Summer is definitely more fun with NIVEA SUN! My top summer wonder is Manila

When we talk about summer, we normally think of hitting the beach or just be outside the metropolis. We want to cool off from the scorching heat or better yet experience something new with family and friends. However for us back here at home, summer is definitely worth spending in the country's capital. And that is Manila.

View from our hotel - Makati

Last April 13-15, together with my family and my boyfriend we decided to have one epic weekend in Manila. You may think that this is totally irrelevant and even more not summer-ry right? We could have decided to set sail to Boracay and even other great beaches in the country. What the hell is wrong with me when all the people are already embarking to other places outside Manila?

Allow me to express the reasons why?

1. Reunion

You get to maximize your summer vacation when you are with your loved ones. Most of our relatives are currently situated in Manila. These are basically my father's siblings, my mother's siblings, my cousins, my friends and more. Plus the fact that both my parents haven't seen their siblings for years, this notion alone is definitely worth traveling. I need not care about the expenses so as long as they got to see their brothers and sisters again. Such is definitely a tear jerking moment.

Mom's sister and cousins

Dad's Sisters and cousins

2. Events

Manila is totally filled with never ending events. We were lucky that when we were there, there's Ozine Fest! This is one event that geeks and anime fanatics like me should not miss. Varied things can be seen here such as cosplays, toy displays, games, foods, programs and so much more. My heart literally melted with amazement and how Manila can pull this one off for three consecutive days. It was indeed heaven.

Happy me, can't you see?

And what better way to enjoy this than being with your crazy friends who are sadly situated in Manila. Reunited once again~

Great friends and the boyfriend *winks*

3. Shopping

Another heaven that is undeniably Manila is that this is one shopping hub for shopaholics like me. My wallet nearly broke because of too much buying. Plus we roamed around to almost five shopping hubs namely Rockwell (mall-wide sale), SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, Glorrieta and The Fort. Too bad some of these shops can't be found back home hence the no guilt shopping spree. Can you blame me?

Guilty as charged

A happier me :D

4. Food

Manila is not only one shopping haven but definitely one crazy food heaven too. Gahh, regardless if they don't have one native delicacy, they sure have tons of varied delicacies to offer to probinsyanas like me. Most of the money is literally spent on food but who cares, a full tummy is definitely the happiest me. Unfortunately these are not located back home and how I miss these foods already. 

Oh North Park, why are you up north?

Happy us~

5. Quality time

Summer would definitely not be complete regardless of how lavish your accommodations are if you did not share it with your family and loved ones. This is definitely one summer I would not forget since this is the first out of town trip with my family. Plus it was dad's first plane ride! Many firsts and definitely not the last for us.

Ahahaha, celebrity?

The happiest most contented girl on earth, ME :D

Summer is not yet over and hey we still got time to plan out. So how about you, how's your summer so far and where do you plan to have it? For starters, you can perhaps vote for your favorite summer destination in the on going Nivea Philippines 7 Summer Wonders contest on FB. 

“Join the on-going Nivea Philippines 7 Summer Wonders contest on FB and get a chance to win NIVEA Sun gift packs, Charina Sarte swimwear, SONY products or a trip for 2 to the Ultimate Summer Wonder! Just click http://www.facebook.com/NIVEAPhilippines/app_180716052039522 to join and vote now!”

Have a great summer everyone~

Manila Loot Part 2

In case you missed it, my family and I were in Manila last April 13-15 to have that much needed break. And of course when you are in Manila, it is best to shop at stores that cannot be found in CDO. Check out the first part of my loot here.

So here is the second and the last installment of my Manila loot that left me broke after. Oh well~

Silver metallic skirt from People are People

Shorts from Bayo at 20% off

Cute tops from Cache Cache

Top from Kamiseta

Dolphin from Blue Magic

Shoes from Aldo at 50% off

Shopping is definitely more fun especially if you get good deals such as the ones from Aldo and Bayo. No wonder Manila is one shopping haven for me because of the great stores and amazing discounts. Definitely I would be coming back for more. 

P.S Do not forget to join my D'Cakes Giveaway! 

Manila Loot Part 1

My family and I were in Manila exactly a week ago. And what better way to do in the country's capital but to shop. With the many stores situated in this commercial hub that are not available in Cagayan de Oro as of today, these stores are surely worth checking and well buying in with the right finances.

Allow me to share some things I bought and acquired while we were in Manila. Oh my wallet was crying the whole time. Poor little thing.

Cute Memo Pad and new found collection Kimmidoll from Fully Booked

Skin Care Essentials plus Free Notebook from Etude House

Concealer and new Lipstick from MAC

From Clinique

Coin Holders from EGG

New Burberry Perfume

There were still other items I so want to buy and stores I so want to visit yet because of the limited time, was not able to go. Yet I know there will always be a next time. So see you soon Manila.

P.S Do not forget to join my D'Cakes Giveaway! 

WIP: Weekend in Pictures

It was one amazing weekend with the people I love most. As stated in my previous post here, we were bound to Manila last week. It was simply amazing! Many things happened during our stay and visited so many places. Words can't simply describe how great it was hence here are the pictures to suffice the trip.

Disclaimer: This post is full of pictures~

Hoping you had one great weekend as well. I would surely love to know it. By the way, a possible giveaway would be on your way. Hence better check out Etallasa for details soon.