What's up with yo' face?

One difference that Frustrated Sosyalera has compared to other fashion & beauty blogs is that FS is not a fashion or beauty expert, nor am I a style icon, a magazine editor or a model. I'm just an average girl, trying to fit these things into my lifestyle -- up to a certain price, of course. I'm not one who likes to waste their money on ridiculously expensive clothes and beauty products (actually, that's just because I'm stingy).

Therefore, any comments you see here about products are based on my humble opinion and taken out of my own experiences.

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As some of you may know, I have just had an unpleasant run-in with a facial sebum clog on my face (translate: big, farkin zit).

Please don't take notice of my un-groomed eyebrow.

Apart from sleepless nights, one other reason for this is that I had been slacking on my facial cleansing routine. If there's one thing you should always do for your face, it is to regularly clean, tone & moisturise your face.

I didn't use toner before, and as a result I had these really gross stuff sprouting all over my nose (i.e. your friendly neighborhood black & white heads).

I'm very picky when it comes to chemicals I use on my face. I'm not saying it's flawless, ok? I just don't want to make it worse than it already is. Heh.

One line of products I would recommend if you're picky like me, is
The Body Shop's Seaweed line.

Seaweed has been known to help minimise pores -- ergo, less breakouts.

THE BODY SHOP PRODUCTS YOU SHOULD TRY OUT

The Body Shop Seaweed Facial Wash is soap & oil-free, which gives your face a deep clean without drying your skin. And as it's a gel-type wash, it won't leave your skin with too much residue which can dull your skin.



If you're wondering why this bottle is half-empty, it's because I gave a bit of it to my sister -- she wanted to try out how effective this is. I'm such a good preacher! Heh!



I had been looking for a non-alcohol based toner for the longest time, and only recently found out that there's one at The Body Shop all along!

Unlike The Body Shop's Seaweed Clarifying Toner, most toners in the market contain denatured alcohol which not only dries your skin, but may also potentially cause your skin to have an uneven tone especially when you go out into the sun right after using it.




Although, this toner still contains a little bit of alcohol, I'm very pleased to say that it's not one of the main ingredients as listed on the back.

Now, if only there's a cheap way to get rid of my eyebags...

I hope this has been helpful to y'all and give me a buzz if you think this is a yay or nay, yeah?

FS Picks This Week 10-16 Nov

IT'S QUITE A MUSICAL WEEK!

Oh, come on. Do I really need to say anything about the Rihanna & Chris Brown concert at the Bonifacio Global City Open Field on November 16? DO I REALLY NEED TO???

If you think I do, then you're wayyyyy behind the times, kid.





As it's past Oct 31, you will have to get your tickets at the regular price:

Platinum Php 10,000
Gold Php 5,000
Silver Php 3,000
Bronze Php 600 (hopefully you can still see then two)


For reservation inquiries, log on to ww.ticketworld.com.ph or call 891-9999.








Wouldjabelieve that he's STILL got a career goin' despite getting mature and diabetes and goodness knows what else. Gary V's still got the moves too -- would still give his kids a run for his money.

Good thing he's got this over the day before the Rihanna/Chris Brown gig, or it would've tanked.

Tickets are from Php 3,000 to Php 150.




Gary V. Live at 25
Nov 14-15
8pm
Araneta Coliseum
Cubao, QC

For ticket inquiries call Ticketnet on 911-5555 & Genesis on 721-4405 loc 201.













And lastly, there's the Belle de Jour 2009 Power Planner launch this week.

The theme is Power Me Up, bringing out your most gorgeous self.

RSVP:
Limited to the first 80 BDJ girls to confirm attendance via email.

Speakers include Chiqui Escareal-Go (President, Mansmith & Fielders, Inc), Donna Cuna-Pita (former Fashion Editor, Cosmopolitan Magazine) and Marge Apacible (Chief Makeup Artist, The Face Shop).

There will also be loads of raffle prizes and goodies from BDJ brand partners.


Visit BDJ to get details on how to reserve now!

$%^&*&^%$# !!!!

All those sleepless nights last week have finally caught up with me and decided to reward me...

.... with a big, farkin ZIT.


Right smack on my forehead.


It's so big, I SWEAR it has its own pulse.

I guess I should be happy it's not on my nose --

or it would've been Halloween all over again.

Pfttt.

Infidelity 101

Q: He's cheated on me once, but i've given him another chance. Am i right to trust him again?

A: probably not -- and most definitely not if he's got a history of being unfaithful and being forgiven. most of us naively believe that if someone is in love and 'happy', they won't be tempted to have sex with anyone else. not true. many men (and women) attest to loving their partners dearly even though they've had sex on the side. the urge to cheat exists on some level in all of us. who gives into it and who resists depends on our personal morals and relationship history. if he's able to separate sex from love (and plenty can), affairs are his way of keeping himself sexually satisfied, he's cheated on every person he's ever been out with and been forgiven for doing so, why should he stop? the problem with giving second chances is this: once you forgive bad behaviour, you condone it. it's particularly pointless trusting him again if you knew he had a history of cheating on partners and you'd warned him you'd leave if he did it to you. if he hasn't a history of cheating, it's early in the relationship and this was a one-off incident with seemingly genuine reasons to explain it, hang in there -- but only if he appears to be more upset about the betrayal than you are.

-- Tracey Cox, Relationship Coach

~ from Frustrated Sosyalera's baul, circa 31.01.04

I think it's either you cheat or you don't.

If you're the type of person that doesn't really know what they specifically want in a partner or you don't think your partner is the type you wanted all along, you will end up looking sideways all the time to find out if you will find that elusive Mr or Miss Right.

Dialogues out of nowhere

I was queueing up for a taxi behind a smartly-dressed businessman who is in his late 60's one day. When he saw me, he smiled.

And I, one who has never known the pleasure of having a grandpapa, was caught by surprise and smiled back.

A taxi pulled over and as he was taking off his coat to put in the seat, he asked me:


Old Man (OM): Where are you headed?

Me: Huh? Ortigas, sir.

OM: Oh. (smiling) I thought you were going to Makati. (keeps smiling while sizing up how I look)

Me: Errr....


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Oh dear. He wasn't intending to share the taxi with me, was he???

I sure hope I remind him of his granddaughter somewhere in the world, but I get the disgusting feeling that this isn't the case. I have no need for a sugar daddy. No, no no. None of that kinky stuff for me.

*grossed out*


Looks like I should have put "Dirty" in front of "Old Man" up there. Blech.

NOT appealing at all.