Author: Rochelle Sy Chua

Makeover for Roch at Beauty & Fashion Bloggers Greenwich Tea Party

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On April 22, 2009

Wow! A makeover from a fellow blogger! It just makes it so personal
Makeover session was part of the activities we’ve done on the beauty bloggers event last friday.

It started with Andi Manzano interviewing me on what I’m feeling then because I’m going to get a make over. I actually can’t remember what I answered because it was caught on video camera since it’s going to be televised! I felt that my english sucked big time coz I was too conscious! It’s pretty embarassing hehehe. So if ever any of you will watch Qtube on QTV and see this interview, please don’t take my grammar against me hahaaha!

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Next is the makeover itself… Look at Anna‘s makeup kit!!

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I cannot imagine, that we need to bring soooooo many products just to be able to put make up on 1 person! haahaha I feel so special. Well, my personal beauty regimen is pretty simple (see my post here).

Anna started with the makeover. She put cleanser on me first then toner then eye make up then blush on and lastly, lipstick. I don’t know how to elaborate it more since I’m not really the type who loves to put make up hahaa. I actually don’t know how but would love to learn and I think having a makeover will help. I’d be able to get tips on what kind of products to put on our face & skin.

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Here are the list of products Anna used on me:

  • Celeteque Toner for Sensitive Skin
  • The Face Shop Clean Oil Free Blemish Balm Cream
  • Maybelline Clear Smooth 2 Way Foundation Shade 21
  • Ever Bilena Advance Smooth Eyes in Campagne Bright (Eyesahdow Base)
  • Estee Lauder Ivory Box (Eyeshadow)/ Tea Biscuit / Cinnamon (Contour Eyeshadow)
  • Estee Lauder Eye Pencil (Kohl) in Black – Eyeliner
  • Avon Uplifting Mascara in Black
  • Ever Bilena Eyebrow Pencil
  • Ever Bilena Bronzer (Bronze Ore) – Contour Face
  • Fanny Serrano Blush on in Mysty Rose
  • Boots N07 Moisture Drench Lipstick in Lipstick Paradise
  • In2It Megashine Lipgloss
  • Skin Food Lime Secret Shine Pact (20)

And here is me after the makeover

With Andi Manzano (Qtube Host):
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and ofcourse, with Anna Tan (Make-Up Artist):
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After the event, I met up with my guildmates to play (guess, what?) DOTA!!! hahaahhaa I wish the computer can appreciate the beautiful made up face that is facing it hahahahaha

If you are looking for a make-up artist, you can contact Anna.
Here is her contact details:
Maria Anna de Leon-Tan
mobile: 0917-892-6213
email address: bperfection@gmail.com

Greenwich

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On April 21, 2009

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Greenwich 

Level 4 (Bridgeway) SM Megamall, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City 
(02) 637-3625
Delivery: 5-55-55 
Website: http://www.greenwich.com.ph

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I was able to try out different menu items available in Greenwich during the Beauty & Fashion Bloggers’ Tea Party last friday. I really thought that their pizza is just normal and the other pizza parlors are much better but after I tried it last friday, I’m totally a Greenwich fan now. I love their new pizza! Their lasagna is superb! ambiance is wayyyyyy better than before. Kudos to Greenwich for the reinvention! Love it!

Here are the menu items that were served to us:

  • Pizzas! Pizzas! Pizzas!
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This is YUMMY!!! No exageration, it is really good!

I tried their new Overloaded Xtreme Cheese Pizzas! Oh I’m super hungry and craving for Greenwich pizza now! But with all honesty, this is a must try. Take my word for it!

There are 3 variants for the Overloaded Xtreme Cheese Pizzas
1) Cheesy Blockbuster Overload
2) Extreme Cheese & Sausage Overload
3) 5 Cheese & Garlic Overload (only available at SM Megamall)

Prices:
Rolled Edge Thick Crust
Slice (Php 63), Double (Php 289), Family (Php 439), 18″Blowout (Php 809)

Original Thin & Crisp Crust
Double (Php 249), Family (Php 409), Party Square (Php 485)

  • Macaroni Salad Plus (Php 43)
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  • Lasagna Supreme (Php 89)
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As what my follow bloggers said, this is the best lasagna ever! I’m not really fond of lasagna but if it’s Greenwich I’ll definitely dig in

  • Chocolate Fudge (Php 49)
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With all the food that was served to us, you wouldn’t even imagine that you’re in a fastfood restaurant. I’m totally sold, I’ll definitely eat more often in Greenwich from now on.

Beauty & Fashion Bloggers’ Greenwich Tea Party

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On April 20, 2009

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It is such an honor to be invited by Lace Llanora (styleandrelax.net) to the great tea party for Beauty & Fashion bloggers! Though I was starting to fill up my Beauty & Fashion section, it is so nice that I’ll be able to grow this section of my blog with activities like this one!

The event started with great great food by Greenwich (I’ll post a separate entry for this one), Greenwich’ manager sharing with us the changes with their services and also new menu items. I really love the food! I wish I was able to finish everything in front of me but after we found out that our event will be televised on QTV for Qtube (airs every thursdays, 10PM), I kinda felt so conscious that I wasn’t able to eat that much hahaha!

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We waited for Andi Manzano (host of Qtube) & we started by introducing ourselves 1 by 1. We also took that chance to share our blog and also the reason why we blog about beauty & fashion.

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Next, we were asked to share our TOUGHEST fashion experience. I shared my embarassing experience wherein my 4-inches heel broke! hahaha I just shared that when it was broken, I ended up trying to pretend that I still have it. Andi has the power to choose which experience is the toughest and with that, the winner will win Tough Jeans! Earth won! She shared that since her shoe size is really small, it is really such a challenge for her to find shoes and sometimes she has to visit the children’s section just to be able to find one that fits her. Congrats Earth!

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Next in line is the raffle! 2 lucky bloggers will be able to win Ipanema!!! And this time, the male fashion bloggers won! Congratulations to Khaz & Dhon!

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The main event for me? The makeover! hahahha why? Because I’m the one that they are going to put make up on! Thanks to Anna Tan (lipstickaddict.blogspot.com) for the great makeup! hahaha it’s just so funny that I’ll be able to show off my new look in a DOTA game with friends hehehe. I’ll also post a separate blog entry for the makeover.

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Both Anna & I were given beauty products courtesy of Stratworks.

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Lastly, we have to end it in style! So ready for a catwalk? my fellow bloggers sure did! But I was just too camera shy that I felt that I was shaking the time that the camera was rolling hahaha. Best pose will win goodies from Stratworks. Congratulations Edelweiss!!

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After having so much fun with the event and the food and ofcourse the prizes, Greenwich gave us all giftpacks to go home with.

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Here are the Fashion & Beauty Bloggers who attended the event:

Thanks to Lace for organizing this fun event and also to the sponsors, Greenwich, Stratworks, Ipanema & Tough Jeans. Thanks also to QTV for covering the event. This is one of the memorable experience definitely for me.

More pictures here.

Roch’s List of Applications on her Palm T|X

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On April 20, 2009

Similar to what I did for my iphone, I want to have a documented list of applications I have in my Palm T|X.

This is so… it’s going to be easier for me to keep track and also have documented reviews of all those apps, just to remind me if I liked them or not hahahaa. And ofcourse, this is to help you decide which applications you can download on your gadget/s that runs Palm OS

I have many applications on my Palm but I was only able to review a few. Once I have time, I’ll catch up with the reviews.

Here is what I have so far:

I’ll update this list as soon as I have new Palm OS application reviews.

A. Venue Hotel Suites

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On April 19, 2009

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The A. Venue Hotel Suites 

Antel Lifestyle City, 7829 Makati Avenue, Makati City 
(02) 403 0865, (02) 403 0888

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I have this weird thing that I like to try out different hotels and stay there for 1 night alone. Just to experience it and it’s my way of pampering & rewarding myself.

During holy week, I checked in at A. Venue Hotel Suites. Since it’s a new hotel, I’m pretty sure that all facilities are new and excellent. I was also a bit excited because it was written in their website that internet is available at all rooms.

the 1st thing that I noticed is their great service, I was pleasantly surprised how courteous their staff are. Based on previous experience with other hotels, I have this impression that they are not so courteous with local people but especially courteous with foreigners. I dont feel this with A. Venue Hotel Suites. And plus points for that one, it’s pretty important that there is no discrimination

When I entered the 1-bedroom suite, I was like “WOW”. It was well decorated.

You’ll see the kitchen on the left side & dining table on the right side. I also like the combination of the colors and the lighting. The kitchen is not well equipped but I’ll take note next time that if I want to cook there of something, I’ll have to bring the materials.

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In the middle area, there’s a desk where you can work, write, etc.

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Next is the living room area, there’s a TV there with DVD player. It also has very comfortable sofa & chair. View is superb as well as you can see the whole Makati area.

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Now, we go to the bedroom… the bed is soooo comfortable to sleep in. I think I started sleeping at around 9PM and woke up at 6AM. Sooooo relaxing. I can also watch TV there.

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Lastly, the washroom! It is my first time to see a small bathtub where we can sit! ahahhaha I was like surpised! Coz I realized that it’s pretty dangerous for me to stand up for shower, so I can only sit in the bath tub then take my bath hahaha. It’s a new experience and it’s cool!

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One thing I’m very disappointed about is that… their internet is NOT free! They did not put that in their site so I went there believing that I’ll be able to surf the net. Here are their internet rates for information:

  • Php240 (60 minutes)
  • Php480 (4 hours)
  • Php980 (16 hours)

Aside from hotel stay & free breakfast for 2, we can also use their infinity pool & gym! Their infinity pool is sooo nice. I wasn’t able to try any of those 2 because I wanted to leave early so I can surf the net at home. I just had my good night sleep at the hotel room and a good breakfast at their cafe hehehe.

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Their published rates for the 1-bedroom suite is Php6500. I was able to get it at Php3200ish. My secret? Go online and book. I booked mine at Asiatravel.com. I discovered that sometimes it’s much expensive if you go straight to the hotel to book & reserve. So lessons learned, I’ll be smarter next time

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