#GetGlowingwithJergens Skincare Fair

Weeks ago, I received a very pretty surprise package from Jergens!

Too pretty, I had to withhold my excitement and unbox it the morning after, since I needed daylight to take crisp photos. (Oh the life of a beauty blogger.)

The surprise turned out to be an invite to the #GetGlowingwithJergens Skincare Fair which was a radiant celebration that happened today at Araneta Center Gateway Mall. I was so excited, and very thankful as well since I didn't have overtime work today.

 

Today was also the opening of UAAP Season 78 at the Smart Araneta Colesium, so college students flocked to the #GetGlowingwithJergens Skincare Fair to see what the buzz was all about. Here, we all experienced a wide range of activities to get our glow on - from typography classes to on-site pictorials. This partnership between Jergens and Araneta Center aims to help ladies achieve and maintain healthy, glowing skin all over their body.

A skincare expert conducted one-on-one consultations which was a great help to those who were not familiar with their skin type and the right products to use for their skin. Participants learned the dos and don’ts of skincare and were treated to samples of Jergens variants recommended by the skincare expert.

At the one-on-one nutrition consultation, a nutritionist dished out expert advice on the types of food we can incorporate to our everyday meals to achieve skin that glows with health.

Our lunch for the day was light, healthy, and filling - complete with Glow, Go, and Grow food.

The typography class was one of the highly participated events. Coy Cordova, artist, was our teacher for the day. We discovered our inner artist as we stoked the words Glow, Shine, Live, Learn, Breathe, and Happy.

A beauty talk delighted the guests as MYX VJ Ai Dela Cruz, PBA Courtside reporter Mara Aquino, and Yogi Erika Padilla shared their beauty secrets and style tips. Their unanimous advice to us was to “never be lazy to slather on lotion. It goes a long way!”.

A dedicated juice bar served healthy, fruity flavors like Cherry Almond, Aloe Juice, Lemon Orange Water, and Coconut Water (inspired by Jergens variants) to keep us hydrated throughout the day’s activities. The most popular flavor that day was Cherry Almond, which is also the scent of their bestselling classic Original Beauty Lotion.

One of the highlights of the event was the launch of the newest Jergens variant: the Hydrating Coconut Lotion. Its formula is infused with coconut oil and coconut water that makes skin supple and luminous. It's not out in the market yet, but it will be soon! Guests at the fair were privileged to be the first ones to try it and everyone loved its light, refreshing scent. The warm coconut scent reminds me of summer!

SOFT SKIN MADE EASY: NEW JERGENS HYDRATING COCONUT LOTION

Problem: Dry, rough skin that craves long-lasting moisture.

Solution: A fast-absorbing, refreshing hydrating formula with coconut oil and coconut water to turn dry skin supple and luminous.

Why it’s different: The formula is infused with coconut oil and coconut water, and leaves behind a light, refreshing scent. Its exclusive Jergens® Hydralucence™ blend also helps eliminate dullness and dryness by delivering a continuous supply of moisture to your skin. Plus, the formula helps repair your natural moisture barrier, leaving it more even and less prone to dehydration. That smooth surface then powerfully reflects light, for skin that stays beautifully luminous and soft.

Star ingredients: Coconut oil and coconut water, which are soaring in popularity thanks to their known reparative and hydrating powers. Coconut oil, in particular, is known to sink into dry skin faster than most other oils, boosting hydration and reducing water loss for hours. 

Availability: 250ml / 650ml

With Liz of Peachy Pink Sisters

With my Panda! ♥

To top off the eventful day, a glowing, on-site pictorial was open to all ladies where they showed off their modeling skills and got a chance to be declared as one of the 5 Jergens Glow Girls.

Through the event, we all experienced the Jergens Glow and learned how overall health and beauty is relevant to having skin that glows! Ladies left the fair inspired: with ample exercise, a healthy diet, sound skin regimen, lots of positivity, and Jergens, healthy, glowing skin is possible!

Jergens Moisturizers are distributed in the Philippines by Vibelle Distribution, Inc and are available in leading department stores, supermarkets, and retailers nationwide.  

Website: www.jergens.com.ph

Facebook: www.facebook.com/JERGENSph.Vibelle

Twitter: www.twitter.com/jergens_vibelle

Love,

Helen

#GetGlowing with Jergens and Araneta Center!

Jergens has always been a trusted household name for as long as I can remember. Part of my childhood memories was seeing my Mom slather on a generous amount of Jergens lotion before going to sleep. The scent of the Original Beauty Lotion variant is just so nostalgic!

Now, more people can get to try Jergens as the brand teams up with Araneta Center to launch #GetGlowing – a campaign promoting healthy, glowing skin for all! The aim of #GetGlowing is to encourage everyone to take care of their skin through healthy living and instilling the habit of proper skincare.

On your next mall trip, take a peek inside the restrooms of Smart Araneta Coliseum, Gateway Mall, Farmers Plaza, and Ali Mall in Araneta Center, and you'll won't see generic soap but Jergens Liquid Soaps and Moisturizers made available starting July until the rest of the year.

Jergens will also be hosting activities in Gateway Mall to showcase the advantages of having glowing skin and how it can be achieved. A Skin Expert will also be there to share tips on how to #GetGlowing with noticeably beautiful skin.

It is never too late to start your healthy skin care habit.  Let's #GetGlowing!

Jergens Moisturizers are available in leading department stores, supermarkets, and retailers nationwide.

Website: http://www.jergens.com.ph/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JERGENSph.Vibelle
Twitter: www.twitter.com/jergens_vibelle

Love,
Helen

Dress Me Up 2: Photo Exhibit

After the Dress Me Up 2 fashion show, the final runway looks the participating bloggers styled were posted in a week-long photo exhibit in Gateway Cineplex.

I just love how The Araneta Center is so warm and supportive towards bloggers. Not only did they post the pictures of the models, but they also posted profiles of the stylists!

Here's our work. You may see a more detailed description of the Black Forest-inspired look here.

 

Here are the profiles of the participating bloggers.

 

That's me over there! I'm so happy to be part of Dress Me Up 2. It's not everyday that my picture is displayed in a mall such as Gateway. Haha! :D

Thank you so much for the feature, The Araneta Center!

Love,

Helen

PS. Photo credits to The Araneta Center.

Dress Me Up 2: Black Forest Looks

I'd like to share with you the finished output of my very first styling gig for Dress Me Up 2, along with my partner Aylin. Our model was Enrique Nor from Next Models.

Outfit #1

Red scarf by Parfois, P840.00

White t-shirt with iconic Great British design by Marks & Spencer, P1,650.00

Blue Harbour black jacket by Marks & Spencer, P6,950.00

Blue Harbour black jeans by Marks & Spencer, P1,650.00

Lighthouse tinsel black shoes by Sebago, P5,400.00

Outfit #2

Blue Harbour stripes polo shirt by Marks & Spencer, P2,150.00

Blue Harbour midgrey cardigan by Marks & Spencer, P1,950.00

Chino shorts by Marks & Spencer, P2,650.00

Hanley bag by Marithe Francois Girbaud, P1,500.00

Spinnaker shoes by Sebago, P5,799.75 

 

If you liked our interpretation of Black Forest, feel free to like this photo, and get a chance to win a P500.00 worth of gift certificates from Starbucks!

Love,

Helen

PS. Join my giveaway and get a chance to win gift packs from Color Club and Zoya! Giveaway ends November 30, 2012.

Dress Me Up 2 | Dairy Queen Black Forest Launch

I'd have to admit that I'm no fashion expert, but when Kath of The Araneta Center invited me to take part in the Dress Me Up 2: A Fashion Blogger's Event, I immediately said yes! Part of me was excited and scared at the same time, since I have no experience in styling. I can't even style myself well; I get and learn tips from my younger sisters who are more fasyon than I am. Since this event was something I have never experienced before, I knew it was worth a try!

Dress Me Up 2: A Fashion Blogger's Event

The call time for bloggers was early at 9AM at Gateway Suites. We were given our schedules, which entailed pull-outs of clothes and accessories from brand sponsors at Gateway Mall, lunch, fittings of models, a photoshoot, then an actual fashion show at the end of the day. The theme of the outfits that we had to re-create was "Black Forest", which was Dairy Queen's holiday flavor. We had to pick outfits with accents of red, black, and white. All bloggers were game at took the challenge head on!

During the event, I was partnered with Aylin Vedad, lifestyle blogger of http://thedailyposh.blogspot.com/. I met Aylin before during the a!life Control event, but it was at this event that we got the opportunity to bond over [window] shopping.

Prior to doing pull-outs, we picked our model at random. While we wished to pick a female model - just because ladies are easier to style (for me, that is), I picked a name from Kath and lo and behold, we had to style a male mode.

Most of the brand sponsors catered to ladies, which was why we were worried that we couldn't come up with a nice outfit. The first stop was Bayo. I loved the clothes here in this store - everything is so feminine and girly. Bayo is definitely the place to go for those who are after that classy, romantic look.

Second stop was Promod. What they had was mostly Fall/Winter clothes, which is great for those who will be traveling to countries with cooler climate this holiday season. I also envied the bloggers that had female models, since Promod was a haven for high fashion finds. I wanted the red trench coat, pants, booties, and bags, but all my partner and I pulled-out were scarves. Haha!

Third stop was Parfois. It was accessories wonderland! Seeing all the dangling, shining earrings made me wish I had ear piercings! (Yes, my ears aren't pierced.) They also had beautiful scarves, bags, and shoes, along with their much loved bracelets and necklaces.

Fourth stop was the premium shoe store, Sebago. I loved this store; they have the nicest shoes for men. They make use of nice, long-lasting materials (like genuine leather) for their shoes, so you can be sure that each pair will last for years (in terms of sturdiness and color). Invest on a pair of Sebago shoes - it's worth it!

With Aylin and Jharry, the best intern ever

(from The Araneta Center's Marketing Team)

The fifth stop was Marks & Spencer. Going to Marks & Spencer during -ber months is an all too familiar scenario for me! Before, it meant Christmas shopping! But now I had to look for guy clothes. It's here at Marks & Spencer that we got most items for our model. I have to say, they do carry lots of nice clothes for men, but some were just too pricey.

Because I was also window shopping, I want to share with you some finds that would make for nice Christmas presents!

This has to be my favorite section of the store - the mini grocery! I love food, even if it doesn't really show.

Last but not the least was Marithe Francois Girbaud, or more commonly known as just Girbaud. I remember saving up part of my allowance during college just to buy their bags! I liked how their designs are trendy and hip.

Here's everything we got! We looked like mad shoppers walking around Gateway Mall while carrying all these. The people must have thought we were shopaholics! Haha!

Our lunch was sponsored by Pizza Hut!

After lunch, we had to come up with 2 sets of outfits for our pinboard.

Outfit #1

Shirt: Marks & Spencer

Jacket: Marks & Spencer

Pants: Marks & Spencer

Belt: Marithe Francois Girbaud

Scarf: Parfois

Shoes: Sebago

 

Outfit #2

Shirt: Marks & Spencer

Cardigan: Marks & Spencer

Pants: Marks & Spencer

Belt: Marks & Spencer

Cap: Marithe Francois Girbaud

Bag: Marithe Francois Girbaud

Shoes: Sebago

After shooting our outfit pegs, we were introduced to our model, Enrique Nor from Next Models. He's has the perfect face and body, so there's no need for Adobe Photoshop. Look!

The red scarf looks nice and it really pops because of the almost all-black ensemble. The high-cut shoes added that certain edginess to the look.

While waiting for his turn, Enrique was goofing around, showing us how he looked like when he's enjoying Dairy Queen's Black Forest Blizzard.

Then to the actual photoshoot. The ice cream melted because he was so hot. Haha!

Here's our team picture: I, Enrique, and Aylin

Before the fashion show, we had a light dinner which was also sponsored by Pizza Hut. Since I was so nervous, as we had to walk the runway and explain our look, I couldn't eat dessert even if I wanted to.

This was our final look. It's very classic and wearable. The overall feel is casual and festive, because of the red accents. This makes for a nice outfit for when you'll attend holiday festivities and events this Christmas.

The bloggers also had the chance to walk the runway, and explain our look! Even if my partner and I didn't win this time around, we had so much fun for our first styling gig. I hope we would be given another opportunity to participate in an event like this in the future. Dress Me Up 2 was indeed a success!

It was during this event that Dairy Queen launched their holiday ice cream, Black Forest! Dairy Queen’s Black Forest collection is a classic favorite that will never go out of style. It is the perfect blend for the holiday season.

Dairy Queen Black Forest Blizzard

Available in three sizes: 9oz (P89.00), 12oz (P109.00) and 16oz (P129.00)

Made from Dairy Queen’s classic soft-serve vanilla ice cream blended with maraschino cherry, cherry syrup, chocolate chunks, and even made more delectable with brownies and cocoa fudge. Now available also with Mint, this Holiday favorite is made even more perfect for the season.

Dairy Queen Black Forest MooLatte

Available in 6oz (P59.00) and 12oz (P109.00)

Dairy Queen’s soft-serve vanilla ice cream is blended to perfection with coffee base, maraschino cherries, cherry syrup, and cocoa fudge that will make you feel the Holiday cheer even more.

Dairy Queen Black Forest Blizzard Cake (P799.00) 

Made of rich vanilla ice cream blended with maraschino cherry, cherry syrup, chocolate chunks, brownie and cocoa fudge, it is just as tasty as the Black Forest Blizzard but made even more festive just for the Christmas season.

Dairy Queen Christmas Dilly Bar (P39.00)

Shaped like a Christmas Tree, this soft serve ice cream treat is covered with rich chocolate and edible green trimming.

Dairy Queen knows how to give gifts that keep on giving, so for the Christmas season, they will be giving away 2 New iPads through their Black Forest Greetings Facebook promo. Like Dairy Queen Philippines on Facebook, and click on the Dairy Queen Black Forest App to join. Good luck!

Love,

Helen

PS. Photos without watermark are not mine.

PPS. Join my giveaway and get a chance to win gift packs from Color Club and Zoya! Giveaway ends November 30, 2012.