I think I can speak for the majority when I say that at one point in every girl's life, she has dreamed of being a princess. Being a girly girl who loved flouncy dresses and fancy shoes when I was young, I had countless daydreams of living in a castle and being treated like royalty. ♥

My daydreams were like sweet escapes inspired by scenes taken straight out of books and movies, and my favorite stories are those of Sara Crewe and Princess Jasmine. There's just a different state of calm that can be achieved by watching a Disney Princess movie, don't you think? Even now, when I feel stressed, I watch a Disney Princess movie and get transported to a magical and happy place where everything is possible.

It's nice to know that amidst our rapid-paced world, Disney still comes up with new materials like Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess to inspire our new aspiring Princesses.

Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, the movie introduces Sofia, an average girl whose life suddenly transforms when her mother marries the king and she becomes a princess, Sofia the First. Sofia must learn to navigate the extraordinary life of royalty while holding on to her own hopes and dreams. Her journey to being the best she can be also paves the way for those around her to realize how special they each are. Disney's Cinderella makes an appearance in the movie to offer Sofia some words of wisdom – princess to princess.

Sofia's royal adventure begins as she prepares to move into the castle with her mom, starting a new family with her step-father, King Roland II, and step-siblings, Amber and James. Helping Sofia in her journey are the three headmistresses of Royal Prep Academy - Fauna, Flora and Merryweather (the beloved fairies seen in Disney's classic "Sleeping Beauty") and royal steward, Baileywick, as well as a group of cute woodland creatures led by a wise-talking rabbit, Clover. Sofia soon discovers that looking like a princess isn't all that difficult, but displaying honesty, loyalty, courage, independence, compassion and grace is what makes one truly royal.

The movie will premiere on May 19 at 11am on Disney Channel and on May 27 at 1pm on Disney Junior! I definitely won't miss this, never mind that I am a 27 year old lady. Are you going to watch as well? Round up kids to watch with you! Don't forget to share your thoughts about the movie! ♥

Previously in Krissy's Quest for Personal Development, we learned how to do evening make-up. Last Saturday, well, let's just say we turned it up a notch. For our second session sitting in to Maquillage Professionnel's Personal Make-up Module, we learned how to do smokey eyes!

What follows is a series of selfies ha ha. Don't worry, this is just to show you what I learned from the class and applied to myself and I made sure I used the least number of photos needed ;)

We started with the base, and with that I meant applying primer and foundation (and if needed, concealer) with medium to full coverage. As what any make-up tutorial will tell you, when going with smokey eyes, make sure to keep the rest of your face looking simple - thus the light blush and coral lipstick. By the way, I really, really, really love the MakeUp ForEver lipstick I am wearing here. Another color to find a dupe for because we don't have MUFE here anymore!

Now comes the eyes. I'm really glad I learned a super easy, fool-proof way for smokey eyes because it is something I've always wanted to learn and attempted to do but I always end up looking like someone punched me in the eyes! I wish I can teach you how to do it but if you really want to learn, you'd have to enroll in Maquillage Professionnel and take up the Personal Make-Up Module as well. ;)

You can choose any color you want for your eyeshadow so long as it's a dark color. I chose green. Aaand here's the result:

Putting falsies on is optional. I did not put them on anymore because I was wearing my glasses and neglected to bring my contacts since I was in a rush that morning.

Me and my officemate/ friend Rica

And this, my friends, is why I am on full make-up when I went to line up for more than six hours for Manix Abrera's autograph. ^_^

For next Saturday's session we will learn about Professional Photography Make-up! I don't know if I'll have another lifestyle shoot done soon but I'm looking forward to learning how to do this! How about you, if you will enroll in a make-up class, what specific technique would you like to learn? ♥

On the last day of my birthmonth, I received a wonderful surprise when the Glamourbox team sent me their April box together with a sweet note! Thank you so much!


For April, they joined with the Earth Day celebration by showcasing eco-friendly products in the box. I am particularly glad about this because I like using natural products and lessen the gunk I put on my face and body as much as possible.

I love that fairy silhouette ♥

Here are the products included in the Green Beauty Box:



It is currently too hot out for body oil and I am allergic to most sunblocks so this product is godsend! I love that it smells fresh and feels light and non-greasy. I use it every day and will get myself a new bottle or two when I finish this one.

When I first got the box I was surprised that the lid cannot be closed completely and when I opened it, oooh this big tub is the culprit! Hee I haven't opened it yet because I am planning on bringing it to an out-of-town trip with my friends before the end of May!

I have used an organic tomato soap before and I also know the wonders tomatoes do to the skin so I was also happy to see this in my box. I will start using this once I finish my current facial wash.



Well, you know me and my unconditional love for lip products ♥ For a small jar though, this is a little expensive and that's why I'm glad I got it for free. I haven't used it yet but I will share a quick review when I do!



Lip product? Light pink? TINKERBELL??? This is easily my favorite in the bunch! I opened this straightaway after I got my box ha ha. I love its subtle minty feel and the light pink tint it gives my lips! I like putting it on in mornings when I feel like it's still too early for my "intense" lipsticks. I hope it's not a limited edition release because I would be happy to get a new one when I finish it up. This would also make an excellent gift to your girl friends *hinthintwinkwinknudgenudge*



I haven't opened these samples yet but I say aye! to anything that reminds me of summer! I mean, it's terribly hot and humid lately but I prefer the summer sunshine over depressing rains any day.

Did you get an April Glamourbox, too? What is your favorite? Do you have guesses as to what theme this month's box will have? Seeing how the contents of April's did not disappoint me at all I think I'd wait for subscriptions for the May box to open and get myself one!

By the way, for those who are looking for extra activities to do this summer, Glamourbox will be holding a makeup workshop you might want to check out:


Visit Glamourbox's official website for details! You may also like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram. ♥

I never realized the extent of my fan girl-ing until today, when I lined up for more than six hours just for a few moments of shy conversation with my favorite local comic book artist, Manix Abrera of Kikomachine Komix fame.

1. My sister and I were numbers 88 and 89. They only accommodated 100 so thank God we were still able to get slots!
2. View from the fourth floor where we waited all afternoon.
3. My Kickers boots and my out-of-this-world Havaianas flip flops that my sister wore.
4. My little sister Kyla who's not so little anymore. She's only 13 yet she's already taller than me! Life's not fair.
5. I live for surreal moments like this.

Those more-than-six long hours of waiting? WORTH IT. Manix is so humble without even the slightest hint of false modesty, and he's so cute! The reason why we waited so long is because he drew on every. single. book handed to him for his autograph. When it was already my turn, I told him about how I brought all my books but I'll just ask him to sign five because I feel for the others who were also waiting, but he insisted on signing everything! And then I thought that yes, I've waited just as long as everyone else, I deserve that little pocket of time! So now all my ten books have different mini illustrations and messages done by him, and yes I have ten books again even though I lost Blg. 5 because I bought a new one earlier!

I wasn't able to get free comic books from the Free Comic Book Day but I don't mind because I got more - so much more - than I bargained for.

Thank you so much, Manix! I don't know if you'll ever get to read this but I hope you don't stop being awesome. Rakenrol.

Ah, weekend. We meet again.

I'm so excited because tomorrow I'll go to Maquillage Professionnel for another makeup class! Last week we did evening makeup, and then tomorrow we will learn how to do smokey eyes. I can't wait to seduce you guys with my smoldering stare LOL.

After class, I will then head to Fully Booked in Fort for Free Comic Book Day! This is my first time to attend so I don't know what to expect exactly; all I know is that there'll be a lot of falling in line involved. As excited as I am for free comic books though, I am much giddier at the prospect of finally meeting Manix Abrera, the creator of the Kikomachine Komix I am so addicted to and look forward to getting once a new one is out hee. His works were introduced to me by my good friend Niel. Back then he has already released four books so I bought all of them at the same time following her recommendation. First few pages and I was hooked! The 9th book was released just a couple of weeks ago and I made sure I got a copy on the first day it was available. :)

I have a dilemma though: I'm not sure whether it's okay to ask Manix to sign all my 10 books. If he doesn't mind it, I'm sure other people will since I know there'll be a looong line for his autograph. I asked my friend/ officemate Anne about this and she just went on and talked about how cute my problems are ha ha. I thought I'd just bring everything and then decide there tomorrow. When I got home, I looked for all my Kikomachine Komix and I found everything... except for one.

I remember keeping it somewhere safe because it was a gift from someone and I didn't want to lose it. Well, I guess I must have kept it really good because I can't find it! Either that, or the comic book is clearly cursed. I've already asked for my mother's and sister's help to no avail, so screw it, I'm just going to buy a new one tomorrow and have that one signed by Manix so that I won't feel so bad about my cursed lost copy.

So there, I think I need to sleep now so that I would look well-rested tomorrow. It would be nice also to reserve my energy since there'll be a lot of waiting heh. Goodnight, everyone! I wish you all a great, lazy, and unproductive weekend! (⌒▽⌒)☆

I'm sure a lot of you can identify with me when I say that collecting can be addicting especially if it's from a brand that regularly steps up and offers new things (or in this case, cool and cute designs) to us consumers. Hay naku, "goodbye money" LOL. Around three years ago I totally got addicted to collecting Havaianas flip-flops; I waited eagerly for new collections and took pride in snagging those tagged as Limited Edition. Here are three of my favorites:

Havaianas Metal Logo

Havaianas Trish McEvoy This pair has never missed a single beach trip ever since I got it more than five years ago.

They're so durable that, if you take care of them, they can last for years. I stopped buying them when I realized I have more than ten pairs already and I only have two feet. I still regret letting this Batman collection pass, though.

But I guess when you love something, you never really forget it.

Last night, I went to the press launch of Make Your Own Havaianas 2013 in Rockwell Tent and even though it involved a lot of falling in line, I enjoyed every second of it!


Being a self-confessed Havaianatico, it may come as a surprise to you that it was my first time to attend an MYOH event. Well you see, aside from concerts, I am not a big fan of big crowds. I know that MYOH is a HUGE annual phenomenon where Havaianaticos come in droves. 'Nuff talk, here are some photos!

These pinwheels located in strategic places in the tent help you decide what color combination you want for your sole, strap, and even pins, and whether you want a Slim Sole or a Regular or Metallic Top!

Cupcakes! It is said no one can ever feel sad while holding a cupcake. Scratch that, no one can feel sad after seeing these colorful treats.

My officemate/ friend Rica trying her hands out at the design competition

Filipino illustrator and designer Dan Matutina was introduced during the program. He discussed his collaboration with Havaianas and shared what inspired his design. He said he has always been interested in science and space (I think he and I can be good friends because I like those, too!), so when the Havaianas team told him that this year's theme is "imagination", he immediately worked on exploration-inspired studies, and one of those was chosen and released exclusively for MYOH 2013!

The Havaianas bar officially opened after a toast to the much-loved flip-flop brand!


After much deliberation, I finally came up with the combination I really wanted!

It was so exciting, seeing my custom-made pair being made right before my very eyes!

While waiting...

Me and Rica Thank you for coming with me!

With some of my favorite bloggers: Bestie, Jackie, Ava, and Sarah

Are you excited to see what I got?

I LOVE that instead of boxes and paper bags, the slippers came in this reusable tote bag. Color pens were also included! My sister is coloring my tote bag as I write this :)

And here it is!

I got the sole designed by Dan Matutina and opted for lime green straps. The sole glows in the dark! It captured my heart because it reminds me of The Little Prince, which I also totally love ♥

For the pins, I got these:

RIGHT: alien and clear crystal

LEFT: astronaut and rocketship

My MYOH 2013 pair is OUT OF THIS WORLD! I love it! It also reminds me of this cute little critter:

"Ooooh", an Alien from Pizza Planet! LOL so adorbs, it never fails to crack me up!!!

Are you now excited to make your own Havaianas? Go to the MYOH 2013 event on Rockwell Tent from May 2 to 5 and let your imagination take you wherever it wants to go!

While there, you might also want to join You + Havaianas where you can submit your own flip-flop design. Who knows, you might win and have your design featured as a Limited Edition release for 2014! For more information, visit the competition's official site here. You may also like Havaianas Philippines on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.