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Saturday 8 October 2011

My Favorite YouTube Beauty Gurus

Hey friends!

Being a wannabe be make up artist and cosmetics enthusiast, I have always turned to beauty gurus on YouTube to learn the basics. Because of my love of watching beauty gurus on YouTube, I have created a YouTube account so that I can subscribe to these gurus and be updated of their latest videos.

I can say that I have subscribed to more than 30 beauty gurus! Most of them are professional make up artists while others are just make up enthusiasts like me. It really is fun to watch them and here are my top 5 favorite YouTube beauty gurus.

5. DulceCandy87


This pint-sized latina is very interesting to watch! She knows a lot about fashion and make up. Her style is really cool! She makes the best clothing and make up hauls on YouTube too! Her closet is to-die-for! Check out her channel on YouTube or you can follow her blog, http://www.dulcecandy.com/, to know more about her fashion sense.

4. MakeupByTiffanyD

I love Tiffany! The make up looks that she creates are really wearable and pretty! She seems to be a really nice person too! Plus, she has the cutest dog, Waylon! Check out her channel on YouTube and her blog, http://makeupbytiffanyd.blogspot.com/.

3. emilynoel83

Emily is one of the most informative gurus on YouTube. Her reviews are very detailed and the looks that she creates are versatile. Plus, she is one of the gurus on YouTube who doesn't use a lot of high end products. Her looks are affordable as she uses mostly drugstore products. She has more than 600 videos on YouTube! So check her out on YouTube and her blog, http://www.beautybroadcast.net/.

2. pixi2woo

I love Tanya! She's really pretty! This professional make up artist from the UK is one of my favorites because she really knows her stuff and the looks that she creates are great! From celebrity make up looks to everyday make up looks, Tanya really has a lot in store for her viewers. Subscribe to her on YouTube and follow her blog, http://www.tanyaburr.co.uk/.

1. pixiwoo

The pixiwoo sisters! Sam and Nic are my number 1 favorite beauty gurus on Youtube! These sisters are professional make up artists from the UK. I just love them for their creativity and immense knowledge about make up. For me, they are the best in recreating celebrity make up looks. In addition to that, they also make everyday looks and other creative looks. I also love the way they shoot their videos. They start from applying foundation to applying lipstick unlike other gurus whose videos mostly concentrate on the eye look. 
Plus, they accents are so endearing and that makes them so much more fun to watch!
Okay, so you guys may be wondering why Tanya's channel is called pixi2woo. Tanya is actually the girlfriend of Sam and Nic's brother and according to one comment by them on YouTube, they treat Tanya like family.
Please check Sam and Nic out on Youtube and follow their blog, http://pixiwoo.blogspot.com/.


Till my next blog post.

Xoxo,
G <3





Viaje: Davao City

Hola Amigos y Amigas!

Last October 4, 2011, my friend and I flew to Davao for work related circumstances. However, that didn't stop us from seeing what Davao has to offer. The other night, we went to have dinner at Jack's Ridge Resort. It is my second time in Davao but I didn't have the chance to visit this resort during my first visit. The resort is about 15 minutes away from the city. It would probably cost one around Php 120 in taxi fare.

Ren and I at the entrance of the resort

Upon arriving at the resort, we went into the Taklobo restaurant and had our dinner there. We ordered their Pusit (Squid), Spare ribs, Mango Sisig, and Gambas.

Ren and I while waiting for our orders to arrive. We chose a table that gave us a breathtaking view of the entire city. We noticed that the restaurant was jam packed with people!


The view from our table!


The Pusit and the Spare ribs! They were really delicious! The spare ribs were a bit gummy though. ;)

Gambas! Delicioso!

Mango Sisig! For some reason, I was craving mango and bagoong that day, that's why I ordered this. This dish is composed of diced mangoes topped with onion, tomatoes, and bagoong.

After our very satisfying dinner, we decided to explore the resort some more. 
Here are some of our pictures taken around the resort.

I love these little statues!

At the restaurant's entrance.



Moi with a soldier statue!



This has my birthday written on it! So I just had to take a picture!


Ain't this nice? The letters that spell out DAVAO are in the form of some of the things that Davao is famous for. The D is a Durian, the A is an Orchid and the V is the Philippine Eagle.

I am an Atenean! So I just had to take a picture with this statue of an eagle!

I would definitely recommend to anyone to visit Davao! The city has some great sites and great food! The people are really warm too! :)

Till my next viaje and blog post. :)

Xoxo,
G <3




Friday 7 October 2011

Gossip Girl Season 5!!!!!!

Hey fellas!

I don't know about you guys, but I LOVE GOSSIP GIRL! It is one of my favorite TV series! And now, the uber chic cast of the series comes back with Season 5! Can you believe it? It is Season 5 already! I have already watched the first 2 episodes and I can say that the plot is juicier and hotter than ever!

Serena is now working in Los Angeles. Blair is marrying a prince and is apparently pregnant! Nate has a new fling in Elizabeth Hurley! Dan is trying to stop his book from being published. And Chuck is his usual mysterious self. ;)

Here are some of the pictures from the first 2 episodes of the show:

Serena and Charlie/Ivy

Serena, working on a set of a movie in L.A.

Blair at Dan's apartment in Brooklyn

Oh, Chuck.

Chuck and Nate! Best buds forever!

Dan, Blair, and the Prince

Nate and Elizabeth Hurley. Ain't she gorgeous?!

(Photos courtesy of buzzsugar.com)

I can't wait for the 3rd episode to come out! I really want to know who is the daddy of Blair's baby! 
Aahh, this show is definitely the best!

I'll keep you guys posted.

Till my next blog post.

Xoxo,
G <3

Shoes from Paris Fashion Week

Hey guys!

Fabsugar.com recently posted pictures of the best shoes from Paris Fashion Week Spring 2012. I was in shoe heaven while viewing the slide show of some of the most elegant and sexiest shoes ever! To view these to-die-for shoes, just visit this link. -> http://www.fabsugar.com/Best-Shoes-From-Paris-Fashion-Week-Spring-2012-19420586?page=0,0,0

Here are some of the shoes that I fell in love with.


Alexander McQueen

This pair is weird but adorable. Maybe it's because of the color. ;)


Sonia Rykiel

This pair of shoes definitely defines me! I love flats and these pair just looks comfortable!


Veronique Leroy

I love wedges! And this one just looks like it would go with any outfit.


Yves Saint Laurent

I love the platform and the details in the heels!


Nina Ricci

This is something that I would wear for work. Professional yet sexy!


Yves Saint Laurent

Another pair that I would definitely wear for work. I bet this would look good with a pencil skirt. ;)


John Galliano

I just love this!


Elie Saab

This just screams vixen!


Jean Paul Gaultier

I love this in an "I don't know why" kind of way. Haha.  I just like it, period! Maybe because it looks new and cool! 

I hope you enjoyed this blog post!

Till the next one.

Xoxo,
G <3


I Want!: Kindle Touch and Digital Camera

Hey folks!

Like I said in my previous blog post, I am soon going to make my biggest purchase yet. Once the Kindle Touch is out in the market, I plan to get one for myself! I have always wanted a Kindle. I have always thought that it is convenient for bookworms like me. It is lighter than to carry books around. Plus, it stores thousands of books! A Kindle would allow me to read on the go; while commuting on a train or while catching a flight at the airport.

(Photo courtesy of Amazon)

The Kindle Touch looks so chic! I think that to own one would also be fashionable. Hehe. This latest model of Kindle will reportedly be out on the market on November 21. Well, I still have to wait for more than a month! Whew!


Another thing that I plan to purchase is a digital camera. I used to have a digital camera, but it wasn't really mine. Technically, it was my family's digital camera. I just felt that it was mine because I was the one who used it all the time. Haha. 

Anyway, I plan to purchase a digital camera that would really be owned by moi. But, I plan to make the Kindle my only big purchase this year. I plan to purchase a digital camera next year as a birthday gift for myself. Besides, I want to save for it. 

The digital camera that I want is one from Samsung. A friend of mine owns a Samsung Digital Camera and I really like the quality of the pictures. Ideally, I would prefer a digital camera in the color purple. But, black would really be classy as well.
(Photo courtesy of Samsung)

I have always wanted a digital camera because I love taking pictures. I want to capture memories that will last forever. Plus, I want to take blogging seriously. So, to have a digital camera would be handy for this blog.

I can't wait to purchase these gadgets! And I'll definitely blog about these gadgets once I get my hands on them!

Till the next blog post.

Xoxo,
G <3


Welcome to Memoirs of a Wannabe Goddess

Hey fellas!

My name is Ghia. Most people call me "G" while my other friends christened me "Jam" in high school and that kinda stuck for most people. I am a 22 year old licensed professional with a lot of interests in life.

I love fashion and I live for bargains! Even though I have a job, it really is not that lucrative to allow me to indulge myself in designer labels. So I love sales and great bargains! For me, fashion is not about wearing the latest trends. It is about wearing clothes that you feel good in and lets a person go through the day with confidence. ;)

 Aside from fashion, I love everything about beauty! I spend my weekends and most of my free time watching beauty gurus on YouTube. Sometimes, I even find myself practicing my make up skills by trying to recreate some of the YouTube gurus' looks. Make up for me is fun! It is one way for me to channel my creativity.

I also love books. I am a "Certified Bookworm"! National Bookstore for me is like heaven! With the demanding nature of my job, I try to read one book each month. But if my job is not as demanding, I would probably be able to read one book each day! Hehe. My life would definitely not be complete without books! Soon, I am planning to make my biggest purchase ever. I am planning to purchase a Kindle. I think that to own one would be really convenient for a bookworm who is on the go most of the time.

I decided to start this blog because I want to share with everyone everything I know and will discover about fashion, beauty, and literature. In short, I will give you a glimpse of how fashion, beauty and literature impact my life. ;)

Till my next blog post.

Xoxo,
G <3

Saturday 8 October 2011

My Favorite YouTube Beauty Gurus

Hey friends!

Being a wannabe be make up artist and cosmetics enthusiast, I have always turned to beauty gurus on YouTube to learn the basics. Because of my love of watching beauty gurus on YouTube, I have created a YouTube account so that I can subscribe to these gurus and be updated of their latest videos.

I can say that I have subscribed to more than 30 beauty gurus! Most of them are professional make up artists while others are just make up enthusiasts like me. It really is fun to watch them and here are my top 5 favorite YouTube beauty gurus.

5. DulceCandy87


This pint-sized latina is very interesting to watch! She knows a lot about fashion and make up. Her style is really cool! She makes the best clothing and make up hauls on YouTube too! Her closet is to-die-for! Check out her channel on YouTube or you can follow her blog, http://www.dulcecandy.com/, to know more about her fashion sense.

4. MakeupByTiffanyD

I love Tiffany! The make up looks that she creates are really wearable and pretty! She seems to be a really nice person too! Plus, she has the cutest dog, Waylon! Check out her channel on YouTube and her blog, http://makeupbytiffanyd.blogspot.com/.

3. emilynoel83

Emily is one of the most informative gurus on YouTube. Her reviews are very detailed and the looks that she creates are versatile. Plus, she is one of the gurus on YouTube who doesn't use a lot of high end products. Her looks are affordable as she uses mostly drugstore products. She has more than 600 videos on YouTube! So check her out on YouTube and her blog, http://www.beautybroadcast.net/.

2. pixi2woo

I love Tanya! She's really pretty! This professional make up artist from the UK is one of my favorites because she really knows her stuff and the looks that she creates are great! From celebrity make up looks to everyday make up looks, Tanya really has a lot in store for her viewers. Subscribe to her on YouTube and follow her blog, http://www.tanyaburr.co.uk/.

1. pixiwoo

The pixiwoo sisters! Sam and Nic are my number 1 favorite beauty gurus on Youtube! These sisters are professional make up artists from the UK. I just love them for their creativity and immense knowledge about make up. For me, they are the best in recreating celebrity make up looks. In addition to that, they also make everyday looks and other creative looks. I also love the way they shoot their videos. They start from applying foundation to applying lipstick unlike other gurus whose videos mostly concentrate on the eye look. 
Plus, they accents are so endearing and that makes them so much more fun to watch!
Okay, so you guys may be wondering why Tanya's channel is called pixi2woo. Tanya is actually the girlfriend of Sam and Nic's brother and according to one comment by them on YouTube, they treat Tanya like family.
Please check Sam and Nic out on Youtube and follow their blog, http://pixiwoo.blogspot.com/.


Till my next blog post.

Xoxo,
G <3





Viaje: Davao City

Hola Amigos y Amigas!

Last October 4, 2011, my friend and I flew to Davao for work related circumstances. However, that didn't stop us from seeing what Davao has to offer. The other night, we went to have dinner at Jack's Ridge Resort. It is my second time in Davao but I didn't have the chance to visit this resort during my first visit. The resort is about 15 minutes away from the city. It would probably cost one around Php 120 in taxi fare.

Ren and I at the entrance of the resort

Upon arriving at the resort, we went into the Taklobo restaurant and had our dinner there. We ordered their Pusit (Squid), Spare ribs, Mango Sisig, and Gambas.

Ren and I while waiting for our orders to arrive. We chose a table that gave us a breathtaking view of the entire city. We noticed that the restaurant was jam packed with people!


The view from our table!


The Pusit and the Spare ribs! They were really delicious! The spare ribs were a bit gummy though. ;)

Gambas! Delicioso!

Mango Sisig! For some reason, I was craving mango and bagoong that day, that's why I ordered this. This dish is composed of diced mangoes topped with onion, tomatoes, and bagoong.

After our very satisfying dinner, we decided to explore the resort some more. 
Here are some of our pictures taken around the resort.

I love these little statues!

At the restaurant's entrance.



Moi with a soldier statue!



This has my birthday written on it! So I just had to take a picture!


Ain't this nice? The letters that spell out DAVAO are in the form of some of the things that Davao is famous for. The D is a Durian, the A is an Orchid and the V is the Philippine Eagle.

I am an Atenean! So I just had to take a picture with this statue of an eagle!

I would definitely recommend to anyone to visit Davao! The city has some great sites and great food! The people are really warm too! :)

Till my next viaje and blog post. :)

Xoxo,
G <3




Friday 7 October 2011

Gossip Girl Season 5!!!!!!

Hey fellas!

I don't know about you guys, but I LOVE GOSSIP GIRL! It is one of my favorite TV series! And now, the uber chic cast of the series comes back with Season 5! Can you believe it? It is Season 5 already! I have already watched the first 2 episodes and I can say that the plot is juicier and hotter than ever!

Serena is now working in Los Angeles. Blair is marrying a prince and is apparently pregnant! Nate has a new fling in Elizabeth Hurley! Dan is trying to stop his book from being published. And Chuck is his usual mysterious self. ;)

Here are some of the pictures from the first 2 episodes of the show:

Serena and Charlie/Ivy

Serena, working on a set of a movie in L.A.

Blair at Dan's apartment in Brooklyn

Oh, Chuck.

Chuck and Nate! Best buds forever!

Dan, Blair, and the Prince

Nate and Elizabeth Hurley. Ain't she gorgeous?!

(Photos courtesy of buzzsugar.com)

I can't wait for the 3rd episode to come out! I really want to know who is the daddy of Blair's baby! 
Aahh, this show is definitely the best!

I'll keep you guys posted.

Till my next blog post.

Xoxo,
G <3

Shoes from Paris Fashion Week

Hey guys!

Fabsugar.com recently posted pictures of the best shoes from Paris Fashion Week Spring 2012. I was in shoe heaven while viewing the slide show of some of the most elegant and sexiest shoes ever! To view these to-die-for shoes, just visit this link. -> http://www.fabsugar.com/Best-Shoes-From-Paris-Fashion-Week-Spring-2012-19420586?page=0,0,0

Here are some of the shoes that I fell in love with.


Alexander McQueen

This pair is weird but adorable. Maybe it's because of the color. ;)


Sonia Rykiel

This pair of shoes definitely defines me! I love flats and these pair just looks comfortable!


Veronique Leroy

I love wedges! And this one just looks like it would go with any outfit.


Yves Saint Laurent

I love the platform and the details in the heels!


Nina Ricci

This is something that I would wear for work. Professional yet sexy!


Yves Saint Laurent

Another pair that I would definitely wear for work. I bet this would look good with a pencil skirt. ;)


John Galliano

I just love this!


Elie Saab

This just screams vixen!


Jean Paul Gaultier

I love this in an "I don't know why" kind of way. Haha.  I just like it, period! Maybe because it looks new and cool! 

I hope you enjoyed this blog post!

Till the next one.

Xoxo,
G <3


I Want!: Kindle Touch and Digital Camera

Hey folks!

Like I said in my previous blog post, I am soon going to make my biggest purchase yet. Once the Kindle Touch is out in the market, I plan to get one for myself! I have always wanted a Kindle. I have always thought that it is convenient for bookworms like me. It is lighter than to carry books around. Plus, it stores thousands of books! A Kindle would allow me to read on the go; while commuting on a train or while catching a flight at the airport.

(Photo courtesy of Amazon)

The Kindle Touch looks so chic! I think that to own one would also be fashionable. Hehe. This latest model of Kindle will reportedly be out on the market on November 21. Well, I still have to wait for more than a month! Whew!


Another thing that I plan to purchase is a digital camera. I used to have a digital camera, but it wasn't really mine. Technically, it was my family's digital camera. I just felt that it was mine because I was the one who used it all the time. Haha. 

Anyway, I plan to purchase a digital camera that would really be owned by moi. But, I plan to make the Kindle my only big purchase this year. I plan to purchase a digital camera next year as a birthday gift for myself. Besides, I want to save for it. 

The digital camera that I want is one from Samsung. A friend of mine owns a Samsung Digital Camera and I really like the quality of the pictures. Ideally, I would prefer a digital camera in the color purple. But, black would really be classy as well.
(Photo courtesy of Samsung)

I have always wanted a digital camera because I love taking pictures. I want to capture memories that will last forever. Plus, I want to take blogging seriously. So, to have a digital camera would be handy for this blog.

I can't wait to purchase these gadgets! And I'll definitely blog about these gadgets once I get my hands on them!

Till the next blog post.

Xoxo,
G <3


Welcome to Memoirs of a Wannabe Goddess

Hey fellas!

My name is Ghia. Most people call me "G" while my other friends christened me "Jam" in high school and that kinda stuck for most people. I am a 22 year old licensed professional with a lot of interests in life.

I love fashion and I live for bargains! Even though I have a job, it really is not that lucrative to allow me to indulge myself in designer labels. So I love sales and great bargains! For me, fashion is not about wearing the latest trends. It is about wearing clothes that you feel good in and lets a person go through the day with confidence. ;)

 Aside from fashion, I love everything about beauty! I spend my weekends and most of my free time watching beauty gurus on YouTube. Sometimes, I even find myself practicing my make up skills by trying to recreate some of the YouTube gurus' looks. Make up for me is fun! It is one way for me to channel my creativity.

I also love books. I am a "Certified Bookworm"! National Bookstore for me is like heaven! With the demanding nature of my job, I try to read one book each month. But if my job is not as demanding, I would probably be able to read one book each day! Hehe. My life would definitely not be complete without books! Soon, I am planning to make my biggest purchase ever. I am planning to purchase a Kindle. I think that to own one would be really convenient for a bookworm who is on the go most of the time.

I decided to start this blog because I want to share with everyone everything I know and will discover about fashion, beauty, and literature. In short, I will give you a glimpse of how fashion, beauty and literature impact my life. ;)

Till my next blog post.

Xoxo,
G <3