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I Tried an Acid Foot Peel and It Was the Grossest and Coolest Thing

Posted on February 2, 2018February 7, 2018
Belle O. Mapa

There’s been significant cult-level hype about this Japanese acid foot peeling wonder. Fair warning, this treatment is not for the faint of heart. I believe there are two kinds of…

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A 20-Something’s Guide to Food and Wine Pairing

Posted on December 31, 2017January 11, 2018
Belle O. Mapa

The idea of pairing vintage wine to viand can be daunting, especially for people who can’t tell Zinfandel from Sangiovese. Lucky for us mere mortals, there are timeless combinations endorsed…

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I Bought a P4,000 Planner and I Don’t Regret a Single Penny

Posted on December 28, 2017December 29, 2017
Belle O. Mapa

As an early Christmas gift to myself, I ordered a Hobonichi Techo Cousin from Pens Galore, which costs P4,000. Why did I splurge this much for a planner? Because I…

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From Frustrating to Fleek: Hacks For the Perfect Cat Eye

Posted on December 27, 2017
Belle O. Mapa

The cat eye, or winged eyeliner, is an integral part to many looks, whether glam or natural. It’s also one of the trickiest makeup feats to beat, and possibly the…

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Women Become a Force to Reckon With in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

Posted on December 17, 2017December 17, 2017
Belle O. Mapa

Star Wars: The Last Jedi, directed by Rian Johnson premiered last Wednesday and left us thirsty for more badass women in space. The latest installment to the franchise only proves…

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What’s the Difference Between a Zodiac and a Horoscope?

Posted on December 2, 2017December 2, 2017
Belle O. Mapa

Astrology and horoscopes have been taking up Twitter by storm. Several viral accounts provide weekly predictions and sign-specific characteristics as tied with, say, Beyoncé songs or passive aggressive email sign-offs.…

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Which 2018 Planner Suits Your Lifestyle the Best?

Posted on November 25, 2017November 25, 2017
Belle O. Mapa

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, at least for certified stationery addicts like me. A whole new hoard of planners for the upcoming year is out and…

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Here’s How to Achieve Noteworthy Bullet Journals

Posted on October 14, 2017October 14, 2017
Belle O. Mapa

Let’s be honest, staying organized in the fast-paced and digitally-driven world we live in today can be really hard. I used to be a planner junkie myself, until the spacing…

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I Tried an Acid Foot Peel and It Was the Grossest and Coolest Thing

A 20-Something’s Guide to Food and Wine Pairing

I Bought a P4,000 Planner and I Don’t Regret a Single Penny

From Frustrating to Fleek: Hacks For the Perfect Cat Eye

Women Become a Force to Reckon With in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

What’s the Difference Between a Zodiac and a Horoscope?

Which 2018 Planner Suits Your Lifestyle the Best?

Here’s How to Achieve Noteworthy Bullet Journals

Self-portrait: How local artists are coping with the pandemic

Disinformation nation: The ABS-CBN shutdown is a suppression of truth

Is it just me or is the quarantine making you want to come out too?

Emotional labor during the pandemic and how women are (still) taking the brunt of it

A conversation with Manila, the newest thief in ‘Money Heist’

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