Win A Wish Blogging Contest feat. ShopBack

I’ve talked about ShopBack a couple (or three, to be exact) times on this blog and I’m always raving about how great it is especially when you’re an avid online shopper like myself. This time, they are giving back to their loyal users by granting them the following prizes:

  • 10 Best Wishlist Winners will get ONE of their items from their wishlist for FREE
    • The prize (item)’s price will be capped at PHP10,000.
  • 2 Most Popular Winners will be chosen from the remaining entrants for the Most Popular category and will win PHP3,000 cash prize each.
    • The more like/shares you have across your social media, the higher chance you have to win.
  • 5 Consolation Prize Winners will be chosen from the remaining entrants and will win PHP1,000 cash prize each.

And all you have to do is share your wishlist on your blogs and why you want them! Here’s my list:

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A vacation care of Expedia

2016 has not really been my year and I am desperate to get away and just have some peace and quiet to myself. Having been said, tickets to a nice destination would be the perfect way to treat myself from all the stress I’ve been through lately.

 

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Daniel Wellington watch

A girl can never have too much…of anything which is why you will see a couple of watches in this selection. Daniel Wellington has always been a good brand when it comes to watches that will last ages and this classic design is just perfect for my personality.

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A hard drive from Samsung

Every blogger needs to back up their photos, files and other important documents. Having a hard drive that’s fast and can store all my important files is crucial which is why I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to stock up on my very own hard drive.

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Casio watch

Simple, sleek and elegant- need I say more?

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Melissa Sandals

Been eyeing these babies online and in their display booths for a while but I just cannot bring myself to invest in them just yet but these Melissa sandals are super cute!

So here is my top 5 list of items that I would gladly take home if I win the Win A Wish Blogging Contest by ShopBack. All these vendors accredited by ShopBack so whether you intend to join the contest or just shop to your hearts’ content, be sure to do it through ShopBack!

To find out more about how you can enter and hopefully win this contest, click here.

Good luck!

Issa P.

Not So Dirty Laundry

My summers are always a little behind in terms of Philippine weather well, either that or they always seem to be a little longer than expected (on account of visiting family). But if it means getting to lounge in a bikini regardless if it’s a gloomy or a sunny day, I really can’t complain! Life seems to be much better when you’re wearing something bright and playful, anyways.For this beach trip, I was glad to have brought my Laundry Clothing crotchet bikini with me which coincidentally matched the pastel blue hotel walls perfectly. In reality, I wasn’t able to swim on this trip because… uhhh… anyways… but being to sport this piece for at least a few hours still made it well worth the trip!DSCF1002DSCF0996//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js

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Follow me on IG for more exciting its-not-really-summer-but-it-kinda-is adventures- @issaplease

Smell ya later,

Issa P.

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Sugbo Mercado Dos @ Ayala Business Park

 

In line with Sugbo Mercado‘s goal of being able to open food markets in different key locations in the city, their newest outlet at the Ayala Business Park is a clear sign that they are well on their way! Their second branch, which is located behind CIC Main and the MSY building which is also known as the “jogging area” of Ayala, still has everything we have come to love from their first branch which includes tents, ample tables and chairs, a laid back ambiance and that awesome sense of community that is hard to find anywhere else.

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I have always patronized this weekend food market because it gives closet or aspiring chefs the opportunity to put themselves out there and get an experience of how it is to run their own business. At the same time, it gives people like me the opportunity to explore my palette without going home empty handed. It’s a fair compromise for everyone plus, the view is great and the music is always on point!

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If you want to catch my vlog about how to survive a night at Sugbo Mercado, check it out here.

Another thing that I love so much about Sugbo Mercado are the interesting stories of each and every vendor. Everyone has their own story to tell and their own interesting back stories which I think makes the food taste even better. There’s always something special about our homegrown establishments which you can find out more about on their blog. Their first feature is about a good friend of mine and his success story about Hala Paella and Papa Churros which you can read more about here. They’ve only featured one so far but I am so excited to read about more success stories in the near future.

On their opening weekend, they launched with around 32 vendors and the list continues to grow with each coming week so forgive me if a few of these vendors might not be there anymore or if I’ve missed out on some. But in a nutshell, here is a list of the vendors I was able to meet and their corresponding links so you can check out their menu offerings and prices:

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Of course, what kind of food blog would this be without some enticing food photos? Here are some photos of the food I was able to sample during the media launch:

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Herbed Chicken from Tausug Spices

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Quesadillas from Bueno JC Mexicano

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Seafood bowl from Fun Seafood Corner

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Paella Valenciana from Hala Paella

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Chicken Proben in Mediterranean & Japanese sauce

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Spicy lechon belly from Kuzina Guadalupe

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Taco Mac & Cheese from Macology 101

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Churros from Papa Churros

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Customized pasta from Yum-In-A-Box

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Hawaiian Pizza Cone

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Shaved Ice from Sno

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Pork belly from Eat, Meat, Repeat

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Pork bun from Pao Baw
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Pad Thai from Wokstarz

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Enchilada from Papagayu Azul

So far my favorites have been the Proben Deluxe de Cagayan in Mediterranean & Belgian chocolate sauce, the Hawaiian Pizza cone, John Lemon’s lemonade, everything from Pow Bao, Hala Paella and Wokstarz. I’ll definitely be back this weekend to sample more because you know… why not?

Sugbo Mercado Dos will be open on the following dates: 

Sugbo Mercado-IT Park: Wednesday to Sunday, July 6-10, 5PM-1AM!

Sugbo Mercado-CBP : Thursday to Sunday, July 7-10, 4PM-12MN!

For more updates, check out their official blog here

For business inquiries, find out how to join here

Also, follow them on instagram here

Stay hungry, Stay thirsty… Stay alive,

Issa P.

Rootches Cultures Launches @ Handuraw 3rd Anniversary!

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There’s a lot to celebrate about like the end of summer, the start of the rainy season, Handuraw Pizza Gorordo’s 3rd year anniversary and Rootches Culture’s launching!

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Rootches Culture, a lifestyle brand that promotes good vibrations, will be launching their first line of apparel this June 11, 2016 (Saturday). To compensate this momentous occasion, their first design will be a limited edition design and will come in two colors: black & white for only P300.00.12503476_1219813471365098_2000414157_n  12532621_1051710658255038_970553001_nSince Rootches Culture’s main goal is to spread and promote good vibes, knowing and staying true to our roots; there’s no better place to kick off their launching party than at Handuraw’s anniversary! There will also be lots of good music by some of Cebu’s local artists who will be rocking out and celebrating with.Be sure to check them out especially if you’re into skating, surfing, long boarding, any time of adventure and of course, good music- cause we all need the perfect theme song for “those” moments.

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 Follow Rootches Culture on Facebook for more designs and updates.
 Imoha nang tagay,
Issa

The Asian Taco in Cebu: Pow Bao

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Consider me a little late when it comes to popular food choices in Cebu but like the saying goes, better late than never.

The Asian Taco, also known as Pow Bao, invaded Cebu a couple of years ago, first debuting at our favorite food markets until they finally set camp at the Banilad Town Center. Their handful of choices for fillings offer Cebuanos who love to experiment with food with great options such as chicken, pork belly, chorizo and even tofu!

If you’re looking for something heavier, they also offer rice meals with the same meal options.

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Pao Baw is actually a fusion of Taiwanese food with a touch of Mexican street food which are both great cuisines individually and surprisingly great together.

Not being the most adventurous with food, I was honestly a bit hesitant to try this meal out but I was delightfully surprised that the Asian Taco was really good and not to mention, extremely filling! I personally enjoyed the chicken and tofu fillings the most.

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Assorted (mix of 3 baos) @ P100.00

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Rice meals (pork belly, fried chicken, chorizo or tofu) @ P 90.00

Meat+ vegetables +special yellow rice = LOVE!

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Baos (pork belly (steamed or fried)/ chorizo/ fried chicken/ tofu) @ P80.00

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Pow Bao is located at the front of the Banilad Town Center. Operating hours are from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm everyday.

Follow them on Facebook Instagram for updates and deliveries.

Put a Spring in Dad’s Step with Havaianas

Havaianas Casual (2)Father’s Day does not fall on the same dates every year which is why it can sometimes be forgotten. If you’re reading this, don’t panic! You still have a few more days to spare are Havaianas will help you make this day extra special!

Here are four Havaianas styles that are perfect for the occasion:

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Havaianas Top Basic is a go-to style perfect for the go-to guy in your life. The designs are simple, unassuming and go well with almost everything.

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Is your Dad a rock star? These Havaianas 4nites will instantly make him feel like a a rockstar! This design features rock and roll glow in the dark prints and an interesting design.

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If Dad’s style includes skinny jeans, V-neck tshirts, thick rimmed glasses and a mustache for good measure, then he’s definitely a hipster! He will fancy a pair of Havaianas Casual which features a bi-color matte strap for a surefire style.

Havaianas Disney Stylish

A young at heart dad is as fun to shop for as he is to hang around. He’s fun, easy going and does not take himself too seriously. It’s easy to picture him in a pair of Havaianas Disney Stylish with soles printed with well- loved Disney characters you grew up watching him him!

So save the date. Father’s Day this year is on June 19. Whatever style you decide to get, just make sure to make him special because he deserves it.

Check out the rest of the Havaianas Collection on facebook.com/HavaianasPhilippines and follow @havaianasphils on Twitter and Instagram. 

All Your Curves & All Your Edges feat. CurvyStyle.com

I’m reaching out to all my plus size, gorgeous and confident readers out there- this blog post is dedicated to you!

I understand that a lot of us has issues with our bodies especially if we’re a little of the bigger side. On a couple occasions, I’ve had a few readers come up to me and share how they do not enjoy dressing up as much because fashion is only created for skinny girls- I cannot tell you how wrong you are, girlfriend.

If you love fashion but you feel like there aren’t a lot of options for your body type when it comes to shopping, maybe you’re just not looking in the right place. Curvy Style is an online retail shop that specializes in apparel for plus size vixens with lots of styles and options to choose from from tops, bottoms, swim wear, outer wear and a lot more!

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Curvy Style dubs themselves as the size 12+ fashion destination which is a shame for me because I like a lot of their pieces. However, I couldn’t resist a good tab/ window shopping opportunity so I went ahead and picked out my favorite pieces from their collection for you all to enjoy.

Here they are:

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Indie Flair Maxi Dress – KIYONNA Original

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Limited Edition Shimmer Circle Skirt- KIYONNA Original

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Twist Swimsuit by Sorella Swim – KIYONNA Orginal

Make sure to check out their website for a lot of sale opportunities. Currently, they are having a grand site opening with up to 30% discounts on selected items.

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Curvy Style ships worldwide and their customer support services are online all day every and are eagerly waiting to support you!

So make sure to check them out and tell your friends about it!

Official Website| Facebook| Twitter| Instagram| Pinterest

You Are Beautiful,

Issa P.

ZEROTHREETWO Basic Collection Lookbook

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The Cebu that I know of and love is laid back, with no frills and is one where you can go out in just sneakers and a shirt. ZEROTHREETWO’s newest basic collection reminds me of all these things plus comfort, durability and of course, style.

We shot these set of photos on a breezy Monday afternoon with a penny board, lots of sneakers, shirts and hope that it wouldn’t rain. Thankfully, it didn’t and now we have these gorgeous set of photos for you to enjoy! So knock yourselves out and make sure to get your basic pieces at ZEROTHREETWO.

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Available in select Zerothreetwo stockists or Order at The Assembly Online.

I seriously want a penny board now,

Issa Perez

Beating Time with G- Shock & Shockwear

I’ve recently been given the opportunity to be one of the ambassadors of G-Shock’s official distributors, Shockwear located at The Outlets at Pueblo Verde and as you’ve already seen in a previous post of mine, this post was done about a month ago and will be used as marketing collateral for the brand.

G-Shock has been around for a while already and are popularly known for being the ultimate tough watch. Way back when, it was designed with the intent to create a watch that would never break without compromising an attractive design. Fast forward to today, the G-Shock watches are known for just that, durability and also a unique structure- definitely what people want in their watches!

Since G-Shock’s are well sought after, it is no surprise that imitation brands are everywhere! Sure, they’re a lot cheaper as compared to the original versions but fake watches will never make you appreciate the brand for what it really is. That’s why it’s important to make sure that you’re purchases are genuine  and are bought from official distributors like Shockwear.

Check out their collection below:

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  Make sure to check Shockwear at The Outlets at Pueblo Verde for your authentic G-Shock watches that are sold less as compared to other retail stores!

Out,

Issa Perez

Vero Moda Turns 1!

Vero Moda just turned 1 and to commence with joyous occasion, they threw a chic bohemian themed party for all their loyal customers!

And what kind of party would it be without giveaways and other festivities? During this event, they gave out 20% discounts to shoppers who spent a minimum of P2,000.00 which was such a nice treat.

Birthday or no birthday, you should definitely check out Vero Moda  which is located at the ground floor of the New Wing of Ayala. Their pieces are timeless, versatile for any style, season and body type!

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Can’t wait to show you guys what I got for myself during the event!

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With my VERO MODA giveaway winner, Priscilla. For your chance to win a shopping spree, make sure to follow me on Instagram (@issaplease).

Til Next,

Issa

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