This has been sitting in my Drafts folder for so long, I almost forgot about it! o.0
I think some of you will be glad to know I finally crossed off one item that has been in my Christmas wish lists since forever (including last year's) - contact lens! At long last, I took a leap of faith and did it, and I couldn't be happier! LOL I just wish I did this earlier ;D
I think some of you will be glad to know I finally crossed off one item that has been in my Christmas wish lists since forever (including last year's) - contact lens! At long last, I took a leap of faith and did it, and I couldn't be happier! LOL I just wish I did this earlier ;D
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| I got these from an optical shop in SM North EDSA but I wouldn't tell you anymore because it would be like free advertising for them and I don't want to give them that because they gave me the worst customer service ever. I got three pairs of Air Optix contacts (good for three months for each pair) for P2,500, Solo Care solution, and Aquify eye lubricant. The solution already contains a free antibacterial lens-container. |
Aside from suffering from near-sightedness, I also have astigmatism so I couldn't go for very long without wearing my eyeglasses. As I have shared before, I've worn glasses since I was eight years old and I couldn't live without it. I am practically blind! If you're wondering how that's like, well, imagine watching a 3D movie without 3D glasses on. Everything just meshes into one big ball of blurry mess.
I first used it on our department's Christmas party. It felt uncomfortable at first but I'm used to it now. I had troubles putting them on during the first few times, and don't get me started on my attempts to take them out; I was honestly too scared I would pop my eyes out! But after around five times I am proud to say I have already become quite a pro ;)
I first used it on our department's Christmas party. It felt uncomfortable at first but I'm used to it now. I had troubles putting them on during the first few times, and don't get me started on my attempts to take them out; I was honestly too scared I would pop my eyes out! But after around five times I am proud to say I have already become quite a pro ;)
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| I bring the solution, eye lubricant, antibacterial case, hand mirror, and alcohol whenever I have my contacts on. Everything is packed neatly in this mesh pouch given by FAB Salon :) |
As the pairs I got are only good for three months, I decided to use them sparingly and still wear my glasses everyday in the office and during casual days. I just think it's great that I now have the option of wearing my contacts when I attend events and other social functions. Now I won't have to squint and pretend I see people when I need to take my glasses off for vanity's sake heehee.
This only means one thing. I could finally rock eyeshadows!
Of course I would still want to get a LASIK treatment. Someday, someday ♥
This only means one thing. I could finally rock eyeshadows!
Of course I would still want to get a LASIK treatment. Someday, someday ♥
We all know how a pop of color can add the perfect accent to an outfit, be it on clothes, accessories, nails, or lips. I have lots of pink and coral lipsticks in my stash but only one in red, given to me by a very good friend. I don't know if it's just me, but there's just something so intimidating about buying red lipsticks.
I took the plunge last week (LOL trust me to make everything sound dramatic) when I got the Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Cherry Tart ♥
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| Revlon promises buttery balm + shiny color |
I first tried it on at the makeup counter in Landmark, and I loved it so much I went back for it the next day.
I took the following photos this afternoon using my 2mp SMART Netphone beside a window with plenty of natural daylight. I didn't have any makeup on aside from the Lip Butter and powder. No editing or lightening done :)
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| Bare lips |
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| While applying the Lip Butter |
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| After one swipe of the Lip Butter |
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| Cherry Tart on my lips The color is actually more vibrant and shimmery in person, without going over the top. |
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| My camera cannot show how red it really looked like, but I love this photo ♥ |
I love how it stays true to its promise of keeping my lips buttery-soft and smooth without compromising on the color! I've tried some lipsticks that had great color pay-off but left my lips parched and peeling after just a couple of hours, while some lip balms made me look pale and sickly. Yay for this product that offers the best of both worlds! Plus points for the pretty packaging that instantly tells you what shade it is, but I just wish the cap was easier to pop open. I want to get more colors, but at P575 the price can be quite steep. Still cheaper than a lot of other brands, though. Staying power is great, too, at 3-4 hours. It's the lipcolor I used during the Coke event last week and I managed to get through the busy day with minimal retouching ;)
I've kept my other lipsticks in my traincase because it's the one I've been [ab]using this past week. With the rate I'm going, I might have to buy a new one before the end of the month! Perfect shade for Valentine's, methinks, if only I have a date haha.
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| I'm happy to tell you I've gotten over my emo-phase brought about by last week's series of unfortunate events. This is my happy face wishing you all PEACE, LOVE, and LIP BUTTERS! ♥ |
PS: This is not a sponsored post.
I've long since found out that when chips are down, there's nothing that can instantly make me feel better than talking all night with my closest friends while feasting on a weird-but-it-worked combination of junk food, oatmeal cookies and vodka-Sprite.
And calling 8-McDo while we're at it.
Reminiscing and seeing how far we've gone (and how we keep on coming back and WILL keep on coming back) over cheeseburgers, large fries, and Cadbury McFlurries at 12:30AM. Priceless.
I love my life and this wonderful thing called friendship.
One of my fondest childhood memories is when my aunt had a big debutante ball to celebrate her 18th birthday. She had a big party with a cotillion and all the 18s (Candles, Roses, Gifts, Wines), and little six year-old me was amazed with her pretty cake and the number of gifts she received! I remember wishing to have the same party when I turn 18 myself.
Fast forward to 2004, my birthday fell on Holy Tuesday. As is customary for Catholics, we didn't want any big celebrations at a time when we should be remembering the suffering of our Lord. I decided to just have a low-key celebration by inviting chosen family members and my closest friends to a special dinner at one of our favorite restaurants come Easter Sunday.
I soon found out that organizing even a simple dinner celebration can be tricky; when at first we were planning to invite just 20 people, the list ballooned to 70 in no time! Lots of changes were made, until my parents decided to give me a debut party a week before the supposed dinner!
We were already pressed for time so I didn't have a cotillion anymore. We also DIY'd everything: I made and hand-delivered the invites, put satin ribbons on the white candles and roses, and prepared the souvenirs (I gave away crystal swans to my guests.) The party was held the way I wanted to - with my closest family and friends ♥ I wore a pretty purple-azure gown, crystal shoes, and a tiara (of course!). My handsome cousins and friends danced with me during the 18 Roses, my girl friends wished nice things for me during the 18 Candles, and my aunts lavished me with lovely gifts during the 18 Treasures. My escort for the evening was my best friend Jerome, and I would never forget that night. Ever.
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| This is 18 year old Krissy, complete with braces ;] |
Planning the party is almost as special as the party itself, but I must admit it was also quite stressful and I would've appreciated any help. Brides- and debutantes-to-be these days are lucky because they have things like the coming Weddings and Debuts Bridal Fair 2012 to help them.
I attended the presscon held at Plaza Ibarra last month for this lavish three-day affair, and I really enjoyed the buffet set up by Juan Carlo the Caterer. Alex Michael del Rosario put up this catering service in 1995, named after his first born. Today, the company is synonymous with great food and superb service where catering becomes an art and every project a masterpiece. Just look at my plate and see what I mean:
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| I had a healthy serving each of: Sopa de Congrejo, Buttered Veggies, Chicken Fingers, Ox Tongue with Buttered Mushroom, Goat Kalderetang Batangas, Pork Geneva Style, Salmon with Tequila Cream Sauce, and Chicken Masala. Yumm! |
I also wanted to plant myself beside the dessert buffet area. With these goodies, who wouldn't??
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| Fruit Tarts |
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| Florentine Bites |
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| Fresh Fruit Jelly |
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| Pandan Panacotta |
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| Sansrival with Pistachio Nuts |
Looking at these photos made me crave for sweets again... There goes my diet plan this pre-bikini season.
We were also shown a presentation of the other sponsors of the event.
Edd Sy has been designing beautiful clothes and wedding gowns for the past 15 years with such dedication that he has won the loyalty of many clients already - even stylists of local teleseryes! It has been his passion ever since he was young and it definitely shows in the enviable reputation he has made for himself.
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| Some of the wedding gowns Edd Sy has designed and made. |
The people behind AMI Jewels, meanwhile, believe that their works of art will speak for themselves. Despite being publicity shy, they have accumulated loyal clients through the years. Their designs are definitely perfect for people with the most discriminating taste; those who would not settle for anything less.
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| Gorgeous jewels. Do you like it? Then put a ring on it ;) |
Nice Print Photo is slowly but surely staring to make their mark in the arena of high-profile celebrity weddings. Three of the most buzzed-about nuptials they were privileged to cover were the weddings of:
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| Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid |
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| John Estrada and Priscilla Meirelles |
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| Kyla and Rich Alvarez |
The special guests during the presscon were TV personalities and event endorsers Maja Salvador and Angelo Cacciatore, who gamely answered questions from the invited press.
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| Sorry for the blurry photo, but Maja is so pretty it hurts. LOL. |
The Weddings and Debuts Bridal Fair 2012 will be held at the SM Megatrade Halls 1, 2, and 3 (YES! All three halls! That's how BIG the fair will be!) from February 17 to 19! Organized by The Wedding Library, 300 of the most well-known players in the wedding industry will be there to showcase what they've got to help make the memories of your wedding or your debut party unforgettable not only to you, but to your guests as well. Preparing for momentous events can be stressful, so it pays to be well-versed. Stock up on your preparation know-how by attending this fair! Visit their official website to know how you can get free entrance for you and your friends - because of course, it's more fun when you have your mom and your girl friends around to help you!
BIG thanks to Nuffnang Philippines for inviting me! Filipinos are really big on weddings and birthday celebrations so I'm sure the 3-day fair will be a HUGE success!
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| I don't have any weddings to prepare for anytime soon but I really enjoyed the presscon with my Sigaw sister Kaiye and beautiful beauty blogger-buddy Martha ♥ |
So I've decided to do what I do best: ignore this series of unfortunate events for the meantime and cross the bridge when I get there. It's the Love-month guys, and I am happy to share some exciting news with all of you!
PENSHOPPE
And this is something that WILL interest you all!
For the newest styles and hottest celebrities follow @PENSHOPPE on Twitter or
like them on Facebook here.
CREATIONS BY LOURD RAMOS
Penshoppe has released its Pre-Summer 2012 campaign and the models really look hot hot hot! Want proof?
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| Casual Cool: The New Kind of Hot Ed Westwick for Penshoppe |
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| Starting the New Year with a Smile Mario Maurer for Penshoppe |
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| It's Hip to be "It" Solenn Heussaff for Penshoppe |
For the newest styles and hottest celebrities follow @PENSHOPPE on Twitter or
like them on Facebook here.
CREATIONS BY LOURD RAMOS
In response to the demand for his services and hair-styling powers, stylist and makeup artist extraordinaire Lourd Ramos will open his second salon along Pasay Road! And as a special treat, he is currently holding a contest wherein we can get the chance to have a makeover session with him! Here are the mechanics:
Pretty easy, right? Aside from the makeover, Davines gift certificates will also be given to random winners every week so Like that Page now!
ARIA CUCINA ITALIANA
Aria is a modern and contemporary Italian restaurant that has a menu inspired by the coastal regions of the Mediterranean. First opened in Boracay, one of the world's top beach destinations, in 2003, Aria elevated the standards of restaurant designs in the beautiful island with its stylishly modern, tropical interiors and cozy ambiance and turned itself into one of the top destinations in the island.
Fast forward to today, Boracay's most celebrated Italian restaurant will finally open its doors in Manila,at the Fort Bonifacio, Global City. Making their delicious seafood and meat dishes, mouthwatering homemade pastas, fresh green salads, excellent wine and their famous woodfire oven-baked pizzas.
They're holding a contest, too! Check this out:
This contest ends in two days so visit their Page now!
TOMATO
If you’re looking for Valentine’s gifts that are more creative than the usual roses and chocolates, check out Tomato’s cute and affordable gift items that are especially made for the Heart’s Day:
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| 1 and 4. Leather friendship bracelets (P200) 2. Tomato Valentines teddy bear (P350) 3. Small (P30) and big (P50) statement pins |
YOGA IN THE WILD
BOOK LAUNCH
Written by successful businesswoman, mother, yogi and free spirit, Lucia "Ciay" Misa, this book
is highly recommended for those who live and breathe yoga and adventure. The book is inspired by
Ciay's funniest, wildest and most memorable moments with her family and friends around the world,
and how yoga as talikwas has changed her life.
All proceeds of the book sales will go to Roots of Health (Ugat ng Kalusugan), a non-profit
organization dedicated to improve reproductive health and to eradicate the malnutrition of women and
children in the communities of Palawan.
Be inspired to make a change for yourself and for our less privileged sisters and children in
Palawan. The launch is open to the public and will take place in Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street with
a free yoga mini-lesson. You may get your copy of Yoga in the Wild in Fully Booked stores across Metro
Manila.
COSMETOLOGIE 2012
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BOOK LAUNCH
Today, more and more Filipinos are exploring the healthy lifestyle that comes from doing
yoga. With this masterful art of toning the body comes not only physical well-being, but emotional and
psychological healing as well. Yoga in the Wild, a book featuring the transformative power of yoga in
one's life, will be launched this February 13, 2012, Monday at 5 in the afternoon.
is highly recommended for those who live and breathe yoga and adventure. The book is inspired by
Ciay's funniest, wildest and most memorable moments with her family and friends around the world,
and how yoga as talikwas has changed her life.
All proceeds of the book sales will go to Roots of Health (Ugat ng Kalusugan), a non-profit
organization dedicated to improve reproductive health and to eradicate the malnutrition of women and
children in the communities of Palawan.
Be inspired to make a change for yourself and for our less privileged sisters and children in
Palawan. The launch is open to the public and will take place in Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street with
a free yoga mini-lesson. You may get your copy of Yoga in the Wild in Fully Booked stores across Metro
Manila.
COSMETOLOGIE 2012
Cosm̩tologie 2012 is a one-stop shop event for Beauty, Wellness & Trends. The expo is a place where we can test various products Рfrom cosmetics, haircare, nailcare, fashion, salon equipment, massagers, aromatherapy, and the list goes on. The expo, to run from February 21-22, 2012 at SMX Convention Center РMall of Asia Complex, will be the biggest trade show of its kind in the Philippines.
For more information, please check www.cosmetologiefair.com or call Premier Events Plus Group Inc. at 9297993/ 9297963/ 4364209. You may also email them at info@PEPGroup.com
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Keep visiting this space as I intend to regularly update it with different announcements and releases as we go along the month. ;)
Do YOU have any announcements you'd like to be posted here? Email me at mail[at]krissyfied[dot]com, then! Enjoy February!
And so they say. I guess that's all I can hang on to these days, seeing how the world as I knew it has turned upside down and left me teetering at the edge of a cliff.
I've always believed we were untouchable in our little bubble where we can spend the rest of our days filled with fun and laughter. Comfort zone at its finest, yo. Boy, was I wrong.
Now a chain of events is unraveling around me, leaving me feeling trapped at the end of the line of one long domino race.
Who knows, maybe this is exactly the push I need to finally take that leap of faith.
I am equal parts excited and anxious. Let's see what happens in the next couple of days. Crossing my fingers and reeeeeally hoping for the best.
Happy February, everyone. Yay for new blog banner and color scheme?
Happy February, everyone. Yay for new blog banner and color scheme?
"And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should."
- Desiderata
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