Unboxing my March Glamourbox!

Hello Lovelies!

Today, I got giddy and excited when our office messenger handed me a package wrapped in green plastic! I instantly knew that it was my March Glamourbox! I love receiving my monthly subscription from Glamourbox because there is that sense of suspense and excitement as to what products are in the box.

I have been a subscriber of Glamourbox since the very beginning. I believe that they are the first of its kind here in the Philippines. I remember watching videos on YouTube about other beauty subscription services in the US and the UK like Birchbox and Glambag. I always wished that someone will start a beauty subscription service here in the Philippines and my prayers were answered through Glamourbox! Being a beauty addict, I always look forward to receiving this box every month and so far, Glamourbox never fails to disappoint.

For their March box, the theme is "All about US". I love how every month the box has a different theme. This month it's all about "channeling our inner goddesses, carrying our own style with confidence and conquering the world".

These are the contents of my box. You definitely get your money's worth for this subscription with the amount of samples you get and you also get to have one or two full-sized products a month.

Now, let's go to the individual products in this month's box.

1. Eye of Horus Natural Smokey Eye Pencil, Full Size 1.2 g / Php 960

This is the product that I was most happy to see in my box! It comes in a full size and in the color black. I was really hoping to receive another Eye of Horus product in my box because I fell in love with their mascara which I receive in a prior month.

2. Pevonia Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser, Full Size 10 ml / Php 2,950

I also got a good sample size of this Pevonia cleanser. Because it is so expensive, I have never tried this product before. But that's the beauty of this subscription service; you get to try out cool products and see if they are really worth your money.

3. Avon Skin So Soft Glutathione Whitening Renewal Hand & Body Lotion, Full Size 250 ml / Php 350

I'm a lotion addict and seeing this product in my box made me happy! I think this would be perfect to carry around in your purse to keep your hands moisturized at all times.

4. Heynature BB Creams, Full Size 40 g / Php 1,300

I have never heard of this brand before. I am keeping my fingers crossed and hoping that these BB Creams will be awesome!

5. Heynature Aqua Brightening Gel, Full Size 80 g / Php 1,750

According to the product description, this moisturizing gel transforms into pearl-like water droplets upon massaging the skin. It helps boost up skin hydration level & effectively soothes the skin, resulting in full elasticity with a luminous glow. Oh, this would definitely contribute to a goddess-like look!

6. Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne, Full Size 75 ml / Php 4,300

Ralph Lauren Big Pony 1, Full Size 75 ml / Php 4,300

Almost every month, Glamourbox includes perfume samples in their box. I think this is a great way in trying out different scents and finding out which scent suits your taste and style.

7. Discount Vouchers

They also include discount vouchers for some cool deals every month. For this month, they included a 10% off voucher for Rollerball and a gift voucher worth Php 2,000 at SureSlim Wellness Centre.

Awww, I just love my Glamourbox! I'm so excited to try out the products! I am particularly excited to try out the eye liner from Eye of Horus!

If there is any specific product that you want me to review, please comment below and let me know.

And for those of you who haven't subscribed to Glamourbox yet, please check their website and subscribe now!

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,

G <3

I'm back + Forever21 Accessories Mini Haul!!!

Hello Lovelies!

How have you guys been? I know, I know. I have been on a very long hiatus. If you want to know why I haven't blogged in a very long time, the reason is I didn't have a laptop. My old one died on me before the end of 2012 and I have just recently acquired a new one. But, here I am now and I gotta tell you that I have missed blogging so much! I also missed reading other people's blogs and interacting with other bloggers and some of the readers! I am really glad to be back in the blogging world! :)

And to kick-off my "back-to-the-blogging-world" blog post, I have a mini accessories haul from Forever21 that I would like to share with everyone. I went to the Forever21 store in SM Makati yesterday because I knew that they were having a 3-day sale from March 15-17, 2013. More than anything in that store, I am crazy about their accessories! Every time I see their accessory section, I just gasp and stare in amazement at the wonderful selection that they have. So I grabbed a few pieces for myself...

 Like any earring-crazy person, I went gaga over their earrings! I like stud earrings more than dangling earrings because they are more suited for a professional look and I find them to look more sophisticated on me. The first two earrings on top were the ones I got on BOGO (buy one, get one). The last two earrings on the bottom were not on sale, but I got them because I thought that they are pretty and that I was getting my money's worth for them. The third set of earrings (the one which looks like they are dangling ones) is actually composed of 3 pairs of earrings. The last set of earrings has 6 pairs of earrings in a set. That's a good deal in my opinion! :)

I also got two necklaces. I chose these two for their simplicity. The first one that I got is a dainty piece which only has a little key as a pendant. The other one that I got is simple yet has a little bit of edge to it because of the little spike pendants. 

And the last thing that I got from Forever21 is a nail polish. I have never tried their nail polishes before and I really wanted to try one. There was not a lot to choose from, but this color called Grey Silver really caught my eye...

I hope you enjoyed my mini haul! I think you guys only have until tomorrow to check out the Forever21 sale! So you better hurry!!!

If there is anything beauty related that you want me to blog about, please comment below or let me know through Twitter at @GoddessWannabe.

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,

G <3

Etude House Haul!

Hey fellas!

I apologize for being MIA for so long. My laptop is slowly slipping into oblivion and it has gotten so slow already! Since I don't have that much patience in waiting for my laptop to upload pictures or to upload a blog post, I haven't blogged in quite a while. My laptop is still not working so well right now, but I've missed blogging so much!! So, had to muster all of my patience to deal with my senile laptop. Lol.

I went to SM Mall of Asia a while ago after attending the Feast at the PICC this morning. I went to SM Mall of Asia because I wanted to check out the Etude House store there. Etude House is a Korean cosmetics brand which sells make up and skincare products. I can say this brand is really huge here in the Philippines and a lot of bloggers are raving about their products!

So let me go through the things that I got:

I love their pink shopping bag!

I love Etude House nail polishes! They come in really gorgeous colors and the packaging is really cute and girly! The green one on the left side is called Meet Mint while the blue one on the farthest right side is called Double Purple. I'm sure the smaller nail polishes have names as well but the label is in Korean! Sorry....

I also got two of their face masks. They have a wide variety of face masks but I got the one in Royal Jelly and Lemon.

I have been meaning to try this Mascara Remover for ages. I'll let you guys know how it goes! :)

I hate lip liners in pencil form. For some reason, I find them uncomfortable to apply. When I saw this Soft Touch Auto Lip Liners, I knew I need to try them! I got one in a nude shade and another one in a more pinky shade. Again, I'm sure this things have names but then again the label is in Korean.

I've been looking for brow accessories since I've just recently started learning how to groom my brows. I found this brow pencil in a dark brown shade. I also got this nice angled tip brush that would be perfect for grooming my brows and for applying gel liner!

I went to the store with an Etude House coupon which I got from my Belle de Jour planner. The coupon entitles me to upgrade the gift that I will receive. For example, if the total amount of my purchases is Php 500, I am entitled to receive a gift that is equivalent to purchases worth Php 1000. Since my total purchases amounted to a little bit over a thousand, I got a free gift that is equivalent to purchases worth Php 2000. And I got this Milk Talk Body Wash Set for free!!! It comes in 3 variants! That's a great deal, right?!

Lastly, I went home proudly bearing my Pink Membership card. A minimum purchase of Php 500 entitles you to a free membership. This card is great because you'll earn rebates everytime you purchase from any of their stores! Savvy!

Do you guys have any product in this haul? If so, please comment below and tell me how you like this product. Also, if you want me to review any of the products featured above in great detail, please comment as well and let me know! :)

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,

G <3

My Top 5 Shoe Must Haves

Hi!

I am a shoe addict! There, I said it! I just love shoes! I can't get enough of them! My mouth waters every time I go into a shoe store! Haha. Over the past 2 years since I have started working, I also started collecting shoes. My shoe collection is still compared small compared to most fashionistas, but I love my shoes! They complete any outfit and they make me feel SEXY! Haha.

Out of all the shoes that I own, there are pairs which I believe every girl should own! Let's run down my top 5 shoe must haves!

1. Black pumps

Every girl must own a good pair of black pumps! These are my fave pumps because they have animal prints on it which gives this pair an edgy look. Black pumps are classy and can be worn with dresses, skirts or jeans. They make your legs look long too!

2. Edgy/Sexy Heels

A nice pair of heels which you can wear on a date or a night-out with friends is a definite must have! This pair from Parisian really gives that edgy and sexy look!

3. Flip flops

Even though I love my heels, I still like comfort! Flip flops aren't only cute, but they are comfortable as well! You can wear them anywhere; to the beach, the supermarket, even for coffee with friends! This particular pair is so cute because of the nice beaded design! But, for everyday wear, I prefer my Havaianas Tops! :)

4. Ballet Flats

Should I say more? Every girl should have at least one pair. Period. Haha. ;)

5. Outrageous Shoes

I just had to include this! Every girl must probably own one pair of shoes that look outrageous to a normal person. The kind of shoes that would turn heads while walking on the sidewalk! Well, I own one pair of that and I feel that every girl must have at least one pair of outrageous shoes for FUN!

Mine is this glittery shoes that I got from Forever21. This pair is practically covered in glitter and has 5 inch heels! How outrageous is that! And too add to all these outrageousness, I feel like a giant when I am wearing this!

Indeed, this pair really catches people's attention!

What are your must have shoes? Please comment below and let me know! I'd love to hear from you!

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,

G <3

New Products from ELF Cosmetics

Hey guys!

While I was browsing Facebook the other day, I saw E.L.F. (Eyes, Lips Face) announce on their Facebook page some new products from their brand that are coming out. Being a fan of E.L.F., I knew that I needed to try these products out for myself.

I went to SM Megamall yesterday to check out the products and came home with some cool stuff!

My loot

E.L.F. has some new mascaras, eyelashes, eyeshadows, repackaged blushes, lipsticks and lip stains! I was most excited about the lip stains because I never tried any before!

I got two out of the three lip stains. The other one was just too light for my coloring and liking. I got Nude Nectar and Crimson Crush. I have tried them on already and I can say that they are very pigmented and they are very easy to apply. I have to test them out more for staying power.

Top: Crimson Crush Bottom: Nude Nectar

Swatches - Left: Nude Nectar, Right: Crimson Crush

I got got one of their new E.L.F. Flawless Eyeshadow Quads. These quads look a lot like the Wet N Wild Color Icon but this one has 4 shades. I admit that these new E.L.F. quads aren't as pigmented as those from Wet N Wild though. This quad come in handy because it guides you where to apply the eyeshadow for an effortless and flawless look.

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You get one shade each for your Base, Lid, Crease and Line.

Swatches (from bottom to top): Base, Lid, Crease, Line 

The other new product that I was really excited about is their Eyebrow Stencil Kit. I have recently been grooming and filling in my eyebrows. I get really conscious because sometimes I feel like I have drawn a very lousy brow or that my eyebrows are on different levels. Haha. I hope you get what I mean.

So, I thought that this stencil kit will really come in handy. And it comes in 4 different eyebrow styles: Soft Arch, Structured Arch, Curved Arch and Full Arch.

I'll try out these products more and do detailed reviews on them in the near future!

Just a disclaimer though, this post isn't sponsored by E.L.F. I bought these products with my own money. I just love and believe in this brand so much! :)

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,

G <3 

Haul: Goodies from Makeup Hub by Naturele Collezione

Hola!

Today, I have a haul for you from Makeup Hub by Naturele Collezione. This online shop is one of my favorites because it sells UK Cosmetic Products which are very rare here in the Philippines. They sell products from brands like MeMeMe Cosmetics, Miners Cosmetics, BeautyUK Cosmetics, Sleek and Models Own. I also love how their products are so affordable too!

So, this is my second time to order from this online shop but this time I ordered through their Multiply account. I love how fast they service their customers! I got my package within 2 days!

Let's move on to the products:

This time, I got five products.I have been eyeing this products for so long and I have heard rave reviews about them!

BeautyUK Lipstick in Chelsea

This product looked really good in the picture. And since I am a sucker for nude lipsticks, I decided that I want to have this one. Upon seeing this when my package arrived, I knew that the color didn't match me. I was really disappointed because I really liked the consistency of this lipstick. But, the color on me is sooooo.... blah...

I guess that's the downside of ordering online. You don't get to try or swatch the products to see if it really matches you. :(

Miners Matte Factor Lip Paint in Light Pink and Peach

I have heard rave reviews about these two products that's why I wanted to try them. I know that they come in an array of different colors, but most of these colors were sold out.

These lip paints are matte and are supposed to last long on your lips. 

MeMeMe Beat the Blues and Poppy Tint

These are supposed to be dupes for the Benefit Tints and Highlighters. I have never tried any Benefit products yet so I cannot vouch for that. All I can say is that upon trying these two products, I fell in love with them right away. I love the Poppy Tint the most because it gives me a really nice yet subtle glow on the cheeks!

I will be doing more in depth reviews on this products soon and I am really excited to talk about them at length!

You can check out Makeup Hub by Naturele Collezione at their Multiply account or you can like their Facebook page. :)

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo, 

G <3

Gorgeous Rings!

Hey!

"Stockable rings" seem to be so in right now! If you don't know what these are, these are rings that you stock together in one finger. Like, say, 4 separate rings that you wear on your ring finger. ;)

Well, I fell in love with this trend and I am always on the lookout for this kind of rings! I walked into Forever21  and I found a set that was so cute, I just needed to get it!

This particular set has 4 separate rings in it. When you stock them together, it gives the illusion that these 4 rings are combined. What's great about this kind of rings is that you can rearrange the order of the rings to create a new design. Or, you could wear the rings separately. ;)

I also got this cute ring with a nice peach heart-shaped design. I know that this was not part of a set of rings that I am currently into, but I really fell in love with this ring. It reminds me of an engagement ring! Haha. ;)

So what do you guys think of these stackable rings? If you know where I can find more of these, please comment below and let me know.

Till my next blog post!

Xoxo,
G <3