My Perfume Collection

     Aside from collecting MAC and Chanel lipsticks, I also go gaga over perfumes! I'm a fan of colognes and perfumes since high school and college days. Victoria's Secret is one of the famous brands of U.S. colognes that hit the Philippine shores in the late '90s and early 2000s. Every girl's dream is to have a bottle or two of them. My scents from VS as what we call them before are Passionate Kisses Love Spell and Coconut Passion.

     If my memory serves me right, I finished around six full-sized bottles of Victoria Secret then I switched to perfumes when my mother's cousin who works at Macy's Department in the US sent bottles of Benetton Hot and Cold for as pasalubong. From then on, I became interested to collect one perfume bottle yearly or when the budget permits. Sharing some of the perfumes in my collection that I divided into three categories: everyday scent, special occasion, and boss babe where I will share the latter in a sperate blog post. Scroll down to see my current collection (not in the photo are empty bottles were thrown away).

My Perfume Collection

My Japan Lifestyle Haul

     Hi dearies! Hope everyone's having a great week so far. I miss writing this kind of blog post. When I was starting, I write a haul post weekly because I want to share what I bought from my weekend shopping. I'm always on the look for new and exciting things thus I'll buy them and feature here on the blog. Shopping for beauty products is my kind of retail therapy that I seldom do these days. What we shop weekly now are necessities because of adulting!

     Anyhoo, I'm a fan of Japanese culture. I love everything- Japan!!! From food, toys, fashion, and my fave- beauty, I always make sure to try the latest in these categories. When I was in Japan last March, I had a chance to shop for items that I rarely found here in the Philippines. Read more below to see my Japan haul, enjoy!

My Japan Lifestyle Haul
I was able to fit in my stuff and haul inside this medium luggage :)

Fifth Rack White Plains Now Open

     Heads up, northern peeps! Don't stress yourself shopping for holiday gifts now that malls are so crowded because everyone is already in a rush. Did you know that you can score unique and one-of-a-kind pieces that you can’t be found in malls or other retail stores? 

     Thankfully, Fifth Rack Lifestyle and Concept Store opened their second branch located at 141 Katipunan Ave, White Plains, Quezon City. For those who have no idea about Fifth Rack, Miel Villamor, the owner said that she'd the store to be a one-stop shop for all sorts of unique apparel for men and women, but also items for kids, home items, and beauty products. Know more about Fifth Rack and the brands that you can in White Plains branch.

Fifth Rack White Plains Now Open

The SM Beauty Holiday Gift Guide #SoMuchGifts

     Can you relate when I say that the most stressful yet joyful shopping season of the year is the holidays? You'll experience all the hassles from thinking what to give to family members and friends, narrowing down the list, going to malls, crowd, and traffic BUT there's a joyful feeling because the gifts that they'll receive from you will make their holiday extra special.

     Did you know that you can have So Much Gifts For The Holidays at SM Beauty? Time is precious that's why The SM Store Beauty Section lets you step up your gifting game for the Christmas season with the best offerings for the people on your list. I've checked what's in store for you, so if you still don't know what to give, check out the items you'll see below :)

The SM Beauty Holiday Gift Guide 

AVON Celebrates Empowered Women

    The Filipinas of 21st century are proudly empowered, women. Women of this generation can do almost everything not only for herself but for the people around her. Many Filipinas showed that we are unstoppable.

     Beyond their beauty, Filipinas are among the most powerful and fearless women in the world. We won several titles from different beauty pageants, we have brave Filipina soldiers fighting in Marawi, champions in the field of sports and a whole lot more. Avon celebrates empowered women of this generation and it's an honor to be a part of this celebration. Sharing more thoughts on Avon's products that fit the daily lifestyle of empowered women after the jump.

AVON Celebrates Empowered Women

Mother's Day Gift Suggestions from AVON

     I always hear this question- "How to be a mom?" from friends and relatives who are still single and those who are in a relationship. There's no manual or book that teaches how to be a mom and every mother is unique. Being a mom is honed through experience. Everyone looks up to moms simply because moms can do almost anything. They are always there to save the day. They know how to run things around the house even if they have their own personal concerns to handle. 

     We sometimes disagree with our Moms, but we know they will always be on our side when it matters. Mom may have many roles to play but they also make great fashion icons- managing to look their best regardless of occasion or situation. This mother's day, Avon Fashions compiled simple gift suggestions that will make mothers feel they're the superheroes in our lives. See what's in the list below :)

Mother's Day Gift Suggestions from AVON

Enchanteur Paris Now Available in Watsons

     Sophistication and class are two words that best describes a French women. Their fashion sense is simple yet it exudes elegance because of the chic outfits partnered with stylish accessories. They also love fragrances and will not be caught leaving the house as well without spraying on their favorite fragrance. 

     Are you ready to be a Parisian women in no time? Enter Enchanteur Paris- a range of high quality and timeless French-inspired fine Eau de Toilettes (EDT) and fragrance-infused body care products for young women. Yes, it's now here in the Philippines and Watsons makes it easier for Filipinas who love to smell good to choose her signature scent from this line of quality but affordable EDT. Meet the scents of Enchanteur Paris after the jump!

Enchanteur Paris Now Available in Watsons 

Fifth Rack- Home of Online Favorites in the South

     Hello dearies! Raise your hands if you live in the South because I have great news to all shopaholics out there :) Your favorite online brands conquered have already conquered the South and they are united under one roof- Fifth Rack! All your fave fashion and lifestyle products online are now on display in a minimalist white and black themed store 

     Fifth Rack is a fashion and lifestyle concept store which provides a home for local entrepreneurs looking to house their brands in a physical location. Albeit most of the tenants are based online, product experience is still different when interaction takes place. This is where Fifth Rack comes in- finally, a haven for our favorite online and bazaar based concepts, all under one roof. More about Fifth Rack and the brands they have in store after the jump :)

Fifth Rack- Home of Online Favorites in the South

Feature: Travalo and Perfume Pod

     Here's another fun fact: I collect perfumes but I have a problem bringing them when I travel. Aside from lipsticks, a bottle of perfume is my waterloo. When I was in college, I really save my allowance just to buy a bottle of my favorite scent. It's not just a small bottle because I make sure to buy the big one usually 100 ml so that it will last a long time. Can you imagine how big and bulky that bottle is? 

     A 100 ml bottle is heavy especially if you only bring small shoulder bags or handbags every time you travel. A bulky perfume bottle is a no-no especially travelling abroad because it's prone to spillage and breakage. The dilemmas of perfume and fragrance lovers will come to an end with these genius products that I recently received- Travalo and Perfume Pod. Intrigued how these products actually work? Read more and watch the video below :)

Feature: Travalo and Perfume Pod

     

     Travalo originated from the United Kingdom and was launched in October 2009. The brand has won six international awards that include a Red Dot Design Award and a Beauty Challenger Award. Not only has it been raved by bloggers and Youtubers or featured in various publications such as Elle, Cosmopolitan and Style, but it also has won the favor of over 10 million users around the world. 

Travalo Classic (999.75 php)

1. The Travalo Classic is the perfect solution to travel light because of its innovative design. The new atomizer is a life saver, it's one of those containers that a perfume lover must have in their bag. I just revealed above that I'm a perfume collector and having a Travalo Classic in my life makes it easy peasy for me to bring my favorite perfume anytime, anywhere!

Feature: Travalo and Perfume Pod
Travalo Classic

2. Each comes with a patented Genie-S system that allows users to easily “pump to refill” their favorite scents when they’ve used up its contents. This unique system refills the atomizer in seconds without any spillage or exposure to air. 

     This fragrance spray refill container is easy to use and super reliable. It only takes a few minutes for me to transfer my favorite scent to the Travalo Classic atomizer. It's reliable too- no spillage experience while transferring :)

Feature: Travalo and Perfume Pod
Refilling this Travalo Classic with one of my fave scent- Ralph Lauren 'Ralph' Women's

3. The design of the atomizer was carefully thought out to make sure that perfume lovers aren’t burdened by the weight of their purses or embarrassed by their bulky perfume bottle because you can go from one place to another in style. It is made from aircraft grade aluminum. It is so lightweight that it barely weighs anything. 

     What I also like is that it looks like a lipstick tube as the rounded casing is three inches in length and can hold up to 5 ml of product. Despite of the small size, it can spray between 65 to 80 times before needing a refill. 

Feature: Travalo and Perfume Pod
It's easy to use, look the photo above how I refill my Travalo Classic with my fave perfume

5. There are nine colors to choose from which is a plus for me. Since I'll be carrying this genius atomizer in my bag or purse, of course I want to see it in bold and pretty colors. I can designate one perfume to a specific color for ease of identification. I can also mix and match it with my dress of my or my bag.

Feature: Travalo and Perfume Pod
Tada!!! My fave scent inside this sexy red Travalo Classic atomizer

Perfume Pod (349.75 php)

     For the budget-conscious perfume lover, there's Perfume Pod! It's one of those beauty must-haves for perfume lovers who want to travel light and still be able to carry their favorite scent inside their purses or bag.

Feature: Travalo and Perfume Pod
Perfume Pod

1. Each pod which has a sleek minimalistic design comes with a patented Genie-S refill system that makes the product unique and easy to use. Its “pump to refill” system allows users to directly transfer perfume from the original glass bottle without any mess and evaporation of its contents into the air.

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My Perfume Pod with gold cap

2. An atomizer that has a sleek minimalistic design that is around three inches in length and weighs 14g just on its own, Perfume Pod comes in a small clear tube that can be easily slipped in your purse, clutches and pockets. 

     Perfume Pod tube holds 5 ml of perfume but can spray up to 65 times or even 85 sprays in small mists. A travel-friendly product that is fashionable because of the trendy colors of the caps. Since it is small, it's convenient and compact to use. 

Feature: Travalo and Perfume Pod
Refilling my Perfume Pod with another fave scent that's for men- Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio

     

     Maybe you're wondering why Perfume Pod's bottle is transparent? Well, that's another feature that I like because I can see how much perfume is left inside the bottle. The tube is durable, scratch-resistant and shatterproof. 

3. Perfume Pod is very affordable. This is perfect for budget-conscious individuals. It is made from high-quality materials. No need to worry about breaking or spilling your favorite perfume bottles because this atomizer is convenient to use. 

    I also like that the caps are in an array of trendy colors that you can choose from such as Black, Blue, Gold, Pink, Purple, Hot Pink, Silver and Red. Look at my Perfume Pod's cap, the color is so gorg! 

Feature: Travalo and Perfume Pod
Look at the Perfume Pod transparent bottle, you can really see how much product left inside. In this case, it's already empty. Refill time, baby!

      

     Travalo Classic and Perfume Pod are genius products that perfume lovers must have! Bringing heavy perfume bottles is a thing of the past. Avoid spillage or breakage of your favorite perfumes with these perfume atomizers. I highly recommend this to perfume lovers out there, no need to bring bulky perfume bottles while traveling. 

Feature: Travalo and Perfume Pod

     

     If you have more than one perfume to bring on your vacation, you can now bring them all with Travalo Classic and Perfume Pod. My tip: get all the colors so that you can mix and match your favorite scents with your bag or dress or for perfume identification :) Isn't it fun and convenient?! Yes, indeed with Travalo and Perfume Pod :)

Travalo Classic and Perfume Pod are available at the 2F of Travalo SM North Edsa,  4L of SM Aura and Lazada Philippines.

For more information on Travalo and Perfume Pod,

Like them on Facebook: Travalo Philippines 

Follow them on Instagram: @travaloph

#TravaloPH

#PerfumePodPH

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Feature: Jolly Good Bakes

     I'm still a lover of natural and organic skin care products though most of the time you see me promoting mostly commercially sold ones. I still have a thing for natural and organic products and if you'll ask me the specifics, it's mainly bath essentials like soap, lotion, and body wash. If you're a long time follower of this blog, prolly you already know that organic products are the ones that healed my adult acne after my pregnancy.As time passes by, I've seen a lot of products online claiming they're natural and organic. Well, in my five years of blogging, I've only met a handful who passed the certification to be called natural and organic.

     One of them is Natura Organics and I'm proud to say that I'm one of their babies. Natura Organics is already a big name in the organic cosmetic industry here in our country and they've won several awards already. Today, I would like to share with you one of the blooming brand under Natura Organics- Jolly Good Bakes that I'm sure will tickle your senses because they dubbed their products as 'skin food' exclusive, non-edible bakery products. My fave products from the their strawberry chiffon line below :)

Feature: Jolly Good Bakes

Jolly Good Bakes

• Delicious and healthy skin food just for you.
• Skin food exclusive non-edible bakery products.
• Made from premium organic and natural ingredients.
• Certified vegan.
• Cruelty-free.
• They have 19 original scents to choose from. So start thinking of your favorite cakes and pastries and I bet they have one of your favorites. But wait, it's not edible okay? Hahaha!
• Affordable and budget-friendly skin care products :)

Jolly Good Bakes Strawberry Chiffon line:

• Smells sooo divine!
• Did I say strawberry fields forever? The products in this line literally smells like strawberries in the field. There's a hint of sweetness that is not overpowering.
• These are addicting to use because it's gentle on the skin and delivers what they promised!

Here are my favorite products:

1. Jolly Good Bakes Strawberry Chiffon Body Spritz

     This cologne/body spritz is to die for! I always get compliments whenever I spray this. My friends described the scent as enchanting strawberry. It's a unique scent of strawberry.

Feature: Jolly Good Bakes Jolly Good Bakes Strawberry Chiffon Body Spritz

size: 100 ml

price: 149 php (Around $3.19+)

place bought: Free

You can place your orders online

Mobile Number- 09155663701

Facebook Page- jollygoodbakesph

Instagram- @jollygoobakes.ph

@realnaturaorganics

instructions for use: Use like a regular cologne and perfume. Spray/Spritz on different parts of the body. 

ingredients: Jojoba oil, Essential Oils, and Sugarcane Extract

2. Jolly Good Bakes Shimmering Strawberry Chiffon Lotion SPF 30 UVB/UVA

     The lotion that will give a beautiful shimmer in your body once applied. This is not sticky and non-greasy which is good for normal to combination skin. It smells so divine and the sparkles are very fine giving that glowing shine. Unlike other shimmering lotion/s, this one has SFP 30 which is a decent amount so it's perfect to use at day time too. It moisturize, protect, and revitalize that is clinically tested and hypo-allergenic. No need to worry about itching or other irritations with the fine shimmers :)

Feature: Jolly Good Bakes
Jolly Good Bakes Shimmering Strawberry Chiffon Lotion SPF 30 UVB/UVA

size: 150 ml

price: 199 php (Around $4.25+)

place bought: Free

You can place your orders online

Mobile Number- 09155663701

Facebook Page- jollygoodbakesph

Instagram- @jollygoobakes.ph

@realnaturaorganics

instructions for use: Use morning, noon and evening to moisturize and keep young skin protected from the harsh free radicals of the outdoors, while smelling divine and shimmering like a princess!

ingredients: (100% Natural 74% Organic)

Aloe Vera Hydrosol, Shea Butter, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Vitamin B5, Cocoa Butter, Strawberry Extract, Silk Protein, Pearl Powder, Papine Enzyme, Avocado Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Bearberry Extract, Citric Acid, Vitamins ACE

3. Jolly Good Bakes Strawberry Chiffon Nourishing Body Wash

     This body wash has antibacterial properties. Hydrating, anti-oxidant, and contains vitamins that nourishes the skin, The scent is mild and not overpowering, I can say this one has a discreet strawberry scent. It's easy to use and apply plus makes skin squeaky clean after taking a bath. Leaves the skin moisturized and soft too.

Feature: Jolly Good Bakes
Jolly Good Bakes Strawberry Chiffon Nourishing Body Wash

size: 150 ml

price: 149 php (Around $3.19+)

place bought: Free

You can place your orders online

Mobile Number- 09155663701

Facebook Page- jollygoodbakesph

Instagram- @jollygoobakes.ph

@realnaturaorganics

instructions for use: Use morning and evening like a regular body wash. Apply a decent amount in your loofah or body sponge and enjoy the lather.

ingredients: (100% Natural 74% Organic) to be updated :)

4. Jolly Good Bakes Pink Chiffon Bath Whip

     This bath whip is an alternative to your regular soap. It's like a body wash but the texture is thicker like that of a whip cream. It gently exfoliates dead skin cells and leaves skin cleaner than clean! It has a nice strawberry scent that lingers on my skin. 

Feature: Jolly Good Bakes

size:  ml

price: 149 php (Around $3.19+)

place bought: Free

You can place your orders online

Mobile Number- 09155663701

Facebook Page- jollygoodbakesph

Instagram- @jollygoobakes.ph

@realnaturaorganics

instructions for use: Use morning and evening like a regular body wash. Apply a decent amount in your loofah or body sponge and enjoy the lather.

ingredients: (100% Natural 74% Organic) to be updated :)

     Yay to these non-edible skin care products. The first two products above are my favorites as of the moment. I always have the body spritz inside my bag while I use the shimmering lotion if I have a special event to attend. The latter two will be tested in the coming days.

For more information about Jolly Good Bakes

Like them on Facebook: Jolly Good Bakes

Follow them on Instagram: @jollygoodbakes.ph

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