Save up to 80% on Watsons Compliance Pack!

My event: February 8, 2011

Compliance Pack 

Compliance is key

Palawan Ballroom

EDSA Shangri-la Plaza Hotel

Over a year and a half ago, Watsons Pharmacy launched the country's first compliance pack program which aims to help improve health & well- being of patients with chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetic.

Watsons Compliance Pack is sold in packs of 30

This year, Watsons is partnering with Unilab to come up with an even better deal of the Compliance Pack program. The program made it even more affordable- up to 80% savings, informative and rewarding.

Watsons Compliance Pack:

• Amplodipine, Losartan & Metoprolol for hypertension
• Metformin for diabetes
• Simvastatin for high cholesterol

Read after the break on how to save up to 80% from Watsons Compliance Packs!

How to: Curl Your Own Hair Korean Style

I have BANGS! I had a haircut last week before we laid my mother in law to rest. According to our tradition, we cannot cut our hair for 49 days when a loved one died ; ( But you know me, I could not just settle for a trim. I decided to go for something edgy... full bangs!

Korean look

This is my second haircut after my last setting perm. My perm was totally cut off. I am left with a full bangs and limp hair. What's the next best thing to do? The solution: Do-It-Yourself curl! Read after the break for instructions...

Tiffa Body Butter from Kanebo

I love scented body butter! When I went to Taipei last December 2010, I didn't leave the country without buying one. A Watson branch is just a few minute walk away from where we were staying. I would sneak in and take a peek at what is in store almost every single day every other day.  The store has many make up collections on display. I found Tiffa under Kanebo brand of make up. I was supposed to buy only only a few Kate My Color Pencil- a retractable eyeliner but ended up buying a Tiffa Body Butter as well.

 Tiffa Body Butter 50g NTD180

From Kanebo's Tiffa line, this rose scented body butter is a great moisturizer. It contains Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water and Rosa Gallica Flower Extract.

The power of Tri-Aktiline

Wrinkles and fine lines are tell tale signs of aging. There are many cosmetic procedures out there that are focused on erasing those wrinkly skin. But what if I tell you that there is one product which can minimize the look of the wrinkles on your face instantly without going under the knife, would you be interested?

I bring you the good news. Over a week ago, I was able to sit down and thoroughly discuss with the Rizel of GoodSkin Labs the immediate amazing results and long term benefits brought about by Tri-Aktiline. It can instantly minimize wrinkles through its immediate smoothing capabilities. 

 Tri-Aktiline PhP2600

What is inside the 30ml tube Tri-Aktiline Instant Deep Wrinkle Filler: 

• Gatuline Expression 3.5%

This is extracted from Acmelia Oleraca plant. It relaxes the appearance of facial tension and expression lines like crow's feet.

• Kombuchka PH Extract

It is derived from sweet black tea. It plumps wrinkles to appear smoother on the surface.

• Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3)

It prompts skin to a re-build mode and boosts natural collagen production for long-term visible wrinkle reduction. 

Celeteque Advanced Anti- Aging Trio... an amazing discovery!

My event: May 11, 2011

Celeteque Advanced Blogger Meet Up

The Linden Suites

Roof Deck Tower 2

37 San Miguel Avenue

Ortigas Center 

Pasig City

This is what I like most about blogging, I get invited by the brands that I use. Take Celeteque for example, after blogging about how I love this brand, I got my first invite last May 11. Yes, the same date as my wedding anniversary hehe I took home a set of Celeteque Advanced Anti Aging Trio from the event. It turned out to be my anniversary present because DH didn't give me any ; ( waaaaaaaaah! Plus, I went home late after the event that we have to cancel our plan for the night. Boo hoo!

Ok, enough of the whining! 

I hitched with MyMomFriday because I know parking at Linden Suites would be daunting task. She has a very good driver hehe The invite said that the event will be on the roof deck where I imagined it to be an open air venue. Good thing, the event took place in a conference-like room and it's air conditioned. I can't believe the heat that day. You can see the rays of the sun peeking through the curtain at the background of dermatologist, Dr. Nenita Alberto whose skin I envy.

Dr. Nenita Alberto, The Medical City

She throughly discussed about skin aging and how to prevent it from happening too soon. 

Below are some of the key points to have a youthful looking skin:

• Avoid 10am-4pm sun
• Use sunscreen with at least SPF15
• Apply moisturizer to avoid water evaporation

Shopping Spree: Taipei!

DAY 1

Whenever I go out of the country, I make sure to search for the best place to shop for inexpensive buys or cheap thrills lol 

Since it's not the first time that I have been to Taipei, I know where to go and find a good deal. I am a cheapskate afterall!

Here is a rundown of some of the items I bought during my entire Taipei stay. I will add more pictures as I continue my Taipei Chronicle.

shoes price from NTD199-390

This time I hoarded on shoes! I can't believe that I can buy so much shoes during our 5 day trip. If you are reading my blog, you have to know how I really suck at finding shoes that fits me well. And even if I found the right pair, this happen. I always shop at the underground stores like MIKI in Taipei Main station. The store has a separate shoes and clothing stores and has several branches throughout the entire stretch of the Underground Mall.

Green Peak Hotel

My visit: December 27-31, 2010

Hotel Green Peak since 1968

No. 18, Lane 77, Section 2

Chung Shan North Road

02-25112611

Philippine Airlines

December 27, 2010

PR896 7:55

December 31, 2010

PR897 13:20

Approximate travel time: 2 hours

cost: USD290/pax

After  booking our plane tickets to Taiwan via Philippine Airlines, I didn't think that booking a hotel was  going to be a hard after all we have been to Taipei numerous times and we know a lot hotels that offer local rates.  But I can't seem to find a hotel available on the said dates. It's either the hotels were fully booked or one or more dates were not available. We booked a little late, ok, really late as in December 21 haha It was an impulsive decision of DH to book the flight, a much needed vacation if you ask me. He knew how I love Taipei and a trip to that country would really make me happy. He said it was his gift because I have been a good girl haha He miss the food too!

And so, after suffering nose bleed from speaking too much Mandarin, I got through with Hotel Green Peak. I spoke with Karen and she booked us right away. She didn't ask for a deposit, just got my flight detail and told me to call her if I will change or cancel my booking. I only called her once and that's it. 

Hotel Green Peak Taipei NTD 1, 800/ night

Bus ride #2601 from airport to hotel is about an hour. The cost is about NTD90 per pax. You have to get off at Ambassador hotel which is located on the main thoroughfare. We took a taxi ride NTD1200 to Terminal 1 on our way back to the airport but that would be another entry. 

When we got to the hotel at around 11am, I told the receptionist my name, not even my surname because Karen had difficulty spelling MARTINEZ during our conversation over the phone hehe The receptionist told me that check in time would be at 1pm and we could leave our bags at the reception area. I wasn't able to meet Karen though because I didn't bother to ask where she was haha

We had lunch at Chin May Taiwan Buffet. It is a "pientang" or taiwan box lunch. Chin May has since transfered to another location but we still visit it every time we go back. After lunch, we went back to the hotel to check if our room is available. The receptionist told us that the room is ready! And it's not even 1pm... yey!