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Have you ever seen a decoration your parents kept, carrying it with them from another country or a previous marriage? Carmina realized that parents often hold onto items they've purchased in the past. While browsing Greenhill's shopping center, she stepped into  Mystic Gems by Bensani and saw so many nostalgic items that reminded her of growing up.  I pointed out to Mom Violy that she had a similar crystal tree decoration at home. She said it was forty years old and already dirty. The saleslady explained it could be cleaned easily with soap and water. Carmina decided to take Mom Violy home and bring the crystal tree decoration with her. Mom Violy questioned why she was taking it, and I said I would clean it and return it.  I noticed Mom Violy had placed planting seeds inside the decoration, for reasons I didn’t understand. Before cleaning it, I checked online to see what was needed, knowing its value. I placed a towel underneath, prepared a plastic container with dishwas...

What nationality does your beauty fall in which category?

What nationality does your beauty fall in which category?

Carmina is a Filipino, yet she has Chinese and Spanish blood from her an ancestry. 

Mary Ann always tells Carmina that I look on the Korean side having a white complexion.

No matter what clothing I wear it all looks good on me even if it doesn't cost a whole lot.

We can fool people by how we match our clothing.

I am admitting that I shop at inexpensive places in the Philippines called Divisoria through stores I've posted in my videos and pictures.

We don't need to be ashamed where we shop because everyone is doing it as well.

I am a person who wants to make sure I can go within my own budget. Being practical was something I was taught when I was growing up in California.

The blazer I wore in Baguio was purchased it online during the pandemic at Allys Shopee, Online Shopee Philippines for 389.00 pesos ($7.07).

I felt since I couldn't go out there would be a moment I can dress up and wear it outside.

It was a blazer I've always seen it in the Korean shows I was watching. I had admired the clothes that they wore.

Mary Ann asked me where I got my blazer because I looked Korean.

The red blouse I wore to see my Uncle Danny eating at the Crab House Seaside was from Shoppenique RTW and the recent photo from The Alley by Vikings


My friends say I look good in red and black because my complexion is white. 

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