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Think your denim utters nary a word about you? We beg to differ.

Take bell bottom jeans, for example. These pants, with their iconic bell-shaped hems, were introduced innocently enough—sailors in the U.S. Navy first wore them in the 19th century. By the late 1960s, however, these exaggerated flares had been adapted by fashion-forward teenagers, not only as adolescent garb, but also to show a generation’s counterculture sensibilities. Even today bell bottoms speak so symbolically that they’ve become a key emblem of the 1970s, as much as a tie-dye headband.

Sporting bell bottoms in modern times isn’t out of date, but simply retro-chic, depending on your overall sense of style. Luckily, you’ve got plenty of other denim options—from skinny jeans to colored jeans—that speak volumes, too.

So what are the new fashion rules for wearing denim? Just one: DENIM RULES!

Jeans, in all their body-contouring comfort, can be worn everywhere—from the office to after-work parties. Whether you want to live in denim at work or play, the key is adapting jean-altering trends to suit your own style.

What do your jeans say about you? From revealing classical leanings to trend-spotting clues, we’ll tell you how your jeans are spilling the beans. But first, we’ll look at the different types of jeans out there.

SKINNY JEANS

Strutting your stuff in skinny jeans means one thing: You enjoy showing off your body. Skinny jeans say, “I want to attract attention,” and they do. Caution: Skinny jeans are for slender and fit bodies only. Wear a long top either tucked in or worn on the outside to avoid a “whale’s tail” fashion disaster (a.k.a your underwear showing)

BOOT-CUT JEANS

Boot-cut jeans are just a step above “mom jeans”. In other words, they make for a flattering look, but they’re not exactly trendsetting. Boot-cuts say you’re not willing to push the envelope, but you’re also not willing to be completely left behind. How to make them cool? Wear them with a more modern shoe and funky accessories to liven up the look.

JEGGINGS

As in, jean-leggings. These super-slim pants are often manifestations of personality traits like being ultra-trendy and having a youthful flair. But, keep in mind that they are best worn by slim guys and gals. Jeggings are very useful since they have a “tights” effect. They are great with voluminous, long and multi-layered tops.

BELL-BOTTOMS

The bell-bottom wearing woman is one who appreciates the “vintage” look. But they work mostly for people who have some height to their frames. Word to the wise: Bell-bottoms paired with a fitted top will draw attention to the waistline.

COLORED DENIM

Why live on just blue alone? A colored jean suggests whimsy and fun with a bit of “I’m not afraid to experiment” mixed in. Just avoid going monochrome—yellow over yellow, for instance, is a fashion disaster waiting to happen. How to wear it: Since the colored denim will take center stage, pair it on top with neutrals and clean lines.

Finding that elusive, yet perfect jean for your body type and personality can take a lot of time. Luckily, SM Supermalls will be holding a month-long jeans festival this July. Celebrating fashion that never goes out of style, SM will showcase a wide variety of events for denim lovers everywhere.

Check out THE DENIM BAR and get stylish ideas to rock your denims. The goal is to create the perfect outfit for you from their wide selection of jeans as well as tops, shoes and accessories.

See the latest styles and the hottest models at THE DENIM RUNWAY, a fashion show dedicated to all this denim.

Find denim on sale in every style at THE DENIM HUB, a bustling bazaar featuring all your favorite jean brands.

And finally, with THE DENIM LOOK BOOK, follow the country’s most popular fashion bloggers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to see how they style their denims.

Get the style inspirations and trend updates. Join the hippest fashion events. Be part of THE DENIM MOVEMENT this July at SM Supermalls.

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Pink Parlour never fails to treat their clients like royalties as they always come up with new relaxing treats for them! Last week, I was able to try out their latest royalty treatment, the Hand Paraffin Wax, at their SM The Block branch. This one definitely suited me well cause my hands were abused from writing case digests and notes for school. This is definitely a treat that I needed at that time!

I'll never get tired of seeing Pink Parlour's super cute and girly interior. Aside from that, they also have nice and comfy seats, tons of pillows, blankets, and your very own Pink Parlour kitty to keep you company.

I've never tried a hand paraffin wax treatment before so I was curious how this one goes. Although I've tried mani and pedi services with Pink Parlour before, I think this treatment is quite different and is more for the purposes of relaxation and for keeping the hands soft.

While waiting for the paraffin wax to dissolve (and while watching Maybe This Time :p), my hands were then washed and scrubbed using peppermint scrub. My hands actually felt less stressed by then.

After the wax has finally dissolved, we proceeded to one of the cubicles where they had it melted. Using a stick, Ms. Che tried first if the wax was too hot. She then let me try to gauge if I could tolerate the heat. When she got my approval, I was instructed to spread my fingers and she then dipped each of my hands thrice on the liquefied wax. I really didn't know what to expect so I was quite surprised with the heat. But after the first try, I enjoyed the succeeding dips and I felt my hands were getting more relaxed. My hands were then covered with plastic wraps and small towels and the wax was left on my hands for 20 to 25 minutes.

While watching Coco Martin and Sarah G's movie (which I actually finished he he!)

Removing the wax was very easy and not painful at all. It actually peels off easily. The wax was still warm despite the time that has elapsed. My hands then felt super soft. After the relaxing wax treatment, I was then treated to a hand massage. The relaxing heat from the wax and the massages and scrubs made my hands felt like they were in heaven!

The Paraffin Wax Treatment by itself costs P550. But you could avail it with their manicure service for only P700! I could say that the latter is more worth it! They use only the best nail lacquers such as OPI and China Glaze. And I swear to you that your hands won't get murdered! :)

Thanks Ms. Che for taking care of me!!! :D

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July 28 is National Burger Day. Celebrate with CaliBurger and get a FREE 4pcs Cali Sweet Wings for every P500 worth of delivery on that day. This treat is definitely something that you shouldn't miss because their Cali Sweet Wings is to die for! See my review HERE. All you have to avail this promo is to call and order at 87878 or go to citydelivery.ph!

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People today live very hectic lifestyle having to juggle their careers, social lives, among others. Between rushing to and from meetings or parties, people tend to neglect their health. As a result, most people turn to various diets and therapy to help improve their health. What most people don’t get is that drinking lots of water can just be as effective as fancy therapies and diets in keeping you in shape.

Drinking water helps cleanse and revitalize the body sweeping away toxins and impurities in the body. Water also helps keep our energy and alertness levels up all day. Overall, drinking lots of water can lead to greater personal wellness and well-being. However, not all water is the same some are better than others.

Aquabest Granderized water in particular is radically different from other types of drinking water being not only clean but also healthy. Utilizing four unique technologies Grander, Tanwing, Nanogen, and Reverse Osmosis; Aquabest alters the very nature of water to make it better.

Tanwing Technology and Reverse Osmosis are filtration technologies that help eliminate practically all contaminants in the water making them safe and clean. Tanwing works by utilizing two wavelengths of ultraviolet radiation to help eliminate all biological contaminants. At the same time, reverse osmosis filters water at the nanometer level far smaller than a strand of hair to ensure that all impurities are filtered out.

The Nanogen and Grander Technologies work at the molecular level to infuse health giving properties to the water by affecting the molecular structure of the water. Nanogen is a Korean technology that utilizes nanotechnology to neutralize pure water’s inherent acidity. Acidic water is supposed to be a contributing factor to some diseases. Grander Technology from Austria alters the molecular structure of water to improve body absorption.

Normal water molecules are large and irregularly shaped. This causes uneven rates of absorption into the body making it inefficient and disorganized. With Grander Technology the water molecules are compressed and given a uniform shape. This facilitates faster and more efficient absorption into the body.

Overall, Aquabest Granderized Water improves on the inherent cleansing and rejuvenating qualities of water. Each drop reaches deeper into the core of every cell in our bodies allowing them to perform their functions better. Drinking Aquabest Granderized Water will rejuvenate the body at its very core helping people look and feel better.

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Rainy days are here and with the change in season, it would be a great idea to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere for your home, especially your bedroom. A few simple changes can easily transform your room into the perfect rainy day getaway.

Nothing beats spending the cool, wet days than snuggling up in a warm, cozy bed. A simple change in beddings and pillows can do the trick. Out with the light blankets and replace this with something fluffier and warmer. Comforters or fuzzy flannel blankets are your best bet, while body pillows would also make a welcome “bed buddy”.

Transform your bedroom into a cozy space with silk throws, shag carpets, and fluffy beddings.

Changing the color scheme of your bedroom is another way of adding warmth and comfort to your space. Go for rich, earthy shades like tan, rustic brown and terracotta, or warm colors like mocha or dusty peach and olive green. Highlight these colors with touches of accent colors like muted yellows, ochre or ecru to add a layer of brightness.

And just because the rain is pouring doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun. Accessories will make a big difference in livening up place. A silk throw in jewel tones or a furry, shag carpet with geometric or animal print design will add a ton of personality, while lamps with printed shades with give a warm cheerful glow.

For more tips on how to transform your bedroom into a rainy day haven that is friendly on the budget, visit Mandaue Foam Furniture Store and choose from a wide selection of beds, pillows and mattresses, as well as home accessories and furniture that’s perfect for the season.

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“The most important thing you should do is be there whenever your children need you the most,” shared Gladys Reyes on what she learned as a mom.

At the Baby & Family Expo Philippines, organized by Mediacom Solutions, Inc., MTRCB board member, celebrity, entrepreneur and hands-on mom Gladys Reyes told the expo attendees that as soon as a woman enters the phase of motherhood, she’ll learn what unconditional love truly means. Reyes, a mother of three, said that there may come a time when one will feel guilty about not being home for hours to closely monitor the kids. But she emphasized that parents need not to choose between being a career person and a parent.

The key is very simple: Give your kids the quality time they need. “It’s not about how long the hours are, it’s rather the quality you give to that allotted time,” she said.

With the advent of social networking, a parent’s attention can also be easily diverted. You may be physically present, but your attention is elsewhere, which makes it just the same when you’re not around.

Thammie Sy, a proud mom who runs a famous mommy blog, promotes home schooling and good parenting. Instead of home schooling though, she prefers to call it “life schooling” because from the moment the child is born until he grows up, it is the mom’s duty to educate him about life. She also talked about the importance of setting goals.

According to her, it is important to guide your children to the path of being good and responsible citizens. It is also crucial to ask yourself the “Why?”. Answering this will give you purpose and will give you a strong foundation to reach your goals. Sy also advised, “Instead of them entering our world, let’s enter theirs” she said. Every kid has their own personality and learning styles. So it is vital for every parent to respect their kid’s learning styles and let them grow with a strong sense of self.

With the right knowledge and trustworthy people to back you up, parenting will be much more rewarding than what you ever imagined.

To learn more about parenting and life schooling, register at www.babyexpo.ph to get FREE access to the 2nd BABY & FAMILY EXPO PHILIPPINES 2014 happening on August 01-03, 2014 at the World Trade Center Manila, where expecting parents, parents and family members can learn the latest trends on pregnancy, babies, children and parenting, as well as explore innovative pregnancy, babies, children, parenting and family products and services from over 300 local and international exhibitors that would make Filipino families' lives easier,

For current updates, go to www.facebook.com/babyexpoph, Twitter :@BabyExpoPh, Instagram: @BabyAndFamilyExpoPH. For booth booking and sponsorship opportunities, call +63.2.509.4792, +63.927.742.3338 or email at info@babyexpo.ph

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Tatt Awards 2014 now trims the list down to the top five online mavericks per category as they announce the finalists! The brave, the witty and the bold have made it to the top, and it is now time to pass it on to the rest of the online community as the voting begins.

The power to choose the best is in your hands. Vote for your favorite finalists at TattAwards.com until August 3, 2014. The remaining fifty percent (50%) of the Tatt awards criteria will be coming from the general public’s votes. The additional half of the criteria is based on content quality, social media impact and relevance to the specific category that were already determined by the Tatt Council during the deliberation phase.

Tatt Awards 2014 Finalists:

The One - This recognizes the masters of reinvention who not only adapted to new media, but succeeded in it as well. These are people whose creativity, unique voice and understanding of their medium enabled them to reinvent themselves yet remain bastions of their unique POV, subsequently becoming arbiters of online cool and enabling them to stand tall amidst the clutter and ever changing social media tide allowing them to crossover between mainstream and digital platforms and vice versa.

Vice Ganda
Kimpoy Feliciano
Abra
Bamboo
Katha Magazine

Trending Twitter Phenom of the Year - The most influential trendsetter on Twitter that moved people either with humor, opinion, or witty one-liners - all in 140 characters. This person is ahead of the pack in terms of Twitter popularity and content.

Kimpoy Feliciano
Vice Ganda
Senyora Santibañez
Gandang Gabi Vice
Professional Heckler

YouTube Phenom of the Year - This award is for the most influential video maker (individual or group) who shook the Pinoy Youtube space with creations, ignited thoughts, and entertained people online.

Jamich
Psy
Mikey Bustos
Lloyd Cadena
Super Selfie (Gab Valenciano)

Instagram Phenom of the Year - This award is for that person or group that harnessed a community of Instagram followers and likers to appreciate his very own art gallery of images online. Filtered or not, his images have inspired and influenced many to share more of their lives - in pictures, real-time.

Jelito De Leon
Patrick Dee
DearAteCharo
Gianimated
Googly Gooeys

Supreme Trendsetter of the Year– The Philippine Star’s Supreme section covers the best in social media, pop culture, and trends. This award goes to the person who has used social media to make a supreme impact on the pop culture landscape.

Baby Zion
KathNiel (Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla)
Vice Ganda
Flyart Productions
Ang Diary ng Panget
Ellen Adarna
Miriam Defensor-Santiago

Best Social Media Movement Award - This award goes to a social media account owner or group who launched an online movement working to improve the state of a societal cause in the Philippines. This person or group invested time and effort for the betterment of other people’s lives.

Youth Act Now
Change.org
Gawad Kalinga
BloggerforReliefPH
MovePH

Best Digital Artist, presented by Spotify - This is for musical bands and indie artists who fought hard to claim their space in the hearts of the Filipino audience who accept that web time is better than airtime. They created, shared, and now they lead people’s hearts through music online.

Bamboo
Sarah Geronimo
Mayday Parade
Parokya ni Edgar
Abra

Best Style Blog/MicroBlog Award - This is for that one person that not only reviewed fashion on his blog and/or microblog but also set trends that everyone followed and loved. This covers all Philippine fashion niches like clothes, events, and personalities.

DG Manila -David Guison
Liz Uy
Kim Jones
Tricia Gosingtian
Style Bible

Best Fitness Blog /MicroBlog Award - As long as you talk mostly about sports, health, and fitness in any blog or microblog you have. The channel can be about any sport or all of them! It can even be an instructional blog about the activity or just a commentary about games.

PinoyFitness.com
David Guison
Run Rio
Fat Kid Inside
Whatsyourgameplan.tv

Best Podcast Award - Informed, in the know, and always ready to talk about the latest topics relevant to their field, this group/person not only presents us with access to the latest trends and ideas that would help shape our online society, but also the shares opinions that not only makes us think, but also engages us to participate in the conversation.

The Cave
Geeky Nights
Becky Nights
From The Stands
The Morning Rush

Best Lifestyle Blog /MicroBlog Award - A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. And the first step to get this year’s Lifestyle Blog/Microblog Award is that this blogger has to have a good reputation in the sphere of food, travel, and photography blogging .

Madhousemnl
Lifestylehub.net
Our Awesome Planet
When in Manila
Nomadicexperiences

Best Tech Blog /MicroBlog Award - Informed, in tune and in check with the latest in tech, this person does not only present us with access to the latest in trends, but also the backstage of the fast paced world of e-knowledge.

Geeky Nights
TechRap
Pinoy Tech Blog
YugaTech
Geeky Pinas

Winners of this year’s Tatt Awards will be revealed on August 8, 2014. Winners of the major categories of Tatt Awards 2014 will receive a cash prize of Php 100,000.00 and special awards will receive Php 50,000.00.

Cast your votes now at Tattawards.com! :)

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Georcelle Dapat-Sy is first and foremost a dancer – mention “dance” and her name is bound to crop up in the entertainment circle of the local industry. Her dedication and commitment to her craft has earned her a niche in a saturated industry that will make room for someone who has worked hard to distinguish her talent. However, Georcelle’s talent in grace in motion is not confined to the stage or the studio alone; it spills over into her personal life, in her mothering, and ultimately in her mentoring of the next generation at large.

Once again, Georcelle gets involved in Promil’s Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp, which aims to tap the inert talents of the very young and to help them wield the potency that they hold inside.

“The Promil Pre-school program is about recognizing talent. When the potential is seen in a young person, it is categorized,” Georcelle says. Whether innate intelligence or a natural inclination for arts, the mother of three is keen on picking out kids who are naturals in dancing. And this is when the fun starts.

Georcelle knows the benefits of early intervention or starting the mentoring while they’re soft and pliant. She herself started out that way.

A strong sense of determination despite limitations

Contrary to popular notion, being well off is not necessarily a prerequisite to the proper developing of talent. Though many families are blessed to be able to send their children to the most expensive dance schools and hire top of the line instructors, Georcelle didn’t have that kind of privilege to start with. However, she was blessed with parents who were musically inclined.

Her parents quickly recognized her abilities and brought her to the dance program at the Metropolitan Theatre. She took up different styles like tap, jazz, ballet, folk, contemporary and Hawaiian. And because she didn’t come from a wealthy family, her mother was always looking to get her a scholarship while bringing her to auditions at the same time.

In the midst of diligent quests, divine intervention took place. Once, on a trip to UP Diliman to get into the dance program of Tony Fabella and Eddie Elejar, Georcelle and her mom made a mistake and ended up in Felicita Radaic’s class instead. “When we met her, akala niya (she thought) I was an aspiring ballerina, because I had the build. She then wrote a letter to Metropolitan Dance Theatre’s director to put me in the dance scholarship.” This was a heady lesson for the young dancer: Georcelle learned that where funds were lacking, a strong sense of determination would more than make up for it. And fate did the rest.

But the whole process was tedious, testing the young Georcelle’s patience. Nevertheless, Georcelle looks back now and realizes that not everyone gets a chance to study with the best. “My teachers were the best in the country (Agnes Locsin, Noordin Jumalon). They guided me. And true enough, once I started dancing, tuloy tuloy na from there.”

Georcelle was all of 10 years old when she began. At the age of 14, she had become a professional.

Nurturing her children through her passion for dance

Georcelle feels that dancing as a passion promotes closeness and love. As dancing is likewise a part of her, she used it to nurture her children, and not exclude them from an area that dominates her life.

Eventually she exposed her children to the best. “I show them performances, either in concert or ‘You Think You Can Dance’ or ‘America’s Best Dance Crew.’ Then I tell them that the performers trained hard before they reached the level of their performance. My point is that you have to train if you want to be the best. It’s achievable as long as you know the ABC’s and basics. And from there you take it to the next level.”

For Georcelle, the foundation of mentoring kids is love. “We do a lot of hugging, especially when the dancing mood strikes them. Outside of dance, it’s 24/7 parenting. I take my kids to school in the mornings. When I get home from a busy day, I hug them and kiss them even when they’re asleep.”

Does she see herself in them? “Teachers say my kids show qualities in leadership. They have a sense of command. That’s what they got from me.”

The top dance choreographer pays it forward

Not content with just being the top dance choreographer in the land, Georcelle has also had a hand in building G-Force as the leading dance company in the showbusiness today. This has been instrumental in her mentoring the next generation of dancers. Dance classes called ‘Me and My Little Force,’ are designed for the parent and child.

“I started dancing na wala akong pambili ng sapatos (when I had no money to buy shoes). I had a dream to give a chance to those who didn’t have the means.” For Georcelle, it was all about expressing her gratitude for having all those great teachers when she was young. “So now this is my way of paying it forward.”

Today, the G-Force Project is becoming more and more of a family event. It started out as morning classes for kids, until she eventually decided to put in the moms who were requesting for zumba classes with the kids.

“Me and my 4-year old son dance together, so that’s where I got the inspiration. In class the little ones would mimic their mommies and that’s a great way to develop motor skills and photographic memory. When they grow up they’ll remember the fun, the exercise and the bonding.”

It’s clear that being a mother has made Georcelle not just a better person, but a better mentor as well.

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I seriously cannot imagine life without denim. It is probably the most comfortable, yet trendy item that everyone has in their closet. What's great about jeans fashion is that it has evolved over the years. Denim is now wearable from head to toe - from tops, pants and accessories to shoes and even bags! Thus, countless designs, cuts, styles, and washes have gone on trend to redefine denim fashion.

As part of SM Megamall's #MadAboutDenim campaign, a fashion show featuring the denim collection of some of the biggest and most popular international brands was recently concluded. Here are some of the items that captured my eye during such event:

American Eagle:

Aeropostale:

Basic House:

Burton Menswear:

Forever21:

Levi's:

Miss Selfridge:

River Island:

Topman:

Vero Moda:

Aside from this recently concluded fashion show, there were also Denim Fairs where fab denim finds from selected SM Megamall brands can be scored and Jeans Sale where denim selections can be grabbed for up to 50% off.

Can't wait for the next #MadAboutDenim Jeans Fest!

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The Philippines’ most admired lifestyle mega brand Penshoppe continues to push the envelope further as it embarks on online retail with the Philippines’ Online Shopping Mall – Lazada.com.ph.

From its cool and affordable items that appeal to the Asian fashion palate, to top-billing international celebrity endorsers, Penshoppe has continuously wowed and made waves in the Philippine fashion retail arena. Now, the brand is set on conquering new and exciting territory – Online Retail; and in tandem with Penshoppe on its journey is the Philippines' Online Shopping Mall – Lazada.

“Our partnership with Lazada stems from the company-wide commitment to serve our customers. While we continue to build and expand our brick-and-mortar stores here and abroad, Lazada will help us reach out to more consumers so they can enjoy the hassle-free Penshoppe shopping experience wherever and whenever they want,” says Golden ABC President and CEO Bernie Liu.

Excitement is really brewing in the air as Lazada Philippines’ Co-Founder and CEO Inanc Balci welcomes the lifestyle megabrand into Lazada. “We are very thrilled and happy to have Penshoppe with us and we both value the trust and confidence that they have placed in each other and we take this very seriously,” mentions Balci. “Lazada has expanded its categories from mobile and laptops to include lifestyle in our fold and we are dedicatedly strengthening our lifestyle categories, and working with the lifestyle megabrand such as Penshoppe is truly motivating,” Balci adds.

Penshoppe can now be purchased from Lazada Philippines by simply logging into www.lazada.com.ph/penshoppe. For more updates on sales promo and new products, subscribe to www.facebook.com/lazadaphilippines and visit www.lazada.com.ph

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In school related formal gatherings like homecoming and prom, everyone would usually put their best effort to make sure that they look absolutely glamorous and unforgettable. Who would not want to be reigned as the Homecoming Queen or Prom Queen of your batch, right? It is definitely great to be remembered by everyone just because you look awesome that day. Hence, shopping for an outfit, especially for the ladies, is very crucial.

The downside of buying dresses from the mall is that chances are great that there would be someone who would be wearing the same dress. Having someone wear the same dress as you are wearing is just the most horrifying moment everyone could go through. The options found in the mall are also very limited and they carry outdated items. Luckily, shopping was made easy by online shops such as Dress V and the options online are endless.

One of the perks of shopping homecoming dresses and formal dresses online is that the designs are endless. Online shops carry all sorts of designs from mini dresses, ankle length dresses, tea length dresses and more. They also have different necklines and fabric to choose from. The colors to choose from are also numerous. Thus, you could customize to make sure that you get the dress that you want.

The best thing about shopping homecoming and formal dresses online is that it is very affordable. I have tried shopping at Macy’s a few years back for a formal dress and I was quite shocked with the prices of the dresses. Most of them are very simple and they cost more than $150 each. Of course, that was a few years back so I guess they’ve gone more expensive now. With regard to online shopping, prices are competitive. Inexpensive homecoming dresses from Dress V are sold for only less than $100! These dresses are not the simple ones that you get from the mall but intricately done ones that would make sure that you stand out from the crowd!

Visit http://www.dressv.com to see their entire collection!

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Condos aren’t mansions, but they are a perfect lifestyle fit for some, especially the younger generation that's always on the go. Sure, it’s less space, but they’re chock full of goodness. Condominiums you say? Nay. They are Condomaximums!

Here's a few reasons why condo-living rocks:

BE SOCIABLE

Living in a condo building you’ll naturally be around more people. Since units are closer together and there are many more common areas like party rooms, fitness centers, and pools, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet your neighbors and kick it.

GET CLOSER TO THE ACTION

You’re a mover and a shaker. You need to be knee-deep in the action and the condo life brings you closer to restaurants, bars, theaters, and many other city-centric events and shows. In a country full of commutes, you’ll perpetually be less than 20 minutes away from everything.

LOCK IT, THEN ROCKET

A condo is like life before kids. It used to be so easy to spontaneously decide to go to dinner and drinks with the wife. 3 kids later? It takes 25 minutes just to get in the car. That’s a house. You can’t just leave a house. A condo though? Lock it up and head to Europe for a month.

EXCEPTIONAL AMENITIES

Condos feature amenities for all residents including recreational facilities, fitness centers, as well as pools. Plus, with the homeowners association dealing with all the maintenance affairs, all you can do is enjoy.

MAXIMUM SECURITY

Still afraid of the dark? I don’t blame you--it’s terrifying. But it’s nothing that the locked-down, buttoned-up security of a condo building can’t fix for you. With keyed entrances, on duty security, and security cameras, it’ll take an Ocean’s Eleven-type heist to get anywhere near your authentic Darth Vader replica costume. All that security leads to fewer break-ins and a warm, fuzzy feeling inside.

BE ECO-FRIENDLY

Walk, bike, and ride public transportation around the city with a clear conscience. It won’t be your car emissions that’ll be body-slamming Mother Earth to death.

NEIGHBORLY ASSISTANCE

Unlike the death trappiness of a home, you’re never far from people in your condo building. This really pays off when you have an emergency--like that time you got your foot stuck in the toilet.

LOOK MA, NO UPKEEP

For those that hate mowing the lawn, pulling weeds, repainting the house, or doing other chores associated with homeownership, it simply makes more sense to live in a condo. Plus, smaller spaces doesn’t require much electricity, so the inexpensive utility bills are also a welcome advantage.

Convinced? Good. Do yourself a favor and sit back, relax, and rock a condo to the max with SM Supermall's SHOP & WIN PROMO, with 10 lucky shoppers winning 10 fully-furnished SMDC condominium units!

Get a chance to win with every Php1000 purchase at any SM Supermall. Just present the receipt with an SM Advantage Card, E-Plus Card, BDO Rewards Card, or SM Prestige Card. Raffle entries are doubled when a customer presents an E-Plus Loyalty Card.

The promo runs from June 22 up to November 22, 2014. For more details, visit the SM Supermall Shop & Win official website: www.smshopandwin.com.

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Sometimes the usual fare of dining options offered by some restaurants around the Metro can be quite boring. Thus, the appearance of night food bazaars become a welcome surprise for even the finest epicureans, because these bazaars cater to different cravings and appetites.

Foodies around Fairview in Quezon City will be happy to know that such one-of-a-kind night food bazaar is coming their way. Starting on Thursday night, July 31, SM Fairview will serve as a dining destination of the area where casual food trippers can indulge as they taste samples from some forty different food vendors and kitchens.

Dubbed as EATS @ SM FAIRVIEW, the food bazaar will offer favorite local specialties such as crispy pata, bagnet and dampa-style grilled seafood. International selections include American rib eye steaks, authentic Japanese takoyaki and Chinese noodle soups. Those with smaller appetites can snack on freshly-made shawarmas, Ilocos empanadas, and Cebu chicaharon. Delectable desserts like buko sorbetes, puto bumbong, assorted cakes and pastries also await those with a sweet tooth.

Acoustic music and DJs will provide the entertainment for foodies as they feast. Spacious dining areas can accommodate small to large parties of families and friends. Drinks are available for those who just wish to chill out at the end of a long week.

So meet and eat this weekend and experience for yourself why night food bazaars are somewhat of a cult following around the Metro. Try something out of the ordinary this weekend at EATS @ SM Fairview and go home happy!

Open on Thursdays to Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., EATS @ SM Fairview dining adventure will begin on July 31-August 2 and will run until October 23-25 at the Transport Terminal of SM Fairview, Quezon City.

For food bazaar vendors who are interested in joining, please contact Alpha Corporate Events at 09178862872 or at alphacorporatevents@gmail.com.

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Although I got tons of denim pieces in my closet, I had a hard time dressing up for the #MadAboutDenim event. Of course, I don't want to go to an event with something that I would casually wear to school. Luckily, this boyfriend denim jacket from Romwe (which I absolutely loooooove) arrived just in time! The fit is nice and the gradient makes it unique. It's very comfortable to wear too, as compared to other denim jackets that are kind of stiff.

Boyfriend Denim Jacket and Denim Shorts from Romwe.com, SM Dept Store shoes, Daniel Wellington watch, Necklace from Bellast.com

Hype this look!

Thanks Mommy Jen for taking my photos! :)

As for the rest of the outfit, I am wearing a top given to me by my best friend and my favorite Daniel Wellington watch. I'll never get tired of wearing such classy watch! My denim shorts are also from Romwe. It's one of the most comfiest denim shorts that I own as the material is very stretchable. As for the shoes, they're my sister's and she got them for only P199 at SM Fairview! What a cheap find! I am looking for the same design at SM North but I can't find any. Anyway, hope you liked this look! :)

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Aquabest the country’s premier water refilling franchise is set to revolutionize the way Filipino’s experience drinking water as it launches its four exclusive water treatment technologies.

Utilizing its new technologies the company will enable the company’s 700 store network to produce Granderized water a type of water that is not only clean but also healthy. The company utilizes four unique technologies Grander, Tanwing, Nanogen, and Reverse Osmosis; that alters the very nature of water to make it better.

Overall, Aquabest Granderized Water improves on the inherent cleansing and rejuvenating qualities of water. Each drop reaches deeper into the core of every cell in our bodies, allowing them to perform their functions better. Drinking Aquabest Granderized Water will rejuvenate the body at its very core helping people look and feel better.

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Come celebrate a day with the family at the Banana Peel Family Fun Ville this Sunday, August 17th! They've got a whole line up of free fun activities (and freebies!) from their awesome sponsors!

For every Php500 single-receipt purchase of Banana Peel and/or Banana Peel licensed products from participating Robinsons Department Store branches, customer is entitled to one (1) Family Fun Ville event pass good for 3 persons. This can be availed of from July 25 until August 17, 2014

Please take note of the following promo mechanics for the Banana Peel Family Fun Ville:

1.For every Php500 single-receipt purchase of Banana Peel and/or Banana Peel licensed products, customer is entitled to one (1) Family Fun Ville event pass good for 3 persons.

2.Promo is open to all customers who avail of Banana Peel and/or Banana Peel licensed products in participating Robinsons Department Store branches: RDS Galleria, RDS Makati, RDS Manila, RDS Metro East, RDS Forum.

3.Every increment of Php500 purchase worth of Banana Peel and/or Banana Peel licensed products entitles the customer to one (1) Family Fun Ville Event Pass (e.g. Php1,000 worth of Banana Peel products will entitle the customer to two [2] passes, and so on).

4.Only purchases garnered from July 25 to August 17, 2014 with the fulfilled purchase requirement will be considered valid to avail of the passes on the event day itself.

5.Customers are required to present their receipt at the registration booth by the activity area entrance on August 17, 2014 to avail of their event pass. A strict ‘No Receipt, No Pass’ policy will be implemented during the event proper.

6.Use of passes is valid only on August 17, 2014 from 12NN to 6PM.

7.A customer may choose to avail one (1) extra pass for his/her area of choice at the registration booth during the event proper by purchasing an additional Php300 worth of Banana Peel and/or Banana Peel licensed products.

a.Each Php300 purchase will entitle the customer to one (1) extra pass to his/her desired area only (i.e. Mommy Avenue, Daddy District, or Kids Alley).

b.Extra passes can only be availed when the customer has already met the initial Php500 purchase requirement.

And to add up to your excitement, here's a list of the Banana Peel Family Fun Ville sponsors:

1. Lalaloopsy

2. Cra-Z-Loom

3. Megabloks

4. Hot Wheels

5. UNO Cards

6. Mary Kay

7. Lulu Nails & Dry Bar

8. Delimondo

9. Pan de Manila

10. King Sue

11. Owl Coffee

12. Refresh Big Sip

13. Tortillos

14. Hawk Bags

15. Fujifilm Instax

See you there!

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August 15 - it’s a payday-Friday and where will you be when the clock strikes midnight? Lazada – the Philippines’ Biggest Online Shopping Mall is offering its shoppers the chance to enjoy up to 80% off on select items across all categories and to add on to the insane discounts, Lazada is also offering the best shopping deals all for you!

How? There are two ways to take advantage of this – if you are just at home or if you happen to have your laptop or PC with you, just log on to www.lazada.com.ph and start shopping away! If by any chance that you are out and about with your friends and headed for a great night, just take out your smartphones and shop via the Lazada Mobile App – well if in case you still don’t have it at this point, gear up and download the Lazada Mobile App which is available in iTunes App Store, Google Play, and now in Windows Store!

With Lazada, you can now shop anywhere and anytime and take advantage of all our exclusive deals. Enjoy effortless and risk-free shopping with Lazada as you enjoy cash-on-delivery payment, free nationwide delivery for purchases above a thousand pesos, and free returns within 30 days – subject to terms and conditions.

So what are you waiting for? Join the mayhem and make the most out of your hard-earned cash this August 15 midnight with the Philippines’ Biggest Online Shopping Mall –www.lazada.com.ph.

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I consider doing the laundry as one of the most time consuming household chores. It just takes so much of our precious times when we have better things to do (especially for someone like me who rarely has extra time as I juggle law school and motherhood). But still, someone has got to do this task. Luckily, modern Filipino families are now given such opportunity to turn this tedious task into a fast, convenient, time-saving and affordable one.

During a whole day activity last Saturday, families of Barangay Holy Spirit along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City trooped to the Barangay Holy Spirit covered court for the “Midea Lab-A-Fair”. These families and members of the press were the first to experience what Midea washing machines, particularly the Midea One-Touch Washing Machine, are all about.

Gelli Victor and Gabe Mercado, hosts for the Midea Lab-A-Fair event

The Midea Lab-A-Fair showcased the helpful capabilities of the Midea One-Touch Washing Machine in enabling families to take charge of their laundry. With just one push of a button, they can now wash, rinse and dry their laundry and ensure better efficiency and delicate handling of their wash load. Imagine what you could do with the time you saved from doing the laundry manually.

Midea 10kg. Fully Automatic One Touch Washing Machine

What differentiates Midea from other kinds of washing machines is that the Midea One-Touch Washing Machine boasts of one-touch button features which provides 16 percent better cleaning of clothes. It has a 3D Waterfall feature that creates strong water current inside to enable water and detergent to penetrate the fabric more efficiently. Meanwhile, the Water Magic Cube feature saves time by doing away with untangling of clothes, and the Smart Sensors checks that the right amount of water is loaded in every wash.

A total of 10 Midea One-Touch washing machines were installed for the Midea Lab-A-Fair, with eight positioned at the “One Touch Laba Station” at the court, and two more units at the Demo Truck parked nearby. Each washing machine unit has a power meter installed to showcase its P1 per wash load capability. The Midea One-Touch washing machine not only helps you regulate the amount of water that you use, but it also helps you regulate your electricity use. Of course, we did not miss our chance to try out the Midea One-Touch washing machine for ourselves!

Placing laundry detergent and fabric conditioner before doing the magic...

.. then just click Power and Start!

The free laundry activity allowed 100 registrants to do the free One Touch trial, with a maximum of eight kilos of laundry per person. To participate, barangay residents first went to the weighing stations to determine the weight of their laundry. Then their laundry was then placed in a special bag complete with a number tag that served as the resident’s queue number for the One-Touch Laba Station. While waiting for their laundry to finish, a handful of Midea Specialists talked about the innovative special features of the Midea One-Touch Washing Machine.

Participants from Brgy. Holy Spirit fall in line to try out the Midea One-Touch washing machine

But the Midea Lab-A-Fair was not just about washing clothes for free. As an added treat to Barangay Holy Spirit residents, special activity booths were also set up to highlight the washing machine’s features and to deliver more fun and excitement.

Members of the media were likewise eager to try out the Midea One-Touch washing machine

The booths featured entertaining games such as “PISO Roleta Game,” “Magic Cube Game,” “Water Control Game,” and a photo booth where residents had their photos taken and got a free souvenir from Midea. A special entertainment show hosted by Gelli Victor and Gabe Mercado featured thrilling games like the “One Touch Game” and the “Pera O Batya Game.” I myself even joined the games and won a selfie-pod. :p In the raffle, lucky residents took home special prizes like Midea Laundry Packages and brand-new Midea Microwave Ovens.

The event was indeed a success as more families were now introduced to an efficient way of doing their laundries with Midea washing machines. Mr. Joeben Gamatero, Marketing Director of Concepcion Midea, Inc. said “We are very delighted with the turnout and we look forward to doing this more often, particularly in barangays in Metro Manila where washing clothes is quite difficult. Drying is also a challenge given the rainy weather we have. This event is Midea’s gift to the people where they can experience doing their laundry in the most cost-efficient way and most of all, be able to enjoy doing it,”

And here's me winning a brand new Midea One-Touch washing machine! No more excuses in not doing my own laundry. :p Thank you, Midea!!! Here with me is Mr. Julio Sulit of Midea.

Midea, one of the world’s most trusted appliance brands, is distributed in the Philippines by Concepcion Midea, Inc., a joint venture of the country’s big names in quality home appliances, Concepcion Industrial Corporation and Concepcion Carrier Air Conditioning, with the objective of bringing quality and innovative home appliances to consumers in the Philippines.

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Umbra Shift’s innagural collection of home accessories takes the spotlight at a two-week exhibit to be held at Dimensione, One Parkade, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City from July 26 to August 8, 2014.

Umbra Shift is an extension of Umbra, a Toronto-based company offering a wide collection of housewares that are fun, creatively-designed, easy to use, and respond to the way people live.

Inspired by Umbra’s 30-year tradition of thoughtful design for everyday living, the collection will feature the works of Lukas Peet, Paul Loebach, MSDS, Fugitive Glue, Hlynur Atlason, Philippe Malouin, Harry Allen, Albert Lee, and the Umbra Studio.

The curated group of established, emerging, and in-house designers were invited to design personal objects they themselves would want to give or use at home. The collection was first presented in May at the 26th International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York, where it bagged the Editor’s Award for Best Accessories.

Umbra Design Director, Matt Carr

Flying to Manila from Toronto to unveil the 14 piece collection is Umbra Design DirectorMatt Carr, who leads the company’s global team of over 30 designers. He shares, “The development for Umbra Shift began with the goal of creating a platform for the Umbra Studio to experiment with new ideas and foster exhange with leading members of the design community.”

The result is a very contemporary collection that perfectly embodies Umbra’s design aesthetic. Among the fun and smart home décor which will be on display are an ergonomic coiled stool with beautiful handwoven tractor seat, a birch plywood hanger that can be unfolded and serve as a chair, and a solid brass roll bottle opener, all of which are sure to catch the eye of people with deep appreciation for design.

Umbra Shift Coiled Stool

Umbra Shift Roll Bottle Opener

Umbra Shift Spoon Clock

Umbra Shift Hanger Chair

Umbra Shift Cup Lamp

“After its successful launch in North America and Europe, Umbra Shift is set for its Asia debut. We are truly excited to bring this collection of thoughtfully designed and well crafted products to an international design stage. Note that a few pieces from the collection were handmade right here in the Philippines,” adds Carr.

Umbra, which means "shade" in Latin, was born when graphic designer Paul Rowan custom-made a window shade for his apartment, and teamed up with his childhood friend Les Mandelbaum.

Today, the award-winning company employs an international team of in-house designers and global network which make its original designs available in over 120 countries. The full collection can be seen at the Umbra Store in Toronto.

To learn more about Umbra and its wide range of home accessories designed for modern living, visit www.umbra.com and umbrashift.com.

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It is not everyday that we are given the chance to wear elegant formal dresses. So when given a chance to wear one, it is just right to seize the opportunity to show people your glamorous side. There may be numerous formal dresses available in the market right now, but there is nothing more eye catching than dresses with cutouts on them. While these dresses may appear to be simple, the cutout nevertheless gives these dresses more character. Cutouts just help you exude a subtle sexiness that is still classy yet bold. Here are some of the sexy homecoming dresses from DressV that I absolutely love:

I believe that cutouts must be strategically placed in the dress so that it would not look too sexy or cheap. This must be taken into consideration especially if you are to attend a formal gathering which requires a strict dress code. Personally, I prefer dresses with cutouts in the back because they do not look trashy at all. Yet, dresses with cutouts in the back look effortlessly elegant and sexy at the same time. With that cutout in the dress, everyone will surely turn their heads once you pass by!

Visit http://www.dressv.com to see more formal dresses!

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