OLX Possibili-tree Launch

     Christmas is the time of sharing and giving. We all feel 'blessed' during the holiday season because we have received the following: the most awaited 13th, 14th, and 15th month pay, salary bonus, sales commission, new gadget, new car, new house, one or all the material things that's on our wishlist. Don't get me wrong but this is the reality. We all have worked hard for it and we deserve to be rewarded this season. But aside from the material things that we receive, there's another way of making holiday season 'blessed' and meaningful. This is by sharing our blessing to the less fortunate families here in our country.

     I was invited by OLX last December 15 at Gateway Mall to join the launch of their advocacy this holiday season entitled Pay it forward this Holiday season with the OLX Possibili-tree. This Christmas, OLX has partnered with Save the Children in raising funds that will go to programs dedicated to creating better lives for children and their families here in the Philippines. This shared goal has led to the creation of the OLX Possibili-tree. Details of this fund raising and highlights of the event below.

OLX Possibili-tree Launch

     OLX Possibili-tree fund raising campaign was created to to reward ourselves while extending support to others at the same time and the full amount that they will generate from selling these second-hand items will be turned over to Save the Children to assist them with their disaster response programs that are especially focused on education and health.

OLX Possibili-tree Launch

If you want to join this fund raising advocacy of OLX, here's what you have to do:

• Visit the OLX Possibili-tree from December 15, 2015 to January 15, 2016, at Gateway Mall cinema lobby located at the 4th floor. 
• Join by donating or buying any of the items on display on the OLX Possibili-tree. Your donations will go a long way in helping us support our sponsored children and their families to have better access to health, childhood development, and education
• Clothes, books, home appliances, bags, office supplies, and gadgets are just some of the quality second-hand items that will be up for sale.  
• Aside from buying or donating items, you can also help spread the word by taking a photo of the OLX Possibili-tree and share it on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with the hashtag #OLXPossibilitree
• Regular cash donations are also accepted at the OLX booth stationed beside the Possibili-tree, which is open from 10AM to 10PM daily from December 15, 2015 until January 15, 2016.  

OLX Possibili-tree Launch

     Congratulations OLX team for the successful launch and I would like to say thank you for making this fund raising possible. I've seen a lot of usable items on display and I'm excited to go back and purchase those secondhand items. I saw different gadgets, baby things, and other accessories that have affordable price tag.

OLX Possibili-tree Launch

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The Cutest Parent-Child Relationship

     Having a child can be incredibly daunting, especially for first time parents. There are a plethora of serious things that can go wrong regarding a baby’s health and wellbeing, not to mention smaller dramas like tantrums, mealtime stress and children’s birthday parties and play dates. The good times, however, completely outweigh the bad, and children can prove to be an incredible source of inspiration, love and humour. Some of our favourite celebrities share some beautiful relationships with their children on their Instagram pages, where they do things normal families do as well as some things that belong to the realm of the rich and fabulous. For your daily cute-break, here are some of the most adorable relationships between celebrities and their offspring, showing just how beautiful and strong the bonds of family can be.

The Cutest Parent-Child Relationship

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Charlotte

     Sarah Michelle Gellar is perhaps most famous for playing Buffy in the hit supernatural series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and for her turn as Kathryn Merteuil in Cruel Intentions. She has a famously strong relationship with her husband Freddie Prinze Jr to whom she has been with for 15 years and has two children with. She recently launched an e-commerce start up called Foodstirs that provides baking kits and equipment for kids. To help her to publicise the brand, she enlisted the help of her daughter Charlotte, who she describes as her most ‘honest’ customer. This adorable picture taken by Sarah for her Instagram page shows her daughter looking to the camera whilst up to her elbows in baking mixture. You can always rely on children to tell you exactly what is on their minds, which is why they are so adorable and, oftentimes, hilarious.

The Cutest Parent-Child Relationship
Sarah Michelle Gellar's kids

David Beckham and all his kids

     One of the world’s most famous footballers, in recent years David Beckham has also branched out to other areas of public life. This has included philanthropy, becoming a UN representative for UNICEF as well as modelling for labels like Armani, Calvin Klein and H&M. With his wife Victoria Beckham, David has four children, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper, who he is more than willing to share on Instagram. He captures beautiful moments with all his children, showing that he might be one of the world’s biggest stars but his family is the most important thing to him. We love all the shots of him kissing and cuddling Romeo and Brooklyn and we also love that he isn’t afraid to make himself look a little silly, for example when he wore a party hat for Harper’s birthday party. Fathers are encouraged to be much more hands on with parenting these days, and David Beckham is the ultimate inspiration. He doesn’t take himself seriously and will do anything for his children.

The Cutest Parent-Child Relationship
David Beckham and son

Kim Kardashian and North West

     With a hit reality TV show, businesses, product endorsement deals and big designer friends, Kim Kardashian has cemented herself as one of the most famous women in the world. She is known for her polished, high profile looks, with her favourite labels including Balmain, Givenchy and Valentino Shop. However, we love her down time snaps that she shares with us on Instagram. These mostly feature her cute daughter North West. With a cheeky smile and a wardrobe to die for, Kim claims that she is the family’s ‘Troop Leader’. Kim shares her daughter’s fancy dress costumes, trips to the pumpkin patch and playdates with her cousins, showing that even one of the most famous families in the world has relatively normal downtime. She loves to be at the beck and call of her daughter and we think that North is on course to become one of the sassiest and fashionable toddlers in the world.

The Cutest Parent-Child Relationship
Kim Kardashian's daughter North

How to Save Money on Beauty Products by Buying Online

     You probably use a variety of beauty products on your entire body to keep everything from your skin to your hair looking healthy, and if you're tired of paying top dollar for your beauty products, from your makeup to your shampoo, you may be thinking about buying fewer items or switching to low-cost brands. 

      But the truth is that you really don't have to give up on any of your favorite beauty product brands, and you can still get the products that you've grown to love while saving money at the same time. The trick is to purchase your beauty products online. How can you do that and save money? Continue reading for a few tips.

How to Save Money on Beauty Products by Buying Online
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Shop Your Favorite Stores Online

     Many of your favorite brick and mortar stores, from makeup shops and department stores to discount pharmacies, have online stores that allow customers to shop and make purchases on the internet. Take advantage of this convenient feature, but also make sure that you check a site for exclusive online deals that will allow you to save even more money. You may even be able to purchase you products online and pick them up in the store so you can have them right away without having to wait for them to ship to you. 

Sign Up for Private Sale Websites

     Private sale websites are becoming increasingly popular because they offer some really deep discounts on your favorite products every day. All you have to do to gain access to the deals is sign up for a membership with the website, which is typically free. Once you're a member, you'll then start receiving emails with exclusive offers and deals. You may be surprised by how many offers you get and how they great they are. 

Shop Web-Only Drugstores

     Drugstores that are only found online also offer some really great discounts on your favorite beauty products every day. Rather than driving to go to the store, walking through the aisles to find what you're looking for, and waiting on a long line to get to the cash register, you can instead sit comfortably at home, surf to your favorite online drugstore's website, and make your purchases. 

     Oftentimes, these websites will even have free shipping offers, especially when you spend over a certain amount of money, so this is a good reason to stock up on your favorite products so you won't have to buy them again for a long time. And, of course, sign up for mailing lists to gain access to exclusive offers and sales to save even more money.

Stock Up by Buying More Now

     The great thing about online shopping is the fact that you can buy many of the same product in order to save money. By purchasing in bulk in this manner, you can really save a lot of money in the long run, especially if you purchase during a sale or you have a really good discount code to apply to your order. 

     Again, many people choose to purchase more in order to save money on shipping costs, but purchasing in bulk ultimately allows you to make fewer purchases over time, which will also save you more money. The key is to make your purchases when the prices are at their lowest. After all, there aren't any restrictions set upon how many of a single item you can buy online. 

Shop on Amazon

     Amazon is the biggest and most popular online retailer, and you can find just about anything, including a vast array of beauty products, on there. The great thing about Amazon is the fact that you can get free shipping after you spend a certain amount of money. Plus, there are many third party sellers available that have their own products for sale, so you have a lot more options than first meets the eye. This allows you to compare prices and get the lowest priced deal on any item that you're searching for. And at these low prices, you can definitely stock up so you can save even more money in the long run. 

     If you want to, you can even start selling beauty products yourself online. Click here to learn about how you can start your very own ecommerce website quickly and easily. However, even if you don't want to sell the products yourself, rest assured that there are plenty of websites out there where you can purchase you favorite beauty items at the lowest prices so you never have to break the bank just to look great.

5 Reasons Why I Highly Recommend Beauty MNL

     Shopping online is one of the most accessible form of shopping these days as almost everyone is now online. Admit it or not, we are all busy. Even though we have time to drop by our favorite malls and department stores, there are times that we only shop for every day essentials. For beauty aficionado like me who live North of the metro, I find it hard to shop some mid and high end brands that I've been using or would love to try. Because of this dilemma, I've found two solutions to my problem: travel all the way from North to South just to go to the nearest mall carrying the brands I'm looking or find an online shop that carries the brand. NARS and Davines are two brands that's on my beauty wish list and I don't have immediate access to the stores that carries both.

     Fortunately, I've stumbled upon BeautyMNL. It's one of the up-and-coming beauty sites in the country. A major part of BeautyMNL is its Shop, where you can buy various skin care and beauty products and have it delivered to your doorstep within 24 hours. Sounds a truly promising shopping site for all our beauty and skin care needs. I visited the site, browsed their shop, and enjoyed my shopping experience. I was in skin care, makeup, and everything-cosmetics heaven! Scroll down to see what's inside my Beauty MNL haul below :)

5 Reasons Why I Highly Recommend Beauty MNL 

What is Beauty MNL?

   
     Beauty MNL is an online shop for the best skin care, makeup, tools and other beauty related stuff. It's a one-stop-shop that I highly recommend because they want you to feel your most beautiful. Every. Single. Day. Here are other reasons why in your next beauty shopping online, the best destination is Beauty MNL.com

1. They have more than 300 brands and counting. There are hard-to-find brands that you can only score at Beauty MNL. Yes, there are other online shops who can offer those but sometimes the question is authenticity. With Beauty MNL, you are sure that you're getting the real product in a very reasonable price.

5 Reasons Why I Highly Recommend Beauty MNL 
300 brands and counting!

2. It's more than just an online shop. The site is also an interactive magazine. BLOOM the Magazine gives you fresh news for your daily dose of beauty, health and wellness, lifestyle and guides. Enjoy, learn and get inspired while doing your online shopping!

5 Reasons Why I Highly Recommend Beauty MNL
BLOOM the Magazine

3. Learn from the gurus. Hello, Liz Lanuzo of The Project Vanity :) Read their stories, get inspiration from their experiences and learn from their beauty advice. So while doing this, you can now assess what products you'll buy at Beauty MNL. It's like having a virtual assistant because they are giving recommendations so you don't need to worry about an impulse buy online.

5 Reasons Why I Highly Recommend Beauty MNL 
The GURUS who will always be here to help!

4. The prices are affordable and reasonable. Shopping at their website is a breeze. No complicated tasks to do while shopping. Just pick a product and place them in your cart. They offer discounted prices too. As for the payment, they offer different modes that are so convenient for online shoppers. Ask me about the shipping? THE FASTEST I've experienced so far! I ordered my items around 10 p.m. and boy they arrived the next day before afternoon. The packaging is simple, with a delivery receipt that's itemized and very easy to understand. For Metro Manila addresses, expect delivery within 24 hours on weekdays (and Monday delivery for weekend orders). Meanwhile, it will take 3-5 working days for the rest of the country.

5 Reasons Why I Highly Recommend Beauty MNL 

5. Since holiday season/Christmas shopping officially started, Beauty MNL has a gift guide section. Still don't know what to give your girl friends, relatives, and bff's this Christmas, let Beauty MNL help and guide you in choosing the best gift to give this holiday season.

     
     Now let's go to my simple haul. These are the products on my wish list that I found in Beauty MNL. I considered three items in my haul not easily accessible so yeah, I can say I found what I need under one roof. I will just say a little information about my haul and will just give full details on my product reviews.

5 Reasons Why I Highly Recommend Beauty MNL 

     
     I've been lusting over NARS cosmetics for more than five years now. When I saw NARS Schiap swatches from beauty bloggers all over the world, I said to myself that I will buy a tube in the future. My dream came true! I wasn't able to buy the shade that I'm lemming but I found another love in NARS Audacious Lipstick in Michiyo :)

5 Reasons Why I Highly Recommend Beauty MNL 
NARS Audacious Lipstick in Michiyo

   
     Second that I've been dreaming of all these years is NARS Blush in Orgasm. I saw this blush shade from the makeup kit of celebrities like Lucy Torres. I fell in love with the shade years ago and I said to myself that I will save up to buy a pan in the future. Now, I already have this. Thanks to Beauty MNL :) 

5 Reasons Why I Highly Recommend Beauty MNL 
NARS Blush in Orgasm

   
     The following beauty products you'll see below are the products that I dubbed as not easily accessible. I can't say it's hard to find because there are online shops who also sell these brands BUT the only problem I always encounter is it's either the shade is out of stock, the product hasn't arrived yet or simply it available in selected shops. First is Naturactor Cover Face Foundation. This shade is always OOS or hard to find, good thing Beauty MNL offers a wide selection of shades. So when I saw the shade 130, I immediately placed it in my shopping cart.

5 Reasons Why I Highly Recommend Beauty MNL 
Naturactor Cover Face Foundation

   
     Another product that I can't find in stores, malls and local online shops is Davines Oi Oil. This is my favorite high-end hair product. When I emptied one bottle, I had a hard time finding a new one as I need to look for selected salons carrying the brand. It took me months to restock on this but to no avail. The only answer is Beauty MNL. I bought a new bottle that will last me a long time!

5 Reasons Why I Highly Recommend Beauty MNL 

   
     And lastly, a new lip balm from Shiseido. I'm not sure if this is available in Shiseido counters. I picked this because I'm running out of lip balm the time I'm shopping at Beauty MNL. Out of curiosity, I bought one. Well, it's something new for me and since the brand is Shiseido no need for me to ask why.

5 Reasons Why I Highly Recommend Beauty MNL 
Shiseido Water in Lip Cool Menthol

   
     There you go, my simple haul from Beauty MNL. So next time you're shopping for beauty essentials online, be sure to visit them and discover more than what you're looking for. Here's a treat for all Beauty MNL shoppers, join the #selfieMNL contest. If you like taking selfies (hihi we looove selfies!), join our #selfieMNL contest! Get a chance to win a Printster polaroid of your pretty face and a PHP200 BeautyMNL GC. Click here for the complete details. This is a monthly contest, so be sure to visit Beauty MNL daily, weekly, or monthly and do join!!!

What's your favorite from my haul?

For more information about Beauty MNL, visit their website:

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Effortless Shopping Tips on Using Lazada Mobile App

     It's September already, shopping season starts now! I know most of you are preparing your list as early as now so here are tips from Lazada Philippines that will make shopping effortless and less stress this holiday season. Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph) - the Philippines’ One-Stop Shopping and Selling destination continues to keep its commitment of effortless shopping to Filipinos with the Lazada Mobile App. Now, Filipinos have access to more than half a million products right at their fingertips. Giving Filipinos the power to shop anything, anytime, anywhere through the Lazada Mobile App.

     With the Lazada Mobile App, everyone can conveniently shop while on the go; packed with eye-catching visuals, intuitive user interface, and true-to-form images, you can never go wrong shopping through the Lazada Mobile App. Now you don’t need to rush to the mall or brave through the bad weather or heavy traffic as shopping through the Lazada Mobile App is easy as 1-2-3! Simply download the Lazada Mobile App for FREE on iOS AppStore and Google Play Store.

Effortless Shopping Tips on Using Lazada Mobile App

     Packed with daily promos and jaw-dropping discounts, the Lazada Mobile App also hosts exclusive App-Only sales for premium tech and lifestyle brands. With the same robust functionality as its web interface, the Lazada Mobile App offers the ease and convenience of shopping for those Filipinos on-the-go.

     And to make every Filipino’s effortless shopping risk-free, the Lazada Mobile App also offers cash-on-delivery payment. So aside from the ease of being able to shop on-the-go through the Lazada Mobile App, everyone can pay via cash when their orders arrive on their doorsteps.

Effortless Shopping tips to all Shoppers on the Go:

Secure Shopping

• For mobile shopping, choose shopping sites with an app. It’s easier to use and most importantly, more secure as it’s harder to tamper with.
• Check news articles about the shopping site to ensure it’s not a temporary online shop that will disappear after pocketing your money.
• Ensure the shopping site has a return policy such as Lazada’s Buyer Protection: online shops without return policies can mean scam or unauthentic products.
• Do not give your password to anyone. Online shops’ email support or call support personnel should never require your password for identification.
• Only use your credit or debit card on sites with a padlock icon in the URL bar. This means the site uses secure communications to prevent any third-party eavesdropping.
• Check for security labels such as PCI-DSS certification. This means the shop has been audited and is certified safe to use.
• If you don’t receive an acknowledgement email from the online shop shortly after a purchase, there might be an issue with your purchase or it might be a scam. Call the site’s hotline to verify.
• If you strongly suspect you have been scammed and your credit card information has been stolen, contact your bank or credit card issuer to block the card and investigate.

Savvy Fashionistas

• Pick the right size by using the size chart feature, taking your measurements and checking carefully for any international conversions (UK, US, EU, Japan).
• Ensure the site has an exchange policy like Lazada’s 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed policy that enables you to return clothes within 7 days, and re-order the outfit in a size that fits you perfectly.
• Only shop for fashion on shopping apps that provide a few angles so you can see exactly how the clothes fit on the model or mannequin.
• Get your friends’ comments or ‘likes’ easily by sharing the item on Facebook or Instagram before buying.
• Read product details to check on the fabrication so you’ll know how the clothes feel on you.

Parenting Shoppers

• Spend quality time with your family instead of getting caught in traffic to the shopping mall. Shopping at the Lazada Mobile App lets you shop at your convenience, any time of the day!
• Diapers and milk powder are not only expensive, but heavy to carry. Look out for online promotions and take advantage of door-step delivery.
• Follow the Lazada Super Moms Facebook page and subscribe to the newsletters to get the latest deals delivered straight to you.
• Don’t let getting overwhelmed in crowded malls and toy stores stop you from giving the best to your kids. Shop for educational toys online, conveniently.
• If you’ve brought the wrong size of maternity clothes, take advantage of Lazada’s 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed policy. Return the wrong size within 14 days (30 for Vietnam), and re-order the outfit in the right size.

Tech Addicts 

• Online shopping allows you to compare prices for your favourite gadget. Do keep a look out for sellers on the same site that may offer a bigger discount or bundle deal.
• Searching for phone accessories, power banks and covers is less overwhelming online as you can easily compare your options and colors, and sort them by price.
• Subscribe to Lazada’s newsletter or like our Facebook page to get news on exclusive and limited edition tech launches.
• When looking for a gadget in a specific model or colour, check out Lazada’s wide range online first. It’s better than visiting the retail store and discovering the gadget’s sold out.
• Shopping for your favourite gadget online is easy. You can do it anytime of the day with fast and reliable delivery to your home or office.

Smart Savers 

• Take advantage of free shipping if you spend a certain amount, or do a group order with friends so you can all enjoy free shipping.
• Download the Lazada mobile application to enjoy special app-only discounts and access sales anywhere, anytime! Turn on push notifications on mobile to stay updated on the latest promotions.
• Watch out for time-sensitive flash deals, set your alarm so you don’t miss the promotion! 
• Look out for exciting promotions from our bank partner with store-wide discounts.
• Sign up for newsletters for sale promotions and coupon codes.
• “Like” the Lazada Philippines (www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines) on Facebook to get notifications on the latest deals.

For more information, please visit http://www.lazada.com.ph 

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