Aly's 8th Birthday

Her birthday was last Sunday and I know this is a little late.  Nevertheless, I'm dedicating this post to my little princess -- the heir to my throne.  Heehee!

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Birthdays are extra special so a birthday dress, complemented with a birthday bag and shoes are a must!  But that's just my kaartehan.  I'm just passing on my birthday traditions to my little girl.  Anyhoo, this is what I made her wear on her big day:

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Bohemian top: Central Department Store

Leggings: export overruns bazaar in Nuvali

Watch: Gap

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Pink flats with flower detail: Gap Kids

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Knapsack: Hello Kitty

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I really love this top!  I wish they had for grown-ups too!  Heehee!  I had my eye on this last year and it was already on sale, but at 30% only so I didn't buy.  I'm really glad I didn't because just last week, they put it on sale again but this time at 50-70% off.  Hindi ko na sya pinakawalan.  Haha!

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She will be borrowing stuff from me before I know it.

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Maxi dress: from Pratunam

Cardigan: Zara

Bag: Louis Vuitton Neverfull

Watch: Baume & Mercier

Wedge sandals: Charles & Keith

The Fat Dress Part 2

I told you that I love my fat dress because it can be worn many ways.  This was #1.
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And now, this is another way to wear it:
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As a shirt, with pants (Tracy from Tesco Lotus) and my trusty Fitflops.  The only accessories I had on were my gold drop earrings from Chinatown and my Baume & Mercier watch.

Disney On Ice

We all had to wake up early to catch the 11am show, which was the only show in English during the entire run.  Since the venue, Impact Arena, was an hour away from our place, I had to move fast.  Magagalit si boss pag na-late kami.  So make-up had to be minimal but picture perfect and the outfit had to be decent but comfortable.  This is what we wore:

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On Aly: 

Shirt, jacket and jeans: Gap

Shoes: Little Lulu

Bag: Barbie

On me:

Pocket tee: Gap

Cardigan with puff sleeves: Platinum Mall

Leggings: BF

Bag: Banana Taipei

Shoes: Zara

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We knew it was going to be cold at the venue so jackets were a must!

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My fast make-up look: just powder, kilay, mascara and red lipstick.  I chose red lips so I won't need eyeshadow, which will only eat up more time.  I'm also wearing my cuff bracelet from Diva.

Earth Hour 2011

Image from the Earth Hour Website.

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There is nothing more fab than helping save our planet!  Tomorrow, March 26, Saturday at 8:30pm, switch off all lights and electric appliances at home for an hour to support Mother Earth.

Mani/Pedi

A few days after going to the spa, I gave myself to another much-awaited treat: a mani/pedi.  For mani/pedi dates, it's best to wear a dress, shorts or anything that's easy to pull up to your knees when you need to soak your feet in a basin of hot, soapy water.  Flip flops are a must as well, but we all know that!  For my mani/pedi date, I wore:

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White tank top (worn under my sweatshirt): Platinum Mall

Black V-neck sweatshirt: export overruns from the lunch market.

Shorts: export overruns from the lunch market.

Silver flip flops: People are People.

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These shorts don't come with a zipper.  It has a sort-of elastic waist, which I think is perfect for bathroom breaks while I'm waiting for my nail polish to dry. Having to pull up a zipper can totally ruin a perfectly good manicure and that's just unacceptable!  What I love about the salons here in Bangkok is they either ask you to pay before you get your treatment (because they know it will be hard to open zippers and wallets with wet nail polish) or they put small electric fans near your hands and feet to help the enamel dry faster.  Speaking of enamel, I veered away from my usual red color and went for something less stariray.

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I'm loving this neutral shade!  It's OPI You're A Doll.

Blazer: A Wardrobe Basic

I used to think that blazers are strictly for the office but I think every woman, working or not, has to have at least one in her wardrobe.  It makes any outfit look dressier.  Besides, office or no office, we stay-at-home mommies have a full-time career too!  And it's more challenging than a regular 8-hour job because ours is 16-hour, 7-day a week job with no holidays and sick leave.

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Back to blazers...Bangkok temperature dropped for a couple of days last week and I thought it was perfect to bring out the blazer again.  It was also gloomy outside so I decided to wear something sparkly.  Heehee!

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Blazer: AIIZ Career

Tank top: from the bazaar in Nuvali last Christmas

Jeans: Gap

Flats: Zara

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I wanted to wear denim shorts but it was too cold!  As in, no aircon but I was wearing socks and covered in a blanket cold.  So jeans na lang.  I also paired this look with make-up ala Penelope (gave it another go but with heavier eyeliner) but the funny thing was, it took me too long to put it on that by the time I was done, it was too late for me to go anywhere!  I was all dressed and ready with nowhere to go!  I ended up ordering room service for lunch.  Pffft!!  Sayang ang effort!  Pero pwede rin naman mag make-up kahit nasa bahay lang dba?

Ultimate Beauty Secrets

InStyle Ultimate Beauty Secrets

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Richard bought me this book.  Now before you start to visualize anything, he didn't actually go to the beauty and make-up section of Kinokuniya to buy this.  I wanted to buy this and the Bobbi Brown Make Up Manual but I only had enough money for one so he paid for this.  Heehee!  He spoils me like that :)

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Anyway, enough with the cheese...

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I love how this book is a compilation of beauty tips.  Ang mahal kasi ng InStyle magazine dito (Thb400-500/Php560).  I don't want to buy because I get really guilty so I make tiis by buying the Thai version (Thb90/Php126).  I don't understand a thing in the magazine -- only brand names and prices are in English so I just look at photos.  Pwde na rin to satisfy my cravings.

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Sabi ng editor in her foreword, "The tips are timeless and cover every skin type, tone, issue and every beauty personality, so be sure to pass them on to friends and family."  Allow me to share with you some of my favorite beauty tips :)

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• Clean your cellphone with antibacterial wipes to prevent chin and cheek breakouts.  Ideally, you should do it every morning, but if that's too much, aim for once a week.
• Moisturize within two to three minutes of showering to keep water from evaporating off your skin.
• To reduce puffiness and rev up circulation before you put on your makeup, massage moisturizer into your face and neck for at least five minutes.  A relaxed face with softer lines makes a smoother foundation for makeup, plus you'll get an instant healthy glow.
• Always sharpen a pencil to remove any bacteria before lining eyes.
• For a smoky eye in a flash, just use eyeliner.  Rim lids with a black pencil, making the line quite heavy; then wipe it off.  You're left with a sexy wash of color. - I tried this last Saturday and it was the quickest smoky eye ever!
• Turn any lipstick into a durable stain by blotting, reapplying, then blotting again to remove excess oils. - I do this with my lipstick all the time and it really makes your lipstick last longer!

Hope these tips will help you stay fab and beautiful.  Have a great week ahead!