Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest

     Hi dearies! I feel very privileged and honored to be invited to one of the sweetest event of the year. I'm definitely sure you've already seen top beauty bloggers raving the newest baby in town. Yes, this makeup brand is taking the beauty blogging community by storm because aside from the quality of their products, the price is budget-friendly and proudly Philippine made!

     I was invited to the grand launch of Pink Sugar Cosmetics last October that was held at Stella Woodfire Bistro in BGC. It was an afternoon of fun and playtime as we swatched all their makeup products including the uber pigmented lipsticks, dual-end eyeliners, lip and cheek tints, day to night eye shadow palettes and HD blushes to name a few. See event highlights and other information about the makeup line below :)

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest

     Pink Sugar Cosmetics was created as a makeup solution for women looking for products of high quality and great value. Keeping in mind the beauty regimen of Filipina women, they develop products that are innovative and multi-purpose, which result in effortless beauty solutions.

     When I arrived at the venue, I was shocked and surprised at the same time because I saw creative packaging of the makeup. I was thinking of international brands but of course I will not compare because I know that Pink Sugar Cosmetics is a Filipino brand that's proud of its own. The first product that caught my attention were the lipsticks! There were 24 shades in  display calling my name to swatch them on by one! So without further ado, here are the products that I'm sure will make you go to the nearest Pink Sugar Cosmetics counter after seeing their beauty now!

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Janeena Chan hosted the event with Laveen Mirpuri and Rohit Mirpuri- the duo behind Pink Sugar Cosmetics

Pink Sugar HD (P299) and Creamy Matte (P349)  Lipsticks

     Pink Sugar HD Lipstick is a creamy lipstick with Vitamin E and Shea Butter. It comes in 14 pretty shades while Pink Sugar Creamy Matte Lipstick has a semi-matte formula also with Vitamin E and Shea Butter. There are 10 gorgeous shades to choose from.

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar HD and Creamy Matte Lipstick

Pink Sugar It's Awesome BB Cream (P499) and Our Lil' Secret Concealer (P299)

     Pink Sugar It's Awesome BB Cream is made with Green Tea extracts, Aloe Vera, and antioxidants. It has SPF 25 and yields light to medium finish. Comes in 4 shades that suits Filipina skin tones.

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar It's Awesome BB Cream and Our Lil' Secret Concealer

Pink Sugar Dual Finish Face Powder (P499)

     Pink Sugar Dual Finish Face Powder is a two-way powder foundation with photochromatic pigments and long-lasting coverage. Infused with ginseng and other antioxidants. Comes in 5 shades

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Dual Finish Face Powder

Pink Sugar Honey I'm Good Eyeliner (P349)

     Pink Sugar Honey I'm Good Eyeliner is an eyeliner duo that's smudge-proof and long-lasting. Duo features a felt-tip liquid liner and soft pencil. It comes in 4 shade combinations.

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Honey I'm Good Duo Eye Liner

Pink Sugar Sugar Tint Lip and Cheek Tint (P349)

     Pink Sugar Sugar Tint Lip and Cheek Tint is a pigmented lip and cheek tint with coconut oil, Vitamins A, C, E, and Aloe Vera. This comes in 5 oh so pretty shades.

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Sugar Tint Lip and Cheek Tint
L-R: Pink Paradise, Coral Bliss, Purple Pleasure, Pink Passion, and Red Rouge

Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks HD Cheek Color (P499)

     Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks HD Cheek Color is a delicate cheek color with Vitamins A, C, E and Aloe Vera. Comes in 5 shades for the Blush, 1 for the Bronzer, and 2 for the Highlighter.

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks HD Cheek Color

Pink Sugar Eye Candy Eye Shadow (P699)

     Pink Sugar Eye Candy Eye Shadow is a day to night eye shadow palette with 10 expertly-curated colors in matte, frost, and metallic finishes. Comes in 2 color combinations: colors of spring and city lights

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Eye Candy Eye Shadow Palette in Romantic colors of spring and Exciting city lights

     As what I've said above, this was a swatchfest event. We were allowed to play with the entire line of their gorgeous makeups and let our creativity shine through swatching. I was intrigued with Pink Sugar's Sugar Tint Lip and Cheek Tints so they were the first ones that I swatched during the event. After this, I also swatched 5 shades from the HD and Creamy Matte Lipstick line. I've tried mostly pink shades. 

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
My apologies for the blurry shot of Sugar Tints.
 L-R: Pink Paradise, Coral Bliss, Purple Pleasure, Red Rouge, and Pink Passion

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar HD and Creamy Matte Lipsticks
L-R: Selfie, Catfight, Gossip, Date Night, Fancy
MY APOLOGIES for the poor lighting :(

     So all in all, Pink Sugar Cosmetics is a brand that I highly recommend because of these reasons that I'm sure all of you will agree:

• It's a homegrown brand.
• The formulation is suited for Filipina skin.
• Comes in a fab and eye catching packaging.
• Each Pink Sugar product is cruelty-free and Paraben- free.
• The formulation is also good for sensitive skin as some of the makeup contains Vitamin A, C, E, shea butter and antioxidant ingredients.
• The price is very affordable.
• Extremely pigmented!
• It's easily accessible- available at major SM Beauty stores nationwide (SM Aura, SM Makati, SM Marilao, SM Manila, SM Fairview, SM MOA, SM Clark, SM Lanang Premiere Davao) and at Ayala Center Cebu.
• It's also available online thru Beauty MNL- www.beautymnl.com
• There's a wide array of shades to choose from!

     Watch out for my swatches and review on my next post. I'll be sharing some of my favorites from these haul below. Thank you so much Pink Sugar Cosmetics and Digify Corp. for having me and for these babies! 

Pink Sugar Cosmetics Grand Launch + Swatchfest
Pink Sugar Cosmetics goodies, FTW!

For more information about Pink Sugar Cosmetics,

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#AldenAtSMCityFairview + Grand Fairview Sale

     Hi dearies! I've witnessed another phenomenal event yesterday and when the word 'phenomenon' comes to mind, I presume you already know what I'm talking about. The most sought after young actor today, also called 'pambansang bae' Alden Richards visited SM City Fairview to serenade his fans at Cinema 9. This album tour/ meet and greet also kicked off the start of Grand Faiview Sale that offers 70% off on selected items. 

     During the event, thirty lucky fans who bought his Wish I May debut album had a chance to meet and greet him on stage. But before this exciting part of the event, SM City Fairview prepared a short program for all the fans inside the cinema. Wanna see the highlight of the event and some of the paparazzi shots that I have? Pardon the lighting, angle, and quality of photos as it is really a pain to take photos because the crowd gone wild when Alden sang God Gave Me You. 

#AldenAtSMCityFairview + Grand Fairview Sale

     It was a short but super sweet and exciting event. It's so obvious that Aldub nation loves Alden Richard so much! The venue was embraced with Alden's enchanting voice and humble vibes. I believed that some of the fans cried out of joy. It's goosebumps for me every time I hear him talk to his fans in a very courteous manner. He was so game to have photo op with his fans like taking a selfie with the crowd while singing.

#AldenAtSMCityFairview + Grand Fairview Sale
Alden Richards

#AldenAtSMCityFairview + Grand Fairview Sale
Alden Richards

     He's one sweet guy. After singing his debut singles, the thirty lucky fans stepped one by one on stage for photo op and a simple meet and greet. You can see in the photos below how Alden showed his love and care for his fans. 

#AldenAtSMCityFairview + Grand Fairview Sale
Alden Richards and the super fans

         Before he left and bid good bye, he sang the popular Aldub theme song God Gave Me You and the crowd were so happy to sing along with the song. 

#AldenAtSMCityFairview + Grand Fairview Sale
Alden Richards singing Thinking Out Loud

     Thank you so much SM City Fairview for having me. I'm not a die hard fan of Alden Richards but seeing him in person for the first time melted my heart. Given his undeniably good looks, but I can feel his realness and how he is very grateful with his career right now.

#AldenAtSMCityFairview + Grand Fairview Sale
Aldub Nation SM Fairview in the house!!!

     This is just the first day of the grand fairview sale and one of the special event offerings from SM City Fairview. There will be more activities today (Saturday Nov, 14) and tomorrow (Sunday Nov. 15). Ready your Christmas shopping list and take advantage of this sale. 

#AldenAtSMCityFairview + Grand Fairview Sale

     There will also be surprises coming your way from SM City Fairview so please do pay a visit now. Enjoy big discounts and savings! Share this good news and see you at the mall!!!

To know more about Sm City Fairview's Grand Fairview Sale,

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7-Eleven City Blends makes JaDine the new ambassadors for Honest-To-Goodness Coffee

     Before this event happened, I've already tried all the flavors of City Blends Coffee at 7-Eleven. Their coffee blend offerings are rich, creamy, tasty, and super affordable. Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC), country licensee of leading convenience store chain 7-Eleven, present James Reid and Nadine Lustre as the new faces of City Blends Coffee.

     With James and Nadine staying atop social media trends due to their undeniable charisma as well as the relatable kilig that they bring to fans of all ages, 7-Eleven has really found the honest and down-to-earth personalities that are the perfect fit for City Blends coffee.

7-Eleven City Blends makes JaDine the new ambassadors for Honest-To-Goodness Coffee
#JaDneFor711

Honest-to-goodness hype

     Fan response to the selection of the two has been positive across the board, with Reiders and Naddicts alike sharing the teasers, memes, as well as lines from the TVC on social media causing #JaDineFor711 to trend on Twitter.

     The overwhelming fan response has prompted 7-Eleven to release an exclusive never-before-seen footage from the TVC and print shoot plus the alternate endings that fans are asking for – what James could have said to Nadine. This is also 7-Eleven’s way to thank JaDine fans for the unexpected support, as well as for integrating the hugot lines in their social media posts. Apparently it’s hard to move on, especially when we’re talking about James Reid and Nadine Lustre. And that’s a good thing for #JaDineFor711.

Honest-to-goodness Coffee

     With JaDine as the new endorsers, City Blends gets its well-deserved turn in the spotlight. The coffee is made from 100% Arabica beans, with each cup made fresh as you order. The City Blends machine grinds the beans on the spot, giving you unparalleled freshness: the secret to quality coffee. Even the pricing is great, with City Blends cups starting at 20 pesos, honest! 

7-Eleven City Blends makes JaDine the new ambassadors for Honest-To-Goodness Coffee

     To excite fans even further, 7-Eleven is releasing limited edition City Blends cups with photos of JaDine! The 8oz cup features Nadine, the 12oz cup features James, and the 16oz cup features the couple. The JaDine cups do not only have hugot quotes from the TVC, they are also interactive so customers can have fun writing their own honest hugot as well. 

     Aside from its brewed coffee, City Blends also offers other flavors such as French Vanilla, Mochaccino and Hershey's Dark Chocolate. 

     Try the new 7-Eleven City Blends coffee currently available now at 562 7-Eleven branches nationwide, and at 712 stores nationwide by the end of the year! Watch out for more of #JaDineFor711! 

To know more about City Blends and other offerings from 7-Eleven,

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Merry Christmas from UNIQLO #MyUQGiftToYou!

     The season of giving officially started and UNIQLO wants to give something awesome to you! Want to give the Gift of LifeWear this Christmas season? Join #MyUQGiftToYou!

Merry Christmas from UNIQLO #MyUQGiftToYou!

     Every week starting November 18, UNIQLO will announce a featured Holiday item via its Facebook page. Share the photo and tag a friend who is deserving of the featured Holiday item. Put a nice dedication as to why it should be given to him/her and include the hashtag #MyUQGiftToYou. The most creative post will get to gift the featured item to that friend.

     Check out the Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/uniqlo.ph) and Instagram account (http://www.instagram.com/uniqlophofficial) ofUNIQLO Philippines for weekly updates and further information on #MyUQGiftToYou this Holiday season.

SM City North EDSA's Season of Magic Launch

     Hi dearies! Forty two days left before Christmas and I'm sure we are all excited, right? We already felt the Christmas vibes last Friday as SM City North EDSA launched their holiday theme this year. SM City North EDSA brings the Season of Magic together with Disney, one of the world's leading entertainment giants in a festive Christmas experience.

     That afternoon was truly magical. I've grown up watching Disney movies and cartoon shows that's why seeing this theme brings back happy childhood memories. To make the launch more festive and memorable for the kids and kids at heart, SM City North EDSA prepared a short programme for everyone. See highlights of the event and what's in store for you at SM City North EDSA this holiday season!

SM City North EDSA's Season of Magic Launch

     When you visit THE BLOCK, you will see the Disney Christmas Village at the Atrium. Enter a magical town with these well-loved characters that Disney is known for. SM City North EDSA recreated the home of classic Disney legends- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Pluto! See overflowing and playful Christmas decors such as gift boxes, colorful Christmas Garlands and this amazing 24-ft high Christmas Tree :)

SM City North EDSA's Season of Magic Launch

     You can see the rest of the gang in the neighborhood boasting their Christmas themed facilities :)

Mickey's House
     Explore this charmingly quirky mouse house, stroll through Mickey's backyard and take your photos with his shiny car like what Kenzo did! I'm sure your kids will love riding the car :)

SM City North EDSA's Season of Magic Launch
Kenzo outside Mickey Mouse's house. He a;so enjoyed riding in this red shiny car!

Minnie's House
     Spot the heart-shaped sign and have your photos taken in front of the white picket fence! This rosy home is full of sweet surprises with Minnie wishing shoppers all the best!

Goofy's Diner
     Scamper around this hilarious house with a loony layout that could only have been built by Goofy himself. It's the goofiest place around.

Disney Gift Shop
     Find a collection of Disney souvenirs, collectibles, toys, apparel, and much more for the kids and kids-at-heart.

What you'll see at the CITY CENTER:

• Inside Out Holidays at the City Center 2nd floor- experience full range of emotions and have your photos taken with Joy, Sadness, and Anger.
• Toy Kindom Toy Shop at the City Center 2nd floor- support SM Bears of Joy. For only 200 pesos, buy one cute cuddly bear for you and one will be donated to the chosen charity.
• Here Comes Santa at the City Center 3rd floor- Santa will be granting wishes of wee ones in his big Santa Chair this November 14, 15 and December 5, 12, and 20.

Visit the SKYGARDEN

• The Good Dinosaur experience at the Skygarden. Watch this new Pixar Movie on November 25!
• Watch and witness a dazzling pyrotechnics display at the Skygarden this November 6, 29, December 23 and 30, 7 pm.
• Be mesmerized by the sensational and colorful moving performances all throughout the mall on December 13.

Enter ANNEX CYBERZONE

• It's a galactic Christmas at Annex Cyberzone 4th Floor.
• The Force Awakens this Christmas with Star Wars.
• Get up close and personal with your favorite galactic heroes.
• Witness the interactive Star Wars Display.
• View the limited edition Star Wars Toys and collector's item on display at the Annex 4th floor and Upper Ground Floor.

     During the event, a short program was witnessed by media and special guests. It's also SM North's 30th Birthday celebration. We were serenaded with Christmas carols by Philharmonic Orchestra. SM Little Stars winners also performed that day. These adorable kids sung some the Disney theme songs that we used to sing along. 

SM City North EDSA's Season of Magic Launch
SM Little Stars

     The talented Mandaluyong Children's Choir was also there to sing Christmas carols. I've seen these kids perform before and I can say that their voices are perfect and gave me goosebumps that day. Morisette Amon was also there and her powerful voice brought the house down! Christmas is in the air, indeed!

SM City North EDSA's Season of Magic Launch
Mandaluyong Children's Choir with SM Executives

     To make the launch extra special, two of the most-loved Disney characters arrived fresh from Disney Studios- Mickey and Donald Duck were so game to take pictures with all the kids and guests.

SM City North EDSA's Season of Magic Launch
Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck

     SM City North EDSA continues its promise to bring exciting and unique experiences to its patrons and this Christmas season will surely be another memorable one. Thank you so much SM City North EDSA for having us. We had a blast during the launch and surely we'll be back with the fambam to experience this season of magic at SM City North EDSA. To all my readers, I'm inviting you all go north and share the magic this holiday with family and friends :)

To know more about SM City North EDSA's Holiday Season activities and schedules:

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Follow them on Twitter: @smnorthedsa

Follow them on Instagram: @smnorthedsa

Good Times!~