Here's another beauty post!Yay! As I walked down the beauty counter of Watson's in SM Makati and while on search of a drugstore brand for my facial cleanser, I noticed St. Ives Moisturizing Olive scrub. St. Ives has been in our go-to beauty aisles for years now, in fact I have used their famous apricot scrubs many, many times. I knew it from the start that when I saw this olive moisturizing scrub, I have to buy it and try it on my skin plus it only retails for 250 pesos! What a steal for your vanity kit!


And now I'm about to test its effectiveness and will monitor if there will be a gradual changes on my skin's texture. But for now here's my initial verdict based on my first used:

* the little tiny scrubs on this cleanser are so gentle when you rub them on your face unlike any other brands
* the scent is not too heavy which means less chemicals we're used in producing this cleanser

I'm giving this scrub two more weeks if it will work wonders on my facial skin and by that time I will blog my personal reviews. The good thing on St. Ives is their products are all natural, paraben-free and it's not tested on animals which is the battle-cry nowadays.

P.S. I'm no longer using the L'Oreal Dermagenesis Facial Scrub Mask (which I blog last March, 2011 in http://confessionsofalvin.blogspot.com) because its already obsolete (meaning, no longer available in the market), too sad.

It was raining so hard, terrible traffic and weather's not so cooperating but still partyphiles decided to celebrate the 1st year anniversary party of Manila's today "it" club-Republiq. All attendees were dressed to the nines on the theme of "gods and goddesses", almost everyone looked stunning on their "grecian" inspired outfit and on their preferred ensemble that night. It was like a white party which reminded me of "Gay Pride" every June. Republiq was dressed with lots of white for draping, there's even a carousel, sculpture of Zeus among others (sorry, no photos). What makes Republiq the "it" club of Manila today? There are so many reasons but I will just cite a few reasons based on my Republiq experience. It houses the best djs in the country playing only the best music and that night spinning was courtesy of DJ Ace Ramos. Of so many clubs in Manila, Republiq has high ceiling which is a plus point for non-smokers like me, because the smell of the cigarette doesn't stick easily on your clothes. And the icing on Republiq, most celebrities go here to party without worrying of too much press and fans, so if you're into celebrity sighting, party in Republiq.



JR Isaac hosted the coverage in PLDT MyDSL Watchpad. With the boys of Magic 89.9's Boy's Night Out

Republiq's 1st Anniversary Party was presented by PLDT MyDSL together with other sponsors who supported the club for the past one year. It was an open bar so obviously everyone was happy drinking 'til the last drop. Since PLDT MyDSL is a major presentor, we had the privilege to cover the much-talked event last June 23, 2011. Here's some photos that I took which you can view also in www.pldtwatchpad.com very, very soon!


JR interviewing theater actor JM Rodriguez

Republiq's resident dj Mark Nicoasia giving his message to the people behind the event

Tony Toni, Slick Rick and Sam YG doing artist bites for PLDT Watchpad

The goddess of playful prints Kate Torralba on how she envisioned the goddess look

Tim Yap in powdered blue coat hosting the event. He was acknowledging the team behind Republiq's success and also thanking PLDT MyDSL for the support


RnB star Amber, actor/singer Guji Lorenzana and rock icon Jet Pangan graced the stage for their respected numbers. No matter how unforgiving the rain was, people went to celebrate and gave wishes to the wonderful and successful year of Republiq. More parties and awesome nights for Republiq in the coming years! Thank you PLDT MyDSL for making it possible too. Cheers!

PLDT MyDSL's Annab in jersey white dress against her tanned skin.

PLDT MyDSL's Janice in animal print dress w/ Annab

Wanda from DDB Worldwide Ad Agency and me in The Ramp coat, Zara white V-neck shirt
P.S. For the complete coverage of Republiq's Anniversary Party, log on to www.pldtwatchpad.com