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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Good Dress Up Old But New . ELENABLOG

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As what I've told on my recent blog post, I'm going to share more things about my recent trip in Bataan. This is my favorite one, visiting Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. This isn't my first time visiting this quaint place. It's actually my third time. The first time I visited this place was way back 2010. The place that time was still under construction but some parts were ready so we were able to take a tour. The second time was with my friends year 2012. The place was finished! My friends really enjoyed our stay here. This time, this place was more amazing! They've extended it and built more houses and parks. Its really a go-to I tell you. You should pay a visit real soon. 


 I visited this place with my family. We really went there for my sister's travel photography journal for her photography class finals. The place is by membership only but now they already offer the place for walk ins due to public demand. Its quite expensive but I tell you, its really worth it! There's a pool, restaurant, amazing structures, jeep, kalesa, different performances and of course, the beach! You can even rent these houses or rent a room in their hotel. A one of a kind summer experience!

My baby, Rosco enjoying the summer breeze!


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Top, Shorts, Sandals, Hat and Sunglasses FOREVER 21

They offer jeepney rides for tourists who doesn't want to walk so they could still go around the place! Fancy!


Yes this is really a bakeshop, they sell snacks and drinks too!


and this is really a Photo store!

This is my favorite building of all! It looks like the Venetian in Macau. 


This place has its Filipino-Italian vibe.



I love how they conceptualize this and involved bodies and water.


This is a church but is still under construction. I think they thought about building one because lots of couples do want to marry in this place.

Hotel de Oriente



My favorite house!! It's not yet finished inside but the red bricks really gets me! So homey!

This is the most interesting one...


 It has a canal in the middle like passageways for gondolas. Really amazing!

 These Casas are for rent. Imagine living in one for a week? How relaxing!


Its great that some people still appreciate Filipino heritage by going to these kinds of places and even building one! 

We left the place at sunset. It really feels serene watching it. 

This is going to be a packed summer for me, I have so many places to go to in line! Looking forward to use all my vacation leave(s) this summer. LOL!

*All photos taken using my iPhone5s

I'd like to know how your summer went! Leave a comment below, tweet or hit me up on instagram @nicooolesantos. I've posted wonderful photos on instagram as well! :)

My next stop? Boracay! Who's going? I'll see you there from the last week of April until May!

XOXO,
NICOLE

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Good Dress Up In The Tropics. ELENABLOG

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Hello Summer!

It's my favorite time of the year! The season where I can hit the beach and go on a vacation! I've perfectly planned my summer vacation this year so I guarantee you that I will be sharing them all here! Oh I've missed writing down on this page. I just figured I have nothing really interesting to share for the past few months but work. I want something really interesting. Something you guys would feel excited about reading. So here it goes...

To start of my comeback post, I'd like to share my recent Holy Week in Bataan, Philippines. It's a 3-4 hour drive from Manila. Since I was a kid, we always spend Holy Week here. We hit the beach, watch the Senakulo , lounge by the pool and do hours and hours of road trip. 


I've always loved the beach. Sometimes, I even wish I live there. I want to own a house by the beach, I wanna get married by the beach, I want to own a boat and everything related to this body of water. LOL

Bataan may not be as popular as Boracay or Palawan but this place has its fair share of wonderful beaches. West Nuk beach is our favorite! The white sand, peaceful island and exclusivity makes it really fascinating! 

One Piece, NEON ISLAND Sunglasses, FOREVER 21

This beach is more conservative than the usual ones so I opted to wear a one piece. My flamingo printed one piece is perfect for this place! The print is one of a kind because it's hand drawn, made by Neon Island of course. This one piece fits me like a glove! They have a new collection of swimwear! You have to check them out!









You, how was your summer so far?

More photos of my Bataan trip soon! Stay Tuned!:)

XOXO,
NICOLE

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Good Dress Up REDux: Flux. ELENABLOG

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Every year, a renowned party has been gathering ravers all over the metro to party the night away. Ready you�re stilettos, make-up and your fashionista clothes as De La Salle University�s premiere student organization brings you again another epic night, with elements that has never been experienced at the party scene of Manila.

On it�s 29th year, the Business Management Society, with its epitome of college parties proudly presents: REDux Flux. Happening this March 20, 2015, get ready to head to Palacio de Maynila at Roxas Boulevard from 7:00PM onwards. 

Daze your eyes with a fashion show featuring clothes from People Footwear, Folded & Hung, Jellybean and Guess. 

With MC Ron Thug on the mic, the party never stops as REDux Flux bring you the epic mixes of DJ Lucio Pua and DJ Ron Poe. Also, don�t miss out on DJ Khai Lim and DJ Therese Garcia as they bring you their sickest bump-and-grind beats that will keep you and your friends elated all night long.

To wrap it all up, there will be 4 phases of the lights show, which will highlight REDux Flux thus making your experience one of a kind.

Go to https://www.facebook.com/bmsdlsuredux for more details on how to get your ticket to one of the greatest parties ever seen in Manila. There�s also a barkada package of BUY 5, GET 1 FREE waiting for big group of friends who are ready to party. Tickets are selling fast so hurry and buy now!


BMS REDux Flux wouldn�t be possible without the following sponsors:

In partnership with
Closeup | John Robert Powers Manila | Tripda | Pioneer Philippines

Co-presented by
Magic 89.9 | Shifted Media | Guess | Dermplus Moisturizing Sunblock

Together with Major Sponsors
Standard Mfg Co. Inc. | Lee Cooper Eyewear Ph | HAWK bag

Minor Sponsors
People�s Footwear | Flawless | Folded & Hung + Jellybean | Mother Theresa Medical Center
People Footwear PH | Flawless | Folded and Hung (OFFICIAL) + Jellybean

Media Partners
Circuit Magazine | ClickTheCity.com | Juice.Ph | philstar.com | Wazzup Pilipinas | When In Manila.com | Rave Manila | EDM Philippines | Rave.PH

Bloggers
Nicole Santos | Bernadeth Gutierrez | Jamsy Perez
Hershey Neri | Erika Rosales | Lexie Puzon | Ida Anduya

IG Partners
Wanda Chen | Jane Sibug | Jennica Sanchez | Gabs Gibbs

Twitter Partners
Relatestagram | Amphigong | Eli Santos | OhEmPackers | OhTeenQuotes

Friday, February 13, 2015

Good Dress Up Heart's Day with Honeybee and Tokyo Bubble Tea! . ELENABLOG

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 It's the love month already! Have you thought of a treat to your loved ones? :)

Valentine's Day doesn't mean spending it with your boyfriend or husband, or maybe worrying because you're single and you don't have a date. It's just a special day that celebrates love. You have your friends and family, you can spend it with them! They're the people you love right? So there's no need to feel bitter at all because you're surrounded by the people you love and loves you back. Trust me, this is going to be my first time to celebrate Valentine's Day with a boyfriend. I'm 21 and yes, he's my first. :) I've experienced Valentine's dates before but not with someone that I'm really in a relationship with. I've celebrated Valentine's day with family and friends. I ALWAYS receive treats from my family. Thank God for family right? I always receive a Valentine's gift. But of course, I'm excited to celebrate it tomorrow because I'm with the man I love. hihi *cheese* Hi Love! ;)

Anyway, talking about Valentine's treats, Honeybee and Tokyo Bubble Tea offers different specialty cakes that you can purchase for your loved ones! They have lots of flavors to choose from! Scroll down and see what can satisfy your sweet tooth! ;)

seeing this makes me drool haha excuses 
Matcha Tiramisu! For the tea lovers out there! :)
Strawberry Shortcake! One of my favorite flavors!
Always a fan of Chocolate Flavored goodies!
Something sweet and healthy!:) 
Doesn't this make your sweet tooth excited? :)



Besides specialty cakes, they also have other baked goodies for your titos, titas, lolos and lolas! :)


I'd like to thank Honeybee and Tokyo Bubble Tea for this early Valentine's gift! Sharing this Red Velvet goodness to the people I love for sure! :)



What are you waiting for? You still have time to do a last minute Valentine's Day shopping! Head to Tokyo Bubble Tea and Honeybee now!! :)


Follow them on Instagram: @tokyobubbletea @honeybonph

HAPPY HEART'S DAY TO EVERYONE! <3 p="">
XOXO,
NICOLE

Monday, December 15, 2014

Good Dress Up It's a Merry Christmas with Tuscano Pizza-All-You-Can!. ELENABLOG

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It's that time of the year again! Everyone's busy with their Christmas shopping, parties, dinners and get together. Of course in every party, there's food. That's why I'm treating you guys pizza this holiday season in collaboration with Tuscano , your newest Italian place in town located at Burgos Cirle, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Tuscano is having their Unli-Pizza Promo for a price of P 299! Pizza all you can with free one round of iced tea every Saturday- Wednesday Only! What a treat right? Enjoy pizza with family and friends after a tiring day of shopping!LOL :)

So here's my treat, I'm giving away P 300 worth of GIFT CERTIFICATE to 3 WINNERS for an unli pizza experience! All you have to do is:

1. Share the promo material posted on your site or FB page. Don't forget to like Tuscano and Nicole Santos pages on facebook.
2. Caption it with why do you want to win the contest.
3. You should tag at least 5 friends you want to share the Tuscano experience with.
4. Caption should contain #tuscanokitchen , #tuscanounlipizza and #tuscanoXdressupdoll
5. We'll choose 3 random contestants who will get P300 GC each.

That's it! Entries will be accepted until the 22nd end of day! Winners can claim their GCs at Tuscano, BGC!:)

Good luck and Have a Merry Christmas!

XOXO
NICOLE




Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Good Dress Up Saladbox Beauty Fair 2014. ELENABLOG

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Hi Ladies!
It's Saladbox's First Beauty Fair this Saturday, November 29, 2014 at A. Venue Mall, Makati. This glamorous event will start from 11am-8pm! Saladbox has lots of beauty goodies and activities for you! They will be featuring beauty school themed attractions like the Saladbox x Cream Silk Personal Hairstyling Workshop, Makeup Crash Courses, and more!

Saladbox partnered with your favorite beauty brands to pamper everyone on this event!

? Hair makeovers from Cream Silk Philippines and Blo Blow Dry Bar
? Eyebrow threading from LAY BARE WAXING SALON? Skin and makeup touchups from The Skinfood Philippines, and Get Lei'd Cosmetics? Skin consultations from Flawless and BSKOS? Beauty shoot, one-on-one makeup workshop, and makeovers from Glaminar Makeup Artistry? Make Your Own Saladbox! Guests get to curate their own Saladboxes and CHOOSE THEIR OWN SAMPLES in the candy bar-like Saladbox Beauty Buffet!

Get to bond with your favorite beauty and style bloggers during the event. YouTube makeup gurus Michelle Dy and Shebby Liquete will facilitate our Beauty Classes. Top style blogger Patricia Prieto will talk about how to "up your beauty to the next level"!

How to get to A. Venue?
Get to bond with your favorite beauty and style bloggers during the event. YouTube makeup gurus Michelle Dy and Shebby Liquete will facilitate our Beauty Classes. Top style blogger Patricia Prieto will talk about how to "up your beauty to the next level"! 
How to get to A. Venue?
? By car or taxi drop off Makati Avenue Mall Entrance; Parking available
? By bus: Alight at Ayala corner Makati Avenue, take jeepney going to JP Rizal
? By MRT: Buendia Station, take jeepney going to Ayala, alight at Makati Avenue corner Buendia, take jeepney going to JP Rizal 
1. Share this link on your Facebook profile (Public setting) https://www.facebook.com/events/385018471649952/
2. You should tag me Nicole Santos  and eight of your friends in the post.
3. You should include the hashtags #SaladboxBeautyFair #BeautyAcademy
I'll be choosing the winners this midnight November 27, 2014! :)
Good luck and see you there! :)
XOXO
NICOLE



Another great this is ADMISSION IS FREE!:)

Want more? 

In line with this event, I'm giving away 2 tickets to 2 lucky winners (one each) for the Make Up Crash Course! You can choose your own schedule on the event itself! All you have to do is:

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