We tried this “fun roll of prawn tempura and cream cheese coated with colorful, crispy rice puffs” at Metro by Tokyo Tokyo Restaurant. The rainbow rice puffs didn’t add much to the taste and they gave me a feeling that I’m eating micro styro balls. LOL. Anyway, there were enough cream cheese and shrimp for […]
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Neutrogena Fine Fairness Range LaunchLast Wednesday, I attended the Neutrogena Fine Fairness Range Launch in Society Lounge, Atrium Building, Makati City. The event “enlightened” me with facts about melanin and melanin production. Today, a lot of Pinays dream to become “white”, spending thousands and thousands of money for whitening products in the market. But the speakers at Neutrogena event […]
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Party Suite at Sohotel MalateLast Friday the ACP Team spent a long night of entertainment and booze in a party suite at Sohotel Malate, Manila. I’m glad my husband came with us too. We were booked from 7pm-2am and all of us paid Php 150.00 each. I don’t know exactly how much is the rate […]
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Twilight Beauty Cosmetics now in the PhilippinesTwilight Beauty Cosmetics For avid fans and sorta-fans [like me] of the Twilight Saga, the Twilight Beauty make up line is now here in the Philippines! I’m sure you will also fall in love with these luscious cosmetic collections the way you fell in love with the Twilight Saga.. and Edward! Twilight Beauty is now available […]
Fashion
Ginga Flip Flops: Your Rainy ThingamajigGinga flip flops are the newest and most perfect pair of footwear you can get during this post-summer slash rainy season. The word “ginga” (pronounced as jing-ga) is a capoeira movement which literally means to rock back and forth or to swing. These Brazilian-made flip flops are comfy, stylish, and durable they can […]
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Cherry Mobile Eclipse ties up with Twilight Saga: “Eclipse” MovieCherry Mobile Eclipse Cherry Mobile, a homegrown mobile player well-known for providing Filipinos with feature-packed phones at affordable prices, proudly introduces its first smart phone – the Cherry Mobile Eclipse. The Cherry Mobile Eclipse Windows phone is the first affordable Dual Sim Windows Phone in the market, priced only at Php 9,999. It aims […]
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Ginebra San Miguel’s Dream Cast of “Bidas”Manny Pacquiao and Robert Jaworski for Ginebra San Miguel Manny Pacquiao, our one and only Pambansang Kamao, together with basketball legend Robert Jaworski are endorsing the #1 selling gin in the world, Ginebra San Miguel. These two sports icons formally signed their endorsement contracts for one historic campaign. Manny’s beloved mom, Mommy Dionisia, also renewed […]
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Review: Dr. Jart Black Label BB CreamDr. Jart Detox Healing BB Cream – Black Label Price: Php 1,940.00 (50 mL) Finally, after using Dr. Jart Black Label BB Cream for two to three weeks I can now post my review. The “Black Label” is Dr. Jart’s flagship product in the Philippines and also their most recommended product for Pinays. […]
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Review: Pond’s Flawless White Re-Brightening Night Treatment Pond’s Flawless White Re-Brightening Night Cream Product Label Description: Extra nourishing, with new VAO-B3 complex, this rejuvenating night cream helps repair daily skin damage and actively lightens while you sleep. VAO-B3 is the Pond’s Institute’s new Vitamin E, Allantoin and Optics powered Niacinamide (B3) complex, especially created to deliver flawlessly radiant skin.   […]
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My Clinique HaulsClinique Bonus Pack I received my Clinique Bonus pack last night. Thanks to my cousin Janessa and to her Mom. Clinique Bonus “is a great time to discover what’s new at Clinique and your time to receive a great free gift filled with new products, classic favorites, and exclusive items.” I’ve only used some heavily […]
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Baby’s First Photo Shoot at The Picture CompanyMy Rating: [rating=4] Our boring Saturday turned out to be extra, extra special the moment we entered The Picture Company at SM North EDSA Annex branch. The studio is a kid’s dream place – walls are painted with happy colors, stuffed toys are available to be played with on the sofas, and cute photographs of […]
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Trendy Parisian Shoes by SM Department StoreSM Parisian Shoes for ladies has been in SM Department Stores for years and they have captured the hearts of many Pinays especially today that they offer the latest must-haves in chic footwear. During the Philippine Fashion Week 2010, Parisian shoes were one of the highlights showcasing their ultramodern and trendy heels, wedges, boots, sandals, […]
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Philippine Fashion Week 2010 Opening NightSM Department Store opens Philippine Fashion Week 2010 May 26, 2010 – Media personalities, models, bloggers, and fashion aficionados came together once again to witness the opening of the largest fashion event in the country – The Philippine Fashion Week. It was a dream come true for a reluctant fashionista like me to attend The […]
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Get a FREE Skateboard Keyring from Zoo York!Zoo York Philippines Find the truest sense of skate in the metro in Zoo York! Started in the 70’s in NYC, Zoo York began as a collective of artists, skaters and visionaries dedicated to the underground life in New York. It is a true skate shoe brand with great crossover appeal to the music and […]
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The Lovely Bones“These were the lovely bones that had grown around my absence: the connections — sometimes tenuous, sometimes made at great cost, but often magnificent — that happened after I was gone. And I began to see things in a way that let me hold the world without me in it. The events my […]
Health
Free Cervical Cancer ScreeningAccording to studies, 12 Filipino women die of cervical cancer every day. It is now the second most common cancer among women in the Philippines. Of 6,000 women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, more than half of them will die within five years. For those who have no idea […]
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Nike Sportswear Summer 2010 Collection Stylist’s SessionNike Sportswear Summer and Fall 2010 Collection Last May 20, 2010, Nike Sportswear launched its Summer 2010 Collection through a style session held at Nike Park, The Fort Bonifacio. It was also an opportunity for guests to have a sneak peek of Nike’s Fall 2010 Collection. “Nike Sportswear continues to drive innovation in sportswear by […]
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Hoops & Yoyo Scrapbook CardsHoops & Yoyo Scrapbook Cards For our 1st wedding anniversary, I considered giving my husband a traditional anniversary card. But then, while browsing through National Bookstore’s card shelves, I spotted some cute Hoops & Yoyo scrapbook cards. I changed my mind. Hoops & Yoyo (or hoops&yoyo) is a pair of cute animated characters […]
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Healthy Meals by Kenny Rogers RoastersWhen you’ve taken in too much bad cholesterol in two consecutive weeks you have to eliminate those fats through detox, or increase your intake of fruit juices and start eating healthy. I just did. We had our healthy lunch yesterday at Kenny Rogers Roasters, SM North EDSA branch. Instead of choosing my usual […]
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Weaning Time for Baby ZaielBaby Weaning Equipment Baby Zaiel’s pedia instructed me to start introducing solid food to my baby. I bought a pack of Cerelac in Wheat & Milk. Cerelac contains Immunonutrients such as Iron & Zinc, Vitamins A & C, and DHA. Baby Z will start at one teaspoon Cerelac plus 4 teaspoons of water, once a […]
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Pond’s Flawless White FreebiesThe first 20,000 fans of Pond’s Philippines Facebook fan page are eligible to bring home an exclusive Pond’s product. I’m glad I clicked on the Like button. I received my Pond’s Flawless White freebies last night at a Pond’s beauty counter/stall in SM North EDSA. My name wasn’t on their list but since […]
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DC Shoes Branch Opening at Gateway MallLast May 9, 2010 DC Shoes opened its biggest store to date at the Gateway Mall (1st level). Guests who visited will have their chance for a raffle worth 30k of DC products. My husband is a fan of the brand and got notified about the launch through text. DC Shoes is […]
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