Live Positively, featured in Orange Magazine TV

By Sai

At last! After the long wait! Orange Magazine finally revealed their December issue cover and I'm so happy about it! They featured Live Positively!

Live Positively by Coca-Cola

Live Positively is a movement by Coca-Cola for sustainability. There are seven pillars to achieve sustainability namely:

• Beverage Benefits
• Active, Healthy Living
• Water Stewardship
• Sustainable Packaging
• Energy Management and Climate Protection
• Community
• Workplace

The Fashionista on AIDS and HIV

By Sai

Project Head Shot Clinic by Niccolo Cosme

I'm pretty sure you've heard of AIDS and HIV. I encountered these acronyms during my 4th grade and continued studying these diseases/infections until college. When someone mentions AIDS and HIV we instantly think that it's a contagious disease. It has no cure. It's a gay thing. I hate to break it to you but there's something more than that! There's something you need to know about it and I'm happy to be the one to share the news that will break your AIDS/HIV myths.

In the Philippines 4 TO 5 PEOPLE ARE BEING INFECTED BY HIV EVERY DAY. Now this statistics is freaking me out! Imagine this: If 5 people are being infected by HIV each day, I'm afraid that there'll come a time that all of the people you meet are HIV positives. We don't want this. Actually, we are still fortunate (yes, we still have to look at the brighter side) because our statistics for HIV infections is quite low compared to other countries. However, I don't think we should slack. The fact that we have at least 4 infections each day, I strongly believe that we should take precautionary measures.

Mary Kay is "Thinking of You"

By Sai

My Christmas gift from Mary Kay

Yes! They are! Mary Kay is such a sweet brand! I'm getting more and more attached to their brand since I attended their TimeWise Body Product Launch. It's always nice to know the brand not only through their products but also through their culture and the people behind it. I'm becoming a Mary Kay Girl.

I even got a letter from them and I love the paper! It's so chic and pink!

Regatta Getaways Photo Contest, relax, pose, and win!

By Sai

Regatta. Regatta. Regatta. When I think of Regatta I think of vacations, comfy clothes, yacht, and anchors! I guess that’s the effect of being part of this brand for quite a while. To add to that, that’s how I perceive their billboard ads hahaha.

Did you know that there is an on-going promo from Regatta? Yes! You read it right! It’s perfect for this season where most of us are on a vacation with our family and friends. Everyone is invited to submit their best photos from their holiday vacation to regatta.getaways@gmail.com.

MECHANICS:

1. Submit your photos to regatta.getaways@gmail.com. Include the following information in your email:

PLDT launches the PLDT Telpad

By Sai

PLDT TelPad

Last December 13, 2010, I was invited to be part of PLDT's product launching. PLDT launches it's iPad-like product - PLDT Telpad. I wonder what will this do to Filipino entrepreneurs.

I can't stop comparing it Apple's iPad since it somehow functions like that. It has a landline with it so bosses can have it installed in their offices. There's a dock in the landline where you'll put your Telpad to recharge it. I think this product is perfect for entrepreneurs who want to reach out to their market in a digital way. Knowing how digital marketing is important to businesses nowadays, I suggest entrepreneurs to get one for their businesses.

More applications will  be added to Telpad in the future since PLDT is continuously innovating great products both for personal and business use.

Kimberly-Clark Health Care on Healthcare-Associated Infections

By Sai

I'm pretty sure you're aware of some Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs). I've watched some documentaries about this locally and internationally and knowing the "I freak out easily" part of me, I (somehow) am afraid to go to healthcare clinics. I think it's natural for me to feel that way since I only have one life to live and I don't want any healthcare facilities to screw it up. In the Philippines, we have The Medical City and St. Luke's Medical Center to assist us with our healthcare needs. Just last week my grandfather was confined at St. Luke's Medical Center and we're happy with their service. If not for them, my Lolo (grandfather) might have suffered to something more serious.

Not On My Watch Campaign by Kimberly-Clard Health Care

I don't know that the setting in the United States is but I'm very happy that Kimberly-Clark emailed me about their initiative to put an end to HAI problems. They recently launched their "Not on My Watch" Campaign. It's their initiative to help other healthcare facilities (including clinics, and maybe hospitals too) to spread awareness about the importance of HAI prevention. I think it's a great idea to influence other organizations to implement preventive measures about HAI because at the end of the day it's all for us - their patients.

Girl bonding with Mrs. The Fashionista

By Sai

Introducing Mrs. The Fashionista ;) Of course, who else would that be but my mom. We had our mother-daughter bonding last month at the Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center. Since I’m a makeup artist, I colored my mom’s face. This is she before the makeup:

I straightened her hair in this photo.

And this is she after I colored her face with my crayons for the big girls (this is how I like to call my makeup paraphernalia):

Have you swapped to OLAY?

By Sai

Did you know that The Fashionista is the “mother” of Olay Philippines? Yes, I am! I am the woman behind the Olay Woman *winks* I’m so proud of my baby (Olay Philippines) for creating a large community of woman who defies age and stayed pretty and young as they were in their early 20s. Believe me! I saw some of these Olay Woman and they really amazed me! They’re so pretty! I hope I’ll be like them when I’m in my 40s. Well, I don’t have to worry – I got Olay by my side.

I lost track of time and I can’t remember when this happened. Olay Philippines had a series of Swapping Events. I was at the first Swapping event and I experienced how people decided to swap from their old moisturizing soap to Olay Bar that not only moisturizes your skin but also helps fight the early signs of aging.

My first “Run Against Time”

By Sai

I am a frustrated runner (I know, I know!). That’s the only sports I can do right now. If you’re part of my childhood you have to be well aware that I am a fast runner. I run like a boy (yeah, seriously). I remember by PEP test (I forgot if that’s how my P.E. teacher really calls it but nah! Never mind that!) results and surprisingly my physical tests (then) always fall in the “guy’s” standards. I hope you don’t get an animated version of me at the back of your mind where I am the girl with lots of muscles! Hahahaha believe me, I don’t want that! Well, I just want to run and run and run a little bit more. I am very active in my PE classes to the point that I almost dreamt of becoming a PE teacher :P (LOL, my stupid dreams when I was younger hahaha)

Well, that’s not how I perform now (well, not anymore). I am 23 (yes, that’s my true age) and I feel so different. Most of us experience the “Why am I tired? I just started running for like 5 minutes ago” feeling as we age. If someone mentioned “aging” we always think of wrinkles, people in their early 40s and 50s and people who have gray hair. Well, we are all aging and it’s inevitable. I am aging (sad but true) and as early as 23, I want to prevent its early signs.

Folded n Hung Fashion Show at the Philippine Fashion Week

By Sai

Another post caused by my online stalking skills. Today we'll talk about Folded n Hung's latest style.

Folded n Hung (for me) is equivalent to "street" and "unique." Their designs are very unique. Though most of their latest collections are very tiny (clothes with less fabric), I still find it hip. The fashion show's presentation is hippie. The whole collection is oozing with loudness especially the colors of the fabrics used. When I see a Folded n Hung collection I see Tokyo (weird but I'm just being honest). It's speaking for the active youth and it doesn't care if the "it" thing is very girly and high fashion as those in the famous TV show Gossip Girl. Their designs are freestyle in my eyes.

Great job to the designers of Folded n Hung for this season's collection. Check out the photos from the fashion show. (Photo courtesy of the official fan page of Folded n Hung)

Freeway Fashion Show

By Sai

Who told you that you need to be invited in an event to cover something? Hahaha all it takes is a lot of stalking skills! LOL. At the start of the so-called "Ber Months" there were a lot of fashion shows going on left and right. As a fashion blogger, I need to be updated about the latest styles of different brands for my fabulous readers. Unfortunately, due to my work schedule (my real job) I can't attend every event but that will not stop me to bring you that latest in the fashion scene.

Today is a Freeway day! Freeway's designs are very chic! It's very empowering and it brings out the inner power of every woman. It's very stylish and I must say some of their designs are mod-inspired (at least that's how it appears to me). Check out the photos below and start choosing what to buy this Yuletide Season as one of your party clothes ;)

Tips: How to achieve the perfect eye brow

By Sai

It has been said that our brows define our eyes. That's the reason why you should not forget to make those brows pop when doing your makeup. Some of us tends to forget to take care of their brows. I've been there hahahaha. When I was still in the "boyish" phase of my life, I didn't care if my brows are perfect. I don't even know how to pluck it.

Now that I'm a lady (ehem) I learned how to shape it properly. There are different brow shapes that you can do and find that perfect shape that defines your eyes the best. When I'm doing a makeup service for someone, I'm a little scared with brows. If I overdo it, my client will look like a monster (oh no! I don't want that to happen. They will kill me! hahaha). Over the years, you'll be an expert in this matter but when you're a beginner in doing your own makeup, brow stencils are to the recue!

Hello Kitty ATM

By Sai

I found these cute automated teller machines over Facebook and I want to buy one for myself hehe :)) I'm not a fan of Hello Kitty thought but I am a big fan of anything that's pink! I love this toy. It will help me save some moolah next year. It will be my cute version of a piggy bank hahaha. Can anyone buy me this? hahaha

Who told you that only big boys have their toys? Big girls have theirs too!