Fun Accessories for Your Weekend Casual Look

     Many women have a wide range of boardroom ready outfits and glittering formal attire, but what about those weekends where you want to go and have fun while still remaining comfortable? Creating a casual look that keeps you comfortable and still looks stylish can take more than just your favorite pair of jeans. If you are ready to take your weekend look to the next level without much effort, here are some fun women's accessories you can pair with jeans and your favorite top, whether it's a t-shirt or a button up and blazer. 

Fun Accessories for Your Weekend Casual Look
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Scarves

     When it comes to a versatile accessory, there is nothing easier to wear than a flowing scarf. Scarves come in all styles, colors and patterns to make your outfit unique. Thinner scarves are great to wear any time of the year, while knitted scarves are a great winter accessory. Scarves in bright colors or bold patterns can dress up a casual outfit, especially one that is built with mostly neutral tones. 

Fun Accessories for Your Weekend Casual Look
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Casual Watch Styles

     Many women have a nice watch that they wear for work or formal occasions. These watches may even be from designer brands, so you may not want to wear them on the weekends where you may lose them or have them damaged. A less expensive, casual watch style can help you keep time on your relaxed weekend adventures. The great thing about casual styles is that you can with color and texture. Watch bands for these casual options come in all varieties from rubber and metal to leather and cloth. 

Fun Accessories for Your Weekend Casual Look
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Fun Shoes

     Another way you can dress up your weekend casual look is to wear a fun pair of shoes. These shoes do not have to be high heeled or uncomfortable to make your outfit pop. Instead, you can pair your weekend attire with cute patterned flats or sneakers in your favorite bright shade. 

Fun Accessories for Your Weekend Casual Look
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     These are just some of the ways that you can make your weekend wear stand out when you are out shopping, enjoying a great lunch or spending time with friends and family. These accessories are affordable options that can be versatile for weekend casual and your every day business wear.

Never Miss a Call Again with Libon App + Giveaway!

     My mother-in-law is an OFW. She always make sure to call us thrice a week. There were times that she wasn't able to reach us because of signal issues. We can't also blame her if there were instances in the past where weak signal leads to miscommunication and poor understanding of important details and stories from both sides.

     Since Christmas is just around the corner and families with members living abroad, good communication is very important. Saying Christmas greetings and holiday cheers should be loud and clear so you need to have excellent signal to have good quality of conversation over your smart phones. I recently discovered an app that will make sure I'll never miss an important call again. Libon App takes care of the out of signal range in the home, office or even on the underground. After browsing their site, I discovered their recent campaign 'Reach Me' in UK and I got intrigued so I decided to go to their website and study the app features. More details on Libon App below :)

Never Miss a Call Again with Libon App + Giveaway!

• Survey* reveals 93% of people in the UK have experienced signal issues at some time
• Over 80% of people would like to be able to place or receive calls whilst in the underground
• With Libon’s new service ‘Reach Me’ launching in the UK today, you are always reachable even when you are out of mobile signal
• Libon customers can use Reach Me abroad, thus reducing roaming charges

     At some point most of us have been out of mobile signal, (according to a survey* of 1000 respondents 93% of us have) and missed ‘that important call’. Or perhaps you’ve thought you were reachable but in fact you weren’t and people were unable to get in touch. Libon ‘Reach Me’, that was launched on UK last September goes a long way to solving the issue of missed mobile calls. Libon Reach Me is available in the UK on any Android phone on any network. Now, this app will be available in the Philippines and all you have to do is download it in your smartphones.

Never Miss a Call Again with Libon App + Giveaway!

   
     Are you at home or in the office and experiencing poor signal on your phone? Or are you travelling on the underground? It doesn’t matter – Reach Me from Libon uses Wi-Fi to allow its customers to place and receive calls as normal using their mobile number. It offers users the peace of mind that they are always reachable and will never miss a call again. 

     It’s not only in the UK where Libon can benefit users. Travelling abroad? With Libon, people can reduce their roaming charges on calls if they’re connected to Wi-Fi. When asked if they would consider using an app that allowed them to make and receive calls abroad without being charged, 94% of those surveyed said, yes. 

     Before we proceed, Libon App is a VoIP service provider and the subsidiary of Orange Group. Since it's already Christmas, I know those who have relatives in other parts of the world would like to call them to say their wishes and greetings this holiday season. I encourage you to download and try the app, which offers very cheap calls to Philippines and from Philippines. You may try downloading the app here: Libon App Philippines

     Don't miss a call again and enjoy free calls using the Libon App. Why you should download the Libon App? Here are the exciting features that you should not miss...

Never Miss a Call Again with Libon App + Giveaway!

Reach Me – never miss a call again

     Whether you're experiencing poor mobile coverage at home, in the office or even the tube, it doesn’t matter – Libon now uses Wi-Fi to allow people to place and receive calls as normal using their mobile number. 

Calls around the world

     ‘Libon Out’ feature allows you to make cheap calls around the world to landlines or mobiles via the app’s in-app purchase option Enjoy crystal clear voice quality to connect with the people closest to you.

Free unlimited calls between Libon users

     Enjoy free and unlimited crystal clear HD-quality voice calls when calling someone else with the Libon app, wherever you might be on Wi-Fi or 3/4G (operator may apply data charges).

Never Miss a Call Again with Libon App + Giveaway!

Customized voicemail

     If you’re looking for a great visual voicemail solution, Libon is the app for you. View all messages received at a glance and listen to them in any order. And for when it’s not convenient, there’s no need to listen to voice messages, Libon converts voice messages into text.

A voicemail to impress your friends and work colleagues

     The next time a friend calls you and you are not available, how about they get a message greeting that is personal to them? You can be as creative as you like, and it’s a lot of fun. Or what about those important businesses call you missed? The person calling you feels very special when they hear you value their call. It makes a difference.

Open Chat

     Instant message with any contact without having to worry about which messaging app they use.

Free instant messaging

     Libon’s instant messaging allows users to share texts, pictures, audio and video messages as well as locations.

     The first truly global voice offering. No matter where you are in the world, Libon makes voice communication convenient and accessible for all. Great news! Libon App wants to make your holiday season merry and bright.

     For the GIVEAWAY, they're giving a gift pack including 1000 minute free calls (worth €19.99) For this, they will need your phone number as they will activate the pack for that particular number manually. I'll use the random.org to select the winners. Download the app now and let me know what you think on the comment section below and say something about Libon App including your name and email address. 

Libon is available as a free download from Google Play

 Libon is available to download free for iOS and Android.

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Baby on the Way? 5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for the New Arrival

     As a new parent, your life revolves around your tiny and totally adorable baby. But before you bring your little one home, you need to make sure the area is safe and ready for the new arrival. In addition to shopping for baby-safe toys, diapers and cute onesies, you can take the following steps to maximize your baby’s safety and comfort:

 Baby on the Way? 5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for the New Arrival
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1. Control the Climate

Babies are less able to regulate their body temperatures compared to adults. Overheating can be particularly dangerous. 

You should keep your house between 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 Celsius) and 74 degrees Fahrenheit (23 Celsius) during the day, and 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 Celsius) and 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 Celsius) at night. You can save time, improve your baby’s comfort and reduce your energy bills by using automated climate control. For extra savings, you can compare electricity companies to find the perfect plan for your needs and budget. Follow this link to learn more. 

2. Choose the Perfect Room

Your first big decision is to choose a room for your baby. Although you may want him or her as close to you as possible, having a separate room with a baby monitor can help either you or your partner sleep – whoever’s not on duty – when your baby wakes up at 3 a.m.

3. Find a Baby Monitor

Babies are so small that they appear frighteningly fragile. Although they are actually more resilient than they appear, new parents constantly worry about their young ones. 

Modern baby monitors come with Internet capabilities so you can access them on a smartphone or mobile device. You can keep tabs on your infant anywhere with a Web connection, or just show him or her off to friends and family.

4. Baby-Proof the Home

Make sure you baby-proof your home before the baby arrives. Don't wait until you are exhausted and frantically busy caring for a newborn to get your home ready. The six or seven months between the baby's birth and the crawling stage will pass very quickly. 

Start by securing any heavy objects, such as televisions, sound systems and computer equipment. Remove breakable objects, such as table lamps and vases, from surfaces that the baby can reach. Place furniture strategically in front of electrical outlets, and use cord covers or shorteners for electrical cords, and covers for outlets. 

5. Clean with Natural Products

Don't go overboard with industrial-strength chemicals to create a perfectly sterile environment. Harsh chemicals can be irritating for a newborn. Also, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, some studies show that a baby who is exposed to pet dander and a certain amount of ordinary household dirt is less likely to develop allergies or asthma. 

Don't use strong antimicrobial cleaning agents; instead, use non-toxic cleaning products to prepare your home without making it entirely sterile. Also, be sure to take off your shoes before you enter the house. 

Having a baby is a wonderful experience – no matter how exhausting the first few months can be. These five tips will help ensure that your newborn is safe and comfortable. 

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

     FUN FACT: Before I became a beauty blogger, I'm a lurker on online forums. I burn the midnight oil not to study but to read all the exchange of comments on topics like skin care, makeup, health, fitness, diet, and exercise. I guess, this daily habit of mine some five years ago was one of the factors why I became a beauty blogger.

    I'm proud to say that I'm a girltaker! Who here loves visiting online forums and joining the discussion? I presume that if you're like me who likes researching first before buying beauty products, you've gone to one of the famous online forum sites that had helped and inspired hundreds of women online- Female Network! I was very privilege to be invited by Summit Media to Female Network Beauty Con last November 15 at Robinsons Magnolia. Highlights of the event below :)

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

     Female Network, the pioneer women’s website in the Philippines, recently held its first-ever Female Network Beauty Con, a full-day beauty conference at Robinsons Magnolia Atrium. FEMALE NETWORK is the real woman’s guide to upgrading her everyday life. We are the largest community of women pursuing their passions and living their best lives. Female Network empowers every Filipina by showing her that living a happy, beautiful life is achievable. We do this by giving her wise advice, easy-to-follow tips, and no-nonsense strategies to keep her busy, hectic life on-track.

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

     Since the event was all about empowering every Filipina, the organizers invited seasoned speakers to share their expert advice on beauty topic. Sharing with you the topics and the speakers below:

• Skin Care- Dr. Karen Gavino Dionisio of Aesthetic Institute of the Philippines
• Hair Care- Christian Toledo and Jayfren Gallego of Creations by Lourd Ramos Salon
• Beauty Blogging- Shari of themistymom.com
• How to Present your Best Self - Karen Agustin- Ostrea of Global Image Management
• Stand-out Eyes & Beautiful Brows- Celebrity Make-up Artists Geraldine Carlos of Revlon
• Contouring/Strobing/Baking and Achieving 5 minute face- Celebrity Make-up Artists Al De Leon
•  Looking Fresh All-day Long- Nikki Tiu of askmewhats.com
• Career Makeup- Bing Castro of theprojectawesome.blogspot.com
• Evening Makeup-  Say Tioco Artillero of saytiocoartillero.blogspot.com

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

     For the talk, I attended talks two and three respectively. Even though I already know how to take good care of my hair, I'm still surprised when I discovered that conditioners should not be left for too long in our hair. I'm guilty of doing this especially when I feel that my hair needs conditioning after using a lot of styling products. 

Female Network Beauty Con HighlightsChristian Toledo and Jayfren Gallego- Hairstylists at Creations by Lourd Ramos

     After the hair care talk, I enjoyed listening to my co-beauty blogger Shari Macainag of themistymom.com :) I'm a follower of Shari and I'm happy that she was one of the speakers during the event. She shared her early years in beauty blogging and what are the basics if you wanna start your own beauty blog. If you think beauty blogging is easy, well it's not. I'm not discouraging you to start your own blog but you have to have that burning passion in order to maintain a beauty blog. From writing, to taking photos, to sharing your posts in social media networks, to interaction with your blog readers, answering emails and so on and so forth. It takes time, commitment, and yes heaps of patience and the magic word passion to enjoy beauty blogging and other niche of blogging as well.

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights
Beauty blogger Shari Macai

     In addition to the beauty talks and demos, another exciting part of the event was the freebies and free services that participants were able to avail from the event partners such as:

mini-makeovers from Maquillage Professionel: School of Make-Up Artistry

mani and pedi: Beauty and Butter: Nails, Face and Art 

temporary gold tattoos:  Lulu DK Tattoos

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

hair styling: Creations by Lourd Ramos Salon

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

hair extensions: Tokyo Posh: Hair Extensions

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

lash extensions: Oh My Lash: The Eyelash Extensions Expert and Lash Wishes: Designer Lash Extensions

brow shaping: Browlab: Brows, Lashes, Waxing

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

half leg and upper lip waxing: Flirt Waxing Lounge

hand massages: Nail Files: The Hand and Foot Spa

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

     Female Network Beauty Con was made possible by gold sponsor Revlon, they also have a booth where I got to try their Ultra HD Lip Lacquers and Lipsticks and made kiss cards spreading the Revlon Love that day. 

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights
Revlon Love is on

     Congratulations Female Network for a very successful event. Thank you so much for having me and I'm looking forward to another year of Female Network Beauty Con. I would like to thank Lash Wishes and Browlab for my lash extensions and for keeping my brows on fleek. 

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights
Lash extension by Lash Wishes, photo taken with Asus ZenFone 2 Laser Beautification Mode

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     Summit Media is the largest magazine publishing company in the Philippines, with various titles under its belt to cater to individuals with different lifestyles, attitudes, and passions: Candy, Cosmopolitan, Disney Junior, Disney Princess, Entrepreneur, Esquire, FHM, Forbes Philippines, Good Housekeeping, K-Zone, Men’s Health, Preview, Real Living, Sparkling, Top Gear, Total Girl, Town & Country, YES!, and YUMMY. For 9 consecutive years, Summit Media has topped the nationwide TNS-Trends Newsstand Survey. In the last survey conducted in 2014, Summit Media titles led in all their respective categories, making Summit Media the leading consumer magazine publisher in the Philippines not just in terms of number of titles and advertising sales, but in circulation per category as well. By creating magazines and platforms that are relevant, affordable, and of world-class standards, Summit Media has changed the way Filipinos read.

Red Ribbon launches limited edition Rocky Road Cake

     Hello dearies! What if the classic and all-time favorite flavor of ice cream is now in a delicious treat that will surely tickle your taste buds. Are you ready to have a slice of rocky road cake? Yes, this all-time favorite flavor is now available in Red Ribbon. It's making a comeback but for a limited time only.

     When guests are expected at home, serving a heavenly chocolate cake appears to be a sure crowd pleaser. Red Ribbon—one of the country’s biggest bakeshops—is bringing back one of its best-selling round chocolate cake that’s sure to delight your family and friends. Red Ribbon’s Rocky Road Cake is now making a grand comeback, carrying with it more delicious toppings that will definitely add more texture and flavor to the family’s time.

Red Ribbon launches limited edition Rocky Road Cake

     The Rocky Road Cake is made of three layers of rich chocolate cake with choco-cream filling, topped with fluffy white cream rosettes, chocolate kisses, soft, white marshmallows and chocolate drizzles. 

     What makes the Rocky Road Cake even more special this year compared last year is the addition of Red Ribbon’s signature brownies. These chewy brownie bits are topped along with the cake’s other toppings, giving the cake a more moist and chewy texture. Additional sprinkles of cashews and marshmallows are sandwiched in between the cake’s layers, creating a perfect combination of sweetness, softness and crunchiness from the inside and out.

     “Social media has made catching up with friends and families very different from before,” said Zinnia Rivera, general manager of Red Ribbon. “But we, at Red Ribbon, believe that nothing can replace person-to-person interaction between families and friends. We want them to share sweet moments like they never did before.”

     The Rocky Road Cake is available in all its stores from October 1 to January 31, 2016 for only P585 for regular-sized round cake and P375 for junior-sized cakes. According to Rivera, the limited edition cake is a perfect sweet course for families who want to serve a delightful and hearty dessert.

   

     Rivera said, “Nothing can be better than good company and good food. With the Rocky Road Cake served on the table, there’s no better way to share special moments than a delightful treat that bursts with chocolatey goodness.”

     Red Ribbon is one of the fastest growing bakeshop chains in the country that serves great-tasting cakes, breads and pastries, bringing back memories of joy and togetherness, family and home. In every Filipino celebration, whether it’s an every day family gathering or a grand feast, Red Ribbon will continue to make each moment sweeter to people of all ages.

     She concluded, “Every moment spent with your loved ones is a moment worth celebrating. At Red Ribbon, we can give you, your family and your friends more reasons to celebrate everyday through sweet and delightful confections—and our Rocky Road Cake is the perfect decadent dessert that will make each moment even sweeter.”