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My Skin Origins Fitness Soiree

My Skin Fitness Soirees

My Skin Products at the My Skin Dance Mix Fitness Soiree

My Skin Products at the My Skin Dance Mix Fitness Soiree

A beautiful face begins with healthy skin.

My Skin Origins advocates for Beauty, Health, and Wellness via natural means. Through their line of skin care products made of natural ingredients, My Skin Origins helps men and women achieve glowing, healthy skin without harmful parabens, hydroquinone, and other such ingredients.

To support their advocacy for Beauty + Healthy + Wellness, they organize the My Skin Fitness Soirees. This is a series of fitness events exclusively held for My Skin Origins’ VIP clients, distributors, and social media influencers.

ZIN Babes Ferolin, Chiq Ybanez of the Greene Dare, and ZIN Donna Congson at the My Skin Zumba Fitness Soiree

ZIN Babes Ferolin, Chiq Ybanez of the Greene Dare, and ZIN Donna Congson at the My Skin Zumba Fitness Soiree

The first My Skin Fitness Soiree was the My Skin Zumba Party at the Metro Lifestyle Gym on April 26, 2014. Leading the hyperactive Zumba fun were Zumba Instructors Babes Ferolin and Donna Congson of the GenSan Legends Zumba Group.

Also joining the Zumba Party is event partner, Greene Dare who provided their wholesome awesome energizing juices to the attendees.

Greene Dare Juices at the My Skin Zumba Fitness Soiree

Greene Dare Juices at the My Skin Zumba Fitness Soiree


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Sophie Uy and Rissa Mananquil Trillo at the Happy Skin Make Up Demo at Chimes Specialty Store

Happy Skin Make Up Demo at Chimes Specialty Store

Get Even Foundation Products by Happy Skin at the Chimes Specialty Store

Get Even Foundation Products by Happy Skin at the Chimes Specialty Store

Perfectly-poised, gorgeous, and happy… this is the woman that Happy Skin Cosmetics promises to bring out in you.

Chimes Specialty Store celebrated their 10th Anniversary Celebration on October 2014. As part of their celebration, they hosted a Make Up Demo by Happy Skin Cosmetics. The event was graced by Happy Skin Founder Rissa Mananquil-Trillo and Blogger and Make Up Artist Sophie Uy.

Sophie Uy and Rissa Mananquil Trillo at the Happy Skin Make Up Demo at Chimes Specialty Store

Sophie Uy and Rissa Mananquil Trillo at the Happy Skin Make Up Demo at Chimes Specialty Store

Happy Skin is a full line of cosmetics that promises to love your skin and to make your makeup work for you. Happy Skin Cosmetics appeals to women of every age. The cute kawaii packaging alone stands out in any cosmetic display. Your interest will be piqued by their catchy product names. More importantly, every product is created to make you and your skin happy. Each one is crafted be fuss-free, easy-to-apply, and in shades formulated to complement Filipina skin tones.

Happy Skin Cosmetics at the Chimes Specialty Store

Happy Skin Cosmetics at the Chimes Specialty Store


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Plana FORMA Davao Pop-Up

Plana Forma Davao Pop-Up

Plana Forma Davao Pop-Up

“55 minutes is all it takes for a sexier you.” The Plana FORMA Davao Pop-Up is coming back to our city with this promise.

Plana Forma has pioneered a unique brand of workout that combines dance, sports training, pilates, and yoga. With this method they are considered as the celebrities’ workout of choice.

Plana Forma has formulated the perfect marriage of their signature Plana Forma Workout with with yoga called Forma Asana. It is composed of two classes. The beginners class that focuses on leg strength and core stability. The second class also focuses on core stability with emphasis on opening the front of the body. Forma Asana is less intense that the regular Plana Forma classes so it’s recommended for those who haven’t tried Plana Forma and yoga yet.

Regular yoga practitioners can also benefit from Forma Asana can help strengthen the core by introducing the integration of Forma exercises along with the yoga poses. It can also deepen chest and hip openers.

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People Footwear Available at Res|Toe|Run Abreeza

Stanley by People available at Res|Toe|Run Abreeza

Stanley by People available at Res|Toe|Run Abreeza

A new footwear brand has been launched in the world market. And through the Primer Group, it is now available in Davao City. Entrepreneurs Damian Van Zyll De Jong and Matt Penner launched People Footwear in Vancouver, Canada. They designed the shoes with the goal of reinvigorating the footwear industry.

People Footwear takes classic timeless styles and gives it vibrant colors and awesome features using modern technology and materials. It has an easy outgoing style with comfort in mind.

People Footwear has taken the cue from past footwear trends. From classic deck shoes, sneakers, and sandals, People has produced updated looks of these timeless classics. For their 2014 Fall/Winter Collection, People produced three styles that are made with modern technology such as 3D printing, no sew technology, and molded Skylite™ foam.

Senna by People available at Res|Toe|Run Abreeza

Senna by People available at Res|Toe|Run Abreeza

Stanley by People available at Res|Toe|Run Abreeza

Stanley by People available at Res|Toe|Run Abreeza


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Basti’s Brew’s 15th Year Anniversary

Pizzas by Basti's Brew: Chicken Pesto, Spicy Gambas, and Spanish Sardines

Pizzas by Basti’s Brew: Chicken Pesto, Spicy Gambas, and Spanish Sardines

One of Davao’s pioneering homegrown coffeeshops has celebrated another milestone. Basti’s Brew celebrated their 15th Year Anniversary on October 10, 2014. Owners Randall Ong and Vanessa Ong celebrated the occasion with a lunch with Davao Bloggers. For Basti’s Brew’s 15th Year Anniversary, they re-introduced and highlighted all the best-selling dishes that has made them popular over the years.

In the midst stiff competition and the influx of international chains, Basti’s Brew has remained as one of the go-to coffeeshops in Davao City. This is primarily due to three reasons: good coffee, delicious comfort food for snacks and meals, and a cozy ambiance.

Check out some of their best-sellers.

Carroza by Basti's Brew

Carroza by Basti’s Brew

Pastas by Basti's Brew: Tuna Pesto and Creamy Pesto Linguine

Pastas by Basti’s Brew: Tuna Pesto and Creamy Pesto Linguine


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Yosi Samra Davao Launch at the Abreeza Fashion Forum

Yosi Samra Foldable Ballet Flats

Yosi Samra Foldable Ballet Flats on the feet of Davao Bloggers

Were you ever tempted to take off your heels in the middle of a formal affair or while partying in the club? I’m sure most girls have had that experience. This is exactly the scenario for which Yosi Samra designed and sold his now popular Yosi Samra Samara Foldable Ballet Flats.

Foldable Samara Ballet Flats in Nude Snakeskin and in Teal from the Yosi Samra 2014 Holiday Collection

Foldable Samara Ballet Flats in Nude Snakeskin and in Teal from the Yosi Samra 2014 Holiday Collection

Yosi Samra 2014 Holiday Collection

Yosi Samra 2014 Holiday Collection

Yosi Samra has a line of foldable ballet flats in a variety of colors, materials, and designs. Any girl is sure to find the perfect pair (or pairs) that will fit her outfit and the occasion. The shoes can be folded and can fit a small bag to bring as back up shoes while in a formal event or partying in a club.

The shoes are durable and stylish that you can wear it day and night. It has gone beyond the purpose it was designed for. Yosa Samra has versatile shoes for busy women, perfect for work, for play, for partying, and even for chillaxing.

Emcee Resci Rizada and YS Brand Manager Rina Malamug at the December 2014 Abreeza Fashion Forum Yosi Samra Davao Launch

Emcee Resci Rizada and YS Brand Manager Rina Malamug at the December 2014 Abreeza Fashion Forum Yosi Samra Davao Launch

Yosi Samra launched in Davao City via the Abreeza Fashion Forum held on December 4, 2014. During the launch, Yosi Samra Philippines Brand Manager Rina Malamug and Fashion Group Head of Green Tree, Inc Johanna Chua were present to introduce Yosi Samra and its 2014 Holiday Collection.
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