Nature Republic caught my eye when I was looking for a gift for one of my friends. She, I have a…read morelot of lady friends, was the type who really took care of herself and really liked the organic stuff so I thought that going to a place called Nature Republic would be a good start. The place was as alien to me as video game stores are alien to my grandma. I didn't know what to get for her. Thankfully a nice sales lady approached me and began to ask what I was looking for. The store basically sells items that are all made from organic substances. I even recall that one of their products was made from a snail's shell or something. That said, once I learned that some of the stuff girls put on their skin or face could be made from the stuff that my nightmares were made of I decided then and there that I'd stick to the stuff I find in the grocery.

Whenever I'm in town, I always gotta stop by Belo Alabang to get a little freshened up. It's in…read moregreat area with lots of shops and places to eat. My husband is never bored when he's waiting for me (nor I when I'm waiting for him ). Dr. Patricia Sauler is my go-to doctor because she is AMAZING. She's so sweet and she's such a perfectionist I completely trust her work and her opinions. The other staff members are just as great. Weng and the other ladies are always so friendly and polite. My face always glows after a facial with Allie. Do yourself a favor and make an appointment with Dr. Sauler and her staff- you won't regret it.

Hmmm.. how do I review a famous dermatology clinic after watching the white walkers slaughter the…read morewildings on the latest episode of Game of Thrones? I don't know yet but in all honesty, seeing those jagged faces on screen made me think about my own face and all the things I've done through the years to make it presentable. I had my very first facial here; I was considered a late bloomer because I had it at 27. It was partly due to financial straits and the fact that I thought I didn't need it. One year however, my skin decided to have a mind of its own and I had an the worst pimple outbreak imaginable. I think back then I was pining on a boy and of course having zits wouldn't make him want to be on my beck and call. So, I came to Belo and had a facial. My therapist back then was Ms. Ali Onrubia, a very nice lady who patiently pricked and cleaned every spot on my face until I looked normal again. I came out of that clinic feeling like an artista and while my clear-looking skin didn't do anything for the boy I liked, it did improve my relationship with myself (and so far, it's been my most significant love affair)

PCX is a nice drug store chain with a handful of imported brands. I usually go here if I need…read moretoiletries or drug store makeup, and it is pretty well-stocked. The employees are usually very friendly, but kind of hover over you. (I imagine the reason is to deter you from shoplifting, or because the store itself is quite cramped and small. Or both.) Think of it as a small scale Watsons. I came here looking for my preferred Organix brand of shampoo and conditioner. However, I could not find it. I still enjoyed browsing though! It is located in the old wing of Alabang Town Center.. kinda like near the cinema.

I remember when I was still a new mom, I was so conscious about breastfeeding my daughter in…read morepublic. Whenever I'm out with my baby, I would always bring feeding bottles and stored milk so I wouldn't have to breastfeed in public, or if I had to, I would go to the most secluded area I could find. I love shopping for baby stuff in Rustan's at Alabang Town Center so I was really happy when I found out that they have a breastfeeding area inside their store. It's not just a nursing room per se, but more of a baby room. There's an area where toddlers can play and read, and a small crib where you can change baby's dirty nappy. I like that it feels more like a baby's room at a friend's house rather than a common room at the mall. And it's located inside Rustan's (near the Infants and Toys section) so I don't have to leave the department store area if I need to nurse my baby.

Man, I've grown up a lot but the Rustan's in Alabang town Center is still standing. It's weird to…read moresee this place now that I'm older and it not changing one little bit. Sure the products on their shelves have changed with each passing seasons, but that's to be expected. This was where I used to buy my Pokemon cards when I was a lot younger during my elementary days. Rustan's is still the place to go to if you're looking for something fancy and classy. I mean, Rustan's is practically synonymous with big name brands. Brands that you would rarely see anywhere else in fact. I passed by the other day and found out that they know stocked items from the designer Oleg Cassini for crying out loud. I don't think I'd find that anywhere else other than Rustan's. If you're looking for a fancy pair of shoes, threads, cosmetics or whatever then Rustan's is your best bet.