The Dainty Damsel: December 2017

2017 has almost come to an end. That was fast!!! This year has been a lot challenging indeed. So many ups and downs but I still managed to balance everything. It's like walking on a path with different trials on. Hence, I'm thankful that there are people that stood there and guided me all the way.

This last blog post for 2017 is all about sharing with you my best moments all throughout the year. It's such a nice feeling that despite of all the storms, sunshine always come through :)

1. Family Time

A simple dinner and hang out with the whole fam is one of my faves.Our last get together including my relatives was last Dec 26 when we went to Tagaytay. Nothing compares when you're with the family ❤

2. Blog Career

I became part of a bloggers group here in the PH - Bloggo Community; were I meet new friends who shares the same passion.

Collaborations with a few brands also hit me up this year. So thankful for all the trust!

3. The Dainty Damsel

Finally I decided to come up with my own blog name and changed my website address. I just want to have my own identity :)

4. Shopping Date with my fashion & blogging inspirations

First is for Watsons with Vern and Verniece Enciso; second is for H&M with Janeena Chan

Who would have thought that I've got to spend time with them!! I'm so happy for that opportunity, definitely one of the books! I really love them, a lot.

5. Bloggers United 13 & 14

My year is not complete without going to BU! It always feels so good to meet my inspirations. And also raiding their closets is plus points!

6. Staycation with high school friends

Even we have busy scheds, we make sure to spend quality time together. It was also the celebration of my birthday. High school friends will always have a special place in my heart ❤

7. Tried a short hair cut

And because I always keep my hair long, I've decided to try something new for my hair. Though not that too short but it's the shortest I've ever done!! So happy that it suits me well haha and I want to cut it again, lol.

So that's all my treasured moments for 2017. Forever grateful for all the experiences. Hoping for more memories next year. May we all have a fruitful 2018! Farewell, 2017 ❤

Taking care of our hair is one thing that we shouldn't ignored. As they say, hair is our crowning glory and I truly believe in that. Having a naturally wavy hair brought a lot of insecurities in me. I can still remember when I was in grade school, I always kept my hair tied. I don't enjoyed trying different hair styles because I want it to be straight just like my classmates. As I entered my high school and up until now, I started embracing it. Everything has changed. I now freely loved doing everything I want on my hair.

I like trying new products specially when it's for my hair. Like hair gel and hair shine (that can keep it sleek and shiny all day). Even on shampoos and conditioners, I don't have specific brand because I literally tried everything because I haven't find the perfect one, for my hair! Name it all and I can say that I've used it already. Well, I get easily attracted on their commercials. Good marketing strategy indeed haha!

And with that, I'm sharing with you how I keep my hair in great condition:

1. Salon visit at least 3-4 times a year (because I always want long hair). As for me, I always make sure to make my hair cut to lessen split ends. We all don't like it right? I think it also helps our hair breathe. And now my hair is a little bit shorter just for a new look, but a lot said that it suits me. Yaaay!

2. Use hat/umbrella when going out. Of course, to protect from the harmful ray of sun! Our hair needs sunscreen protection too! I have dry hair that's why I always make sure to use that, prevention it is!

3. Lessen the use of heat styling hair tools. I even don't know how to use it properly. But when someone can do it for me, I use it rarely. Only on special events/occasions. We all know that it's one cause of dryness and hair breakage.

4. Stick to one hair care brand. Until here I still have hugot hahaha jk. Now that I finally tried Symply G Keratin Shampoo and Conditioner, I can say that I finally found the one! Why? Because...

* It provides the hair with maximum moisture making it silky, soft and shiny. I've been using it for a week and I can say that it made a difference on my hair. I can now go on all my errands without worrying how my hair will look like.

* It has a salon content - Keratin with Argan oil. No need to visit the salon for the treatment! I love how it prevents my hair to become dull and dry. That's really my main problem.

* The fragrance is so good! It lasts all day! Feels like a smell of a after salon treatment hair!

* It is budget friendly! Their 22ml sachets is PHP 6.00 and the 200ml bottles is PHP 83.00, such a great deal! Common hair care brands only offers 10ml sachets for the same price with Symply G :)

* Symply G is easy to find in the market. It is available min Purehold branches, local bag per markets and sari-sari stores nationwide!

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1. Follow Symply G's Facebook page (facebook.com/SymplyG.Official) and Instagram account (@symplyg.official)

2. I’ll pick the winner on January 15

3. Bonus points will be given if you also follow @bloggocommunity and @elainevillapando on Instagram

ADDITIONAL BONUS POINTS:

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Good luck, loves ❤

It's December again, so it means another leg of Bloggers United is here. As I always said on my previous blog posts, it's one of the events I look forward every time. Last Saturday, December 9, the 14th Bloggers United was held at World Trade Center in partnership with World Bazaar Festival. This has been my 6th time and I always feel like it's my first time. I don't know why but there's something that keeps me excited every installment.

For those who haven't attended yet, Bloggers United is a one day event where you can meet and shop your favorite bloggers/vloggers/online personalities closet at super affordable prices! Believe me when I say super cheap 'cause you'll know later on as I share what I bought from their booths.

What I love about the event is meeting the persons who became my inspiration in blogging. I feel so overwhelmed seeing them. It feels so good to see everyone behind social media. They're all friendly and kind! They even remember me and my name, so kiliiiig!

It was a smooth sailing event; a jam packed indeed! I saw that everyone's had a great time especially on shopping bloggers' closet and of course, the photo op. And here are my photos with them: