2011 Says Goodbye with Cosmo Manila

They say that all banquets come to an end, including the good ones. And after 2 years of lifestyle and fashion articles about "What's In & About Manila's Lifestyle," we have to say goodbye.

The Little Things She Needs is here in Philippines

The Little Things She Needs, an Indonesian brand, opened last November 17, 2011 at the Ground Floor of Eastwood City Walk 2 (formerly Samuel & Kevin, beside Starbucks).

Diana Stalder Throws a SPArty!

In celebration of Diana Stalder’s 15th year Anniversary last October 22 a SPArty was held at one of their branches - Dermaline Magallanes branch - located in Gateway Paseo De Magallanes.

Gatsby Hunts for the Next Style Icon in LCC

A few weeks ago, Gatsby, a leading brand for men's hairstyle, visited Lipa City Colleges (LCC) in Lipa City, Batangas. They were in search for the ultimate Gatsby Style Icon and hoping to find it among the young men and students of LCC.

Nature Republic SM Fairview is Now Open

After the successful opening in SM North Edsa in north Quezon City, one of the top Korean cosmetic brand, Nature Republic, launched another store; this time in SM Fairview last November 11.

BlueWater Day Spa @ Six

It has been six good years since BlueWater Day Spa started, offering services that address the holistic development of its clients which make them distinct from the crop of newly built spas specially during its infancy years.

Multiply's Biggest Shopping Party in 2011

MULTIPLY, the country's dominant online shopping destination and the largest in Southeast Asia celebrated its latest Philippine milestone by throwing the country's first-ever shopping party. Held in White Space in Makati, the venue was transformed to a shopping haven featuring hundreds of products and 90 stores that are exclusively available in Multiply.

Philips PoweLife GC2900: Secret to Fresh Look

Philips partnered with Fashion Institute of the Philippines (FIP) for the  launch of the PoweLife GC2900The Establishment in Bonifacio High Street, BGC last October 20.

Robinsons Malls Giant Sale: Shopaholics Alert!

Just in time! As the current giant typhoon leaves the Philippines today, Robinsons Giant Sale is coming in! And it's hitting you big this weekend from October 14 to 16!

Mango Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection Fashion Show at Resorts World Manila

The night had an air of young and sassy vibe when I arrived at the Mango Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection Fashion Show at The Plaza in Resorts World Manila.

Get Up: Help Out in Style

Good News Manila wrote about the GET UP Advocacy early this month. It's about  helping out charitable institutions even while you are doing your shopping.

Leisure Lifestyle with Samsung Plasma TV and Blu Ray Player

We have seen how TV technology has evolved from black & white to colored, and from to CRT to flat screen. Now we have the LCDs, LEDs, and Plasma TVs. And together with these advances are the improvements in people's lifestye, somewhere Samsung has always been along the way.

Grand Prix Season Singapore 2011 Concerts, Parties & Event Schedules

With the upcoming Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) on September 16-25, 2011, the world’s only FORMULA ONE night race also comes with exciting parties, lifestyle experiences and parades of celebrities.

Golden ABC and Bernie Liu *

Golden ABC is the mother company behind fashion brands: Penshoppe, Oxygen, Forme, Memo, Regatta, Tyler and its direct selling subsidiary Red Logo.

Fashion Seminar: Meet The Mentors, Learn from the Masters

Check out this Meet the Mentors Series I organized byAsian Institute of Fashion. It features Lulu Tan-Gan, the Queen of Knits, and Robi Lolin, Master Illustrator and Head of F&H's Creative Team.

GSM Blueniversity: Drikning Can Be Educational

It's not just another excuse for drinking, seriously. :) GSM Blueniversity has been going around different colleges around the country to educate citizenry in the right age in interesting ways of GSM Blue mixes.

Gran Prix Experience of Convenience and Coziness

Do you know where to hop and stay for a while when traveling? Or even after your friend's party? Check out Gran Prix Hotel in Quezon City, a comfy and easy access econotel!

HYD Designer Contestants Readies First Collection

HYD designer contestants recently had a full day photo shoot at the HD Make Up Studio and Academy. The experts in hi-definition (HD) makeup and airbrush in the Philippines was headed by Jeave Gabiana and Christephanie Chua-Sing, co-founders of the academy. 

American Eye Center: Care For What You See

With the stress brought about by modern life's pace, having eye problems is not anymore surprising. I experienced mine when I reached the age of mid 30s.Good thing there are specialized eye clinics like American Eye Center

20th National Retail Conference and Stores Asia Expo 2011 Soon!

They say there is power in numbers. And the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) knows that. This coming August 11 & 12, top retailers and industry experts will come together for the 20th National Retail Conference and Stores Asia Expo (NRCE 2011) at the SMX Convention Center.

Skincare: Anti-Wrinkle Firming Serum Targets Skin Aging Overnight

Have you experienced waking up in the morning, sleepily walking to the bathroom mirror only to be rudely awakened by the sight of the harsh unblemished truth of the signs of aging? This is where Artistry Intensive skincare anti-wrinkle firming serum comes in.

HYD Fashion Face Off 2011 candidates Announced

Hot Young Designers organizers have already chosen the designer candidates and contestants for HYD's Fashion Face Off 2011.

Pain Monsters vs Advil in Eastwood Flash Mob

I posted this same video last night in my other blog right after the flash mob in Eastwood. A good night sleep after, I thought of sharing this same "Pain Monsters vs Advil Flashmob" video here in my lifestyle blog as well. :P

Partied in a New Light, with San Mig Light Party All Night!

This year, the country’s no.1 low-calorie beer hosted once again a San Mig Light Party All Night with Big Fish featuring Chicane! It was a party in a whole new light at the San Mig Light Innovation White Festival.

HYD's Fashion Face Off Mechanics & FAQ

Finally, the application form, mechanics, and FAQs for the Hot.Young.Designers' Fashion Face Off 2011 is out! Read on.

Joey Samson is Yahoo OMG Awards' Designer of the Year

The first 'Yahoo! OMG! Awards' purple carpet event happened last Tuesday, June 21, at the Republiq, Resorts World Manila where Yahoo! announced the winners of the OMG! Awards (http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/omgawards/).

Young Hot Designer's Fashion Face Off 2011

Are you young? Are you hot (in the fashion scene)? And do you want to be a designer? Then join Young Hot Designer's Fashion Face Off 2011.

WWF: Holistic Solutions to Save RP Seas Raised

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines) released an official statement on what it termed the ‘rape and plunder’ of the country’s marine resources.

New Tomato Scents: 'Oohlalicious' and 'Vavalicious' on Smelling Delicious

A new addition comes to Tomato's collection of clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories - perfumes! Tomato introduces its own pair of eau de toilette scents meant to capture the cosmopolitan sophistication of its patrons - the Oohlalicious and Vavalicious.

First Try on Hair Removal with SkinStation

I'm used to different types of facial treatments, from regular ones to diamond peel; and even those with acne treatments. But when SkinStaion's invitation to try their Soprano Diode treatment hair removal service came into my inbox, it hair-tickled my curiosity. :)

PFW Spring 2011: Sony Cyber-shot Presents Luxe Wear Collection

Last May 13, 2011, Sony Cyber-shot presented its Luxe Wear Collection at the recent Philippine Fashion Week Spring 2011 at SMX beside SM Mall of Asia.

BUM: My Reality My Story Contest

BUM Equipment launched an online photo and story contest early last month called "My Reality My Story Contest."

Philippine Fashion Week for Cosmo Manila Starts Today

Officially, Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2011 started last Sunday - May 8, 2011 - at the same time tropical storm 'Bebeng' (Int'l Name: Aere) struck the Philippines.

Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2011 Schedule at SMX

It's that season of the year again in the Philippine fashion scene. It's the Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2011 collection.

Samsung Sexy Street Style Promo: Be Sexy and Win!

Are you fashion forward? That is debatable. Are you sexy? Well, you can be. Samsung redefined 'sexy' in a 'Sexy PC' when they launched the Samsung Notebook Series 9 a few weeks ago.

New GMA-7 Shows Set to Start This May!

In a recent studio tour and meeting with GMA-7 top honchos, the executives revealed an exhilarating line-up of new TV shows for May 2011.

Bloggers United: An interactive Shopping Affair

Manila's fashion bloggers will unite come May 27 at The Lounge Malayan Hotel in Ortigas for the "Bloggers United: An interactive Shopping Affair". Organized by Bloggers United, the event is a bloggers' bazaar featuring bloggers and online writers in the Philippine fashion community.

Pocket Tablet Made Sexy with Dell Streak

Launched just last week by Dell Philippines, new gadget Dell Streak revolutionizes pocket tablets as a small sized, go-anywhere mobile device. 

Share the MySuperTxtAll Promo from Globe

Globe Postpaid recently launched the MySuperTxtAll – Unlimited Text Messages to ALL Networks. Spread the good news to your friends on Facebook and win a NEW Blackberry Curve with FREE MySuperTxtAll for 3 months**!

Binibining Pilipinas 2011 Results & Winners

10 April - Tonight' Binibining Pilipinas 2011 Grand Coronation Night had a general 'industrial-modern' theme while focus in terms of time allotment was given to the swimsuit and evening gown portion.

National Artist Bobby Mañosa on LRI Design Plaza 7th Anniversary Artist Series

Urban design hub LRI Design Plaza celebrates its seventh year of art and design with its 7th Anniversary Artist Series exhibit on National Artist Bobby Mañosa from April 7 to 16, 2011. 

Lucy Torres-Gomez Prefers ASCOF Lagundi

When it comes to cough, Lucy Torres-Gomez is careful with the type of medication that she gives to Juliana, her daughter. Only ASCOF Lagundi makes the cut.

Penshoppe Vanity Travel Kits Winners

Finally the results are out! Pardon the little delay from choosing to around 70 entries of the Penshoppe Vanity Travel Kits.

Giordano Typography Tee Design Contest Starts Today!

Do you believe in a World Without Strangers? If you do, and has the artistic knack to make this concept into something visual that would look awesome in a Giordano shirt, then you should join this Giordano Typography Tee Design Contest.

Penshoppe Vanity Travel Kits Giveaway

This came out to be an impromptu contest. I am on my way to Baguio in a few hours. And whilst doing some light shopping earlier at SM Megamall, I went into Penshoppe and chanced upon these Vanity Travel Kits (VTK).

Alter Space Advocacy: From Digital Into Reality

"Save water, conserve energy, and care for nature." These are just some of the common phrases we hear from environmentalists, eco-activists, and its supporters. But how does the common man absorb this message?

Watsons SakuraBella Debuts with Celebrities

Watsons in the Philippines recently introduced a new beauty and skin care product line called SakuraBella. It debutted at SM Makati Watsons with a number of celebrities in a Hanami themed gathering.

Ogie-Regine Wedding Memories Preserved by NicePrint Photo

No doubt about it, Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez's wedding is one of the major local celebrity unions of the 21st century's first decade. This brings me to a thought that I am still single and can only dream of the day when the chosen love of my life would also walk that aisle towards me and together approach the altar to promise each other our eternal love in front of our God.

Boys Night Out DJs Oracare

Boys Night Out (BNO) has become a popular show on local FM radio. The threesome DJs Tony Toni, Slick Rick, and Sam YG - have entertained thousands of listeners for almost four years now. Let's see what they gave to say about oral care and Oracare.

Sam Pinto is San Mig Light New Babe!

Last week, we teased you with clues on who the new San Mig Light babe is. And now it's revealed! It's no other than rising star and hot babe - Sam Pinto.