Preview: DKNY Delicious Candy Apples coming this April!

My default scent these days is DKNY Be Delicious because of its light, summery feel. However, I might just change my mind just because of how the bottles of this perfume looks like!

Creating a candy apple is about pairing the sweetness of candy with a juicy, ripe apple. You bite into a delicious candy shell, only to be greeted with the fresh crunch of a sweet apple center. DKNY has perfected this pairing and made three new candy apple fragrances. Using the very best ingredients and juiciest notes – each fragrance is sure to satisfy the sweet tooth in you! The Candy Apples fragrance flavors include Sweet Caramel, Ripe Raspberry and Juicy Berry. 

This ad is too cute!

DKNY Delicious Candy Apples will be released this April. Watch out for it at a Rustan's near you. (Okay, I want a candy apple right now!)

Update on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 12:19PM by Liz Lanuzo

Due to a logistics problem, the launch of DKNY Candy Apples is postponed on May 2010. Watch out for it!

Camp Nivea: Day 2

It was a bright Saturday that promised a lot of fun activities and a party that no one will forget. I was up early, puttering about the cabana, watching Shakespeare In Love. I was suffering from internet withdrawal! I totally regretted that I didn't bring my Mac. Still, with a view like this, it's hard to feel anxious.

It was a hot day. An extremely hot day, as in, when you go out you can literally feel the sun burning through your skin. And it was what, only 9am? Insane! However I had the chutzpah to stand in direct sunlight like this because I sprayed the Nivea sunblock on before I left the cabana. Take that, sun! Hah!

Here's Marbbie! FYI, we didn't coordinate our outfits. Ipanema gave me black strappy flipflops while they gave her the white version and somehow we just thought of wearing clothes to match them. It was so funny!

After breakfast we rode the coaster to the Upper Beach Club (around five minutes away from Club Punta Fuego). This is the view of the pool beside the Lower Beach Club.

Check out how unbelievably clear the waters are! I was two floors up from the ground when I took this photo.

This is what the word "azure" means

Had to turn away to get to work! These are the campers in a fashion workshop held by runway and events director Robby Carmona and designer Sassa Jimenez.

Here's a photo essay of everything that transpired on Day 2! (extremely photo heavy)

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Ukay Manila turns one!

We like to start the week by bringing you a fresh batch of new clothes. Today, we’ve got lots of new dresses, tops, and belts for you to choose from. But this Monday, we’d also like to announce two exciting new contests in honor of Ukay Manila’s first birthday. That’s right – on March 17, Ukay Manila is turning one year old! I can’t believe it’s already been a year since the store’s first collection, and I can’t believe how much it’s grown since then.

The old Ukay Manila site, before Kris gave it a makeover

Of course, the store wouldn’t be where it is right now without your comments, suggestions, and support, so we’d like to thank you by giving you the chance to win dresses and gift certificates.

If you’re a customer with a blog, Chictopia account, or Lookbook account, you can win a P500 gift certificate by joining the Ukay Manila Lookbook Contest. Or add us on Facebook and win one of three dresses at the Ukay Manila Dress Giveaway.

Good luck! And thank you again for your continued support. 

Camp Nivea: Day 1

The other weekend, the mega skincare brand held Camp Nivea for rising teenage stars and press people. It was three days full of activities that improved the leadership skills, camaraderie, music skills, fashion sense, runway talent, and camera projection of the beautiful teens.

The location was, how do I say it mildly, paradise! Club Punta Fuego is located in an exclusive property located on the tip of the Batangas peninsula. The clubhouse of the huge and exclusive summering compound is carved out from a ridge overlooking the clear blue sea.

Camp Nivea was the most fun I've had in a long, long time. I went to the event not knowing a single soul but I came home with new acquaintances that I hope to meet again (shout-out to the Candy mag girls, Mars and Cre, Star columnist Jori, and Sense & Style writer slash Heart Evangelista look-alike Marbie).

Marbie, Jori, Mars, Cre

Here's a photo essay of everything that transpired on Day 1! (photo heavy)

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I Am King by Sean John

My special someone is the type of guy who loves to be in control. He's extremely intelligent, focused, and passionate about his job, which is web design and development. He's always busy growing his start-up company and of course, I'm there with him every step of the way.

Around half a year ago he started dressing up to match his lifestyle. He likes great food, nice places, stylish clothes and smelling good. He's never actually ventured into designer perfumes before because he's not that vain (omg, you can't believe how much flack I get from him because of my vanity! But that's another story) so he's happy with department store deo sprays. 

Until I gave him this:

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Bet you didn't know!

Guess where these awesome sandals came from! Take a good guess (without checking my Twitter account).

They're from a brand I didn't know made shoes like this: Avon! Avon is best-known for makeup, skincare, and underwear - not really for shoes. They tend to make ones in very safe, sensible designs that I just can't relate with. I love shoes that are quirky and fun and if possible, purple!

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The search for the PLDT Watchpad Crew

These days it's so easy to be an artista. If you've got the talent, the guts, and a video camera, you can make it to showbiz in a snap! Arnel Pineda, Charice Pempengco, and Moymoy Palaboy are just a few examples. 

Anyway, if you're the type who dreams of seeing your face to plastered on TV and billboards then here's something which could be your big break! It's also pretty cool that you can be "famous for the right reasons". Best part is it's easy to join, unlike, say, Pinoy Big Brother where the auditions are stampedes just begging to happen.

Join the search for the Watchpad crew and be famous for the right reasons.

If you’re 16-20 years old, into web and passionate about making a difference, then you have a chance to be part of the coolest crew in town! Just answer the question “Why should we pick you to be a part of the Watchpad crew?” in a 2-3 minute video. Fill out the application form and upload your photo and video, and you just might be one of the ten finalists! After online voting, the final five will be announced as the newest members joining the ranks of Rhian Ramos, champion drifter Alex Perez and the rest of the Watchpad crew. These five will each win a brand new notebook, 1-year subscription of myDSL, and P100, 000!

For more info, visit the official website. Good luck!

Question to the readers

 I fancy that I am not a purist when it comes to blogging. The medium has evolved tremendously in the past couple of years so it's really hard to set and expect a certain standard for bloggers and their content. So yes, I'm not a purist in the sense that I don't expect anyone's blog to be so and so. I can always simply stop following a blog that ceases to have value to me. 

I do however have preferences. The blogs I read are always about real, personal experiences by the blogger. I stay away from the press release blogs because I don't see the point - I can always find that information in a proper website, magazine, or newspaper. In other words I prefer content that I can't find anywhere else but a specific blog. 

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Recap: ThePOC Beauty & Fashion Channel last week

Updated on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 8:43PM by Liz Lanuzo

Here's a summary of what the channel's been up to!

News

Going nautical: Wynn Wynn Ong’s jewelry in WWD Another Filipina gets featured on the daily fashion bible!

Style and function: the Asus EEE PC Karim Rashid Edition The shiny, sleek, and pink reincarnation of the Eee PC

Mich Dulce wins Int'l Young Creative Entrepreneur award The quirky designer wows London!

Pinay wins first runner-up at Ford Supermodel of the World 2010 A Filipina supermodel walks the talk

Jay Nicolas Sario: Making history in Project Runway The first Pinoy in the contest ever!

Rajo Laurel’s dress webbed in WWD Insects and cobwebs lands Laurel on the international fashion scene

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New Kicks

Like any self-respecting female does, I got new shoes to match the season. I wanted comfortable ones that weren't too hot on my feet, easy to walk in, and comes in bright, summery colors to match the clothes I'll be wearing. Here's what I came up with:

I'm loving these ultra-comy brogues I got from Tonic, at The Ramp. They're soft and the color speaks a lot for itself. I like wearing these during the day as it instantly livens up drab casual clothes. I got them for a nice price of P990 (I would have loved to pay less because I'm cheap like that) but they're totally worth it!

Here are the shoes in action. Wore them with acid washed shorts, Uniqlo polo, necklace and hat from SM Department Store. I have a feeling that this will be my summer uniform! It's slouchy but still smart, don't you think?

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