Fab finds for less

Just like any girl, I love dressing up. And when it comes to buying clothes, a thrift shop is my favorite mecca. Well, what's not to love about second-hand clothes? Aside from the fact that it's real cheap, they are also one-of-a-kind. My dear ladies, here are some of my fab finds:

How cute is this cover up? Nabbed it for just P50. 

The fabric alone makes it a great buy. I bought it for merely P30.

I was very happy to score this top for P15! (Yes, you read it right! Lucky me!)

Where else in the world can you find a denim top for only P90?

Happy thrifting!

Abby

My not-so-secret skin secrets

For the love of my skin, I always take time to keep abreast of skin care products that really work wonders but don't hurt my wallet too. Those who know me well can really tell that I'm a very low-maintenance when it comes to buying stuff. Need tried and tested genius skin care products that don't just boost your glow but also restore your youth? Read on to learn more. 

To start off, let me introduce an online shop that's been the haven of the most affordable beauty finds for a few years now. Skin Perfection is truly the solution to every girl's skin problems. Their products are made from 95% natural-based ingredients and it's extensively researched and developed to suit the Asian skin. I've been using their products for more than a year and shortly after, I'm hooked! Take a peek at my top picks and start giving your face a much-deserved pampering:

Pink Clarifying Toner

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I love how it smells! I'm a sucker for anything sweet-scented and this almost smells exactly like my favorite cologne. It's loaded with the finest botanical extracts and anti-bacterial ingredients. A mild toner that you can use after washing your face. I like that my skin doesn't get that stinging sensation after I use this. Makes me feel squeaky clean!

2in1 Day Cream

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Not a fan of retouching throughout the day? Then this cream is perfect for you. It doubles as a moisturizer and a foundation. Now I don't have to blot until late afternoon, and I barely need to retouch. 

5in1 Night Cream

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I have tried many night creams from cheap to unreasonably expensive, and this one isn't even just "value-for-money", it really helps maintain your glow. I love how my face looks like every morning. Lakas maka-blooming! Plus, this product does a great job at refreshing and hydrating your skin without leaving your face feeling heavy and greasy. And at P200, its price can't be beat!

24k Gold Facial Mask

I got hooked on this! Definitely my favorite facial mask ever. One pack is already good for 6-8 applications. So sulit, right? I love how it leaves my skin so supple in just a few minutes after rinsing. And guess what? My boyfriend loves it too... MUCHOOO!!! The photo speaks for itself though I had to twist his arm around my little finger to say yes for these vanity shots (pardon our faces), LOL.

My dear ladies, it's more than just vanity, it's about the effectiveness that each product gives that I really believe in. Plus, the prices are easy on the pocket too. Skin perfection has everything for your skin from facial wash, creams, peeling solutions and soaps. Take your pick! Like their page https://www.facebook.com/skinperfectionmain to get to know the gorgeous and generous owner and be updated with their latest products and unbeatable promos.

Stay Fabulous!

Abby

Miracle in a bottle

What's not to love about Human Nature? Aside from the fact that their products are made in the Philippines, they are also driven by the love for the poor and the environment. Their products are really good and economical. Few months ago, my boyfriend got heat rashes on his neck and back due to the humid and scorching hot weather last Summer. Without a second thought, I purchased Sunflower Beauty Oil and applied it to his skin religiously every night and voila!... after two days, Dumeyvid Blaine ang mga rashes nya! This has got to be one of the most effective products that we've tried so far. I like the fact that it's not greasy when applied to the skin. We love love love this product muchooo! It really works wonders and no wonder why it sells like hotcakes. We've been using this product for a few months now and all I can say is that it stays true to its claim. A miracle bottle, indeed.

Here's a list of what it can do to your skin:

1. Helps lighten dark undereye circles
2. Helps lighten dark spots & pimple marks
3. Undereye moisturizer
4. Helps prevent & diminish the appearance of stretch marks
5. Helps soften and lighten underarms
6. Softens feet soles, knees & elbows
7. Removes stubborn makeup
8. Overall body moisturizer
9. Helps diminish fine lines around the eyes
10. Helps soften cuticles and dry skin
11. Makes skin glow and helps keep it youthful
12. Helps relax tired, puffy eyes
13. Helps relieve itch & redness caused by insect bites
14. Nourishes & conditions eyelashes
15. Helps lighten dark lips
16. Adds shine to dull hair
17. Helps ease dry & itchy scalp
18. Helps improve skin condition after sunburn
19. Smoothens dry, rough skin from shaving
20. Helps calm skin & ease rashes
21. Helps relieve symptoms of skin infections
22. Helps hydrate dry patches on face
23. Helps lighten lesions and scars

I have yet to experience other miracles from this product but I'm sure it will keep on giving me good effects. :)

In the Pink

Being beautiful is more than how many boys you can get to look at you, or how much makeup you can wear. It's about what you live for. It's about what defines you. It's about the heart that you have, and what makes you special. It's about those little quirks that make you, YOU. It's about going against the flow and living out what you honestly think. And that is a beautiful thing. 

Looks may fade but personality lasts forever. Keep that in mind ladies! ;)

Happy weekend everyone! xoxo

I love you because...

To my SOUNDING BOARD...

my CONFIDANT...

my BACKBONE...

I love you for so many reasons

BIG and SMALL

And all of them are WONDERFUL...


I can't find the perfect words to elaborate how thankful I am for having you in my life. And I don't even know if these words could ever justify how grateful I am.


I love you for always reminding me how beautiful I am. Even at my worst, you never cease to lift me up. You continuously love and admire me. You never left and you never stopped. You were and are always there through thick and thin, through all the times I break down and give up. 

I love how we can be ourselves around each other. 

I love how you genuinely appreciate the good times with me. 

I love how we enjoy each other’s company (out in the sun). 

I love how you give me the sweetest and unexpected surprises all the time. You made me realize that it isn’t about how big your gift is, it’s not about how long we’ve been together, it’s not about how expensive our dinner dates are, it’s always about the simplicity and the practicality — it’s about the love that keeps our relationship going.

I love you for always showing and making me feel the words that I should be hearing.  Your "I love you" is comprised of holding my hand when I am at my weakest, kissing my forehead when I am anxious, and always supporting me for whatever I aspire to be. 

I love how your soft and gentle smile put the sun to shame. 

   

You look so sweet while dreaming. 

I love you for all the special qualities that make you one of a kind

I love you for the two hundred seven days that we've been together. Because since day one, you have proven to me that it can always get better. And it does, and continuously gets better. 

I love our late night chitchat. I love our petty arguments about my #ootd for work and I love that our fights never last for a day or two. I love that we are never perfect. 

And even if I want to further elaborate how much I love you, I'd rather make you feel it every day. 

Another year down, lots more to go...

To someone who constantly showers me with words of affirmation...
who always wants the best for me no matter what the situation is...
who goes out of his way to make me feel special...
who puts up with my "Okay I'm almost done, I'm almost done!" and "Does this look okay? Are you sure this looks okay?"...
who shops with me for long hours and still keep his sanity...
who always cherish every single second spent with me...

You've always been so expressive about how you feel --- and that is something I've always loved about you. Our relationship has always been my greatest source of happiness. Spending time with you at the end of the day is all that I look forward to because that's when I feel more contented. I remember how my life was before I met you. That was when I had nothing much to get excited about except treating myself on my pay day, nothing much to get up for in the morning except a day at work. I think life has a plan for everyone though, and sometimes, you just have to be patient enough to see what it has in store for you. God didn't allowed me to be stuck in that dreary existence. I patiently waited for awhile... then life granted me what I had always wanted. After more than three years of waiting, He gave me YOU. I will always be grateful to fate for bringing us together. 

I know that I'm not perfect, but I will strive to be the best person I can be. You're worth it --- definitely worth it. I know that we can do great things together. I look forward with hope and excitement to the future we will build together. 

Serendipity happens...

One of the happiest things in life is when you know you're in love with someone who loves you MORE..

T'was in May when Cupid paid me a visit. Someone added me on facebook. A stranger who soon became a friend. I didn't expect our friendship would grow right from the very first day we exchanged messages. The question "hi..batch ba mo ni ________ (whose name should not be mentioned) dati?" started it all, lol. We had really grown closer...and we're spending more time together through facebook and skype since we're miles apart. It's amazing how our feelings for each other blossomed very fast. Sometimes I wonder if what we have is too good to be true. 

For me, he's a GIFT... beautifully packaged full of sweetness, beauty and love. As cliché as it may sound, I just feel lucky to have someone who does the most random-est things just to make me happy. Someone I can joke around with and end up smiling every time. Someone who gives me the feeling of HAPPINESS AGAIN. He makes me feel loved, he makes me feel safe, but more importantly, he makes me feel wanted... :)