I looked around the room and saw a room full of girls in different shades of lipsticks, in well-drawn brows and well-contoured cheeks. However, I did not see girls who are consumed with vanity, rather, I saw girls who know how to take care of themselves. I saw empowered women who knows how important it is to look presentable and beautiful. I saw a girl wearing the brightest shade of red lipstick and I saw confidence. I spotted a lady in plum lipstick and I saw boldness. Make-up should not …

When Kwey, a friend from Ateneo, asked for my help in inviting Cebuano bloggers for a blogger’s Spa Hangout in Beauty and Butter, a newly opened nail spa/salon in SM, I was excited and hesitant at the same time. Excited because, well, who wouldn’t be if you were offered free pampering? Hesitant because I do not know many bloggers from Cebu. However, I brushed off any nib of reluctance and invite Cebuano bloggers I did. To my delight, in spite of the short notice, they all promptly replied and were …

Disclaimer: This post is mainly me ranting about my skin.
Disclaimer’s disclaimer: Happy ending.
My skin products cost an arm and a leg, and, no it is not by choice and also not because I am profoundly vain. I spend too much on skin products because I have to. You see, unfortunately, I have highly sensitive skin. I’ve had allergies since I was a kid and my visits to various dermatologists is at some point a routine already. My mom told me that I was allergic to almost anything and my poor …

Bid adieu to the wall-to-wall splash of purple and nudes for 2010, Pantone, the world’s top color authority, just got their soapbox and heralded the new color for 2011 – HONEYSUCKLE! Doesn’t it tickle you pink just by hearing it? According to Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of Pantone, “In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues. Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities from a powerful bond to its mother …

Changes and new beginnings will always bring big and better things. I’ve always believed that events and circumstances will always bring us to the best things in life and though losses are generally sad, there will always be a reason to celebrate afterward. Now, let’s make room for the good times!
After months of hiatus, I’m happy to announce that there’s finally a new fashionista blogger who’ll breathe life back to the Cebu fashion and Lifestyle blog, Style Cebu!
“And that’s the very thing that I’m excited about. I’m looking forward …

Right before we welcome the year 2011, we’ll witness in the coming days a fabulous change as StyleCebu turns a new leaf. Yes, it starts with a new look as it dons a new hue — a great new colour scheme no less. After years of indecision, StyleCebu.com goes back to the very colours that I believe suits the Cebu fashion blog best. And adding to it is the distinctive new insignia, which I hope will encapsulate both the blog (and all its rightful fantastic content about the beautiful city …

Update lifted from Style Manila, here’s one fab contest (raffle really) that Cebuanos ought not to miss! We’re talking about taking a shot at owning one of the much coveted gadgets to grace the industry — the Apple iPad!
And we quote, “The social web is now buzzing with the latest toy that Apple has brought into our tech-driven lives. Ah, yes. The iPad. Win an iPad contests clutter the internet nowadays and I’m quite certain that this online gamer community site is giving away an iPad as well. Novelty, …

According to beauty product reviews from all over, budget-friendly buys from Neutrogena, L’Oreal and Olay are your answers to cosmetic and financial bliss. Take for instance this Olay Moisturizing Cream.

What’s an unapologetic dose of coverage in the mildest yet fullest form? Contradictory, right? When you have two kinds and types of foundation in your hands, you can’t help but compare. Below is your beauty review for Cover Girl’s Advance Radiance Foundation and Covergirl and Olay Simply Ageless Foundation.

Now is your chance to finally own a Jessie Glova Cosmetics set! The famous Cebu makeup artist who came up with his own makeup line is giving away gift bundles at discounted prices.