More To Mica - Life & Fashion Theme Update

Hey guys, how’s your lives lately? It’s been a crazy hectic months for me.. Right now, I’ve been attending classes for 1 week straight and working on homeworks in between. Plus some projects for my previous classes that I have yet to do. That’s why I really need some pampering as soon as possible. Like some face mask to soothe and relax my facial skin.



These are affordable face masks that I picked on the racks of our local supermarket here in Santa Rosa, Laguna. I’ve tried Skinlite Brightening Essence Mask before and it was nice on the face. I started using face masks because of it, and wanted to try other face mask products. So let’s break down these three face masks I bought...


A face mask I’ve used before.. I included this in the haul since I haven’t done a review for this face mask product. Plus, so my post looks like it’s actually a haul. Lol. Kidding. But this post isn’t a review post either I’m just sharing with you guys, giving a heads up to what would probably be in my next post. Soon I’ll be available to work on a in-depth review on each of these products since classes will be stopped for a month due to some unfortunate events.



I haven’t tried theses two masks, I hope they’ll do me good.



This one looks so cute, that’s why I wanted to try it out. Plus it’s cheap. But of course, we want it to work and benefit our skin. That I will know.

That’s all the masks I’ll be trying out and do a review (if it turns out well, lol). If you’ve tried any of these products, you might want to share your experience with me?

Til’ you visit me again, lots of love.

Another errand day to squeeze in a date with Patrick (and a blog post). We went to Alphaland Southgate Mall for some work related stuff and saw a diner with cool industrial-ish interior. Befor trying out the diner, we toured around the mall first since it’s Patrick’s first time there.. Then went back to Gorkys Pizzeria when we’ve seen all stores and coz’ I was hungry.



EAT! Yes, we will. They have a long list in there menu, and since it’s our first time trying Gorkys we struggled a bit on what to order (as always when we’re trying out new places). But looking through their list I quickly decided to try the Spicy Shrimp Pasta. Not knowing that it’s Gorkys bestseller. Up’d it as meal with Iced Tea and a Large Pizza.




Patrick wasn’t sure what to eat yet, so we sat down first while we wait for my plate that came just a few minutes after we were seated down. Thumbs up for a quick serve!




Ta, da!! Look at the shrimps, they were bigger and a lot more than I thought.



Here comes the pizza... Came in a few minutes after the pasta. Another fast serve. Okay, so what do I have to say on Gorkys Pizzeria Spicy Shrimp? No cover ups but I absolutely enjoyed my plate.. I was surprised with the quantity and size of their shrimp, some diners would just have 2-3 small pieces of shrimp in their pastas. It’s actually a treat to get 2 pieces coz’ I would usually just see 1 pc of shrimp served. The spice on the shrimp pasta is just average. And the pizza, it’s okay too! I like how the crust had the right thinness, I wish my pizza had a lot more cheese though, hahahaha.. Put more cheeesee.. lol. All in all the pastae meal of 199.00 (Pasta with large size pizza, choose from cheese, hawaiian or pepperoni) is totally worth the price. Sulit na sulit nmn.



Btw, I was almost finished with my meal yet, Pat couldn’t decide on what to eat yet... He had a few bites from my shrimp pasta and pizza. Instead of trying other meals on their menu, he decided to order the same as mine. That means, he loved the food as much as I did. I assume...

Actually, just a side note... When we ordered food, there were only the two of us but then after a few minutes later people were coming in, probably coz’ office hours has just ended and people started to go home by then. We noticed almost, actually if not all, MOST of the customers of Gorky’s ordered Spicy Shrimp Pasta. It’s obviously their best seller.



Here’s their set meals for your reference....



And their solo meals. You can grab some pizza, pasta or some chicken wings if you like.
I do hope Gorky’s would be able to branch out soon, like in BGC or in the south (to have it closer to our place)? Anyway, if you happen to pass by Alphaland make sure to try it out with a friend or with your family perhaps. That’s all..

See you in my next post.

Gorkys Pizzeria
Located at Alphaland Southgate Mall, Chino Roces Ave, Makati, 2301 Metro Manila, Philippines

Hi there! It’s another outfit post for today! I’ve been an unstoppable online shopper. I would most likely buy clothes online every month (don’t get me wrong I still save, I save a lot)... Coz’ I like supporting and buying from independent sellers like instagram sellers. Previously, I would always check out my shopping account (yes I’ve got a separate account that I use to follow brands, so I don’t miss out posts from people close to me ) before going to bed. That has lessened recently, coz’ I am broke, hahaha. I’m not employed anymore and am spending a lot in school! Good thing I’ve got savings! So guys, be sure to save!! So anyway... here’s the full look and the brands that I wore (legit and safe brands you can shop at instagram).




Simple and casual yet stylish look great for weekends, hanging out with friends, etc. I mixed up my basic cropped tee from Pinasrepubliq (Have 2 other colors but I lost my white one, boo) with an cute printed aztec pom pom shorts from i-Fassion.



For my bag, I chose this one from Forever Wishes that I can wear as a shoulder bag and a backpack.



To add a bit more style I accessorized with a Stoneriver by Kim Sabala necklace because stone necklaces are soo magical! And finished the full look with a platform sandals that I ordered from Taobao - shopping haven for budget people like meh.





Cropped Black Tee Pinasrepubliq | Pom Pom Bottoms i-Fassion | Two Way Bag Forever Wishes | Stone Necklace Stoneriver



Hope you liked it! See yah.

Hey there! This time’s food post is Wasabi Warriors.. A restaurant that specializes in SUSHI? Oh my, I just can’t.

This actually happened on the same day where Patrick & I had Frankie’s at SM Aura (You can read the post here). We walked to Fully Booked to buy some promarkers for me. As we were headed back to SM Aura we spotted a sushi filled restaurant. We had a 1-2 minute moment of deciding whether we’d go Wasabi Warriors for dinner or not but obviously we ended up trying it out. We made the perfect decision!


Just look at the array of sushi....




One of the hardest part when trying out new food... What to choose? Anyway, we ordered the Ocean Warrior Pack, not sure if it’s Pack A or Pack B and an additional Warrior Roll... Patrick was in charge of ordering while I take photos (I left him to it). He insisted on making me order too, so I suggested we got one of their Warrior Rolls, Teriyaki Beef.



Waiting for sushi goodness.... *I’ve got the best eyebags ever (not really)



Here it comeeeeees. Mhmm....




Our sushi plates.. We got Ocean Warrior Pack B. They look so yummy right? They taste goood too! Their sushi feels so good to the palate with every bite. One of the best sushi’s I’ve tried. My personal favorite is the Seared Salmon Nigiri.

By the way, just to share with everyone... I didn’t want to get the sushi with avocado coz’ I found it kind of weird at first.. Patrick told me that he saw people saying good stuff on sushi that have avocados in it, that’s why he wanted me to try it out. Thanks Hon! I must say it did well with sushi, like like like.


Our stomachs satisfied! We’ve noticed people who would come by Wasabi Warriors would usually have their food for take-out. Their were actually quite a lot.




More food choices... We weren’t able to see this part while ordering coz’ it isn’t that visible from the front part of the store. We were able to check it out when we got seated which was after ordering. More to try when we come back! (I’m definitely coming back when I get the chance.



The Wasabi Warriors Serendra branch had it’s soft opening during the early week of August and had their Grand Opening last October 9. We actually tried the place a few days before their grand opening, October 1st... Wahaha. Sorry if the post is delayed for weeks.

Anyway, if you love sushi I recommend you guys to try out Wasabi Warriors if you haven’t yet. Tried it already? Share with me what else is yummy...

That’s all loves! See yah,

Few weeks ago Patrick and I had an errand for our business. We were meeting up with a possible supplier at SM Aura. We decided to wait at Food on Four... and on our way up from the basement an advertisement of delightful buffalo wings from Frankie’s caught our eyes. (Great Job to their marketing team! LOL )

We were seated at the food court for a moment before we ordered our meals. Actually, both of us tried to look for other options aside from the buffalo wings from Frankie’s. We shared Crazy Crepe’s pork floss crepe while waiting but then our contact was still stuck on traffic so we decided to finally indulge and get over with our cravings.




Here’s the menu of Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings for our reference... We just got a half dozen of Asian Zing to taste.



We just got a half dozen of Asian Zing to taste. I’m so excitedd....



Here’s the actual photo of our half dozen Asian Zing order from Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings. I’m not sure how I can properly describe how I liked the buffalo wings... We were given plastic gloves to use with our hands so we could really enjoy our buffalo wings. Because there’s nothing like having to hold and binge on your chicken! (with clean hands after). The asian zing flavor seems new to our palate but it’s totally delicious and the chicken’s skin had just the right crisp to it. Obviously, I loved it, had a good time and actually craving for it right now. (Sucks when writing a food post.. you tend to crave over and over again. Lol.)

So that’s! I just wanted to share with you guys the new food I’ve tried. If you’ve eaten here, share me some other flavors you’ve tried and how was it for you.

Hope I got you craving for buffalo wings. See yah!

Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings
4/F Food on Four, SM Aura Premier, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(They’re at the farthest end of the food court, close to the glass windows)

Who doesn’t own a pair of jeans? It’s BASIC and ESSENTIAL. For the past few years before I donned in skirts and dresses I lived with jeans. Honestly, I rarely wore skirts or dresses before.  I've always been in a pair of convenient jeans, maybe because I grew up with boys. It’s such a blessing to have Levi Strauss invent the first blue jeans in 1873. So anyway, here’s a small list of reasons why I love denim/jeans.



1. It’s comfortable & convenient. It’s one of those stress free pieces (aside from shorts 😋) that would appeal almost anywhere I go, specially when working on errands.

2. Because it’s one of the most versatile piece of clothing, there are a lot of options to wear with jeans. You can wear it with a plain tee and your good to go. It can also be worn from day to night.



3. They are durable and last a long time. Even if it may be a bit gross, but jeans are one of the bottoms that you can get away with not washing after you wear them. (I am one guilty lady! ) But hey, the less wash your jeans go through, the more wear and tear they may take on. If wear and tear is your goal though, go.. keep washing your jeans.

4. Jeans can be worn by all ages and in any season. Toddlers to Lolas (grandmother in tagalog) can wear them! Coz’ one is never too old to wear jeans. They’re totally fine to be worn all year long, the seasons doesn’t mind.

5. When picking the perfect jeans you’ve got a variety of cuts, styles and fits to choose from. Ripped, high-waisted (like the one I’m wearing - ripped & high- waisted), skinny, boyfriend, boot cut, loose fit, slim fit… name it! There’s a jeans catered for your lifestyle!




6. Those jeans can get better as it grows older. Most of the time they get better with time!

7. Lastly, is its simplicity. For those days/most days when we can’t decide what to wear or lazy days.. It’s nice to have a pair of jeans you can pull out anytime to solve the problem.
Like every Sunday, I would come in jeans 80% of the time. Since today is another Sunday Family Day and we would go here and there after mass I need to be in a comfy getup. But this time I leveled the jeans a bit with Calgary Jeans from the @thedollhouseshop. They offer almost the most affordable joni jeans, boyfriend jeans and highwaisted ripped jeans.





See yah & God bless!

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Yesterday, an exciting collaboration with Clozette & Blogger Babes happened. The first ever asia launch happened in Kuala Lumpur.

What in the world is this Blogger Babes? It’s a network of women bloggers who primarily write about their lifestyle whether it’s food, beauty, fashion and travel. Their mission is to transform aspiring bloggers (like me! ) into social influencers who have the power to live life on their own terms. They offer solutions through blogger education and support through blogger opportunities, coaching and services.




My sexy friend Lystra, Clozette’s Regional Community & Development Manager & ClozetteINSIDER Editor opened the floor.



Heidi Nazarudin president & CEO of Blogger Babes, shares her blogging journey and shared some tips & advice for bloggers (and aspiring bloggers) on how to be a social media influencer. She talked about branding and sticking to it, being consistent with the look and feel of your blog, and many more. Attendees were able to get a free e-book on developing a media kit at the end of her talk.




Selfie with my seatmates and fellow bloggers. Both have been blogging way longer than me. On my right is Eleigh of Whatever Babe and on my farther right is Phylicia of Stylecentric.



The V&V Sisters (cutesyy), Vern & Verniece shared their story before blogging and gave out some notes about starting a blog. ‘Kapal ng mukha’ one of the things you’ve gotta have, specially when you’re wearing oh-so-fashionable clothes that people look at you and wonder why you dress up beautifully but you’re just in the mall or when you simply take yer’ #ootd, as Vern & Verniece said as a blogger you’ve got to stand out. I’m actually really shy by nature, but I worked it out somehow and just did my thing. Sometimes it would still hit, well it’s most of the time but I just got to fight it off.

I even got to win their book! Not just one but two.. first, by sharing a corny joke (coz’ I’m corny like so) and second, omg, dancing on the stage. Hiya much akooo buti nlng may freebie.



Dana Decena who made the day extra fun as she gave a lively talk. She gave a lot of advice as well, what you need when your starting a blog, how to handle brands and when to give negative reviews, being down to earth even when your on top and stuff.

Despite not being able to join us, her sister Cristina Decena made a video and shared some tips about vlogging. I had a great laugh from the two. Their channel on youtube: Partners in Vogue.



Q&A Portion with the inspiring beauties.



‘Half’fit-of-the-day



With my former Clozette workmate and one of the coolest girl I know. Missed you Nicole! (More photos to be uploaded)



To be honest, I was already in the midst of depression about blogging.. I had the thoughts of qutting coz’ of my schedule and stuff entangled with my life. That’s why I’m so thankful to be part of the Blogger Babes Asia Launch in collaboration with Clozette. There’s nothing like a dose of inspiring words from successful people. Having a support system is also a key to keep you moving forward and that applies to all aspects in life.

Thank you Jara babe for inviting me! Hope to see my clozette girls soon.

Don’t forget to join Blogger Babes! And SIGN-UP for a Clozette account today (they’re giving away a Balenciaga bag for a lucky winner)