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I don't normally go around telling people the deepest desires of my heart because I could either: a.) get jinxed, or b.) come off as a crazy person.

A little birdie, however, told me that our fairy godparents have currently got their eyes and ears peeled, so I thought now would be the perfect time to blog about my heart's desires. Oh, but don't you worry, I'm not about to get deep, down, and personal here – I'm talking about our fairy godparents over at ShopBack Philippines!

Y'all know by now that I am an online shopping junkie. I have very little patience when it comes to traffic, searching for parking, and queuing up at the cashier. So, when I discovered ShopBack a couple of months back, it gave me all the more reason to just do my shopping online.

If you've never heard of ShopBack, basically, it's an online shopping portal through which you get additional discount in the form of cashback. I have raved about ShopBack and how it works in my previous entry. Since then, they have increased their merchants to over 300 of them, and some of my fave new additions are Melissa Shoes and Foodpanda. Also, just putting it out there – this is NOT a scam. Sounds too good to be true? I know, right?! But I promise you, this is 100% legit!

Now, about our fairy godparents: ShopBack Philippines just turned 1 and they're letting us do the birthday wishin' for them! They are currently holding a blogging contest called Win A Wish - simply make a wishlist of items you've been lemming for, and stand a chance to receive them for free! I haven't even told you the best part yet: each item in your wishlist can be worth up to PHP 10,000, and you can list as many items as you want! (All the details are here)

My birthday is fast-approaching, and to console me of the fact that I am now about to enter my late-twenties, I thought I'd do some birthday wishin' myself!

1. Casio G-Shock Men's White Resin Strap Watch GA110RG-7A  
(Source: Lazada Philippines)

I've wanted a big-faced, white watch for ages, but every time I chance upon one I like, I find myself unable to justify the price when I can just check my smartphone for the time.

I love all things girly, but I am not the most graceful person, so I do prefer my watches to be a bit more on the rugged side, such as this!

2. JBL Pulse 2 Speakers
(Source: Lazada Philippines)

After a long day, the first thing I do upon entering my room is to get on Spotify. No matter how up-to-date your phone is, I always think music sounds a lot better when you're playing it through a proper speaker.

I love that these speakers offer you not only quality listening, but also a pretty awesome mini lights show. :)

3. Women's UA Micro G Limitless Training Shoes 
(Source: UnderArmor)

Nothing motivates me to work out more than new workout gear. It's about time to retire my current training sneakers, and I thought these would be pretty both inside and outside the gym.

4. SK-II Pitera Oil Essential Care Kit 50ml
(Source: Sephora Philippines)

Strangers almost always mistake my mom for my older sister! Most of my friends will agree when I say she hardly looks a day over 40. My mom has been an avid SK-II user for several years, and I think this product has played a huge role in maintaining her youthfulness. My mom will spend money on her family, but she rarely ever spends on herself. This item is actually for her, and I thought this would make a nice present. ❤

5. Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50
(Source: Lazada Philippines)

Just in case my dad sees this article, I'm also including an item in this wishlist for him! (I'm playing favorite spawn. *wink*)

Got items in your shopping cart since forever? Quick, here's your chance! You have only until September 1st to join this contest, so chop, chop! And may the best fairy godchild win!

❤,
N

P.S. If you register thru my link shopback.ph/heynicoleyu, you instantly get a PHP250 sign up bonus (broken down into P150 upon sign up and P100 after your first purchase) :)
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We, who live in Manila, live in a perpetual summer, and the makeup we're used to wearing may not  work as well in colder climates. Typically, makeup that is made to last through sweat, heat, and humidity have oil-controlling properties in them and are thus, more drying. If you're traveling somewhere cold over the summer holidays, read on! Trade in your sweat-proof beauty items for these cold weather must-haves:

Day and Night Cream
Probably the #1 beauty must-have in colder climates is to use a good day and night cream. Colder climates can certainly dry out your face, especially if it's windy. Putting on a day cream before layering on your makeup for the day helps to lock in the natural oils on your face to keep it from feeling tight and getting flaky. A nice, thick night cream also helps in the skin-rejuvenating process while you sleep. To all my oily-skinned girls, trust me on this one. I have combination-oily skin, and I still find this step absolutely necessary whenever I travel.

Petroleum Jelly
I'm 99% sure that everyone (and their mothers) has this beauty staple in their stash. If not, you can easily pick this up from the supermarket or any drugstore – it's affordable, and works incredibly well as a salve to treat dry, chapped skin. Put this anywhere – lips, elbows, fingers, even your foot. (Tip: If you have cracked heels, slather some on and wear socks going to bed. By morning, you'll wake up with soft, baby-smooth heels.)

BB Cream
After spending a few days in cold weather, you might start to get some dry patches on your face. Since BB creams are more emollient than most foundations, they smooth over dry areas nicely, allowing you to blend the product into your skin easily. The cool thing about BB creams is that aside from moisture and sun protection, they also offer you decent coverage, so you knock out two birds with one stone – skincare and foundation in one!

Cream Blush
Powder products can further accentuate dry patches, so opt for cream blushes when traveling somewhere cold! Not only do they give you a dewy, natural, and healthy glow, but they also last longer throughout the day.

Tinted Lip Balm
Nothing’s more satisfying than slathering on some balm on dry lips. Trade in your lipstick for a tinted lip balm, so you can add color while protecting your lips from the cold, dry wind.
Where are you traveling to for the holidays? We’d love to hear about it in the Comments section below!
❤,
N
Disclaimer: This is a re-post. Original post is published on Zalora PH Community. All images used in this entry are from the original. (View post here)
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