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New Releases: Books I need on my shelf

After much (not-t’was a given, really) deliberation, I finally gave Ralston (NINE) a cookie and a place in my iPhone’s kindle after tossing aside TEN because I’ve had enough of it. Dear Nick St....

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Tips: How to Control Impulse Buys

“It felt like a good buy at that time.” Everybody is, at one point, guilty of shelling out cash on unplanned purchases whether it is at a bazaar or a sale. And often, the satisfaction of an impulse...

Apr 5, 2013 Like

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Summer Makeup Routine

Summer usually means more sun, less makeup. Summer, really, relies on protective skin care more than it does on makeup. But since I can’t go to class looking like a zombie, I usually apply less...

Mar 29, 2013 Like

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Summer Reads 2013

While everybody else is braving the heat at a beach somewhere, I’m currently holed up inside my house, trying to avoid the sun as much as possible. Ironically enough, I also wanted to avoid the...

Mar 27, 2013 Like

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Review: YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat

It took me a long time to acquire this, mainly because I can’t seem to find it. Luckily, my cousin, who visited the Philippines after living in the US for 10 years, got this for me. I think it’s...

Mar 26, 2013 Like

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FOTD / OOTD: The Great and Powerful

Had a busy Saturday, for a change. I went to the Project Vanity Event in Beauty Bar BGC in the afternoon (will post about this later) and ran to Eastwood to watch the 7:40pm showing of OZ The Great...

Mar 11, 2013 Like

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Haul: Scary Books and Pretty Colors

Haven’t posted a haul in a while so I’ve decided to do just that! These are a few things that I’ve acquired very recently. The books, I bought. The red lipstick, I pre-ordered. The other two...

Mar 8, 2013 Like

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2012 Favorites: Beauty and Skincare

NOTE: REPOST I have so much backlog! It’s already mid-January and I have yet to post my 2012 favorites. I haven’t been blogging recently because I was off writing elsewhere. I just submitted a...

Mar 5, 2013 Like

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Blog Announcement: Recovery

Hi folks! I’m back in business and can I just say, I missed this! When my blog vanished (the servers went down), I came up with so much stuff to write about. I’ve been blogging mostly on notepad...

Feb 17, 2013 Like

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Review: Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation

I don’t hoard foundations; I just have one for each purpose/use imaginable! Ahem. If you’re familiar with the Urban Decay NAKED palettes, you’ve most likely heard of the foundation that UD...

Feb 17, 2013 Like

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Review: Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Movie

If you’re a 90′s kid or just an anime/manga fan, you’ll probably remember a certain red haired samurai with a distinctive X-shaped scar on his cheek and an endearing “oro?”. His name is Himura...

Feb 16, 2013 Like

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Instagram: Post Christmas 2012

My apologies if I suddenly vanished after Christmas. One of my closest friends flew all the way to Manila to shop (and spend New Year with me). We were checked in at Edsa Shangri-La Hotel for five...

Jan 3, 2013 Like

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Christmas Wishlist 2012

Before I proceed with my greediness, let me just greet everybody a very Merry Christmas to you and your family (pets included, if applicable)! Now… is it too late to post my Christmas wishlist for...

Dec 25, 2012 Like

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Travel: Palawan

Back to regular programming on this channel, folks, as I’ve recently returned from my trip to Palawan. I’m hardly the travel blogger; I rarely travel. It usually takes an unhealthy level of stress...

Dec 18, 2012 Like

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Movie: Rurouni Kenshin

Dec 10, 2012 Like

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Short Story: Talking to Juanito by Mia Tijam

I’m taking a quick break from work because my eyes are starting to hurt. Anyway, I’m a jack of many trades… or so I’ve been told. And one of the nifty skills I’ve practiced this year was formatting...

Dec 4, 2012 Like

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To-Read: December 2012

A conversation happened: Me: Mmmm… More books. BFF: More? Didn’t you just get a bunch of new ones recently? Me: You’re surprised, why? This is me we’re talking about! I’m not even going to deny it:...

Dec 1, 2012 Like

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Glamourbox: November 2012

I’ve been meaning to post this but my brother’s computer blew up and my better photos are in there! Guess I’m stuck with the photos I took using my iPhone. Sigh. Here’s a look at this month’s...

Nov 27, 2012 Like

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Review: Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation

I don’t hoard foundations; I just have one for each purpose/use imaginable! Ahem. If you’re familiar with the Urban Decay NAKED palettes, you’ve most likely heard of the foundation that UD...

Nov 24, 2012 Like

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The Ultimate Vanity: My Name (dot) com

You know what constantly frustrated me when I was blogging over at www.iplaythevillain.com? I was using free wordpress. Free wordpress means you can’t customize your template/layout/design. I was...

Nov 21, 2012 Like

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Review: MAC Deeply Adored

I was fortunate enough to score a two lippies from the much coveted Marilyn Monroe collection at MAC. Knowing that it’s gonna be sold out as soon as the products are released at our local MAC...

Nov 6, 2012 Like

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Migrating!

There’s a noticeable lack of activity in this blog but that’s because we’re setting up a revamped version of I Play the Villain over at a different URL. Revamping includes a new layout (omg...

Oct 30, 2012 Like

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Sign Up For GlamourBox

If you read beauty/fashion blogs, chances are you’re familiar with the whole notion of subscription boxes. Basically, you get sent a box with several deluxe samples of an assortment of items...

Oct 22, 2012 Like

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Capsule Review and a Peek Inside My Longchamp

I recently got myself a Longchamp Le Pliage. You know, the infamous nylon tote bag? It’s a little late, but I really wasn’t considering the fad; I wanted a bag that was: sturdy roomy lightweight...

Oct 6, 2012 Like

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Introduction: Books and Reviews

Let’s take a break from the makeup and let me introduce the other half of this blog: books. Come on, just look at the name! Way before I got interested in foundations and lipsticks, I’ve always...

Sep 23, 2012 Like

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Current Favorites: Foundations

I’ve been enjoying good skin days lately; supple, zero breakouts and fading blemishes. I might write about my skin care routine now that I finally managed to nail products that work together in...

Sep 12, 2012 Like

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Review: MAC Impassioned

Ever since I got MAC Party Parrot, I’ve discovered my fascination with red-pinks. PP is definitely one of my favorites; I receive compliments every time I use it. Sadly, it’s a limited edition...

Sep 4, 2012 Like

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Haul: Beauty Finds in Malaysia and Singapore

I didn’t get to take a lot of pictures when I was in KL. I was too busy shopping and bonding with one of my BFFs. I was there for two days, really, and we had some serious shopping business to do....

Aug 24, 2012 Like

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Travel: What’s in my Carry On Bag 2012

It’s my last day in KL. I’m actually on my way back to manila now. It’s funny how you waited so long for it and it went by so fast. Well, technically I was here just for the long weekend. I so wish...

Aug 21, 2012 Like

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Birthday Wishlist 2012

It’s my birthday… in three days! And as such, I made a quick wishlist of the stuff I’d very much like to get my hands on – whether with my own money or, ahem, somebody’s generosity. Harhar....

Aug 10, 2012 Like

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I Play the Villain: Beauty, Books and Bedtime Stories | Sara Garces

New Releases: Books I need on my shelf

Tips: How to Control Impulse Buys

Summer Makeup Routine

Summer Reads 2013

Review: YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat

FOTD / OOTD: The Great and Powerful

Haul: Scary Books and Pretty Colors

2012 Favorites: Beauty and Skincare

Blog Announcement: Recovery

Review: Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation

Review: Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Movie

Instagram: Post Christmas 2012

Christmas Wishlist 2012

Travel: Palawan

Movie: Rurouni Kenshin

Short Story: Talking to Juanito by Mia Tijam

To-Read: December 2012

Glamourbox: November 2012

Review: Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation

The Ultimate Vanity: My Name (dot) com

Review: MAC Deeply Adored

Migrating!

Sign Up For GlamourBox

Capsule Review and a Peek Inside My Longchamp

Introduction: Books and Reviews

Current Favorites: Foundations

Review: MAC Impassioned

Haul: Beauty Finds in Malaysia and Singapore

Travel: What’s in my Carry On Bag 2012

Birthday Wishlist 2012

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I Play the Villain: Beauty, Books and Bedtime Stories | Sara Garces

New Releases: Books I need on my shelf

Tips: How to Control Impulse Buys

Summer Makeup Routine

Summer Reads 2013

Review: YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat

FOTD / OOTD: The Great and Powerful

Haul: Scary Books and Pretty Colors

2012 Favorites: Beauty and Skincare

Blog Announcement: Recovery

Review: Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation

Review: Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Movie

Instagram: Post Christmas 2012

Christmas Wishlist 2012

Travel: Palawan

Movie: Rurouni Kenshin

Short Story: Talking to Juanito by Mia Tijam

To-Read: December 2012

Glamourbox: November 2012

Review: Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation

The Ultimate Vanity: My Name (dot) com

Review: MAC Deeply Adored

Migrating!

Sign Up For GlamourBox

Capsule Review and a Peek Inside My Longchamp

Introduction: Books and Reviews

Current Favorites: Foundations

Review: MAC Impassioned

Haul: Beauty Finds in Malaysia and Singapore

Travel: What’s in my Carry On Bag 2012

Birthday Wishlist 2012

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