WORLD MISS TOURISM AMBASSADOR PRESENTED TO THE MEDIA

Forty three "beauties with a mission" were presented to the media in exquisite One Canvas event place in Makati City, Philippines thru extravagant fashion show that showcases some of the most celebrated designers in the Philippines.

ADVOCACY DRIVEN BEAUTIES

The pageant comes with the advocacy: Beauty with a Mission. The event is not just a usual beauty contest with single mission, the organization and the delegates will be focusing in promoting tourism, culture and mutual understanding. Grand finals will be held in New Port Performing Arts Theatre, Resorts World Manila on December 9, 2017.

Winner of the pageant will be the face of World Tourism Ambassador and will embark in exciting journey full of glamour, mission and responsibility. She will travel the world and promote the cause of the organization.

TOURISM INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEK 

One of the highlights of the media presentation was the tourism inspired fashion week that showcased the best designers, brands and trends. The show unveiled the fashion trends, styles and designs with the candidates as runway models. The runway show is one of the challenges for the candidates. Among the professional designers who presented their collections are Dak, Bonite, Mark Dela Pena, Russel Yasay and swimwear designer Sonny Boy Mindo.

Present during the launch are the WMTA founder and CEO - Justin Tran, President - Ben Nguyen with PEPPs Foundation President Carlo Morris Galang.

The Sweetest Christmas Tree Lighting in Makati

     

     Whenever there's a Christmas tree lighting event. We always think about white and green Christmas trees with big blue balls and yellow Christmas lights. Didn't I imagine I’ll be able to see a giant pink Christmas tree with ginger bread, candy canes, cotton candies and other sweet treats that will give you a sugar rush feeling just by looking at it.

         
              

     Located at the heart of Makati. Century City Mall went nontraditional and took the route to a Sweet Christmas.  Inspired by Santa's biggest fans, they bring kids and kids at heart to a Christmas Sugarland. This year, the mall makes this holiday season more colorful and sweet.  From the entrance and hallways up to the al fresco area of the mall, pink Christmas decors reminiscent of those special candy treats for children deck the halls and serve as a feast for the eyes of shoppers and guests.   

                           

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

        It's definitely a Lit last November 16 when the mall officially marks the beginning of Christmas season as it lights up its giant Pink Christmas Tree located at the 5th floor al fresco area.  It was attended by former beauty queens like Karen Agustin, Mafae Belasco, Marina Benipayo, Sara Jane Paez, Patty Betita, PMAP Fashion Luminaries, Desiree Verdadero, Suyene Chi, Lou Bunyi Pareja, Gionna Cabrera and Christi McGarry. Hosted by James Deakin and special performance by Kell Gatdula of South border.   The event is both a celebration and thanksgiving for loyal patrons of Century City Mall.

        During the Tree Lighting event,  they gladly announced that Shopaholic Weekend Promo is back for its fourth straight year with better mechanics. On |December 16-17, customers will enjoy remarkable shopping deals.  For a minimum of P5,000 to a maximum of P50,000 spent within the day in a single or accumulated receipts from Century City Mall, get up to 10% rebate in gift certificates that you can use throughout the mall.  Get 20% rebate if you use MasterCard for your purchases.  Visit www.centurycitymall.com.ph or call (02) 705 6200 for more information.  Terms and conditions apply.

       Be part of these sweet, candied moments at Century City Mall and share them on your social media accounts using the hashtag #SweetTreats.  To know more about Century City Mall and its #SweetTreats promos and events, visit www.centurycitymall.com.ph

FAIR AND HONEST REVIEW: SHYN WHITENING SET

       I'm a fan of whitening products since 2007. I tried almost everything from soap to lotion to whitening capsules and injectables. When I stop injecting glutathione last March of 2016, I said to myself that I have to find a cheaper alternative to improve my skin complexion. After more than a year of searching, I found my new holy grail in whitening. 

      ShyN International Beauty Products offers a range of highly-effective skincare products that will make your everyday beauty routine more simplified for your busy schedule. They have this "3 easy steps to truly glowing skin." 

1. RADIATING SOAP (135g) - it deeply cleans pores for smoother and fresher skin

2. RADIATING TONER (60ml) - it nourishes and hydrates skin and prevents moisture loss.

3. RADIATING NIGHT CREAM AND SUNBLOCK (10g) - it promotes moisture retention and protects your face from the harmful sun rays and environmental  pollution. 

And the most awaited part of every product review is its PROS AND CONS. 

PRO'S 

If your budget is tight and you can't afford an expensive dermatological treatments, this whitening set is what you need in your life. The price is Php 850.00. You save more if you buy it in SET. 

I saw my face glowing after 3 days. But you have to use all the products to make it work. 

When given a chance to meet the owner of ShyN, I asked her why their products are fragrance free. She told me that the ingredients are very concentrated and has no fragrance chemicals. So if you have perfume intolerance, this product is meant for you. 

Its sunblock has SPF 50 and you can use it as makeup base as well. A friend of mine told me that she doesn't need to use makeup foundation after applying sunblock. Before, she needs to apply foundation on her face. Now, she's just using a face powder. 

The soap lasts long. We all know that other kojic soaps easily melt in the shower but this soap is different. It may have the same color like other kojic soap brands but this one doesn't easily melt. It can compete with ordinary soaps for longevity. 

Recommended for all skin types. But I'll recommend it more to people who have pimples and dark spots.

CONS 

I find the toner too strong for my skin. Since I don't have pimples, I guess it suits more for people who have pimps issue. I don't use it regularly. I'm using it also on my elbows and knees. 

The content of sunblock and night cream are just 10g each. Sunblock is very important to me so I use this everyday. I think it only lasts for 3 weeks. 

You can't buy this products at drug stores. You have to visit their website www.shynwhite.com or their FACEBOOK page to order. 

After  more than a month of using SHYN. 

Comment down below your questions and I'll be happy  to answer it.

Thanks for reading! :)

THE GOOD LIFE: The Philippines’ First Integrative Health and Wellness Summit

The Good Life is the Philippines’ First Integrative Health and Wellness Summit that brings together a plenary conference and trade exhibit all in one venue.

Happening on August 12-13, 2017 at the SMX Convention Center, the summit is about discovering divergent disciplines in achieving and maintaining an integrative approach to wellness. It addresses the four aspects of our being, namely, spiritual, mental, emotional and physical.

The conference aims to inspire and educate, a venue where we can learn how to start, achieve and maintain a healthy, stress-free and happy lifestyle. Experts in the field of medicine, alternative healing modalities, nutrition and fitness and oriental approaches to wellness deliver back-to-back talks for two whole days.  Enlightening talk series are lined up with 9 topics per day.  The first day focuses on Spiritual and Mental aspects whereas day two emphasizes on Emotional and Physical aspects of Wellness. 

It is an interactive day of learning where we are not only given the opportunity to listen on the most insightful topics but a chance to actively engage with speakers and receive answers to the most trivial questions. 

To further know what to expect on the event, the Good Life PH invited some bloggers together with their media partners for a press conference last July, 26, 2017 at Zen Institute in Tomas Morato. 

To start the event, Mr. James De Leon the producer of the event gave his welcome remarks about JEM Concepts. The events and marketing company that delivers memorable and meaningful events like The Good Life PH Summit.

The Good Life teachers together with other speakers from Adventist Medical Center Manila and Teavolution Manila shared their knowledge on how to make a person's lifestyle better and healthier and what to expect on the event.

They also inputted some unique and never been heard tips that others might also learn when they join the summit. 

To know more about the event and for a FREE entrance to the expo, pre-register at:  http://thegoodlife.eventbrite.com. Regular rates apply for those who wish to walk-in.

Limited seats are available for the conference.

Full day access is Php 600. 

Gain access for two days for only P800.

To join the conference:  marketing@healthandwellnesssummit.ph

To reserve tickets for the conference or to be an exhibitor:

Web: www.healthandwellnesssummit.ph

Email: marketing@healthandwellnesssummit.ph

Facebook:    healthandwellnesssummit.ph

Instagram:   healthandwellnesssummit

Hashtag:     #thegoodlifeph #thegoodlifesmx

Kickstart your summer with Asiatravel.com’s Travel Expo 2017 at Century City Mall

      It’s summer once again and celebrities have brought the heat to different social mediums by posting photos, videos and blogs of their travel adventures.  You have even liked or shared these posts.  Your buddies may have even tagged you on some with a hashtag #hanggangdrawinglang (pertaining to planned trips that never happen)

      Maybe it’s high time you and your buddies stop tagging each other and start planning your own “barkada” adventure.  How about taking the kids to a vacation for some family bonding?  Some soul searching perhaps?  How’s your bucket list going so far?

      On March 31 to April 2, 2017 Asiatravel.com in partnership with Citibank will hold its Travel Expo 2017 at the 4^th Level Activity Area of Century City Mall from 10am to 8pm. 

“Asiatravel.com is Asia’s leading online travel company that understands travellers’ needs, from hotel bookings, affordable flights, attractions to BLeisure (Business+Leisure) packages.”

Don’t waste the summer sun inside the four corners of your room scrolling and searching for airline tickets, booking hotel accommodations, tour packages ending up paying more.  Asiatravel.com’s Travel Expo 2017 has got your back, bringing over sale packages of up to 75% off on bookings for international and domestic travel packages.  All you need to do is pack up your suitcase and file that vacation leave!

     Oh and by the way, for every Php 2,000 single and/or accumulated spend in any Century City Mall establishments on March 27-April 2, shoppers will get to receive Php 1,000 worth of AsiaTravel vouchers that can be used during the AsiaTravel Travel Fair on March 31-April 2.

HOLY GRAIL ALERT: MAKE UP FOR EVER EXCESSIVE LASH MASCARA

Want to splurge into a mascara that won't clump, flake or even smudge? I recommend Make Up For Ever Excessive Lash Arresting Volume Mascara. I bough mine at Makeupstoriesph on Instagram. It was a steal for me because she sold it for a low price since I got the 0.08 oz. When the parcel arrived, to my surprise I also got a lip mask and a sticker with my name on it as freebies. 

 The reseller told me that she bought it on Sephora USA website. The price for its full size (0.15 oz) is $25. You guys are now thinking that it's pretty expensive because you'll pay $25. In Philippine peso it's 1255.80 for a 15 oz. mascara. But I won't mind splurging if this mascara wouldn't end up smudging under my eyes by midday.

According to it's product info, this mascara can give your lashes an alluring volume and bold definition with its exclusive, small brush. Don't underestimate its small brush like what I did the first time I saw it. It's like a magic wand that can award you with a dramatic volume of lashes. It's because the brush was designed with hard and soft fibers that work together to create definition and great volume. Mascaras with larger brush can be messy if you're careless or in a hurry. I admit it. I'm such a mess everytime I apply my mascara. Small brush like this makes my mascara application easy as pie. Another star for this brand.

While applying it, I can see that it's easy to glide and unlike other mascaras that I used, my lashes remained separated and defined. It doesn't smudge even though I'm sweating under the sun. It dries up easily as well. What I love about it is it doesn't smell awful and my eyes don't feel irritated. I don't know if my eyes are just sensitive since I'm wearing contact lenses or it's just the formulas of other brands are too strong that gave my eyes an itchy burny feeling. The downside of this product is it can't do too much curling and lifting. You have to use an eyelash curler if you have straight lashes like mine. All in all it was good. I can give 4.5 out of 5 stars. Am I going to repurchase this again though it's quite a bit expensive? Definitely!