3 Reasons Why Body Shapers are Essential this Holiday Season ft. Curvy-Faja

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We're approaching the holiday season, which means a flurry of joyous occasions, Christmas parties, and mouthwatering meals. December is definitely my favorite month every year! For an added measure of comfort and confidence as you get into the festivities, think about subtly embracing body shapers. 

As someone who`s a bit on the bigger side, body shapers are amazing! Here are three reasons why it's beneficial and crucial to wear body shapers throughout the holidays:

The Perfect Bodyshaping Outfits ft. Popilush

The Perfect Bodyshaping Outfits ft.Popilush | by The Graceful Mist (www.The GracefulMist.com)

Dressing up can be easy or difficult depending on the clothing pieces that you work with. Popilush is a modern shapewear line that will embrace and empower your every curve. It's a women's brand which feature a wide range of shapewear, active wear and dress selection. If you want to achieve the perfect bodyshaping outfit, and dress with comfort and versatility, check out these shapewear pieces to make it easier to dress up for your day and slay!

5 Must-Have Shapewear for Summer Season ft. Shapellx

5 Must-Have Shapewear for Summer Season ft. Shapellx

Choosing the best body shaper for you is a tricky feat, especially with the plethora of selections both in-stores and online. Now that it`s summer season, it`s even trickier to choose the best shapers to wear because you have more factors to consider such us the weather, fabrics used, and how comfortable it is under the heat of the sun.

Having an idea or two of what works best for your body is the first step in choosing the most appropriate shapewear. At the same time, choosing shapers from a reputable brand for your summer shapewear will help you get the best quality that`s worth your money. If you`re unsure which one to get, you can always check out these five body shapers from Shapellx that will benefit you for everyday use, especially during hot weather:

Living with the New Normal: 8 Chamaripa Elevator Shoes to Help You Get Geared Up for the Outside World

Living with the New Normal: 8 Chamaripa Elevator Shoes to Help You Get Geared Up for the Outside World | by The Graceful Mist (www.TheGracefulMist.com)

How`s life been going for you? I have not posted for quite some time, and it's for a great reason. Focusing on life itself can take so much time and effort. Can you believe that in 2020, a pandemic would occur? Me neither. It feels as if such events only happened back when modern medicine wasn't popular. Yet here we are. 

Thankfully, there are vaccinations already. Regardless whether you believe in it or not, it has definitely changed lockdown restrictions and health protocols. 2022 is a new start for many people, with many employers requiring their employees to go back to the office. With this, your old pairs of shoes have probably been chucked away for quite some time now. They`re already probably dusty and dilapidated due to lack of use. Hence, it might be the right time to check out these 8 Chamaripa height increasing shoes that will keep you looking in-style for back-to-office:

WOMEN`S ELEVATOR SHOES

1. Gold Platform Shoes

Living with the New Normal: 8 Chamaripa Elevator Shoes to Help You Get Geared Up for the Outside World |
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CMR Chamaripa Microfiber Tennis Shoes for Women

CMR CHAMARIPA Women's Microfiber Wedge Tennis Shoes 8CM / 3.15 Inches -Golden

Nowadays, corporate wear has evolved to something that would actually help employees express their creative fashion sense. This pair of Chamaripa elevator shoes for women is the combination of classiness and comfortability. These features make this a must-buy for both casual and dressy occasions:

• Functional Design 

• Ergonomic Built

• Durable materials

It can increase your height by 3.15 inches, making it suitable for petite women. I am personally not tall which is why shoes like these are a must-have for me, especially if want a well-proportioned body. Cute and classy, you can wear this pair of gold elevator shoes with casual dresses, jeans and even shorts for summer.

Be Safe with the Appropriate Health Items: Why Are People Switching To Nitrile Over Latex Gloves?

Be Safe with the Appropriate Health Items: Why Are People Switching To Nitrile Over Latex Gloves?

Once we have spoken about before around the blog at Your Glove Source, we have seen an enormous spike in using nitrile Gloves instead of latex Gloves, especially inside the health care industry.

However, with nitrile and Latex Gloves being so similar in fit, comfort, and protection, what's the reason for this massive transfer of glove choice?

Latex Allergic reactions

The main greatest reason why individuals, companies, or perhaps industries result in the switch from latex to nitrile is due to the existence of latex allergic reactions. Latex is made of an all natural rubber, and a few of the natural proteins which are natural for the reason that natural product cause mild to severe allergy symptoms.

Care for Your Hair: What Is the Most Natural-Looking Human Hair Lace Wig?

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Care for Your Hair: What Is the Most Natural-Looking Human Hair Lace Wig?

An increasing number of people has decided to switch to put on human hair full lace wigs because of hair thinning or style. The majority of the human hair wig is pricey and you want to make sure that you`re getting every cent of your money`s worth

Natural and top-grade human hair full lace wigs aren't always simple to find, especially if you hope to obtain the wig that suits the skin tone, hairline and elegance. There are plenty of beauty stores and thus various kinds of human hair wigs for purchase. What's the most basic human hair full lace wigs? For those who have no clue, here are a few recommendations from Shein Hair within this blog.

HD Full Lace Wigs

Selecting the best lace color which could suit your skin and scalp is essential for a natural-looking hair. The majority of the lace on the market is Swiss lace, but there are various lace types such as: transparent lace, medium brown lace, HD lace. 

Year-End Reflections: 5 Steps on How to Enhance Your Curves and Embrace Body Positivity

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Body image is a critical part of our being. Looking at your body in a negative aspect often results to a poor mindset and degraded self-esteem. Believing other people`s negative opinion and insults about your body does not only disrespect a beautiful creation like you, but conditions your mind as well to believe preconceived notions that will dampen your personal growth. 

Before 2021 ends, let`s take a different approach on how we look, take care and cherish our bodies. 

5 Tips on How to Celebrate the Holidays with a Beautiful Home

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5 Tips on How to Celebrate the Holidays with a Beautiful Home | by The Graceful Mist (www.TheGracefulMist.com)

2021 has been a year of enlightenment for many of us. It is a time to hope, to dream, and to savor every moment. The pandemic has brought tremendous changes to our lives, with many people opting to stay at home for safety. 

Celebrate the upcoming holidays by spending time with your loved ones at home. Spending so much time indoors is probably the least thing some people would want, considering that many have already explored every corner of the house. However, there's a heartwarming feeling when we appreciate what we have at home and feel the love in the air with some of the closest people in our life. Make your home feel cozy and aesthetically pleasing this upcoming holiday season with these five simple tips: 

My Fitness Journey: 7 Tips on How to Lose Weight Effectively

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My Fitness Journey: 7 Tips on How to Lose Weight Effectively (By The Graceful Mist | www.TheGracefulMist.com)

It`s been a long time, isn`t it? Summer has ended, and rainy season has entered. Yet, it doesn`t mean you have to stop working for your body just because you`re no longer aiming for that summer-ready figure. Staying fit and healthy isn`t a phase but a lifestyle. 

Even I have difficulties in staying in shape, especially during this pandemic. Since a lot of us are working from home, we`re walking and moving less, especially if you`re doing a desk job like me. It has been incredibly frustrating to try and lose weight. Even if I lost a couple of pounds, it`ll just come back if I don`t constantly workout. It`s why I want to share some of the tips below that I think will help your progress in becoming fit and healthy as well:

1. Set a Realistic Fitness Plan

When you want to lose weight, workout and maintain a certain figure, you have to set a realistic fitness plan that works well with your schedule, your lifestyle, and your goals for your body. 

If you make a fitness plan that seems perfect but doesn`t fit well with the type of lifestyle you have, you`ll only end up being frustrated because you weren`t able to do what`s written in your fitness plan. 

How to set a realistic fitness plan? Here are some questions that can help you evaluate what kind of health plan you need:

• What food and drinks can you eat and drink that`s low in calories, healthy, and easy-to-make?

• Do you want to put certain limitations for food, drinks, sleeping patterns, exercises, and habits?

• What kind of workout schedule works best for you?

If you`re still having difficulties creating a realistic fitness plan for your lifestyle, consulting both a nutritionist and personal trainer will greatly help you come up with one that you can do for a long time. 

7 Tips on How to Stay Fit and Healthy During the Holiday Season

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It`s that time of the year again where there are parties here and there. Even though parties are lessened because of what`s going on globally, we have adapted to online parties and limited gatherings. Many of us can celebrate this holiday season in our own ways through delightful foods and appetizing drinks, even with just our closest family and loved ones. 

Throughout the years, December is probably the time that many of us tend to gain weight. Enjoying this beautiful time doesn`t mean we have to compromise our figure. Hence, here are 7 tips on how to stay slim and fit and still be able to enjoy mouthwatering feasts:

1. You can eat anything you want in moderation. 

7 Tips on How to Stay Fit and Healthy During the Holiday Season | by @TheGracefulMist (www.TheGracefulMist.com) | Image by Pexels from Pixabay

Losing or maintaining weight doesn`t necessarily mean you have to refrain from eating foods that you love. One of the best practices in maintaining an excellent figure is to eat everything in moderation. Want that pizza? Sure, just eat a slice. Craving for that chocolate cake? Sure, just take a few bites. The key to enjoying holiday feasts this month is simply not over-indulging and making sure to eat more fiber-rich foods that will help in blood sugar control and digestion.

The Graceful Mist Reads: End World, Capital Run #9 (Book Review)

I. Title of the Novel
End World, Capital Run #9 (1988)

II. Author
David L. Robbins

III. Short background information about the author
David "Dave" Larence Robbins is an American author and was born in Southeastern Pennsylvania. He is a writer, outdoorsman, and broadcaster. He writes both fiction and non-fiction books and his writing has been critically praised by the Pulp Rack, among others. He is perhaps best known for two current long-running series, the "Wilderness". and the "End World". He has also written hundreds of books under his own name and many pen names. At age seventeen, he enlisted in the armed forces, and after serving overseas, he returned to travel through America. David Robbins is acquiring a devoted core of the readers who enjoy his finely crafted tales of adventure, romance, mystery, and excitement.


IV. Main Characters
A. Protagonists
Blade, Hickok, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, and Lexine.

Blade and Hickok are warriors. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is also a warrior, and a skilled martial artist, "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi`s skills as a martial artist was renowned, the tales of his exploits matched or surpassed by only a few of the warriors: Blade, Geronimo, Yama, and definitely Hickok." (This line can be seen on page 30.) Lexine was once one of the Leather Knights, but she didn`t like the way women ruled over men, and so she quit and was labelled "traitor" by the Leather Knights. (The lines that can prove this is on page 163 and was also mentioned on the answer in the question "If you were in the shoes of the characters, who would it be? Why?")

Review: 100% Pure and Organic Castor Oil

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Review: 100% Pure and Organic Castor Oil | by The Graceful Mist (www.TheGracefulMist.com)

I`ve always wanted fuller-looking brows without bothering to fill them in with brow powder. I first found out about this eyebrows and eyelashes product when I was checking out of Mercury Drug Store. It was quite affordable compared to the castor oil brow thickening products I've tried like Luxe Organix: Castor Oil Eyelash and Brow Growth Serum (which costs around Php 109.00 at Watsons) or seen in most beauty stores which is why I gave it a try. 

5 Chic and Classy Clothes for Fall 2020

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Fall is in and there has been a lot of trends for this season this year. Looking fashionable in fall would somehow make things feel normal especially with what`s going on with the world right now. You don`t have to look for expensive clothing items. The key is to look for clothing pieces that fit your style and personality. Here are some ideas on what to wear this season:

1. Look Stylish and Comfy with Jumpsuits

Sources:

Vibrant Gray Single Shoulder Elastic Waist Jumpsuit Sensual Curves

Black Waist Belt Stripes Pattern Natural Jumpsuit Fashion Trend

Fairy Beige Floral Print Keyhole V-Neck Romper Knot Outfit

Comfortable Spaghetti Straps White Rompers Front Button Plain Snug Fit

Jumpsuits are easy to wear which makes it a great item to have in your closet especially when you`re in a hurry. Jumpsuits tend to be very comfortable as its design was originally fashioned after parachutists` clothes. The only drawback of wearing a jumpsuit is it can be quite of a hassle whenever you have to go to the bathroom for quick relief. Nonetheless, there are many jumpsuits that are easy to take off. 

Having a few jumpsuits won`t hurt your pockets and time. They`re fashionable, quick to put on, and easy to accessorize. The best tip in shopping is to buy wholesale jumpsuits as many online shopping websites  

Grace`s Open Book: Notes during Quarantine

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Grace`s Open Book: Notes during Quarantine

How are you holding up? For most people, the days during the enhanced community lock down were some of the hardest. I can`t say otherwise because not being able to work the way I used to was specially saddening for me. I`ve always tried my best to work hard and work smart and when I`m presented with some limitations to be able to do that, it becomes a real challenge. The positive side of being locked down or in quarantine was that I was able to take notes of significant changes I ought to apply in my life.

As my readers, I would love to share with you basic yet life-changing notes I wrote while facing the financial, emotional and spiritual challenges during a lock down: 

Note #1: Finances

Thankfully, doing those viral challenges for saving up like Peso Sense Ipon Challenge, and Mr. Chinkee Tan`s Ipon Challenge has helped me tremendously when I needed funds the most though it`s not much. This lock down is genuinely an eye opener how significant every cent is. 

I remember reading Mr. Robert Sy Tan`s "What Would You Do? If This Was Your Last Day On Earth", Mr. Don Soriano`s "Break Free" and many books about budgeting, attending a financial seminar, and discussing with my older sister about money management. All these books and effort would be wasted if not put into action. 

Grocery Shopping and Organization: How I Store Foods in My Single-Door Refrigerator

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One of the relaxing ways I used to de-stress is retail therapy. I find it quite satisfying to treat myself after all the stress from work, home and pollution outside. Nowadays, I`m barely able to do this because of the pandemic. Hence, I had to divert my attention to a safer and more practical way to release the negative tension in my body and mind. 

I had been getting peace from making sure that my small home is well kept. I have gotten a lot of really helpful tips from different communities about organizing refrigerator, pantry and food storage. Here`s what I came up so far when it comes to organizing my small refrigerator: 

Freezer

Grocery Shopping and Organization: How I Store Foods in My Single-Door Refrigerator (by @The Graceful Mist | www.TheGracefuMist.com) 

I found that keeping frozen meats in containers make it easier for me to defroze them unlike keeping them in their original plastic bags and just stuffing them in the freezer. Back then, whenever I had to defroze meat, I had to take out the other meat in a plastic bag that got attached through ice. Now that they`re in containers, I simply have to choose which one to defroze and I don`t have to worry about the difficulty of removing the plastic bag and stuck meat. 

4 Tips on How to Choose the Right Shapewear

"4 Tips on How to Choose the Right Shapewear" by The Graceful Mist (www.TheGracefulMist.com) 

Shapewears is one of the most confidence-boosting clothing ever invented. Shapewears help show the best of our curves but it can also be the worst clothing mishap. Making sure that we use the appropriate shapewear will definitely benefit us.

I am personally conscious of my body specially whenever I had to wear a dress or a tight clothing, and many girls and women might feel the same way. Hence, I`m sharing with all of you this quick guide on wearing the appropriate shapewear for different types of clothing at the same time wise tips which you can take note when shopping for undergarments:

June 2020: Purely Pastel Weekly Planner Spreads. ft. "The Universe is in Me" Belle De Jour Power Planner

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The start of the month of June has been a blessing for me because I started working again. Hence, I became more inspired and motivated to design and make the most out of my planner. Ever since I was a young girl, creative planning and journaling has always helped me cope with the good and the bad which is why I`m absolutely cheerful that I`m back and doing this more actively again. I wanted my days to be more lighthearted, positive and sweet so I chose pastel pink, purple and blue in most of my weekly planner spreads.

Here are my weekly planner spreads for June:

1.  Notes in the corner

June 2020: Purely Pastel Weekly Planner Spreads. ft. "The Universe is in Me" Belle De Jour Power Planner | by The Graceful Mist (www.TheGracefulMist.com)

This is such a cute planner spread. I specially love the "Just a note" cut out. I`m just using the box of crafts I received from a good friend who had to declutter because she was going abroad (Thank you, Yani!). The little flags of "to-do," "work," and "to buy" are adorable. I absolutely love finding these in the craft box and using them on my planner spreads.

5 Wise Financial Learnings during the Covid-19 Lockdown

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5 Wise Financial Learnings during the Covid-19 Lockdown | by The Graceful Mist (www.TheGracefulMist.com)

The on-going Pandemic has put a pause on many people`s plans including mine. I was on "no work, no pay" for 2 1/2 months hence the stop of regular financial provision. Thankfully, my company provided some financial assistance as well through conversion of remaining leave credits and prorated 13th month pay. If only I didn`t start saving during the start of the year, I would`ve also been doomed and on a forced diet. Fortunately, that isn`t the case for me though sadly to say many people can`t say the same

Being on the lockdown for more than 2 months has made me truly realize these 5 significant financial moves to do now that I`m back to work again which I would love to share with all of you to make sure that we`ll all never lack financially in the future:

3 Types of Elegant Dresses to Look For

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3 Types of Elegant Dresses to Look For | by The Graceful Mist (www.TheGracefulMist.com)

Having that one dress that can be used for most occasions is quite difficult to find. This is the reason why getting a clothing item that`s both versatile and stylish is important. Here are some exquisite dresses that are great pieces to look for when shopping which you may use for casual or semi-formal events:

1. Black Dress

3 Types of Elegant Dresses to Look For -
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3 Types of Elegant Dresses to Look For -
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3 Types of Elegant Dresses to Look For -
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A lot of the most beautiful elegant dresses I`ve seen are usually black. Black is such a classic and versatile color that it can be paired with almost anything. 

A black dress doesn`t have to be boring, you may look for a minimalist ruffle dress with modern design. Black dresses are the ultimate go-to in times of uncertainty. Choosing a black dress with minimal design like color blocks, modern ruffles and simple prints will help you accessorize your outfit easier. 

Ruffle dresses may not seem like a desirable choice reminiscence of the expressive outfits of the 80`s. Ruffle dresses with a minimalist and modern touch are certainly unique. The little touches of flare ruffles give make the dress more feminine as well. 

Before the Lockdown and Online Shopping: Watsons Haul

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How have you been doing so far? I've been cleaning every corner of the house and it has been exhausting. Thankfully, it has been helping me cope with the Coronovirus situation and keeping me productive.

One of the best ways I thought I could use the free time is to pay more attention to self-care. Hence, I did quite a bit of shopping at Watsons before the lockdown and the products I got are so useful in taking care of myself more.

Here are all the items I got:

1. First-Aid Items

Before the Lockdown and Online Shopping:  Watsons Haul (by The Graceful Mist | www.TheGracefulMist.com)

I realized that I lack some emergency supplies so I got a few necessities.

Prices:

Dermaid Hydrogen Peroxide: Php 17.00
Betadine Wound Solution: Php 55.50
Aidplus Elastic Band: Php 47.00
Mediplast Gauze Pads: Php 5.75 each
Mediplast Gauze Pads: Php 4.25 (small one)
Watsons` Washproof Plasters: Php 99.00

2. De Luxe Hair Masks

I`ve been using these hair masks because they`re on sale at Watsons in my area. I can use each sachet for up to 3 uses because my hair is quite thin.