Weddings are fucking expensive am I right? And not to mention high-stress all around. Drama-rama like there's someone paying them to act out. I can't blame the couples getting married to be stressed emotionally, mentally and physically with all that needs to be prepared—It's.a.whole.freaking.production. Where do you even start right?

I just got back from the highly anticipated beauty-blogger laden beauty event of the year (featured here) and here's a little recap.


A disclaimer. I received a free pass to the event.  A "Glamderella" pass to be precise, and per pass (there are 4 categories) you are allowed access to certain areas.


The Glamderella pass had access to all the talks and the booths that offered the free makeup makeuover and hair. And of course the chance to meet-and-greet their favorite beauty bloggers/ You tubers/Influencers.





Now to be honest unless you're a super fan of the featured beauty influencers or a fan of these kinds of talks in general, getting the cheapest pass won't get you very far.


Even the second cheapest if I may be a little bold. The truest best experience (imo) you can get at the event was if you had the top 2 higher tiered passes, which had access to makeup classes and lots of freebies in the loot bag. (for reference sake I had a water bottle in mine)

The event was from 9AM to 10PM I believe and for the most part the scheduled events were on-the-dot. So props for that. I was there from around 2PM to 5. The event place itself was HUGE for the small amount of people present whilst I was there, so the booths looked tiny in contrast. It felt like nothing much was going on understandably there really wasn't much available to me. So I guess the experience felt bare to me.

Maybe my tune would be different if I stayed longer to truly experience the whole event but unfortunately my schedule wouldn't permit me.

All-in-all I would categorize the event a success as it's one of the smoothest (in terms of structure) beauty conferences I've attended. Plus the decor, props, stage design etc looked really good snaps for the organizers.

Have you been to GLAMCONMNL? What did you think? Let me know!


xx,
CJ

PS. Thanks for the opportunity Leo My!

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Here's what's in store for every beauty enthusiast coming, because trust me, you're going.
Joining the party this year are some of the country's favorite beauty vloggers today, including Nina Rayos (Oeuvretrends), Kristine Roces (Real Asian Beauty), Kris Lumagui, Joyce Sola (Candyartlove), Bing​ ​Castro,​ ​Anne​ ​Clutz,​ ​Ana​ ​Victorino,​ ​and​ ​Raiza​ ​Contawi​.

Glamcon MNL 2018 goers won’t be leaving the gathering empty handed as leading makeup, skin, hair, and nail care brands join Manila’s biggest beauty party.

Get top-notch makeovers from Styluxe Salon & Makeup Studio. Add more colors to your look with Paprika Cosmetics’ beautiful eye shadows. While local skin care brand iWhite is sure to bring the best skincare products for the beautiful Filipina skin.

EssLiv will make sure that Glamcon MNL goers get only the best skincare products by bringing one of Korea’s top skin care brand, Ciracle. Makeup Revolution will also make sure that our makeup looks are a hundred percent on point.

VMV Hypoallergenics is going to bring high-quality skincare products for all skin types. Meanwhile, the Skincare Curator will be bringing Cosrx and Neogen to the (makeup) table.

Colourette Cosmetics will be showering participants with their fabulous lipstick shades. Inglot will also be making sure that attendees go home with something that would make them look on point on other special days after Glamcon.

PLUS  Sip and Wit’s Sweets and Savouries will make sure everyone stays hydrated with a little somethin' somethin' to snack on. ;)


Whatchu waitin' for gurl? Get your tickets here ---> https://glamconmnl2018.peatix.com/  See you there!

xx,
CJ


Glamcon MNL 2018 is produced by Aracan Events, powered by A.I.M.S.Group Singapore. Check out the online Glamcon MNL community on for more details Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information about the event, visit www.glamconmnl.com.

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Starting off this July with a little trend report - 5 Fall/Winter Beauty Trends to be exact that I believe anyone can recreate and incorporate into their 2017 looks. Most of these looks are probably in your arsenal already lately or even for years now.

Tea drinker? Then read on.


There's no denying that I'm an avid fan of tea and that consequently extends to (legitimate not those powdered ones) milk teas. So hearing about Php20 milk teas from a notable brand, my brain doesn't need any more convincing other than, "MILK TEA?".

When a plus-size model walked out I visibly lit up. Then came the POC models. Then the someone with Pink hair and I realized this wasn't any old typical we-only-employ-thin-models type of fashion show.

Summer and beach season is fast approaching. And almost everyone is ready to get their tan on for that beachy-summer-y glow! But sometimes we get carried away with the tan and end up looking quite darker and ashy than the Tita JLO peg we originally intended to do.

I know some guys who aren't Monday people. The feeling of dread usually starts on a Sunday and gradually increases as the day goes by. I also know that Tuesday is just as bad as Monday (at least it is for me sometimes). While technically not being the start of the week, it's just as far from Friday as is Monday.

It's November! A few more days until you-know-what and Ugh. THE YEAR HAS FUCKING FLOWN RIGHT BEFORE MY FACE AND I CANNOT. I bet you guys already have your Christmas decorations on and are in full Christmas spirit once Halloween came to an end. We start prepping pretty early here in the Philippines don't we? What's up with that though? :))

No really, can someone tell me?

It's really a Do-It-Yourself kind of DIY, not the Hey-I-need-your-help-sis/mom/bro/pet-to-put-this-mixture-that-smells-a-little-like-piss-on-me-DIY.

A lot of people have coloured hair here in the Philippines. And why not, it's a sure-fire way to revamp your look. I mean I've changed my hair's colour countless times whether at home or at the salon. Really good salons can get expensive, especially if you want something more than the typical shades of dark brown and sometimes salons can get it wrong too. Plus you're a busy superwoman juggling 10 things at once who has time to go to a salon anyway?

Now on it's second year, Bonbon Festival is back to celebrate Arts, Environment and Community in a one of a kind one-day event which will be participated by young professionals, students, different artists in Batangas Province, and invited guests from other places.

The festival will be at Sitio Tagbakin, Brgy. Halang Lipa City, Batangas this coming May 21, 2016 from 6am onwards!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Gala at Pasyal sa Lawa/ Knowledge Tour
Know the story of the lake region and eruption history of Taal Volcano via boat ride from Sitio Tagbakin, Lipa City to San Nicolas to Volcano Island and back. Enjoy the horse ride and trek with local tour guide and the rest of the team.

Mananghalian/Lunch
Savor a sumptuous lunch of Batangas fusion cuisine and local refreshments.

Huntahan sa Lawa/ Talkback
Join a series of meaningful talkback and discussions about Art and Environment with interactive community workshops that culminates the afternoon activities.

Hapunan/ Dinner by the Lake, Art Installations and Performance Art
Experience Batangas Art and Culture through performances. Listen to the old time Kundiman music plus musical performances dedicated to Taal led by independent Batangueno musicians including LAC Music Department. Cocktails are available with a party capping the night with all-out-fun and dancing.

Participants may choose from two packages:

Package A | Php 2000

• Trekking (Taal Volcano Island)
• Festival Pass
• Food (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Symposium Pass
• Transportation
• Jollibee Tambo to Sitio Tagbakin (2 way)
• Sitio Tagbakin to San Nicolas via boat (2 way)
• T-shirt
• Scarf
• Camping Fee (Sitio Tagbakin)

Package B | Php 500

• Festival Pass - Concert
• Food (Dinner)
• Transportation
• Jollibee Tambo to Sitio Tagbakin (vice-versa)

For inquiries and ticket purchase you may contact:
Mr. Carlo Aguila at 043-740-7112 or 09178779144

First published in ohohleo.blogspot.com

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Ah, FS Cosmetics. Makeup Artists' favorite local brand in the Philippines and many a beauty enthusiast's "right-of-passage" product.

It's usually one of the brands that makeup users / lovers here start with on their journey to makeup because of it's affordability, no-nonsense approach and efficacy.

Well they're back at it again with a rebrand : new name, new packaging, new formula and new products.

I was privy to the relaunch of FS Cosmetics / Features & Shades Cosmetics at last month's beauty rendezvous at this adorable-kitschy-urban-cool-looking bar + cafe.

Visit this cafe + bar when you get the chance!


The house was full of beauty bloggers, online influencers and cameramen tuning-in to the history of FS.

FS Assistant GM and Owner/GM answering the audience's burning questions about the formula and ingredients.

Owner & GM Edmon Ngo, revealing to us that their curlers, rival that of an internationally known Asian curler brand (care to guess which one?) and how to know if your curler is good quality. (psst check for screws under the pad)

I currently own one of these, and they don't pinch my eyes unlike the generic curlers I've tried before.

The makeup artist Yciar Castillo also did a live demo of  FS's products and relating to us that the concealer (and 2-way cake ?) is virtually waterproof once set and blended in.

No forealz, she even did a water (then tissue) test to prove it!

Amazing colour selection for Feature & Shade's eye shadow singles, now with matte packaging. You're also free to mix & match four shades and place it in a sleek matte palette.

These gorgeous bullets (reminiscent of MAC's Viva Glam line) are from their Nude Lipstick collection. They come in matte and creamy finishes.

And based on my swatch, they're very decently pigmented. The bullet themselves have a nice weight to them. Definitely doesn't feel "cheap" or "unsturdy". And I can say that for all of the products I've seen there.

left to right : swatches of three of the Nude Lipsticks, FS True Light Liquid Lipsticks (which come in glossy and demi-matte finishes) and the wide range of colours of FS's lipsticks.

The "Loose Powder Brush" or stippling brush which you can use for both liquids and powders, compacts or loose and dense Slanted Concealer Brush both brushes piqued my interest at the rendezvous.

FS kindly gave me a kit with some of their best-sellers and new products. Do you see the primer?

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Sosro Fruit Tea, the millennial go-getter’s preferred real tea drink, has officially launched in the Philippines just in time for one of the most-anticipated seasons of the year—summer!

Sosro Fruit Tea Freeze represents the cool and collected millennial who knows how to effortlessly mix work and play. With its one-of-a-kind blend of Strawberry and Grape plus its unique icy sensation, Freeze is the perfect drink for staying cool.

It's pretty good! Leaves a minty, cooling feeling while drinking. Really nice when it's hot out and you to grab something cool, flavored and sweet. Other flavors available are Strawberry, Guava and Apple. It's good to know they use real tea in ther drinks too.

One of the highlights was the surprise performance of UDD to cap off the night! Amazing as always UDD!

Have you tried a bottle? What kind of flavored drink do you grab from the convenience stores/supermarkets when you want to chill out?