I know for a fact that most of you are no stranger to shopping online. But you are probably curious as to why more people are getting into online shopping these days. Here are my top three reasons...





1. Great Deals and Discounts - about 90% of the time, products sold online are almost always cheaper than those sold in physical stores.  I think the price difference probably has something to do with taxes and rent for physical stores.

I always find myself getting awesome deals online especially for my makeup purchases. One good example is, when I find myself shopping at Nordstrom. I always make it a point to search for Nordstrom promo codes or Nordstrom discount codes before I proceed to checkout.

If you are not familiar with Nordstrom, it is a leading fashion specialty retailer offering compelling clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children for over 100 years. And yes, they can ship orders directly to the Philippines. If you ever decide to shop online at Nordstrom, don't forget to use Nordstrom coupons to get free shipping, huge discounts, special offers, freebies and so much more.

2. Convenient and Hassle Free - I can easily find items I want to purchase by simply typing the product name on the site's search bar. Unlike with physical stores, I would have to find a specific product per isle before I really get to it. Sometimes, I even get tempted to buy products I don't really need. Apart from easily finding products I'm looking for, I can take my time while shopping online. I don't have to hurry like I usually do in physical stores, since my husband keeps complaining that it takes me a really long time to shop. hehe

There's no more need to worry about waiting in long lines just to pay for my items and best part is, I can avoid the crowd. (this is very annoying especially during the holidays)

And since I already mentioned the holidays, this is usually the best time to find Nordstrom coupon codes. If you are clueless where to find the discounts, you can checkout coupon sites like Codesium.   The site offers a lot of promotions and codes not just for Nordstrom, but other popular online retailers as well. So, if you are a frugal and wise buyer like me, be on the lookout for promo codes. It will definitely save you some money.

3. Shop for products that are unavailable in my area - Because of online shopping, I am now able to buy products that are not available locally here in Philippines. We now have a lot of local online resellers who brings us the most coveted fashion and beauty products. Just be sure to buy only from known Top Sellers in order to avoid being scammed. I have a friend who loves to shop online at Nordstrom because she can be sure that the items are authentic, especially if it's a high-end beauty product. The only downside to it, is that it takes longer to arrive.

How about you ladies, are you fond of shopping online?

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. I received a form of compensation from the aforementioned company. However, all editorial content are my own and written without prejudice or bias regardless of sponsor or affiliate association.

Until next time.

Cheerios!

***Hollie***

Woot! more beauty products added to my stash! Yes, the September BDJBox finally arrived in my doorstep last week. It was definitely heavier than usual and I was just excited to see what's inside.

It has been over 10 days! since my last post. I really feel bad about it. I've been swamped with work again and had been feeling down and tired all week long. You know that feeling when you've worked for a company for so long but your salary is just not getting any better, then you start asking questions to yourself if you should just move on to another company? Uhggg... sorry for my useless blabbing again. hehe Anyway, I've missed everyone so I'm back with another lippie review.


I received this as a gift from fellow beauty blogger Phoebe last May, when we met for the first time here in Cebu. I know, she's so generous ^_^

Anyway, I have always wanted to try the Clinique Chubby Sticks ever since they came out. Simply because I've seen and read a lot of good reviews about it in blogsphere and on youtube.  I've been using this for some time now and I have to say it's not bad at all, but not amazing either. Here's why.


I got the shade "Bountiful Blush" and from the looks of it, I would have guessed that it has excellent color payoff.  Unfortunately, that is not the case.  I was already expecting for this lippie to be sheer like a lip balm but a bit more pigmentation would have been awesome.  They already addressed this issue when Clinique released the Chubby Stick Intense version.

I like that the packaging looks chic and classy with the silver coated ends. It doesn't look cheap in my opinion (though it is still made of plastic).  There is no need to sharpen this since, you can easily twist the bottom to get the product out.


I did not notice any scent from the Chubby Stick, which is a really good thing.  I had to swipe the product several times to actually get the swatch on my hand to show.  The shade Bountiful Blush is really pretty for everyday use. I find it to be a good MLBB (My Lips But Better) lip color.


I honestly like how moist and hydrated my lips feel with the Clinique Chubby Stick. Clinique says it is a "Super-nourishing balm is loaded with mango and shea butters. Just what dry, delicate lips need to feel comfortably soft and smooth". It actually does what it is supposed to do.

What I like about it...
* very moisturizing
* keeps my lips well hydrated for over 4 hours without retouch
* fragrance-free
* does not feel sticky at all
* twist type packaging

What I don't like...
* can be expensive at $17 each, I can buy a high quality tinted lip balm for half the price

My verdict? Well, it's a good product because it does what it is meant to do, but if you want the same moisture feeling but with better pigmentation, I would suggest you try the Clinique Chubby Stick Intense Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm.

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***