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Caution Hot: Spicy Noodle House

June 1, 2015 by Janey

Most of the time I instigate eating lunch out with the team and exploring new places. We are quite new around the Quezon City area, being sheltered mostly in the Ortigas CBD. This time, it was Ivan who suggested where to eat. I get excited when someone else makes a restaurant recommendation, it takes the pressure off my back and I can just then concentrate taking the pressure of food pushed inside my tummy. Woohoo.

Caution Hot was packed when we arrived but it took only a quick 10-minute wait for a table to get vacated and their wait staff to bus out. Their menu is simple and straightforward. For noodles, you have the choice of noodles (whether wheat or egg noodles), toppings (all veggie, pork, beef or seafood), broth (option of Szechuan, asam laksa, classic), and burn level which tells them how spicy you want your noodle bowl to be.

Epicurious

April 1, 2014 by Janey

Last Friday afternoon, Jaja, me and her former troop gathered for some tea time (that looked more like snack time or merienda cena) at Epicurious in Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Epicurious is a shop-and-dine deli café and bakery. Walk into the spacious interior that showcases multiple cold storages carrying sausages, meat cuts, iberico hams, chorizos and the display case of sandwiches, pasta, and other warm items.

There’s a corner for locally-sourced fresh produce, a cabinet of fresh bread, shelves of gourmand items that are internationally-sourced and a Culinary Studio.

The Waves Return

August 12, 2013 by Janey

Nowhere found in Manila last weekend, I went to where I was just two weekends ago. Lost in the moment –of which I always find myself in at Crystal Beach Resort. This is where I have been disappearing to. In between my anxiety of water, the thrill of winning against it, breathing fresh air, laughing my joy out loud with friends, communing with nature and finding God in the midst of all the organic beauty, this is where I have pitched a tent of temporary haven.

I’m a Manila girl, growing up in the concrete jungle with never having access to provincial fiestas and an answer to, “san probinsiya mo ne?” But I drew close to Zambales. I remember joining Conquer Zambales in 2009 – an adventure race organized by Living Asia with Sidetrip magazine that had me and CW speeding all over the province finishing one challenge after the other. The tasks were daunting and super fun, like jumping off a 15-feet dive board at the military camp, scaling big smelly fishes and gutting them (my first time to do in my life), seeing my partner hop on an old rickety boat and climbing the mast to get the next clue, cooking rice in a bamboo, crossing the sand bar between Camara island and another island with a heavy bucket of water, and many other tasks for a full 2 days. I’ve joined many adventure races but that one is top 3 of the most memorable even if I wasn’t near anywhere placing a spot since it allowed me to see the beauty of Zambales, both in the many places we went to and in its people.

In 2008, I also found a secret spot off the port of Pundaquit, a 30-minute boat ride to the beautiful off-white powdery sands of Anawangin. The lighthouse in Capones island. Chasing flags in Potipot island. Climbing a huge rock in Camara. Buying bagnet in the Zambales market.

Early this year, Shell Journeys had me planning another adventure trip and I picked Z, got reacquainted and now I couldn’t keep away.

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The Journey a Weekend Can Give

Anawangin

Dear Jane: Conquer Zambales Mate

In the Beginning

I met new friends. I found a new challenge. I am learning from my surfing coach, Vergel. I rally behind a community that enjoys a simple life, genuine smiles, the sun, sand and of course, riding the waves.

Zambales became my home town. Crystal Beach, my new home address.

Here I don’t have a problem waking up early in the morning, sneaking out the room while everyone is still in la la land. I just take in the beauty of the morning and the fresh smell of hope.

Next time, I look forward to dawn watch. And giving praise and worship to the Father who has loved me so much.

This weekend was one of the best weekends of the year. I don’t know if it’s coming from a real “low” as this week brought news that saddened the heart that there was nowhere to go but up… it was also a toxic week at work more than usual… but boy, the joy soared on Friday. I always feel God’s overwhelming love but I felt it so much more last Friday. I can’t explain it but I was just laughing and laughing, with no guards up, bonding with the people I was with –new and old, reconnecting with my “sole” sister Maddie…

because our stronghold is God. ‪

#‎love‬ ‪#‎contentment‬ ‪#‎simplejoys‬ ‪#‎friendships‬‪#‎family‬ ‪#‎happiness‬ ‪#‎faith‬ ‪#‎truth‬

…and receiving texts and calls from friends / groups in Manila who I felt missed me and wanted to spend time with me. If you’ve seen my craziness, you’d know that would be rare and people would normally excuse themselves around me… unless I’m wearing a straightjacket.

We are grateful since the forecast was totally flat but there were baby waves (a.k.a. white water) that also helped me practice minus the fear of the big waves.

Mac teaching new kids on the block

Too bad that the schedule was full and all the instructors and surf boards were booked Friday afternoon. While we decided to rest and relax, enjoy the sunset by the beach, and play Frisbee in between, my heart still yearned to go out and play with the baby waves. I looked out at the horizon and watched with longing.

Sunset Water Babies

Glad Abby read into my spirit and asked surfer Jay-R to lend me his personal board. She led me to sea and Jay-R took over, giving me a few tips and helping me catch a baby wave or two. I was able to do 4 rides that afternoon, 4/4 short ones but enough to make me happy.

We started out early Friday on a road trip and came home late Saturday night – set it two days so we have the 3^rd day to rest. If the waves were not forecast as such, we would have stayed until Sunday but we were meant to avoid the heavy rains Sunday brought like God has provisioned us to fully enjoy the 2 days and fully rest on Sunday. How perfect the plans of the Lord are!

I can’t even begin to tell you how fun the weekend was. I had a blast.

Instead of just blabbing about it like blah blah blah ha-ha-ha blah blah blah.

I’ll let the pictures do the talking.

Road Trip: Zambales (August 9-10, 2013)

Morning from SCTEX! 🙂

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Maddie and Janey

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Roadkills

Blanca de China Lifestyle Spa

July 24, 2013 by Janey

My schedule has been running a little wild and amok lately but I’ve been praying to God to slow things down a bit. In fact, last night He made it happen. I suddenly found myself at home grilling burgers for myself and enjoying a good quiet time with Him after dinner. I planned to read just 4 chapters of the Bible – a practice a friend taught me to train myself to read The Word on a regular basis. Before I knew it, I read more than 4 chapters and was immersed in His words, filled with encouragement and a beautiful stillness.

The thought of a grilled cheese sandwich with Asiago, Parmesan, Mozzarella and Cheddar still snuck in sometimes, okay? 🙂 I’m only human. Human frailty is still present but yea I shoved those picturesque desires for crunchy gooey munchies and focused on my real Bread of Life.

Forever 21 BIG Sale This Friday

June 27, 2013 by Janey

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!

A Shell Safety Reminder to Motorists During Holy Week Travel

March 21, 2013 by Janey

Taking a vacation with loved ones is one of the secrets of strong and healthy familial bond. This is why weekends and holidays are deeply treasured by many. To ensure a safe and hassle-free travel this Holy Week, you need to ensure your vehicle is in top shape. Keeping safety and welfare of customers in mind, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (Shell) invites motorists to have their vehicles checked at their nearest Shell service bay before they go on their Holy Week journeys.

Shell service bays’ professional and friendly technicians are well equipped to provide you with excellent service and keep your vehicles running right. Shell has the largest service bay chain in the Philippines, and with almost 200 outlets of Shell Helix Service Centre and Shell Helix Oil Change+, you are sure to find an outlet near you. Several outlets also have customer lounge facilities that allow you to wait in comfort while your vehicle is being serviced.

The Journey a Weekend Can Give… with Shell Journeys. Crystal Beach Resort, Zambales

March 14, 2013 by Janey

White clouds roll in the sky. Mister sun is sneaking in a smile from behind. My eyes flinch and I pull down my sunnies, everything went a shade friendlier. I look up again and realize no gray concretes block my view. I crane my neck and see, the sky looking down at me, and finally I am seen.

Barely weeks ago, I’m typing furiously, number and words that make what an itinerary should be. I’m sliding that task in between paperwork that needs to be done, contracts that need to be reviewed, numbers that need to be run, errands that need to be finished, online presence that needs to be felt, interactions that need listening to… all needs. Where does my need fall in all these?

I knew I needed a pause. I’m still peeling off scabs of a wound I had in the past. Days arrive looking at me staring at my wounds, waiting for them to heal. No, I have too much silence in the hours waiting for my mind to fall asleep. What I need is an adventure. Joyful moments that can break the monotony of life, will crack the distracting noise or the deafening silence surrounding me.

The past two days, it’s been raining nonstop in Manila. Friday evening seems to leave a promise and when Saturday dawned, the skies were clear, as if it was never heartbroken. My excitement brews like coffee roasting in a percolator, its aroma sweating off its beans. In my case, I go off smelling like Ralph Lauren’s Ralph, light and fruity, masking years of not bathing *insert evil laugh here.*

Eric arrives, as usual very fashionably late, which I’m getting revenge on later in life. Then there’s the mix up on whose car we’re bringing. Had to travel home amidst Friday traffic to get the car only to find out he “supposedly” said we will use his brand new spanking Tucson. I wonder why I became friends with him in college. That was over a decade ago, I was probably still very reckless.

Dumping all our weekend bags and the groceries we bought at the back of this week-old SUV, I plop onto the passenger seat. Madz takes the backseat. Eric revs the engine, ready to leave everything behind and not come back for a while.

Road trip, here we go! I pick out the playlist intended for this trip and press play.

You know guys who can’t stop yapping about cars and girls who can’t stop yapping about shopping, they go together. It’s not my crowd. Life for me is wasted sitting around spitting out the most expensive thing your money can buy or what your talk can impress. But that day I couldn’t stop picking Eric’s brain on SUVs since he’s been going around test driving many cars before making the decision on the Tucson. I think one of my financial goals this year or next year is a mini-SUV with a diesel engine. I’ve started researching and pestering people with my endless questions. Well, it’s going to be a long mountain to climb but, if you know me, I like having a goal in mind and working hard for it.

The music blasts a happy tune and my sole sister Madz and I move to the beat and sing. Eric gives us a weird look and I shove him softly, pressing him to the side of the door asking if he remembers our road trips in college. “Remember that girl? She’s here. This weekend, that’s going to be me again. Be ready for some fun and lots of uncontrolled singing.” And a bit of danger (if you don’t look happy listening to our angelic voices). He straps the seatbelt on me, which I always forget. At least, there’s something he’s good for.

Like any other road trips in the past, we stop over at Shell along NLEX. Before embarking on any long or short road travel, there’s one hub that preps our cars as much as we ready our bold spirits. It was time to gas up.

Damaso Residencia, A Private Kitchen by Chef Bambi Sy Gobio

September 18, 2012 by Janey

Last August, Bubba and I headed out to hunt down a Swiss chalet-type of house somewhere in Greenhills. If you pay attention closely right after La Salle Greenhills, the red roof and green shutters are hard to miss despite the tall brown gate.

Bubba and I arrived first ahead of the others and were welcomed to a waiting-slash-reading room that looked like it was a setting taken out of the movie, “The King’s Speech.”

It felt so English except that the server asked what drinks we wanted and asked politely if we’d like to try their Tubig ni Maria. Curiosity didn’t kill the foodie and we found out that it is actually cucumber water lazed with ginger and lemon. I obliged since I barely drink colas or anything else –it’s an interesting take which still retained the purity and lightness of water.

If you’re familiar with Restaurante Pia Y Damaso, the restaurant that started that whole theme of Spanish-Filipino era from interiors to menu, the original concept was from Chef Bambi Sy Gobio. The Damaso restaurant in Greenbelt 5 took Filipino cuisine to a new light with her at the helm. Chef Bambi further opens your palate with scrumptious dishes taken from her family recipes at her lovely home. Damaso Residencia, is the newest private kitchen to open its doors to discerning foodies.

If you are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, family occasions and in need of a venue for group gatherings, Damaso Residencia is a good option to hold a private dinner at. That evening, the spread was centered on Chef Bambi’s famous Roasted Turkey with Chorizo Stuffing.

The guests started piling up in the sitting room. The air was busy with talks of latest food discoveries while everyone munched on bite-size corn muffins and chicken skin served on a tier of silver platter.

After a short while, we gathered inside the dining area which was an elegant setting fit for a happy family ready to partake in a feast.

On the Table

Split Pea Soup

The warm soup of split pea felt comforting since it was raining that day. It’s in the shade of greyish green color that has a grainy composition that gives it texture.

Baked Fish

Of course, the roasted turkey is but lonely with the accompaniment of other viands like the baked fish. The sauce was delicious and combines ingredients of lemon, wine, caramelized onions, garlic and tomatoes.

Creamy Mashed Potato

Smooth smashed potato perfect alternative starch for “trying hard non-rice eaters” like me. The no-rice diet like most of my diets only lasted a day.

Roasted Turkey with Chorizo Stuffing

The star of the show comes out eliciting hushed enthusiasm from the crowd. It’s fairly-sized for our party’s number but Chef Gobio has bigger turkey sizes for bigger groups. After giving the turkey dirty looks, and snapping shots for food pornography, the server then starts to willfully glide the sharp knife across the breast part for easy serving.

He also places the chorizo stuffing and other vegetables neatly on the serving plate. With the hefty weight, turkey has the tendency to be dry, but these thinly sliced turkey meat were incredibly moist and tender than expected.

Forever 21 Makati on Sale March 2012

March 13, 2012 by Janey

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.

Forever 21 SM Megamall On Sale this October 2011

October 12, 2011 by Janey

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

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With Carlos Celdran for Awesome Hunt @ Republiq, Resorts World

My Hair Life with Pantene

September 19, 2011 by Janey

Life these days gets me hurled into the daily routine and I speed up on the fast lane trying to finish all errands needed done. It is very reminiscent of where I was last year, workhorse in the office, family man at home, reliable shoulder of my friends, problem-solver, and trying to be a woman of substance and dreams. All these in mind, sometimes I take my own self for granted. I don’t get medical checkups (unless direly needed) and it’s been quite some time since I last had an annual physical exam. I’ve been putting off starting new hobbies or reviving old ones. For the longest time, I’ve put on hold taking a refresher course of drum lessons or dance or learning a new skill.

I rarely put sun screen when I go out during the day, or lotion at night, or it takes long months before I get facials. I’ve mentioned before that in high school and college, I used to be complimented a lot for my long black shiny hair. My habit then was to use shampoo and conditioner during the week and visit the salon every other month for hot oil treatment. I have cut short time and taken short cuts to squeeze everything I need to do in one day. The past 4 years my hair has been dry, tangled and it has lost its spark.

April 2011 – See, I wear my hair down more often 😉

Around this time last year (or maybe a bit earlier, July 2010), I started a 14-day challenge, which was good timing because my “little” self was yearning for a change. And a good catalyst for change is a challenge. Trying hesitantly many hair products on the grocery shelf that can minus the time of visiting the salon, and not finding a good fit, I had a bit of skepticism trying another brand name. [Read more…]

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Pond’s White Beauty Naturals and Promo on Kylie Minogue Concert in Manila on July 5

June 30, 2011 by Janey

Pond’s brings to the Philippines the new Pond’s White Beauty Naturals with Camellia leaf extract, which is a NATURAL powerful ingredient that lightens skin. The Camellia leaf supposedly only grows in the foothills of the Himalayas and this extract helps prevent skin darkening –which is common if you are living in a tropical country like the Philippines.

Filipinas have a difficult time finding that one moisturizer that will keep their complexion fair and their face free from feeling sticky throughout the day.

More than the other whitening products, the New Pond’s White Beauty Naturals apparently works double time since the Camellia leaf reduces the formation of melanin deep within your skin. Add the proven skin lightening technology of the Pond’s White Beauty range to this equation and you get this new fresh skin lightener.

Pond’s new line is being endorsed by celebrity Angelica Panganiban. Yes, she is Derek Ramsay’s beau. Angelica explained that while she is very fortunate to be blessed with very good skin, Pond’s provides the pinkish-white glow to her complexion.

Pond’s White Beauty Naturals include:

+ Facial Foam: 5g Sachet (P6), 50g Tube (P80), 100g (P150)

+ Moisturizer: 10g No Mess Sachet (P20), 20g Tube (P70), 50g Jar (P249)

Current Promo: Buy P300.00 of any Pond’s White Beauty Naturals Products in leading supermarkets and drugstores nationwide and you will automatically receive a Rhett Eala Eco-Chic Bag. Promo runs until supplies last

While a Rheatt Eala eco-chic bag adds primness to your bagging and shopping needs, you might want to catch the Kylie Minogue concert in Manila on July 5. This time, it is the brand Pond’s Flawless White, who is giving a once in a lifetime treat to its loyal consumers. Prepare to be enthralled and electrified with the performance of famed artist and icon Kylie Minogue as Pond’s Flawless White co-presents the much anticipated Aphrodite world tour concert here in Manila this coming July 5.

Beyond her chart topping hits and lasting career, Kylie Minogue is known for her beauty who has captivated the eyes of many. Now in her 40s, she revealed last year her secret to flawless radiant glow. Following her mom’s skin regimen, Kylie attested that she uses Pond’s Cold Cream on a regular basis and is one of the reasons for her beautiful and youthful skin.

Known to lighten skin and reduce dark spots in just 7 days, Pond’s Flawless White will be giving away more than 300 tickets to Kylie Minogue’s concert on July 5, 2011 8.00 P.M. at the Araneta Coliseum. I’m sure you will be interested so here are two ways to join the promo:

Online:

Follow Pond’s Philippines on Twitter (username: pondsph) and retweet this message: I use the Unbeaten power of Pond’s Flawless White to whiten everyday. Now I can use it to meet Kylie Minogue too! #Pond’s_KylieMinogue 3 lucky winners can win 2 lower box tickets plus a chance to meet and greet Kylie Minogue on the day of the concert. Winners will be announced weekly (June 17, June 24 and July 1) on Pond’s Twitter and Facebook account.

In-store

More chances of winning when you buy P500 worth of Pond’s products inclusive of any Pond’s Flawless White in leading supermarkets, department stores and drugstores in GMA. After purchase, shoppers shall accomplish the official raffle entry form from the Pond’s beauty advisor. 150 lucky shoppers will win 2 tickets (mix of upper A, upper B and lower box tickets) via a raffle supervised by a DTI representative. Winners will be contacted and will be announced on Pond’s facebook page (www.facebook.com/pondsphilippines) on July 2 and can claim their prizes at the Pond’s booth stationed in Araneta Coliseum on July 5, 2.00 P.M.

So try the unbeaten whitening of Pond’s Flawless White and you might have a chance to catch Kylie Minogue live in Manila! Visit www.facebook.com/pondsphilippines or ask our Pond’s beauty advisors for more information.

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Juice.ph Features Between Bites

April 26, 2011 by Janey

This is kinda late since the feature was actually 2 weeks ago (yea yea, I’m a busy bee and an everyday-is-a-Manic-Monday person) but this shorty tickled me pink and I just have to share with you BB readers because you continue to be the party fuel to this celebration of life called Between Bites.

Thank you Pearly Pearl of Big Bang Studio for this photo that Spanky used.

Thanks to The Daily Spank of the famous Manila Boy Spanky Enriquez, it was such a delightful surprise (I didn’t know, I thought it’ll be about Bistecca!) to see this short feature of Between Bites on the burgeoning Juice.ph site.

Spanky writes:

“She arrives at a food event with the unmistakable air of a star, turning heads with her beaming smile and fashionista’s poise.

She then surprises everyone by ravishing the whole buffet…”

“Ravishing the whole buffet?” Haha, you know me too well.

“…air of a star”? Well, I don’t know about that.

For more on the article, CHECK OUT the rest on the link below:

http://www.juice.ph/blogs/dining/between-bites-with-the-glamorous-gourmet-jane-chua

Want some Spanking?

READ also The Daily Spank at http://www.juice.ph/blogs/spanky

Thank you Spanx! Much love.

For anything hip and new in the Metro or online, check out www.Juice.ph

XO.

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Pond’s Gold Radiance Winner

January 6, 2011 by Janey

It took a while for them to pick a WINNER, but they have finally decided!

Time to start strutting your outfits accompanied by a new Aranaz bag/purse…

Congratulations to Lourdes Espanol!

LOURDES ESPANOL says:

December 14, 2010 at 9:59 am

I’ve always been a fan of Pond’s and was really excited when the Pond’s Gold Radiance line came out in the market. Among all the products my favorite is the Ponds Gold Radiance Eye Cream. I’m such a night person and tend to stay up until the wee hours of the morning. It’s no wonder I have dark circles around my eyes and have this terrible “eye luggages”. Upon using the eye cream I didn’t have to wait long to see results. My eyes didn’t look as tired and puffy as they used to and the dark circles disappeared. Thus, making my eyes look brighter, younger, and more attractive. Even without sleep I could go out not worrying about looking haggard. I also noticed that the skin is firmer. Furthermore, it’s easy to apply because of its light texture and doesn’t have that greasy feel. I can honestly say that Pond’s Gold Radiance Eye Cream is the best eye cream I’ve tried so far.

Congratulations in winning the Pond’s Gold Radiance contest.

You win a stunning Aranaz bag!!!

An acknowledgment email will be sent to you shortly on how to claim your prize.

MANY THANKS to Pond’s for running the contest in the Between Bites blog.

Thank you to everyone who joined the Pond’s Gold Radiance contest.

A new CONTEST is brewing!

Stay tuned! 😉

XOXO

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Asian Secrets Lulur Scrub Reveals Royal Fair Skin

December 23, 2010 by Janey

Last weekend, I was introduced to this product that was inspired by a luxurious Javanese ritual called “lulur.” Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub is a beauty treatment in a jar that can transform your dull and dark skin to glowing radiant fair skin.

This special skin care originated from the royal palaces of Central Java where princesses engaged to be married indulged in a special skin treatment that consists of potent mix of blossoms, leaves, herbs, and oils. This was used to cleanse and exfoliate the bride’s skin. The “lulur” practice serves to beautify, soften and sweeten the princess’ skin right before the day of marriage. It has become so popular since it’s used by spas worldwide and got included in their menu of services.

Today, the lulur spa treatment is one of the most pampering and invigorating spa experiences available to women everywhere. I think The Spa and Suriya Spa in Manila offer a service called Javanese Royal Bath.

Even at the comfort of your own home or bathroom, Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub makes it easy for you to achieve the softened skin Java princesses used to have. Other than the blend of natural extracts and moisturizers, Asian Secrets Lulur contains Vitamin E and Green Tea Extract which are powerful antioxidants that protect your skin from free radicals. This will keep your skin healthy and young-looking. It is also infused with Squalene and Olive Oil to help maintain the natural moisture in your skin.

How to use?

Scrub the Asian Secrets Lulur Body Whitening Scrub all over your body, particularly in the dark areas while it is dry then rinse with water afterwards. Make sure you don’t apply the scrub on broken skin or open wounds. Dermatologists will tell you not to touch open wounds since it’s a sensitive area. If there’s no worry of open wounds, Asian Secrets Lulur Body Whitening Scrub is so gentle that you can actually use it daily as an alternative to soap. Continuous application will soften and refine your skin as it regularly but gently exfoliates dead skin cells, helping you expose a supple layer of younger skin.

Oh and if you’re tired of a skin tan after a trip to the beach, a body scrub is the best way to remove the rough and darkened areas of your skin (same goes for those dark areas that was exposed to Manila pollution and dust).

Clinical studies show that the proper and regular use of Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub effectively whitens the body in as fast as two weeks. It is also hypoallergenic and can be used daily to remove impurities, dead skin and dirt.

Younger skin makes every woman in us feel fresh and rejuvenated.

Discover this royal secret to even-toned fair skin with Asian Secrets Lulur Body Scrub! You can now enjoy all the whitening, softening and beautifying benefits of the lulur treatment in the comforts of your own home with Asian Secrets.

Try Asian Secrets today and say goodbye to embarrassing dark spots!

Thanks to Liz of projectvanity.com for the invite to the Asian Secrets Lulur Scrub launch! 🙂

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CONTEST: Pond’s Gold Radiance, WIN an Aranaz Bag!

December 8, 2010 by Janey

Pond’s recently introduced a new line of products –Pond’s Gold Radiance. If you missed what I wrote about it, you can read full article HERE.

What’s New with Pond’s Flawless White and Pure White

Pond’s Gold Radiance is the first Pond’s product which has real gold micro particles. These gold micro particles is blended with Pond’s patented anti-aging ingredients which in harmony fights dullness and recaptures youthful radiance and gives instant glow to the skin.

I’ve tried the Pond’s Gold Radiance Eye Cream and been happy with it so far. I don’t know if my dark circles really is a lighter shade, given that it’s been so hard to sleep nowadays, but whenever I put it on before I step out in the morning, it gives my eyes a youthful glow –the sparkling gold dust in the cream probably illuminates the eye area.

Have you tried the Pond’s Gold Radiance products? If you have, CATCH the CHANCE to BAG a limited edition Aranaz gold stunner! OWN an Aranaz Bag now! Just answer the question below:

“After the 7-day challenge,

what Pond’s Gold Radiance product suited you and why?”

Simply ANSWER this question and GRAB a CHANCE

to WIN your very own ARANAZ BAG!

Contest Mechanics:

1. Open to ‘Between Bites’ readers. Metro Manila residents.

2. Leave a COMMENT at the comment section of this blog entry answering the question, “After the 7-day challenge, what Pond’s Gold Radiance product suited you and why?”

4. Pond’s will choose the winner of a much coveted ARANAZ Bag!

5. Contest duration starts December 8, 2010 and ends December 15, 2010 (approx. 1 week)

In this Photo: Stella Luna Africa-inspired Pumps, Gold Aranaz Bag, Eiffel Tower Key Chain from Paris

(I LOVE MY GOLD ARANAZ BAG. Wouldn’t you want to have one?)

XOXO.

Janey

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Pond’s Gold Radiance has The Midas Touch of Skin

October 29, 2010 by Janey

Just a few months back, Pond’s Philippines released the Pure White deep cleansing facial foam, all in its astounding all-black packaging. Raid my bathroom and you’ll see the product right in the wash sink since I use it at least 4 times a week alternating it with another product. I specifically wash my face with the Pond’s Pure White when my face endured a whole day of heavy make-up since it feels that the active carbon really seeps deep into my skin and gives it a good clean.

READ MORE:

What’s New with Pond’s Flawless White and Pure White

New Pond’s Gold Radiance Eye Cream

If I let the active carbon in a new product scare me off, without even trying to read what it actually is, I wouldn’t have discovered a product that helped me remove make-up particles off my face. And so far, I’ve been really happy with the results.

Pond’s now introduces a new line of products –Pond’s Gold Radiance. Pond’s Gold Radiance is the first Pond’s product which has real gold micro particles. These gold micro particles is blended with Pond’s patented anti-aging ingredients which in harmony fights dullness and recaptures youthful radiance and gives instant glow to the skin.

If you are a woman of information, you probably have heard of a facial procedure in US, UK, Korean, Japanese skin clinics that actually use the elements of gold for beautification. It can be quite an expensive method of dolling up your skin. Pond’s breaks that gap by providing a product line that uses 99% real gold but is commercially accessible and more within your means.

Gold has always been known to have good effects on skin since it is a natural mineral that gives instant radiance to the skin while enhancing skin’s renewal process (replacing dead skin cells with new healthier ones) and skin elasticity (ability of the skin to go back to normal state once stretched). These are what the gold micro particles used in Pond’s Gold Radiance do –taking away the dullness of your skin.

Dullness is the overall feeling of women that their face doesn’t have that youthful glow anymore. Coupled with wrinkles and age spots, these are what make women look aged. Pond’s Institute defines dullness as a result of four skin problems: rough skin texture, unevenness of skin tone, darker skin complexion and skin dehydration. All of which are solved by the whole Pond’s Gold Radiance range that includes also the patented technology of Pond’s anti-aging with the ingredients of CLA –that stimulates natural cell turnover, AHA or alpha hydroxic acid and Retinol Derivatives/some type of Vitamin A that stimulates collagen and elastin production

First question of concern is, is gold safe for all skin types? Pond’s claims that the whole Pond’s Gold Radiance range has been clinically tested by dermatologists and certified as hypo-allergenic so that should ease your worry.

Since the dark circles under my eyes are getting as dark as midnight (due to lack of sleep obviously) and my eye bags are turning into eye-maleta (eye-luggage), I’m really interested (a bit excited) to use the Gold Radiance eye cream (15ml at PHP 699) for 7 days and see if there are any good results that can refresh my eyes to looking instantly brighter and younger or as young as my age.

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What’s New with Pond’s: Pond’s Flawless White Blemish Prevention UV Cream and Pond’s Pure White Deep Cleansing Facial Foam

August 11, 2010 by Janey

Most women desire blemish-free skin. We know exactly where to point our blaming finger when it comes to causing these skin blemishes –the sun’s rays. The sun releases two harmful rays called UVA rays and UVB rays. The first penetrates deep into the skin’s inner layer called dermis and triggers melanin production which causes the darkening of the skin. UVB, on the other hand, is what causes our skin to darken when we have a quick swim under the sun –this is the skin layer that actually flakes after sun burn.

Like what my mom always says, “An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.” This holds true for the skin. With brisk environmental changes, the sun isn’t as friendly as it used to be. We have to be keener in protecting our body by wearing caps, hats, sun visors, applying sun screen with great UVA/UVB protection formula or basically avoiding sun exposure to shield our biggest organ, the skin.

But active and mobile individuals like many naturally can’t avoid the sun all the time.

There’s precisely a product in the market that can help stop sun spots before they appear.

Pond’s Flawless White UV Cream

The New Pond’s Flawless White UV Cream helps in blemish prevention. This blemish prevention UV cream protects a woman’s skin from both the UVA and UVB rays and completing this UV protection system is VAO-B3 Complex that generates continuous lightening of the skin.

It has Four Star superior UV Protection certified by the Boots star rating system which is quite known in Europe and Australia guaranteeing its higher UVA protection. Noteworthy is that, unlike most sun block lotions, the Pond’s Flawless White Blemish Prevention UV Cream has lightweight, hydrating formula suitable for tropical climates such as the weather we have in Manila –which is typically hot, extremely dry or extremely humid. The product is packaged elegantly in this white and pink container. So ultra feminine!

Pond’s Pure White Deep Cleansing Facial Foam

Folks of either gender have been intrigued by the newest product that Pond’s launched. If you’ve done some grocery shopping or have visited some convenience stores, it will definitely draw your attention. It’s a first of its kind with an all black packaging. After establishing 6 variants of facial cleanser, each drawing a specific need of the consumer, Pond’s in its continuous effort to be the strongest brand in the market, recently launched Pond’s Pure White Deep Cleansing Facial Foam.

It’s quite ironic eh? It’s been dubbed as the “BLACK Pond’s.” For a bold line, Pure White, why is it packaged in black? Same question brewing in my head until I attended an intimate dinner by Pond’s for lifestyle and fashion bloggers held at the Escolta restaurant in Manila Peninsula. Black actually represents “activated carbon,” the strongest suit of this product. Pond’s Pure White has activated carbon, which has the power to deeply penetrate the skin and draw out black dirt and impurities.

There was a brief demonstration that we also tried for ourselves on how activated carbon works. There were two containers of inked water, one was added three spoonfuls of activated carbon. Both were strained by filter paper into separate empty flasks. The water started to drip slowly and noticeably, the inked water with activated carbon was yielding clear water contrast to the other one with purplish water.

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It was explained further that activated carbon is obtained from heating natural and organic substances such as plant parts. Since it is all natural, it’s supposed to be safe on the skin. Activated carbon is a good natural exfoliant because of its molecular shape and rigidity that lifts dead skin cells. A lot of Korean and Japanese exfoliating soaps and facial mask products in fact have carbon as their main ingredient.

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I heard that people’s curiosity has been piqued and probably even guys are getting this Pond’s Pure White Deep Cleansing product off the shelves –a friend shared that one place has actually run out of the ones sold in tubes. The only ones left were the ones in individual packs.

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

August 9, 2010 by Janey

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:

Defines your waist and accentuates your curves without a muffin top.
Flatters your waist and smoothens your shape.
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

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The 14-Day Challenge: The Conclusion and Reveal

August 2, 2010 by Janey

It does take commitment to finish what you have started.

I think it’s what pulled me through 14 days more than the good comments I received after “Week 1.” The good comments did encourage me to do more for my body care. Before last week ended, I made it a point to get a facial and a foot spa –both I haven’t done in more than half a year. My face felt so squeaky clean from white and black heads that I kept running the back of my finger (back because I assume my fingertips are dirtier) on my nose and cheeks. I feel so refreshed when I give my body a break from the usual activities and give it the time to relax and be pampered.

Because of the 14-day challenge, I have conditioned my hair more than what I would have usually done in 1 week. Prior to this challenge, I only use hair conditioner every other day or 2 days (partly due to laziness to do it and lack of time). But once I’ve incorporated it into my daily bath routine, it became much easier and mechanical to shampoo and condition my hair… and when hair is put into an automatic “caring” process like that. Results are noticeable.

In case you can’t find me with my hair down,

I’m the one in front with a black and white bag 😉

At the end of the 14-day challenge, there is quite a difference. Quite, I should say. The change is admittedly not impeccably perfect down to the last fine hair. I guess that takes more than 14 days… and a commitment not to abuse your hair –heat, blower, sun exposure, coloring, etc. But 14 days of using the Mystery Hair Care Brand, my hair is appreciably softer and more manageable. What’s incredible is it’s much straighter –back to my natural straight. I’ve put my hair up in a bun so often in the past years that my natural straight hair waved a bit… but lately, it’s straight out… like it was never put on a knotting/tying ordeal.

Of course, habits are hard to break. Plus, I really need my hair up at times where I’m wearing a certain type of clothing where neatly tied hair complements the whole look. Openly, more readers told me that they prefer my hair up than down. I still can’t decide at this time, although for 3 years, I have always had my hair up –which is quite a change from always letting it hang loose prior to that time. What I’m particularly happy about what the Mystery Hair Care brand did for my hair is that even if there are times (during the 14 days) that I still tie my hair up, it doesn’t feel that extensively tired after I let it loose. It still feels alive and perky somehow, if that makes sense to you.

What’s the Buzz About: Mystery Hair Care Brand Revealed!

Yesterday, the brand was finally revealed in 2 shows on the local network, ABS-CBN. Bubba and I were still in cold but refreshing Tagaytay when the ASAP show was on. We were actually having a late lunch at the beautiful Marcia Adam’s Tuscany restaurant. Good thing though that drive back to Manila was a breeze and I was still able to catch the Big Reveal on the Buzz.

And as most of you have guessed,

(Drum roll please)

It’s The All New Pantene.

They also revealed the 3 new endorsers of Pantene as well as its latest TVC.

The 14 Day Commitment

Finally, the connection has been made. Other than the inspiration to commit to a beautiful change within, Pantene also encouraged girls/women to commit to the 14 day challenge where The All New Pantene assures an experience of hair transformation in 14 days. Who doesn’t want healthier hair?

Pantene’s new lineup of shampoos, conditioners and treatments for split ends, hair fall and rough, tangled hair is formulated with the powerful Pantene Recharging Fluid Pro-V Formula that has Pro-Vitamin B5 that deeply moisturizes your hair. It’s apparently designed to address the toughest hair issues faced by women today. From regimens that address split ends and rough, tangled hair to solutions for hair fall due to breakage, there’s a specific Pantene hair care product or treatment for YOU.

Make the 14 Day Commitment with Pantene

To find out which type of Pantene will solve your hair problems,

VISIT pantene.com.ph for more details.

I wasn’t too surprised because of the packaging of the Mystery Hair Care brand and the color points of the question mark. And their teaser ads on TV seem to have the same familiar voice and feel of the previous TVCs of the same brand.

It did surprise me that Pantene is a product that I can use. I don’t remember using Pantene before. Pantene probably has millions of following that believe in their product (that’s perhaps where they get the drive to continually improve their goods) but I wasn’t one of them… until I’ve tried the 14-day challenge. This 14-day usage of their hair care products opened my eyes to what Pantene can bring to the table.

Will I continue to use The All New Pantene? We’ll see. I still have one whole shampoo bottle and 1 bottle of conditioner left to use… the visible results have given me personal satisfaction to continue finishing the bottles at the very least.

It’s a formula that worked so far for me. So who knows *shrugs* I’d probably buy after that.