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Good Dress Up My Little Bossings . ELENABLOG

Filipino James Bimby Aquino Yap Metro Manila Film Festival MMFF Movie My Little Bossings Nicole Santos nicolethedressupdoll Vic Sotto

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 �My Little Bossings� Brings Whiff of Fresh Air to MMFF 2013

Not every generation produces a child star but this year, we have not just one but two of them who are set to show people that like Christmas, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is all about children even in making the tills sing.

�My Little Bossings� is a movie whose time has come. Ever since the project was bared, the public has been counting months, waiting with bated breath how the precocious Ryzza Mae Dizon will jive with the decorous James �Bimby� Aquino Yap, Both charming and intelligent, but one street smart and the other �socially elite,� it�s an intriguing pairing indeed.  

As shooting progressed and as the two kids warmed up to each other and established rapport on and off screen, it became clear that �My Little Bossings� is more than mere curious case. It�s a casting dynamo bound to shakeup the MMFF and steal thunder from anything that crosses its path. �Nakakatuwa talaga yung dalawang bata. They complement each other so well. You can see that when you watch the movie. Nagtuturuan, nagtatawanan, sabay napapagod, sabay nagugutom. Masaya lang kami sa set. Para lang kaming laging naglalaro,� said �My Little Bossings� lead star and co-producer, Vic Sotto.

That is another thing going for the film: the sure success of �My Little Bossings� doesn�t rest just on the shoulders of Ryzza Mae and Bimby, but those of giants. One of the MMFF Box-office King�s co-stars is also royalty, none other than Queen of All Media and MMFF Box-office Queen Kris Aquino. It is said that one of Kris� reasons in accepting the film is that she wanted her son Bimby�s first experience in making movies to be with someone of Vic�s stature and humility.   

For years, the MMFF doesn�t seem to be complete without a starrer from either Vic or Kris or both. This time they join hands; matching stellar power with stellar power, showbiz might with showbiz might, midas touch with midas touch. How can �My Little Bossings� not turn to gold?         

As most things come in threes, the power of the dream project doesn�t end there. �My Little Bossings� is produced by OctoArts Films, M-Zet Films, APT Entertainment and Kris Aquino Productions all of which have brought out their guns to ensure that it is a heartwarming, quality movie through and through. More than the big names attached to the film, �My Little Bossings� is a family film packed with lessons wrapped in humor, wit and laughter---exactly what we need in times like these.

Vic plays the role Torky Villanueva who works as a bookeeper for the millionaire cash management specialist Baba Atienza (Kris). Because of some conflict in her business, Baba entrusts her son Justin (Bimby) to Torky�s care for fear of her life. In the meantime, Torky�s niece Ice (Aiza) who lives in the same house with him, is involved in an advocacy for street children where street kid Ching (Ryzza ) becomes her special ward. Ice brings Ching home when the orphanage closed down. The fun begins when all these people start living in one roof while they each tackle his respective personal dilemma.

 Last December 13, 2013, "My Little Bossings" had a Blogger's Night where in bloggers were invited for a press con with Mr. Vic Sotto and Rhyzza Mae Chua. Entertainment, Lifestyle, even Fashion bloggers went to the event to show their support and to know more about the movie.

�My Little Bossings� also stars Aiza Seguerra, Jaclyn Jose, Jose Manalo, Paolo Ballesteros, Barbie Forteza, Neil Coleta, and Neil Sese from the direction of Marlon Rivera. Story and screenplay by Bibeth Orteza.

�My Little Bossings� starts showing on Christmas Day as an entry to the 2013 MMFF.

I can't wait to watch My Little Bossings this coming December 25! Make sure to put them on your list this Christmas!:)

Good Dress Up Brightest Moments . ELENABLOG

Good Dress Up Brightest Moments . ELENABLOG

Confidence Garnier Garnier Light Complete graduation NUFFNANG Unforgettable moment

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All of us had our brightest moment. That one moment when you felt so confident and happy, you're with the special people in your life, or maybe you've achieved something so great and valuable. We had different moments where we felt so special as if you're the brightest star in that place and time.

In my 20 years of living, my brightest moment was during my College Graduation last March 2013! That moment when all of my hardships, staying up late to finish my plates, financial expenses, daily commute to school and countless memories and experiences as a student finally ended! My greatest achievement. I felt so happy because I can finally say, hard work paid off! Of course it's not just the thought of finishing school that made this moment the brightest, but also the people I got to share it with.

Honestly, I felt a mix of emotions. I felt so happy, sad, excited, and loved. I was so happy because of the fact that I'm graduating with my college friends. We've all finished college together on time. Sad, because I know we wouldn't be able to spend time with each other everyday unlike before where we're in college. Excited because the chapter of our lives as a student has finally ended and we're on to the next! I'm so excited for each and everyone of us to go out there and find for the job that we love and be successful in our careers. Loved because..oh wait, I don't have to explain this. I already feel loved with all these people around me. This made this moment extra special.

What's a graduation without the people who stood by you 'til the end? My family of course! The whole family was there at my graduation. Even my grandmother who's having a hard time seeing and walking, dressed up and attended my graduation. She told me she can't miss this time of my life. So sweet, i can't thank her enough.

All of my siblings were there too! I'm the eldest in the family so this is the first time for them to attend a college graduation that's why they're so happy and excited for me!:)

My Dad was there of course. How could a dad miss his eldest daughter's graduation? Thanks Daddy!

And of course my Mom, my ever supportive mom. I actually feel so blessed to have very supportive parents. They always got my back whatever I want in life or whatever decisions I make. This achievement is for them. I can't thank them enough for giving me everything, for giving me the education that every child wants.

 I think this is my brightest moment not because I finished school or because I'm done facing all the suffering a student faces but I declare this as my brightest moment because of the people around me. The people I got to share this moment with. And of course the feeling of happiness that I brought to my family.

This unforgettable moment made me more confident in facing the next challenges that I'm going to handle. I am now confident to find a job, go after my dreams,  never stop achieving and dreaming.

One does not simply shine without confidence. Garnier tells us to shine with confidence and experience more unforgettable moments with your family and friends!

• Enriched with active ingredients such as Pure Lemon Essence and SnowPine� Whitesource, the Garnier Light Complete Extra UV Protection offers measurable fairness in 14 days and helps reduce 3 kinds of spots: acne marks, dark spots and sun freckles.
• It also instantly makes complexion brighter. Day after day, the skin is fairer and dark spots fade out.
• It has the proven power of:
• PURE LEMON ESSENCE to gently exfoliate and help remove dead cells
• SNOWPINE WHITESOURCE, a revolutionary whitening ingredient derived from a powerful molecule that exists naturally in pine trees. It has ten times more whitening efficacy than Vitamin C* to act on melanin synthesis at the source*.
• SPF 17/PA++ to better protect the skin from further darkening caused by daily UVA and UVB rays.

You, what's your brightest, most unforgettable moment of confidence with your family and friends? :)

XOXO

NICOLE?

Good Dress Up Pinkberry Turns 2 + Blogger's Tasting Event!. ELENABLOG

Good Dress Up Pinkberry Turns 2 + Blogger's Tasting Event!. ELENABLOG

Dessert Frozen Yogurt Peanut Butter Pinkberry Pinkberry Philippines Salted Caramel Sweets Toppings

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Last December 12, Pinkberry Philippines invited us over at Pinkberry Greenbelt 5 for a blogger tasting event! It's just an intimate event where in we're more introduced to the brand and we also got to try their new flavors Peanut Butter and Salted Caramel! Soooo yummy I swear! By the way, Pinkberry just turned 2 this year, so yay! 

Before anything else, let me tell you more about Pinkberry. :)

Pinkberry is a handcrafted yogurt bar that uses real non-fat yogurt and real non-fat milk to provide customers with the best tasting yogurt experiences.

Pinkberry is the original tart and tangy frozen yogurt that is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, resulting in a light, refreshing and clean taste that is truly craveable.

They opened their first store in West Hollywood, CA in 2005.

When they first opened, they only served two flavors:  original and green tea.  Today they have over 18 flavors that rotate seasonally and have become a pop culture icon.

Pinkberry is one of the fastest growing retail brands globally with over 240 stores across 17 countries.

Pinkberry Philippines is the first store in Asia. Greenbelt 5 is our flagship store which opened last December 7, 2011. They now have 4 stores which are located in GB5, ATC, SM Aura and Power Plant Mall, Rockwell. 

Check out their toppings bar! I really had a hard time choosing! 

Culinary inspired, Pinkberry offers over 30 thoughtfully selected premium toppings. Their toppings are categorized as DRY, FRUIT, LUXE and LIQUID. Each topping is selected to provide a taste and texture combination to perfectly complement their signature frozen yogurt.  Pinkberry serves fresh fruits, their fruit is never canned, frozen or sitting in water.  

We had a quick game to make the tasting event more interesting! We were asked to close our eyes while they hand us different mixes of their new flavors and we must guess which mix is the one we tried.

I got the peanut butter chocolate crunch! My favorite so far!!:)

Here are the other choices Pinkberry made for the Peanut Butter Flavor!

PEANUT BUTTER PINKBERRY

1. Newest offering for 2013 is Peanut Butter Pinkberry.
2. Peanut Butter is sweet, salty and sensational.
3. It tastes like real peanut butter because it is made with real peanut butter.
4. Peanut Butter Trivia:
1. Peanuts are not actually nuts at all! They are legumes � like beans, peas and lentils.
2. Americans eat three pounds of peanut butter per person every year � enough PB to coat the floor of the Grand Canyon.
3. Africans ground peanuts into stews as early as the 1400s; Chinese have crushed peanuts into creamy sauces for centuries; and American Civil War soldiers dined on �peanut porridge.� What do you use peanut for?

   Peanut Butter Offerings:

A.    Yogurt with toppings:

a.     Peanut Butter Classic: peanut butter pinkberry + strawberries + honey almond granola + chocolate sauce

b.    Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch: peanut butter pinkberry + milk chocolate crunch + chocolate flavored sauce

c.     Peanut Butter & Jelly: peanut butter pinkberry + strawberries + strawberry jam

d.    Peanut Brittle: peanut butter pinkberry + toasted almonds + caramel sauce

B.    Peanut Butter Smoothies

a.     Chocolate Peanut Butter

b.    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip

SALTED CARAMEL PINKBERRY

1.     We�re bringing back a crowd favorite for our 2^nd anniversary and the holiday season: Salted Caramel Pinkberry.

2.     Salted Caramel is indulgent, delicious and complex.

3.     It perfectly combines sweet and salty flavor notes to deliver a one-of-a-kind taste experience.

4.     Salted Caramel Trivia:

a.     The combination of salt & caramel has long enchanted French and American chefs, but recently become one of the rare flavors that work its way from an elite culinary obsession to the American foodie market.

b.    Two trends also helped Salted Caramel rise to the top. First was the rise of specialty salt itself, with French fleur de sel, sea salt from the Maldon marshes in England and Hawaiian red salt turning up at supermarkets.

Second, salted caramel also owes a great deal of gratitude to dulce de leche, the caramel made from cooked milk that is popular in South America and Mexico. ?Dulce de leche is what brought caramel back. Without it, you wouldn�t have salted caramel�s popularity.

Salted Caramel Offerings

1.     Salted Caramel yogurt with toppings

             A. Salted Caramel + Sea Salt + Caramel + Crispy Crepes

            Salted Caramel Pinkberry is best paired with Sea Salt (to add complexity and balance), Caramel (drizzled on top             to enhance flavor and add a touch of indulgence and Crispy Crepes (toasted crepe flakes that add flavor and                      crunch).

            B. Salted Caramel + Shaved Milk Chocolate + Toasted Almonds + Sea Salt

            C. Salted Caramel + Bananas + Dark Chocolate Crisps + Caramel

2.     Salted Caramel Shake

                      It�s a drinkable Pinkberry with Caramel and Sea Salt at the bottom, Swirly Whip and a drizzle of Caramel on top.

3.     Salted Caramel Cone

It�s a one-handed Pinkberry indulgence with Caramel and Sea Salt as recommended toppings.

Pinkberry Bloggers Tasting Event with these lovely ladies + Athan!

We we're asked to make our own mix, our choice of Yogurt and toppings! Named my yogurt after my blog haha " Dress Up Cup" get it? get it? :))

I love my chilly bag! You can buy this in Pinkberry stores! It's perfect for take out orders because this chilly bag keeps your yogurt cool, perfect for travelling!:)

But wait, there's more! You can avail these Pinkberry Promos now!:)

PINKBERRY PROMOS

1. When you complete your frequency card from today until January 3, 2014 you can get a medium chocolate yogurt with toppings or a P100 off on a chilly bliss bag with a P50 donation to relief operations for typhoon Yolanda.
2. Buy any 2 salted caramel products from today until Dec 20 and get the chance to play our ball drop game.
3. From Dec 21, 2013 - Jan 3, 2014, you can play the game and win a prize by purchasing any 2 smoothies/ shakes.
4. You can share the Pinkberry goodness this holiday season with our GCs. You can buy these at any Pinkberry store.

I say you try Pinkberry's newest flavors now and avail their exciting promos!:)

Again, Happy 2nd Anniversary Pinkberry Philippines!!!

Thank you for this experience!!:)

XOXO

NICOLE?

Good Dress Up The Cream Factory Christmas Giveaway!. ELENABLOG

Good Dress Up The Cream Factory Christmas Giveaway!. ELENABLOG

Bath and Body products blog giveaways Goat's Milk Nicole Santos nicolethedressupdoll The Cream Factory

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Tired of the usual bath and body products you found in the malls? Let me introduce you to a new line of these products, THE CREAM FACTORY!

THE CREAM FACTORY is made by and for people who are passionate about Goat�s Milk bath and body products. Prized for its quality and purity, Goat�s Milk from The Netherlands is packed with vitamins, minerals, and other goodness to nourish and protect the skin as it moisturizes, exfoliates, and promotes collagen growth. It even reduces wrinkles and fine lines.

But the story doesn�t end there. We added 100% Active Botanical extracts to the creamy goodness of Goat�s Milk! Just imagine flavor infusions of luxurious Spanish almond oil, exotic Brazilian acai berry, and aromatic French lavender. Sounds good, doesn�t it? It is. It�s yummy. It�s delicious. It�s fun. It�s DESSERT FOR THE SKIN.

THE CREAM FACTORY is available

in Goat�s Milk & Acai Berry,

Goat�s Milk & Almond,

Goat�s Milk & Avocado,

Goat�s Milk & Cinnamon,

Goat�s Milk & Honey,

Goat�s Milk & Jojoba,

Goat�s Milk & Seaweed,

Goat�s Milk & Witch Hazel,

and Goat�s Milk & Yogurt.

Available in bath creams and body scrubs.

I find this brand of bath and body products very interesting because of its pure ingredients! With this, I'd like you my readers to experience this one-of-a-kind Dessert For The Skin! In coordination with The Cream Factory team, I'm giving away a 26 fl oz bottle of THE CREAM FACTORY: Goat's Milk & Cinnamon to ONE winner, and passes to NOEL SWINGS SOUTH happening at the Filinvest Tent in Alabang to THREE winners (Two tickets per winner)!

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS:

1. Tweet why you love or want THE CREAM FACTORY. Use hashtags: #TheCreamFactory and #ILoveTheCreamFactory -- don't forget to tag @TCFPH @nicooolesantos on Twitter

2. Like THE CREAM FACTORY PH on Facebook, follow them on Twitter as well as on Instagram.

3. Follow @nicooolesantos on twitter and instagram

Facebook: www.facebook.com/THECREAMFACTORYPH

Twitter: www.twitter.com/TCFPH

Instagram: www.instagram.com/THECREAMFACTORYPH

Deadline of entries will be on December 19, 2013 (Thursday) at 4PM.

Tweet away and good luck!

XOXO

NICOLE?