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I recently partnered with a new brand on Instagram, Retrospective.Mnl!
Since they’re celebrating their first month today I figured I’d introduce them to you properly.

(announcement in the end)

I’m actually really proud of this one because this brand doesn’t only make sure that their products are affordable (all products are less than ₱500) for everyone but they also aim to empower through fashion by breaking norms. I was really excited when they told me I would be part of their fam mainly because we have similar advocacies. Although I’m not as vocal as I want to be with mine, I believe in empowering everyone through fashion. I believe that fashion is an art form and can always be used to express oneself. Retrospective.Mnl saw the stereotypes in terms of clothing and they want to break it! They want all gender to enjoy fashion! And I think that's really sweet.

If you’re following me on Instagram then you know I’ve been obsessed with the Singto bucket hat that I got from them. 

I've been planning on buying a bucket hat since quarantine started but was secretly scared that it won't look good on me. But when I saw that Retrospective.Mnl is selling one, I figured it's time for me to try it! When I finally received the package I just couldn't stop wearing it! I even imagined myself on a road trip to the beach with my friends! It's just the perfect accessory for me on a sunny day and hated myself for not buying one earlier. 



The handler of this brand, Ram Elpedes, is a very down to earth guy with a heart for passion! He’s been  so good to me since the start! I’m actually happy to see this brand grow and that I'm a part of it.

Announcement: Since Retrospective.Mnl is celebrating their first month today, they'll be extending their monthly sale from August 8-9 before releasing their next collection. And yes, you can still use my code "RETROXSTEPH16" for a discount above the sale!
Let me know when you do buy from them, would love to see you style their piece! 

Links:
Hey, Stephy! Instagram
Retrospective.Mnl Instagram
Ram.Elpedes Instagram

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When life starts feeling too heavy on the shoulders, I run to the beach! And this time it lead me and my friends to Almalin Beach Resort.


To tell you honestly, I was a bit hesitant when my friend picked Almalin Beach Resort as our destination. I like "stalking" the place first before a trip and searching the web for the resort just didn't help much, I couldn't find any updated article. But then I thought it's never really about the place, it's the people you're with! And so we head out for Batangas early Saturday morning expecting to arrive at the place for Lunch.

🚗 We were able to reach the destination with the help of Waze. Although a bit of warning, Waze will help you get there faster with shortcuts and cutting through traffic, which means a bumpier road sometimes. Stupidly, we didn't check the how-to-get-there before leaving and ended up with a roller coaster road. Would surely not recommend this option if it was still dark or the weather's not that good.

📎 Click here for a more details on how to get there.
Almalin Beach Resort is only a few minutes away from the city of Lobo were you will be able to find a cafe, convenient stores, liquor store, souvenir shops, and the market!
Check-in time at the resort is 2pm, if you arrived earlier you have to pay 350php per head to stay at the vicinity. Since we arrived earlier than expected we decided to use our time to go to the market first to do a little shopping, and then we stayed at the cafe. When afternoon came we went back to the resort for the check-in.

Here's the truth about Almalin Beach Resort. The whole resort itself is not that big but enough to accommodate all the guests. The beach front only stretches a few meters away from the water and it was too rocky for me.



In my stalking, I read a few reviews about the rooms that said it was a bit small, but when we got there I was actually a bit surprised. Five of us occupied Maricaban and the other two stayed at a Kubo Bungalow, none of us got disappointed.





📎 Updated rates:

The rooms were properly equipped with:
✔ Air conditioner
✔ Electric fan
✔ Television (we never got to use)
✔ Built-in cabinets
✔ Mini fridge
✔ Towels for each guest
✔ Soft pillows and blankets (very comfy!)
✔ Hot and cold showers
✔ Bidet!
✔ Free Wi-Fi

Everything worked well although the mini fridge might need a bit of an upgrade since half of our ice melted. The Wi-Fi in our room at Maricaban was also slow, I think it was because of the location of the room.


Maricaban 👇👇


Kubo Bungalow 👇👇

Each room has their own patio that also has fans and good lighting for the night. We did experience blackouts the night we stayed, but I think it was because of the storm coming in. No worries though, it never lasted for more than 5mins.



We spend most of the days and the night hanging at the patio just having fun! Eating Lunch, dinner, and breakfast together. Loved that it has its own fan outside and you'll never have a problem looking for an outlet.



In the middle of the resort is a small kitchen where anyone can use for cooking and cleaning up dishes. The guests do have to pay extra for the gas and if you want to use their pots you have to pay extra for the dish washer. We cleaned everything ourselves so we get to use the pots all day and didn't have to pay extra for it.

📎 If you forgot to buy a few items, you could ask their staffs for assistance. They have most of what we needed, from cooking oil to cold beer ðŸ˜‰




And lastly, an indoor pool for those who prefer a dip in a not so salty water. The water was too cold for me though. Would have loved to have a dip at night but it was freezing, even in the morning the water was cold.

📎 Take note that the beach side is open only until 7pm, and the pool until 10pm.





The resort also offers some activities for you and your friends like Beach Volleyball, Fishing lines, Kayaking, and Bangka Tours. But if you want to relax more, they also offer a full body massage.


📎 Click here for the complete list of their Facilities and Amenities.

Obviously, me and my friends had fun! Just what we needed.





For those close to my heart and know how much this trip means to me, thank you for celebrating this day with us! You are all so special to me 💖







Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. Everything written is based on the writers experience and might be different from yours. Thank you!
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It's no doubt that diamonds are a girls best friend, but our hair is always our crown! 👑



I know for a fact that wearing the wrong outfit sucks just as much as having a bad hair day. But I also know that it's impossible to always have you hair behave so let me help you by introducing you to Lily Hair!

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My family and friends always go big with events! We always believe that it's important to celebrate big and small moments in life, whether it's a birthday party or a wedding.

In line with this, I learned that pictures are a big part of every event! Cliche as it sounds, pictures preserves moments that we can never truly remake. Because of this photo-boots have been a hit, but getting the right backdrop for your booth has always been a hassle. So let me introduce to you ubackdrop, a site that will help you design and create the perfect backdrop for your events.


They are based in China but delivers worldwide and offers free delivery for orders over $150.

Ubackdrop offers a wide variety of  event backdrops for baby showers, birthday parties, weddings, and more! Name it and they'll make it for you! Of course for a reasonable price 😉

Some of my favorite samples seen from their site is the once for Birthday Party's for Adults (21-50 yrs old). And yes, you can also use this for decorations like a wall decor, dessert backdrop and many more!

White backdrop with Colorful Dots and Flowers Golden Unicorn Backdrop for Birthday - $18.00

Heels Snowflakes 30th BlueCustom Backdrop For Birthday party - $18.00

Gold and Black Backdrop for birthday - $18.00


You can browse their site and find the perfect pattern that best suites the theme of your party or send them an email for your own design and customize your own backdrop.



You can reach them through
ubackdrop.com
Address: #9 CaiLian Road Suzhou Jiangsu China
Phone Number: +8618862216133
Email: support@ubackdrop.com 


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Last August 2019, The Penthouse opened the biggest concept store in the metro, Paragon, and everyone’s going wild for it. The store is now a home to various brands seen online, a very IG worthy interior, and an in-house cafe. Get ready to shop, shoot, and dine all day!

📌You can find Paragon on the third floor of the South Main Mall, Mall of Asia.





With over 100 brands from clothes, shoes, accessories, summer wear, and many more.. It’s hard to miss your next OOTD while shopping here.




Another plus is everything is reasonably priced! I actually bought a new outfit, a top and a short, for less than php500.



Upon entering the store you would be welcomed by the pink paradise! A corner of pink perfection from the floors all the way up to its ceiling which is filled with umbrellas.






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👕"I was made of sunlight" top by @wckd.co
👗Skirt from @wearkimsantiago
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On the right side of the entrance they have their Hello Tropic area. An area where you can find swimwear, sandals, sunglasses, and other accessories for your next beach getaway.





By the end of Paragon, you will find Tula and Teal, “an exclusive area for locally made/homegrown products in the country”. The ceiling is decorated with lanterns that kind of reminds me of our fiestas and the walls with green neon lights which I believe represents our beaches and the tropics.





Of course, let's not forget the crowds all time fave! The mini pit ball and the Paragon cafe. Two very instagrammable areas indeed 📸 A playground for those who love playing make believe.








I love the fact that you can't find a corner without a neon light in it. And yes,even the dressing rooms are instagrammable!





If you get tired with all the shopping and photo shoot you can stop by their in-house cafe. Refresh with an all time fave milk tea and try out their bubble wrap for a little snack!






For more info and updates on their promos and events, you can follow them at
Instagram : @paragonbytph
FB : Paragon by The Penthouse
Email : paragonbytph@gmail.com

By the way, also check out @kennxresh 💃




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