Happy New Year Everyone! We see another year ending and I'm so glad to be able to accomplish so much in the past 365 days. I'm very thankful as I take a look back at my adventures in beauty (or what I personally call "ka-artehan"). I hope to have more opportunities to discover more great products in the coming year. Here are my favorite products for the year that was 2014:

Colour Collection HD Lipstick in Cinnamon Red - Indulge in high definition make up. A 3-in-1 lip color: decadent color, lip plumping and unforgettable shine. (Website)

Colour Collection HD Lipstick in Pink Berry - Indulge in high definition make up. A 3-in-1 lip color: decadent color, lip plumping and unforgettable shine. (Website)

Colour Collection HD Lipstick in Pink Berry - Indulge in high definition make up. A 3-in-1 lip color: decadent color, lip plumping and unforgettable shine. (Website)

Celebrate the start of the New Year with the annual presentation of the Rose Parade. This is the 126th edition of the yearly tradition as presented by Honda. The parade is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at 8am Pacific Time. The 2015 theme is "Inspiring Stories" and will feature 41 floats, 20 bands and 18 equestrian units with approximately 400 horses.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss: Moisturizing Shine, Non-sticky Feel. At last, a silky gloss that boosts hydration and plumps moisture for a colorful, glamorous shine in 12 gorgeous shades. Retail: $7.99 for 0.13 fl. oz. (Revlon Website)

A portable complexion palette for a flawless face. For the first time, internationally renowned makeup artist, Laura Mercier, provides her Flawless Face essentials in one portable, take everywhere complexion palette.

This chic, slim-line compact features Tinted Moisturizer Crème Compact SPF 20, plus two targeted concealers, Secret Concealer for under eye coverage/brightening and Secret Camouflage to cover blemishes and imperfections, along with Mineral Pressed Powder to finish and set the look.  Price: $49 at Macy's, $34.99 at Amazon (Get it HERE)

Hey guys, only 2 days to go until Christmas! The past couple of weeks have been busy, with all the holiday preparations. I completed gift shopping this weekend and also finished off wrapping gifts.

PEOPLE Magazine Awards Red Carpet. Watch the red carpet arrivals at tonight's first ever PEOPLE Magazine Awards. This star-studded event special gives us all the latest in the pop culture scene and recognizes who in and out, what's hot or not. See the latest red carpet below:

You've got plenty of reasons to stay tuned and watched the inaugural broadcast of the first ever PEOPLE Magazine Awards. Time Inc.'s PEOPLE, the world's most popular magazine and celebrity brand reaching more than 59 million consumers each week, is teaming up with NBC and dick clark productions, the world's largest producer and proprietor of live television events, for "The PEOPLE Magazine Awards,"

The star-studded event special will give us a snapshot of the year in pop culture. Don't miss to see your favorite and headline-making celebrities including Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Sean Hayes, Karlie Kloss, John Krasinski, Lisa Kudrow, Elisabeth Moss and Ryan Phillippe, Jennifer Aniston, Jeff Bridges, Billy Eichner, Josh Gad, Josh Groban, Diane Guerrero, Ryan Guzman, Jon Hamm, Kevin Hart, Kate Hudson, Mindy Kaling, Michael Keaton, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Messina, Chloë Grace Moretz, Hero of the Year Award recipient Nora Sandigo, and Kate Upton.

The night will include performances from 5 Seconds of Summer, Maroon 5 and Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams. The 2014 PEOPLE Magazine Awards broadcasts live on NBC Thursday, Dec. 18, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, from the Beverly Hilton.

About the Brand: Just Herbs - Get the much-needed element of safety into your skincare routine with products formulated using natural ingredients and be amazed with the results! Just Herbs bring to you a line that uses fresh herbal ingredients mixed together using Vedic recipes that are pure and result driven. Just Herbals enters the market with smartly priced gels, creams and packs that work wonders! Treat your body and soul to environmentally friendly products that shun animal testing, and emerge refreshed . (Just Herbs at Luxola)

American Country Countdown Awards 2014 sets to air live this Monday, Dec. 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live) on FOX, broadcast from the Music City Center in Nashville, TN,. The awards is based on country music’s longest-running radio countdown show, “American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks,” distributed by the Westwood One division of Cumulus and celebrating its 41st year.

Colour Collection - Colors that come alive. Shades that are richer and more vibrant. Hues that last a long time. For 20 years, Colour Collection has captured women with its dazzling makeup line that's so easy on the pocket. Colour Collection offers a wide range of colors to capture a woman's every mood-from sweet to sophisticated. Its beautiful and rich palette of colors have been especially created to inspire and excite-adding a lovely dimension to every woman's moods and looks. (Colour Collection at Sample Room)

Hey guys, I'll be posting some hauls I've acquired the past few days. The sales are just too good to pass up this Holiday season so I've been filling my carts with some goodies. My favorite online shopping site is Luxola. They especially have some good promotions if you check their site often. (Luxola Website)

Mizon Oh! Shy Lady Aqua Layer Foundation (SPF25 PA++) in 21W Light Warm Beige - Achieve a gorgeously natural glow with an aqua gel-based foundation meant to highly hydrate and absorb quickly into your skin for a sheer, radiant finish. Lightweight, perfect for all skin types, and a dream to blend with easily buildable coverage, it’s also got SPF 25 PA++ for extra UV protection making it the perfect partner for days you have to be outside. Net Weight: 55 ml. Get it HERE.

The color for 2015? The charismatic and highly varietal shade of Marsala; a tasteful hue that embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal, while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness. Complex and full-bodied, this hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing; translating easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors.

Sample Room is a sampling site that banks on the power of free product sampling. It is an online community that changes your beauty-shopping pattern; and an interactive community where your opinions matter and where all beauty lovers are valued. (Website)

Holiday Glam with Berry Lips and Cat Eye. It's December 1st and holiday season is here! I bring you my Holiday Glam Look - moody berry lips with a bold cat-eye. Normally, rocking both trends can be over the top. For the festive season, this dramatic look brings an air of glamour and sophistication. Get ready to show off your best face this holiday season!

LORAC The Skinny Eye Shadow Palette in Navy | 0.45 oz (12.88 g), $15.00 (Product Link) - Get The Skinny with Lorac! This super sexy palette contains seven gorgeous eye shades in a highly-pigmented, silky-smooth formula. The Skinny Palette is packed with the perfect combination of matte and shimmer shades to easily create eye-catching looks from soft and natural to sexy and sultry Red Carpet glamour! (Website)

National Dog Show 2014 | When And Where To Watch, Live Stream Telecast. A new champion will be named at this year's the National Dog Show. For the past 13 years, this event has crowned the best of American purebred dogs. The selection night airs tonight, Thanksgiving Day on NBC.

Boasting an annual audience of more than 20 million television viewers, the 2014 National Dog Show presented by Purina will be hosted by John O'Hurley, the actor best known for portraying "J. Peterman" on the popular '90s sitcom Seinfeld.

This year's show spotlights two American Kennel Club-recognized breeds, the Coton de Tulear and the Wirehaired Vizsla. This is the first time that either breed has competed on the National Dog Show.

WATCH Live: Can Jewel, who is an American Foxhound, repeat as Best in Show at the National Dog Show? Stay tuned for more updates.

This year’s National Dog Show actually took place from Saturday, Nov. 15, through Sunday, Nov. 16, but it will not be broadcast to the public until Thanksgiving Day.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2014 | Map, When and Where To Watch Live Stream Video. The annual parade presented by the U.S.-based retail store chain Macy's. The parade tradition started in 1924, tying it for the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States, along with America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. The three-hour Macy's event is held in New York City starting at 9:00 a.m. and televised nationally on NBC since 1952.

2014 American Music Awards Best Dressed. On on to your hats as your most liked music stars come out this Sunday, Nov 23. for the 42nd American Music Awards. The spectacular musical event takes place at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. The AMAs 2014 recognized the most popular artists and albums of 2014. Iggy Azalea leads the nominees with six nominations. It broadcasts live on ABC with Pitbull as host.

Holidays are slowly creeping into my consciousness. I see Christmas decors and hear Yuletide songs everywhere I go.

Holiday decorations everywhere

Spending time with friends

What’s so cool about Mizon’s I’m Water Glam Lip Tint? Getting 3 lovely lip effects in just one super gloss that you will definitely always keep in your bag. Packaged in a super cute New York-inspired lipstick case, this makeup wonder delivers an intense tint effect, a lipstick effect, and a gloss effect (this is the best part — it’s really glossy!), making it a definite favorite for us. Plus, it also conveniently moisturizes the lips, so it’s also great for keeping them plump and healthy. If you’re feeling a little more daring and want to amp up the intensity of its color, just add another layer, and you’re good to go. (Buy it HERE)

True Blue “I like the way she acts,” says Paul Thomas Anderson, who directed Adams in The Master. “I like the way she looks, the way she holds herself.” Oscar de la Renta midnight blue silk crepe de chine dress.  Hair: James Pecis; Makeup: Mark Carrasquillo; Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, Vogue, December 2014 (Vogue.com)

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait - Pamper your lips with a gel formula that provides super-charged hydration and glides on buttery smooth. In fact, 94% of women's lips felt were softer, smoother, and instantly hydrated. (Source)

We at BeautyMNL want you to feel your most beautiful. Every. Single. Day. Filipina beauty is perhaps the most diverse in the world. We are a tribe of morenas, mestizas, and chinitas. Our hair falls in thick curls, gentle waves, or pin-straight sheets. Our smiles have made us famous in other countries, whether they’re framed by lips full or thin. No two Filipinas are alike—and that’s the most awesome thing about being one of us. (Website)

Sample Room is Philippines' first ever beauty and lifestyle sampling website. It is an interactive community that offers free samples, localized product reviews and where all beauty lovers are valued. (Website)

Naturactor Cover Face Concealer Foundation is a very effective product used as a concealer or a full coverage foundation. Naturactor Cover Face gives a flawless coverage yet it is very light and blends naturally with any skin tone and complexion. It does not cake and the longer you wear this amazing foundation, the better it looks on your face as it seamlessly become your second skin. A little of this product can effectively make huge pores disappear as it also effectively hides blemishes, scars, freckles, lines, hyperpigmentation and other skin imperfections for that porcelain skin finish. (Website)

Luxola prides itself on: Providing outstanding customer service and swift delivery – as quickly as on the same day in many markets. Bringing the best brands from around the world to one accessible platform, and ensuring that every product is 100% authentic.

What's in the bag? Last weekend, Etude House held their The Great Princess Sale, offering 20% off on all their products from October 31 through November 2. I went on the last day because I was busy with familial duties as it was "Pista Minatay" and we all went home to our province.

Hello guys. Weekend is in full swing but I am stuck at home, nursing a bad flu. I wasn't able to post a lipstick review yesterday for my Lipstick Week because of this. I am still under the weather right now, so I can't do decent lip swatches. I hope to be better tomorrow though, as my condition has greatly improved from yesterday, when I was essentially bed-ridden, cold, and a bit cranky (It's that "time" of the month too). I will do another lipstick review next week to makeup for the delay, and maybe another swatch post.

For now, I'm sharing a small haul I acquired last weekend. There were a lot of Pre-Holiday sales right after "Pista Minatay" (All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day) and I grabbed a few beauty-related things . Here they are:

This 4-hour, longwearing lip color leaves a semi-matte, crème finish in one stroke. Glides on easily with rich, velvety color that doesn't cake, feather, or bleed. Made with hydrating skin-care ingredients: Hyaluronic Microspheres provide extraordinary adhesion to lips, an exclusive polymer complex offers cushion-like feel and texture, and natural marine plant extracts Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamins A & E help smooth lips. (source)

About Cover Girl: “Easy, breezy, beautiful” is right away synonymous to CoverGirl, not just because of its amazing recall, but also because it’s what the brand truly lives for: to make it easy, breezy and beautiful to be naturally your most gorgeous self. This top-selling makeup brand that began in the USA in 1961 now offers must-have beauty products all over the world, still with the same understanding that makeup does not just transform you from outside, but also from the inside.

Hey guys, I'm starting a new series every Wednesday. I call this "Wednesday Wisdom."

Cover Girl Lip Perfection Lipstick - Bright, gorgeous color that can transform your day and your lips. Enriched with silk moisturizing complex, our lip color formula helps sustain moisture levels and helps create soft, smooth, beautiful lips in just 7 days. (Website)

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in 240 Striking. Vibrant colors infused with a Triple Butter Complex give you a bold, beautiful lip. It's a burst of matte color with a balm-like feel. Go bold and get moisturized. (Source)

Instantly covers discolorations, fine lines and wrinkles, while helping to improve skin tone over time. A foundation focused solely on tone discoloration and age spots. Provides beautiful even coverage. (Website)

Sample Room is a sampling site that banks on the power of free product sampling. It is an online community that changes your beauty-shopping pattern; and an interactive community where your opinions matter and where all beauty lovers are valued. (Website)

Hey guys. This is the perfect time to hoard all your favorite Etude House products. They are having "The Great Princess Sale" from October 31 through November 2, 2014. Enjoy 20% off on all items in ALL Etude House Stores. This is for all branches including department stores and provincial stores

Rich, velvety textures glide on effortlessly with superior smoothness. The velvet-tip applicator included in Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quads blends without tugging or pulling. Ophthalmologist tested.

Hello guys. Here I am again with another beauty/makeup haul. These are a mishmash of items I bought from eBay. Most of them are products I wanted to try out for some time now. See below for  more detailed descriptions.

Luxola.com: 100% authentic beauty products from popular and cult brands all around the world - all in one place! We cater to the savvy, showcasing thousands of handpicked products from more than one hundred brands. (Website)

Hi guys. I finally took the plunge and subscribed to the Sample Room VIP Membership. The reason was that they were offering Belo Gluthathione samples. I figured I would eventually get my money's worth for the the duration of the 2-month membership.

Hi all! I've decided to post for informative posts about make up and skin care in the coming days so watch out for them. Today, I'll be discussing the all-encompassing, do-it-all world of beauty creams. What's the deal between BB creams, CC creams, DD creams and the upcoming EE cream? Read on to know more:

This is What Renée Zellweger Looks Like Right Now. Actress, Academy Award Winner, Weight Transformer, Lip-Purser Miss Renee Zellweger showed up on the 2014 ELLE Women In Hollywood Awards looking like this:

The red lipstick is a classic color would take you anywhere you want to go. For a more retro look, stick to non-glossy, satin or matte finish.

Hi guys! I hope you all had a safe weekend. The weather has not been great the past few days because of a major typhoon. In fact, classes and some offices has been cancelled here in Iloilo City last Friday. I did have a balanced weekend, going out for dinner and drinks (with lots of happy conversations) with friends Friday and Sunday nights. Saturday night was spent cooped up at home watching lots of TV series. Thankfully, the weather now is OK - a bit gloomy but the rain has stopped and the flood now gone.

Stay Glossy’s cutting-edge Shine Extend™ technology will give you runway lips and up to 6 hours of wow-worthy colour. Double the moisture instantly with Silk & Natural Cotton. Shape Up your lips with SOFT-EXTEND lip hugging applicator. Perfectly defined glossy lips. (source)

Pink lips never go out of style. The fun and flirty sister of the red lipstick, pink would give you a pop of color without being too much "in the face."

Wet n Wild Mega Last Lip Color in Think Pink - This 4-hour, longwearing lip color leaves a semi-matte, crème finish in one stroke. Glides on easily with rich, velvety color that doesn't cake, feather, or bleed. Made with hydrating skin-care ingredients: Hyaluronic Microspheres provide extraordinary adhesion to lips, an exclusive polymer complex offers cushion-like feel and texture, and natural marine plant extracts Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamins A & E help smooth lips. (source)

Are you ready to unlock healthy, luminous skin? This month's special collaboration between Glamourbox and Belo Nutraceuticals highlights two of Belo's newest products which aim to address skin aging and brighten complexion. (source)