Delby Bragais Transforms Me into a Bride-to-Be!

Nips, tucks, boob enhancement, curves - the secrets of Delby Bragais lies in her skills. With her years of experience and the passion for designing showing in her every creation, she was able to transform simple me into a lovely bride-to-be! I am not a model, nor am I that curvaceous, but the wedding dress from Delby just does all the magic! 

Who is the lucky man, you may ask? I might be hearing wedding bells? Oh, such a delight to take the first step in planning to get married. Am I ready and could I see myself walking down an aisle with someone? Ah, all those questions! All that I can say is that I must say yes to a dress!

It was choosing the dress that made me think. I do know what I want and who I want, yet during the fitting, other thoughts entered my mind, like, will he like it? I do love the dress! Yet there are so many other gowns to choose from!

Candice Ramos, Ms. Global Philippines, wearing a Delby Bragais gown
Image Credits: Che Lejano

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Are you looking for the perfect wedding gown? One that does more that just look good - one that has all the New York fashion designer secrets integrated into it to give you the height, the curves, the boobs! One that will make you feel like a princess, a classic, a unique creation, and you may even ask her to design the wedding gown of your dreams!

Delby Bragais is the fashion designer that you NEED to turn you into a model, like me. Those concerns like extra belly fat, short legs, long torso, small breast, and what us women worry about can be addressed - and you'll become more beautiful when you wear a Delby Bragais.

See more of her creations by visiting the Delby Bragais for North Road Facebook page. 

Delby Bragais and her creations: Style Fashion Week New York

Asian Premium Travel Mart 2016: Travel and Trade Show

The golden opportunity to network with sellers worldwide is provided by the Asian Premium Travel Mart 2016. This B2B event, focusing on global luxury travel, will be held on June 21, 22, and 23 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Philippines.

Image credits: APTM.ph website

Video: Asian Premium Travel Mart 2015



Asian Premium Travel Mart provides the venue for finding the right supplier. Sure, there are many suppliers available, but for the discerning taste and those who want only the best for their business, quality is needed. This is the trade show that can aid greatly in finding the suppliers, learning what is new, and establishing the network that is vital to travel. Included in this trade show are some of the most popular hotels in the Philippines and in the Asia.

Video Interview: Asian Premium Travel Mart 2015

The whole concept of Asian Premium Travel Mart revolves around the experience to be provide to our travellers luxury destinations. This is more than just having a room with a great view, this means that when one stays at a hotel and visits the other establishments which have ties with Asian Premium Travel Mart, one is ensured of only the best - satisfaction guaranteed. The connections that can be made will bring about making our country provide a traveller with a superb, luxurious, experience, providing value for money, and making their stay in our country world-class. 

Hotels representatives who will be part of APTM 2016

We all know that there are some accommodations that fail to meet the standards. With Asian Premium Travel Mart, the standards are not just met, they are exceeded, and it is first-class all the way.

Do you want your business to be part of this global connecting opportunity?

Learn more about Asian Premium Travel Mart and how to register for this 3 day event by visiting the Asian Premium Travel Mart website.

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4 Restos in 10 Hours: Food Review

Better than buffet! Ordering all the specialties of four restaurants during this ten hour food trip was a totally unforgettable experience that I would like to share with you all. The experience itself became superb as we, the South bloggers under the wings of Psst.ph, had chosen the specialties and what we fancied. Yes, 10 hours of eating is radical, and I suggest that you bring your family and friends to take the same route I did, to celebrate a special occasion or just to go on an awesome South food trip.

First stop. Lunch at Mati's Meat and Bread, located at River Park, Festival Mall, Muntinlupa. Must order the Australian Rib-eye Steak, pizza, and Balot Aligue.
Second stop. Coolato Gelato Artisan Ice Cream at SM BF. Must try everything. as in, the choices are overwhelming. 
Third stop. Siam Noodle House, Pres. Ave in BF Homes, Paranaque, in front of Starbucks. The whole fried fish, the glass noodles, and the beef topped rice are absolutely delicious. Fourth stop. Mystic Brew Cafe at BF Resort, Alabang. Such a unique place! The coffee was great, Indonesian pancake and mango crepe is one of the best ever!
 

Mati's

Mati's

Mati's

Coolato

Coolato

Coolato

Siam Noodle House

Siam Noodle House

Siam Noodle House

Siam Noodle House

Mystic Brew Cafe

Mystic Brew Cafe

Mystic Brew Cafe

Mystic Brew Cafe

Mystic Brew Cafe

A South food trip like no other. I would like to thank the restaurants for bringing out their best to serve me and our blogging group, and for their absolutely great service, that makes them top-rated.

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Gold Stack Potato Chips: New Honey Butter Goodness

No preservatives, no cholesterol, no transfat: Gold Stack Potato Chips has the quality and quantity which ensures satisfaction in every bite.

Are you bored with those salty snacks yet want that crunch?

Credits: Gold Stack Facebook Page

There are so many potato chips brands in the world yet we are constantly in search for the better one - and that is what Gold Stack Potato Chips is. It makes the diff. The way it coats the tongue with the delightful, comforting taste of honey brushed with butter, the crunch that make for that perfect munch, the size which is that of the popular international potato chip brands, and the thickness that makes it such a filling snack.

Gold Stack Potato Chips is meant to be shared as you can't finish a whole can in one sitting but no worries, as it can be kept after opening. New in the market, there are many places you can buy these honey butter potato chips and you can order online. To find out where to buy, you may visit the Gold Stack Potato Chips Facebook page.

When I attended Blogapalooza 2016, upon entering the venue, there was the Gold Stack Potato Chips booth. That was such a great thing for me, as I love snacking, and grabbed a handful of their chips immediately. Upon first taste, I was surprised, as it was unlike any other chip I have tasted before, as it had a unique kind of honey-butter goodness. It was quite a food experience that I would like to repeat again and again. I was given a can after playing the game, and I took it home to my daughter, Allison, and this is what she said about this new potato chip:

Gold Stack Potato Chips has all that you could want in a chip. The crunch that mixes with its melt in your mouth flavor will leaving you wanting more. It's impossible to only have one chip. The perfect sweetness of honey that combines with the savory taste of butter makes gold stack feel like you're eating gold.

Gold Stack Potato Chips is a Filipino product that met and surpassed my expectations. The packaging adheres to the proper labeling which should be done by the big commercial brands - as their can labeling has full disclosure, which leads the way in the snack industry.

Gold Stack Potato Chips: Winnie the Pooh would have adored it! And, I am sure, that this fast growing company will surely make their name in the industry. Try it today!
 
Visit the Gold Stack Potato Chips Facebook page

Pergola Mall BF: My Doggie and Me Event 2016

PAWesome fun and a galore of prizes is what the annual dog fashion show at Pergola Mall is all about - and the competition is tough this year as it is every year. The inner courtyard of this BF Homes mall was overflowing with pets, their owners, and dog lovers from all over the South, and the event was a grand success.

My Doggie and Me is a look-a-like contest. There is judging done, based not just on the outfits, but on the performance of the dog, and the wow factor - the impact on the audience. 

Unlike other dog contests that require a joining fee, to join is free, and each entry has a doggie loot bag. With other dog contests, one might have to spend a lot on the costumes, yet with this, it is the stylish, themed look, and the bond between the owner and the dog that is judged.

This fun doggie event held on May 14, 2016, got the mall goers captivated by the adorable turnout of our canine friends. Many arrived early, as the seats were nearly all full when I arrived, and even after the event, the audience lingered.

I knew of this event as my pet poodle had joined a couple of years ago, and this year, I entered my Jack Russell- Shihtzu, who also has her grooming done at The Golden Three Pet Supplies and Grooming, a major sponsor of this event. The reason why I am loyal to this dog grooming place is because I do not have my dogs groomed at a veterinary clinic as they might catch a virus at those places, and my dogs just love their Golden 3 groomers, and that is why I park their toothbrushes there.

The event was enjoyable. There was a fashion show, and every entry had to walk the runway, carried, or leashed, and I had a proud pet owner moment as my dog was the only one that walked without a leash. There was a dog food eating contest, of which this small poodle in the stroller picture, ate half a plate, fast but was outdone by a bigger poodle, who wiped out all the dog food in a few minutes! 

There was a talent show, and then the top 10 were chosen, yours truly included. The special awards were given out and the top 3 were announced, and their prizes were overwhelming.
 

My Doggie and Me provided the venue for family, friends, and their pets, to be part of a friendly competition and a summer weekend event that won't be forgotten.
 

Pergola Mall is located at Aguirre Ave, BF Homes, Parañaque. This two-storey mall has food establishments such as Yellow Cab which I frequent for their artisan pizza, Bon Chon, and Café France, and food kiosks like my favorite Fruitas, Foss Coffee, and the suman of Señor Juan. Other establishments include a Cebuanna, those 88 stores, parlors, spas, and Robinsons Supermarket. 

For more information about events like this one and other activities,
please like The Pergola Mall Facebook page.

Aqua Mineral Launches First Ever Salt Room in the Philippines

The first and the most trusted skin care brand when it comes to Dead Sea Mineral based skin care products brings us another innovative and unique concept this quarter. Aqua Mineral has brought us a wide array of cosmetics ranging from the basic skin care to anti aging products to men’s care sets and the most amazing and awesome products when it comes to effectiveness.

And when we thought that they could not surprise us any longer, they come up with the first salt room in the country! Salt room? –you say, yes SALT. This concept was conceived and inspired by the hundreds of years old Natural Salt Caves of Europe which have been a buzz since researches show that salt miners are rarely, if never sick. With this new found elixir of health the whole world clamored and salt rooms or halo-therapy centers have popped out and are enjoyed by many western countries, as Salt Therapy is recommended for various ailments and illnesses.

Aqua Mineral’s salt rooms are virtually all surface covered with three different kinds of salt – Sea Salt, Dead Sea Salt and Himalayan Salt. All of which have their own unique health benefits to boast and has so many write ups and review about them. Aqua Mineral embraces and celebrates the power of nature’s oldest crystal. The Salt rooms provide you a dry, sterile and pollutant-free environment. Salt therapy is safe non-invasive and is naturally anti-inflammatory and enriched with negative ions. The more negative ions you are exposed to, the better and more energized you feel! Salt therapy is recommended as a positive addition to regular medical care and is offered as an alternative and complimentary healing method, thus expanding treatment options.

With this launching of the salt room, the Philippines can now enjoy the privileges of having salt caves like Europe. Visit them at Robinson’s Malate, Gateway Mall and Century City Mall.

For any queries contact them at aqua@cosmetigroup.com.ph and www.facebook.com.ph/aquamineralph Instagram @aquamineralph, Twitter @aquamineral_ph.

Stoops Bagnet Ilocos Restaurant Review

Stoops Bagnet Ilocos BF Homes Paranaque

Serving affordable Ilocano food, Stoops Bagnet Ilocos has the hefty servings at the right price.

As the widow of the late, great Rene Quema who hails from Vigan, Ilocos Sur, who was an excellent cook, and since I used to make bagnet to sell, plus the fact that I was resto consultant and blogger of other bagnet (a dish made from pork that was deep fried twice to attain a crispness and depth of flavor and texture incomparable to other similar pork dishes), I went to this restaurant to review it, and I am delighted to state that it met my expectations and even surpassed it with the two dishes I tried.

The bagnet can be described in one word - excellent. The pancit with bagnet was tasty, leveled up by the crushed bagnet toppings.

As our Bloggers Media South group arrived all ahead of time and we were joined by the franchise holder and the owner of Stoops Bagnet Ilocos, Jay, who is the son of the late presidential candidate for the 2016 elections, Ambassador Roy V. Seneres. Jay spoke of his love of Icocano food and how he had wanted to make it affordable, and how the first Stoops Bagnet Ilocos started at Vito Cruz. My family friend, Dom Ladrido, dropped by during our event, and he spoke to Jay about how he used to eat at that original branch when he was studying in La Salle.

If you are looking for great food at affordable prices, a place with cool aircon and wifi, fast service, and to have that full, satisfied feeling, when in BF Homes, it's a must to go to Stoops Bagnet Ilocos.

Open for franchise. For inquiries, send a message to the Stoops Bagnet Ilocos BF Homes Facebook page.

Incognito Music Bar Review

                   

Cool jazz tunes is what you can expect at Incognito Music Bar

This resto-bar has superb food - and the music lovers bonding companionship that is the true treasure that you'll find at Incognito Music Bar, which is located at Anaheim Tower, The Levels, Pacific Rim Street Corner Commerce Avenue, Filinvest Corporate City,Alabang, Muntinlupa, just beside Petron gas station. This resto-bar is tucked below street level, is the only place in the south that I know where one can listen to jazz music. The place is cozy, and has the ambience for relaxing, fun-filled nights.

Though there were a lot of people when I went there, the music played was clear, the chatter and laughter did not interfere - I might be able to say, in a new way, that Incognito Music Bar is "acoustically sound". The music was at the right level, still allowing people to converse, and the music is streamed to their al fresco dining area.

Though I do love jazz, it is not easy to find a place that has the right kind of music. I do dislike mediocre, guitar-chord book bands - and I am so glad that I was able to hang out at Incognito Music Bar as I was able to feel the true vibes of a jamming session and the freedom of expression that only excellent musicians can do. More line mainline music, with fantastic harmony and talent, the skill was there, and what made it so much better was the speak-easy atmosphere of this resto-bar. 

Image credits: Incognito Music Bar Facebook page

The beers were cold, the service unobtrusive, and the food was so leveled up that I just had to go for more of the French fries that was flavored with queso de bola, with a slightly spicy  dipping sauce. The pasta was recommended to me by a French friend and it was overloaded with goodness, so comforting and filling.

Image credits: Incognito Music Bar Facebook page

I took home the tuna, and here is what my daughter, Allison, who is a product reviewer for a US based site, said about this dish:

"As a seafood lover, when I heard my mom got tuna ready for my lunch at work tomorrow I was fully excited. Waiting anxiously until the clock hit 12 noon the next day, it was better than I expected. It was cooked perfectly, not dry and not soggy at all despite being out of the fridge for so long. It was also a large serving of fish, usually I would only eat half the amount, but despite my stomach being full I devoured all of it. The diced tomato side dish mixed well with the tuna. Highly recommend."

There are many music bars in the South but there is only one jazz place that I know off. The purity and clarity of the music, and the excellence of the musicians, the wonderful food, to add on to the chill people that go there, makes Incognito Music Bar, for me, the #1 Jazz music bar in the South.


For more information, visit the Incognito Music Bar Facebook page.