Magnetic Nails at The Nail Xperts Spa

Hey Coffeeholics! I had an enjoyable pampering sessions with one of my best friends some time ago. She's my classmate and bff ever since I was elem and she is currently my co-teacher. Anyway, just recently she invited me to check out her favorite places to rest, relax, and pretty up at the Nail Xpert Spa. There are several Nail Xpert Spa branches so we visited the just opened branch at The Graceland Plaza, Sto. Nino, Marikina City.

I've always admired Naomi's nails. Especially the various nail polishes she uses. It always catches my attention and she would always refer back to this spa. So I really was curious when they invited me to visit their just opened store in Marikina. The Nail Xpert Spa is open for franchising and there are several stores around. But this particular store is owned and managed by Mrs. Eileen Lopez. She also owns two other Nail Xpert Spa branches - one at Vista Square, Vista Verde Cainta, Rizal and another at Rublou Plaza, Brookside Hills, Cainta, Rizal. Mrs. Lopez opened her very first Nail Xperts Spa at Vista Verde last 2010. A year after that, the Brookside branch was launched. And now this 2012, the Marikina branch opened. In all branches, my friend Naomi was their customer during the first day of each branch opening. Yes she's that loyal! hehe. One of the great things about their spa is not only their services but their friendly staff. I don't know about you but for me to go back to a store for a certain service, the rapport that I have with the staff is one major factor for me. 

The salon is quite roomy and has several couches to make you feel comfy. I especially like the color scheme and the violet color touches to the room.

This is where Naomi and I sat. We came straight from work so that we could immediately enjoy the Nail Xpert Spa's wonderful services. And yes, just as the name implies they offer not only "Nail" care but Spa services such as massage and waxing as well.

Massage Room and Bed

For waxing, they use DEPILIEVE waxing products.

Nail Xpert Spa NAIL CARE. 

A wide selection of ORLY products! I chose dark violet and gray for my toes.

Jennifer Lynn Gel Polish is also available at a super affordable price! 

Of course what really drew me to the Spa was their selection of polishes especially the MAGNETIC nail polish. I first heard about Magnetic Nail Polish from fellow blogger Aya who blogged about magnetic nail polish here. So when I heard that Nail Xpert Spa offered this, I really wanted to try it out.

SNB KOREAN MAGNETIC NAIL POLISH
Photo credit here.

For my nail polish, they used SNB Korean Magnetic Nail Polish. I wanted to have multi-colored nails so I opted for a violet and silver combo.

SNB Magnet for Magnetic Nail Polish

This is one of the magnets that can create a cool horizontal stripes on your nails!

So after putting on base coat, Miss April put on a coat of SNB magnetic nail polish.
And yes, notice the magnet on the left side of my hand?
I decided to go for a diagonal stripe effect.
Candy Stripe ang peg! hehe. I also decided to go for silver and violet. 

Then immediately after, the magnet with design is placed directly above (but not on) the newly polished nail.
It is advised to not move the magnet and let it stay there for at least 20-30 seconds.
The longer the better. The unique metallic particles in the nail polish arranges itself to the unique pattern on the magnet.

And this is how it looks like! I wasn't quite decided yet when this photo was taken
but I ended up getting the violet and silver. :)

So I decided to go for what I now call CANDY STRIPES! Love it!

Naomi had her nails done in black and silver with the horizontal stripes design!
She called hers.. "Bangus and Tilapia!" hehe.

Thank you so much Nail Xperts Spa, Mrs Eileen Lopez, and Naomi for this wonderful experience and checking out your new branch. So Coffeeholics, if you happen to be in Marikina, Vista Verde, or Brookside Cainta, don't forget to have some awesome "R&R" time at The Nail Xperts Spa. You may also contact them through these numbers:

Nail Xperts Spa - Marikina 09226123206

Nail Xperts Spa - Vista Verde 092288119

Nail Xperts Spa - Brookside 023999704

So Coffeeholics, have you tried magnetic nail polish yourself? Or would you even try? Let me know your thoughts. Share share share! Have an awesome weekend!

OOTD - Crochet Accents

Dress - Magarbo

Shoes - CLN

Bag - Bazaar

Ring - SM Accessories

Watch - Timex c/o SM Accessories

Studded Bracelet - Kisses & Co.

Magnetic Nails c/o Nails Xpert Spa

Magnetic Nails!

Hey Coffeeholics! Yes, this was the outfit I wore to the Kashieca and The Body Shop event. I really love the dress that I'm wearing. Its now one of my favorites. I saw this dress at Magarbo - a well known thrift shops that can be seen in malls! I was at The Alphalands one day and saw this and really really liked it. PLUS, it was on sale! It cost Php 100. I know its a bit pricey from the usual ukayukay finds but for me it was worth it. I mean, c'mon! Who can find a decent dress at Php 100 in stores nowadays? hehe. So this dress was definitely a bargain! Also, I really wanted to show off my MAGNETIC NAILS. Yep, I had my nails done at THE NAIL XPERT SPA who kindly let me try out their services which I will be blogging about next. I think its pretty cool. It isn't that obvious in the pic but its actually purple and silver. 

Anyway, I know its been awhile since I was able to post. I'm currently adjusting with my sked at work coz we just started training our students for inter-school competitions and well that means more time at school for me. Would you believe that I'm the "adviser" for the Needle and Threads division of the school? Yes that means I'm "coaching/teaching" students in the (sadly) "dying" art of crochet, knitting, and embroidery. My real expertise (ha.. di naman..kaunti lang!) is crocheting. I've personally joined competitions in crochet (where I won!) when I was in high school. So naturally when I became a teacher, it kinda crossed over and I ended up being appointed as the school. So this is why I really liked the crochet dress. No I didn't do the crochet accent pieces on the dress but I fell in love with its "demureness" ba. Anyway, so what do you think? Would you wear crochet accented outfits? Or crocheted clothes (shawl, coverup, etc?) Or do you own a crocheted article of clothing? Please do share share share!

JC Buendia x Kashieca Collection

Hey Coffeeholics! I was able to attend an event from Kashieca featuring their new line JC Buendia for Kashieca. They collaborated with JC Buendia with these simple, chic, and classy tops and bottoms. So here's a look at the JC Buendia for the Kashieca line.

Part of the JC Buendia for Kashieca Collection
Love the drama effect!

White is always classy!
Love the accessories on this one. :)

The bottom palazzo like pants is really interesting coz you can actually wear it in several ways!
One way you can wear it as a dress! Don't forget to ask the friendly Kashieca staff to demo or explain it to you!

They also gave us styling tips that are unique to the JC Buendia line.
This particular piece can be styled in three different ways just by changing the arrangement of the  attached accent piece in the middle. This has got to be one of my favorites in their line coz its also flattering for my body type! hehe! 

Another flattering top thanks to JC Buendia for Kashieca!
I love how the lines make you look.. slimming! hehe!
This one comes in three colors (I think!) black and gray, white and gray, and blue and gray like the one on top.
It costs around Php 600+. I was about to get this one but they hadn't got one of my size. Sayang!

This is the White and Gray version of the one that I mentioned above.
But the focus of this photo is that awesome necklace there.
I LOVE LOVE! 

They also have simple tees and polo shirts by JC Buendia.
See that cute frog logo? All of the JC Buendia for Kashieca has that mark on the clothes!

So look for the Frog with Crown logo if you are looking for a JC Buendia for Kashieca  item.  :) 

With the designer JC Buendia

And yes, I got to take home some Kashieca outfits which I can't wait to use for my outfit diaries. Haha. Abangan! So Coffeeholics, if you are interested in these, don't forget to check it out at any Kashieca boutiques. As far as I know, some boutiques do not hold the whole collection. Like I checked out the SM Marikina branch and they only had a few choice pieces unlike in Trinoma and Greenbelt. Most of the clothes in this collection range from Php 600 to 1,200. So if you want to get a good deal, try checking out SM NORTH this weekend. They are having the GREAT NORTHERN SALE! Check out their branch there and it might be on sale. :) The Great Northern Sale ends tomorrow so don't miss out on that! Its payday weekend coffeeholics so stay safe and shop wisely.