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The Reluctant Stylista is a fashion and lifestyle blog written by Alex Lapa--a once tomboyish girl who suddenly discovered the joys and perks of dressing up. Original illustrations by Paolo Lazatin.
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@MorningMsMagpie I have to starve myself for 2 weeks so I can afford it! Well not really starve, but no eating out xD
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@MorningMsMagpie I'm not even a fan but you can't help thinking she's so cute after that meltdown haha! Ang sama ni Ellen!
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@charotness eww
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@MorningMsMagpie found the video of Kristen Bell crying over the baby sloth, naiyak din ako! Hahaha! Ang cute! http://t.co/oQJRHT3J
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Kristen Bell meltdown over baby sloth. Too cute! Her face when she goes "He's coming to the party?" is priceless! http://t.co/oQJRHT3J
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Nov292011Score some sweet deals from Reluctant Stylista at Bloggers United 2!
Tags: bazaar, events, make up, people, shopping, street fashionSo as promised, here's a sneak preview of what I'm going to be selling at the Bloggers United bazaar on December 3. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to take photos of all the clothes. But most of...
6 Comments » ...Sep292011Dove Foaming make up remover was an instant favorite when Watsons started introducing the newest products to be launched in the market (during their most recent Beauty Lab). I must say I'm quite fon...
2 Comments » ...Jul62011I was given this really cute lip balm last month (thanks KC!) and was told that it's better than Carmex because it doesn't dry out your lips in the long run. According to her, balms like Carmex does...
12 Comments » ...Apr232011I've bought several more Nyx round lipsticks since I got to try them a few months ago (you can read my review of shades Thalia and Paris). I think I'm stopping for now, though, since I'm pretty much...
18 Comments » ...Feb72011Since I got a taste of Nyx with the fabulous Paris shade, I definitely knew that I wanted more. Never mind that I still haven't figured out quite how to keep my lips smooth all the time. I ordere...
14 Comments » ...Dec272010I've never really experimented with lipstick. I don't invest in them like I do on lip balm because I think they just end up caking on my lips or that I peel my lips too often for it to be effective....
24 Comments » ...Dec242010Would you believe I was still Christmas shopping 2 days ago? I'm duty-bound to shop for family gifts this year (to little cousins) and though I accomplished most of it some time ago, I'm paranoid th...
5 Comments » ...Sep152010I don't think much of myself as a make-up junkie, but what I do take seriously is skin care. That's my major major beauty philisophy, and the first thing I thought of when I read the question, "What...
8 Comments » ...Aug282010What they say on Shiseido's website about Shiseido The Makeup Dual Balancing Foundation: Coverage: Medium Finish: Semi-matte Skin Type: Normal and Combination Ingredients: Water, cyclomethico...
15 Comments » ...Jul242010Skin Hour Mattifying Day Cream and Makeup Base Primer
Tags: kikay kit, make up, organic, product reviews, skin careI've had my eye on this product since 2008, but I just really purchased it for myself this year. I've heard rave reviews of it from friends and other bloggers, who say that this cream is heaven se...
16 Comments » ...May292010I first read about Prestige's Wet/ Dry foundation from Kira's review. I've always liked Prestige as a brand, and I've probably bought more products there than any other brand in Beauty Bar. Howeve...
13 Comments » ...Apr222010Looking for fresh new faces for a leading cosmetic brand's marketing project. At least 20 models are needed, ones who look simple, approachable and fresh-faced, not necessarily artistahin. Females...
4 Comments » ...Mar202010Rockin The POC.net’s Beauty and Fashion Channel
Tags: fashion, make up, the philippine online chronicles, writingNow that I have time off from work, with the film shooting ending last Friday, I sit back and relax and get to know my fellow writers' blogs. That's right, one of the things that kept me uber busy thi...
3 Comments » ...Jan192010The kikay kit – generally regarded as a woman’s secret weapon, her little bag of mojo. The variety it contains is much like her closet: full to the brim with what she’ll usually wear everyday,...
18 Comments » ...Aug302009Behind the scenes of MESA Designer Wear shoot
Tags: couture, designer, make up, models, photography, styling, workSo finally we were able to shoot for Mae Aguinaldo's clothes last Saturday. I was really anxious to get this done, especially after having it postponed the first time around. It's not just styling for...
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