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Personal Style Staple: Denim Skirt
July 13, 2017
Denim pieces are, without a doubt, timeless closet staples that no one should ever be without. Denim button-down shirts, to the perfect-fitting blue jeans, to the quintessential summer item-- the denim skirt, every guy and gal should have at least one in their closet.
Movenpick Family Programme: 5 Reasons Why Movenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu Tops Our Favorite Staycation List
July 7, 2017
Blushing Home Essentials from The Metro Store
May 25, 2017
I am always on the prowl for home stuff that best suits our home's overall theme and feel. I can spend one whole day driving from one design shop to another and still feel that it wasn't enough-- not enough time to go over each and every rack, not enough time to visit all design stores in Cebu. Time consuming, yes, but it's time well spent.
Make Your Own Magnum at Magnum Cebu
November 16, 2016
Informing you all in advance that i did not get to Make My Own Magnum because Vania went ahead of everyone else and made her very own Magnum even before the program started. I had to help her finish the whole bar hence the likelihood of me getting way too full to make another one. Haha!
When your skin begs for a little more hydration, and your moisturizers just don't make the cut, you turn to treatment lotions that do exactly just that-- boost your skin's hydration for a more supple and better-looking skin.
A few months ago, I attended a one-on-one Bobbi Brown lesson by Bobbi-trained Tamara Pineda and she demonstrated how to achieve a fresh no make-up look with just the basics. This of course covered the how-to's in applying your concealer and foundation. The very highlight of this workshop that stuck with me was the pre-makeup preparation which included the Bobbi Brown Extra Treatment Lotion.
I went home with a full-size bottle of this treatment lotion for me to incorporate in my everyday makeup routine and nightly regimen. I've been using this lotion for 3 months now and I'm happy to report that I finally found a product that addresses my skin concern regarding hydration.
Bobbi Brown Extra Treatment Lotion is a preparative lotion that you apply first before your skincare routine to maximize skin's moisture. It is a water-based lotion perfect for anyone who needs an extra moisture boost and who likes their skin soothed, calm and more even looking.
For someone who grew up with a lot of skin issues ( I started using moisturizer when I was in 3rd grade ), it is imperative for me to find a product that targets all my problem areas without prominent downsides i.e. heavy feeling, stickiness, excess oil that leads to clogged pores. With the Bobbi Brown Extra Treatment Lotion, I have noticed significant change in my skin's suppleness in just 3 weeks of use but because I wanted to make sure that it wan't just a temporary result, I used it for the next 3 months hoping to see optimum results.
So this is me after shower- no moisturizer, no concealer, no sunblock, NO KILAY!
Just the treatment lotion.
I use the treatment lotion in the morning after applying my toner and before makeup, and at night after my toner and before my serum and moisturizer. While it does not promise acne-free and clearer skin ( you will need a different product to address these concerns ), it however promotes hydration making your skin more supple, more plump and better looking with that youthful glow. And because it is water-based, it is easily absorbed by the skin without giving you a heavy sticky feeling.
Typically, this is how I use my BB Extra Treatment Lotion in the morning and at night:
MORNING: Cleansing • Toner • BB Extra Treatment Lotion • Moisturizer • Makeup
AT NIGHT: Cleanse/Exfoliate • Toner • BB Extra Treatment Lotion • Serum • Moisturizer
I normally use 2 drops of the lotion but on days when I feel like my skin needs more boost and at night when the AC gives your face that drying feeling, I use 3 drops and massage it slowly and evenly on my face using my fingers.
While it looks complicated and takes a whole lot of time, trust me, your skin will actually thank you for it.
Bobbi Brown Extra Treatment Lotion has Glycerin and Hyaluronate that binds moisture to skin for a plumped, more radiant appearance. Finally, Trelahose, a sugar-derived ingredient, promotes long term hydration without the sticky feeling.
This treatment lotion is one of my highly recommended buys if you're looking for a product to help you boost skin hydration. Expect better skin texture, lesser fine lines and a more youthful glow with continued use.
What products are you using to address hydration issues? Would love to hear your thoughts!
Bobbi Brown Extra Treatment Lotion has Glycerin and Hyaluronate that binds moisture to skin for a plumped, more radiant appearance. Finally, Trelahose, a sugar-derived ingredient, promotes long term hydration without the sticky feeling.
This treatment lotion is one of my highly recommended buys if you're looking for a product to help you boost skin hydration. Expect better skin texture, lesser fine lines and a more youthful glow with continued use.
What products are you using to address hydration issues? Would love to hear your thoughts!
HM x Movenpick Cebu
May 3, 2016
What's better than spending happy hour at the Mediterranean-inspired beachfront of a five-star hotel? Spending it with friends and meeting other style-savvy trendsetters, of course!
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| Cebu Fashion Bloggers Sophia, Toni, Katrina, Marco, Doyzkie, Jean and Jesse. Photo from www.countocram.com |
Movenpick Cebu and global retail giant HM have teamed up to to give us the first HM x Movenpick Cebu island experience. Following the concepts of living large and tropical fun, the #HMxMovenpickCebu activation brings every fashion-savvy soul a splashin’ good time capped with party beats by Manila’s hottest DJ’s and Happy Hour special at Ibiza Beach Club.
On its opening weekend, select members of Cebu Fashion Bloggers joined Cebu's elite and fashionable as well as celebrities and Manila party-goers for sunset-chill by the beach. A beach soiree that was all about having a good time and getting sexy tan lines, guests were treated to Happy Hour drinks at Ibiza Beach Club to their hearts content.
H&M's island experience runs from April 16th until the last weekend of May 2016 and is open to anyone who shops at any participating H&M store in Cebu and makes a total purchase that qualifies for a complimentary day pass to Movenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu. The day passes are out at the H&M counter and are stamped according to their validity date. Each entitles one shopper to complimentary use of the hotel's swimming pool, beach and garden from 1:00pm to 5:30PM, as well as one round of Happy Hour drink at Ibiza Beach Club.
Visitors and guests also have a chance to win H&M gift certificates and a bottle of premium Manny O. Wine simply by uploading photos taken of the H&M-branded installations in the hotel's beach and garden. All posts on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook must be set to public and should include #HMxMovenpickCebu, @movenpickcebu and #HMisland in the caption.
Thank you HM and Movenpick Cebu!
xo,
Toni
Spring/Summer 2016 Color: Coral
April 25, 2016
Different lovely hues of orange made their debut on the runway during this year's NYFW and Pantone released a list of sunny, vibrant and cheerful colors that will make it big this year. From fiery red-orange to the more subdued Persimmon to the youthful Papaya and dainty Coral~ whatever shade suits your skin tone or wardrobe, you will definitely find warmer or cooler undertones of Orange that will blend seamlessly to your well-curated wardrobe. Some of these colors were big last year and they've bled into this year's S/S 2016 making a myriad of fun, feisty colors that we all can experiment with. But if you're not too keen on wearing bright orange color and if Peach isn't the one for you, start in the middle by experimenting with Coral.
Coral is dubbed as the new pink this season and the one with salmon undertone was one of NYFW favorites. It is both warm and summery, almost always saying to "color me happy," adding always that cheerful vibe to any outfit. It may not be a perennial favorite such as your must-have whites and wardrobe-mainstay blacks, but coral is anything but dated and boring. It's freshness works well with most basic colors- from slate gray to burgundy to royal blue, and if you're big on experimenting with colors, works well with emerald, too.
For summer outfits that show off your gorgeous tan, racer-back tops in string straps are all the craze lately. But you wouldn't want your bra straps showing as that would make your whole outfit look tacky and cheap so opt for adhesive bras that are less bothersome but does all the work as any regular bra would. White Label Bridal Cebu has intimates suited for all your back-baring (plunging neckline) outfit needs!
SM GTW top. H&M pants.
White Label Bridal Cebu adhesive bra
Win a Giant Rainbow Unicorn Float!
April 22, 2016
I just concluded my Beauty Loot Giveaway contest (posted the winner on Instagram) but because it's been years since I hosted a giveaway on this blog, I've decided to give you guys something that would make your summer more fun and flamBOUYant!
If you've been following me on Instagram, I'm sure you already know that I just welcomed a unicorn into our home and named him Luffy. But Luffy came with a twin (still sealed and in it's original packaging from the seller) and I'd want you to have him!
Get a chance to win a GIANT RAINBOW UNICORN FLOAT!
All you have to do is follow these simple steps:
1. Follow @tonipino on Instagram
2. Follow @cebufashionbloggers on Instagram
3. Follow Perfumed Red Shoes on Facebook
4. Repost this photo on Instagram with the caption: "Good times and tan lines with a #GiantRainbowUnicornFloat from #PerfumedRedShoes giveaway!"
5. Once done, leave a comment on my Instagram post your favorite summer destination in the Philippines and tag (3) friends.
Reminders:
• This time, all entries will be posted on Instagram
• Leave accounts public so I can see your entries
• 1 repost per account only
• Giveaway accounts not included
• Open to Philippine residents only from April 22 to May 20, 2016
• Winner will be chosen via random.org
Tell your friends and good luck! ;)
Make Your Own Havaianas 2016 is turning Japanese!
There's no denying that flip flops are everyone's best friend come Summer. It's the perfect companion when hitting the beach, when running errands on humid summer afternoons or even when travelling- when closed toe shoes are darn too hot given the intense summer heat.
And because your flip flops need not be boring, Havaianas is bringing once again their Make Your Own Havaianas nationwide campaign. It is the biggest and most anticipated customization event in the country. From April 22 to May 1, step into a celebration of self-expression and creativity inside All Flip Flops SM Seaside City at the lower ground floor of the mall’s Mountain Wing and mix and match buttery-soft, colorful soles with vibrant straps and fun pins.
Havaianas was born in Brazil in 1962, but an interesting fact is that the very first flip-flop was inspired by the Zori, a type of Japanese sandal made of fabric straps and rice straw roles. Today, Havaianas flip-flops show marks of these iconic rice patterns, making it a fusion of eastern Zen and western joy.
Each year, MYOH highlights a destination or theme that celebrates its heritage or encapsulates the ‘always summer’ state of mind and on its 11th year, it is its Japanese roots that MYOH pays tribute to, from this year’s 2016 limited edition commemorative sole inspired by Shibori, a Japanese fabric-dyeing technique, to its selection of kawaii pins. With Japan being an all-time favorite summer destination of Cebuano Havaianaticos, embellishments such as the The Sakura, Ramen, The Japanese Fan, The Empress, The Zori, Ninja and statement pins, among others celebrate the love for travel and the land of the rising sun’s unique lifestyle and influence on today’s pop culture.
I tend to take a whooole lot of time trying to decide what color I should get and which strap would look good with what so I assembled my pair virtually via http://myoh.havaianasphilippines.com/ to see how my customization would turn out. I can't decide between a commemorative sole or a turquoise/teal one so I made two and will make the final decision tomorrow!
Let your creativity bloom like the season’s cherry blossoms and share your Make Your Own Havaianas experience at #MYOHCEBU2016 and #MYOH2016. For more details, check out Havaianas Philippines on Facebook and @Havaianasphils on Instagram and Twitter. You may register online and try out the many ways you can personalize your flip-flops.
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