I originally planned on taking daily photos to document the progress of the Spanish Peel on me. I was really excited, (obviously a first-timer haha!) but as the days passed, it dawned on me how ugly I look, or my skin looked, rather. I could not bear having the daily process being seen by people.

Just to give you an idea, around Day 3, my face started looking like it was being lifted from the other layer beneath. I looked old and wrinkly.

Day 2. "Wrinkles" started appearing

For reference, here is a picture of me on Day 2. Skin starting to wrinkle (Is there any other term? It's getting a little overused. Haha. )

And since I don't have any more photos to share, I'll just give tips for those interested in getting it done.

TIPS

1. Your skin will get dry ang flaky. More so when the wrinkled skin starts to peel off. Use moisturizer if you don't want your face to be an oil mine.
2. As tempting as it is, do not peel off the dry skin. It might have not fully dried up, leaving you a scar.
3. Put a lot of sunscreen. Whether you're going out or at home. 
4. Just so you know, your face will have dark patches.

And because the next one will not be in 1-2 sentences, I separated it from the rest.

Makeup: For sure, it's better to leave your skin breathing while in the peeling process but if you really REALLY need to be somewhere and look a little more presentable, try what I did.

1. After washing my face, I hurriedly applied sunscreen, while my skin was still moist. You see, when that wash's moist dries up, your skin will also be instantly dry and flaky, that is why you have to act fast.
2. Then, I mixed 2 parts moisturizer and 1 part liquid foundation  (make sure it's non-comedogenic). That way, I will still have the coverage I want and the moisture that I need.
3. Set with any loose powder. 

It was good enough for me, even with my skin still peeling off. I did not made an effort to conceal the dark patches though. Last time I tried, I had no luck.

Seen similar ad campaigns? They're everywhere!

Multiply has been around for some time. I remember Friendster users leaving for the Multiply bandwagon. Why shouldn't they? It has more functionality and you will still be able to customize it the way you want to.

Then came the online shops; It was what made Multiply a stronger social networking tool. I remember fondly the first dress I bought online buy. (It's not with me anymore because my boyfriend was not able to pack it up when we left the hotel in Pampanga during the Hot Air Balloon Festival. T_T) I was buying too much stuff online that I had to stop myself from browsing anymore. Even I gave in and sourced clothes and bags from Thailand, c/o my mother, and sold them to my own online shop. (Woah woah woah, the page is still up. The cursor ~*sparkles*~)

Sleek PPQ and Original Eye Shadow Palletes

And finally, they have arrived.

There's another way to help Sendong victims thru shopping! @UkayAlalay

 

To my understanding, this is being managed by Saab Magalona but there are many celebrities and friends who are donating clothes for the cause. Selling pre-loved clothes/bags/shoes owned by celebrities (mostly) DOES prove to be a great way of generating funds. And boy, do they sell out fast!



What a great way to give (and also receive) noh?

I get teary-eyed when seeing the aftermath video clips of Sendong. I've always wondered how they'll fare this holiday season. I have already donated cash but it seemed too small for the damage. I'm not rich and this is not loose change for me. but at least thru buying, I could somewhat justify giving more.

Most likely, I'd be too lazy to replace this crappy photo

Naglustay ako ng pera sa HP Christmas Bazaar kahapon.

If there's one I learned in shopping, it's that once you've seen an item you couldn't take your eyes off, you should buy it then and there, or else regret it for the rest of your life.

Haha. OA, but it happens.

Mapapadaan ka sa mall, tapos may makikita kang magandang sapatos, one of a kind, and literally, too, dahil wala ng stock at ibang sizes. May pera naman, pero dahil ayaw gumastos, sinasabi na lang na "Saka na lang, di naman mawawala dyan yan." Pagkatapos ng isang araw, handa ka ng bilhin, BOOM! Wala na. Nabili na.

Nagbabakasyon ka sa ibang bansa, may nakita kang napakagandang dress sa tiangge malapit sa MRT. Dahil lagi namang dun dumadaan sa train station na yun, laging "Saka na lang, marami pa namang oras." Sa isang iglap, nasa eroplano ka na, pabalik sa Pilipinas. Ang dress? Andun pa rin, naka-display sa tiangge.

Regrets, regrets, regrets.

So if you've seen THE one, hold onto it, never let it go. And yes, I may or may not be talking about shopping anymore.


Note: After all this much talk, yung pants nga pala ang binili ko sa bazaar, along with many other things that I was fond of. I'm already picturing in my head the outfits I could come up with.

Will I avail of this service at full price? No. And even if another deal comes up, NO.
Bang for the buck? No. (See below)

Bought the deal for P550 that is valued at P1770. You'd think that buying this is such a steal but I would strongly suggest against it. Here's why:

1. I asked the girl attending to me what brand of Keratin will they be using. She responded with "Sariling mix lang ng salon". True enough, it seemed like it. It was color green, that shade that could only be achieved with the use of artificial coloring. Apparently, they use the branded Keratin for "full paying" customers. Too bad, I was not able to take a photo.
2. Upselling. My attendant kept on selling me products that would "maintain" the results of the Keratin treatment. 

One of the brands they tried to sell to me

3. I was told that the result will last up to 1 month. But it did not. After 2 washes, my hair's back into its dry and lifeless form.
4. After the foot spa, my feet did not feel pampered at all, like how I usually feel when leaving Let's Face It. (I go there for foot spa treatments and mani/pedi) And look, my attendant is taking her precious time time to text.

5. The interiors are beat down.

6. Inconvenient location.