Monthly Goals | November 2016

Lately, I've seen so many bloggers doing a checklist of what they've planned and achieved for a month. Basically, it's a list of their goals for a month for their personal and blogging life which inspired me to create my own. I guess this is for me to track down my progress as well as motivation for me to actually work towards my goal.

• Publish a blog post at least 3x a week

I just recently came back to blogging again and I really missed writing. I used to have a goal around the same time last year to post almost everyday but I gotta admit that it was kind of draining. Now, I do want to stay active and just write so I'll try to at least publish a post 3x a week, probably more but we'll see. This is just for me to get back into the rhythm.

• Updating my old blog posts

This includes uploading better photos, some more thoughts on the subject and just really taking time to make it more high quality. I'm kind of embarrassed that some of my most viewed posts have quite the unappealing photos or way too few information. So, I'll try my very best to fix those up this month.

• Collaborate with someone

Be it a brand or another blogger. I haven't collaborated with brands for awhile and I am quite open about trying out new products or learning new information so we will see. I would like to collaborate with another blogger although I don't really know who yet or what's it going to be about, I just know that I would want to experience it soon because I would want to make new blogger friends and it looks kind of fun doesn't it?

• Finish reading a book

It has actually been more than 5 months since I last finished reading a book so maybe I should start one again soon. Reading has actually gave me a few inspirations of the blog posts that I posted before so maybe reading again will give me more ideas for future posts.

• Finish 1st Semester of online uni.

I'm doing online uni and I'm excited to finish my 1st semester of this year. Hopefully I'll be able to finish it within this month and catch up to everybody else. I love learning and all but let's be honest, studying isn't really that fun so I'm also excited to be done with it.

So, those are my goals for this month. Not really much but hey, baby steps is a good way to start. I will be updating you guys by the end of the month of the things I achieved and what I did not achieve and hopefully a new list of goals for December. 

What are your goals for November?

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Monthly Favorites || November 2015

The end of the month...
Christmas is coming..
New Year is coming...
Why am I growing up so fast?

You know that time when you reach a certain age where you're like "slow the fudge down time!" Well anyway, one day at a time so today I will be showing you guys the products or things that I loved during this month of November and what I recommend you guys checking out.

Beauty Products!

Quick FX No-Shine Mattifier

PHP 89 (1.89 USD). I actually can't believe I haven't done a review about this because this is a holy grail primer for Filipinas or you know, has the quick fx brand in their country. It's super cheap and does help your makeup stay in tact for the rest of the day. It however doesn't hide the pores but still is a really good primer a 10g sachet lasts for awhile since you only need a few product on some parts of your face and it has a resealable cap which makes it great for traveling purposes too. It's usually sold out on most places so be sure to keep an eye out so you could get 1 or hoard like me.

Silky Girl Moisture Rich Lipstick in 28 Sensual

PHP 149 (3.16 USD) .Another cheap product that you can get your hands on is this lipstick. The brand isn't quite familiar to many but this lipstick is very promising and long lasting, I can get into more of that HERE. 

Terra Cotta Blush in 01

PHP 280 (5.93 USD) from theclosetqueen on Instagram. I use this as a highlighter because of it's shade and it is very subtle when applied to the face so it will need building up but I guess that's what I like about it because I could adjust it to whatever I want it to look like. Really easy to apply and have found myself reaching for this whenever I do my makeup. A photo and review of this product HERE.

Chic Nail Polish in Gypsetter from the boho chic! Collection

Periwinkle blue nails? Uh, yes! I swear that this will be a staple color of mine because of how good it looks on almost anything I wear. It's easy on the eyes but makes people do a double take on what shade it is because it really is just so pretty! I do add my ORLY matte top coat after this polish because I just love matte nails and it makes it look even prettier. And not gonna lie, it reminded me so much of Ariana Grande because I always see her photos with this kind hue to it. PHP 33 (0.70 USD)

Non-beauty related things

Q&A A Day: 5 Year Journal

I have been wanting this ever since the 1st time I saw it from either tumblr or bubzbeauty which is years ago. If you don't know what this is, it's gives a question a day for you to answer all year. It says 5 years because you would have to answer the same questions a year or so after to see how you've changed or haven't changed. A perfect gift to give for somebody if they love writing on journals. Read more of this journal HERE.

Spotify Playlist

The tunes I blasted constantly during this month. If you've been following me on snapchat you'd probably heard some of these from there already. So if you aren't following me there yet, my id is blissyjojo.

Hope that you enjoyed and found this post helpful and if you have any more questions, suggestions or request, leave a comment below and I'll reply as soon as I see it.

How about you though? What were your favorites for this month?

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Disclosure: The Terra Cotta Blusher was sent to me by theclosetqueen on Instagram but statements and opinions made are based on my own experience from using their product.

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Product Empties // November 2015

Not gonna lie, Due to my compulsive buying with beauty products these past few months, I rarely finish up something to it's very last drop. But today, I collected quite a few that I have to review or grab another one to stash and use. 

Pantene Total Damage Care 10

I'm just gonna go ahead and summarize this with the Shampoo, Conditioner and Mask. All that I could say is that I love these products! They really are a miracle since after bleaching, my hair was really damaged and I kinda felt bad that I might have to cut it because it really looks unhealthy and dry. After using these products altogether, my hair became super smooth and bouncy or full of life. My hair really thanks me whenever I use these. The only downside that I would have to say about these products is it didn't really help my falling hair issue which I think is still okay since I haven't really found any hair treatments that would help me with that issue just yet. (Forgot the prices for each of them)

Will I repurchase?Yes but I would wanna try out other products for the meantime but I would consider this my holy grail if you are in need of a hair repair. I will be busy trying to find something to help my hair fall issue now.

Breath of fresh air toner from Lush

If I'm not wrong, I got this around May this year(See more of what I got back then here).And have been using it a few times ever since. I actually emptied it before Halloween and just kept it for this empties post because I do wanna talk about this product.  PHP 325 (6.90 USD)

The description:The sea breeze captured in a bottle. A refreshing spray to tide you over. Great for use any time throughout the day as a pick-me-up for skin and mind. 
Will I repurchase?Maybe not this toner, but I have been eyeing the tea tree toner (also from Lush) for awhile. I have to agree that it's scent does remind me of the sea, and it does makes my mind calm down and relax whenever I use it. This was an okay product for me.  Though, it didn't do much at all for me. It didn't break me out nor improve my skin. 

Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in Abu Dhabi

I made a review about this awhile back so if you wanna check that out, click here.I love lipsticks / liquid lipsticks and have a ton of them in my vanity but I would have to say that this is my comfort lip shade. It is super natural nude, almost like I'm not wearing anything. It gives an even finish that is perfect for a look that would help concentrate on your eye makeup or anything else that wouldn't catch too much attention or clash with your outfit. PHP 390 (8.28 USD)

Will I repurchase?Yes! I love Nyx's lip creams and would wanna grow my collection but I really need to chill with getting lipsticks so I'll just have to get this one since this is like what I said is my comfort shade.

Drawing eyebrow pencil in #2 from Etude House

Okay, to be honest, I accidentally dropped this the other day while I still have a little bit left. So I guess I would have to add this in these empties post because everything's gone now. I love Etude house so much. I've been using Etude House products on my brows for this whole year for my everyday or favorite look. It comes with a retractable pencil on one side and a spoolie brush on another and is inexpensive. The only con I would have to say about this product is that the options for the colors or shades is pretty limited or small. PHP 148 (3.14 USD)

Will I repurchase?Yes and I would recommend this to anyone who is a beginner in doing their eyebrows because of how easy this product is to use. Although, I'm thinking that this would be a perfect time for me to get a new brand or product so I'll leave this one as a backup.

Purederm Argan Oil Make-up remover wipes.

Yes, the picture is a newly opened pack of wipes because I threw out my old one forgetting that I'm doing an empties post so sorry about that. I made a whole review of this product here if you wanna check that out but this is basically a quick way to remove your makeup without the mess that may happen when you spill your makeup remover.  PHP 79.75 (1.69 USD)

Will I repurchase?I already stocked up on these a few months ago so I would have to say yes. But since I'm currently using Virgin coconut oil to remove my makeup, then I would have to say that it would take me awhile to be able to finish this pack and my stock. 

Vita Complex Face Mask from Etude House

I just got this recently because my favorite tea tree face mask was sold out at the branch that I went to. Since I felt that I needed a good glow on my skin these past few weeks, I picked this one up that says it helps the skin to be radiant. PHP 58 (1.23 USD)

Will I repurchase?I already have 2 more on my vanity right now and it did leave my skin glowing (but not overwhelming). After using this a night before I was heading out with friends, they all told me that I look so blooming. The look I would describe this is that it looks like I just washed my face. Super clean but not dry looking. I would say that glow lasted me for 3 days. 

So those have been my products that I've emptied out until the very last drop and I hope that this was useful if you're looking to try any of these products out and if you have any more questions, feel free to ask or even if you have any suggestions on which products should I try too and I'll reply as soon as I see them

Nail products used (incase you wanna know):
Chic nail polish in the shade Gypsetter from the Boho Chic! Collection
ORLY Matte Top Coat

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Disclosure: I  am in no way sponsored by any of these brands that I've mentioned. All opinions are based on my experience and thoughts. 

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