Events

Once In A Lifetime Prima Ballerina Realness Many little girls would love to slip into a blush pink pair of ballet shoes and a fluffy tutu with a polished hair bun – dreaming to be like Lisa Macuja. Having played the lead in all ballet productions for 30 years, prima ballerina Lisa Macuja will enchant everyone with a once in a lifetime experience. Don’t dare to miss a one-night only show: “Gold: Lisa Macuja—A Truly Classical Concert” on Oct. 4 at Aliw Theater in Pasay City! A fun-fact about Lisa: guess what you’ll find in her ballet bag? Knits? She surprisingly always carried a reliable Swiss Army knife. She has been carrying the same tool since her Russian dancing days and all around the world. She uses the scissors to sew ribbons on her pointe shoes, the knife for cutting the shanks of her dance shoes, a can opener for the canned varnish poured on her shoes, and a corkscrew for that champagne bottle that commemorate opening night. Truly a creative and resourceful mind! 🙂 Lisa Macuja GOLD on Oct 4 2014 On Oct. 4, in celebration of her 50th birthday, Lisa topbills “GOLD: LISA MACUJA – A Truly Classical Concert” at the Aliw Theater…

Forever 21’s first ever store in the Philippines – SM Megamall Surprises continue to pour as LA-based retail giant gives it’s FIRST ever store in the Philippines a fab makeover! I clearly remember the launch 4 years ago – Forever 21’s arrival was HIGHLY anticipated. F21 has become a household name – with 9 stores spread across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, and another one fast on its way within 2014.  First x Forever: Store Relaunch in SM Megamall Change is always good – as long as it’s for the better. Now, in its fourth year, Forever 21’s SM Megamall flagship store receives a sophisticated and streamlined makeover, reflecting the brand’s new international look. What better way to celebrate it with fun treats, beats and the most loyal F21 patrons? 🙂 Hosted by Martine Cajucom To celebrate the relaunch, F21 partners with IT Girl Martine Cajucom to host the event! It kicked off with a fashion show featuring the latest pieces from their Fall Collection featuring iconic model Anja Rubik. The collection ranges from soft sweaters to oversized trenches with a color palette of camel, pale pink and prints. Restyled. Revamped. Reinvented.  We bid goodbye to the ornate Lucite chandeliers and said hello…

A new Youtube channel for all the ladies  There is nothing like a better pick-me-up than having GREAT hair on a daily basis. Razor straight or VS-like curls, the hair is a woman’s crowning glory and it pays to have those tresses taken care of but how? Good news ladies – your online source for hair solutions and inspiration has finally arrived.  Agoo Bengzon and Joey Mead King  In partnership with Unilever and Google, All Things Hair PH is our local beauty website for literally – all things hair! To spearhead the beauty movement, we were guided by Agoo’s years of expertise. “As much as we Filipinos turn to international video bloggers for advice, with our weather, our products, our hair type and other factors affecting our hair, solutions from other countries aren’t as tailor fit for us. Hair requires a lot of personal care,” said ATH contributing editor, Agoo.  All Things Hair PH In an information age where beauty tips come in an instant, you could very easily tune into a tutorial on Youtube to learn anything from fashion and makeup, to DIY projects. However, with so much information available online, it can be hard to find the answers…

Heroine Make‘s royal arrival in Manila I’ll always remember how my friends get excited when they go to Japan. Not for the ramen – but for their beauty products! When it comes to cosmetics, Japan is one of the leading countries who know their stuff. So I was SO excited when I found out Heroine Make was finally going to be in Manila – and still affordable! in Makati Shangri-La The arrival of Heroine Make called for a royal celebration! All the guests were invited for a dainty afternoon high-tea in Makati Shangri-La. Make-up and tea? I’m already sold! :> Princess Elizabeth Himeko of Heroine Make Heroine Make has been taking the beauty reviews by storm internationally. Now, Heroine Make turns wide manga eyes towards Manila! Her Royal Highness, Princess Elizabeth Himeko Heroines aren’t born, they’re made. To grace us with her presence, Princess Elizabeth Himeko shared with us her beauty secrets to looking effortlessly elegant. Princess Elizabeth is the epitome of one who expresses how every woman deserves to look beautiful. You’ll see her adorable face all over the packaging! Created by Asians, for Asians Brought to us by Mandom Corporation, Heroine Make is a Japanese-manufactured makeup line with ten years…

to commemorate 40 years of Hello Kitty Exclusive collection – limited number of pairs only! You’ve cat to be kitten me right meow! This new collection of Vans is too adorable for words. To celebrate the 40 wonderful years of Hello Kitty, Vans x Sanrio released exclusive designs for the young ones and well.. the young once. Vans x Hello Kitty Collection Launch I’ve loved Hello Kitty for as long as I can remember. I’d go gaga at Sanrio stores and my parents would bring me there for treats. I get sold on ANYTHING with Hello Kitty – even if she hasn’t aged ONE bit in 40 years. Haha! in Vans Glorietta Vans has teamed up once again with Sanrio’s iconic Hello Kitty character, this time on the occasion of Hello Kitty’s 40th anniversary and featuring a selection of Vans classic silhouettes. Let me take you to a sneak peek on what went down in the launch! Vans X Hello Kitty Collection Vans Philippines finally unveils the 2nd installment of the Vans x Hello Kitty collection! Those models take the form of the Authentic, Slip-On and Sk8-Hi Slim, dressed with unique materials — including synthetic fur, in the case of the Slip-On and Sk8-Hi — and Hello…

Are you free in your skin? For the longest time (it’s slowly getting better now), I’ve been having self-esteem issues because of my super sensitive skin. My skin gets red, itchy and dry easily plus i’m very prone to acne. Sounds like your worst nightmare, right? When it comes to looking presentable, we need to start at the base: our skin! Patti Grandige spearheads #FreeInMySkin movement! Patti, one of the country’s freshest and most beautiful faces, admitted that she used to be like one of every two Filipinas who suffered from dry and sensitive skin. Really, who knew? She looks so perfect! This shows that we all have our insecurities. The question is – are we ready to face them? #FreeInMySkin I want to be free! The Free in My Skin Movement aims to empower women to fully embrace and participate in life by freeing them from dry and sensitive skin, because having dry and sensitive skin can serve as a hindrance for women to fully function to their best abilities. This movement also aims to honor the women in our lives who are now embracing and living life to the fullest aka feeling free! 🙂 Physiogel user right here!…

Brides-to-Be Have One Less Thing to Worry About Lately, I’ve been sifting through a lot of engagement and wedding videos and it’s really making my heart melt! I even feel silly as some videos make me cry but as easy-breezy as it looks, I’m sure it took a great deal to make it happen. Don’t panic just yet, Colgate Optic White gives you on less problem to worry about on that big day! Hosted by Patti Grandige How do you imagine your dream wedding being played out? Definitely with everything going perfectly – right? Hate to burst your bubble but those thoughts come wedding worries and mishaps. Whether it’s tripping while walking down the aisle, saying the wrong name during the exchange of vows, being photographed with lipstick on your teeth, or worse, ending up without any photographs at all – everyone has bouts of disasters running through their heads. Solenn Heussaff for Colgate Optic White “In most cases though, something’s bound to go wrong,” shares Solenn Heussaff, face of Colgate Optic White and attendee of countless weddings playing guest, bridesmaid, and make-up artist. “But every bride I’ve seen has been able to glide through their weddings – mishaps and all…

Built from passion I’ve sifted through hundreds of glossies my whole life and quite frankly, I kind of get confused with the wide range of beauty products that I see. I mean, which ones of these actually WORK? Are they just suggesting it – for the sake of suggesting? This new magazine shows us otherwise.  with Lizzie Oren of Makeup Mag and Iris Lee I met these two passionate ladies lately and believe me, they know their stuff when it comes to beauty. Presenting to you the newest and most intensive beauty guide for the Filipina – Makeup Magazine! On the cover: Camille Co Brought to us by Flair Publishing, Makeup Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine and just the right beauty guide you need sans the unnecessary make-up jargon. It aims to empower women by equipping them with knowledge when it comes to style, beauty and wellness. It’s built by a passionate team of makeup artists, beauty enthusiasts and the best publishers. Where to find Makeup Magazine Good news! This magazine is FREE and you can easily access a copy of this in your neighborhood coffee shops and salons. Click here to view the full list of their distribution channels! They made it…

Tater’s Le Grand 20 Anniversary Festival Imagine a festival with unlimited food, games AND prizes. It’s every kids heaven right? One of the country’s favorite snack joints (I’m SURE you know them!) hosted “Le Grand 20”, an anniversary with a larger than LIFE celebration! 20 years of great snacks with our favorite cinema date – Taters! Le Grand 20 in Trinoma Let the festivities begin! I was so excited when I arrived because Taters is my official “movie buddy” every single time. So in Le Grand 20, I was amazed with the FULL ON circus set-up with activities, entertainers – the mime was my favorite! Guests could indulge into ANY of their favorite Taters snack and of course, I was in the nachos booth trying all the dips and enjoying their New York Beef Hotdogs!  Unlimited Food and Drinks In 1994, Ms. Annie Tanchanco opened the first Taters stall located in a cramped mall space measuring only 8.5 sq m. Talk about humble beginnings! The store initially carried 3 products –popcorn, peanuts and fries. During the time, there are no branded food outlets in cinemas, just the generic popcorn concessionaires. The Taters was then born, being the first branded entertainment snack store. Fill…

Banana Peel Family Fun Ville Co-presented by Robinsons Department Store, the whole family enjoyed last week with Banana Peel! Mommies, daddies, kids, and kids-at-heart flocked to the Midtown Atrium of Robinsons Place Manila last Sunday, August 17, 2014 to celebrate fun and family at the Banana Peel Family Fun Ville.  Congrats Banana Peel! With a minimum purchase of Banana Peel and/or Banana Peel licensed products, guests could enjoy all treats offered at the Mommy Avenue, Daddy District, Kids Alley, and the Munch Lane; each offering different activities and freebies for each member of the family. It was such a cool interacting event perfect for all ages! Hand Spa by Mary Kay I had a relaxing time enjoying a free hand spa! Mommy Avenue and Daddy District had a lounge area; free facial, hand spa, make-up application, and nail polish application. Kids, on the other hand, had the time of their lives with Cra-Z-Loom bands and tutorial sessions; the Lalaloopsy coloring activity; and the play areas for Hot Wheels, UNO Cards, and Megabloks. At Banana Peel, Robinsons Manila I also picked up these cute Safari-themed slippers for the kids ON SALE in the Banana Peel store! Banana Peel flipflops are known…