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10 Aug 2015
The Xend Experience *UPDATED 8/24/15*
By Mnel :) On 10 August 2015 In Adulting 101
IF YOU’RE IN A HURRY AND WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW ONCE AND FOR ALL IF I WAS REFUNDED BY XEND, JUST SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM FOR THE FINAL UPDATE. 🙂 ________________________________________________________ Days turned to weeks and
2 Apr 2015
Snoe Beso Balm Lip Sugar Polish
By Mnel :) On 2 April 2015 In Beauty and Make-Up
I didn’t realize how it’s been about three weeks since I last posted and how it’s also the start of a new month. Time flies, yes? It didn’t feel like it was that long ago since I posted
11 Mar 2015
Of Selling Knock-Offs on Instagram and Responsible Blogging
I don’t know how to start this. I’ve been staring at my screen for a good 10 minutes before I was even able to start this paragraph. So I figured I’ll just start with a walkthrough on
5 Mar 2015
(Malin + Goetz) Mojito Lip Balm
By Mnel :) On 5 March 2015 In Beauty and Make-Up
I received this (Malin + Goetz) Mojito Lip Balm from one of my Ipsy subscription bags (January 2015). When I first learned that it was included in my bag, I thought it’s going to be just one
13 Feb 2015
Brush Talk: On Cleaning and Sanitizing Brushes
By Mnel :) On 13 February 2015 In Beauty and Make-Up
Make-up lovers don’t necessarily start big once they enter the colorful world of make-up. We start small, experimenting with cheap drugstore brands before venturing into the more expensive ones. It begins with just one or two lipsticks, a
9 Feb 2015
Review: Pür Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup
By Mnel :) On 9 February 2015 In Beauty and Make-Up
One of my not-so-recent discoveries while experimenting on “new” brands is this mineral powder foundation that I am absolutely loving the past few months. I loved it so much that when I discovered that it was no
27 Jan 2015
Review: You’re So Fine Liquid Eyeliner from Elizabeth Mott
By Mnel :) On 27 January 2015 In Beauty and Make-Up
Back from an unexpected hiatus! I have not posted anything because I had been quite busy since November finishing all the requirements I needed to graduate from my residency training. Yup. Read that right. I graduated last December for the
13 Jan 2015
NBI Clearance in Las Piñas
By Mnel :) On 13 January 2015 In Adulting 101
 So, I’m blogging while waiting in queue at the NBI Satellite Office in SM Center Las Piñas. I am surrounded by irate and very confused customers waiting in vain for their turn. The recent update in the
7 Nov 2014
TBS Ph: Love Your Body Membership – to be discontinued?
By Mnel :) On 7 November 2014 In Beauty and Make-Up
When I check my email, I usually just skim through the subjects and go on my way. I don’t regularly read my email since most often, what I receive are notifications from various subscriptions I have, not
1 Nov 2014
Out of the Ipsy September Bag
Some 3 weeks (+) after I received my very first Glam Bag from Ipsy, I’m now ready to put up my  review on its contents… because, yes, my October Glam Bag just arrived! Yey! I never imagined I’ll be this