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Monday, May 27, 2013

Good Dress Up BLOGGERS UNITED FIVE!. ELENABLOG

Bigger and Better Bloggers United FIVE!

Your favorite fashion and beauty bloggers are all set for the 5^th installment of Bloggers United!

Get ready for another round of intense shopping experience as 60+ of Manila�s top fashion bloggers open their closets once again in a big bazaar this June 1, from 10am to 8pm, at our BETTER venue, theSMX Convention Center Function Room 3! Bloggers United gets even BIGGER with our partner bazaar The Great Luxe Sale of Mall of Asia and SMX, happening from May 31 to June 2 at the SMX Hall 1.

Celebrity bloggers Divine Lee, Victor Basa, Nicole Anderson, and Maggie Wilson will all grace the event, and guest international blogger Maya Kibbel of Elle Girl Japan will also be there!

End summer with a bang with BU5! What to expect:

1. Great finds for less, perfect for revamping your look as another school year starts!

2. Meet and interact with style bloggers and online friends!

3. Contribute to Bloggers United 5�s partner charity Diksyunaryo Atbp (https://twitter.com/DiksyonaryoAtbp

4. You can bring your old books as we will accept donations at the registration booth!

5. Lots of games, music, and other exciting surprises from our BU5 partners!

Don�t forget to charge your cameras, stash some extra cash, and dress your best as we celebrate another day of personal style and expression! Tickets are available for P100 in all SM Cinemas nationwide, and at the event venue. Use GCASH to purchase your tickets on June 1 to get 50% discount, plus awesome freebies!

For more information and updates, follow Bloggers United:

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Official Hashtag: #BU5

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WANNA GET IN FOR FREE?

I'M GIVING AWAY 5 PASSES TO 5 LUCKY READERS!

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That's it!

Giveaway is until Thursday May 30, 2013 at 12midnight!

I will contact the winners via Twitter!:)

CO-PRESENTERS

Godiva Natural Skin Care

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PAC The Professional Artist Cosmetics

The School of Satchel

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MAJOR SPONSORS

Browhaus

Hospitality International, Inc.

I Love KOI Swimwear

Pazzo

Strip: Ministry of Waxing

The Picasso Boutique Services Residences

Zalora Philippines

MINOR SPONSORS

Beauty & Butter Salon

Giordano

Style Locale

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Good Dress Up SM Ladies' Fashion at Philippine Fashion Week. ELENABLOG

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Last Wednesday, May 22, 2013 is the start of Philippine's most fashionable week held at the SMX Convention Center. The SM Ladies' Fashion opened the fabulous week-long event of fashion and creativity.

Watched the show with my fellow bloggers, Aisa, Joed, Ana, Christine, Arnie, Kelly, Tracy and Paul. (Thanks ARC PR for the photo!)

I wasn't able to capture good photos that night because my DSLR is acting up so I'm using awesome photos from STYLEBIBLE.PH Thank you Stylebible for the photos and fast updates on PFW!:)

So I chose my favorite ensembles from the show. Take a look :)

Don't you just love the vibrant colors joined together? The neon blazer and blue pants look so well with the printed top!:)

Another trend that I love, the printed suits!! I'm definitely buying this from SM Ladies Wear!:)

SM Ladies' Fashion Ambassador, Divine Lee rocking that big peplum skirt!

Who says you can't match two different prints together? This proved it wrong! Don't you just love print on print?:)

Another SM Ladies' Fashion Ambassador, Ms. Ruffa Gutierrez looks amazing in this flowy printed dress!

Print on print!! Argh can't get enough of this!!

SM Ladies' Ambassador, The Bag Hag Ms. Ingrid Chua Go looks gorgeous in this nautical ensemble!

Flirty nautical looks! I love it! Forever nautical fan!:)

Hnnggg I love this swimwear. The prints and color oh myyyy

By the way, this cover up looks gorgeous! Hope to pull off something like this!:)

The SM Ladies' Fashion Ambassadors doing the final walk! GORGEOUS!

(photo from ARC PR)

Great collection and show by SM! What are you waiting for? It's not too late to head on to the nearest SM malls near you and get your favorite Spring Summer Ensemble!:)

To view other looks from the show visit STYLEBIBLE.PH

XOXO

NICOLE?

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Good Dress Up My Playsuit for Playspace. ELENABLOG

Acer blogger Ensembles fashion forever 21 Nicole Santos nicolethedressupdoll ootd Playspace sm gtw

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Hiiiii! (in my most giddy tone)

I've missed posting personal stuff in my blog! I'm actually excited to post this one! Again, I'm sorry for the blogging hiatus. I think it's been a month since I've posted something of my own. I'm just enjoying summer and by summer I mean bumming out LOL and doing 'adult' stuff like getting 'adult' i.d.s, and of course job hunting hihi. I'm unemployed, single and having fun! I'm actually not rushing things right now, it's my last summer without thinking about school and not stressing out about anything so I might as well have fun and wait for the serious stuff to happen.

So about this look, this is what I wore at the Playspace event by Acer. I wasn't able to attend Playspace Day 1 because of prior commitments so I was only able to attend Day 2. I asked my friend Jonard on what to wear for the event and he just said "artsy chic". haha He's not serious but I took it seriously and this is what I came up with. I'm keeping myself from wearing jeans/pants. The scorching heat in Manila is unbearable and I cannot force myself to wear clothes that seals in all the heat in my body. I opted to wear my bodycon skirt, a simple black top and this denim vest to brighten up the look. I'm going to commute so I can't risk in wearing heels and I'm too lazy to bring extra shoes so I wore my sneaker wedges! Makes me feel so tall and 'commute friendly' at the same time!;)

Black top- Ensembles | Black bodycon skirt- SM GTW| Sneaker Wedges- Forever 21

Thank you Paowee Castillo for sending me these photos and for Jonard Palteng for taking them.

Some photos during the event!

My favorite speakers! Awesome underwater photographer Mr. Gutsy Tuason and Christina Tantengco Editor in Chief of http://www.kamustamagazine.ph/ :)

and of course the much awaited UP DHARMA DOWN!!!

Fan girling at it's finest!:)

The event was awesome and educational. We learned a lot of stuff from the guest speakers. The concept of Playspace is to play and learn at the same time. They provided us with party poppers, bubbles, pen, paper, notebook and they also hosted games to keep us entertained. Mad props to Acer for having an event like this!

So there, I'm back to blogging! I promise to keep you guys updated and sorry in advance because I'm planning to post backlogs but don't worry I'll keep it interesting. Another thing, I'm in the process of putting up my own clothing line and will sell it online soon! I'll keep you guys posted!:)

By the way, can you guys do a little favor for me? Like my flier for the Superb by Supersale Bazaar HERE
Wanna get in for free? Join my giveaway HERE.

XOXO

NICOLE?

Good Dress Up SUPERB by SuperSale Bazaar May Edition 2013. ELENABLOG

Bazaar fashion shopping SMX superb SuperSale Bazaar

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Whether it's the newest iPad or the latest android phone to hit the market, people are always eager to upgrade their favorite products. The same can be said in the fashion realm�who doesn't appreciate a great improvement on a beloved piece? With a little help from The SuperSale Bazaar team, the organizers have rounded up over 200 local and imported brands to elevate a slew of styles you already adore and create totally fresh looks.

May is one of those transitional seasons where in most of us have no clue on what the weather will bring and what to wear. This is the time of the year in the metro wherein we look to our icons and the tastemakers in the fashion industry to guide us so we can easily glide through this month. Unlike countries that have four seasons, May is like the thorn between the super sunny hot and rainy June. Going out can be such a chore, as you don�t know if you should wear a light breezy summer dress or gear up for the wet weather.

It is always refreshing to know that the team behind the longest running fashion bazaar in the metro, SuperSale, has created Superb- a 5-day long event this May 22-26, 2013, Wednesday-Sunday at The SMX Convention Center. Shoppers can expect up to 90% off sale on summer items and at the same time new collections and must-have pieces for the second half of the year. This was created last 2012 to celebrate Philippine fashion and the latest trends for the next season to be introduced to the fashion-obsessed making this event the 3^rdunder Superb�s belt.

Aside from the hourly raffle, the team is also giving away goodies by posting on Instagram and Tweeting your favorite looks and pieces to win prizes. Don't forget to also post which tastemakers and bloggers are topping your best-dressed list! Try to get a snapshot with them during the 5-day fete. Do follow @supersalebazaar and tag #supersalebazaar. Tons of prizes await!

Of course, I want to see you guys in this 5-Day Fab event for dear shoppers like you so I'm giving away 10 free passes to 10 lucky readers! All you have to do is:

1. Follow SUPERSALE BAZAAR on Twitter and Instagram: @supersalebazaar

2.Follow me on Twitter and Instagram: @nicooolesantos

3. Tweet me: "I wanna shop at SUPERB by @supersalebazaar @nicooolesantos !"

I will randomly choose 10 winners and they will be included in my guestlist for the said event. I will announce the winners on May 19, 2013 Sunday. I will personally tweet them and post their names here on my blog. If you didn't reply after 24 hours, I will choose another winner. Good luck and see you this May 22- 26 at the SMX Convention Center Hall 4!:)

Dont forget to like my flier for the SUPERSALE BAZAAR: NICOLE SANTOS FLIER

* For the Benefit of World Vision, helping build a better world for children.

* You may pre-purchase tickets via SM cinema outlets or online www.smtickets.com

* For inquiries email us at superb.bazaar@gmail.com or contact us at +63917-8013772.

* Visit http://www.facebook.com/supersalebazaar for more details and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @supersalebazaar

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Good Dress Up Ensembles� Wear My Design Competition Year 2. ELENABLOG

Art Ensembles fashion Wear My Design Contest

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Calling all aspiring designers! Have you ever dreamed of having your designs being sold in Ensembles stores nationwide?

Following the success of the first WEAR MY DESIGN Competition last year where 5 winning dresses comprised Ensembles' Spring 2013 Collection, the innovative brand is ecstatic to announce the next installation of this much anticipated contest starting on May 1 to June 30, 2013!

If you have an eye for fashion and a creative mind, then this is definitely for you! All you have to do is submit a dress prototype of your design together with an application form. All submitted entries will be uploaded to Ensembles� Facebook page for voting. Winning entries will be featured in the Spring Dresses 2014 Collection. Five lucky ladies have already gotten their dreams come true with the last year�s contest. The dresses sold very well with customers having their own faves. Who knows, maybe it�s your time to shine! There will be 8 grand winners. Each winner will receive cash and gift certificates from Ensembles, plus Special Gift packs from our wonderful partners VMV Hypoallergenics and Piandre Salon. Each winner shall also be given one produced dress of his/her design (in his/her choice of color and size.)

The winning pieces will be reproduced by Ensembles for the Wear My Design 2014 Spring Dresses Collection and the name of the grand winners will be featured on the Ensembles Wear My Design hangtag.

Learn more about �Wear My Design� Competition mechanics and rules at www.ensembles.com.ph.

Like Ensembles Facebook page (facebook.com/EnsemblesOnline).

Follow Ensembles on Twitter and Instagram @EnsemblesOnline.

Friday, March 29, 2013

Good Dress Up HissBliss X 3rd Blog Anniversary Giveaway Winners!!!. ELENABLOG

3rd Blog Anniversary blog giveaways Hiss Bliss Nicole Santos nicolethedressupdoll

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First of all, I'd like to thank everyone who joined my giveaway! Thank you for celebrating my 3rd Blog Anniversary! Now here are the lucky winners!:)

SET 1- SHAY CASTILLO @sheelalalamarie

SET 2- Den Bernardo @yodeneehdeneeh

SET 3 - Nicole Valderrama @nicolelily26

Congratulations to all the winners!

Please email your NAME, ADDRESS, CONTACT NUMBER AND TWITTER to nicooolesantos@yahoo.com :)

XOXO

NICOLE?

Friday, March 22, 2013

Good Dress Up HissBliss X 3rd Blog Anniversary Giveaway. ELENABLOG

3rd Blog Anniversary blog giveaways blog readers Hiss Bliss Nicole Santos nicolethedressupdoll

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First of all, I'm so sorry for my blogging hiatus for the past few weeks. Even though I'm not doing anything anymore, I just feel so giddy about graduating and I can't focus on blogging. haha! Been spending most of my time with college friends.

Anyway, as you know my 3rd blog anniversary is just a week away! Yes, my blog's turning 3 this March 29! I can't believe I've been blogging for 3 years already!:)

Of course, I wouldn't keep this blog for 3 years if it weren't for you my readers. Thank you for sticking out with me for 3 years, for reading my random blog posts and for constantly visiting my blog even though I'm M.I.A. most of the time hehe :P

As I promised, I'm hosting a blog giveaway in collaboration with one of my favorite online stores, HissBliss! Scroll down for more details!