I wasn't always the most organized person in the world. In fact I was "The Greatest Slob of All". But all that has since changed... just like I predicted back when I was young and seventeen.



Eventually life takes you down a path where you have to stop and take a good look at your life and think about how you can make it better. You don't need to wait for life to throw lemons at you to make lemonade. Why? Because every day we have a choice to make one if we want to. So yes, life is what we make it. That's the real truth.

So the question that I am recently faced with is “What do you do 2x a week to keep you feeling clean and sexy?” That's a no-brainer. I'm vain and I know it and because of that I have a routine I'd like to share with you and this really helps me to boost confidence and even feel sexy. It's all about the attitude and discipline. Take a look at my weekly routine below and as you continue reading my blog, you'll see why #IDoItTwiceAWeek.


For me, the formation of habit is really important. Once I'm set on a routine, it's just automatic. You don't have to drag yourself once you get the whole thing dialed in. My weight gain/loss journey is something that's a rollercoaster ride but no matter how much I'm tipping the scale, I always feel sexy. How so? Because sexy is not your vital statistics. It is how you feel when you're comfortable and confident in your own skin. Here, let me explain it some more.

Cleanliness is next to Godliness. 

While cleaning is still not my strongest suit, there really is a huge difference when everything is spic and span. There's just more positive energy flowing and you get to do things quicker and more efficiently because you don't waste time looking for stuff you've misplaced or forgotten. My husband's belief of a having "a place for everything" has rubbed off on me. So glad I married a neat freak. Although I don't have time to clean stuff up everyday, #IDoItTwiceAWeek.(Saturdays and Sundays)



Three decades and more of existence has taught me one very important thing -- the power of your mind. Remember that dude, Rene Descartes? I totally agree when he said, "I think, therefore, I am." Cogito ergo sum. This is open to many interpretations but it doesn't change the fact that when you stop and think, breathe and reflect, focus and concentrate... your purpose becomes clearer and life just gets better. Try it. #IDoItTwiceAWeek (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Everything starts from within, right? That's why I love my coffee with grass-fed butter and MCT oil because it just clears my head and lets me think straight. But we also need to take care of our body externally and we can do this by sweating the bad stuff out, ergo, exercising.

I'm no longer gym rat because honestly, I don't have time for that. But I am a fan of high intensity interval training and circuit training. You can do them without a gym membership, in your own time and place. (Wednesdays and Saturdays for me.) Another favorite of mine is a quick nature trip and ending with some earthing or grounding to neutralize all my energy and feel like new. And yeah, #IDoItTwiceAWeek. (Tuesdays and Thursdays)


As mentioned, vanity is my weakness and even though most people really can't be bothered with exfoliating their skin, I am one who actually does this... like religiously. If you don't do this, you're missing out a lot and if you've got skin problems like me, this is your golden ticket to achieving healthy and glowing skin. That's why #IDoItTwiceAWeek! (Tuesdays and Fridays)

You are what you eat! So even if I cheat a lot, I am determined to eat clean and eat healthy as much as possible and if I can't because I'm only human and I get tempted to eat all those unhealthy food, I always make it a point that I get to eat my servings of fruits and veggies and #IDoItTwiceAWeek! (Tuesdays and Fridays)

Juicing has done me a lot of good and I'm always happy to share my juicing experience and recipes to anyone who wants to lose weight and just feel healthy overall. I mostly do it for cleansing nowadays and it's always effective and has nothing but good side effects. That's enough reason for me and #IDoItTwiceAWeek! (Mondays and Wednesdays)

As a woman who gets crazy periods and hormones enough to drive me to the brink of insanity, I am particularly interested in relieving every kind of feminine discomfort. I mean, who can stand irritations down there? Not to mention the possibilities of infection! And it's not very easy to hide this feeling of being self-conscious, distracted and simply un-sexy. You know, that's why prevention is always better than cure. Fortunately, BETADINE® Feminine Wash is here to help. That's why Clean is the new Sexy and #IDoItTwiceAWeek! (Mondays and Thursdays)

Join the #SexyCleanRevolution and use BETADINE® Feminine Wash TWICE A WEEK to stay clean down there and feel confident and sexy always.

No more worrying about odor for that extra confidence boost especially when Aunt Flo comes to visit during RED DAYS. BETADINE® Feminine Wash is a Povidone Iodine 7.5% antiseptic feminine wash that offers protection from common germs which is the cause of feminine discomfort. Mothers are often prescribed this product by medical doctors after giving birth. Do you know it ranks #3 in the Feminine Wash Category? Yup and it’s also #1 in Liquid Antiseptic Feminine Wash Category.


I believe that all of us women need to take care of ourselves and we can always start by staying clean in our intimate area to harness our inner sexiness. *wink* 

Remember, Clean Living... Clean Mind... Clean Body...

because CLEAN IS THE NEW SEXY!

English Club workshop

Last August 15, I had a the privilege to be the guest speaker of my alma mater's English Club workshop. Ms. Maricar Lago, an English teacher in St. Paul's School and my good friend, invited me to come and talk to the students about how I became a blogger and a social media influencer.

With Miss Maricar Lago of St. Paul's School (Thanks for the pic, Ikay!)

The young generation recognizes the need to be technologically savvy and I spoke to them about the responsibility that comes with the power of the Internet (so I did the whole Spiderman speech!) The kids are amazing. They are very talented and I can't wait to see their creativity once they write their articles and publish their official blogs.

My fellow Paulinians

I gave them a kick-ass presentation (ahem!) and I hope the kids learned a lot. I did a whole segment on Social Media which everyone was very enthusiastic about. And I for one had a blast talking about the things I love the most, writing and the Internet in general. There's so much information out there and I couldn't stress the importance to have a netiquette.


It was a morning well-spent and I look forward to consulting with the group and maybe even in the future consider teaching part-time at St. Paul's School of Ormoc. After all, I owe my English skills to my alma mater and I will be forever grateful to my English adviser, Ms. Lumine Pitoy-Marginet, for all that she's taught and shared with us back then. Time to give back!

Nil Sine Numine.

Looking back, it has been roughly 15 years since I graduated from High School but it doesn't feel that long because I still keep in touch with my classmates considering we were only 42 in our class. I don't have any siblings and basically these are the people I grew up with having spent 10 months in a year for all of the 13 years in primary and secondary school (playgroup until senior year in HS). Yup, we were a tight bunch and we still are... especially when some of them who have gone to seek greener pastures come home to the Motherland. Tee hee. We do mini reunions all the time. And you know how it goes... you talk about the past, you laugh at your silliness, the crazy adventures and misadventures, but in spite of all that fun trip down memory lane, I can still remember how it felt as a teenager. Adolescence was definitely a time where I questioned my being A LOT, as to where I'm headed, what my purpose is, and why I exist. Without the right coping mechanisms, it can be a disaster for some kids. I grew up pretty insecure, awkward, and quite the odd one. Though I never tried to fit in because we were never much into stereotyping then, still there were "labels" you can't get away from.


If there was a definitive guide to growing up, it would have made things so much easier. Most of my inspirations in puberty came from MTV and fiction books, and though some people thought it wasn't such a good idea, it gave me a whole new perspective at life... and even death. Not to be morbid or anything, but it can be a struggle growing up and that's why you need to surround yourself with positivity and optimistic people. A good support system needs to be in place and I'm thankful for my teachers who challenged me, my friends who dared me, and my family who stood by me and let me be ME. Even though sometimes (or should I say a lot of times!) I felt inadequate and ugly before, sooner or later I learned how to take care of myself, to love myself, and to change how I perceived myself. Yes, it can be done.

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Over the years, my readers send heart-warming comments and more recently, I received a very touching message. More than ever, I want to be an inspiration. Though I'm not perfect and I have flaws, I never stop fighting for my goals and for what I believe in.


1. LOVE YOURSELF. I can't stress this enough. Everything starts within you. I mean, how can you expect people to love you if you don't even think you deserve to be loved? I know it's easy to say and that's what I thought at first. Then I realized, who's going to love me if I don't love myself? And that made all the difference. I started paying attention to how I looked, how I carried myself, aiming for perfection in what I do, and overall, just BECOMING A BETTER VERSION OF MYSELF.

And don't let nobody tell you otherwise. ✒️ 22/30 #letteritapril spreading positivity challenge by @jennymaiedae #calligraphyph #calligraphy #bastaigatsikat #script #handwriting #penmanship #cursive #dippen #nib #zebraG #irongall #ink #oblique #pen #arts #crafts #hobby #writing #journal #moderncalligraphy

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"And most of all I will love myself. For when I do I will zealously inspect all things which enter my body, my mind, my soul, and my heart." - Og Mandino

2. BE KIND TO OTHERS. People from all walks of life need to be treated with respect. Try not to invade other people's space and don't overstep your boundaries. The maxim, "Say nothing when you have nothing good to say," is very true. Do this. Also the poem I love most and memorized by heart is Max Ehrmann's Desiderata. If you read it, you'll know it's all you need to do to live a full life and be a better person overall. Whenever I feel anger brewing in me, I close my eyes, count to 10, and reason with myself whether anything can actually come from being mad. I know this is challenging but try it. "Remember what peace there may be in silence."

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3. GIVE THANKS. In everything you do, a little gratitude comes a long way. The universe rewards people who give back and in all of the 32 years of my existence, I have seen time and again that what goes around comes around. You may not believe in the laws of Karma, but you can learn to appreciate things, people, and just about everything. One of the secrets of happiness is a grateful heart. A thankful person is easy to be with and of course, it leads to acceptance that whatever happens, it does for a reason, leading to contentment and ultimately, happiness. It is important to be happy and in order to be happy, you have to give thanks.

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When you have those 3 things nailed down, you will shine brighter than ever... Inside and out! Now all you need is a little makeup and an awesome skincare regimen that will do wonders. Let's not be hypocrital and pretend like we're all naturally born beautiful and we don't need to take care of our skin. In fact, do you know even oily skin still needs to be moisturized? There's a thin line between wanting to look pretty and becoming narcissistic. The bottom line is when we treat ourselves to some pampering and skincare, even just for basic hygienic purposes, we are simply nourishing our physical and emotional state which leads to better mental well-being. There's nothing wrong with wanting redder lips or pinker cheeks or putting on full-on makeup, as long as it's the right time and place. When I was a student, I opted for powder and lip/cheek tints. It helped me look less anemic and more presentable especially when it's my time to do class reports or presentations in front of an audience.

When you feel good about yourself and actually look pretty (even just for trying), then you can become confident enough to accomplish everything with flying colors. The sad truth about insecurity especially from my experience is that society plays a huge factor. I grew up in a time where people read magazines like Bibles and compared themselves to models. In order to get over it, I had to push myself to excel academically. I simply couldn't compete with models (even dare dream of it) because I didn't have fair skin nor long legs. It was a set standard while I was growing up.

But I do admit using whitening lotions like SkinWhite to boost my self-esteem. I was also glad that I had an IQ above average, I aced my exams, I was a dynamic group leader, and I received a lot of awards. Nevertheless, I also had my rebellious streak with hair colors (yes, I started coloring my hair when I was 9!) and that got me in a lot of trouble. I believe all those experiences helped shape my colorful personality and I became the person that I am today. Art is a form of self-expression and I encourage everyone to turn to it when you feel like life is throwing lemons at you. So what if I colored my hair or drew Henna tattoos on my skin? It's not like I did drugs and tried to jeopardize my future. That's why I'm all for experimenting on your looks, exploring fashion, and every avenue that you can use as a coping mechanism. Being a teenager is tough especially when you're always misunderstood. Trust me, I've been there, too.

Then I discovered taking care of myself truly helped me, however, vain it may seem. That's why I try to convince people to focus on their skincare and beauty routines. Having bad genes (acne galore!) also prompted me to do so. Here's hoping my reviews and sharing my personal experiences will persuade you in one way or another.

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Your Secret To Scoring Insta-White, Beautiful Skin

Review: The Skinwhite Advanced Power Whitening Soap is actually moisturizing. I mean, I'm very wary of using bar soaps because they can be on the drying side, but this one on top of actually being fragrant, it doesn't strip away your skin's moisture and it leaves skin feeling soft after a bath or a shower. As for the whitening effect, well, there aren't perfect bath soaps that make you instantly white, but over time, it definitely lightens the skin as well as keep it nourished.


Review: The SkinWhite Advanced Whitening Facial Cleanser is one of first cleansers I used while growing up. It's much more gentle than the other ones in the market. Because I have oily skin, I feel I have to clean my face twice. So it has been a long-time habit of mine to use a cleanser before washing my face. And when I'm feeling OC, I even use the cleanser once more before I apply moisturizer. The best thing about SkinWhite is it has Witch Hazel Extract and that's really good for acne-prone skin! Woot! However, if you have any open areas on your skin (ahem, that pimple you couldn't resist to prick!), well, it's gonna sting! But it's not so bad and it goes away in just a few seconds.


Review: The SkinWhite Advanced PowerWhitening Lotion is really one of the lotions I keep coming back to. I love how it feels light in spite of the SPF20 factor. I find that with most lotions the higher the sun protection, the more uncomfortable and heavier the lotion is. That's not the case with SkinWhite and that's why I love it! The whitening effect is pretty evident and it brightens skin almost instantly. I don't consider myself fair at all, just medium-fair probably, with a lot of golden tones. This lotion does the job and the price can't be beat. And not just me... even my high school friend who is now in Europe finds this lotion irreplaceable and brought some with her! We, millennials, can definitely attest to SkinWhite's effectiveness after having used it for a long time.



Review: My experience with SkinWhite PowerWhitening Face Cream Powder is rather unique. I found out about this via NoodleBoy! Can you believe that? Okay, when we started going out some 6 or so years ago, he whipped out a tube of Skin White PowerWhitening Face Cream Powder! I made fun of him but actually he explained that even his parents use it and it is effective at eliminating shine on your face. It was just a white variant then and that didn't really work for me. Good for him because he's fair-skinned so it just worked. When I tried the Light Beige version just last year, oh man, I finally understood what Le Husband was trying to tell me before. It quickly eliminated shine on the face and basically, it acts like a powder without making your face look too made up! So yeah, I agree that boys can really use it, too. It brightens the face almost instantly, too! So if you just wanna look naturally matte and fresh, this is it!

Contrary to what most people believe in that I need at least an hour to do my makeup, I actually need only at least 20-30 minutes. But to answer your question on what I do when I'm in a serious hurry and if I had just 5 minutes to do my makeup, I am proud to say, "CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!" 


CHALLENGE COMPLETE! So within 5 minutes here's what I did... I spent:

• 2 minutes for concealers (because I have acne and blemishes!) - please see my complete concealing ritual on my other video -- http://youtu.be/buCfnp-_wrg
• 1 minute for powder+foundation/contour (no blush-on)
• 1 minute for eyebrows (pencil this time because it's faster, normally I use a gel product)
• 30 seconds for curling lashes+1 coat of mascara (normally I do 2-3 coats, also no eyeshadow/eyeliner)
• 10 seconds for lipstick
• 20 seconds to BLEND, BLEND, BLEND.

• Naturactor Cover Face Concealer / Foundation in 171 and 151
• Maybelline New Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles in Medium
• MAC Studio Fix Powder + Foundation in NC30
• Fanny Serrano Two-way Cake in Rajah
• AVON Glimmersticks Brow Definer in Dark Brown
• Fairy Drops Platinum Mascara
• Pixy Colors of Delight Lasting Matte Lipstick in Earthy Beige

Brushes Used:

• Precision Flat Angled P88 by Sigma Beauty for concealing
• Sigma Beauty Flat Kabuki F80 for powder/foundation
• Beauty Cosmetics Precision Angled Kabuki brush
• ELF Brow Spoolie

I am not afraid of change. In fact, I crave for it. Being born and raised in this provincial life, it is expected to live by traditions and follow certain rules and routines. However, I don't want to be just another sheep in a herd. I've always dared to be different.

That is why I get excited about trying new products. Moving on isn't very difficult for me because I somehow taught myself not to be utterly attached to things so that letting go comes easy. This turned me into a major consumer of all sorts of products. The bottomline is that I love to experiment, which is quite evident with what I've done with my hair over the years. I've probably tried most hair and skincare products displayed at the grocery, citing just a few which have become favorites. You see, I'm not like other people who hold onto things because they think it's "sayang". I say, "Let It Go!" I'd sing it, if I must. Truly we are all different and what works for others may not work for you and vice-versa.


In the United States, several companies provide product samples (or what we commonly know and refer to as "testers") that are readily available for potential buyers and customers to try. The concept of trying before buying always appealed to me and I always wondered why it's not very popular here in the Philippines. I can count the number of times I tried a sample size and actually bought a full-sized one because I loved it (and certainly not because the salesperson convinced me), but then I've lost count of the stuffs that have been wasted along with hard-earned money flushed down the toilet simply because I bought something without testing it and subsequently just failed me (and that's simply because I was carried away by somebody's sales pitch!).


So when I joined Sample Room last year, I practically sang HALLELUJAH in my head because I found myself in consumer heaven! I get to try more new products than I would normally do in a period of time and get them all for FREE! Yes, you read that right! Except I'd have to pay for shipping of course (because I live all the way out here in Narnia) but it is very minimal. Now in less than a year, I've tried over 70+ products. Rated and reviewed each one of them. Liked some and disliked some. But most of all, I found products that left a huge impact in my life since they were very effective at the same time affordable! These also made my family and friends happy because I also let them sample some of the products.

Some of the products I got from Sample Room.

Sharing is caring and I do recommend products which I believe in and have positive experiences with. The reason why I let other people sample them as well is because I'm hoping they will learn to let go of the things that are holding them back and embrace new ones which are more suited to them. Case in point, my mom who has been using this particular moisturizer since probably before I was born. And then I gave her moisturizers, one for daytime and one for nighttime use, and though it took a lot of convincing from my part to get her to even try it, I felt that it was my duty to make her use a product that is more suited to her aging skin. Eventually, she did. Kudos to my mom for giving in to my insistence powers of persuasion!  (Maybe to shut me up? Teehee!) Though I believe it took courage on her part to accept the change and move on. I am pretty sure that what may have worked for her 20 years ago definitely isn't working as good as it did for her back then.

More products grabbed along with the limited edition INSPIRE loot bag ver. 2.

Now I didn't major in Marketing nor I am good at sales talks, but I kid you not when I say I am an amazing influencer. I am proud of it and I consider it as an accomplishment. I can be pretty convincing, or so I am told oftentimes. If my purpose in life is to advise people and show them what they need, then so be it. To this day, I have preached and evangelized products which I truly believe in. Many of my friends come to me asking for product reviews and recommendations when I know they can easily Google it. Nevertheless, their trust in my judgment is very gratifying. It doesn't stroke my ego but it does boost my self-esteem at the same time it feels good to be able to help them. My family automatically makes me a decision-maker when it comes to purchasing products, too. I have replied to a gazillion online messages regarding products, not limited to skincare and beauty, but including electronics and computers, health and fitness concerns, as well as lifestyle changes.


As a blogger with a sizeable social media network, my reach includes my followers, fans, and even random strangers all over the Philippines and from other countries as well. It gives me great pleasure to help people out. Even though I'm not very skillful at things which could considerably contribute to society, I think I do have a gift when it comes to educating people and helping them make wise decisions so they can get their money's worth.

As of April 25, 2014

In line with Sample Room's mission and vision, I would like the opportunity to further aide my readers regarding beauty and wellness products by providing them with more objective reviews as a partner blogger through the samples I may get and that they can also grab for themselves at www.sampleroom.ph.  Together, we can experience the effectiveness of products so that any future purchases will become totally worth it!

Check out these past blog reviews I made for products that I got from Sample Room:

• Cure Natural Aqua Gel - http://www.bastaigatsikat.com/2013/04/cure-natural-aqua-gel-best-skin-exfoliator-review.html
• GLUTA-C Intense Whitening body lotion and body scrub - http://www.bastaigatsikat.com/2013/05/my-summer-essentials-plus-Gluta-C-review.html
  
• Céleteque DermoScience™ Acne Solutions Acne Spot Corrector Gel - http://www.bastaigatsikat.com/2013/05/review-celeteque-dermoscience-acne-solutons.html
• Shiseido Ibuki skincare line - http://www.bastaigatsikat.com/2013/09/review-ready-for-anything-with-shiseido-ibuki-skincare.html
• Colour Collection Vitamin E Sheer Lipstick in Pinkish Nude - http://www.bastaigatsikat.com/2013/08/review-Colour-Collection-Vitamin-E-Sheer-Lipstick-Pinkish-Nude.html
• Colour Collection Vitamin E Satin Lipstick in Red Wine - http://www.bastaigatsikat.com/2013/07/colour-collection-vitamin-e-satin-lipstick-red-wine-review.html
• Cynos Body & Thairaphy Morocco Argan Oil - http://www.bastaigatsikat.com/2014/02/liquid-gold-from-morocco-cynos-argan-oil.html
• Colour Collection Ultimate Wear Lipstick in Headturner - http://www.bastaigatsikat.com/2014/03/review-colour-collection-ultimate-wear-headturner.html
• Belo SunExpert Transparent Mist SPF50 and Face Cover SPF40 - http://www.bastaigatsikat.com/2014/04/stay-young-in-sun-beach-trip-with-belo-sunexpert.html

Current number of reviews I have posted at Sample Room.

 Please do follow me on Instagram to see latest products with mini-reviews I post from time to time.

www.sampleroom.ph

I really hope I can be part of Sample Room's Blogger Circle for 2014. As Simon Mainwaring once said, "More than ever before, consumers have the ability to unify their voices and coalesce their buying power to influence corporate behaviors." I want to join this circle and make it bigger so that our voices will be louder and the more we will be heard.

To be inspired is great. To inspire is incredible.

Can I get a thumbs up please? :)



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PRESS SAMPLE

So... my hair is growing faster than I would have wanted it to and is now also growing a mind of its own which needs to be tamed. Nevertheless, I'm happy to say that after month's use of CYNOS tHAIRapy with argan oil, along with the shampoo and conditioner my hair has never been healthier. You wouldn't believe it was ever bleached to oblivion!

Best shampoo + conditioner and oil I've ever tried! No joke!

After frolicking in the sun and saltwater last weekend, these products did wonders to my hair. They were the first ones I made sure to pack inside my toiletry bag. Although currently I just have a bit of a problem with my hair sticking out in a lot of different directions. Since CYNOS Inside Hair Care have proven to carry products which are indeed worth the price you pay for, I gave their CAMOPASTE a chance and it certainly did meet my expectations.

PHP 450.00 at Shopinas.

I never used gel again on my hair ever since discovering it gave me dandruff back in college when I had my first pixie cut. Fast forward 5 years later and another pixie cut, I was introduced to waxes which happened to be effective in taming my hair, though it looked somewhat obvious that I placed so much gunk in my hair. Also I have a sneaking suspicion that caused my skin breakout! Then during my most recent pixie cut just last year, I was introduced to clay hair styling products which I found better because it's just like putting nothing on my hair, in addition to it effectively styling my golden mane exactly the way I want it.   Moreover, a teeny tiny bit of product is all that's needed!

This is all I need!

The trick is to get a small amount and rub it with your fingers and then style your hair using your fingers. The CAMOPASTE creates a matte look that's very natural. It's also very lightweight so you forget it's even there! Also it washes off easily... and note that I only shampoo my hair 2-3 x a week. However, I do use keratin treatment or condition it every day.

It feels rather sticky (almost like quick dry glue) and you need to work fast with the product.

Additionally, it does create thickness and separation so I look like I have more crowning glory than I actually do! Tee hee.

Putting Justin Bieber/Edward Pattinson/Miley Cyrus' hair products to shame.

There's only one thing I found a bit lacking -- the scent. It has a clean (almost unscented) scent, and something else... but I'm not sure if I'm smelling the paste or the plastic. I only wish it had a lemon scent or something citrusy 'coz I just happen to prefer products with that. But no biggie. Scent shment, it doesn't affect the awesomeness that is inside the tube of CAMOPASTE!

Overall, I think it's a terrific product and I see myself totally using this until my hair grows longer into a short bob. I highly recommend the CAMOPASTE as well as the complete CYNOS tHAIRapy line for your hair care needs. To fnd out where to buy these amazing products and know more about them plus other equally awesome stuffs from this brand, you can add CYNOS Inside Hair Care on Facebook and follow them on Twitter/Instagram.

UPDATE 03/28/2014: Played with the CAMOPASTE and it's amazing how easily you can create different hairstyles with it. Boys will love this! Hey gals, get this for your significant other if he's into some serious stylin'! You're surely going to get a kiss or two. In the meantime, here's yours truly failing miserably at looking like a guy. LOL! KPOP idol? Anime? That's My Tomboy?





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