Big SALE in SM Mall of Asia

My favorite mall is going on SALE! This means special deals will be coming to Watson's as well as Maybelline counters (hopefully).



On Friday, September 18 the massive mall-wide sale will start and they will be open until 12 midnight. Does this mean Whitehat frozen yogurt will be open until the wee hours too? exciting!

The sale ends on September 20, Sunday. See you all at SM Mall of Asia :)

Fish & Co. just got more Personal!

Are you tired of sharing food with a group of friends everytime you eat out? When everybody's fork is reaching towards the same plate, and in this case - hooking the same fish. Fish & Co. has heard your prayer!

Eat in peace and enjoy the fish without the guilt through the new Just For Me meals at Fish & Co. Famous for their international quality fish and chips, this diner developed a new menu which is more personal in size, more affordable, but still big in taste.


Bangus ala Pobre Php 265

I've tasted ALL of them but I give my star to Bangus ala Pobre. The dish is topped with a generous amount of garlic sauce that has that Filipino sweet-salty flavor that is simply comforting. It comes with fresh crispy veggies and a cup of white rice. The milkfish aka bangus is fresh and juicy, the skin is intact but does not have the fishy taste and scaly texture.



Pasta lovers will drool on the sight of the Baked Fish Napolitana, which has creamy melted mozarella cheese that clings to the fresh crispy fillet. Hmm yum, yum. The pasta is lightly buttered but we wish that this is also available with rice.


Baked Fish Napolitana Php 265

One more thing worth mentioning is how Fish & Co.'s personal size will not leave you unsatisfied. The Just for Me meals is just another way to enjoy dining with friends at Fish & Co. when everyone is ready for a new gastronomic adventure other than the famous fish and chips.

Get a Free Just for Me Meal!

Be a Facebook Fan of Fish & Co. then bring 2 friends to dine at any Fish & Co outlet, and you get a Just For Me meal on us! Just present your ID to enjoy a Just For Me dish, order of your choice.

Wearing DIY Folded Shorts

Rugged outfit for a day at Texas Roadhouse Grill in El Pueblo. Cut another old pair of jeans into a nice pair of shorts. Folded and sewn the tattered edges in front, super easy! All you need is a pair of scissors, needle and thread. Hello recessionista ~

The Boyfriend Watches by Va Bene

Hallelujah, finally a trend comes to Manila before it is all over and while it is just about to get hot! I am talking about boyfriend watches - huge, injected with androgyny, but with the right flirty undertones. Va Bene is now in Manila through AUM Jewels by Paul Syjuco.



Spotted in Oprah Magazine and on celebrities' glamorous wrists like Vivica Fox, Vanessa Trump, Vanessa Schumacher, and Madonna, Va Bene is set to become a real timeless piece of useful accessory.


Soon to come (hopefully, just in time!) is the Hello Kitty Va Bene watch which is a limited edition that is suppose to be available only in Japan.

AUM Jewels is located at the lobby level of Trinoma Mall. Go - now!

Tried and Tested: Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals Concealer

What I love about Maybelline products is how they are affordable and accessible from any mall near you. It's easy to grab whenever you ran out of their products or you are on a binge shopping spree.

Here's something new to add to your make up kit (hopefully, it's not that full!)

The new Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals Concealer compliments the Clear Smooth Minerals line. This is perfect if you have acne scars or upcoming blemishes that you need to cover up. This liquid concealer is easy to apply and glides on the skin smoothly, unlike concealer sticks that can become cakey or too white for your skin - making the imperfection even more obvious. This concealer also works for dark under eye circles!




How to apply:

You can apply the concealer before applying the Clear Smooth Minerals Foundation. The concealer is easily absorbed by the skin and you only have to put small dots. This concealer comes with a "wand" to achieve perfect application.

Now you can dust your foundation on, followed by the Clear Smooth Minerals Blush, and top off with the Clear Smooth face powder. Easy as pie!

If you overlooked some spots, just dot a small amount of the Clear Smooth Minerals Natural Concealer and tap with your finger. It's great how this concealer looks very natural no matter if you applied it before or after your makeup.

The Clear Smooth Concealer costs around Php 350 ++, depending if the counter is on sale when they offer 20% off all products.

Her Name is Anya

Anya wearing a purple deconstructed dress by Australian designer Wayne Cooper.



Red Moschino Leopard Eyeglasses to contrast with the dark purple cardigan. Cute!

Well, no one is too young for fashion! Anya is my 6 year old niece from Melbourne, Australia and like me - she knows what style is :)

Experience London in Manila at Whistlestop

Craving for a new dining and visual experience? Check out Whistlestop along Jupiter Street in Makati. The place is not only perfect for the usual tummy filling but for a cozy cum international dining experience. As if you are dining in old New York or London.


Morning Light Weight - corned beef, garlic rice, and sunny side up egg

The theme being built around an old train station in London, the place is styled with luggage of different fashion, old cameras, clocks, bottles, and even coats and hats. Surely, this is a nice dating place to get out of the usual casual diners. Yet, the food is surprisingly affordable at Whistlestop to fulfill your cravings, 24 hours - 7 days a week.

Here's what I tried, the Morning Light Weight because a 24/7 breakfast is my weakness:



This meal costs around Php 150++ and is reasonable enough to get one going as much as a comfort food. The egg is cooked perfectly sunny side up, with the yolk freshly oozing once you stick your spoon on it. The hash brown style corned beef is crispy but chewy inside - a nice serving of protein. The garlic rice is really garlicky and tempting enough to be devoured, but half a serving of it is better (well for us who want to look malnourished ;)


Beef Salpicao - another must eat

What's great about Whistlestop is the availability of authentic Green Tea, our Chinese friends recognized it right away. Authentic means effective, effective at melting away fat at that. It is the perfect finale for a fulfilling meal which you can also take with Whistlestop's delicious panna cotta or chocolatey cake.


Whistlestop's desserts are the ultimate happy ending

Did this article just make you hungry? Whistlestop is open 24/7 and is located along the chic 28 Jupiter St., Bel-Air Makati.

Style Scene: The Mac OS X Snow Leopard lands in Manila

At the Makati Shangrila Hotel, techies were eager to see firsthand the new amazing features of the new Mac OS X Snow Leopard.



They even sent someone from the Apple labs to explain how this operating system could free up to 7GB on your Mac and show the cool new tricks of expose.


Rachel Zoe is a Mac, image from teamsugar.com

No wonder most of the stylish set use a Mac (I want one too!). What's even amazing is how the new OS X Snow Leopard makes it easier to sinc with the Apple iPhone, iTouch, or whatever Apple gadget you have.

The new Quicktime player makes it easier to edit, play, share, and transfer videos, read: video blogging, tv series, and Gossip Girl.



If you are a Mac user, then it's time to upgrade to the OS X Snow Leopard for only Php 1,690.

Samsung 2View: Be your own Paparazzi

wet tights on wet stone pavements of Intramuros

Any jet setting femme would dread traveling without a camera, no photos of stylish outfits worn in amazing destinations! We even secretly wish that we can travel with a professional photographer who specializes in paparazzi shots, yes?



Not one but two LCDs!

Ladies, meet your new adventure buddy - The Samsung 2 View that boasts of a cool feature called the "beauty shot". Automatically, the beauty shot feature gives your face a natural glow and evens out your skin tone like a miracle beauty product would.


Using the "beauty shot" feature of Samsung 2 View - better than Photoshop!

The 2 in Samsung 2 View means two LCD screens, one at the back and one in front of the camera which lets you shoot photos of yourself conveniently - just like using your camera phone. Because you can see what your photo would look like, you can easily adjust your position or angle to get that perfect shot by yourself. No more asking strangers to take your photos, especially when you like travelling alone.


Panoramic shot using Samsung 2 View

After testing the Samsung 2 View in the walled city of Intramuros, it is safe to say that the camera takes great panoramic shots and self portraits. The colors are well-balanced and vivid like how an SLR photo would look like.



Believe it or not, this is my first time touring Intramuros and I enjoyed shooting pictures like crazy without the hassle of retakes because of blurry outcomes. All the photos published here are taken with a Samsung 2 View.



P.S. The LCD at the back is touch screen like an iPhone, gorgeous!

Win Toblerone Gift Packs: The National Thank You Day Promo

Love chocolates? Then this promo is for you! In celebration of the National Thank You Day which happens on October 20, five (5) readers of styleandrelax.net will win special gift packs from Toblerone!



This is also my way of thanking my lovely readers who never fail to visit styleandrelax.net :) Winning is very easy, here's how:

1. Answer the question - how do you spread the sweetness of gratitude? by posting a photo on any of your blogs or social network like Facebook, Multiply, or Blogspot.

2. Post the link of your photo in the comments section of this blog post.

3. Register in www.thankyoudayphilippines.com and post your photo on the gallery section too!



The best 5 entries will win Toblerone gift packs and have the chance to be one of the top 3 winners to be announced at www.thankyoudayphilippines.com on October 15. The top 3 winners will also be recognized during the Thank You Day Awards.