The Traveling Heels

I’ll be at the Superb Supersale Bazaar at SMX-Mall of Asia from May 23-27, 10am-9pm. Try to go on the first day because I’ll be displaying all the nice clothes, shoes and accessories I got from my recent Hong Kong trip.

*My booth is on the leftmost side of the hall, together with all the other bloggers. :>

Catwalk Cosmetics makeup and hair extensions will also be displayed and everything will have a special marked-down price. So try to go, I promise, it will be worth it! Plus I heard there will be a lot of celebrities since Philippine Fashion Week is also held at SMX. And of course, a lot of my favorite brands will be there too!

It’s the time of the year again!!! Bloggers Untied summer edition! I can’t believe it’s already been a year since the 1st installment.. Time flies indeed!! :)

Bloggers United will be on June 2, 2012 at Grandview Events Place in Makati. Entrance fee is P100 only and will be given to charity.

Greenwich Give Me More!

Earlier this month, Greenwich unveiled their latest Spaghetti Supreme campaign at the SM Megatrade Conference Center. Pardon me for the extremely late post, I had severe tonsillitis + fever for almost a week then I was given a booth at the Supersale Bazaar just a few days ago so I have no time to blog. What a crazy way to end the month!

Of course, a Greenwich event wouldn’t be complete without their special dishes. I swear by my shoes, everything on my plate was yummy! Their four cheese thin crust pizza has replaced my all-time favorite pizza and I’ve been craving for their buffalo wings since the first time I tasted it. I gotta get me some this week!

The event was very entertaining because the 3 oh-so-famous and kalog endorsers of Spaghetti Supreme, Solenn Heussaff, Anne Curtis, and Kelly Misa, showed us some of their special talents.

Anne was the highlight of the event because of her comedic song number. She sang an Adele and Whitney Houston song. No glasses were broken during the performance.

After the mini-talent show, some people from the audience were handpicked by the girls to join their team in creating an imaginary beach scene with limited props. It was really funny because some of the men were asked to do a sunbathing pose.

Kelly’s team won because they had the most unique arrangement. She claimed to be the “sun” of the beach using this beach ball. Smart!

Greenwich Spaghetti Supreme has definitely lived up to their campaign motto: “The more you give, the better it gets.” I hope all of you will get to try it too! :)

Like GREENWICH Barkada Facebook Page to stay updated with their latest products and promos!

May 16

From Dull to Doll Eyes (LOTD)

Ever wonder how I transform my eyes into doll-like eyes? Here are a few tips and tricks using my current favorite makeup.

I started with Natural makeup so we can skip the basic steps like prime, powder, etc.~ lazy! :))

For this look, I used 3 coats of Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes. Even before I got into beauty blogging, I have always been a fan of Lancome makeup. It’s one of the few brands that I’m willing to splurge on. Sure, the price is not that affordable for students but trust me, all their products are worth your every penny.

I love the shape of the mascara wand because the tip makes it easy to apply mascara on the small strands of eyelashes like on the corner of our eyes or on our lower lash line. The mascara also has a light rose scent which I find very soothing. I sometimes find myself sniffing the product before applying it on my lashes. Don’t judge! haha :)

Since my lashes are a bit exaggerated, I used Lancome’s Ombre Absolue Palette in A110 Rose Romance because it has natural pink and brown shades. I guess ombre isn’t in for hair color only but also for eye makeup!

Here’s the finished look after 3 coats of mascara (without any clumping problem) and eye makeup. I added shimmer and lower lash falsies from Catwalk Cosmetics to make my eyes look bigger and more doll-like. These falsies have become my BFF’s because I always have a hard time applying mascara on my lower lashes because they’re too thin.

For the lips, I used MAC Cosmetics limited edition Nicki Minaj lipstick.

Wore my blonde wig and pouty duck face (lol) Ribbon ring & other Korean accessories will be available at the Superb Supersale Bazaar on May 23-27. Hope you can drop by!

Catwalk Cosmetics Summer Workshop + June 2012 schedule! :D

Here’s a quick recap of our Makeup Workshop last April 21 and 28 with special guest fashion bloggers, Vern & Verniece Enciso! :)

All students got to take home a Catwalk gift bag with loads of goodies.

So glad I found these kitty stationaries. I hope I can still find more of these for future classes. XD

The highlight of the goody bag were these handmade makeup peanut butter cupcakes from SugaRush Cakes!

Will post more photos and a review about their yummy treats soon!

We started with a skin care talk using 2 of my favorite brands:

Garnier Pure Active for skin care and..

Nivea Sun for Sun Protection and Angel Star body lotion to keep your skin moisturized this summer.

After the skin care talk, Dr. Janna of Freshlook Contact Lenses taught the students the proper way of taking care of their contact lenses and how to wear them.

It was the first time for most students to wear contact lenses.

It only took minutes for Vern & Verniece to place in theirs.

Ta-dah! Hazel eyes! So gondoh! <3

Now here’s the fun part~ makeup application!!

Thanks to Tonic Bags & Shoes for the leopard print makeup kits. It’s so tiny but all of our makeup could fit in it!! :D

Here’s their work station filled with Etude House products. The students got to keep the cute pink brush set too! :D

Verniece putting her game face on. What a cutie pie!

Vern was such a sweet big sister by helping Verniece out with her makeup.

The result:

Verniece was in awe with the ‘doll eye technique’ I taught her. Makes her look even more doll-like than how she already is without any makeup. XD

Vern’s favorite part was learning how to draw and shape her eyebrows!

So happy that most of my students became good friends after my class. ;D

April 21 class

April 28 class

Here’s what they got in the goody bag. Others went home with a Catwalk Cosmetics Runway palette too! Thanks for the photo Vien! :D

In case you missed my previous classes, we will have one post-summer workshop on June 16, which will be exactly the same as the April 21 & 28 classes. We had to move the date because we will be at the Superb Supersale Bazaar on May 23-17.

Workshop details:

June 16, 2012 (Saturday). The class will run from 1pm to 5pm at a private studio in Pasig City. We want to avoid people showing up unexpectedly so we will only email the complete address after confirmation. :)

*For inquiries or reservations: 0917-8929289

There are 2 options/ packages for the class:

Package A: Inclusive of Makeup brush Set + Gift bag worth over P2k. (Price: P3,500)
Package B: Makeup Brush Set + Gift Bag worth over P2k + Catwalk Cosmetics 18 Color Runway Palette worth P1,100 (Price: P4,250, save P750 on the palette)

Beginners are VERY welcome!! :)

For complete details about the workshop, click HERE.

**PROMO ALERT: Enroll on or before May 31 using Code: “MARJ_CATWALK” to get 10% off the price. All you need is a P1,000 deposit regardless of the package you will be availing. The rest can be made on the day itself so you still have time to save up! :D

May 10

Tony Moly Spa Escape

Tony Moly (TM) invited bloggers and media friends to a maniped and facial session at The Suriya Spa so that we can try out their latest nail and face products.

They recommended their latest Galaxy nail polish which were really nice and blingy but I was afraid to use them on my poor tiny nails so I took home this GT03 shade for my mom instead since she’s blessed with perfect long nails.

Typed my Royal Effem Makeup review while having my nails done. Couldn’t let my back logs pile up even more!

After my maniped, I was given the choice to have a facial using one of their latest products: The Oriental Gyeol line or…

..The Timeless EGF Power Creams. Angel of TM recommended the latter so I went with her selection.

The therapist removed my makeup with TM’s Grapefruit cleansing oil gel and Floria all-in-one cleansing oil tissue. The grapefruit gel smells so good!

After cleansing my face, she applied some Intense Care Snail Skin toner. It was intense alright! My face felt a burning sensation but the Live Snail Hydro-gel Mask immediately soothed it. Guess I have to be careful when trying out toners next time.

The Intense Repair Live Snail Hydro-gel Mask was left on for about 20 minutes. At home, I usually leave it on for a longer time because there’s no harm in moisturizing your face. (not unless you have sensitive or oily skin)

After discarding the mask, the various Timeless EGF Power creams were applied on my face. It felt like a collagen treatment but even better because of the additional effects aside from moisturization.

EGF means Epidermal Growth Factor. This variant promotes epidermal cell regeneration, skin resilience, wrinkle improvement, skin hydration, protection and skin whitening. I can’t get over the Power Eye Cream because my tired eyes felt really smooth and relaxed the whole night at the Tatt Awards. (I went there right after this event)

Ended the day with a short chit chat with blogger friends Tracy and Carizza. Tracy noticed that I have no eye bags at all despite having no makeup on. Yes girls, my secret is layering on eye creams before I go to sleep!

I got to take home 3 face masks. I always store them in the chiller so they’re cold when I use them. The perfect weapon to fight the crazy heat wave this summer.

I was hoping to get a sample of the EGF Eye Cream but this will do! The Oriental Gyeol Eye Cream also corrects the lines, wrinkles and dark areas around the eyes.

As a bonus, I also got this super pretty Backstage Wonder Style Box eye and cheek makeup. Watch out for an LOTD post using this makeup!

May 05

Globe Tatt Awards Kick-off Party

Almost forgot to post this!! Got wined out after the party so I completely forgot about it! haha XD Here’s a quick recap of the Globe Tatt Awards Kick-off Party at Buddha Bar~

Couldn’t let the night pass without a funny photo w/ her. She is so paking amazing! Haha XD

They belong to the fierce and sexay Head of Globe Tattoo~ Dong Ronquillo. I get so insecure whenever I’m beside him because his features are more feminine than mine. Haha!! Thanks Dong for another fun night!! Can’t wait to find out the final nominees!!

May 03

Say it Sweeter with Toblerone this Mother’s Day

Spent last Thursday afternoon sipping Mojitos and munching Toblerone Chocolates with Val at a beautiful home-turned-into-talk-show-studio in Forbes park.

I loved everything about the place especially the tranquility. Thursday lunch felt more like Sunday brunch.

What’s your favorite Toblerone? Mine’s the white one.
Val and I was expecting to see a giant Toblerone fondue when we entered the house. *wishful thinking*

Flipped the Toblerone box and saw this special edition print right before the program started. Guess who hosted it?

It’s none other than super cool mom, Tessa Prieto-Valdes and RJ Ledesma.
They picked the right combination because both of them really brought the place to life starting with Tessa’s flamboyant ensemble and RJ’s funny punch lines.

Each of them gave their fair share about being a mother and a son and both came to a conclusion that children nowadays are ashamed or find it awkward to say ‘I love you’ to their parents.

Toblerone invited life coach, Pia Acevedo, to explain the reason behind it through stories from yuppies like Jessica Tan-Gan, Georgia Schulze-Del Rosario & RJ Jacinto.

Everyone was touched by Georgia’s thank you speech to her mom. I got a bit teary-eyed because I could relate to her story about spending a lot of time with her mom in the kitchen and inheriting all of her secret recipes because her sister (and mine too) isn’t fond of baking. In my mom’s case, cooking. She can’t bake to save her life. Haha. *u*

Pia explained that each person has a unique way of showing or saying I love you through the 5 love languages.

I’m guessing RJ’s love language is #5, physical touch because he wasn’t awkward with hugging or holding his mom’s hands. He admitted to being a ‘mama’s boy’ too.

They were given a box of Toblerones with a little extra something inside. There were ‘awwws’ and big smiles when they showed us their mother and son/daughter photos inside their boxes.

Had a short chat with Tessa and she told us about how she spoils her kids and showers them with gifts. I’d like to have her as a mom for a day (only). I wouldn’t swap mine for anyone, not even 10 Tessa Prieto-Valdes-es. Yes, I’m a mamas girl. :>

I just wish my mom would learn how to wear high heels so I could ~~steal~~ borrow them!

Got to take home a box full of Toblerones. Sent some to one of my best friends’ mom because she loves chocolates more than my mom. 8D

So, when was the last time you said I love you to mom? Say it sweeter this Mother’s Day and you may get the chance to win a getaway for the two of you!

Just upload an uber-sweet photo of the two of you at givetoblerone.com with a catchy caption. Click HERE for the complete contest info.

Mother’s Day is less than 2 weeks away. What gift or plan do you have in mind? :)

Apr 30

My Favorite Steak Place: MAMOU: A Home Kitchen

My parents always teased me about being thrift and not spending a dime on them so finally, after one million years, I decided to treat them to a lavish lunch.

If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram (@DearMarjSia), you’ll know that I frequent Mamou (Serendra) or Mamou Too! (Rockwell) because my family looooves steak. We prefer eating it at the comfort of our own home but at Mamou, there is little difference because of the cozy ambience and of course, they make way better steaks than we do.

To start off, we had Tuyo Salad with Red Rice (P155.00) instead of ordering the typical salads on the menu. I found it a bit awkward to eat the vegetables with rice but it was a new experience for me so I liked it. It has chopped tomatoes, tuyo, red rice, coriander leaves and light vinaigrette dressing. Tuyo is one of my favorite Filipino delicacies too so I couldn’t say no to this dish.

Next up, we had Mamou’s Vongole (P325.00). I love that it’s very juicy compared to other restaurants’ Vongoles which tend to be dry and lack flavor. But this is nothing compared to my all-time favorite pasta…

.. Lorenzo’s Truffle Cream Pasta (P335.00)! It may look like a typical or boring white sauce pasta but trust me, the flavor will blow your mind on your very first bite. So thankful Harry introduced this pasta dish to me because I was always stuck with the safe food selection.

I am torturing myself by typing this review now because I’m on a very strict diet. I am definitely rewarding myself with a big plate of Lorenzo’s Truffle Cream Pasta when I complete the cycle.

Now, onto Mamou’s main attraction, their USDA Prime Grade ANGUS Ribeye Steak (400g/ 14oz. P1,680.00). This is good for 2-3 persons depending on your appetite. I’ve tried eating this rare, medium-rare and medium-well. So far, my best bet for those who are not afraid of blood is to have it cooked medium rare (photo) so it will be cooked on the outside and still red and juicy on the inside~ my perfect steak! I really hate dry or torched meat so I never have my meat well done. This is by far one of the best steaks I have ever tasted. I’ve even tried Morton’s in Macau so it means that Mamou’s steak is really, reaalllly good.

By the way, the steak comes with 2 side dishes so no need to order extra. I ordered the White Buttered Parsley and Red Steak Rice. I might opt for plain rice next time so that I can savour the flavor of the meat without having my taste buds distracted by the steak rice. :))

For special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries, Mamou will give you a giant Red Velvet cupcake from Sonja’s Cupcakes. My gosh, all of my favorites are in one restaurant!! :0

I’ve been going to Mamou since they opened at Serendra and Rockwell and I will never get tired of their food and excellent service. Two thumbs up! Plus two of my big toes, if I could! haha :)

Lately, I’ve been having problems with my teeth especially tight gums so I changed my toothpaste to Colgate Sensitive and my toothbrush to the Slim Soft toothbrush of Colgate. I really thought there was minimal or no difference between this and a regular toothpaste but it really relaxed my gums after getting food stuck in it and flossing. I feel like such an oldie talking about this. ;__; haha!

Always remember to brush after every meal or else you won’t be able to enjoy yummy food like steak when you grow older! ;)

Apr 29

Perfection by Cream Silk: Become a Perfect 10!

Cream Silk set up an intimate event for bloggers a week after our Holy Week vacation. It was perfect timing because I needed a break from all the shopping at Hong Kong and I was going to Tagaytay that day.

It was really funny because I thought that we would only use The Spa as our venue but they treated us to a full body massage so we had to be nakey around each other for the first time. *awkward* :))

After my Swedish Massage, I had to get rid of the oil on my hair and body or else I’ll be sticky for our road trip so I took a quick shower. Cream Silk and Sunsilk products were prepared for us to use. It was my first time to use the Perfection conditioner and I really love the scent. I felt like I was taking an aromatherapy bath!

After using the conditioner, I used the Cream Silk Perfection Intensive Treatment Mask. It’s much thicker compared to other masks- which is good. I don’t like masks that are “liquid-y” or seem melted because it feels and looks like ordinary conditioner.

Look at how my hair turned out after minimal hair styling. My fingers could glide through my bleached hair again and it doesn’t look damaged or frizzy at all! <3

Our hair was scored a Perfect 10 after using Cream Silk Perfection products! And as a reward we got to take home these babies..

These products are very affordable so I will definitely re-purchase once I run out. I highly recommend it to those who have colored dry, frizzy or damaged hair because it has improved mine in just 2 weeks. No need to go to the salon to get long, beautiful, soft and silky hair.

Apr 26

Royal Effem Makeup: Into the Deep Blue Sea (LOTD)

How’s your summer so far? It’s been crazy hot here in the Philippines lately so I thought of doing a makeup look that can make our hot summer days a bit cooler. It’s also dedicated to everyone headed to the beach this long weekend. (humph. *bitter*) :))

Let me introduce to you a recent discovery of mine~ Royal Effem: an Italian Makeup brand created by Laboratori Royal. I’m sure most of you haven’t heard of it yet but it is already available at some high-end salons in Manila. You can check out their Facebook Page for more products.

Both products are eyeshadows and are very easy to apply; non-smudge and silky finish but the Velvet Kohl one is darker and more intense compared to the ordinary eyeshadow.

I super love the Velvet Kohl liner because you can use it as an eyeliner too. The #007 shade is very unique and won’t be too awkward to use as an eyeliner since it’s not too far from the typical black eyeliner shade.

The owner of Royal Effem was kind enough to recommend this shade to me since I told her about my plum lipstick obsession. Since I had tons of dark lippies already, she chose LU21, a combination of lavender and pink.

The color is wearable during day or night and is easy to pair with different eyeshadow shades. I love the texture of Royal Effem lipsticks because they’re not too sheer nor thick or sticky. They’re very milky and has a light vanilla scent.

Normally, smokey blue eyes would make me look fierce but combined with my Freshlook Colorblends Turquoise contact lenses and lavander lipstick, I can pull off a damsel in distress face. *hee*

Always remember to balance your makeup if you’re not used to wearing dark makeup. If you have smokey eyes, wear light or nude colored lipstick. But if you’re confident enough to go out with hot red lips and dark smokey eyes, go for it! No one’s stopping you. ;)

Apr 24

An O, WOW! Moment with Elmo Magalona & Oishi

I was invited to the press launch and unveiling of Oishi’s latest O, WOW! Campaign endorser. I had no clue whatsoever who it would be so I moved all my morning plans so that I could be one of the first to find out. *eager beaver mode* XD

When I got there, a giant O, Wow! bag was handed to me and they said “Good luck if you can fit everything there!”. I imagined the place would look like a Santa Clause convention after the event.

I spent the afternoon guessing who the latest endorser of Oishi would be with this fun group: (L-R) Richard, Michelle, Franco, Rowena. I remember one of them even suggested it was American Idol cutie, David Archuleta. Fail.

Oishi goodies and gifts kept coming and coming after every clue ala Oprah’s Favorite things style. I tried to google the clues/ Elmo’s O, Wow! moments but nothing came up until I tweeted the following:

Clues: 17 year old boy that recently got in to College of St. Benilde and his father was a singer too.

Lo and behold! 2 of my followers were able to guess immediately that it was Elmo because they knew that the late Francis M had a 17 year old son. Gosh, I’m so uninformed when it comes to showbiz. I need to watch TV and read magazines more often.

So finally, after filling up our bags and giving us lots of excess baggage, Elmo revealed himself and showed us his wicked dance moves. It was such an O, Wow! moment.

It was my first time to see Elmo in the flesh and I could clearly see his resemblance to his father and super cool mom, Pia.

Elmo Magalona is the perfect endorser for the O, Wow! campaign because he’s a fresh new face in the food industry. Seeing his killer smile made me wish that I was 17 again so I could scream like a fan girl and not be judged by the people there. Lol.

Tried to get a photo with him but the media got in my way first. Boo! But I’m happy with this close up shot of him. O, Wow! Such a cutie!

All of us got to take home tons of Oishi snacks and gifts. The perfect goodies to bring during our family outings this summer.

I grew up with Oishi snacks and I can still remember the very first time I tried the Prawn chips. I’m very happy that they’ve created several new snacks for us to enjoy. I’ve already tried almost all the variants inside the bag except for the Baked Porky Pops. Oh my, I’m never going to buy chicharon again because this tastes better and is easier to find. I must say, it’s even better than Marty’s Vegetable chicharon. It was an O, Wow! moment for my taste buds. :-)

Apr 12

Catwalk Cosmetics Summer 2012 Makeup Workshop Schedule + Special Guest Bloggers

Our schedule for this April is a bit tight, I know. The first session is 10 days from now so I’ll be giving a special price for April 21 if you enroll with the special discount code from our special guest fashion bloggers. (Read on to find out who!)

You can choose between two dates: April 21 or 28. Both are Saturdays and classes run from 1pm to 5pm at a private studio in Pasig City. We want to avoid people showing up unexpectedly so we will only email the complete address after confirmation. :)

Beginners are VERY MUCH WELCOME. In fact, you don’t need to own any makeup because all materials will be provided by Etude House Philippines. You will get to use the latest and hottest products from my favorite Korean Makeup brand! :D

Prior to makeup application, I’ll discuss the proper skin care routine using Garnier Pure Active products. It’s perfect for our hot weather right now because acne usually appear when we sweat a lot.

Of course, we also need the proper sun care to protect our skin from the harmful rays of the sun using Nivea Sun products.

Aside from the skin care routine, we’ll be having Freshlook Contact lens’ Dra. Romualdez to teach us the proper way to wear and take care of contact lenses.

You’ll see that you don’t have to put your eyes at risk by using cheap giant circle lenses to achieve the “Korean look”. :>

ALL STUDENTS will get to take home goodies from all the brands mentioned above plus Dove Hair products,

Now, let me introduce to you 2 pretty ladies that will be participating in our workshop..

Meet Vern and Verniece Enciso! :) They’re one of the top fashion bloggers in Manila today and I sort of have a *girl crush* on them. Heehee! I hope they don’t get creeped out after reading this! :)) But c’mon, they look like porcelain dolls!! :D

They will be joining us on APRIL 21 (Sat) so if you’re an avid reader of their blog, here’s your chance to spend a day with them and learn the basics of skin care, contact lens care and makeup application.

I guarantee you, it will be a fun-filled afternoon with Q&A’s, picture taking and meeting new friends. Slots are limited to send your FULL NAME & E-MAIL ADDRESS to 0917-8929289 to reserve a slot. Only 50% deposit is required. There will be a maximum of 10 students per class only so register now! :)

****You can grab the discount code from Vern & Verniece’s blogs or simply include “MARJ_CATWALK” when enrolling via text to get 10% off the fee for April 21. It’s the first time we’re offering a discount for the fee so grab the opportunity now! :)

Apr 10

Parisian Bloggers Pictorial Party | Catwalk Cosmetics Summer 2012 Makeup Workshop

I was invited by Parisian Bags and Shoes to participate in their Bloggers Pictorial Party at Elite Studios in Makati. We were asked to choose two pairs from their summer collection and model one of them for the campaign.

Parisian Bags & Shoes has been in SM for as long as I can remember. My mom told me that she also wears Parisian shoes during her teens and she’s quite impressed by how their style has evolved.

A lot of their designs are inspired by luxury brands. I immediately thought of YSL Tributes when I saw these bright yellow and orange stilettos. Can’t wait to get my hands (and feet) on these babies!

The Bloggers Pictorial Party was a very private and intimate event. It is one of the most impressive events I’ve attended up to date. We were all relaxed, pampered and the Parisian team was very accommodating! Our makeover was done by Jaime of L’Oreal Paris (hair) and Bobby Carlos (Max Factor).

I must admit, it’s been a while since I tried using Max Factor. We got to take home their lip tint lipstick and I’ve been using it since then. Expect a review on that soon! :)

CHIFFON KIMONO Flights of Fancy; TANK TOP, SKIRT, ACCESSORIES Forever 21; BAG & SHOES Parisian

I was quite nervous because all the other fashion bloggers were so sexy and I’ve been on a food binge spree since the year started. But I tried my best to pose with my different personalities.

Here’s one photo of me trying to pull off a seductive look. My chronic b*tch face is showing. *o*

And here’s my trademark “semi-opened happy mouth smile” haha! Obviously, I asked them to use this for the bloggers campaign.

Speaking of the campaign, I have a small favor to ask from everyone. Parisian Bags & Shoes will be giving 20k worth of products to me and my readers (yes, you!) if I’m one of the top 3 bloggers with the most # of votes.

You can vote for me THRICE a day at the Parisian Bags & Shoes Page. You must first like their page, then enter the ‘Parisian Challenge’ application found in their menu. (photo above)

After Clicking, it will be easy to find my page then hit vote THRICE A DAY! I know I have a small chance since I’m more inclined to beauty blogging than fashion but it would be so nice to win an online contest for once.

I’m way behind with the # of votes because I haven’t posted anything about this in any of my pages. I only found out that the contest had already started when I returned from Hong Kong last night. So can you help me? Pretty please??? :)

Like I said, I’m waaaay behind schedule with my posts and my next makeup workshop will be held 10 days from now. (April 21, 1-5pm, Pasig City) Trust me, it will be a fun and interactive session with skin care, contact lens care and of course, makeup lessons. Plus there will gifts worth over 2k from sponsors like Freshlook Contact lenses, Nivea Sun, Garnier, Extreme Finds, Tonic Bags and Shoes, SugaRush Cakes and Dove Hair. Since it’s a little last minute, I’ll be giving 10% off the price if you can enroll with the special discount codes from the 2 guest fashion bloggers.

Can you guess who? Watch out for our blog entries tomorrow! You can text 0917-8929289 for inquiries if you want to register immediately.

Apr 04

I AM MEG event | Summer Outfit | RED Highlights!

Last week, I attended the I AM MEG event at Skye with Valerie. (MIA in this entry) The invitation said that cocktails would start at 6pm and we arrived on the dot. We forgot about the “Filipino time” and that everyone would be fashionably late given that this is a fashion magazine’s event.

Since we had a lot of time to kill, Val took really nice outfit photos for me. YEY!

I know the theme was ‘nude’ but I couldn’t find anything else and this dress was perfect for a chill summer night at Skye.

BAG Vintage from Mom’s closet; CONNECTOR RING Yhansy; WATCH Phosphor

I am absolutely in love with this watch! The Zirconian crystals flip whenever the time changes. You’ll see more of this ultimate bling watch when I move out of Tumblr this month. You can visit Phosphor Philippines’ Facebook Page if you’re already itching to see more.

I was thankful when I saw Shen and Martha arrive. More company for me and Val! They both look uber sexy in their nude ensembles.

Doms and Weesa were really wise to arrive extra-late (as always) because the program started shortly after they finished having late dinner.

With the sexy ladies of Koi Swimwear~ Jade and Lace. I went to the same high school with them but we only started talking last year for their bikini catalogue shoot. :)

Kim, my old badminton buddy/ makeup workshop student, and some guys who joined our table.

FINALLY, the event started after 3 rounds of Absolut Mango Tonic. Any more of it and I would have nothing to remember for this blog entry. :))

The hyper Dazzle Ng, Associate Publisher of Meg Magazine, presented Meg’s online portal through this giant interactive screen. It was designed to look like a giant PLDT Telepad so the slides followed her hand movement. No wonder she told me that she had a Steve Jobs presentation!

Meg will also have their very own TV Show for the first time~
I AM MEG: Own the World in Style

The concept is similar to America’s Next Top Model and the girls will compete to become the Style Ambassador of Meg Magazine. For more info and registration, visit their website.

I hope my sudden hair change didn’t shock you too much. I got tired of having to remedy my over-bleached hair everyday so I thought of overlapping it with this hot red color.

Want a tutorial for these red highlights? Like this entry or leave a comment and I’ll make time for it! Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram too! ;)

Mar 28

J. Co. Donuts Grand Opening @ The Strip, Megamall.

Two weeks ago, J. Co Donuts & Coffee officially opened its doors to the public at their first branch in The Strip, Megamall. It was a fun afternoon with friends and *drum roll* unlimited J. Co. donuts and coffee!

Their donut names are very cute and easy to remember. Why? They’re all named after Hollywood stars and timeless characters like Blue Berrymore, Avocado Dicaprio & Mona Pizza.

J. Co offers not just a wide variety of donuts but they also have yogurts, coffee and Frappes.

Our jaws dropped when we tried their Cappuccino Avocado. EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE MUST TRY THIS!! For those who aren’t fond of the fruit, don’t worry because it doesn’t taste anything like it! If the manager didn’t tell me it was avocado I would have mistaken it for a milky green tea frappe. I also think it’s a safe drink for those who are afraid of caffeine because I didn’t stay up all night despite drinking this at around 6pm.

Donuts were served to the guests all afternoon. Since I can only eat a maximum of 2 donuts in one sitting, I absolutely adored their mini-donuts. The size is perfect plus, they’re cream filled! I lost track of how many pieces I had that afternoon. *_*

If I were to recommend a donut for breakfast, the J. Club Cheesy Rich is the perfect choice! It kinda reminds me of Ensaymada but cheesier and creamier.

The grand opening was star-studded and packed so I wasn’t able to go around. Good thing Sam YG and Toni Toni from Magic 89.9’s Boys Night Out were just standing right beside me!

Bumped into my family friends, Gwen and Meryll. They were the ones who told me about J. Co. way before they even started building the first branch here. Meryll got impressed by their donuts during her trip to Indonesia so she’s really happy that they’re finally in the Philippines.

OOTD: Peach Blazer PEANUT BUTTER & JERRY, Yellow tank top, Green bodycon skirt & Pumps FOREVER 21, Bag BALENCIAGA.

We got to take home a dozen J. Co. Donuts and they were divine!! I heard that the Al Capone ones are sold out by the middle of the day since they opened.

Obviously, who wouldn’t love donut drizzled with white chocolate and topped with crunchy almonds? I don’t even like almonds but I am nutty about this donut! ;)

J. Co. Donuts & Coffee is located at:
Mega Strip B, SM Megamall
EDSA corner Julia Vargas Ave.
Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines