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The weather recently has been ultra-hot and simmering. I mean, I was walking in Ayala Triangle at 8 AM last week and I couldn't even bear the heat. Is summer finally rearing its ugly head? With the onset of this unwelcome temperature (unwelcome for me because the unbearable heat gives me severe headaches), I've decided to give my usual fragrances a rest, you could say that my favorite Aura by

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When was the last time you had a facial? I think mine was 2 years ago. Crazy right? I just didn't have the time to go visit my Dermatologist as such there has been some blemishes manifesting on my face for the past couple of weeks. My skin is not perfect folks! That is why every once in a while I have a facial plus a relaxing diamond peel. But before I head off to the Doctor's, I wanna say HI to

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Neutrogena BB Cream Giveaway Winners: Ladymishel 11gHiEsZeLLe07 The correct answer is --- I am wearing the Neutrogena Fine Fairness BB Cream in my post! Yaaaay! :) Congratulations guys! Kindly shoot me an email at hello[at]kira-ramirez.com.  Image courtesy of Clara

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Ask me straight out what my favorite VMV Hypoallergenics products are and I'd answer in a nanosecond --- Armada, Id Monolaurin Gel and Ooh-La-Lash Mascara. Srsly VMV Hypoallergenics may very well be the most hardworking cosmeceutical brand out there. All VMV products are validated hypoallergenic, VH -76 (sans all 76 common allergens), 100% All-Types-Of-Fragrance-Free,100% Phthalate, Dye, Paraben

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After fasting and abstaining from meat for almost 10 hours, I was ready to throw in the towel by 9:00 PM because I felt like I was going to faint! So the next best thing? Eat chicken of course, since beef and pork are not allowed in our household during Ash Wednesday. We decided to order KFC which was the quickest and nearest fastfood chain, and then lo and behold, our food came in a little

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This pretty little package greeted me when I got home today. Oh what could it be? And it came with a nifty note from Phoebe :) Before I get any wild ideas, I decided to open it and... Awww....it's the prettiest Aztec-printed scarf ever! In my favorite colors, no less! I'm amazed Phoebe actually remembered my love for Aztec prints :) Thank you so much, Phoebe! Can't wait to wear it

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Tis the season for tinted lip balms and lip butters! For some reason, both indie shops and mall brands are now releasing tinted lip butters that can give traditional lipsticks a run for their money. These "tints" are way pigmented, come in vibrant colors and leave a pretty stain after eating or drinking --- perfect for summer, aren't they? Feed your lips with nourishing stuff! They're not

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Happy chilly Monday! I'm working from home today and trying to make up for all the backlogs that have accumulated over the last couple of weeks. How's everyone doing so far? It's now time for the much-awaited Neutrogena Fine Fairness BB Cream giveaway. Here's a photo of me taken this morning.  Do you think I'm wearing the new Neutrogena BB Cream? Guess correctly and win! I'll raffle

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One of my fave places to shop for essentials is Robinsons Dept. Store. If you are a huge drugstore shopper (like moi), then head on to Robinsons Galleria because there will be lots in store for you for the whole month of  February.  For every purchase of Myra products worth P199.00 entitles customer to one Myra promo pack (VitaWhite + Lotion) and participation in the Myra Mirror Dare

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MAKE UP FOR EVER 2012 Diary Winners: Joanna Olaes Jannine Bensi Charina Espinosa Crystal Lagman Ferretti Giveaway Winner: I could totally relate to the winner's story about her classmates and teachers giving her a hard time because she has small feet. I remember my classmates calling me "liit-kamay" and "liit-paa" and I kinda felt at times that small feet were the bane of my existence. I

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I have a confession to make. I have been secretly keeping 1 bottle of the Pure Beauty Treatment Conditioner ever since it sold out in all Watsons outlets. Yes folks, this product is so popular for its hair-softening qualities that it sold out soon after its release. I searched high and low (i.e. all Watsons outlets I could find) with the hopes of scoring at least 2 more bottles. Why, I even

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Guys, Aria Cucina Italiana is now open in Bonifacio High Street! Photos below are from the Press Luncheon today where we enjoyed 8 courses of delish Italian cuisine :) What I wore today: a simple button-down shirt, jeans and classic ballet flats. The invite said to wear beach colors, and what could be more beach-y than a crisp white shirt reminiscent of fluffy white clouds on a hot

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Last weekend we brought our Uncle Jim from Houston to Clark for the Hot Air Balloon Festival. Here are some snapshots of that memorable day: Uncle Jim eating corn in a cob! One of the Pinoy things he really misses! the Puffer fish balloon was the highlight of my day our kites! And now, some photos with the mimes: Fun, fun, fun! What did you guys do over the

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A tres cute video that plainly defines the meaning of love :)

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The only way to ward off BV and laziness on a cold and dreary Monday is to inject pops of color.... in everything! Haha. My grey workspace (it's a work in progress) gets some help from my cerulean blue laptop and hot pink laptop bag. And of course, the PAL Aeromouse adds a touch of whimsy, too! Cardigan: Mental | Cerulean blue top: Solo | Feather necklace: Divisoria |  Jeans: Penshoppe |

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I just came from an out of town trip and let me tell you it was awesome! It's really nice to take a break once in a while and spend some time with my Dad and the extended family. I was in Agusan del Norte for 3 days for the  yearly Dagkot Festival which involved a lot of street dancing, carnivals and non-stop eating (lechon FTW)! This group from Northern Mindanao Colleges won first place (and a

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The correct answer is:  I'm NOT wearing the Neutrogena Fine Fairness BB Cream  in my first entry! I've raffled all the correct entries and here are the winners: Mommy Lexi  Jakie and the Beanstalk Congratulations! Please shoot me an email at hello [at] kira-ramirez.com and I'll send you instructions on how to claim your gift! Keep following Elegantly Wasted, we have more

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I met up with one of my fave resellers today, Dulce Consebido, whom I regularly pester whenever I run out of my favorite Bare Naturals products. Anytime I need to restock, I just text her, hee-hee. Sure beats having to wait 2 days for my orders to arrive via courier. Plus she's crazy nice, too! I've raved about the No Breakout to Makeup soap last year, and yup-yup, am still using it today. I

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I was given a sample of the famous GSL Eyliplex-2, a lot of bloggers swear by this and even call this HG material. So you can tell that I was pretty psyched to try it. Eyliplex-2 is a convenient little thing that contains 2 products:  Fast-Acting Day Gel (10ml)1. Suberlift™ visibly lifts and tightens the eye area nearly erasing the look of wrinkles on contact by filling them in on the surface of

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Almira de Villa Congratulations! Please email your shipping address and contact deets to hello [at] kira-ramirez.com! Keep following Elegantly Wasted, we have more giveaways in store for you in 2012! Image courtesy of Clara

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I totally had to share the news when I received this in my inbox. Just like every little girl, I wanted to become a ballerina, too! I took classes for several years, but wasn't able to pursue it full-time. But, admittedly, I still have a penchant for pink, tutus and ballerina-themed clothing. So, this new collection from Freeway is perfect! Am rushing to Freeway this weekend and am getting my

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I've long sworn off BB creams because no matter what brand I use (imported or local, high end or drugstore brand), I always get pimples by the 3rd day. My skin is simply too sensitive and as such I've stayed loyal to my allergy-tested liquid foundation. So when Neutrogena invited us to road test their newest skin care product aptly called Neutrogena Fine Fairness BB Cream UV, I was skeptical at

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sleek and compact (smaller than a paperback!) makeup tips stickers! yay! Thank you to the MAKE UP FOR EVER team for this beauty! Now get a chance to win one of the four limited edition MAKE UP FOR EVER 2012 diaries just by following the mechanics below: 1. Subscribe to my blog Elegantly Wasted via email through Feedburner and follow me on Twitter (@kirasworld). 2. Like MAKE UP FOR

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I could very well be the epitome of petite – 5’4”, 100 lbs, tiny frame, the works. But what people don’t know is that’s not the end of it. I, my friends, also have tiny feet. Back in college, a lot of people thought my teeny tiny feet were cute, while others thought it was just weird. I didn’t really think much of it (after all, I do come from a family with small feet), twas only til I needed

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Happy Monday! While everyone else is rushing to get to their offices on time, I'm grateful that I'm allowed to work from home today and work on so many blog backlogs. Anyway, let's start the week with a skip in your step and a refreshing youthful glow with the new Avon Naturals. These are packed with good-for-you ingredients inspired by nature and are said to be mild, gentle, and suitable for

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