Dear Dahlia makeup

You can never go wrong with giving makeup and skincare as gifts to your special loved ones. Choose products that are of quality and are cruelty-free, such as Korean brand Dear Dahlia. Each product they have makes use of pure dahlia flower extract which is known to keep skin looking youthful and glowing, and it’s an amazing bonus to its long-lasting, luxurious, and all-natural qualities.

Get them a beautiful shade of Lip Paradise Intense Satin lipstick, or a travel-sized Paradise Dual Palette with perfectly curated shades that are great to apply on the eyes, cheeks, and even the lips!

Find them in BeautyMNL, Calyxta, and AC+632 Greenbelt 5

Annie & Lori shoes

Up-and-coming local shoe brand Annie & Lori is bringing the bakya back in style with the Nicola. This luxe-minimalist sandal is open-toed with a 1.5-inch rounded wooden heel and pure leather strap that comes in two colors. It’s the perfect gift for those who seek comfort and flair with their footwear!

Shop the Nicola online for PHP 2,500

NAMÌ Jewelry

Meaning “nice” in Ilonggo, NAMÌ is a local jewelry brand that you can cherish and keep for a long period of time. It’s non-tarnish, hypoallergenic, and handcrafted by Filipino artisans using high-quality sterling silver and gold. Your loved ones will love it most for its minimalism and elegance, and that it’s affordable and accessible.

Shop their 2018 Holiday Collection here

Crisan Bags

Crisan Bags proves that you don’t have to invest so much on expensive handbags to have something that’s elegant, high-quality, and will match your outfit perfectly. Choose from its 2018 Holiday Collection for affordable wardrobe staples that won’t go beyond PHP 1,500!

Find them online. Featured bags in photo are Samantha handbag in grey (PHP 1,288.75), Rachel slingbag in white (PHP 888.75), and Sierra backpack in red (PHP 688.75)

Sunnies Face

Barely a year old, Sunnies Face has become an overnight success, selling out time after time in-store and online. We guarantee you that your sisters, your friends, and your girlfriend are secretly hoping to receive a Sunnies Face Fluffmatte lippie or the newest Glowboss shimmer stick this Christmas, and there’s no reason for you not to give them exactly that.

Find these online, Lazada, Zalora, or at Sunnies Face Glorietta 1 and UP Town Center

Melissa shoes

Melissa shoes are perfect for your young sisters and nieces because they’re playful, comfy, and colorful. They have styles that range from ballet flats, to chic sandals, to ugly sneakers, to wedge heels. No matter what design they’re after, you’ll definitely find them here.

Shop online or at any Melissa pop-up near you

2019 Planner of her choice

If she’s been raving about this planner she really likes, then you know what to do. Check out our three 2019 Planner Guides below to know just what to get!

Read Part One here
Read Part Two here
Read Part Three here

A class at YogaHive

No better way to end (or start) the year than to release all your inner tensions, frustrations, and negativity through a meditative exercise like yoga. YogaHive is one of the more favored studios by first-time and advanced yoga enthusiasts with YogaHive’s different levels of yoga classes as well as their more adventurous pole and aerial hoop classes.

Book a slot now for PHP 550 (one class) or PHP 1,400 (one week unlimited)

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