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Havaianas is officially opening summer as we celebrate National Flip-Flops Day on March 11.

It’s hot in the Philippines most of the time but there’s still something about summer that makes it a season to look forward to. The backdrop is more vibrant and the skies appear to be more blue.

Summer also has another meaning for every Havaianatico – National FlipFlops Day is coming! Every year, Havaianas is front and center in officially welcoming the most beautiful season. On March 11, 2016, everyone is invited to join in the fun of wearing Havaianas wherever you’re headed to!

As we say hello to brighter and more laid back days, Havaianas is treating you to a full day of festivities and special offers:

20% OFF!!!

Life is truly better in flip-flops and Havaianas is giving you a sweet deal so you can grab a new pair for the summer season. All flip-flop styles are on a 20% discount just for one day at select participating retailers nationwide. Too busy to go out? Get your flip-flop fix at shophavaianas.ph. Free shipping on all orders just on National Flip-Flops Day.

Summer Getaway Bag

This summer, it’s time to chase your adventures with Havaianas! For 2 regularpriced pairs or Php 1,500.00 worth of Havaianas merchandise, customers can avail of the bag for only Php 395.00.

Selfeet contest

Upload your most creative selfeet on Instagram and be 1 of the lucky 5 winners to receive a special prize from Havaianas. For the full mechanics and updates regarding National Flip-Flops Day, check out HavaianasPhilippines on facebook, and @havaianasphils on Twitter and Instagram with the #nationalflipflopsdayph hashtag. To shop online, visit http://www.shophavaianas.ph

House of LUX opened its doors at SM Makati’s Beauty Hall last February 2 to start a movement called #LUXnights. It’s a new way for every empowered women to indulge themselves after a long hard productive day. 

So instead of the usual retail therapy or a spa day, why not treat yourself at the comfort of your own home? Together with LUX Brand Ambassador Solenn Heusaff and the LUX team, we’ll show you just how to do that. 

(Nicole Andersson, Solenn Heusaff and Apples Aberin)

Nicole Andersson hosted the event, and she and Solenn started to chat about their busy days and how they relax at the end of the night. 

Being a multi-talented girl as she is, Solenn is a model, an actress, an artist and is also a singer. She has photo shoots most of the time, two upcoming film releases, an upcoming concert, she paints during her free time, and on top of that, she’s planning her wedding! 

I mean c’mon, how does she stay so fresh and beautiful with all that work? Her secret? She indulge herself by bathing with perfume. She reveals she bathes with her favorite LUX Body Wash in Soft Touch every night before she goes to sleep. Catch Solenn’s #LUXnights video through this link: http://tinyurl.com/LUXnights 

She then did a mini demo of how to properly use the body wash so you can maximize the no. of washes per bottle. Together with the help of Philippines’ top model, Kelsey Merritt and Unilever PR Head, Apples Aberin, every girls in the event experienced how to #BatheWithLUX 

(With Nicole Andersson) 

(With Kelsey Merritt. How to be like you haha) 

(With bride-to-be Solenn Heusaff. Such a gorgeous, fun lady!) 

LUX has four different scents for you to choose from, such as their signature, “Magical Spell”, Solenn’s favorite, “Soft Touch”, “White Impress” and everything we dream of having, “Love Forever”. 

After choosing your favorite scent, you can now indulge following this ritual. 

A coin sized amount is all you need! A little goes a long way. 

Rub. It releases the fragrance better. 

Time to relax and massage. 

I personally tried it during the demo, and I immediately fell in love with the body wash. It left my skin so soft and feeling clean! 

I can’t believe a product so affordable can resemble the same effect as that of a luxurious spa. You too, can try #LUXnights 

The LUX Perfumed Body wash is only PHP55 and the LUX Perfumed bar is only PHP39! 

To know more about #LUXnights, visit www.houseoflux.com.ph 

I had so much fun at the event! I was able to meet all these beautiful empowering ladies! 

 (With blogger Ana Gonzales. Thanks for inviting me Ana!) 

(With blogger, vlogger and fellow I Am Meg finalist, Yuki Tansengco. So glad to finally caught up with this inspiring girl.) 

 (With blogger, Clozette ambassador, colleague Monica Trina. Thank you for bringing me along to this event. To more events together!)

(With new found friends!)

LUX is also giving away some #LUXnights kits! Visit their facebook to know more: https://www.facebook.com/luxphilippines

(Folded and Hung Captain America top from their latest Marvel Kawaii Collection, Therapy Bags gold lion chain necklace, FabZab shorts, Thrifted denim jacket and black boots; Hype this look on lookbook.nu here.)

What I wore to the Folded & Hung x I Am Hero Kawaii Collection Launch last November 27 at the Trinoma Activity Center.

I don’t usually wear printed shirts (cause I’m biased over plain ones) but these designs are just to cute and cool to resist! The chibi Marvel hero designs are too die for! Perfect for couple shirts too, I think!

The I Am Meg girls were given the chance to choose a shirt to wear for the event - and eventually take home! Yay!

I chose this Captain America shirt (most of the girls chose this design, haha) cause I just love Chris Evans! I also love the sexy cut and the color kinda reminds me of denim which I love.

But there are still so many awesome designs from their Marvel Kawaii collection, not only shirts but also boxers and snapbacks! I can’t wait to buy more! Get to know more about their new collection at the official F&H Facebook page.

The launch was co-presented by iammeg.ph and the I Am Meg girls were invited to get first dibs on their latest Marvel Kawaii collection

Some celebrities were also present at the event! And I happen to have a photo-op with them - thanks to Meg of course!

With Sam Milby.

With cutie Alden Richards.

And with the amazing Ms. Angel Locsin!

More photos from the event. Grabbed from F&H.

Onstage to promote the final episodes of I Am Meg. Have you seen the finale yet? Will blog about that soon!

(WeGarage crop top, YRYS necklace, Forever 21 beanie, SM Dept. store skirt and Bazaar studded sandals; Hype this look on lookbook here)

Last October 8, Meg held the #MegVictoryParty at Republiq Superclub to celebrate the success of I Am Meg Season 2! I will blog more about that and the party in my next post.But for now, here’s what I wore to the event with the theme NEON TECHNO POP

The pieces I wore is not the only thing that’s neon, I also sported a neon pink winged liner and neon pink lips!

I usually wear super heels on parties, but the design on this sandals are so edgy I just had to! It’s a perfect match to my personality being rocker chic and all, hehe. Well, and I admit it is better to show your moves in parties if you’re wearing low heels, all you need to pull it off is confidence.

I had so much fun at the event and I’m still very privileged that I’m a part of the I Am Meg show. Keep supporting and keep voting for me here: http://iammeg.ph/tv/category/poll/ What do you think about this look?

UPDATED: Here’s a photo of me by Tricia Gosingtian during the event. As seen on her post here.

Last October 10, Tricia Gosingtian had a book launch at National Bookstore Glorietta 1 for her very first book, 150 Style Essentials For Every Girl.

Being a huuuge fan of Tricia, I can’t possibly miss the chance to meet her and support her in this historical part of her life. You see Tricia was my ultimate fashion icon, my life peg, and my greatest inspiration. So even though I’m from the South, I know my travel would be very much worth it.

(Photo from Tricia’s instagram)

When I arrived at the venue, I saw Tricia taking photos with the massive displays of her books. I was so close to her, and I was just in awe. Thinking she is so much prettier in person, haha!

Then she suddenly looked at me and said, “Hi! Nice finally meeting you!”. I was so surprised that she recognized me! It’s because I always comment on her blog, she probably memorized my name already. haha! Then there was one time she replied to me on facebook saying “BTW congrats on the Meg thing? I saw your name in the list! Good luck :D”. The MEG thing was a reality show by MEG magazine so she probably saw my face there, hihi.

I was so kilig when she hugged and greet me, all I said was Oh My Gosh! And then I just had to ask her for a photo, and she was so nice to say yes! I’ve said it on my instagram and I will say it again, I tell you she’s perfect in every way, every angle, inside and out. Can’t believe that a very special person like her would remember someone as simple as me.

The event was just as perfect as her. hihi :)

There was a buffet! (My favorite part ‘cause the food was awesome and delish and they’re free for all the guests!)

Here’s what I ate at the event. I also had the penne pasta, but I ate it too fast, I forgot to take a photo of it, haha

Cupcake wonderland by Sonja’s! The vanilla sunshine and chocolate surprise was awesome!

But these were Tricia’s favorite, the red velvet! She says it’s the best in the world!

Of course, this event would not be complete without the girly details, here’s a display from one of Tricia’s favorite makeupbrand, Canmake! Canmake is based in Tokyo, and we all know how Tricia is very inspired by Japanese culture, she is the best ambassador for the brand.

I actually came with my full makeup on because of Canmake. Before the date of the event, they announced that they will be choosing the best gyaru-inspired makeup at the event who will be winning prizes! So I had to effort, haha!

(Photo by Canmake PH)

And it paid off! Because I won, hihi. Thanks you so much Canmake for choosing me! I know it’s not really much gyaru, but I can say my look is modern gyaru. Something you can really wear at an event. The key details to my look is the defined brows, liner and red lips! Which apparently was Tricia’s choice too!

Here’s the goodies I won from Canmake!

Thanks again Canmake! Here’s a photo of me with Canmake’s General Manager Eri Ito

Before the actual book signing began, videos were being played on the screen to get everyone all pumped up. Here’s Yoona from one of the videos, cause Casio was there to support Tricia too!

The launch was hosted by this gorgeous gal, Erin Torrejon!

After a few minutes, it’s finally time for Tricia to take the center stage! First, she thanks everyone who came to her launch despite it being held on a weekday. She also giggles about how the event was just as she imagined it would be, with cupcakes and makeup, elegant and fun! She reveals that the “SECRET PROJECT” she’s been talking about for months in her blog, was this book. She talks about the contents of the book, that it is simple and straight forward but something that can really teach girls like me a lot not only about fashion but also about beauty, blogging and more!

After her speech and Q&A, the first 20 were called for the book signing. Here’s me with fellow blogger and fan Alyssa, waiting patiently to get our numbers called. FYI I only met Alyssa at this event and we instantly clicked 'cause were both Tricia fanatics haha! You can obviously see she’s a fan because of her blonde hair, hihi.

And it was finally time for me to have my book signed! She congratulated me on winning the Canmake contest, and I complimented her saying she looks so much like Yoona in person! haha! She said it’s probably because of the hair.

And of course, I just had to take a selfie with the selfie queen herself!

Here are more photos of my moment with Tricia from Candymag.com

Haha the selfie caught on cam!

Before I left, she wished me luck on I Am Meg, hugged me and she again said “Nice finally meeting you”. Haay I wish I could just stay there beside her, lol.

Everything was sooo worth it! It’s definitely a dream come true meeting Tricia in the flesh and getting a chance to have a short chat with her! I blogged about this cause I will definitely cherish this moment. It is now my NO-FAIL-HAPPY-THOUGHT! And Tricia if you’re reading this, Congratulations again and I can’t wait for your next book! You and your family deserve all these blessings cause you’re all very kind and talented people. I love you! - RUTH