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Christmas Party with the Bs

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This year has been a blessing for the “Baboons” (I think we should change our group name! haha!!!)  We were able to see each other many times during the year despite our busy schedulesChristmas Party with the Bs (7)I love it that the boys are so game in coming in theme!! These two handsome guys took it so seriously! haha!!! Pael and James!! Pael in red and green and James in red until the shoe!Christmas Party with the Bs (5)Lilli bringing a red dress for Jeanne who came in black!Christmas Party with the Bs (6)The girls with the early bird guy – Pael – how lucky is he? 🙂Christmas Party with the Bs (13)Christmas Party with the Bs (10)I told Lills that her Christmas tree decor does not match her dining room decor!  ( she’s going to kill me already haha!! I am just teasing her ) Christmas Party with the Bs (3)We always eat in this table because Lills always opens her house to us whenever we are hungry!!! 🙂Christmas Party with the Bs (2)She always brags about her homemade creations – that night was her iced teaChristmas Party with the Bs (9)The Titas of Manila toasting with hot water!!!! OMG!!! haha!!Christmas Party with the Bs (16)FONDUE!!!!  We had maybe 10 fondue meals this year!!!  Christmas Party with the Bs (4)Christmas Party with the Bs (12)And maybe 20 lasagnas by Anto which is our most favourite!!!!  THE BEST!  Previous entry:  Lasagna Made with Love by Anto January 4, 2015Christmas Party with the Bs (8)Christmas Party with the Bs (11)YUM!!!!Christmas Party with the Bs (14) The theme was red and green. Firstly I told them it’s too corny because it’s a typical Xmas theme. :-O Second, The color of the Xmas decor is blue and silver so we are clashing with the Xmas tree :-O Third, some are colorblind so there’s black, teal, maroon and orange!! haha!! I was so upset!! :-O But LOVE them all still and had a nice evening with the gangChristmas Party with the Bs (15)Wait a minute – how come their gifts are bigger than mine from Eds? haha!!Christmas Party with the Bs (17)Love our personalised gifts from Bulgin and Lills- this was a hint already of their gift to usChristmas Party with the Bs (1)They used it as their gift cardChristmas Party with the Bs (18)We all shared how we put them upChristmas Party with the_Bs (1)Christmas Party with the_Bs (2)Christmas Party with the_Bs (3)Christmas Party with the_Bs (4)

Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak

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Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (71)  Olivia Limpe Awe for President!! ( of the Philippines 🙂 ) Meantime she is President of Destileria Limtuaco @destilerialimtuaco and bringing the company to greater heights and raising the standards of Filipino products. Congratulations on the launch of VIGAN BASI SUGARCANE WINE, IMELDIFIQUE COOKING WINE and DRAGON FIRE DRAGON FRUIT WINEMaysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (51)Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (66)Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (1)Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (2)Love the wreaths all over the restaurant Victorino’s by Chef Heny Sison Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (55)Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (47)Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (46)Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (6)Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (58)Imelda Marcos is still a favourite of the press.  I could not move around her because everyone was swarming around her when she arrived and when she was inside the restaurantMaysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (57)Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (67)Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (59)Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (60)Dragon FireMaysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (61)Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (68)Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (62)  At the same time was the launch of Naimas cookbook by Chef Heny Sison @heny_sison and Hon. DV Savellano of Ilocos Sur at Victorino’sMaysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (4)Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (3)Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (56)Photographer Neal Oshima Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (63)Maysa A Rabii nga Napekpek ti Ragsak (69)Ilocano food galore that evening!
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Juice Beauty

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Paul Deacon – Vice President Marketing, Juice Beauty.  Paul has over 12 years of experience in the beauty industry, leading key marketing strategies at the Estee Lauder Companies and L’Oréal in both Paris and London across a broad spectrum of high profile brands including Aveda, Bumble and Bumble, and Kérastase. At Kérastase Paul developed new haircare products, marketing communications and advertising concepts that were launched in more than 40 countries worldwide. At Aveda, Paul launched the brand in emerging markets such as Turkey and Russia, on-boarded new marketing teams and also consolidated global and regional strategies for all EMEA countries. He also led the launch of Bumble and bumble in Sephora Europe and created new sustainable partnerships between flagship Sephora stores in major cities and iconic hairdressing salons.

Most recently Paul spearheaded new product development as well as domestic and international marketing strategies for Algenist, a QVC and Sephora high growth brand, and played a key top role supporting both of these major retailers. Paul has his masters degree from Oxford University and is fluent in French, speaks Spanish & German, and lives in San Francisco with his wife and son.

Skin care has helped earmark events and images the same way they evoke memories and sentiment. Since 2005, Juice Beauty has set out to radically transform the chemistry of beauty by creating organic and natural formulations that cater to every woman. Today, more women have grown to adore and trust the brand,and beauty junkies continuously await for Juice Beauty’s new set of products.

In Celebration of their 10 year anniversary, Juice Beauty achieves their goals beyond “natural”, “transparent” and certainly beyond conventional as they get back their roots and proudly share their 10 best products.

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Blemish Clearing Toner Pads

This cooling formula soothes skin and promotes even skin tone and texture. It helps manage oil production without stripping skin of its natural moisture levels. Each pad is pre-soaked with a powerful solution formulated with salicylic acid from willow bark, cucumber extract and soothing organic aloe juice.Juice_Beauty (1)

The Blemish Clearing Toner Pads are designed to retain skin’s natural moisture while minimizing blemishes and enhancing skin tone and texture.

GREEN APPLE Pregnancy Peel

The GREEN APPLE Pregnancy Peel helps to exfoliate, brighten and tone safely during pregnancy, pre-pregnancy and for nursing Moms. Juice Beauty is renowned and unique for offering clinically validated results while following the highest organic standards.Juice_Beauty (5)

 

It visibly brightens skin using a patented, potent alpha hydroxyl acid peel – specifically formulated without Vitamin A to address the concerns of nursing mothers, pregnant women, or women trying to get pregnant. It delivers spa-grade exfoliation to visibly correct the appearance of dark spots and hyper pigmentation, zap blemishes and reveal a visibly brighter complexion.

STEM CELLULAR 2-in-1 Cleanser’

The STEM CELLULAR 2-in-1 Cleanser is designed for all skin types and has been specifically formulated for those concerned with fine lines and wrinkles, looking for a gentle, hydrating cleanser that tones skin at the same time.Juice_Beauty (6)

Soothes skin and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while cleansing deeply and removing makeup. Leaving skin soft and supple. Juice Beauty’s Stem Cellular 2-in-1 Cleanser helps reveal a revitalized, fresh looking complexion to prep skin for serum and moisturizer application.

This cleanser designed to create smoother looking skin while maintaining moisture and increasing suppleness through Juice Beauty’s proven organic innovation for ultimate results.

STEM CELLULAR Anti-Wrinkle Overnight Cream

The STEM CELLULA Anti-Wrinkle Overnight Cream is designed for all skin types and has been specifically formulated for those concerned with fine lines and wrinkles, looking for a deeply moisturizing cream to use at night.

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The intensive hydrating cream renews the appearance of the skin surface with extracts of evening primrose and sacred lily, flowers which are most active at night. Leaving skin soft and supple, the cream replenishes, restores and renews with a proprietary blend of Vitamin C and fruit stem cells infused into organic resveratrol-rich grapeseed.

It also helps reduce the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles during sleep through a powerful formula of Juice Beauty’s proven certified organic ingredients.

Blemish Be Gone

Blemish Clearing Oil Control Collection

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Attack blemish-prone areas anytime and anywhere. This on-the-go spot treatment helps reduce breakouts and unclog pores with organic fruit acids, willow bark that contains natural salicylic acid, Vitamin C and CoQ10 clears While Hydrates. Juice Beauty’s Blemish Be Gone is designed for oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin types.

STEM CELLULAR ANTI-WRINKLE COLLECTION 

Anti-Wrinkle Booster Serum

Reduce the appearance of wrinkles with this ultra-light gel serum. Power packed with an optimum dose of our proprietary blend of fruit stem cells infused into a Vitamin C, resveratrol-rich grapeseed formula to help boost and enhance skin tone and texture.

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This 12-in-1 multi-tasking CC cream (color correcting)delivers the ultimate in age defying, skin perfecting results. The Juice Beauty STEM CELLULAR™  is ideal for all skin types and especially beneficial for skin showing the signs of aging including fine lines and wrinkles. Available in five shades, Natural Glow, Desert Glow, Warm Glow, Sun-kissed Glow and Deep Glow, to match and enhance any skin type and color. Since Juice Beauty uses no artificial dyes, the colors are effective for skin tones ranging from very light to dark as the colors blend and adapt.

STEM CELLULAR Instant Eye Lift Algae Mask

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Give your eyes a revived and lifted look with this revolutionary system to dramatically transform eyes’ appearance in just 10 minutes. The Instant Eye Lift is a two step process allowing the STEM CELLULAR™ Activator Fluid and pure marine algae Eye Mask to perform at the highest level of potency. Antioxidants and nutrients from the algae biomatrix pressed masks are triggered when combined with the Activator Fluid, resulting in reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving your eye area refreshed and invigorated.

GREEN APPLE BRIGHTENING COLLECTION

GREEN APPLE Age Defy MoisturizerJuice_Beauty (2)

Create a brighter and smoother looking complexion with this clinically proven age defy moisturizer that combines certified organic botanical juices with a powerful antioxidant cocktail of alpha lipoic acid, CoQ10, Vitamin C, peptides and DMAE for optimum age-defying results.

GREEN APPLE Peel SensitiveJuice_Beauty (3)

Exfoliate and help reduce the appearance of dark spots and discolorations with Juice Beauty’s bestselling, patented GREEN APPLE™ Peel rich in alpha hydroxy acids. It delivers spa grade exfoliation revealing a brighter looking complexion.

Exclusively Available at All Beauty Bar stores

What’s Ap

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 I read 12 pages of his book which took 2 minutes and I cried!!! This is my most favorite Big Dream Book ( 6th )  of Yvette Fernandez @yvetteinmanila  It’s a beautiful story I promise and I’m not giving it only to kids but to my friends!! P125.00 at National BookstoreWhat's Ap_ (2)Filipino-American musician apl.de.ap may have a number of chart-topping songs and Grammy awards to his name as a member of hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas, but life hasn’t always been easy for him. In fact, he grew up poor in a humble barrio in the Philippines, had bad eyesight that made studying and sports a challenge, and he never knew his biological father.What's Ap (2)

What’s Ap?: The Life Story of apl.de.ap is a children’s book published by Summit Books’ Dream Big Books imprint that traces the journey of Allan Pineda Lindo from humble beginnings in Angeles, Pampanga to fame and success on an international scale with The Black Eyed Peas. Written by Yvette Fernandez, illustrated by Ray Sunga, and developed with apl.de.ap, What’s Ap? shows children that perseverance, gratitude, and never forgetting one’s roots can go a long way.What's Ap_ (5)

 Last week I saw apl.de.ap @apldeap for the first time in person and I saw another side of him that touched my heart! We all know him as a famous musician but if you read his life story you will not only love his music but you will love him as a person. It’s a simple story but it’s a beautiful story and reveals who he really is. You must read his book, give it away and share it. It’s only P125.00 and it will go to the apl.de.ap foundation which builds classrooms, sends kids to schools and helps children with eye problems. Congratulations Yvette Fernandez @yvetteinmanila I hope that you will continue to write more books like these. Yvette also gave her professional fee to the foundation What's Ap_ (3) What's Ap_ (4) Ray Sunga, the illustratorWhat's Ap_ (6) How cute that this little girl had Ray sign her bookWhat's Ap_ (7) And Ray even drew apl.de.ap 🙂  How precious is that?What's Ap_ (8) Spotted buying plenty copies of the book!!  No other than Xandra Ramos herself 🙂 What's Ap_ (1)What’s Ap? is now available in newsstands, bookstores, convenience stores, and supermarkets nationwide for only P125.

Summit Books will give all proceeds from What’s Ap? to the apl.de.ap foundation, the goals of which are to help build classrooms, send children to school, and provide medical help to children with eye problems. Furthermore, National Book Store will donate 5% of its net sales from the book, while author Yvette Fernandez has donated her professional fee to the foundation as well.
What's ApWhat's Ap (4)What's Ap (5)What's Ap (6)Dream Big Books is an imprint of Summit Books that inspires children to aim for the sky, be their best self, and change the world we live in for the better by sharing the life stories of Filipino role models. Among the books in its roster are Big John, the riches-to-rags-to-riches tale of John Gokongwei, Jr.; Nanay Coring, the success story of National Book Store owner Socorro Ramos; Ninoy, Cory, and Noynoy, which tells of the love for nation of the Aquino family; Simply Jesse, which recounts the life of former DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo; and Princess Lea, which reveals how Lea Salonga became the internationally respected performer she is today.

For updates and more information, like Summit Books on Facebook via Facebook.com/SummitBooks and follow on Instagram via @summit.books.

ABOUT SUMMIT MEDIA

Summit Media is the largest magazine publishing company in the Philippines, with over 20 magazines, 13 websites and counting, book imprints, and a thriving out-of-home business.   Today, it has become the leading lifestyle and entertainment digital network in the country. On a daily basis, its digital platforms reach over one million unique visitors, and combined with its print business, reach an audience of between 15 and 18 milion audience monthly. For more information, visit www.summitmedia.com.ph.

Chuletitas at Donosti

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We took our good friend Joanne out for lunch at Donosti
Chuletitas at Donosti (2)Chuletitas at Donosti (1)She ate everything! haha!! 🙂  Hojaldre de Chistorra – Baked Chistorra and Emmental Cheese wrapped in puffed pastry

Monradito de Sobrassada – Sobreassada, Honey, Brie on bread Chuletitas at Donosti (7) Boquerones en Vinagre – imported pickled anchovies Chuletitas at Donosti (3) ChopitosChuletitas at Donosti (4) Paella SeafoodChuletitas at Donosti (6)My favourite was the Chuletitas!!

Yummy Chuletitas de lechal – Charcoal grilled imported suckling lamb chopsChuletitas at Donosti (5)Chuletitas at Donosti (9)Spotted some beautiful ladies having their Christmas get together 🙂

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APEC basket

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Love the beautiful basket designed by Rustan’s Flower Shop 🙂  APEC basket (1)This was given to all the APEC delegates containing local Philippine delicaciesAPEC basket (2)APEC basket (3)

Cupcarons from Café Macaron

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 Cupcake + Macaron = Le Cupcaron from Cafe Macaron at the Raffles Makati Hotel Cupcarons from Cafe Macaron (2)Comes in 7 whimsical flavors. P 95.00 each. Contact 795 1840 or email: dining.makati@fairmont.comCupcarons from Cafe Macaron (1)So pretty and yummyCupcarons from Cafe Macaron (4)My favourite flavours are Ube Queso, Double Chocolate Ganache and Salted CaramelCupcarons from Cafe Macaron (5)Cupcarons from Cafe Macaron (6)Cupcarons from Cafe Macaron (3)

Local Delicacies at Rustan’s Filipiniana

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Love this chandelier at the Filipiniana section of Rustan’s MakatiLocal Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (16)Of course i got excited when I saw this section!  There is now a section in Rustan’s that sells local delicacies!!!  I hope they make a whole floor! haha!!Local Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (17)Yay!! Destilleria Limtuaco productsLocal Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (5)Wow! Unique dried mangoes!  Local Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (6)Local Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (7)The Fruit Garden jams!  Love those too!  Local Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (8)Malagos!! from DavaoLocal Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (9)My goal is to try all!  We need to patronise our very ownLocal Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (10)Local Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (11)Local Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (12)Local Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (14)Local Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (13)Local Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (15)Local Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (4)An exclusive for Rustan’sLocal Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (3)Local Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (2)Local Delicacies at Rustan's FIlipiniana  (1)

IPTL 2015

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 Thank you to @smartinfinity we were able to watch the IPTL for 2 days out of the 3!IPTL 2015 (2)With very very good seats!IPTL 2015 (3)IPTL 2015 (7)IPTL 2015 (4)This was our view which was perfect for meIPTL 2015 (5)IPTL 2015 (23) The Philippine Mavericks – Heading the team is Serena Williams. She was joined by the powerful server Milos Raonic, single-handed backhand specialist Richard Gasquet, exciting player Sabine Lisicki, feisty Jarmila Gajdosova, doubles specialist Treat Huey, doubles specialist Edouard Roger-Vasselin and the captain Mark Philippoussis.

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The ownership group comprises Filipinos Hans T. Sy, Jean Henri Lhuillier, Kevin Belmonte, Haresh Hiranand @shiranand and Bala Swaminathan. In the photo with the team is Jean Henri Lhuillier ( President and CEO of PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies ) IPTL 2015 (18) Enjoying the sport especially since the players are all so good looking!! 🙂IPTL 2015 (15)IPTL 2015 (16)IPTL 2015 (21)I don’t really watch tennis but when I do I sometimes doubt the call of the linemen – but here you don’t need to worry about it!
IPTL 2015 (1)IPTL 2015 (24)  Spotted Stephan Lhuiller (14 years old ) as ball kid for the IPTL games.  Not anyone can just do this, You have to train for this and he’s doing such a good job 🙂IPTL 2015 (6) Marco Ayala was a ball kid tooIPTL 2015 (14) And Yana PoIPTL 2015 (26) Spotted in the corridor of the Arena – Manet Dayrit charging her phone! haha 🙂IPTL 2015 (9)A.P. and Michelle Bartolome also watching the gamesIPTL 2015 (11) Visiting friends at the Meralco suite IPTL 2015 (12) Alexis and Bambi Javelosa,IPTL 2015 (13)IPTL 2015 (8)  Camille @camillegenuino , best friend Eds @manayesg with Tita Mila and Tito Frank DrilonIPTL 2015 (22)Fans having their tennis balls signed!IPTL 2015 (10) Spotted Rachelle and Lorenzo Almario crossing in below us 🙂IPTL 2015 (20)  Spotted photographer Mark Henrich Go behind Co owner of the Philippine Mavericks and President of SM Prime, Mr. Hans SyIPTL 2015 (27) This was the Sunday event so Nadal played Monday and TuesdayIPTL 2015 (25) Some players spotted in the Manila Polo Club tennis courts practicing IPTL 2015 (28)IPTL 2015 (29)

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