tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73744242323570166542012-02-11T19:13:33.405+01:00beauty. fashion. shopping. travel. <br>Because coffee is my cup of tea. <br>http://ovahcoffee.comMaxiVelascohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13196102937559800948noreply@blogger.comBlogger6841100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7374424232357016654.post-40065681989890660982012-02-11T14:42:00.001+01:002012-02-11T14:52:14.381+01:00

I haven’t worn a pair of jeans for quite a long time.  Winter season gives me every reason to wear a pair of leggings layered with above-the-knee leg warmers.  I don’t do leggings and jeans combined.  It’s like giving my legs no room to breathe and move.  Leggings, leg warmers, skirts or dresses work way better of a combo for me.  However a few days ago, looking at my collection of jeans [not

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Photographs are our links to the past.  They are captured memories of our existence trapped on a piece of special paper for us to treasure, keep and share. The digital age has made freezing time possible, easier and even more affordable.  Almost everyone owns a digital camera or at least a mobile phone with one.  A quick click here and a speedy snap there with your family, spouse, friends and

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Organic foods are something I [and you too, I suppose] am familiar with.  They have been “in” for many years now and will definitely grow through time.  Organic chocolate, organic tea/coffee, organic bread, organic butter, organic meat, organic sugar and organic wine are only a few that quickly cross my mind whenever asked about this category.  How about you? Aside from organic food, organic

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Getting my things organized is a struggle.  Always.  I put things in order and a few days later, chaos comes in.  I will be fixing my wardrobe, shoe cabinet and a bunch load of other personal things during the weekend so it’s going to be a busy one ahead.  Good luck to me! Even before the weekend arrives knocking at our door, I have already started having my earrings organized.  Oh yeah.  Now we’

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Corporate events are huge.  It is a powerful opportunity to promote your company, your products and services to clients and associates.  So whether you are organizing a trade-biz show or a business lunch/dinner party or a table debate remember to create impressive corporate invitations to get the attention of your desired guests.  First impressions --- they usually make a big impact, don’t you

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With no rush and stress, we are redecorating our flat slowly but surely.  The kitchen does look better and fresher after rearranging a bunch of things.  The bathroom is more organized but still needs more fixing in the weeks to come.  Tiresome but worth it! The hallway, living room and bedroom – redecorating is on progress.  We’ve managed to move around furniture already – here and there – and

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I kinda miss Chinese New Year.  We don’t have it here in Sweden unlike in the Philippines where the event is celebrated every year with a bang!  For the first time in the Philippine history, Chinese New Year has been declared as a special non-working holiday [23 January] for all Chinese-Filipinos and ordinary Filipinos to enjoy.  Wow! The last time I was able to witness the event was when I flew

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If you’re into fashion, Stylish Girl iPhone App is created for you!  Designed by DDN Media, Inc., the Stylish Girl App is your closet on-the-go!  The app has a lot of good features but the Fashion Mall is my favorite.  With thousands of products and designers, it’s so easy to find something I really want.  I can filter my search by picking a color, size, brand and even limiting my choice on my

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. It is always a plus to be a member of a huge prescription club such as Walgreens Prescription Savings Club.  Aside from getting special prescription discounts, another advantage is that members can review their club transactions and even refill prescriptions online.  With more than 7,500

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If you haven’t heard about Picnik [picnik.com], it’s an online photo-editor which can be used for free.  Premium users only have to pay $24/year to unlock additional features. I’ve been using Picnik even before Google’s purchased it a couple of years ago. It’s where I resize my blog photos and add my copyright [well, sort of] texts.  It’s very user friendly compared to other photo-editing systems

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I am one of the many who find online shopping handy most of the time.  With a hectic schedule [internship, school and online work combined], there’s no much time left for me to visit boutiques downtown.  Whenever I need to get myself a new pair of shoes, a dress, a phone, sofa, kitchen utensils, customer assistance [almost everything and anything under the sun] all I have to do is to turn on my

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In an earlier post, I created a really short story about the day I lost my front tooth [porcelain jacket] while playing “catch me if you can” with my two hyper cats.  So after I accidentally slipped and hit my lips against one edge of the bathtub, the jacket fell off and went down the drain.  Despite the fact that I was suffering from massive pain, my first hope was to find the jacket.  I had no

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So you love Facebook, you tweet a lot, you have a circle of Google+ friends --- you might want to check out www.brassmonki.wazala.com for cool custom printed social media sneakers.  Here are my picks for the day: Facebook SneakersPrice: £150.00You love Facebook and you know you want a pair of these FB sneakers.  Come and get it! Google SneakersPrice: £180.00 Head-turner colorful Google shoes to

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Originally known as London Bridge Tower [or The Shard, The Shard of Glass and 32 London Bridge], the Shard London Bridge is soon-to-be the tallest building in the European Union.  The Shard London Bridge’s construction is scheduled to be completed sometime in May 2012 reaching a total height of 1,017 feet [310 meters] and will be open to the public beginning June 2012.  There will be a number of

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New day, new bill --- that’s what life is all about! I come home today from my internship and guess what awaits me --- another bill that needs to be paid before the end of the month.  Well, nothing’s new for sure.   Sometimes they even come in twos or threes.  We always manage to pay everything before the deadline except for the bills we at times misplace.  It’s such a pain when one important

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Finally.  After the very looooong wait, Blogger launches its improved comment system.  Thank you Blogger! I am unsure about the original release date.  I’ve only noticed the new Blogger threaded comments yesterday while checking for new comments on my latest posts.  Some might have it, some might need to wait… I don’t really have a clue. I’ve been with Blogger since 2009 and have integrated third

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Romantic films always make my heart melt.  I’ve seen it a million times - they meet, fall in love and when it’s most unexpected, he gets down on one knee and asks for her hand in marriage.  Old fashioned marriage proposal with a dozen roses and a lovely diamond ring [does not have to be that expensive really]is what most women are dreaming of.  It’s more than a fairy tale coming true! If you are

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Do you own a Hello Kitty travelling luggage?  I don’t but I think I’ll be getting one if I find that lovely pink piece with a nice price tag on.  I find Hello Kitty really cute, don’t you?  I am no longer a teenager but I guess age does not matter when it comes to this cute Sanrio fictional character.  She’s perfect for all ages! Here are three meow-i-licious Hello Kitty travelling luggage that I

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Though tiny and not state-of-the-art, I love our kitchen so much.  However, it feels like something is missing!  I do not have any wall decoration to make it look better.  I refuse to buy huge photos from the stores.  I want mine unique and personal.  I have this idea in mind to have some of my favorite food photos that I’ve taken myself custom framed.  Although it is quite expensive, Bebe loves

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I love winter.  I so enjoy the snowfall though we do not have much this year.  I also like the cold weather outside as it is most of the times refreshing however, the cost of heating is something I do not appreciate a lot.  Although the apartment comes with a free heating system, there are winter nights that are so cold [like tonight… brrr!] that we need to make use of our electric heater which

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Choosing the right management resource team can help a company in choosing the best option by supplying enough information to avoid failure.  It’s not easy to manage hundreds of suppliers distributed among the different organizations within a single company so to make sure that compliance between contractors and suppliers is maintained, total supplier management comes into picture. With the help

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Bebe knows how much I love lotions, body butter and creams.  He understands that I am not a huge fan of dry, cracked skin […but then again, who is?].  He sees me dabbing moisturizers many times a day to keep my skin healthy, soft and supple.  The cold weather outside, along with a daily hot shower makes my skin boring and dull.Yesterday, before heading to a family dinner, he handed me something

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I own a professional camera for years now and still do not know how to use it the right way.  [Confession: I do not really own one, my boyfriend does.  I just claim it’s mine *wink*].  Lately, I’ve been browsing through folders of photos on my lappy and desktop in search for lovely snapshots of me and Bebe together worth hanging on the wall.  With thousands to choose from, I can’t seem to find an

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This blog’s turning three in three weeks’ time and I am quite excited about it.  I really want to run an anniversary contest but with the schedule that I have, I don’t have enough time for one.  Just looking for sponsors already is time consuming so I’ve thought of postponing the idea until my schedule’s so much better [… and I wonder when that will be]. So as a new year and anniversary gift to

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It has been my long dream to buy my family back home a new place to live which they can call their own.  Due to so much backlogs, that dream will not come true in another two or three years.  There’s no rush yet which is actually good in so many ways.  I can take things slowly, save some money and plan better.  No panic, no stress. With the help of the internet, searching for a house to match my

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Have you come across Kobi Levi’s blog before?  If you are a shoe addict, I suggest you take a look at Levi’s weblog and check out his shoe designs.  His concepts will surely blow your brains out! I’ve picked seven favorite pairs from Levi’s collection and here they are… drumroll, please! The slide shoes!  Who’d think that slides are only found in playgrounds and are designed only for children? 

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You’ve been wearing the same hair color, the same style over and over again for years.  You want it to grow longer but it’s taking forever.  You want it with volume but its as thin as always.  You’re bored, I know you are!  You step back, look at the mirror and picture yourself wearing the hairstyle you really fancy.  Problem is, curling gadgets, flat irons and hair colors are not just your thing

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If you are looking for Ovah Coffee's BLOGROLL, you can easily find it on this blog's FOOTER.  Simply click the Show All link to expand the list. If you wish to exchange link with Ovah Coffee, please add this blog first on your blogroll with the following information: Title: Ovah CoffeeURL: http://ovahcoffee.com After adding Ovah Coffee to your list, please leave a comment below with your name,

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I am not only crazy when it comes to shoes.  My toes also enjoy the company of plush slippers all year round!  Before the holidays [2011], I already own five pairs, three in pink, one red and one brown.  I have them washed in the machine every now and then for hygienic purposes and because I have been so good in 2011 [I believe so], Bebe has given me four pairs as my holiday gift to make my toes

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2011 was a big year for me.  It was an extreme mixture of surprises and challenges.  I accomplished a lot of things.  Some were easy but most required tough work.  Some prayers were answered, some got stuck in line.  I had the chance to spend a week in London [my first time], began my culinary journey, turned 33, published two new blogs [SweNay.com and Homeaholic], received awesome earnings

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My smile turned upside down for quite a long time because of an inconsiderate dentist who, instead of just refilling my front tooth decided to replace it with a porcelain jacket without even explaining the whole procedure to me.  I carried his horrible dental “masterpiece” for years until finally, two years ago, my cats helped me to get rid of it in somehow, a painful manner… ouch! To make the

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Because it’s winter time, I do not bother shaving my legs that much.  My legs are covered with warm thick leggings or pants or leg warmers almost everyday.  When at home, a pair of long pajamas is a must!  Shaving comes into picture only when I feel like doing so.  No pressure.  No stress. Summer --- is totally a different thing.  Although I love the winter breeze, I have to admit that I love

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At the age of 33, I still have a terrible relationship with makeup.  I blame myself for not finding enough time to practice.  It’s a good thing though that I spend most hours of each day in the kitchen where make up is 99% a no-no [great excuse, huh?]. Two years ago, Bebe brought home a tube of EverFresh makeup by Maybelline from his UK trip with his best bud, Lo.  I was actually the one who

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I was digging in my wardrobe with the intense desire to know if I could find a red dress for tomorrow’s family reunion dinner and ta-dah --- there was none.  I should have prepared earlier but did not.  Sigh.  Why wasn’t I so surprised to find myself unorganized? So anyhoo, there are loads of lovely dresses in red right now on sale.  Wow!  It’s fun to do some online window shopping when prices

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This year’s winter is quite unique compared to the four winters I’ve experienced.  Temperature’s playing between +3°C and -3°C which is warmer than the between -5°C and -20°C that we’ve had for the past years.  In 2010, snow has been all over the place in as early as November but this time, snow has only started to paint the town white a couple of nights ago [3rd week of December].  Not the

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Fact: H&M [H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB] is a Swedish retail clothing company with more than 2,300 chains worldwide [41 countries and counting]. With over 2,300 stores scattered all over the planet, our town, Söderhamn, doesn’t have one.  Isn’t it ironic?  I am living in Sweden but whenever I want to do some H&M shopping, I have to do it online or well, travel for hours just to find a store! 

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Bebe signed up for Bubbleroom for my sake [Thanks Bebe] and received a welcome gift containing a tube of No7 Essential Moisture Day Cream, a tube of No7 Instant Vitality Eye Roll-on by Boots and a pair of cute black undies.  That was my first encounter with Boots’ No7 skin care product line.  Did I try it at once?  You bet!  Did I like it?  So much! I purchased three of these eye roll-ons during

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If you live in Sweden, Norway, Denmark or Finland and you’re looking for an online clothing shop where you can find really fantastic items on sale, go check the Bubbleroom store online.  They have these massive pages of wardrobe pieces that come with red tags [Love ‘em!].  I’ve spotted these while roaming around the website:     Go sexy in black!  Dress with a laced v-neckline [front and back]

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I’ve heard about invisalign a few years back and got really interested about it.  It’s kind of a unique idea to have your crooked teeth straightened using clear aligners instead of the bulky and irritating braces.  My younger brother’s presently undergoing teeth straightening with the help of braces for two years now.  Although he’s happy knowing that he’ll soon have his dental problem solved,

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Unlike most fashion lovers, I happen to only have a few pairs of earrings in my collection.  The last time I’ve checked, I have fourteen, a dozen of stud earrings and two pairs of hoop earrings.  I guess it’s time for me to purchase a few more hoops to increase the number of my collection.  Thanks to the power of the internet, searching for them has become so easy. Here are five pairs of drop

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One of my front teeth was damaged when I met an accident at the age of seven.  It was a rainy afternoon when a small public vehicle lost control and ran over me and my mom.  I woke up in a hospital bed and could not recall what had happened.  Mom and I stayed under the care of our doctors for days.  We recovered after some time except for my broken front tooth.  I might just be a seven-year old

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Included in Bebe’s wish list is a new set of home theater system.  The one we have still functions without issues but it’s already outdated.  If I am not mistaking, it’s more than ten years old and that’s enough reason for us to get a new set.  Looking around,  I’ve stumbled upon the Reflection Series by Boston Acoustics. Reflection RS 230 Home Theater SystemPhoto credit: bostonacoustics.com The

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I’ve learned about geocaching today [thanks to Bebe for the quick lecture] and man oh man … it’s just now that I’ve realized that I have been missing something fun and exciting to do outdoors.  Summer might be long gone but I don’t think winter’s going to stop me from becoming a geocacher.  All I need to do is to search the internet for the best gps for geocaching, buy myself the gps device and

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I am a big fan of the Oxygen Clothing Store.  Unfortunately, it does not exist here in Sweden.  Maybe they do have an online web shop.  I will have to check Google later just to be sure I am not missing something.So anyway, I’ve visited the Oxygen Clothing Facebook Fan Page right after dinner where I’ve seen the Limited Line of Oxygen Watches.  I have no idea about the original release date of

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The presence of zipps has been visible in the fashion world since 2009.  It has started to slowly die in 2010 but when the famous fashionista Victoria Beckham features a number of dresses with larger than life zippers for her Spring/Summer 2012 collection, oh yes, those simple zippers are definitely not going down the slope, at least not yet!           Zip Collar Raglan Coat with navy double

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Belts are not one of my favorite thingies.  As of the moment, my wardrobe has only four of them --- all made of leather, three black, one brown.  It does sound like I am a boring person, don’t I?  Ouch!  But here’s a secret --- speaking from the heart, I really look forward to that day when I get to own leather belts in different shades and shapes, from simple to really weird buckles.  Now that

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(View of La Sassaia, a luxury villa in Tuscany, Italy) Like many of the world’s older interests, wine-tasting has a history and culture all its own. However, for a true enjoyment of this ancient drink, there’s nothing like a tasting tour to one of the oldest and most famous wine-making regions in the world, Tuscany. For the discerning individual or group looking for a true taste of Tuscan wine,

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The day I turned 30, I panicked.  It was then that I realized that I was getting old… really getting old.  There was no slowing down, no turning back time.  I had no other choice but to embrace the fact that I need to move forward with time. The day I turned 30? --- Oh, that was three years ago.  I am now 33 and honestly, I have no issues anymore regarding adding numbers to my age.  I may no

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I had the opportunity to check out Empire, a cinema that is located in Leicester Square in the City of Westminster, London two days before flying back to Sweden.  The building was only a few steps away from London’s M&M’s World which we [Bebe, Lo and I] visited that same night.  Because the streets were too crowded with people rushing from both directions, I wasn’t able to capture a photo of the

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Tired of applying those eyelash extensions just to get that thicker and longer look?  Are you beginning to give up on the different mascaras you’ve tried because they don’t really give you the result you’ve been wanting to see?  If you are searching for a solution to your eyelash ritual issues, check out neuLash Active Eyelash Technology, a product which according to those who’ve given it a whirl

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Once upon a time in a land far, far away, where something called the internet was still a mystery, people visited bingo halls to try their luck in creating lines and patterns.  But when internet was no longer a mystery and online bingo sites were brought to existence, a number of bingo lovers realized how beneficial it was to play the game without the need to leave home.  Slowly but surely,

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In a few day’s time, December’s here!  Are you already having migraine attacks thinking of what to get her for the holidays?  A piece of advice, if you really want to make her go, “Oh wow!” while jumping with pure gladness, buy her a bottle of perfume.  Question is, which one, which one? Your girlfriend or wife will surely love this bottle of Youth Dew Perfume by Estée Lauder.  The bottle alone

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With more than a dozen watches in my collection, I think it is but safe to say that I am crazy when it comes to timepieces.  I don’t believe that I need to be a watch expert to belong to the group of watchaholics.  Oh no.  Just to be clear, I am not a compulsive buyer.  I always devote extra effort to weigh the pros and cons.  I want to make sure that the piece I will be paying for is something

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For the past four years, I have been able to fill my shoe cabinet with more than seventy [70] pairs.  Only 5% of them have heels which I rarely use.  I can’t really remember the last time I’ve put on a pair of high heels.  Sometime in 2010, maybe?  I really need to joggle my memory, yeah? So well.. while flipping through the pages of the latest issue of Cosmopolitan, I can’t help but stare at the

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It’s Friday once more.  The week’s finally over.  It’s time to sit back, relax and watch a movie.  Well, at least, is what I am planning on doing during the weekend.  For Bebe, he’s got an extra routine to complete --- shave! I always look forward to Bebe’s shaving day.  I know.  I do sound so shallow, don’t I?  But here’s the thing, Bebe, minus the beard and moustache looks so much younger,

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If you are an M&M enthusiast, then you definitely want to visit the M&M’s World in Leicester Square in the West End of London which opened its sweet doors to the public on 13 June 2011.  It is considered as the world’s largest candy store with a floor area measuring of up to 35,000 square feet and filling four fascinating floors with fun and excitement. M&M's World London Information:Location/

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Sometime in September, I’ve published a post [On “Hearting” the Hearts] about World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. [WWE, Inc.] and a short info regarding how and when I’ve become a fan of the show.  WWE is cool and the cooler thing is, the love of my life’s also a big fan since I don’t know when.  A match made in heaven?  Maybe we are!Before flying to London last August, Bebe was asking me a few

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Winter, spring, summer or fall --- it does not matter what season it is of the year.  A long hot shower completes my day, always.  It magically freshens up my mood.  It’s a part of my daily ritual.  Without it, I feel exhausted, dull and boring.  Most days, I shower in the morning and again at night.  If I have the luxury of time, I take a warm relaxing bath instead of the night shower. Because I

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Actually, selected party dresses, bikinis and party shoes are also up to 70% off at Nelly.com but at the moment my eyes are fastened into these two gorgeous bracelets:   Blue Leather Bracelet by Nelly This adjustable bracelet has this fierce reptile look.  It also comes in black, red and orange. Price: before: GBP 9.50 now: 4.95 Fearless Snake by J Dauphin The bracelet has these lovely

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Snow is not yet falling in this part of Sweden but it sure is already freezing cold outside.  Tomorrow afternoon, I am planning on putting in the basement my autumn and summer footwear [especially my several pairs of flipflops] along with the thin jackets to give more room to my winter clothes.  I will not be doing so much shopping for this year’s very cold season but I am definitely going to

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I haven’t done any shopping at Bonprix yet but I am having fun flipping through pages of their sale corner.  They have so many dresses of up to 50% off the original price.  Though I am not planning on purchasing some online anytime soon, it’s a good thing to make a wish list though, I think.  So here’s the list I’ve come up with:   A trendy dress with that elegant touch.  Comes with a matching

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As much as possible, I want to stay debt-free.  If it’s possible, loan-free for the rest of my life.  However, truth is I can never predict my future.  There might come a day when I am left with no other choice but to borrow money [ouch!]. I am looking forward to applying for a Swedish driver’s license.  Problem is, the entire process is complicated and I will have to pay more than I could ever

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It’s undeniable.  Fall fashion has welcomed tube scarves with open arms.  It seems like a tube scarf is now a part of every woman’s wardrobe and I am falling behind!  I have eight or nine or ten [as usual, unsure] scarves but no tube ones and I really want to get myself the “tube”.  I am thinking of visiting my favorite boutique downtown during the weekend to see if they have the scarf style I

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I’ve been dependent on my eyeglasses since 2008.  The pair I am wearing now is by Puma and I love it to bits.  Bebe has purchased it for me in July 2009 during our three-week Philippine vacation.  The pair’s a part of my everyday life.  The only time it gets to rest is when I’m sleeping. I’ve actually considered the idea of replacing my eyeglasses with contact lenses.  I’ve tried wearing contacts

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In my part of the world, it is getting colder and colder.  Whenever possible, I’d rather stay indoors where it’s warm and cozy.  A cup of hot coffee or chocolate is always a good companion while relaxing in my ballerina slippers and long pajama pants [PJ]. When it comes to PJs, I want them loose-fitting and light to the touch with a drawstring waistband.  Scrolling through the Stylish + Cool

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you seen Straight Talk's "I'm getting richer effect" ad ?  It's so cute and amusing.  The dogs are so adorable!  If you haven't seen it yet, watch this video.  I'm pretty sure it will make your day a whole lot better. The getting richer effect has expanded... by

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Although getting around Europe isn’t that difficult especially if one has a passport issued by one of its members [countries].  I’ve been to the UK in August with Bebe and having my Swedish passport by my side is such a delight.  It makes my travel within Europe and around the world a lot easier. After our UK vacation, Bebe is already thinking of flying back there in June of next year to watch

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Winter, the coldest season of the year is soon here.  I can feel it!  The days are getting shorter while the nights are getting longer.  Outside, it’s already like walking inside an extremely large freezer.  Brrrr.  There have been days when the temperature set below 0°C, to which it’s even worse after daylight’s gone.  Brrrrer!  Well, today, at least we’re at +5°C but with the not-so-gentle cold

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I don’t do stock exchange.  I mean, I want to but online trading just isn’t my thing.  I don’t know the basics and don’t understand how shares work so I’ll better leave that to the experts.  I do, however, have an Online Currency converter app I’ve found on the web which I personalize from time to time depending on my exchange rate needs.  It’s a good thing that I can add and/or delete currencies

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Two Fridays ago [07 October], I turned 33!  I wanted to freeze time and stop my ageing even for awhile but no matter how hard I tried, I still became one year older.  Well, happy [belated] birthday to me! I celebrated my day not on that Friday but the day after with my Bebe and his family.  If you’ve been following this blog, then you already know how I much I love to bake cakes.  However, the

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I really haven’t given it much thought.  Just lately, I’ve realized that I do not have a sexy sleepwear in my closet and perhaps it is time for me to get myself one.  When I say “sexy”, I don’t actually mean the teddy or just string types that are in fashion these times.  Although I might try such a very sexy fashionable lingerie at one point, what I am interested in getting my hands on soon are

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On a previous blog post, I’ve written about the six pairs of shoes I’ve bought in the UK during our one-week getaway in the lovely country.  One of the pairs I truly like is the one I’ve gotten at TK Maxx in Brent Cross, these pink baby doll shoes by Sister Moon: Me and my pair of Sister Moon Leather Mary Janes Casual I’ve worn my Sister Moon shoes twice, first in school and on a shopping day

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I love wearing dresses.  I am more comfortable in them than in pants.  I have quite a collection of pretty dresses in my closet and just like my pairs of shoes, their numbers keep on growing.  People say I’m lucky because I have this petite body shape and that I will always look good in dresses.   Thing is, I’ve seen many plus size women in dresses and they certainly look sexy and hot. Fashion

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While watching telly hours ago with Bebe and family, I caught a glimpse of the Olay 2-in-1 anti wrinkle firm and lift day cream + serum ad.  I saw the same commercial days ago, got curious but instantly just forgot about it.  I guess I was too tired from my internship day in a restaurant downtown that I did not have the energy to do a quick research about the new Olay product. Oh well… after

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During my 8th month of residency here in Sweden, I was one of the twelve immigrants chosen to participate in a government project where we were given the chance to experience how Swedish workplaces function.  We were interns for two months in one or two institutions of our preference.  I had the opportunity to be absorbed in two companies, a month in a health shop and the other month in an elder

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Summer has come and left the room. Fall is here to stay for a month or two.  It’s brrrrrr time once again!  Just curious, is it already cold in your part of the world?Although winter’s not yet knocking at the door, I am already having cold feet!  Oh no!  Not that kind of cold feet that Julia Roberts has in the Runaway Bride film.  It’s the kind of cold feet where the phrase “Catch me if you can”

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TRESemmé for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. My love for TREsemmé began with a couple of sachet samples from Cosmopolitan, one shampoo, one conditioner.  I tried them and my hair had this remarkable shine and volume I never experienced before.  My hair was light and free flowing.  Since then, TRESemmé has been my favorite brand when it

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Whenever I get the chance, I grab a copy of Elle or Glamour magazines.  I mean, I love my monthly subscription of Cosmopolitan but because it’s in Swedish, there are moments when I want to read fashion and shopping mags in English. So anyway, it was in a page of either Elle or Glamour where I learned about this E45 skin care brand.  The ad wasn’t something fancy.  It was so simple making it

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My fascination with poker only started in 2009 when Zynga released an app of it on Facebook.  I found it uninteresting at first as I was having trouble remembering the rules and getting my own strategy.  I played once in a while until I noticed that I was beginning to like it.  I started playing a few tables per day until I was able to learn how to trust my instinct.  There have been times when I

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Thank you so much Cosmopolitan for sending me some Calvin Klein love and thank you, too Bebe for paying the subscription. When I got home from school yesterday, this was waiting for me at our doorstep: Surprise!  Surprise!  A tiny little package… minus Piglet, of course .  I went a bit, “Huh?” as I could not figure out who sent it to me then Cosmopolitan came into mind.  It must be the freebie

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We’re now on our 6th week in culinary school.  Fortunately, I’ve managed to keep my extra-small size intact despite the many days of what seems to be “endless” eating.  Whew! During our first week in school, we were teasing each other about the possibilities of gaining too much weight throughout the program.  It was kinda alarming to listen to but the fact remains that it might happen.  Pretty

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I dropped by the pharmacy right after school this afternoon to buy vitamin C in effervescent form.  I grabbed a tube and while on my way to the cashier, a lovely poster caught my eye:   Offer: 4 Hjärtat* products of your choice for 75 Swedish crowns [SEK] ~ +/- 11USD. *Hjärtat - The Heart/Heart - the pharmacy’s own brand Hjärtat products to choose from and their corresponding ordinary prices:

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For quite sometime, I’ve been wanting to have a more organized bathroom corner [my cabinet, that is] and shoe rack for my own sake.  I’ve promised myself over and over again to fix them as soon as possible but somehow, I always lack the enthusiasm to begin arranging my things… not until a few weeks back when I forced myself to start sorting my items and not stop until I was satisfied with what I

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For more than a year now, Garnier has been the brand I trust when it comes to facial creams and treatments.  I’ve tried their: Garnier Pure A Daily Treatment MoisturiserGarnier Light Brightening Eye Roll-onGarnier Deep Moisturizer Fresh [Green]Garnier Light Fairness Moisturizer [Yellow]Garnier 24hr Nourishing Day Cream with essence of rose, vitamin E and UV filter [pink] --- the one I am using

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It’s difficult to get bored with London. There’s always a new area to discover, a new shopping complex opening up, or a new independent boutique you insist on buying all of this year’s outfits from. With a city so large and diverse, how can you possibly see it all? This may be the main reason so many live in the capital for many years, never tiring of its grand architecture, diverse, widespread

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Before heading to bed on the 14th of this month, my new blog’s first post was up!  Yeah.  It just came from nowhere.  No buzz, no early signs, no notice.  But I guess it’s not a huge deal, is it?If you have been following this blog, SweNay.com was first launched in 13 February 2011 with a  few posts published in Swedish.  However, because my Swedish grammar isn’t that accurate, I came up with the

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The latest issue of Cosmopolitan [language: Swedish] arrived at our doorstep early this week.  I’ve been a subscriber [thank you Bebe] for more than a year now and it’s the first time in history that I did not rush into reading the pages at once.  I have been having really busy weeks that 24 hours a day feels like ten hours short.  The Cosmo Mag is just lying there, on the computer table waiting

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Every Sunday, bulletin ads from different grocery shops located within our town are being dropped into our mailbox.  The ads contain four or more pages about the upcoming week’s grocery deals --- a smart way to help consumers plan ahead of time and save a few $$$ on the side.  For sure, it’s a delight to see pages after pages of bargains of consumer goods.Before I went to bed last night, I

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Weeks before flying to the UK, I promised not to buy myself new pairs of shoes.  Don’t get me wrong, I was sincere about it however, keeping my word had been a struggle.  During our  barely a week stay in fascinating London, I managed to get hold of six new pairs of footwear.  Trust me.  I tried to stay away from temptation for as long as I could.  Yes.  I was weak.  Too weak to say NO.New shoes!

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Spring has already kicked in.  The sun rarely shines so bright, rain, thunder and lighting are often upon us and the wind when it blows --- oh my, so chilly!  Brrrrrr…Aside from having quite a collection of spring boots, I also own a fair selection of sweaters – mostly cardigans and a few pullovers.  I usually have them in plain black to avoid getting headaches matching them with what I am

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I’m still at the moment here at Mamma Lena’s apartment enjoying the night of what Swedish people call “kräftskiva” --- Crayfish Party.  I have lived here in Sweden since June of 2007 and have never tried this delicacy.  I am not that enthusiastic when it comes to eating members of the crustacean family.  I guess I have issues attacking their heavy shells before I get to enjoy their meat.  Yes…

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I am a WWE, Inc. [World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.] fan since I can’t exactly remember when.  As I try to recall, I might only be nine or ten when I began cheering with my younger brother for our favorite ring entertainers Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, The Million Dollar Man, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Triple H and Yokozuna as they battled for championship belts inside the

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Despite the fact that I do not have a golden voice, I love to sing.  In 2009, Bebe bought me a portable videoke machine [Ziller O] which became my best friend especially during my boring days.  In most occasions, I sing two of Avril Lavigne’s songs: “Sk8ter Boi” from her debut album Let Go and “My Happy Ending” from the album Under My Skin, her second.  I like Lavigne.  She has this fantastic

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On our [Lo – Bebe’s best friend, Bebe and me] 2009 vacation in Hong Kong, I was searching for a Baby-G watch in the shade of blue.  I found one.  Unfortunately, the watch wasn’t in a very good condition anymore.  Maybe it had been on display for a long time.  It accumulated dirt and the color was starting to fade.  Because we were only there for a short five-day stay, I almost gave in and then ….

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Bebe rarely drinks but that does not mean we do not have a shelf filled with alcoholic beverages.  It’s pretty small but it’s enough.  Bebe usually receives a bottle or two as gifts.  Great deal, eh?  Actually, I have recently fixed our little wine-, spirit- malt beverage shelf only two days before flying to London.  Before, the pretty bottles were lying in one of the kitchen cupboards along with

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HE WON!  HE WON!  HE WON!  Unbelievable!  During our July 20 visit at the Furuvik Zoo and Amusement Park, Bebe won something enormous!  He tried his luck and played the chocolate wheel.  He picked the numbers 75-80 which have our birth years [him: ‘76, me: ‘78].  We weren’t expecting too much as the chance was as thin as paper but we did hope for something good.The attendant exclaimed, “Let’s

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Week 34 [meaning, last week] was superb.  I was able to chat with my family most days of the week.  A month ago, they applied for an internet service from another provider so they could dump the old one.  They were “internetless” for a week until on week 34, the new internet service provider turned ON the switch for them.  Woohoo!You see, living miles and oceans away from your family can make you

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This post brought to you by Straight Talk. All opinions are 100% mine.It is that time of the month again --- bills are coming, knocking at your bank account's doorstep screaming, "Pay me!  Pay me!".  Those who are able to find ways to cut their monthly charges get to go on with their worry-free lives.  But those who are unable to plan their finances the right way end up with troublesome days.  So

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Four days ago, I spent hours fixing an open cabinet for my shoes [and Bebe’s, too].  I removed one of the tiny shoe racks that we had in the hallway and replaced it with a four-layer closet.  I thought that it would be enough but I was wrong.  I ended up having this long stack of shoe boxes which wasn’t really pleasing to the eyes [will post a pic later].  There was nothing much I could do.  At

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When I migrated to Sweden on June 29, 2007, there were only two phrases I knew: Jag älskar dig [I love you] and Jag saknar dig [I miss you].  Oh, I also know the Swedish way of saying hello which is Hej [pronounced as hey].  Apart from these, I felt like I was in China, if you know what I mean.  I heard people talking in this language which was so alien to me.  It was horrible, very very

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