Hope in a jar, bottle, tube and whatever

When I hit the big 3-oh, I swore to myself I would try my best to defy the pull of gravity on my face. I have been in denial for quite sometime already and it was time to finally face the fact that whatever I do, I will grow old. Gasp!

The years of worshiping the sun drenched in Coke to achieve that perfect tan has taken a toll on my skin. I find wrinkles around my eyes and my skin is a bit dry.

I did try to look for the perfect anti-ageing cream but I would either breakout or itch. Until I tried L'Oreal! I'm no endorser of the brand. I'm just so happy I finally found a skin regimen that I love and loves me back!

During the day I start of with my Cetaphil (which I've been doing since high school). Followed by Visible Results Skin Renewing Gelified Toner. And next is the Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle+Firming Day Cream. Last is the Revitalift Double Eye Lift. White pump is for under the eyes while the red pump is to lift the eyelids. It is recommended that we use our ring finger when putting creams or eyeshadow on our eyes since it puts less pressure.

Day

Night

For the my nightly ritual, I remove my make up with my Cetaphil but without water. I just lather it on my face and wipe it off with cotton. Then use it again to wash my face. Again, the Visible Results Skin Renewing Gelified Toner, followed by the Revitalift Night and the Revitalift Double Eye Lift.

I've been doing this for almost a month now and I'm very happy with the results. My pores are tighter and even if I have make up on the whole day everyday, my skin doesn't dry up anymore.

I hope I won't need the Advanced Revitalift Anti-Wrinkling Moisturizers line yet... maybe in another ten years.

Look what I found...

You guys probably heard about the Duty Free Phil incident with this designer Boyet Fajardo and DFP employee. How this Mr. Fajardo forced the employee to kneel because he got pissed off when the employee asked for identification while paying with his credit card. Because of technology, the whole incident was caught on camera. Well, while buying girdle (too hide my post baby bump...) in Landmark, I saw his "store" while paying at the cashier. Sorry for the blurry photo, I was using my phone and trying to sneak a shot.

Ay sus naman! Look at his output... I don't think he's THAT big of a designer to have this kind of attitude. Actually, no matter how famous you've become, it's still not an excuse to act like a diva! Anyway, I don't need to boycott him. You just have to see the picture to know why.

The SECRET is out...

I got the go signal from my informant...

The shoe store is just a stall inside Paseo Center. It's in front of the elevators on the ground floor. There's an RCBC ATM nearby and it's near the back entrance.

Hurry girls! Supply is almost running out! But don't worry, every few months or so it comes back. I'll be updating you again soon!

It's a sign! It's a sign!

When I was pregnant, I dragged my husband to attend Child birthing classes. It was our first baby so, I wanted to be prepared. Don't worry, he also had fun. Now that my baby is more than three months old, I attended a Baby Signing class.

Remember the cute kid in Meet the Fockers movie? That's the kind of sign language we learned. Our instructor, Ms. Jaime Pizarro was a great teacher. The instructions were simple and easy to learn. I did know a few signs, just some random thing I learned in high school for fun. But for those without any knowledge of signing, it's super easy! The real goal of signing with your baby is to communicate and eliminate the frustration of not knowing what he wants. Other plus factor is the early development of his verbal skills.

I attended the session last March 14 at Hobbes and Landes, Bonifacio High Street. Well, the next day I started using the sign for "milk", "more", "mommy" and "daddy" for Magnus. I wasn't expecting anything since Ms. Jaime said at that age, their motor skills are still not developed and it may take time for them to sign. I was pleasantly surprised last Saturday when he started signing in the car! Good thing I was quick to snap a few photos! Of course after that we gave him his milk.

It's not only the baby who should learn how to sign but the adults around him as well. I've been telling his yaya to sign to him since they're together most of the time during the day.

I really don't know if he knows he's signing already but whenever he does that we give him milk anyway. Although his Lolo is confusing him and starts chanting "close-open" when he sees him do it. I tell him he's saying he wants milk! Don't mess with him! It's so funny!

Check out the Baby Lingo site for other schedules.

Ssshhh... can you keep a secret?!

My friend Double A (her initials are not the only thing double on her! haha!) told me about this tiangge store that sells branded shoes dirt cheap. Like Tory Burch Reva ballet flats for Php5500 and Marc Jacob's iconic mouse ballet flats for Php1500.

I bought two Chloe shoes at Php1500 each.

They don't sell regularly that's why they just have a small space in a building in Makati. I know most of the designs are seasons old but, what the hell, I'm not so picky! They also carry a couple of Ferragamo's for Php6000, Steven by Steve Madden, Ninewest, Celine, Repetto and BCBG. It was heaven for me! But I had to stop myself because it's our little Mangu's check up next week. I'm reserving my money for shots.

If you wanna know where this is... leave me your email. Sorry for being selfish but my BFFs are asking to keep it a secret for a day more. I don't want them to get mad at me. They might not share their shopping secrets anymore.