May 24, 2012

Bottega Studio and COWO presents: Make-Up Like a Pro

Great news for make-up and beauty enthusiasts. Our co-working space COWO and Bottega Studio (led by US Trained Celebrity Make-up Artist Au Mauricio), will be holding a workshop entitled "MAKE-UP LIKE A PRO" on Saturday, June 9, 2012 for the whole day. Learn the secrets of professional make-up in the comfort of a cool workspace for collaboration at the heart of Ortigas Center. For Php 5,000, you get PIXI professional make-up products worth Php 3,500 and a lot of freebies that makes it all worth it! Early bird price is Php 4,750. You also get that discount if you are a COWO member. Food and drinks are also included.

The cool and collaborative workshop area at COWO.

For more information, inquiries and how to register, please call or text Gaye at 0917-5062344.

Glory of Summer : Banana Boat

The season of sweltering heat and limitless fun is here and adventure enthusiasts couldn’t be more pleased. Everyone had no qualms spending time under the sun armed with the superior protection offered by Sun-tested and Sun Banana Boat Sunscreen Lotion products

AvoTriplex technology, Banana Boat Sunscreen Lotion provides three-way skin protection which immediately starts after application. “AvoTriplex formula is a technology which absorbs and stabilizes UV rays that is exclusive to Banana Boat products. It protects in three ways, now against sunburn with UVB (Ultra Violet-B) protection, LATER against long-term skin damage with UVA (Ultra Violet-A) protection and of course longer because it lasts longer than ordinary sunscreen products.

Full range of Banana Boat Sunscreen products consist of the Banana Boat Ultra Protect line available in SPF50 and SPF80 variants with Aloe Vera and Vitamin C & E. Banana Boat Sport line offers protection for athletes with its non-greasy, sweat and water resistant formula available in SPF50 and SPF110 which provides Banana Boat’s highest level of protection blocking out 99 percent of burning rays.

Banana Boat Sunscreen versatile line include products every member of the family can enjoy. The Banana Boat Kids line offer Pediatrician-tested, mild, gentle and tear free protection available in SPF50.

It was all about taking in the glory of summer and with Banana Boat Sunscreen lotion, the family can take on the challenge full on. All Banana Boat general protection products have Avotriplex Technology that protects you from UVB that causes sunburn and UVA that causes long-term skin damages, in a sheer feel lotion that's long-lasting and effective.

Banana Boat Sunscreen lotions are available at leading supermarkets, drugstores and health & beauty stores nationwide.

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DIANA STALDER - The Promise of a Better You

Diana Stalder Face Body Surgicenter by Dermaline, Inc. is the nation's pioneer in Facial and Skin Care Centers which was established in 1996. Now, it has 25 branches all over the Philippines. Two of the most respected awards it garnered are Consumer's Choice 2010 Outstanding Surgical & Skin Care Center and one of the finalists in 2007 Most Promising Filipino Franchise. Buy the current issue of Metro Magazine to get to know more of Diana Stalder's promise. Celebrating 15 Years of Perfecting you Skin!

The 1st Filipino Bloggers Hub Acquaintance Party

I attended a very fun and informative event - the 1st Filipino Bloggers Hub Acquaintance Party last Saturday, May 19, 2012 held at the Central Colleges of the Philippines Studio Theater.

Guest Panelist are (L-R) Mark Delgado, Joney Uy, Jhong Medina, Sire Gonzales Arevalo, Jinky Umali and Martin Romualdez

Bloggers join together to meet and know other bloggers, share their thoughts, ideas, daily journals, reviews and meetings with each other in many exciting events, catching up to update everyone on our latest improvements to the site. It was really great catching up with fellow bloggers as well as getting to know this Filipino Bloggers Hub.

A very informative forum with guest panelists share stories, their ideas and experiences about blogging. There were a lot of good ideas and suggestions filled the CCP Studio Theater as bloggers voiced their opinion.

This was a day filled of good opportunity to network with other bloggers. And of course, a fun, lots of prizes, raffles, food and giveaways.

There's an introduction of bloggers.

One of the sponsors of the event Ms. Sara Brillantes from Human Nature Advocacy - Pro Poor and Pro environment Filipino beauty and skin Care Products .

There are lots of fun picture takings that day.

Sweet cupcakes from MedChef Hasset

The event has been sponsored by Central Colleges of the Philippines, San Marino, Human Nature, Tiger Energy, Classic Savory, MedChef, MEGA Publishing Group, OkayOkay, Get Beauteous, Taste of Goodness, Tablets Mania and Dianna Stalder.

Jessica Sanchez 'American Idol' Finale Performances

American Idol finalists Phillip Phillips, left and Jessica Sanchez competed for the show's record deal, the grand prize on Tuesday night. The Season 11 American Idol winner will be announced Wednesday night.

Jessica Sanchez and Phil Phillips each performed three songs on Tuesday night in the hopes of becoming Season 11's American Idol victor. Only one of the contestants earned a standing ovation.

The 16-year-old singer with the powerhouse voice started off the show with her rendition of Whiney Houston's “I Have Nothing”. She also performed Celine Dion's “The Prayer” and her original song “Change Nothing.”

Phillip, 21, started the night with the classic “Stand By Me” and also performed Billy Joel‘s “Movin’ Out” and the original song “Home”.

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Jessica Sanchez: I Have Nothing

Jessica Sanchez: The Prayer

Jessica Sanchez performs her potential coronation song "Change Nothing" at the Season 11 finale.

Jessica Sanchez: Change Nothing

Phillip, 21, started the night with the classic “Stand By Me” and also performed Billy Joel‘s “Movin’ Out” and the original song “Home”.

Published on May 22, 2012 by americanidol

Jessica Sanchez performs "The Prayer" by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli at the Season 11 finale. Check out full performances with judges' commentary only at http://www.americanidol.com