Ichi Pestano: August 2012

If you're not sure about how to look your best this summer, don't worry! You're not alone! Even celebrities look for advice on the latest trends and sometimes need a boost of confidence from a new, exciting piece of clothing or a hot new accessory.

The easiest way to feel the best about yourself is picking out great new styles that flatter your body so you feel confident. Summer is a great time to play around with new, exciting colors and combinations while looking fun and breezy. There are many styles that can go from a day at the beach to a night on the town.

A great summer pick is a belted or empire-wasted dress. There are a vast number of beautiful colors and patterns you can find on this style dress. You might opt for a solid color like navy or pink and a belt with a funky pattern like paisley or polka dots. You could also choose am attractive floral pattern or a dress with stripes and a solid white or tan belt.

With these types of dresses, you can choose between a regular knee or above-the-knee length dress or a maxi dress. Our body types all differ, so one might suit you better than another. Empire waists or belts are a great way for those of us with a little "extra" to hide those difficult areas while accenting your waist and chest.

There are lots of great ways to accessorize with one of these dresses, too. A cute, flirty pair of shoes can tie the dress together. Some girls love a fun pair of wedges.

With a solid color dress, you might want a fun pattern or with a patterned dress, you can look completely put together if you find a pair of wedges that match a solid-colored belt.

For those of us who are a little wobblier with a wedge, a cute pair of flats is a definite go-to. A hot colored pair of flats, like orange, pink, or yellow, can change an entire outfit, especially with a dark dress.

You can have a lot of choice when it comes to accessories too. Nearly any interesting necklaces, bangle bracelets, or funky earrings will work with these dresses. However, another fun way to accessorize is to choose the right clutch or purse. You can choose from a thick-striped clutch for a night out with friends or a big boho bag for a day on the beach or running errands. And you can always throw on a cute white or pink cardigan for those cool evenings.

With all these fashion ideas, you are bound to have a gorgeous summer. Don't be shy about mixing colors and patterns and picking the style that works best for you. Be the confident fashionista that you want to be!

Contributed by:

~Anya Sarre of ShoeDazzle

*pictures from Google. :)

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Before, I never cared much of skin care routines. Just as long as I have my facial wash, that would be enough. This has changed when I got irritated about those visible pores around the nose area. Argh! I hate 'em! Ever since, I've been searching for the perfect toner that can solve this problem.

Yes, regular facial can save you from this...but... I can't endure the pain from pricking. I want a painless, cheap but effective solution for these shouting pores!

After some time, this toner from Etude came to my rescue. At first, I was kinda hesitant to give in and buy this. Why? Ah, well.. for a couple of reasons. First, for me it's a bit expensive and hello.. look at the size. Aanuhin ko naman ang ganitong kalaking toner?! But then, I realized that this baby could last for several months. Talk about sulit, right?

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Etude had the 250 ml and mist bottle version of this product. Now, they only have this 500 ml which I always compare to a bottled water. :)

Wonder Pore is just one of Etude's line of skin care products. They call this toner as "freshner". It promises us 7 total pore solution. WOW!

I've been using this for almost a month now and with that, I think it's just about the right time to post a review about this amazing toner.

Let's talk about the 7 superpowers of this superhero. :D

1. Maintain ph - I read about 4.5 ph level being the suitable one to protect our skin from bacterial growth and irritation. Ph level 4.5 to 5.5 is the best for our skin. This just about the natural and balanced level.

2. Refine the skin tones - I haven't noticed this yet, but it's fine since I'm using a whitening soap.

3. Keep the elasticity of pores - I love this. Compared to strong toners around, this product doesn't leave your skin too tight. Noticed sometimes after applying your cleansers, it's just like something is on your face that causes it to tighten too much? Tsktsk. Sorry for dropping name, but I tried Eskinol long before and it's just the perfect example.

4. Deep cleanses pores - After several weeks of loving this freshner, I noticed that my pores became less visible. Before, after not having facial for a month or so, the dirt on the nose area was just too many. I'm not saying that now, it's 100% no large pores for me..but this toner really works it's magic, or shall I say superpowers. :D

5. Minimize the appearance of pores - This is definitely not a sponsored post and I know for sure that pores won't be gone overnight, but I'm confident to say that this is really an effective product. I haven't reached half of the bottle, still a long way to go but so far, so good!

6. Control a large amount of sebum - I can't testify on this right now since as you know, my skin is a bit dry. Luckily, aside from controlling the extra oil on the face, it maintains just the right amount of moisture. Love it!

7. Moisturize inside and outside of skin - As I have said, this toner won't leave that lovely face of yours dry and too tight.

Whoa! I've written too much...HAHA! It just proves how much I love this product from Etude.

Now, let's talk about even more good things about Wonder Pore.

Thumbs up for the packaging! That's a plus factor why I bought this product...HAHA! The color is so nice and the plastic box is so cute! Too bad I can't understand Korean that much, but hey, I can read!

It also comes in a lid-dispenser. I don't know what to call that...HAHA! This makes it even more lovable, very easy to use. Just grab a cotton ball or pad, put it on the top and push. It will instantly dispense the liquid formula.

I also put some into a smaller spray bottle so I can bring some anywhere, anytime. :) Since, it's a freshner, you can just spray onto your face whenever you need some pore lovin'.

I really can't think of anything bad about Wonder Pore Freshner. If you still complain about the size, I suggest you can share this with your sister or friend. :)

Oh, yea, the smell? It's super nice! It's not strong and irritating.

No breakouts for me as well! I really recommend this product. We all have different skin types and conditions, but I know that this works for me. Super true. I might be sticking to this unless Etude discontinue this toner.

Glad you enjoyed this post. I've met the wonder woman for my pores. <3

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