Summer Splash Event | Win a Waterproof Smartphone Case from Hokkoh!

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Summer Splash Event
hosted by Life With Two Boys and With Our Best!

A bunch of great blogs have come together to bring you some amazing prizes to help you kick off your summer... with a SPLASH! Each blog is giving away at least $25 worth of prizes, plus we have an awesome grand prize for one very lucky winner. Be sure to hop along to each of the participating blogs because the more giveaways you enter, the more chances you have at winning the Grand Prize!

But first things first. This giveaway, made possible by Hokkoh - home of the coolest, cutest, and most unique accessories and gadget peripherals in town. I had the chance to work with them on a giveaway last year, and now I have the honor of collaborating with them once again for this event.

Now for the prize. At stake is *drumroll please* ... a Waterproof Case for Smartphones!

This waterproof case is ideal for smart phones and allows for full functionality of your phone. With simple twist and lock access this easy to use, this case provides all the protection you need for your smart phone. 

It protects your phone against water, sand, and dirt. Its hard outer shell also provides shock absorption. With a transparent silicone membrane, you maintain full functionality of your phone.

One lucky reader will have the chance to own a Waterproof Case in his/her color of choice! You know the drill - enter the giveaway via the Rafflecopter below. The more tasks you complete, the more entries you earn, and the greater your chances of winning. You have until May 27th to send in your entries! :)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

And for the Grand Prize...
Thanks to Trex Outdoor Furniture, one very lucky winner is going to win a Yacht Club 3-Piece Rocker Set valued at $1,317! Made in the USA and constructed of durable HDPE recycled lumber, this Rocker Set is sure to help you slow down and relax this Summer and for many years to come!

Enter the Grand Prize!

Disclaimer: Please note that the Summer Splash hosts and participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prize. We have represented each sponsor with the expectation that they will fulfill their prize in a timely manner. While we are not responsible, we will make every effort to assist the winner in obtaining their prize.

Spotlight | Human Heart Nature Perfect Glow Mineral Blush in Sun-kissed.

Despite the sudden, heavy rainfall last Saturday, I somehow managed to attend the afternoon schedule of the Magalogue Turnover at Human Heart Nature Laguna's Concept Store.

I wouldn't miss this event for the world. I promised the ladies of Human Heart Nature Laguna to be there at the launching, plus I knew beforehand that there will be new blushes hitting the shelves that day. And you know how much of a makeup junkie I am. Gotta get first dibs on new makeup, baby! :)

Sun-kissed on the left, Pink Bloom on the right.

Whilst at the Concept Store, I had the chance to swatch both shades of the all-new Perfect Glow Mineral Blush. There's Pink Bloom, a cool-toned pink reminiscent of Rosy Cheeks from the old Mineral Blush line. And then there's Sun-kissed, a warm-toned coral that bears resemblance to another old shade, Tropical Rose. Remembering that I have way too much pink blushes already, I chose to bring home the latter - something that's not pink for a change.

Perfect Glow Mineral Blush in Sun-kissed.

Like its predecessor, the Perfect Glow Mineral Blush is a blend of natural Vitamin E and pure mineral pigments and contains absolutely no harmful chemicals. No chemical preservatives, no parabens, no mineral oil - none of these toxic substances. 'Only the good', as the Human Heart Nature label would say.

Only the good!

The most distinct difference between this blush and the old Mineral Blush is in the packaging. The Perfect Glow Mineral Blush has a bigger size at 4.3 grams (the old Mineral Blush was 3.5g), and it now comes in a sleek purple compact, complete with a mirror and a 'natural' brush.

Purple, which I love.

Although the brush can pack a lot of color, I find it a bit too small and too flimsy to hold. And so I ended up using my own kabuki brush instead.

'Natural' brush.

Now when it comes to color payoff, the Perfect Glow Mineral Blush has the upper-hand against its predecessor. This new blush has better pigmentation, and wears longer (around six to eight hours) than the old Mineral Blush.

Swatching Sun-kissed!

It has a buildable formulation and a semi-matte finish that doesn't make your face look too made up. And true to its name, Sun-kissed gives your cheeks a nice healthy, glow - like you've been out bathing in the sun.

Sun-kissed cheeks! :)

What I love:

- Pretty packaging

- Now comes with a mirror

- Buildable color

- Great color pay-off

- Semi-matte finish

- Wears longer than the old Mineral Blush 

- Gives your face a natural, healthy glow
- Contains no harmful chemicals
- Not tested on animals

- Affordable price (Php 275 only!)

What you might not like:

- The brush is a bit flimsy, but it does pack a lot of color.

Products Used:
FACE: The Face Shop Face It Velvet Skin Primer, Missha Under Eye Brightener,
SkinFood Good Afternoon BB Cream in Rose Lemon Tea,
Human Heart Nature Perfect Coverage Mineral Foundation in Honey.
EYES: Ever Bilena Eyebrow Pencil in Brown, BYS Smudgeproof Eyeliner in Black,
Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara.
CHEEKS: Human Heart Nature Perfect Glow Mineral Blush in Sun-kissed.
LIPS: EOS Lip Balm in Watermelon Wonderland,
Sleek Makeup in OMG, MUA Lip Boom in Cheeky.

I'm thinking of giving away one Perfect Glow Mineral Blush (perhaps two?) in my future giveaways, so please stay tuned. Many thanks to Human Heart Nature Laguna for giving me the chance to try yet another wonderful product! :)

Oh, and people of the Philippines, I hope you went out today and exercised your right to vote! :)

For the Love of Vintage.

For serious collectors and antique enthusiasts, the Victorian Casino Auction is an event they surely wouldn't miss. Since the 1970s, Victorian Casino Antiques has become the standard in antique auction - not just in Las Vegas, but in the whole United States of America as well.

Being the benchmark in the industry, Victorian Casino Antiques makes sure that their auctioned antiques are of top quality. They have even earned the bragging right as 'the auctioneer that has sold the most coin-operated devices across America'.

Their upcoming 4-day auction, for instance, will feature an impressive array of collectibles. Slot machines, coin-operated machines, arcades, jukeboxes, figural cookie jars, to a private collection of over a thousand toys - there's sure to be something for every collector.

I personally am drawn to the Bubble Blowing Popeye (made in the 1930s!) and the Vintage Peanuts Gang Figural Bobble Heads (handmade in Korea, circa 1950's!) found in their auction catalog. If given the opportunity, I will hop on a plane to Vegas and attend the auction myself!

Lucy, Snoopy, Charlie Brown (1950).

Bubble Blowing Popeye (1930).

Although auctions are held just twice or thrice a year, the Victorian Casino Antiques Gallery welcomes visitors and collectors who would like to take a peek at the consignments. The VCA Gallery, located at 4520 Arville St. #1, Las Vegas, Nevada, is open from Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm, by appointment.

Something Special for Mom | Win a pair of Firmoo Sunglasses + e-vouchers!

The month of May is a special time to celebrate Mothers. Whether you are a mom yourself or you're doing something special for your own mom, the Something Special for Mom Giveaway Event is for YOU!

A great group of bloggers have come together to show you special items you might like to receive or give as gifts this month. You'll be able to enter to win these great products from May 10th-26th thanks to the Blogging Mamas Network!

 Be sure to hop around to all of the participating bloggers, in the linky below this giveaway, as they have some great prizes to share with you! Make sure you also enter the Grand Prize - a $250 Gift Card to Mía Mariú! One lucky Mama is going to look so pretty with all that eco-friendly makeup!

 

For my giveaway, I am so happy to be working once again with Firmoo - the global online optical store.

Firmoo is the world's Most Popular Online Eyeglasses Store - as evidenced by their 580K+ fans on Facebook. Firmoo's mission is to offer varieties of unbelievable cheap yet fashionable prescription & Plano eyewear to the consuming public.

Their collection of eyewear comes directly from an affiliate factory, hence, prices are 85%~90% lower than those being sold at traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Purchasing eyeglasses from Firmoo is very convenient too, since you can do the shopping right in the comfort of your own home (or office, even). And they ship to over 40 countries worldwide!

Remember this pair of sunglasses that I got from them last year?

You too could be sporting one of these babies by simply joining my giveaway! Seven prizes at stake for seven lucky winners*!

Grand Prize: One pair of sunglasses, to be shipped to the winner free of charge. 

(Winner can choose his/her pair of sunglasses from this collection.)

Consolation Prizes: 6 Firmoo e-vouchers worth $20 each.

*Prize setting for 50 or more giveaway contestants. If there will be less than 50 contestants, only the e-vouchers will be raffled. As such, let's keep the entries coming, okay? :)

Enter my giveaway via the Rafflecopter below.

This event will run from May 10th to May 26th, and is open worldwide. 

Good luck! :)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

According to Jenny, So Easy Being Green, the Blogging Mamas Network, and the Something Special for Mom participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.

Fashion Pulse | Bling Up with Derng!

If you’re like me, in recent weeks you’ve made a few exciting additions to your wardrobe. The promise of a warm and sunny spring has my wallet doing a bit of a workout, and I can hardly wait to wear my new tops, dresses and wedges!

But don’t worry – my quest for fabulous fashion hasn’t interfered with my drive toward a great deal. Eyes are always open for sales and shops with budget-friendly prices.

A recent find – Derng.com – definitely meets the criteria. Their fashion jewelry is so affordable and dazzling it might actually cost you more not to buy it! While I was initially drawn in by the beautiful bib necklaces from Derng.com it’s actually the pave infinity symbol jewelry that I’m craving the most.

Photo credit: Glamour.com

Infinity jewelry is very on trend right now, and their necklace and bracelets are versatile enough that I could see myself wearing them with everything, everywhere. I never shy away from the opportunity to sparkle – life is too short to wear boring jewelry!

I hope you’ll check out Derng.com and let me know what you like best. I’d love to see what jewelry has all of you excited this spring.

Until we meet again, stay rebellious, friends!