Events

Heaven scent! Do you ever get the overwhelming feeling when walking into the Beauty Section of a department store? I get that all the time, especially when everyone is suggesting you try EVERY scent so I was so excited when I heard about the SM Beauty Fragrance Festival! An intimate event to get to know the scents and sniff away! 🙂 with Beauty Blogger Shari of The Misty Mom Held in SM Aura, the SM Beauty Fragrance Festival had fun several pop up booths of fragrance brands available in the SM Beauty Section at the Main Atrium. It gave awareness because personally, I did not know they carried AMAZING brands which I thought weren’t locally available. SM Fragrance Festival The SM Beauty Store, heeding to the industry-standard fragrance wheel, had sections solely devoted to each fragrance family. I had so much fun going around and learning about different fragrance families! Let me show you my favorites. Versace Bright Crystal Absolu If you are a feminine floral type of person, you’ll definitely like this one from Versace. Just by looking at the crystal packaging, you can already smell what you’re in for. Tessa Prieto-Valdes stayed a little bit longer checking this perfume…

Fancy some wine? I just recently came across a book entitled “Who Moved My Cheese?” It’s a must-read book for EVERYONE on how to deal with change and perspective towards new things. Most of the time, change and new discoveries are good! We have to embrace it – just like this new restaurant in Kapitolyo! East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo When Kapitolyo comes to mind, one thing sticks to our mind, “It’ll definitely be one hell of a food trip!” We immediately think of affordable eating and drinking places perfect for you and your buds but what if you’re looking for something more.. quaint? Perhaps, a chill wine date night? This fusion of European-Chinese cuisine is the perfect place – without the expensive prices. Modern European meets Chinese cuisine! From the French inspired interior to an impressionable world-class open kitchen, it truly adds a new exciting dining destination for both dim sum and pasta lovers giving an east meets west feel.  French-inspired interior I love how this restaurant is completely Instagram-able (you know what I mean!) It’s a perfect lunch or merienda place as the sun peeps through it’s glass windows. The whole restaurant is so pretty! Cosy ambience Upon arriving,…

Lacoste 12.12 Media Launch There is nothing more precious than giving someone the gift of time – I mean it figuratively but giving a classic watch won’t hurt too. A timely launch was held on December 12 as Lacoste’s sporting spirit is reignited in the Lacoste.12.12 watch collection. It was held by country distributor Artful Marketing, Inc. (a subsidiary of the Lucerne Group) and global licensee Movado Group, Inc. You’ll love it! Lacoste 12.12 Watch Collection Simple, wearable and elegant are the top 3 words to be describe this collection. Six confident colors make up the Lacoste.12.12 watch design palette: grey, red, blue, white, green and black. I love how the design looks so laidback and not screaming out for too much branding. It’s a masculine and powerful timepiece yet understated and relaxed. Whatever color you choose, it’ll be suitable for work and play. Tennis Wii tournament at the Lacoste 12.12 Launch I honestly didn’t plan the outfit but it was the perfect match for the Tennis Wii tournament during the launch! Super fun! Lots came in their classic cotton petit pique poloshirt that tennis legend René Lacoste designed in 1927. “Much like the classic polo shirt it is named after, the…

An Interactive Shopping Affair Years before I started blogging, I admired these people, browsing through their style blogs and wishing I had mine. Now, I get to join them and be part of Bloggers United on its 8th year! Bloggers United 8 The Bloggers United team always finds way to top off the previous year and on the 8th year, we’ve partnered up with OLX to bring you a bigger & better shopping experience! in Whitespace, Makati When I started to blog, I honestly wasn’t aware of the doors it would open for me. I was just a bored student in college, eager to share my ukay finds and style combinations. Little did I know that would be just the tip of the blogging iceberg!  Mango red patent bag | SM accessories beige floppy hat If there’s one thing rewarding about blogging: it’s being able to meet your readers. It’s about knowing you’ve helped them in at least a small way to make a decision whether in dressing up or purchasing a new product. So if you’re reading this now, THANK YOU. 🙂 You inspire me to keep writing and to keep sharing!  Gel nails by Gionyx Hair & Nail…

in Mega Food Hall In a world where we unknowingly indulge into artificially flavored food and drinks, wouldn’t it be a treat to know you’re sipping on something natural and organic? That’s how I felt when I first tried out Sweetea’s by da.u.de! All natural iced teas | With Joana Zandra Sweetea’s is an exciting new offering from da.u.de Tea Corporation, known for exotic teas crafted by tea masters. There are so many offerings to choose from that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth. Check it out! Newly opened at the Mega Food Hall There’s a new area in Mega Fashion Hall that just opened – the Mega Food Hall! It’s not your ordinary food court – but houses a carefully curated food selection you’ve never seen before! It almost feels like a high-end food court and I already got my eye on some stalls. Good location! Pierra Labrador, Renee Sebastian and Yuki Tansengco For the grand media launch, we were joined by no other than Renee Sebastian, Philippines’ 1st certified Tea Master. Sweetea’s by da.u.de is her brainchild, aiming to offer high-quality natural teas at a very affordable price. Yummy tea need not to be expensive! Freshly made! “Too sweet or not too sweet?”…

ID name: Yuki Tansengco It’s almost 3AM as I type this entry but I’m wide awake. I’m the type of person who prefers working at night compared to daylight. I feel like my brain cells are more active in the evening but because of this, I get groggy in the morning when I don’t get enough sleep. What to do? Creamiest Ever I, personally, don’t like drinking coffee that tastes too strong so I’m glad I have Nestle COFFEE-MATE to make my drink on the creamier side!  Syllabus and materials for Barista U I was so excited when I “enrolled’ in Barista University! I’m clueless when it comes to preparing coffee drinks and after this quickie crash course, I learned that there is SO MUCH you can do with your COFFEE-MATE. The best part? It’s easy to create! No fancy shmancy machines needed. Non-dairy powdered creamer COFFEE-MATE® was the first to transform an ordinary cup of coffee into a creamy treat and remains the leading innovator in the non-dairy creamer category. In 1961, COFFEE-MATE was introduced as the world’s first non-dairy powdered creamer. The objective was to look for a nondairy based formula that would deliver better coffee creaming than milk – and I…

Good eyewear isn’t going anywhere When I was younger, having “four eyes” wasn’t cool. I tried squinting my way through school, trying to get seats at the first row. Now, I am a proud advocate of local brand Four Eyes PH. With your help, we’ve given our fellow Filipinos something to look forward to. About Four Eyes PH  Unlike your local optical shop, Four Eyes makes it possible for customers to purchase the finest styles of prescription eyewear in the comforts of their own home at very affordable prices. Check their website: foureyes.com.ph to see the latest styles. I am already eyeing on some! Four Eyes Gives Back Four Eyes PH works with non-profit organization, World Vision Philippines, to make sure for every pair of glasses sold, a pair is distributed to someone in need from a local community. We all know vision plays a big role in productivity to giving access to prescription eyewear will hopefully increase it. a community representative of World Vision World Vision was extremely helpful and efficient in helping Four Eyes tap into the communities in need and take care of the logistics. They have community partners and was there a few weeks ago to measure the…

Embrace the unknown I’ve always lived by the quote “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” What better way to explore the unknown with a brand who is no stranger to all of us. We’ve known Roxy through the years – taking it with us in our crazy adventures. So, what’s next? Roxy in Mall of Asia Roxy brings out the girl who will drop everything when wanderlust calls. Imagine going to a foreign place and getting lost. Will you love it or leave? 😉 Roxy Loving Lost: Wandering Manila Most recently, Roxy Philippines launched their newest campaign: Loving Lost in Mall of Asia. Check out the short video clip showing the care-free adventurous lifestyle of Roxy girls who you’ll surely admire!  Roxy | Dare Yourself Roxy carries a diversified mix of apparel, sports equipment, footwear, accessories and bags. I’ve known this brand since I was gradeschool and until now – I still use them. Very durable and never goes out of style! Bright, breezy pieces The new pieces you’ll see in stores appeal to a casual lifestyle for young-minded people that connect to a fun, free-spirited outlook. I’ve already got my eyes on this one piece –…

A Bridal Celebration  Last October 28, I was invited to one of Marriott Manila’s much awaited events of the year – “Marry Me at Marriott: A Grand Bridal Show”. Before any light bulb moments come up, I do not have any plans on getting married anytime soon but hey – we can never be too prepared, right? in Marriott Manila I love discovering new things and as a fashion enthusiast, I was eager to see what Frederick Peralta had up his sleeves! Marriott Manila redefined the meaning of luxury weddings, as soon as the hotel presented its grand bridal show. Are you ready?  Marry Me At Marriott The divine set-up gave an aura of luxury lauriat, indeed! The ballroom was filled with almost 500 guests consisting of influential fashion designers, renowned celebrities, soon to wed couples, industry partners and sought after weddings suppliers gathered together for a luxurious 13-course lauriat gala dinner. 13-course lauriat by Chef Law Wui Wing The most priced centerpiece of the evening was the food which doubled as entertainment, showcasing the talent of the newest member of the award winning culinary team of Marriott Manila-Chinese Executive Chef Law Wui Wing. I’d say everything was prepared flawlessly but on top…

Every second counts How important is a day to you? An hour? A minute? I value my time completely and I make sure I make the most out of everything – down to the very last second. It’s true what they say: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” – success is all about proper planning and time management. Veloci What better way to be on the dot than to have a dependable time piece? Veloci, an Italian-inspired watch brand built on making each minute count, challenges you to transcend to boundaries of time with cutting-edge watches.  Yuki Tansengco I understand people who invest in classic time pieces (and the prices are crazy!) but for my lifestyle, I prefer something hip and affordable. I prefer a watch that can keep up with my activities, who can take a few hits and bumps long the way. That’s what I found in Veloci watches. Striped top from Lady Joanna I like simple things with no fuss – always aiming to be comfortable. For my laid back outfit, I love this pullover from Lady Joanna. It has a light silky feeling – not warm at all! Aside from clothes, she has…