The SM Accessories team has something rolled up their sleeves and I'm sure you're all excited to know what it is! This is the second clue!


Can you figure out who the handsome fella in the video is?

The big reveal will happen on November 16 so if you want to know more, just visit the official Facebook page of SM Accessories here. Prizes up to P100,000 are also at stake so keep on checking the page!

Watch out for the third teaser video next week ;)

SHOP, EAT, DRINK & BE SCARY

at the

NTICE

HALLOWEEN PARTY

October 31st from 9pm at COVA (22 Jupiter Street, Makati City, Philippines)

Games + prizes / Drinks + treats / Complimentary Tarot card readings all night / Up to 40% off on NTICE and Found by NTICE

Costumes appreciated but not required

RSVP at NTICEhalloween@gmail.com

Il Terrazzo

presents

Fright Night

One of job's perks is being able to experience cool things I normally wouldn't have been able to. Case in point: for events I would usually do my own make-up (primer, foundation, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick and blush) and be done 15 minutes tops. But as part of the firm who organizes the Style Series in Prive, my make-up last Thursday was also done by the Make Up For Ever team when they did the models'. After all, we are representing the company so it only follows that we had to look good that night - or much better than we usually do, anyway ;)

They set up a temporary vanity area in one side of the club and immediately got down to business.






So many gorgeous colors and foreign-looking (at least to me) make-up tools!

It was also great to see them convening on which products to use after being shown the models' peg for the night (near-nude eyes and face + deep berry or plum lips). Meanwhile, us ARC ladies were given normal party-ready looks.

Pat working on Nikki

... and then on Shamee while our graphic artist Far looks on.

Models for the night Patricia and Shamee, after having their make-up done

I loved that the MUA Kristel Matias asked the color and style of my dress before did my make-up so she can determine what color palette she would use.

My Before and After photos

Wow, that's a LOT! It's a good thing she was there to help me as I (even after being an avid reader of beauty blogs for years now) wouldn't have been able to know where to put which!

Ooh, she also used falsies on me! It's my first time to wear them! It felt kinda weird at first but I got used to them after a while.

Two Kristels :) You may visit her Facebook page here or email her at beautybykristel@yahoo.com

Make-up artists that day: Pat, Kristel, and Mary Ann

Once the photos of the models are up, I'll be including the link here so you can see more of the their works in action.


If I have the moolah, I'll have a MUA come and do my make-up for every event I will be going to in the future haha. Special thanks to ARC PR and Make Up For Ever!

Let the weekend that has passed be known as the weekend I went to a party for two consecutive nights.

On Thursday, I went to Prive with my officemates for the Style Series featuring NTICE. The firm I work for has handled several installments of the Style Series already but it was my first time to go to one. I was not really required by my bosses but I just wanted to go to support.

NTICE is all about being laidback, relaxed, and having that just-rolled-out-of-bed look. Here is what I wore:

I was given a makeover by Make Up For Ever earlier in the night, and I'll share with you more photos about that on my next post. Now I know I didn't exactly look like I just rolled out of bed, but I wanted to put in a little more effort that night as I haven't been in a club in a while. I regret nothing ;)

On Friday, I went to Republiq for the final leg of the Miss Sixty and Energie Jeans party nights. I guess it's safe to announce now that I was chosen to be one of the influencers of the brand, so you'll be seeing more of me in Miss Sixty garb very soon.

I wanted to look a bit edgy yet still girly that night, so this is what I wore:




Yes, I wore my TAO boots (which I lovingly refer to as my Batman/ Catwoman shoes) to both nights. I love how they look so dangerous yet my feet stayed comfortable on them throughout the night, considering I am no longer used to wearing heels. I. LOVE. IT.

With fellow influencers Ana, Arnie, and Kelly ♥

I actually didn't party party during these two nights as I wasn't really in the mood, but it's nice to dress up every once in a while. I did realize that partying is not really my thing, though. My friends have also been inviting me to different Halloween parties but I have not committed to anything because I don't feel like going. I just want to stay home and rest... Shucks, I must be getting old.

How about you, going (or have gone) to any interesting Halloween parties lately?

Photo credits: Luther Abcede for photos from Prive and Arnie Villanueva for the photos from Miss Sixty

It is human nature to want what one doesn't have. Such an appropriate and relevant thing to say because while in the event I am going to talk to you about, I suddenly missed my long hair that I think I might grow it again this time.

Last Wednesday I went to a Pink Box party that promised an end to bad hair days. It is one of my favorite events I've been to in a while because a. it was a PINK party and b. it was held in my favorite restaurant Aria Cucina Italiana.

If heaven really looks like the idea of heaven presented in the movie What Dreams May Come, THIS is what my heaven would look like: pink and with lots of girly and frilly touches!

After filling ourselves up with delicious Italian food (Juvy, my favorite waitress there even prepared a special Rucola pizza for me by putting pine nuts and arugula on slices of Four Cheese Pizza ♥) the Pink Box team presented a quick demo on how to use their newest hair weapons: the Donut Bun and the Hair Puff (don't you think they sound yummy?)

One of my frustrations in life is not being able to do this hairstyle (#meandmyproblems). I just think it's such a quick and easy way to look chic; all you need is a swipe of red lipstick and you're good to go! This is perfect for relaxed days like when running errands or even for more formal and dressy events - just pair with an LBD and pearls a la Audrey Hepburn. I've never been able to put my hair up in a bun even when it was longer because it's too thick, so everything falls off the tie before I've even finished doing it. Hopefully the Donut Bun will make the job easier for me.

Now this, this is something I can manage, I just need a couple more inches of hair. I love how it easily adds a certain flair to your look. I wish my hair grows longer soon so I can give this hairstyle a try!

Both the Donut Bun and Hair Puff come in different sizes so you can find which suits your outfit and mood for the day or your hair length.

After the demo, it was time for us to try it for ourselves.

The Pink Box team passed baskets of hair goodies around and the girl who came up with the best look using either the Donut Bun or Hair Puff went home with a full-length mirror with compartment for accessories inside! Spoiler alert: I did not win haha.

In the end, Kim won. I don't have photos, but no one could have competed with the intricate way she did her hair. Some other snaps of pretty faces all around:

Another bonus of the day --- while on our way to BHS, I read off Twitter that my blog-friend Mimai was also in the restaurant adjacent to Aria so I immediately sent her a text. We've been meaning to go out again after our belated birthdate but our schedules wouldn't meet, so I was really glad to see her!

I really had a great time. Now I'm praying to the hair gods to make my hair longer faster so I can rock new hairstyles soon ♥

Ladies, these would also make excellent gifts for your girl friends! ♥ For more details about Pink Box's products and branches, Like their Facebook page.

My tasks for this week culminated with the SM Kids' show on Philippine Fashion Week earlier today. ARC handles the PR for SM Kids and I've seen how the weeks leading up to this day have been stressful for my officemates, but I'm sure seeing the fruits of their hard work in the runway earlier made it all worth it. :)

It has been a crazy-busy week for me, too. I can't wait to laze around the house and do nothing! For the meantime, here are some snaps from today:

Thanks to Kira for taking this photo ^_^

I couldn't even begin to tell you how charming and adorable the kids who modeled were! Earlier after eating at the pantry, we passed by the meeting room where makeup was being done and wow, it felt like there was a riot inside with all the kids buzzing and chattering about excitedly! So cute!

The kids captured my heart! I was not able to take runway photos because I don't have a camera, but here is one I grabbed from SM Kids' Facebook page:

When I was a child, my mother used to make me wear dresses all. the. time. How I wish these dresses were available then!

These looks are from the catalog. Who said kids can't be fasyon? I wouldn't mind dressing my future kids up with these:

Crib Couture

BGS | Bradley

Girls Edition | Hello Kitty

Dude | Modern Prince

Blush | Little Miss

I really, really wanted that white/ purple/ yellow polka dot dress from Little Miss that I went straight to SM Mall of Asia's Department Store after the show to get one for myself (yes, I can still buy clothes from SM Kids ♥) but sadly they don't have it there. I'm looking forward to visiting other SM branches so I can get one, and yes I am serious heehee. Now even though what I originally wanted was not available, I still managed to walk away with these:

Pretty lilac-colored headband and sheer blouse Both from the SM Kids section. I can't wait to wear them! :)

Trying out these cute pearl cat ear headbands with Rovie

Press gifts: mini Birkin (mehehe) and Hello Kitty plushie So cute!

I got to unwind a bit with my blogger friends at French Baker after. I loooved my crepe a la mode.

What a great experience. Thank you so much ARC PR and SM Kids! I can't wait to raid the racks of the Kids' section at SM Department Stores again ♥

We were asked to wear black and here's what I wore Top - YRYS | Skirt - Ensembles | Shoes - schu