Gear up with Lazada's Ultimate Gadget Craze!

An early summer treat awaits all tech enthusiasts and gamers as Lazada Philippines—the largest online shopping mall in the country—has launched an ultimate gadget craze campaign. 

One of the campaigns is the “Great Samsung Sale” which is tagged as Samsung’s biggest sale of the year. Buyers can get a discount of up to Php3,500 and get to have cool freebies along with it. In addition, gamers can enjoy playing the latest Sony PlayStation 4 console for only P23,500! The bundle package is priced at P26,200! Playing with your favorite games will not be complete without a new LED TV. Lazada is offering My View LED TV that can go as low as P4,999.

 

Change your mobile into something nicer and smarter. Buy the new HTC One for only P25,185! This Smartphone is equipped with quad-core processor, ultra-pixel camera, and long battery endurance that guarantee meeting your daily needs—whether for work or play.

If you like local brands, then you might enjoy the exclusive Torque Mobile Bundle—Torque Droidz Edge phone and Torque i20TV for only P2,979 (available only in Lazada). Or maybe a touch screen laptop? The new line of Haibook Android Laptops will surely meet your needs and budget since it’s now available for only P4,599.

So hurry and gear up this coming summer with Lazada’s incredible gadget craze! Avail these awesome bargains, great price, and even better service only at Lazada! Log on at www.lazada.com.ph. Follow @LazadaPH on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to stay updated.

 

 

 

Beauty Counter: Celeteque Anti-Stretch Mark Cream

When I was in my teen years, I dreamed of being a mommy. So, when I got pregnant after 3 months of being married, super duper excited ako. I read a lot of books, listened to my fellow mommies telltales stories. They warned me that as my tummy expanded to the full tilt of 9months, super magstretch daw ang tummy ko. I'll be experiencing a lot of itchiness and wag ko daw kamutin para hindi daw magka stretch mark. But like any women, I scratched it... of course. Haha! And after 7 years, the evidence of my "katigasan ng ulo" are still there. Pft!!! Hindi ako prepared sa stretch marks. Haha!

 

I was offered different brand of creams(recommended by friends) to lessen the stretch mark, but since my skin is on the sensitive side, cautious ako sa mga nilalagay ko. But late last year, while I my skin was having a dry spell due to weather, my sister recommended that I use a Celeteque facial cream to ease the dryness. And since then naging fan na ako ng Celeteque. So when I was offered to try the Celeteque Maternity Anti-Stretch Mark Cream, I said yes right away. I love Celeteque products and they're hiyang on my skin. They're dermatologist tested and hypo-allergenic too.

 

 

What's so good about the Celeteque Anti-Stretch Mark Cream?

It prevent and minimize new and recent stretch marks while you're pregnant and after giving birth. And yes! It is safe to use for pregnant women. They're OB-Gynecologist certified. It also has Elastonyl, Phyto Collage, Alchemilla Vulgaris And Shea Butter

 

Why Celeteque Maternity Anti-Stretch Mark Cream will work? The Elastonyl helps protect and restore the tone and elasticity of the skin, while Phyto Collage moisturizes the skin and minimizes the appearance of stretch marks. Alchemilla Vulgaris extract helps protect the skin to minimize stretch marks and Shea Butter promotes the strenthening of the skin, as well as providing deep moisturization.

 

I personally love the smell. It's not too strong. May pagka floral scent sya. The texture is light weight and easily absorbed on the skin. It's also an easy squeeze type tube so you don't have to worry about contamination.

 

Just apply twice a day daily on stretch mark prone areas such as abdomen, legs, thighs and breast for best result. Oh how I wish meron na nito during my pregnancy with Sofi, haha! But thanks to Unilab, I can still find a way to minimize the stretch marks. Yay!

 

If you're on a lookout for the best Anti stretch mark, you better try Celeteque Anti Stretch Mark Cream first. For only Php445 at 100ml, it is best value for your money. It is recommended for both men and women.

 

Don't forget to LIKE them on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Celeteque and follow them on twitter: @CeletequeDermo for more info.

 

 

 

 

 

Avon Home by Neoflam

I've been a fan of Avon products for as long as I can remember. From their beauty line, intimate line, make-ups, etc.  That's why I'm thankful when Avon sent me these very useful storage container from their Avon Home line. I know I'll be collecting from this line very soon! :)

 

Avon Home by Neoflam, are insured to be high-quality, safe, and fucntional products. Designed to be airtight and watertight, and safe to use for microwave heating! Also freezer and dishwasher safe. You can also save storage space since the containers are stackable.

 

 

Here's their amazing features:

- A round vaccum container with side locks and cover with valve

- Made of PP and silicon material

- Size is 19.5 x 18.7cm; Capacity is 3.6L

- With Vacuum Sotrage Technology

- With Microban: Antimicrobial Product Protection

- Airtight & Watertight

- Instant Marinating Container

- Microwave, Freezer and Dishwasher Safer

- Modular & Nestable Storage

- Food Grade Tested. BPA Free

 

3.6L Php499

 

 2.0L Php399

 

Php1.0L Php299

 

This is a must have in every home. You can now change the way you store food with an innovative Vacuum Pump Technology! The Vacuum Pump removes air from the container and keeps your food fresher, and longer lasting! And for Php199 only!

 

The Avon Home by Neoflam is now available exclusively through Avon Representative nationwide. Log on to www.avon.com.ph to find out how to contact an Avon Representative. Be part of the Avon Community now! Follow them at Facebook.com/AvonPhilippines and @AvonPH via twitter.

 

Again, thank you so much for these Avon Home!

 

 

 

Ensembles Wear My Design Winning Dresses are here!

ENSEMBLES proudly presents the 8 deserving ladies and gents who stood out with their creations and won the Wear My Design Contest for Spring 2014! The 8 winners get to live out their dream of being acknowledged as a designer, and their winning designs worn by ladies all over the country as part of Ensembles Spring Collection!

Starting off with Marielle Lacar with her design entitled CARLEENA, “a constructed dress inspired by the modern Filipina – exceptional, creative, confident, practical & spontaneous.” SHADOWS by Clarice Joyce Tan which she fondly described as inspired by ninjas: “strong yet elegant which this dress embodies.” BLACK & WHITE creation by Richard Enriquez: a “structure simple” piece yet “strong with a woman’s essence on it.” Michelle Marie Sacramento’s CURVE that as the title implies aims to emphasize the body’s natural curves and instill confidence. Jacinta Theresita Bravo’s “fusion of classic cuts, modern folds and unusual color combination” fittingly called UNORTHODOX SOPHISTICATION. Danjamel Bobis’ MEL: a “simple – crisp – elegant dress that can be worn at any time of the day at any event.” BLOOM by Merie Sheryl Clarete which is all about a lady’s blooming independence and Bernard Escalona’s SUNDARY DRESS in soft color palette capturing the ease of a Sunday afternoon. 

Being an innovative brand, Ensembles started this contest in 2012, inviting everyone, amateurs and professionals alike. For the second year in a row, Ensembles was excited to receive a submission of almost 100 dress prototypes from all over the country. From these, the top 8 were chosen by voting and a judging panel.  All these winning spring dresses embody the Ensembles’ woman: feminine yet strong and independent. 

The dresses range from materials using laces, stretch woven, double knits and charmeuse, all made up of carefully picked fabric to accentuate the female figure. If you opt for simple yet classy, or you just want to amp up your corporate attire into a fashion-forward piece, the Spring Collection is sure to provide what you want and what you need.

These winning creations are now part of the Spring 2014 Collection of Ensembles and are available in stores this February. So, do you think you have what it takes to become a designer? 

Don’t box yourself and join the next Wear My Design contest this April! Who knows, it could be your creation that will be featured in our next spring collection! Watch out for the upcoming Wear My Design Contest this April!

The Ensembles Wear My Design Spring Dresses lookbook photos were paired with lovely shoes from Janilyn (www.facebook.com/Janylinshoes).

Learn more about ‘Wear My Design’ Competition mechanics and rules at www.ensembles.com.ph. Like Ensembles Facebook page (facebook.com/EnsemblesOnline).  

Global Fashion Brands at Mega Fashion Hall

Last January 28, as I've mentioned here, the much awaited Mega Fashion Hall at SM Megamall opened its doors to the public. It's gonna be a premier shopping haven, dining and lifestyle destination. 

I never thought na pwede pang lumaki ang megamall, coz it's mega already(harhar), but no! SM Megamall expanded and I'm sure it's gonna be a cool hangout for your family and friends! :)

What's trending at the new Mega Fashion Hall? It is home to the flagshop stores of the world's most popular fashion brands such as Uniqlo and Zara. Many new global brands will be opening their first store in the Philippines at the new wing, including Denmark's Vero Moda, Spain's Pull & Bear and Uno de 50, LA based Joe's Jean's, London's Saville Row and a lot more. And oh, oh, it's confrimed! The much awaited Swedish retailer H&M, which will open its first store in the Philippines in the middle of the year will have 3 floors. Yay!!!

At the opening, we were served Bizu brunch. How can you not admire this macaron tree? They're so cute!

Bizu macaron overload. Yum!!!

Happy to see them again! :)

And of course, aside from shopping, Mega Fashion Hall brings together some of the most exciting international dining concepts - Hong Kong's Michelin Star dimsum restaurant Tim Ho Wan, the first Saint Marc's Cafe of Tokyo, and gyoza specialist Osaka Ohsho.

Foodies will also love homegrown specialty restaurants like Abe, artisinal pastries Chez Karine, and the hearty Viking's Buffet. And of course, the Mega Food Hall opens up a whole new world of dining possibilities.

Check out the now open and coming soon directory. Exciting right? Can't wait for every stores to open. 

Seeing your favorite brand opening soon? :)

The Mega Fashion Hall also sets standards for premier leisure and entertainment. Here, film enthusiasts can enjoy the larger than life IMAX Theater, as well as private screening funcions at the Director's Club, which has its own butler service.

An Olympic-sized ice skating rink and a fully computerized 14-lane Bowling Center complete the new mega lifestyle experience.

Experience the shopping spree galore like never before, check out new restos to try and have fun at the coolest place in town and the newest leisure hub!

Congratulations SM Megamall on the new Mega Fashion Hall!! :)

Fine Jewelry Sale at SM Accessories

Thinking of getting your loved ones some fine jewelry? Wanna reward yourself? You can now get up to 50% OFF in discounts at SM Accessories' FINE JEWELRY SALE!

 Check out their wide selection of GOLD, SILVER, DIAMOND, and a lot of other jewelry pieces at SM Department Store! It is happening the whole love month. Visit your favorite SM Department Store and avail the discount! Don't forget to bring your SM Advantage Card to earn points. Happy Jewelry Shopping!!

Ysabel's Daughter at Mega Fashion Hall

Last January 28, Mega Fashion Hall or the "high end" wing of SM Megamall opened its door to the public. New stores and kiosks opened too. And one of the highlights that day was the opening of Ysabel's Daughter. The first locally produced bath and body line that is all 100% natural.  Ysabels' Daughter kiosk is located at the upper ground floor in front of the much awaited H&M store.

If you'll notice the logo, we were told that it's a bee fairy. Cute noh?

Ysabels' Daughter is proud to present a line of body care products made from high quality 100% natural raw materials. What set their products apart is that thet use a much higher concentration of natural active ingredients like the purest of imported essential oils. Their products are carefully crafted with a high proportion of these quality ingredients to let your natural beauty shine from within.

Ysabel's Daughter is a proud Filipino-run company that can compete with what is out there in the international market. 

Olive. One of my fave smell!

Aside from honey, some of the top-notch raw materials that they added in their bath and body line are Jojoba Oil, Carnitine, Fine Green Luffa Shreds, Moringa, Green Tea, Walnut Scrubs, Essentials Oils, L-Arginine, Olives, Lemons, Oranges, Walnut, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, CoQ10, Algae Extract and many more. Whew! 

Good news! Ysabel's Daughter uses no preservatives or toxic chemicals which are sadly prevalent in many commercially available beauty products. It's also safe for kids and babies. It's hypoallergenic too!

With Ms. Cristina Cruz or Coty, one of the owners of Ysabel's Daughter.

You can also purchase Ysabel's Daughter online at www.ysabelsdaughter.com and at the Ysabel's Daughter kiosk. You can also like them on FB to know more about them. 

Thank you so much Ms. Coty of Ysabel's Daughter and Nicole for having me and Congratulations on the opening!

Paradizoo: Power of Three

Last January, Sofi and I were invited to visit Paradizoo. When I told Sofi that we are going to Paradizoo, super excited na agad sya. She asked me if she can ride a horse or see a pony. :)

At the day of the event, we need to be at the meeting place around 7:30am. Since Sofi was super duper excied, 5:30am palang gising na sya, haha! The meeting place was in Makati and we rode a mini bus to get to Paradizoo. And it is located at Mendez, Cavite.

When we got there, super lamig sya! I heard in the news na one of the coldest day daw that day. So we had hot choco and coffee para pampainit and start our day, right! :)

In celebration of the year of the International Family Farming, experience one of the most anticipated annual festivities in the field of agriculture as Paradizoo re-unfold “Power of Three" (floral, vegetable and agri-livestock fair). 

We went to butterfly farm also, and let me tell you that catching this butterfly for a photo op was not easy. I quietly talked to this butterfly to stay put. No joke. haha!

And did you know that Einstein once said that...

We were mesmerized to variety of breathtaking floral designs, formal hedges and topiary during Flower Festival. We witnessed a stunning haven of farm and garden everyone would wish to experience. Additional attention-catching topics to look forward are The Knowledge of Bonsai, Biotechnology Products, Health, Fitness and Wellness, Vermi Composting Technology, Pineapple Jam Making and Aquavermiponics, a modern gardening technology.

We also got the opportunity to check out the Veggie Festival. These two sang bahay-kubo amidst the cold weather.

The exciting part of Sofi's trip? Seeing these animals live! Sofi only sees them on tv, magazines but not live. These animals paraded in front of us. We were just a few feet away from them.

First time to see a 5 legged cow. I thought may pilay sya or something kasi she was limping. Yun pala 5 legged pala sya. Amazing, right?

This horse is so beautiful! Ang macho nya!! And adorable heart shape na naka engrave sa kanya.

Tita Kai bought some carrots so they can feed these rabbits. Agawan sila agad, haha!

We got the chance of touching some animals after their parade. They were all behaved and well trained. Good job to all their caretakers. :) I was able to touch mr.donkey and a pony. Yay!! Look at our pic in front of the ostrich! Haha! Super takot ako nyan(can you tell it from my strained smile). The ostrich kasi was trying to escape from the caretaker's hands e. Akala ko makakawala at puntahan ako. Haha!

Check out the highlights at Paradizoo!

You can now celebrate this year of international family farming in Paradizoo as it unfolds one of the biggest festivities in the field of agriculture, “POWER OF THREE 2014” from January 11 to March 2, 2014. Learn more about agriculture, from flowers, vegetables to different farm animals and products you may produce. Also, watch a parade of different kinds of horses from the smallest to biggest type of breeds in merriment of this year of the horse.

Visit Paradizoo on Feb 15 to Feb 22 to experience the Livestock Festival. And once you get to know how to milk a goat, ride the horse, and witness a chicken lay an egg, or plant a coffee, cabbage or flower you can opt to buy the farm produce product. Then, learn the right way from farm selection to breeding of goats and sheeps on Feb 15. Lastly, be trained how to practice food safety on Feb 22.

Located in Mendez, Cavite, Paradizoo is ideal for picnics, educational field trips, outdoor and group outing programs. It is a fascinating paradise with soothing beauty of its flora and fauna. Have a taste of this magnificent theme farm with its latest attractions. Be part of the opening of Noah’s Ark, a comforting means of expressing a lasting tribute to your pet by selecting a burial vault and permanent marker in marble or granite. And have a glimpse of Wedding Pavilion and Boot Camp a perfect location for different events.

Park opens from 8am to 5pm. For you to explore more of this amazing theme farm visit www.zoomanity.com.ph or call 899-9824/28; txt 09178351111 for more details.
Bring your whole family and enjoy this outdoor activity! I'm glad Sofi enjoyed the whole experience(even if she was not able to ride a horse). Atlis now I can say that kahit anong hi-tech na ngayon, she was able to see, feed, touch some animals(not only dogs and cats). Let's enjoy some activities with our families and friends the old fashion way- go out and smell the flowers! :))

Thank you Paradizoo, Zoomanity Group and to You (you know who you are) for having us! :)