FEBRUARY Beauty Sorority Makeup Party (Photo-heavy)

The Beauty Sorority Makeup Party just finished its SECOND month! I am happy to share about the featured makeup artists for February, the lovely women we met, and all the fun things that happened!

Introducing this month’s FEATURED MAKEUP ARTISTS (L-R):

Teena Arches (www.youtube.com/angkikayko)

Jaja Enriquez (www.youtube.com/myglamchildjaja)

Clarissa Casumpang (www.youtube.com/clar831)

These beautiful ladies all have beauty and vlog channels on Youtube where you can find a bunch of makeup/hair tutorials, vlogs, hauls, and fun tags! Make sure you check their videos and book them if you need a makeup artist for a special occasion! You can see the transformations these ladies did on our FEBRUARY participants below!

Clar in action! Clar is a freelance makeup artist and haistylist, a Youtuber, and a vlogger! I have personally seen the growth of Clar’s personality and talent, and I am so so so proud of her! She has a lot to offer to the community.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makeupbyclar

Twitter: www.twitter.com/clar831

Instagram: www.instagram.com/makeupbyclar

Youtube: www.youtube.com/clar831

It was my first time meeting Jaja and she is amazing!! Jaja is a professional makeup artist (graduated from HD Makeup Academy), a Youtuber and vlogger!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyGlamchildJaja

Twitter: https://twitter.com/myglamchildjaja

Instagram: http://instagram.com/theglamchildjaja

Youtube: www.youtube.com/myglamchildjaja

Blog: http://theglamchild.wordpress.com/

Teena never fails to brighten up a room with her personality! Teena is a freelance makeup artist, a Youtuber and a vlogger, she is also taking up Fashion Design.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeenaRose.AngKikayKo

Twitter: http:///www.twitter.com/tweenay

Youtube: http:///www.youtube.com/AngKikayKo

Blog: http:///www.omgitsteena.tumblr.com

Everyone got to take home their free makeup brushes from 

https://www.facebook.com/beautycsmetics 

and got to customize their kit by choosing their preferred palette shade from

www.carmenclaire.com

Special thanks to https://www.facebook.com/chicpads for giving away cloth pantyliners to everyone!

Did you know?

As always, we had https://www.facebook.com/peekurshot for all the photobooth fun! Everyone got to take home a bunch of photos from the party. Thank you Peek Ur Shot!!!

CHECK OUT ALL THE PHOTOBOOTH SHOTS HERE: http://on.fb.me/1pBejb8

Our featured makeup artists at work!

Our deepest thanks to all the ladies who came and “partied” with us!

Check out the makeovers done by our featured makeup artists:

Makeup by Jaja -

Makeup by Clar -

Makeup by Teena-

THANK YOU SO MUCH LADIES!

NEXT MAKEUP PARTY ON MARCH 29, 2014 (1-4PM at LSG Studios in Panay Avenue QC S&F Condominium)

To sign up: text full name/march makeup party/palette *naked/day to night/glitz/earth child to 09156218309

Only PHP2,500.00 and get the following:

• FREE makeover
• PRIZES from sponsors
• free MAKEUP BRUSH SET (12 pcs)
• free MAKEUP PALETTE (choose from these shades -

1. NAKED

2. DAY TO NIGHT

3. EARTH CHILD

4. GLITZ

Payment method:

1. DEPOSIT THE FULL WORKSHOP FEE OF 2,500 to either accounts:

BPI: LINDSAY ARTILLERO 3553-5004-34

BDO: LINDSAY ARTILLERO 423-0056-705

UNIONBANK: LINDSAY ARTILLERO 109-451-794-643

    2.  TEXT THE BANK BRANCH/CODE TO CONFIRM YOUR DEPOSIT

    3. WAIT FOR THE CONFIRMATION TEXT

Cut off of payment on March 24, 2014

See you in the next party!

SM City Marikina Mall Show/Makeup Workshop UPDATE!

Hi everyone! Here’s the latest update about my first Mall Show/Makeup Workshop & Meet & Greet at SM City Marikina happening on March 23, 2014 (Sunday)

Initially, the workshop did not have any requirements, but due to the overwhelming response from everyone, the management decided to give a little challenge. Don't fret, the workshop is still FREE for everyone to participate! We sincerely don’t want people to line up as early as 6AM just to get a slot, so this minor change in mechanics for participating in the Makeup Workshop was made:

The first twenty (20) participants must have an ACCUMULATED PHP2,000.00 RECIEPT FROM ANY ESTABLISHMENT IN SM CITY MARIKINA FROM MARCH 18-26, 2014 (The Beauty Hub Week).

You can have as many receipts from different stores from SM Marikina amounting to PHP2,000.00 with the dates March 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23.

To make it clearer, kailangan pong makakolekta ng kahit ilang resibo galing sa kahit anu mang store sa SM City Marikina na aabot sa halagang PHP2,000.00. Ang mga resibo po ay kailangang may petsa mula Marso 18 hanggang 23.

You can go grocery shopping at the supermarket, get your dose of beauty and health products from Watsons, or go shopping at ANY store at SM City Marikina!

After accumulating the 2,000.00 worth of receipts, all you need to do next is be at SM City Marikina (venue to be announced) and be the FIRST (20) to register for the makeup workshop and you’re done!

MAKE SURE YOU BRING YOUR RECEIPTS WITH YOU!!! They will serve as your ticket!

Registration starts at 12NOON sharp! *No advance sign-ups are permitted

Mall Show/Makeup Workshop starts at 4:00PM

Meet & Greet will follow after the workshop proper.

I am preparing a lot of prizes to giveaway! So all those who have accumulated receipts yet will not be able to make it to the first 20 will still receive prizes! Can’t wait to see everyone!

Feel free to tag SM Marikina on our photos together and use the hashtags #womensmonth #smmarikina #saytioco #SayTiocoAtSMMarikina on the workshop day itself!

For more details and clarifications, text me at 09156218309!

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Make sure you follow SM Marikina through these sites:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/smcitymarikina

Instagram: www.instagram.com/smcitymarikina

Twitter: www.twitter.com/smcitymarikina

You’re Invited: My First Mall Show/Makeup Workshop in SM Marikina!

 

Hi everyone!

We are only a few days away from SM City Marikina’s “WOMEN’S MONTH”—happening this March 2014! What better way to celebrate it than with a makeup workshop, right? :) I have been holding monthly workshops for the past year, but never, in my wildest dreams, have I ever imagined myself announcing a workshop to be held in an SM Mall. I am truly humbled.

And with that, I am happy to share that you are all invited on MARCH 23, 2014 (Sunday) 4:00PM at SM CITY MARIKINA for a Makeup Workshop!

Only the first (20) people to register will be accommodated and be given workshop materials to use during the program like mirrors, brushes, & makeup products. We will be tackling basic makeup application!

The first twenty (20) participants must have an ACCUMULATED PHP2,000.00 RECIEPT FROM ANY ESTABLISHMENT IN SM CITY MARIKINA FROM MARCH 18-26, 2014 (The Beauty Hub Week).

You can have as many receipts from different stores from SM Marikina amounting to PHP2,000.00 with the dates March 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23.

To make it clearer, kailangan pong makakolekta ng kahit ilang resibo galing sa kahit anu mang store sa SM City Marikina na aabot sa halagang PHP2,000.00. Ang mga resibo po ay kailangang may petsa mula Marso 18 hanggang 23.

You can go grocery shopping at the supermarket, get your dose of beauty and health products from Watsons, or go shopping at ANY store at SM City Marikina!

After accumulating the 2,000.00 worth of receipts, all you need to do next is be at SM City Marikina (venue to be announced) and be the FIRST (20) to register for the makeup workshop and you’re done! MAKE SURE YOU BRING YOUR RECEIPTS WITH YOU!!! They will serve as your ticket!

All (20) participants will get a chance to win MAKEUP PRIZES during the program’s Q&A portion! :)

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT 12:00 NOON! So make sure you secure your slot at once! There will be a registration booth at SM Marikina where you can sign up.

If ever you don’t make it to the first 20 slots, don’t worry, because you can still WATCH the workshop and win prizes, too! Just make sure you’re there throughout the program! I’ll be available for chit-chatting after the program, and EVERYONE is welcome! Let’s take photos, too!

Make sure you follow SM Marikina through these sites:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/smcitymarikina

Instagram: www.instagram.com/smcitymarikina

Twitter: www.twitter.com/smcitymarikina

Feel free to tag SM Marikina on our photos together and use the hashtags #womensmonth #smmarikina #saytioco #SayTiocoAtSMMarikina on the workshop day itself!

I can’t wait to meet everyone!!! I hope you support my first ever mall show/makeup workshop! I’ll be forever grateful.

Thank you, thank you, for all the support!!!

Feel free to contact 09156218309 for any questions.

WeChat with Iya Villania (A Day in Iya’s Life)

The prevalence of technology in this world is undeniable—especially for WeChat endorsers and real life sweethearts Iya Villania and Drew Arellano. Read on to find out how WeChat makes user experiences more human for the two celebrities by fueling conversations, the same way they would when face-to-face.

1. Both can talk digitally the same way they do personally.

Gone are the days when people needed to hop a plane to talk to a family member in person or drive miles to catch up with friends. Today, WeChat lets both Iya and Drew reach people wherever they are with a video call function that works over WiFi or 3G networks and a group messaging feature that lets them host two chat rooms with up to 100 users in their lists. WeChat also makes it easy for them to shift from typing to talking when they press the “Hold to Talk” button, which records and sends messages in an instant—be it between breaks when hosting shows such as ASAP and Unang Hirit, or while at home trying out new recipes in the kitchen.

2. Both can bring on and capture the good times.

Just like a public album, WeChat allows all users in its network, including Iya and Drew, to share with the world photos, videos, recordings, and comments all in one platform called “Moments”. Whether while enjoying theziplines of Pagudpud, Antique, and Bohol, recording new tracks, plunging in the waters around Siquijor, Camiguin, and Sarangani, or performing on stage, both can easily capture snippets of their vibrant lifestyles and post them on for sharing on “Moments”.

3. Both can escape to fantasy worlds.

Beyond its social networking and location-based functions, WeChat is able to keep Iya and Drew entertained during down time with the newly released Game Center that comes with its version 5.1 upgrade. Both celebrities can run along with Kattie, Nikita, and Leo and embark on exciting Gunz Dash adventures, engage on a shooting match using Pencil Pilot, or get busy with arcade games 2Day’s Match and Craz3 Match.

4. Both can continue growing their circles.

As the faces of WeChat Philippines, both Iya and Drew can count on the social mobile app’s Official Accounts feature to let them connect to their fans worldwide at any given time. Whether for TV show schedules or updates about their activities, their subscribers are instantly notified whenever they post new content on this broadcast platform. Follow Iya and Drew on WeChat via their IDs: @IyaOfficial and @DrewOfficial.

5. Both can backup their moments.

Last but definitely not the least, Iya and Drew need notworry about their files suddenly getting corrupted or theirconversations being forgotten. WeChat protects its users’data by on-demand data backup and retrieval to/from its cloud based server.

For more details and application download, please visit www.wechat.com

*Some features are limited to certain operating systems due to the product development cycle.

Webpage: http://www.wechat.com

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/WeChatPH

Twitter: @WeChatPH

MAY 2014 Basic & Advanced Makeup Workshop with Joyce & Say in CEBU CITY (ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS)

Everything is ironed out! We are happy to announce that myself and professional/international makeup artist Joyce Sola will be flying out to Cebu City on May 3, 2014 to hold a basic and advanced makeup workshop together! Exciting kaayo!

We have been accepting reservations for the past weeks, and we are truly overwhelmed. We are looking forward to meet everyone!

Here are the final details for the CEBU Basic and Advanced MAKEUP WORKSHOP with Say & Joyce:

Date: May 3, 2014 (1:00-5:00PM)

Venue: Best Western Plus Lex Hotel http://www.bestwesternlex.com/ 

Address: Escario St., cor. Juana Osmena Ext., Cebu City

(Function Room Venue to be announced)

Workshop Fee: PHP3,000.00 inclusive of -

• a FREE 12 pc Brush Set from Beauty Cosmetics https://www.facebook.com/beautycsmetics

• a makeup palette from Beauty UK from Carmen Claire Cosmetics (choose your preferred shade) http://www.carmenclaire.com/

1. NAKED

2. DAY TO NIGHT

3. EARTH CHILD

4. GLITZ

• food and drinks from the Best Western Plus Lex Hotel Restaurant http://www.bestwesternlex.com/ 

• handouts, pens & paper for note-taking

• surprise beauty loot bag from sponsors (technically, not a surprise anymore!)

All that, and more beauty fun on May 3, 2014 1-5PM at the Best Western Plus Lex Hotel in Cebu City!

Joyce and I are really excited to fly & hold this workshop together. This will be Batch 2, and our first out of town workshop!

RESERVATION PROCEDURES:

1. Text your “FULL NAME”, "CEBU WORKSHOP”, PALETTE (insert the shade of the palette you want) and send to 09156218309 *Example: MARIA JOSE, CEBU WORKSHOP, PALETTE NAKED
2. WAIT FOR THE CONFIRMATION TEXT (this means your name has been input in the database)
3. DEPOSIT THE FULL WORKSHOP FEE OF PHP3,000.00 to either accounts:

BPI: LINDSAY ARTILLERO 3553-5004-34

BDO: LINDSAY ARTILLERO 423-0056-705

UNIONBANK: LINDSAY ARTILLERO 109-451-794-643

    4.  TEXT THE BANK BRANCH/CODE TO CONFIRM YOUR DEPOSIT

    5. WAIT FOR THE CONFIRMATION TEXT

Cut-off of reservations on April 28, 2014

Cut-off of payments on April 29, 2014

We will strictly follow the cut-off dates to avoid conflicts on the day of the workshop itself.

To all those who have sent in their names, kindly complete the payment details to complete your booking.

SEE YOU ALL SOON!

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Featured professional and international makeup artist -

Joyce Sola studied her Makeup Artistry at the Makeup Design Acdemy focusing on  Personal Beauty and Fashion Makeup.

Last September 2013, she studied Airbrush and Special Effects Makeup at 1939 Art Academy Singapore.

She is known as Candyloveart in her blog and Youtube channel where she does various makeup tutorials and beauty videos.

She is also  member of the Elite Makeup Artists of the Philippines (EMAP).

Visit her blog at http://www.candyloveart2012.blogspot.com

Watch her videos on http://www.youtube.com/candyloveart

Connect with her through Instagram: www.instagram.com/joyceesola

Embracing the Sun in Palawan with Nivea!

Summer came in early for me thanks to Nivea Philippines! I’ve uploaded two vlogs during the trip, feel free to watch them here:

Day 1: Arriving in Lagen Island Resorts, El Nido + PRODUCT LAUNCH

Day 2 and 3: Activities & Last Day in Palawan

It was early in the morning when everyone gathered up  at the ITI hangar. I have never been to Palawan and it was only then that I learned that we were flying with a small plane. I was quite scared, honestly. What scared me more was when they told me the plane wasn’t pressurized! If you’ve watched my flight vlogs from Cebu, you’d  know how I suffer from EXCRUCIATING pain somewhere in my brain/head whenever the plane descends. I prepared for the worst…

Upon boarding the plane, we were given candies! I met a subscriber of mine who happened to work at the ITI hangar! I regret not being able to take a photo with her, but she was so nice! I took the seat closest to the cockpit! I said a quick hi to the pilot and his assistant (who happens to be a woman! Love it!) and settled into my seat. You’ll see in the vlog how shocked I was when I learned that my seat was on the EMERGENCY EXIT SIDE. LOL I didn’t know… But it was too late to change seats!

I met a new friend, Joy from Cosmo magazine and she sat up front with me! It was fun hearing stories about working for a magazine company. Joy was a great company!

Here’s a selfie before the plane took off!

Propellers

I was able to slip in a few winks of sleep before landing, and yes, the excruciating pain happened to me, albeit I was able to survive it.

A view of our plane! RP-C2287

Locals serenading us with a song

Ten El Ni-Do’s! Get it?

After taking a car ride to the dock, we rode a boat to Entalula Island to have lunch!

Ahh…the waters looked so clear and pure! LOOK HOW GREEN IT IS!

We were all welcomed with towels, grass leis and pandan drinks.

It was nice to feel the sand beneath my feet!

After our wonderful lunch, we rode the boat to Lagen Island Resorts.

I was assigned in a room with blogger friends Julia Arenas of www.blessmybag.com and Mikki Galang of http://breakmyspell.blogspot.com/ 

Thank you Nivea Philippines for these wonderful treats! I personally have used and love the LemonGrass and Oil Soap (it smells heavenly!) The Intense Moisture Lotion, and the Fresh and Pure wipes, of course! I was also able to try the Moisturizing After Sun Spray that afternoon and it became an instant fave of mine.

Before the launching event, I had a few hours to kill and I went out for a little swim! (or babad—since I don’t know how to swim!)

Beautiful rooms at Lagen Island Resort

Seashells everywhere!

The launching of the new product happened in the late afternoon at the pool area.

Introducing the Nivea Sun Protect and Bronze!

If you think that tanning and sunscreen protection do not mesh well together, NIVEA SUN shows you that it can, and proves that you can freely embrace the sun, without worry or compromise.

The all-new NIVEA SUN Protect & Bronze is specifically designed to let you take the utmost delight in basking under the sun for that even, beautiful tan. You get a sunscreen that works with the skin’s natural tanning process by stimulating melanin production, all while caring for the skin with immediate and optimum UV protection in one bottle!

Alex Schwieger, NIVEA Philippines’ Country Manager, adds, “This is the first-ever sunscreen in the market that can stimulate the skin’s natural tanning process, and at the same time enhance its built-in protective mechanism because of melanin production. And we couldn’t be any more proud with this breakthrough.”

The best part is, it contains no artificial colorants or bronzing agents. Because it naturally works with your skin’s own tanning process, your tan will look natural, even and beautiful. So just go and flaunt that glowing bronzed tan as you show off your skin with NIVEA SUN Protect & Bronze.

NIVEA SUN Protect & Bronze Spray SPF20 200ml is priced at an SRP of P599.00 and will be available by February 2014 in all leading department stores, drug stores and supermarkets.

Now did that new product excite you? I must admit I’m not a big user of tanning lotions, but it’s cool to use a sunscreen that also allows beautiful natural tanning of the skin!

The rest of the night was fun, with all the Samba dancing, food, and company!

Thanks to Mark’s tips, I was able to take these photos: (who knew ISO and Shutter-something worked so nicely when adjusted well? LOL I used to not care about them and just use the auto feature of my camera!)

We had dinner at Entalula Island and the whole place looked so magical! I loved the lighted lanterns! It was a perfect time to just relax and savor the beauty of nature! I could listen to the ocean all night long.

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Day 2 at Palawan! We went to visit Cudugnon Cave! Apparently, it is where birds nests (made into soup) are collected! “El Nido” means “The Nest”.

Here’s the entrance to the cave. Yep…that was it. Everyone had to crawl and slide their way through.

The beauty of the stones inside was amazing…

Fellow bloggers Martha of www.thebeautyjunkee.blogspot.com/ and Liz of http://www.projectvanity.com/

With Julia!

After Cudugnon Cave, we went to the Snake Island! I wasn’t able to take photos nor was I able to vlog but it was beautiful. Truly one of the wonders of nature! The Small Lagoon was next!

Oh man, it was the scariest (because of the SUPER DEEP WATERS and  WAVES) yet most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. I was so envious of everyone who dove and swan into the waters. *Ugh… I swear I regret not knowing how to swim. The water looked so inviting. But it was too deep I was afraid I’d drown, even with my life vest on.

I went kayaking with Martha, though! Even with that, I was scared (at first). I panicked a little when we approached the waves! It was strong!!! But then again after that, we entered the Small Lagoon, and oh wow. I can’t describe how beautiful it is in there. I couldn’t take my vlogging camera with me so I just took mental images in my head. After kayaking I vlogged about how great it is to see nature’s beauty and how there really are times when we won’t able to capture those moments but have them forever in our memories! It was BEYOND beautiful.

After the island hopping, we went to Entalula Island for late lunch!

Here I am with fellow bloggers Martha, Julia, and Liz after eating!

Beautiful fireworks display to end our last night at the beautiful Lagen Island.

Thank you Nivea Philippines for a wonderful vacation!

https://www.facebook.com/NIVEAPhilippines