Find your Focus with FAVORI

As much as I love to attend blogger events, photo sessions, traveling and being on the road, it's always so nice to return home to my cozy bedroom. That’s the time I can write on my blog and edit photos so I can focus and work without interruptions. Working from home sounds like a pretty great gig to achieve better work-life balance. It’s a good balance between having peace and quiet when you need it and much-needed interaction with your family, too.

If I had a rough day or if I suffer from stress day in and day out, having a natural go-to solution, like an aroma candle and reed diffuser in hand, can help to relieve stress symptoms and do wonders for calming the anxiety and relaxing the mind.

Scents are powerful – a simple smell can immediate trigger a powerful memory and can directly impact our bodies through our nervous system. Filling the bedroom with the right scents at the right times will create the proper atmosphere for relaxation, sleep and romance. 

I added some green plants for a bit of oxygen and humidity. I also used bunches of fresh flowers and the Find your Focus Package from FAVORI -- this will help me breath better, work better, sleep better and will allow the scented air to work its magic.

This March, FAVORI have come up with a special set of FAVORI scents and wellness products that will help improve the focus and concentration. Whether you're a student, working professional or stay-at-home parent, we sometimes need help when we're overwhelmed juggling several tasks and commitments at the same time. When this happens we lose our focus, become stressed and sluggish and we may not even get to accomplish much. In times like these, it can help us recalibrate and refocus. This Find your Focus Package will give us that much needed boost in productivity!

This special set includes the Eucalyptus & Spearmint Soy Aroma Candle, Winter Mint Reed Diffuser and the Yoga & Meditation Salve. All three have minty fragrances that soothe frazzled nerves and help you breathe easier, circulating oxygen in your body to make you feel refreshed.

Watch in what FAVORI business partner, model and actress Angel Aquino has to say about these.

Freshen up with the cheerful citrus aromas and crisp herbal notes of this collection. The FAVORI Refreshing Collection includes Lemon, Lemon Grass, Pink Grapefruit, Rain Dance, The Vert (Green Tea), Verveine Fleur (Verbena), and Winter Mint.

You can avail the FAVORI at their branches at Glorietta 3, Robinson’s Place Manila, SM Megamall, SM Southmall, SM City Marikina, or Market! Market!

LOOK | A Beautiful Valentine

That's something I was wearing to a Valentine's celebration yesterday. My day was beautiful and I spent it with my family as usual. We had a dinner at the newest Mexican restaurant around BGC-High Street, and I think the outfit is perfect for this kind of occasion. This is one of the dress that I've received as a gift from Fashion71. It fits me perfectly and the colour is absolutely stunning.Very comfy, stylish and suitable for a warm weather. I'm in love with the soft fabric and of course the asymmetrical cut. The good thing about this dress is they combined my two different prints, the floral and palm leaves and they go well together. The combination is so fascinating
How about you? How did you spend your Valentine’s Day?

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Find Your Perfect Wedding Dresses at Dresshopau

I'm super happy because my friend is getting married, and that she has asked me to help her plan her wedding. Obviously I was concerned about the outfit for the big day and that's when this dresshopau webstore came to my mind. As her big day is quickly approaching and finding the perfect styles and designs for her wedding gown is not a problem because dresshopau offers a wide selection of truly stunning discount wedding dresses like these gorgeous wedding dresses below...

The fabolous Long Backless Wedding Dresses

The elegant Long Zipper Wedding Dresses

The classic Concise Beading Wedding Dresses

 We’re drooling. Those dresses is pretty much everything. 100% custom form-fitting bridal gowns are made with high-end construction and the best quality fabrics to bring you enough comfort. Plus.. it’s 50% OFF, isn’t it a great deal?

The bridesmaid plays an important role in the wedding day; of course she also deserves to stand out from the crowd of other friends and relatives in the bridal party. So, we explored the dresshopau’s exclusive lines of bridesmaid dresses in an affordable yet elegant style. They featured latest fashion and designs which is personally tailored for your exact fit.

That is why their Chiffon A-line Bridesmaid Dresses catches our attention. I knew we can save money on top quality bridesmaid dresses.

Worry no more, because dresshopau also offer a wide range of affordable party dresses available in diverse styles, including prom dresses, flower girl dresses, and evening dresses or for any special event and more. Just make sure to take a look through their collection of the most colorful and perfect dresses for all occasions. If you want to shop their collection now, just click here.

PERSONAL | 19 Brilliant Strategies to Live a Better Life

If you’re asking yourself how you can live a better life, then this list is for you. Look no further, here are some of the choices you need to make in order to see this world for the wonderful place it is. Enjoy these 19 brilliant strategies to live a better life.

1. Never use social media to express how much you hate social media. Think about it.

2. Watch the The Bachelor. It will make you feel intelligent beyond compare or the Gossip Girl, it will make you feel like you’re one of those Manhattan’s elite.

3. People who don't comment on Instagram pictures are pebbles in the shoe of life. Do it. Do it right now. My IG username is @julieann_lozada 😄

4. Be good to people. It's such a wonderful legacy to leave behind.

5. "Comparison is the thief of joy." Learn this concept. Engrave it in your mind. Once you accept that comparing yourself to others is a complete waste of time, you will be so much happier.

6. Social media is a huge part of our life. Use this properly like to connect with people we love and to document our life to inspire others. Don’t use this to bash people you don’t like and to stalk your ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend. It will save some heartache.

7. Never convince yourself extra rice is a bad idea. How dare. If it tastes good on first try, it’s gonna taste good on the second and third tries as well.

8. It's cool to have opinions. It's cool to know what's going on in the world. But, remember, you are not edgy and different because you have a controversial opinion. You're also in high school. Keep that in mind next time you decide to jump into a twitter/facebook fight about politics.

9. Always dress like you're going to run into your ex-boyfriend. Khloe Kardashian said the best revenge was a good body. I'm also typing this, while doing squats.

10. Apologize. To everyone you've ever wronged. No matter how long it's been. It's worth it, I promise. Here, I'll start...

Mr. Policemen, 
I'm sorry I said you’re dumb AF. Also I'm sorry for sending you anonymous twitter hate during the "Operation Tokhang" phase. I'm not proud of those times. I'm hoping we can move forward and support each other professionally from here on out.

PS: (But please stop the lawless and stupid actions, thank you.)


11. Choose good and real friends. Plastic people belong to the trash, not to your life.

12. Eat more plants. Not animals. The earth was made for all beings, not only human beings.

13. Not everyone is going to think you’re cool and that’s okay! They’re wrong tho. Believe in yourself.

14. Life was too short to waste time in a class you don’t like to take. Or a job you aren’t interested in. Or in a toxic relationship. Or the countless hours you spent on Youtube watching stupid videos. So, change your life.

15. Sat down and write a list of a life you wanted. Cross out the “Go to Mars” and “Live happily ever after” and focused on a few realistic goals like on my list:

1. Swim in the Mediterranean Sea 
2. Marry Leonardo Dicaprio 
3. One on one debate with Mr. President 
4. Watch the Olympics in person 
5. Save the world, the universe rather.

16. Count your blessings, not calories. RIGHT LADIES?

17. Men should have a powerful body (like muscles and abs) honed by hard physical labor – not from an expensive membership at the gym.

18. Stop comparing guys to movie characters. Truthfully, we are asking a lot from boys when we post a status and tweet things like, "Why can't all guys be like Empoy?" Hello?! I mean, he's a character in a movie given good lines not all guys are going to be like that. In your dreams.

19. Show love to everyone. This world is fallen and desperate for love.

REVIEW | Whipped Sugar Waxing and Scrub Salon

I hate shaving my armpits just as much as anyone else. Shaving can be a royal pain. From the ingrown hairs, to the cost of razors, no one is going to write a book about the joys of shaving armpits anytime soon.

So, I searched online what the best waxing salon is nearby and since I have a very low pain tolerance, the Whipped Sugar Waxing and Scrub Salon caught my attention because they offer the yummiest and pain-free waxing experience. Sounds great, ayt?

I decided to visit the Ayala Malls Southpark Alabang and I was amazed by their candy themed salon, very accommodating ambiance and I was welcomed by their friendly staff.

The salon has individual private waxing cubicles with beds and simple interiors so you can just relax while your waxing sessions are ongoing.

Whether I look forward to going to the hair salon, spa or waxing salon, going to a safe and clean environment is my priority. I am a sucker for good hygiene and impeccable cleanliness when it comes to personal zone. First, I'll make sure the treatment room is spotless and that the waxing supplies are impeccably clean. Sanitation is one of the most important things I pay attention to when evaluating my salon experience, to make sure I'm working in a way where they value these things as top priority.

As a client, we should consider the cleanliness as a whole, once you get a general idea of how they care for their patients and salon as a whole, you can make a better determination about whether they are right for you.

I have to say, I love the Whipped Sugar waxing and Salon, their service is excellent and they are definitely a huge thumbs up for hygiene. You just have to find the right branch for you. 

Anyhoo, because I don't really into a long post, I wanted to share with you my underarm waxing experience on my next blog post. 

Some of their branches are located in:

Eight Forbes Town Center, SM Cherry Shaw and Ayala Malls Southpark Alabang

Follow their FB account: www.facebook.com/WhippedSalon

Follow their IG account: @whippedsalonph

LOOK | Cold Wind

Y'all if it's gonna be this cold outside then it should at least be snowing. I'm literally praying for snow everyday.

I live in Philippines, a tropical country where summers are long, cold weather are short and oh so sweet. During cold weather (December-February) I haven't figured out how to be able to spend all day on a blanket at the park, walking somewhere gives me a great excuse to savor a few sweet moments of cold wind. We spent a lot of time walking around and taking pictures, though I'm freezing because I'm a cold blooded, luckily my FashionMia hooded dress  kept me warm on the inside and my super comfy red boots were actually quite comfortable for that kind of trip. The scenery is simple and peaceful and so beautiful to photograph!

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