Glamour Moments

Long before, researchers have found out that light can hold back melatonin, a hormone that helps generate sleep. Nowadays, even after sunset, people are still flooded with lights, whether through texting, internet browsing or watching television. According to Dr. Steven Lockley, of Harvard University and a co-author of “Sleep: A Very Short Introduction, when people expose themselves to light at night it become unnatural for them to do making themselves believe that it’s a daytime. Light makes it harder for a person to catch some sleep and shift the body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm. However, there is actually one kind of light that is more disturbing than others. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) claims that blue wavelengths, the kind of light emitted by energy-efficient light bulbs and electronic gadgets such as cellphones, computers and TVs should be avoided.   [caption id="attachment_5894" align="aligncenter" width="300"] http://kn...

Sick of your old furniture and fixtures at home? Want to buy something new? Well, we all know that cleaning up and moving your stuffs could be really exhausting but there is one thing that I would like to share -- get fresh home ideas and look for your dream designs for your home. Thanks to the power of internet, you can now surf for your desired home products and a lot easier to decide before going to the mall. Just click this link, http://www.ourhome.ph/ and presto! you're redirecting to everything you have to buy for your sweet home.   Here are my top picks! Sofa beds Dining Table Pillows Floor Lamp Clocks  Always remember to choose something that you need. Don't forget that it is most important for a home that is more comfortable and safe to live in :) Enjoy shopping!   Get up to 50% off on finest furniture and sound & vision, from July 27 to August 12 at SM City North Edsa . For details visit the official Facebook Page,  https://www.facebook.com/smnedsa  o...

Here's a good news from BPI Family Auto Loan BPI Family Auto Loan is extending its FRE E 1 year comprehensive insurance with Acts of Nature coverage promo! The promo, which remains exclusive to BPI clients, is extended to cater to auto loan clients who intend to purchase vehicles this rainy season until October 9, 2012. The FREE insurance promo, a pioneering promo from BPI Family Auto Loan, aims to protect newly-purchased cars from the adverse effects of calamities as well as to relieve clients from shelling out money for insurance. Comprehensive insurance usually amounts to about three percent of the vehicle’s market value. The extension is timely as this is the same time when typhoon Ondoy submerged numerous vehicles in floods. Thus, BPI Family Auto Loans wants to address the needs of the market. “Since we began this promo, we’ve helped thousands of clients to secure their vehicles. Encouraged by their response, we are further extending our FREE Insurance Promo to help even more ...

First Ever Philippine Popular Music Festival Million-Peso Grand Prize Winner and Runners Up Announced! The million-peso champion of the first ever Philippine Popular Music Festival (or PhilPOP) has been crowned! Last Saturday, July 14, 2012, held at the Philippine International Convention Center, the grand prize honor went to former Akafellas member Karl Vincent Villuga and his song “Bawat Hakbang”. The composition was interpreted by Villuga along with his former groupmates and crooner Mark Bautista. Villuga said that the song was about overcoming personal crisis. First runner-up position went to Soc Villanueva with his R&B song “Kontrabida” sung by Sam Concepcion. Toto Sarioso won the second runner-up prize for his composition “Tayo Tayo Lang” performed by former Sugarfree frontman Ebe Dancel. [gallery link="file" order="DESC" orderby="rand"] None other our country’s prominent songwriter, musician and academic Mr. Ryan Cayabyab is the Executive Direct...

[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2" orderby="rand"] From the same organizers of the popular Mercato Centrale food market in Bonifacio Global City, Mezza Norte in UP-AyalaLand Technohub along Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City brings together the best in home-cooked foods and pastry and dessert finds that the North has to offer, along with your Mercato Centrale favorite food stands! Mezza Norte opens last Thursday (July 26) and will be open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:00pm to 3:00am. Organized by Anton Diaz, the man behind the popular food and travel blog www.OurAwesomePlanet.com, the Ultimate Taste Test 9.0 is an opportunity to try out and personally critique different specialty foods and new or soon-to-be-launched dishes straight from the kitchens of up and coming and popular food entrepreneurs from all over Metro Manila. Among the winners of the previous Ultimate Taste Tests are Dulcelin Gourmet specialties, Supreme B...

[caption id="attachment_5876" align="aligncenter" width="300"] credits to : Choose Philippines Official FB[/caption] London 2012 Olympic Game s is offinally open! Too bad I didn't woke up early to watch the opening ceremony but I've read that there will be a replay, so better check it out at AKTVonIBC13 - 12NN Sir Paul McCartney sang 'Hey Jude' after the flame reached the stadium. Oh, wow that performance was really breathtaking. Official website, http://www.london2012.com/ Last June, Ariel launched its campaign for the London Olympics 2012 creating the country's flag by giving your own piece of shirts - red, blue, yellow or white and as a return, a patch for a donation worth P50 was given to the Philippine Olympic Team. https://www.facebook.com/arielphilippinescolors We have good news! Metropole branches extended their collection until July 31, so anyone who still wants to take part can bring his/her shirt, give a piece of it, and rep...

Buying a home is definitely a costly thing to decide. Where it includes the materials, man power, time, etc. With such consideration, a two distinct characteristics of a home buyer is being distinguished:the one who prefer to build a new house while the other which prefer buying an existing and plans to make some renovation on it. Becoming this as one of the dilemma that a home buyer is facing. Whatever of the two, one must ponder some considerations for them to prevent regrets after building or renovating a new home. When buying high quality foam and furniture where Mandaue Foam started in 1971 by Mrs Rosita T. Uy in Cebu. Your Home, Your Imagination Here are the top (3) three great finds I want for my home.   CRYSTAL DANGLER FLOOR LAMP I love that this piece is perfect for a dark corner, or a bedside light for a cozy look and feel. and it's only P5000! a very elegant item for a cost that doesn't hurt the pocket much.   AEON DISPLAY CABINET   As much as i like antique items,...

Here's your chance to meet Jessica through LIVE SKYPE PARTY on July 29 from 10am at SM Megamall Event Center     16 year old Filipino-Mexican sweetheart Jessica Sanchez has long won the world by capturing the hearts of many with her brilliant singing style and over the top performance during the eleventh season of the reality television singing competition, American Idol. This Sunday, July 29 , be ready to get your hearts captured again by the American Idol songstress as MCA Music and Astroplus invite you to “The Ultimate Jessica Sanchez SKYPE Party!” --- An exciting event where fans all over the metro will get the rare chance to bond with their idol through a LIVE SKYPE SESSION from 10:00 am onwards at the SM Megamall Event Center (former ice skating rink) . Fun games, exclusive Jessica Sanchez signed items and a guest performance by Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart Sabrina await those who will attend the party. Jessica Sanchez: American Idol Season 11 Highlights album is out n...

Just got in! Marks & Spencer is launching their very own ice cream, take this opportunity to taste this heavenly goodness on July 26, Thursday from 2pm onwards at the Marks & Spencer store in Greenbelt 5. Don't forget to share this experience, spread the word online -- #FreeICeCream :)   Thanks Nuffnang PH for the announcement :)

Aiza Seguerra Celebrates 25 Years in Show Business with BENTE SINGKO: The Anniversary Concert Stars shine in show business but many personalities flicker after their first fifteen minutes of fame. Longevity is only reserved for a few and in the exceptional young age of 28, Aiza Seguerra has already shared with us 25 years of musical and artistic craftsmanship. From her young career as Vic Sotto’s daughter in Okey Ka Fairy Ko and more than thirty movies, the former child star has blossomed into one of the country’s most respected acoustic singer-songwriters and guitarist with hits such as Pagdating ng Panahon and Akala Mo.   Aiza wishes to share her gratitude for her silver milestone wit h BENTE SINGKO: Aiza Seguerra Anniversary Concert on September 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, a production from Blackbird Music Creations, That’s Ntertainment Productions and line produced by MediaNation Inc. To celebrate Aiza’s stellar career, “Mr. Pure Energy” Gary Valenciano and “Concert Ki...