Loud & Outspoken by Fergie & AVON

Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas has always been an icon of this generation's music exuding a loud and outspoken attitude. More so now with Avon and "Outspoken by Fergie."

Win Free Tickets To The BIG Holiday Outlet Sale 2010!

It's really the holiday season as the ultimate shopping event is here - The BIG Holiday Outlet Sale 2010!

Information:
What: The BIG Holiday Outlet Sale 2010
Where: SMX Convention Hall 4, SM Mall of Asia Complex
When: December 17-20, 2010 Friday-Monday 10a - 9p
Who: Free Entrance for all BPI Cardholders

Niccolo Cosme Joins DLSU Green Light Project

Niccolo Cosme joins De La Salle's GreenLight Project. It is a collaboration project of 10 Lasallian photographers for the benefit of the One La Salle Scholarship Fund.

Nat Geo & Regatta Says Live Curious & "Keep Asking"

National Geographic Channel (NGC) and Regatta recently partnered to promote NGC’s “Live Curious” campaign. It is a global program promoting the spirit of curiosity and adventure.

Project Headshot Clinic Goes Online on World's AIDS Day

December 1 is World AIDS Day. And in line with its advocacy of awareness, Project Headshot Clinic, spearheaded by Niccolo Cosme, goes online.

Make Your Move Dance Competition for World AIDS Day

A special event to commemorate World AIDS Day will happen on December 1, 2010. A special dance competition dubbed “Make Your Move” will be held at SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Music Hall starting 10am.

5 Winners of the Giordano Lion Polo Shirts!

Thank you dear Cosmo Manila readers for participating in this lifestyle blog's first ever contest and giveaway. And without further adieu, the five winners of the Giordano Lion Polo Shirts are...

Sony Inspires Young Designers in Philippine Fashion Week 2010

Last October 30, 2010, Sony laptops served as an inspiration for a set of young and budding fashion designers in the Philippine Fashion Week. Cosmo Manila was there at the SMX beside SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. The function room was jam-packed with fashion icons, Sony product enthusiasts, and spectators.

Giordano Lion Polo Collection Contest - Join & Win!

Christmas starts early in Cosmo Manila with the Giordano Lion Polo Collection!

Aside from the brand quality itself, what makes the Giordano Lion Polo t-shirt stand out is its detailed collar and the craftsmanship in the lion logo.

The stitched logo on the chest is embroidered. The lion logo originated from the crest logo of the Crest Logo  (there was a lion inside the crest logo).

Artistry Renewing Peel - Chemical Peel Alternative w/o the Visible Peeling

I have tried glycolic peel procedures from mall-based dermatologists and it was alright, albeit the little pain and some cost. This is what the Amway Artistry intensive skincare renewing peel is trying to address, minus the visible peeling.

3 PFW Invtes for Cosmo Manila Readers

Today is Day 5 of the Philippine Fashion Week Spring Summer 2011. And Whisper's Premiere B Collection show later at 5pm is giving away 3 PFW invites for Cosmo Manila blog readers.

Oxygen Minimalist Design @ Philippine Fashion Week

Reintroducing minimalism at the Philippine Fashion Week, Oxygen wears-off the glitter-laden tops and strong patterns.

Philippine Fashion Week - Oxygen

Philippine Fashion Week Spring Summer 2011 Show Schedule

It's that season of fashion and style once again with Philippine Fashion Week. And the season in focus is Spring Summer 2011. The Philippine Fashion Week show schedule are the following:

Olay Total Effects Celebrates 10 Years in SE Asia

“Forever Olay” is the theme of Olay Philippines' recent celebration of its many years in the skin care industry at the Manila Peninsula.

Is Phiten Just A Fad?

Originally from Japan, Phiten was brought to the Philippines by a local distribution company called SEEMI back in 2007.

Celebrity Style Awards 2010: Red Carpet Walk

It was definitely a night of style and celebrities at the recently concluded 1st Star Studio Celebrity Style Awards 2010.

Fashion Find: Tweet No Evil Shirt

I was on an unplanned window shopping yesterday at SM Megamall when a shirt with a tag-line called my attention. An instant fashion find!

ONE Naturales: Nature & Beauty in One

Nature & Beauty in ONE

The ONE Naturales product line was recently launched in Makati with a pool side party, summer music, and attended by beautiful people in cosmopolitan Manila.

September 10 Philippine Holiday for Ramadan

It's a non-working Philippine holiday on  September 10 as the Palace declares it to give way for the festivities for Ramadan / Eid ul Fit’r or the end of the holy month of fasting by the Muslims.

Eid’l Fit’r Ramadan on September 9 Holiday Still Unverified

Triggered by the August 23 Philippine holiday revision, the work force are now led to think that previously declared holiday Eid’l Fit’r Ramadan on September 9 (holiday) might not push through.

The public are once again guessing of the upcoming Eid’l Fit’r Ramadan holiday on September 9 with the absence of an official government declaration or announcement from the new administration.

Let's Get Loud on Grand Prix Singapore Season 2010

Formula 1 in Singapore

Come September 17 until 26, it’s going to get loud in Singapore as everyone revs up the 2010 Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS).

Getting Loud and Lucky in Timog QC

Bar Hop Day  3 w/ Jay

Being a long time party-place area, Timog in Quezon City has long been known for its ultimate clubbing experience. All types of bar and clubs, from light to intense, line the streets of Timog and adjacent Tomas Morato.

Getting Loud in Makati and A Sidetrip to the SideBar

Friday Clubbers

In the day-2 of our bar hopping adventure, I invited a different set of friends. This time, there were four of us, and we've decided to raid the bars of Makati City.

Getting Loud at The Fort

It was a drizzly night last Thursday in Fort Bonifacio but it didn't stop my friend Ryan and I from checking out the clubs at The Fort in Taguig.

Encore, Toyz Expereince, & Toyz

When you say clubbing, Encore (the previous Embassy) remains to be standard symbol of premium clubbing in the metro. We passed by Encore and headed to nearby Toyz.

Miss Universe 2010 Winner is Ms. Mexico

22 yr old Jimena Navarette of Mexico won the crown as this year's new Miss Universe 2010 winner.

The Miss Universe Pageant was held today, August 23, 2010 (Aug 24 in the Philippines), at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The pageant was aired on NBC.

Discovering Enjoy Lifestyle Card

I have been a Citibank Credit Card user for more than 6 years now and I haven't paid a single centavo for my annual membership fee. Why? Because I'm loyal and use my reward points intelligently. :)

I also have a other credit cards, SM Advantage card and a Mercury drugstore Suki Card, among others. So I guess you get the point. :)

Is August 23 is A Holiday? Not Anymore! :(

The president has overturned a previous August 23 Philippine Holiday proclamation making it now a regular woking day.

They returned the regular holiday to August 21 (Saturday),  the actual Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Day.

My Great Sale Find at Robinson's Toys R' Us!

Robinson's Toys R' Us

It's that season of the year again - it's Robinsons Malls' annual All-Out Clearance Sale for the whole month of August!

And so I found myself again last August 1 in my favorite Robinsons Mall - Robinson's Galleria.

August 23 & August 30 - Philippine Holidays 2010; Long Weekends Expected

Students and workers can revel in the upcoming Philippine 2010 Holidays combo of 2 consecutive Mondays - August 23 21 & August 30, 2010.

They are declared as as a special non-working holiday and regular Philippine holiday, respectively.

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Impt Aug 12 Update:  Aug 23 is not a holiday anymore. Aug 21 is a holiday, instead.

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Nisce Skin N' Face: Manicure of the Virgin Fingersnails

In a predominantly 'macho' social society like the Philippines, personal care for men is basically limited to soap, shampoo, and perfume.

Much less for more intricate procedures such as manicure, pedicure, and the likes in cosmopolitan manila.

A Night of Beautiful Women and Sunsilk Hair

It was no ordinary night as Whitespace cosmopolitan events venue in Makati was filled with beautiful ladies, Sunsilk & Unilever managers, and lifestyle personalities last July 16, 2010.


More importantly we were joined by Sunsilk celebrity endorser Sarah Geronimo and Sunsilk Co-Creations international hair experts Yuko Yamashita and Teddy Charles.

Food and Fashion Mix: Greenwich-Team Manila Level Up Pinoy Shirts Collaboration

And I never thought pizza-pasta and apparel can mix. :) Recently, Greenwich Pizza and Team Manila's collaboration defied the staus quo of mixing food with fashion.

In line with it's "Level-Up" campaugn,  Greenwich celebrates Filipino pride in showing everyone how world class we are. They released 2,010 pieces of Limited Edition Level Up Pinoy Shirts exclusively  designed and produced by Team Manila early last month.

Eveready @ 110: Isang Laging Handang Pilipinas

Eveready has provided light to the world for 110 years now. Eveready Phils. celebrated this feat last month alongside Philippine Independence Day in SM Mall of Asia.

With the theme "Isang Laging Handang Pilipinas," the celebration highlighted a Flashlight Exhibition Intro by performing dancers, cheerleaders, and bands. There was also a display of marching cadets.

M&M'S Fun Travel Promo

Hear Ye M&M chocolate fans! Your favorite chocolate brand has an awesome surprise promotion starting July 15!

Buy M&M's chocolate, keep and collect the empty wrappers and redeem M&M'S travel accessories!

Blackout Hits Luzon Due to Typhoon Basyang

With the recent typhoon / storm Basyang, Luzon, including cosmopolitan Metro Manila, experienced a wide area blackout.

With massive winds and destruction brought about by typhoon Basyang, most of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) power lines were not able to hold.

Dermcare Opens in SM North The Block

Dermcare Luxe Wellness and Spa opened their SM North The Block branch earlier this month in the middle of cosmo Manila.

Situated at the 5th level of SM The Block in the SM City North Edsa mall complex in Quezon City, Dermcare is committed to provide its customers with luxurious body care, skin care services and pampering spa treatments.

San Mig Party All Night Details

The San Mig Light Party All Night is an ulitmate clubbing event where the party will rage on for 12-hours non-stop and will feature a mix of club music and entertainment each single hour. 

It kicks off 6pm of June 25, 2010 at SMX Convention Center beside SM Mall of Asia and will continue on until 6am of the next day - June 26, 2010.

Coors Light 3-Point Play Sent Winners to NBA Finals

Did you enjoy the recent NBA Finals? More so did Ma. Luisa Uyehara, right from the court side.

Just by purchasing a bucket of Coors Light, Luisa won the 'Coors Light 3-Point Play to the NBA' promotions.

Hyperspeed to Growth with Marketing

Entitled "Marketing in Hyperspeed," the Philippine Marketing Association is organizing the 41st National Marketing Conference 2010.

It will be held this coming June 24 and 25 (Thursday and Friday) at Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Pasay City, Philippines.

"Beating The Odds" by Velasco & Saludo

A new book entitled "Beating The Odds" has come out of the shelf of mainstream local bookstores of the Philippines.

Co-authored by Renato Velasco and Ricardo Saludo, the book talks about the outgoing president's policymaking and governance through her 9 years of administration.

How To Vote for Ivan Dorschner of PBB Teen Edition 3

Whenever I'm home within the PBB Teens time slot, I make sure to tune in to Pinoy Big Brother.

Watching the reality show give viewers the chance to see how real people react to real life stimulus within a given environment. And in the current season, it's about teens, hence the 'Teen Edition.'

Freshman: On Men's Intimate Hygiene

Although the local airwaves are filled with feminine wash commercials, it never occurred in my mind that there would be a corresponding male version - a masculine wash.

Eventually, now, to metrosexuals and cosmopolitan dwellers, there is. Freshman, the newest local intimate hygiene product for men comes to the picture.

Electrolux Introduces Small Appliances Line in Philippine Market

From refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, big vacuum cleaners and cookers, Electrolux recently launched its new line of small appliances in the local market.

Still focused on the philosophy “Thinking of You,” Electrolux felt that the Filipino market is now ready for its innovative small appliances.

Day 4 Schedule of Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2010

Day 4 of the Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2010 is wildly busy as the weekend starts.

Starting as early as 1pm, it extends till almost midnight.

3rd Day Schedule of Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2010

The Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2010 day 3 May 28, 2010 continues strutting in the runway of SMX and SM Mall of Asia.

May 28 day 3 Philippine Fashion Week schedule is as follows:

Philippine Fashion Week 2010 Holiday Schedule - PFW Day 2

The Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2010 day 1 May 26, 2010 schedule started successfully.

May 27 day 2 schedule is as follows:

Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2010 Event Schedule - PFW Day 1

The Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2010 official venues are SMX and SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, Philippines.

It will be held in various time of day from May 26 to June 1, 2010.

Samsung Genoa Helps Sam Milby Stay in Touch

For the busy actor Sam Milby, staying in touch with friends and loved ones can be a challenge.

This is where versatile and feature rich mobile phone Samsung Genoa comes into play.

Photo Images of Nike LBJ VII P.S.

Nike launched its new basketball shoe - the sporty cosmopolitan Nike LBJ VII P.S.

Robotars 1st Custom Show Features Ogilvy Designers with Green-themed Robotars

Gilbert Ibañez and Jan Calleja from Redworks Manila created 7-inch resin custom toys Zakitar and Slick Rick, respectively.

The two joins more than a dozen other artists and designers' Robotar designs in the Robotars 1st Custom Show at the Art Asia Gallery in SM Megamall.