mini-bottles of the Orly "Hope and Freedom Fest" collection with names inspired by top music festivals in the world. totes cute

Wet n' Wild Coloricon pencils in purple and kohl... girl's gotta have eyeliner supplies!

Wet n' Wild Lash Nourishing Mascara... I actually can't wait to try this.

LA Colors mineral blush and neutral palette. Such a great blendable palette to use for daily wear!

Wheeee

This made my inner girly girl happy. Thank you Sprint Asia Beauty for these LA Colors, Wet n Wild and Orly goodies! :)

85 shirt and earrings, Chicnova | leather snapback cap, Gaisano | leather paneled pants, Romwe | studded bag, Staccato | Soirée heels, Jeffrey Campbell

Just wanted to quickly share the outfit posts the hubby took during my first meetup with Bjorn Manila when he visited Cebu for KalsadaPH. Really glad to have hung out with Bjorn during his short two-day stay- I never had the chance to chat him up during my Bloggers United visits, so it was really great to note how down-to-earth and easygoing he was in real life. Will post more details about our hang + Cebuano subjects for KalsadaPH soon!

As you might have noticed, I'm all about easy, casual dressing as of late (and I mean a lot more casual, a lot easier) Since I'm traveling here and there a lot these days, I want items that are as basic as they come but still pack some sort of edge and personality. The sportswear trend is something I'm gravitating to a lot lately-- it's fun, fuss-free and it makes me feel a degree younger haha. Mucho thanks to Chicnova for sending this jersey-inspired shirt and earrings in-- quite trendy, I know, but still simple enough to wear as a regular staple.

Make sure to check out their super on trend and reasonably priced selections! 

I never thought the day would come where I would proudly wear something very, very...pink. I think we both have a mutual dislike for each other, haha. I kinda grew up with a natural aversion to overtly feminine, frilly things, which is weird considering some of the ladies I'm closest to wear florals and head-to-toe pink on the regular. I guess polar opposites do attract in that sense.

Once in awhile though, I encounter pieces that challenge my "fundamental" sensibilities, and I could most def say that about this shocking pink beanie from Creative Caprice. Since I wear black, white and black/white most of the time, this adds a good focal point. Plus points for beanies being the perf "sucky hair day" accessory, right?

I also would love to send a super special thank you high five to the girls over at The Nerve Clothing for sending in this bitchin' crisp white moto vest from their collection as a gift. Very much wanted and tried to order it, but TNC decided to ship it as a present instead along with a few things, which was quite an unexpected treat. Presents aside, I've been a HUGE fan of their shop for awhile now for being on-the-pulse with what's trendy-- and offering lower-priced quality alternatives. Decided to wear it with my new Forever 21 leather skirt with slits, which I got on super super sale. Seriously, how awesome is Forever 21 when they go on sale? I always make a beeline for the leather items as they are usually the most discounted.

So there. I tried the 15-day sized primer that was given away during the event, and while I can't say that it was a HUGE difference, I noticed that my foundation stayed put much longer and my pores seemed smaller. Verdict? I'd say go for it. The Laura Mercier Flawless Primer currently comes in six variations: Broad Spectrum SPF30 PA++, Basic, Radiance, Mineral, Hydrating and Oil-Free.

A makeup event wouldn't be complete without some goodies! Here's what I got pre-event:

For the meantime, hold on to your horses and your wallets-- for certain well all do quite a bit of shopping when the two superstores open up shop together.:)

Before wrapping up, I'd very much like to thank Topshop Philippines, the SSI and their PR arm Sehralco for letting me get a bit of shopping done which I did, thankfully, during the 50%off sale. Stuff I got:

Snakeskin boxy bag, cropped top and leather woven flats-- all at 50% off yay. Also got a totally useful journal from them:)

Truly grateful! I hope you guys are as excited about Topshop x Topman here in Cebu as I am:)

The July 2013 BDJBox was a heavy mix of assorted beauty products + full-sized items from the Dove Intense Repair/Whitening Line. Started with the right box i think.