Wednesday, September 7, 2016

FOODIE ALERT: Royal Krua Thai Restaurant


Hello. Shout out to all my foodies out there. I am pretty sure many of us here including myself la-la-love Thai foods. I mean who doesn't right? Let's go ahead and review this quickly.



What's it about?                 
Basically it serves authentic Thai cuisines to all diners. The variety of their dishes ranges from pork-beef-chicken-fish-seafoods and vegetable alternatives as well. Absolutely, the harmony of the different flavors  (salty, sweet, spicy and sour ) is present in every dish. 

Here are some sample photos I took during that time.

**Here is the spread of our table. What a delicious mess.
from left to right -- > pad thai , chicken curry in yellow sauce, pineapple rice platter and their vegetable spring rolls

**I truly recommend this drink, their Thai Royal Iced tea. Tastes like the real thing! 




Where is it located?    


It is located in the Upper Ground Floor, behind Krispy Kreme in SM City Cebu,  North Reclamation Area, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines.




What's the price range?
The price ranges from P150  to P 350.
Estimated cost per  person in a group of 2 is P 300 ~ P 350 per person.
TIP : It's better if you go there in a group of 4 and above.



My Overall Thoughts
DECORS AND INTERIORS : I really like the interiors of the place. It gives us this luxurious Thai experience with all the music, Thai-themed lanterns and even including the utensils you use on the table. Quite an experience I must say.

PRICE: It is pretty decent considering the types of dishes they serve. I must say it's not that expensive but definitely not cheap either. 

CUSTOMER SERVICE: I did have a good time talking to the waiters about my orders. They were polite enough to adjust the flavors and honestly answered if the dishes were big or small in quantity. Also, I appreciate that they really welcome you upon entering the restaurant.

QUALITY OF THE FOODS: I would say it's a hit or miss. Some foods that appear good for 2-3 servings look lesser / much than I expected. Plus, the quality of their pad thai ( knowing it's the signature dish of Thailand) unfortunately failed. 

TIP: It's really better to ask clearly upon ordering to make sure of everything before the dishes are served. There's no harm in asking.


TASTE AND FLAVOR: It is always a winner. The distinct marriage of the different flavors is always an exciting experience.  Plus, the color play of the dishes presented is always  appreciated and loved. Very good to the senses I must say.

WILL I COME BACK? Hmm. That's a good question. I guess not anymore. I'm just disappointed somehow. It's not that excellent like it used to be before. The servings tend to be smaller, inconsistent, and especially not very authentically Thai anymore. Also, it doesn't give me that excitement to go back there again and again like I used to. 

FYI : I have already found new favorites which are Siam Thai restaurant and Mae Krua Thai restaurant. 

** Will just write about them soon. I just need to do about 2-3 visits before I write my honest review. 


That's all folks. How about you? What's you favorite Thai foods? Let's share ideas together and be friends.

Bye for now. Till next time. 
--Belle



Friday, September 2, 2016

REVIEW : Defining Lipliner by Fashion 21 Cosmetics


Good day guys! I have here a short and quick review about a good lipliner by Fashion 21 Cosmetics. Something new and again, an impulse buy at that time my reason is  the color truly attracted my attention. Let's dig in and continue.


What's it about?









** This is a very good everyday color. 

It is a retractable lip liner. The color suits any lip color I suppose. It comes in a sleek black package that indicates the color on the outside for easy recognition. The color pay off appears very nice and subtle. Sadly, there is only one available shade for this lip liner. 


Price: It costs  P100 only.

Texture: Interestingly, it is a combination of creamy and dry texture at the same time. Very easy and smooth to apply on the lips.



WARNING: You have to moisturize your lips beforehand then put this lipliner on to maximize its effect on the lips.



Where to buy?  
You can buy it anywhere in Watson's and any leading shopping malls.



My Personal Thoughts 


As a whole, I like this product. Knowing it's very affordable, the color pay off is really pretty and feminine. It's also very easy to use. Probably the next time you would drop by a shopping mall, test this out. This lipliner is a very good alternative and dupe to any high end product and Korean lip liners available in the market. 


That's it for me today. Thank you reading my blog entry. Enjoy your whole month of September, guys.

--Belle ^ ^

Thursday, August 25, 2016

PRODUCT EMPTIES # 6 MY LUCKY SEVEN

Hello! I have here my sixth installment of my product empties. As usual, I briefly explain what they are and give my verdict about it too. It's always good to remember these products especially if they are worth repurchasing again, right? Let's continue and enumerate them one by one.


PRODUCT EMPTIES # 6 
1. Nature Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Gel
  

It contains 92% real aloe that calms and moisturizes the skin. This Aloe Gel has rich vitamins that calm skin irritations and dry skin as well. It doesn't have any  paraben, mineral oil and other artificial colors added. It can be used as a moisturizer, after shaving cream for men, hair essence, nail essence, hand cream and so on. 

Click this link for a detailed reviewed about this product.


VERDICT: Oh yes! A sure winner for me. A must try for everyone too!




2. It's My perfume hand cream in Honey Berry  


It is a simple hand cream that is good for everyday use. It has a honey berry scent which is fruity scent from berries. It leaves our hands soft and moisturized but it isn't long-lasting.

* If you want more details about this hand cream, check this link. I reviewed this already.

VERDICT: I won't buy this anymore. But it is a good hand cream to try for anyone looking for something affordable in the market.






3. Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream   




It is a moisturizing  base makeup product that promises 12-hour skin coverage, fights the appearance of wrinkles, has the benefit of whitening  and sun protection because it has SPF 25 / PA ++. 

More in-depth review about this BB cream can be read from my previous blog post. Click this link to know more.

VERDICT: Yes, it is a good BB cream to use daily. Plus, it contains a lot of vitamins in it too. 
BB Cream + a good skincare  =  one product  



4. Jordana lipstick in 54 Blushed    


It is a good lip color that has a pink blush. It is moisturizing and glides smoothly on the lips too. It's good but not that great. Fair enough, it comes in a really reasonable price. 

VERDICT: Hmm, I won't be buying this anymore. I guess the shade I chose doesn't reflect clearly on my lips. My lips just look pale. Probably, I'd look for other shades somehow.




5. Piolang CP-1 Keratin Silk Injection for Dry and Damaged Hair     


This contains keratin amino acids, silk, elastin, wheat protein. The product actually is easily absorbed by our hair strands making them nourished, smoother and bouncy. This is truly a good hair essentials to everyone.

* You can check this link here for a deeper review about this product.
--->    http://luzbelleathome.blogspot.com/2016/08/review-piolang-cp-1-keratin-silk.html

VERDICT: Yes, it is a must buy for me. Absolutely. I also highly recommend this.




6. Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Powder     



This is a very popular product. It has a double sebum-control system. That means it balances the oil and moisture to create a healthier skin. Also it has Jeju natural minerals and mint ingredients as well. You can be guaranteed that's it all natural and good to our skin only. This a good powder to bring everywhere and you can easily use this on the T-zone. Rest assured, the product won't cake. You'd feel fresh all day if you have this. Trust me. ^ ^

** You can buy it here online. Check this site.

VERDICT:  I am in love with this product right here. It does the job as expected. I recommend this product to those looking for a powder with a soft and matte finish. 





7. Milani Easyliner Retractable Eye Liner Pencil in charcoal

**This is how to eye liner pencil looks like. ( CREDITS to the owner)



It is a retractable eyeliner pencil in charcoal shade. I am a bit disappointed because it easily smudges on the eyes. Creepy. However, I discovered good uses for this. I use this if I make an  easy smoky eye and I use this for outlining my eyebrows. 

If you're interested, you can buy this here.

VERDICT: I won't buy this again. I just used this up completely and moved on to the next. 


That's all for now. Thanks for reaching this point in reading this blog entry. 

As always, take care and always be happy!

--Belle