Fourth Friday of the month: Freestyle Friday / Finds / Shopping
It's not supposed to be Mom-Finds yet coz there are 5 Fridays this month, and the last Friday is the 30th. Today should be Freestyle Friday, anything goes. But next week is a special day, it's my wedding anniversary, so I think I want to blog something different for that day. Anyhow, since it's anything goes, I am doing this compilation of good finds again, just like what I did here the first time.
I have discovered and received so many wonderful products over the past few months and they all deserve to be shared here. These four stood out. So, without further ado, in no particular order, here are a few of my current favorite things:
PALMER'S - Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil
When I attended a
talk on skin care and pregnancy by Palmer's some months back, I received this wonderful gift from Rustan's.
I've been using this all over my body for three months now, after every bath, and I swear by this product!
I needed to change to more intensive moisturizing cleansers and creams so I found this light oil more
effective to soothe my dry, and sometimes scaly and itchy, skin. The Skin Therapy Oil is available locally through Rustan's for less than PhP700. What makes this so special?
- Advanced multi-purpose skin perfection product for the body and face!
- Preservative-free, phthalate-free
- Non-greasy, non-staining, lightweight formula
- With Vitamin E and mild rosehip fragrance
- Formulated to help improve appearance of scars, stretch marks, dry and damaged skin, uneven skin tone, aging skin, fine lines and wrinkles
My skin really looks and feels instantly soft and smooth. Same goes for their rich
Olive Butter Formula Concentrated Cream which I use specifically on my elbows, knees, and heels after I slather on the Skin Therapy Oil. That's double moisturizing for me! :)
I am a Palmer's fan every since I was pregnant with my eldest (that was almost 10 years ago) and even ordered a their Firming Lotion from abroad. I'm glad Palmer's added products that are not just for pregnancy skin care.
TOPSHOP - Studded Black Ballerina Flats
I've been buying ballet flats for as long as I can remember. I am taller that your average Filipino so I'm cool with flats. This latest trend with
studs on accessories and bags have found their way on these
ultra soft black pair from TopShop. It's also available in cream. I posted that shot
on Instagram soon after I bought it from the store. It was the last pair in my size. I guess it's meant to be mine! =)
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| PhP 1,800+ |
Full soles are stitched all around, and the whole shoe is as light as you can imagine. You won't feel there are studs attached on it. There's no arch support and foot padding though, so it's not ideal for hours of walking. But I can wear them everyday with my usual rounds.
SHU UEMURA - Rouge Unlimited Lipstick BR790
I love red lipsticks. It's all I need to instantly brighten up my face, enough for me not to put on any other makeup on top of face powder. When I was still working, I had several shades from brights to darks tones. After I stopped working, I've been used to just wearing
lip shimmers everyday. It's been more than a decade since I bought a good red lipstick! It's about time I get one.
With rave reviews from friends, Shu Uemura was the logical choice for me. I finally got to try the different shades and decided on this deep brown-red color. I decided on Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited in BR790. It's rich and high-pigment colour and double moisture system truly delivers with long-lasting color on my lips the whole day, without drying and flaking. It actually lends a deeper color than what you see on the photo above. I'm acidic so it eventually turns brighter. If I don't feel like wearing it dark, I just press my lips on a tissue for a more muted shade (right photo).
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| PhP 1,195 |
BIG BAG THEORY - Market Bag
"Dark blue denim; sage green water-proof lining with inner pocket; vegetable-tanned tooling leather handle; antique rivets" -- this is how my friend from the Big Bag Theory describes this giant tote they recently launched.
As soon as I got it, I posted this shot
on Facebook via Instagram and did not expect to receive so many likes and comments! I called it the
"reincarnation of the bayong" - a native Filipino market bag made of woven buri leaves. This
roomy carry-all tote is made with
durable denim and water-proof lining -- practical, finely crafted, very eco-chic.
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| PhP 990 |
I've been using it to hold all sorts of stuff -- from food to clothes, party materials, to toys.
Just to illustrate how big this is, take a look at the market bag's proportion to the objects (
and kid!) below.
They have more lining colors to choose from. Order your own market bag from Big Bag Theory.
See A Few of My (current) Favorite Things - 2nd Quarter
All of these things can be nice Christmas presents for the ladies too!
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