Blog Sale - Original and New Longchamp Le Pliage Bag

Hello dear readers,

How are you? As for me, I recently tried to clean my room and get things organized. I found some things I don`t use like the Longchamp Le Pliage bag,  and several books, bags, clothes, and knickknacks. I would like to sell them because I don`t think I`ll really be using them. For this post, I`ll share the photos of the Longchamp Le Pliage tote bag.

Longchamp Le Pliage Bag - Rose

This Longchamp bag is original and new. It has never been used even once. I got this a few months ago. (To spot whether this bag is fake or authentic, you can refer to these posts by other bloggers: How To Spot A Fake Longchamp “Le Pliage” tote: The Super Guide and HOW TO SPOT: LONGCHAMP).

This bag doesn`t go out of style. It` very functional since it`s spacious and waterproof.

Exterior

 This is the Longchamp bag inside the plastic the came with is. It was folded properly and nicely inside.

 This is the back of the bag while inside the plastic.

This is the front flap of the bag. According to the Snobaffair site, an original Le Pliage bag has a diamond pattern which this bag has. Also, it has dark and light sides. The dark parts usually shows more of the diamond shape while the light parts are usually the outer lining of the diamond shapes.

An original bag also has a "dent" of the logo from the front flap`s mark. This one has an indented mark as you can see below the snap button of the inner flap.

This is a photo without flash to show the words LONGCHAMP LE PLIAGE TYPE "S" - MODELE DEPOSE.

Another indication that the bag`s authentic is by the engraved words at the bottom of the flap at the back of the bag.

The bottom of the flap at the back of the bag. This photo was taken with flash.

Real Le Pliage bags` handles are quite flat. Their sides are usually black/dark brown. The handles should look like folded leather straps with the division identifiable by the "straight line" in between the folded leather straps.

As you can see in the 2 photos of the handles above, the handles are quite flat. The "straight line" in between the folded leather is also visible and the diamond pattern can also be seen.

The "G" in the LONGCHAMP looks identifiable compared to the "C". The stitches are beige/light brown.

Interior

It has only one pocket inside.

Another indication that this bag is real is the transparent disc that`s reinforced in the snap button.

This is the Longchamp card that came with the bag.

Le Pliage bags are now manufactured not just in France but also in Tunisia and China. Even if a lot of Le Pliage bags nowadays weren`t made in France, they are still authentic and same in many aspects to those that were manufactured in France. To know more about the small differences between those that were made in France and those that were made in China, you may read The Beauty Junkee`s Post.

This bag`s made in China.

Summary (w/important information)

Brand Name: Longchamp
Type: S
Condition: High quality, brand new, and it has never been used.
Color: Rose/Pink
Authenticity: Original
Manufactured in: China
Measurements: Height - 8 1/4", width - 12 1/2" to 12 3/4" (The width isn`t exact because the bag isn`t perfectly straight at the sides.)



Thank you for viewing. Have a wonderful life. ♡


- Graceful Mist


If you have any comments, requests, suggestions, and/or questions, please leave them in the comments` section of this blog post. Thank you.

References

| Snob Affair | The Bag Investigator | Female Network | Nordstrom |Longchamp

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Sip - Green Milk Tea

Hello dear readers,

Sip is a milk tea store with several branches in the country. Months ago, I first tried their Chocolate Milk Tea. At first, the taste has taken me aback but after drinking a few milk teas, I got used to the tastes. I now appreciate the blend of tea and milk.

The drink in the photo is the green milk tea in large. It costs Php 80.00. As far as I know, this is the 2nd time I tasted Sip`s green milk tea. Since I`m already used to the taste of milk teas, I liked the taste of this one. There`s just a right amount of blend. It tasted way better because of the pearls/sago. Like most times, it was nice to "chew" the pearls/sago while drinking the milk tea because pearls complement milk teas well just like the way they complement shakes.

As far as I`m aware, the third photo above was taken when I first tasted Sip`s green milk tea. What`s quite funny is, coincidentally, I still chose a violet straw the second time I tasted their green milk tea because they didn`t have a big pink straw and I also got another leaflet from Sip store. The third photo looks like it was taken the same time the second photo was taken.

At the back of the plastic cup, there`s an incomplete sentence that says "You are awesome ______". It was hip of them to have those words placed there even though they didn`t really write my name.

Just like what I nicely said in my other post about Sip`s place, it`s a good little place to stay and do some little work like studying, blogging, or organizing paper works. Even though it was a little milk tea place, they have WiFi so while enjoying milk tea, the customers can get connected to the internet. The store doesn`t have doors or barriers so it`s open and  I could definitely sense the noise. The steps, chatters, talking salesmen and women were all perceptible. Though the experience of others may be different from mine since there are several branches of Sip in the country, most of their stores are located inside the mall so my experience compared to others may also be close.

On the positive side, inside the store`s very cold despite it being wide open. It`s colder than the regular temperature outside Sip. In this tropical country, air-conditioners are well liked and sought after so this can be a positive factor for many milk tea lovers since not all milk tea stores have nice air-conditioning.

Here`s a list of their products including the prices:

Flavored Tea (just tea, no milk)

♡ green tea, black tea (M - Php 65.00, L - 75.00)

♡ passionfruit, mango, lychee, strawberry, blueberry, lemon, wintermelon (M - Php 85.00, L - Php 95.00)

♡ yakult, lemon yakult, lychee yakult, raspberry yakult (L - Php 105.00)

Milk Tea

♡ green milk tea, milk tea (M - Php 70.00, L - Php 80.00)

♡ caramel milk tea, chocolate milk tea, mango milk tea, strawberry milk tea, hazelnut milk tea, honey milk tea (M - Php 90.00, L - Php 100.00)

Remix

♡ citreat (L - Php 125.00)

♡ roasted lemon bush (M - Php 100.00, L - Php 115.00)

♡ himalayan (M - Php 100.00, L - Php 115.00)

♡ handmade taro (M - Php 100.00, L - Php 110.00)

Chappuccino

♡ chicken chop (Php 85.00)

♡ veggie spring rolls, 3 pcs. (Php 75.00)

♡ honeycomb waffle (Php 80.00)

They also offer free additional topping excluding the pearls/sago that already came with the drink.

Suggestions

♡ If you plan to stay inside the store for awhile, bring a cardigan or any clothing item to keep you warm.

♡ If it`s your first time to buy from this store, they`ll most likely give you a frequency card with 2 cute stamps which will entitle you to a free upgrade or freebie when you complete a certain number of stamps. Keep this frequency card in case you might want to go back and buy from their store again so you can avail the free upgrade or freebie.

All in all, I`ve been liking the Sip store and their milk teas. The store`s accessible and their products seems quite fine. 

Have you tried one of their milk teas? You may share your thoughts in the comments` section below.

Thank you for reading. I hope you`ll have a blessed life! ♡

- Graceful Mist

If you have any comments, suggestions, requests, and/or questions, please leave them in the comments` section of this blog post. Thank you.

Maybelline: Baby Lips Dr. Rescue Review

Maybelline is a popular drugstore brand that mainly sells cosmetic an beauty care related products. One of their popular line is the Baby Lips which includes the Dr. Rescue`s icy mint repair lip balm.

Dr. Rescue repair lip balm has SPF 30 that`ll protect the lips from the harmful rays of the sun. It claims to give moisturizing effects for 12 hour anti-cracks and anti-chaps. It`s regular retail price is Php 99.00.

How to Use

1.) Open the cap

2.) Roll at the bottom of the lip balm so that the product will come out.

3.) Apply the product evenly on the lips.

4.) Roll back at the bottom of the lip balm so that the product will go down.

5.) Put the cap back.

Review

Experience

When I applied this lip balm, it felt cold and soothing. It has a menthol scent to it. It nicely moisturized and softened my lips.

Pros

1.) It`s moisturizing and soothing.

2.) It feels cold on the lips at first.

3.) It has SPF 30.

Cons

1.) It won`t really make your lips free of cracks or chaps for 12 hours because you might still get them.

Rating

Moisturizing effect: 8/10

Effectivity ( 12 hr. anti-cracks and anti-chaps): 6/10

Price: 6.5/10

Total: 6.83/10

Do I want to repurchase?

Yes

Will I recommend it?

Yes

How long will the product last?

This will depend on how you use the product. Based on past usage of Baby lips lip balms, mostly it can last up to 2-3 months by using it everyday.

Where can I buy the product?

Watsons Personal Care Stores, Mercury Drug Store and most beauty sections of department stores like at SM, Metro and Robinsons Malls.

Suggestions

♡ Use the product at least once or twice a day.

♡ Remove the product on your lips if you`re going to eat or drink.

♡ Reapply the product after eating and drinking.

All in all, this is a good product because it nicely moisturizes the lips well.

Have you used a Baby Lips lip balm? How was it for you? You may share your thoughts in the comments below.

Have a lovely life! ♡

- Graceful Mist

If you have any comments, suggestions, requests, and/or questions, please leave them in the comments` sections of this blog post. Thank you.

Review: iWhite Nose Pack

iWhite is a Korean brand that offers different skin care products such as moisturizing cream, facial wash, facial cream and whitening pack. The price range of their products is fairly affordable.

iWhite nose pack is one of their products. It`s a product that can be used to remove whiteheads and blackheads. There are two different sizes that can be bought in the market. The 50g/1.76 oz costs Php 189.00 ($ 4.36) and 3.5g/0.12 oz costs Php 20.00 ($ 0.46).

How to Use

1. Wash nose and the surrounding areas with warm to hot water. Don`t wipe the nose area with a towel. 

2. Apply the product generously but don`t put too much wherein the product is almost going to drip. Apply it using clean fingers as soon as you`re done washing the nose area.

3. Wait for the product to dry for about 20 - 40 minutes. As much as possible, don`t sit but lie down because the product may flow down while you`re sitting or standing. 

4. Peel the product against the direction the whiteheads or blackheads may be pointing. Do not peel off too early or too late. The product may be ineffective if peeled off at the wrong time.

5. Wash the remaining products away and clean the area with warm to cold water.

Reviews

Experience

Using this product can be a messy task because the product can stick to almost anywhere. Usually, it won`t be very effective if the pores aren`t very open so using hot water that`s tolerable is a must to make the most out of this nose pack.

Pros

1. It`s very effective in removing blackheads and whiteheads.

2. It`s easy to use.

3. It`s affordable especially with the 50g/1.07 oz.

Cons

1. Using this product can be a messy task.

2. When applied at the beginning, the product can often drip or fall down.

3. 30- 50 minutes of free time should be allotted to use this product effectively.

4. It has fragrance. It can be bothersome for those who have allergies to any smell because the product is applied to the nose area.

Rating

8.8/10

Will I repurchase?

Yes. I have been using this product for years.

Will I recommend it?

Yes.

How long does the product last?

iWhite 50g/1.76 oz: It depends on how a person uses the product. If used 1x a week with moderate to generous application of the product, it can most probably last for  6 - 9 months. 

iWhite 3.5g/0.12 oz: Since this product`s in a sachet, it`ll most likely last for up to 3 times if used with small amounts but only 1-2 times if used with moderate to generous application of the product.

Suggestions

♡ Buy the 50g/1.07 oz iWhite nose pack instead of the sachet. By buying this, you`ll be able to save Php 96.71 ($ 2.23) ( 50g/3.5g = 14.29. There are 14.29 3.5g of product in a 50g tube, and if you buy 14.29 sachets of 3.5g, the price should be Php 285.71 but it`s only Php 189 if you buy the 50g iWhite nose pack.)

♡ Use the product properly because the product can really be ineffective in removing blackheads or whiteheads.

♡ This product can be applied in the chin, nose area, and sides of the mouth.

♡ Use 1-2 times a week for great results.


All in all, this product is a great way to remove blackheads and whiteheads. It`s affordable, easy-to-use and highly effective.


Have you used this nose pack? How was it for you? Share your experience by commenting below.

Have a wonderful day. ♡


- Graceful Mist


If you have any comments, suggestions, requests, and/or questions, please leave them in the comments` section of this blog post. Thank you.

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