Chill and Whatever!

It's the time of the year again where I get taba, while my wallet gets payat (translation:  I get fat, while my wallet goes thin).  *Sigh* just the other day I spent a day or two of my earnings for a hearty breakfast meal at Wildflour and chillout in Jamba Juice with some friends and I can't believe that I accumulated some trinkets/stuff since December started ticking and I haven't bought any gifts for Christmas!!!!.  Luckily for me, I didn't pick any skincare or cosmetics (can you believe that) and just been purchasing cute stuff and clothes (when Forever21 got a massive sale) and just decided to share it to you :)

for the love of craft

Who gets excited with a big eraser?  Obviously me that I wanted to squeal when I saw tons of it in SM store thanks to my niece who reported the exciting news to me, now I have to bring out my carving tools (hoorah).  I also got a polka-dotted washi tape to brighten up my little gifts this holiday season.

for gift tags

Kids stuff?  Nope these two will be a perfect pair to make a personalized gift tag.  Got these two from Paper Chic Studio.  You might be wondering why the first layer is in reverse, well it got jumbled (the F having the A when you stamp it).  I will think twice before I order again to Paper Chic Studio, not the smoothest and had a bit of a headache in the ordering process (sorry but just telling the truth).  Anyway, I must start the tag making.

peppermint

I can't help but be happy to have some peppermint this holiday season and what's better than peppermint in christmassy packaging???  Both pleasing to the tummy and the eyes!

creme soda, finally!

Eversince I saw a copy of the Butterbeer's recipe, I keep on searching for Creme Soda and eureka I finally found one.  Well it's in red, I don't know if this is for the holidays only (?) but a red butterbeer wouldn't hurt plus it will look festive too.

Lastly, Kitkat which I bought for P250 through an officemate which she got from the land of Hello Kitty- Japan (just joking).  I wish the different flavors of Kitkat would also be readily available in the groceries here especially the green tea flavor.

Just 9 days before Christmas and I'm pressured than ever.  Must make some cookies to giveaway and do some shopping for gifts.  Maybe I should make more 3D snowflake to amp my holiday spirit :)

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

Happy Christmas!

My glittery shoes reminded me to greet everyone a Happy and meaningful Christmas before going home to celebrate the occasion with my whole family!

Happy holidays everyone : )

The Body Shop Cranberry Joy

As early as the third of November, I already want to feel Christmas.  So aside from shopping ( both actual and window shopping), I also use products that are "limited" for the season and opened the cute boxed set of The Body Shop' Cranberry Joy.

Cranberry Joy Set

The set includes a shower gel, body butter and a  bath lily in red.  The box too is in red with golden snowflakes printed all over.

60ml (2.0 US FL OZ)

Cranberry Joy Shower Gel

Well, I've never seen or smell a real cranberry but the smell of Cranberry Joy shower gel reminds me of a four season drink: maybe remove the guava part and replaced it with cranberry?  Not sure, but it does really remind me of a four season drink that is more dramatic/succulent rather than fruity.  It lathers really well especially when used with a bath lily/body sponge and amazingly makes my skin a little silkier and smoother.

50 ml (1.6 OZ, 48g

Cranberry Joy Body Butter

Cranberry Joy body butter is like a soft-served strawberry ice cream that melts in my skin! (no joke whatsoever).  It makes my skin instantly soft and silky and I don't why or what's the reason behind the small miracle.  Anyway, reapplication is needed when in a cold place because it's moisturization effect is lighter than the olive or shea body butter.  The smell of this one is like of a strawberry jam (I thought of Baguio when I first opened this): sweet, citrusy but with a little bit of rum.  The scent lingers on my skin and maybe a bit weird the first few days that I used it but I begun to be accustomed with it's smell and love it now.

I love this shower gel and body butter and since it's in a christmas-sy box, I think it's a perfect gift to give to a person who loves bath and moisture (like me) though I think it's a little pricey (I actually did my best to convince my friend to buy too so we can get another set for free).  Another thing to love is that they are in smaller versions so I don't have to spend a lot just for the joy of sampling The Body Shop's christmas limited edition products.

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!