2010 is starting out to be one heck of a busy year. I meant to do this last December but I had no time to organise it, not to mention, no time to see it through. What am I talking about? Well, I wanted to give away some stuff to celebrate Christmas, my birthday and Style Manila’s 3rd year anniversary. Yes, this blog turned 3 early this month!

So what exactly am I giving away? Let’s start with a few beauty loot bags which will contain the following:
Loot #1
AVON’s Jet Femme …

After having used The Body Shop’s Nature’s Minerals Mineral Foundation between Q2 and mid-Q4 of 2009, I felt that I liked the idea that my everyday foundation is a mineral foundation. Since I’m still quite new to the whole mineral makeup thing (started late 2007), I’m still in the market in search for the perfect fit.
When my friend M found out that I was currently looking to buy, she suggested I try something from Mary Kay. I’ve known the brand since 1999 but I’ve never tried any of their products. …

It’s not something I’d recommend you do but, yea, I do tend to try out a lot of skincare products and have gone through countless bottles, tubes and pots for the past, er, decade or so. I’ve had my fair share of bad choices and rare finds. There’s joy in the journey though it sometimes can be a bit awkward to switch esp when you’ve grown used to (and actually love) the one you’re currently using.
But it’s been a long road of discovery after discovery. Though I have loved, I …

Last Saturday, I was fortunate enough to have been able to go to witness the launch of the Nestle Fitness Show Off Your Shape Promo. Why fortunate? Apart from hearing things first hand from folks behind Nestle Fitnesse, I got to see the wardrobe that’s up for grabs in person. Hehe.
This launch event was my first stop of three scheduled thingamajigs for the day. It was a great way to start my day — makes up for the fact that I’m actually working on a weekend, gah — since I …

Because I fell in love with the MAC face powder (MAC Mineralize SkinFinish Natural) which I recently bought, I decided to buy the foundation under the same Mineralize line, the MAC Mineralize SatinFinish Foundation, since I’m in the market to get a new bottle of liquid makeup anyway.
Again, I’m still not used to folks telling me that I ought to get certain makeup in shades lighter than I’m used to. I do know that MAC in 30 (shade) will work well with my skin tone and I have to …

Early Friday, I had decided to hit a couple of beauty stores before my weekend starts esp since I know my Saturday (yesterday) schedule’s quite full. So, I found myself dragging K yet again in an under-an-hour-shopping trip held in Glorietta.
The main reason why I needed to stop by The Body Shop was the need to replenish my Tea Tree Oil Cover Stick from TBS because mine is about to run out but I spotted a couple of things that I just had to also put in my shopping cart. …

This was actually my first stop during that fated Tuesday shopping spree (see Shoe binge post). I’ve been putting my trip to a MAC counter for so long that when I did find myself in Glorietta, I just knew I’m not going to deny my need any longer.
I was in the market for a face powder and I’m curious if MAC had anything good for me to try. Of course, I know that MAC is a trusted cosmetics brand but the question on whether it will suit me (in terms …

I’ve heard mixed reactions when it comes to using Dove soaps. Some say that it’s hard to rinse off and others rave about how it helps moisturise their skin. If you’re going to ask me, I belong to the group that falls under the latter. Though I can appreciate the squeaky clean effect of other soaps, I prefer the after-shower feel that I get from Dove. It’s true. It does help moisturise my skin and that weighs a lot.
So, yea. I’ve been a Dove user for a good half a …

I’m more of an advocate of a “love your body, love yourself” but I have to admit that I really don’t push anyone to go on weight-loss diets since I’ve never been on one my entire life. However, when I learned of this particular contest from Nestle Fitnesse, I knew I had to share it with you folks simply because of one thing: the prizes!
Dear me, if it’s not a crime for me to lose 2 pounds then I’d most likely form a team and join this thing! I mean, …

Hooves on the roof. Hope you didn’t forget to hire a chimney sweep, Santa’s coming early this year. Though I wouldn’t mind singing to the tune of Jingle Bells, the idea that we really don’t get snow in this part of the world makes the whole thing, er, irrelevant — even when it is Christmas season. Heh.
Anyway, the point of my ramblings is that 10 folks are a step closer to achieving Wellness this Christmas. Getting these gifts from Spa Essentials (makers of locally-made aromatherapy products, Amu’in) will certainly make …