The 3rd Annual SM Lipstick Fest Celebration

Hello lipstick lovers!  It's that time of year again.  The SM Store Beauty Section is calling beauty enthusiasts to their 3rd Annual SM Lipstick Fest Celebration, which starts on July 29 (which also coincides with international Lipstick Day) until August 23, 2017.  

Prepare to take advantage of discounts, freebies and promotional offers from participating brands: Benefit Cosmetics, Bobbie Cosmetics, BYS, Clio, Cover Girl, Deborah, Detail, Ever Bilena, Flormar, Golden Rose, Happy Skin, In2It, Jazzy, Max Factor, Pop Beauty, Revlon, Shawill, Shiseido, Sleek Makeup and more.

Oishi Snacktacular 2017

Lately, we've been watching a lot of home movies, and just like watching at the cinemas, we really stock and munch on snacks whenever we watch films at home.  What great timing when I received a box full of Oishi Wafu rolled wafers with cheese, chocolate and leche flan filling.  You know what that means!  Movie, snack, and fun time is officially on at Casa Villa.

Grande Rice Bran Oil

Have you heard about Rice Bran Oil as probably the healthiest oil of all?  I couldn't believe at first, but when experts hail it to be the most balanced and versatile oil in the market, I started doing my research on it.  Here is what I found:

Rice Bran Oil has the right combination of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats as recommended by the American Heart Association and the World Health Organization.  Now that says a lot about an oil, it can even improve cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular diseases. 

Rice Bran Oil is extracted from the middle layer of the husk and the grain wherein it is rich in natural antioxidants such as Vitamin E, phytosterols and Gamma-oryzanol.  Using the finest extraction and physical refinement process of Grande, it was able to produce one of the healthiest oils in the world that you can use to fry, sear and sauté without worrying that what you're digesting is too oily and unhealthy for you.  Grande Rice Bran Oil is labeled as "The Olive Oil of the East", and as such, you can even use it in salads as a healthy dressing and a base for baking.

The Flair and Passion of Origen Flamenco brought to us by Doña Elena

I was so fortunate to be able to watch Spanish performing arts group, Origen as they performed a lively and passionate Flamenco performance at the Power Mac Center, Circuit Makati.  From the live music and vocals to the distinct intense dance moves, it was such an emotional experience to watch an authentic performance, which is inspired by the music of the legendary Paco de Lucia, a Spanish virtuoso flamenco guitarist, composer and producer.  Indeed, both music and dance come together with passion through Flamenco. 

Chase the Sun with Eres Tú

Watsons just introduced their newest exclusive K-Beauty line, Eres Tú and when they send over a bag of beauty products that says "hello sunshine!" you know that its all about keeping your skin protected when you're out enjoying a sunny day.

K-Beauty tested!