Halloween Costume Ideas 2023

Halloween is just around the corner, and it's time to start thinking about your costume. If you're looking for inspiration, check out these popular Halloween costume ideas for 2023: 

 Pop Culture: 

Barbie is always a popular Halloween costume choice, and this year is no exception. With the release of the new Barbie movie, you can expect to see even more Barbie costumes this Halloween. To get the look, simply put on a pink dress, some high heels, and a blonde wig. You can also add some accessories, like a Barbie doll or a Barbie car. 

Ariel from The Little Mermaid: Ariel is another popular Halloween costume choice, especially for kids. To dress up as Ariel, you'll need a red wig, a green bra top, and a purple mermaid skirt. You can also add a seashell necklace and a fork to complete the look. 

Maverick from Top Gun: Maverick is a popular costume choice for both adults and kids. To dress up as Maverick, you'll need a flight suit, a bomber jacket, and a pair of aviator sunglasses. You can also add a mustache and a goatee to complete the look. 

Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler from Yellowstone: Beth and Rip are two of the most popular characters on the TV show Yellowstone. To dress up as Beth, you'll need a cowboy hat, a flannel shirt, and a pair of jeans. You can also add a gun holster and a belt buckle. To dress up as Rip, you'll need a cowboy hat, a denim jacket, and a pair of jeans. You can also add a beard and a mustache. 

Wednesday Addams: Wednesday Addams is a classic Halloween costume choice that never goes out of style. To dress up as Wednesday, you'll need a black dress, white stockings, and black pigtails. You can also add a pale complexion and dark lipstick to complete the look. 

Barbie Costume

Wednesday Addams Costume

Other popular ideas 

Superheroes: Superheroes are always popular Halloween costumes, and this year is no exception. Some of the most popular superheroes this year include Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, and Captain America. 

Villains: Villains are another popular Halloween costume choice. Some of the most popular villains this year include the Joker, Harley Quinn, Venom, and Thanos. Animals: Animal costumes are always a fun and popular choice for Halloween. Some of the most popular animal costumes this year include cats, dogs, lions, tigers, and bears. Food: Food costumes are another fun and unique choice for Halloween. Some of the most popular food costumes this year include pizza, tacos, hamburgers, and ice cream. 

Batman Costume

Women's DC Heroes and Villains Collection Harley Quinn Costume

DIY costumes 

If you're on a budget or you want to be creative, you can always make your own Halloween costume. There are many easy DIY costume ideas available online and in craft stores. No matter what you choose to dress up make sure to have fun and enjoy the holiday! 

Tips for choosing a costume When choosing a Halloween costume, there are a few things to keep in mind: 

Comfort: Make sure to choose a costume that you're comfortable wearing. You don't want to be spending all night adjusting your costume or feeling uncomfortable. 

Weather: Consider the weather when choosing your costume. If it's going to be cold outside, you'll want to choose a costume that will keep you warm. If it's going to be hot outside, you'll want to choose a costume that won't make you too sweaty. 

Budget: Halloween costumes can range in price from very affordable to very expensive. Set a budget for yourself before you start shopping so that you don't overspend. 

Creativity: Don't be afraid to be creative with your costume. You can always put your own spin on a classic costume or come up with your own unique idea. With so many great Halloween costume ideas to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect costume for you this year. So get creative and have fun!

Same Day Laundry Service in Makati - Dexter Laundry

ANO NA 2020? 

The year 2020 will ends in less than a month and we are now used to stay at home for so long and we couldn't travel abroad or domestic.

One of the things that we noticed during this pandemic is not wearing the outside clothes that we wear when we have a night out, events to attend, to work, or when we travel. As much as possible, I would like to wear them whenever I go to the supermarket or quick errands to the bank, or quick catch up with my friends. And because of that, my laundry is piling up so quickly!

It was also great to declutter most of my clothes, bags, shoes that I didn't use last year and started to practice minimalism last February. Less is more. So right now, with enough clothes, shoes, and bags that I have in my closet - I know for the fact that I am using them. I can't wait to declutter again next year and buy new ones that will last for a year and two. 

Same-Day Laundry Service 

I have moved to a new place a few months ago and when I was moving, I thought of "how I can do my laundry?" normally, laundry services take 2 to 3 days in return and with a delivery fee. (ugh!) Back to my old place, I used to do DIY laundry that I have to spend two hours of my time. I can do it while I'm working. Hassle-free right?

When I finally moved here to my new place,  I started to look for a laundry service nearby, probably DIY - but I couldn't help but think of how can I drag my laundry going there? I don't want to. 

Good thing, I saw this laundry service posted in the Facebook group marketplace and I started to inquire. They are offering the SAME-DAY laundry service! 

So easy to book a scheduled FREE pick-up and delivery to your place. I booked it at 9AM and they will deliver your laundry in the afternoon at 2PM. They will do the laundry and fold your clothes. I don't think they do this before, but thanks to the new normal, I guess. 

Before I used to do my laundry every two weeks, but only weighed 3 kilos and now that I want to wear the rest of my clothes, I wouldn't mind having my laundry in a month or three weeks because Dexter Laundry is here to rescue! 

Oh, I forgot to mention, I book my laundry on a weekday - so imagine how less hassle to squeeze in the errand while I am working from home, I can just wait for my laundry the same day.

Book Here:

Makati Branch: https://facebook.com/dexterlaundrymakati/

Contact details: 0917 802 7892 or (02) 8551 9580 for FREE pick-up and delivery!

About Dexter Laundry Philippines: https://facebook.com/dexterlaundryphilippines/

They have a loyalty card, guys!! 

Have a great day everyone!

xx

Three Types of Personalized Custom Jewelry - (A Perfect Gift)

We all want to be on-trend when it comes to clothing, shoes, hairstyle, skincare products, gadgets and lifestyle. But sometimes, we do want to have our own style or at least some details that only ourselves have it. 

Investing in jewelry is good. Just like other things, there are only a few that are limited designs and we want more unique and has characters that fit us. I stumbled upon this online shop called Custom Necklace: https://www.custom-necklace.com/. I love the necklace with a heart pendant, but there are only a few designs that you can find from your favourite jewelry shop. 

Here are the three types of custom necklace that you would like to have: 

Name Necklace

This type of necklace will never go out of style because it has your name on it! You can have it in gold, rose gold or silver style. You can definitely wear this to any occasion. 

Birthstone Necklaces

Well, if you don't want to show off your name necklace, well, you can never go wrong with birthstone necklace! This is also a personalized piece of jewelry you will wear and unique. You can also pass it on to your child or future kids if you want to. "Gem with romantic entrust, hidden forever promise." 

Heart Necklace 

Yes! This is my favourite design of necklace - Heart. The heart-shaped is a symbol of love. It is a perfect gift for a special someone or to yourself. 

More designs here (Source)

So if you are looking for a personalized gift visit Custom Necklace website to  SHOP necklace here.

Have a great day everyone!

xx

VLOG: Bi-Suppon Collagen Review

I started taking it since June. I love how I have a good night sleep even though I sleep late. Even for health-conscious women in their 30's, skin aging is inevitable. That's why I rely on #BiSupponCollagen to keep signs of aging at bay and stand out with her dewy, radiant skin.

Watch my short review of Bi-Suppon Collagen by Blue Bee One PH. 

When it comes to collagen supplements, there are loads in the market that promise good results, but so far, only Bi-Suppon Collagen worked for me. It made my skin firm, soft, and dewy just after two weeks of regular use!

Made from “suppon,” a great source of amino acids, Bi-Suppon Collagen helped me get naturally glowing skin. It’s also easy to remember how to use Bi-Suppon because you just need to take all 3 capsules at once, before you sleep.

This beauty pill is also 100% organic plus it has glycine, which is known to improve sleep (it’s no secret that beauty rest is a must when you’re in your 30’s).

I might be an official “Tita” now, but my skin doesn’t have to show it, thanks to Bi-Suppon. It’s really worth the money. Try it and transform your skin in just 2 weeks!

Learn more about Bi-Suppon Collagen here.

P.S.  I am waiting for my 2nd pack to be delivered before I fly out again this week.

Have a great day everyone!
xx

FYY Phone and Tablet Case: JewelClicks Approved Travel Companion

Gadgets have become a vital part of our lives. There is a great need to keep them always by our side in case we need to answer client inquiries, emails, communicate with friends and family, or (actually what I consider the most important thing) take photos. I’ve wanted to make sure that my gadgets are safe and that’s when I’ve learned about FYY Case. 

I’ve fallen in love with all the choices they are offering. I can only tell you how difficult it was for me to pick a single phone and tablet case because I honestly wish I could have them all. If you are looking for the best phone and tablet case, here are the three reasons why I think FYY is worth every centavo you spend: 

Quality Materials 

I am so particular with the kind of materials for my gadget cases because they are practically my life and I want them protected not scratched all over. FYY’s high-quality materials really top my list. 

Compartments Galores

I like to keep my phone and cards with me all the time and I am so thankful that FYY’s phone cases have compartments for my card, headset, and portable Wi-Fi modem! This is truly a great help especially when traveling. 

Style 

Of course! Strong and independent women want their stuff to reflect their style and FYY Case has exceeded my expectations. They come in the most stylish shapes and the cutest of colors. This is really where I had the hardest time because I really want them all! 

FYY Case’s phone and tablet cases get the JewelClicks stamp for a great value. I highly recommend

it to friends and my followers. If you get one of their products, do send me a photo because I would love to see you have them, too.

Check their store here:

https://www.fyystore.com

Have a great day everyone!

xx

Storage Facilities in Manila and Transportify Philippines - Where to Keep Your Excess Things

(Photo: Loc&Stor24/7)

Adulting is hard. So don't grow up! Just kidding.

When I moved back here in Manila, my mom moved to Cebu and all she took was her clothes only and some important stuff. Then there is this super skyway construction project that hit the apartment when she was living in Caloocan. Ugh. Sad.

To the rescue, I have to get all her stuff from there to? I paused and think WHERE WILL I PUT HER STUFF?!

So basically the panic is on, so I looked up for a room for rent for as low as PHP2000 per month. Just a room that I have to put her things somewhere nearby, but unfortunately it will take time to look for that.

That's the time I think about the storage warehouse I always passed by on my way to work here in Makati. Good thing they have locker storage available for as low as PHP1500 per month. As an independent woman living solo who pay a lot of bills this will have another expense per month. That rate is still expensive for me. So I told myself, I will look for lower locker storage soon.

Here's what I did when I moved out my mom's stuff:

Transportify Philippines

My friend recommended this new "lipat bahay truck service" which is more convenient and cheaper than you can book via an App. YES, cheaper especially when you will just need a lift for 4 balikbayan boxes.

"Transportify is a mobile and web app that allows you to book and manage pickups and deliveries of almost anything. Our marketplace connects businesses and individuals with qualified drivers and their vehicles to provide affordable courier services according to our high-quality standards."


I booked an L300 Van and plus one helper to lift my stuff.  Pick up point was in Caloocan going to Taguig (can you just not, it was a North to South trip!) but I only paid less than PHP1500.

Safehouse Storage Facility

The only available locker storage that time was in their Taguig facility! So I had no choice, but to grab it because this was urgent and unexpected. Locker storage rate is PHP1500 per month. The staff was accommodating and nice. The facility is ok and organized.

Loc&Stor 24/7

After 8 Months,  I found a storage facility near my place here in Makati. They are offering a lower rate of PHP999 per month for locker storage. What I like about their facility is that it's highly secured that you have to enter your pin to enter and exit the facility and clean! I booked my L300 Van again to transfer my things to Makati from Taguig. It was so convenient!

"Loc&Stor 24/7 Secure Self-Storage, offering world-class storage space for rent. Store your home and business possessions, goods, and documents with us. We are a World-Class Self-Storage Facility, providing secure, convenient and professional storage units for rent."

Have a great day everyone!

xx

Kadayawan Festival 2018 Davao City

There is a gathering of Davaoeños at the foot of Mt. Apo. They’ve brought the best of the year’s produce – fruits, vegetables, rice, nuts, berries – everything that they managed to grow on the fertile lands of Davao’s 11 tribes. The bounty is laid on a mat on the ground as loud singing emanates from the crowd, prompting many to start dancing and exalting praises. The people are speaking and singing in different languages but praying to one diety – Manama – to whom the united tribes of Davao give thanks. This ritual is the origin of the modern Kadayawan Festival, the local community’s thanksgiving celebration of nature, life, and abundant harvest in the coming year. 

Today, it has transformed into a large festival that takes the colorful culture of Davao to the streets. In 2017, the highlight of the festival was Kadayawan Village, in which there was a traditional house built to showcase the culture of each of Davao’s 11 ethnolinguistic tribes. During the opening ceremony, dubbed Pag-abli sa Kadayawan, each of the tribes performed their respective rituals for their houses – a cacophony of sacred songs and dances to signal the beginning of the festival. This was followed by the reenactment of how the 11 tribes first settled along the Davao River. 

Another reason to see the festival is the Dula Kadayawan, wherein locals compete against each other in traditional lumad and Muslim games. Meanwhile, Hiyas sa Kadayawan put a different spin on the classic beauty contest as Davaoeño beauties who live urban lifestyles are tested on their knowledge of their own indigenous roots. These are why Davaoeños are deeply in touch with their roots.

Kadayawan Festival happens yearly in Davao City during the third week of August. Apart from the competitions, colorful costumes, indigenous music, and dancing in the streets, another reason to visit Davao during this time is the cheap and high quality produce that will be available for purchase. Don’t you dare leave Davao without at least having one bite of the local durian fruit. For first-timers, once you get past the strange and strong smell, you’ll be surprised at how yummy it actually is – and even if you don’t like it, at least you can say you’ve tried it. 

Kadayawan is actually just one of a number of reasons why you should see this city in the south. Philippine Airlines details how Pearl Farm and Mount Apo in Davao are some of the other popular tourist attractions that you can visit when you’re in the city. In case you arrive too early or too late for Kadayawan Festival, there’s no shortage of things to do in this city. You can also check out the Philippine Eagle Centre to see some of the magnificent eagles in captivity as well as learn more about the country’s efforts to preserve this and other endemic bird species in Mindanao. 

If you’re the type of traveler who needs some quiet time in the middle of an adventure, there are several awesome books that you can take with you on your trip. Whether you’re waiting at a terminal or sitting in your hotel room, reading a book is a good break from staring at your phone/laptop and reviewing your own travel photos. After all, a great book is a good excuse to step away from the keyboard from time to time.

A Look Through the Window into the Most Famous Free Apps for Music Aficionados

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Just like reading supplies bookworms a mental satisfaction and interminable peace, music aficionados and enthusiasts find their peace of mind through music. However, if you think music is your outlet, and ready to unravel a “realm of music” that you can carry anywhere, installing a music streaming application on your mobile phone is the perfect thing to do. Mobile Technology is regarded as a fast and efficient way of obtaining your favorite elements in music and playing your songs anywhere without any given time. Listed below are some of the most famous free mobile applications that each music lovers would die to have on their mobile cellular phones:

SPOTIFY

Number one on the list is Spotify. This type of music application is considered to be one of the most popular among music aficionados all over the globe. This extraordinary application not only gives you the freedom to follow your favorite artist but utilizing it, you can easily synchronize any type of music from your computer. Aptly stated, it would aid you in creating the radio station where Spotify would play only your playlist to suit your preference and genre. Looking for latest albums, top releases, discography of your chosen artist, and the daily top charts become very easy with the help of Spotify. If you are following a specific artist on this application, when that artist releases a single or an album, Spotify would send you a push notification. Spotify perfectly works for any type of operating system.

GOOGLE PLAY MUSIC

If you are trying to look for a platform where you can listen anytime to your personal playlist without any interruption at all, Google Play Music Application is a great choice. This application gives you the freedom to upload thousand of songs on the Google Account to instantly access the songs whenever you want. Playing tracks, creating your own personal playlist without having any restrictions are few of the main advantage of using this genius music application. You have to pay a monthly fee in order to use Google Play Music. The catch here is that it will play for any type of operating system and internet browser. 

PANDORA

Dive into the realm of music with your personalized interests using this extraordinary music streaming application. If you look for your favorite artist in Pandora, it would recommend a large array of list of other similar artists. If you love a specific song, you can have the freedom to put a rating on it. It is easy to bookmark your favorite song or artist in this application. This application has a website and it can run through major platforms like Android, iOS or Windows. These are just some of the most popular music application in the market that is readily available for everyone. There are more than meets the eye. You just have to know your preference so that you can optimize its use.

Best Time To Take A Pregnancy Test

Every woman feels nervous when she is about to pee on that stick. And when you wish to embrace the motherhood, it may be difficult to decide whether to go for the test or wait a little longer to get the positive results. A careful understanding is required to decide when to resist and when the right time to take the test is. Here is everything you need to know about the pregnancy test:

The Best Time to Take a Pregnancy Test

Pregnancy test kits are designed to detect levels of hCG in your body if you are pregnant. The perfect time to go for a pregnancy test is after your period is late. This will not only help you to avoid false pregnancies but also rule out a case of false positives of very early miscarriages. 

If you do not track your cycles or there is any irregularity in your cycles, it is recommended not to take the test until you have completed the longest menstrual cycle you usually have. For example: If your cycle ranges from 28 to 34 days, it is best to take the test on day 35 or later. 

There may be cases wherein you may receive positive result if you test earlier but most likely end up with an inaccurate result or it may not develop into a true pregnancy due to the incidence of spontaneous miscarriage. So timing is crucial.

Pregnancy Test During Your Period

Your anxiety is completely justified when you have to take a test during your period. You might be thinking taking test during menstruation will skew the results of your test.  So the good news is that the period does not interfere with the accuracy of the result.  Pregnancy hormones are different from the hormones that control menses.  

A pregnancy test can detect HCG level only if a successful implantation has occurred and you are pregnant.  Within 2 weeks after conception, there are enough of these hormones to show up in the urine. However, if you are experiencing any symptoms which you are not sure about, consult your doctor.

In other words, it is a yes. You can take a pregnancy test while having vaginal bleeding and get accurate results. 

Accuracy of the Pregnancy Test

If the result is positive, the test is right. There would be no hCG in your body at all if you are not pregnant.  

That said, sometimes there are chances of a false positive result due to some circumstances such as a  miscarriage/abortion in the past eight week or taking any fertility drug containing hCG. These are the exceptions which allowed hormones to show up in the urine.

There is a chance that you are pregnant and the test is negative. One of the most important factors that could affect the result is when you take the test. So it is better to wait a little longer to get the accurate result.

Whatever might be the case, it is always advisable to make an appointment with your doctor to be sure. Although a home pregnancy test takes you to an exciting early expedition to the motherhood.

(all photos from Google)

Weekend Getaway at Monteluce ft. Zenrooms

My best friends and I finally made it out of town for our bonding. As I organized our staycation on a weekend, I told them that we will be staying in Monteluce located near Tagaytay proper in Silang, Cavite. Although I didn't know how to commute going there, I received a message from Gelyn of ZenRooms that she will assist us upon our check-in. I asked her how to get there from Makati and she perfectly gave me instructions. 

How to get there: 

DLTB Bus Terminal at Taft. Ride "Tagaytay" or "Nasugbu" and tell the conductor that you would like to drop off at the Monteluce. So easy, right?! The fare is only PHP68/packs for 1 to 2 hours considered the traffic. 

When we arrived, the security guard on duty asked us where we will go and he knows about "ZenRooms" and Gelyn, so he let us pass the gate.

I booked a loft for us. 

We went to Robinson's Supermarket to buy our food and drinks. A 3-minute jeepney ride. We cooked our dinner and breakfast the next day. Literally, chill! 

We loved this small room perfect for our stuff.

View from our balcony. 

Swimming pool Area

We loved the place, so quiet and only a few people for now enjoying the pool. 

Jonah

Kiddie Pool

Pool for Adult

The place is still ongoing construction. There are no chairs or table yet.

The pool at night.

Overall, we had fun and enjoyed our stay. We are planning to go back again when we want to escape the city life even just for a weekend. 

Jonah, Cathryn, Jewel and Shelly 

Planning your staycation outside Manila or you have an upcoming trip in Southeast Asia?

Book your accommodation at www.zenrooms.com
and 
use my promo code: JEWELCLICKS and get 20% OFF 
applicable on multiple bookings! :) 

Travel more, Pay less! 

Have a great day everyone!
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