Beauty is my addiction. Which is why it was so hard to downsize my makeup bag. I have to really make sure that all the products work efficiently and effectively. They must pass the following criteria: - wearable - should last long on my oily skin - serves a dual purpose Here are the reasons why I chose to downsize my makeup bag...

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"The value of an object should never be defined by its price, rather by how much happiness it provides its owner." Let me share with you a (rather complex) story of how I got my perfect make-up bag. Once upon a time, I had a hand-me-down make-up bag. It was old, filthy, and desperate for a replacement.  In my mind, the perfect replacement...

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"Are you going broke?" A close friend once joked. When I asked why, she said its because I wore the same outfit every time we hang out. I understand why she would make that assumption. It's because I used to own a LOT of clothes. And she would always point out how I was donning a new outfit whenever we hang out. Oh...

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The meaning of minimalism for me is ever-evolving. At first, I thought that it was just a simple concept of "owning less". But as I learn more about it, I realize that minimalism stands for something so much more. For me, minimalism is a way of life, wherein the basic principle is to recognize what is essential and make conscious decisions to eliminate...

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My fiance always took pride on how tidy his bedroom was and how hard he works to keep things well organized. But despite his efforts, I still feel a sense of ordered chaos whenever I enter his room. He kept a lot of toys, basketball memorabilia, brightly colored caps, packages and boxes from numerous gadgets etc. There were a lot of items in...

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"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." -Arthur Ashe 28 years old. Loves fashion and beauty. Scatter-brained. Slightly shopaholic. A little overwhelmed. That's where I am at right now. Back when I was living with my parents, I longed so badly to have a place of my own. I imagined a place of solitude and peace. A sanctuary....

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