Posh Nails x Banana Peel

I'm away this weekend with the family for a wedding in Cebu.  Of course, I had to get my hands and feet ready for this big event.  So I went to Posh Nails Tomas Morato for some pampering.

I brought with me my brand new pair of Posh Nails slippers by Banana Peel.  

Aren't they the cutest? :)

Orange is the Color of the Year

Yes, you read it right!  Orange is the color du jour for 2012.  I expected as much, with Celine having much to do with re-introducing this color last year with the leather totes and "luggages."  Don't you agree?

So, with this in mind, I decided to paint my nails in shades of oranges at Posh Nails in Connecticut Street in Greenhills

Just had to share that I'm pretty impressed with their toilet, btw ;)

To get squeaky clean for the New Year, I got myself a hand and foot scrub, along with my usual maniped

These were my color choices:

Reminded myself that orange is the color for 2012, so I opted to get these shades of oranges: orange sorbet for my fingernails and red orange for my toe nails :D

Welcome the Water Dragon, and cheers to a blessed new year!
Gong Xi Fa Cai :D

Pretty Hands and Feet

Hope I won't get stuck here at the head office tonight. I think I have everything done and ready for tonight's party---Preview's Best Dressed. So excited to attend and support one of my best girls: Keri Zamora as she is one of the Best Dressed featured in this issue.

Got myself a maniped and a lemon scrub last night at Posh Nails in Morato :)

I love how they renovated the place. The little framed mirrors are so adorable, and the makeshift canopies add a cozy feel to this girly girl's paradise.

It was fully packed when I got there last night at around 10pm; I was even with a dad who got a foot spa haha... Just shows that Posh Nails isn't just for the girls.  What's great about this is that this establishment accommodates people like us who have very busy schedules during the day.

Thank you, Posh Nails, for closing late :)

You are heaven sent!

Pina Colada Treat

The rainy season is starting already, but who's to say we can't have summer all year long?  Introducing Posh Nails' latest offering: Pina Colada treatment.

I got a chance to try this new treatment at their Tomas Morato branch, which was newly renovated:

Good thing I went at night (this branch is open until 12mn), so I got to "enjoy their pina colada" :)

Served with scrub and lotion, too :)

Best of all, Posh Nails uses OPI products for most of their treatments.  For the Pina Colada, the OPI Tropical Citrus Scrub is an AHA skin scrub with natural sugar crystals, coconut and citrus extracts.  Alpha Hydroxy Acid lotion and scrubs are the most effective exfoliants. They break down the top layer of the skin and reveal brighter and more youthful looking skin underneath.

Formulated to reduce calluses and banish, dry, rough skin. Coconut extract softens while the citrus extract helps invigorate the skin. Tropical Citrus products are filled with pampering ingredients inspired by a spa setting in the tropics. This product is developed to turn hands and feet silky smooth.


Benefits of Pina Colada Treatment
1. The triple action fruit-derived AHA’s leave skin silky smooth
2. Citrus scrub promises reduction of dry, rough skin
3. Ingredients of the scrub and lotion makes the skin look youthful and glowing
4. The treatment may lighten dark spots and will keep the skin soft and supple.


This mani-ped/scrub set is perfect for ladies-on-the-go.  It's an all-in-one treatment that can last you for a month.  Best of all, you can go to Posh Nails T. Morato branch even after dinner, or just before heading out to a weekend party ;)

For my next visit, I will definitely try their cracked nail polishes ;)

Visit Posh Nails website by clicking on this.

Pamper Time

Dropped by my favorite pamper place at Morato yesterday at Posh Nails:

Tried their newest treatment, Strawberries and Cream manipedi treatment—Yum!

I was given a glass of sweet Strawberry drink while waiting for the staff to set up:

...along with a "bubble bath" for my footsies:

This was "served" for me. Ain't it pretty and cute? :)

While that was being done, I got to try their "Nail Emergency" treatment as well.

...which included brushing my hands and nails with creams to battle anti-aging:

After which, I stopped taking photos as both my hands were full of creams. I enjoyed the Strawberries and Cream treatment—they smell soooooo good! Nothing beats getting pampered, highlighted with the sweet aroma of strawberries :D And the staff took out all the unwanted skin off my feet: foot spa is included. Plus, they were very gentle in cleaning my nails—that's very important!

Next on my list: their Back Parrafin Wax ;) I've been having regular upper back muscle pains, and I think I need to give my back extra attention and care.  
Will let you know how this goes, when I get the chance to try it.

* POSH NAILS is located at CTTM Bldg., Tomas Morato cor. Timog, Quezon City. Telephone number:926-5077

* For other branches, click on this link.

Sweet Nails

Got the full service yesterday at Posh Nails T. Morato. My family and I are regulars at their Greenhills branch, but I must say that the service here is pretty good, too! Parking is free, btw.

Another plus? They always have new magazines for you :D

After 1.5 hours of pampering, I came out with these below. For the hands, I tried on their "Lollipop" from their latest Sweet collection. For the feet, I had Orly's Lola.

Now, I have really short nails as you can see from the photos above. But what the heck, if they didn't look good on me, there's always polish remover ;) To my surprise, the more I look at my nails, the more I'm loving them :) I CAN have colored nails—oh, joy!  

They each come with a tiny tube of lip gloss—how cute right? Here's a close-up shot (without the gloss):

A delicious collection of vibrant, candy-inspired pastels. Cool off with the refreshing yellow of Lemonade and the chilly blue of Snowcone. Satisfy your sweet tooth and your spring wardrobe with the cool aqua of Gumdrop or the lavender Lollipop. The Sweet lacquers come with a FREE matching mini lip gloss on every bottle (while supplies last).


Aren't they cotton-candy delicious? ;P Now, wouldn't it be fun to apply one color on each nail? Tee hee :D


*Posh Nails is located at the corner of Timog and T. Morato streets in Quezon City (at the rotonda)
*Orly nail polishes are sold at P349.50 each. Orly is available at all PCX outlets in Rockwell, Ermita and ATC; First Aid (Greenbelt 3), Landmark, TriNoma; Caswell-Massey; Jesi Mendez Salons in New World, Ermita, Park Sqaure I and Tutuban; Chocolate in TriNoma; Nail Tropics in Serendra and Eastwood; and Marionnaud (SM MOA)

Pamper Me, Please!

I know it's just the start of the week, but you might be heading to Greenhills area sometime this weekend (or the next few weekends). I got this email and text message:

Posh Nails Greenhills is ONE YEAR OLD!

To show you our appreciation for staying with us, we are inviting you to come by the salon and enjoy discounts on select premium services we offer. Promo will run until November 15, 2009 so we hope to see you soon.

All our scrubs will be on a 20% discount, priced at P675, they will be at P540 for the duration of the anniversary celebration. Two Scrub services are at P700 though, and will thus be offered at P560 :)
Dry Foot Pedicure (pedicure, foot spa, massage and paraffin) priced at P750 will be at P600
Fetish (for both hands and feet - that's manicure, pedicure, hand and foot spa, 15 minute massage for both hands and feet and paraffin of hands and feet), priced at P1,350 will be at P1,080
Basic Refresh Hands (hand spa with mask for softening & whitening) P400 to P320
Basic Refresh Feet (foot spa with mask for softening & whitening) P600 to P480
20% off on Eyelash Extension
20% off on all waxing services

To know more about Posh Nails, below is a review I wrote about the salon that was printed in HIPP magazine, July issue:

Posh Nails
2/F Fox Square Building, 54 Connecticut Street, Greenhills, San Juan
496-8713; 726-4563; 7213797; 0917-9633609

Realizing that there weren’t enough good nail salons here, young entrepreneur Catherine Ilacad went to the U.S. to study and do research on her dream of opening a one-of-a-kind pampering venue. Obviously, her vision of establishing one became a reality, with her Tomas Morato branch gaining a lot of regular clients within a short amount of time. Marivic Escalona-de Guzman was one of those ladies, bringing her daughters with her to Posh Nails for some bonding time as well. “I fell in love with the set-up, the ambience and the service; and inquired if they do franchise,” Marivic shared. But at the time of the inquiry, Cat Ilacad wasn’t able to set up a franchising system yet. Two years after, an agreement was made and Marivic proudly claimed Posh Greenhills as her very own business venture.

Ambience: Marivic was given a free-hand with regards to the interiors of the establishment, keeping in mind the pink-and-lilac color scheme of Posh Nails. Lots of plush pillows in girly shades abound, with comfy couches and foot rests that will make anyone fall asleep while you get your treatments. A chandelier is placed in the middle of the venue, giving a luxurious and kitschy vibe. A combination of white walls and a big window panel makes for a relaxing ambience. Kelly, the manager, was very helpful as well, as she was more than happy to brief me about Posh and what the salon offerings are.

Services I’ve tried: Energizing coffee and relaxing green tea scrubs (hands-P675; feet-P675) that come with manicure/pedicure, massage and spa as well. Affordably priced, I was surprised to find out that the lotions and scrubs used are by the OPI brand---one of the leading nail/hand/foot care global brands. The overall experience was delightful, as nail technicians Ning-ning and Jackie worked their magic on my limbs. A wide variety of brands and nail lacquers are also available for you to choose from: OPI, Orly, Sally Hansen and The Face Shop.

Why I like the salon: Two private rooms are available for those who want to get a massage, or other services such as waxing and eyelash extensions. Another plus is that it has its very own restroom, so you don’t have to worry about going out in between treatments in flip-flops or with half-done nails.
Complimentary drinks are also served, such as hot tea, coffee, iced tea and juices. No need to pay for parking as well, just remember to have your parking stub validated before you leave. Food establishments such as Contis are located downstairs, so you can ask the staff to order for you and have them bring up snacks if you’re hungry.
And with more than ten nail technicians---all of which are trained to have the lightest touch when it comes to mani-ped, and the hardest of pressure for massages and spas---you are assured of getting serviced almost right away. But it’s always best to call and make an appointment, just to be sure.

What your loved ones can try: Foot spa (P300), pedicure (P215), and massages for hands (P220) and feet (P300) are staple faves for dads and boyfriends alike. Your son can avail of the refreshing foot spas, while daughters can get their digits painted in their polish of choice. Nail stamping, one of the latest trend in nail art, is also offered by the salon. Posh Nails is also known for throwing Kiddie Vanity Parties (P2900-P6500); inquire for more details. Bottomless iced tea will be served, plus a complimentary free gift for the birthday celebrant.

Other must-try services: Posh Grooming for Hands (P150) and Feet (P215); Basic Refresh for Hands (P400) and Feet (P600) that comes with spa treatments and mask that softens and whitens your hands and feet. Try their bestseller Fetish for Hands & Feet (P1350) that offers mani-ped, massage, spa and paraffin wax that promises to relieve you of tired muscles and stress. Made of real hair and imported from Singapore, their eyelash extension (P1200), which last up to three months, are also quite popular. Spa parties are also available for birthday celebrants and brides-to-be, price ranges from P2398.75-P12,255. Again, complimentary bottomless iced tea drinks will be provided, and a gift for the celebrant as well.

Other branches: CTTM Building, Tomas Morato cor. Timog Avenue, Quezon City (926-5077); Ground Floor Eurocrest Building, #126 Bel-Air Village, Jupiter St. Makati (467-6374). *Take note that the other branches are not offering discounts ;)

A Different Kind of Bridal Shower

The past weekend was a hectic one for me. Part of it was organizing a bridal shower for my childhood friend/classmate at Posh Nails in Greenhills. Since I am nursing a baby, and was busy with other errands AND the celebrant and I both are not really into the usual bit of bridal shower that includes a gigolo (ewww...), I called the manager Kelly and booked the venue for 2.5 hours. They have Spa-rty Packages, but since the attendees might not all want to get the same services, I asked if we could just pick what treatment we wanted when we get there. Kelly was so nice to give in to my request hehe ;) Plus, my family is "suki" with them already, and I'm pretty good friends with the owner—we go way, way back. Hihi... right, Cat? :D

Everyone was chatting up a storm when we got there. It's been ages since we all met up and really really talked. But time was of the essence hahaha... so I grabbed KY (the lady who's getting married this Saturday) and had Posh Nails technicians start with her with our gift—Fetish. It's super sulit—for P1350, it comes with maniped, spa and paraffin wax for both hands and feet!

It was KY's first time to have the Paraffin Wax treatment, and she felt like she being "honey-glazed" like Krispy Kreme donuts hahaha...

After being "glazed," your hands and feet will be wrapped in these oh-so-cute terry-cloth mittens :D Those who have tired hands and feet should get this, as it reduces "stress" and lessens the appearance of veins as well :)

As for me... well, I got a maniped and foot spa. Ahhh... the life! I love that everything's pink... you know me, and my love for anything pink ;)

Our view... the chandelier light is fab, and the cascading water by the window is relaxing!

Part of the Spa-rty package are iced tea drinks and these cute li'l balloons that filled the salon—at no extra cost!

Oh, and that's KY's newly french-manicured hands. Nice!

Prices for the packages start from P2400, and that's for 10 pax already! For inquiries and appointments, call 496-8713 or 0917-9633609. Posh Nails Hand and Foot Spa is located at 2/F Fox Square Building, #53 Connecticut Street, Greenhills, San Juan. They have branches in Makati (Jupiter St.), QC (Tomas Morato) and The Fort as well.