But before I talk about the outfit, I want to let you know that I just finished filming a makeup tutorial.  Hooray!  Feeling productive this long weekend.  I haven't watched the videos to check if they're not out of focus or anything but I'm positive that they're all good.  We'll see!
Now, onto the look!

The weather this rainy season seems to be an extension of summer.  It's not as blazing but some days, it's too humid and I hate it because of all the sweat and the sticky feeling.
Times like that, you might need to throw on airy clothes.  You can still do some layering but try light cover-ups like this chiffon or sheer cardigan I'm wearing or a kimono.

So, that's all for now.  This series will get a bit inactive since unfortunately, I won't be doing the usual Lookbook shoots for The Chic Closet as often as before.  But I will still try my best to share ootd's from time to time.  :)

What do you think?

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your sweetest drug,

Hey guys!  Are you having a relaxing long weekend so far?

Anyway, I tried doing a GRWM video earlier today but the camera battery died.  I forgot checking if it's full so yea, good job, Ichi.  Good job.  So now, let me just talk about my skin rejuvinating experience at Bioessence clinic.

I was actually hesitating to publish this one because I don't have enough photos.  On my next visit, I promise, I'll document everything.  HAHA!

Last month, I received a gift from Caronia and included in the bag were vouchers from Bioessence.  I'm familiar with it because I've seen a branch in a mall.  I decided to give it a try and it's also a perfect timing since I really felt that my skin needed a serious pampering.

We chose their Greenhills branch.  Reservation was super easy and hassle-free.  All of the staff were so accommodating.

The place looks like a clinic-slash-spa for me.  There's also a dermatologist available for consultation.

She assisted us and checked our skin condition first.  Yep, Kris tried the treatment too!  I convinced him but of course, that took a lot of  "please, you have to try it" and "come on, it's really good for the skin" lines.  HAHA!

Actually, I like the fact that they did that as a first step.  The two clinics I've visited long time ago just recommended a facial type without knowing my skin issues.

The room we used was not spacious, but clean (and blue -because of the light).  They offered tea and started with cleansing and a quick head massage.

I tried their Refreshing Facial (650 php) and Diamond Peel plus Oxygen Treatment using my vouchers.  Kris tried the Basic Facial (300 php).  I can't exactly remember the price so go give them a call if you want to inquire.

So basically, here's the procedure.  They also applied skin care stuff on my face.

1. Face steam
2. Diamond peel - It's my first time!  They used like a "sucking machine" that's supposed to lift, pull and remove dead skin cells.  It felt kinda like Velcro. 
3. Removal of blackheads
4. Pricking of pimples and milia - So far, Bioessence is the only one that included milia removal in facials.  So happy!
5. Mint mask - Refreshing indeed!
6. Laser to make pores smaller

The pricking part was painful but that's normal I guess.  Again, it depends on your pain tolerance.  It also gave me several pimple marks but they faded after 2 days.

Overall, I really like how they carefully and effectively removed my pimple residues (you know, the ones that you actually wasn't able to get rid of) and my medium to large milias.  The tiny ones, well, I agreed to leave them alone for now because the pain of removing them would be like three times more intense than the huge ones.

I didn't encounter skin irritations after as well.


My only concern is that, they didn't concentrate on my blackheads too much.  But I'm still satisfied because my milias are gone.  I can deal with those yucky stuff myself anyway.

I still have one voucher left and I'm thinking to use it to have my warts removed.  The dermatologist said that I have small ones and it's better to get rid of them as early as now.

What do you think?

Oh, by the way, the last facial I had before this one was in April of 2012.  I just want to let you know that I don't regularly undergo skin treatments.  I completely rely on my skincare routine.

Visit Bioessence's website for more details.


your sweetest drug,

Best.  Night.  Ever.

Finally, here I am, blogging about this one magical evening.  No matter how I try to describe what and how I felt that moment, I don't know.  I still can't find the words.


Okay, hear me out before everything I say here starts to sound like a total nonsense to you.

I was there when they had their Alive Tour - somewhere in the farthest seats at the balcony.  What I saw was, let's be honest, not 100% satisfying because hello, Gen Ad.  But it's still a thrilling moment for me.  No one to blame except myself because Kris and I didn't plan it at all.

And then, le bad boys made an epic comeback.  The Made Tour happened.


There was a ticket pre-selling event two months before the concert and Kris lined up early in the morning, under the heat of the sun, surrounded by the excited VIP's just for me.  Ah huh!  A round of applause puh-lease!

The night before, our tickets got upgraded to VIP Dance.  Thanks to Kris' friend!!!  She's a heaven sent!


I'll stop the talking here and just let you watch some of my favorite parts and check out the photos we took.  More videos on my Youtube channel!


When the concert intro was playing, we could already see them standing behind the screen.  And the moment it split, my heart skipped a beat.

Feeling a bit under the weather today.  My throat is sore, eyes are watery and I have runny nose too.  Times like this, I just want to wrap myself up in my sheets like a burrito.  But that ain't gonna happen.  Not until like 4 hours from now 'cause of you know, work.

Anyway, let us just jump right into this review.  No need for intro because this is already my second EM lippie, except this one's a classic type.  If you want to check out my post about their matte lipstick, here's the link.


I bought a couple of these back in December and decided to sell everything except one (of course, for myself). Now, I only have one lipstick left, also in classic version.  Sadly, no one's interested to get it so far so I'm thinking to give it to my sister as a gift.  Ssssh, friends.  Don't tell her, please.  HAHA!  And yes, I gave one to my friend as well.


Packaging's exactly the same.  I love the sleekness of the casing.

Color

Finish

Application

Formula

Longevity

Sorry that it took me so long to upload this video.  I finished it last night but I had second thoughts about doing the voice over, so I had to re-export it.  I didn't like how it turned out and honestly, I'm still not confident enough to do that.  Well, hearing my own voice makes me cringe so it's a no-no for now.  HAHA!

But what do you think guys?  Should I give it a try?  :)


Anyway, last June, I only had 3 items from this bunch so I decided to combine it with July.  Actually, that happens all the time, I figured.  This month, I'm on a shopping ban so I'll resume this series in October for the September haul.

Product List

Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer (298 php)

Dove Nourishing Curls Whipped Cream Mousse (200++ php)

The Saem Saemmul Real Tint in Pink (300++ php)

The Face Shop My Lips Eat Cherry Aqua Tint in Bloody Red (225 php)

The Face Shop Real Nature Mask - Avocado (60++ php)

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Day Cream (800++ php)

Snoe Hair Heroes Super Fresh Hair Texturizing Spray (299 php)

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask (1400 php) and Lip Sleeping Mask

Caronia Green Tea Foot Spa Kit

Dove Oxygen & Nourishment Shampoo (100++ php)

Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser & Glycolic Acid Toner

Ecotools Eye Enhancing Duo Set