Yes you read that right. We were very blessed and lucky to have our first Cebu Beauty Bloggers Meetup at the Beauty Affair Face and Slimming Hub. We all got to experience different services depending on what our skin needed. In addition to that, we got to hang out with the gorgeous Owner Ms Reese Borromeo and fabulous Host Nico Ivan Velasquez.

Beauty Affair offers you the best facial care services with organic selection, whitening solutions and non-invasive body slimming procedures that makes use of the latest technology available in the scene. All services always come with touch from the heart coming from their professional line-up of beauty attendants who are there to make sure you feel and look good after every appointment.


The place has a really nice and calming ambiance. It was very clean and feminine. They offer a lot of skin care services as well as slimming services, thus explains the top of the line equipment they had. Despite the expensive equipment they offer their services at an affordable price.


One thing I noticed was that, their staff were friendly and personable. They wore genuine smiles on their faces which made me feel really comfortable and welcomed. Their Wifi is extremely fast too, which is a definite Bonus!

I tried their ELP Acne Laser Treament with Facial. I don't really have an acne prone skin, but I opted for this service since I had a some pimple spots on my face. This treatment, will help reduce pimples and lighten acne scars as well.

They first performed the facial procedure on my face and thoroughly cleaned it. Once done, they began the laser treatment then completed the service with a sunscreen.


Overall, it was a really pleasant experience. I even already plan to get some of their packages. Beauty Affair Hub is Hollie approved and would highly recommend this place for your facial care needs.

Visit them every Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 NN to 9:00 PM at the 2nd floor of the Alcon Arcade Building, F. Cabahug Street, Mabolo Cebu City. You can also reach them through 09772020598 or 09179789809.  You can find them on Facebook and Instagram

Ongoing Discounts

They offer a 10% discount to Hoteliers, BPO Employees, Residents of Mabolo Area and Followers on my Blog until December 31, 2017.

All you need to do is show them this blog post and avail your 10% Discount!

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

I recently had the opportunity to experience the TIGI Bed Head workshop here in Cebu City. It was held at the Expose Salon in Crossroads, Banilad. It was the first time that I joined a workshop related to hair styling, since I honestly don't know much about hair products. (teehee)

I was just in awe seeing Ralf and Andy, teach the hair stylists from all over Philippines, their tips and techniques in cutting, coloring and styling the hair. They worked on several models swiftly yet still precise and the results were just amazing.


Ralf Boss, owns a TIGI Salon in Germany for over 15 years. He became the TIGI Art Director in Germany and soon joined TIGI in 2007. He moved to Taipei to lead the first TIGI International Academy in Asia. He is currently the TIGI Creative Director for Taiwan and Asia Pacific who also leads the Asia Educator Team.

Andy Cheong, has been in the hair industry for over 30 years and has received several awards for hairdressing in Asia. He is currently the TIGI Regional Education Director for TIGI Copyright Colour and closely works with Ralf touring all over Asia.


I saw them both in action and definitely learned a thing or two. The workshop was geared towards hair professionals since it was very technical. It also talked more about the new Shift Collection 2017 using the Tigi Bed Head Colour Trip line.

 
The 2017 Tigi Collection: Shift, shows a changing mood in hairdressing and colouring, embracing natural texture and creating personalized, distinctive styles. Eight new cuts and colours have been created to inspire creation of forward thinking looks for the contemporary client.


The workshop took all morning to finish. Then they showcased all the models they styled and worked on that morning, explaining what the main points were. (It's where I learned, focal point for the hair...lol)


I was fortunate to have the TIGI Bed Head experience. Andy, asked me what color I wanted and I told him something purple so he suggested and mixed the perfect color that he thought suit me. I also left Ralf to decide what hair style would suit me best.

This is the first time I had my hair bleached, and I was surprised that it remained soft and healthy. I was honestly dreading that it would become dry and brittle, but they proved me wrong.


There is one thing, I noticed about TIGI Bed Head products. Everything smells divine, and I mean literally. That even includes the bleach they used on my hair. I honestly did not smell that strong chemical scent you normally get at a local salon. From the bleach, the hair color, to the shampoo, conditioner and the styling products. It all just smells so darn good.

You can head to the Expose Salon, located at Crossroads, Banilad and experience it yourself. You can also buy Tigi Bed Head products at the Salon. For those looking for the Purple Shampoo (used to maintain hair color), they have it! It retails for Php1,800.

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

Shopping from the US just got easier with myMallBox! What is myMallBox? It is a package forwarding company that helps ship American products to international users.

I first discovered myMallBox around mid February 2017, since they sent me an invitation email to try out their service. I then checked their website to see what it was about and how it works. I tried a similar service before, but I was just not too happy about it, that's why I didn't bother looking for another alternative. myMallBox team gave me some credits to my account, just so I can try out their service and so I did.

Since I initially just wanted to try out their service, I did not go crazy with my purchase. I wanted to get a feel of how they process things and to my surprise, it was fairly easy and hassle free.

I went ahead and proceed with signing up on the myMallBox website. Once done I received an email asking me to verify my email address. Along with that email was my very own US mailing address. I then went ahead and visited the Shop Miss A website where I bought makeup tools. I then checked out and just entered the US mailing address that myMallBox provided me. After a week, I received a notification from myMallbox that they received my package from Miss A.


Once the items arrived at the myMallBox warehouse, I logged in to my account and checked the items under "My Packages" tab. I then changed the declared amount for each item (which I am able to, it's super cool!). I am then given two options, whether to choose Consolidate or Repack my items.

Consolidation is combining multiple packages in to one box, so you can ship your items together and save money. Repacking is packing your items from one single package into a smaller box or bubble mailer. This may reduce shipping costs if the original box is too large for the product it contains.

Since I only had one package, I chose to repack. I waited for about a day or two then logged back in to my account and found that my orders have been repacked. I then proceed with checkout, there is an option whether to choose DHL or USPS, I went ahead and chose DHL and paid $31 via paypal.

On March 9, 2017 I received an email notification together with my DHL Expresse Package Tracking number from myMallBox that my package is on its way. On March 13, my package was delivered at my doorstep. There were no extra charges or fees which is awesome!


Overall, my experience was fantastic and I am truly impressed with their service. It's definitely, easy, hassle free, and a lot cheaper compared to other package forwarding companies. Also, I'd like to note that your packages can stay as long as 90 days on their warehouse, so you will definitely have enough time to consolidate your packages if you plan on buying from different websites.

So if you are interested in buying products from the US and would like to try the myMallBox service, you can use my referral link HERE and get $5 credited to your account once you sign up.

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

An early Christmas present awaits to all lechon lovers out there. Cebu’s best lechon place, Rico’s Lechon will conquer central Cebu as they open their newest restaurant on Thursday, December 8, in N. Escario St.

Rico’s Lechon opens the door of its third and largest branch ahead of the holiday season. The newest home of the best lechon can now be accessible to Axis Entertainment Avenue, Vibo Place at N. Escario St. just a few minutes away from the Cebu Provincial Capitol.


The brand new hub for all occasion is a two-storey facility that features 100-seating capacity dining area and another 100-seating capacity function room. The expansion does not only cover the venue but the menu as well. Apart from its main attraction, which is their signature lechon, the restaurant also offers a wide array of Filipino dishes.



Enrico “Rico” Dionson, founder and chief executive officer of the chain restaurants, recognized the increasing demand of their lechon and events booking in Mactan and Mabolo branches. Bringing Rico’s Lechon closer to the heart of Cebu City would not only accommodate more customers but also reach out to those who may find it hard to access the first two branches.

Opening this new bigger branch of Rico’s Lechon is one way to say thank you to those who continuously patronize our product. We want to give all Cebuanos and tourists more accessible place to try our best lechon and show them that we have more special dishes to offer as well. Now, friends, colleagues, and families can all come and enjoy.



In February, Rico’s Lechon opened it second restaurant at the Mactan Promenade in Lapu-lapu City. The 90-seater restaurant is just a few meters away from the Mactan Cebu International Airport.


I also had the chance to try out some of their specials and it was delish! Like this Garlicky Squid Balls. Who would have thought that squid balls can be taken to another level!


Their Baked Scallops is also one of the best scallops I've tried so far. It's so fresh and the size of the scallops is bigger than the ones I used to order at other restaurants.


I've also tried one of their desserts, the Camote Balls. This one's rather interesting. It's delicious especially with the Latik.


Their drinks are tasty as well espcially this Cucumasi Quencher. It's a perfect pair to full course meal.


And of course, the Rico's Original Lechon. It has been around for several years and it still as tasty as ever and remains to be one of my favorite lechon here in Cebu.

Rico’s Lechon in Axis Vibo Place is open daily from 8AM to 10PM for take-out; 10AM to 10PM for dine-in. In addition to dining in and takeout, it is also available for private events. For more information please visit our website www.ricoslechon.com.

Guinot Paris, has been around for over 40 years and was founded by a well known chemist René Guinot in Paris, France. You won't see this brand on retail stores, as Guinot Paris skincare and the Guinot professional treatments is recognized as the leading skincare collection, available exclusively at prestigious spas and salons worldwide.


I was lucky enough to have joined the recent re-launching of Guinot Paris here in Cebu and got to meet the International Trainer for Guinot Institut Paris, Sandrine Carliez. She talked about skin care, and was even surprised to find out that french women start taking care of their skin as early as 13 years old. Thus, explains why they all look so beautiful.

She then introduced to us the Hydradermie. Since the Beginning, GUINOT has been driving by the pursuit of enhancing and prolonging beauty. In 1972, this deep-seated ambition led Jean-Daniel Mondin, President and CEO of the Guinot-Mary Cohr Group, to develop a historic treatment protocol that built the brand's reputation: Hydradermie.

This treatment promised a customized beauty solution and exceptional results for all women. This treatment carried out with this machine after an alternative to aesthetic medicine whilst providing spectacular results that are quick, painless and affordable.


First lets talk about the Hydradermie YOUTH treatment. Skin cells renew themselves constantly, however, as the years go by cells lose energy, cell renewal slows, as does the synthesis of elastic fibres. As a result,  the complexion becomes dull, the skin loses firmness and tone, and lines appear on the face. These are signs of skin ageing.

With Hydradermie YOUTH, Guinot succeeds in increasing the skin's cellular energy for a firmer, more youthful and more radiant appearance. In order to achieve these amazing results, Hydradermie Youth is divided in to 3 phases:

1 Dynamic Ionisation: The massage rollers release an alternating galvanic current that maximizes the in-depth absorption of the gel serums.

2 Oxygenation by Thermal Electrode: This phase uses the beneficial effects of heat. Gentle heat is carefully applied using a thermal electrode maintained at a controlled temperature, along with an effective oxygenating cream to boost cellular activity and restore radiance to skin.

3 Relaxing Massage: The Beauty Therapist's expert hands compliment the technical benefits of the Hydraderm Cellular Energy machine, relaxing the facial features and improving subcutaneous micro circulation.

Then there's the Hydradermie LIFT treatment. One of the first signs of ageing is loss of tone. It's impossible to look in the mirror and ignore the loss of firmness and tone in the face and facial contours. When this happens, many turn to aesthetic medicine. GUINOT demonstrates its tremendous technical prowess with the new Hydradermie Lift treatment that increases muscle tone to body-build facial tone. The treatment consists of 3 key phases:

1 Anti-Aging Drainage: The Beauty Therapist's expert hands move the drainage electrodes around, visibly relieving tension, improving the skin's micro circulation and refining facial features.

2 Muscle Stimulation: This works specifically on the facial muscles to improve tone and naturally lift the features by the end of the the treatment.

3 Relaxing Massage: The Beauty Therapist's carries out the massage at the end of the treatment to relax the face and improve subcutaneous micro circulation. The skin appears renewed, firmer and more toned.

They also offer skin care products and was lucky enough to try a few from their line.

On the left is the Guinot Paris Refreshing Toning Lotion and on the right is the Guinot Paris Refreshing Cleansing Milk. I've already tried both the cleanser and toner for a few times and have noticed that it does give a refreshing feeling and is mild on the skin as well.

I also got to try the Tropic Tonic Energizing Shower Gel, as well and it smells divine! It is very moisturizing on the skin and I enjoy using this at night before I go to sleep.

To know more about the Guinot Paris Hydradermie treatments, you may visit any Salon de Rose branch here in Cebu. They are also now available in David's Salon in Manila.

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

The holiday season is upon us and with it comes joyful Christmas carols and happy reunions with loved ones. It also marks the end of another year. As we ink the final pages of 2016, we look forward to the possibilities that lay ahead of us.

As the Christmas season approaches and a new year draws near, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® reminds us that life is not about what we amass for ourselves, but about how we can share our gifts, talents, and time with others. There is no better way to share the warmth of the season than by generously pouring into the cups of others, especially the cups of those in need.


The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® hopes to remind everyone that life is about what we can contribute to the world during this #SeasonOfGiving. It’s what we share from our genuine hearts to make a difference in other people’s lives. With the 2017 Giving Journal,  we hope to inspire you to begin writing your Giving Journey.


From October 22 onward, customers can already begin their Giving Journey as the collecting of stamps for the 2017 Giving Journal commences in all The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® stores.

Each stamp card consists of 12 circles with corresponding purchased drink assignments. All 12 stamps must be accumulated in one stamp card to claim the journal. A box of CBTL™ capsules earns the customer two stamps, while any CBTL™ Single Serve Beverage System purchase automatically allows a customer to claim the 2017 Giving Journal.

Available in 4 colors—rose, turquoise, purple and gray, the Giving Journal is a useful planner and a medium for generosity where you can begin writing the beautiful story of your own Giving Journey.


Throughout the pages of the 2017 Giving Journal, every individual will find inspiration to brew their best year yet by becoming the best version of themselves, by making a positive difference in the world and living a life full of love and service for others.

The Real LIFE Foundation, an organization committed to serving the poor through education, character development, and community service. Centered on supporting Real LIFE’s hopeful mission, every Giving Journal redeemed throughout the holiday season will enable the dreams of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®’s scholars to take flight. By supporting their educational needs, you bring them one step closer to achieving their goals, enabling their dreams to take flight.

Yes, you ladies read that right. Tory Burch Beauty and Fragrance is finally available here in Cebu. It is located at Rustan's, Ayala Center Cebu. I was invited by the Tory Burch PH team a couple of months ago for an intimate launch held at Radisson Blu Hotel here in Cebu City.

A new collection of products elevates the brow in waterproof formulas that are sweat-proof, smudge-free and humidity-resistant. Waterproof Brow Set grooms, defines and strokes brows into shape, naturally shading to create subtle or dramatic looks in seven new hues. The long-wearing, waterproof Fluidline Brow Gelcreme fills, lengthens and shapes in rich brunette, soft taupe and golden brown. Finish the look with Zoom Waterfast Lash, Splashproof Lash or False Lashes Waterproof and your brows are gorgeous to go..


I am sure that you ladies are excited about the new range of brow products from MAC, especially those who are extra attentive to their brows.  I even already have a couple of brow products in mind from this new product release.


PRO LONGWEAR WATERPROOF BROW SET

Clear clear
Emphatically Blonde soft muted beige-taupe
Toasted Blonde dirty blonde
Red Chestnut gold brown with gold shimmer
Quiet Brunette muted mid-tone grey brown
Bold Brunette muted blackish brown
Brown Ebony asphalt black
retails for PHP 1,000 each

FLUIDLINE BROW GELCREME

Redhead muted golden brown
Dirty Blonde soft taupe brown
Deep Dark Brunette rich brunette
retails for PHP 1,100 each

BRUSH
208 Angled Brow retails for PHP 1,250

I really want to try the Fluidline Brow Gelcreme in Dirty Blonde and Pro Longwear Brow Set in Quite Brunette. I feel like those two will work really well with my current hair color.

Also, if you are already familiar with the original MAC Brow Set which only comes in 3 shades (Girl Boy, Beguile, & Show Off). You will surely love the new Pro Longwear Brow Set because I have a good feeling, a good match awaits you with the new set of colors they offer. In addition to that, the brush applicator is much smaller than the original, which makes it easier to control while grooming your brows.

Please do share your experiences if you've already tried some of the new brow products, I would love to know what you think about them. ^_^

These are already available at our local MAC counters, so do check it out!
 
Info and Photos provided by MAC Cosmetics Philippines

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

Bright and Fun For Everyone


Picking a mobile phone nowadays is just as tough as picking a boyfriend – or a girlfriend for all the bachelors out there. As they would always say, it’s all about finding the perfect match despite the tons of available options out there.  While we cannot guarantee finding you “the one”, we can definitely put you up for something bright and fun – the recently unveiled MyPhone Rio Fun which is now available at Lazada.com.ph

The MyPhone Rio Fun is the trifecta of eye-popping color, crisp functionality, and affordability. Its five-inch LCD screen is perfect for squint-free wide format view for all your photos and videos. The MyPhone Rio Fun also comes with a 3.2 megapixel rear camera with LED flash so capturing those special moments whether daytime or at night should be effortless. It also has a 512 MB internal storage but when all those selfies are taking up too much memory space, the MyPhone Rio Fun also has a 32GB internal storage so you can still access those files wherever, whenever. Despite its 2G network configuration, connectivity should not be an issue with the MyPhone Rio Fun, as you can connect via WiFi or Bluetooth and it has Dual SIM slots, both with Dual Standby. All of these for an affordable price of PhP 2,999 at Lazada.com.ph.

So here’s what you will get out of your PhP 2,999 with the MyPhone Rio Fun:

5-inch FWVGA TFT LCD screen @ 854×480 pixels, 195ppi
MediaTek MT6572 1.3GHz dual-core CPU
512MB RAM
Mali-400MP1 GPU
512MB internal storage
Expandable 32GB internal storage
2G only
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.2MP rear camera, LED flash
VGA front-facing camera
Li-Ion 1800mAh battery
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Purchasing the MyPhone Rio Fun from Lazada.com.ph gives you nothing but effortless and risk-free shopping experience. With Lazada, you get to enjoy online shopping with cash-on-delivery payment, free nationwide shipping for transactions above PhP 1,000.00 and free returns within 30 days. So what are you waiting for? Shop for your own MyPhone Rio Fun at http://www.lazada.com.ph/shop-mobiles-tablets/myphone/ and find your perfect match! For more updates on sales promo and new products, subscribe to www.facebook.com/lazadaphilippines and visit www.lazada.com.ph

Don't know anything about Lazada?

Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph) is Philippines’ largest online shopping mall and is pioneering e-commerce by providing a fast, convenient and secure online shopping experience combined with an extensive product offering in categories ranging from mobiles & tablets and consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment. Lazada is continuously striving to offer its customers the best possible shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive warranty commitments and free returns. Lazada mobile applications for Android, iPhone and iPad provide additional convenience to its consumers’ allowing them to shop anywhere, anytime.

For more information, please visit http://www.lazada.com.ph. For updates on Lazada’s latest innovations, as well as activities, contests and promotions, connect with us via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines).

Disclaimer: This is a press release. I have not received any form of compensation for this post. All content and links where provided by the aforementioned company in the post.

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

Hello ladies, just sharing MAC's recent collection to keep you drooling ehem posted I mean. MAC releases are always delayed here in PH thus, explains why this post it a bit late... hehe

Pinay skin is happy now. In fact, it’s been happy for the past five months…and counting. Following the well-received Happy Skin launch five months ago, more and more women have now realized that to look beautiful, you must never compromise skin health. Sure, beauty trends come and go, seasons color our faces in different hues, lips pucker up in different colors – but overall skin? Well, it’s most beautiful when it is happy.


Happy Skin co-founder Jacqe Yuengtian-Gutierrez believes that this is the core of their booming beauty business. “More and more women are discovering the beauty of skincare makeup,” she shares. “They’re falling in love with our philosophy – makeup that cares for your skin – and products!”

Co-founder Rissa Mananquil-Trillo happily explains: They now echo our belief: truly good makeup should be your ally – not your enemy – in making you look and feel more beautiful! Fact is, all the best skin care products in the world will be put to waste if you don’t use good quality makeup that also takes care of your skin.


Happy Skin makes this your happiest and hottest summer! The Happy Skin limited edition Turn Up The Heat Summer 2014 Collection features three (3) new sizzling shades of their bestselling lippie and two (2) new summer hues of blushes that deliver the same promise of a natural flush as their original blushes.

"Summer is undoubtedly one of the happiest times of the year. It’s a season for sun and great outdoor fun, but it’s not always so awesome for your skin. This is actually the most crucial time to turn to makeup that cares for the skin," explains Rissa.


Yes, your favorite brand of skin-caring makeup augments its roster with some summer- worthy products to stash in your beach tote! Each product in the Happy Skin Turn Up The Heat summer collection is formulated with the same Happy Skin philosophy in mind: healthy skin is happy skin. So, you can trust that these summeriffic finds are infused with carefully chosen skin-loving ingredients that'll get you looking beautiful while simultaneously making your skin even healthier. 


The Happy Skin team was generous enough to have sent me the Happy Skin Turn Up The Heat Summer Collection along with their newly released gel eyeliners and their handy makeup bag.

I guess you girls already know by now that I was literally grinning as I was opening the package with eagerness to swatch them right away. LOL But I had to control myself since I still had to take photos first before I actually try them out. hehe




Happy Skin introduces to women their new dependable partner: the Happy Skin Eye Am Here To Stay 24h Gel Pencil Auto Eyeliner! Available in three(3) must have shades. Peppermint, Chic Brown and Perfect Black.

I have used these product for about a week now and will surely review and swatch these products once I get a good use out of them.

Happy Skin is currently available at Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Shangri-la, Beauty Bar, and Plains & Prints boutiques. Visit www.happyskincosmetics.com for complete store listings and more product info. Follow @happyskin_ph on Instagram and Twitter. You can also buy Happy Skin online via shop.beautybar.com.ph.

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***