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The BIG Outlet & Travel Sale 2011

October 3, 2011 by Janey

I’m DEFINITELY going!!! 🙂 It’s the outlet and travel sale that cannot be missed!

Now enjoy all the best deals with the biggest brands plus Book & Buy and discounted rates on hotels, resorts and airfare! Buy everything you need for your next big getaway in this 3-day extravaganza!

Where: The Megatent, 30 Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City (bet DepEd and Renaissance)

When: October 14-16, 2011, Friday-Sunday, 10am-9pm

What: Up to 90% off on Select Merchandise + Book & Buy Promos from Resorts & Hotels

Free Entrance to BPI Cardholders (with valid ID)

Additional perks for BPI Express Credit Edge and Petron Mastercard holders!

Hourly Raffle Draws for BPI Edge & Petron Mastercard holders

Chance to win Sun Cellular post-paid line + Mobile Phones!

I can feel you want to go… I’m clairvoyant that way 😉 EMAIL ME your FULL name and contact number at betweenbites@gmail.com for free entrance tickets to this much awaited event. I can allot 2 tickets per reader / email request.

Update as of Oct. 4, 2011: I am receiving all your ticket requests through email. I’ll collate all the requests and send you confirmation by end of Oct. 10. I only have 40 tickets to be given away and I’m almost out. Thank you and see you there!

The Big Holiday Outlet Sale 2010

December 5, 2010 by Janey

The MUCH awaited sale event of the holiday season is now less than three weeks away! For most of you who haven’t finished your Christmas shopping yet, this is your chance to finally complete your Christmas gift list!

What: THE BIG HOLIDAY OUTLET SALE 2010

Where: SMX Convention Hall 4, Mall of Asia Complex

When: December 17-20, 2010 Fri-Mon 10am – 9pm

WHO: Free Entrance for all BPI Cardholders, additional discount + Raffle for BPI Express Credit Edge Card

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Sponsored by: BPI Express Credit Edge, SUN Cellular, Stylebible

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Robinsons Starmills in Pampanga and its Outlet Stores

August 8, 2010 by Janey

Pampanga is not only a haven of wonderful and delectable Pampanga dishes, it’s also home to Robinsons Starmills who is known to carry the most outlet stores in one venue.

Bubba and I visited Pampanga for a whole day of food-tripping at Everybody’s Café and Zapata’s in December 2008. In between our food adventures, we decided to stop by Robinsons Starmills to check out the Mango outlet store there we heard from Marie. We went home both very happy about our purchases –I had some good fashion finds from Mango and a few tops from Terranova. Bubba bought a pair of jeans from Levi’s, regularly priced, but he didn’t mind, it was a great fit.

I was able to get 4 dresses from Mango that time that totaled only less than 5K, one of which is a Grecian-type Maxi dress that cost only PHP 1,400.

That’s why I was a bit excited to be back in Robinsons Starmills last Wednesday afternoon (yes, I filed a half-day leave and took a midweek break from work). It’s been almost two years since my last visit but my hunger to search for good deals never deterred.

It was relatively a short drive of 50 minutes to 1 hour to Pampanga taking the North Luzon Expressway. Upon arriving, we had some refreshments from the Rosemary and Thyme restaurant.

Armed with a satisfied tummy and a quick run-through of where the stores are located, shopping in the outlet stores has come to full swing.

American Rag Outlet

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Shirts at P200

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Ajay checking out pants

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Men’s Jeans

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A Quirky Store called Mogao

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Levi’s and Dockers

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The Popular 501 Jeans of Levi’s

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Bag Levi’s for Less

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Cute Levi’s for Kids

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The Blues

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For Men

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Mango Outlet

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Cocktail Dresses

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LBDs

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Space

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Plains and Prints

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High Premium Sports Outlet

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All Flip Flops

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Colorful sandals for sale!

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Brazil

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Netherlands

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Nigeria

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Colombia

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Collezione C2

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Adidas Outlet Store

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After shopping, we had a yummy-rific dining experience at Fiesta Kapampangan with live band to entertain us with their music. Fiesta Kapampangan is a melange of restaurants and food stalls that boast of Kapampangan Cuisine specialties all in one place.

Shopping review: I got a classy gray turtleneck from Mango (PHP 449), 4 belts (PHP 50 each) and 1 bracelet (PHP 129) from Gozum and 3 shoes from Nine West (total of PHP 1,700) -which would normally retail between PHP 5,000-6,000 a pair!!! 🙂 I got everything for less than PHP 3,000. What a steal!

Be amazed with big big discounts on great selections from International brands like Mango, Adidas, Havaianas, Guess, American Rag, etc. and from popular local boutiques like Plains & Prints, Space, etc. If you’re looking for a year-round sale, Robinsons Starmills in Pampanga is where a shopaholic like yourself should be headed! 😉

Robinsons Starmills Outlet Stores Album

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Scents of a Woman

July 29, 2010 by Janey

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

DKNY Men Event

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Missing Make-up Again

May 31, 2010 by Janey

First time I lost my make-up kit was some time 2004 I think. I was still with SE then and we were at Glorietta 4 going around. From the Glorietta 4 entrance (near Breadtalk), we alighted the escalator going to the second floor. We were talking until two guys in front of me picked up something on the step right before the edge of the escalator, which blocked our way. I was so nervous at the thought that we would collide with them that I said, “excuse me” loudly. They were able to stand up just in time that we had enough space to step into the 2^nd floor without bumping into them.

As we turned towards the next escalator, I told SE that I’d go back down and check quickly on the Terranova store. I agreed to follow and meet him in the upper floors. When I entered Terranova, I clutched my bag and found it open. I immediately checked what was missing. Thank goodness, it was only my make-up kit that they were able to get, probably mistaken it for a wallet. I felt bad that time because I’m the type who’s really attached to my things (I guess it’s the OC behavior) and even if it’s only a highlighter or pen, I’d feel really bad losing it. I’m so particularly careful with my things. What more if I lose different items at the same time? Such is the same in the case of a make-up kit.

Thankfully, I got over it a few days later since my mom bought me replacement (plus I was using L’Oreal powder foundation that time which is way more cheaper than EL) and because I thought I was luckier not to get more valuable stuff stolen. I’m sure the culprit/s (it’s a widespread escalator-thieving modus operandi up to this date) weren’t gunning for my make-up stash. They probably thought it was my wallet.

Last Saturday, Bubba and I went around to canvass furniture in Hemady, Pioneer area, and Greenhills. Trying to make my bag lighter, I removed the make-up kit and placed it on the side pocket of the car door. I’ve done this maybe 8 times before but never had any problem. Sunday, I realized that I didn’t have it in my bag and immediately looked inside the car. It was gone.

Two points where I probably lost it:

In Greenhills, Bubba went back to the car and got something out of my side of the car thus opening that passenger door. His leg must have bumped into it? Or I might have bumped into it at one point or another getting in and out of the car and I didn’t notice.
We had dinner at La Tienda that evening. I debated whether to change clothes and shoes (I was wearing a shirt, shorts and Fit Flops. There’s a dress code at La Tienda and most of Makati restaurants. I asked out front if I needed to change, they let me in without having to change into my shoes even.) I think I debated inside my head whether or not I should freshen up. I don’t have any recall if I grabbed my make-up kit. I went straight inside the washroom when we came in. I might have placed it on the counter and left it there.

We called La Tienda yesterday and called 3-4 times to check but the staff said they didn’t find anything.

I went on a cleaning rampage yesterday that took me until almost 12mn to finish because I felt really really really bad. I even cleaned my big make-up bag at home and threw some old stuff. There’s nothing to use there for my day-to-day, it’s mostly eyeshadows, lipsticks –basically variants in case I need to put heavy make-up on for an occasion or an office Christmas program or something. I had no appetite for dinner last night. I didn’t eat lunch today. All I had was sky flakes.

I’m sure somebody else must have found it. Upon seeing the contents, I know there’s no personal interest in it for them. Besides, why would anyone want to use a used make-up on their face? What if I had warts or some skin infection? But it’s nowhere to be found and nobody has returned it.

You see I don’t use much make-up on my face. Lipstick, lipgloss, eyeshadow, blush can last me up to 1 year and even beyond that because when I do use them, I only need to put a little. I’m not good at putting on make-up anyway so I just stay with the basics. Less means less mistakes. What I usually run out of is powder but that even takes 6-9 months before I need to replenish.

Inside the small pouch:

Estee Lauder Cyberwhite Powder Refill PHP 2,150 (I just bought 2 weeks ago)

Estee Lauder Powder Case approx. PHP 1,800 (2 years old)

Lancome Juicy Tubes Fraise approx. PHP 1,150 (almost full, bought in August 2009)

Lancome Mascara L’Extreme Black approx. PHP 1,500 (almost dried out but only 2 months old)

Lancome Eye Pencil (free with a Lancome promo before)

Lancome Flash Retouche Concealer approx. PHP 1,995 (about ¼ full)

Shu Uemera Glow On Blush approx. PHP 1,500 (can still last me for 1 whole year or more)

Cheap lipstick I got in Japan Yakuyen Store (can still last me for 1 whole year or more)

L’Oreal Lip Gloss PHP 200 (I got on a sale)

Cheap Eye Shadow I got in Japan Yakuyen Store (1 light pink shade out –2 darker pink shades can still last me until end of 2010)

Oral B Travel Toothbrush approx. PHP 75 (2 months old)

Tommy Hilfiger Make-up Pouch (gift from my ninang in 2005 which I only used in 2007)

TOTAL: approx. PHP 10,370

It’s so heartbreaking. It takes time to build up that make-up library again. And this is the only time I wished I lost my darn wonky phone instead of that. I could have bought a new phone with that much investment.

I’m pushing the envelope with this living room project I’m currently working on. And this “missing make-up kit” is pulling the plug on my plans. It’s a letdown, a distraction and another financial load. I feel like screaming and at the same time I feel like curling up in my bed and sulking 🙁

I didn’t realize that losing a make-up kit could be really depressing.

Learning Points:

Never to put anything again on the side pocket of the car door
Put a calling card inside the make-up kit or tag it with name and contact details (sounds silly but might help)
I know I’m OC but I got to be fierce in double-checking each place I just left. I do this regularly already but my wandering mind must have slipped and forgot
Get a new bag where I can store everything without hurting my back

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Make-up Must Buys- Estee Lauder Cyber White EX, Lancome Flash Retouche

August 24, 2009 by Janey

Powders and concealers, other than being effective ways to brighten a tired face, should also be a brand reputable for skincare. Some brands carry certain ingredients that may be harsh on your skin, thus advancing the age of the skin.

A good skin is all it takes to make the face dazzling, but for days that you find yourself a bit oily and need a quick cover-up, the following are face must haves.

Estee Lauder Cyber White EX Refill PHP 2,150

Building on over 20 years of whitening expertise, the Estee Lauder research and development team have been hard at work developing a deeper understanding of Asian skin and the cause of dark spots. Based on new findings and the knowledge that “not all spots are created equal”, Estee Lauder brings you Cyber White Ex – our most comprehensive brightening system ever – with three highly targeted, breakthrough technologies, to help correct and prevent three different types of spots responsible for clouding your complexion: Stubborn Age Spots, Small Surface Spots and those Barely Visible Spots just below the skin’s surface.

Lancome Flash Retouche (No. 2) PHP 1,995

Radiance boosting, anti-fatigue concealer brush pen

An anti-dark circle complexion “perfecter” that lights up dull areas of your face and smoothes your features for a healthy glow. The high-precision brush increases the anti-fatigue effect and diminishes imperfections.
An instant burst of freshness for your face! 2.5 ml brush applicator

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Lancome Juicy Tubes

August 12, 2009 by Janey

Lancôme launched its Juicy Tubes lip gloss in 2000. My first purchase was in 2001 when college friend Sola introduced me to the product. I’ve never stopped using Lancôme’s Juicy Tubes lip gloss since then. My favorite is Framboise flavor, natural color, no tint. I like its ultra hydration factor. My lips rarely chap with their gloss.

I remember during its first year of launch, it’s always out of stock. Now, the Juicy Tubes has become one of the beauty industry’s most coveted products. 8 years later and we’ve seen other brands come up with a similar product. I still choose to stick with Lancome. Their tubes are definitely lipsmackingly irresistable. Some even come with a hint of frangrance.

This time, I’m trying Fraise, number 17 (PHP 1,150). It has a bit of red tint and a bit of cherry fragrance.

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Hilfiger Men Press Launch

March 25, 2009 by Janey

Hilfiger Men Press Launch Party

Thursday, 9^th of March, 2009 @ 8PM

SKYE VIP, 3F Ascend

Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City.

Image Source: Racquel Lalo

TOMMY HILFIGER Launches HILFIGER

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TOMMY HILFIGER Launches HILFIGER Men

March 24, 2009 by Janey

Tommy Hilfigeris a leading premium lifestyle brand and one of the largest designer apparel brands globally. Tommy Hilfiger Group, through its subsidiaries, designs, sources and markets men’s and women’s casual wear, sportswear, jeans, children’s wear and footwear. The Group’s products can be found in its network of dedicated retail stores in Europe, the United States and Canada, as well as in leading specialty and department stores throughout Europe and North America. Through over 40 licensees, Tommy Hilfiger-branded products, including a broad array of related apparel, accessories, fragrance and home furnishings, are distributed worldwide, including in Mexico, Central and South America, Japan, Australia India, China and elsewhere throughout Asia.

Tommy Hilfiger, in as much as an icon himself, draws inspiration from American icons who lead by distinction. These icons’ passion drives them to succeed in life –and this is where the new fragrance from the designer was culminated. A new fragrance dedicated to the fire in men, who are courageous enough to create their own destiny.

Hilfiger is clean, distinctive and masculine –what clearly defines a man of class. The kind of man that has an inner strength that comes from knowing exactly who he is and what he wants out of life.

The scent obviously exudes optimism and irresistible charm.

Hilfiger has been designed to fit the modern man attuned to class, starting from the bottle that has both a modern and vintage feel. The brand portfolio that carries the iconic name is gallantly engraved on a metal plaque with riveted corners. The logo is marked with Est. 1985, which strongly signifies that the brand has been successful for so many years starting with the year that the Fashion House was established.

Beginning in March 2009, the Hilfiger collection will be available exclusively at all Rustan’s Department Stores, Watson’s Makati, MOA, SM Megamall and SM North EDSA The Eau de Toilette will be offered in 50ml (suggested retail price: Php 2,900), and 100ml (suggested retail price: Php 4,000).

Hilfiger, the light invigorating fragrance that can be worn in sexy confidence by any classy man, has hit the stores. Be sure to grab one for yourself or your loved one.

Hilfiger Men Press Launch

For more information, feel free to contact:

Racquel Lalo

Marketing Manager

Aramis and Designer Fragrances

Email: rlalo@sg.estee.com

Tel: 890-4036 local 115

Mobile: 0917-861-2010

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Make-Up Buys -Shu Uemura Glow On Blush, Lancome Hypnose and Estee Lauder Cyber White

January 9, 2009 by Janey

My New Make-up Buys for 2009 (actually Christmas gift from Mom-ster)

Shu Uemera Blush PHP 1,500

Estee Lauder Cyber White Powder Foundation PHP 1,700

The semi-new line of powder foundation from Estee Lauder that has SPF 20/PA +

Lancome Hypnose Mascara PHP 1,500

I switched back to Lancome. Unfortunately, the L’extreme was out of stock again so I had to be content with just getting Hypnose. I wanted to try Virtuose but I do not like that it has a curling effect. For some reason, I’m not a fan of curled lashes. After using Hypnose again for 2 weeks, I realize that I like Estee Lauder Magnascopic Mascara better –or maybe I got used to it. EL dries up faster though than Lancome.

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DKNY Delicious Night Invite

November 20, 2008 by Janey

Where will you be on the evening of November 26?

Uncover the Night…

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Estee Lauder Holiday Spectacular

November 19, 2008 by Janey

Last week, Estee Lauder launched its limited collection of solid perfume compact during the Estee Lauder Holiday Spectacular event held at The Gallerie, Rustan’s Makati. Filipino designer Inno Sotto owns The Gallerie, a level dedicated to fashion, particularly his own personal collection. The venue was laced with everything that is beautiful including a red carpet in the midst of the displays.

Estee Lauder first introduced its solid fragrance compact in 1963 with the release of the Youth-Dew Boutique Oval. This year’s collection shows that their fragrance trinkets only get better one collection after the other. Designs weaved vary from special holiday-themed items such as candy cane and striped lollipops to animal figures such as penguin, spider, dove –all fabricated in distinctiveness and glamour. Some of the compacts were even designed by famous jewelry designer, Jay Strongwater.

The collection is touring different countries and will return to its home in New York once the circuit is completed. The roving exhibition is not only a showcase of the intricate solid perfume ornaments, but some are issued as auction items to benefit the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation.

The fragrances are speckled from the familiar Estee Lauder brands –my favorite of which, Pleasures. Some of the elaborate compacts are available for as low as PHP7,000, that can stand as a perfect holiday gift.

Celebrity spotting at the event includes Priscilla Meirelles, Cory Quirino, and Diether Ocampo.

Events Events Album

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Estee Lauder Holiday Spectacular

November 7, 2008 by Janey

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Hong Kong Day 1

June 13, 2008 by Janey

My youngest sister, Joanne, won a raffle in one of those Chinese gatherings. The prize was a roundtrip airfare to Hong Kong via Philippine Airlines. She gave it to me since she just took a trip to HK (and I was left behind… boo-hoo!) The time they went to Hong Kong was my trip to Malaysia with Bubba. Too bad that I wasn’t able to go with them, but I guess good karma finds its way and now my missed HK trip got around the bend.

At first, I was not too excited to go since I’ve been to HK and I’m not really that excited to shop. The initial plan was to backpack alone. Then that got me excited. The idea of traveling alone (A Lone) was thrilling. I was ready to do a Lost in Translation reenactment. Schedule meetings with our channel affiliates there. And do my damn best to AVOID a Hostel scenario or at least save my liver. But when I had to move my flight from March to June, because of the Nokia event, Bubba and I decided to travel together.

Friday at work was super stressful. I didn’t even have time to get excited about the trip. My mind was still running 120mph about work even at 12 midnight and I had to wake up at 5am to make it to our 8am flight. Bubba and his dad picked me around 530am and we were just in time to check in at 6am. Of course, Bubba had to scold me for bringing my old favorite pink luggage. You see the only airline carrier that flies to Baguio ruined this favorite luggage of mine. I had an event to manage in Baguio (2006) and the company had to fly me in to save time. I saw a huge crack on the hard case during the airport-hotel transfer. I taped the crack and insisted on strutting the same stroller. The cracks only got bigger as my travels piled on. (Later on, I’d find out that Bubba was right. I should have bought another luggage or borrowed my mom’s instead)

While waiting for boarding at the lounge, Bubba and I had Lay’s Kettle Chips Mesquite Barbeque for breakfast and did a catch-up on any work-related stories we might have missed out on.

Boarding was right on schedule. I started getting excited that this is another voyage with Bubbaroo. I was able to catch a few winks during the flight while Bubba watched The Adventures of Christine. I woke up as breakfast was served.

Celebrity spotting: Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos and Dong Puno on the same flight.

Scheduled arrival was delayed by 10minutes because of the heavy rain. When I got my luggage, another part of the hard case chipped off. Bubba shook his head several times and before he can say “I told you so” the 5^th time, I gave him THE EYE. We saw photographer Rosah Lee at the airport too with her colleagues. Somehow, we always manage to bump into her.

At the airport, we went to counter B13 for our airport transfer to the hotel via shuttle. Unfortunately, the shuttle can’t bring us to the hotel since some of the roads are blocked. Panic in the disco room. We have to take the MTR.

After staring at the map for the longest time and debating which stop to take, Bubba finally followed my lead of getting off at Kowloon stop. Hahaha, I really have to mention that, don’t I? Instead of MTR, we decided to use the Airport Express Train. We got our tickets at the Customer Service booth for 70 HKD per head. At Kowloon, a cab took us to our hotel, YMCA International. The cab fare was 30 HKD plus an additional 11 HKD for I don’t know what (I think there’s an extra 5 HKD for each luggage, but who knows why it’s 11). We made the reservation at YMCA online about a month ago. Check-in time is at 2pm but when we got there at 11am, they said they can have the room ready by an hour. We walked a few blocks and checked out some stores within the area. We decided to have lunch at Yoshinoya (yea, yea how boring) since we were so famished and we didn’t want to test anything first.

After 1 hr and 15 mins, we returned to the hotel to find out that they upgraded us to a suite at no extra charge! Sweet! We went to our room and settled first. Bubba brought bug spray for the bed sheets (I was just discussing it with him 2 weeks ago that with all of our travels, it’s best that we bring bed bug spray? It’s always safe to be preventive! Sigh, isn’t he so dependable?) We took an afternoon nappy since we were up so early. At 4pm, we were headed to the electronics haven via the MTR. The rain was on and off. At 6pm, we headed to Tung Chung Station to check out the mall there that was like a factory outlet. Adidas, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Segue, Armani Exchange, Calvin Klein are some of the stores distributed within the 5 levels of the mall. I stopped by Roxy and stayed for an hour. I didn’t go to Hong Kong with shopping as the end in mind. I came out buying 6 items since the board shorts cost only PHP 1,200! Cheap! I bought two board shorts and some shirts. I bought one tank top for Jaymie. I hope she likes pink as much as I do *cross fingers* I ended up spending PHP 6,000++ for the 6 items, which rounds it to about 1K per item. Not. Bad. At. All! Although I still have several parfums, I decided to buy another bottle of Kenzo. I only buy my perfumes either abroad or at Rustan’s –safest place to get an original.

At 930pm, we finally agreed to have dinner at the food arena inside the mall. Bubba ordered duck and assorted meat, while I got a curry seafood bowl. Be careful in ordering iced tea because it tastes just like hot tea (bitter/herbal) but cold. We instantly remembered that the MTR might be closing soon, so we hurried to the station.

By 10pm, we were lounging at the den of our room watching Bloomberg. Bubba had to watch from the TV in the bedroom since he wanted to watch the Discovery channel. But after a while, relented and sat in one of the chairs beside me. He fell asleep while I was computing the day’s expenses. Part of the itinerary was to check out some bars and get some drinks. But based from his snoring, I know he is dreaming way past lala land so after cleaning up and preparing our luggage for tomorrow (since we were transferring to Marco Polo hotel for the second night), I carried his 190 lb mass to the bedroom. Okay, I know I would have broken all the bones in my body doing that so instead of carrying, I assisted him with his one arm around my shoulder.

To be continued… Hong Kong Day 2

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Look Radiant with a Free Trial Make-up

June 10, 2008 by Janey

Oh goody! My Lancome Hypnose mascara has almost dried out. I have to get a new one. But let me try some new products first before I get hypnotized to buying Lancome, which I absolutely love by the way!

While you are at it, there’s also free trial make-up from Yves Saint Laurent these Saturdays of June!

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My Make-up Kit

December 17, 2007 by Janey

My face was a nudist back in college. I was really a late bloomer when it came to make-up and beauty products because I felt it takes too much time and effort to do so… and being a tomboy that I was in high school, I was not able to utilize that period of my life to practice.

In La Salle, the make-up that I only had in my bag were face powder and lip tint, which I rarely used. I started putting make-up on when I started at Sabiclub Corp. Up until now, I am still an adolescent when it comes to putting make-up but I like experimenting. My old Nine West make-up pouch (poochie) used to house a L’Oreal Foundation in Silk Ivory, Body Shop lip and cheek tint, Mac brown Mascara, Lancome Juicy Tube lip gloss, a cheap (from Yakuyen store haha) Japanese eye shadow, clip and toothbrush. I actually only use the powder and the lip tint most of the time, but I had the rest just in case I need to be made up for some event/dinner that pops up. I was up in arms when I found out that L’Oreal is pulling out their Airwear line. When I go buy, it’s always almost out, so why are they about to go extinct? One of the beauty specialist explained to me that even if it’s sellable in the Philippines, if it’s not sellable overseas then they get rid of the line and put in a new one. Too bad. I really liked Airwear and have been using it for 3-4 years. It doesn’t feel like a foundation at all. It’s so light and it makes your skin breathe through that layer of powder. I did not want to try out the new line because I tried another L’Oreal product, which was Ideal Balance and it wasn’t friendly on my skin. That beauty specialist told me that the new line after Airwear is similar to Ideal Balance so I decided to go look at another brand. During an exclusive Rustan’s sale, I bought Estee Lauder powder foundation (which I got only for PHP1K something from its original price of 1,900.) and some other products. I really liked the Estee Lauder powder until it fell from my bag and smashed on the floor during a Davao/Gen San trip. Last month, I finally decided to buy from Estee Lauder and spent 2,500 for the powder and 800 for the compact. I really don’t get why I have to pay separate to get the compact with the mirror. I guess because of the quality and the brand, I have to pay premium. (Thanks Racq for helping me pick my skin tone/shade)

Hydrate

I got Hydra Complete face cream along with it, which is a multi-level moisture gel cream. This is perfect for my dry skin. The powder doesnt cake when I apply Hydrate before putting on the powder.

On top of that, I got a new mascara from Lancome, which came in a promo pack with a Lancome eyeliner and mascara remover. I found great use for the mascara remover since I used to only wash off my mascara and that doesn’t take out all the make-up. My eyes are pretty sensitive but the Lancome mascara remover is gentle to the eyes and it somehow relaxes them.

Tommy Pouch

With all my new buys, I didn’t want to use my old worn-out Nine West cotton poochie. When I got home that night, I was so happy to find in one of the boxes I have not used, a Tommy Hilfiger make-up pouch. It was a freebie from a Tommy Hilfiger box that contained a perfume and a hand lotion. Lucky me! I remember when I first saw the pouch that I didn’t like it because it was yellow with red detail. Now, I love it! (Thanks Ninang Mary!) and it’s the perfect shelter for my new cosmetic items.

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