Everything is going well with me, I'm just really busy which is why the lack of updates. We have a lot of things going on right now with all the doctor's appointments, house hunting, Jacob going back to school, work and preparing for the baby. It feels like everything is happening all at once and sometimes it gets stressful. >_< Anyway, here is...

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Here it is! First belly shot! And so excited to announce that we are having a baby girl! We are thinking of naming her Samantha. Yay! I'm halfway there!!! ...

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I bought a pair of wedge sneakers yesterday! The Puma Sky Wedge in Virtual Pink. They are so cute on! I plan to wear them for fall with leggings or skinnies paired with oversized shirts, tunics and sweaters! If they weren't on sale, I wouldn't even try them on. Oh my god, they are so comfortable! It's like boots with padding!! I think the...

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I loved the Green Tea Cleanser from St. Ives (can't get enough of the clean scent) but it's making my face really dry lately. Maybe part of it is because I'm pregnant and this baby is stealing all the moisture from my body (heh!). Anyway, I went back to using YSL's Natural Action Exfoliator to help with the dry patches on my skin. I love...

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J got me the Olympus XZ-1 I've been lusting over since it came out like 2 years ago! I like it so far, except for the underexposing of pictures which was a total shock to me because the online photos I've seen were all bright and sharp. I know I can easily fix it by adjusting exposure in-camera or post-processing but I was...

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I decided to get the Wet n Wild trio palette in Silent Treatment because it's small enough to put in my little makeup bag for work and I think it has pretty colors that is perfect for an everyday subtle smoky look. I actually also use Maybelline's Color Tattoo in Bad to Bronze which is nice for adding a wash of color over...

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J and I are going to Benihana tonight to celebrate our anniversary. I can't believe that I'm with this guy for 6 years now. I feel so lucky for having him by my side. He's so patient, understanding and takes care of me... and I just love him!! He is so gentle and loving and never shouts at me over anything. He tries...

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I'm just rediscovering my love for the Panny lens. Why am I not taking more pictures?? I am wasting summer. I should be out and about, on hikes and camping, and just shooting everything. I should get back to the habit. Anyway, here are some earrings and bracelets I bought earlier this year. I think I have a problem with buying accessories and...

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These are three lip products I regret buying not because they suck, but mainly because the color was not right for me. Such a waste of dollars. Wet n Wild 903C Just Peachy, Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake, Rimmel Kate in 102 Colors look really pretty but swiped on my lips, they are just horrible. I should stick to my mauves,...

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Back when theBalm redid their website, they had a 50% off sitewide sale and I purchased the Nude 'Tude palette, Bahama Mama bronzer and Balms Away eye makeup remover. Today, I'm going to write about the Nude 'Tude. The palette is made of sturdy cardboard and closes with a magnet. There's also a huge mirror inside which makes it perfect for travel. It...

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So hey, everyone knows about Baby Lips but I didn't really get into them after receiving the Peach Kiss in my sock last Christmas. I know a lot of girls like it but it didn't work out for me. From what I remember, it was a little gritty and collected in between my lip lines... just sucked on me big time. But it...

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Wet n Wild was BOGO 50% off at Freddies so I bought two lippies from their .99 Silk Finish Line. Hey, they're so cheap I couldn't resist. I want to go back and get some darker shades. I went with Retro Pink and Hot Red. Hot Red goes on super smooth and creamy but I feel like it's too bright for my skin...

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I get these urges to buy a ton of makeup at the drugstore because I get so excited about all the new colors I can play with, for cheap! And I compare the feeling I get to when I was a kid and I'd get a new big big box of Crayola for school... eeeiiihhh!! Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick, Retro Pink...

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Here are some of the products I would love to grab on my next drugstore shopping trip: Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation - I've been seeing a lot of reviews for this one and it makes me want to try it. Might be hard to find a shade though since it's supposed to oxidize 1-2 shades darker. Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in...

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Aha, finally have time and enough energy to go do stuff online again. I have been so sick (throwing up almost everyday) and just really felt super lazy during my first trimester, but at least I no longer feel exhausted and nauseous. I get the occasional headaches now though. I guess you can't win all. So, I'm 14 weeks now, still no bump,...

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Jake and I finally got married! We didn't have the traditional church wedding because I really really want to do it in the Philippines (my sisters are still living there) and we had planned it this way anyway. We've been engaged for almost 2 years and we talked about just getting the certificate and then later when we get a house, we can...

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So I was busy browsing the net for beauty bloggers and keep saying to myself, "DAYUM, this girl is amazing!"  I wish I have the same talent in turning a just-woke-up face to ready-for-the-day face. I usually go to work with just moisturizer and tinted lip balm. AS IN BORING!! Mostly because I wake up late... LOL! But if I have a bit...

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I got this collection from Nordstrom Rack for $15 and since I wanted to get the Lorac Pro, thought I might start with this set to test their shadows first. It includes a little bag, quad, bronzer and lip gloss. All four shadows have shimmer in them but Fierce and Panthera are more frosty which makes them ideal as highlights while Tigris and...

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I exchanged my Stila In the Light palette to this very pretty nudes-and-purples In the Moment version. I thought In the Light was really pretty but I wanted more colors to play with and this palette was just perfect! I like that it has a good mix of purples for pop of color and neutrals for a basic nude look. ...

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Wow, feels like Mr. J and I have been shopping non-stop the past couple of weeks. He's going back to school so he needed new supplies, clothes and shoes while I am in this make-up phase. Anyhoo, I decided to get some new face brushes: Real Techniques' Powder, Blush and Expert Face brushes. They are so soft! I've been holding off on getting...

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I'm using my bareMinerals for about a week now and it's definitely a rediscovered love. I bought a starter kit in 2006 (I believe) and I remember liking it back then. I didn't have any problems with the brushes in my old kit but this new one is seriously SUPER SCRATCHY and makes my face feel like it's swelled up! NOT GOOD. I...

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