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I was kind of slacking off on the whole moving away thing because I wanted to have a catchy blog name haha! But, I decided to plaster all three names I'm known for online and offline so it'll be easier for people to find me and my blog.

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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

OOTD: Sunday Hearts and Horses

I went out to the mall with my family (from my Mother's side) last Sunday (May 26, 2013) and yep, you guessed it! I was the only one from our pack sticking out like a sore thumb hahaha! 

Blurry pixel-y photo sorry! Ipod's camera is sucky D:

With my short copper-colored hair, I wore a purple polo blouse that had these weird galloping horse prints from Odille, a spiked cuff from Dark Sweet Soul, a pair of denim tattered shorts, a pair of tattoo tights that had "tattoo hearts" above the faux thigh socks parts (baaah I don't know how to explain it) from my online shop, Tofu's Ulzzang Shoppe, a small black Prada backpack, and a pair of maroon creepers from New Look SG (which you can buy at a much much much cheaper price in Taobao, btw).

Oh and here's a bonus: a photo of me with my sister who doesn't look like she's my sister at all! :D

Random Day Out

So,yesterday (Oct. 19, 2012), I went out to meet my friend from Iligan, dear darling Leia <3, with my twin. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take a decent photo of me with Leia or my twin and the photo I'm about to post was a spur of the moment; hence, the low quality. I just thought I'd try fashion blogging for once! Hahaha!

Boater hat from SM Dept. Store (I just bought it that day and it was on sale! SCORE!)

Brown cardigan from Tofu's Ulzzang Kage (yup, that's my online shop ^w^)

Mickey top from Disney Co.

Rocking Horse necklace from Tofu's Ulzzang Kage

Shorts from a thrift shop downtown

Boots from Earth Music & Ecology

So? What do you think? Do I look FOB-by enough? XP

REVIEW: Maybelline New York's Baby Lips Lip Balm

Have you ever had trouble with dry chapped lips? Well, for the past 8 years, I've been dealing with them! I am a metal mouth (it means I wear braces XD) and it is so darn hard to keep my lips supple and moisturized what with all the metal inside my mouth.

Today I'll be reviewing one of the cheapest yet effective lip balms in the market; Maybelline New York's Baby Lips Lip Balm!

It comes in four different flavors:

photo credit: google

I bought the relieving menthol because I like menthol :DDDD

This product promises to give you baby lips in one week.

Here's the product information from Maybelline New York:

INSTANT 8HR MOISTURE REJUVENATED LIPS IN ONE WEEK

Enriched with Centella Essence

The next generation of Lip Balm is Born, from Maybelline New York.

Adult strength care for baby soft lips.

Instant 8H Moisture

Shed away rough dryness for supple, smooth and cushioned lips all day long.

In one week rejuvenated lips

It’s Proven: Centella Essence increases cell turnover to literally transform your lips:

• fine lines reduced
• elasticity increased
• suppleness increased

So what do I say about this product? TOTALLY WORTH IT. There is nothing I do not like about it! It has spf 20, roughly costs only 2 USD (79php), it has centella essence, it keeps my lips hydrated for most of the day, and it gives an instant baby lips effect on your first swatch!

Do I recommend this product? ABSOLUTELY.

Will I buy again? YES OH YES :D

REVIEW: SNOE BEAUTY MAGIC APPLE WHITENING S-RUB

Have you ever wanted to have instant fairer skin especially around your knees and elbows at a very affordable price? Well, I do and I have been looking practically in every mall I have gone to for an item that would suit my need!

Last April (I think?), I found several reviews from Manila fashion and beauty bloggers about a certain Snoe Beauty product that fit the bill. It's called Magic Apple S-rub and the Ate (as in, big sister) bloggers had given it positive reviews. They said it lived up to its promise and etc. So I researched about Snoe Beauty and found out it is a Filipino skin care and cosmetic brand established just last 2010. Pretty awesome for Filipinos to be taking the next step right? :D Spazzing with excitement, I ordered a tub for myself thru their website (http://snoebeauty.com). Snoe Beauty Magic Apple S-rub is priced at PHP179.00. Perfect for someone who's on a budget! I was ecstatic when I got the package because they also sent me samples of their Snoe White beauty bars!

Anyway, according to their site, the Magic Apple S-rub promises to make skin lighter and silky in an instant. Also, they say the best part is that you don't have to rinse the product off.

Here's the item:

So... I don't think I need to key in the ingredients since it's there already. The directions for using this item, taken directly from their website:

Massage on dry skin, Apply particular attention to dry and flaky areas elbows, heels and knees. Then leave on for 5 minutes and rub till product is sloughed off from the skin. Product will go from white to gray and even brown, depending on how much dead skin is removed.Use on face and dark areas of your body.

PROS:

• I LOVE THE APPLE SCENT
• The package itself is BIG!
• Cool minty feeling when you leave it to dry
• Silky touch after use
• Paraben free

CONS:

• Unfortunately, the tub is not full; more like 3/4 filled with the product
• MESSY! When you try to rub the dried cream off your skin, it tends to be very messy and your skin turns red
• DRIES OUT SKIN
• Unhygienic; you have to scoop the cream out with your fingers or etc

I'm a bit embarrassed to say that I may be the only reviewer online that has given this product NEGATIVE feedback. *hides from everyone* After using this product for two weeks (twice a week), I noticed the areas where I applied the product on started getting flake-y even when I applied moisturizing lotion. On my third week of using the product, my skin was so dry, it didn't even need any effort to show other people how dry it was!! DX< I can't attest to the "lightening" promise from Snoe Beauty because after that incident, I stopped using the product.

So, do I recommend this product? No because it dried out my skin!

Will I buy again? Sorry, No :(

REVIEW: ETUDE HOUSE MILK SCREW #1 LIME MILK

I will be reviewing Etude House’s Milk Screw! I’ve been wondering for awhile now WHY it’s called MILK SCREW. So far, nothing comes to mind except for the twist-thing you do with a screw and screwdriver which is basically what you do to use the product. Twist it around (like lipstick) till the part of the product sticks out of the packaging hahaha!

There are 5 different “flavors” and namely: 

#1 Lime Milk

#2 Apple Milk

#3 Berry Milk

#4 Coconut Milk

#5 Mango Milk

I wouldn't exactly say flavor? Fragrance might be the best term since it basically has no flavor when I lick my lips. It is priced at PHP198.

According to Etude House, Milk Screw is:

Lip Care & Tint Combination Lip Balm 

“Lip Recovery”

Before buying, I rummaged through several reviews to find the suitable # for my lips because I have slightly dark colored lips and is probably because I have light-tanned skin. NO, I HAVE NEVER SMOKED IN MY WHOLE LIFE. -_- And so, I discovered that it “does” contain those magical tints which stick to your lips. I finally decided on #1 LIME MILK. I bought it last September 2011.

When I tried swatching the product twice on my hand, it gave out a very light orange-peach tint. I tried swatching it 5 times and after a few seconds, lo and behold, an orange-pink tint came out. I added 2 more swipes making it 7 and it just turned shocking pink, like lipstick hahaha!

What I like about this product:

• Lip tint and Lip Balm all in 1 product
• Packaging is simple but cute
• The smell has a hint of lime like the name suggests
• Staying power of tint can last up to 6 hours
• Really does moisturize the lips
• Affordable

What I don’t like about this product:

• The tint can go too pink if you swipe it several times
• NO SPF :(
• Plastic packaging is too thin that it might easily break

Do I recommend this product? YES I would still recommend!

Will I buy again? YES if it’s still available in the market :3

Review: Etude House Happy Tea Time Green Tea Cleansing Foam

Hello hello! I will be reviewing Etude House’s Happy Tea Time Green Tea Cleansing Foam (wow, that was long haha).

I bought this when I visited the store last January 2012. It’s priced at PHP149. The Happy Tea Time Line has other variants and the ones I can remember are the Lemon and Peach (sorry XD).

I have combination-type skin with an oily T-zone and dry cheeks.

It has a faint fragrance of Green Tea which I find soothing and pleasant! The tube is big and can last for around 4-5 months; till now, I think I still have 2/5 left and it’s already May! The packaging is cute but unfortunately, you can’t see how much is left of the product.

It is easy to spread around the face and neck and there are lots and lots of bubbles! It doesn’t sting when I cleanse my face with it. After patting my face dry with a towel, my face feels refreshed.

The downside of the product is that it makes my cheeks and the areas near my mouth dry (and worse, sometimes flaky :\) so I make sure I use moisturizer and essence/serum after my toner. BUT! It doesn’t make my T-zone dry at all.

So do I recommend this product? YES if your skin is the OILY TYPE.

MAYBE if your skin is the COMBINATION TYPE and you’re ok with a bit of drying.

Will I buy again? MAYBE. I like its price, the fragrance and the refreshing feeling I get after using it but I don’t like all the drying

Review: Etude House Moistfull Mask

I recently bought a lot of namnam stuff at the Princess’s Castle aka Etude House. I was expecting to get a mini brush or a pair of slippers for free but all they gave me were 2 moistfull masks. bummer. :| Still, they’re freebies so i should be happy anyway~~~~

(OOT: In strict english, you should always use ’s even if the proper noun ends in s unless you’re using a historical or religious figure’s name. And here we’ve always been taught that it’s wrong!)

Ok, so back to the mask hahahaha XD

Photo credits: http://www.musingsofamuse.com

The packaging is all pink like the store itself. Unfortunately, everything found at the back is in korean.

The mask had this OK smell, kinda like generic perfume but you could also smell a hint of alcohol. -_- It was soaked in a combination of lotion and serum which the brand guarantees to leave even the most dry area of your face moisturized and feeling fresh.

How to use:

1. Wash your face and pat dry.

2. Put on the mask and leave for 10-15 minutes.

3. Peel off and lightly rinse the residue off your face with water (the rinsing is optional XD).

Note: Wash your face with mild soaps or facial cleansers (foam or scrubs) before using this mask!

I wash my face with either Kojic Acid Soap or Innisfree Juicy Apple Cleansing Foam. When i placed the mask, it gave me a very cool feeling X3 but then my face stung after a few minutes! T__T I bet it was because of the alcohol in the mask reacting to the Kojic Acid Soap I used to clean my face beforehand! -sigh-

After 15 minutes, I peeled off the mask and threw it away (of course, masks are good for 1 use only~). While I was washing off the residue, I was so surprised because it felt like I was touching a baby’s skin while I was gently rubbing my face~! XDDD

I towel-dried my face and I was all the more surprised when I saw my face become a tad fairer than usual. When I woke up in the morning, my face was still soft and silky~ X3

So do I recommend Etude House Moistfull Mask? DEFINITELY :D

Will I buy? YES unless it’s another freebie for the month :P

Moved from my other blog: http://stalkertofujjang.tumblr.com

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I am known as Ragdoll Sparrow ufufufufu~!

This ‘ere blog’ll be where ah dump me views and revelations on special treas’res I have gotten my hands on; such as SKIN CARE and COSMETIC PRODUCTS, FOOD, and CAMERA ACCESSORIES.

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I will be posting and posting till you and I get bored with the posts I’ve posted. (≧∇≦)/

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