I've always had a love-hate relationship with my hair. I love that it's thick, but I hate that it becomes so unmanageable and seems to have a life of its own whenever I forget to put any styling product on it.
All throughout high school until about four years after I graduated from college I resigned myself to accepting the fact that my hair will never be as beautiful as the long, silky-straight manes always featured in commercials and print ads. Blame the power of advertising (or my gullible, impressionable mind) but I honestly thought I cannot be beautiful without long, silky-straight hair. I knew I wasn't the only one. Remember how prevalent rebonding was before? I never had my hair rebonded though; I've always believed pin-straight hair doesn't really suit my personality. So yeah baby, I let it all hang out. Some days I tied it up in a ponytail.
Long-time readers of my blog will remember these photos.
It worked well for me because the style is meant to be unmanageable. Every morning after taking a shower, I just slap on some styling paste then head out. No need to fuss over combs or hairbrushes. Perfect. So perfect that I have tried different variations of the pixie cut since then. The best cut I've EVER had in my life, like ever, I had last Saturday at JURO Salon Exclusif.
All throughout high school until about four years after I graduated from college I resigned myself to accepting the fact that my hair will never be as beautiful as the long, silky-straight manes always featured in commercials and print ads. Blame the power of advertising (or my gullible, impressionable mind) but I honestly thought I cannot be beautiful without long, silky-straight hair. I knew I wasn't the only one. Remember how prevalent rebonding was before? I never had my hair rebonded though; I've always believed pin-straight hair doesn't really suit my personality. So yeah baby, I let it all hang out. Some days I tied it up in a ponytail.
Long-time readers of my blog will remember these photos.
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| Behold, Krissy circa 2010 I pretended the waves were big, loose curls LOL. |
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| November of that year, I got bored and got a bob. |
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| March 2011, I got birthday bangs. |
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| I really wanted to get a pixie cut and thought long and hard for months. One day in June, after failing to find anything to buy at the mall, my friend Mich and I got hair makeovers instead! Oh na na, what's my name? |
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| Spanking clean salons make me giddy :) |
JURO
Salon Exclusif is owned and operated by two of Manila’s best hair
artists, hairstylist Jude Hippolito and colorist Rose Velasco. They have already made a name for themselves with years of providing topnotch hair
and beauty services to clients who are not willing to compromise the quality of
their locks as well as training most of today's top hairstylists in the country.
Sir Jude mastered the art of
precision cutting - a highly-technical method that revolutionized hairstyling in the 1960s - at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica, California. With precision cutting, clients can enjoy low-maintenance “wash and
wear” hair that looks great outside the salon and keeps its shape when it
grows. Goodbye, hair that only looks great immediately after it's cut.
When it comes to colored hair, Ms. Rose is the expert; years spent working with top color companies has given her a keen sense of color and a gift for corrective coloring. She creates custom colors designed to flatter and make the skin glow. Amazing, huh?
We were invited on Thursday last week to see a demo of Sir Jude cutting Sarah's hair. Check out her post here. Last Saturday, Kira and I went back for our own hair makeovers.
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| BEFORE The last time I got a haircut was a month ago, while the last time I got my hair colored was last March. |
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| See the little girl? She's Sophia, their very cute daughter/ apprentice :) |
I am very shy around people I just met, but Sir Jude immediately made me comfortable. He asked me about my lifestyle, blog, hair preferences and how I maintain it, then made a recommendation on what cut he'll give me. I willingly accepted straightaway! He said it's very important to ask these questions so he can determine what will suit the client. Also, he has been cutting hair for 20 years now. Expert alert!
After Sir Jude worked his magic on me, it was Ms. Rose's turn to make me prettier heehee. Ms. Rose told me she has checked my blog so she already knew what color to use for me. Wow!
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| AFTER |
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| Now that's what you call an asymmetrical haircut ;) My favorite is the left side. |
They said I was taken great care of by my parents when I was a baby because my head has such a perfect shape. Sir Jude also commented on my "tail". He said some people request to have a faux tail done, but for me, look, that's completely natural. I feel so bad-ass haha.
It has been two days since I've had my hair cut and colored but it still looks GREAT! Haircuts done by Sir Jude cost P6,500 while coloring done by Ms. Rose starts at P3,500. It might sound steep the first time you hear about it but since precision cutting improves with time, you won't be due for another haircut for months. Value for money? Absolutely! Besides, it's hair. Trust me, you wouldn't want to scrimp on your hair and be left with a meh hairstyle.
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| Thank you so much, Sir Jude and Ms. Rose! |
For someone to be a half of the most famous duo in their industry, Sir Jude and Ms. Rose are definitely two of the most humble and down-to-earth people I've had the pleasure and privilege of meeting. I'm sure this is a great contributor to their success since they make people feel at ease and more beautiful and confident. Thank you, JURO Salon and ARC PR!
JURO Salon Exclusif is located
at Kensington Place, Unit #2D, 1st Avenue corner 29th Street (near Burgos
Circle), Crescent Park West, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. The salon is open on Mondays to Saturdays
from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., by appointment only. Book an appointment by calling
822-5673.
Today my parents and I chug-chug-chugged in a Fiera along Commonwealth Avenue, squeezed in with four years of my independence's worth of 'souvenirs'. Yes, I left my apartment to go back to my parents' house. It just isn't practical to keep it now that I am working in Makati, so I really have to get used to my new travel arrangements to and from work.
I found packing difficult not only because of the humongous pile of stuff I have accumulated through the years, but also because [if I am being completely honest] I would prefer renting another apartment near my new office if only I am financially capable to do so.
Don't get me wrong, I love my family. It's just that, as a 26 year old woman who has been living independently since 2008, I couldn't help but feel I might need some time to adjust to this set-up again even though I used to still come home every weekend before. Goodbye to going home anytime I wanted, goodbye to sneaking in impulse purchases without worrying about someone telling me off, goodbye to not needing to ask permission whenever I need/ want to go somewhere.
On second thought... Hello to my mother's back rubs when I go home exhausted. Hello to warm glasses of milk before bedtime. Hello to my parents being readily available when I get sick. Hello to sleeping with all my stuffed plushies in my bed, in my pink-and-cream room. Hello to warm home-cooked food. Hello to finally being able to organize my mini library.
Maybe it won't be so bad after all.
I think I want a pet.
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| Oh hai, old office. |
Don't get me wrong, I love my family. It's just that, as a 26 year old woman who has been living independently since 2008, I couldn't help but feel I might need some time to adjust to this set-up again even though I used to still come home every weekend before. Goodbye to going home anytime I wanted, goodbye to sneaking in impulse purchases without worrying about someone telling me off, goodbye to not needing to ask permission whenever I need/ want to go somewhere.
On second thought... Hello to my mother's back rubs when I go home exhausted. Hello to warm glasses of milk before bedtime. Hello to my parents being readily available when I get sick. Hello to sleeping with all my stuffed plushies in my bed, in my pink-and-cream room. Hello to warm home-cooked food. Hello to finally being able to organize my mini library.
Maybe it won't be so bad after all.
I think I want a pet.
I almost didn't want to believe it, but yes, today is the last day of August. Where did the rest of the year go?
August 2012 is a month of goodbyes. It brought so many different things to me, but I guess for me it will forever be remembered as the time I got the courage to finally rock the boat, hoping it will lead me to better shores.
This month, I:
let go of my headset. I'm thankful I still got to go to HSBC's 5-year Service Recognition Program, though. On the same day, I surrendered my headset and padlock, although I haven't completed my clearance yet because I still need to surrender my ID which is hidden somewhere in my apartment.
got pleasant surprises in the mail, like Penshoppe's Personal Care Collection that contains a make-up brush set, three Aqualiner Pencils, and three Rouge Lip Shades. It also includes His and Hers perfume sprays.
Speaking of this local (but world-class) clothing brand, here is a side-view photo of me wearing my paperboy cap from Penshoppe circa 2001. Remember when Brad Turvey and Mandy Moore were the endorsers of the brand? Yep, that's how old this cap is so I love that it's still in tip-top shape. I remember being bought this cap by my aunt after we lost our house (with all our belongings) in a big fire that razed through the neighborhood. Since we didn't have any other clothes left aside from the ones we had on, my generous aunt took me and my brother shopping and let us get whatever we wanted. This was part of that loot, so it holds a special meaning for me. I am forever thankful and indebted to the waitress in Stella who ran after me after I left it at the said restaurant.
experienced two long weekends where I spent a day from each bonding with good friends over good food. I didn't get to enjoy any long weekends at HSBC because I was from a department that needs to operate 24/7. Working in a ~regular~ office, means byebye to double pays and hello to Philippine legal and special non-working holidays! I love it. I fully embrace it.
experienced two long weekends where I spent a day from each bonding with good friends over good food. I didn't get to enjoy any long weekends at HSBC because I was from a department that needs to operate 24/7. Working in a ~regular~ office, means byebye to double pays and hello to Philippine legal and special non-working holidays! I love it. I fully embrace it.
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| Puttanesca, Quattro Formaggi, and an ice-cold Mojito at Aria Cucina |
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| Cookie dough a la mode at Stella |
One of those days I described above, I spent with my friend Ana. We talked about lots of stuff --- mostly about our long-term goals and lost loves. It's nice to have friends from the blogosphere I can enjoy hanging out with even when there are no events to go to.
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| Humongous bowl of Chicken Karaage at Ramen X |
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| Large cups of frozen yogurt from Red Mango |
That being said, it's also nice to have good friends you can count on despite the distance and circumstances. I met up with my good friend Mich last Saturday to catch up: she with her stories about being in a new department in HSBC and me with my stories about my new job. She and her family have been such good neighbors to me and I'm going to miss them when I leave my apartment this weekend.
got a new tube of my favorite lipstick, MAC Girl About Town. I'm posting the photo here again just because.
bought myself a little luxury. The most I've ever paid for lipstick is P1,000, but yesterday I got myself a tube of Estee Lauder Pure Color in Poppy Love using some of my gift cards. I didn't think I would ever use my own money to buy lipstick this expensive, but after putting this color on I think I just might. The color is just so rich and gorgeous! It feels expensive; it feels like it's worth its price.
enjoyed National Boosktore's month-long sale. A lot. I bought a bunch of Summit books on sale, plus new copies of books I have either lost, or got borrowed and never returned.
got myself sheets of stickers just for kicks. These two here feature emoticons. So cute! And they glow in the dark!!
decided I have to take charge of my finances. To show how serious I am about this, look, I bought a coin-bank. Because nothing says serious and finance-savvy than a pink plastic bottle coin-bank that says "What I want is juice" and has a cute pig on the bottle-cap.
I copied Helga's idea and decided to put in every P50 bill I come across. That way I can save money faster, yay! I started just last Monday and now it contains P350 whut up.
started packing the stuff I have accumulated in the three years I have been independent. Clothes, books, bags, shoes. E-ve-ry-where. It looks like such an impossible task but I will not give up. Because I don't have a choice LOL.
This month I also got to model for an ice cream brand, learned how lipsticks and lotions are made, and had my heart broken when I realized how lost I felt when he left the country to work abroad.
Before I end this post I'd like to share a quick story (as if I haven't shared enough). Did you know that even before I made friends in the local blogging community, I first made friends with other twenty-something bloggers all over the world? They've been with me since my emo-charged posts and they will always have a special spot in my heart. One of them, Nikolett, is hosting a Postcard Project, so if you love sending AND receiving postcards from anywhere in the world you should definitely join! This is an excellent way to meet friends. Plus, who knows, at least you'll already know someone in case you visit their country, like when I met up with Nashe when I went to Singapore on 2010. Interested? Click on the button below to know more!
This month I also got to model for an ice cream brand, learned how lipsticks and lotions are made, and had my heart broken when I realized how lost I felt when he left the country to work abroad.
Before I end this post I'd like to share a quick story (as if I haven't shared enough). Did you know that even before I made friends in the local blogging community, I first made friends with other twenty-something bloggers all over the world? They've been with me since my emo-charged posts and they will always have a special spot in my heart. One of them, Nikolett, is hosting a Postcard Project, so if you love sending AND receiving postcards from anywhere in the world you should definitely join! This is an excellent way to meet friends. Plus, who knows, at least you'll already know someone in case you visit their country, like when I met up with Nashe when I went to Singapore on 2010. Interested? Click on the button below to know more!
When you visit, please wish her a Happy Birthday! She is an incredible lady and I am thankful she's my friend *cue cheesy music*.
So yeah. Au revoir, August. Sail on, September.
I will be leaving my apartment in Quezon City this weekend to live with my aunt and cousins in Valenzuela. This means it will take me at least five hours to commute to and from work everyday but that's okay because I will get to save money be less lonely. Besides, no matter how stressful my day gets, I get a million reasons to be happy when I get home and see my loved ones.
I mean, just look at these faces.
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| My aunt Jean with my cousins Jeco and Gab |
Jerico is five, while Gab will be five months-old tomorrow. So cute! It's always a joy playing with them and it always makes me happy whenever I bring home something nice for them :)
This makes me more excited for the SM KIDS' Warehouse Sale!
SM is giving parents and kids something to look forward to with its bi-annual Kids’ Warehouse Sale, beginning on August 30 to September 2, 2012. With 38 participating brands including Elle, Moose Gear, and Garfield, families can enjoy up to 70% off on selected items as well as a 0% interest on all major credit cards for a minimum purchase of PHP3,000.
“We aim to provide trendy yet affordable clothes. The warehouse sale is a great opportunity to shop for stylish pieces at even more affordable prices,” shares Jo Dy Juanco, Vice President of SM Kids. “These days, children are more fashion-conscious and selective about what they wear. Letting kids build their own wardrobe allows them to develop their own sense of style.”
SM Kids caters to boys and girls, from infants to 14 years of age. Be it preppy or rugged, casual or quirky, SM Kids has something for every style imaginable. Girls can mix and match their outfits from a variety of clothing lines, such as Barbie, Gingersnaps, and Moose Girl. Young boys, on the other hand, can choose from favorite brands like Mossimo Kids, Colours, and Jag.
Mommies also get the chance to dress up their little ones in fun, colorful apparel. Sanrio Babies, Winnie the Pooh, and OshKosh B’gosh are just some of the brands that offer garments for smaller kids ranging from newborns to toddlers.
The SM Kids’ Warehouse Sale will be held at SM Mega Trade Hall 2, at the 5th Level of SM Megamall B.
Will you be going? I will definitely go so I can score great finds for these little munchkins! ^_^
What's the perfect way to cap off this long weekend? With ice cream, of course! How do you enjoy your ice cream?
When it comes to Nestle Crunch Ice Cream, there are lots of several ways --- you can be a Bite-Meister or a Lip Smacker, Click-then-Crunch or Pious Monk --- the possibilities are endless!
As for me, I'm a CATCHER.
I wrote about taking part in a photoshoot before and how I couldn't wait to see the final output. Here it is now, and I'm sorry but I just got so kilig when I saw the photo! The shoot was done in The Lighthouse Studio by well-known (locally and abroad) photographer Niccolo Cosme and I'm so honored I was chosen by Nuffnang and Nestle Philippines to take part.
Here are some other photos from the shoot:
The photos were officially unveiled last Saturday at a special event held in Cravings in Shangri-la. But because Philippine traffic sucks (road repairs in both C3 and Caloocan City - there is no other way for me to leave Navotas except through those two roads), I was too late for the program. It was the first time I missed an event so I felt really stressed, to think that I was one of the 22 bloggers chosen to take part.
Here are the rest of the photos:
I was able to have my picture taken with some bloggers during the launch, yay!
When it comes to Nestle Crunch Ice Cream, there are lots of several ways --- you can be a Bite-Meister or a Lip Smacker, Click-then-Crunch or Pious Monk --- the possibilities are endless!
As for me, I'm a CATCHER.
Enjoying ice cream is now made more FUNTACULAR!
Introducing NESTLÉ CRUNCH Ice Cream, a genius innovation from NESTLÉ ICE CREAM. It has TRIPLE CHOCOLATE GOODNESS: crispy CRUNCH outer shell, creamy chocolate ice cream, and a surprise choco fudge filling. Now, a simple ice cream break time can surely become one FUNTACULAR moment.
I wrote about taking part in a photoshoot before and how I couldn't wait to see the final output. Here it is now, and I'm sorry but I just got so kilig when I saw the photo! The shoot was done in The Lighthouse Studio by well-known (locally and abroad) photographer Niccolo Cosme and I'm so honored I was chosen by Nuffnang and Nestle Philippines to take part.
Here are some other photos from the shoot:
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| We were asked to wear something blue. I wore this polka-dot sweetheart tube dress from Black Sheep. Does it remind you of the navy blue sweetheart tube dress I wore for my Parisian shoot? |
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| With Alyssa. She did our make-up! Isn't she great? |
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| Alyssa working her magic on Kira |
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| Team Outsmark represent! ^_^ Kira is a Crunch Connoisseur! |
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| With Thei and Trixie of Nuffnang, Nikki and Kira Photo from Nikki |
Here are the rest of the photos:
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| These will be used for an online campaign so keep your eyes peeled for them. I spot Earth, Sarah, Tin, Martha and Kisty! |
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| With Rowena, Kira, Rovie and Helga |
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| With Nikki, Helga and Tipsy |
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| Denim dress - Tinsley | Mustard bag - Parisian | Flats - MANELS |
Have you tried a Nestle Crunch Ice Cream yet? How do YOU enjoy this funtacular treat?
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I know I can be superficial at times. Shoes, clothes, bags and accessories can easily make me happy, and there have been times when a spontaneous shopping trip has cheered me up a great deal. But even I know and acknowledge that there are so many things more precious than even the most expensive pair of shoes in the world. These are things that cannot be bought --- things like [true] friendship, or love, or loyalty. I don't choose friends based on their outfits and I don't choose to be a loyal friend to someone on account of what I can get from being his or her 'friend'.
Perks and gifts are great, but if I [as a blogger] will be stripped of them, it wouldn't make me feel so bad. I started blogging not because of any of these but because I wanted to find a venue where I could express myself, especially since my previous job was so removed from my creative side. Now that I have a job where I can express this creative side more freely, I will still maintain this blog because I do not treat writing here as a chore. It's not easy to be honest about one's weaknesses, but yes, I admit there have been instances when I got too hard on myself, and yes there have been times when so-called 'fame' got to my head, but now when I feel the signs creeping again I make it a point to immediately snap myself back to the fact that I am merely a speck in this wonderful web of woven digital records of every blog-keeping person's lives.
At the end of the day, I am just a simple girl who likes oversharing pretty little things, but I want to live for so much more than stifling trivialities.
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