ARTSY FARTSY AVA: November 2015

I've gone through quite a few mobile phones since I got my first one back in 6th grade and all of them were mostly Nokia. But the first local phone that I ever got was a Cherry Mobile Flare. I heard a lot of great reviews about it and it was affordable too for a smartphone, so it was my top choice that time - we still have the phone and working perfectly even after 3 years! :)
Until now Cherry Mobile has remained one of the Leading Philippine mobile company and now they have evolved more by entering into a co-branding partnership with Globe Telecom to launch the new Cherry Prepaid SIM and phone bundles!

November 30, 2015

OMG guys!! Can you believe that we've had 9 Bloggers United already and now we're going 10?? It's amazing and I am beyond honored and proud to be part of it since B.U. 1! ^_^ I hope we reach more than 10! Hope you can continue to support us, because we won't even have reached this far without all your love! Thank you so much!
Now, it's officially just ONE WEEK away from Bloggers United 10!! Gah! And it's at one of my favorite venues - World Trade Center! Woot!!

Bloggers United 10 x World Bazaar Festival 2015 x SMART Prepaid: A Holiday Dream Come True

One can only imagine the possibilities when the country’s top fashion bloggers come together under one roof, let alone with the country’s longest running annual charity bazaar and the #1 telecommunications company in the country. What is certain though is that the combo will make for the hottest holiday event of the season.

The 15^th World Bazaar Festival (WBF) and SMART Prepaid are more than thrilled to welcome back Bloggers United as they team up to bring you “Bloggers United 10” happening on December 6, 2015 from 10AM to 12MN at the Mezzanine floor of the World Trade Center Metro Manila where you will find only the best and trendiest finds around as curated by the most stylish crop of trendsetters.

Founded in 2011, Bloggers United is a series of bloggers’ bazaar held in the metro to serve as a platform where bloggers can network and interact among themselves to nurture the online Filipino community through a celebration of beauty, fashion, and style. As such, a collaboration with WBF entails a brighter opportunity for Bloggers United to reach out to the blogging community for a more meaningful and exciting experience this holiday season.

Among the attendees of this year’s Bloggers United are top bloggers as well as style and fashion personalities such as Vern & Verniece Enciso, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, David Guison, Laureen Uy, Camille Co, Kryz Uy, Lissa Kahayon, Dani Barretto, Patricia Prieto, Mikyle Quizon and Divine Lee - promising a one-of-a-kind shopping experience presented by SMART Prepaid. In keeping with the spirit of the yuletide season, the event is likewise a part of a wider effort to promote charity as part of the proceeds of WBF 2015 will be for the benefit of the ABS CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation.

When asked about the inspiration behind the partnership, JR Ang, marketing director of leading events organizer Worldbex Services International enthuses, “The last time that we partnered with them was last 2013 and the feedback on the event was immensely good. This is why we invited Bloggers United back for the 15^th installment of the World Bazaar Festival.”

In addition, Ang expresses, “We hope for the event to give the bloggers a stage for them to get up close and personal with their readers and in turn provide everyone with a fun filled shopping trip no one will forget.”

Don’t miss out on the most stylish event of the holiday season!

The 15^th World Bazaar Festival will run from December 4 until December 21, 2015 from 10am to 12mn (Fri-Sun) and 12nn to 10pm (Mon-Thurs) at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. Tickets are priced at P80.

For more information and updates:

Bloggers United

F: https://www.facebook.com/bloggersunitedph

T: @bloggers_united

I: @bloggersunitedph

Official Hashtags:

#BU10xSMART

#BU10xWorldBazaar

Event Partners:

Smart Communications

F: https://www.facebook.com/SmartCommunications

T: @smartcares

I: @smartcares

World Bazaar Festival

F: https://www.facebook.com/wsifanpage/

T: @worldbex

I: @worldbex

Co-Presenters:

Shopee

Flawless

Major Sponsors:

Nail.A.Holics

Hey Sugar!

Fly Shades

Media Sponsors:

Chalk

ClickTheCity.com

FemaleNetwork.com

Lifestyle Network

MadHouseMNL.com

Meg

MegStreetWear.PH

WhenInManila.com

I'll also be giving away 10 tickets ( 2 tickets each winner so you can bring a +1!) on my Instagram, so do watch out for that!:)
See you, guys real soon!!!

November 30, 2015

What is sexy for you? I believe sexy isn't only defined by one's slim figure or the kind that seduces. For me, sexy is about confidence and how you simple express yourself. :)
Avon, the number one company for women in the Philippines, introduces Sheer Passion, a new collection of must-have sexy fragrances for every woman who wants to stand out from the crowd. Avon's Sheer Passion celebrates the lighter side of sexy.

November 28, 2015

Christmas is a holiday that is close to every Filipino's heart and I can't remember a Christmas celebration that isn't spent with the family It's an occasion that everyone gives so much effort in preparing decorations, presents, food. It is always made sure to be perfect for the most beloved time of the year.
Bayo, as a company that takes pride in its Filipino heritage, is no different. The company has dedicated itself to fully embodying the festivity through its stores.
Last November 17, they launched their Holiday collection and newest endorser at their Glorietta store.

November 26, 2015

When I attended the Zen Festival 2015 last August, that was my very first Asus event and little did I know back then that it was also the first time I would fall in love with an Asus phone - my Zenfone Selfie. :) But if I thought that was going to be my only one, I was wrong! Because I got to experience another Asus phone, the Zenfone 2 Laser 5.0 and that too was something!:)
Last November 21, Asus held a Smatphone Photography 101 workshop with the pros - Jay Tablante and Roy Macam. Unfortunately, I had to attend my class in the morning so I wasn't able to witness the whole workshop. But luckily, when it was time to test our Smartphone photography skills at Fort Santiago, I was right on time!:)

Phone and accessories that come with it

Of course for taking photos, we all used the Zenfone 2 Laser 5.0 (ZE500KL)!

November 26, 2015

Wingstop has become one of my favorite to-go-to restaurants this year. It has simply made my love for wings grow and I couldn't think of a better place to go when I want flavored chicken. But Wingstop has never stopped innovating and working on their menu. Now, they have salads, loaded nachos, fries and the newest Asian flavors to their wings.

November 21, 2015

Chelsea, a London-based clothing brand for women makes its way to the Philippines - and brings along with it the ideals of high street London Fashion.
Now, women like us wouldn't want to miss something this chic!:) My fellow stylish blogger friends and I went to the launch of Chelsea at Fairmont Hotel last November 10.

With Ana, Sara, Yuki, Sarah and Shen. :)

November 17, 2015

Hardwired into the iconic American brand's DNA is the free and fearless spirit of adventure. It's all about being instinctive, about facing challenges and always being ready for action. So it just naturally fits that Wrangler's mission has always been to deliver expertly crafted, stylish and functional denim that gives each and every wearer the feeling of freedom and unlimited possibilities to explore.
That's exactly what it has been doing for the past 40 years here in the Philippines and to celebrate its 40th anniversary, Wrangler wants to warmly thank its loyal customers for being part of this exciting year filled with accomplishments and milestones.

So, do you happen to have a new pair of jeans on your Christmas Wish List? If so, you'd be so happy to know that Wrangler will be having a special Thanksgiving promo on November 21! :)

November 16, 2015

Nescafe introduces the new Nescafe Red Mug Machine, a unique innovation that easily creates cafe style coffee at home.

Last November 4, Nescafe presented their newest coffee maker to their media guests at the Blue Leaf Events Pavillion, Mckinley Hill. :)

November 15, 2015

When it comes to toys, I think the ones that I've been attached to the longest would be plushies. I just can't seem to get enough of them! Fortunately, my kids have a liking for them too and we often make a trip to the toy store to see what's new.
One of the new things we spotted a few months ago at Toy Kingdom, SM Megamall was the PLUSH AND PLAY toys. :) Just a little background about them in case you haven't heard yet...
"Plush and Play is a social enterprise born in the GK Enchanted Farm 2 years ago. They create unique Filipino inspired stuffed toys, handcrafted and home-made by hardworking resident mothers from Gawad Kalinga communities. Plush and Play aims to restore the Filipino seamstresses' livelihood and pride in their craftsmanship; and to inspire the next generation of young Filipinos."
Aside from their wonderful cause, Plush & Play is also the first Pinoy-made plushies to be sold in Toy Kingdom. Love Local!
Today, they launch their biggest event yet - The Plush and Play-Date Activity!

With Asher, Yuki, Momma Earth, Phya, and Fabien Courteille - The founder of Plush and Play :)

November 13, 2015

Fans and communities all over the world are gearing up for the much-awaited release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. With a little over a month away before its premier in the Philippines, the Star Wars fever is definitely heating up with all the social media buzz and on-ground experience that Star Wars fanatics have been raving about.
Leading the pack is the country's Filipino digital lifestyle Globe Telecom, whose partnership with Disney Southeast Asia allows them to bring the Star Wars fever to a new level with a series of experiences and offerings in anticipation of the movie premiere this December.

To be honest, I'm not a hardcore Star Wars fan, but I do love it!:) And this collaboration between Star Wars and Globe just gave me all sorts of excitement! I didn't what to expect during the launch of this last week at Ayala Museum. But I knew it had to be something great!

November 11, 2015

Shopee Philippines launched in June 2015 and has since connected thousands of buyers and sellers to each other. It answers the many issues online buyers and sellers are faced with today like unresponsive buyers/sellers, unpaid items, and simply unreliable listings that results in unsuccessful deals. Plus, Shopee is completely FREE! There are no registration fees or commission fees that Shopee charges.

This 11/11 (November 11, 2015), join Shopee in celebrating the world’s BIGGEST Online Shopping Day by posting with the hashtag #Shopee1111Day! Log-in at Shopee and enjoy huge FREE gifts, collection discounts, and hourly raffles, and more exciting digital events! Be a part of the mobile shopping revolution and download the Shopee app today at shopee.ph/download. Available on both Android (Google Play Store) and iOS (App Store).

Follow Shopee on social media for more updates:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ShopeePH

Instagram - http://instagram.com/Shopee_PH

Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/ShopeePH

November 11, 2015

The house that fried chicken built turned 70 last October.
Amazing how Max's has come this far. I remember when I was growing up, it was one of our go-to restaurants when going out or if there was any big occasion and the craving was Filipino food. It was the best place to go to. Of course, what do we always order? Their perfectly seasoned, satisfyingly crispy, and delightfully comforting famous chicken. :)
Now, Max's is 70 years old! Happy Birthday!!!

With Pauly, Ana and Rowena :)

November 09, 2015

When I was young or rather, when I started my blogging career, I remember how I always had time for outfit posts. If I had events on a weekday and fellow blogger friends could assist me in taking shots, I would have some. If not, my husband would help me on weekends. It was more of fashion back then for me and OOTD was a must! But after giving birth to my youngest son Asher and shifting to Lifestyle blogging, it has somehow lessen. I keep telling people it's because I can't keep up with most fashion bloggers that take their OOTD every single day. I'm actually amazed by those bloggers! Kudos to you, guys! It takes effort and skills! I, on the other hand will no longer promise here to take outfit shots as often because clearly, my outfit posts have gone from every weekend to once a month! hahaha! =P Sorry na! But I have to admit that I really do miss OOTD posts on my blog!
Thankfully, last Wednesday I was able to squeeze one in! Thank you to my friend Kat who took these!

November 08, 2015

It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's the hap-happiest season of all!! I'm sure you guys are familiar with that song and you can sing it if you wish! ^_^ But really, I can't believe it's almost Christmas! Only 6 weeks away! Where did time go?? I won't hide that I'm excited for it!
But you know what truly signals and makes me feel like its Christmas? It's when malls start decorating and you are just filled with so much jolly when you stroll around. It inspires you to go Christmas shopping for your loved ones, doesn't it? :) One of the malls that is close to my heart is Ayala Malls. I practically grew up with it! And I'm so happy that I was part of their Ayala Malls Christmas launch last Wednesday at Fairmont Mall. :)

November 06, 2015

Being raised in a household that is filled with Chinese traditions, it cannot be helped that one of them would be eating in Chinese restaurants when we're out with my grandparents. I remember doing that almost every month when we would have family gatherings. My grandparents have a strong love for Chinese food -given that they are Chinese and we've probably eaten in all Chinese restaurants available in Metro Manila! No kidding! We love trying out new places. :)
A few months ago, I treated my grandmother and kids to a new Chinese resto that she hasn't been to before and that was Modern Shanghai. She loved the food so much and so did the kids and I. So when I got invited to a food tasting last Tuesday at their SM MoA branch, I happily said "YES!" ^_^ How can I resist?

November 05, 2015

With Christmas just being 52 days away, I'm sure it's inevitable to think of Christmas presents for our loved ones and lists that are longer than good old Saint Nic! But with our busy schedule, it can be quite difficult to go hoping from one store to another at the mall. So, it's perfect that bazaars are happening around the metro lately. One bazaar that I'm looking forward to is the Row 101 Holiday Fashion Pop-up. :)

November 03, 2015

Drive to Caltex and enjoy an unbeatable barkada deal. Gas up, get a FREE Greenwich Ultimate Overload Pizza and a chance to win a roadtrip with your barkada on “Biyahe ni Drew”!

For every P1,000 single-receipt purchase of Gold with Techron, Silver with Techron and Diesel with Techron D products at Caltex, you will get (1) one pizza stub. Collect (3) three pizza stubs and exchange them for a Greenwich coupon from any participating Caltex Stations.

It doesn't end there! Using your Greenwich coupon, you can get a chance to win an ultimate roadtrip with your barkada!

With Christmas coming up, I'm sure you all have road trip plans with your friends and family! Take a chance at this awesome promo and who knows! You just might be the lucky winner! Win-win!

How to join?

Just go to Caltex Have a Slice Day microsite www.caltexsliceday.com and enter the code on the Greenwich pizza coupon. Upload a picture of your barkada enjoying a road trip and fill up the necessary requirements to enter.

For more info, head on over to http://www.caltexsliceday.com/mechanics.

Good luck!

November 02, 2015

When we wear our clothes, they not only makes us feel safe, but also makes us feel good about ourselves. It is always essential to find the perfect fit when buying our ensembles and more often than not, I find it challenging when I try to look for the perfect pants. My body can be tricky at times - the waist or hips may be the right size, but the length is too long. It can be more difficult when the shop has limited choices.
Thankfully, I discovered recently about Memo's new change. :)

November 02, 2015

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