Red, White and Blue

(Rayban sunnies, Naked Sun Swimwear bikini, Eudora cover up)

The sea, the sand and the sun are a marvelous recipe for an excellent beach vacation. Even if I was in Pangulasian Island for Unilever’s PC Summit, it didn’t feel like work because I had a great time and met so many nice people. I was able to swim, snorkel and gaze at the sea/ sunset- everything felt surreal. Nothing brings more happiness and fun than enjoying at the beach and to complete my trip, I brought this bikini from Naked Sun Swimwear. They have the classiest swimsuits ever! They have a lot of to die for styles that will surely make you hot this summer. I’m really picky when it comes to swimsuits- you really have to find the perfect one for your body type and their bikinis are just the right fit for me. You can always wear unmatched bikinis like this. This halter top that makes me look thinner and the polka dot print + the gold buckle gives a classy look. Actually, the gold buckle is really the best accent. The swimsuit is not “papansin” but definitely a beautiful and wonderful one.

By the way, you can also order their bikinis from their Instagram account. BMS.

Pangulasian Island, El Nido

 (Rayban sunnies, Island Girl necklace, Bayo maxi dress, Havaianas slippers)

Last weekend, I went to Unilever's first ever Personal Care (PC) Summit which was held at Pangulasian Island in El Nido, Palawan. Believe me when I say it's one of the nicest beaches I've ever been to. The afternoon was filled with presentations and fun talks of the brands they're handling like Rexona, Tresemme, Close Up and more. Being a brand ambassador this summer for Vaseline, I had my own pavillion wherein I shared my three summer essentials (more of this on my future posts). I wore this maxi dress from Bayo, my favorite piece of clothing this summer season by the way, so I can look fun and vibrant. Dressed up with heels- these dresses give you a look of casual sophistication that’s appropriate for a night party. Dressed down with sandals/ flip flops- this maxi dress worked wonderfully. For me, this is one of the summer must-haves because it definitely makes you look classy and dressed up (in an appropriate way) at the beach. BMS.

You can find these items at the SM MOA Sale! Yes! SM MOA is having the Big Summer Sale starting today until Sunday, April 21, 2013. You can find so many good deals plus you'll really be surprised with what they sell. A lot of selected stores like Tomato, Zara, Bench, Girbaud, Warehouse, Folded and Hung, Bayo, CLN and a lot more up to 70% off. Find the coolest and trendiest items in very low price. See you there! BMS.

Astars x BMS Giveaway

 (Mademoiselle necklace, Astars top, Furla bag, Dress Code Project maxi skirt)

When the temperature starts to rise, everyone usually resorts to wearing as little clothing as possible- but how about wearing something elegant and breezy at the same time? Probably the easiest way to look classy on the beach is to wear a maxi skirt. This maxi skirt from the Dress Code Project has a high slit, making you feel like you can be comfortable the entire night. There's just something wonderful about the flow of this skirt- it makes it look extra classy. I love the elegance of a maxi skirt, and if your best feature isn’t your legs, then this is a great way to still get a sexy look without exposing your pins. What I love about it is I can wear it on the beach and even in the city too. Now, what's better than pairing it with this halter black top? A printed maxi skirt is extremely versatile, and this ruching top I got from Astars spiced up the whole outfit. There are a lot of directions you can think of when styling this top. The knot effect on top is superb and the style is really one of a kind. The fabric is so soft and thin too! I just wore this statement necklace to balance everything.

It's been a while since I last threw a giveaway so here- I'm giving away this super cute top to three lucky readers!!! Yes, one black halter top to three readers. All you have to do is:

1. Like this post

2. Like Astar's Facebook fanpage

3. Follow Astars on Twitter

4. Sign up to Astar's newsletter

5. Tweet, " Be beach ready by joining Laureen Uy's blog giveaway and win an @ASTARS_Women freebie. http://bit.ly/ZMKINl "

5. Comment below with your full name, Twitter name and the link of your status.

THIS IS OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL READERS. Please only comment once because I need to approve it first before it shows on the comments box. Contest period is from March 21-April 4 only. I will be choosing the winners via random.org and will be announcing the winners via my Facebook fanpage and Twitter account. Good luck guys. BMS.

Going Neutral and Tan

(SM Accessories hat, Drop n Shop sunnies, Cesa bikini, Shorts Station shorts)

We all want to show our unique style wherever we go- and now that summer is fast approaching, everyone’s hoarding the prettiest bikinis they see. I love the beach and I cherish every short vacation I get. This amazing, printed bikini set from Cesa complimented my skin with its neutral colors- perfect for morenas like me. It makes my skin look more tan. It features a tie up front top with a killer print and a subtle detail on the bottom side. I also paired it with these amazing denim shorts from Shorts Station.  This is actually a must for summer. High waist shorts are really nice when paired with a bikini top. They go with almost anything and is super easy to wear- plus  it's a perfect cover up over your bikini. I love the distressed look but some tailored shorts in color are also a great way to score extra fashion points. BMS.

Palawan Day 1

(Rayban sunnies, Abrille dress, Crow accessories)

You’ll definitely hit the beach over this summer- So try mixing it up from wearing shorts and a top to a fun floral dress. We say a flirty lightweight dress is the way to go! This dress can be brought and worn easily because it's really light to bring. Floral prints have such a huge impact on me during summer days. It’s so fun to style especially when I go on warm weather vacations- and yes, I am talking about the beach. I actually have two more beach trips this month and I can't wait to relax and tan! Anyway, I got this floral dress from Abrille. Its floral print is so ideal for summer and it accentuates my waistline perfectly- plus the cross detail at the back gives the illusion that I'm thinner.. or maybe I just feel like it when I wear this dress haha! I love the color combination too because I feel like it gives positive energy to people. Colorful pieces tend to make people more jolly than usual. 

I went to Palawan because of the Nivea Summer event this year. It was definitely a fun trip! More photos about the event soon. BMS.