Welcome to 2022, the time when we can slowly go back to normal and finally return to the office.
For those who find that going to their workplace "foreign" and "new," we feel you. We are also slowly trying to get back to our morning routines. We missed dressing up and putting on makeup, but what we didn't: Our long commutes and insane rush hour traffic.
To make our lives somewhat more comfortable, we turned to essential items that can answer our back-to-office concerns. From hulas-proof makeup to our answer to hunger pangs while stuck in traffic, check out our must-haves below:
Best Back-To-Office Essentials We Can't Live Without
Concern: Melting makeup
Answer: Hulas-proof lip and cheek tint
We can always turn to the Ever Bilena Lip & Cheek Stain when we want to look fresh and blooming all day. The long-lasting formula stays on our cheeks even on a hot, sunny day! NGL, we only need face powder and this lip stain in our retouch kikay kits.
Ever Bilena Lip & Cheek Stain, P165, Lazada
Concern: Office Outfit
Answer: Affordable tailored basics
Aside from looking polished at work, we also want clothing pieces that are 1) comfy and 2) affordable. Our foolproof formula: A blazer, button-down blouse, trousers, and sneakers.
Shein Dazy Plain Blazer, P994, Shein
Skechers Women's Uno Stand On Air in Black, Skechers Alabang Town Center
Concern: You just have a lot of stuff
Answer: Roomy bag
Baby wipes, alcohol, extra masks, a huge water bottle? are just some of the things you need to bring all the time. To make sure everything fits your bag get a roomy tote. We're partial to this locally made leather bag.
Cariko Binibini Classic Tote Bag, P7,344, BeautyMNL
Concern: Hunger and thirst while in traffic
Answer: Nutrient-rich drinks and snacks
The heat in our country is insane so we make sure to always have a bottle of juice or a pack of granola in our bags. These items come in handy when it's snacky-snacky time!
BLK 513 Black Detox Fruit Juice and Healthy Granola, on Grab Food and Food Panda
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