Wigs, Hair Extenstions and Fashion Items from OMGNB

“Omg, I love your hair!”

“Thanks! Why don’t you try coloring it this way, too? I’m sure you’d look great!”

“We can’t at work…”

(silence)

This is how a typical conversation goes whenever I get compliments about my hair. The Philippines is a pretty conservative country and you’d be surprised at how something as little as hair can have a big impact on how people perceive you (believe me, I’ve had my fair share of hair prejudices). But with everyone sporting bright, crazy colored hair, no one can blame you for having the urge to bleach your hair dead and color it say… blue or purple, fuchsia, red, teal and magenta. Yes, those are the colors on my head, people. Plus grey and God knows what else.

But if you don’t have the luxury of dying your hair, there’s always another option that won’t kill your mane and won’t require you to commit (you commitment phobes!): wigs particularly from OMGNB.

Here are a few of their items:

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Ombre wig

Achieving grey hair really isn’t as easy as it looks, believe me I’ve tried (3x to be exact), so investing in a wig would probably be a really good option especially if you’re concerned about maintenance and treatments that come with it afterwards. There are tons of wigs available on OMGNB so knock yourselves out!

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Human Hair Clip in Extension

If you’re not into loud locks and just need more volume, hair extensions are always a good idea. No personal experiences with extensions but I do know a few people who swear by them.

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Fashion Bags for women

Of course when all the hair shopping is done, you might want to add a few fashion items to your list like this bag or a dress, some shoes, make up and the list goes on… Hey, you work hard for your money, you should be able to splurge every once in a while.

OMBNG guarantees the lowest prices compared to their competitors and even gives refunds if you can prove them wrong.  Pretty cool!

They also ship worldwide and deliver straight to your doorstep which should also be in line with this post so I hope you consider it for when you start your Christmas shopping.

Talk to you later,

Issa

The best thing I’ve ever done is choosing to be alone or rather to surround myself with people who no longer make me feel so small.

I don’t have to prove myself to people I care about and if they cared about me, I would never have to prove myself to them anyways.  I don’t have to worry about disappointing people because I am not disappointing myself. I’m moving at my own pace and I feel like I’m flying right now.

I’m working on a film, I’m on schedule, I’m setting meetings with clients, I’m playing with my hedgehog, packing for events and reading again. I am at peace because noone is waging a war with me and in return, I am not starting wars with myself.

I get sad sometimes, but sadness is a feeling that hovers around me like a rain cloud but I always sleep it off.

I’m listening to a song that used to make me cry but now it’s just background noise and that means a lot especially for the sentimental loser that I am.

I wake up contented now knowing that I’m living this life for noone but myself whether I am alone or not. I don’t have to worry about hurting anyone or falling short or having my mistakes dangled in my face and that is truly the best part about all of this. 

I am OK. I hope you are all the same.

A Few Tips on Making Christmas Shopping Easier

 

Christmas shopping can often be such an ordeal not only on your pockets but on your time and energy, as well. I love getting gifts for the people I love but let’s be honest, having to brave the traffic, push through crowds, long cues and lugging around heavy shopping bags isn’t exactly a shoppers day in heaven.

So here a few tips on how to make your Christmas shopping a lot easier:

1. Make your own gifts.

Whether it’s your world famous cookies, a customized picture frame or a simple nick knack; DIY gifts go along way budget-wise and in terms of making an impression. If you’re not the craftiest, there are a bunch of ideas online to inspire you so don’t be after to let your imagination run loose!

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2. Do your Christmas shopping months in advance.

Once the -ber moments kick in, sales seem to pop up everywhere so why not start buying gifts as early as then? This way, you won’t have to worry about spending all your money in one piece, carrying huge shopping bags and you’ll have more time to think about what to get your friends because you started shopping early!

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3. Shop at bazaars instead of malls.

I love supporting local products and businesses which is why you will frequently find me bazaar or food market hopping. There are so many local items that us Cebuano’s take for granted that are super affordable and steer away from the typical gift ideas- why not take advantage of these for Christmas?

There are countless holiday bazaars happening throughout the metro so take some time with your friends or family and spend the afternoon shopping, eating and having a grand time!

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4. Shop online

 Let’s Stylize is just one of the many online stores locally, nationally and internationally but I trust in their products 100%. This holiday season, not only are they offering clothes and make up but even baked goodies, as well. Making transactions with them is easy breezy which is why I would suggest them to everyone who’s hoping to make their holiday shopping a little bit easier.

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Photographed by Hanz Florentino on Studio Inspiro

What are you favorite online stores?

Do you have any holiday shopping tips of your own? Let me know in the comments below!

Easy on the spending,

Issa P.

 

Bo’s Coffee Christmas Coffee Starter Kit 2017

With their aim to highlight Philippine coffee as a platform for nation building, Bo’s Coffee launched the Bo’s Coffee Starter Kit last November 12, 2016 at Bo’s Coffee SM Seaside in Cebu.

The Coffee Starter Kit is Bo’s Coffee’s annual Christmas merchandise aiming for it to be a tool for togetherness, allowing friends and loved ones to enjoy Philippine coffee at home.

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The Kit includes your very own (1)Hario V60 Pour Over Cone, (2) a Bo’s Coffee clear Christmas cup, (3) A Starter Guide that includes the history of Philippine coffee and coffee recipes you can enjoy at home, (4) 40 Grams of Benguet beans, (5) two coffee filters, (6) Postcards by artist, Artu Nepomuceno, highlighting the lives of the coffee farmers of Ambuklao, Benguet, and (7) a burlap bag designed by social enterprise, ANTHILLFabricGallery.

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Redeeming the Bo’s Coffee Starter Kit is easy. Here’s how:

1. Download the Bo’s Coffee Mobile app on the app store of Google play

2. Unlock each e-voucher after a P250.00 minimum purchase on a single receipt

3. Unlock 5 e-vouchers for your own Bo’s Coffee clear Christmas cup

4. Unlock all 10 e-vouchers to complete the Bo’s Coffee Christmas Kit

The Coffee Starter Kit, like many of their efforts this year, is an embodiment of what the Bo’s Coffee brand stands for. Every purchase of the Coffee Starter Kit contributes to the livelihood of their chosen community, the Ambuklao farmers of Benguet. A portion of the proceeds will also be given to the same farmer beneficiaries.

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Find out more at their Facebook account  and website if you want to learn more about Philippine coffee!

Stay caffeinated,

Issa P.

Going Places with Rustic Steps

They say that that a smooth sea never made a good sailor but I also believe that good shoes take you good places (and a bunch of other awesome quotes to get me by)…

As I enter the second half of my twenties, I have made it a point to travel more often, to discover more about myself and to meet lots of new people. With all that self discovery, I know I can’t do it alone which is why I’m glad to have found a great travel buddy with Rustic Steps.

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Ariadne – P350.00

Comfort, durability and of course, style are definitely on the top of my list when looking for shoes to fill in my step and I know that I am well on my way with this wonderful brand. Not to mention, Rustic Steps is a local brand which gives me all the more reason to want to support them!//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js

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Nyx in gold (also available in silver) – P 350.00

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Here I am in my Ariadne pair at the Singapore Zoo!

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To wherever our feet may take us,

Issa P.

Dai, kwaa palihug akong rubber shoes sa taas, katong itom ug pink. (was rushing to do something so I asked her to do it for me. I am not dependent -.-)

5 minutes later she comes back with this…

Ah, Jesus. I die. hahaha.