OOTD - Madly Magnificent Magenta

Dress - SM Surplus Shop

Black Cover-up Cardi - Bossini Ladies (Thrfted Find) 

Shoes - SM Parisian

Black ring - SM Accessories

Necklace - Girl Shoppe

Beaded Black Bracelet - DIY by a friend

Magenta Bag - Bought from Vern Enciso at BU3!

Hey Coffeeholics! Just wanna let you know that I'm not angry or mad. I wanted to see what the effect would be if I didn't smile at all for my outfit post. So what do you think? Is it too mataray or what? hehe. Still, I think smiling is so much better than going for a "mataray" look. Its been said that a SMILE can be one's greatest accessory. I remember one of my students would always remind me to smile (haha kahit mainit ang ulo ko.. hihirit yun! napapangiti tuloy ako.. hehe) and would swear that it makes me look younger. Haha. Sige na nga.

I love my Madly Magnificently Magenta BAG! I got it during the 3rd Bloggers United event last June. One of the things that I wanted to buy badly was a pretty bag and I had a strong feeling that I'd find one at BU3.. so when I saw this at the Enciso sisters booth, I fell in love! The most awesome part? I got it for a steal! :) A pop of color sure makes a lot of difference to an outfit.

Anyway, I've been busy with some things at work and some time to think about stuff which led me to be reflective and so I haven't been online. One of the things that I've come to realized during this time of reflection is that..  I badly need to lose weight. So recently one of my cousins has been pestering and encouraging me to exercise exercise exercise! So I've kinda started and we use work out dance videos to make it more fun. After 2 sessions I've come to the conclusion that dancing is HARD. I don't know which is better.. dance exercise video? Or kenpo/taebo type exercise video? I haven't tried ZUMBA yet but I will soon. So what about you? Do you have any suggestions on what exercise vid on youtube I can follow or watch? Please do share share share!

5th Phil-Cosmetics Expo - BE THERE!

Hey Coffeeholics! I know it's been a while. Just took a week long hiatus to catch up on a lot of stuff. Also took a break from the online scene. Hehe. But now I'm back coz well, there's so many stuff coming up this end of August plus I have lots of things to share to you guys. 

4th Phil-Cosmetics Expo last year with Genn, Tiff, and Gie (not in pic)!

Well one of the things that I'd like to share to you guys is that the Phil-Cosmetics Expo will be starting next Friday, August 31 up to September 2, 2012! I'm so excited about that coz I went this expo LAST YEAR (see my post about that here) and  I had lots of fun. I'm betting that this year will also be a blast. Don't miss out in watching (and Joining!) the main events of the expo -- NAIL ART competition, HAIR & MAKEUP Competition, and the FASHION SHOW. I will be posting the rules for the competitions in another post.
Anyway, check the press release below to know more about the Phil-Cosmetics Expo on this coming weekend.

CCIP HOLDS 5^th  PHIL-COSMETICS EXPO IN SEPTEMBER 2012

Are you into beauty?

Know the latest trends in cosmetics.

Find a career in beauty.

Create or launch your own products or

BREAK INTO THE BEAUTY BUSINESS!

The CHAMBER OF COSMETICS INDUSTRY OF THE PHILIPPINES INC. (CCIP) will hold its fifth staging of the annual exhibition of leading cosmetics and personal care products on August 31-Sept. 2, 2012 at the Megatrade Hall 1, 5^th Floor, Mega B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

CCIP is an organization of companies composed of manufacturers, importers, distributors, traders and retailers of cosmetic products, as well as suppliers of cosmetic ingredients and packaging materials. CCIP is a proud founding member of the ASEAN Cosmetics Association (ACA), the ASEAN federation of national cosmetic associations.

This year’s Phil-Cosmetics Expo: 5^th Pilipinas ang Ganda Mo! Exposition is also being staged in celebration of the Cosmetics Month in September.  Entrance to the Expo is free of charge.

Over the years, this Expo has established a loyal and growing market, and has always been one of the most anticipated annual events.  For the past four years, this Expo has provided CCIP members and other companies in the same industry, with great opportunities to showcase their products and services to the dynamic market.  The Expo has also become a venue for launching, promoting and demonstrating new products and services.   It has also proven to be an ideal environment for generating contacts and sales leads, as well as for networking with vendors, suppliers, and distributors.  The exhibit goers have also benefited tremendously from the great promotional values and entertainment during the event.

This year, the Expo has also opened its doors to the public who are interested in breaking into the business of beauty through its seminars and its exhibitors who offer opportunities other than big discounts on their product lines. Furthermore, the event showcases hair and make-up and nail art competitions and the prestigious Mr. & Ms. Cosmetics 2012 which discovers new talents that represents and supports the objectives of the industry.

The event also aims for CCIP members and non- members to interact with each other and establish camaraderie within the industry.

For more information, inquiries or reservations, please contact  Jonathan Roxas or Emer Dela Cruz of MCT Events Management, the marketing arm of the Expo, at telephone numbers 5766362, 6435490, 3992935 and 502 1546 or thru its email address -mctevents@gmail.com.

Justin Bieber for Proactiv

As you all know, I'm always on the lookout for the perfect skincare treatment what with me on a constant battle with my zit zone. Though it has considerably tamed since the last time I've talked about this, the fact is that acne still breaks out on my face. Its disheartening. Now I'm seriously thinking if I should really invest in Proactiv. I've seen it and heard about it but I have never tried it.

Proactiv 30-day Kit

Proactiv Solution boasts as the #1 anti-acne system in America and is now here in the Philippines. I guess it is popular enough to be confident enough to make its mark here in the Philippines. Check out the Proactiv Testimonials section, you could probably understand why. Even Justin Bieber himself swears on Proactive! Watch him talk all about it here:

Justin Bieber for Proactiv--definitely makes sense! After all, he is still a teenager who still undergoes the same skin problems just like all the other teens out there. For clear skin, Justin Bieber uses the Proactiv 3-Step System Products which comes in a 30-Day Kit and in a 60-Day Kit.

Proactiv 60-day kit.

The website states that as a CombinationTherapy™ system, Proactiv Solution doesn't just clear your acne but also helps prevent pimples from coming back! I know that sounds too good to be true right? But Proactiv takes acne seriously, so seriously that they have a Money Back Guarantee if you don't get Clear Skin. I guess this is what makes Proactiv different from all the other skin care products out there. If they have enough confidence in themselves to guarantee our money back if it doesn't work, surely Proactiv is indeed worth the try eh? 

Justin Bieber's Girlfriend Perfume

Anyway there's good news for all Bieber fans out there. Proactiv Solution is joining the Bieber Fever this August to October and they're giving away the much talked about Justin Bieber's Girlfriend Perfume and Laptop Case. All interested buyers have to do is purchase their Proactiv Kit so they will get the chance to win these exciting items.

Justin Bieber's Girlfriend Laptop Case

PROMO MECHANICS:

Promo Period: August 15 - October 15, 2012

Raffle Date: October 19, 2012

HOW TO JOIN:

Customer can buy either a Proactiv 30-Day Kit or Proactiv 60-day kit from any of the participating outlets:

• Door to Door Delivery Hotlines Door to Door delivery Hotlines (729-2222, 1-800-8-729-8888, 1-800-10-889-4444, 0917-801-8888), customer’s given Account Name as per Proactiv’s official Customer Database shall be entitled with the raffle entry.

• Proactiv Mall Kiosks at Glorietta, Ground Floor; Trinoma, 2nd Floor; Robinsons Galleria, 3rd Floor; and Marquee Mall, Ground Floor.

         For Proactiv Mall Kiosk purchases, customer must fill-out the Official Raffle Entry Form          with the following details: Customer Name, Customer Address, Customer Contact Number, Product Purchased,  Date of Purchase, OR Number, Signature of Customer, and Signature of Promodizer. 

         The Official Raffle Entry Form must be submitted to the Proactiv Promodiser in charge  to qualify for the raffle.

• All Watson's outlets or SM Department Store Branches.

For purchases at Watsons or SM Department Stores - Customers can read the promo mechanics posted in Proactiv Solution Philippines Facebook Page. Customer needs to send a scanned copy of their Watsons or SM Official Receipt together with their name and contact number to any of the following addresses:

Email: customer@proactiv.com.ph

Fax No.: 02 – 729-  4444

Regular Mail: ATTN: Proactiv Solution, 17F, Tower 2, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave cor Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City

*** Top American Products Solution Inc must receive the entry before the raffle date, October 19, 2012. All entries received after the raffle date will be automatically disqualified.

• Customer must buy any of the participating Proactiv kit SKUs within the prescribed promo period. Purchases of Proactiv Kits outside the promo period are not eligible to have a raffle entry equivalent.

•  If a customer avails of the standard limited Money back Guarantee that comes with every Proactiv 30-day or 60-day kit, this forfeits the subsequent activation of his or her raffle ticket entry. If the customer won and subsequently availed of the Money Back Guarantee after claiming the prize, the actual cost of the perfume and the laptop bag will be deducted to the refund value.

•  Every purchase of Proactiv Solution 30-day kit is equivalent to one (1) Raffle Entry and every purchase of Proactiv Solution 60-day kit is equivalent to two (2) Raffle Entries

CONDITIONS OF THE PRIZE

• The Prize is not convertible to cash and or other Proactiv products.

• Winners from Metro Manila must personally pick up the prize at Top American Products Solution, Inc office (17th Flr. Tower 2, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala cor. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Philippines) and present a valid ID and official receipt upon claiming.

• For winners outside Metro Manila, they can claim the prize personally or request for the prizes to be mailed subject to compliance to the following conditions: 

     1. They need to provide a valid email address capable to receive ff: (1) Acknowledgement Receipt, (2) Waiver of Rights for marketing promotion. Customer must print, sign, and email back these two documents

      2. Customer must attach to this email a scanned copy of any Government issued ID, plus a close-up photo to be used for future Proactiv Solution marketing materials.

       3. They need to provide the correct mailing address. Top American Products Solutions Inc. will shoulder the mailing expense for the prizes. Any return to sender event will forfeit the prize.

     4. Failure to comply with all of these conditions for winners outside Metro Manila will cause forfeiture of prize without further notice.