Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) is now in Manila!

By Sai

I am freakin' excited about this one few days ago and the long wait is over! Our favorite man from Gossip Girl is now here in Manila! Got this news straight from Penshoppe! This is awesome! I wanna see him!

Chuck Bass, new endorser of Penshoppe

By Sai

Ed Westwick (Chuck Bass in Gossip Girl)

It's official! Our favorite Chuck Bass, Ed Westwick, is coming to the Philippines to endorse Penshoppe! I feel so excited and proud at the same time. Ed Westwick is such a big name especially for his role as Chuck Bass in my favorite TV shows, Gossip Girl! I'm pretty sure he will help Penshoppe a lot in terms of branding, positioning and sales! Check out this article I found online from ABS-CBN News:

(Advocacy) WWF: Holistic Solutions Needed to Stop Rape of RP Seas

By Sai

Hey pretty ladies! I want to share this article that I got from WWF this morning. If you have been reading my blog for quite a while now, I hope you stumbled upon my article about The Fashionista partnering with WWF in their Earth Hour 60+ Campaign. I hope you can share this to your friends since I really do advocate on saving the environment. Let's help spread awareness about the danger that Mother Earth is facing. At the end of the day, we'll be the one to benefit from saving our environment, right?

Reef-building hard corals and seashells being peddled for the curio trade in Pasay City, the Philippines. (Gregg Yan)

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines) yesterday released an official statement on what it termed the ‘rape and plunder’ of the country’s marine resources. 

“Market refusal has worked in other countries, for a range of commodities,” says WWF-Philippines Vice-Chair and CEO Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan. “Beyond this single reaction, however, it is crucial that we think and move holistically, and in public/private convergence, to eliminate the root causes of this lingering problem. The challenge is both national and systemic. The response can be no less.”

The Fashion Academy Manila Launch

By Sai

Last week, I was invited to cover the Fashion Academy Manila event at the A-Venue Mall in Makati. I'm happy that I decided to go to the event despite the heavy rain that time. My effort paid off big time!

Lovie Poe

A lot of us think that it takes 46 fashion friendly chromosomes to become a model or to even penetrate the fashion industry. Some of us think that being a model is genetically transferrable (hahahaha). I say, "No!"

First of all, you gotta have the passion for fashion! You see, it's a general rule that when something is of your interest you'll definitely love it and learn a lot of things about it. That's what fashion and makeup schools are for.

Lookbook/OOTD: I am Miss Boots

By Sai

I haven't updated my Lookbook for quite a while. I've been very busy (oh, I always say this! But it's really true). So, I decided to grab some photos of me taken by my friend, Anton, and post it as my look for the day.

Please hype my latest look ;)

Here are more photos of this look:

Girls run the world!

By Sai

Have you seen Beyonce's latest performance at the Billboard 2011? She surely deserves the Millennium Award! She has been an inspiration to a lot of girls and I think her song "Run the World (Girls)" is a celebration of womanhood!

Enjoy her spectacular video performance below!

Product Review: NIVEA Sun Moisturising

By Sai

I know I had a late summer vacation. What can I do? I'm a busy girl? It's really hard to joggle my digital tasks (I'm referring to my day job), blogging, filming videos, events and my personal life! Oh geez! If only I have the power to make two Sais for a day I really would!

Last week, I had the best weekend ever (so far)! I went to Mt. Pundaquit with my boyfriend and his friends to hike and swim in the clear waters of Anawangin, Zambales. Of course, the NIVEA Sun Moisturising products are number one in my list. Aside from I want to put it to the test, I badly need sun protection.

Today, I will make a review of the three products that I got from NIVEA: (1) NIVEA Sun Moisturising After Sun Spray, (2) NIVEA Sun Moisturising Immediate Sun Protection for the body and (3) NIVEA Sun Moisturising Immediate Sun Protection for the face.

NIVEA Products

PARTY: Kylie Minogue Aphrodite Tour Live in Manila

By Sai

Who doesn't know Kylie Minogue? Oh geez! I bet we all know her! She's one of those artists that really proved she's one of a kind!

I honestly want to go to her concert and party 'til dawn! I know her concert will be a huge success! Her music is so amazing! Want some piece of her music? Check this out!

Join us in our walk for the world

By Sai

Hey pretty fashionistas! I'm so sorry if I wasn't able to post anything this weekend. I went to Anawangin for my first hike and summer vacation this year :) Don't worry because I will post my Anawangin trip soon :)

Do you like running? Or are you the type of person who likes to be involved in advocacy activities or into helping others? Well, I've got one stone for you and go ahead and hit two birds with it! If you're either of the two, I got one fun event for you - Walk the World :)

Fashion: Penshoppe's Trailblazer at the PFW Holiday 2011

By Sai

A TRAILBLAZER at Philippine Fashion Week* 

Sprucing up wardrobe staples is something you can count on PENSHOPPE merchandise to deliver season after season. Perish the thought that there's nothing new about putting on a pair of jeans and shirt as PENSHOPPE continues to consistently be a step ahead in glamming up classic separates. 

PENSHOPPE's Holiday 2011 collection ups the ante with the latest jeans as its piece de resistance. "We are highlighting the basics, and reinterpreting classic silhouttes," says designer and stylist Raoul Ramirez, who has put together myriad ensembles for the highly anticipated show.

Black to School: Rock the School Year with Manels

By Sai

May is almost over and this only means that some of us are preparing for the next school year, right? Oh! I miss studying :P I miss all the laugh trips that I used to have with my classmates and friends. School is so much fun! Now that I'm working, it seems like summer is not enough for a real vacation. When I was still studying I always feel like summer is a dead season for me (except for summer outings and vacations).

I will surely make a video about my back-to-school tips for you ladies but for now I know how important black shoes are for you! Whether you're in high school or in college, the perfect pair of black shoes is as important as your books! You have to consider design and quality - worry no more because you got Manels' back!

Shopping: New items in my shop

By Sai

Olah! Olah! Welcome buyers (lol)! I recently published the a new page in this blog. If you noticed, there's a Shop page now at the top of the page, right after Advertise Here. Yes, I am now putting my online shop in this blog. Many of you know that I've been into online selling since college. I use to make caricatures for Multiply users and send them straight to their addresses. I used to sell Korean-inspired fashion clothes. After college, I became so busy with work and my personal life that I almost forgot my love of sharing great fashion finds to my Multiply contact.

Now I'm back! I will add few items every week (hopefully) for you! Don't forget to subscribe to this blog either through email or through Networked Blogs (to get updates straight to your Facebook) so you'll be updated with my latest item for sale :)

Now these brand new cropped tops are waiting for it's rightful owner. This is perfect for summer but since you're a Fashionista, you can definitely pull this off any time of the year ;) You can pair them with your favorite denim shorts and accessorize. Try wearing these with a cute sling bag.

Stripe Cropped Top (Gray with heart design)

Fabric: Semi-Sheer
Fit: Fits small to medium frames
Details: With a shiny purple heart design
Price: Php150

Fashion: PFW Wrangler Collection for Holiday 2011

By Sai

Hey Fashionistas! Here's my latest fashion event coverage from the Philippine Fashion Week. I was invited to cover the Wrangler My Fit, My Edge fashion show last Friday at the SM Mall of Asia. I had so much fun watching models pose and showcase Wrangler's latest collection for the holiday this year.

Check out my video coverage below (Don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more fashion and beauty updates):

Basically, Wrangler showcased four of their latest designs for us:

Trailblazer: Penshoppe 2011 Mid-year Campaign

By Sai

I was supposed to update you about Penshoppe's latest campaign this morning but unfortunately Blogger is under maintenance. Sorry about this late post (it's not my fault) but worry no more because I'm about to show you their latest campaign ;)

I'm pretty sure that new billboards will be up soon with their mid-year campaign - Trailblazer. I think their blazers and jackets are a must have especially for students. They are very hip, trendy and fashionable! I like the boyish/bad boy style of their jackets and I'm going to buy myself one :) Okay, I won't keep you waiting! Check out the photos below. You might see them soon in EDSA hahaha :P

Survive: An Open Photo Shoot

By Sai

Hey ladies! I got some good news for you, especially to those who are aspiring models :) We have an open photo shoot this May 29, 2011 at Rainforest Park, Pasig City. This open photo shoot is entitled Survive. This photo shoot is for a cause. The beneficiary of this photo shoot unfortunately died before the said date. All proceeds from this photo shoot will be given to the family of the person who just died.

Please see details below:

Win a limited edition voodoo doll from BUM

By Sai

Win these limited edition voodoo dolls from BUM

Are you wearing BUM Equipment most of the time? Oh well, if you are one of their loyal customers or if you just want to try your luck in this contest, BUM is giving away a limited edition voodoo doll to five lucky winners :P

Here are the mechanics:

Maybelline Philippines is in the Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2011

By Sai

The Philippine Fashion Week has begun and it's the time of the year where fashionistas reunite in the runway! Yes, this is my "most-awaited" time of the year aside from Christmas and other holidays :) PFW is just like a celebration of fashion and showcases how talented Filipino designers are!

I will attend two fashion shows this week for the PFW Holiday 2011. I can actually go to all of them but I have to prioritize work over this, you know what I mean :P So, I will go to Wrangler and Penshoppe's fashion show. Last year, I attended Rusty Lopez, Wrangler, Oxygen and Sony VAIO. I just chose two this year :P

Reminiscing at 5:30am

By Sai

Summer is waving its hands goodbye! It has been raining the whole day yesterday, which I find so cool because finally no more "Indian summer days" for me. I got to really relax. It's Monday again and that only means another week of working my *ss to earn hard core money (hahahaha).

That's the little Fashionista! I know how to pout and pose at 3 :P

I can't remember what I dreamed of but I definitely feel so light and bubbly today :) This is the first time for quite so long that I actually woke up this early - 5:30am ^_^. I got so inspired to write just by looking at my window where I see a beautiful tree. It's leaves are quite blue-ish to me because the sun's ray is not yet here to color it's leaves!

The sexiest contest from Samsung!

By Sai

I hope you have read and left your comment on my previous post about how I (badly) want the Samsung Notebook Series 9, hahaha! If not, then go ahead and read it because it will actually enlighten you why I joined the sexiest contest ever!

Samsung Notebook Series 9 is having their contest right now! Yes, they are giving away a Samsung Notebook Series 9 to one lucky winner! And don't just say "uh-huh" because this baby costs P79,000+ so what harm would a like on their page do me, right?

I just joined their contest and I am really hoping to win the Samsung Notebook Series 9! If you want to join this contest too just like the Samsung Notebook Series 9 page on Facebook and all you need to do is answer their question: Tell them what sexy for you is.

For your reference, I've included the promo mechanics below:

Product Review: Garnier Skin Naturals Oil Clear

By Sai

Garnier Skin Naturals Oil Clear
(Brightening Oil Control Scrub)

Okay, another product review for you guys! I have a lot of products lined up for review so expect more product reviews this month :)

I hope you can watch my Garnier Skin Naturals Oil Clear (Brightening Oil Control Scrub). If you've tried this, feel free to share your experience through dropping a comment below or in the video itself :)