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Pint-sized Pinay. Writer by day, mermaid by night. Loves coffee, elephants, and the old book smell. Adoptive Mom to four kids: Churro, Laya, Chelsea, and Ivory, who all have four legs.

The Stigma on Cosmetic Surgery is Still Here, And Why It Has to Stop

Mai Porras
September 19, 2017
Health, Looks
Lately, I have been taking to blind items to amuse myself. I wasn’t one to pay close attention to the lives of celebrities, but I was bored, and I found that it was nice to glimpse into the “normal” lives o...
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Sea of Spa Body Butter: Your New Holy Grail for Parched Skin

Mai Porras
September 6, 2017
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For someone with perennially dry skin, hoarding moisturizing products is my reality.I honestly carry a bottle of lotion every day, a small tin can of moisturizing crème, and two different tubes of hand ...
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Create A Rustic Feel in Your Home with Affordable Finds

Mai Porras
August 24, 2017
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It could be the light, airy overall feel, or the interesting wood and wicker details, but there is something about a rustic space that instantly draws people in.This design philosophy is characterized b...
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More for Less: The 500-Peso Shopping Challenge

Mai Porras
August 10, 2017
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Just the thought of being in the middle of a giant sale with an unlimited budget in hand was enough to make me go gaga. I could scour the racks for hours, steadfast in my mission to find the perfect dress o...

Be Buhaghag-Free: The Best Hair Products for Fighting Frizz

Mai Porras
July 26, 2017
Hair Care & Styling, Looks
Looking at my enormous, painfully dry hair now, it’s hard to believe that I had shiny, stick-straight hair as a kid.In my teens, I made the mistake of agreeing to an extremely short bob, which made my s...
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A Makeup Girl’s Guide to “Bagyo-Proof” Makeup

Mai Porras
July 13, 2017
Looks, Makeup & Fragrance
You wake up three hours before leaving the house every single day just so you can get your makeup ready. On days when you have pressed the snooze button far too many times, you even skip breakfast so you ca...
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We’re Crazy Over these Local Lipsticks

Mai Porras
June 28, 2017
Looks, Makeup & Fragrance
Color payoff: check. Lasting power: check. Rich, creamy texture: check. Price: um...maybe next payday?Brand-name lipsticks are almost always foolproof. They offer rich color payoff with a single swipe a...

Do Bangketa Makeup Actually Work? Our Girl Investigates

Mai Porras
May 25, 2017
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If you’ve ever been to Divisoria or even your friendly neighborhood palengke, you’ve probably seen one of those stalls that offer cheap makeup. When I say cheap, I mean 10-peso eyebrow pencils and 25-peso c...
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Volunteer Diaries: Volunteerism is Part-Rewarding and Part-Heartbreaking

Mai Porras
May 8, 2017
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Sometimes, in the middle of my hectic life, I pause and think about my purpose.Sure, I live comfortably in a cozy home. I am able to eat what I want and get the bills out of the way. While I can do more...

5 Types of Guy Friends and Why We Love Them

Mai Porras
May 2, 2017
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They throw insults at your face like they don’t care about your feelings and, sometimes, they literally greet you with a punch, (seemingly forgetting you’re still a girl). But you love them anyway.Why, ...
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