Great Great Gift Suggestions PART 1 :)

Christmas is Coming and everybody is so busy! Traffic jams, people rushing around, going in and out of the malls, simbang gabi, bibingka and the puto bumbong makes up the traditional Pinoy Christmas Celebration. but before that, let me suggest some beautiful christmas gift set that will wow everyone.

Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Smoky Eye Collection, P4,200

This will help the special women in your life perfect their smoky eye. The eye shadow palette consists of five shades, and also comes their award winning long-wear gel eyeliner and lengthening mascara for creating the most dramatic smoky eyes.

Bobbi Brown Party Collection Deluxe Mini Brush Set, P6,500

A more comprehensive brush set that will level up your skill as a make up artist 🙂

It’s back! Your favorite OLIVE DRY OIL MIST is now available in-store! Make sure you drop by any The Body Shop store  and get your own bottle!

Dermalogica Kit, P1650

Four Great Products. One great result! A special kit featuring four great products that work together as a daily regimen for all skin types. Includes travel-sized Daily Microfoliant, Special Cleansing Gel, Multivitamin Power Firm and Skin Smoothing Cream

Acca Kappa White Moss Set:

Eau de Cologne (100ml), Bath Foam and Shower Gel (500ml), Soap (50gr) – P2950

The pure and delicate notes evoked from Acca Kappa White Moss are derived from two Mediterranean plants: Lavender, with its marvelous blossom and delicate perfume, known since ancient times for its relaxing and soothing qualities; and Juniper with its fragrant wood and balsamic berries.

This Week: Top 5 Favorites (Palmers, Diptyque, St Ives, Himalayas, Elaro)

Whattta Busy Week! Anyway, I just want to share my Top 5 Favorites This week 🙂 a collection of the best among the rest this week! Tried and tested! 🙂

 

1. Palmer’s Skin Therapy Oil with Rosehip

Give your skin a new beginning with Palmer’s Skin Therapy Oil. It helps improve the appearance of scars, dry damaged skin and uneven skin tone while combining the goodness of natural cocoa butter, rosehip oil, Vitamin E and natural oils. Php 495.00.

2.  Diptyque mini versions

Give the perfect gift! Now Diptyque has mini versions of the candles you have always enjoyed. Give them as gifts to friends and share the Diptyque experience, or be adventurous and discover a new scent! Available at Rustan’s, PHP 1,750.00.

3.  St. Ives Apricot Scrub

After years of trying other exfoliates I ALWAYS end up going back to St Ives! The natural aspect of the scrub is what appeals to me the most. My skin feels instantly smoother after using it. I go beyond my face and use it on my neck, chest, and shoulders too. Not only is St Ives effective it is more than reasonably priced. I feel like I get more for my dollar and that feeling is just as good as the scrub itself. Available in all leading Groceries and
Drugstores Nationwide, 197.00

 

 

4. Himalaya Herbals Neem Face Pack

Specially formulated for acne-prone skin, it prevents outbreak and recurrence of pimples. Rejuvenates and firms up the skin. Imparts natural glow. I (try to) use it once or twice weekly, and so far it has done a pretty good job. I find it soothes and calms my skin down, and helps subside blemishes. Available in Mercury Drug , 199.00

 

 

5. Elaro in Nuvali

Elaro is envisioned to be a community that promotes healthy outdoor living. Highlighting life’s simple pleasures, it is a residential development that embraces the community in its natural landscape. It seeks to provide a lifestyle allowing families to immerse in the outdoors and at the same time enjoy the urban conveniences provided by its ideal environment in the South. For Inquiries please call 0917 817 9000 EMail: lctdiaz.ayalalandpremier@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.AyalaLandPremierL.sulit.com.ph

 

 

 

 

 

This Week: Top 5 Picks (Laura Mercier, Dove for Men, Hygienix, Shiseido, Paul Smith)

What a Crazzzzyyy week! The weather here in Manila is sooo crazy and unpredictable just like the Philippine Politics! It makes me (us) sick! 🙂 by the way, on Monday, July 25, 2011 is PNoy’s State of the Nation Address and i wanna feature the best dressed in this occasion. I guess aside from the speech of the President, fashion is a thing to look forward  in this event as well!  i wanna see what the attendees are going to wear and their overall look. I am always fascinated by the Filipiniana dresses because it always symbolizes grace, elegance and beauty. 🙂

 

By the way, here are my TOP 5 Favorites this week 🙂

 

1. Laura Mercier Crème de Pistache Soufflé Body Crème

 

I love this!!! An ultra-whipped scented body crème that provides luxurious all-day moisture protection without being too heavy or greasy. Capturing the essence of creamy pistachio nuts, almond, praline and hazelnut nuances and freshly whipped cream are combined for a rich, luscious experience.

This is sooo heavenly and you will be even tempted to taste it BUT Don’t bother to taste this because its a body cream not a dessert or food 🙂 i remember an incident in Rustan’s where in a lady actually tasted this product. looking at her face, i can see that there is some thing going on with the taste. What happened was, she just ran out of the beauty counter and poof!  gone! 🙂

Price: 2450

This is exclusively available in Rustans

2. Dove Men + Care Deodorant Spray

It offers powerful protection and less skin irritation. The spray has the most effective anti-perspirant ingredients combined with 1/4 Dove moisturiser technology. This helps keep your skin healthy, smooth, and itch-free. This one isn’t just about fragrance it also contains advanced skin technology. Retails for Php175 in leading supermarkets and groceries nationwide. Watson’s always has stock so go there if you really want this.

3.  Paul Smith ‘Mini on Location’ printed canvas holdall

I love this bag! Paul Smith ‘Mini on Location’ printed canvas holdall with chocolate brown leather handles and trims, finished with gold coloured hardware and the ‘Paul Smith’ signature tab in side seam. NOTE: Bag for Men

 

 

4. Hygienix Hand Sanitizer

Hygienix is the newest anti-bacterial player in the market that offers a roster of skin care hygiene products from the Splash Corporation team. Hygienix offers three (3) products: anti-bacterial hand gel, anti-bacterial hand spray and ethyl alcohol. These three products keep your hands clean and fight germs anytime or anywhere –proven to kill 99.9% of germs. Availabl in Watsons and Mercury Drug.

 

5.  Shiseido Men Facial Contour Refiner

A high-performing cooling emulsion that improves the appearance of poorly-defined and sagging facial contours due to various factors such as aging in three weeks. Promotes a firmer, smoother and more youthful complexion.

Price: 2,450

Available in Rustans, SM, Robinsons, Landmark and Shiseido Beauty Counters at Glorietta, Power Plant and Trinoma

 

 

This Week: Top 5 Picks

Here are some things/stuff that i love this week!  I want to help you guys with the latest beauty arsenal to help you look your best. You can only make one first impression, right? Make it a good one with these fab products!

1. GARNIER BODY LIGHT EXTRA LOTION.

Lock in moisture and lighten, naturally! Isn’t it dandy? The Light Extra Whitening Repairing Milk Lotion is available at P169/120mL and P229/250mL

2. Marc Jacobs Splash Cocktail in Ginger

For a truly unique signature scent that’s still pleasant, opt for this citrus scent with top notes of ginger, coriander, and–get this–cognac oil. P4,998

3. Human Nature Bug Shield Lotion
Along with rain come pesky mosquitoes. Protect yourself from dengue with this non-sticky, all-natural repellant that has citronella, sunflower, and lemongrass. If you loved their Bug Spray, you’ll like this lotion formulation even better. P79.75

4. The Body Shop Sale 🙂 

Starts today until July 28 2011! hurry!

5.  Black Sesame Green Tea Cream Frappuccino® blended beverage 

I love Green Tea Ice Cream and Fraps! Starbucks never fails to impress me with this delightful treat! This beverage is made with matcha powder and black sesame powder, blended with ice and topped with whipped cream and black sesame seeds. With the addition of black sesame ingredient, the beverage delivers premium, pleasant and unique flavors. awwww so HEAVENLY!!

 

 

 

This Week: Top 5 Picks

I want to share with you guys my “Top 5” Picks. This will be on a weekly basis featuring the things that i love 🙂 its a mix of all things actually. 🙂

 

1.  CK ONE Summer

ck one summer captures the spirit and mood of a fun-filled summer dance party at the beach. ck one summer is a citrus aromatic scent. it is unisex, fresh, clean and easy to wear.

 

CK One Summer

 

2. Punch Out Boxing Club

For those who wants to lose weight and get buff this is the best place for you. Punch Out Boxing Club is so much more than a boxing gym. I really want to try boxing ever since because its a good cardio exercise it will tone your muscles. This gym doesn’t disappoints me 🙂 i love the facilities all the trainers are really competent 🙂 check out their website http://www.punchoutboxingclub.com.ph/

 

 

 

3. P75 Cocktails at The Distillery

Choose your own get-happy cocktail for only P75 a pop: Tequila Rose shots, Jose Cuervo margaritas, Jagermeister shots, Jim Bean & Coke, Bacardi Rum Cokes, Bacardi Cuba Libre, Bacardi Mojitos, Skyy Vodka Martinis, and more!

The P75 cocktails are available all night at The Distillery in Makati: 20 Jupiter Street, Bel-air Village, Makati City. Tel. No. (0906) 577-9915, 403-5293.

 

 

4. Chocolate chip cookies at Spiral at the Sofitel

I love this! you’ll get a double dose of chocolate in small yet hearty bites. The cookies are generously mixed with boldly-flavored dark chocolate that literally melt in your mouth, and a dash of extra rich white chocolate chips are also casually mixed in the batter.

 

 

5. L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream

A super-smoothing hand cream blended with the light and alluring aromas of jasmine and ylang-ylang essences. This hand cream glides on and absorbs quickly to help heal, protect, and moisturize my hands :).