Delightful dining at its best, Restaurant Verbena offers contemporary fusion cuisine with the comforting ingredients of farm-fresh country food. It made the hour and a half trip to Tagaytay absolutely worthwhile!
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Verbena Restaurant, Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay
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Crosswinds Swiss Luxury Resort, Tagaytay
As I gazed outside my veranda, rows of picturesque chalets stunned me. It sure feels like being transported to country living in a charming European town.
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CarmisCaprice 100,000 Page Views Giveaway!
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Girl Stuff Nail Polish
In my line of duty, it is a must to come to work with properly groomed and polished nails. Wearing sparkly deep shade of red 6 days straight had taken its toll on my healthy nails, leaving it dull and yellowish.
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A Bonne' Facial Foam 7 Day Skin Challenge
My love affair with A Bonne' Spa Milk Salt started during my college days. The powdered milk-like scrub from Thailand was selling like hotcakes! It comes in a cutesy winky girl cow with pink lips logo. Since then, I was like a walking endorser and would spread the news about its skin whitening properties.
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Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu: Luxury Redefined With Exemplary Hospitality “Yes I Can!” Service
When in Cebu and you want to experience oasis right in the middle of the bustling cityscape, stay at the ultra luxe five-star Radisson Blu Hotel. It’s classification as a Radisson Blu connotes a higher, upscale category of the Radisson Group. The place exudes ritzy, high-class interiors with modern facilities to suit the taste of seasoned business and leisure travelers.
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Celebrating 30 Years of Beauty With Facial Care Centre and Shapely Curves with Marie France
Most people dread their 30th birthday, but not me! Next month, I will be welcoming it widely with open arms. Life is but too short to waste time being depressed and to fear getting older. At this point, I am just grateful for all the wonderful blessings and experiences I had in life.
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Hacienda Isabella: A Topnotch Destination for Beautiful Garden Weddings, Location Photo Shoots and Romantic Candle Light Dinners
When in Manila, we are fond of celebrating special milestones in our lives and turning it to a momentous occasion. Its overwhelming success greatly depends on finding the perfect venue that will create such enchanting moments.
In my pursuit of happiness, I came across Hacienda Isabella. It may not be the easiest place to find, tucked in the off-beaten part of Carasuchi, Indang Cavite but this hidden gem is very well worth discovering. There is something about the rustic charm of countryside living that never fails to fascinate our senses.
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Freeway National Collector's Series Fall 2013: Lucio San Pedro
Since 2009, Freeway had been creatively blending fashion + art to reintroduce the Philippine arts and culture to the new breeds of hip and young generation. Thus, Freeway Loves Art: National Artist Collector's Series instantly became a smashing success!
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Coron Gateway Hotel and Suites
Friends, allow me to let you in on a little secret. An ultra posh accommodation smacked right at the heart of Coron town proper has got all the necessary essentials you'll be needing during the entirety of your vacation.
Coron Gateway Hotel and Suites is the first boutique, luxury accommodation in Coron, Palawan. It boasts of 31 lavish and spacious suites (yes, you heard it right! All are suite rooms. Plush indeed! ) each with stunning views of either Coron Harbor Bay or Coron Town.
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Day 1: Coron Island Hopping and City Tour
Hello sunny skies! I wanted this birthday trip to be as easy peasy as possible, so I availed of the services of Calamian Islands Travel and Tours.
After the meet and greet at the airport (with extra sweet welcome leis) we boarded an air conditioned van and headed off towards Coron Town proper. Travel time is approximately 45mins. To while away time, the courteous staff imparted some facts and history of the place while en route our destination.
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Day 2: Calauit Safari Sanctuary and Black Island, Busuanga
Continued from: Day 1 Coron Island Hopping and City Tour
The 3 1/2 boat ride to the Calauit Safari Sanctuary was absolutely worth it upon seeing these lovely zebras! Hey! no need to go to Kenya in Africa to see these animals live in action. We have it just right here in the Northern tip of Busuanga.
The 3 1/2 boat ride to the Calauit Safari Sanctuary was absolutely worth it upon seeing these lovely zebras! Hey! no need to go to Kenya in Africa to see these animals live in action. We have it just right here in the Northern tip of Busuanga.
One of the amazing mysteries that lie behind the zebra's signature striped suit is that no two zebras have the same pattern of stripes (just as no two people have the same fingerprints) cool beans, right?
How to tell if a zebra is a male or a female? One clear difference is the black vertical stripe between the buttocks. The male has a very narrow stripe about 1 inch wide and the female has a stripe about 2 or 3 inches wide. ( Somebody stop me! I could talk more and more fascinating facts because I find them really intriguing. I just have to say that it was truly mesmerizing, seeing them upclose. )
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What's New In Cebu? The Suite Room by Casa Verde
Casa Verde, home of Cebu's mouthwatering Brian's Ribs, recently unveiled its newest baby! A deliciously new concept that will surely entice each and every foodie.
Welcome to The Suite Room, a hotel suite-style boutique restaurant. A trend-setting first in Cebu. It has 6 tables that can accommodate 12 persons. Diners are treated to personalized service at its finest! It's like having a personal butler that will cater to your every whim.
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Kiehl's: Change Your Skin Challenge!
I have always been fascinated with Kiehl's approach to healthy skin. What started as an old-world, family founded apothecary in New York's East Village neighborhood still continues to efficaciously create only the safest and gentle products that respect the skin barrier.
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The advocacy is simple. Skincare that is scientifically formulated to respect, restore and strengthen the skin barrier for a more healthier, more radiant and younger looking skin. Plus powerful, yet safe preparations targeted treatments which act to correct and treat specific skin needs and concerns.
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Precious Moments in Sampaguita Gardens Hotel, Kalibo Aklan
For the past 35 years, Precious Moments had been celebrating with us the gift of everyday life, loving, caring and sharing by means of these thoughtful, tear-drop eyeddoll and figurine collectibles.
At Jojo's Christmas Cottage, it sure feels like Christmas 24/7! The 3-storey Victorian Building houses the Precious Moments store on the ground floor and the Museum of Christmas on the upper floors.
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A Girl's Guide to Creating the Perfect Bun with Vitress Hair Polish and Cuticle Coat
Hairstyling 101. I love shopping for stuffs that will help me create the perfect bun as easy peasy and in shortest time as possible! Here are my haul: Pink Box Bun Maker, 1721 Pony Arrange Stick, the ever reliable U Pins, multi-purpose pins, hair spins and hair net from The SM Store.
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Hairstyling 101. I love shopping for stuffs that will help me create the perfect bun as easy peasy and in shortest time as possible! Here are my haul: Pink Box Bun Maker, 1721 Pony Arrange Stick, the ever reliable U Pins, multi-purpose pins, hair spins and hair net from The SM Store.
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SuperSale Bazaar July 12-14, 2013
For the past 4 years, the SuperSale Bazaar still lives up to its promise of housing a myriad of over 250 current and upcoming fashion brands. Shopaholics (all ages included!) gets the best deals at knockdown prizes.
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Now on its 14th installment, this bazaar never fails to exceed my expectations. Here are my lovely finds from the recently concluded bazaar which was held at the World Trade Center .
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Turning a Year Older at Buffet 101 MOA
Time flies sooo fast when you're sorrounded by LOVE! Last month, I turned another year older and decided to celebrate a super fun and fabulous gastronomic lunch affair with these lovely people. We've been celebrating friendship for the past 7 years and counting.
(From L to R) Maritz, Rizi, JYu, Kath, Ken, Me, Ronie, KC, JR, Ria and Ali
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Brazilian Blowout, Great Cuts Salon by Angelo Justin
After the endless summer basking escapades, I was left with dull and sun-dried hair. I didn't want to further stress my tresses with the harshness of rebonding, so I opted to join the bandwagon and try the magic of Brazilian Blowout.
Here is the d result of my 2 1/2 hour Brazilian Blowout experience at Great Cuts by Angelo Justin Salon. How was the procedure? Hair was shampooed thoroughly before applying the Keratin Treatment (using only the original Brazilian blowout solution, of course!) Next came the 2nd wash, a flat-iron was then used to seal the treatment. At this point, I was already loving the softness and silkiness of my mane, when Jake my diligent hairdresser told me that I was in for yet, another wash! Hair was then blow-dried to perfection afterwards.
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The VelaContour Treatment by Marie France
With the coming of age, I decided to shed off my inhibitions and let Marie France work wonders for my body. Marie FranceBodyline is the pioneer and leader in non-surgical slimming in the country. It guarantees easy inch-loss with no risks, no cuts and no regrets. Armed with these gift cards that I got from When in Manila, I headed towards the posh branch at GT Tower, Ayala Ave.
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