International Lipstick Day with SM Beauty

DISCLAIMER: I do not really consider myself a beauty blogger. I personally think that I am not fit to be one since I'm not photogenic AT ALL. BUT I am so glad that I accepted my invite for today to celebrate the International Lipstick Day with SM Beauty in SM Makati. There was no event per se, but we were given the chance to do a shopping spree. Weee. I tagged along with me my mother- and she sure did enjoy it better than I did. 

SM Beauty offers a wide range of cosmetic brands from Mac, Covergirl, Nyx, BYS, Maybelline, Holika Holika, Etude House, Everbilena... and the list goes on. Name it, and they probably have it. Lucky me, most of the lipsticks are up to 50% off + 10% off if you are a SM Advantage card member. So, you'll really be able to maximize your money!

Since I only know one or two in doing makeup, i did the much needed research for my today's #Lipfie hahaha

I've always loved the idea of Ombre on the hair but never did I know that Ombre lips is a new trend, too. For this, I used Maybelline Fuschia and Rebel Orange. 

I used Maybelline's Madly Magenta on this photo, don't you think it suits me well? 'Cuz i'm loving the color!

And because of my today's beauty steals I might just even consider being a beauty blogger too. After all beauty comes from with in, right?

Don't worry, its not over yet as the lipstick festival is until August 26, 2015. Ample time for you to head on to SM Makati and grab your most favorite lipstick/s. And this is what I wore earlier while doing my spree.  Don't you think my green Rags2Riches clutch is a perfect accent to my ensemble?
"Celebrate the International Lipstick Day with @SMBeautyPH #SMLipstickFest. Visit The SM Store Beauty Section today and get up to 50% off from your favorite lipstick brands! Flaunt your own Lip Art for a chance to win a special prize! Upload your #Lipfie, tag @SMBeautyPH and use the hashtag #SMLipfie."

The half year mark has passed and just before we know it, its Christmas time once again. As early as now, Coca-cola started a new initiative #5by20 where they aim to empower women especially mothers by giving them trainings and providing them resources to start their own livelihood. Click on the link to learn more.

• Check out this inspirational video on how Coca-cola #5by20 is empoweringwomen. http://bit.ly/COKE5by20 http://ph.wouldreadagain.net/p/m5ib

Katsu Sora (Promenade, Greenhills)

Many Katsu houses emerged with the famous Yabu Katsu House as the bearer. They are good, but I found a much better place! Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Katsu Sora! Katsu Sora currently has five branches (SM BF, Trinoma, Tagaytay, Promenade, and Eastwood), for this post, I dined in Promenade, Greenhills.  

Every set meal consists of unlimited salad bar, miso soup, Japanese rice, and tea. I personally think that Katsu Sora's salad bar is worth going back for. You get more than just cabbage with sesame dressing but a bar with a variety of fruits, greens, and condiments. Need I say more that their potato salad is the best! I would not mind eating the potato salad alone. hehe

More salad dressings!!! While dining here, I saw a man eating pineapples with the creamy wasabi dressing. I wonder how that tasted like??

One more thing I like about the bar is the rice toppings. I love adding this to my meal as it adds more flavor with every bite. Just do not add too much as it could be too salty.

Sakura Katsu Curry (P365) I was not able to try this but my tita said that it was good but could have been better if they added apples instead of potatoes. 

Sakura Katsudon (P375) This is one of their best sellers. If you do not want the usual katsu, you can go with this. The sauce will save you from getting umay (HAHAHA! So conyo) and the egg was cooked properly. It is served in a bowl with fire underneath so your meal won't cool too soon.

Cheese and Ohba Mille Feuille (P365) See that oooozing cheese coming out of my katsu? Yummy. What I like most about their katsu is the breading that they use, its crunchy but still soft to chew.

Katsu Sora offers four kinds of pork (Sakura (lowest quality), Shimofuri, Kurobuta, Iberico (highest quality)). With all honesty, I can barely find the difference between these meats since you eat it along with your katsu sauce. If i'm not mistaken, the higher the quality of pork, the leaner the meat is. I, however, personally like my pork with fat as it gives more flavor to the meat. If curious, they offer a sampler set for P500 from 11am-5pm. 

So what are you waiting for? Visit their nearest branch!

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Pinto Art Museum (Antipolo City)

The "Earth" without "art" is just "eh"

I know most of you have visited this museum, but allow me to jump into the bandwagon even if I am a little too late hehehe. I visited the museum when it was raining hard so I was not able to enjoy the sun lounges around the vicinity. It would have been a perfect area to exchange stories with your friends. No need to worry where to eat as Bizu caters the cafes found here.

 Here are some photos I was able to take during my little trip up north.

My most favorite piece of art in the exhibit :) It reminds me of movies about robots or something. I want this piece in my future home.

Don't you think the art found here are very modern? I didn't want to post everything to still entice you to visit the museum yourselves.

Entrance Fee

P100 for students

P180 for non-students

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Nihon Bashitei (Arnaiz, Makati City)

This is probably my go to Japanese restaurant. I love this place because the food is of great quality but still very affordable. I order the same food over and over again. You know when you like something so much already, you get too scared to try something else with the fear that you might not like it as much? Here are my usuals.

Gyoza (P150) When you order gyoza in most restaurants they come by 4's or by 5's. Not in Nihon because they serve it by 8's which is a perfect appetizer for the whole group. The sauce that comes with it is not your usual kikoman 'cuz it has a little kick.

Spicy Tuna (P220) You can either choose Tuna or Salmon, I believe Tuna is better though. They make use of big cubes of Tuna and the dressing is very spicy. However, since there's bit much of dressing the usual crunch of the tempura flakes is no longer there.

 

Sukiyaki-don  (P280) Ample amounts of beef you can order another rice with it. We order this with fresh egg (its not part of the order), I know you might think its weird. But try it before you judge me. hehehe

 

Chirashi-don (P350) I love how much Uni it has, simply my favorite.

 

Nigiri Sushi (P 350) Technically, this is the sushi form of my Chirashi, order this when you want less rice and less hassle since its ready for eating. HAHAHA

 

Like every Japanese restaurant, they offer lunch sets which includes miso soup, an appetizer, and a choice of dessert: Iced coffee and Nata de Coco. Its going to be hard for me to fall asleep, but its worth it. hehe

 

Can you spot the smiley face? :)

Hope everyone is having a blessed Sunday.

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