Germany, Nivea and Schwarzkopf

Hello everyone! Yes, I still exist.

It's been a month since the summer academy I attended in Germany ended, and here are a couple of happy pictures (unfortunately, of myself --- too shy to ask if my classmates would allow their faces to be featured on a beauty blog haha):

Revlon Fuchsia lipstick all the way!

A guy classmate thinks I'm cute *only* when I wear red lipstick.

Yes that's a bag from Cole Vintage. Got praises from classmates from Macedonia, Ukraine and India!

Inside one of the churches.

Strolling around the baroque city of Eichstaett!

Construction - what a view!

With my best friend, who looks like a Japanese businessman.

At Nuremberg.

Now the loot:

I wasn't able to grab a lot of beauty goodies - because my studies were unbelievably hectic and we did a lot of traveling (and not shopping) - but I made sure I stocked up on two things from a land so far, far away:

1. Nivea (German version)

• There's a little debate going on in Makeupalley about which Nivea is best - there are three variants manufactured in Thailand, Mexico, and Germany; I'm guessing the formula is modified depending on the climate/weather of the market. 
• The German version is the original and apparently, it has the most fans in terms of effectivity and moisturizing power! Anyway, I can't really tell (because the one I received from Nivea Philippines works for me well too), but I bought four cans and 2 minis. These will last me for years and years! 
• And I do love Nivea creme with a passion. It moisturizes hands and feet extremely well, like no other --- I had to teach my other Filipino classmates how to put some on their cheeks and hands because their skin was peeling due to the cold weather in Bavaria! 
• Aside from that, it also heals chapped lips, calms frizzy hair, and, lo and behold, it also makes insect bites disappear! I always bring a tin in my bag =)

2. Schwarzkopf D-I-Y Haircolor

• Black for my mom.
• Browns for my sister (which she will review).
• Blonde colors for me (to "lift" my black hair --- not sure if I will push through though, because I might get my hair colored at Azta Urban Salon instead of experimenting)

Cheers!

Trace

The Color of the Day is Blue: NOTD and a new Bag!

Hello lovely readers!

Blue is such a pretty color, don't you think? I remember it used to be my favorite when I was in my pre-teens. Haha! Anyway, I've been doing a lot of nail arts on my nails and on friend's that I kind of want a plain one. I chose this color, Chic Nail Polish in Blue Velvet. This is actually Liz's. :P

Love how it makes my fingers look clean and fair. :P

Last week I bought a red satchel bag from Cole Vintage. My sister uber loves it so when she went to Robinson's Ermita, she bought the blue one as well! Good thing they still have one in stock. She told me everything else were out of stock except for the grey one!

 This was the one I was supposed to get but red just looks better with my college uniform. I'm so happy my sis bought it. <3

 We have 2 satchels now! Yayyy for pretty, pretty things! I want more! :P

*Btw, sorry if we've been very inactive in our blog lately. I'm busy with school and thesis and my sister, Tracy is preparing to go to Germany for a month. 

Cheers,

DAWN

My New Red Satchel Bag

 I've never owned a satchel bag. But lately, I've been seeing a lot of them and I guess I'm growing fond of them as well.

Yesterday, I was with my mom and brother at Robinson's Ermita. While my mom was browsing for blouses in a store called "Cole Vintage," I noticed one of their display bags. It was a blue satchel bag. I really thought it was cute but it won't look well with my college uniform so I asked one of the saleslady there if they have a red one... and they do! So... tadaaaa! My very own red satchel bag!!!

 I just love the color! Very bold... and red! haha. :P

Here's what it looks inside.

It's very affordable compared to the cambridge satchel that has been very popular nowadays. This Cole Vintage one is only Php.1,099.00 (although the quality isn't as good). If you wanna know more about Cole Vintage, visit their site or their facebook page! :)

My classmates really love it! I won't be surprised if one of them will be carrying one by next week. haha! :D

Cheers,

DAWN