Exploring Cagayan De Oro For #WonderfulMindaNOW

Just received a challenge to share the many interesting things that can be found in my beloved city, Cagayan de Oro. Since I have not been out and about for quite a long time, found this opportunity or great excuse to just out and about in Cagayan de Oro. Will be exploring the top 10 coolest spots in the city. This could be the following:

• Hole-in-the-wall Cafes and Restaurants


• Local music Acts


• Best Street Fashion


• Picturesque scenes in the city


• Great escape and secrets

The challenge will take place in my Social media accounts so do follow and check my Twitter: @venussmileygal, Instagram: @venussmileygal and Facebook: Emotera Goddess. You can also keep track what other fellow Mindanaoan bloggers are sharing by following #WonderfulMindaNOW.

Exciting isn't it? This is why I'm pretty excited for this campaign! And I am gearing up by subscribing to Globe's GoUNLI20PLUS post photos and status updates on my social media accounts anytime, anywhere.

If you're a Kagay-anon join me on this challenge and lets explore the coolest places in Cagayan de Oro. You can also recommend to me from thing to do, restaurants, gig spots, to the best selfie places and many more! Feel free to tag me, or send comments and messages on any of my social media accounts. Will be looking forward to hear from you all!

Country in the World Best Fits My Personality

What Country in the World Best Fits Your Personality?

Answered this quiz and the result is France! My ideal country is Europe specifically somewhere in London. France not bad at all. How I waish I could live there someday. ;)

Gradient Maxi Skirt

I'm inlove with maxi skirts! Ironic because before I'm always seen wearing short skirts. :D Guess, your fashion sense change as you grow
old. I do still love seeing other girls wearing short skirts and get attracted with short skirts at stores. However, its been long time since I wear short skirts and Im more excited to spend on maxi skirt and take more time thinking should I buy or not on short skirts. I guess my fashion style did changed, but im not yet ready to let go on my precious shorts skirts. :(

A lot of people love this gradient maxi skirt including myself.  Both the top and maxi skirt are bought at a thrifted shop. When it comes to shopping I consider myself lucky, because all the favorite clothes in my closet so far are bought at a very low price and/or discounted price. ^_^

National Bookstore Project Aral

Back to school is fast approaching!

My kiddo is officially enrolled and ready for the next school year. What's lacking though is the books and uniform but I'll worry on that later since school haven't started yet. Next stop is buying school supplies. It was very helpful that his teacher has already listed all the school supplies he needs at school coz it saves the time and money on shopping.



If you are going to buy school supplies at the National Bookstore, you might be interested in donating a school supplies for the children who are affected by the Typhoon Yolanda. National Bookstore Project Aral school kit includes 2 notebooks, 2 pencils, sharpener and eraser. This kit cost 25.00 (PHP). Your extra 25.00 can go a long way in helping kids in need.

Watsons Sale

I love it when Watsons has sale promos because I can save on some beauty necessities. Too bad though I didn't get to buy that flat and hair straightener which was on buy 1, take 1. If only I knew, if only I had the money. It would have been a huge saving and then I could just sell the free one. Previously, Bang and I was able to save a lot on the hair blower which was offered buy 1, take 1 also at Watsons.

Anyways, in this sale the items that I bought are wet tissues and hair brush.

I always buy Watsons wet tissue because it so handy and affordable. Bought this for buy 2, take 1.The hair brush, on the other hand, is in 30% off. Ive been planning to buy a durable hair brush and this sale gave me the chance to get it. It was really a huge saving.

You should watch out for sale promos at Watsons branches near you because it really save you a lot on beauty necessities.

SunKissAlba Gets Beyonce’s Look

Wow I loved the finished product, but let me tell you, she is a natural beauty. She look so freaky gorgeous without make up. Learn how James Vincent achieves Beyonce’s glamorous makeup look on SunKissAlba.

Makeup tips for a Beyonce look:

• Color correct under your eyes with peach, coral or orange. For darker skin, use orange to balance out blue tones.


• Contour with taupe eyeshadow or blush right below the cheek bone.


• Bring black liner along lash line.


• Use some shine or shimmer in a metallic eyeshadow to bring some lift to the smokey eyeliner.


• Cut faux lashes into three sections and apply with a tiny amount of glue.


• Finish off with gloss.

Tips to straight that curly hair and achieve the Beyonce’s look.

• Wet your hair down.


• If your hair is curly, blow out the curl to give a smooth finish. Use a round hair brush with a lot of tension, and blow your hair straight.


• Add in some curl with hairspray. Use a ¾” inch curling iron, starting at the bottom of the hair, working to the top.


• Pin each curl to the scalp and let cool.


• Once cool, spray with hairspray, and brush out.

Nail polishing tips:

• File, shape and buff your nails.


• Apply oil to the cuticles.


• Use bronze and gold polishes to blend the perfect metallic look.


• Enhance the polish with different sizes and shapes of gold glitter at the tips of the nail (apply with a thin paint brush).


• Seal with a glossy top coat

Unprecedented Flash Sale

This feeling... :( My favorite online shop, Romwe.com, just launch a biggest flash sale from May 2nd to 4th, 2014. And I just did my online shopping last week! I should have waited... huhuhu

653 must have style clothes with original price of $30 is now on sale at $9.99 and yes its in free shipping as well! If you want to check out the items on sale visit Romwe.com to buy.

Here are the clothes in my wishlist that are on sale at $9.99. I wish I can still buy them.