Manila – Flair Candy

Last Friday Night – 1 World Pre-Party in Manila

flaircandy — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 05:22:55 +0000

Last Friday night… do it all again ^_^

This day I really worked hard, so I can play hard at night 😉

Makeup of the day testing Collection cosmetics

Big Fake Ultimate false lash effect mascara

Pink Shock lipstic

Also used MAC foundation, Clinique eyebrow powder, eyeliner and subtle eye shadow

and my favorite liquid blush Bene tint from Benefit ^_^

as for my hair… I just embraced the natural wave with the “no brushing of hair” look

at 7th High DJ Scotto and Nicole Chen of 1 World Festival Singapore

great mix from Nicole, can’t wait for more EDM love in Singapore for the 1 World Festival <3

Here are the many reasons why you should be there to party with us!!!

after 7th High, we moved to URBN just to end the night

Cheers to love, life and hapiness! 🙂

We ended the night eating at IHOP… didn’t take pictures coz I was tipsy dipsy *oops*

‘Til next Friday 😉

Nature and Art Meets Modern Living: Acqua Iguazu yoo Inspired by Starck

flaircandy — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:21:56 +0000

I’ve heard so much buzz about the riverside residence thatâ€™s about to rise in the Mandaluyong area (near Makati) â€“ the Acqua Private Residences development under Century Properties. A great thing about living in Mandaluyong is that it’s pretty much at the center of everything and accessible from Makati, The Fort, Pasig, Manila and even QC.

Iâ€™m pretty excited as Century Properties has launched the 5th tower called “Acqua Iguazu.” Acqua Iguazu was named after the Iguazu Falls located in the area where Brazil and Argentina converge. When translated, Iguazu literally means “Big Water.” (deleted sentence here) When you come to think of it, Pasig River has become quite a pretty sight. I once lived in a townhouse right by the banks of this historic river near the Malacanang Palace. When I jog at night, it’s a pretty relaxing view. Yes, the Pasig Rriver may not be the cleanest in the world, but don’t take it for granted. Protect this natural body of water and you will be rewarded. So I was glad to hear the developers will also be actively involved in protecting the beauty of this body of water.

Cielo

Another special thing about this new tower is that its interiors will be designed by the world’s greatest design mind. I was easily captivated by the penthouse’s stellar design. By stellar, I mean the SUN and the MOON. This is the Cielo skydeck designed by yoo.

A ball-shaped sphere shines like a sun by day and transforms into the moon at night, illuminating the Acqua Iguazu Tower

Lucky residents of Acqua Iguazu! They have a scenic view available to them to enjoy with a magnificent dining area which can be booked privately or used communally. The design is quite simple and minimal yet definitely sets the perfect ambiance.

Another thing I love about this project is the LIVING WALLS. A vertical landscaping that acts as a wall in several parts of the area. It has after all, adopted the theme “tropical rainforest in the city.â€ And above the dining room is a cut-out in the ceiling of one of Starckâ€™s favourite quotes from â€œLe Petit Prince.â€

Acqua Iguazu Location

Acqua Iguazu by yoo inspired by Starck is literally rising a bridge away from all the conveniences and attractions of the Makati Central Business District. It is just minutes away from top schools, the best shopping malls, five star hotels, corporate offices of the nation’s top companies, and Makati’s exclusive subdivisions.

Who are yoo?

yoo is a collaboration of ideas. That is, Philippe Starck matched with the vision of the international property developer John Hitchcox. I was lucky to meet John Hitchcox in person during the groundbreaking ceremony of Acqua Iguazu. Starck wasn’t there physically but spoke via a recorded video message to all attendees.

John Hitchcox.

Behind him, a live sample of a living wall.Â A vertical landscape 🙂

These two leaders in their field have come together with a single ground-breaking concept: to harness the creative diversity of Starck, with the innovative buildings developed by Hitchcox.

Know more about yoo and take a peek at their designs by watching this video:

INTERIORS

This is my favorite part: walking through the different room designs which made me want to move in right away!

Minimal

The feel of the room is clean and calm. The room has a modern edge and incorporates different minerals of the earth altogether: glass, concrete and metal. The colors used are neutral to allow a calm environment for the resident. It’s like a blank canvass too for people who want to customize and incorporate art into their living.

Nature

In this room, the inspirations are fresh air, the blue sky and the smell of the rising sun. This design is perfect for those who want a bright atmosphere. It is inspired by the widespread and deeply- rooted desire of city dweller to bring nature into their lives. Pale bleached wood and soft sun or pebble gray colors are incorporated in this theme.

If I were to choose, this design is perfect for me.

Culture

I think this theme is the most manly of the design inspirations, so it is perfect for a bachelor. This theme is quite special because it encapsulates yoo’s passion for appropriating the most beautiful and exquisitely produced objects and ideas from the past, and placing them alongside the most amazing designs of today.

One word to describe this theme: POWER.

I highly recommend that you check it out and see for yourself how you could be living. You can start by looking up their official website: www.acqua-iguazu.com and liking the Acqua Private Residences Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AcquaPrivateResidences

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American Contemporary Ballet Company in Manila and Iloilo

flaircandy — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:04:42 +0000

Iâ€™m so excited to witness this!

U.S. Embassy Manila and the Cultural Center of the Philippines just the visit of an American contemporary ballet company, Trey McIntyre Project, to the Philippines. The group will work collaboratively with the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Dance Group and conduct master classes in ballet, modern dance and technical direction in Manila and Iloilo City during a ten-day visit to the Philippines.

Trey McIntyre is one of the most sought-after choreographers working today. He has created a body of more than 90 works for companies such as American Ballet Theatre, Stuttgart Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, New York City Ballet and Ballet Santiago (Chile). He formed his acclaimed Trey McIntyre Project in 2008, based in Boise, Idaho and has since focused on creating works that explore the human experience in transformative and captivating ways.

Trey McIntyre Projectâ€™s visit to the Philippines includes two showcase performances:

Â· May 10, at 5:30 p.m., Central Philippine University, Rose Memorial Auditorium,

Iloilo.

Â· May 12, at 6:00 p.m., Market! Market! Mall Activity Center, Taguig City.

Both performances are open to the public and free of charge, presented through the support of Central Philippine University and Station Square East Commercial Corporation.

Trey McIntyre Projectâ€™s visit to the Philippines is part of DanceMotion USA^sm , a program made possible by the U.S. Department of Stateâ€™s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and produced in partnership with Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). The program is aimed at sharing the rich dance culture of the United States with international audiences. (www.dancemotionusa.org) In the Philippines, the DanceMotion USA^sm program is being implemented held under the auspices of the US Embassy Manila and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

More info here: http://manila.usembassy.gov/ballet.html

The Lucky Girl

flaircandy — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:30:35 +0000

I’ve been taking creative writing class with Aileen Santos at the Modern Academy at Burgos Circle, The Fort 🙂

I always love writing – hence I started blogging. And even when I was a kid, I always kept a journal or a diary. And I had a notebook full of made-up stories. I don’t know where it is now because we often moved houses.

This class really helped me put structure to my writing. I love free-writing but I believe that my readers would appreciate more if it has more flow 😀

Anyway, our first assignment was to make our own Fairy Tale story. I will post that on my blog too soon… but for now, here’s a parable I wrote on my own. It’s our second assignment!

I can’t believe it! I’m writing stories now!

Lucky Girl
By Hannah Villasis

A girl always thought she has an amazing gift! That is, a gift of luck. She couldn’t complain, but often wondered why she’s always so lucky. In almost every situation, she gets what she desires. She got the lead role for the play, got elected as class president and was cheer captain of their squad. On top of that, she has many friends and has always lived a positive life.

At last, their final results for the exam are out. Failing the exam means one cannot take the course and must shift to another. As she approached the bulletin board, she saw some friends weeping.

She let the board clear before she searched for her name.

Of course she passed! She’s lucky.

The teacher passed by and said “Congratulations.”

I feel bad for my classmates who didn’t make it, said the girl. Why can’t they be as lucky as me?, she asked.

The teacher replied, â€œThere is no such thing as luck my dear. I’ve seen your passion for everything that you love to do and the hard work you put through every role, every task. You make your own luck. It’s like making a wish but you yourself made it happen.

She paused and reflected on what the teacher said and it took her a moment to realize that the teacher was right.

——–

In case you are interested in taking Aileen’s creative writing class, check out their banner below 🙂

Circuit 360 Fitness Club Makati

flaircandy — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:15:07 +0000

Here’s a quick summary of what I know about Circuit 360 and what I have experienced:

work out fast in 30 mins!
total body workout combining cardio and strengthening exercises (you need both to keep fit!)
Push your endurance (believe me on this one)
burn 500 calories in 30 mins (as compared to 30 mins in the treadmill and only burning 120 – 160 calories based on my experience)
group exercises: TRX, power yoga, zumba and my favorite Pole Dancing!

Plus, it’s always fun, challenging (you level up) and you get to meet a lot of people along the way. Â Did I mention that the coaches are awesome? Â They motivated me to push my limits when I was about to give up – definitely one thing that’s lacking in a normal gym.

If you think this is for you, you can book a free session with them to try it out first. Â Check out the banner below for contact details.

GOOD NEWS for people working or living near Makat!

They are opening a new branch in Makati! Â It will be on 7th floor Dolmar Gold Tower, C. Palangca St., Legaspi Village, Makati.

They are going to launch their new branch on July 28 so you can start working out by August 🙂

360 Fitness Club: Total Fitness Redefined

by Cecile Golez

Did you know that 25% of people who sign up for the gym start dropping out within their first 6 to 8 weeks? To top it all off, this number goes up to 52% after 6 months. Only around 35% of people who begin to exercise at the gym really stay for 9 months or more. So why do so many people leave? Well, most of these dropouts attribute their loss of interest to exercise to several reasons (some of which you may have heard or experienced on more than one occasion).

First, thereâ€™s boredom. The decision to start exercising and get fit almost always starts off on the right foot. Thereâ€™s the willingness to try out new things and the determination to push the body further. However, daily long runs on the treadmill and lifting of various weights within the 4 walls of your gym can become tiresome and routinary. Whatâ€™s more, if youâ€™re doing it alone, the difficulty increases as the mind convincingly tells the body itâ€™s too lazy to get moving. Motivation falls short and before you know it, youâ€™ve completely forgotten to exercise.

Second, peopleâ€™s busy schedules make it difficult to find time to hit the gyms. 10 minutes to warm up. 30 minutes on the treadmill. 30 minutes doing weights. 15 minutes on the bike. 15 minutes to stretch and cool down. Letâ€™s face it, spending time at the gym does exactly thatâ€”eat up your time. People can barely squeeze in a proper meal during their lunch breaks so how much more finding additional time for a simple work out?

And finally, the impatience to achieve results within a short time (and not succeeding) leave some people discouraged and frustrated. Eventually, they just stop altogether, often wishing that there was some other quick fix they could avail of.

Well, what if there was a particular fitness center that was diverse enough to keep you constantly engaged, challenged and inspired, all the while requiring only 30 minutes a day still guaranteeing results? As the countryâ€™s first co-ed express fitness facility, 360 Fitness Club proves to be more than just your traditional gym. Their exercise philosophy revolves on providing people with fitness opportunities that are non-traditional, efficient and most importantly, effective. With the use of free weights, kettle bells, cables, exercise balls and many other exercise accessories, the club developed the 360 Circuit, which consists of 20 exercise stations that combine cardiovascular and strengthening exercises â€“ a total body workout that will make members, tone, shape up and burn an average of 500 calories in a total of just 30 minutes each day.

â€œWe understand how difficult it can be for some to exercise regularly so weâ€™ve developed various ways to keep our customers engaged to be fitâ€, shares 360 Fitness Club Head Coach and fitness expert Christopher Callanta. â€œFor as quick as only half an hour, we provide you a total body workout thatâ€™s practically equivalent to an hourâ€™s exercise in a traditional gym setting.â€

Members of 360 Fitness who complete the circuit claim to have improved balance and performance in their daily activities. And thanks to the clubâ€™s other programs like the Jungle Gym Suspension Training classes, participants find their strength and flexibility improving dramatically after just a few classes. â€œWe offer numerous exercises in a Jungle Gym Suspension Training class, where one simply has to adjust their body position to adjust the resistance and intensity of the exerciseâ€, shares Christopher, â€œIt can be a bit of a challenge at first but the results and the feeling you get after attending a class are amazing!â€

â€œTraditional gym workouts take longer because they usually use machines and work out only one muscle group at a time while our suspension training classes, just like our circuit, work out the entire body in one session,â€ Managing Director Joana PiÃ±on adds. To keep their members constantly motivated, 360 Fitness Club also offers a wide range of group exercise classes. â€œWe believe that variety keeps people from getting bored so weâ€™ve introduced several classes that you wonâ€™t normally see in other gyms and fitness centers.â€ And true enough, where else would you find pole dancing classes taught by The Polecats, the countryâ€™s premier pole dancing group? Zumba, the only Latin-inspired dance fitness program that is now being offered in over 125 countries, is also available. 360 Fitness Club also offers yoga, suspension training, kickboxing and running classes, with many more new classes to be introduced.

Whereas in most fitness centers, the members are left to do their exercises alone, 360 Fitness guarantees guided workouts aimed to also motivate and inspire rather than just mere demonstration of the exercises. Coaches are there to act as mentors, constantly challenging their members to push themselves. Other value-added programs to help clients reach their fitness goals are also in the works. â€œWeâ€™re working on developing a fitness diary for members to keep track of their calorie intake and expenditure, as well as providing special podcasts for them to learn about tips and how-toâ€™s on exercise and nutrition,â€ shares Joana excitedly. â€œWeâ€™re really here as fitness partners of our members to help them get in the best shape possible. And that means providing different means of support all the way,â€ adds Christopher.

A year after the success of the first branch in Ortigas, 360 Fitness Club will launch their second branch in Makati this July. The pioneer club is already enjoying a growing number of clientele who have all bought into the philosophy of fitness that is indeed proving to be non-traditional, efficient and effective. More and more members are attesting to visible results both physically and mentally even in a period of just 4 to 6 weeks. Some have experienced weight loss even without an accompanying diet, others are proclaiming better productivity in their daily activities thanks to an increase in focus, strength and stamina.

Whatever your fitness goals are, 360 Fitness Club recognizes that itâ€™s never easily achieved when done alone. As partners and experts in fitness, the clubâ€™s objective is to ensure that their members are constantly motivated, inspired and guided in order to reach these goals. Going beyond the physical exertion and making the entire experience a mental challenge and a way of life, 360 Fitness Club redefines what total fitness is all about and gives people that much-needed push to just keep on going.

www.completethecircuit.com

www.facebook.com/360fitnessclub

360 Fitness Club Makati
7/f Dolmar Gold Tower, C. Palanca St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
0917-5600360; 5777807

360 Fitness Club Ortigas
13th floor, Strata 100, F. Ortigas Jr. Ave, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
0917-8600360; 9409575

The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber in Manila

flaircandy — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:50:04 +0000

I wasn’t really exposed to a lot of plays when I was a kid, but Andrew Lloyd Webber’s songs from his play are really famous. Since I have been interested with theatre lately, I decided to catch up on what I missed and watched his show here in Manila.

It’s a summary of all his songs from the different plays / musicals he has composed.

I cried to a couple of songs that moved me. But I particularly cried when they performed “Don’t Cry for me Argentina” from Evita. Ahhh… the emotions it provoked me. I think I’m an empath, I am easily affected by other people’s feelings and I really felt the song 🙂

Performances from June 24, 2011 to July 3 (13 shows only)

Venue: Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, CCP
(CCP Main Theater)

Price of the ticket ranges from P 700 – P 6,000

You can check out and buy tickets here.

Me with DJ Pink Ingrid of Mellow 94.7! I am also wearing my pink glasses coz after I got well from my eye infection, my vision somewhat blurred some more… Might need to have them checked again soon!

I think I like my hair color and might maintain this. I’m dying to cut my hair super short… but I kinda need it for a project soon so maybe will chop it off after 6 months. 😛

Anyway, you only have ’till tomorrow to watch this!

xoxo,

Flaircandy

10 Blackberry apps for Navigating Traffic in Manila

flaircandy — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:07:41 +0000

Hi guys, it’s traffic and it’s flooded everywhere! Â Here are apps you can download and use with your Blackberry to get you through the streets of Manila 🙂

Motoring App Alert â€“ Navigating through traffic with your BlackBerry

In this edition of AppAlert, we have compiled a list road safety and useful applications with relations to your car.

1. DriveSafe.ly â€“ Free / Text’nDrive â€“ Free

Drivesafe.ly and Textâ€™nDrive are two ingenious applications that eliminate the temptation of reading your emails or SMS while driving; both the applications will read aloud your emails and SMS in real time while you focus on driving.

The best feature about the apps is that it enables you to reply by voice. The only difference between these two apps is the interface, so it boils down to a matter of your preference.

Drivesafe.ly