Cebu, Philippines March 2013

A few weeks ago, I flew to Cebu with a small group of people for the launch of Mac's Archie's Girls collection. I've always been an Archie fan and I was so excited when I found out Mac was releasing this collection. When I was a little kid, my parents would always allow me to buy only 2 Archie Comic books so I'd end up reading Archie books for hours in the book store. I had a cabinet filled with Archie Comics so imagine my excitement for this launch.

They only flew two fashion bloggers and a few make up artists for this launch so I was pretty honored. Thank you so much, Mac Cosmetics. This is so far the most luxurious trip I've experienced for my blog. We flew via Philippine Airlines business class and I was seated front row with make up artist Jigs Mayuga. 

 We also each had our own rooms in Marriott Hotel. Isn't this room too big for me?! It's really convenient too because it's walking distance to Ayala Mall, where the Mac event was held. 

 (Charlie sunnies, H&M dress, Schu flats)

 Mac's Archie's Girls collection was held at the Ayala Mall Activity Center and it was an invite only event from 2-7pm. Morning palang, reserved na halos lahat ng lipsticks! They were so strict about calling out the numbers too- if your number is called and you're not there- they cancel out your order for other people who's in line. 

 Are you team Betty or team Veronica?

 The event made me feel like I was in Pop Tate's diner. They were serving cream floats, burgers, cherry sodas, hot dogs, etc. They even had a juke box with people dancing everywhere. Really cute theme and decoration.

 Kirsten Brito, the lovely and fabulous girl from Mac who flew us to Cebu. She's such a great host! Very accommodating and caring. I had so much fun in this trip! 

 Mac's Archie's Girls collection. I personally love almost everything but my top picks are Betty Bright and Daddy's Little Girl lipsticks, Flatter Me blush and the Spoiled Rich eyeshadow. 

 Betty, Archie and Veronica. 

 With Bianca Gonzalez who only flew in for a day for the event. Happy to know she's also an Archie fan! The Betty Bright looked fantastic on her. 

 We were also able to relax a bit at Movenpick. I can't even explain how amazing this place is- it's really for people who want to just forget the world and relax. Really, it's the perfect place for some R&R. I was also able to bond with my blogger besties while I was there, so it was the perfect trip for me.

(Drop n Shop sunnies, Tomato bikini top, Anma Lifestyle top, Crossings bikini botton, Lagu anti-sand beach blanket)

Thank you Mac Cosmetics for flying me to Cebu. I loved the entire collection. Too sad a lot of the items I wanted were sold out right away. If there are new stocks, I'll for sure be there right away to buy them! Cebu, see you soon. I love you too much not to go back. BMS.

Beauty Must Haves

Online beauty subscription is a rather new concept in the Philippines, so I introduce to you Glamourbox- it's a new way of discovering beauty products that allows people to try a product before buying the full size. Glamourbox is a premium online beauty subscription that works with premium and good quality brands. Every month, they send their subscribers at least 5 deluxe beauty samples (sometimes they include full sizes too). Monthy subscription fee is only P595 a month and the value of the box I got was P2,500. Talk about getting so much more than what you paid for! 

Look at these items!!! I really got excited to open and try each and every item inside. By the way, subscribers don't know the contents of the box so it's like getting a monthly surprise delivered to their doorstep! I love surprises, and the best thing about Glamourbox is you'll be getting premium items for sure! They will also launch an online shop where the full-size products are available for purchase. SUBSCRIBE NOW!

Instead of my usual pink and red lipstick shades, I chose to buy these: Mac lipsticks (L-R) Up The Amp, On Hold cremesheen and Faux. Also, I got "All That Glitter" and "Sketch Velvet" eye shadows to make my eyes look sparkling. 

 These Nyx soft matte lip creams are a new kind of pout paint that makes your lips silky smooth and sets it to a matte finish.

Bobbi Brown eye pencil and cream shadow. It definitely adds that smoky effect and makes my eyes look bigger. On the other hand, this Shiseido compact is perfect for morenas like me. It gives that shimmery effect on my cheeks. It's a blush and highlighter that blend shades together to create that elegant look.

 Good-bye Blackhead!!! This Ciracle product helps you remove blackheads, whiteheads, sebum and dirt- especially in the presence of blocked pores. It contains natural plant extract so your skin will look and smooth in 15 minutes.

Ciracle Hydrating Facial Mask- it's a vibrant, soft and smooth skin mask that hydrates your face for intensified moisture at home. I'm really getting addicted to facial products now.

(PS: they’re having an ongoing online contest on their Facebook fan page. Check it HERE)

Ciracle Vitamin E5 Cream- it soothes your skin and protects it from external environmental factors like pollution, oxidation and damaging UV rays. It also contains Vitamin E to keep your look fresh, moisturized and healthy all day.

Ciracle Vitamin Source C-20- it contains a pure and high-quality form of Vitamin C and powerful antioxidant that improves the color and texture of your skin and helps repair essential skin function for increased tone and firmness. 

All these are definitely worth sharing to you guys. BMS.

Three's A Charm

 Extreme Finds necklaces.

Neons. Period.

 Bubbles necklaces.

Candy colors. So eye-friendly.

 Island Girl necklaces.

Animalistic- jungle- safari. 

 KSAYS blackberry casings

They have more cute phone casings and you'd be surprise because if Greenhills sells it for a low price- they sell it for a lower price! It keeps your phone not only safe and scratch proof, but it makes your phone unique and trendy too.

 Mac lipsticks

My forever favorite.

(L-R): Ravishing, Up The Amp and Good To Go 

 Clinique chubby sticks

My new addiction! They keep my lips moisturized and a little glossy.

(L-R): Woppin' Watermelon and Mega Melon

Avon lipsticks

Not only are they long lasting, but the new shades are awesome and affordable too.

(L-R): M10, M11, M12, M13 ans M201

BMS.