Lexi’s 4th Birthday Giveaway!

Yes, it’s been 4 years since this little furry bundle of joy came into our lives. A tiny black ball of fur who weighed less than 1kg.

Lexi’s first day with us

Now, she has grown into such a pretty and lovable furry baby who never failed to make us laugh and smile

Our Little Lexi

Every year, we celebrate Little Lexi’s birthday (too bad, I was only able to blog about her 2nd and 3rd birthday) and this year, aside from the goodies which I bake for her, we’re going to celebrate it by having a giveaway! In case you don’t know, I have opened my own pet bakery wherein we prepare freshly baked goodies for furry babies. We use human-grade, pet-safe and healthy ingredients as we believe that all furry babies have to live healthy

What are we giving away?  4 lucky fur babies will each win a pack of My Life On Paws treats samplers and another 4 lucky fur babies will each win a pack of My Life On Paws Pawesome Muffins! Yummy yum yummmmm!

How to join? Just follow the instructions by clicking on the link below! The more items you complete, the more chances of winning!

What are you waiting for? JOIN NOW!!! Click the link below.

Lexi’s 4th Birthday Giveaway

This promo is open to:
- Only completed entries made through Rafflecopter will be counted
- Residents of the Philippines Only
- 8 winners will be electronically picked (4 winners to win 1 pack of muffin samplers each and 4 winners to win 1 pack of treat samplers each).  So the more entries you have, the more chances of winning!
- Winners will have to make sure that their profiles (for Instagram) and photos shared (for Facebook) are set to PUBLIC so we can verify their entries.
- Actual content of sampler packs will be the discretion of My Life On Paws
- Winners will be posted on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
- The giveaway starts on April 24, 2013, 12:01am and ends on May 5, 2013, 11:59pm

 

I’m Ready For Summer!

I love summer especially if I get to spend most of it in the beach

But I think this year’s summer is going to be different. I think most of it will be spent at home due to a lot of reasons — Lexi giving birth to a super duper cute baby, Harper (I’m now a Grandma! So happy!), My Life On Paws (in case you don’t know, I bake human-grade, pet safe and healthy treats for your furry babies. Follow us on Instagram @mylifeonpaws and on Facebook), housewife and wife duties, and a whole lot more!

Despite that, of course, I still know that I’m going to enjoy summer. Why? Because of cute summery things like this pair of happily colored shoes from Pinky Toes

I have always loved their Stacey design (see previous blog entry here) and I’m still loving it now

Thanks to Pinky Toes for making me love this year’s summer more!

Ps. Did I mention that they’re so comfortable???

 

It’s here! It’s here! Clear skin, here I come!!!

I have been waiting for my Clarisonic Mia 2 Sonic Skin Cleansing System to arrive since December 2012 and finally, IT’S HERE IN MY ARMS.  Tight hugz!

I am really so excited to try it out. Since clear skin comes after clean skin, I really hope my Mia 2 will do its job.  It promises to gently remove skin impurities and cleanses 6x (yes, 6x!) better than using your hands alone IN 60 SECONDS!  Oh yeah!  Oh yeah!  The result, softer, smoother and more beautiful skin (what else!?)

So why did I opt to get the Mia 2 over the original Mia?  Well, it comes with a protective travel case.  Yes, I got sold on the Mia 2 because of the travel case.  Haha! I’m really a great example of a perfect consumer :p — then aside from that, it features two speeds with a one-minute pulsing T-Timer® (talk about being lazy to count the seconds myself!  Haha!)

What does the kit include?

• Clarisonic Mia 2
• Universal Voltage Charger
• Sensitive Brush Head
• 1 oz. trial size cleanser
• Protective travel case (oh yeah!)

What other beauty promises come with this Clarisonic Mia 2 Sonic Skin Cleansing System aside from cleaning your skin?  Well, they say that it works with the skin, not against it, as it gently massages away impurities trapped within your pores (ooooh!).  It also prepares the skin for better absorption of creams, serums and moisturizers (this, I gotta see…).  With all these promises, it is still gentle enough to use 2x a day!  Oh my! What more can I ask for?

I’m currently charging my unit as it is required that you do an initial charge of 24 hours (18  hours for succeeding full charges).  A full charge would last me around 24 minutes.  Which means, if I use it 2x per day, one full charge will last me for 12 days.  Not bad…  I just hope I remember to charge at the end of the 12th day.  Haha!

And look at how cute the pLink charge is!  It magnetically attaches to the handle!

Oh!  Did I mention that these Clarisonic units are safe to use inside the shower?

They’re really simple to use.  As instructed, use on forehead (20 seconds), nose/chin (20 seconds), and both cheeks (10 seconds each). Our T-Timer® will pulse when it’s time to cleanse the next area of your face.  How convenient is that?

Now, to wait for my unit to get fully charged.  I’ll blog on how it goes!

How about you?  Have you tried using a Clarisonic Cleansing System?  How was your experience on it?  Let me know!

Ps. Since it is recommended that the brush head be replaced every 3 months, I already decided to get a replacement head as early as now — and since I’ll be using up at least 4 brush heads in a year, I think I should get more as early as now (yes, I’m a hoarder, haha!)

 

My RED February BDJ Box :)

Oh my!  Oh my!  What a great surprise!  First, I was happy to receive a package, knowing that it’s my February BDJ Box.  Second, when I opened the package, I saw 2 packages.  Third, when I took it out of it’s plastic, I saw that the BDJ Box was sooooo “fat”, meaning, it can barely hold the contents inside!  Wooohoooo!  This is total happiness!

A big RED box plus a freebie! Yipee!

Ooooh!  I’m sure you’re excited to see what’s inside!  CHECK. IT. OUT!!!

How. Cool. Is. That???

It contains Shiseido’s Crush X Eject ultimate pair — Intensive Spot Treatment Serum AND Intensive Brightening Mask!  Yipeeyayay! Along with that are other Shiseido Benefiance products!  Happy.  Happy.  Happy.

Here’s a list of what’s inside…

1. Shiseido White Lucent Intensive Spot Targeting Serum, 5ml sampler (30ml bottle costs P5650)
2. Shiseido White Lucent Intensive Brightening Mask, 1 sheet (6 sheets cost P3200)
3. Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Resist24 Night Emulsion, 15ml bottle (75ml bottle costs P3250)
4. Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Resist24 Balancing Softener, 25ml bottle (150ml bottle costs P2400)
5. Shiseido Benefiance Pure Retinol Intensive Revitalizing Face Mask, 20 pcs. (P3800)
6. Nippon 5-Minute Touch-Up Kit (P150)

Gift Cards:

1. Free Shiseido makeover for a minimum P2,000 purchase
2. Free Shiseido quick FACIAL for a miminum of P2000 purchase
3. 15% discount for purchases at least P5000

And what was the item wrapped in brown paper?  Tadaaaaaa!!!

Take Note : It’s a full-sized bottle worth P599!

Do I even have to question if my P460 was worth it for this box?  Na-ah!  Totally worth it!!!

Kudos to the BDJ Box Team!  Keep it up!

You can view my posts for the previous BDJ Boxes via the links below:

November 2012

December 2012-January 2013

Crush X Eject – Reformulated with an exlusive Multi-Action Brightening System, White Lucent targets spots and promotes a luminous glowing complexion. Lighten, brighten and be your most radiant self.

 

Color, Comfort and Care… WHY NOT!

I just came across this and I’m quite curious about it!  It is the Wet N Wild Mega Shield Lip Color with SPF 15.

It promises COLOR (I’m sure, every girl is very picky about this when it comes to lipstick. The longer it stays, the better!), COMFORT (not even a question! haha!) and CARE (DEFINITELY! I pay extra attention to my lips. I really make sure they’re not dry at any time! I hate it when my lips chap, especially when it is brought about by lipstick! Aaack!).

This product promises to deliver hours of sheer-to-moderate coverage that glides on buttery-soft for a smooth, moist-looking pout. Lips are pampered with Vitamin E, Amino Acids, Avocado Oil, and Rice Bran Oil that moisturize and condition for silky, soft comfort. And with SPF 15, lips are cared for and protected from harmful UVB rays.

Oooooh… interesting!  I can’t wait to get my hands on them!  Gotta try them out!

Fergie as the NEWEST Global Beauty Ambassador of Wet n Wild,
wearing “Salsa Lessons” Mega Shield Lip Color with SPF15.

Have you tried this product, let me know what you think!

Wet N Wild products are availabe at Purebeauty Serendra Bonifacio Global City, Purebeauty Harbor Point Subic, Watsons Personal Care Stores, SM Department Stores, Landmark Makati, Pavillion Mall Laguna and KCC Mall GenSan.

 

Product Review : Flormar Supershine Nail Enamel

If you’ve been reading my blog regularly, you would know by now that I’m quite addicted with nail polish. I think I have more nail polish bottles than the lady who comes to my house for my nail pampering sessions.  Haha!

So when my Dec-Jan BDJ box came with a full sized nail enamel, I was so happy!  Again, this is the first time for me to try out the brand and based on my research,

(verbatim) Flormar, born in 1970’s in the city  of Milan of Italy,  carried all its production to Turkey in 1972’s starting a 40 years of adventure.  By increasing its success which was  gained with the nail polish it entered the market; Flormar has become an  irrevocable brand in women of Turkey’s  nail polish choice. Taking its success a step forward after a short time  beginning to operate in Turkey, Flormar   started to offer its product range from blush to foundation, eye shadow  to mascara, lip stick to nail polish with high quality and budget prices to its  consumers.

Okay, now for the test…

Based on what’s written on their site, their Supershine Nail Enamel gives extra/intensive shine and provides an easy application because of its creamy texture. It also promises long wearability.  Let’s see…

In the photo below, I applied 2 coats of Flormal Nail Enamel.  No top coat applied.

Application : 2 coats of Flormar Nail Enamel; No Top Coat

In the photo below, top coat has been applied

Flormar Nail Enamel, Red, 321

My verdict : I so loooove this nail polish!

Pros:

1. I love the consistency of the nail polish.  Not too thick, not too watery.  It was just right for an easy application.

2. Opacity.  AMAZING!  I really needed just one coat to full cover my nails (but I still applied 2 coats just because that’s what I’m used to, haha!)

3. Shine.  It wasn’t really shiny but it does have a little shine to it.  It was totally OK for me as I always use a top coat to seal off my nail polish application

4. My nails lasted for a good 7 days!  Yes!  Believe me!  At the end of the 7th day, all my nails were all still properly covered with nail polish, except for the usual nail growth on the ends and a slight chip on my thumbnail (which was caused by a hard peanut I tried to crack, haha!)

5. Since I got a red nail polish and dark nail polishes tend to leave your nails “yellowish”, I was quite expecting that to happen after I remove them, but amazingly, my nails didn’t turn yellow AT ALL!

6. AND LAST, BUT NOT THE LEAST, how could you ever go wrong with a nail polish this great for only P99!?!?

Cons:

NONE

Ps. Top and Base Coat used, Orly

Reviews of other products included in my Dec-Jan BDJ Box:

Pevonia Botanica Phyto Gel Cleanser

 

012713 What I Wore : Hotel Living Part 2 ;)

Well, this is a continuation of my post yesterday…

We went down for breakfast at HEAT at exactly 7am as we heard that the hotel is fully booked. So, to avoid the crowd, we decided to get up early for breakfast.

I really love hotel breakfasts. I don’t know why but I just do. Maybe it’s the thought of being able to pick the food which would match my mood as I get up or something.

Bacon, hungarian sausages, waffles with cream and maple syrup, hash browns with horseradish and dijon mustard, toasted wheat bread with butter plus coffee, how can you say no to that?!?

Anyway, I knew I was going to have a relaxing night so this is what I packed and wore… perfect for a laid back Sunday

Mickey Mouse sweatshirt – H&M (I’m currently addicted to Mickey Mouse apparel)
Floral Lace Coral skirt – Forever21
Wedge Sneakers – Topshop
Accessories – Pandora

Kudos to me, I packed light for this overnight stay and settled for just wearing the same pair of shoes. Bow! Haha!

 

012613 What I Wore : Hotel Living :)

I really love weekends! Who doesn’t!? Weekends mean, time with my husband as well as time with my family

This weekend, I have coined it as my “hotel living” weekend. Why? Just because our whole weekend will be spent inside hotels

First stop for today, lunch at Paseo Uno,  Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Makati City with my in laws ♥

I intentionally skipped breakfast so I can pig out during lunch! How piggy was that!?! Oink! Oink! And since I was so hungry, I wasn’t even able to take photos of what I ate, except for my yummy dessert.

Mango Crepe with Vanilla and Chocolate drizzle, topped with Black Sesame ice cream and Creme Brulee on the side

After our hearty lunch, we hopped on to our next hotel, Edsa Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong City, to check-in and spend a relaxing night in.

Here’s how our Deluxe room looks like I just love hotel beds. Haaay…

Before leaving for dinner, vanity struck, so this is what I wore

Floral bomber jacket – Zara
Inner white shirt – Forever21
Denim Skirt – Mango
My favorite wedge sneakers – Topshop
Watch – Technomarine
Accessories – Pandora

What else am I looking forward to this weekend? HOTEL BREAKFAST tomorrow! Nomnomnom…

 

Product Review : Pevonia Botanica Phyto Gel Cleanser

I’m not sure if I have said it before but I’ll say it again — I really love trying out new products!  So I will no longer dwell on the happiness each BDJ Box brings everytime I receive it in my mail

Anyway, moving on, here’s a review of the Pevonia Botanica Phyto Gel Cleanser 5ml sampler which came from my Dec-Jan BDJ Box.  Who knows!  It might be something you have been wanting to try as well!

Honestly, this is the first time I’ve heard of the brand (yes, lame huh?) so when I saw it in my box, I really got curious.  Based on my research, Pevonia is a worldwide leader in professional skincare.  They are the first company to develop a Spa Skincare Line which is used by elite spas and Professional Aestheticians.  It was also mentioned that they use natural ingredients in their products.  Hmmm…  Interesting…

So how was my experience with the product?  Read on…

Day 1

I have oily skin.  My face usually oils up after 2 hours of washing my face.  Today, after 3 1/2 hours, my face still didn’t feel oily at all.  After 6 hours, I checked my skin on the mirror and saw that my nose has actually started to show some signs of oil but it was definitley unnoticeable.

My face stayed oil free for around 5-6 hours.  How great is that?

Day 2

I started using the cleanser the night before and if only I could describe how my face can get oily while sleeping, you’ll get a better idea on how amazing it was to wake up to an oil-free face in the morning!

During the rest of the day, the cleanser still didn’t fail to impress me.  My face stayed oil-free for around 5-6 hours again but I have to say that even if after the 6th hour and my face started to show the presence of oil, it was still better than the previous days wherein I used the soap which was prescribed by a Dermatologist.  Impressive!

Day 3

For the past 2 days, since I wanted to test the product, I didn’t apply make-up on my face to see how the product would work without anything else used with it.  So today, I decided to go back to my normal facial routine of applying my facial sunscreen, bb cream, etc… and guess what?  I have never felt this oil free since I was a baby!  Haha!  Ok, maybe that’s too exagerrated, but being oil-free for an extra 3-4 hours is something!

Day 4 – Day 6

Happy.  Happy.  Happy.  Happy.

Day 7

Whew!  My 5ml sampler made it to exactly 7 days. Yes, that’s how little you need for your entire face — now, to go back to having an oily face tomorrow, haha!

Overall, I really think Pevonia Botanica Phyto Gel Cleanser is good for my normal to oily skin.  You only need a little of it to clean up your entire face.  It feels and smells clean — no strong perfume scent.  Unlike facial soaps, this cleanser doesn’t really lather much but after using it, my skin REALLY feels smooth and clean (if I say REALLY smooth, it is REALLY smooth!).  I believe it also helps in removing make-up on my face as the cotton I use with my toner ends up clean.

It is a product worth trying out and which you might just love and include in your daily routine

Now that I’m (and my skin) convinced with this product, I’m now worried if I’ll be able to afford spending P3640 for a 200ml bottle.  Haha!  We’ll see

More product reviews to follow…

To see what’s included in my Dec-Jan BDJ box, click here.

Reviews of other products included in my Dec-Jan BDJ Box:

Flormar Supershine Nail Enamel

 

111112 What I Wore : HK Trip Day 4

The last day of our fun fun fuuuun trip.  With no shopping budget left (haha!), what else is there to do but to just go around Hong Kong, take photos and of course, chit-chat some more over coffee.

My sister, my partner, my forever friend!

So what did I wear?

Black Shirt – H&M Divided

Floral Lace Bodycon Skirt – Forever 21

Wedge Sneakers – Topshop (I super love these shoes!)

Accessories – Forever 21, Hello Kitty, Asos

Necklace – Mango

Olive Green Jacket – Forever 21

And oh!  While killing time before leaving for the airport, we decided to drop by the Dr. Martens store  — and I was able to happily bring home my very first DMs (see blog entry here).  Another happy purchase for an equally happy trip with my dear dear friend, Jack

View what I wore for Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 via the links