0 10 Looks for the Perfect Valentine's Date

Find just the right ensemble for that one special day at Unarosa.

Whether you have a romantic dinner with your beau, a hot night out with your girlfriends, or a quiet get-together with your family penciled in on your calendar, there is only one thing that every woman needs on this one special day in February—a Valentine’s Day outfit that is fit for any of your plans. From playful pairings to elegant ensembles, Unarosa has put together 10 of the best looks to keep you looking poised and polished throughout any date.

A vintage-inspired frock or a polka dot ’60s number is perfect for a dinner at a kitschy restaurant, while a red-hot dress will surely turn heads at the hottest clubs in Manila. Dress up a chic jumpsuit with a bright, floppy hat for an effortlessly striking look, while pairing bright-colored shorts with a myriad of tops—from cut-out button-downs, sheer batwing blouses, to oversized knit sweaters—will be best for a more laid-back date. Whatever is on the menu, trust that Unarosa will make it easier for you to make the night even more special with these chic looks.

Unarosa is located at 5/L Shangri-La Plaza, 4/L The Block, SM North Edsa, 2/L Annex II, SM Fairview, 2/L Bldg. A, SM Megamall, G/F Shoppesville, Greenhills, and L1 Marquee Mall, Pampanga.

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0 My Cupcake Gloss

My cupcake gloss are here!! They were delivered a few days ago and after the long wait, they're here, finally. When I first saw them, I immediately wanted to buy them. I found them in one of friends' FB page. I initially ordered 1 set but she gave me discounts that I can't resist, so I ordered 2 sets. Haha! They look super super yummy and so real. I thought they will be fun to use and to give as a gift to my girlfriends. So cute and will be very easy to carry. It can actually fit the smallest pocket of your jeans. 

When they arrived here last week, I was so excited. When I was opening the package and checking them one-by-one, my grumpy said, I look like a little girl - very excited as if I'm opening a Christmas gift. When I saw them, I literally said "wooow!" My grumpy even got one and check it himself - he got curious too! I tried the chocolate. Really nice. Not so sticky and its just natural. No feeling of there's something in my lips, if you know that. And they smell good, too. 

I was planning to give the 1 set to my friend who celebrated her birthday last January 29. But I thought of just giving one for each of my girlfriends on one of our coffee get-togethers. It'll be a sure fun! 

Set1 : Gourmet Pies in Cherry, Chocolate, Orange & Strawberry
Set 2: Fruity Cupcakes in Banana, Strawberry, Vanilla & Apple

I plan to use them in my March trip. They will come very handy. And yes, I will definitely recommend these to my girlfriends! 

My own rating: 

Product: 5 out 5 

Packaging: 5 out of 5

Quality: 5 out of 5

Price: 5 out of 5

Overall: 5 out of 5

Check them out here: Mookie Bar

Cheers!!

2 My New Addiction: L'Occitane en Provence

We stayed in Sofitel Hotel for a night last December. Sofitel is actually my favorite hotel in Manila. But I'm not gonna be talking about Sofitel here. I'll tell you about my new addiction - thanks to Sofitel. =)

It's the L'Occitane en Provence. Well, its been a while since our last stay in Sofitel and last December we got the chance to take advantage of my husband's corporate privilege - meaning discounted room rates! I usually go and check the hotel's bath room once I got my bags out of my hands. Then I saw these little bottles of shampoo,  conditioner, lotion and shower gel plus a yellow-gold-like soap. When I picked the soap, I noticed that it smells sooo good. A bit lemon-ey but not the type that you'll scratch your nose after smelling it. I love its smell. Then I grab the shampoo, the shower gel and the lotion, they all have the same smell!! 

Let me give you a brief background on this brand. Products are based in Manosque, France and was founded in 1976 by Olivier Baussan. L'Occitane means "the woman from Occitania." This brand treasured its value of "Authenticity and Naturalness", Effectiveness and Pleassure", and "Respect and Responsibility". How do you say L'occitane?? Click here. 

Here's from Sofitel Hotel on our stay with them: 

All in verbena scent: L-R : Conditioner, Lotion, Lotion & the Shea Butter soap

I must say, I fell inlove with these products. I'm so happy that my husband loves them too. He wanted to check out the malls after we check out and see how these costs in the market. When we found its store in TriNoma mall, they're quite expensive and its truly amazing that the sales ladies knows exactly how to pronounce the name of their products. Haha! We just bought the soap since we still got stocks of them that we asked from the hotel's bellboy. teehee. When we got home, I opened the box of the soap and just put it in my cabinet. I so love its smell that my clothes already smells like it. I plan to buy and get some more next month. And this product already has its place in my favorite "make-me-feel-good" beauty products. 

Visit their stores here, in the Philippines. Here.

If you haven;t tried them, go! You won't have any regrets. =)

2 The 2012 Planner Review

Well, its the time of the year again in where people are going crazy getting those stickers from their coffee to get their free planners. I can say, I am one of those crazy people. Haha. Coffee everyday, anyone?

This year, me and my husband managed to get 3 free planners from our coffee dates and 1 which I bought for myself. 2 Starbucks planners, 1 Seattle's Best and 1 Belle de Jour planner. These three are far different from each other. I think, there's no points of comparison in terms of their contents and pages aside from they're only getting their popularity on the first quarter of the year. Let's review: 

Let's start with their looks. Their box, to start it off. See box of Starbucks' - nice. That white, blank, crappy box in the middle is Seattle's Best and last is the Belle de Jour which does not come in box. Not sure why Seattle's Best did or chose that way, but this definitely a two-thumbs down for them. 

Starbucks - 3 stars ; Seattle's Best - 0 star ; BDJ - 1 star

Let's open the box.. Starbucks are okay. They really smell like a tree! lol The planners also have their own bags, same color, same smell as the planner itself. Left - Oak ; Right - Spruce. See the difference? 

Here is the Seattle's Best planner. Nice. The cover is somewhat rubbery and feels good when you touch it. Not obvious that we love brown, right? Oh, by the way, I got this one on a 50% off I can say. Because last December 25-27 they gave double stickers for every drinks that you will buy from them. 

And now, here's the Belle de Jour planner. I have been using this for almost 4 years now. But, last year, 2011, it got out of stock and I was never able to get one. See this in colorful cover with the girl on its flirty pink dress. 

Starbucks - 3 stars ; Seattle's Best - 3 stars ; BDJ - 1 star

Lets open them now. Left is the Starbucks planner. I can say, this is really a planner. Got small spaces per date to just put summary of everyday happenings and plans. Middle is the Seattle's Best. See, this is not a planner. This is a notebook. It doesn't even have dates to begin with. All pages are notebook-like to write down everything. Its up to the owner to put his/her own dates. lol. Right is the Belle de Jour planner. Coupons will welcome your eyes once you open it. This one is flooded with coupons and discount cards. Everything is girly. 

Starbucks - 3 stars ; Seattle's Best - 1 star ; BDJ - 3 stars

Here are some unique selling points of these planners. 

For Starbucks, when you got this, you'll have you full bragging rights. Culture, errr.. And a few discounts coupons. You'll get this once you buy this only available in the specified months of the year. I'd say, duh! And there's also this bookmark. 

For the Seattle's Best, I'd say, I'm happy with what it has inside. A cd with songs, post-it, Seattle's Best  & Philippines stickers and the from their name Seattle's Best - The BEST things in life are FREE!! Yes, all coupons here are for free drinks and everything from their warmer. 

Now off to Belle de Jour freebies. Well, this has everything a woman can ask for a planner - that's why its called power planner. A space to write down your letter to your self, events, vacations, important happenings, menstrual tracker, everything. What I'd like the most here, aside from gazillions of discount coupons, is their 2012 Belle de Jour Lifestyle Card. You just have to register on their website, fill up the form, submit and then just wait for your card at your doorstep. You can use this card to their participating partners to avail discounts and this also entitles you to join any BDJ events for 2012 - free! Not to mention that you can use this card for discount on top on the coupons inside the planner. So, double discounts, eh?!

Then just have to keep all the coupons you used along with their official receipts, you can get your 2013 BDJ planner for free!! 

Starbucks - 1 star ; Seattle's Best - 3 stars ; BDJ - 3 stars

To top it all, here's the summary of our review based on the total number of their stars: 

Starbucks : 10 stars

Seattle's Best : 7 stars

Belle de Jour : 8 stars

So, here you go. This is my own review. Currently, I am using the Belle de Jour planner. How about you? 

1 My 2011 habit

I was actually browsing on the pictures in my phone and found several photos of my nails. I realize, I acquired the habit of getting nail arts. I think, this started when I was still in Cebu. Since living alone can be boring, I tend to stay in the salon whenever its our payday. Foot spa, pedicure, manicure, foot and hand massage, brow shaping, name it. It was my reward to myself for keeping it up, alone. lol

Here are the pictures:

Not bad for a start noh? But since I'm already working from home and doing all the household chores, sometimes, naiisip ko sayang ang manicure. So, lately, boring ang hands ko.. Sana I can still continue this as this relaxes me, pampering myself.