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Panda Nails at Powder Room

Talk about a birthday beautification! Last month I visited Powder Room Beauty Lounge for the first time to try out...
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·March 7, 2017·0

Is Upside Down Museum Worth The ₱450 Ticket?

Keeping up with the trend of interactive museums in Manila is Upside Down. While it has nothing to do with...
Artsy FartsySights
·March 2, 2017·0

My Space: A Drive-Thru Bike Wash And Shop

When I was a kid in the US, I looked forward to trips to the drive-through car wash. It was...
My Space
·January 27, 2017·0

[Video] This Restaurant Serves Chocolates From a Treasure Box

This month, I went on a food adventure at Solaire Resort and Casino with my friends from Seaquatix. We ordered...
Drinks & Grub
·January 16, 2017·0

A Night of Blues, Bikes, and Booze

Sifting through SM Mall of Asia’s congested holiday crowd, my friends and I found the perfect spot to have a...
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·December 20, 2016·0

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

My Space: Alfred Mendoza’s Studio

Photography studios need more than just basic lights and equipment to make photo shoots successful. To me, the ambience plays...
My Space
·July 5, 2016·0

Whenever Someone Visits Manila For The First Time, This Is Where I Take Them

I’m talking about balikbayans or foreigners who are visiting the Philippines for the first time (or the first time in...
Sights
·June 4, 2016·0

The Book Stop Project Is Now in Intramuros

…In front of Manila Cathedral, to be exact. After charming the neighborhood of Makati in Ayala Triangle Gardens a few...
Sights
·May 21, 2016·0

Mural Hunting at BGC

At last month’s BGC walking tour sponsored by Butterfly Twists, my artist friend Dee Jae Pa’este took us around Bonifacio...
Artsy FartsySights
·May 14, 2016·0

Manila’s Pop-Up Library Is Looking For Blind Dates

There’s an installation piquing the interest of Makati’s Ayala Triangle visitors—The Book Stop Project, a pop-up library that encourages people to...
Gabbin' FeverSights
·May 7, 2016·0

Quirk of the Month: Mystery Manila’s Card Game

When I was 11 years old, I wanted to be many different things when I grow up—writer, lawyer, and during...
QuirksShop & Pop
·April 25, 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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