Victoria's Secret products have got to be one of the most well-loved pasalubongs given by balikbayan Pinoys to their loved ones at home. Such is the case with my new Victoria's Secret Garden gift set given by my cousin from Las Vegas.
Its packaging is so cute! It breaks my heart that I have to use it. Too freaking colorful and chic.
May 12 was a great day for fashion enthusiasts around Davao as two European brands, Parfois and also Promod, opened in the city's newest shopping hub, Abreeza, which also had its soft opening on the same day.
What you'll find in Parfois are mainly bags, shoes, watches and other accessories. I spotted a bunch of eye-catching items but it's their watches that I especially love! Here are a few shots I took in the shop.
Promod has tops, jackets, pants, and shoes that are not only stylish but also extremely comfortable to wear. Also a part of their collection are bags and accessories that anyone would love. Whether you're going for smart casual, or are looking to jazz up your usual jeans ensemble, you'll find what you want here.
As part of their opening activities, Promod and Parfois invited bloggers to take part in their "Bloggers Style for a Day" led by their Marketing Services Manager, Ms. Joanna Estrada. Me, Tessa, Ria, Brendel, and winners during this event Karla and Melody, were grouped into two and got into styling each other for around an hour and a half using clothes and accessories from both shops. It was a fun! We were all honored and delighted to share in the excitement of their launch.
I was planning to get my second hair rebond session. Incidentally, I got an invite from Ria to try out the Brazilian Blowout Hair Treatment, which is very similar to any other hair straightening products that is out in the market, only it ultimately concentrates on making the hair frizz-free and super shiny more than anything. Also, the hair wouldn't have that sort of strong smell unlike it usually does after other straightening chemicals are applied on it. The thing that happens to your hair with the rebonding process is that it could get really dry over time especially if you don't regularly maintain it with smoothening treatments. That's exactly what happened to my hair. It underwent hair rebond about a year ago. And with little maintenance, it became dry and extremely frizzy and unmanageable. So you could just imagine my delight when I got that invite to be one of the very first to try out the Brazilian Blowout Hair Treatment here in Davao!
The first thing I did was find out what the treatment was about. I learned that this is in fact the hottest hair treatment in Hollywood nowadays. It's been out for a couple of years now and Envy Me Salon as well as Hairs and Nails Salon are the first to offer this in the Philippines! Here's a peek at this hair straightening, rather, hair smoothening frenzy from Hollywood's E! Entertainment...
While I was at the salon, my hair was first washed with a specially formulated Brazilian Blowout Anti-Residue shampoo. This was in preparation for the actual solution. After they had it shampooed, the stylists towel-dried my hair and applied the Brazilian Blowout Professional Treatment through each section of it. This is the main part of the treatment and it is the one that would allow my hair to be smooth and frizz-free. The next part was blowing my hair dry and ironing it to sort of seal the solution into each strand and let it stay. After then, it was washed, conditioned, towel-dried, and was applied with the Brazilian Blowout Smoothing Serum to further seal the cuticle. Those were all done right before the final blow dry. Before I knew it, I was looking at the mirror with a hair that was incredibly shiny and not at all dry! I could hardly believe that I was looking at the same hair that had looked so unmanageable two hours earlier! It took about two hours to do the whole thing. Unbelievable!
this is me, a day after the treatment
This was one of the grandest days I have ever spent in a salon! Thanks to Envy Me Salon and its very accommodating owners the Congson family.
The Brazilian Blowout hair treatment will be officially available in Envy Me and Hairs and Nails Salon starting this Thursday by appointment only.
You may reach them at...
Envy Me Salon
Mezzanine Floor, Gaisano South CitiMall, Ilustre Street, Davao City
(082) 305.9318
Last Sunday(Jan. 16), me and two other blogger friends had the opportunity to attend the basic make-up workshop at True Scents and Minerals.
We were happy to be referred by Ria to the workshop. Alma, Darlene and I were taught some basic stuff by Ate Bunny Sy, owner of True Scents and Minerals, who was so generous to open her doors to us for a workshop even on a Sunday!
The techniques for basic makeup application that were taught in the workshop are very useful for everyday wear. We all got to learn a few essential things we never really knew about makeup selection and usage. I personally have been using cosmetics for some time now but I didn't know that it is very important to first determine what your undertone is before purchasing any products for your face. Maybe I've been lucky all these years for being able to pick the right makeup, or at least the ones that look okay on me. At least now I'll know how to choose makeup that truly is compatible with my skin.
So aside from learning about your undertone, there are also other points to remember such as:
Make sure to have a clean and moisturized face before applying makeup
Conceal flaws such as pimple marks and blemishes using the right concealer
Use a good foundation as a base (stay with the shade that's right for your undertone)
When applying different shades of eyeshadow, make sure to blend it with a blending eye brush to avoid seeing awkwardly lined colors on your lids
We were also made aware of the difference between Mineral makeup and the traditional talc-based products that are most commonly used. I have been using mineral makeup for a few months now and I've seen how well it works on my skin. In the next few posts I'll be sharing some points on this emerging line of cosmetics and how it would benefit users in the long-term. There's a lot to tell!
For now, I just wanna give a shoutout to Ate Bunny for being so generous to girls in Davao like us, and for introducing us to more beautiful possibilities of looking AND feeling good with the basic make-up workshop she gave us. Thank you, Ate for a fabulous Sunday! :D
When Ria and Brendel brought a few lady bloggers a few weeks ago for a little get-together, I asked myself why I never thought of creating this blog before. Haven't I been a fan of fashion and kikayness for the longest time?LOL!
My fascination for fashion and cosmetics grew as the years went by. Supposedly, I wasn't allowed to use anything heavy until I turned 18. But in high school, I had an excuse - Glee Club! Having to be in front of people, we were, of course, required to look decent. The pre-performance make-up sessions were always great bonding moments with my girl (and boy) glee-mates.
Apart from cosmetics, I’m also very much into sunglasses, shoes, and..well..my hair!
Sunglasses. When I was in high school, I had an excessive hankering for shades. I still have that kind of gusto until this day. I cannot count the number of pairs that were once in my possession. Sadly, I lost a few of them. Some were left at fitting rooms in malls, some at restaurants, etc. I do have a few pairs I still enjoy now, though. I just love sunglasses! Not only do they protect my slightly blind (God forbid) eyes from the tropical sun, they also add that element of enigma to my getup.
Shoes. I particularly have this "subtle" obsession for cheap and chic shoes. One time I bought 3 pairs in just one day! Couldn't blame me though! They were all fabulously on sale.
Fashion doesn't have to be expensive. But then, most of us have proven that already. I simply try and find the right places to give me stuff that nurture the kikay in me.
My hair. I used to have wavy hair during my early years. Even though I was a mere grader, I was a kikay at heart, and having unmanageable hair was a constant exasperation. Being a kid, I didn't know of hair relaxants or other "remedies" to my dilemma. I found out about the latter during my late high school days and got my first hair relax treatment at Hairs and Nails Salon. I was in total euphoria after bidding my messy hair goodbye. It surely did a lot in boosting my self-confidence.
It’s fun being a girl! Kikay blogs like Shoppingera, Get Prettefied, and KikayMuch prove that statement. I’m glad I have this new blog as an arena to express the kikay in me and how much fun it could be.
I was first introduced to Blemish Balm or BB Creams when Ria and Brendel brought lady bloggers together for a little kikay get-together some few weeks ago. I was then with Grace, Ate Joyce, Leah, and Alma. While we were at TLC Shop Fab Finds, they made me try out a Skin Food Peach Sake Pore BB cream (Shade #1). I was too close to the mirror to notice, but as I put on the BB Cream, everyone who was there said there was a difference to the way my skin looked.
(Me trying out the Peach Sake Pore BB Cream. Photo Credits.)
Anyways, last Sunday, Ria, Brendel, Ate Joyce and I went to TLC Shop again. This time I got me my own Skin Food Peach Sake Pore BB Cream of shade #2. It's my second day of using it and I could clearly see the difference each time I apply it on my face. It takes just a small amount of the bb cream to give me full coverage. I like that it acts not only as my make-up base but also as my sunscreen and as an effective concealer. I currently use it with my favorite Pond's Rosy Beige powder. The two are a great combo for my daily look. I intend to experiment in using it with other powders and foundation too so I could see which one works best for me.
According to Health Tips Directory, BB creams are said to have been used as a treatment for patients who underwent laser skin surgery. Beauty companies then discovered that they have excellent results to patients using them. With this, they made it as an addition to their line of beauty products and made it available for all.
src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> I logged in on my Yahoo! Messenger and the famous Y! Insider popped it's usual good morning headlines. One particularly interesting title caught my eye - 5 Drinks That Calm You.
The five drinks mentioned are milk, hot cocoa, black tea, green tea, cold water.
I particularly like the 5th item, which said -
Drink a glass of cold water, then go for a walk outside. The water gets your blood moving and the air invigorates by stimulating the endorphins that de-stress you.
I never knew drinking a glass of cold water could actually help in de-stressing. But now that I know of it, I might make it a habit each night whenever the to-do list isn't getting any shorter and the night isn't young.
, Amber Romance
, and my ever favorite Love Spell
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