Monday, May 30, 2011

Ruby Tuesday: Spot the Ruby!



One day in my office, I got a visit from Ironman, and there were lots of rubies then! :D

5 Ways to Impress a Woman

Impressing the ladies doesn’t always come naturally. Let’s face it - women can be complicated therefore making it hard to know just what to say and do to get them interested. Here, we’ve got the lowdown on what women want. Read our best makeover tips ranging from things like hair transplant procedures to purchasing the right threads and then all you need to know about engaging them in conversation. No bloke should miss these tips:


Get the look
You don’t have to entirely change your image to snag the right woman, but you may want to do things that will help make you feel more confident, and thus making you more attractive to the opposite sex. It’s true, women like confident men. If you’re hiding in the corner because you’re self conscious about that receding hairline or beer gut, why not do something about it. Hair transplant surgery has advanced in leaps and bounds and can offer you just the boost you need to feel yourself again.


Getting fit doesn’t mean having to spend long hours at the gym either. Just eat healthier and get out in the fresh air and go for a walk or run- anything to get your body moving.


The little things
It sounds obvious, but you’d be amazed at how many men don’t fix their hair in the morning or before going out, forget to brush their teeth, wear a clean pressed shirt or spray cologne. Take pride in your appearance and it will not only give you a confidence boost but it won’t go unnoticed.


Chivalry is back
Now you have what you need to feel great and confident, so how do you go about talking to her? No word of a lie, a lady likes a gentleman. Show you are well mannered. There are heaps of women who still really value men who have good manners.


Talking tips
Get tongue tied when talking to women or tend to blurt out the wrong thing? Try these tips: Maintain eye contact with her. If you are engaged in conversation with a women, the worst thing you can do is get caught out looking at her cleavage area. Stay focused on what she is saying and maintain eye contact so she knows you’re listening.


Don’t go straight in with the compliment. Ditch the cheesy lines, women really hate them. Give sincere compliments and don’t compliment just for the sake of it. Be genuine and compliment her on her character rather than her looks. You want her to know you are genuine.


Give her your complete attention. Turn your cell phone on silent or off. Let her know she has your completed attention.


Know where the hot spots are
When taking a women out for drinks, you need to know a great place to take her. You don’t want to end up in a seedy bar because you haven’t done your research. Find out what the hottest Sydney bars and nightclubs are that have just opened. Show her you know your stuff.


Impressing women can seem a like a tough task at first, but once you know what they want, it’s really quite easy. I hope our list of tips has given you the fuel you need to get out there and meet the woman of your dreams!

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Brace for the Hongkong's Sale Season in June

Thanks to Yahoo News! that reports about the fabled sale season in HongKong:

Imagine this: Leopard-print Louboutin lace-up booties at 60-per-cent discount; a black asymmetric wool dress from Lanvin's Fall-Winter 2010 RTW collection at 40-per-cent off; a lacey bondage dress from the British label Preen's Spring-Summer RTW 2010 collection marked down to 70-per-cent off the full price.

Then there's Helmut Lang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu, Haider Ackermann at 30-70-per-cent off, on top of deeply discounted Maison Martin Margiela, Yohji Yamamoto, Tsumori Sato, Dries Van Noten, Ann Demeulemeester, Marni, Roland Mouret. Add to that the selection of Jimmy Choos, Pedro Garcias, Givenchys and Brian Atwoods at a mere fraction of their original prices.

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Checking out Parfois at Abreeza (Ayala Center Davao)

Last weekend, I was in Davao. And I said to myself that I would check out Abreeza, the Ayala Center Davao. Well there is still much construction going on in the area, but already, I can see that it's going to be another nice combination of concrete and nature that Ayala Centers are famous for.

Already, from what I can see Abreeza will be a home of popular brands. And guess which brand I didn't miss? Parfois! 

This European leading fashion accessories brand is becoming to be a favorite of mine. I already got a number of accessories from them and a tote (which warrants another post later on). Anyway, at Abreeza, I got myself some bangles and a ring. Then I got a free necklace! I super like that experience indeed! :)

Lookie:

Friday, May 27, 2011

BrandsForGrabs New Layout Misses You!

As you can see, Brands for Grabs is sporting a new look. However, there's something missing here: YOU, my fellow fashionistas.

I know you have followed this blog for quite sometime now. When I changed my template, I lost your thumbnails. I am not sure how to get all of you back on my sidebar. If anyone can help me, I'd appreciate it. Or perhaps you need to follow this blog anew. Either way,  thank you! :)

With the new layout, I hope I'd be able to update this blog as often as I can. Meanwhile, do read on and drop me a line from time to time.

The Easiest Way to a Get Gorgeous New Hair Color

Early this year, I put highlights to my hair.  The color of my hair is black, or should I say, dark brown and the highlights are reddish. It turned out well, actually, as what my friends would tell me.

I actually wanted to color my hair into reddish black, but it would be my first time, and I was not that confident on how it would turn out. Thus, the decision to put highlights first.

Now, I'm seriously considering having my hair colored. And when I read about the easiest way to get a gorgeous new hair color with Clairol from TotalBeauty, all the more I'm wanting to get ahead with it. :)


Wednesday, May 25, 2011

GT: Latest Summer Fun


For this summer vacation, the family went to Boracay. We stayed at Tawhay Boracay Resort Condominiums at Station 1, and had a lot of fun frolicking on white sand, cool waters! 





By the way, if you have plans of going to Boracay, check out Tawhay Boracay. Better yet, book with me and enjoy great discounts. ;)) 

Monday, May 2, 2011

Yahoo! News: Conceptual fashion stores opened doors in the US and Asia last month

Just a heads up guys, if you have not read this yet. I saw this on Yahoo! news. Conceptual fashion stores just opened doors in the US and Asia.

Conceptual fashion store means there is a blend of art and design concepts. It's interesting really. Check them out!


Vivienne Westwood
LA, USA
The long months of waiting and speculating have been worth it: Britain's first lady of punk has united all of her collections -- including Anglomania, Red Label, Red Carpet, and Man -- under one roof for her first US store. Jewelry, shoes, and books are also available at the address.
8320 Melrose Avenue
http://www.viviennewestwood.co.uk

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