I’m not mistaken, orange was the favorite color last year for summer, everyone’s wearing some kind of orange so I joined in. :) 

{ Printed Hi-Lo Maxi Dress on Pink Cardigan }

Dressing up is just one of my addictions in life. Haha! That said I finally get to wear this gorgeous printed Hi-Lo maxi dress from Urban Identity (got it at Amazon). Bought this dress back in 2012 and thought the dress will not fit me anymore because I know I gained few pounds over the years Lol! .. but because of its stretchy material, it still fits my body perfectly.

{ Boracay, Philippines } >> looking back..

Boracay.. Boracay.. Boracay! This place is one of the best places I’ve ever been to in the Philippines. I may be born and raised there but this was my very first time visiting this gorgeous Island. If it weren’t for my husband, I would not have probably visited this place. Hahaha! We went there for our honeymoon and I couldn't think of any better place in the Philippines to spend our first trip together as a newlywed. :)

This is the hotel where we stayed for one whole week :)

{ I ♥ Amsterdam }

Before I begin this post, let me first start by saying Yay, to my first May post! Hahaha! I just can’t believe it’s already May and finally feeling that warmer weather. :) And warmer weather for me means Summer!!! (big smiley face here) :D

Anyway, back to my new travel-post >>

The first time hubby told me that we’re going to Amsterdam, I was very excited. We did the whole Euro Trip experience which includes riding a sleeper-train, bullet train, and stopping at different train stations along Europe. For me when you say “Amsterdam” the first thing that comes in mind is their “marijuana” policy. Hahah! Don’t judge, I’ve always heard about this and I’m pretty sure so as the other many people around the globe. Lol! :) However, that’s not what made me super excited about going to this well-known city but rather its unique buildings and structures. 

{ Leggings, Wedge, and ALDO kind of day }

It was raining pretty good yesterday when hubby and I started our road trip to Connecticut. Although I know I will be sitting in the car for two hours, I decided to wear warm yet comfortable clothes. I went for skinny leggings and green loose top then paired it with my favorite spring jacket. I finished the whole outfit with bangles, brown platform sandals wedge, and ALDO handbag.

{ ..that one Maxi Dress }

This dress is one of my favorite. I get to wear it during Spring or Summer. When it’s Spring time, I wear it with light jacket just like on this photo when hubby and I went to see the show “Stars on Ice”. Then I paired it with yellow designer inspired botany shoulder body bag and yellow flats. This maxi dress is definitely one for keeps. During summer I wear it just as it is. No need for lighter jacket whatsoever. You see, I don’t have all high-end branded handbags in the world so I use what I have in my closet. Sometimes, it doesn’t matter if it’s a brand name or not as long as it looks good on my overall look, I will go for it. Not everyone can afford to buy branded stuff, right? Hahah! :)

{ Road Trip: Destination >> Ogunquit, MAINE }

It’s that time of year again when hubby and I visits Ogunquit, ME. We love going there during this Spring time because it’s neither too cold nor hot. The view of the ocean is very peaceful to look at, it makes you feel relaxed. Although it’s not quite the time to get lobster because it’s not lobster season yet, it was still nice to go up there and enjoy the view. Since we moved to New England, Maine has always been our mini road trip destination every now and then. We never get tired of seeing the same view every year, it’s that beautiful. :)

{ Stars on Ice - 2014 Tour }

Hubby and I went to the Stars on Ice show Thursday night (4.17.14) to see the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team perform after their Sochi competition. It was AMAZING!!!!! My hands were sore from clapping all night long. I couldn’t believe I just saw them not long ago competing on TV and then there they are, in front me. Haha! I guess you can say I was a little star struck. Lol! :)

They’re all insanely good! I don’t know how they do it. Dancing on ice like that. Like they are not wearing figure skating blades at all!

The 2014 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team

{ The beautiful beach in Mozambique }

Being in South Africa is definitely one of the interesting and unforgettable memories that I will treasure forever. When hubby and I were there, we tried to visit places like Mozambique if possible. After all, it’s not all the time we get a chance to visit this side of the globe. It was May so the weather was pretty hot. Going to the beach with friends for three days and two nights was perfect. The road trip from where we used to live (Pretoria) to Mozambique was about nine hours’ drive. Before entering Mozambique, we stopped at the border line to get tourist visa. It probably took about one hour to get our entire passports stamp one by one. There were nine of us. Fortunately, we didn’t encounter any major problems during the process. :)