SHOP MUJI

Ever since MUJI opened in the Philippines, I felt relieved because I no longer have to hoard my trusty pens every time i go to Hong Kong or Singapore. Hooray!☺ But despite my pen obsession, MUJI has definitely become more than just a supplies store for me.  You can find really yummy snacks there, home decor, organizing stuff, and even good apparel!  Uh huh, the store has almost everything you (or I) need.  So, yes, I have to admit that a visit to Muji at least once a month is a must for me for some dose of retail therapy.  Speaking of which, I want to share with you THREE MUJI THINGS that are in my TO-BUY LIST right now.  Here it goes:

TFVS CURRENT LIST AS OF JULY 20, 2011:

MUJI ITEM TO-BUY #1:  A BUCKET OF MARKERS

Okay, I can already hear my boyfriend's voice saying where the heck would I use these... He's right!  These are definitely not 'necessary' for my everyday life but I can't help it!  They are just so adorable.  The little markers are cute and colorful and even the clear plastic bucket is cute too.  It's like a bucket of candy pens (yeah unleash the kid at heart).  Sorry guys, I really have a thing for pens, markers, and art materials.  Most of them just get dried up in my cabinet though, since I'm no artist.  But what can I do, I love them! ☺ Considering the not so affordable price, I'm not sure if anyone else would want to buy these, but, well, fine, I'll think about it.

MUJI ITEM TO-BUY #2:  POLKA SCARVES

I know Philippine weather isn't scarf-friendly but these are cute ones!  The price is quite steep for a scarf but hey a scarf can last for years and years - it's a classic piece.  Maybe I can wear it to work where it's freezing cold.  And besides, the material isn't too thick.  I love the soft fabric actually, the design just comes second.  The scarves come in brown, blue, white, black, and pink.  Hmm I wonder which color I should get.  What do you think? 

MUJI ITEM TO-BUY #3:  SEAWEED SHAMPOO AND 5 FRUITS CONDITIONER

I've always wanted to try Muji's hair care products but I always forget about it.  Maybe it's time to purchase these goodies and let you all know how it goes.  After all, Japanese beauty brands never fail.  Plus, the price isn't so bad.  I think these are more affordable compared to the markers and the scarf haha!
 
Okay, now I'm excited to head off to Muji and buy these! See you later! 

(P.S. I just love the MUJI store because it is such a peaceful place to be in.  Don't you agree?  I love the atmosphere there.  It's very relaxing. Ciao!)

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Jelly On Your Hair

I change my shampoo every two months because one, I easily get bored with scents and two, I heard it's healthier for your scalp and hair if you don't just stick to one brand.  So, last May, I tried out L'OREAL PARIS RE-NUTRITION SHAMPOO and L'OREAL PARIS RE-NUTRITION CONDITIONER.  Because I have dry treated hair, I thought these were perfect for me.  I also wanted to try ROYAL JELLY because I heard a lot of good things about it. Royal Jelly is actually honey bee secretion and is popularly used as dietary supplements because it has vitamin B-complex, proteins, amino acids, and minerals.  Sounds like my hair's gonna be really healthy right?  ☺

 

 

At first glance, the orange and white packaging looks appealing and fresh.  Orangey-yellow matches the royal jelly I guess haha! I wanted to use it right away!  Although the scent is not fruity (I love fruity products), it was mild and it kinda smelled like honey so it's good.  I like the soft creamy consistency that feels silky even on the hands.  So... what did the jelly finally do to my hair?

The L'OREAL PARIS RE-NUTRITION SHAMPOO was a sweetheart and it was impossible for me not to fall in love with it.  It kept my hair so soft, smooth, and shiny and I just couldn't stop massaging my scalp and hair with the creamy lather every time I take a bath.  It smelled good and felt good without the greasy icky oiliness which some moisturizing shampoos have.  It definitely moisturized my hair from the roots to the tips and I did feel that my hair became healthy and more manageable.  I love it!  As for the L'OREAL PARIS RE-NUTRITION CONDITIONER, it's pretty much the same as the shampoo.  Scent was mild and honey-like, and it was soft and smooth to use.  My problem here though would be it's consistency.  Because my hair is very dry, it needs a more potent and rich conditioner that would really smoothen out my frizz and repair the damage.  Sadly, the conditioner was a little too mild for my coarse and brittle hair.  So, I had to use a creamier conditioner (of a different brand). For girls with moderately dry to good locks however, I do recommend this product.  It still smoothens and conditions well and keeps the hair healthy.  I guess my hair is just really bad nowadays.

Overall, I really liked the L'OREAL's RE-NUTRITION LINE and I'm definitely buying more.  If Winnie the Pooh likes hunny, I like Royal Jelly for my hair. ☺

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MUST TRY MONDAYS

Hello, Monday!  Hola, readers!  TFVS is back and blogging.  To start the week right, TFVS recommends three must-trys for everyone! :)

MUST TRY # 1:  PRINGLES SEAWEED

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Who loves Japanese food?  Do you like Nori?  Then this is the best junk food for you! I love it because it really does taste like nori/seaweed without tasting too artificial.  It's not too salty, just the right amount of seaweed flavor.  Pair that with the thin crispy goodness of Pringles and yumyumyum you can't stop munching.  I'm sure it's available in most supermarkets so go on and try it! :)

MUST TRY # 2:  BAR DOLCI MACARONS

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TFVS has already did a review of Bar Dolci and here's one of the reasons why we keep coming back - the macarons!  These sweet goodies are P50 each and they have unique flavors to choose from.  It's a personal favorite of mine and I recommend dark chocolate, salted caramel, and vanilla.  When I want to satisfy my sweet tooth, this never fails! Try it!

MUST TRY # 3: TGIFRIDAY'S JACK DANIEL'S RIBS 

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What can I say? This is to die for.  I love ribs and I absolutely love Jack Daniel's!  So combine those two together and it's a match made in heaven. ♥ The sauce actually does everything.  It's really the highlight of the dish.  If only I could ask for 3 more cups of that mouth watering sauce... There's also Jack Daniel's Pork Chops by the way.  But I like ribs better.  Try it and see for yourself! :)  


Have a good week, everyone! ☺

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