Typhoon Ondoy Updates

I know I can't do much now that I'm preoccupied with both work and my review, but I would still like to help out in any way that I can. If up to now, you're still unaware of the tragedy that typhoon Ondoy brought us, then I don’t know what to tell you. Right now, I’m trying to accomplish as much work as I can so that I can be free to volunteer again tomorrow, but even though there’s a lot on my mind right now, I still try to keep up with what’s happening throughout the Metro through Twitter and Facebook. There’s no sense in RTing in Twitter though because I have very few followers anyway so I just thought I could post this here so that anyone out of my 53 followers :) can keep themselves informed so that they can help out in the relief efforts too.

Anyway, here are the people in Twitter who are constantly tweeting to announce updates on the relief efforts around the metro. By following them, I know which places need more volunteers and which ones are overflowing with them. You can also learn what relief goods are needed and general news about the condition of the Metro.

ABS-CBN News Break – http://www.twitter.com/abscbnnewsbrk
Tsiakhyie - http://www.twitter.com/tsiakhyie
Bianca Gonzales - http://www.twitter.com/iamsuperbianca
Divine Lee of Luca - http://www.twitter.com/divinemlee
Lia Cruz - http://www.twitter.com/liadcruz
Philippine Red Cross – http://www.twitter.com/philredcross
Jenni Epperson - http://www.twitter.com/jenniepperson
Enderun Community Drive - http://www.twitter.com/enderuncd
Sec. Gibo Teodoro - http://www.twitter.com/giboteodoro
Andi Manzano - http://www.twitter.com/andimanzano

I love what Enderun is doing. They prepare the donations to the evacuation centers so that they become ready to eat. They cook rice, canned goods, eggs and stuff and ask the Red Cross, the Army or other centers can bring them to whomever needs the food. Visit their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/Taguig-Philippines/Enderun-Community-Drive/141968979310?ref=ts.

If you’re looking for ways to help out, Bianca Gonzales compiled a pretty good list in her blog at http://superbianca.blogspot.com/.

For those who still have missing relatives, you can refer to the database compiled by Ateneo volunteers, which you can access at http://ateneotaskforceondoy.misa.org.ph/.

Finally, there’s a concert happening from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM today at the Megatent in Meralco Avenue called Raise the Roof for the benefit of the victims of Ondoy. 45 bands will be playing so please support them if you can. Tickets cost just P100 or a survival pack with water, 2 canned goods, 2 cup noodles and biscuits. http://www.twitpic.com/jr9kv

Let's pray! There's another storm coming and I heard that CNN is calling it a super typhoon! That's it. Thanks everyone!

Got these in the mail today!

I ordered the Peach Sake Pore Serum immediately because I couldn't wait after sampling it at the Skinfood store. I also ordered samples of the Gold Caviar Nutrition Mask, Honey Black Tea Jelly Foam, Black Sugar Mask Wash off and Avocado Rich Toner and Emulsion. I also got more samples for freebies! I got Missha Signature Radiance Foundation and Skinfood Apple Vinegar Fresh Foam. I haven't tried them but I'm really excited. I'll keep you posted!

P.S. Sorry for the crappy picture. I only used my webcam.

Want to win your own Ugg boots?

Hey guys! Christmas is just a few months away and although we don't have a true winter, I still enjoy wearing boots during that season. I've always been kind of drawn to Ugg boots because of their classic style and add to that how comfortable it must feel to wear them. What was new to me was that these boots have natural insulators that produce a constant comfortable temperature of 22 degrees regardless of the outside temperature. That makes these Ugg boots completely wearable for people living in tropical countries like us!


Now authentic Ugg boots do not come cheap so if you want to have a chance to win free Ugg boots, visit the Whooga Ugg boots website here. Whooga sells Ugg boots in the UK. Anyone with a website, blog or even just a myspace page all over the world is eligible to win. All they require is to display their widget in your blog and you'll be automatically entered to their monthly draws. Cool, right? Again, click here for more information. Good luck!

Contest Alert: Shen and Gem

Two contests ending soon!

First, Gem of Rare Vanity is giving away a couple of cool beauty items by simply reposting the prizes and leaving a comment on her contest mechanics post. You can win the following items!


Moving on, birthday girl Shen of Shen's Addiction is giving away these wonderful prizes to one lucky winner. View her contest's mechanics here.
Have fun and good luck to us!

Ranting about my skin problems :)

Last year, my knowledge of makeup was close to none. My makeup "stash" (if you could call it that) only included lip balm, blush and pressed powder. To be honest, I'm also quite lazy when it comes to skin care. I'd get interested in a product because of good reviews or nice packaging, but after using it a few times, it would end up not being used up. It was just last year when my husband told me I looked pretty with makeup that I really made an effort. :)

Now, although I don't really have any of the expensive brands, I have enough stuff worthy of being called "stash". I just wanted to have the essentials and I think I was able to achieve that. I have the basic brushes, foundation, concealer, mascara, eyeshadows, eyeliner, eyebrow kit, eye primer, along with lippies, blushes and pressed powder. I try to wear tinted moisturizer and blush before I leave the house now too. Then I practice applying eye makeup on weekends. I'm still no expert, but at least I can manage most of these products.

Unfortunately, since my new found interest in makeup, I noticed some unwelcome changes to my skin. My pores are now more noticeable, I have a lot more blackheads and my skin's now oilier. It's a bit upsetting, but I guess that's just what happens when you put stuff on your face. I'm considering getting a facial treatment and see how that works out, but I'm more interested in having a better skin care regimen.

Just recently, I came across SkinFood again after dismissing it quickly early on because of the sky high prices, but I learned that they're much cheaper when preordered from various multiply and ebay retailers. The thing is, there's just so much stuff that I'm really confused about what I'm supposed to order. There's a serum, essence, emulsion... There's a cleansing foam, cleansing cream, cleansing gel... There's salmon, tea tree, seaweed, black sugar, tomato, white grape, green grape, rice white and so much more. It's just so confusing! I hope I can figure this out soon or at least before the preorder ends. My skin depends on it. :)

Blog Beauty Sale

Hey guys! I need to unload some stuff. Please support!


Urban Decay Primer Potion - 1100

Urban Decay Primer Potion SIN - 1200
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil VIP Set (travel size) - 1600

includes Zero (zealous black), Lucky (brilliant deep copper), Covet (peacock green), Electric (bright aquamarine), Lust (plush purple)

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Duo Zero and Bourbon (full size)- 1500 (It costs $17 each when purchased individually.) I know someone who wants Zero lang so if you're interested in Bourbon, you can split the cost. Just let me know. Pero I don't want to split the pencils kung wala pang buyer for both eh.


ELF Studio Line
Small Angled Brush - 200
Angled Foundation Brush - 200
Complexion Brush - 200
Eyebrow Kit in Dark - 200
Translucent Mattifying Powder - 200

ELF Brightening Eye Color in Punk Funk - 80

Bath and Body Works Body Splash in Moonlight Path (travel size) - 200
Victoria's Secret Refreshing Body Mist in Blossoming Romance - 300
Victoria's Secret Refreshing Body Mist in Strawberries & Champagne - 300
Victoria's Secret Refreshing Body Mist in Vanilla Lace - 300
Victoria's Secret Hand and Body Cream in Strawberries & Champagne - 300

Wet N Wild Mega Eyes in Mojave Mauves - 200
Wet N Wild Ultimate Expressions in Paradise Cove 250

I will ship the items using Xend and the buyer is responsible for the shipping costs.

Contact me at gelsee@gmail.com for any questions or inquiries. Thanks!

New Elf Makeup Collections!

I didn't get the ELF Mini Makeup Collection before because I was just starting to build my makeup collection and I thought I wouldn't be too interested in these things, but when I started to love makeup and other beauty products, I wanted one! Now I'm so glad I didn't get one because ELF came out with new makeup collections bigger than the original one they launched.

They now have a Medium Makeup Collection, which includes 64 eyeshadow shades, 8 lipgloss shades, 4 blushes, 4 bronzers, 1 lip brush, 1 eye brush and 1 face brush.They also have a Large Makeup Collection, which includes 84 eyeshadows, 36 lipglosses, 6 blushes, 4 concealers, 4 shimmer cream shades, 4 bronzers, 1 face brush, 1 lip brush and 1 duo eyeshadow applicator.

The Medium Makeup Collection retails for $30 and the Large Makeup Collection costs $40. I want the Large one really bad, but I'll wait for a good deal first. I'll be really patient. I love ELF!