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I am Ulyssa Elaine - Travel, Food and Lifestyle Blogger

It's been four years since I posted a blog entry about my first Sunnies Specs purchase. You can find my first post here. Whenever I type "sunnies specs blog review" in Google search, my blog entry is one of the top posts. Thank you so much! 💗


I had a series of comments regarding my specs if it's worth to buy. To be honest, it's really worth it. I worn it in every countries I travelled with: Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea and United States.

Unfortunately, during the lockdown in 2020, the right part of hinge broke while I was watching a Kdrama in my bed. Sorry, my mistake. That's the only problem that I encountered. Here's a sample of illustration:


I had no choice to buy a new specs in Lazada (not in their store) because their branch is a bit far from my place. To cut a long story short, I used the cheaper lens for two years until I felt it unsafe because the metal frame already corroded. By the way, I used alcohol to disinfect my cheaper Lazada specs that's why, my bad.


Fast forward, I had the urge to go back to Sunnies Specs store. Fortunately, there's a new branch near in my place. I went there with my husband to choose for my new specs. I chose Hiro in Blush Steel. It's a round frame just like the first one that I purchased in 2018, Reagan in Rose Gold. The rate is still the same: Php 1,999 for the prescription eyewear + Php 999 for the ScreenSafe.

I had an in-house computerized eye exam first before I payed for my specs.

When I purchased before in 2018, I can claim my prescription eyeglasses within the day. But now in 2022, it took me 2-3 days to claim my specs. It's a bit nuisance for me but well, it's okay. 

I also bought Clean Lens product from them, which costs Php 200. It's a 100ml lens cleaner spray to disinfect my eyeglasses. 

Overall, I'm satisfied with my new specs. 💗


Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post.
Thursday, November 17, 2022 No comments
What a year it has been! Thankfully, today is the second day of the year, 2019. I would like to look back at the best, worst and most significant moments of the year, and look forward to this year 2019.


With that in mind, I'll be sharing my 2018 highlights.

Owned a Best Seller Specs Reagan in Rose Gold - January

I started wearing eyeglasses last 2017. From 50/75 vision, it turned out to be 100/100 with astigmatism this 2018. I won't be surprised because of the nature of my job (constant exposure to gadgets such as laptop and mobile phone). 

I'm still hesitant to try out Lasik eye surgery just like what my sister went through but I won't consider it from now. I don't think it will be worth it due to the nature of my job. I will give it a try when I get older or if I will change my career.

Travelled to Hong Kong and Macao - February

My mom and I have been to Hong Kong when I was 18 years old (we celebrated my debut there). Eight years after, we went back and we were complete. My dad and my sister were with us. 

Last February was our 1st out-of-the-country trip sponsored by me, yours truly. 😁

Sold out my first Honda Jazz car - February

I love our family car so much but it's time to let it go and move on. I won't much elaborate on why we sold it. I'm still thankful that my childhood dream came true even though it was a short one. 💖

I'm not closing doors and I'm looking forward to own and have my 2nd car soon.

First time to be a Speaker in a Tech Event - February

It was an unexpected one. I was invited to speak in 1st Swift Ladies Meetup (Philippines). I was one of the speakers though. Never I imagined that I will speak in front of people (because I'm introvert) and talked about tvOS app development. Thank you SwiftPH for trusting me. 👌

First time to watch PyroMusical competition - March

Thank you Eunice, my sister, because she won 5 event tickets. I've been wanting to experience it since 2013 and it came true. Thank you also to my aunt and my uncle for the support.

Travelled to Taiwan - April

This trip was a memorable one! Imagine traveling with family of 10. We experienced bipolar weather when we got there. It was cold on the first day. On the second day, it was very hot and sunny. On the third day, it rained so hard. On the fourth and fifth day, it was windy. 

MY LONG-TIME DREAM CAME TRUE - May

I won't elaborate this one because it's a secret for now. I will reveal this on May 2019 so watch out for that.

Got a new iPhone - June

I was torn if I will purchase iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone X. In the end, I chose iPhone 8 Plus and will wait for stabilized Face ID.

Watched KZ Tandingan's first concert "SUPREME" - June

It was my first time to watch a concert in a Lower Box portion (I watch concert once in a blue moon). Congrats KZ! I love her voice... 👏

My 26th Birthday - August

Haha! I'm not afraid to reveal my age on my blog because I'm not ashamed of it. 

I had many plans prior on my birthday but I chose to have a simpler one. Simple lunch and simple dinner with family are the best, right? 💞

Invited as a Speaker in the school's IT event - August & September

If you will be invited by your former school to be a speaker, will you say no? For me, it's an honor. 

I was invited last August 29, 2018. I was updated last September 1 that the seminar will be on October 13. It's Saturday so I'm really available and I won't need to file a VL for that. 

A week after (September 7), the seminar will move on November 9. I have to check my schedule and then I filed a VL for that. 

A week after (September 13), the seminar will move on November 16 because of the Sports Fest. I cancelled my VL and filed another date.

October 1, I was given a heads up that the final date will be on November 14 because they have to prioritize other department for the venue. I then cancelled my VL and filed another date.

I still became optimistic on the upcoming event.

ACHIEVED ONE OF MY GOALS - October

Again, I won't elaborate on this one. Huh? What the heck I'm sharing this but I won't mention it. By the way, it feels so good to achieve your goal one step at a time.

Heartbreaking sequence of events - November

After my sister's birthday, we had a family (including uncle, aunt, cousins, etc) dinner at Tagaytay. After that day, my uncle died due to heart attack. It was very painful to my family. 

I also cancelled my scheduled event. Due to the emotional breakdown, I felt sorry for my Alma Mater school because I really can't go to be the speaker on the IT event. It was a roller coaster ride experience. I felt that I'm not a professional individual. I put myself down. It was a depressing one. 

Then, I reflected to the past events. Maybe it's not meant for me. Maybe God put me in this situation to test me, whether I will choose my family or will I go on my own (so called professionalism).

Featured in Acienda Designer Outlet's Facebook and Instagram page - December

Thank you Acienda for including me on chic and stylish shoppers! 👸 It's been a while since I fix and style myself.

How about you? How's your 2018?
Wednesday, January 02, 2019 No comments
My vision is getting worse because of constant exposure to gadgets (computer and phone). I had 50/75 vision when I graduated college year 2012 until year 2016. I had my eye checked last February 2017 and I was shocked when I learned that my vision was not 50/75 anymore instead I have 100/100 vision! It's really shocking but I just accepted the fact. Imagine sitting in front of the computer and working for 8 hours or more. It's really given that I will have this grade.

I took prescription lenses from a certain optical clinic (I don't want to mention though) but unfortunately, it didn't last long. The frames got broken easily. For the record, this specs is my 4th eyeglasses for a span of one year. 😅


Without further ado, I decided to get a prescription eyewear last January 2018 from Sunnies Specs because I want to take care of my eyes. I got it from Alabang Town Center branch because it's near from my office.


All of the lenses are multicoated (anti-glare, anti-reflection, scratch-resistant, water-resistant and has UV protection) for the price of Php 1,999.00. But you can upgrade your lenses for a certain price. If you have constant exposure to gadgets, you can opt to upgrade it to Screen Safe. If you like to have a sleek and light lenses, you can opt to upgrade it to Ultrathin. If you want to have a double function (eyeglasses + sunglasses), you can choose to upgrade it to Sun Adaptive. If you want the frames to handle the strains, you can avail the High Impact.


What I love about Sunnies Specs is the eyewear styles are so trendy and very lightweight. They have different styles based on your face shape. How cool, right? I chose Reagan in Rose Gold because I have a square-shaped face. 

To check out the best and right pair for your face, check out this link from Sunnies Specs - Facebook Account.

Having an eyewear without ruining your style is a must, right?



Update: As of August 2018, I'm still wearing the glasses and it's still in perfect condition. Hoping it will lasts for long. I will update you after a year. 😀


Update (11/17/2022): I have a new blog post regarding my new Sunnies Specs eyewear. 

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post.


How about you? Get yours now! :)
Friday, February 02, 2018 17 comments


Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post.



Have you heard of Gift Vouchers? I was browsing the internet when I saw this awesome deal and bought it. However, the delivery is within Metro Manila only and it will took 2-3 business days to get it delivered. Don't forget to present your valid ID upon claiming through their courier.





» What's about this deal ? «

(Description was taken from Deal Grocer)
  • Take a well-deserved breather out of town at Taal Vista Hotel. Take in gorgeous panoramic views of the Taal Lake Volcano with P500 Worth of Food & Drinks to enjoy at the Lobby Lounge.
  • Perched right on Tagaytay’s windy ridge and with a beautifully landscaped garden, this elegant space is perfect for catch-ups over coffee, casual lunches with friends, and business meetings.
  • By day, the elegant Lobby Lounge—designed in Tudor-style architecture—is gloriously lit by sunlight streaming through its floor-to-ceiling glass windows, which overlook sprawling gardens and the spectacular Taal Lake.
  • At night, it exudes a warm cozy ambiance perfect for relaxing beside the stone fireplace as you listen to live performances and savor bestselling dishes from a specially-curated menu selection paired with signature drinks.
  • Sample delicacies like Crispy Taal Lake Tawilis, small freshwater fish native to the area that are lightly breaded, deep-fried to a crisp, and served with a special dipping sauce and crispy kangkong; or crowd-favorite comfort food like Thin Crust Pizza.
  • For the sweet tooth, the Volcano Eruption—an oven-baked, dark chocolate cake filled with chocolate ganache and topped with ice cream—will have you raving over its decadence.
  • While you’re at it, why not make your trip even more worthwhile by spending a night in one of Taal Vista Hotel’s well-appointed rooms? Check out these deals for a Mountain Wing Superior Room Stay for 2 or a 2-Bedroom Taal Suite Stay for 4.
  • Boasting of first-class amenities, delicious food offerings, impeccable service, and an unrivaled panorama of one of the country’s most breathtaking sights right in your backyard, this timeless destination promises the ultimate Tagaytay experience for that quick escape you’ve been dreaming of. Best of all, it's only a couple hours away from the metro.
  • A trip to Tagaytay is never complete without a stopover at this sought-after destination. Go on, take that road trip breather and redeem this steal as early as this week! This offer is valid 'til February 2018.

» How Did I Buy this Voucher(s)? «

There are many ways to pay the deals here. You can pay via Deal Grocer credits, credit card, online banking, or over-the-counter. I bought vouchers via BDO online banking and it was a smooth transaction.

» The Vouchers «

Here were the 7 vouchers that I bought:




I love the voucher's design: simple and elegant! It's perfect as a gift for your loved ones, right?

I will update and post here my experience once I availed their service.  :)


How about you? Have you purchased vouchers from DealGrocer? How was your experience?
Sunday, December 24, 2017 No comments
From Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/skinstationph/
On my last post, I had my first service and it was a great experience. After the session (6 weeks), the hair grew but it's thinner than I expected. I was amazed that the hair was falling off (same as others). I didn't pluck it and just let it be. 

Today, November 7, 2017, I continued the Diode Laser Hair Removal service. Same as my first session, it's really painless (on my personal opinion). Seriously, I was expecting that it will be painful but it wasn't. Maybe because I was accustomed of the pain that I encountered from monthly waxing. 

For the first time, I will share to you the photo of the procedure. 😉


The procedure took about 30 minutes. It's really relaxing and I was happy that I'm now hair-free.

P.S. Although I have completed the Buy 1 Take 1 sessions, I will still continue the procedure until I reached my 8th session. I will coming back on December.

How about you? Have you tried this service? Share your experience.

Wednesday, November 08, 2017 No comments
My hair color was pure black since I was born. I decided to color my hair when I reached 21 years old (2014). I started to embrace this changes and been obsessed to hair color since then. I really want to try ombre hair color but due to my work, I didn't give it a try. I just sticked to brown color.

I always go to salon whenever I have to put or retouch my hair color. I tried different hues of brown and loving it! Honestly, I felt a bit itchy from the hair color that the salon(s) offered to me. Sorry, I won't name drop here just to give respect to them. Maybe I just have a sensitive scalp skin.


But hey! When I tried this product L'Oréal Paris Excellence Fashion Brown Light 6.13 Golden Nude Brown, I didn't feel any itches at all (except when my mom accidentally dropped a small portion of hair color on my outer left ear). 

Note: This is not a sponsored post. But I will be glad if L'Oréal Paris will invite me to be a model of their product. Just kidding. 😁

Without further ado, I chose this shade because it's the best shade according to other blog reviews. I also want to achieve of what so called "Parisian-Inspired Looks".


How to use this?

Note: Before the hair coloring process, make sure to cover your shoulders and your clothing. What I did was we cut a big clear plastic bag and covered my body. I saw others used a raincoat to protect their clothes.


Step 1: After opening the package, look for this product and apply it on your dry hair from the roots to the tip. This product is a pre-color treatment for your hair. Leave this for 20 minutes.



Step 2: After 20 minutes, mix the hair colorant into the developer bottle and shake it vigorously. 



Step 3: Replace the developer bottle's cap with this comb-like cap. Then, apply and massage the hair coloring to your hair. Leave it for 30 minutes.



Oops! Don't forget to use this clear gloves to protect your hands from hair color.



Step 4: Rinse the hair color with warm water and massage gently. Rinse your hair thoroughly. Then, spread this conditioner all over your hair and leave it for 2 minutes. Lastly, rinse your hair thoroughly. Use this conditioner weekly up to 6 weeks for more favorable results.



Congrats! I saved a few bucks just by doing this DIY. This product only costs Php 399.00. How cheap, right? 



How about you? Have you tried this product? Share your experience.
Friday, October 20, 2017 No comments
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