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Go Beach Hopping the Fashionable Way with Caribbean Footwear!
After being disappointed with my favorite Brazilian flip flop brand, I knew that I needed something new, something cheaper and something reliable. You see I spent about PHP1495 for every limited edition pair of that Brazilian flip flops but guess what? Not one of the 3 pairs I bought lasted for more than a year! Isn’t that sad? Not to mention outrageously expensive.
So when the invite from Caribbean Footwear came, I immediately said YES! They provided a catalogue beforehand and I noticed how classy they were so my next question was, “are they that expensive?”. That question and a whole lot more were answered during the launch of the Carribean Footwear Urban Safari collection.
Caribbean’s Urban Safari Collection
We all know that bold prints are so in nowadays, especially this summer. So why not hit the beach with flip flops that will go with any cool and chic summer outfit? There are just too many designs to choose from the Caribbean’s Urban Safari collection!
Top 8 Reasons Why You Should Buy and LOVE Caribbean Flip Flops
- Caribbean footwear is proudly PINOY made. Now THIS is something to be proud of. I hope that we can come up with more Philippine made products like Caribbean Footwear.
- Caribbean footwear is VERY durable. I used mine during our recent trip to Baguio, walked from one tourist spot to another and you know that one do not just walk in Baguio, one hikes. My Caribbean flip flops are still alive, yay!
- Caribbean footwear is comfortable. From all that walking, I didn’t feel ANY leg pain whatsoever and yes, NO BLISTERS! Amazing
- Yes, they are FASHIONABLE. It’s not your usual flip flops, the designs were made to match any outfit. You can wear flip flops without looking drab. *wink*
- Talk about Art and Science: The strap, the toe fashion structure, the mid-foot curve and the sole provide our footsies ultimate foot protection.
- It has Anti-Slip Technology, something that most flip flop brands don’t have. Thumbs up!
- Once you go Caribbean, you’ll be never satisfied with any other flip flop brand. Trust me, it’s true.
- And finally, Caribbean Footwear is VERY INEXPENSIVE. Yes! Yes! Yes! Prices go from PHP159 – PHP299 ONLY.
More and more flip flop users are now switching to Caribbean, and with the reasons given above I bet you should do the switch too!
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Live Your Style with adidas NEO
When I became a mom, the change was just so drastic that I lost my real self during the transition.
Fast forward 2013, I am now a mom to two wonderful little girls who are always dressed up in style. I realized though that I am thinking of how they should look more often than I think about how I look. Since I am a work at home mom, I can survive a whole month without dressing up in style — something that I didn’t allow to happen when I was still single. Right now, I am always in pajamas and loose shirts when at home and shirts and shorts when I go out.
THIS.SHOULD.STOP. NOW.
So when Nuffnang PH and Adidas asked me this question:
How do you express your personality through your style?
I realized that “Hey! I can be still be stylish and comfy at the same time!
Here are some of the set of clothes that I plan to wear from now on:
FOR THE NEO-FIED WORK AT HOME MOMMY
As a short-shorts type of person, I tend to go overboard with simplicity to the point that I can exist with wearing only this and loose shirts. But I can add some ooomph to my daily outfit, right? With my tattered short-shorts, colorful tank tops and Adidas NEO, I know that I’d always be in style.
FOR THE NEO-FIED MOMMY BLOGGER
Isn’t this ensemble fab? I can go color-crazy with Adidas NEO without looking tacky! I’d look perfect if I wear this with a neutral colored satchel, right? This is also the perfect match when I am with the kids — no frills. Just so perfect!
You see, with Adidas NEO, I can perk up my outfit without compromising comfort! Who says you can no longer be fashionable when you reach mommyhood?
Embrace fun, spontaneity and the unexpected twists in fashion when the adidas NEO Label Spring 2013 collection hits stores in January to March.
Living a carefree journey that lets teens make their own style, NEO will capture attention with unique and innovative fashion and design twists on Spring merchandise. Products have multiple purposes or added value.
NEO will release a fresh product offering each month, spotlighting a fashion trend interpreted in a different way. In March patterns are the highlight, featuring vibrant waves of colour, with subtle patterns that appear to be one thing but on close inspection reveal another. These will include camouflage prints and edgy takes on adidas NEO slogans with a focus on windbreakers and shirts. Sporty, street and lifestyle footwear silhouettes with strong colour and graphic links create the look.
NEO footwear is available in SM and select Robinson’s Department Stores nationwide.
CLium for the On-the-Go!
I’ve been a Clium for almost a year now. Check out my Clium journey here, here, here and here.
I love CLium much as I love travelling but if there’s one thing about those two that I hate, it’s the hassle of bringing a mug and hot water whenever I travel just so I could take in my usual dose of CLium (which is, by the way, two packets each day). Clium fiber packs and travelling just don’t jive together.
So having CLium fiber in capsules in my bag just saves my day:
Here are some facts about fiber that you might want to know:
Soluble and Insoluble Fiber.Both are actually good for the body but each has a unique function providing different sets of health benefits. Insoluble fiber stimulates bowel movement in the digestive track by boosting your stool bulk while Soluble fiber forms a gel-like substance when mixed with water.
Insoluble fiber:
- wheat-based food
- nuts
- bran seeds
- skin of some fruits and vegetables
Soluble fiber:
- oats
- soybeans
- peas
- bananas
- apples
- certain vegetables
- psyllium in CLium fiber
FACTS: A tablespoon (5-grams) of Clium fiber packs up to 14x more oatmeal or cereal. It swells 50x its size when mixed with liquid like water and juice among others. It is also gluten-free and contains zero additives and preservatives. And because CLium fiber is 100% plant material-based, it doesn’t have any serious side effects to the body.
Fiber Activity. Fiber keeps blood sugar levels under control and lowers risks of coronary heart diseases. It is also a natural fat absorber that aids in weight management. Soluble fiber like Clium causes a feeling of fullness thus reducing hunger pangs and food intake.
Fiber-rich Diet. If you think you’re not taking enough fiber, you can always augment your daily fiber needs with supplements like CLium. The Philippine Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute recommends the intake of 20-25 grams of fiber each day, while the American Diatetic Association recommends around 20-35 grams for healthy adults.
Must Do: Take a tablespoon ( 1 packet) or 5 capsules of Clium fiber twice a day to help promote regular digestive activity, maintain good cholesterol and regulate the body’s blood sugar.
Protect Your Family With Food Insurance
Many people have faced the uncertainty of how to cope with high unemployment, rising food costs and a devastated real estate market; however, there are some steps one can take to help provide a measure of protection for their families. Regardless of your current financial situation, circumstances can change in a hurry. In fact, whether it is a complete economic depression of the US economy, a natural disaster or simply the typical rise in food costs due to inflation, it is important to consider the advantages of preparing an emergency food supply.
The simple process of food storage can be an excellent hedge against the rising cost of feeding your family, but storing food goes beyond just saving money. Experts have long advised that everyone should have a minimum of three days worth of food and water stored in preparation for unforeseen emergencies. However, even without the possible threat of a natural or man-made disaster, a well-stocked food storage pantry can provide nutritious and delicious meals without the need to run to the store for necessary ingredients. This not only saves on the price of gas, but it saves time and trouble as well.
Today, emergency food preparations can be as simple as picking up a few extra items when you are at the store; however, it can also involve making larger purchases of food items designed with a shelf-life of 30 years or more. Depending on your particular circumstances and preparedness goals, it is possible to find just about anything imaginable to stock your emergency food pantry.
Choosing the right food storage items is an important part of protecting your family. Whether you simply want to save money on your monthly food budget or you are looking to provide long-term protection in the event of an emergency, having a well-stocked pantry of shelf-stable products can make a huge difference. Of course, in planning your food needs be sure to take into consideration the items your family already enjoys. It is possible to make just about anything from your food supplies if you plan ahead.
One way to ensure that you are able to get the most out of your food storage is to use the products on a regular basis. When you take food out of your storage, you become familiar with the items you have on hand, your family will be accustomed to eating these products and you will ensure your products are rotated on a regular basis. Enjoy the foods you have stored and keep replenishing and you can take comfort in knowing that your family is prepared for any type of emergency.
Stay Fit With Protein-rich Dishes Stored Food
Just because you are trying to change up your diet to include more freeze dried foods does not mean you have to compromise on the nutritional content of your meals. Getting enough protein is crucial to maintaining your strength, endurance, and muscle mass. People who do not get enough protein will be lethargic and tired throughout their day. While animal products are a traditional source of protein, they are not the only source.
Nuttin’ To It
One of the easiest foods to freeze dry is nuts because they have so little moisture in them already. Nuts are a good source of protein in addition to good fatty acids and fiber. Some nuts like peanuts are higher in fat than they are in protein, but nuts such as
• almonds
• cashews
• macadamia nuts
• Brazil nuts
• walnuts
all have much more protein per calorie than peanuts.
Substitute When Necessary
Though the taste of tofu cannot always replicate the tasty of juicy meat, it contains excellent quantities of protein while loading up your diet with a bare minimum of fat. Tofu contains no cholesterol and a very low calorie rate in comparison to meat. Since tofu has a high percentage of water anyway, you can fit a large quantity of it into a small space once it has been freeze dried. You can click for great freeze dried foods here for other storage options.
Dairy Dairy Quite Contrary
Milk produced by cows or goats offers concentrated protein that has low fat and cholesterol. You do not need to freeze dry milk, since it is sold in powder form at any grocery. Powdered milk can be added to water for drinking or can be used as a substitute in baking and cooking. While store-bought cheeses and yogurts will only last a few days, freeze-dried dairy products can last years on your shelf without spoiling or developing harmful bacteria.
It’s What’s for Dinner
Not all meats have to be freeze dried in order to be stored. Heat-dried meats like jerky and biltong will store for months on end because there is no moisture that allows for spoiling bacteria to grow. Salting is an excellent method too preserving meat to keep it from going bad, though it requires diners to drink more water so it can be digested. Smoked fish can also last for months and you can purchase smoked salmon in nearly any grocery store around. Canned fish like tuna provide quality protein with a minimum of fat.
Oh Hello, Windows 8!
A few months back, my laptop just died down on me. I was desperate to buy another one because working on the PC just didn’t seem right. Well, my PC is more powerful but I just love the mobility of laptops. I love the fact that it lets me work anywhere. So due to the fact that I needed to work and I couldn’t afford a new laptop just now (it’s out of the budget). I settled for a netbook because it’s all that I can afford.
It has been just so frustrating because having worked in powerful speed up pc and laptops, I am used to multi-task, something the netbook just couldn’t do. So what I did was, bring it to the attention of my trusted IT, my uncle! He then installed Windows 8 on it and it was love at first time!
Windows 8 lets me browse through various websites with ease and speed. Though I know that it is still not as powerful as my lappy and PC, at least it loads fast now.
Thank you, Windows 8!
The Re-Emerging Trend: Leather is Back in Style!
If you are one of the countless individuals who strive to keep up with the latest fashion trends, you may be on the lookout for innovative concepts and designs that will coordinate with your existing wardrobe.
Assembling a wardrobe for everyday wear should include outfits and accessories that are functional, practical and fashionable. Several decades ago, the fashion rage focused around leather bike jacks and boots, but did you realize that leather is back in style right now?
The concept of leather clothing and accessories being solely for the guys is way outdated. Leather can reflect a woman’s personal style; yet remain perfectly acceptable and appropriate for the office. A leather shirt teamed with a simple skirt or denim jeans can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. A leather shirt can provide a chic and fun southwestern look as well. When you realize that leather is back in style, you will find plenty of ways to incorporate the look into your daily wardrobe.
Leather jackets for men and women make a great presentation and offer a classic look for autumn. Whether you choose a belted style of leather coat or a hip length jacket, your options are great. Black leather jackets and full length coats are the most popular color. The black leather offers a classic look that coordinates nicely with most other colors. For a different look that reflects your personal style, how about choosing a red leather jacket or shirt? You are not limited to black or red, however. Brown is another popular color choice for leather jackets, although blue has become a trendy look as well.
When it comes to fabulous selection of leather apparel, ladies have greater options than the gents. Leather mini-skirts, leather shorts, leather shirts and leather jumpsuits all complete the look. As an added bonus, women can emphasize the look with matching leather accessories. A gorgeous leather handbag in a coordinating color will top off any outfit, causal or formal. Sorry guys, unless you have a penchant for leather man-bags, you’re out of luck. On second thought, I retract that last statement, because men do have the option of leather wallets to accessorize with.
Yes, leather apparel and accessories can make good fashion sense, and most anyone can learn how to wear it well. Whether you want to project the look of a rock star extraordinaire or a tough biker in training, leather is definitely “in”. For the fashion conscious professional, toned down leather clothing can make a statement as well. Don’t be afraid to be daring and do it in style.
Now that the Winter season is fast approaching, for sure leather or fur coats will surely be a common choice of fashionistas.
CLium Lose More, Live More: A Life-changing Journey
The CLium Journey didn’t just change my dress size, but my thoughts on healthy living as well…
If you’ve come across my CLium Journey posts:
- After our first ever check-up Losing More and Living More with C-Lium
- When I learned that I was in a bad shape because I am obese and my triglycerides were abnormally high And So I have HIGH TRIGLYCERIDES…
- When I got so sick during the journey My Weight Loss Journey with C-Lium Week 3
- And when I was on the verge of giving up My CLium Lose More, Live More Journey: I think I am losing this game
You would notice that it wasn’t an easy feat for me and for everyone who joined the journey. Aside from CLium and the will to change our current lifestyle, we needed constant motivation and strong family support to help us achieve our goals.
At first I thought that it was hard, but later on I found out that it was indeed harder.
All the temptations were there: eat-all-you-can buffets, family get together, the usual everyday stress and of course, the temptation to sit or sleep all day.
Now I am wishing that aside from my religiously intake of CLium fiber, I could have increased my physical activities more and ate less. But despite all these, I was able to meet my goals, the realistic ones:
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In a month, I lost 5 pounds
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I have lowered my triglycerides from 192 to 129 — wooohoo!
Here are some of our photos during the CLium Lose More, Live More Press Conference held in Medicard Lifestyle Center in Makati:
photo credits: Azrael, Iris, Earth
If you would notice, I didn’t post “before and after” because really, the 5-pound weight loss wasn’t that visible. All that matters now is my triglyceride levels are back to normal.
This journey has made me realize that YES, I CAN.
Thank you Pascual Lab, Medicard and especially the Yehey Team for introducing healthy living to me.
My CLium Lose More, Live More Journey: I think I am losing this game
When this opportunity was given to me, I swear to myself that I will — no matter what, whatever it takes WILL lose all these fats, or at least a portion of it. Halfway through the program, and after gulping all the CLium fibre that I could, I knew that the effects were there but I knew that the effects on the others were more visible.
So what was I doing?
- I ate less though I must admit that there were times when I couldn’t help but eat more than the required amount of food.
- I drank CLium 30 minutes before breakfast. I feel full after drinking a glass of CLium — quite helpful, really. I also felt lighter and no longer has that “bloated” feeling right after eating.
- Move a little. This is the wrong part. I should have moved more, sit less and religiously do the workouts provided in the Clium Lose More website. But no, my job requires me to sit 8 hours a day, more if there are blogs to finish.
My oh my, what I am doing with myself?
No, I am not losing. I need to lose weight and lower my triglyceride levels. I need to. For myself and for my family.
Also, part of my living healthy plan was to get an www.equote.com affordable life insurance. It is better to be armed than not.
Press Release: {New from Philips} Make the streets your runway Philips offers street-style inspired headphones
Inspiration comes from everything, in every form. Sometimes, it can come from across the globe—from the streets of New York to Tokyo and Paris. And according to Philips Consumer Lifestyle, the music-loving fashion junkie can get a taste of the world’s most loved urban cultures with the Philips CitiScape headphone collection. Don’t worry, it won’t look like a bone anchored hearing aid
A taste of the concrete jungle
If you’re inspired by urban adventures that only the concrete jungle of New York City can give, Philips promises that the Philips CitiScape Downtown headphones will allow you to experience NYC wherever you may be. “The Downtown gives just the right touch of the smart-casual street style that New York is known for,” says Franco Flameno, Business Development Manager for Lifestyle Entertainment, Philips Consumer Lifestyle Philippines.
The Downtown comes in a sleek and sophisticated design that you can easily match with free-flowing dresses, jeans or even boots, making these headphones truly quite fashionable. And best of all, says Flameno, the audio quality of the Downtown is what makes it a must-have.
“Finely tuned 40mm drivers deliver clear, natural and balanced sound. That kind of audio quality for its market is hard to top,” he explains. A built-in microphone allows you to switch from your music to your phone calls easily, while its MusicSeal feature allows you to immerse yourself in the city’s sights while keeping the noise away from your music.
Similarly, the Philips CitiScape Uptown “packs a mean punch with high precision sound,” says Flameno, with memory foam cushions that assure a comfortable fit and long-time listening every time. The Uptown is also equipped with MusicSeal that lets you keep every beat of your music to yourself. Furthermore, the Uptown, inspired by classy and savvy urbanites, sports an anti- tangle cable and air-quilted headband.
Embrace the City of Love
From America to Europe, the CitiScape collection channels romance and chic Parisian fashion with the Philips CitiScape St. Germain. This set of headphones sets itself apart from the collection nicely as they are in-ear headphones inspired by Paris’ boho charm.
Flameno describes the St. Germain as “funky and elegant,” and explains that it is designed to give total comfort while producing soft and natural sound. The St. Germain may not come in full headband headphones form, but it still does a pretty good job of keeping the noise out with its noise isolating ear caps. Pair the St. Germain with casual summer boho outfits such as long loose skirts, crop tops and sassy sandals to represent what Paris is all about.
Hear the gentle beats of Japanese pop culture
Of course, Asian cities can never be bumped off the list of the most influential street cultures, and one of the best examples is Japan. The Land of the Rising Sun comes alive in the Philips CitiScape Shibuya, on-ear headphones that are lightweight, breathable, and inspired from Japanese pop culture. “You can strut in style with these headphones, while blocking out unwanted noise with its auto-fitting noise isolating cushions,” says Flameno.
Walk around wearing the Shibuya while expressing your own personal style, with vintage items, leather jackets, or if you’re feeling bold, dress up like a cosplayer to seal the deal.
With these fashionable yet high quality headphones, Philips is at the forefront of the headphone market as it continues to bring meaningful innovations to improve people’s lives.
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