Have a Nautical Summer with SM Accessories

Hey coffeeholics! How is your summer so far? I bet most of you have already gone to the beach or some swimming destinations already. Gosh I envy you! I haven't done any of those yet but hey, summer ain't over yet and with May looming ahead, we still have time to have fun in the sun! Anyway check out these cool summer nautical theme that SM Accessories has ongoing for this summer.

So loving the nautical theme that SM Accessories has for this April! Bet ko ang red lips ring! hehe. What about you? Wahhh gusto ko na mag swimming! hehe. Hope you are enjoying your summer! 

Sam Concepcion for Chef's Noodle

Hey Coffeeholics! Yes I'm baaaaaaack! After a month long break, I'm back to blogging.  I've taken a hiatus last March coz I had to prioritize end of school teacher-ish work. So here I am with my first summer blogger event -- attending the media launch of Chef Noodle's newest endorser Sam Concepcion at Robinson's Magnolia last April 10.

When I arrived at Chef's Noodle, the place was quite jam packed already with our media friends and bloggers. The restaurant itself is a bit small but cozy in its original setting. But with this media launch, they had to rearrange the place to try to accommodate all of us. We were so many! Its a good thing though that you can still eat at the area they have at the front of the store.

What it looked like before Sam Concepcion arrived at Chef's Noodle.

We were all eager to see Sam Concepcion after all he will be the newest addition to the roster of celebrity endorsers of Chef's Noodle and he is currently a hot topic (yeah will get into that later.. hehe) and one of the most in-demand teen actors today. Sam exudes a fresh and youthful vibe that is characteristic of Chef's Noodle. The first international master franchise of the Chef's Noodle brand from South Korea, the restaurant is fast becoming a diner's haven for those who want a taste of the land of K-Pop and kimchi and more.

 

Offering a wide array of mouth-watering food choices, Chef’s Noodle boasts of dishes especially crafted by no less than award-winning Korean celebrity chef Choi In Sun.

Chef's Noodle Leek Shrimp Twigim

Chef's Noodle - Kas Basket

Chef's Noodle Kimari Twigim

Chef's Noodle Shrimp Twigim

Among the must-try menu items when one visits the restaurant are Chef’s Noodles, Starking Fire Sushi, Bibimbap, Japchae, Haemul Seafood Pajun (Korean pancake with shrimp and squid, spring onions and bell pepper), Leek Shrimp Twigim, Chicken Kas (breaded chicken fillet with white creamy sauce), Spicy Dukbokki, and well-loved desserts such as ice cream and gelato.

When Sam Concepcion arrived, the place sure filled up fast. Some of us were still in the midst of eating and trying out the Chef's Noodle fare so I wasn't able to get a prime spot to take photos. But Sam was very accommodating in answering all the media questions. With him was Nancy Go, Chef's Noodle operations manager.

“Sam’s cool and casual personality as well as his vibrant energy perfectly capture the brand. As a fairly new player in the food industry here in the Philippines, Chef’s Noodle is indeed a rising star—just like our new endorser Sam,” says Nancy Go, Chef’s Noodle operations manager. “We promise to always delight our customers with our signature dishes and new offerings. Chef’s Noodle will always remain to be the Korean fast food restaurant that Filipinos learned to love.”

Sam Concepcion as the latest endorser of Chef's Noodle.

“I am truly honored to be part of the Chef’s Noodle team,” says Sam. “The restaurant has been known for its delectable dishes and high culinary quality.  Who would not want to be associated with that?” One of the other things he shared that he really loved Korean Food. When asked what his favorite Korean dish, it was no surprise that he chose noodles as his top favorite. :)

“My friends and I love to hang out and try different kinds of food. I especially love Chef’s Noodle because you get to enjoy a delicious meal at an affordable price. It’s a cool combination of a fast food meal and a fine dine setting. The interiors of the restaurant are as inviting as the appetizing menu. I can’t wait to invite my friends to try Chef’s Noodle and love it the same way I did.”

When asked if he would invite Jasmine to eat at Chef's Noodle with him, he said yes. When asked if he would invite Anne to go and eat there as well, he said why not... Oh diba! Pang friends, family, and loved ones sa Chef's Noodle. Oh and if you are wondering about all talk about his encounter with Anne, he was gracious about it. I'm pretty much sure you've probably read it by now. What I couldn't forget were his words, "I understand where she's coming from.." Now that's one gracious and understanding endorser that I'm sure Chef's Noodle will be proud to have on their list.

Chef's Noodle menu perfect for the holy week!

So coffeeholics, if you are craving for Korean cuisine -- well here are the branches that you may visit:  University Mall (4050129), Atlanta Center (5765054), Robinsons Magnolia (6567033), SM North EDSA The Block (3765367) and Robinsons Place Malolos (0917-5486187).  Soon to open: SM Megamall.

Check out Chef’s Noodle’s website, www.chefsnoodlephils.com and its Facebook account www.facebook.com/chefsnoodlephils for more details. 

Clear-Skin Summer with Proactiv 15 Day Maintenance Kit

Its the last day of March already! Yes finally, classes are over. Its time to officially say hello to summer with -- what else but a super fun vacation! Can you feel the heat? Whew! Honestly, the sweltering heat is driving me nuts. I can't make up my mind if I should go to somewhere near water (hello beach! hello swimming pool!) or go up up and savor the cool breeze of the mountains (hello Baguio! Flower festival! Here we come!). And I bet you too are making lots of plans this coming April especially the Holy Week where almost everyone either goes back to their respective provinces or to the choice summer destinations in the country. But whatever you choose, one thing is common. We all might end up traveling these next few months. My question is -- are you geared up to have clear-skin ready for summer break?

If you are a frequent traveler, than you know how difficult it is to travel light. Usually the big bulky stuff you end up lugging around with you is your toiletries. Yep that's me! I spend some time convincing myself that I don't need to bring with me my whole morning ritual preparation items. I know there are a lot of cool advices on how to pack and organize things so that you may bring only the essentials. But what about skin care items? I really do not like transferring them to "smaller travel sized containers". It is convenient yes but I feel like the quality and cleanliness of the product is compromised and ends up unhygienic. And if you have spent like how many thousand pesos on that -- all the more frustrating right? So whenever I end up traveling, I end up bringing the big bottles which makes traveling a bit more difficult than it should be. But there should be no worries now for all Proactiv users because Proactiv has made life easier for you and me especially this summer with the new Proactiv 15-Day Maintenance Kit that is now available in the Philippines!

Proactiv 15 Day Maintenance Kit is perfect for travel! First of all it's compact and easy to carry. The kit includes the complete 3-Step System-Renewing Cleanser, Revitalizing Toner and Repairing Treatment-in three 1-oz. take-aboard bottles. Oh and get this, it even comes with a Free Refining Mask! The snap-close pouch is 3.75 x 4.25 x 1.25 inches and fits easily into a backpack, purse or gym bag. This is definitely a boon for those always on the go. The kit makes it easy to maintain your acne-treatment regimen. So yay! No more lugging around huge bottles for your acne treatment! Really though, its definitely a good thing that Proactiv made these smaller sized containers. Coz even if its summer or even if you are traveling, you cannot also have a "vacation" on your skin care regimen if you want to have an acne-free vacation!

Don't forget how Proactiv works on your skin! It intervenes the process of acne-formation therefore resulting to the treatment of your existing blemishes, and at the same time giving you the protection of preventing future pimples from ever appearing again. From the moment you are born, your skin begins a lifelong process of shedding dead cells and producing oil. This process can be disrupted by your hormone balance, which throughout your life. The acne cycle is initiated when excess oil and dead skin cells combine to plug the pore of a hair follicle; behind the plugged pore, bacteria grow and multiply, triggering inflammation and swelling. That’s an acne blemish.

Proactiv intervenes in this process by:
1. Killing the acne-causing bacteria
2. Reducing swelling and redness of existing pimples
3. Preventing pores from being clogged
4. Removing dead skin cells thru mild exfoliation
5. Removing excess oils

And you definitely want Proactiv to keep on working hard to maintain your clear skin during your summer vacation. I mean hello?! Who doesn't want a pimple-free instagram worthy summer vacay photo right? And so you definitely need to use the Proactiv® System every day, twice a day,  as it is critical to maintain that clear skin. The Proactiv 15-Day Maintenance Kit has everything you need to maintain your regimen, no matter where you are. The handy carrying pouch includes convenient 1-ounce bottles (approved for airport security) of your complete 3-Step System: Renewing Cleanser, Revitalizing Toner, and Repairing Treatment. The Proactiv Solution 15-Day Maintenance kit is Php 1,650 ONLY-- available at selected Watsons and SM Department stores nationwide.

All "summer" photos are courtesy from @travelmerchant16 :) Many thanks!

So yep coffeeholics, this summer have lots and lots of fun under the sun and maintain that healthy clear skin. Don't forget to take Proactiv with you wherever you go by using the Proactiv 15-Day Maintenance kit!