SKIN Dermatology & Laser Center’s Refirme Treatment

 

The Spa Wellness is one of my top three favorite spots to go to when I need a lush comfortable almost foolproof massage.  Last Saturday, I head to their Fort branch but instead of a relaxing massage, I visited their SKIN clinic.  With its award-winning pampering excellence and rejuvenation at its belt, The Spa Wellness has evolved its services with the opening of SKIN Dermatology & Laser Center.

 

Upon entering SKIN, you’ll feel instantly welcomed by its calming interiors and genuinely smiling receptionists.  I was 15 minutes early for my 12nn appointment, thank goodness for easy parking during weekends.  I was ushered to one of the rooms where I changed into the robe and relaxed my back on the reclining chair, sipping on The Spa’s signature ginger tea.

SKIN Dermatology & Laser Center offers several skin and body services that use state-of-the-art technology, under the care of certified dermatologists in a luxuriously relaxing spa setting.  While I wanted to try their Signature Skin Facial for deep cleansing, mild peel and facial massage to nourish my skin, I veered towards something more forward.  Refirme.  Suitable for my age if I’m trying to keep the concept of “30s as the new 20s.”

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Forever 21 BIG Sale This Friday

 

Good news shoppers!  Forever 21 is having a big sale this coming Friday, June 28, 2013 in all of their stores.  Check it out and share your good finds!

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Forever 21 Makati on Sale March 2012

 

Hear Ye!  Hear Ye!  All ya ladies and gents in the house who love shopping at Forever 21, listen up!

It’s that time of the year again, when Forever 21 SM Makati goes on sale.  Ding ding ding ding!  YES, that MAGIC word… SALE!   Are you shivering up in excitement as I am?  It’s a 3-DAY SALE starting March 16, Friday and ending March 18, Sunday.

 

On March 16: Present your F21 Mastercard AND SMAC/BDO Rewards, get 20% off on regular items with a minimum purchase of P5,000 until 12nn only.

Present your SMAC/BDO Rewards OR SMAC/BDO Rewards, and get 10% off on regular items, until 12nn only.

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Bagahollic Bags Banana / Banane Taipei Contest WINNER!

 

Albeit 8 days late, as usual you know how my busy schedule gets my mind all mixed up lately, I’m finally announcing the winner of Bagahollic Bags Banana / Banane Taipei Contest!  Thank you for your kind patience (sounds like a restaurant on its soft opening)!

 

Thank you for all your entries.  Not a bad turnout despite the busy holidays and people being out of the country or out of town and all.  Below are the entries who made it to the shortlist, top favorites:

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Banana / Banane Taipei, Swagger Your Tote! Plus a contest.

 

As you can see from this photo, I love shoes and bags among other things. 

By other things, I generally mean traveling and eating… okay, MOSTLY EATING (get off my case now will ya?  Hahaha).  That is the reason why my 2010 Christmas wish list reflects my affection for all things beautiful and cutesy in shoes and bags.  I am quite blessed to have scratched most (90%) of the items on my wish list last year.  And unexpectedly, just coupla weeks back, I’m scratching another item from the list.  Sometimes they say, when you wish hard enough, the universe conspires to grant your good heart’s desire.

 

Thanks Richard for this photo! 🙂

One of the bags I have been eye-loving for a while back is an ORIGINAL Banana Taipei bag.  Tote bags are so useful and what I particularly adore about Banana / Banane Taipei bags is that it has the most coveted bag strikingly printed on the canvass like you’re using an actual Birkin.  The aesthetic illusion of a Birkin in a lightweight, eco-friendly material is just the chicest tote to carry around.  My Canon 60D DLSR fits inside, which is perfect since I don’t need to carry a bulky camera bag around.

 

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Yosi Samra, Foldable Ballet Flats Out To Be Your Sole Best Friend

 

When I went to Europe with Japs last July-August, one of the harder parts was packing.  I wanted to pack light since we will be moving around a lot.  Still, my aim was to be able to bring as many options for outfits.  I was keen on still looking decent and chic amidst the statuesque fashionable Europeans. 

 

One of the harder dilemmas is finding a comfortable pair of shoes to walk around with.  Sometimes if I’m in the explorer mindset like in Cambodia, I don’t mind donning sneakers for footwear.  It’s comfortable and I can walk for hours in them.  If I’m swaggering in the streets of Italy or Spain, I think I have to lady up and wear something more modish. 

 

What’s the next best thing that can easily match any outfit?  Ballet flats.  Flats are like lifesavers… even in Manila.  Imagine walking from meeting to meeting at the office or coffee shops in pumps or in a sexy stiletto number.  At some point, after 8 or so hours carrying your weight on two pencil-slim sticks will become a burden.  You are not a stranger to this experience.  And neither am I.   

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Forever 21 SM Megamall On Sale this October 2011

Hear Ye!  Hear Ye!  All ya ladies and gents in the house who love shopping at Forever 21, listen up!

It’s that time of the year again, when Forever 21 SM Megamall goes on sale.  Ding ding ding ding!  YES, that MAGIC word… SALE! 😉  Are you shivering up in excitement as I am?  It’s a 3-DAY SALE starting October 14 and ending October 16, Sunday.   

 

Get 20% off on regular items (with a minimum spent of P5,000) for the first day until 12nn when you present both Forever21 MasterCard and SM Advantage card/BDO Rewards card.  Get 10% off on regular items for SM Advantage card and BDO Rewards card.

 

Those who are holding a Forever 21 MasterCard, you will get 10% off on regular items (with a minimum spent of P5,000) for the whole weekend with your Forever 21 MasterCard.

Some of My Forever 21 Stash 

During E! Channel Launch at Establishment

With Carlos Celdran for Awesome Hunt @ Republiq, Resorts World

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Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress Similar to Grace Kelly’s

 

 

I love Kate Middleton’s wedding dress. 

Exquisite English and French Chantilly lace and silk gazar gown.

It’s classy, modern and elegant. 

 

 

It kind of resembles Grace Kelly’s wedding gown when she married Prince Rainier III in Monaco in April of 1956. 

 

  

Kate’s wedding dress is more beautiful though.  

Bravo Sarah Burton of the Alexander McQueen Fashion House! 🙂 

 

Oh, what a Royal Wedding.

 

♥ Prince William – Duchess Kate Middleton ♥

 

Forever 21 Sale and Robinsons Mall Sale

 

The Ber-months are really kicking off with bazaars sprouting left and right.

 

Christmas Bazaar Listing 2010

 

Now, check out these three upcoming sales!

 

Forever21

 

 

and

 

Robinsons Mall

 

 

and

 

National Bookstore Warehouse Sale

 

October 12-16, 9 am to 5 pm.

Visit the National Book Store Warehouse,

125 Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City 

 

 

 

Get early Christmas gifts from Forever 21, Robinsons Mall and National Bookstore!

Happy Shopping! 😉

 

 

Nothing But H20 Helps You Find the Perfect Fitting Swim Wear

 

Gone are the days when the trips requiring you to don a bathing suit and baring some skin becomes a prelude to a minor melt down.  With top swim wear store Nothing But H20’s house brand Sea Fetish, finding the best fitting swim wear can become a fun and exciting journey of self-discovery.  Realize your potential for becoming a beach goddess with the swim wear’s line-up of tops and bottoms that you can mix and match.

 

 

“What makes Sea Fetish special is that we have a wide array of styles available in a full spectrum of sizes, from petite, busty petites, plus sizes and cup sizes even up to DD. If finding the perfect size of swim wear was always a challenge for you, drop by our stores and we just might have the perfect size for you.  It is the first swim wear brand in the country that allows customers to mix and match sizes and styles of bottoms and tops,” says Nothing But Water owner, Dimples la O’.

 

This freedom helps you find the pieces that truly enhance your assets and even hide the body parts you don’t love as much.  Keep in mind the following tips for your body type, and love the way you look in the mirror when trying out your selection of swim suits:

 

Here are some tips via Oprah.com:

 

1.                   If your skin is on the lighter end of the spectrum, you would look good in mild earth colors like mocha or chocolate, which are less stark than black.  You would also look lovely in pastel colors.  For those who have already worked up a beautiful tan, you can explore bold statement colors and juicier shades.  The new Sea Fetish Collection features vibrant colors such as fushcia and lime.

 

2.                    If you’re someone who has wide shoulders, you might like to try mixing a darker top with a brighter or more colorful bottom.  Find a top whose straps fall on the outside of your shoulders and form a V-neck.   Watch out for the Sea Fetish Swim Wear in black, white and khaki colors.

 

3.                   Busty ladies should choose a suit with support—either a bra-shaped or halter top with underwire.   Just like ladies gifted with wide shoulders, you’d look divine with a darker color on top and a brighter color or print on the bottom.  Have fun and look for designs with fabulous embellishments at the lower half, as this will help create a balance with your bust line.

 

4.                   However, if you have a smaller bust, take a cue from super models by daring to rock skimpy tops, ideally with prints or embellishments like ruffles or beading.  Halter or bandeau tops would look sexy on you and enhance your natural bustline.

5.                   Look for swim suits with high-cut legs and avoid boy-cut shorts if you’ve got shorter legs or torso.  Ditto for those who have flatter rear areas.  Instead, look for pieces that will really flaunt your silky-smooth legs!   

 

6.                   If you are gifted like J.Lo with a more than adequate rear, choose a suit with lower-cut legs, boy shorts or a smooth A-line skirt, and avoid a high-cut bottom.

 

7.                   For those with a longer torso, you would do well to pick tankinis or a one piece with an empire waistline.  But if you really want to rock a two-piece, try to minimize the distance between your top and bottom.  Mix and match a shorter tankini with a high-waisted bottom.

 

8.                   If your waist is not well-defined, choose suits that will create the sexy illusion.  Empire waists or low cut bikinis will further hide your curves, so find swim suits that have belt-like detailing that contrast with the rest of your piece.

 

9.                   For women who are not to confident about their midsection, a fashionable high-waisted bikini or a one-piece will pull your stomach in much better than a low-rise bikini!

 

10.                Save yourself from the dreaded muffin top with a suit that doesn’t cut straight across the lower back.  There are a lot of suits out there right now that have interesting cut outs, or choose a suit that comes up a little higher, closer to the waist.

 

 

Of course there is no substitute for eating right and exercising to achieve the best version of you. But you can get a lot of help in enhancing your assets and hiding your flaws by finding swim wear that best fits you. No matter what the season of the year maybe, it is perfect to head out to any of Nothing But Water’s 5 stores to try out Sea Fetish swim suits. 

 

Aside from bringing swim wear that fits you to a tee, cover ups and beach wear complete the whole ensemble to offer comfort and style while you lounge in the best beaches in the Philippines and beyond.  Bring a friend and make it the ultimate bonding activity that celebrates how beautiful and fun it is to be a woman. 

 

Sea Fetish Swim Wear is available in all Nothing But H20 Stores.  For more information please log on to www.nothingbutH20.com.ph

 

New Levi’s Jeans Collection for Women: Love Your Genes by Getting the Right Fitting Jeans

 

 

Women come in all shapes and sizes –in different forms and curves.  No matter how much we try to lose weight or gain weight to perfectly fit in a pair of jeans, finding the perfect pair still eludes us.  Levi’s Strauss and Co. invited some women to an intimate gathering one Saturday to talk about what women generally believe in, whether in advocacy, lifestyle, dream or finding the denim pair that suits them.

 

 

The event started with a fun activity of creating an “I Believe” board or mood board.  It felt crafty and productive (and even therapeutic!) to cut out items from magazines and design them on your “I Believe” board using your own creative style.  Each of our “I Believe” boards depicted our own lifestyle and it also helped us visualize our dreams.  Visualizing as they say moves you an inch closer in pursuing your goals.  The guests, sharing their thoughts on their dream boards, all had lovely smiles on their faces –genuine marks of how pleasant the activity was.

 

 

As for my “I Believe” board:

 

I believe that people should have an appetite for the good life while striving to achieve the best things.  That’s one of the things that the Between Bites site stands for.  Whether it’s a bite of food, travel, reading, music, circumstance, a memorable moment, hope or anything in between, there’s always something to be happy about in life.    

 

 

I’ve tagged my mood board with Lit Chick and the statement, “Discover the perfect fit that makes you lit!”  Never mind if the perfect fit means an ideal partner for you, a gadget you’ve been wanting to purchase, clothes you’ve been meaning to romp on your life’s ramp, the paying job that makes you happy or circle of friends that you can trust and be yourself with… whatever it is, it’s great to find something or someone that makes us light up. 

 

Why not create your own “I Believe” board? 🙂  Might be a dose of inspiration for you.

 

Right after the “sharing” and women-bonding, we all partook in a tasty lunch at Cav while we continued to exchange stories and updates. 

 

 

On the Table:

 

Young Arugula Salad

Watermelon, Cherry Tomato Confit, Parmesan Crisp

 

 

Twice Cooked Pork Belly

Garlic Potato Puree, Haricot Bundles, Madeira Jus

 

 

Flourless Chocolate

Flourless chocolate cake with vanilla bean ice cream

 

 

When the hearty lunch was consumed, it was time for the “fit” measurement at the makeshift dressing room.  Some ladies, including moi, were quite apprehensive about getting “measured” after filling ourselves up.  But our worries and fears were put aside when we discovered that the custom fit pants they’re launching will be based on our natural shape instead of size.  First time I’ve heard of such thing.  I’ve grown accustomed to getting my waistline size when hunting for jeans.

 

Levi’s® has started a campaign driven to help women find the best-fitting and most perfect pair of jeans.  They have studied the body shapes of over 60,000 women around the world and through this, Levi’s® created revolutionary custom-fit denims that are based on shape that celebrates straight figures, frames perfect proportions and honors genuine curves.

 

 

The new Levi’s Jeans Collection for Women has custom-fit denims that:

 

  1. Defines your waist and accentuates your curves without a muffin top.
  2. Flatters your waist and smoothens your shape.
  3. Hugs your waist without gaping or pulling.

 

What an innovation if it answers most of women’s denim problems. 

 

 

I got measured and was handed a pair of skinny jeans.  One try and voila, I didn’t have to try any other pair.  Excellent huh?  It is for me because jeans is the most tiring clothing piece to shop for.  If I got different pants to try on, then that takes a lot of pulling pants and removing them and re-wearing my clothes.  It’s quite a workout.  That’s why I’m glad that I was able to find my pair of denimwear in a snap (thanks Peach for measuring me)! 😉

 

Women can now be comfortable with their given genes whether they have curvy curves or semi-curves.  There’s a custom-fit denim that matches your natural body curves!  Stand tall, be proud and shake what your momma gave you! 😀

 

Levi’s has been strongly associated with men’s jeans for the longest time because it’s the dependable brand that’s been trusted by men.  This time, Levi’s unlocked the ingenuity behind women’s jeans and has created jeans made to fit the curve of a woman’s body.  Say ta-tah to those ill-fitting bottoms because every woman now just got to make room for the greatest fitting pair of jeans ever to hit your closet!   Go to the nearest Levi’s® store or outlet near you, get measured and grab a pair! 😉

 

 

Levi’s Event at Cav Album

 

Scents of a Woman

 

 

Bubba surprised me one day, albeit not too smoothly, with a gift.  No occasion at all.  It was just a simple gift that illustrated his thoughtfulness.  I was giddy.  I read the box and it said Sarah Jessica Parker.  I can’t help cringing, as I am not best in hiding my feelings whatever it is, but properly said, “thank you” and hugged him.  Now, I have nothing against SJP and I like her (I don’t necessarily love her like girls who desperately and observably imitate her character, Carrie in Sex and the City) but I’m iffy about “celebrity” perfumes since most are eagerly produced without much thought and study.  They only let the celebrity’s name be the retail thrust.  

 

 

I smelled it and initially thought it was strong and is more suitable for an age-bracket that’s older than mine.  It’s evocative of the words risky, mature, and bold.

 

After a few days though, I realized that the smell is milder than I initially thought.  It’s bordering girly and sexy, scent markings of chocolate, lavender and lemon.

 

 

Online it says that the notes include wet greens, geranium leaves, Sicilian lemon, lavender, chocolate, honeysuckle, magnolia, muguet, musk, vetiver, bois de cashmere, teakwood and amber.

 

It’s my favorite parfum at this time so Dolce and Gabbana’s Light Blue and DKNY’s Be Delicious Apple (which is my 2nd bottle, expensive at 4K plus) took a backseat.  Bubba really has excellent taste 😉  (Thanks again Bubbalicious!)

 

This is the second perfume I got from Bubba.  The first one was during our first Christmas together and it was Lacoste Touch of Pink –which I really really adored.

 

Some of the perfumes I loved through the years (which I at least had 4 bottles of) also include L’Eau Par Kenzo, Escada Sentiment, Estee Lauder Pleasures, Clinique Happy, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, D&G Light Blue, Acqua de Gio, Ralph Lauren Polo Sport Women (which is the very least I like now –my favorite in HS but I guess my scent preference is different now).  I think there’s a handful more that I don’t quite remember at this exact moment but above are the ones I still won’t hesitate to use until now.

 

I’ve also used and pretty much like Gucci Ii Perfume, Tommy Hilfiger Dreaming (which might be the bottle I buy next), Jennifer Lopez’s Love at First Glow (only because it was on SALE in Japan when I bought, plus the cute pink bottle and charm attached to it!  It reminded me of the sexy bottle of Cool Water Women in HS.  Bubba hates the smell.)  I kept at least one empty bottle to remember my perfumes by but when Bubba laughed at how sentimental I was about them, I decided to throw it out last year in one of my “de-cluttering” moments (okay, honestly, it stayed for a few more weeks in our garage but the bag of empty perfume bottles was eventually thrown out). 

 

I used to have at least 4 perfumes at a certain season but realized that it’s such a waste and the perfume vaporizes after some time so now I only keep one or two.

 

I think the very first perfume I used was my mom’s Christian Dior’s Pure Poison (eeps, I faint now) and when I was in grade school watching “combos” in hotel music lounges, I was akin to the singers’ perfume, which I later discovered as Farenheit (I faint again).  I also liked Perris Ellis when I was young.  I can only shake my head now. 

 

There was a time (mostly in HS and Freshman College) I was more into men’s perfume and actually wore them instead of women’s.    

 

In the recent years, the colognes I like in men include Armani Black, Acqua de Gio, Carolina Herrera 212, Hugo Boss 51, Tommy Hilfiger’s “Hilfiger.” 

 

 

 

But of course, man or woman, nothing beats the natural scent of the skin right after a shower.

 

XOXO

 

Related Entries:

Tommy Hilfiger Launches “Hilfiger” Men

DKNY Men Event

 

 

No Running Out of Gas with Nike Free

 

 

After more than a year of no gym and no workout, I finally hit the gym again February of this year.  Thank goodness for meeting Dondi and Nolan –I kinda got back to the gym groove.  I love that Summit Gym is a stone throw away from my office.  It’s actually at the West Tower so last February, instead of eating lunch, I bounce off to the gym 3 times a week (sometimes even 4). 

 

My shoes terribly needed replacement that time but I’m not a big fan of rubber/running shoes or cross-trainers that’s why I kept delaying getting new kicks.  I soon realize that a good pair of running shoes is a good partner in any extensive workout. 

 

I’ve accepted that my feet require a new pair –but design is also a key factor for me.  Gym shoes are so bulky and for a small figure like me, bulky shoes will just make me look smaller.  I want shoes that are not hulking.  It’s just not me to wear heavy sets.

 

Last time I went to the gym was first week of March (so yes, I wasted my enrollment for the whole month of March).  I’ve been really busy since March (that was my trip to Singapore and Bali with Bubba and Madz) and wasn’t able to find time to workout.  April, my gym buddy Nolan was the one who’s super busy so we couldn’t get to motivate each other to workout.  But ever since February, Nolan has been bugging me to get a new pair of running shoes.  We’ve been talking about Stella McCartney designs and other brands of running shoes aside from Adidas and Nike.  I couldn’t make up my mind.  And every time I go to sport stores with Bubba, not a single design or cut call out to me.  I personally like white sneakers.  I love it.  I love white running shoes.  I love white shoes.  I can’t find white shoes that are a good fit for me.

 

Good thing that two Saturdays ago, Bubba visited the Nike shop in Greenhills to look for a new pair of his own.  I found a pair that was slim fit and great for running!!! 

 

 

Nike Free 5.0 V4 Running Shoes

PHP 4, 495

 

I like the color pink (it was mostly the color I wore while studying in DLSU)

BUT I prefer WHITE with my running shoes.

These are the only ones they have at the store

and before I changed my mind on investing 4K, I purchased it.

 

 

 

From Nike Website:

http://store.nike.com/?country=US&lang_locale=en_US&l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-301836#l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-284348/pgid-222333

 

The Nike Free 5.0 V4 Women’s Running Shoe is the newest rendition of the innovative shoe that strength-trains legs and feet by imitating barefoot movement, while still providing the cushioning, traction and underfoot protection runners need.

 

The 5.0-specific upper gives your feet just enough support, while allowing your toes to flex and grip naturally, setting off a natural chain that exercises muscles normally neglected in traditional footwear. And to address the unique needs of the female foot, this shoe features wider, gender-specific Nike Free sipes across the forefoot for even greater engagement of the toes.

 

Asymmetrical lacing system and unique tongue construction help reduce pressure over the top ridge of the foot, while also adding support

 

 

Molded sockliner mimics the curvature of the foot for enhanced comfort and support

 

Soft, microfiber sythetic overlays bonded using ultra-sonic welding wherever possible minimizes stitching and maximize comfort

 

Phylite midsole provides a resilient ride and enough durability to double as an outsole, dramatically reducing overall weight

 

Abrasion resistant carbon rubber outsole protects high wear areas

 

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I’m excited to use them.  I’m stepping foot at the gym with my new Nike Free shoes.

 

Now, I’m motivated to work out.

 

 

Paging Nolan.

 

 

Paging Cathie, Zipster, Glen, Abet, Richard and Bubba for boxing.

 

 

Let’s all get fit!!! 😉

 

Johnson’s Body Care and Bayo Launch Soft Look Collection: Skin and Fabric: Beauty at its Softest

 

Photo Credit:

Azrael Coladilla

http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com

 

 

Johnson’s Body Care launched their line of body care products that will surely address women’s desire for the most beautiful and softest summer skin.  The leading brand in body lotion tied up with female fashion retail brand, Bayo to launch the “Soft Look Collection.”  The collection showcases the limited edition collection of specialty designed summer ensembles that highlight women’s soft and beautiful skin.

 

 

Metro Manila’s top fashion and beauty personalities graced the exclusive multimedia fashion show event Tuesday night as the runway at Encore Club featured 17 pieces of the collection, all inspired by a woman’s soft skin, made possible with Johnson’s Body Care.

 

 

With the onset of the summer season, the hotter temperature ups the ante for perspiration and increases skin dehydration. This heightens the need to keep the skin moisturized and healthy. Luckily, women need not worry about this because with the superior moisturizing properties of Johnson’s Body Care’s 24 Hour Lasting Moisture Body Lotion and Wash, skin is kept soft and hydrated the whole day. It is enriched with the amazing power of the Dual Moisture Bond, which seals in the skin’s natural moisture and gives it an added moisture boost.

 

Lizz, Lauren and Tita Noemi

 

I love the Bayo pieces that were paraded last night that have made me schedule a mall visit this weekend.  Bayo’s collection includes off-white eyelets, silhouettes, little blush colors, lace fabrics that really do enhance a woman’s soft skin.

 

Mary Grace Magcamit, Bayo’s Merchandiser, explained, “The silhouettes are meticulously defined with a gorgeous variety of tops, dresses and bottoms in styles ideal for the summer season. Halters, tunics and strapless pieces with a soft, flowing feel, show off more skin to soak up the summer sun.”

 

According to Magcamit, wearing the right cut in the right color is a great way to flaunt soft, beautiful skin this summer. Johnson’s Body Care’s partnership with Bayo is definitely the hottest tandem this season.

 

More Event Photos:

 

Unwavering Asian Pose

 

Special freebies and discounts also await women up to June 15, 2010. By purchasing any item from the Johnson’s Body Care Soft Look Collection in participating Bayo outlets, women will get a free 100ml Johnson’s Body Care Lotion and a 20% discount coupon for a succeeding purchase of a 200ml or 400ml lotion or wash at Watsons. Alternately, when women buy 200ml or 400 ml Johnson’s Body Care Lotion or Wash at Watsons, they will get 10% off on any item from the Soft Look Collection.

 

 

The Johnson’s Body Care body lotions and washes come in three variants, namely: Johnson’s Body Care 24 Hour Lasting Moisture, Melt Away Stress, and Naturally White.  The Johnson’s Body Care 24 Hour Lasting Moisture will give women long-lasting silky smooth skin. Skin will bask in moisture and help prevent dullness, flakiness and tightness caused by dryness, from sunrise to sundown. The Johnson’s Body Care Melt Away Stress with calming properties helps melt away stress and refreshes the skin. The Johnson’s Body Care Naturally White provides daily care that helps maintain skin’s brightness for a naturally soft and fair glow.

 

With Shen

http://www.shensaddiction.com/

(she’s my DLSU blockmate Ron’s one and only! What a small world!)

 

Johnson’s Body Care lotions and washes are available at all leading beauty and personal care stores, department stores and supermarkets nationwide. The Soft Look Collection is retailed in the following Bayo branches: Ayala Center Cebu, Eastwood City, Gateway Mall, Greenbelt 5, Greenhills Shopping Center, Market! Market!, Robinson’s Galleria, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, and Trinoma.

 

 

For more information about Johnson’s Body Care and the Soft Look Collection, simply log on to Facebook and become a fan of Johnson’s Body Care at http://www.facebook.com/bodycareph.

 

 

Fashionable looks and trends this summer need to be accompanied by remarkable soft skin.  So flaunt your best asset this summer –soft touchable skin from Johnson’s Body Care Lotion and partner with the best summer outfits from Bayo’s Soft Look Collection.

 

 

Trilogy Boutique and Canteen

 

 

It was quite unusual that Bubba and I found the energy to drive to Makati during weekday for dinner.  It was one of those evenings we decided to wing it.  Bubba has read about Trilogy and wanted to try it out.

 

 

We arrive at the location near closing time but we were still accommodated.  We walk into the space where 2 beautiful Fs intertwine -food and fashion.  Trilogy Boutique and Canteen is a lifestyle boutique and canteen that offers unique mix of fashion merchandise for Manila’s fashion forward folks (that’s a lotta F’s!) and an in-store café that presents scrumptious eats from the kitchen of chef Fern Aracama. 

 

 

Some of the brand they carry… Dim Mak, Junk Food, Christys Crown Series Hats, Obey, WeSC, Incase Bags, Generic Surplus, Gourmet Footwear, Pointer Footwear, Gravis, Dolce Vita, Matiko, Report Shoes, Alternative Apparel, Adidas Originals by Originals, Tretorn, Kangol, C.Luce, Brigada Eyewear, Lego Watches, Andy Warhol Watches

 

On the Table

 

Seafood Chowder PHP

Warm starter with seafood bits

 

 

Meatball Mozzarella Melt PHP

Both Bubba and I are TRYING very hard to start a lighter diet so we can be fit for our Singapore – Bali trip mid-march.  We decided to get sandwiches instead of a full meal that included rice.

 

 

The meatball mozzarella was as delicious as it looked.  Meaty and tasty meatballs smothered with luscious marinara sauce and topped with gooey cheese.  Served with lightly salted sweet potato chips. 

 

 

Tuna Melt + Whole Wheat + Cheese + Tomato PHP 175

Open faced tuna sandwich with a base of tomato and cheese slice on top.  Served also with sweet potato chips.

 

 

Find a lot of fresh, independent brands that represent quality and individuality in the Trilogy Boutique, and get a meal or two immediately right after shopping!  Simple + Good Food! 😉

 

 

 

Trilogy Boutique and Canteen

110 Alvion Center, Rada Street,

Legaspi Village, Makati City

328-1071
http://trilogyboutique.multiply.com

 

Trilogy Album

 

 

A Year More Beautiful and Learnt

 

 

There was sort of an emergency at home that got my heart racing that evening.  Thank God it was resolved and the “missing” was found. 

 

Nothing could keep me from Racq’s birthday dinner even if it was short notice.  She just whipped up the plan that very same day –November 28, her special day.  Venue: Bugsy’s, Makati (yup, they have a new branch there Makati peeps!) 🙂

 

 

Racq, as Chai would put it, looked ravishing that night.  Without an effort.  Having handled so many brands –Estee Lauder, Origins, etc, Racq knows the business of beauty. 

 

Photo grabbed from Chai

 

Bubba bumped into Tracy that night again and we three got talking about working in Singapore.  Tracy used to be part of Asian Food Channel and she worked at their Singapore office, under Pebbles, who is also a friend and a former colleague.  What a small world huh!

 

Photo grabbed from Chai

 

The girls had the usual cocktails while Bubba had his usual beer.  We got reminiscing about Cambodia, because Chai and Racq also had gone to Cambodia this year but on separate trips.  Definitely a conversation Bubba can pitch in.  I remember having teatime before at Racq’s Columns condo and most of the discussion revolved around chic stuff.  We were talking about clothes, make-up, romance and boys.  Poor Bubba.

 

Photo grabbed from Chai

Photo grabbed from Chai

 

We’re seeing each other soon Racq.  Chat time in the car was short when we dropped you off after the Ninja Assassin premiere.  I want to hear the full details 😉

 

Happy Happy Birthday Racq!   China trip? 🙂

 

 

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Status Magazine’s Yard Sale

 

 

Where are you doing your Christmas shopping?

Drop by Status Magazine’s Christmas Yard Sale for some interesting finds.

🙂

 

Friday Night at Taverna Verde and Kenny F.

 

 

To many, Kenny Flake is the name.  To me, Kennykins or Kinster.  Kinster gave me a call 2 weeks ago wanting to meet up.  It’s about time since we haven’t seen each other in months!

 

 

Kennykins and I met up Friday night and off we went chilling at Taverna.  The fashionable Kinster was fabulous as ever, wearing a gray vest adorned by a striking black flower over a crisp white tee. 

 

We both reminisced our frequent RCBC lunches some years ago.  He pointed out that we’ve been friends for more than 5 years.  I didn’t realize that it’s already been that long.  How time flies.

 

Kenny’s making me promise to go to CREAM.  I’m trying to get out of it.

Conditions: only if I can get in for free again and if I lose 10 lbs before Oct. 30.

First one is doable.  Second one, questionable.

Besides, I am so “unlike” Kinster who can whip up gaudy, intriguing and glitzy costumes for a Halloween ball. 

 

Taverna was literally packed to the roof that Friday night.  Guess I’m not the only one who loves the ambience.

 

 

My tummy was acting so weird that after some quality time bonding over our Mojitos, we called it a night.

 

 

Just before leaving, sweet Kenny bestowed me the eye-catching black flower pin I kept ogling at that evening. 

 

 

Kennykins + Janey = Fashion x Fluxxe x Strange Love.

 

Love is love.

 

Taverna Album

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Romp the Ramp – Skin Toned

 

Celeteque Product Launch

Mag Net Café, Bonifacio High Street

August 15, 2009, 2PM

 

 

Skin Toned

(Thanks Lace for this photo!)

 

 

Items in this photo:

 

Random Brown Loose Spagh Dress

Terranova Black Pedal Pants

Be Black Belt

Random Black Belt

Gold studded ring bracelets

Stella Luna Of African Influence Pumps

 

 

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