Ever since I started writing and blogging about fashion here on my blog, I often get the question; "What's your favorite online store?", "What online shops can you recommend?", or "Where's a good place online to shop for budget-friendly clothes?" Seeing all those inspired me to create a collage of some of the things I love from one of the nicest places to shop online; SHE INSIDE. :)
SWEATERS L-R: 1 | 2 | 3
I love sweaters. For me, you can never have too many of them. Despite the hot climate here in Manila, I still wear sweaters. They're perfect for days when you just want to loosen up. 
DRESSES L-R: 1 | 2 | 3
From sequinned dresses to galactic and cute designs. I covet these!
BOTTOMS L-R: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
BLOUSES, COAT & T-SHIRTS L-R: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
Can't resist the cute prints on these blouses and how adorable is the cat one, right?:) Loving the bright sunny color of the coat too!
FASHION JEWELRY L-R: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9
These are my current favourite from their wide selection of accessories. It's a mix of quirky, classy and edgy to match any of your liking. :)
ACCESSORIES: CUFFLINKS L-R: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
In the past, I never really considered wearing cufflinks with my blouses/polos, but looking at these makes me want to. They're too cute for words! Turning into a cufflink convert isn't so bad. ;)
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So there! Those are my top picks from SHE INSIDE. :) To see the price and details of the items I picked out, just click the links below the collage. :) Hope you liked them!

Got my first BDJ Box for 2013 in the mail today! If you remember my review about my BDJ Box last December 2012 (here). Then you'd know what you'd usually get inside it. For this month of February, it's quite a treat, because it's an exclusive BDJ Box that has all Shiseido products inside!:)

Always love seeing this cute little box that is filled with surprises! But of course, opening it is the best part...

I got pink confetti in my previous BDJ Box and it was nice to see silver ones this time around and I also got stickers!:) Sorry if I take notice of that, but I Just really love and appreciate it when people take the time and effort to make a package beautiful or nice. :)
What's inside???

Shiseido discount coupons 
BDJ Boxes never run out of these, so it's always something to look forward to. :)

Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening Mask | Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Resist24 Night Emulsion | Shiseido Perfect Rouge
I can't wait to use this contoured facial mask. It says that it gives hydrating benefits to the skin in ten minutes and reduces the appearance of dark spots. 6 sheets would cost Php 3200, so I' happy I get to try one without having to spend even just Php 500+ :)
Also got the Wrinkle Resist24, which is said to visibly reduce wrinkles and promotes silky smooth skin  and has wrinkle-triggering enzymes. I think this is a must when we start ageing and when we're so stressed that it causes ewwww wrinkles! 75ml bottle would cost Php 3250.
And and and, the exciting part, I got a bright and perfect red shade of Shiseido lipstick. :) It has Hyaluronic acid that holds moisture while Super Hydro-Wrap Vitalizing DE locks it in and Improves the lips' condition with regular use. :) Php 1250 each!

Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Resist24 Balancing Softener | Shiseido White Lucent Intensive Spot Targeting Serum | Nippon 5-Minute Touch-Up Kit
Along with the other Wrinkle Resist 24 Night emulsion, I also got the Balancing softener that gives moisture and helps protect skin from UVA and UVB damage. 150ml costs Php 2400.
In using the White Lucent Brightening mask, it is best used with the Intensive Spot Targeting Serum. It targets all types of hyper pigmentation and their causes. 30ml costs Php 5650.
And finally, got this cute 5-Minute Touch-Up Kit. It has lip brushes, lip gloss applicators, eyeliner brushes, mascara wand brushes, dual cotton tips and wedge sponges. I can definitely put this in my kikay kit for times that I need to touch up!
So that's all in my BDJ Box for February :) Hope you liked my little "tour" of what was inside it. Till next time!
If you're interested to have your own BDJ Box every month visit:
http://bdjbox.com 

Attended another Saturday class today. Reason why my bag up there is a backpack. The class was an hour and a half of math lectures and it's not something I look forward to, especially on a weekend. But I don't want to be absent for it either. Better to go to class all the time than repeat, right? But fortunately after my class, I had something to be excited for, because the hubby was waiting for me. :)

It's quite rare that I get to live up to my blog name literally, so when given the opportunity, I really would! Got this cute paint splattered shorts the other day and I knew I just had to pair it with my old paint splattered top from Taiwan. Perfect match and very Arsty Fartsy Ava! Agree?:)
Oh and have you seen my new arm candy?? I saw this cute Bizu cat bracelet when I accompanied Athan at the toy store and the kid in me ended up not only getting Athan a toy, but me as well!=P I can't help it! It's so cute and I assembled it myself(proud? lol:)) ).  Now, can I still consider this as an arm party?:D Don't judge meeeee!:))
top: taiwan | cardigan: landmark | shorts and moustache necklace: bubbles | shoes: sueno espadrilles manila
Another reason why I was looking forward to this day was because of my Saturdate/ Valentine's Date with the hubby. I know, I know, Valentine's Day was last Thursday. But we were so busy with our own schedules that we weren't able to celebrate it that much. So, after my class, we went to Megamall and had lunch at Almon Marina. :)

After our yummy lunch, we watched a move; Safe Haven. If you read the book by Nicholas Sparks, then you already know the story. I enjoyed the film as well. I won't give any details cos I don't wanna spoil it. Watch it if you still haven't!:)
Thank you to my hubby for the wonderful time!♥:) 
How was YOUR Saturday??:)

Having kids makes it so much more fun when my events now are sometimes dedicated to them. Just last Wednesday the boys and I headed over to Aria Cucina Italiana over at Taguig City to personally enjoy their new kids menu. :)

From Boracay to Manila, Aria Cucina opened its doors at Bonifacio High Street Central in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. When you're craving for Italian cuisine, this is one of the best place to dine at. They're very family oriented, they use the best and freshest ingredients-organic, whenever possible too. We all know how it's always important that our kids eat the right/healthy kind of food, so just knowing that, I'm already a happy diner. :)

Photo from Aria's FB :)

Before the event started, some of the kids coloured their placemats and we already got a taste of the FISH FINGERS served with fries. Athan immediately dived into this, because he loves finger foods so much. I think most kids enjoy their meal when using their hands. Am I right or am I right, Mommies??:))

At this intimate gathering of Mommies and their kids, I got to bond with one of my fellow lifestyle and Mom blogger, Jackie Go. :) Her children are so adorable!! It's also nice that our kids have almost the same age and both toddlers and babies can play together!
A few photos of us from Aria's FB...

Juro to Asher: "Hi Pare!" :))

 Happy moms and kids!

At this event, we got to meet the co-owners and beautiful family of Juan and Bianca Elizalde. :) They introduced to us Aria's newest, fun and exciting offering the MYOP (Make Your Own Pizza) for kids who would like to be their own little chef and make their own pizza and see it baked in the woodfire oven right before their eyes. :)
And just seeing that, Athan got really excited and couldn't wait to make his own pizza!

He didn't take his sweet time in making this. He dumped all of the toppings, spread them and asked to have it in the oven. He loved this so much that he was even eyeing on doing Kira's pizza haha. :))
Moment of truth, the kiddies watching their pizzas intently with Tita Krissy...

And tadah! Athan's masterpiece is out of the oven! Looks yummy!^_^
We had a really great time doing this. Something to definitely look forward to the next time we visit. :) I'm sure Athan wouldn't be so hard to feed anymore! haha. :) 
Thank you, Aria and ARC PR for this new discovery!
Fore more information, visit: www.aria.com.ph www.facebook.com/AriaCucinaItaliana Twitter: @AriaCucina

I can't believe after so long of the trending of hidden wedge sneakers did I only own a pair now. They're in a form of sneakers, a very comfortable kind of footwear and they give you added height without the visible appearance of the wedges. What more could I want, right? I actually thought they might give me discomfort or I'd get easily tired when walking. But to my surprise, they're actually meant to last the whole day! Makes me want another pair in taupe! hehe. :)
Would you also believe that I got my top from the kids section of SM Department store?? Of course it's at the "tweens" and not toddlers area ( ang liit ko naman sobra nun. lol!). =P Kidding aside, they have really nice clothes there. I love how the biggest size fits me perfectly. This is actually my first time to buy at the kids' section for myself. Will be back again!:))
sweater top: sm kids | shorts: sm department store | shoes: gifts ahoy | necklace: ruckus
Attended an intimate event this afternoon with my boys at Aria Cucina, BGC and this is what I wore. Something casual chic, so I can still run after my toddler and carry the baby without fuss. :) Will blog about that event soon!