Kal Features: Inay Moments’ Postnatal Shapewear

Giving birth is probably the most “privacy-shattering” experience a woman can go through. From labor to actual delivery to breastfeeding, you will never be the same again (especially if you’re like me who had to endure more than 24 hours of induced labor and still ended up having surgery.) 

Recovery was slow for me, despite not feeling pain initially during the early labor phase. But after everything my belly went through, I needed postnatal shapewear that was not only effective and comfortable, but also friendly for nursing mothers.

For my CS wound, I was able to try three binders: The Persona binder (can be bought at Mercury Drug), the generic blue binder (also available at Mercury Drug), and last but not the least, the Postnatal Tummy Band with Enhanced Belt from Inay Moments (available here).

Right after my operation, I was able to use the Persona binder given to me by my family. 

Persona Binder

The Persona binder, steeply priced at 900+ pesos, had good support and was helpful at the beginning when my tummy was still huge. But I had a hard time nursing my baby and had to make a lot of adjustments because the binder was stiff and had a rough surface. Also, when my tummy got smaller, the binder kept moving upward and sometimes hits my wound when I’m sitting down. Because of this, we decided to buy another one by the time we got home from the hospital.

This time, we decided to use the generic blue binder from Mercury Drug, which was way more affordable. 

Blue Binder

This one was more flexible, but it did not have good back support. It was softer, so it was definitely more friendly for nursing mothers. But at some point, as my tummy grew smaller, it became useless to wear because it no longer gave the support I needed. It was at this point that I started looking online for a better binder.

When I came across the Instagram of Inay Moments, I was very happy to see that they were selling postnatal shape wear.

Inay Moments Postnatal Shapewear

What stood out to me the most was their Postnatal Tummy Band with Enhanced Belt.

Photo from @InayMoments Instagram 

Photo from @Inay Moments Instagram

Judging by the photo alone, I felt like it was the right binder for me. True enough, after using it for a week now, I can safely say that I found exactly what I needed.

The tummy band had good back support but was also flexible because of the garterized back. The velcro enclosure at the front was not stiff, yet it protected my wound very well. (Right now, my wound is already dry and I was given the go-signal by my OB to wet the area.)

The enhanced belt allows you to adjust the tummy band according to which area you needed to trim down the most. (You would need this because after giving birth, your belly area won’t be fully symmetrical.) The tummy band is also barely noticeable beneath your clothes, which is always a plus when it comes to shape wear.

Apart from the binder, I also tried Inay Moments’ High Waist Tummy Control Postnatal Panty Girdle.

 Photo from @InayMoments Instagram

I plan to use it alternately with my tummy band (particularly when I’m wearing form-fitting clothes). Plus, if you don’t mind the extra clothing, you can even wear the binder over it.

On its own, the panty girdle gives sufficient support and is also very comfortable to wear. I love that the panty girdle helped minimize the appearance of the muffin top I gained post-pregnancy.

Overall, I would definitely recommended Inay Moments to all of my friends. (Although personally, I would not use their tummy band and girdle immediately after surgery, especially if you had a delicate pregnancy like I did. But if your CS wound does not hurt anymore, I would definitely recommend using these products.) The best thing about Inay Moments? Their postnatal shapewear is very affordable compared to the other shape wears available here in the Philippines (*ahem* Wink *ahem*).

Here’s the price list for those who are interested to buy:

Post Natal Tummy Band with Enhanced Belt = 450 pesos

High Waist Tummy Control Postnatal Panty Girdle (Available in nude and black) = 380 pesos

I hope the information I gave would be helpful to all the mommies out there who are interested in making a purchase with Inay Moments.

Thank you so much for reading this review. Until the next blog post!

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Kal Features: Harry Potter - Hogwarts Deluxe Stationery Set

I was in high school when the first Harry Potter book came out. And just like any other Potterhead my age, we literally grew up reading this book series.

Despite being a huge Harry Potter fan, I am rather picky when it comes to buying collectibles and memorabilia. I do not buy just anything with the Harry Potter name attached to it. After all, I'm a cheapskate. :P But when I first saw the Hogwarts Deluxe Stationary Set, I instantly fell in love! I simply could not let go of the box, so I decided to just let go of my money. Hihi.

This is what the unopened box looked like.

After unwrapping, you will immediately notice how nice the exterior of the box is.

Inside, you will find 1 Hogwarts leather journal, 1 Hogwarts wax seal, 2 gold wax candles, 1 paperweight, and of course, a 10-piece Hogwarts seal stationery + envelope set.

In my opinion, the best part of the set is the Hogwarts wax seal. The handle feels (and looks) like wood, giving it a rather authentic feel.

The Hogwarts leather journal is lined on the inside (I believe this retails for approx. 800+ on its own), and the illustration pages are pretty amazing as well! I love it!

The paperweight is okay, but I would have liked it better if it came in a different color. (Maybe gold, copper, or burgundy?)

The stationery + envelope set itself is unremarkable, but I think that's okay. It's something you'd want to actually use (and not just keep). So I guess that's a good thing, if you wanted to be a more pragmatic collector.

The entire set costs around 1600+ pesos at National Book Store, but I was able to get it at 10% off during a book fair. However, if you are a Potterhead like me, you wouldn't really mind paying for the full price.

Overall, I would totally recommend this to anyone who is considering to buy it.



My Rating: 10/10



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Kal Visits: Sofitel Philippine Plaza

I don't know why, but for some reason, my need for material things diminished after getting married. I guess part of it is because everything that I need, I still have (and are working pretty well or in good condition.) Because of this, Gerald and I decided to make things different by celebrating our wedding anniversaries like we've never done before. Instead of giving each other material things like we used to do as girlfriend-boyfriend, we decided to give each other new experiences.

Gerald and I always wanted to dine in Spiral but never found a good reason to splurge on such an expensive buffet. So we took this opportunity as an excuse to finally try the Spiral buffet. Added to that, we never had a staycation in a luxury hotel. So we stayed overnight at Sofitel as well.

Overall, our Sofitel experience was surreal. It provided us with the much-needed R&R we had been craving for all year.

We started our day by getting the Power Deal vouchers we ordered on their website. For 3,900 pesos per person, you get the ultimate pampering experience: 1.) Spiral lunch buffet valued at 2500 pesos; 2.) Le Spa massage valued at 3000 pesos; 3.) Vietura Diamond Peel Treatment valued at 2500 pesos; 4.) Philippe Tordjman hair cut valued at 1200 pesos; 5.) Nail Artisan manicure or pedicure valued at 550 pesos. This deal is actually still at their website. Click here to check if you could still book the Power Deal vouchers.

The Spiral lunch buffet was good, but not something I would pay for at full price.

It was easy to feel overwhelmed by the food selection, partly because some of the dishes available were not offered by other buffets. However, objectively speaking, the food choices weren't as many as people made it out to be.

We were both underwhelmed by the quality of the food available at the Asian cuisine section. Don't get me wrong. It was good. But it didn't really justify the price difference. I guess our standards were pretty high, especially for Filipino food. However, I did like the food from the French-Italian cuisine. It was really good, as buffet standards goes.

We LOVED the cheese room though. As wine lovers, Ge and I indulged ourselves by eating the varieties of expensive cheese and cold cuts. THIS, I think, made the buffet totally worth the price we paid for in the promo.

After enjoying our lunch buffet, we checked in and waited for our Le Spa massage appointment.

Le Spa had a very relaxing vibe to it. It reminded me a little bit of The Spa but without the private jacuzzi and sauna. So it's safe to conclude that without the discount, 3k pesos was too steep for the amenities you would get. (I guess it's okay if you're a dollar earner.)

The massage room we used was equipped with a shower room and a mini vault to store your valuables. The masseurs were really strong so I was able to get the hard massage I needed for my aching shoulders. I'd say the experience was really good for me. (Plus the free-flowing ginger tea they offered was delicious.) But would I pay 3,000 pesos for it on an ordinary day? Most likely not.

Our dinner at the Sunset Bar was nice and romantic. The food was really good too (even though they were expensive af). I do think we got the best value though, since we ordered food (salmon and lamb) that was expensive in supermarkets and restaurants anyway.

The next day, Ge and I enjoyed the rest of our Power Deal vouchers.

The breakfast buffet at Spiral (included with our overnight stay) was really good. There were plenty of choices (almost the same as the lunch buffet), and it's safe to say the price of their rooms seemed worth it because of this.

Our haircut at Philippe Tordjman was okay. The stylists were friendly and accommodating, but that's about it.

We then got our nails done at Nail Artisan and experienced our very first diamond peel at Vietura Aesthetic Lifestyle.

It was both very nice. I loved the color of my nails! Plus, it was our first time getting a diamond peel. That makes another new experience taken off our list of firsts. 

Funny enough, we ended our day at a supermarket. Lol! A little anti-climactic to an otherwise lovely anniversary celebration. :P

I hope you enjoyed reading my blog post! Till the next one!

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Kal Visits: Empire Fashion Cafe (Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village)

My favourite online shop hub now has a branch in Quezon City! :D

The Maginhawa branch is basically the same as the Lilac branch, except for this awesome addition where mommies could leave the kiddos while they shop!

Hinay lang sa gadgets, kids! Grabe sila! Hahaha!

Of course, if you brought the hubby with you, the cafe part is near the mini play area so the hubby could watch over the little ones while you do your thing! You deserve it, Mama!

Kuya agrees! Look at that smile! Hihi!

The must-try for me is definitely the sili ice cream (especially if you love spicy food)! It comes in different levels of spiciness! This one is level 2!

Their ice cream also comes in other interesting flavours, as seen in the photo below.

Are you a make-up junkie? Take a look at all these goodies!

Owning a book safe would also be good when storing items secretly in plain sight.

Here are photos of other items that caught my attention!

And because we are in The Empire...

Yoda: "Watch over your shopping, I will."

Me: "Thanks Yoda!"

Oh wait! That's my hubby!  *heart heart*

If my blog post didn't entice you to go yet, maybe this video from spot.ph will!

This Empire Fashion Cafe branch is located at 143 Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City. To learn more about The Empire, you can visit and like their Facebook page by clicking here.

Thank you so much for reading about my mini-shopping experience at The Empire! Please feel free to leave a comment, I would love to know your thoughts about my post!

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