Get the look that will cast everyone under a spell—witches and warlocks alike!

Beauty and style entrepreneur, Reza Gimenez, has tested most of the world brands out there. Her wanderlust for looking exquisite has brought her from examining pricey, high-street Western brands to testing the more affordable Asian and local brands!

For the first of a series, check out what she has discovered and even tested on herself. Here, Reza shows you quick tips on how to look bewitching—with simple, sleight of hand tricks!

By Suzzanne Jocson-Bangsil

Cancer. Once you hear someone diagnosed with this terrifying disease, it immediately conjures up images of  your loved one lying in a lacquered coffin, or struggling for breath as he gives you instructions for his last speech before he passes out, or a bald head wrapped in a cap or turban, old and wrinkled, weary and just waiting for the grim reaper to take him away. In short, when you hear the word cancer, it is equivalent to a death sentence. 

Just recently, pride in our native land was questioned in the forum. Corrupt politicians, distressing work conditions, undisciplined drivers. Should we really feel proud that we are Filipinos? The answer is a resounding “YES!”
There are a lot of wonderful things about this country. Among these are talented and friendly people, rich culture, great food and beautiful sites.
Four of our beautiful sites have been nominated to the New 7 Wonders of Nature contest. This is an online search sponsored by Switzerland-based New 7 Wonders Foundation.

Think that going on a juice fast is the best move there is to detoxify? There is another, yoga moves and poses can aid in cleansing your body. Certain detox exercises are best in stimulating lymph drainage, increasing blood flow, and stimulating inner organs according to Yogi Linda Naulty of Yoga Manila.

5 Tips on looking your "Rebel-Best" without much effort!

Sometimes we just feel a need to get loose and simply take a break from our daily routine. The same fact also goes for the way we dress. Getting tired of waking everyday and looking at the “same old, typical you”? Same blouse and skirt, blouse and slacks. Then try something different.

Need to add life to your cheeks but don’t have your blush-on handy? Here are three emergency tricks we love, that with give you a healthy, pinkish glow…instantly!

1. Dab lipstick…on your cheeks. We Pinays don’t usually lug around our boudior everywhere we go. But there is one thing we don’t leave home without—our lip color! So if you’re looking pale, simple apply lipstick lightly on your cheeks and blend.

Losing weight can seem like a Herculean task. But believe you can do it, and you will. Shave off those extra pounds by taking some tips from thin people. Here are 9 of their healthy habits that will get you looking fabulous… sooner than you think!

With the spa industry booming worldwide, it’s no wonder that copycats also proliferate. A dilettante would readily accept a sophisticated or posh massage center, or even a ceremonial beauty salon as a spa, but would, naively, be missing out on the vital components. With the entry into the market of Tirta Spa on Boracay, the island has become affiliated with the international array of genuine spas.

FOURTH STOP: Ugu Bigyan’s Pottery Garden, Tiaong

Traveling from Lucena back to Manila, we go through the town of Tiaong. Here, we make a detour to one of Quezon’s best kept secrets. It’s not a place that calls attention to itself with directional signs and well-placed advertisements. To my embarrassment as a Quezonian, I only heard about it from my professor who is from Manila.

THIRD STOP: Queen Margarette Hotel, Lucena City

Rising majestic at the outskirts of Lucena City is Queen Margarette, the premier hotel in Quezon province and the rest of Southern Tagalog. It is a luxury hotel with convention and banquet facilities and the venue for major events in the region. Business conferences as well as personal celebrations of well-heeled Quezonians are held here.