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ZALORA POP-UP SHOP ZALORA, Asia’s leading online fashion destination, brings Filipino trendsetters ZALORA POP-UP SHOP, the biggest fashion event of the season, presented by Glorietta, in partnership with BPI Cards and Globe Telecom.  The leading online fashion retailer in the Philippines offers fashionistas a shopping experience like no other The online fashion retail giant partnered with Glorietta to host its first offline sale on April 11 to 13, 2014 at the new Glorietta Activity Center. The three-day sale features the latest in shoes, apparel, and accessories from the biggest fashion brands, at huge discounts.  (L-R) Nathan Lee- Partnership Manager, Paulo Campos III-Co-founder, Managing Director, Martin Cu-Marketing Director and Ed Lorenzo, PR & Communications Manager “ZALORA’s success in the Philippines is a result of giving our customers a fun, easy, and thoroughly enjoyable shopping experience online,” shares Martin Cu, Marketing Director of ZALORA Philippines. “We’re celebrating our second year by giving them the same great experience offline, albeit for a limited time.” About ZALORA             ZALORA is your one-stop online destination for everything fashion in the Philippines. Bringing you an insight on global trends, we feature your favorite international designers and the most relevant Filipino brands. For more information, Like Zalora Philippines…

Stepping Into Summer In Style With Praia         Morning runs with the ocean breeze uplifting the soul, strolls on the beach under the warmth of the sun, a cocktail or two at your favorite bistro and night time walks together with the twinkling stars—don’t you just wish you could do all these and more without worrying about the steps you will take? A journey as colorful and as vibrant as this deserves a fitting partner, a partner that will take you through it all. Praiaz Bonita In comes Praiaz, an ingenious new lifestyle brand brought to the Philippines by Terry S. A. (TSA), a concept born out of the desire to marry the elements of Rio de Janeiro’s laid-back and chill living with Paris’ superiority in style. Extreme lightness and comfort come with these pairs of covetable soles while promising compatibility with all kinds of terrains. Alphaland City Club, Makati City Praiaz has officially arrived in sunny Manila through a media launch held in Makati. I loved the venue and the set-up, it definitely brought the beach vibe in the city. Clear blue waters and a cool breeze – can I get a margarita to go with that? :> Live…

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At Cafe Macaron, Fairmont Makati It’s not everyday you get a chance to create macarons with an award-winning pastry chef of Cafe Macaron! Contemporary and sophisticated, Café Macaron is a perfect place to enjoy an array of gourmet sandwiches, bakery items, exquisite homemade cakes and carefully handcrafted pastries.  Pastries by Chef Miko Aspiras Headed by Chef Miko Aspiras, Cafe Macaron’s signature dessert is a selection of exquisite macarons featuring the unique local flavors of mango, ube, queso de bola, pandan and more, prepared fresh everyday!  #MyDreamMACARON Baking Session with Chef Miko Most recently, Fairmont Makati launched contest: #MyDreamMACARON and challenged people to suggest dreamy macaron flavors. Out of hundreds of creative entries, Nikita Conwi’s macaron flavor idea was chosen as the winner which gave us an exclusive visit to the other side of these yummy desserts – how to make them. Mystery flavor – guess what’s in it? So for the first time, Fairmont Makati opens their kitchen to these 2 sweet-tooths – Nikita and I! Get your chef hats and aprons ready because this is one sweet story!  Afternoon High Tea at Fairmont Hotel, Makati | Writer’s Bar Nikita, Filipina but emotionally French, loves the Parisian lifestyle and everything that goes with it. Her dream macaron…

Outreak Manila Zombies will once again invade the metro, this time inside the walls of the majestic Intramuros. Touted as Operation Stronghold, the mission of this Outbreak is to free Dr. Alfonso Adarna from the evil fanatical band of brothers. It’s the familiar fear but with a whole new level of terror presented by the brotherhood, all within the intricate interiors of the famed walled city. It’s an Outbreak like you’ve never seen before! Outbreak Manila presents: Outbreak Missions! As the saying goes, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” I took these words into action as I signed myself up for a zombie marathon by Outbreak Manila! I’ve been hearing so many good stories about this event so I needed to experience it myself – fears aside. in Intramuros Outbreak Manila stepped up their game by creating Outbreak Missions! It won’t be all about running anymore. This time, you need speed, wit and skill to make it to the finish line. Outbreak Missions Familiar fear with a WHOLE NEW LEVEL of terror! Outbreak Missions let you star in your own zombie movie by letting you make your decisions along the way. This will truly be historical— Intramuros. At…

Nestea Beach 2014 I bet you are all excited for Laboracay this year, going bikini shopping and hitting the gym. Nestea Philippines brings us one grand event to look forward to: The Nestea Beach Party!!! Nestea Beach Kick-Off Party The hottest summer event in the country invites you to the most refreshing Labor Day weekend in Boracay – chill, play and party! Guess what else is in store for you? 😉 Yuki Tansengco NESTEA, the official summer beverage of the Philippines gives summer a new, refreshed taste with the return of the hottest beach event in the country, NESTEA Beach 2014. Now on its 17th run, this year’s event promises to be the biggest, most refreshing summer happening to date as it hits the shores of Boracay this coming Labor Day weekend. Praiaz bonitas Speaking of Laboracay preparations, these Praiaz beach shoes are PERFECT for the summer! I wore them to the Kick-Off party and I loved it. Waterproof, sweatproof, comfortable and stylish. You’d definitely want to get a Praiaz pair when you do all those activities in the Nestea Beach Party – I’m sure ya’ll are looking forward to the Volleyball games! #RefreshSummer The NESTEA Beach experience gets even…

In Full Bloom You probably keep reading it everywhere but really, the FULL summer feeling in the Philippines is here! If it weren’t for the corporate requirements of my job, I’ll find myself staying away from blacks and dark colors. in Makati Shangri-La I was in Makati Shangri-La for the Sensodyne: Say NO to NGILO event – you can read about it here. Catch and I discovered this pretty walkway along the way and it was so windy.  Calima Jewelry | Estee Lauder I love jewelry pieces that make a statement but aren’t too overpowering. What do you think of these ones from Calima? I’m also wearing my favorite shade of Estee Lauder lipstick. Can you guess what shade it is? Nails by Lulu Nails & Dry Bar Let me show you some ways I do to keep cool in the summer! Versace floral printed trousers | Debenhams court heels First and foremost, balance the colors of your outfit. If you are already wearing a dark-shaded top, opt for a lighter pair of bottoms and accessories. Contrast is key! Calima Jewelry necklace Next, make your outfit “buildable”. I’m not sure if buildable is a real word but what I mean…

The Blue Leaf Filipinas, Aseana City I still remember my high school days at Assumption when my classmates, one by one, would seed out lovely (simple or grand) debut invites. If you aren’t familiar, a debut is a Filipino tradition of celebrating the coming-of-age of a young lady – second perhaps to a wedding, in terms of importance. Held at the Blue Leaf Filipinas, I think I just attended the most grand and beautiful debut ever! Kathryn at 18 | #Kathryn18 at The Blue Leaf Filipinas Last Saturday, one of the most prominent names in the showbiz industry celebrated her debut and it is none other than the Teen Queen, Kathryn Bernardo! I really admire this girl cos she really has it all – beauty, brains and talent. Happy birthday, Kathryn! Yuki Tansengco wearing a design by Trishka Puno It almost felt like attending the Oscar’s – not that I’ve experienced it but you get the picture, right? A carpet entrance awaits and you’ll immediately be asked for a photo op. A grand debut is, indeed, necessary for this lady! 🙂 The Blue Leaf Filipinas After the success of The Blue Leaf Pavilion in McKinley, The Blue Leaf Filipinas is one of…

Say NO to NGILO First of all, what exactly is “ngilo”? It’s the sharp pain you feel when you consume food or drinks because you have sensitive teeth. SURPRISINGLY, 9 out of 10 Filipinos suffer from pangingilo and sadly, the majority chooses to endure the pain. Sensodyne: No. 1 Sensitivity Brand in the Philippines Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:”Table Normal”; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:””; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:8.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:”Calibri”,”sans-serif”; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:”Times New Roman”; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} From its partnership with dentists, Sensodyne now extends its call against pangingilo to Filipinos nationwide. It is the #1 sensitivity brand in the country, recommended by dentists, and provides clinically proven relief and protection for sensitive teeth. GSK Fights To Stop Teeth Sensitivity “Say No to Ngilo” is an advocacy campiagn where Dentists, Consumers and Sensodyne come together  to enjoin everyone to heed the call to take action to no longer endure the pain of pangingilo. Sensodyne: Say No To Ngilo Finally, we can put a stop to this daily discomfort in our lives. Last March 27, GSK x Sensodyne introduced something new to the Philippine…

Yuki Tansengco This year, Cream Silk celebrates 30 amazing years of beautifying Filipinas everywhere. The number 1 hair care brand in the countriy celebrates its third decade in the industry with an anniversary ball.  Cream Silk Ball: Honoring 150 Beyond Beautiful Filipinas Cream Silk at 30 shows that it is indeed possible to reach your dreams by being independent, empowered and of course – rocking beautiful hair! Celebrating Beyond Beautiful Filipinas Honoring 150 multi-hyphenate outstanding women and their newest endorser, the Cream Silk Ball is surely one mane event you wouldn’t want to miss. Puerta Real Gardens, Intramuros | Styled by Reese Rubin The Cream Silk Ball was held in Puerta Real Gardens, Intramuros. The set-up was lovely – a red carpet waiting for you all the way to the event area, fine dining plus wine & champagne to compliment. Thank you to celebrity stylist Reese Rubin for styling me! Uber Manila New discovery!!! Cream Silk partnered with Uber Manila to make sure everyone gets to and from the event safely. Just download the “Uber” app and you are good to go. Here’s a treat for you guys: use the promo code MYSTYLECAT to get Php300 off your first trip!…