While lots of my blogger friends are posting about their great northern sale hauls, I'll be posting about my haul from the mall next door. >:) Yesterday, I went to Maven's Beyond The Blush Beauty Blowout held in Trinoma (which is the first leg of their mall tour). It was so nice to see some of my lovely blogger friends again and also meet new friends in an entire afternoon of fun beauty, fashion, career, and personality development workshops. There were lots of attendees, and the event was a success. I'm looking forward to attending the next one, and I hope that the location will be accessible or near the north area.
Aside from the workshops, readers of Maven were also treated to an exclusive Maven loot bag, plus delicious cupcakes from Sweet Patti Cakes and wines from Manny O.
Maven Loot Bag
Cupcake from Sweet Patti Cakes
There were also booths selling beauty stuff like makeup, brush sets, skin care, etc. I was particularly drawn to the Human Nature booth, since I wanted to buy their newest releases. I finally purchased the new Human Nature Natural Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner in Lush Vanilla (which I've been sniffing like an addict since I bought it because it smells so good), and the new Human Nature Natural Feminine Wash in Chamomile Cool. I've been an avid user of the regular variant of their feminine wash, but I bet this one is even better because of its cooling sensation. (So fresh!)
Human Nature Natural Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner in Lush Vanilla
Human Nature Natural Feminine Wash in Chamomile Cool
My sister who wasn't with me during the workshop went to SM North EDSA to see what she could buy from the sale, but the foot traffic was too heavy (and we blame it on the sale's success). She described it "as if people were Christmas shopping" already. (Not such a great news if you're not into crowded places.) She came back to Trinoma and we decided to just shop together in some of our favorite stores!
First stop was La Senza, where there was a crazy mid-year sale (until July 29, 2012)! We both got to buy undies at almost 60% off. I won't be posting what designs of undies I got just to leave something to your imagination. Let's just put it this way, the bras from La Senza are so fabulous, that they manage to make something out of nothing at all. Haha!
After that we had dinner and went to Landmark, which was our ultimate bargain wonderland (even if they aren't on sale). There were lots of affordable but nice clothing, but I am still having trouble searching for slacks that are exactly my size, so I end up always buying skirts and dresses. I spotted a red maxi dress that had the exact length for my petite height! I had to buy it immediately, since I've always wanted a maxi dress that won't overwhelm my figure. If I wear this long red dress, I'm almost sure that someone might greet me "Happy Birthday!", but I don't mind.
The purple bath lily I also got from Landmark. I had to replace my worn out cream bath lily which was from Watsons (which lasted for just about 2 weeks). This one is double the price from my previous one, but it's bigger and it looks sturdier, so I hope it lasts longer.
Lingerie from La Senza
Red Maxi Dress and Purple Bath Lily from Landmark
The last one, I didn't buy. It's from my cousin who visited us from Canada. She knows that we love Forever 21, so she got us these cute little Love & Beauty Eyeshadow Blocks. Our local Forever 21 stores also sell makeup, but I'm not sure whether they also have these little Eyeshadow Blocks (because I always see palettes there).
Forever 21 Love & Beauty Eyeshadow Blocks
So this was my weekend arte haul. So much for payday weekend! Now I'm back to bringing packed lunch to work next week. :D
Love,
Helen
wow! This is cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cha! :)
DeleteThe Maven event seemed like fun! =) Too bad I wasn't able to go. I didn't know Forever 21 also carries makeup! Now I do..haha. Thanks Helen!
ReplyDeleteHaha, glad to have helped! You're welcome, Charlie! :)
DeleteI was there as well XD
ReplyDeleteI could have met you. :O Sayang! See you next time? :)
Deletewah... sana pala nam ili na lang ako ng magazine ng maven I feel so bummed tuloy ngayun kasi hindi kami natuloy ng bazaar cause of the rain... :(
ReplyDeleteSuper lakas nga nung ulan bandang hapon. I hope Maven has an event again soon. Let's go kung meron ulit. :)
Deletefinally F21 are selling make up na! last time I was in F21 they dont have make up pa :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I noticed that too! Pero parang mas konti na makeup nila ngayon, or baka sa SM North lang yung ganun. :)
DeleteNice seeing you again! :D I'm really excited to use the Porefessional from the loot bag :D
ReplyDeleteSame here! Naexcite ako nung nakita ko yung Porefessional! Haha. See you again next time, Aya! :)
DeleteOMG. I wish I went to the Maven event. I was already booked that day to spend it with friends so I had to pass. Awww... But it's nice that you had fun! Yayy for red maxi dresses! ♥
ReplyDeleteSayang, nakachika chika sana tayo! :D Hehe! Yes, super yey for the red maxi! I was choosing between red and black but then red won me over. Andami ko na kasing LBDs. :)
Deletelove the love and beauty palette! they look great :)
ReplyDeleteRovie The Bargain Doll
Thanks, Rovie! My cousin was really sweet to get me one. :)
DeleteGreat to know that the vanilla variants smell good cause I'm also planning to get them soon. I looooove vanilla! And why is it that people who wear red get "Happy birthday" remarks? It's quite amusing. I get that sometimes when I wear my bright red blouse.
ReplyDeleteThe vanilla scent is the best among the 3 HHN shampoo and conditioner variants. It's a must try! :) We get that comment a lot maybe because of the Chinese tradition of wearing red during birthdays to bring luck. Haha :)
DeleteHi Ms. Helen! I saw you at the Maven Event, I'm just too shy to approach you since I know you wouldn't recognize I'm a follower! :D Hope to see you again! :)
ReplyDeleteHello Gen-zel! :D Awww, next time please don't be shy! Haha :) I'm bad with recognizing faces so sorry if I was not able to say hello to you that day. Hope to get to know you next time around. :)
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