CIAO YSABELLA

LAZY TUESDAYS

beauty 01:01

It's November 2nd, which happens to be a holiday and I'm stuck at home. If you ask me, I really don't mind. In fact, I prefer a night in just because I am fond of laying down in newly cleaned sheets, binge watching my favorite television series and savouring every moment spent with my new addiction: salted caramel ice cream.

I am a sucker for romance films and true crime documentaries but as of the moment, Freaks & Geeks has been my go-to series on Netflix. In truth, I've constantly been hoping for a Season 2. Too much love for the cast! Did I forget to mention, I go all heart-eyes emoji with James Franco? He absolutely gave justice to his rebellious character - Daniel Desario!

Currently, I've been loving braided hair. It just so happened that I took a nap on it and this is the result!

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AN ADVENTURE AROUND INTRAMUROS

adventures 08:57

On a Friday afternoon, my friends and I decided to take time off to spend a couple of hours on a voyage around the historical district of Manila. More than just an inviting name, this beautiful landmark traces back down to the late 1500s, when it was founded by the first colonizers of the Philippines - the Spaniards. Through out the years, this prominent site has withstood numerous catastrophes, however it still stands valiant with a foundation that was built to last.

Nothing beats wandering around the old city than taking a guided tour with some of your closest friends. What makes it more exciting, you may ask? Cruising around the streets in a Bambike (bamboo + bicycle) with the cool wind blowing through your hair. Besides the fact that these are aesthetically pleasing bicycles, these two-wheeled vehicles offer an exceptional biking experience constructed for a smooth ride...which I can attest to!

Meet my friends - Crista & Sofia!

Palacio del Gobernador

Manila Cathedral

Fort Santiago

It was the perfect day off of school work...which was what I absolutely needed! I highly recommend Bambike Ecotours as an entertaining and fruitful way to learn or rekindle the riveting history of the Philippines. :)

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SIMPLE MAKEUP LOOK

beauty 00:19

Growing up, I've always been interested in makeup. At such a young age, I was known to be that girly child--taking ballet lessons in the hopes of becoming Barbie in Barbie of Swan Lake, and having to put pink clips all over my newly braided hair. I even recall stepping into my mother's office and being amazed with all the beauty products I laid my eyes on. In fact, I enjoyed the free samples given and being able to keep the products for myself. Haha! Up until this day, my love for makeup products still stays. It absolutely serves as an everyday reminder of how fun it is to be a girl!