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Coach & Guess Handbag Giveaway plus NP set giveaway

2010-03-05T15:45:00.004+08:00

Hello Ladies!

Beautybow has a fantastic giveaway. first she is giving away coach and Guess Handbags...

Please follow this link to join.. its until March 10, 2010....

and it doesn't end there. she has another giveaway... For reaching 100+ followers.. Yehey! she is one generous lady... She is giving away Napoleon Perdis collection NP SET

So what are you waiting for .. follow this link.. its open to all ladies worldwide... Starts Feb 28, 2010 and ends March 28, 2010....

ciao!

First haul of the year!

2010-01-14T09:54:00.004+08:00

Hi again ladies!

i was trying to be on a no buy mode until i sell all my extra stuffs in here.... but of course there are still some essentials that are needed and are i think should be exempted to the rules.. ( all rules have exemption right?)

First haul was from Human nature.... i've been hunting on a good shampoo and conditioner to help me out with my falling hairs... it's been over a year that i m suffering from hair fall maybe because of stress (work have been really challenging and stressful the past year).. i tried Pregroe, pantene , even L'oreal elseve but still those didn't solve my problems...i happen to talked to one of my friends and they recommended Human Nature.. good thing they have an online shop http://humanheartnature.com/shop/ and you could browse to their wide array of products.. good about it is its 100% Philippine made... Yey for that...

here are the items that i bought from them...total damage 499php including shipping

Next was essential items from watson's in Festival mall in Alabang...I am running out of Olay Total effects and i would like to try their new product which is Olay Regenerist Micro sculpting cream...its quite pricey though..1299php for a 50g tub... i also bought my HG toner Neutrogena Alcohol free toner and st. Ives Apricot scrub...

Olay Regenerist Microsculpting cream Php 1299

St. Ives apricot scrub - Php 195 , Neutrogena Alcohol free toner - Php 279

that's my first haul....

ciao!

Eva's First Giveaway!!!!!!

2010-01-14T09:45:00.003+08:00

Hi there lovelies!

Bella Chic (Eva) of http://xobellachicxo.blogspot.com/is hosting here first giveaway to everyone who stops by and read and comment on her blog...

Giveaways ends January 26th, 2010 12:00am MST

1 Winner
Prizes:
Clinique cosmetics pouch
Various Dior samples
Beauty Rush luminous shadow - Glow Nude
Mini Stila lip glaze - Brown Sugar
NYX chrome eyeshadow - Geisha
Revlon Nail polish - Effervecent Opal (New Shade)
Beauty Rush wet/dry shadow - Gold Rush
Flower hair clip
The Body Shop Almond oil conditioning handwash
Korres Shower gel - Clementine

Rules:
1. Must be a follower of this blog
2. Post a comment and leave your email or blogger username
Extra Entries:
1. Follow my twitter AND tweet about this giveaway (include username)
2. Post a link back to this giveaway on your blog (include link)
3. My 58 current followers will automatically get an extra entry if they decide to enter.
4. What do like about my blog? or What kind of posts would you like to see in the future?

so what are you waiting for .. go ahead and click here to check out here giveaway.. don't forget to follow....

ciao!

BLOGSALE!!!

2010-01-09T10:26:00.007+08:00

Hi lovelies!

i have accumulated quite a number of items and some of them need a new home to take care of them...I do accept bank payments and paypal.. Item will be shipped thru LBC or AIR 21. Buyer to shoulder shipping cost..... So if anyone are interested please do leave me a comment or send me an e-mail @ cielo_umandal@hotmail.com....

MAC Mineralize SkinFinish Natural in Medium dark - SOLD

70 -80% left

Php 450

Stila illuminating Tinted Moisturizer with SPF15 30ml used 4x - SOLD

Php 300

MAC Frost lipstick in "0" used 3x

Php 500

Maybelline UV Base Mexoryl SX+XL with SPF35/PA+++

purple

Php 250

L'oreal infallible longwear lip duo compact in Rose Tatto

used 5x (retails Php 900+) my price Php 500

MAC dual edge eye penci in nighthawk/frontrow

both ends used 4 - 5x
Php 450

LORAC Pencil Eyeshadow/liner in Paparazzi swatch once never sharpened
Retails at $16
Php 400

Eyeko Creams ... Both used 1x... use a spatula to scoop out from the cover... Php 200 each

Bobbi Brown Blush in Pink Clay.. used 2x... Php 400

I was Tagged!

2010-01-08T16:57:00.004+08:00

Hi lovelies!

I was tagged by http://twinsouls888.blogspot.com/ .. This is my first photo tag... really nice to know that someone really drops by my blog.... ok here it goes...

the rules of the tag:
1. Open you 1st photo folder
2. Scroll to teh 10th Photo.
3. Post the phot and the story behind it
4. Tag 5 or more people..

This was taken in July of 2008 in Golden Gate National Park in San Francisco in one of my business trips... I was really really mad to one of the officemates the day before thsi was taken for he will be taking the rental car with him and will leave me without a car. I don't want to tag along with him in Sausalito since most of his relatives doens't know how to speak English nor Tagalog... They only speak chinese and Ilocano.. how weird is that... Anyway's i did cry about it and told the headoffice of my dilema and they were really nice to get me a reantal car to be used on the certain weekend.... the next day.. i drove to San Francisco.. took my cam with me and just shoot and shoot... this flower caught my attention and to be honest up to now.... i don't know its name... :) btw.. this is not enhanced by photoshop.. i have no knowledge in photo edting except cropping and resizing...

for the next photo tag im tagging......

Gracie of http://vanityfair-uk.blogspot.com/

Charry of EyeCandy

Jhoy of http://oh-jhoy.blogspot.com/

Gem of http://rarevanity.blogspot.com/

Oochaoo of http://mybeautyloveaffair.blogspot.com/

crystal of http://musicalfanlovesminerals.blogspot.com/

Happy new year everyone!

LVoe

2009-12-19T16:12:00.006+08:00

Hi everyone!

OMG! i got one item from my Wishlist I've been lemming for this item for ages.... though i did not got exactly what i've been asking for but this one is much better... okay without further ado here she is..... LV Speedy Monogram Speedy 35..

i'm so excited... can't wait to use my new baby.... She will add to my growing numbers of bags.....

till next time..... thanks Santa!

Twilight Saga : Eclipse

2009-12-10T11:25:00.005+08:00

Oh my God! Eclipse movie is already in post production... After seeing "New Moon" , now i can't wait for the next movie.... Anyone who hasn't seen the movie yet (maybe most have seen it already :) ) should see it .. I already have the original DVD copy of Twilight (first movie)... I am not sure when the New moon DVD will be released.. anyone knows?

Anyway got this article from http://www.eclipsemovie.org/eclipse-will-also-be-available-in-imax-theaters-on-june-30th-2010/ :

"With the huge money The Twilight Saga has been making at theaters, it’s no surprise everyone wants it in IMAX. This way, theater owners can charge more for tickets and everyone involved can make more money. It’s just unfortunate they didn’t film any of the movie using IMAX cameras when it was in production. Of course, with The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn still to be shot, perhaps the final chapter will be a real IMAX release and Twilight fans will be able to see Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner fill the whole screen.
“Twilight moviegoers will have a whole new way to experience this next installment of the series, with the enhanced image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience putting them IN the movie,” said Richie Fay, Summit Entertainment’s President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution. “The IMAX release puts us on the event film calendar for 2010, and we’re very excited to work with IMAX to bring a new kind of film to the IMAX theatre network.”

and here's Bella on the cover of Interview Mag

photo credits from Interview magazine

photo credits from eclipsemovie.org

I'm still Team Edward... :)

ciao ladies!

Give-aways!!!!!!

2009-12-05T10:23:00.002+08:00

hey lovelies!

Jhoy of http://oh-jhoy.blogspot.com/ is having her first give-away:

here are the rules :

Follow my blog +1 , yup thats it. and write you name & email in the comments section below. BUT if you want to go above and beyond and gain more tickets.....
Repost this blog into your own blog and put the link in the comment box +1
Follow me on twitter and link to this post +1
Fansign: this is just for kicks, hold up a sign saying "I love Vanessa" lol all my friends do this and I do this also to them, I've created a collage on my desktop. lolz. and email it to me at vanessajhoy@yahoo.com, if you make me one, I'll make one for you to, sound fair? it doesn't bother me, spread the loveeee! +1
I just thought of another one (to lazy to take another photo) , subrcibe me on youtube www.youtube.com/0hjhoy +1

Click here to join...

Also, Jeanicejoi of Mommy Fabulous! is also having her giveaway. She has fabulous gift to be given away...

entry is simple, there are only 2things you must do!, 1.you must become a subscriber. 2.Blog about it,let others know about the contest by posting on your blog with a link back to hers! simple,and easy as pie right?!!.

Click here to join....

ciao.. till next time!

Christmas Wishlist

2009-12-02T21:38:00.013+08:00

Hey Lovelies!

I can't believe its already 22 days before Christmas! I've been busy at work and haven't completed my Christmas shopping yet. Though i got the kiddos their shoes and pants but still hasn't complete yet ... booo me....

Anyway, i already put up our Christmas tree two weeks ago.

the one on the left was my last year's decor and the one below (blue and silver) is my this year's motiff

i have also created my Christmas wishlist this year:

Louis vuitton Monogram Speedy 30 - GOT it.. Speedy 35

Urban Decay book of shadows 2 or

Nars Doucers de Paris Artist Palette orMAC in the gallery eyeshadow palette.. (can't find the image)

Nars Velvet Matte lip pencil or Dior Serum de rouge in rosewood

We'll be resuming creating some cellphone charms for giveaway to officemates tonight... There's a lot of things i have to accomplish in two weeks like buying gifts for inaanaks, shopping for gifts for my family and friends.. hay hope i could make it before the 25th..... We'll on my family side they don't really celebrate Christmas since they are members of INC as well as i am but my hubby and his side is Catholic its quite complicated.... anyway enough of those rants..... i'll update this post as i close some on mylist...

till next time....

ciao

Give away!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-11-25T12:33:00.002+08:00

Hi Lovelies!

Herroyalbleakness is giving away GC's for Laser Hair Removal of the underarms (till you achieve the desired appearance of underarms) and TCA peel of the back (1 session) at 6F Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Center!

just click here to join... :)

ciao...

Being Crafty ... what do you think?

2009-09-16T08:30:00.006+08:00

Hi every one..... been MIA for a while.. regular work is keeping me from updating this blog.. but i do read all post of all the pretty bloggers that i do i follow so i'm quite up to date of what's new in the blog world.

Anyway, I accompanied our Finance controller two weeks ago to Divisoria for some pasalubong shopping. By the way she's an American based in our office in San Diego, CA. She was looking for some accessories and jewerly that she could bring to her staffs in the US. We found this beads store in 168 mall that sells ready made Swarovski jewerly and swarovski crystals that you could make on your own.... My eyes feasted on a lot of crystals... i bought a lot and thought of creating my own or might as well sell those if someone finds it nice. I will be posting some of my creations so if anyone wants them.... here they are.....

First one is made of 8mm bronze Swarovski pearls , 14mm swarovski moon, gold plated toggle clasp

Second is inspired from a picture i saw from the web while i was browsing thru spring images... it represent spring colors..

made of 10mm swarovski flowers, 14mm swarovski heart, 6mm swarovski bicones, 6mm swarovski round rondelle, 6mm swarovski pearls... rodium plated toggle clasp, key charms ... measures 7 1/2" from end to end....

close-up of the heart...

when worn....

Need your opinion guys.. would i pursue this? if anyone f you wanted this, just shoot me an e-mail.... cielo_umandal@hotmail.com

thanks...ciao...

jinxbea

I won! I won!

2009-08-19T10:29:00.007+08:00

Hi everyone! it's already mid week and hope evryone is doing good..... i've been blessed this month.. a lot of gifts came my way .... it's my birthday month... one of the unexpected gift that i received was winning the Cosmopolita Mag promo last June. I've been buying beauty and fashion magazines since last year and this is my second time entering a contest/giveaway and i was lucky enough to win one of the prizes...

I entered their Pucker power giveaway....i've been lemming for Guerain rouge lipstick when i first saw it in Jamilla's blog. i really wanted to get one but the price is preventing me to get one from Rustan's... It's price at P2350 or around $49... It's too much for a lipstick... maybe i have been good and God let me have it without spending too much (i spent only P125 for the magazine price :) ).. Two weeks ago i got an e-mail from summit media informing me that i won the giveaway.. i was really really happy.. getting my very first guerlain lippy... so last thursday, i went to Summit Media's office to pick up my prize... Good thing the shade was so nice.... i got Guerlain Rouge de G in 09 Galante.. i will post swatch of the lippy later...

sorry for the mark... booh me.. i was excite to check the color and didn't notice that it hit the case.

The case was really really pretty.. it was heavy though for a lipstick... its like carrying your whole make-up kit ... But for now this is my fave l/p aside from the clinique long last lipstick in 05 Heart....

ciao

In Memory of Pres. Cory Aquino

2009-08-01T11:18:00.002+08:00

Former President Cory Aquino passed away @3:18am this morning at Makati Medical Center at the age of 76 . Please join me in a minute of prayer for her soul.

Family pictures!!!!!!!!!!

2009-07-27T14:34:00.004+08:00

this post is dedicated to Gracie .. She hasn't met my family yet neither did we met yet.. I met her thru blogging and she is really a wonderful person.... Also, i would like to introduce to everybody my wonderful family... they are the one who complete my whole being....

Gracie, here are the recent family pictures that we had...

My family... Me, Edgar , Denise and Luis Antonio

Kawaii pose?

Denise 8 yrs old and Luis Antonio 4yrs old

That's it.. my family.......

HAUL!!!!!!!!!!

2009-07-13T13:54:00.007+08:00

Hi everyone!!!!!!!!!i did a little haulin' last Saturday and last night... I am in need of a good facial cleanser, that could prevent zits and of course provide a clean fresh feel after. i have read in some blogs about the tee trea oil from The Body Shop that will help eliminate acne. So after watching Transformer 2 (which i should say really good.... at far with the first one) i ask my hubby if i could drop by TBS... i was only going to buy the facial wash and Toner but end up buying these.....

Tea tree skin clearing facial wash , Tea tree Skin Clearing toner, Camomile Gentle eye make-up remover , Tea tree oil...

Freebie ... green make-up pouch

Then last night after attending Cancer Seminar in Vivere Hotel in Alabang btw, it was very informative given by Fuda Cancer Hospital in China... http://www.fudahospital.com/.. there is indeed hope for Cancer patients.. even for stage 4 cancer...... so after attending the seminar, i dropped by Robinson's in Festival mall and hauled again.... i needed an eye cream but then upon seeing this Eye-make-up remover from Nikki of Askmewhats , i decided to give it a try... even if i purchased the one from TBS.... ???????

This is my eyes before using the Olay Regenerist eye lifting serum.... please be warned.....

dark under eyes, fine lines, some dark spots

I will check if this would work wonders on my eyes.... I will leave you with a pic of mine a 2 months ago.. just don't focus on the zits in my forehead....

See you again next time!

Ciao!

Giveaway! Giveaway!

2009-06-27T08:40:00.003+08:00

Wanna pamper your self? wanna win Php 10ooo worth of GC from Aesthetic Science Clinic for Cosmetic Dermatology and Plastic Surgery? Here is your chance...... The Beauty Writer of http://www.beautyforaliving.com/ is giving away GCs for a lucky reader..... THe winner will get:

Diamond Peel worth P1,200 - This innovative non-chemical exfoliation treatment corrects the signs of aging and sun damaged skin with no downtime at all. It also helps in the improvement of acne scars and stretch marks. For optimal results, a series of treatments is advised. It is a safe and therapeutic approach to skin care when done in combination with other facial treatments.

eMax Skin Rejuvenation worth P3,500 for face - uses combined energies for effective and gentle restoration & rejuvenation of skin appearance

Body Scrub with Bleach plus Massage worth P1,400 - A 2-hour relaxing body treatment for softer, smoother and lighter skin. A rich sea salt is blended with the finest oils that has exfoliating properties and is used to remove dead and unwanted skin. A bleaching agent is then applied all over the body.

Reshape worth P4,000 for abdomen/butt and thighs - employs cutting edge RF technology to heat the inner layer of skin to achieve a Total Body Reshaping and sculpting. This revolutionary heat wave therapy will improve your body contour and skin texture to give you that toned, firm look without aggressive exercise or dieting. (this i like most.. hahahaha)

What do you have to do? Visit her site : http://www.beautyforaliving.com/ for the mechanics.. Its so easy.... oh by the way.. contest ends on July 3rd midnight!

Newbie eye make-up

2009-05-26T12:17:00.005+08:00

i am a late bloomer when it comes to make-up... i only started applying make-up only late last year and still not yet comfortable in applying eye shadows.. i always end up applying foundation, an eye liner, fix my brows, add a blush and lipstick.. i am not that adventurous in eye shadows...

here is my attempt in doing my eyes....

taken with flash

eyes close , without flash

products used:

MAC powerpoint eyepencil in stubborn brown

Revlon eyebrow pencil in brown

shadows from estee lauder blockbuster set (2009

Maybelline Volume express cateyes mascara

Contest Alert!!!! Win a She Uemura Mika Heart Brush Set

2009-05-06T13:31:00.002+08:00

Been Blogging hoping for a while and found Beauty for a living's Blog... To celebrate her entry to the beauty blogging world, she decide to open up a contest.. and who would not like a travel set make-up brush from Shu Uemura?????

Here is the link for the mechanics .. http://beautyforaliving.blogspot.com/ Contest ends on May 7 6pm and will be announce MAy 7 11:59pm.. that's Philippine time...

ciao...

TAG TIME!!!!!

2009-04-25T08:56:00.004+08:00

TAG TIME!!! TAGGED: ABOUT METhis is a tag from a fellow beauty blogger... Gracie . Thank you for tagging me sis :)

What is your current obsession?
shopping! who else don't have this kind of obsession?!?!?!
What is your weirdest obsession?
keeping everything organized but still failed to do so.....:(
What are you wearing today?
A green poloshirt from old NAvy with matching white capris
What’s the last thing you bought?
dried mangoes (as pasalubong to my friends.. i'll be flying tonight to the US)
What do you look for in a friend?
honest and faithful
Who do you want to meet in person?
oh my god.. it would be Barrack Obama
What’s your favourite type of music?
ballads, alternative, pop
What is your favourite piece of clothing you own?
a white button down shirt i bought from GAp from my last trip
If you had $100 now what would you spend it on?
can i have at least $700.. i would buy a louis vuitton speedy bag
Do you admire anyone’s style?
yes... i love Lucy Torres... simple yet elegant
What's your favorite ice cream flavor?
Strawberry and chocolate
Now, I'm tagging 5 people: or i'm tagging everyone who hasn't done this tag....

Back on track ??????

2009-04-02T16:15:00.007+08:00

been away for too long.... got a lot of things to settle (personal and career). sigh... i just hope a day is more than 24 hours....Anyways, i've ordered bracelet from DSK jewerly

Steph was so fast.. e-mailed her before i left worked and the next morning, got a response from her... gave her specs on what i like , colors and after few minutes she said it was done...how fast is that! the initial design she puts in a round crystal instead of the heart.. then i ask her if she could change it to heart crystal and she gladly obliged..... great service... hats off to you steph!
photo courtesy or DSK Jewerly

then yesterday, i ordered a necklace with a matching crystal....i haven't seen it yet but i know it would be as beautiful as the bracelet.

also, another thing is i've been hooked to Make-up.. first was MMU then tried non-MMU (MAC and Estee lauder) ... but mostly no make-up or neutral MU only.. late bloomer i am... hahahaha!

i will leave you with my pic.. taken during lunch..... natural light... no flash...still trying to figure out how to get pics without horrifying everyone.. hahahaha... the colors are washed out.. sorry

MAC studio Fix powder C40

Estee blockbuster set blush and mascara

Revlon eyeliner in dark brown

revlon eyebrow pencil in dark brown

see you next time.....

Foodtrip - Rack's Festival Mall

2008-09-16T12:23:00.007+08:00

Just last Saturday Jing and I went Festival Mall after deliberation of going out or not. We did arrive to the mall lunch time and we haven't had breakfast yet. I told him we could have lunch at the newly opened Rack's since i told him weeks ago that i would treat him for lunch or dinner to the said resto. We tried their Clam chowder (forgot to take pics.. bummer)...

It was ok but i still like the chowder from the Old Spaghetti House ( need to go back there again one of these days).. then had their House Salad with Apples ,Pili nuts and Raspberry Vinagrette.

The salad was really good. dressing was just right. good thing about it is that they already toss it in a separate bowl before they transferred it to the salad plate. So every ingredient has its own share of dressing.... For the main course we had their Sampler Platter which has everything ( liempo , baby back ribs, grilled chicken and beef ribs) the baby back and beef ribs are really fall off the bones. once you slice one off its like a corned beef hahahaha.....The platter also have side dish like steamed veggies (only carrots and corns, i was thinking of mostly greens like beans, brocolli etc). baked beans, which is really good and their corn bread...

We didn't manage to finish the whole servings but it was good. Though not the best tasting ribs for me... but for Jing he is satisfied...

All in all 3 and a half thumbs up .... service is fast actually

Foodtrip - Crustacia

2008-09-15T15:51:00.010+08:00

Went with Jing to ATC 3 weeks ago to try out Red Crabs, but ALAS Red Crabs wasn't there anymore. It was replaced by Crustacia. Since i am really really craving for crabs that day, we tried out the place.
We ordered Singaporean Chili Crabs ( mild). The crabs were really really huge (1.5 kls)

then crispy baby squid. i swear they are really babies. don't know where they got it but its so small...and its really yummy...:)

.......Phad thai , they are really really good.... i have tasted phad thai in Banana Leaf and must say it pass my expectations....

and Bagoong Fried Rice.... Jing likes it! i only had a spoonful since i'm on a diet. LOL!!!!

total bill cost us Php 3000+++ around $72++ not bad. Experience was really really good. Its only the "aligue" which is hard already but you wants to eat it anyway unless you want to have hypertensions and cholesterol build up in your arteries.. hehehehe....

will i come back... definitely!

First time in the blogging world.......

2008-06-25T11:09:00.003+08:00

I've been lurking in some blogs in the net and find it amusing for people sharing their personal lives over the net....... There are some blogs that i often visit everyday, check if they have new post . I even put them on my favorite list....I was thinking, what if i create one for myself? nice idea huh?

I would like my blog to be a diary of my life.. probably interesting to others and maybe boring to some.... Others may say " do i care about it?" I'd like to share with some especially to my friends what is happening now to me (as if they care).... share my passions, what makes me happy and sad.... its like my life journal......

Peeps, this is just a start... i will try my best to at least not be boring and be interesting...... my journey to life....