Category: Shopping Etc.

Bianca Gonzalez shares quick beauty fixes

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Bianca Gonzalez for Close Up White Now

We’ve been seeing a lot of multimedia personality Bianca Gonzalez as an endorser which is a good sign. This can only mean that the local beauty market is waking up and is ready to accept a beautiful brown-skinned Filipina (as opposed to the usual mestiza stereotype dominating the modelling industry).

For her latest venture, Bianca is being backed up by no less than leading toothpaste label Close Up which has chosen her to be the brand ambassador for their White Now instant whitening toothpaste.I’ve been using this product for months now and can attest to its positive effects. It also doesn’t cause breakouts on my face (particularly lower mouth) like the other whitening brands. So yes, we agree with Bianca that Close Up White now is indeed one good beauty fix.

Ever wonder what are Bianca’s other secrets for staying fashionable and beautiful? We got to corner her at The Conservatory of The Peninsula Manila to share her secrets. Read more after the jump -

Beauty Essentials

1. Bianca can’t live without lip liner. “I love it for long-lasting, vibrant red lips. For me it works a lot better than lipstick.” Her lip beauty ritual goes like this: apply a soothing balm first, like Burt’s Bees; then draw on the liner on the edges of lips. Finish off with lipstick. She prefers a reddish color.

2. She keeps a bottle of facial spray to keep her skin hydrated and help cool off on a hot day.

3. Using a green concealer is one thing not everybody knows about. Look for Bloom Secret Weapon Concealer Kit in stores like The Beauty Bar.Says Bianca: “Green concealer is best when covering up pimples. It’s about color science really. When you mix a green concealer on a red blemish, it combines to make a neutral color.”

4. Her favorite scent to spritz on is Bulgari Omnia.

Bianca Gonzalez

When it comes to staying fashionable, Bianca sticks to classics like her sunglasses of choice, the RayBan Aviator.

She also recommends women to stock up on a nice pair of blazers and heels to prop up their confidence.

Bianca believes, however, that essential in completing any look is a killer smile. “It’s always important to wear a smile in whatever outfit you decide. Because it just shows how confident you are with yourself, and for me confidence is very important.”

View Bianca’s recommended beauty fixes on CloseUp’s Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/CloseupPhilippines) and the CloseUp website (www.closeupwhitenow.com) starting June 21.

Bensimon sneakers now in the Philippines!

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I really don’t like wearing flats but frankly, I will never look at sneakers in the same way again. These are so cool, soft and comfy. And I shall remember the name: Bensimon!

Bensimon is a well-reviewed French line of footwear echoing the ultimate in Parisian chic. Coming in an array of colors, both classic and bright, there is no limit to your fashion imagination when you want to step out in these sneaks. Wear this over a mini skirt, summer dress, denim shorts, jeans or gym sweats. Best of all, there’s a full-line-up for the men and kiddies too!

Bensimon

I adore these white Bensimons painted over with artistic designs for the launch event of the brand in the Philippines. Just goes to show how versatile the shoes are.

Bensimon

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Am happy to own a pair now and was excited to announce the acquisition on my social networks. After which Ruby, one of my dear friends on Facebook who lives in LA, happily chimed in about good a brand Bensimon is because they’re super comfy, durable and could even withstand the washer & dryer. End of quote.

Bensimon is being brought to Manila by Terry S.A., local distributor of the popular Havaianas flip-flops, David and Goliath, Dupe and Pininho.

Terry S.A. president Anne Gonzalez noted: “We are constantly on the lookout for brands that have a unique point of view, are optimistic, fun and work well with the Filipino lifestyle. We are confident that Bensimon sneakers will find a place in many shoe closets in the country.”

Bensimon prices range from P2,095 to P2,565 for the men and women’s line while it’s P1,295 to P1,795 for the kids.

Where to buy Bensimon initially:

Shoe Salon – Glorietta 3, Power Plant Mall, Robinsons Ermita, Shangri-La Plaza Mall & Trinoma)

Center of Gravity – Forbes Town in Burgos Circle and Centris Walk

Shoe Thing – Bonifacio High Street, Eastwood Mall & Greenbelt 5 (kids only)

Find @BensimonPH on Twitter; official website http://bensimon.com.ph

Hard-to-find items at galleon.ph

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Are you one of those who think that online shopping will be the norm 8-10 years from now? I do. That’s why I view with great interest start-ups like galleon.ph. It is an e-commerce website specializing in products that are unique and still unavailable in the Philippines. The owners seem to say: believe it or not, in this age of Made in China, it’s possible!

I took an initial look at the site and found it to be well-curated. I also get the impression that it’s suited for the discerning, well-heeled shopper. How else can you classify it if a Breitling watch is on sale for P219,246? As always, it’s better to look around first and compare prices. Delivery for ordered Galleon items usually take 10-15 days and payment gateway is through Paypal.

Because am a woman (and mom!), I browsed around their categories related to Beauty, Home Kitchen, Baby Products, Grocery & Gourmet Food (but no Biscoff?) Here are some interesting items I spotted …. they’re only a few because the pages were loading slow (dunno if it’s their system or my SmartBro provider :)

Ride-On Carry-on … a brilliant way to transport kids when travelling – P5,507

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LED Light Multi-Color Changing Shower Head – P2,306

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Clip-on Hair Crystals – P665

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All images from galleon.ph website

I saw a lot of stuff for the males too like tools, video games & automotive products but I didn’t look much. Check it out! ;)

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Home scanners are good for safety

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BearCatWarehouse.com sells a ton of gear for home patrol systems. They have amazing surveillance camera systems for an affordable price, and they have a bevy of different scanners.

Ultimately, people find Uniden home patrol scanners at BearCatWarehouse.com for the best prices. These units have all the bells and whistles, and they will most likely replace your current system.

While you may know people who own up to 10 or more scanners to listen on different channels, you really only need one Uniden police scanner to listen in on 500 different channels in 10 banks. They also have a built in clock, alarm and NOAA weather alert system.

With a service search, lockout priority channel, volume control, squelch control and full frequency LCD display, it’s easy to see why so many neighborhood watch teams and storm chasers use the Uniden scanner for their systems.

For long road trips, you may also want to invest in a handheld or racing scanner. These are handy when you want to listen in on police channels clearly. You can hear police activity as well as a variety of other channels, including traffic and weather. The Uniden handheld scanner features a telescopic antenna, AM loop antenna and a powerful adapter built for capability with car systems, so you can run the scanner on the go. In addition, BearCatWarehouse.com offers the cheapest prices on accessories, such as scanner base stations, and you get a one year warranty. Uniden scanners provide for everything that you would get with multiple scanners.

SM Kids Fashion back-to-school sale

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SM KIDS FASHION Back to School Bazaar

Back-to-school season is here and if you’re looking to buy everything under one roof, find it at the SM Kids’ Fashion bazaar happening on May 17-19, 2013 at the SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 1.

The bazaar has everything kids need to start the school year right. Here’s a one-stop shopping hub that brings in big savings on fun and functional everyday apparel, underwear, school supplies, bags, socks, and other essentials. With all these under one roof, there’s no better place to stock-up on all those classroom necessities.

What more, get everything at great value with up to 50% off on selected items from SM Kids’ Fashion.

Save more with 0% interest on installment payments with selected credit cards on every P3,000 minimum purchase from May 16 to 19, 2013 and buy now, pay later with BDO credit cards from April 16 to July 15, 2013. Visitors can also cut Php 100 off every purchase with MasterCard’s instant rebate program from April 15 to June 30, 2013.

Find SM Kids’ Fashion on the following social networks:

https://www.facebook.com/SMkidsfashion

http://twitter.com/smkidsfashion

http://instagram.com/smkidsfashion

https://pinterest.com/smkidsfashion/