Samsung Galaxy S III Mini On Sale February 2, 2013!

January 23, 2013

Samsung Galaxy SIII Mini: Minimum in Size, Maximum Features
URBN Bar and Restaurant
Fort Strip,
Bonifacio Global City

Last night, together with select few media personalities, I witnessed the launching of Samsung's newest mobile phone - Samsung SIII Mini. It is smaller than Samsung Galaxy S III but it is packed with the same intelligent features and of course, as with any other Galaxy phones, it is "designed for humans."

Samsung Galaxy S III Mini retails for PhP 14,990

Take a quick look at the Samsung Galaxy SIII Mini feature:

• 4-inch, Super AMOLED touchscreen (480 x 800 pixels)
• Android OS Jelly Bean
• Dual-core 1 GHZ NovaThor U8420 processor (MALI-400GPU)
• 1GB RAM 
• 8 GB Storage (expandable via microSD card)
• Smart Stay
• Pop Up Play
• Smart Alert
• Direct Call

I am not done yet, for the good news, read after the break....

Gift Guide: Green Sproutlets Eco-Friendly Kids' Apparel

Since it's already December and I know most of you are rushing to make your Christmas purchases, I am posting a second Holiday Gift Guide this week ; p

This post is specially dedicated to all my readers who are addicted to online shopping. I have great news for you, Green Sproutlets is having an EXCLUSIVE holiday SALE over at Mothering Earthlings until December 31st only!

Green Sproutlets Boys Organic T-Shirt PhP 695 560

Green Sproutlets was inspired by a husband and wife team who felt the need to provide their daughter and other children who have sensitive skin with soft, hypoallergenic, eco-friendly clothing.

It uses only sustainable fabrics such as soy or hemp. Water-based ink was used for printing and low impact dyes. 

The Retro-Polka Collection

The Retro-Polka Collection is made of high-quality certified eco-friendly Viscose from Bamboo and certified 100% Organic Cotton.

I got another design- a girl's version of the organic t-shirt. It's very cute, you can view it after the break...

Fashion: Aldo Lemmert

Just a quick update! I am so sorry I have not been able to blog for the past two days ; p Just a quick recap of my busy sched---> Yesterday, I was in Laguna for Amherst plant tour. The tour lasted from morning till late afternoon. I arrived home at around 5:30 pm just in time for a quick change and touch-up then proceeded to Manila Peninsula for a beauty event. Gosh, it was a truly tiring day! I will blog about all that in the next couple of days ; p Bear with me hahaha

Anyway, my SIL is back from Canada! She got me this nice new pair of flat gladiator sandals from Aldo. It's called Lemmert.

 Aldo Lemmert white/light yellow

At first, I was apprehensive about the straps, that it would cause callous at the back of my feet but I was wrong. I wore it today and it was so comfortable. #happy

Read after the break for a more detailed look of my new pair of flat gladiator sandals...

Ever New Melbourne Now In Manila!

August 29, 2012

Ever New
Ground Floor,
Bonifacio High Street Central
Taguig City

Thanks to Vogue Concepts, Inc., Ever New Melbourne also known globally as Forever New is now in Manila! Forever New was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2006. Today, it has over 160 stores in China, Turkey, India, South Africa, New Zealand, Singapore and even in the United States.

After launching its flagship store in Bonifacio High Street last May 2012, Ever New will have another branch in Power Plant Mall, Rockwell come September. Yey!

 Ever New Bonifacio High Street Central

Now on display is "Monte Carlo" - Ever New's latest collection. It is a fresh and modern take on classic nautical story. Looking around the store, I see dresses, blouses, skirts, shorts, shoes and even accessories in vibrant colors of red, blue, and yellow!

A closer look at what Ever New has to offer after the break...

Melissa Memories: Rock Princess in White

This is a delayed post. 

A few weeks ago, I was with a friend of mine excitedly waiting for the doors of Trinoma to open. Yes, we were there a little before 10 am on a Saturday to avoid the crowd and other bargain hunters like me lol

Our first stop, Geléia. It is located on the 2 / F Level near Mindanao Wing (901-1619). I saw several ballet flats on sale but I settled for Rock Princess, in white, of course!

Melissa Memories Rock Princess SP AD PhP 2,895 PhP 2,065

I just called the store earlier this week, I learned about the sad news, the shoes is back to its original price (PhP 2,895). Good news for me because I got it at 30% off! ; p But my happiness didn't last that long, find out why after the break...

Elixir 7.9 by Yves Rocher now in Trinoma!

Last Thursday, I attended a shopping event in Trinoma Mall. Yes, you read that right, it's an event that involves shopping, my forte ; ) Of course, being a shopaholic that I am, I could not say no ; p It was hosted by the no. 1 skin care brand, no.1 cosmetic brand and no. 1 beauty institute brand in France, Yves Rocher. Whew, that's a lot of no.1 in one sentence ; p

Yves Rocher Elixir 7.9 30ml PhP 1,190

I must admit, I have not heard of Yves Rocher until that day but I wanted to know about the brand so I did some research. The brand was founded in 1959 by Monsieur Yves Rocher in the village of La Gacilly, France. He invented the first plant-based cosmetic products and he was regarded as France's pioneer of botanical beauty. For more than 50 years, the brand continues to offer women an array of botanical beauty products at an affordable price. 

I will discuss more about Elixir 7.9 after the break...

Crabtree & Evelyn Lavender Ultra-Moisturizing Hand Therapy

My mom has Crabtree and Evelyn privilege card so we were able to shop at discounted price when we drop by their store in Shangri-la Plaza Mall last Sunday. 

Crabtree and Evelyn Lavender Ultra-Moisturising Hand Therapy 100g 

 PhP 1,150 PhP805

My mom, sister and I bought different hand therapy lotions. I chose Crabtree and Evelyn Lavender Ultra-moisturizing Hand Therapy. It is a part of the Hand Care Collection. I like the smooth and powdery feel of my hands immediately after applying it. I love lotions in general so I got myself the biggest tube (100g). There is also a smaller tube - 50g worth PhP 750 that you can carry with you in your bag.

Gus* Modern Furniture Greenbelt is On Sale this July!

*My Taipei travel post will continue on Wednesday!*

Last Wednesday, I was invited to view Gus* Studio's Modern Furniture at The Residences in Greenbelt, Makati. You all know how I love home improvements. In fact, I dedicated one post a week for my latest finds, promotions on anything and everything about home. 

Summer / Fall 2011 collection BLAKE Loft Sofa in Urban Tweed Ink w 76" x d 32" x h 31" seat h 17" Base options natural / wenge PhP 109,900 ; 

Stanley Coffee Table PhP 44,900 less 25% PhP 33,675 ;

Graphic Pillow 20" x 20" PhP5,500 less 30% PhP 3,850

For the whole month of July 2012, Gus* Studio is marking down most of its furniture up to 30% off! How cool is that?!

Gus* Design Group is a modern furniture company based in Toronto, Canada. They design and manufacture upholstered seating, accents and accessories which comprise the Gus* Modern Collection. 

Face to Face with Angelica Panganiban + Pond's Big Beauty SALE!

Sometime ago, I came face to face with Ms. Angelica Panganiban. She looks flawless up close. She is such a charming young woman. 

Pond's Face to Face with Angelica

Wouldn't you want to meet her too? Pond's Philippines is making that dream into reality. It all starts just by liking Pond's Philippines on FaceBook!

Wait, there is more! Angelica is giving away Pond's Nature gift packs because she wants to share with you her wonderful experience with Pond's White Beauty Naturals.

Beauty Loot: The Body Shop Kajal EyeLiner in EverGreen!

The Body Shop

G/F Greenhills Shopping Center

San Juan 

Last Tuesday, I had so much time in my hands that I get to roam around Greenhills Shopping Center. I spotted The Body Shop on sale! I was not able to go to their recent Warehouse Sale and I want to make up for my absence lol

 The Body Shop Kajal Eyeliner (shown fully extended) PhP695

Looking around the center aisle where everything is on sale, I found this last piece of Kajal eyeliner in evergreen. I asked the SA to apply the tester on one of my eyelid. She told me that this eyeliner can give me a smoky eye effect. After she applied on one eyelid, I tried applying it on my own.

Home Improvement: Malaysian Wood Stool

July is the start of the sale season here in the Philippines. Last Sunday, July 3, 2011, we were in SM Megamall. We got there pretty early so we were able to park right away. Just a tip, if you are going to SM Megamall on a weekend, make sure that you go there by 10am or else you will have difficulty in finding a parking slot.  

wooden stool Made in Malaysia PhP1, 495 each

Every time we visit SM Megamall, we go to the Furniture Section. We have been eyeing the stools above for a few months. The last time SM Megamall was on sale, only one stool was left and it has some missing parts and a couple of minor scratches. It was selling at a discounted price. I just can't remember how much. Even if it is on sale, who would want to buy a stool with missing parts, right? We went back a couple of times after that and it turned out there was no stock available.

Glass Pendant

dragon fly glass pendant in green and black

I went to Chinatown district in Singapore on my last day of vacation. And I shop till I drop lol This is also the reason behind my horrific experience on the plane. 

The Body Shop Shimmer Cubes Palette 19

look of the day

Girls, pardon the off center picture haha I am just starting to master taking a picture of myself... it's hard, I tell you!

Sherpani Natural Ivy hand bag

Together with my Sherpani Pinot Reversible, I also bought this Sherpani Ivy in Primer Bodega Sale last July 27, 2010. 

Sherpani Ivy in canyon 

My Bestsellers Great Finds All Out Clearance Sale at Robinsons Malls

My Great Acccessory Sale Finds at Robinsons Galleria!

After going around the top two floors, our energy were winding down but we still have two floors to cover. We headed to my favorite fashionista haven, Accessorize. Going through all the fancy, funky and floral prints made me giddy and forgot about how tired I was from all the walking. Wait? Who says I'm tired. I will never get tired of shopping hahaha

My Sexy Sale Finds at Robinsons Galleria

On level 3 of Robinsons Galleria is Nothing But H2O. I always check their bathing suit that's on sale. And this month is a great way to visit them as the store offers bikinis at 50% off! I know it's rainy season now but you can just stash the swim wear for the next summer. 

But if you are like me, I go to the beach any time of the year! So, shopping now for bikinis is a good thing for me!

Great Sale Finds: All Out Clearance Sale at Robinsons Malls

My event: August 1, 2010

Robinsons Galleria

EDSA cor. Ortigas Ave.,

Quezon City

I was one of the few lucky bloggers invited on the first day All Out Clearance Sale in Robinsons Galleria. I was excited, of course! It only means one thing- SHOPPING! It's every girl's dream!

Everything is perfect that day! I put on comfy clothes and flat sandals so I can scout each and every store on the list provided. I got a shopping buddy, AC as SALE spotter. She can spot a sale few meters ahead haha And I got my trusted Canon Ixus860IS on hand to capture everything for my blog! Plus, a Robinsons Mall eco bag in yellow (duh? I'm always in fashion lol) if I found a something something that proves to be irresistible. 

The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost

The Body Shop

Ground Floor, Padilla Arcade

Greenhills Shopping Center

7445600

I noticed that my mom hardly put on make up these days, one time, I complimented her because her skin was so radiant even without make up on. I learned that she only used The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost as base before applying moisturizer and sunblock that day. 

 vitamin C skin boost 30ml PhP1295

The Body Shop Olive Oil Dry Oil Mist on sale NOW!

bought 2 and loving it!

Grab a bottle of Body shop's Olive Oil Dry Oil Mist at 40%off! Sale starts June 30! Original price is PhP795.