I got a new TOY from Zaki's Gadgets and Gizmos!

WARNING: LOW QUALITY PHONE PHOTOS & UBER LONG REVIEW COMING YOUR WAY :P

Okay okay it's pretty obvious I'm into online shopping (I own two online shops). For the past 5 years, I have had this sin hehe! This wonderful experience started way back in 2007 at Multiply, then moved to Ebay, and finally to Facebook.

These're my online shops by the way:

Tofu's Ulzzang Shoppe - this one is mainly for preorders; we cater to Korean and Japanese fashion items.

The Ragdoll Chronicles - this one is my bargain page; kinda like a virtual garage sale. 

Moving on, I will be reviewing my online shopping experience with Zaki's Gadgets and Gizmos! It's an online shop that, well... (the shop's name says it all) that sells gadgets and gizmos (lol) like DSLR units and accessories, Apple products, Samsung products and many more. Check out their facebook page to browse their catalogue.

I ordered a Nikon D7000 body to replace my old entry-level DSLR, a D3100.

At first, I had wanted to buy the unit at the mall. I know, mall prices are pretty jacked up but I was gonna chew and swallow that ugly fact because I only wanted security. The mall price for a D7000 body only is at 49,990php with a free 8gb SD card. Hard to swallow (HAHA). I was really really certain on buying it when I remembered Zaki's Gadgets and Gizmo's. I checked their price and I was like, "SERIOUSLY?! WTF?! 34,500php?!" Too good to be true right?! But I personally know one of the owners and I instantly knew this shit was for real (I'm cursing to show you all how serious I am, like, movie-serious). Their price is pretty normal for people in Manila but for someone like me who always has a hard time getting awesome deals which can compete with Manila prices here and now in my city, it's a real catch!

Ordering gadgets online isn't usually my thing. I get so paranoid with a lot of "what if" questions when it comes to that. I mean, gadgets do COST a lot. A LOT (unless you're a billionaire, which I am not. Boohoo.).

What if it gets damaged when it's shipped out?

What if the gadget's not as it was described?

WHAT IF I GET SCAMMED?

So why did I push thru with this transaction? 1. The owners are actually based in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental (this is where I live. Hooray!), so I can meet up with them; 2. I am already acquainted with one of the owners; and 3. The shop owners only let me pay half of the full amount first to order the unit then I'll pay the balance when it's arrived and when I'll be able to pick it up.

Tada! My order with its etc etc and my freebiiiiiieeeeeeessssss!

The shop was promoting a 5% discount on all Nikon and Canon DSLRs when I ordered (and they currently still are! Order now! :P). Unfortunately, there's a catch. Either you avail the discount or ignore it to get freebies. I chose the latter because I needed a bag and a new SD card.

Our transaction went smoothly. I sent my first payment by depositing it to one of the owner's bank accounts, they then ordered from their supplier in Manila. I waited for 1 day and poof! Surprise mother father! The unit's here! Nyahahaha! I kept spazzing! I actually just met up with the owners this afternoon to get the unit and pay the balance.

AND GUESS WHAT??? Not only did I get freebies, Zaki's Gadgets and Gizmos was able to give me the 5% discount as well! *spazzing* I love them to bits!!!

D7000 body, viewfinder cap, battery, charger, and charger plug

Freebie: 4gb SD card ||| Sling strap, charger cord, HDMI cord, tether cord

Freebie: Camera bag ||| Manual, Warranty card, ViewNX2 CD installer

*spazzing* COMPARTMEEEEENTSSSSSSS

Freebie: Nikon brand clip-on protector *spazzing over and over again*

 ABOUT THE UNIT:

• It's as described by the shop
• Brand new, sealed, and well-packed
• AFFORDABLE!
• FREEBIES!!!! Aside from the 4gb SD card and bag, I got a free clip-on screen protector! An original Nikon branded clip-on screen protector at that!!
• All the freebies are brand new too (in case you were all wondering lol)
• It has a one-year store warranty

ABOUT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE:

• 10/10 service! They update me constantly, transactions are done in a jiffy!
• The owners are a couple by the way and are one of the coolest couples I know! They're witty, knowledgeable on every item they sell and very accommodating (heck, they even ordered a frappé for me when I picked up my order this afternoon). They're the kind of people I'd bask with sweets and party invitations ever so often if we were neighbours!
• The owners are willing to teach you the basic how-to's in using the gadget/gizmo you ordered
• They feel for their buyers; they know how to price an item right and are willing to go the extra mile for the satisfaction of their buyers (like the surprise discount I got!).
• They're honest and open about how they price and market their items! You don't always find gadgets sellers like that!
• Aside from meet ups, they can also ship your orders via LBC

All in all, I absolutely love my shopping experience with Zaki's Gadgets and Gizmos! In fact, I am already planning what to buy from them next when I have extra moolah for my expensive hobby hehehe!

If you're planning on buying gadgets, make sure to visit their online shop first before you run to the mall with your fat wallet! They'll surely save you from being officially broke and will even make you smile from ear to ear when you get your order!

Zaki's Gadgets and Gizmos:
https://www.facebook.com/ZakisGamesGadgetsAndGizmos?fref=ts

HUEHUEHUE!

OOTD: My Koibito's Cardigan

Word of the day: Koibito (恋人) - Japanese for sweetheart/lover/boyfriend/girlfriend.

I went out today but the weather was playing guessing games with me aslkjddflhflasd! t(=_=t)

Every time I check outside the window, it's so gloomy and I see the tree branches being harassed by the wind (my room is on the 2nd floor of the house) but when I finally get out of the house, BAM! Instant sunlight with perfect UV rays that make me feel like the sun is sending these invisible micro-creatures biting on my skin. DAHELL! So, to play it safe, I just wore an oversized cardigan that's not too thick for that end-of-summer temperature.

I got the cardigan from the Men's Dept. at Zara hahahaha! :))) Let's just pretend it's from my imaginary boyfriend (koibito) and he lent it to me. I really like it when cardigans and sweaters are oversized. I like the feeling and the look of my hands being covered because what I'm wearing is too big! o(^3^)o 

Oh and say hello again to my favorite maroon creepers from New Look SG! :p

My black tights are from Payless (that Minicci something brand; forgot, didn't pay much attention). 

I also added a photo of the print on my shirt from Artwork because I think it's cool. ^__________^b

REVIEW: Milk Essence Whitening Beauty Series Lotion

Nyaro! I'm back with another random review! ^_______________^b

This time, I'll be reviewing the lotion from the Milk Essence Whitening Beauty Series which I bought from NekoMimi Place. This is commonly known as "Magic Milk Lotion". I have actually encountered this product back in 2009 (or was it early 2010?) when Multiply (google!) was still a blossoming shopping community. If I remember correctly, it was being sold at 900php per 100ml bottle. Now, it's being sold at 200php per 100ml bottle. AMAZING. I congratulate myself for being disinterested about the product during those days hahahaha! 

Anyway, this type of lotion has been the talk of the town, especially for cosplayers, models, and Korean wannabes (No offense! Take it as a compliment! :D). The lotion promises to give you INSTANT PORCELAIN WHITE SKIN in a matter of seconds.

Packaging! I kinda like how simple it is.

It has English at the back! Okay-English at that! o_oa

I am the type of person who is skeptical about products that have bad English translations (especially with Chinese products. No offense, I'm part Chinese but you know how shady some stuff from China are), and by bad I mean, incorrect use of grammar. It kinda turns me off and it's like telling me this thing is not safe for my body/health/face/etc. Fortunately, this lotion's english translation at the back of its packaging was A-Okay so it made me feel a bit more at ease trying it out! ^u^

Behold! The lotion's bottle!

I actually find the bottle cute hahaha! XD Kinda reminds me of the old wine bottles my dad collects butttttt.... that's irrelevant to the review. Let's get back to the main topic now.

Left photo: Lotion |||||||| Right photo: left side: with lotion || right side: without lotion

Ha! I was stupid enough to forget to put captions on the photo so you'd be able to clearly distinguish the difference in color; I am also lazy enough NOT to edit the photo and place the captions HAHA. I think you can see the difference without me pointing it out anyway.

So, does it make you instantly white? YES, yes it does. Btw, what you see on the left photo is the only amount I used on the left side of the right photo; the right side of the right photo didn't have any lotion spread on it (there! I pointed it out!)

Pros:

• makes you instantly white
• has this generic perfume smell usually found in lotions (i actually like it)
• you only need a little bit to rub on your skin (unless you wanna look like a ghost, go rub a handful over your whole body)
• dries quickly
• long-lasting (kinda like 6-8 hours from my experience?)
• good for photoshoots
• I can understand the English translation found at the back of the packaging! :D

Cons:

• when your skin gets wet and you wipe it with a towel or tissue, say bye bye to your temporary fair complexion
• the lotion's runny and feels sticky when you apply it
• E-F-F-O-R-T. You need to make sure you've spread the lotion evenly all over the skin.
• It doesn't give you a pinkish-glow which is always an after effect of having fair skin, so i don't think it would look too well on really dark-skinned people.
• If you have un-waxed arms (I mean, there are hairs visible on 'em), this lotion would make the pores look visible. VERY visible.
• may make you feel sticky when it's really hot and humid.
• it doesn't have a list of ingredients printed on it (scary, but i'll give the product the benefit of the doubt)

Contrary to popular belief, the lotion doesn't instantly go away when you get wet or when you wash it out. Your fair skin only disappears when you rub on your skin after it gets wet so I recommend lightly (very very lightly) patting it dry to avoid any scary discoloration when you're out for a shoot, a cosplay event or just a casual stroll in the mall.

Do I recommend this product? Yep! But just make sure to keep in mind the cons I've shared so you won't have a hard time. ^3^

You can buy the same product HERE. The owner was nice to me and even sent my a jar of nourishing cream for FREE (i bought the foundation+lotion set) even though I wasn't supposed to get any hahaha! XD

Now I am off to play videogames and look for some other random thing to review! Till next post! :3