My very first Belle de Jour Planner was in 2009. I was contemplating then if a Php600+ planner was worth it. Up till now, I have no regrets. I may have looked for other planners or even join the bandwagon for coffee planners, but I know deep down that I had my eyes at the Belle de Jour Planner. photo via BDJ FB...

Christmas Season is not only the season of giving but also considered the season of drinking and being merry! And with every Filipino gathering, Ginebra San Miguel Premium Gin is always present at any given occasion. Ginebra San Miguel Premium Gin is a consistent favorite because of its smooth and refreshing end note with citrus essences of juniper berries. To highlight Ginebra San...

A white and fair skin have been a norm in our society and commonly associated with the term beautiful. There had been a lot of discussion about it but for whatever reason you may have, nobody is stopping you to achieve that fair and whiter skin ala Snow White. Me? I just want to have that white porcelain skin because I want to...

Nights appear to be more interesting as restaurants like Wingman make your dining experience more fun by holding Quiz Night every week. I was invited by Aldous to Wingman UP Town Center's Blogger Quiz Night. Wingman started their store in The Collective Malugay and had been having a blast for they now have 4 stores across the metro. Their newest one is in...

Most of us have long forgotten our fitness goals once the holiday season kicks in. For most of us, the holiday season means a month long of binge-eating and stuffing ourselves with all the thing we crave. Thanks to Curves Gym Eastwood, they made me realize that I shouldn't wait till next year to jump start my fitness journey. I don't necessarily need...

Facial Cleansing is one of the vital step in our skincare regime. It is imperative to include this step in our daily routine. Cleaning our face with facial cleansers and water is a common practice for girls to achieve clear skin free from dirt and impurities that causes skin problems like acne. We all have different skin concerns that we want to address:...

It was a warm welcome when the Gifted team invited us for a light snack to introduce a new way to gift gifts, specially this holiday season. Gifted.ph is an online retail website that utilizes gift certificates to be sent out as personalized gifts. Gifted chose Stella Wood fire Bistro as the place to held their event. Stella Wood Fire bistro is one...

Christmas is just around the corner. Have you completed your list and bought all your gifts? Holiday traffic and foot traffic in shopping malls, are some problems you may encounter in your holiday shopping spree for gifts. If you are like me, still deciding what to give to whom and planning my shopping trip like crazy, then I have the solution for you....

Cable Car have been in the restaurant industry since 1992. I remember when I first went in Cable Car Makati, Soshi and I played beer pong with KC Montero and Jimmy Muna, and we actually won that night. Fast forward to present time, Cable Car now has four branches here in Metro Manila (Makati, Timog, BGC and Ortigas). We went in for a...

As the months get colder, my skin gets dryer and harder to manage. That is why I usually look for thicker moisturizers and lotion to manage that problem. My instant go to product is Nivea's intensive cream which I find too thick and icky, but very effective in managing my dry flaky skin. I received a parcel from my aunt all the way...

Cruising Magazine, Manila Bulletin's travel magazine is celebrating its 16th anniversary with a bang. Partnering with leading restaurant finder, Zomato, Cruising Magazine launched "Taste: Travel for Food" as their main theme for their anniversary. They invite their fans and readers for dinner to share their excitement for this milestone. "Taste: Travel for Food" aims to create awareness that there are a lot of...

A lot of pubs have opened around BGC area, catering to the ever busy young professionals in Taguig. With their hectic day, a lot of them have been gravitated towards pubs at the end of the day to unwind  with the company of comfort food and drinks as they wrap up their busy day. Pablo's Pub and Restaurant is tucked between the array...

I remember my college days when I visited the Taft Area for a food review. I reminisce on how breezy and simple my college life was. Study hard, party harder was the main activities that fill up most of my college days. Now I am back in Taft for a food review at The Chillout Project Kitchen and Bar. image via The Chillout...

I'm always excited when I get invited to foodie meetups by Zomato. I've been a food reviewer for Zomato since last year, and up till now, I can say that there's still a spark that makes my tummy flutters whenever I get invited. Our Foodie Meetup location is at Oudon Restaurant. As the name implies, Oudon Restaurant specializes in dishes that utilizes oudon...

Beauty boxes are the next best thing that trended in the beauty department. Newbies who wanted to explore the world of Beauty yet afraid to take risks will find beauty boxes as a bbig relief. How does this work? You subscribe to the service, They'll surprise you with up-to-date beauty products that you can try. You can rave and review about it and...

Foodgasm is a yearly event organized by the UP Economic Society which aims to introduce new food trends and budding food entrepreneur to step up in the food scene. I enjoyed my experience last year (see my post), so I did not hesitate when they invited me again this year as a Food Blogger Judge. This year, Foodgasm became much bigger as they...

I am blessed that my parents have nice genes, so acne has never been a problem in the family. Though breakouts are inevitable due to changes in our hormones, a proper skin care routine usually is enough to maintain a blemish free skin. Ever since I hit puberty, I was really conscious of the changes that will happen in my body so I...

It was one whole week of me craving for Italian food, especially pasta. Aldous invited me to go all the way to UP Town Center to try Mama Lou's Italian Restaurant. It was raining that night, but my craving for Italian food did not stop me to brave the harsh weather. I have known Mama Lou's when they opened their branch in Nuvali....

One of the most common problem faced by a woman is unwanted hair. Hair naturally grows in areas of our body, but if it grows on places that are more visible like legs, face and pits, it affects our overall aesthetic appearance. Hairy pits, arms, legs and bushy areas have not been what we imagined visible on girls or women. Blame it to...

Our body is our temple. What we do with our body reflects on the choices we make in our lifestyle. Obesity is one of the pressing issue that a lot of people address in our daily lives. A lot of factors affect one's decision which leads to obesity. Stressors in our environment had lead us to over eat and indulge in food choices...

They say a healthy tummy is a healthy body. Digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea or flatulence can easily turn a peachy day into a ruined one. Nowadays, a lot of people have been trying hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle and taking charge of their own health. Detoxification had become mainstream as a way for people to reset their system and jump...

October is already in our midst which can only mean one thing. Free-flowing beers and the excuse to drown oneself in different types of beer for the OKTOBERFEST! Yup, you heard me right. People are excited for October not because it's just a giant arms length before Thanksgiving and Christmas, but because we are kickin' off with the festive spirit with our favorite...

It had been known that chocolates is actually good for your health. But with a lot of chocolate varieties in the market, which chocolates are actually good? Dark Chocolates are the best form of chocolates if you want to get the most nutrients out of it. Dark chocolate is a powerful source of anti-oxidants that may improve blood flow and lower blood pressure,...

Another Foodie Meet-up at Poblacion Makati! Poblacion Makati is really shaping up their food scene. A lot of restaurants have opened from left to right this year. Despite that, the variety and choices are all different which makes it much harder for us foodies (and even a normal diner). Ming Kee is one of the restaurants that opened this year. Ming Kee is...

It's really weird but Mati's Meat and Bread's facebook page have been popping from my Facebook mobile feed for quite some time and upon reading some reviews from fellow bloggers, the desire to try their dishes (specially their steak) deepens. It took a while because the thing that's keeping me to rush over and try them, is their distance. Mati's Meat and Bread...

Arrozeria means "House of Rice" in Spanish. Arrozeria opened a few months at Century City Mall to offer authentic Spanish cuisine, specializing in rice dishes (hence the name). The Filipino culture have been brought up loving rice in general. Meaning, a Filipino meal will not be a complete meal without rice. With that, an invite from Arrozeria to try their new dishes definitely...

Italian dishes are really one of the interesting cuisines I've tasted. The taste varies from different regions. Gone are the days that the only Italian dish I know are pasta and pizza. I was invited to a dinner to meet an Italian chef. Chef Giorgio Matera is the brain behind the Italian restaurant La Piadina. Bringing his passion of Italian cuisine, Chef Matera...

Back when I was still renting in Poblacion, particularly in J.P Rizal area, the food scene there was not much but some old pubs and bars for drinking and whatnots. This year, the Poblacion food scene came to life as hole-in-the-wall restaurants opened from left to right, offering different cuisines and catering the fickle palate of ever evolving foodies. Crepe Amelie is mainly...

It's my birthday. Usually, I just spend it with the ones I love. But now, I decided to share all the blessings I receive to my readers, who never gets tired of reading my posts. I love you guys, I wish I could get to know you more through the comment box.. :) I'll share with you something personal. I'm turning 28th this...

Zomato started as a site aiming as a guide for making a foodie's life easier. It has a massive collection of places to dine for every location in Metro Manila.On their 7th year, Zomato continuously strive to improve customer experience and one of the newest update is incorporating food delivery in their website and mobile app. How does it work? ...

As much as everyone wants to eat healthy, the busy and diminishing land in the Metro makes it hard to get good food which came from quality ingredients. A lot of us is still confused on how to pick the best ingredients that will make our home dishes healthy and at the same time tasty. Good thing that restaurants like Santika Naturals still...

The Palace Manila is the hottest place in Bonifacio Glocal City. It is owned by a group of friends who share the same ideals. You may have heard of the famous club,Valkyrie which is one of the go-to party place inside The Palace Manila. image via The Palace Manila's Facebook page Cafe Naya is one of the newest restaurant to open at The...

Panizza is a derivative of a pizza and a panini. It is made of thin crust pizza cut into strips which are topped with arugula and alfalfa sprouts and hand rolled like pinwheels. Panizza is a new concept for me late last year when I first tried it here. My favorite thin crust pizza eaten in a different way is much more better...

As people strive to live a healthy lifestyle, more and more people are switching and changing traditions and principles. The vegetarian (or vegan) community is getting a welcoming hype which prompts for more specialty restaurants to cater to their lifestyle. Corner Tree Cafe is a quaint restaurant in Bel-Air Makati. When you pass by along Jupiter St, you may miss Corner Tree Cafe...

As you know, I love a good milk tea. I have tried almost all leading milk tea places and know which drinks I liked one from another. A cute new store opened at SM Pasig. I first got a glimpse of it after I had my pampaerings session at Pink Parlour. I tried their milk tea and was glad that they had a...

Luckily, I was able to spend my last weeks of summer in the Summer Capital of the Philippines, Baguio City. Thanks to Azalea Residences Baguio, I enjoyed our three whole days of stay in Baguio. Here are some shots taken during our Baguio Group Getaway hosted by Azalea Residences. We went to a lot of places in Baguio and took a lot of...

The Taiwanese culture have been gaining waves in the country eversince the Asianovela explosion in the entertainment industry. Now Filipinos are embracing the unique flavors of the Taiwanese cuisine as more specialty restaurants are opening up in the Metro. I was luck to be invited for a foodie meetup at TaiOne restaurant at Promenade Greenhills. image via zomato TaiOne is located at the...