Author: Rochelle Sy Chua

VNC Bloggers Party

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On July 19, 2009

I attended the VNC Bloggers Party last June 6, 2009. Here, VNC introduced their company & products to us who blog about fashion & lifetyle.

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VNC Manager talks about VNC, their history, products, etc

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fashion bloggers (I’m the one in red)

VNC is a Malaysian brand that offers fun, fashionable & affordable shoes, bags & accessories. Being inspired in the makings of well-established designers, VNC offers their own take of high fashion wear from Chanel’s classic & innovative pieces to Emilio Pucci’s taste in geometric prints & kaleidoscopic colors.

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I myself is a fan of this brand, I always make it a point to visit their store if I go to malls as I find it sooo uptodate and in trend.

2 Collections were also unveiled to us:

VNC’s Spring 2009 Collection

Brings to the fashion arena the Ethnic Pop vibe! Taking the form of heels, wedges, flats & pumps, they are designed with acryclic buckles, beads wood buckles, straw & brass to complete the look.

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VNC’s Summer 2009 Collection

All about city chick donning the urban natural euphoria. Sleek, strappy & sophisticated products of patent, split leather & wood. From dusty purples, maroons, to beige.. the urban natural look never fails to impress.

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VNC is a major player in the fashion industry who has branches all over the world including Brunei, Malaysia, Oman, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Philippines, UAE, Thailand & Cambodia. In the Philippines, VNC started its first store in 2003 at Robinson’s Galleria. Now it has already expanded, it now has branches at Glorietta III, Robinson’s Manila, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, Trinoma, Alabang Town Center, Shangri-La Mall, SM Annex & Eastwood Mall.

Be sure to check it out when you plan to go out and shop

More pictures from the event here.

NoBorders Tours Presents.. Great Davao Adventure

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On July 13, 2009

Wanna go to Davao and experience an adventure? Why not join the “Great Davao Adventure” organized by NoBorders Tours?

Friends of mine who are behind NoBorders Tours are organizing one on August 29-31, 2009. I might join this depending on my schedule. I believe this is a great opportunity to tour Davao especially for people who has not gone to Davao yet.

You’ll be able to go to places like:

Eagle Park
Eden Nature Park
Camp Sabros
Crocodile Farm
Wild Water Rafting
Pearl Farm
City Tour

Meals, Accomodation & Transporation at Davao are already included in the package. Talk about value for money, all of those for only Php 8,700.00 (does not include airfare & zipline rides at camp sabros).

One thing about travel is you want to relax and you’ll definitely get this there as you are going to be guided by a local. You don’t need to worry about details, all you need is to fly to Davao & enjoy. They can also arrange your flight for you if you want And lastly, these guys are really adventurous, so if you want adventure, you won’t be disappointed with this group

If you want to join the tour on August 29-31, 2009. You can email NoBorders Tours at noborders.tours@gmail.com.

If you’re not available on August 29-31 and would want to experience Great Davao Adventure, this is possible, you just need to be at least 8 people and they can definitely accomodate.

See you in Davao!

Haircut at Essentuals Toni & Guy

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On July 13, 2009

I had my haircut for the 1st time at Essentuals Toni & Guy located at the 6750 Retail Arcade Building in Makati City last June 6, 2009 (right after I attended the Facebook EB vs Con-Ass).

As a background, I usually change my hairstyle every time my birthday or christmas is coming up. So I do this twice a year. For the past 2-3 years, what I did was just to curl my hair during May/June & straighten my hair during December

I wanted something new for my birthday. I wanted DRASTIC change, I wanted to cut my hair real short. A look that people will definitely notice.

I mentioned this to “Aljheal” who is a senior stylist at Toni & Guy. He mentioned that short hair DOESN’T suit me but he’ll cut my hair to a style that will fit me. I trusted him and let him do his magic.

I was totally satisfied, I look better (I think! hahaha) and I felt that my hair has style compared to the dull long hair that I had before the cut was made. Aljheal also mentioned that I might want to have my hair digitally permed as it suits the haircut better. I told him I’ll think about it. Besides, it’s really not that cheap to have your hair done nowadays. He set my hair so I can see how it is if I curl it.

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I definitely recommend Aljheal, I loved my haircut a whole lot. You can reach him via Toni & Guy at (02) 812-8559.

The haircut costs me Php750 then I gave Aljheal a Php100 tip and the girl who assisted him Php50. So all in all, I spent Php900.

I’m still thinking if I should go for the digital perm, I’ll do this at Tony & Jackey and this will cost me another Php3,000. I’m leaning towards doing this on December though. Let’s see

Facebook Eyeball vs Con-Ass

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On July 13, 2009

I attended the 1st Facebook Eyeball versus Con-Ass last June 6, 2009. This was brought about when the House of Representatives happened to pass the Con-Ass resolution # 1109.

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The main purpose of the event is to raise awareness by using internet media like facebook & blogging. The weather was pretty bad that day but it was still well-attended. Paranaque Congressman Roilo Golez was the special speaker in this eyeball. He narrated to us what happened that night, we asked some questions and the discussions went on with the attendees.

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The event was also covered by TV media like ABS-CBN, GMA & TV5.

Basically, Resolution # 1109 aims to amend/revise the constitution. A lot of people are against this as election is upcoming and there is a big chance that the government might use this to their advantage. We still want to have elections to go through next year right?

After the discussions, we were asked to sign on the freedom wall. Just a message that we want to share with the congressmen who voted for the resolution.

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By the way, the event was organized by Ople Center. If you share the same advocacies & ideals of Ople Center, you can sign up as an Ople Center volunteer by calling their hotline at (02) 833-5337.

More pictures here.

1st Annual Dodgeball Tournament at Club 650 Libis

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On July 13, 2009

The 1st ever annual dodgeball tournament organized by Playboy Philippines happened last May 30, 2009 for the benefit of Gives Back Foundation.

This tournament aims to raise at least Php200,000 for the chemotherapy of 9 cancer patients at the Veterans Hospital in Q.C.

There were a total of 8 teams who joined the tournament coming from various sectors like celebrities, media, bloggers, sponsors, etc.

I was part of one of the blogger teams called Blogballers. Though we didn’t make it to the semifinals, we all had fun! I myself is thrilled as it was the 1st time that I played the game and learned & practiced the game all in 1 day

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Team Blogballers

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Team Digital Manila

The Philippine Dodgeball Association was there to help teach the players how to properly play dodgeball. The objective of the game is mainly to eliminate all members of the opposing team by hitting them with balls. Players (4-10 players on each team) will need to throw the ball to hit a member of the opposing team. Once a player is hit, they get eliminated BUT once an opposing member catch a thrown ball, they will be brought back to the game again. So this ends as soon as 1 team has noone left in the playing court.

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Thanks to the sponsors for making this happen. Sponsors include 100 Plus, Lozatech, Capsulac, Potato Chips, etc.

Lozatech Team emerged as champions in this tournament. Congratulations to them! Their strategy and energy to play is really outstanding!

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Team Lozatech

How can a Playboy-organized tournament be complete without the playboy bunnies??

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Me with the Playboy Playmates (they asked me to hold their magazine )

More Pictures here.