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Beauty To-Do List: Before, During, And After Your Beach Trip

Even if the Philippines’ rainy season is every June to October, this period brings bouts of summer-like weather. If you’re...
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·July 6, 2017·0

My 2019 Summer Beauty Essentials

This year I’ve been more conscientious about the beauty brands I support. Are they eco-friendly or at least taking greener...
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·April 30, 2019·0

Cali Beach-Inspired Nail Polish? Yes, Please!

The thing about bringing American fashion and beauty brands to Asia is that we have to adapt to their season....
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·August 2, 2016·0

3 Travel Beauty Finds

As much as I’d love to pack all my vanity essentials when I travel, I leave most of them at...
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·November 12, 2015·0

Beauty Products For The Rainy Weather

Every time the weather changes, we beauty junkies need to make an adjustment in the products we put on our...
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·August 12, 2016·0

Quirk of the Month: Pylones Makeup Brush

I remember when French gift shop Pylones opened its first Philippine store back in 2013. It was in Power Plant...
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·March 30, 2017·0

Sunblocks Are Killing Our Corals! What Can You Do As A Traveler?

My heart fell when I found out that sunscreen kills corals. Yes, the product we regularly slather to protect our...
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·August 21, 2018·0

Donate Your Hair to Cancer Patients in Manila

Locks of Love is the most famous hair donation program in the United States and Canada. While they don’t have...
Gabbin' Fever
·May 19, 2020·0

5 Tips For Packing a Weekend Toiletry Kit

It took me years of trial and error to master the art of packing a light toiletry kit. My travel...
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·October 6, 2015·0

I’m Sick. May I Still Wear Makeup?

The short answer: No. The last thing you want is to contaminate your precious makeup with your germs and shorten...
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·October 11, 2016·0

Skincare Essentials For the Frequent Flier

Whether it’s a quick flight from Manila to Boracay or a long-haul voyage to another continent, being in a plane...
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·January 24, 2016·0

Quirk of the Month: MAC Cosmetics x Trolls

Whenever MAC Cosmetics releases a new collection or collaboration with a pop culture icon, it arrives in Philippine shores a...
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·August 30, 2016·0
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Snoopy: Why did you keep this place a secret from Snoopy: Why did you keep this place a secret from me?
Me: Because I know you’ll never want to leave. 🐾🌲

 

 
 
 
 
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I heard my new #MrCandies commercial is out! 🍬 I heard my new #MrCandies commercial is out! 🍬 But I hardly watch regular TV anymore, so I probably won’t ever see it, haha! 🎬 Swipe for behind-the-scenes clips and to see some of my “stunts.”🏄🏻‍♀️ Funny story: I didn’t know @dorischeong_ was also cast for the commercial until we parked our cars next to each other on fitting day. 👯 #tvcommercial #naturalcurls
Hey Philippines, we’re about to hit our first qu Hey Philippines, we’re about to hit our first quarantine anniversary. 😱 Remember when we thought the lockdown would last for only a few weeks? I can only laugh at myself maniacally. 

What new hobbies keep you sane? I’ve picked up dozens! I’m grateful for the friends and brands that support my blog by sending me new stuff to try out and use for my editorials with #KateWasHere and @phgirltalk. 

L-R from top left:

1. #PressedFlowers. I love picking up wildflowers from my neighborhood whenever I walk my dogs. Here are some from the summer of 2020, which I can’t believe is almost a year ago. 🌺
2. #Seashells from the seashore—some shells I got from my Calatagan (Batangas) glamping trip in December 🐚
3. My trusty #Pylones makeup brush gifted by @thepowderroombeautylounge @thepowderroom.manilabay. 
4. My new toy from @imagic.ph, the versatile 12-Flash Color Palette, which you can use as face and body makeup. Time to practice for Halloween 2021, haha! #imagicph 💋
5. My 2021 #NaviPlanner from @crazyaboutpaperstore and @bdjbuzz, which is slowly turning into a scrapbook, haha! 📖
6. #JessicaZafra’s new book, #TheAgeOfUmbrage. My sister @abagofgoodies gave me a ton of books from @_fullybooked, woohoo! 📚
7. My #journal from @bagi_bagz’s cruise ship. I find myself #writing more for myself. It’s not just about the paid articles with a deadline or blog posts with a target audience. I write for the most private and critical audience—myself. 📝
8. I wish I could remember the name of the designer of this seashell ring! 
8. Like my #nailart? I used the Liquid Vinyl Lacquer topped with Kick Glass, both from @orlyph. #orlyph #orlykickglassmani 💅🏼
9. I finally found the best dupe for The Ordinary, which is always out of stock in Manila. Check out @modestskincare.ph’s range of cruelty-free serums. Full review coming soon. #modestskincareph 

Tell me more about your #hobbies. We need them to get through the longest lockdown in the world. 😷
What an honor! @myrzasison was my mentor back when What an honor! @myrzasison was my mentor back when I was an editorial assistant working my way to becoming a fashion and beauty editor. She was the legendary editor-in-chief of @cosmopolitan_philippines and Marie Claire PH. 💄👠👛

Of course, I soon realized that I no longer wanted to be a fashion editor nor stuck in an office cubicle. I took the leap and went #freelance while pursuing my dream of working while #traveling. This was way before the dawn of Instagram and the terms “digital nomad” and “influencer” were a thing. 🗺

I’ll be live in Myrza’s online show, “Ask Ms. Myrz,” tomorrow, Feb. 3, 4:30-5:30pm (PH time, GMT+8), through her accounts:

facebook.com/sisonmyrza
youtube.com/myrzasison 
Kumu @myrzasison

Speaking of which, I forgot I have a Kumu account, haha! I guess it’s time to revive it. Follow me there @replikate. 🌈

See you tomorrow and let’s talk about the insane world of #freelancing.
Sweater weather and blending in with the backgroun Sweater weather and blending in with the background 🌈 
 
 
 
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#KateWasHere #travel #tiedye #travelresponsibly #curlyhair #curls #curlpower #naturallycurly #cafe #forever21ph #f21spotted
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