multiply find: digital printing / tamrac camera bags and accessories

although hidalgo is still the place for affordable cameras and camera equipment, digital printing online is a good option still.. in terms of convenience, you can bring your car to their pasong tamo branch and they accept credit cards with no surcharge (as opposed to commuting to hidalgo.. and with loads of cash since there's 7% surcharge for credit card purchases).. they also offer 0% interest.. and now, you can order online!

they also offer a pretty wide range of products.. but as i still haven't made the switch to SLR (it's quite heavy.. i already find my S3IS bulky and heavy :p and i'm sure i won't be able to stop buying lenses! gaah).. i went for their tamrac products:

velocity 6x camera bag

i love this camera bag.. i went through 3 camera bags in a period of less than a year prior to this.. but a year later.. im still using this bag.. and i'm not likely to replace it.. unless i finally go for SLR and get velocity 8x instead.. hehehe..

i like this because true to it's advertising, it really takes just 3 seconds to shoot:



this solved my previous dilemma of using shoulder camera bag.. or putting my small camera bag on a backpack.. shoulder bag is more accessible.. but i really had a difficult time climbing all the steps in the cambodia temples.. using a backpack makes balancing easier.. but it takes so long to get the camera out.. and i sometimes wind up losing the moment..

and as mentioned before.. i'm really a sucker for compartments..

apart from being able to put in my expansion ring, hood, and wide angle lens in the compartment in the main bag, the cover also has a zipper compartment where i can put my tripod quick release and cleaning cloth.. in front there are also pockets and compartments for memory cards, batteries, other camera accessories, and personal effects: 

and another good feature.. you can attach more compartments at the sides! hahaha.. so i bought the following:

compact filter case

holds 3 filters up to 72mm.. so i can change among my UV, CPL, and ND8 filters easily.. too bad no room for my IR.. but it's ok since i don't use it as often..

memory & battery management wallet

compartments galore! hahaha.. i can put 2 sets of batteries (8 AA batteries in all) and 3 SD cards.. and my ipod camera connecter.. for easy battery and memory card changing as well.. :p also, you can use the red flaps to indicate which ones are used up already.. so very nice..

these are very nice for photo outings.. i'm going to buy the water bottle carrier next.. hehehe :p

* photos from tamrac

ilog maria follow up

so it's been more than two months since i first tried ilog maria products..

and i've ordered 2x in their online store since.. and close to a third time.. :p

anyway.. i absolutely love their soaps.. they're my favorite of all their products.. i particular, i like the ff:

spearmint & oatmeal

this soap leaves your body feeling minty cool.. leave on for 2 minutes before rinsing to really feel refreshed.. my boyfriend also loves this one.. and it really alleviates his skin asthma..

milk & honey

while the previous soap is for exfoliating, this one is for moisturizing.. it really feels luxurious on the skin.. and leaves it so soft..

lavander

this one smells very nice.. and great to use before going to a restful sleep..

apart from the soaps, here are the other products i like and will continually buy.. :p

propolis gold

this immune system booster really works.. normally when i lack sleep, i really get severe colds.. now, in the two months i've been using this.. and really heavy stress.. and getting very little sleep.. and also getting rained on.. i haven't gotten the colds..

additional points for this one is that i get to drink milk regularly now. :p you can mix this with juice.. but i'm hyperacidic so i can't drink juice on an empty stomach.. and i don't want to mix it with water coz it tastes awful. :p with milk, you hardly notice the difference..

propolis bath salts

for the aromatic squeaky clean experience.. hehehe.. i use the salts as body scrub.. then followed by the milk & honey soap.. pampering bliss.. :p

honey propolis shampoo

i like this for the minty refreshing feeling on my scalp.. but as i mentioned before, i don't like the texture it leaves my hair in.. but as conditioning remedies this, then i can use this shampoo.. :p

and for all bath products.. i love the smell.. so refreshing.. both the bathroom and my room smells so good.. hehehe :p

* photos from ilog maria

art deco eyeshadow base

this is somewhat connected to my previous post..

my only problem with the skin food eye glimmer stick is that my face is super oily.. so by noon, there's creasing already.. and by late afternoon, the shadow has melted.. and i'm left with faint shimmer just above my eyeliner..

so i decided to try out art deco eyeshadow base..

as i put it on for the first time, i'm already loving it coz of the nice smell.. :p

now for the stress test: i put it on at 8am.. then i use my glimmer stick.. at 3pm, my lids still looks the same as in the morning! this is despite my t-zone being super oily already.. at 9pm, shadow is somewhat less.. but most still intact and the color is still vibrant..

so the verdict: this product is a very good buy. :D

* photo from art deco

skin food eye glimmer stick

  
these shadows on a stick make on the go makeup a breeze.. application is so easy.. just roll on your lids.. then just build on as you desire..

now i can put both eyeshadow and eyeliner while in the car.. more time for sleep.. yay! :)

they're pretty and shimmery.. they make my droopy asian eyes seem bigger and more alive.. :p

i'm such a fan, i'm collecting all colors. .:p while what they have right now are all nice shades, i do wish they come up with more colors.. :p

multiply find: fab manila

fab is the right word.. as their bags are really fabulous.. :)

functional and stylish.. how can i resist?

i already bought the ff:

these two bags are great for everyday and office bags.. the capacity is big enough for pack rats like me..

and there are compartments for keys, phone, and other small items that you need easy reach of..

for weekends and gimik nights, these hobos look small.. but are still able to pack the essentials (of pack rats again) that you can't squeeze in normal clutch bags..

and if you feel you may need more storage space later on in the day.. you can bring these shopper bags..

they are foldable and come with sleeves for easy storage.. also great for summer outings..

and these travel envelopes are sooo pretty.. and lightweight too! the length is just enough for your tickets and other travel documents..

really.. all their items are pretty.. and come in many fabrics to suit your style.. and reasonably priced as well..

* photos from fab manila