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Christmas Gift Ideas with Metro Department Store

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The city’s biggest department store is celebrating 35 fruitful years of providing Cebuano shoppers with good finds, awesome deals and best prices with a huge weekend sale starting October 13-15, 2017. With up to 50% off on all items as a part of their thank you gift, shoppers will not only have the opportunity to shop for the freshest produce, the most trendy fashion items and cheapest appliances but 35 lucky shoppers will also get the chance to win P35,000.00 worth of gift certificates!

And since the Christmas season is slowly approaching, I thought it would be the best time for me to scour my favorite racks of the Metro Department stores to find gifts for my loved ones. This way, I get to save money and I also get to avoid the Christmas rush. Here are some of the gifts I bought the different people of my life:


For the make up lover
(From bottom left) Ever Bilena eyebrow pencil @ P 120.00| Ever Bilena Pro Flawless Finish Foundation @ P185.00| Ever Bilena dipliner @ P 170.00| Ever Bilena blush on @ P 110.00| Ever Bilena eye lashes @ P195.00 P117.00| Ever Bilena concealer stick @ P150.00| Ever Bilena liquid lipstick @ P185.00| Ever Bilena eye shadow palette @ P165.00| Careline Matte Liquid Lipstick @ P195.00| Unicorn cosmetic bag – P99.00 P89.10| Biore cleansing foam @ P299.00| Shell earrings @ P69.50 P55.96| Turban @ P79.00 P71.00| Ever Bilena Advance liquid lipstick @ P180.00


For the boyfriend
Outdoor tent good for 4 people @ P 1, 169.00 P869.00


For mom
Grendha casual slippers @ P 1,295.00 P 1,165.00


For the sibling
Jansport medium sized bag @ P 1,990.00 P 1, 791.00


For lolo & lola
Fleece blanket – P299.00 P199.00


For the little fashionista
Style Me Up Nautical Jewelry Maker @ P399.00 P 359.77

I’ll be doing a VIDEO haul of all the things that I got during my little shopping trip so make sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel for updates!

Make sure to visit your nearest Metro while the sales are ongoing for your chance to score great discounts and get a chance to win P35,000.00 worth of GC’s. See you there!

What do you guys think of my gift ideas?
Issa P.

KJM Cosmetics Lip & Cheek Tint Vlog & Blog Reaction

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I’m a little late (as I always am) when it comes to make up trends but the KJM Cosmetics Lip & Cheek tint was something I honestly paid very little attention to since its first appearance in Cebu early this year. Sure, I saw it on racks on racks on racks whenever I went shopping but I never really bothered to ask what the big deal was nor did I care to try it out. In my head I thought to myself that, “it was just another lip and cheek tint” and that tints were sooo high school (and college) but I was surprisingly wrong. Lip and cheek tints are very much real, my friends!

What is KJM Cosmetics Lip & Cheek tint?

I tried researching it but their official website doesn’t really answer any real questions like, “why are they so famous?” and “what are they made of?” but Kimpossibly Gorgeous’ raves that it’s a Filipino brand and continues on her own review with an ecstatic yey for Pinoy Pride. Yey from me too!

My supplier and the beloved sponsor of this post, Let’s Stylize, did mention though that the products are organic and therefore are safe to consume (if you like to consume lip tint?).

anyways.

As requested, I pulled out 5/ 10 shades that Let’s Stylize has to offer and this week, I have made it my sole purpose to try out, test and share my sentiments with my wonderful readers about what I think about the KJM Cosmetics Lip & Cheek tint.

I DID A FACEBOOK LIVE!

If you haven’t gotten around to watching the vlog, here’s a run through of the video:

What makes a good lip and cheek tint?
I thought long and hard (lol, jk, I used common sense) and thought about what comprised a good/ decent tint and came to the conclusion that it takes the factors: consistency, longevity and price point.

Consistency. The tint is light weight but much to my dismay, is oil based. Unfortunately for me, I hate oil and I quickly found out in the video that oil tends to spill on to your teeth if you’re not careful and will tint your teeth, as well. Although, I wouldn’t really think of this as a bad thing because you can always allow the tint to dry or dab the tint in portions before smacking your lips together. Either route, the oil dries up and you’re not left in this predicament for too long.

Longevity. You obviously want your tint to last long because who likes constantly reapplying make up anyways? I certainly don’t! Reviews say that this products lasts up from 3- 6 hours, depending on how often you wet your lips and I definitely wanted to put this to the test or… tests, rather!


EXPERIMENT NO. 1: The wet wipe test

EXPERIMENT NO. 2: The water test

EXPERIMENT NO. 3: The food test

EXPERIMENT NO. 4: The kissing test

EXPERIMENT NO. 5: The drop test (not a part of longevity but let’s throw it in there anyways!)

If you want to see the results… please watch the video. And while you’re at it, like, SUBSCRIBE & leave some love in the comments section below 😀

Price Point. A bottle of this tint will cost you about P150.00 and is said to last you a looong time (according to Youtube reviews). I’d say, it’s a pretty penny to pay and I definitely think it hits the sweet spot, price-wise.

 Here are some swatches:


BARE FACE


Bittersweet Magenta (on cheeks only)


Bittersweet Magenta (on cheeks & lips)


Vibe
See what I meant by it going on your teeth!


Fused


Girl Talk


Tango

Conclusion.
Although I really did have an issue with it being oil based, it’s pretty forgivable and since shooting this video, I have incorporated the tint in my daily make up routine.

I could tell you all about it, really. But I’d rather you watch the video so please, do me the honors!! ❤

That’s all that I have for today, dear friends and beloved readers!

If you want to get your own KJM Lip & Cheek Tints, feel free to message Let’s Stylize or drop by your nearest Emporium concept store.

Let me know if you enjoyed my beauty review and if there’s anything you’d fancy I try out and experiment on again.

Til the next,

Issa P.

There’s Something For You At The Metro Sidewalk Sale

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Calling all shoppers! Your favorite Metro Department Stores & Supermarkets are celebrating their annual Sidewalk Sale starting today, September 15 up to Sunday, September 17. It’s an all- out markdown extravaganza with huge slashes on prices from grocery goods, clothes, appliances, furniture and much more!

There’s an old Cebuano belief that goes, “there’s something for you at the Metro!” (HAHA!) and this belief does not go without truth! I spent the entire day there scouring every bit and corner to show you guys the best finds there and here they are:

For Mom
(or even your sister, aunts and/or girl friends)

Metro knows you work extra hard at keeping everything and everyone in order so for this sale, expect great discounts on grocery items, household items, and even early Christmas presents!


 

 

For Dad
(or the man/ men of your life)

Whether you’re spoiling your father, brother, boyfriend or husband- there’s always something cheap and interesting that he will surely enjoy! Make sure you drop by the 2nd basement to check out the appliance and power tool section and their huge discounts.

For the health junkies

Whether you’re shopping for healthy food to stock up on or preparing for your next visit to the gym or in the great outdoors- there are so many great and cheap finds at Metro!

Young Couples

BTW, welcome to the married life! I’m sure there’s a lot you can add to your growing home and where else can you get your appliances but at the Metro! They have great, affordable and quality appliances which you and your family can enjoy for years to come!

p.s. I bought a toaster, an induction cooker wok and an iron! 😀

For the travel blogger/ vlogger, adrenaline and adventure seekers

Looking for a thrill? Metro has everything you need to jump start your adventure! Check out their tent prices for an awesome time.

  

Fashionistas

How could I ever forget about you/ us? Metro’s selection of make up are flowing at the brim and you can bet that your favorites brands are on sale! So whether you’re stalking up for yourself, to give as a gift or to include in an Youtube video- rest assured you can find it there!

For the whiz in the kitchen

For the rising Youtube star

Are you a singer or do you like to do challenges? You’ll be surprised to find what you’ll discover along the racks of Metro! Don’t forget to subscribe to me!

 

Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? Maybe these might help!

As part of the fun, six (6) 32gb iPhone 7 smartphones and six (6) 32gb Apple TVs will also be given away to Metro’s lucky shoppers. Metro truly makes shopping easier with one-stop value-for-money services while offering premium merchandise sold at the most affordable prices.

For more information on The Metro Sidewalk Sale, please visit their website. You can also like and follow their Facebook page and their Instagram.

GRWM- Rose Gold Make Up Look

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Here’s the make up I’ve been using:
Foundation – L’Oreal Paris Philippines True Match foundation in N4
Concealer – MAKE UP FOR EVER
Banana Powder – SEPHORA
Brows/ Eyeliner – Nichido Cosmetics
Eye shadow/ Mascara – Urban Decay Cosmetics
Eye shadow – BH Cosmetics
Contour – theBalm
Blush/ Powder/ Mascara – Benefit Cosmetics
Lipstick – Aido/ Tory Burch
Highlighter – Sleek MakeUP

Please like, subscribe and leave me some loooove! ❤

xx,

Issa P.

IssaTalks (Episode 22)- Chasing Your Passions- Yay or Nay?

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Quit your job and follow your dreams or die in front of your desk?

I also had some technical difficulties on the show. JFAJGFAS THIRD WORLD INTERNET SUCKS BALLS!

Catch the Facebook Live video:
Part I: https://www.facebook.com/issapleasetalks/videos/1461623833932326/
Part II: https://www.facebook.com/issapleasetalks/videos/1461666693928040/

You can catch me on Sundays, 11:00- 12:00 pm UTC+08:00!

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xx,

Issa P.

[VLOG] Saladbox Unboxing: First Impressions + What Happened To My Hair

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FINALLY a subscription box from the Philippines’ has arrived!!!

Saladbox/ GILTBOX is a monthly subscription of surprises for both men and women – each month, for a minimum fee, each member receives a mystery box filled to the brim in samplers and goodies from different companies. This is a great investment if you’re someone who would like to try new things but doesn’t exactly know what to try or does not want to spend a lot of money on something they might not end up liking.

Each month, GILTBOX partners up with a brand to bring their subscribers awesome items related to make up, hair care, beauty and wellness.

For the month of JULY, they partnered up with Vitress and Kolours to curate a box specifically targeting our hair. If you’re anything like me, bleaching, dying, straightening and curling is a regular part of your routine- for the month of July, SALADBOX/ GILTBOX encourages ladies to focus on protecting our lovely locks through this awesome care package.

  

Find out more about the items I got, what I think about them and WHAT REALLY happened to my hair in my video above…

Like, subscribe & follow!
Issa P.

Korean Beauty Brands, Baby Products & More! ft. KPop Beauty & Melange at The Concept Cove

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If I had to point out a growing trend in Cebu, it would most likely have to be concept everythings (food, restaurants, stores) and Korean/ Japanese make up and beauty products. The latter has been so sought after that I recently shared my daily morning skin care routine which is heavily influenced by Korean skincare practices.

Recently a couple concept stores such as Concept Cove have been opening around the city, offering shoppers with more affordable shopping alternatives whether it be in terms of clothes, make up and accessories. Although this store in particular carries a very select number of brands, each rack and shelf has been carefully selected and placed in order to cater to every man/ woman’s needs.

During my visit, I checked out one very special rack, Melange which carries an assortment of baby products, travel essentials and beauty products from KPop Beauty. Check it out:

Here are a few of the items that I got to bring home to check out and review:

Drawstring bag,  3 in 1 travel pouches and passport holder


Happy Nappy Baby Cloth Diaper

 
Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Pact


COW Beauty Soap (for whitening & moisturizing)

Assorted face packs

Truthfully this entry will not have as much output as usual as I still need some time to try out these products and create my own, honest opinions about each of them. I haven’t gotten around to starting it yet but I promise, once I’m done, you will know. Perhaps we could do a night time skin routine? :>

Find anything you like or want to try out? Make sure to follow Melange and KPop Beauty to check out more of their products, prices and offers!

<3,

Issa P.

TUF Barbershop Now Has 4 Branches in Cebu!

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TUF Barbershop is every Cebuano man’s go to place when it comes to quality hair cuts & grooming. I’ve kept an eye on them over the years, as I’ve questioned every one of guy friend’s haircuts, to find out each time that they’ve entrusted their precious manes to The Urban Fade.

At TUF, each customer is offered 4 of their signature haircuts namely, The Gent Cut, Bastard Cut, Hooligan Cut and the Bugsy Cut but of course, if you come in with a style you already want, the barbers will try to achieve for you. They also offer hair art at different price points, depending on the design.

TUF understands how crucial a mans hairstyle is and therefore, only the best of the best are able to handle their loyal customers. Each barber undergoes training sessions and is prepped to understand that TUF isn’t only just a barbershop but it’s also a community. I guess that’s why every single guy in Cebu is gaga over this place.


TUF’s Signature Cuts

I brought my little brother, Miguel, in for a quick session over at TUF’s latest opened branch in Talamban. This was his hair before…

 

And this was his hair after!

It’s needless to say but Miguel was obviously delighted with the Gents Cut that he was given. He was also geared with some pomade to keep his hair in place and he was well on his way.


Pomade selection

TUF Barbershop recently opened their 4th branch in the city and that is just the beginning for them! In the coming months, they will also be adding more signature cuts, services and promotions for everyone to enjoy.

Visit the closest TUF branch to you:
Escario
Ayala
Talamban
Mabolo

Follow them on their Facebook page and Instagram account for more details and promotions!

xx,

Issa P.