Celebrity Nails Spa contacted me to try out their service and siyempre yes naman ako! I got the pedicure with foot spa. I have been meaning to have a pamper time with my mother at home and I availed the service with her. This home service spa is perfect for those who do not have time to go out or simply wants to spend RnR at the comforts of their home.

The attendants of Celebrity Nails Spa arrived later than I expected because they got lost finding my place but it was okay since our house is a bit far from the national road. Two nail technicians arrived at my place with large suitcases. 

I prepared for this pampering treat. Considering that I go to nail salon every two week (three weeks the most because I can't stand long nails on the toes and my dry skin piles up too quickly causing pain), I was expecting that the time for pampering will last for more than 2 hours. My regular pedicure lasts for 1 hour and half because the nail spa I go to is very meticulous with  cleaning. I was surprised that the whole experience only lasted for less than an hour. It was quite swift than I expected. Look, I even prepared my laptop for this!!! The at home spa with Celebrity Nails was over all good. The attendant who did my nails did not wound me nor caused me any cuts. It was quick but my nails were cleaned though not as thorough as I wanted. The nails spa went okay. 

It was also a blessing in disguise that the foot spa and foot massage were not that long because I did not know that pregnant women can not undergo foot massage because it can induce labor or contraction! My mom, on the other hand, truly enjoyed the whole experience. SHe told me that she was very satisfied because the manicurist did not murder (wound) her toes. :)

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I was invited by a good friend/PR to a nail, hand and foot afternoon pampering. Who am I to refuse diba? Hindi ako choosy! hehe I have been seeing this Nail Parlour everytime I visit Megamall (which means weekly!).I never knew that one day I will be invited to try out the services of this very posh Nail Parlour.

This Nail Parlour looks so elegant. The interiors were very well thought giving off an impeccable ambiance. The design showcases the quiet luxury of France. With hair back armchairs for clients and white reindeer heads on the walls, . I must say that this is by far one of the most elegant Nail Parlour I have ever been . It feels quite intimidating (if you get easily intimidated by interiors and designs) but the price range is surprisingly affordable.

The foot spa was awesome because my callouses were removed. The scrub was not too intense but was very relaxing. It was coupled with a foot wrap and foot massage. What I love about this Nail Parlour was the way they carefully removed all my dry skin on the sides of my  nails. I usually get wounds or blisters during pedicure but I did not experience at French Tips. I also love how good they are in shaping my finger nails especially on the hand. I really wanted to maintain the shape they did on my fingers but my bad habit of nail biting ruined the rounded shape. 

Last October, I was invited by Neo Day Spa for pampering treat together with a special someone of my choice. Of course, I chose fiance to join me in this treat because we are avid fans of spa/massage. This is one of the few thing we love doing together - being pampered. :) We went there for an afternoon retreat and I am not really sure what to expect as I have never tried any services from Neo Day Spa. We were greeted with a very minimalist layout of the Spa which immediately made me feel the relaxing ambiance of the place.  I was quite surprised that our room and our therapists were ready for our treatment despite being 30 minutes early than our scheduled appointment. 

Before proceeding to our room, we chose our scrub and the oil for the massage. I find this quite thrilling to choose our own oils and scrubs based on our fragrance preference. They carefully explained to me the notes of each oil and the purposes their purposes such rejuvenating or for relaxing, etc.  

We were then lead to this room with a large window and shower. I was quite hesitant to take a shower or remove my clothes in the room because of the window. Hello scandal?! My therapists assured me that we can not be seen outside. 

We had the ZEN SPA PACKAGE which costs 2950 pesos. This has two part- Zen Body Treatment and Massage. The Zen Body Treatment was the Green Tea Body Scrub. I asked my fiance to get the Wasabi Scrub. The Green Tea Body SCrub is rich in antioxidant properties to protect the skin from damage. I have tried other body scrubs from other spa before and by far, I can honestly say and even attest that this is the BEST! I have never been scrubbed this vigorously my entire life. I have not even scrub myself this intense in my entire life!!! Grabe lang! It was so sulit because they scrubbed all the way from my fingertips to my underarms to my elbows to my sole (and even to my butt and groin!) Amazing! I did not feel awkward rather I truly enjoyed that moment!!!! After the scrub, we were wrapped with the plastic that were to cover the massages beds. Then, I took a very quick shower to rinse off the scrub. I felt super duper clean and my skin feels so supple. 

Afterwards, we had the massage. The method used for the Massage was Ingham. Ingham is the gentle art of using the hands to apply pressure to specific points or zones to relieve stress and redirect energy. I am not a fan of pressure point massage. I find this technique painful. Surprisingly, I let the therapist do her amazing job. I enjoyed every bit of the Ingham massage without even asking the therapist to lighten the pressure. Afterwards, we had the swedish body massage which is very very relaxing. Fiance and I agreed that this is ONE OF THE BEST MASSAGES we ever had. 

Here are the other points that I would like to highlight during my pampering treat with Neo Day Spa:

1. The ambiance of the Spa is very relaxing. The therapist were really quiet throughout the procedure and were very attentive to our needs.

2. They serve ginger tea!!!

3. They provide a lot of towels and disposable underwear.

4. My hair does not feel oily after the massage (nakarampa pa ako afterwards). After the massage, I noticed that my feet are not oily at all!! 

After being engaged, I became curious on diet programs to lose weight. I have been very lax on my eating habits that I end up gaining additional 15 lbs over the span of a year or so. Hindi ko pa nasheshed ang aking bar exams flabs. Jeff from Delicious Diet PH contacted me to try out their meal plan. Delicious Diet is a calorie counted meal plan delivered at your doorstep. They will deliver Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Dinner for five days within the 1200 calorie limit for Php 1,800 pesos. For someone who eats way too much junk in a day (chips, sweets and cups and cups of coffee), this is a great way to jumpstart my diet for my big day. I would rather spend money on good food than starve myself to death just to lose weight (starving myself would probably cost more because it can affect my health). The food for breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner were delivered at night for next day consumption. There is a need to keep the food refrigerated to avoid spoilage. The food were stored in a plastic container and there is a need to reheat it before consumption (which I never did anyway). 

I was a bit apprehensive when the program started. My thoughts were, "kayanin ko kaya? ang konti ng food!! Waahhhh!!!" Looking at the portion set for each meal made me doubt if I can survive a week with such amount of food. Yes, for the record malakas po akong kumain. hehe I was really surprised that I did not feel hungry at all. I did not feel dizzy while working. I did not crave for food but I can really feel the hunger by dinnertime because I commute going home (psychological din siguro because I made it a point to set my mind on this diet program kaya medyo nacurb ko yung cravings ko and katakawan). 

 For someone who has strong taste buds, the food tasted good. They were not too salty nor sweet. Everything is in moderation and surprisingly I like it. Due to this, I did no feel deprive at all.

Lastly, my number observation in trying out this diet meal program is that one should have refrigerator or a microwave to keep the food in tiptop condition. I experienced spoilage when I brought the meals to an out town hearing. Imagine my horror when I have to buy fastfood. Nasira ang budget ko.. hehe Thus, make sure to have an insulated bag that would keep the meals fresh. 

Here are the meals that I have tried for one week. 

 3 years ago, I do not like coffee at all.Fast forward today, I literally can not start my day without drinking one tall glass/mug  of coffee! My addiction  dependence to coffee made a huge impact on my teeth and health. Acid reflux became more frequent and my teeth turned more yellow. The stains on my teeth were very visible to the point that I do not wear pink or red lipsticks very often because these colors tend to highlight my corn yellow teeth. No amount of whitening toothpaste or even frequent brushing lightened my teeth. I wanted to have my teeth whitened for my wedding day. Luckily, Shinagawa Lasik and Aesthetics emailed me if I wanted to try their services. And guess what? (Malamang alam niyo na ang sagot!) One of the services they offered me was theri laser teeth whitening. 

"Shinagawa is a world-renowned leader in LASIK and Aesthetic medicine, Shinagawa began as an Aesthetic clinic in 1988 in Japan, and has steadily evolved to become one of the top Aesthetic centers in the world. Today, it boasts of 49 branches scattered all over the country and employs over 100 plastic surgery specialists. Shinagawa’s methodology has become an industry standard that 20% of plastic surgeons in Japan have been trained at Shinagawa. The Shinagawa Lasik and Aesthetic clinic in the Philippines is Shinagawa’s first major business operation outside Japan. With the establishment of the Philippine branch in Manila, Shinagawa aims to provide the best, safest, most accessible and affordable services not only to Filipinos but to the rest of the world. Shinagawa Lasik and Aesthetics philosophy is to provide the latest in medical technology to its patients and clients at a very affordable cost, without compromising the quality of patient care."

The doctors from Shinagawa were very kind and accommodating that they answered my questions from teeth care to the laser procedure to the very condition of my teeth. All of my issues were properly discussed by the dentists of Shinagawa. The teeth whitening procedure (done to me) uses chemically activated or light activated bleaching gel. It is composed of two steps oral prophylaxis and the teeth whitening procedure itself.

I underwent oral prophylaxis two weeks ago. Yesterday, I finally had the teeth whitening procedure. I was at the point of backing out because I have very low pain tolerance as in zero. Why? Dra. Frances explained to me that during the teeth whitening procedure teeth becomes very sensitive. This means that the patient may suffer from pangingilo to extreme pangingilo. Wow!! Eh pasta palang nga eh super takot na ako! haha.  But, a blogger has to what she has to do right? The whitening procedure itself has three cycles composed of 15 minutes each. The whitening procedure depends on one's teeth sensitivity and the condition of the teeth enamel (meaning how quickly does the teeth react to the chemical and how badly stained the teeth are). They told me that there are patients that are good with the second cycle,  there are some who finished until the third cycle without feeling anything and there are those who can even go to fourth cycle because their teeth are badly stained.

 How does this teeth whitening procedure works?

 First, the gums and other sensitive areas were covered securedly because the chemical or whitening agent is very strong because it can burn these areas. Of course, I took a selfie  for everyone's satisfaction. O ayan, mukha akong alien na maganda ang kilay! Pantay yan in fairness. Salamat Ever Bilena and Milani Brow Tint. hehe 

 Then after applying the whitening gel, this laser was strategically placed in front of my teeth. I was given a red humongous shades to protect my eyes from the laser light. 15 minutes felt like forever. My heart was thumping like crazy during the first cycle. I went on and finished the second cycle without feeling anything. Before, we could start the third cycle I felt sensitivity. Aruy! I told the dentist not to proceed with the third cycle. I had episodes of pangingilo until evening and just now while typing this post, I experienced one. 

 Did my teeth became white? YES!!! It got two shades lighter. However, I noticed that it is not as white like those of celebrities. I imagined it to be pearly white. Like what the dentist told me, my teeth lightened a bit more today than how it looked like after the procedure. It does not look pearly white but it looked cleaner and way lighter. I am already thinking of wearing loud and vibrant colors this summer and I am so ready to flaunt these hues with my whiter teeth on photos. 

Here is the before and after shot. To set the record straight, I do not have a nice set of teeth and I have an overbite too. (I am thinking of getting braces but let's see.)

I am blessed to be working with Flawless for a  blog partnership for a period of six months. My fez needs this, trust me. I am that kind of person that does not care too much about skin care. Given the right kind or moisturizer, sunblock and facial wash and that's it. Call me lazy but heck I do not have time for the Korean skin care procedure. hehe This is my first time to try a service from Flawless. I was never fond of going to facial centers because of the weird things my lola used to say about it. Like once you let someone prick your skin, your pores will be more visible, yadah yadah yadah. Anyways, I went to Flawless to try out the Cell Booster Infusion Mask last Mother's Day.

What is Cell Booster Infusion Mask?
The science used for Cell Booster Infusion Mask allows it to deliver essential nutrients to the skin at cellular level. Using an advanced cellular repair hydrogel mask which contains highly concentrated essence of cell-activating nutrients, it promises to increase the skin's elasticity, minimize pores and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while giving the skin an undeniable glow. This procedure lasted from 40-60 minutes.

The place was eventually jam packed with clients both women and men. (hello Mother's day noh?! What should I expect?) Flawless' marketing manager, Joel told me that it is one of their popular facial that are loved by their celebrity clients. At the back of my mind, oh really?!  Hehe  What do you think? Did I like it too?
I was asked to sign a sealed bag. (I was like ano yan teh?) I was utterly thrilled when I came to know that the bag I signed contained the sterilized tools that will be used on my skin. Yay for superb sanitation procedures. I was also given a disposable headband to keep my hair in place. I will try my best to recall the step to step process of this facial.

First, my face is cleansed with a foaming facial wash then Relyn (my attendant) gave me a facial massage which is so relaxing. Promise. She also did some miled scrubbing to remove dead skin cells. The dermatologist approached me while I lying down for a quick consultation. She asked me what is my major problem and I quick to respond about my psoriasis. She referred to me medication which  is not steroids (yay). After the consultation, Relyn  put on pink mittens with hot gel compress on my hands and told me that this will be a preparation for my hand massage. What?! I came here for a facial and the attendant is giving me massage! My oh my! I love the whole procedure. Then, came the most dreaded part -- pricking. (Of course my fast was soften through steam machine). The pricking part took about 10 minutes but she pointed to me that I have milia under my eyes that should be removed by dermatologist. After the pricking process, a gauze pad was placed on my skin and a laser was run through over my face. This is not my favorite part because I felt that slight electric sting on my face. I immediately told Relyn to stop this process. Good thing, she was very nice to accede to my request. 

Overall, my Diode Laser experience at Wink Studio is superb!  I highly recommend this procedure to my readers. One session of underarm diode laser costs 2500 pesos. I plan on undergoing this treatment once again, next year on my wedding month. :)

If you are my friend on Facebook or a follower of my Instagram account, you would know that I get so giddy and excited posting my makeup class photos. Honestly, the airhead in me thought that I knew a lot about makeup and the right of applying it but heck!! Not at all!! What I learned about makeuup application through watching youtube videos, attending mini workshops and reading books/magazines are merely half or worst,  even a fourth of what I am learning now in makeup school. The right techniques are truly the key to beautiful makeup. One may have all the high end brands in her makeup kit but if she does not know how to make it work, well err.. they're useless. Oh and practicing every now and then does make a big difference.

I am enrolled at Maquillage Professionnel.Module 1 Pro. The school is located in Burgos Circle, The Fort. The regular fee was 30000 for 50 hrs session but I got mine at discounted rate because of a promo for only 18000. Brushes and makeup are already provided by the school. We use Makeup Factory and Beyu products. (I, on the other hand, use some of my makeup.. :P) 

First day: Base makeup application and wet method of Contouring

We were also thought how to do the brows like a pro. haha Look at my model. She really have sparse browse and I had to draw her brows literally. Thanks to KPalette Brow Liner, lining the brows became easier.

Second Day: Base Makeup Application and Dry Method of Contouring

I got too excited, I did a full makeup on Monica. hehe OF course with my teacher's permission. 

Third Day: Different eye shapes and two kinds of eye makeup

I will be doing a separate blog posts on certain topics that I know will be helpful to all of you like base application, eye makeup application and etc.

Fourth Day was all about Day Makeup

Seriously, I really had a hard time doing this. I have been very vocal on my pigmentation intensity issues of eyeshadow application. Thanks youtube! I first learned how to do smokey eyes before day makeup, hence my problem. I know my makeup was a bit harsh for everyday. Sigh! I need to practice doing day makeup more.

Day 5 was one of my favorites!Evening Makeup it is!I love how we can pack a lot of colors on the model. haha

What do you think?
I already have my first prenup booking this December.
Hopefully, more to come. I truly enjoy making people more beautiful.
After Module 1, I plan on taking short course on hairstyling and airbrush.

For inquiries you may email me here: mylucidintervals@gmail.com

Godbless