The Frugalista Project

On The Go

When travelling, we tend to pack the most basic and comfortable pieces in our suitcases especially if the trip is unplanned. And there's nothing wrong with that. But we also have to keep in mind that if you are on vacation, you will have to take pictures. Thus the outfit must be comfortable so you can walk around and stylish to look good on photos.

Here is something you can pull off.

When packing for an out of town/out of the country trip, opt for "foolproof outfits". Basically all of the basics which you can pair with anything.

Go, see the world.

Lanelle Skin Care Pasay is at 30% off on all products!

Hurray for sale frugalistas! Who doesn't love a 30% off for skin care products?

We can now achieve flawless skin without having to spend a lot for it.

Better check this out before time runs out.

What is Lanelle?

Lanelle, a dermatologist-tested brand in Skin Care, does wonders to improve skin tone and leaves skin with the desired youthful, healthy glow. Every Lanelle Skin Care solution is formulated to produce dramatic results, helping one to obtain more rejuvenated, youthful, beautiful skin.

Lanelle has solutions to your embarrassing skin problems that the mainstream health and beauty industry tends to ignore. Lanelle is safe and effective for all races and sexes.

When is it founded?

Lanelle was founded in 2005 delivering only the finest and high quality skin care products, and dynamic marketing programs. Lanelle clients are people from all walks of life, since Lanelle products range from babies to teens, and adults.

Lanelle also conducts business through satellite branches and service centers around the country to create growth in emerging and developed markets, distributing products in more than 115 zones around the Philippines and different regions outside the country.

Lanelle's mission:

Beauty and Wellness

Lanelle is geared towards bringing beauty of life at its peak to every home, by providing only the finest and high quality products or services, and dynamic marketing programs.

Provide the best skin care products

Lanelle provides highly effective beauty and wellness products and services for men and women, mainly focused on providing the best solutions to every skin care problem.

Provides source of income

Lanelle opens opportunities for professional development and financial wealth through dynamic distribution programs and marketing plans.

Lanelle Skin Care's Info:

You can drop by our business center @ 2823 Zamora St. Pasay City

or have it shipped payments thru LBC we also ship via LBC.

Shipping fee is shouldered by the buyer.

For inquiries kindly call or text me @ 09984579399 or 09275235605

Check out their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/lanellistas

Learn How To Blog with Blog Academy Philippines

Do you want to learn how to blog and make money online? Then you should visit and sign-up with Blog Academy Philippines @ www.blogacademyphilippines.com

What is Blog Academy Philippines?

Blog Academy Philippines is an online training school for blogging.

Finally, this is your chance to learn how to blog at the convenience of your own home. All you need is an internet connection and you can get free training videos and attend live webinars to learn how to make money online through blogging.

Your Blogging Mentors

When you join Blog Academy Philippines, you will learn from the top authority bloggers in the Philippines.

During its first run last November 2013, Blog Academy Philippines partnered with Jonel Uy, Ruby Caberte, Avel Manansala, Azrael Coladilla and Vince Golangco.

For its second run this May 2014, Blog Academy Philippines is proud to have four more expert bloggers who are joining as mentors:

· Anton Diaz – www.ourawesomeplanet.com

· Janette Toral – www.digitalfilipino.com

· Chuckie Dreyfus – www.chuckiedreyfus.ph

· Yoshke Dimen – www.thepoortraveler.net

About the Founders

Blog Academy Philippines is founded by Jon Oraña and Fitz Villafuerte.

Jon Oraña is a business coach who teaches people how to become entrepreneurs at his blog, Eskapology @ www.eskapology.com. He leads the course development of the academy and will teach blog marketing and brand building.

Meanwhile, Fitz is a business and finance blogger best known for his authority blog entitled Ready To Be Rich @ www.fitzvillafuerte.com. He will share and teach the academy’s students on content development and income streams.

Join The Academy

Free blog training is currently ongoing. Join the academy by signing up for Blog Academy Philippines at www.blogacademyphilippines.com

Trend Focus: Animal Print

Animal prints are ruling the fashion jungle these days! It's time to try them on. It's usual for us to see the leopard prints everywhere so let me have the some adorable zebra stripes on my top.

If you still feel hesitant about wearing these attention grabbing patterns, try it first on your accessories-footwear, bags or hats. Those animal print fashion styles will definitely add a bold and striking look to any outfit.

Zebra prints are eye-catching so I tone it down with a black bandage skirt.

Cheers to a fierce weekend,

Houndstooth Trend

I'm not a fan of trends. I really do not consider myself trendy. But wait, the houndstooth trend is really something I cannot resist.

Why? I'm a big fan of the black and white combo. So classic, right? Trends may come and go but black and white remains. We always have that on our closets simply because we can't go wrong with it.

Houndstooth-this pattern has been around since 1960's according to my research and it is just making a comeback in our generation. And it is simply everywhere-tops, pants, phone cases, bags, shoes, jackets, scarves, you name it!

Celebrities made it famous too. Kim Kardashian and Leighton Meester were spotted wearing this pattern.

What I love from this print is that it is very adaptable and can be worn in different ways.

The frugalista in me will have to tell you the secrets to my outfit.

Top-a thrift shop in Tagaytay

Pants-here's the exciting part, I want to have a black and white ensemble as pants, I just do not know where to buy. I actually saw one online after researching, however, the price is almost PhP3,000. Not frugal! I just decided to customize.

Here's what I did:

looked for two jeggings, one black and the other one is black at a nearby department store or bazaar, brandless. (PhP250 each, PhP500 total)

went to the nearest tailor and instructed him to combine the two into one, white at the front and black at the back (PhP150)

spent only a total of PhP650 instead of PhP3,000. :)

To frugality and beyond,

Terrain and A Scarf

Baguio. the legit place to wear winter clothes, (couldn't wear this anywhere else in the Philippines because of the hot weather). And of course, our hometown, Tagaytay included. Check my previous post on how to dress up like a New Yorker here.

In this article, let me show you how a single accessory can transform a dull outfit to a vibrant mood.

The answer: a scarf. A scarf can save a boring look, can instantly add color, and not to mention, hide all sorts of problem areas. And I love the fact that it can be worn in so many ways, even as a top. Check out Rona wearing scarf as top here.

Truth be told, most women I know who love to travel bring a scarf with them, it simply is an accessory filled with travel stories.

Well, time to check if I nailed the "scarf as my life saver" look. :)