Karen recommends.

FOR THE FIRST TIME, just so you know! I'm definitely not techie and I really don't believe in recommending people the clothes that I like (Because 1. I'm selfish and I want to wear something different from that of the others 2. I believe in finding one's uniqueness through his/her clothes making other people's suggestions a LITTLE irrelevant) that is why do not expect anything related to innovation or retail here. These are the items/locations that I've found interesting, effective, and genius in the past month.

1. Cream Silk Precision Repair Treatment
One of the best features that I've had since birth was my hair and I was always proud of it. Sadly though, I've had too many haircuts and too many right and wrong hair colors done in my hair enough for it to be damaged this much. Don't get me wrong, it still looks nice (bleahahaha!) but I just knew that something was different the minute I dyed my hair black. I kept on complaining how it became sad-looking and lifeless to people simply because it's like not having a cellphone for a month. My aunt gave me a box of that Cream Silk Precision Repair Treatment and my God, repair kung repair!

You just have to use it once a week. Must I say, one try was enough for me to get hooked. I'm really going to use it again. It brought back my love.


2. Splash Corporation's Baby Spa Liquid Powder
This product is genius. I'm giving this to my preggy friend. FINALLY, a company realizes that loose powder is terribly bad for babies! This liquid powder is perfect because it nourishes and protects the baby at the same time. It comes in different scents to! I think I'll try all actually.

3. TALC
Okay, fine I said there's nothing fashion-related here but Talc is so cool (I can't believe I used that term) that I just have to say it. They have the most gorgeous and fun bags that you'll ever see. I have the "Seoul" one thanks to my Momma Alexa.

4. Laptop sleeves/bags/envelopes
Laptops are definite must-haves now that is why it's important for someone to buy a a protector for your laptop that would look good anywhere, anytime too.

5. Belle de Jour
This planner is fit for all the Sex and the City girls out there. Other than the fact that I know the owner of this planner (Hi Dar!) and that I'm so amazed by how much her product has gained market through the years, I think that this planner is Cosmo mag made more organized.

6. Gloria Jean's Planner
For the not so kikay, I prefer this planner. The Starbucks planner has become so overrated and yucky through the years that buying it is kinda useless already. The Gloria Jean's planner is perfect for highschool-college people. It's really cool inside. While the Starbucks planner has Deviant art-ish pictures of coffee and coffee shops in between months inside, Gloria Jean's has pop-art. I love love love it. I'm so happy my dad gave me one.

7. Bobby's File Case/Trapper Keeper
I honestly don't know what it's called but it's like a trapper keeper with flaps inside where you can put all your files/handouts/important documents. On the side, there's space and pouches for all your necessities like pens, post its, Ipods, etc. It's really cool 'cause the skin's all leather and it's sold for ONLY Php450. They have it in different colors - pastels, neutral, etc. I'm excited for the Gold, Bronze and Silver edition. I want the bronze one. But if Bobby follows my animal skin ideas, I'll buy either the zebra or the leopard print.

I'm so proud of my brother. It was supposed to be solely for his LS project but it got so famous and big in Ateneo that he's been negotionating with Fully Booked already because they want to sell his products as well. For inquiries, please message me at my Tagboard.

8. Gossip Girl
Ugh, so ditsy!

9. Ugly Betty
Okay, my frieds have been watching this since the first episode but I only had the chance to watch this just recently. It's so addicting. Betty is soooooo adorable and irritating at the same time. I love Amanda, she's such a typical blonde.

10. 77 Cafe at Kamuning for QC people and 19th Bar and Grill for South people
They both have the same feel - cozy. Both establishments serve delish food and alcohol like others. What I love about these two places are their homey setups.

Current bands play at the 19th Bar and Grill. I don't know if 77 does the same thing but as far as I know, it just plays music fit for chilling (wataword).

11. F*art
Indicated by the name itself, F*art is a fusion of fashion and art. Conveniently located in the heart of Quezon City, near ABS-CBN and GMA-7 studios, it is where young, fast-rising fashion designers and artists showcase their creations.

F*ART offers funky fashionable finds fit for fun Filipinos.

In Fashion ART anything is possible and what you imagine is within your reach. That is because Fashion ART allows you to interact with Filipino fashion designers and artists so you can customize the products you really want to have, according to your taste and needs. That’s right because Fashion and ART is a place where young, fast rising Filipino fashion designers and artists showcase their freshest creations. Fashion and ART offers funky fashionable finds fit for fun fab Filipinos.

It's cool to spend the whole day there and experience all the interesting goodies.

12. Mr. Kebab
I don't know anyone who hasn't been to this place yet (not that I asked everyone I know if they've been to Kebab). This place will always be my favorite. There's a runner up though - Grilled Tomato at Tomas Morato.

13. Piedra, Fort
For that fun night of Hifhof and RnB. It's where I usually have fun with my friends.

14. Inihaw na Chicken at Chicken Boy, Xavierville
They're not called Chicken Boy for nothing :) Eat it with Bacolod rice and you're solved for the week.

15. Bath and Body Works' Warm Vanilla Lotion
It can work wonders. A person can be addicited to this smell in a second, I promise.

16. Olay Total Effects
I've been using it for more than a year now and must I say, I've never had any complaints.

17. Colloidal Lotion
For the very very very dry skin, use colloidal lotion. Trust me, I've had my own taste of going to the derma because I shaved my legs the wrong way causing my legs to dry (up to a point when it looked like a snake skin! can you believe that?!) and itch. When my derma gave me this colloidal lotion and that other lotion whose name I completely forgot. They are really effective. My ugly skin was gone in days!

Colloidal lotion, from what I've heard, is a combination of fats and some other ingredients needed to make lotions.


There. Enjoy!