Holiday Glam: A Christmas Beauty and Wellness Festival

Hey ladies, gather your girls for an ultimate bonding experience at the Holiday Glam brought to you by 2nd Avenue and ETC.

Holiday Glam is a whole day fest where you get to learn everything about beauty and wellness, from fashion, make ups, hair care, detox, to even maximizing your Christmas budget. You'll definitely have so much fun as there are exciting activities prepared for all guests and no one will leave empty handed as there will be freebies as well from participating merchants. You may also get a chance to win awesome prizes by earning raffle entries when you purchase the official Holiday Glam Bag for only P100!

Holiday Glam is happening on November 29, 2015 from 10AM to 10PM at the SMX Convention Center in SM Aura Premier. Here's the lineup of activities for this one-day event:

10:00 – 11:00        Booth opens

11:00 – 12:00        Gloss, Glitter and Sparkles - Get into the festive spirit with Christmas inspired hair and make-up tutorials from the experts

12:00 – 1:00          Raffle, VO, Free Time

1:00 – 2:00            Christmas Detox – Get healthy tips on how to cleanse and detoxify this season

2:00 – 3:00            Raffle, Free Time

3:00 – 4:00            Holiday Bling – Level up your OOTD’s with tips on how to accessorize for the perfect Holiday look 

4:00 – 4:30            Raffle, Free Time

4:30 – 5:00            Joyful Spending – learn how to budget and spend your Christmas bonus wisely

5:00 – 6:00            Raffle, Free Time

6:00 – 7:00            Yuletide Spirits – Add fizz to your Christmas feasts with tips on how to choose the best tasting wine for your Christmas dinners.

7:00 – onwards      Performance, Grand raffle

Pinoy Cyber Sale: PH Version of Black Friday Sale

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day in US and it is also said to be the start of Christmas shopping season. This is when major retailers and even online stores offer BIG discounts and promos that anyone shouldn't just miss. 

Black Friday Sale isn't just done in US now. European countries also started this big sale event last 2013 where many of their leading online vendors participated in the single largest online shopping event. 

Now, we will be joining the world in celebrating Black Friday and for the first time in history, most of the major online shopping sites in the Philippines will gather in the biggest online sale event in the country, the Pinoy Cyber Sale.

The Pinoy Cyber Sale aims to provide the best online deals for Filipino consumers and further promote e-Commerce in the country. Online shopping is now becoming a trend and this is the best time to encourage more users to check out what these shopping sites has to offer to the market.

The three major online retailers in the country will be participating and has really great offers to its customers:

LAZADA

Up to 80% off on Black Friday Deals

ZALORA
FOR HIM | FOR HER

Up to 80% off on deals
Get additional 15% off on selected brands using this promo code: ZBAPNBR

ENSOGO 

Up to 90% off + 10% additional discount (NO minimum purchase required)

Pinoy Cyber Sale will also be featuring deals in various categories like Fashion, Travel, Electronics, Deals, Food, Tickets and multi-category players. Here are some other merchants who have real good offers for every Pinoy consumer:

Jetstar: Sale fares from Php1,748

Goods: Up to 90% off on selected deals
Shopee: Get items under Php500
foodpanda: Get 20% off on minimum order of Php3,000 + a chance to win a prize
Shopback: Get up to 15% increased cashback on top of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale items
Shopinas.com: Up to 50% off on selected items
Xend: Get 20% off on international express
Weemall: Up to 50% off on selected items + FREE delivery within Metro Manila
AVA: Up to 50% off on selected items
Reloved: Get Php10,000 gift certificate for Hermes bags
Takatack: Get 20% off on ALL items! No minimum purchase required
Island Rose: Get up to 50% discount on selected gift packages and buoquets + FREE delivery nationwide
Sister Secrets: Get up to 90% off on body bleaching, slimming services, and permanent makeup
Azalea Hotels & Residences: Get 45% on room accommodations + guaranteed 10am early check in
ONE (One Network Ecommerce): Get discounts on celebrity products
Best Western Plus Antel Hotel: Get 70% off on Bedroom Suite for New Year's Countdown Sale
Ellana Mineral Cosmetics: Get up to 40% discount + FREE delivery
Mimaropa Ventures
Seats: Get FREE cowboy chips when you book with seats at Village Tavern

The Pinoy Cyber Sale is happening from November 27-30, 2015. If you want to get dibs on your favorite deals, make sure you login early because sale starts at 12mn.

For more information, you may visit www.pinoycybersale.com. I will also be posting some of the best deals I'll find in the following social media accounts so please do follow us:

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HAPPY SHOPPING!

Win an All-Expense Paid Trip for Two to Cebu From SM Seaside City Cebu

SM Seaside Cebu is said to be the fourth largest shopping mall in the Philippines and sixth in the world. Just imagine the ultimate shopping experience this mall brings to all Cebuanos and Filipinos visiting the south. 

As it officially opens to the public on November 27, 2015, two lucky followers can have a truly unforgettable and #AboveAllElse experience as SM Seaside Cebu holds an online contest where you can win an all-expense paid trip for two to the newest Shopping Capital in the South.

To join:

1. Follow @SMSeasideCityCebu

2. Repost the promo photo and tell us how you would spend an ideal day at SM Seaside City Cebu, Cebu's newest it destination!   

3. Tag @SMSeasideCityCebu and use the hashtag #MySMSeasideMoment

A photo posted by @smseasidecitycebu on Nov 23, 2015 at 10:29pm PST

The best answer wins an all-expense-paid trip including business-class airfare for two, and an amazing range of prizes from SM Seaside City:

1. A luxurious 3D/2N stay in one of Cebu's renowned hotels, the 5-star Radisson Blu;
2. A whole world of shopping with SM gift certificates worth P30k, to celebrate SM's 30th anniversary;
3. A choice selection of gadgets from Cyberzone;
4. A soothing pampering package;  
5. A food crawl to taste Cebu's finest establishments;
6. And a very special tour of SM Seaside City.   

Promo runs from November 24, 2015 - December 6, 2015 only. The winner will be announced on December 8, 2015. 

The experience of a lifetime awaits!  

Buy a ticket for Star Wars The Force Awakens in GMovies and Get Exclusive Star Wars Merchandise

Wanna be one of the firsts to catch the much-awaited installment of the Star Wars series?

SM Cinemas, together with Globe, will be holding an advanced screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on December 16, 2015 that is a day before its official release here in the Philippines. 

on December 17.

Tickets can only be purchased through Globe's GMovies app so download it now from App Store or Google Play! Not only will you get to see the movie first, but you'll also get to bring home exclusive Star Wars merchandise from Globe.

So, hurry and book your tickets now!

Here is the list of participating SM Malls:

BLIMS Fine Furniture Warehouse Sale

Find the best quality furniture that suits your home and enjoy great discounts as BLIMS Fine Furniture holds another Warehouse Sale this month. 

Get up to 70% off on wide selection of items from sofas, dining sets, beds/mattresses, and a lot more. You may also avail 0% interest up to 6 months on all major credit cards. 

The BLIMS Fine Furniture Warehouse Sale is happening from November 20-30, 2015. Visit them at #14 Williams St., Brgy. Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City.

SOGO Home & Office Center Perfect Holiday Sale

Get great savings this Christmas with SOGO Home & Office Center Perfect Home Holiday Sale. Exciting offers and promos are up for grabs dear shoppers:

• Big discounts on sofas, beds, dining tables, mattresses, sofabeds, office furniture and many more
• Light payments up to 24 months 0% interest on all major credit cards
• No Credit Card needed. Payment available thru AEON Financing
• “Buy Now Pay Later” available to the following credit card holders of: BDO, BPI, Metrobank, PNB, Citibank, Equicom, & Security Bank
• Buy 1 take 1 on selected items (i.e. Chairs, bookshelves, pillows)
• Free bookshelf for every minimum purchase of P30,000 single reciept only. 

You may also get a chance to win Php 10,000 each month in "Wish Mo Sagot Ni SOGO" raffle contest. NO PURCHASE REQUIRED! All you need to do is:

1. Visit any of these SOGO Home and Office Center branches:
   
   
   • Robinsons Metro East, Pasig City Tel. No.:646-4713 & 647-5901
   • Alimall Cubao, QC Tel. No.:912-6603 & 911-5772
   • Robinsons Pioneer Mandaluyong city Tel. No.:687-9816 & 687-9817
   • Zabarte Town Center, Caloocan City  Tel. No.:962-4185 & 962-4186
   • Doña Concepcion Bldg., Ayala, Aranaiz, Makati Tel. No.:218-8493
   • 168 Shopping Mall, Binondo, Manila Tel. No.:708-4932 & 708-4934
   • Commonwealth Home Depot, QC Tel. No.:352-3650
   
   
2. Choose your dream furniture
3. Fill out the coupon & drop in the drop box

The SOGO Home & Office Center Perfect Home Holiday Sale is happening from November 1 to December 31, 2015. 

Starbucks x S'well Promo

Here's another perfect gift suggestion for you this Christmas.

Starbucks is treating its customers a 10% discount on their S'well stainless steel water bottles that comes in three colors: London Chimney, Rowboat Red, and Sparkling Champagne.

The introductory price can be availed from November 23-29, 2015 only.

Noel Bazaar

Avoid the hassle of Christmas rush and do your Christmas shopping as early as now! 

At Noel Bazaar, there are going to be a lot of items to choose from so you're sure you can get your perfect Christmas present at a really affordable price! 

You may also get pre-loved items from your favorite Kapuso stars in Tom & Carla's Celebrity Ukay Ukay. You won't just enjoy the items you're getting but you can also help others because 100% of the proceeds will be given to the projects of GMA Kapuso Foundation for children.

The Noel Bazaar is happening on these dates:

November 26-30, 2015: World Trade Center

December 18-20, 2015: SMX Convention Center (Pasay, City)

CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS FOR ONLY PHP25

iFlix Partners With Top Pinoy Celebrities

iFlix is Southeast Asia's leading internet TV service offering subscribers unlimited access to entertainment at a low monthly price. No matter how busy you are, you can already catch up with your favorite trending movies and TV series like The Flash, Supergirl, Arrow, How I Met Your Mother, and many more anywhere and anytime you want. What I love about iFlix is that they also host internationally recognized indie films. And with the heavy traffic we're experiencing now, iFlix sure does come really handy! If you don't have mobile data, that's definitely not a problem with iFlix! You can always download films and series through iFlix for later viewing. Just imagine how convenient it is to us who are avid fans of entertainment.

Last November 16, iFlix held an event at Salon de Ning at The Peninsula Manila, to formally introduce to the public its new celebrity partners. But before that, a one-on-one interview with Mr. Patrick Grove revealed how iflix is doing in the Philippines and their future plans for the leading internet TV service in Southeast Asia. Mr. Grove, co-founder and Chairman of iFlix, shared that, of all the countries in Southeast Asia that has iFlix, Philippines has the largest viewership. According to him, the average watching time of an iFlix user in the Philippines is at 2 hours 45 minutes compared to other neighboring countries where it's just less than 2 hours. That's how the the Filipino audience are so much into entertainment.

Starting next year, iFlix will also start producing their own original content and that is something we should all watch out for. We have a lot of talented artists and great minds in the entertainment industry so that is gonna be really exciting. 

iFlix has partnered with some of the top celebrities in the country as ambassadors and investors. Their experiences in the entertainment industry in the country will surely contribute a lot in carrying out iFlix's future plans. Having them onboard will also make it possible for iFlix to expand and provide better contents as these celebrity partners will also be involved in developing projects for iFlix original productions. The new celebrity partners of iFlix include JM Rodriguez, Karylle, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Iza Calzado, Raymond Gutierrez, Richard Gutierrez, and Ruffa Gutierrez.  

"We created iflix to be a new paradigm in entertainment, to change the way people watch TV shows and films. With Iza, Jasmine, Ruffa, Raymond, Richard, JM, and Karylle, we believe we are able to take strong, forward steps down that path together." - Sherwin dela Cruz, iflix Philippines Country Manager

Here's the rest of what happened during the event:

Oedo Japanese Restaurant

I love Japanese food! Oedo Japanese Restaurant is just some of the few Japanese restaurants in the country that is authentic yet reasonably priced.

I, together with other foodies, was invited by Zomato to get a taste of what Oedo has to offer. Arriving quite early at the venue, I took a seat and enjoyed the homy feel of the al fresco area while sipping on this refreshing mango shake and catching up on my blog posts.

I really loved the place. It's very cozy and the ambiance is really inviting especially at night when the lights and the japanese lamps are lit. It just adds up to the authenticity feel of the place, together with the fixtures and the interiors.

We're lucky we were joined by the owner of Oedo, Sir Jay, who's an architect by profession and his passion for food made him venture out into the restaurant business. He served us quite a handful of dishes Oedo has to offer and I can say that everything tastes really good!

Of all the dishes we had, here are some of my favorites:

OEDO MAKI - it's a combination of crabsticks, unagi, and cucumber. The top cone has cheese in it and some special "secret" ingredients. Whatever those are, the chef did make a good combination and that made this dish on top of my fave list!

CRUNCH ROLL SUSHI - The texture is just perfect and I love how the shrimp, eel cucumber, and crabstick were combined into this bite-sized treats.

OKONOMI YAKI - it's like a "Japanese Pizza". There's so much ingredients inside but the most distinctive for me are the meat and the CHEESE! Not advisable for dating couple...because it's so huge and heavy to eat, you can actually feed a whole barangay! (of course, that's me exaggerating) 

SO SABA YAKI - With its unique "Instagrammable" presentation alone, you definitely shouldn't skip this dish. It's a deliciously marinated mackerel that is torched right in front of you as you order it. It is best consumed immediately after getting torched. 

WAGYU A5 - So tender. So juicy. It could almost (literally) melt in your mouth. 

So, those are the dishes that made it on top of my fave list. Here are the rest of the dishes we had during our foodie meetup:

CHUTORO SASHIMI (medium fatty tuna)

TOFU TUNA SALAD

WAKAME TUNA SALAD

BEEF CURRY

HAMACHI KABUTANI

KATSU CURRY

EBI TEMPURA

TAKOYAKI

And there you have it! The next time you crave for Japanese food, try and visit Oedo Japanese Restaurant located at Scout Alcaraz Corner Santo Domingo Avenue, Santo Domingo, Quezon City.

Of course, we couldn't end the day without a groufie with my fellow Zomato foodies! You guys were awesome! 'Til our next Zomato Foodie Meetup!

Photo Credit: Elaine Taningco

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