November 6, 2012
I was fortunate enough to score a two lippies from the much coveted Marilyn Monroe collection at MAC. Knowing that it’s gonna be sold out as soon as the products are released at our local MAC counters, I just went with pre-ordering the lippies via Carefree Shopper (I usually get my LE items from here).
October 30, 2012
There’s a noticeable lack of activity in this blog but that’s because we’re setting up a revamped version of I Play the Villain over at a different URL. Revamping includes a new layout (omg finally), a wider scope of topics and a different dot com.
If you follow me on twitter (iplaythevillain), you’re probably aware that I am moving in a slightly different direction this coming 2013; I’m dead set on focusing on my writing (blogging included), my freelance projects and I may even be going back to the Academe.
You could say that I’m actually working on doing things that I like, for a change.
So… yeah! Keep a lookout for the announcement. Soon. Very soon.
October 22, 2012
If you read beauty/fashion blogs, chances are you’re familiar with the whole notion of subscription boxes. Basically, you get sent a box with several deluxe samples of an assortment of items (different brands, types of products, etc).
It’s a very useful way of trying out the latest goodies without investing in the full-sized versions. Who’d want to spend their hard-earned money on something that might not work for them, right? I certainly don’t.
Anyway, thankfully this system (for the lack of a better term) is now available on our side of the world, much thanks to the introduction of GlamourBox.
For a reasonable price of Php 595 every month, Glamourbox will deliver several deluxe samples (housed in one box) to your doorstep. Their first box is going to be released next month and they’re now open for registration.
Drop by their Facebook page or better yet, their website (http://www.glamourbox.ph) for more info.
Image from https://www.facebook.com/GlamourboxPH
October 6, 2012
I recently got myself a Longchamp Le Pliage. You know, the infamous nylon tote bag? It’s a little late, but I really wasn’t considering the fad; I wanted a bag that was:
The Le Pliage seemed to fit this so I finally caved in and bought one. Since I plan on this being my everyday/work bag, I bought myself the medium tote with long handles. I don’t carry a lot, per se, so I don’t see the point of buying the large one (though this claim might come back and bite me in the ass; I’m really tempted on getting a big one now).
It’s also a plus that there are so many knock-offs out there that I’m sure thieves are pretty sick of seeing this bag.
Longchamp Le Pliage (Medium Long Handles)
September 23, 2012
Let’s take a break from the makeup and let me introduce the other half of this blog: books.
Come on, just look at the name!
Way before I got interested in foundations and lipsticks, I’ve always been a rather well-read person. Initially, I didn’t think that I was until my mentor pointed out, in class no less.
Trainee: I like to read books
Teach: What books do you like to read?
Trainee: The Twilight Series
Me: *snort* oh boy
Teach: You should try other books. Ask Sara for titles; she has excellent taste.
Kinda biased, really. A good 30% of the books I’ve read are recommendations from her. There was even a time when I’d be in college and I’d finish one book after another because every time I’d run into her, she’d always ask me what book I was reading and what my thoughts are.
