Strip Tease

For Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, Strip is offering 50% discount on 6 sessions of Brazilian IPL and Full Legs IPL.
Call now for appointments as there are limited slots.

Telephone numbers: 8569145 / 5013997

Store Hours for Dec 25 and Jan1

Serenda : 12 - 9pm
Greenbelt : 12 -8pm

***ON ANOTHER NOTE:

I'm off to a cooler place in a few hours with the family. We'll be back on the 29th, and will try to go on regular programming as soon as I can. Merry Christmas everyone :D

Starter Kits

What better way to end the year than making a promise to start 2010 by being more organized? Prepare for a fantastic year ahead with these planners and journals—all with cool graphics, illustrations and fun tools to help you get the ball rolling.

Muni travel journals come in smooth cream pages that leave you to scribble and doodle as you please. The highlight of these journals is the illustrations of popular Philippine destinations that inspired one to travel and learn more about our country. The makers of muni shares: “This was brought about by our interest in travel, particularly domestic travel. More than just the help we give to Yabang Pinoy and CEAAF, we're pushing domestic travel. We're encouraging fellow Filipinos not to look so far away for great travel experiences, and for them to explore the many parts of the Philippines aside from designated tourist spots.” Muni travel journals, P795, http://punchdrunkpanda.multiply.com

Make everyday a day of giving and sharing with Got Heart’s planner. It features paintings of an Obo Manobo, Retchor “Ettok”Umpan and passages written by the young indigenous tribes. This hardbound Got Heart’s planner also has their activities listed down as suggestions if you’re free that day to help out. Lastly, proceeds of the planner will help fund the foundation’s projects for the indigenous people, especially a T’boli School being put up in Cotabato. Got Heart Planner are sold for P489 if picked up, and P500 inclusive of shipping within Metro Manila. Visit http://gotheartplanner.multiply.com for more details.

Students and people-on-the-go will love Filed! planners for their size. You can practically bring this 5”x7” ring bound notebook everywhere you go. Cool colorful illustrations greet you at the start of every month, with 1 Kraft envelope at the back to store all your important papers in. “Our motivation in making them is to offer a bring-it-anywhere planner which doesn’t compromise the big spaces needed for daily writing. If anything, it’s back to basics planning made more colorful and beautiful with the wonderful works of our talented graphic artists.” Filed! planners are priced at P400 if bought online at http://filed.multiply.com It is also available at Luna in Serendra and Loyola Schools bookstore in Ateneo for P450.

Be on time with your appointments with this Magnetic Memo Clock from Quirks. This memo board doubles as a clock. Cute little piggies serve as magnets for you to keep your notes in place. Quirks is located at the third level of Power Plant Mall. This magnetic memo clock will surely keep you on the right track and in time. Also available in cute ducks.

If you're still looking for gifts, why not give them these organizers/planners instead? :) They're sure to use it everyday of the year.

In the Bag

Overflowing stocks of new designs and styles are nothing new from the makers of cool flip-flops, Havaianas. But this hip Brazilian footwear brand has something new to offer for this last stretch of 2009. A batch of bright-colored funky bags was launched and presented through a fun fashion show, with thousands of viewers watching it online via live streaming courtesy of Smart Communications. How tech-savvy!

As for the new product line of Havaianas, the brand’s Anne Gonzalez shares: “We always seek to stay fresh, not only by keeping our flip-flop styles up-to-date, but also by introducing new fashion items that will complement them.” This first batch of bags come in six different styles, all of which come in a variety of colors that are the same as the brand’s palette. Each bag shares the same aesthetic look and details as that of their flip-flops. The rice pattern from the soles, the Greek pattern from the straps, and the round rubber buttons used to keep the flip-flops’ soles and straps together are strategically placed and included in these totes and sling bags—giving each bag the Havaianas’ seal of approval.

A big “mega” sling to fit all your essentials.

The “tote” comes with a drawstring lock to keep your goodies safe.

There’s one style for every member of the family.

The “mega printed” will surely be a fave among the ladies for it’s floral print.

The “zip” offers a cool option to carry your skateboard (or yoga mat).

These are great new additions to the family of Havaianas. If you're not yet a fan of the brand (gasp!), I'm sure these bags will make you one ;)

Sole Searching

There is no better way to pamper your feet than with soft soles. High-quality materials is the key to producing these comfy shoes. So, take your pick from our lot and give your family members a treat.

For the glam mom:
Holster Princess Toe Loop, available in all Shoe Salon stores.
Her freshly-pedicured feet will look like a million bucks wearing these diamante flip flops from Australia.

For the sporty dad:
“Correnti 3” sneakers, Lacoste
Keep it safe and sleek for dad. The micro-perforated side panels add a bit of edgy texture to this shiny metallic leather shoe.

For the chill bro:

Esco-azul negro, Shoe Salon
These leather-soled shoes is uber-soft and can even be worn at the beach.

For the perky younger sis:
Pink flipflops with black grapes and bee design, Hotflops, available in Greenbelt 5.
Convince your sister to keep her feet clean all day with these oh-so-cute slippers.

For your cute baby bro:

Cartoon sneakers, Superga, Greenbelt 5, Eastwood Mall, Rustan’s Makati, Tower and Alabang.
Velcro-straps make them so easy to put on; making it stress free.

For the active and body-conscious sis:
Electra in gold, FitFlop, available in all ResToeRun shops.
Comfy footwear that gives gams a good workout, and helps keep a straight posture, too!

Clothing Sale and a Christmas Project

The Big Garments Sale in Meycauayan, Bulacan is having an extended sale by customers' request. The sale is ongoing from now until December 22, open daily except Sundays. Operating hours are 8:00am until 6:00pm.

Items on sale are overrun garments from top US and UK brands. Brands available now are A&F, Hollister, Billabong, Quiksilver, Zara, Levi's, American Eagle, H&M, Polo RL among others. Prices are low as always. Categories include Mens, Ladies, Kids and Infants. Mostly garments but we have some accessories too like bags and shoes.

To be able to purchase, customer has to get a member card. Membership is free but they have to register. Company ID and a government issued ID is required. Member card will be printed upon registration.

They accept Visa and Mastercard. Click to enlarge the map of the warehouse below:

And if you have extra time to spare, hope you can join my friend's, Erica Paredes, project:

This Christmas, I'd like to ask for a little help from all of you to spread a little Christmas Cheer. I got this awesome idea from my girl Amanda in Va., and I thought, why not do it here?

Enter: BOXING DAY- a Christmas gift drive for flood survivors! It's easy.

1. Collect all empty shoe boxes at home.

2. Fill them up w/ treats. Please keep a particular person in mind and specify on each box (Example: Child/Male, Adult/Female) You can fill them up with things like small toys (unused or used but in good condition), coloring books, crayons, a tshirt, some candy for children and hand santizer, inexpensive skin care and cosmetics, a piece of clothing etc for an adult female etc (You get it!)--basically whatever you can fit in a shoe box!

3. Tie a bow around it with a small note with a message from you! Make sure to sign your name!

4. When you drop off at 13 B. Gonzales street, Loyola Heights, QC, please also leave a list of everything you have in the boxes. Deadline is on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 7:40pm.

That's it! Easy Peasy! :D

More Beauty Picks

For those who have deeper pockets, here are some more gift suggestions.

Whether your “baby” is a beauty junkie or a newbie, she’ll thank you for these makeup and skincare sets:

Keep your items and tools organized with Make Up For Ever Limited Edition Zebra Mallette, P3,200.

An introduction to the wonderful world of makeup should start with high-quality brushes like Make Up For Ever Limited Edition Dany’s Brush Set, P3,800. Available at the 3/F of Shangri-la Plaza Mall, B:8 Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global, Taguig City, and Martish at Davao City.

Jurlique Rose gift set, P5,200, comes with its famous Rosewater Balancing Mist, Rose hand cream and body lotion. A great combo for ladies with dry skin. Available at Greenbelt 5 and Power Plant mall.

Smashbox Wish for a Perfect Complexion, P2,050, has two foundation primers—one for the house and one to bring with you, for those last-minute functions. Available at Beauty Bar.

Shiseido Moisturizing Hydrant skincare set is a great starter kit for those who do not know the importance of caring for you skin YET. Available at Glorietta and Power Plant mall.

Bloom Lipgloss Trio, P1,475, is for those who love getting yummy-looking puckers. Available at Beauty Bar.

You’ll never go wrong with Bulgari’s The Blanc parfum set. It has white tea and musk that comforts and soothes. Available at Rustan’s.

Philosophy Recipe box set, P1,150, contains two shower gels: a red velvet and a sweet creamy frosting; also comes with real recipe cards that’s perfect for those who love to bake. Available at Beauty Bar.

M.A.C.’s Naughty Noir Eye Bag, P2,800, comes with pigment in Shimmertime, fluidline in Backtrack, 209 Brush SE, and Zoom lash in Zoomblack—all tucked inside this metallic makeup pouch. Available at Glorietta, Rustan’s Tower, and Power Plant mall.

Keep your skin moisturized and smelling good with The Body Shop’s Festive Body Butter Bliss, P1,195, has three body butters (50ml) each. Available in most malls nationwide.

Beauty Gift Sets—all under P1,000

How are you with your Christmas shopping?

Here are some kikay gift suggestions for beauty babes:

Fruit Bowl Hand Cream gift set (P525, Face Shop)

works wonders on your hands. Smells yummy, too!

Changpo Magic Straight gift set (P595, Face Shop)

is for those who love their long, lush, and straight locks.

Asquith Miracle Manicure set (P450, Beauty Bar)

comes in a pouch for easy storage.

Asquith Massaging Accessory set (P650, Beauty Bar)

is a perfect gift for workaholics like your boss.

Simple Pleasures French Lavander set of 4 (P695, Essenses, Rustan’s)

soothes and calms.

Grace Coleco Miss McCole soap kit (P795, Essenses, Rustan’s)

makes bath time fun with its perky pink packaging.

Grace Coleco Tea tree Oil and Lemongrass set (P995, Essenses, Rustan’s)

energizes and invigorates.

Smell deliciously fresh with Skin Candy set in Martini (P120, Zen Zest).

Sprizt on Room and Linen fragrance set in Stimulating (P360, Zen Zest)

when you need a pick-me-upper.

Fresh and Clean body wash and hand sanitizer (P99, Zen Zest)

is a great gift set for just about anyone.

Hope this post helped you with your shopping :D I still can't believe we only have 9 more days until Christmas :o Waaaahhhh!!!!

50,000 More Reasons To ENJOY

Can't believe we have less than two weeks to go until Christmas! :o Still haven't found the perfect gift for your loved ones? I suggest the Enjoy kit above.

This yuletide season, Enjoy Philippines gives all the weary Holiday shoppers a reason to get excited about Christmas as it issues the 2009 Enjoy Holiday Release. Beginning December 1, every registered member of Enjoy will receive by registered mail a booklet containing Php 50,000 in additional VIP privileges to 39 additional premium venues.

This means that your gift will in fact be a whole bundle of Christmas gifts to last you months and months and a perfect kit that suits anyone and everyone’s needs and wants.

You and your friends and family can choose to Enjoy this Christmas in so many different ways… Pamper yourself with a complimentary foot spa at Posh Nail Spa. Treat yourself to bespoke jeans at Viktor. Enjoy half-priced international buffets for up to three persons at Dusit Thani’s Basix... Then jet off to your favorite domestic holiday destination while saving 15% on online bookings via SEAIR. You can even ring in the New Year with two-for-one deals on bottles at Attica. Lastly, work off those excess holiday pounds with a 2-week trial gym membership at Planet Infinity in your latest trainers from RUNNR.

So visit www.enjoythebest.ph, or call the Enjoy hotline at 7520958 to start bringing joy, laughter and freebies to all your loved ones – including yourself!

Memberships purchased beginning all of December will have the Holiday Release included inside every kit from over 100 participating venues that also include all Fully Booked branches.

Do check out this sale with Enjoy, too :D

*All Enjoy Members may avail of an additional 5% off on top of the discounted price by just presenting their Enjoy Philippinesmembership card upon purchase.

Gift of Art

“I am not good at speaking. At school, when the teacher asked me to recite, I could not say anything. When I was asked to write a long compostion, I would only give a few sentences and the teacher didn’t like that. But in my painting, I feel free. I can express what I want to say,” shares National Artist for Visual Arts Ang Kiukok. Now, you can express yourself, fashion-wise, with a helping of the artist’s magical masterpieces, too!

The second installment of their National Artist Collector’s series, Ang Kiu Kok is the fashion retail brand’s featured artist, whose art is now immortalized in limited edition items such as tees, woven tops, dresses and even men’s graphic shirts. Accessories such as bags, jewelry and a watch are new additions to these special collaborations.

Best of all, all Ang Kiukok items come in their own gift packaging, just in time for the holiday season. Part of the proceeds will go to the Ang family’s charity of choice: the Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii.

This limited collection was launched with a fashion show held at The Row, Glorietta 5:

Most famous for his cubism style, this “Fishermen with Catch”

sublimination tee (P995) is sure to be a bestseller as well.

This black high-waist mini (P1,295) has his illustration of “Screams.”

Men, rejoice! Graphic shirts are also available for you. In photo: “Angry Figure” tee, P995.

Ang Kiukok uses clowns a lot in his art works. “Seated Clown” tiered dress, P1,895.

*To view the entire collection, visit http://www.freeway.net.ph

Good News for Beauty Babes

Looking for the perfect kikay gift to give your girlfriends this Christmas? Look no more as Neutrogena, the brand recommended by dermatologists, offers great deals on its hottest and must-have products this yuletide season!

‘Tis the season to achieve fine, fair skin for less! Buy one Neutrogena Fine Fairness UV Compact and get 50% off on the second compact. Share this beauty secret with your girlfriends. With the pack conveniently designed for the holiday season, all you need to do is attach a card and you’re ready to spread the love for fine, fair skin this Christmas.

Available in shades of natural and light beige, the Neutrogena Fine Fairness UV Compact is clinically-formulated to blend evenly with the skin tone and provide beautiful, natural-looking coverage. Its Vitamin C and Licorice Extract plus sunscreen protect the skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays, preventing sunspots and premature skin aging. The Neutrogena Fine Fairness UV Compact is hypoallergenic, fragrance-free and does not clog pores. It is also resistant to humidity, sweat and oil, thus, giving the skin lasting coverage needed for all the merry-making this season.

In addition, get the same 50% discount on the Neutrogena Fine Fairness UV Compact when you buy Neutrogena Body Oil. With its light sesame formula, the Body Oil is easily absorbed by shower-damp skin, leaving it soft and silky with a radiant and healthy glow. And with Christmas just around the corner, you only need a few drops of the Neutrogena Body Oil to keep your skin hydrated and moisturized amidst the cool holiday breeze.

Make Neutrogena’s Christmas gift bundles the perfect kikay must-haves this holiday season! Share the love for healthy and beautiful skin with your girlfriends. Get amazing discounts from Neutrogena: two (2) Neutrogena Fine Fairness UV Compacts, with the second compact at 50% off, at a bargain price of P1,063.59; and one (1) Neutrogena Body Oil and one (1) Neutrogena Fine Fairness UV Compact (at half its original price) for only P939.50. Hurry and grab the Neutrogena Christmas gift bundles in select drugstores and department stores from December 1 to 31, 2009.

Gift Suggestions (Part 1)

Haven't found the right gifts? Why don't you check these out? :)

These are all under Fred & Friends, and are available at Dexterton in Greenbelt 5 and their showroom in 157 Sgt. E. Rivera St., Quezon City. Download the photo below to get a listing of all the products that they sell. For bulk orders, you may call 362-1111.