Billabong at Abreeza Ayala Mall in Davao

In time for summer, Billabong opened their shop at Abreeza Ayala Mall, showcasing surfing and beach fashion.

Gone are the days of bright and bold Hawaiin floral prints, and we are the at era of slick and stylish. In this day and age, surf and beachwear can be worn on the shores or on the streets.

Billabong offers a range of clothes which are both functional and stylish. Bikinis, casual tops, shorts, and dresses for the ladies and boardshorts, jeans, and hoodies for the men.

Beachwear for men and women at Billabong

Billabong also has bags, flip-flops, sun glasses, and other accessories to complete your summer look. Everything you need to look good this summer is at Billabong.

Celebrate the summer sun and party away the cool summer nights in Billabong beachwear.

Billabong Davao is located at the 2nd floor, Abreeza Mall, Bajada, Davao City, call (+6382) 321.1915 or visit their Asia site at this link.

Be Part of the Ever New Fashion Clique

Another fab brand has come to our shores all the way from Melbourne, Australia. Ever New (Forever New) opened as a startup retailer in 2006. Ever New takes inspiration from global trends in art, film, music and theater, and haute couture runway shows. In 6 years, it has over 120 stores in 7 countries. And they will be opening stores here in the Philippines at Bonifacio High Street and at Powerplant Mall.

To celebrate their expansion to the Philippines, they are fashionable, bubbly, and fabulous Filipinas to be part of the Ever New Clique. If you’re 16 – 21 years old and you think you have what it takes to be an Ever New brand ambassador, tell them what makes someone an Ever New girl and why you would be perfect for the Ever New Fashion Clique? Send your answers along with your name, birth date, contact number, email, address, and school to Ever.New@vogueconcepts.com. And attach a photo of yourself which proves you belong to the clique.

For more updates and information, like the Ever New Fashion Clique Page at this link.

Souq Organics Moroccan Argan Oil

About a year ago, I happened to pass by a booth at Mercato Centrale. They weren’t selling food but what they called “Liquid Gold.” The phrase liquid gold piqued my interest and I inquired about the product. Liquid gold is Moroccan Argan Oil, a 100% organic oil that is made only from the nuts of the Argan tree. The tree grows only in the Southwestern region of Morroco. It is so rare, thus the term “liquid gold.”

It is also considered a precious commodity because Moroccan Argan Oil has a high vitamin E content and is considered as one of the most valuable and most effective anti-oxidants. It also contains phytotestorols, squalene, essential fatty acids, and unsaturated fatty acids. These components make help the skin, hair, and nails in various ways.

Among the listed benefits of the use of Argan Oil are the following:

• Moisturizes dry, dull skin
• Regulates oily skin
• Softens skin and reduces fine lines and wrinkles
• Restores and rejuvenates the skin from the damaging effects of pollution, sun exposure, oxidation, tobacco, stress and other environmental factors
• Reduces skin irritation and redness, especially in the treatment of acne, blemishes, eczema, psoriasis and skin asthma
• Makes scars and keloids less noticeable
• Maintains skin elasticity preventing stretchmarks
• Alleviates rheumatism and arthritis pain
• Nourishes, strengthens and protects the hair cuticle from root to tip to prevent breakage
• Stimulates new hair growth
• Moisturizes hair, promotes shine and smoothens frizz
• Strengthens brittle nails

Amazing, right? I was definitely intrigued. Everyone, I thought, should be using Argan Oil.

Moroccan Argan Oil by Souq Organics

In the Philippines, Souq Organics is the distributor of Moroccan Argan Oil. The Souq Organics Moroccan Argan Oil is 100% organic. It is sold in 30ml bottles that contain pure authentic Argan Oil directly imported from Morocco. It is certified organic by Europe-based ECOCERT – one of the largest organic certifications organizations in the world.

TV Celebrity Daphne Osena-Paez lists Souq Organics Argan Oil products as some of her recommended organic beauty products. Aside from the Argan Oil, she also uses Argan oil-based soaps and shampoos. In Hollywood, Eva Mendes is said to credit Argan Oil for her radiant skin while Taylor Swift uses Argan Oil to keep blond hair soft and shiny.

Healthy and beautiful skin, hair, and nails and all the benefits of Moroccan Argan Oil can be yours for only PhP 1,500. It might seem pricey but other premium Argan Oil brands sell for almost double that amount. Considering how rare Argan Oil is and all its benefits, every drop is worth your money. You can practically say Moroccan Argan Oil is worth its weight in gold. Consider it in investment in your most important possession, your body.

In Davao City, Joyce Mendoza is the dealer of Souq Organics Moroccan Argan Oil and argan oil-based products. You may reach her at +63933-6091982.

For more information, you may visit The Souq Organics website at this link.

Gloww Dietary Supplements

A friend once asked me how come I have great skin even if I eat junkfood, do not get enough sleep, and drink almost everyday. I casually answered that I was born with good genes. I kid you not. Take a look at my photos with my cousins and they have good skin like I do and some have even better skin than I do.

Despite this luck of inheriting good genes, I also take simple steps to take care of my skin. I use only a specific brand of facial wash which suits my oily skin. I user toners and bb creams, and exfoliate whenever I can. And at the end of the day, I use a makeup remover before cleansing my face again. It also helps that I like drinking water which helps flush out the toxins.

To further take care of my skin, I have decided to take some dietary supplements which help take care and make my skin glow. Twice a day, I take Gloww, an oral skin supplement.

Gloww helps repair damage caused by sun exposure, pollution and imbalanced diet, alcohol consumption and smoking stop us from getting healthy glowing skin. Perfect for me, right?

It has 11 essential nutrients that help nourish the skin’s color, luminosity, brightness and transparency (CLBT). Sounds like my skin is some kind of gem or diamond. And it is. It’s hard to attain and maintain perfect, flawless skin, but taking good care of it and taking the right supplements can help your skin look good and be healthy.

The 11 essential nutrients of Gloww help strengthen the collagen, detoxify wastes from the skin, enhance blood circulation, serve as UV protector, and defend the skin from free radicals. And all these are achieved with natural ingredients.

I have been taking Gloww Dietary Supplements, twice a day for more than a month now. And I am happy with the way it takes care of my skin despite my unhealthy lifestyle.

With proper skin care and the right supplements, you can also have glowing skin, whether you inherited good genes or not.

Bauhaus

Bauhaus, an avant-garde fashion store from Hong Kong is now here in Davao City via the Primer Group. Staying true to the Bauhaus art movement from Germany, the Bauhaus store features garments, bags, shoes, and accessories that highlight creativity, originality, and functionality.

To celebrate the opening of Bauhaus new branch at Davao’s Abreeza Ayala Mall, they invited Davao bloggers and members of the local media to get to know their store and the brands they carry.

Clarrissa Reyes, Bauhaus Brand Manager

Davao media superstar and blogger Jojie Alcantara welcomed the bloggers to the store and to the event. She introduced the gorgeous Clarissa Reyes, Bauhaus Brand Manager. Ms Clarissa explained the Bauhaus’ history and style philosophy, as well as the brands that the store carries.

Bauhaus is home to six core brands:

• Tough Jeans, Bauhaus’ in-house brand of cutting edge jeans;
• Salad, a brand of stylish leather bags and whimsical ladies’ clothing;
• 80/20, focuses on “smart military” style and quirky fashion staples such as print on print and patchwork;
• Twistedmind, a line of men’s and women’s apparel with unexpected details;
• Superdry, a European band inspired by Tokyo and vintage Americana known for its line of fun and comfy shirts and bags; and
• Cheap Monday, a European jeans brand which produces high quality handcrafted denims.

Davao's Lady Bloggers Ria Jose and Kathy Dacanay

Bauhaus let the bloggers take home a bit of Bauhaus style with the help of their fashionable stylists. It was a bit stressful to be shopping with all the fashionable people around, but I was glad to have the opportunity to have the store all to ourselves. And the stylists were super fab and kind enough to assist us pick the best items to suit our styles.

After a lot of stressful browsing and some fitting, I decided to buy a gorgeous purple handbag. Lookie…

Ria Jose and her Twistedmind Handbag

I fell in love with it the first time I saw it, but decided to try on some Bauhaus clothes first. In the end, I decided to buy the purple handbag and it fits my style perfectly. It’s Birkin-inspired and made by Twistedmind. It’s so feminine and cute. And I just love purple. Thank you Bauhaus and Primer Group for my new purple handbag!!!

Check out Twistedmind and other fab avant-garde brands at Bauhaus at the 2nd floor of Abreeza Ayala Mall. Bauhaus also have branches at Shangri La Mall, Trinoma, and the new wing of Alabang Town Center.

Image of Ria with bag by Renz Bulseco.

PLC Polipo Single Wall Lite

If there’s one room in your home that you go to most, or at least once a day, it’s the bathroom. For most ladies, this is where we do our beauty regimen, making sure we take care of our skin and keep it clean, exfoliated and toned, and moisturized. It is also where we apply our make up and make ourselves look beautiful. It is, thus, imperative that our bathrooms are kept clean, well lit, and well-equipped.

To inspire you better to take care of your skin well, to apply your make up on nicely, and to keep yourself well dressed and well groomed, make sure you have a pretty and well-equipped bathroom or dressing area.

To help you appraise your make up better, make sure you have white florescent lights rather than yellow incandescent bulbs. Check out these beautiful bathroom ceiling lighting:

PLC Glacier Lighting

Taylor- Contemporary Style Taylor Chandelier

Aside from great lighting, make sure you have a handy vanity mirror to look into your skin and pores better. A full length mirror is also a must so you can always check on your look before you leave your home.

A weighing scale is also recommended so you can make sure you’re fit and weigh right. And have a tape measure handy so you know your measurements if you’re shopping online.

You must also find organizers that will keep your cosmetics and skin care products arranged and easy to find.

So do find the best modern bathroom lighting, a vanity mirror and a full-length mirror, a weighing scale, and a tape measure.

Now you know how to keep your bathroom or dressing area well-equipped. Shop away for the clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, and cosmetics that best fit your style and your lifestyle.

Araw ng Dabaw Beauty Bazaar

This Araw ng Dabaw, three forces will join together to bring to you a Beauty Bazaar like no other. NYX Cosmetics through The Rainbow Project, makeup artist Ryan G. Wong of River l’Artiste Maquillage and Noeh’s Ark will hold the Beauty Bazaar from March 15 to 18, 2012, 4 pm to 12 mn at the Victoria Plaza (Parking Area C) along JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City.

The bazaar will be selling NYX Cosmetics. Free makeup consultations will also be offered. Beauty and makeup tips for every skin type and for a flawless makeup application will be given by beauty and makeup experts.

Every purchase of NYX Cosmetics will entitle buyers to a raffle ticket. Up for grabs is a bag of makeup products from NYX Cosmetics and a free makeover from Noeh & Ryan.

So get beautiful this Araw ng Dabaw, visit this one of a kind Beauty Bazaar.

For more information, visit their pages at The Rainbow Project, River l’Artiste Maquillage, and Noeh’s Ark.

Runnr's Free Video Gait Analysis

I have never really been athletic. Outdoorsy yes, athletic no. So when I was presented with the challenge to start running, I said no. More than once. Many times, to be honest about it. Even my cousins couldn’t make me do it.

Then, Runnr gave me the opportunity to learn the Science of Running through Footworx. The geek in me said yes.

Throught he Footworx system, Runnr is able to analyze a runner’s gait. Gait analysis is the study of animal (or human) motion. Through the Footworx Video Gait Analysis system, the sales assistant of Runnr was as able to determine the kind of runner that I am and the best kind of shoes that would benefit me most.

Here’s how it worked (pardon the unsightly photos of my giant legs):

Know your Shoe Size and Arch Type

Know Your Shoe Size and Arch Type

First, you must know your shoe size and your feet’s arch type. I found out one of my feet is overpronated while the other one is flat and has a low arch. It means my overpronated foot strikes the ground and does not absorb shock efficiently.

Determine Your Body Type

The next step is easy. You have to know your body type. Although I’m overweight, my weight qualifies me in the Small to Medium Body Type.

Find your shoe category

Having a small to medium body type means I should buy and use running shoes for Stability or Motion Control.

Undergo the Video Gait Process

Video Gait Analysis

Then, I underwent the Video Gait Analysis. It confirmed that I’m a heel striker and that I need Stability shoes.

Try on and Compare shoes

Try on and Compare Shoes based on the analysis results

Meanwhile, the Newton running shoes are corrective and have bars that work correct my heel striking running style. The pair is specifically for running and is not advisable to be used for other forms of exercise.

Thinking that it would be more efficient for me to get a pair of shoes that I could use for running and other forms of workout, I picked the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 11. It’s made for medium built ladies for support.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 11 in Silver and Blue Iris

Picking the right pair of shoes for running or for other types of workout is important to make sure you don’t end up getting injured. The video gait analysis system makes sure you get shoes with better shock absorption, that there is less fatigue and stress on your joints, and it will relieve and prevent injuries.

Oh yeah, I picked a purple pair. And I pair it with fuchsia Runnr socks. Coz you have to look good even when you’re sweating it out.

I have since gone to the gym twice and I hope to go back again soon. I have my eyes on joining a Fun Run by March. Wish me and my giant thighs and overpronated foot lots of luck!

In Davao, Runnr is located at the Toby’s Area Concept Store at the 2nd Floor of Abreeza Ayala Mall along JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City.

For more information about Runnr and the Footworkx Video Gait Analysis system, visit the Runnr site or the Runnr FB Page.

GLOWW Dietary Supplement

Gloww is a dietary supplement that promises to give women better skin and a glowing look.

The dietary supplement has 11 nutrients that address the 5 vital nourishing components:

• Marine Protein, Horsetail extract, and Hydrolysed collagen addresses Collagen Strengthening by provides skin structure, by increasing the thickness of the dermis, and by adding moisture to make make the skin smoother and elastic;
• Green tea extract is a Skin Waste Detoxifier that cleanses the skin’s impurities;
• Grape Seed extract, and Lemon Bioflavonoids is a Blood Circulation Enhancer which improve blood flow in the distribution of nutrients and remove impurities that could give clearer and brighter skin;
• Tomato extract and D. Salina extract are UV Protectants that protect the skin from harmful UV rays thus preventing inflammation, redness and even melasma; and
• Pine Bark extract, Vitamin C, Vitamin E act as Free Radical Defense to prevent the skin from advanced ageing and degeneration.

With 11 nutrients to address 5 important components of skin care, Gloww users are sure to have not just better skin, but healthier skin, as well. Healthy skin gives women a glow that keeps her confident and beautiful, even with little or no make up on.

Gloww Dietary Supplements must be taken one capsule at a time, to be taken after meals, twice daily.

These are available at Watson’s Drugstore around the country.

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