Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, January 18, 2012,
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In tropical country like ours, the cool breeze of the holidays is definitely a breather. But I can never contest the happiness I feel when the temperature starts to rise up again. This only means one thing: sunny days are back! So what better way to celebrate the beginning of spring than to actually wear it?
Inspired by the spring and the delight and vivacious spirit it brings, Tous launches three fragrances that radiate purity, serenity and innocent charm.
Upon smelling these three scents,... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, January 16, 2012,
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Contests
I'm starting my 2012 in deep gratitude to the year that has been. For the first time, I'm giving away beauty goodies to one commenter each month. Be the commenter of the month this January and win this Body Bakery Gift set worth P1,550.00!
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Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, July 19, 2011,
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Tips
 For some reason, a couple of my friends are suddenly jumping into the fitness wagon. I recognize their excitement. The thought of starting a new workout regimen is too exhilarating until you begin your first few sessions and realize that the lean and flab-free body image you have in your head isn't enough motivation to make you want to continue. So here are some tips, based on my humble little experience, to help you stay motivated to power through your work-out
Find the fun in fitness.
Enjo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, May 2, 2011,
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It’s been almost 6 months now since I was first invited to attend a Barre3 session. At that time, I was focusing on my yoga routines and didn’t really think of shifting to Barre3 but tried it anyhow. After an hour of self-inflicted pain, I shrugged it off my shoulders and continued focusing on yoga alone until last month, when I got another invite for another Barre3 session. To be honest, I really didn’t know if it’s wise to permit myself to another struggle, but I just went for it, ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, March 30, 2011,
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When Myra 400E publicly announced and launched it’s new endorser last March 18 at Thaipan restaurant, it is of no surprise that they chose someone talented, dedicated and beautiful both inside and out. For years, Myra’s objective has always been about bringing out beauty that is more than just skin deep. And who else can reflect what the brand stands for but the admirable Iza Calzado, who’s ever so blooming especially at the event.
  Hosted by the fun and gorgeous Sam Oh, the event wa...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, March 20, 2011,
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When a close friend told me yesterday she’s planning to go under the knife for liposuction, the only response I was able to utter was, “Seriously?” Even as someone who’s not against cosmetic surgery, lipo seems to be going way too far. I mean, a bit of snip and snap in the nose or eyelids is fine, but having fat vacuumed out from under the skin? Not only does the recovery period stretch as far, I’ve also heard news about people dying while being operated on the table. Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, February 23, 2011,
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During my short trip to Hong Kong last week, I finally had the chance to check out H&M's cosmetic line. I wasn't really excited to see it. I mean, I'd probably be better off buying from a brand that makes cosmetics, not clothes. And it's a good thing I didn't expect so much because really, there was a lot of cosmetics but I hardly had the desire to buy any of it. Here's why:
 Presentation looks cheap, so as the plastics they're enclosed in.
 Eyeshadow palette offers only metallic finishes. I'm n...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, January 16, 2011,
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 Just in case you were looking for another good reason to eat your vegetables, here it is: They make you beautiful—and not just in some vague, a-good-diet-gives-you-a-healthy-glow sense. Researchers at St. Andrews and Bristol universities in Great Britain studied the relationship between skin color and attractiveness, and discovered that people with yellow undertones to their skin were thought to look particularly healthy and attractive. The study, reported in the Daily Mail, also establishe... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, January 11, 2011,
 The runways reported Spring beauty trends for 2011 to be all about metallics. However, since we're in a country with high humidity, I doubt that it would look flattering on everyone especially on those with oily skin. The best compromise -- a bit of highlighter. So here I offer some advice on how to pull off shimmering highlighter without looking like you were soaked in grease.
1. Let skin glow. For a subtle sheen, mix a pea-size drop of highlighter with foundation in your palm before applyin... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, January 2, 2011,
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 What I love the most about new year? It's the only time when you're allowed to push the reset button and go for a fresh start, a new beginning. I know though from 20+ new years that it's pretty difficult to stick to habit changes. So let's just have a deal, pick one from the 8 beauty resolutions I listed below and stick to it (I don't want to hear the word try; that just allows the self to fail), and I promise you that by the time 2011 is almost over, you'll be seeing great beauty benefits ev... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, December 16, 2010,
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Never athletic, sporty or fit, I've gone through life neglecting the health and fitness aspect of it because I was to lazy to lift a finger. I attempted to improve my body a couple of times in the last few years. I tried a membership to the top gym in the metro in college, badminton after graduation, and swimming after I realized I don't have the patience to gather everybody everytime for a badminton session or inflict myself with pain at the gym. Swimming is the only one I stuck to but I ca... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, November 9, 2010,
Aside from visiting my two-month old niece, I flew to Bangkok last week to attend one of Asia's most prestigious cosmetics trade show. In-cosmetics Asia was designed and established for cosmetic manufacturers, formulators, scientists and sales & marketing experts keen to meet exhibiting personal care ingredient suppliers. I already have a fair share of experience in the marketing and creative side of the beauty industry, I thought maybe it's time I learn the technical aspect of it. The focus ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 8, 2010,
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Bangkok is a shopping paradise for clothes, but can the same be said about their makeup and beauty products? Absolutely! Bangkok’s glitzy department stores carry the same high-end American and European cosmetics available in the Philippines, plus a delightful assortment of locally-made personal care products. My favorite one being Beauty Buffet, a local Thailand cosmetics brand offering a wide-range of make-up, skincare and bodycare products. 
Beauty Buffet outlet at the BTS station of The Em...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 8, 2010,
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My apologies for the lack of posts for the past week as I've been out on a trip in Bangkok for both business and pleasure. In my next posts, I'll be sharing with you blog-worthy Thai beauty finds. For now, I'd like to share one of the things you shouldn't miss out on if you're planning to a book a ticket to Bangkok -- the thai massage.
What is a Thai massage?
It is a type of massage that involves stretching and deep-tissue pressing. This form of bodywork is usually performed on the floor, wi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, October 26, 2010,
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Reviews
There are loads of oral beauty supplements (dermaceuticals/nutraceuticals) out there that promise to make you healthier and more beautiful. I dove into research and even talked to top dermatologists to find the few worth popping. Here are the top five beauty supplements I highly recommend in conjunction with the beauty diet:
1. Sun Protection
Aside from daily use of a broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen, boost your UV protection all year by taking an antioxidant supplement such as Heliocare. New r... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, October 19, 2010,
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Announcements
Finally, after the long wait! Japanese brand MUJI opens it's 120th store worldwide in the Philippines, brought by retailer Store Specialists, Inc. The Muji Manila store is located at Bonifacio High Street, in the space currently occupied by Play & Display’s second BHS branch (above Gap).
 Muji — or Mujirushi Ryouhin in its full Japanese name, is best known for being a “brand-less” brand (the name itself means “no name good products”). They have a wide variety of clothing, accessori...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 18, 2010,
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Tips
It’s no secret that eating a healthy, balanced diet helps your waistline, but did you know it can also affect your appearance? A healthy diet, full of vitamins and minerals, can help combat aging, make your skin glow and even help your hair grow stronger.
 Wrinkles: Retinoids are a form of vitamin C, which is a known wrinkle reducer. They work by helping your body naturally produce more collagen, and more collagen means less wrinkles. A few foods high in vitamin C are brocolli, berries, citr... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, October 14, 2010,
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Contests
How to join and qualify:
1. Log on to Facebook.2. "Like”, and "share" this blogsite. Like and share buttons are just below the website header and above the latest blog entry. Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, October 14, 2010,
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Our bodies give us plenty of signals when we're tired. But
some of us, including I, are so used to being sleep deprived that we remain oblivious to how
impaired we really are. Sleep debt isn’t something you can pay off in a
weekend; it can take weeks of building up restorative sleep habits. Read on the five signs below and see if your lack of zzzs is hurting your health.
1. Simple decisions become hard to make
You’re up late one night booking your next vacation,
and even though you know the...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, September 27, 2010,
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Though
still a taboo to most today, tattoo has gotten its way into mainstream as
celebrities and models are getting inked. I had my first one during my stint in
LA where almost everyone I met was sporting one. It didn’t take long
before I convinced myself to join the club since my classmate works at a tattoo
place as a piercer. I wanted a text that would remind me of a
certain significant time in my life and since I was taking up Masters program in
make-up artistry that time, I decided that... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 7, 2010,
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I've never been one who's a loyal on a certain brand when it comes to beauty products. As a beauty blogger, it is my job to try out new (and even strange) products on the shelves, may it be a drugstore find or one exclusively sold at Nordstrom. However, for three months now, I can't seem to shift away from my bathroom body goodies, dare I say staples (a non-existent word in my vocabulary). When Olay introduced its Age Defying bar claiming that we all can look and feel young in just 7 showers... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, August 31, 2010,
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 One of
the major health problems during rainy season is the incidence of dengue. The
Department of Health (DOH) fears that there could be 80,000 dengue cases by the
end of 2010, as the number of patients continues to go up. As of August 14
this year, 54,659 dengue cases have been recorded nationwide. From this figure,
2,966 cases were recorded in the first two weeks of August alone and forecasted
to exceed July cases of 17,000.
Good
thing there are insect repellants available in the market tod... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, April 20, 2010,
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News
 These days, my iPhone ringtone has been put into its original default. But in Japan, things are much more creative—there are ringtones that help people lose weight or cure their allergies, according to claims by the Japan Ringing Tone Laboratory. BBC News reports that you can even get a specific "therapeutic" ring based on your sign (the one for Taurus, the bull, reportedly moos). The Laboratory is helmed by the guy who invented Bow Lingual, the program that claimed to translate dog barking...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, April 20, 2010,
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 We're pretty excited about breaking out the sandals this summer, but if you're not able to squeeze regular pedicures into your calendar—or your budget—don't be afraid to try it on your own at home. Here's how:
- Take a milk bath. Not as ridiculous as it sounds! The lactic acid in the milk will help smooth calluses, so fill a large bowl or tub with equal parts milk and warm water, add a few drops of lavender oil, and soak your feet for five to ten minutes.
- Care for your cuticles. Rub a drop of...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, March 29, 2010,
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News
 Turns out that night creams and facelifts can only do so much to combat the signs of aging, according to a study published in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Physicians at the University of Rochester Medical Center have found that our facial bones change pretty dramatically as we age, largely contributing to an older appearance. CT scans of 120 hospital patients showed that the most noticeable shift was that the angle of the jaw increases. (Seriously, check out the photo in...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, March 25, 2010,
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Reviews
It seems like the ongoing theme of my summer shopping spree has been all about exfoliation. Ever since I tried The Spa's Refining Body Wrap, I got so hooked on regularly having my skin exfoliated at least twice a week, which is by the way the recommended frequency to maintain a healthy skin cell turn-over (But then again, who has the time?). L'Oreal Paris Body Expertise Exfotonic does just that.
 
It took me years to find the perfect exfoliator for my skin that I can depend on to remove my dea... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 23, 2010,
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Reviews
 Another reason why I would love to live in New York: The La Prairie Spa at the Ritz-Carlton. The Swiss skincare company has just devised a new Platinum Rare facial at its New York relaxation destination using its luxe Platinum line—an antiaging collection devoted to recharging the skin’s electrical balance using actual traces of one of the world’s rarest, most precious elements. The service’s real selling point, though, is that you are attended to by two aestheticians instead of one. ...
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Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 2, 2010,
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Reviews
In my calendar, March marks the beginning of summer. To welcome summer this year, I skipped splurging on new pairs of bikinis and indulged myself on a body treatment for a bikini-ready body instead. The Silhouette Refining Body Wrap is one of the two newest bodycare treatments of The Spa Wellness Center. This new addition to The Spa's range of services is a cutting edge slimming, anti-cellulite full body cocoon treatment, said to stimulate your body to break down fat and eliminate water reten... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, February 22, 2010,
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News
 The fashion world gets a lot of flack for using too-skinny models—and now there's talk about making some changes. In New York City last February 11, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (a non-profit trade association) held a panel discussion called "The Beauty of Health: Resizing the Sample Size." Panelists including designer Zac Posen, model Doutzen Kroes (shown, in a recent Victoria's Secret show), and casting agent James Scully shared their experiences working in the industry. Kr...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, February 22, 2010,
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News
 Marc Jacobs is like the M Night Shyamalan of New York Fashion Week: His show always includes a surprise twist. This time, he chose to cast mostly unknown models, many of whom had never ever walked a runway. Then, he added two girls to the show who weren't even models at all—just cool chicks he plucked from the streets of New York to walk his famous runway. (We'd like to know which streets those are so we can start hanging out on them and wait for our MJ discovery moment.)
Backstage, hairstyl...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, August 25, 2009,
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Announcements
Where: ATELIER DEBBIE CO, 2/F JUPITER PLACE MAKATI
When: SEPTEMBER 2 - 12 2009
Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Beauty junkies listen! Get hold of your favorite beauty products at 40-60% off retail price at the Beauty Luxe Cosmetics Sale! It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to spend your bucks without emptying your purses. Brand new limited edition and top sellers of Kerastase, Shiseido, Guerlain, L'Oreal, Shu Uemura, Ralph Lauren, Benefit and that of other cosmetic brands are available. Whatever your ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, August 9, 2009,
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Reviews
 Calluses, corns, cracked heels, ingrown toenails—the list of gross-outs went on and on in yesterday’s New York Times' article about widespread foot neglect (and the subsequent shame that goes along with it). But there was one common foot complaint it didn’t get into. We’re talking about blisters, which more often than not are caused by a very attractive, albeit uncomfortable, pair of shoes. When fashion trumps function—and it so often does— Band Aid Blister Block is a quick and ea... Continue reading ...
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