Basic Beauty Finds

The month of September had been a whirlwind of activities for me. I noticed different body reactions when things get a little too hectic! One of those areas: lips, in chapped and dry form--a sorry sight. This new find (for me) serves my needs pretty well. Affordable and yummy and does its job, I can't ask for more.

Lip Service

When things get a bit "toxic", I run to the mall and do a quick round of "brisk walking + a bit of window shopping!" I instantly liked this eye candy! With three colors to play with, it's easy to mix colors for a quick night out! The pink box caught my fancy--it's too pretty to throw out just yet! Follow this guide as easy as 123.

Human Nature's Evening Eye Palette

You can also purchase these items at the newly available online store Beauty Bar Philippines !! Shopping is as easy with this new site!!

Follow this 123 guide

What's nice about Human Nature is what it stands for and believes in. A 100% Proudly Philippine Made company and 100% no harmful chemicals, you know you're in for products with a cause! Having been started by Gawad Kalinga volunteers and front runners, Human Nature supports a lot of communities that employ GK residents. Considered to be a social enterprise, I like that it takes a whole lot of research and advocacies to create 1 product. It adds that they are able to keep their pricing to be reasonable. I heard from their Marketing and PR Executives Reby Baldoz and Dia Lacaba that there are so many more products in the pipeline! I'm definitely waiting for that! 

Check the complete line at Human Nature Philippines

Far Skyes Enterprise: Caramel-Mocha Frappe

Check out SNEAK PEEK Coffee Recipes! More to come at Studio SnRxCoffee Tea BY Me this September 30,2011 2-5pm. With Saeco Coffee Machine, Cuisinart Coffee Grinder, Imarflex Blender, Boyds Coffee, Stasero Flavored Syrups. RESERVE NOW avail of special discount!!

READ On!Far Skyes Enterprise: Caramel-Mocha Frappe: As requested by one of our loyal blog follower, we are preparing an easy-to-make Caramel-Mocha Frappe recipe which could be done in the co...

NYC Postcards: An Apple To Remember

NYC. One of my favorite cities to visit. The pulsating pace screams LOVE upon touchdown. Some of my Must-Do's: Shopping at Soho. Subway. Architectural Photos. Food Finds. Broadway. NYC drinks.

I had dreamed of studying fashion at the Big Apple, known as the cosmopolitan style destination. But, Fashion and Beauty Editor work got the better of me (I'm not complaining!), and that dream seemed to have been buried. It didn't stop me from visiting the city, from time to time, like a true New Yorker

I love taking the public transport in NYC. It makes me feel like a local.

Hitting the subway with my USA mole, Leslie G.

One Fine Fall Day. A typical afternoon at Bryant Park. I love the reflections clearly seen on the building!

Shutterbug Syd: One of my fave shots of Bryant Park.

Broadway. Watching it 2x doesn't stop me from tearing up. It never fails to tug at the heartstrings.

I will never tire watching this musical!

FDNY (Fire Department New York). Thanks to nephew lil F, the family trooped to the museum and witnessed moving videos and photos. I left the place in tears listening to the department's volunteer veterans share their 9-11 experience.

In memory of 9-11. FDNY commemorates the heroes.

NYC by Foot. We finally found Ippudo NYC! Cooling our heels with ice cold beers from our Pinoy bartender! How cool is that?

Sharing a beer with BIL F at Ippudo NYC. My little glass wasn't enough!

Leslie G surprises me with her yummy foodie finds. Must orders: Cuban Sandwich and Buttery Grilled Corn. Spell: Yum to the nth degree! Worth the calories. Expect a long line in this Prince street branch (Nolita).

Before chowing at Cafe Habana-YUM!

Wickedly Good. Another Broadway show that hit the spot. I was treated to this Broadway show by my sis, which made it all the more special!

A Welcome Treat--Wicked kicked some royal *ss!

No matter how far, I will keep visiting NYC. I've fallen in LOVE!!

Me Time with Coffee and Tea

Lost in Foreign Cities. I love traveling with family and friends. To those who know me well, they know I welcome hours of walking alone, taking in sights and capturing 'lightbulb' moments! Some of my favorite moments from past travels.

BKK. Thai Iced Tea at its finest by the pond at Jim Thompson House Museum.

Eat. Pray. Love. Relaxing ME time. Let the creative juices flow. 

NAPA. Bouchon Bakery, Home of Yummy Macorons.

NYC. Reunited with Magnolia Bakery's Red Velvet Cupcake and Banana Pudding.

SFO. My Must: Tartine Bakery's Morning Buns+Coffee.

Being alone in some trips is a treat. Drink, eat and people watch. Soaking it all in my memory bank. What's your favorite travel moment?♥ 

Cuppa Joe

Boyds Phils.' The Robert Francisco brewed for me a special cup of joe

Caffeine Fix. I used to hear colleagues at my first job (Mega Magazine) say I need my quick coffee fix. I would just always tag along to get a bit of fresh air after hours of being cooped up in my cube. I would end up ordering an iced tea or something with chocolate (another yum!). I never understood their fixation on wanting this cup so bad. 

BIL F of Farskyes, waiting for his fresh Zabar's Beans

After my friend K sent me a Zabar's Coffee package from New York City back in 2006, did I fully convert to being a self-confessed Coffee Addict. 

Taking a break at Corner Bakery Dallas, Texas

For a bit of a history- my family, starting with dad and mom had been avid (and i mean avid) coffee lovers way before the Starbucks chain hit Manila. They would go to great lengths to search new coffee shops, making it their version of "bonding". When my sister P married my brother-in-law (BIL) F, the coffee fever reached its all time high! Check out his documented love affair with coffee, from flavor to cup, Farskyes Blog.

SFO's Blue Bottle Iced Cofee--one of my SFO musts!

I started with cold coffee blended drinks--not yet the most real thing, F would tell me. A lot has changed these days, I now enjoy taking my pipin' hot cuppa joe with a bit of sugar and a bit of milk, like a true coffee aficionado. A little latte art on my frothy cup doesn't hurt 1 bit-nice to look at, warm on the palette!

I've wondered : When will I ever brew my own perfect cup? After all, I won't always have BIL F to craft the perfect brew for me!!!

I am Sydney, and I'm a coffee addict! Are you one too? Send in your thoughts, and make it the Coffeeholics Anonymous Club! ☺You just might win a slot in the upcoming Coffee Tea BY Me (You) workshop this September 30,2011!!