Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it - Confucius

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Grendha Jelly for the Rainy Days

Versatile and elegant in every detail, from its unparalleled design all the way to the metallic hues--- that is how Grendha Jelly values each woman’s individuality and offers a subtle touch of mystery and seduction.

















Exclusively distributed by ELRO Corporation, Grendha Jelly is available in leading department stores and boutiques nationwide. For more information on Grendha, visit Grendha Philippines on Facebook.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Basic Dos and Donts of Wearing Boots

My Tots Exactly CIB Monday

Do not underestimate the power of a boot. Most of the time, a good pair can make or break an outfit.

This boots I found at an Imported Shop in Greenhills Shopping Center.
Php 19,999.00

Versus

My boots, bought from a friend who travels a lot.
A very friendly rate at Php 900.00

3 Types of Boots According to height

1. 1. Booties & Ankle Boots – boots that sit at or slightly above ankle-height.

2. 2. Mid-Calf & Knee-High Boots – boots that are classic, these are likely what you think when you hear the word “boot.”

3. 3. Thigh-High & Over-the-Knee – boots that are above the knee, these mostly covers the legs.

Basic Dos and Donts of Wearing Boots:

- Keep it simple. Because these boots attract attention, it’s best to keep the rest of your outfit simple so your boots will really make a statement.


-The higher the rise of the boots, the shorter your skirt or dress should be. Boots with a higher rise paired with a longer skirt shortens the look of your legs.


-Know your occasion. Classic-rise boots come in a ton of different varieties, each of which can put a different spin on an outfit. In general, slouchy and cowboy styles are more casual, while luxurious leather or suede boots, heeled or flat, provide a more formal option.

-Consider your calves. Classic-rise boots can hit mid-calf or just below the knee. Either way, it’s important that the boot doesn’t gape too much–it should fit snugly but comfortably around your leg. If you have athletic or curvy legs, stretchy, slouchy, or zippered styles are a great bet.

Glide like a butterfly with the new Ipanema GB Butterfly Collection

The sixth of the Ipanema Gisele Bündchen line has finally landed the Philippines. Designed by supermodel and goodwill ambassador for United Nations Environment Programme and manufactured by one of the world’s largest shoe manufacturer, Grendene, the Ipanema Gisele Bündchen Butterfly Collection has come out of its cocoon--- ready to spread its colorful wings.

The butterfly collection is a very feminine line with sandals featuring delicate lace-like weave of butterflies that compliment the foot and a butterfly embellishment that complete the look. The concept behind this collection is based around the idea of metamorphosis for butterflies or transformation and reinvention – just like Gisele! For she is now, not only a supermodel, but a mom and a wife who continuously embraces change to make things better.

Just like the GB style that continuously advocates protection for the environment as every year, a portion of proceeds from the sale of the collection globally is used to support a charity program to help Mother Nature. This year they have chosen ISA, a socio-environmental group whose thrust is to promote awareness about climate change.

With each Ipanema Gisele Bündchen Collection , not only will you be wearing a uber-trendy flip-flop, but you will also be playing a part in doing some good for the planet. You may log on to www.ipanemaphils.com and click on the Butterfly tab to get a preview of these latest collection. Ipanema GB Butterfly is exclusively distributed by ELRO Corporation.


Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Tea Tree Concealer


If you want to hide blemishes without over drying your skin, try Tea Tree Concealer by the The Body Shop. It comes with a handy portable stick that comes in two great shades (light and medium) to blend with all skin tones.

Lemon tea tree and Community Trade tea tree oil from Kenya contain properties that help fight blemishes and prevent new ones from forming while Tamanu oil from Madagascar has a soothing effect and helps to calm irritation and redness.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Actors (I LOVE) with Long Hair

Jake Gyllenhall, behind the scene of Prince of Pertia, oozing with sexiness and appeal!


Brad Pitt, from the movie Troy, looks godly handsome!

Johnny Depp looking sleek with some part of his hair pulled at the back.


Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Deep Sleep Dreamy Pillow & Body Mist

Best if you want to: Get your beauty rest with this quick-drying, super-snoozer mist that balances the senses and soothes the mind all night long. Sweet dreams!

(Deep Sleep Dreamy Pillow & Body Mist that we bought at The Body Shop - SM Makati)


How it works:

Special encapsulation technology allows bursts of active fragrance to be released throughout the night as your body moves.
Jujube date is considered to promote deeper sleep, while Community Trade camomile calms and helps to maintain a restful sleep.
Geranium, juniper and patchouli oils soothe and promote tranquility.




Wednesday, June 1, 2011

CATCH THE BUZZ WITH HONEY BRONZE RANGE

The Body Shop launches its new moisturising Honey Bronze make-up range, so you can shimmer and glow with a bronzed and beautiful look thanks to its special ingredient.Honey is known as one of nature’s best moisturisers - it’s used in the range as when skin is moisturised it feels and looks smooth, so you can enjoy even application and a natural-looking bronzed and beautiful complexion. Discover new Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil, Brilliance Powder, Bronzing Gel For Face, Lip Nectar and Bronzing Powder. These products are ideal whether you want a subtle hint of bronze, or you prefer deeper tones. You can say goodbye to patchy bronzing thanks to the honey bee, instead enjoy smooth, moisturised skin with a bronzed glow - this range simply wouldn’t be possible without the incredible work of the honey bee, providing honey and beeswax used across the range.

Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil
You are bound to love this light-weight moisturising body oil. It gives skin a natural-looking beautifully bronzed shimmering glow, with a dry finish. Long-lasting and streak-free, it contains Community Fair Trade honey from Ethiopia and beeswax from Cameroon to moisturise. That’s right, these are two perfect ingredients for inclusion in this bronzing product, moisturising, softening and smoothing your skin.

Apply to your body using circular motions. Wash hands after use.

Honey Bronze Brilliance Powder
This illuminating powder can be applied to your cheeks and collarbone, leaving skin looking glowing and radiant. Enhance your natural skin colour with this easy-to-apply powder, which gives an instant shimmer courtesy of the integrated brush. It contains Community Fair Trade honey from Ethiopia and Community Fair Trade beeswax from Cameroon.

Release the powder by twisting the top, and apply directly to your cheeks and décolletage, until you have the perfect depth of colour you desire. Available in two shades.

Honey Bronze Bronzing Gel For Face
This lightweight moisturising bronzing gel suits all skin tones, giving an even and natural-looking honey-bronzed glow – it can also be used to enhance a natural tan. It contains Community Fair Trade honey from Ethiopia and beeswax from Cameroon, as well as organic aloe vera from Guatemala.

Simply smooth over skin gently, blend for a perfect finish and wash hands after use.

Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder
Discover a compact bronzer to give your skin a matte, natural-looking glow. Ideal for a smooth and even finish, simply using a bronzer brush, dust over forehead, cheeks, nose and chin – anywhere the sun naturally touches your face.

With four shades available, each contains Community Fair Trade honey from Ethiopia, beeswax from Cameroon and marula oil from Namibia.

Honey Bronze Lip Nectar
The Body Shop has developed two perfect shades of lip gloss to offset your bronzed look. With a sheer highshine glossy tint, Honey Bronze Lip Nectar is perfect for parched or sun-exposed lips. You can wear these alone or over lip colour, providing your lips with great moisturisation. Each product contains Community Fair Trade honey, beeswax and marula oil.

Available in two shades. Honey Bunch and Honeycomb.Did you know beekeeping was illegal in New York?
Up until 2010, New York City was one of the few jurisdictions in the USA to class beekeeping as illegal – honey bees were categorised alongside hyenas, tarantulas, cobras, dingoes and “dangerous” creatures. Thankfully residents of New York are now allowed keep hives of Apis mellifera, the common, nonaggressive honey bee.

The Body Shop is so concerned about the potential demise of the honey bee in many countries around the world, that it has taken a number of different measures - in addition to sourcing honey and beeswax from traditional bee-keepers. The Body Shop head office in England has introduced bee hives, and these beehives are maintained by employees on-site. Employees have received training to help them keep the hives, and volunteer on a rotating basis, giving thousands of bees a safe haven.

In addition, The Body Shop Foundation is funding research being undertaken by Sussex University in the UK to establish specific flora and fauna to help the British bee in urban areas. This involves planting different species of flowers and shrubs and monitoring the local bee population. To facilitate the research, The Body Shop head office has planted different species of lavender to help the bee on its grounds and the results are being studied by the researchers.

Want to know what you can do to help save the bees?
- Buy fruit and vegetables from stores selling local produce. This encourages and supports local farmers.
- Cultivate a small garden, growing native plants to make it bee-friendly.
- Avoid the use of pesticides.
- Avoid seeds coated in insecticides. These can cause the entire plant to become toxic to bees that may
try to feed on it.
- Resist the temptation to tear up all your weeds. Instead let them grow – especially clover and dandelion
- Create a buzz – help raise awareness of the plight of the bee, by telling friends and family how they can help save the bees.
- Buy honey that is sourced from beekeepers that don’t kill the bees at the end of each season.
- Take up beekeeping. It’s a rewarding hobby, and it’s not just for people living in the countryside.
- Don’t kill the bees! If your garden is attracting swarms of bees, that’s great news. If you are concerned they might sting, contact your local beekeeping association.

About the Honey and Beeswax used in new Honey Bronze
The team at The Body Shop searched long and hard to find honey and beeswax hives and suppliers meeting the objectives of the unique Community Fair Trade programme.
Peter Stedman, from the Community Fair Trade team, says: “I’ve spent time with our suppliers in Ethiopia and Cameroon, visited the hives, seen the bees in action - and frankly developed something of a passion for the honey bee. These creatures are truly amazing, and I’m thrilled that now in the UK our office has hives maintained by
employees. Sadly the opportunity to get up close and personal with the honey bee is under serious threat in many parts of the world - however our suppliers epitomise best practice, using traditional methods to help sustain the natural habitat of the bees”.

The Community Fair Trade honey used in Honey Bronze is supplied by Bezamar, an Ethiopian company that is working with beekeepers from the Bale mountains in the south of Oromia state in Ethiopia. The beekeepers employ traditional methods, using hives handcrafted from locally grown bamboo. This promotes strong, healthy bees, plus it deters logging in the forest. The raw comb is harvested, then tested for quality before the honey is separated and filtered. In addition to ensuring a fair price for this ingredient, The Body Shop pays an additional fund to the Oromia State Forest Department, supporting their excellent work pioneering community forest management.

The Community Fair Trade beeswax used in Honey Bronze products comes from the remote Adamaoua region of Cameroon through an organisation called ‘Guide D’Espoir, which translates to ‘Guiding Hope’. The beeswax is harvested from hives made of local, sustainable materials. The hives last around 2 years, with the grasses and bamboo eventually rotting, which encourages the bees to move regularly, enjoying a new clean home and helping them stay healthy and free of disease.

Club New You by Xenical

Find the Groove Find the New You. Recently held at The Residences Makati, the launch of Club New You saw members of the media dance the pounds away in an innovative and fun workout.

Hosted by Bianca Valerio of F.A.S.H.


This event was a sizzling affair that showed everyone the working out can be fun too.Zumba the Latin aerobics craze that has been steadily spreading across the globe since the 1990s was demonstrated by certified instructors, accompanying dancers, And the participants were able to enjoy the perks of losing weight and discovering something new that they could do.


Mr. Gabriel Gonzalez the Brand Manager of Xenical emphasized "Losing weight is the best way to start your journey towards overall wellness. Xenical and Club New You are your partners to help you find a new you!



The Roche Philippines Inc., provides an effective weight management solution that helps its users achieve real results. studies have shown that combining Xenical with the right diet can yield an increase in results compared to diet alone. Xenical prevents the body from absorbing up to 30% of the fat consumed in each meal. A recent study shows that the highest quality formulation and is purer compared to others orlistats

Find the New You today! Simply fill out a registration from the participating doctors upcoming Xenical events, leading drugstores, online(www.newyou.com.ph) or through the Xenical hotline in (02)-553-XENI (9364). Complete the registration process by submitting ten (10) empty Xenical blister packs alone with your name address, contact detail (i.e. email address, cellphone number), and birth date to Club New You P.O. Box 4061 Makati Central Post Office 1252 Makati City Philippines