Single? I gotchu. No need to be sad, bitter, or melancholic. There are tons of ways to celebrate or enjoy Valentine’s Day. If you do not want to celebrate and act like it is just another day, go ahead. You do you. But for those who want to spend the day by gifting themselves and rewarding their beautiful selves, I have prepared a Valentine’s Gift Guide. Check out the list and find the perfect Valentine’s Gifts from you to you. With love.
Needless to say, you can also show this list to your clueless boyfriend, husband, or partner to point them to the direction. So they will know what to get for you.
Below P500 Valentine’s Gift Guide
You do not have to spend big bucks to gift yourself. I have tons of favorite makeup products by local brands and here are some that you will love to buy for yourself. Or if you are feeling generous, gift your best gal pals with these.
Ever Bilena and Careline Favorites
Ever Bilena is probably the biggest local brand. And they never stop suprising us with new and exciting products. All within the affordable price range.
Two of my current favorites are the EB Advance Glow Out Highlighter in Candlelight and the EB Advance Shade and Light Contour Palette. The highlighter is only P199 and the contour palette is only priced at P395. Read Pau’s extensive Review of the Glow Out Highlighter if you need more convincing.
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EB younger sister Careline is another favorite.
I love highlighters. And another one of my go-tos is the the Careline Strobe Stick (P199). Use it to highlight everywhere because #HighlighterisLIFE! Glow! Plus they have a super cheap Careline Wow Brow Liner (P150) that I depend on for my daily stuggle with my kilay. Shop Careline products from the Careline Store on Shopee.
Shop Ever Bilena and Careline products at Watson’s outlets, the SM Store, or at Robinson’s Department Store. They are also available via the Ever Bilena Store on Shopee.
blk Cosmetics
I have good news for you ladies. blk Cosmetics now has a kiosk at the 2nd Floor of Abreeza Ayala Mall. The even better news, their products are budget-friendly.
Treat yourself with one of their super popular lippies. Each one are priced from P299 to P379.
Or get yourself one of my favorite makeup staples.
Do yourself a favor and get a bottle of this Liquid Eyeshadow. On days you do not have too much time, just swipe a drop of these in your lid. Blend. And you are good to go.
Check out my Unboxing and First Impressions Video of blk.
blk Cosmetics are also available via the blk Cosmetics Store on Shopee.
Anne Clutz Brushes
If you are just starting out to learn how to apply makeup, gift yourself with the Anne Clutz Beginner Brush Set for just P500.
Watch my Anne Clutz Brushes Unboxing and First Impressions:
Been using this for more than a year now and everything is still in good condition. Great quality for such an affordable set.
Buy it from their online shop at Shopee. Or via authorized resellers.
Do not forget to practice your makeup application when dating yourself. Follow this Date Night Makeup Tutorial by Julie.
Tumblers
Get great skin and a healthy body. Start by drinking the recommended 8 glasses of water a day.
Make sure to have a Hydro Flask with you everywhere. Buy one of these (or several) at ROX, Brat Pack, or the Travel Club. All at Abreeza Ayala Mall.
Or if you want something prettier for your cold beverages, get a Starbucks Valentine’s 2020 tumbler.
Pretty, right? I certainly want one. They have tons of other Valentine’s themed merchandise.
And a new line of pastel tumblers in collaboration with S’Well.
Whichever tumbler you gift yourself, always remember to bring them along. It will help you keep hydrated and caffeinated. And it also helps the animals and the environment when we use less single use plastics.
Sneakers
You need a new pair of shoes. Because a girl ALWAYS needs a new pair of shoes. That’s the law.
I might be exaggerating. But if you are indeed in need of a new pair of shoes, get yourself a pair by Tretorn. Classic design for any occasion and any season. And they are super comfy. I already have the classic Nylite2Plus in white and I also want a Rawlins8.
Tretorn has so many more styles and colors of their classic sneakers. Find the right pair for you at Res|Toe|Run at Abreeza.
Travel Bags
Love to travel? Make sure you have the perfect bags to make your travels trendy and convenient.
Turrene by Delsey has a nice rose gold color. This hard case luggage is tough enough to protect your travel essentials and valuables. It comes in three sizes and the 55 cm model is perfect as your carry on luggage.
Get one of these at The Travel Club.
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Or if you need something smaller and lighter for your travels, get one (or both) of these.
Find the perfect backpack, pouch, or tote for your travel needs and lifestyle at The Travel Club or at Bratpack.
Personally, I love Sakroots pouches and totes. They are sturdy and made of material that are waterproof and slash proof. So your essentials are safe during travel.
These are also available via Lazada.
Splurge at Chimes
Treat yourself with the finer things in life. Shop til you drop at Chimes Boutiques.
Get new pieces for your wardrobe from local brand Canvas. Classic designs that you can wear over and over again. See more of this via Olivia’s Canvas at Chimes Vlog.
Another favorite at Chimes is Happy Skin.
Even many months after the launch, I am still in love with the Happy Skin x Disney collab products. Watch my Happy Skin x Disney Chimes Launch Vlog to see and know more about it. Clea also has a post of the product swatches.
Other brands to check out at Chimes are Plains and Prints, Happy Skin, Dyson, and Nine West.
Chimes Boutiques are located along Sales Street, at Abreeza Ayala Mall, and at Felcris Centrale along Quimpo Boulevard.
Shop Your Valentine’s Gifts at The SM Store
Want to do shop until you drop without spending too much? Visit the SM Store.
They have tons of local and imported clothes, shoes and bags, cosmetics, accessories, and more. Check out this P1,500 Shopping Challenge by Rox and Mayen.
Fun, right? Shop solo or bring along your girl friend. Either way, it is always fun to look for and buy the best finds at the SM Store.
Check out how they styled their fashion finds in this Valentine’s Day Lookbook by Roxanne.
More Ways to Enjoy Valentine’s Day
Want to avoid the maddening traffic and crowd of Valentine’s Day?
I prepared an Anti-Valentine’s Movie Marathon Playlist over at my other blog. It is a mix of films in different genres so make sure to check that out. Watch the playlist. It would be a great way to enjoy the day. Alone. With a date. Or with a group. Do not forget the popcorn and the soda.
And yes, you can still browse through this Valentine’s Gift Guide and buy online while you do the movie marathon. Multi-task.
Or enjoy a day of pampering. The My Skin Origins 1+1 February Promo is back. Read Pau’s My Skin Pay As One experience. It’s a great non-Valentine’s date idea for you and your mother, sister, or friend.
Shop the Valentine’s Gift Guide and enjoy BalikBayad!
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In Davao, merchants that accept PayMaya QR Payments include Bratpack, The Travel Club, res|toe|run, ROX, Robinson’s Department Store, and The SM Store. So yes, almost everything in my Valentine’s Gift Guide can be bought with Scan to Pay. And you get cashback when you shop.
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