Hi Lovelies, nail pampering is part of our monthly routine. In order for us to choose the right one, here are 5 things you may consider when looking for a nail salon.

Do your research

If you’re not sure yet of what nail service you want to try, go online and search for a websites or social media pages of nail salons near in your area. Researching helps you identify the place, price and what particular nail services they offer.

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To achieve young, beautiful and healthy skin we need to take care of our body by doing daily exercise, eat healthy food, take supplements and drink a lot of water. But did you know that aside from those things that I mentioned you can also achieve healthy glowing skin by applying Argan oil. Yes! Argan oil is commonly used as skin moisturizer, skin toner, makeup remover and leave-on hair conditioner. It can also be a cure for acne, stretchmarks, burns and razor bumps too.

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As we leave 2017, we tend to reflect on the achievements and failures that we encountered and on how we surpassed it. In order to repeat those achievements and avoid those failures, we need to take one step ahead and plan our 2018 right. Last November 11, 2017 The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf launched their 2018 Planner at CBTL SM Lanang Premier Branch, Davao City. For 10 years, CBTL Giving Journal is known in promoting social responsibility by giving back to the community and inspiring us to become the best that we can be. Their new planner is dedicated to empowering us to live a purposeful life with its theme “Leave a Legacy”. It help us think of what we can change in order to help others and become a better person.

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The Vivo launched new addition to their V series last November 18, 2017. Presenting Vivo V7 is a powerful shooter with 5.7" all screen display equipped with advanced technology including Vivo’s fingerprint 24MP front-facing camera and a 16MP rear-facing camera. Vivo V7 is known for its exceptional photography features, screen quality and the overall product design. Below is the specification for your reference.

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Vivo, one of the leading smartphone brands in the country today, held a re-launch of its latest offering from the V series. The Vivo V7, was first unveiled in a grand launch at the SM City Bacolod Event Center North Wing last November 18 with Vivo influencer Boyband PH headlining the event. The re-launch, which took place at the SM North EDSA Cyberzone Event Center last November 28, was graced by performances by R&B singer and Vivo influencer Julie Anne San Jose plus newest all-male group One Up. The event was also hosted by the DJ and Vlogger Ashley Rivera. The V7 re-launch was largely attended by members of the media from various networks and bloggers. Ms. Hazel Bascon, Vice President of Vivo Philippines and Head of Sales welcomed the members of the press and the audience in attendance.

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Vivo the leading smartphone brand and the big-ticket mall operator Robinsons Malls formally announced the seal of their long-term partnership during the press conference last November 27, 2017 at Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas. The partnership commences with a promo perfectly timed for the holiday season. Inspired by the Filipino Christmas custom of giving, Vivo and Robinsons Malls will be mounting a 200 Vivo phone giveaway exclusive to shoppers of select Robinsons Malls. This limited offering from Vivo and Robinsons Malls is a perfect uplift to the holiday spirits.

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Vivo V7 was launched last November 18, 2017 as one of the newest addition to their V series at SM City Bacolod Event Center North wing. The launch was graced by the presence of Vivo influencer and hottest boyband in the country Boyband PH made up of Joao Constancia, Niel Murillo, Tristan Ramirez, Russell Reyes, Ford Valencia. The group entertained fans with their upbeat performances. 

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Vivo is known as a young leading global smartphone in the country since March 29, 2016. Since its entry into the local scene, the topnotch brand has vied with other strong phone brands and has proven its developing dominion amongst Filipino smart phone enthusiasts.  Just September this year, Vivo launched the revolutionary V7+. The V7+ instantly proved itself to be an instant hit and the best accessory for any young, hip, and out-and- about individual in the country. Known as a selfie-centric phone, the V7+ perfects all shots for clearer selfies with its 24MP front-facing camera—an industry-first— with LED flash and smart photography algorithms provides for a clear-cut, crisp, and natural-looking photo. Impressive enough, in just a span of less than two years, Vivo has found a well-deserved spot in a highly-competitive global arena of mobile smart phones both locally and abroad because of its innovative line of phones that are easy on the pocket. 

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Clinique Abreeza Mall celebrates its 1st year anniversary last November 19, 2017 featuring Davey Marquez, who’s one of the best makeup artists in Davao City. Davey Marquez shares his talent using Clinique latest makeup collection collaboration with Jonathan Adler who’s an American potter, designer and an author. Jonathan Adler Jet-Set glamorous design packaging for makeup palette, lipsticks and brushes was inspired by iconic destinations like Palm Beach, Florida, Carri, Italy, Santorini & Greece places where women feels like their most glamorous selves. During the makeup tutorial, Davey Marquez focused on the eye application starting with a light shade as base coat and

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Hermanos Burger @ P99 

Hi Lovelies, its OC-Craft food trip once again and for this post I’m going to share another food trip experience in Davao City but before that please do follow my social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get updated with my next food trip experience.

Last September 3, 2017 Hermano’s Bar and Grill invited me and my Davao Blogger friends for their Bloggers Day event where they lay down almost all food in their menu from appetizer to pasta, burger, main course and dessert. One of my favorites are Hermano’s Garden Salad that composed of grill chicken, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, carrots and cheese which is perfect sa mga nagdidiet. Since I like chicken wing, their Buffalo wings is covered with delicious sauce. Their Sizzling Seafood is packed with fish, shrimp and squid. The Spear Ribs is flavorful and soft as well as the Pork Barbeque and for the sweet ending meal I like their Tiramisu in a jar.

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Photo credit to Amway PH Facebook

Calling all Davao runners out there, Nutrilite, world’s no. 1 selling vitamins and dietary supplement brand is hosting the 5^th edition of its annual Nutrilite Health Run, a national initiative that advocates wellness and healthy living.

This year’s Nutrilite Health Run will cover four categories, the 1K, 5K, 10K and 21K where they aim to gather more than 12,000 runners. The 1^st 21K finisher to cross the finish line will receive a Finisher’s Medal , Finisher’s Shirt and a P20,000 cash prize, while the 1^st  10K finisher will receive P10,000 cash prize.  During the event, runners will get the chance to win exciting Raffle Prizes and experience Amway Brands at the Race Village.

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Hey Lovelies, are you looking for a new place to dine in Davao City? Well, you are lucky because I’m going to share with you my latest food trip where I experienced a different type concept of a resto. But before I share it with you please do follow my social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get updated of my food trips.

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Do you like dressing up but you're on a tight budget like me? Well I have a solution for that and it's either you wait for a sale promo or shop at ukay2x but before sharing it with you, please do follow my social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get updated on my #OOTD post.

I've seen a lot of embroidered designs outfits lately from shirt to blouse, jackets, shorts, pants, bags and shoes which 

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Hi Lovelies, It’s been awhile since the last time I posted monthly favorite. I skiped May and June due to some errands but today I’m ready to share with you my July’s Favorites. Before continue reading this blog please do follow my social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get updated of my monthly’s favorites.

Starting with Makeup category...

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Its haul time once again Lovelies and since I’m kinda sad and bored on that day, I decided to look for some cute/cool stuff that will make me feel happy.  But before sharing it with you, please do follow my social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get updated with my haul.

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One thing I love about traveling is that I can wear whatever outfit I like without worrying other people thinks or says. It is simply because of two things, I don’t live there and I don’t know them. Before sharing it with you, please do follow my social media accounts in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get updated with my #OOTD post. 

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Hi Lovelies, it’s been a while since the last time I shared my makeup post. If you’re following my blog, I mention on my makeup #001 post that I want to creat a makeup video tutorial someday but I’m still figuring it out..... And guess what?! Here it is! Thanks to my Hubby who shared the app for video editing (still exploring it). By the way, this is my second attempt recording my makeup routine. The first attempt was failed. I don’t like the output so I did not share it na lang. I think this second try is better. But before sharing it with you, please do follow my social media accounts in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get updated with my makeup tutorials. 

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I received an email from Sephora PH which is one of the popular online shops for makeup products. It is also known as one-stop destination for all your beauty needs. They have wide selections of makeups and one of their products are highlighters. I was so excited to collaborate with them and try those yayamaning (high-end) products. But before sharing it to you please do follow my social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instragram to get updated on my next haul. Now highlighters and illuminators are trending right now. I am curious on how to apply these products and how will it looks on me. So for this haul most of the items are focused on highlighter and illuminators (luminizer). Starting with….

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Last month was a blast for me because I was able to avail long vacation together with my family. We went to Manila Ocean Park, we meet-up with Rizal (Philippine National Hero) in Luneta, stroll around BGC to hunt big murals, bike around at Quezon Circle and many to mention. I’m telling you this because during that month these items are my go to favorites.... But before sharing it to you, please do follow my social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get updated of my monthly favorites.

Starting with Shoes category...

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Hi Lovelies, today I’m about to share with you some quick tips about items that every girl’s must have. But before that please do follow and like my social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get update post of my quick tips, monthly favorites, #ootd and makeup 001. There are lots of items every girl must have but I’m going to share with you some of those items. Starting with….

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Great news to all kids and kids at heart, a LEGO Certified Store in Abreeza Mall, Davao City was opened last April 22, 2017.  It has unique features that inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through creative free play and developing the imagination. There’s Pick-a-Brick wall (PAB) a custom-build fixture filled with LEGO bricks and elements where shoppers can hand-pick and select what they need to build something based on their own design and imagination. They have fully assembled LEGO sets around the circumference of the store to inspire Lego fans.  

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Hey Lovelies, it’s time to share my March 2017 favorites. I’m happy to announce that I was able to maintain the consistency of sharing this topic with you. Weeeeeeee!!!  Now there is one thing I have to do, improve my posting schedule for this topic. Targeting every first week of the month (fingers crossed) so please do follow my social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get updated of my monthly favorites.

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I remember when I received my first salary, I immediately reward myself by purchasing the things I like...... cloths, bag, shoes and gadgets. As my salary increases, the price level of the things I wanted to buy also increased. Upgrading lifestyle by purchasing branded cloths, gadgets and eating to luxury restaurants are just a few things I usually spend before. These things make me happy but as I get older, these things become my major concern. Sometimes we spend too much for the things that we already have. We only realized it when we needed something really important yet we cannot buy it anymore. No extra money, no savings, big debts and lots of financial responsibilities are mostly adult horror stories that we hear……sad part, I’m one of them. When I received an invitation to review Don Soriano’s book, Break Free: 8 Principles to Get from Employee to Employer in 3 Years of Less, I was excited to have it. Maybe this is God’s way of leading me to the right path.

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Finally I was able to wear my denim vest during my first Sunday ride with Hubby last week of  February. What I like about this vest is the lace details in front which gives a feminine touch. It's also made of light weight denim fabric which is comfortable to wear. I paired it with stripes sleeveless, skinny jeans and a sneakers for a comfy long ride and nature strolls. By the way I bought the vest for only 65 php.  (^,^)

Stripes Sleeveless: Thrifted | Denim Vest: Thrifted | Pants: Oxygen | Cap: Oxygen : Sneakers: Bench 

What do you think of my denim vest, is it a Yay or Nay?

Thanks for dropping by my blog Lovelies, until my next #OOTD post.

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Hi Lovelies, last February 25, 2017 I attended Oxygen HangOut Artist’s Room at SM Lanang Premier, Davao City showcasing the two local acoustic artists Ann Mendoza who is known for her signature soul and blues acoustic sound and Jad Montenegro who is known for her indie folk and pop-rock music. Oxygen celebrates the arrival of summer with simple style and cool outfits that redefines casual wear to the new-generation pieces that comes mostly in muted tones accentuated by minimal graphic prints and bright candy pink that looks effortlessly stylized this summer. You can wear their light fabric shirts during music festivals, movies or shopping at the mall with friends or during those lazy Sunday strolls.

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Valentine’s Day may be over but love is still in the air. With Sun Life Financial’s latest promo dubbed “Coffee with Piolo,” Facebook users can go on a virtual coffee date with brand ambassador PioloPascual, and even win a trip to Dubai while at it.

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Hey Lovelies it’s time to share my February 2017 favorites. This time I’m posting it on time of my schedule but before that please do follow and  like my social media account on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get updated post of my monthly favorites.

For Makeup category…

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Hi Lovelies! It’s a long overdue but I would still like to share this with you. I’ve been to work related travels lately from Manila to Tagaytay (unplanned escape) up to North Cotabato, from air to land travels at sea na lang yata ang hindi pa maybe soon this summer. *wink  But despite of these travels I've learned new things and discovered new places that I will be sharing with you soon. So don’t forget to visit my blog, like my social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  Moving forward, here are few items that I mostly used and like last month.

Book category…

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Maddie Aldridge & Jamie Lynn Spears. Photo Credit to dfile.me

Jamie Lynn Spears' 8 year old daughter, Maddie Aldridge, was seriously injured in an ATV accident on Sunday, February 5, 2017. TMZ reports that the girl was riding in a Polaris ATV in Jamie Lynn Spears and Britney's hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana, when the ATV flipped over at a pond. Sources say that Maddie was trapped underwater for several minutes and was unconscious when she was airlifted to a nearby hospital and is in “very serious” condition at this time.

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I enjoyed watching makeup tutorials in YouTube to the point that it became a routine before going to sleep. I want to make videos about makeup tutorial someday but for now I’m still in a process of figuring it out on how to edit. If you are into videos and using an amazing app, please share it at the comment section below so I can check it out. I’m also interested in attending makeup workshops to learn some tricks and techniques on how to apply it. But for now, here’s my first attempt sharing with you my makeup post.

Sharing with you the 4 highlighted part of this post...

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It’s the second week of the year and I’m still making plans on how to achieve my goals. Aside from that I’m also thinking, what are the possible fashion trends that I’m going to share with you this year. According to bespreng YouTube, there will be lots of fashion trend for 2017 and one of it is the Off Shoulders. It can be in a form of top or dress with raffles or in lace details. Actually it’s a trend last year and it will definitely still be on trend this year. 

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Hi Lovelies, It's the first month of 2017 and this is the time where we start planning our year right. Now for this year I'm planning to do a Blog Post System (BPS). What does it mean? It's a system of blog posting every month by category so you will be expecting Monthly Favorites, Fashion Trends and Makeup Tutorials. I'm not a professional in doing these but I will do my best to share with you what I have learned and will be learned. So please join me as I expand my knowledge in doing these things by showing some love at my IG account @carmella08 and hitting the like button on my FB page @OC-Craft.. To start my first blog post for this month, I would like to share with you my December 2016 Favorites.

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