Venus Smileygal: 2014

Coca-Cola Is Empowering Women

Coca-Cola has improved its public image significantly over the years because of its very successful campaigns that gives back to the community.

Just recently, Coca Cola launched a program that transform women “sari-sari” store owners into better entrepreneurs. The campaign aims to empower female sari-sari store owners and highlight their role as the pillars of the Coca Cola business.

Just recently, Coca Cola just launched a program that transform women “sari-sari” store owners into better entrepreneurs. The campaign aims to empower female sari-sari store owners and highlight their role as the pillars of the Coca Cola business.

The Sari-Sari Store Training and Access to Resources (STAR) Program, locally known as the Coke-Hapinoy STAR Program is joint project of Coca-Cola Philippines and Hapinoy MicroVentures Foundation. The program is done in collaboration with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) and was launched in 2011.

Coca-Cola's 5by20 program goal is the empowerment of 5 million women micro-entrepreneurs by the year 2020.

Women entrepreneurs who will join the program will be provided with training, financial support access, merchandising and store assets and social development interventions.

If you want to learn more about this campaign, you can do so by checking their site out here: Coca-cola.com.ph

This post contains sponsored links from Coca-cola.

What I Wore | Blue Skater Skirt

I obviously love blue!

Wore this outfit at the Bobson Japan launching. Bobson just opened its first boutique in the Philippines and yes its specifically here in our city. Was invited for the launching and media preview and you can read more about it here.

It’s my first time to wore this skater skirt that was given to me by my friend. I match the skirt with a button down top which I got from Romwe and heels for a complete semi-formal look.

I should have known this skirt are comfy. Its been given to me for awhile and just worn it now. One of the reason is that I am actually waiting for the perfect time to wear it with those killer heels (which is in color blue too…). I also thought because of its pearl details it kinda give the skirt a semi-formal-look perfect. I like the feeling when your wearing the skirt because it makes me feel so lady-like. Well definitely try it with my boots next time…

How about you? How do you wear your skater skirts? What’s the favorite shoe you always wear with it?

Time Travel & Shadowhunters

Done watching Rubinot and The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones…

My internet a bit slow so thought of writing a new blogpost. However, after minutes of just staring at the dashboard and no words written… I stopped. I have so many pending post to share yet cant find the words to say, as usual. Earlier was happy because just this week ive written 3 post in 3 days and now Ive break it.

Anyways, to keep out boredom I watched movie instead online. Thats when I found Rubinot. Was curious on its title and incomplete summary…

Rubinot is a fantasy German movie about time traveling. Dont worry its in English though.
The movie was good but left me with so many question in the end. I do hope that in the part 2 they can answer those because I just thought the movie end in a nonsense way.

Next movie I watched is the City of Bones. I saw the trailer of this last year…. Arrhhggg!! I regret not watching this on the big screen. This movie is so great that im wishing for a part 2.
The movie is all about shadow hunters — a half-human, half-angel mortals. They chase demons. In the movie vampires, witches and werewolf also present.

I just love movies about vampires, witches, shadowhunters and the likes. Cant get over and still would like to watch for more movies in this genre. Can you recommend me any great movies or TV series in this genre? And whats your favorite movie?

Drop it in the comment section below. Thank you in advance.

P.S. After watching the movie I wrote this post but then my blog had some trouble that I cant login. So I had to wrote this on my mobile’s notepad to post when my blog’s dashboard is back.

Nine West Shoes Wishlist

Was browsing online for some fashion inspirations and landed into a page of shoes from Nine West. Since Christmas is fast approaching thought of writing my wishlist for Nine West shoes. Who knows I’ll receive one of this shoes from Santa…

Aside from boots, I love strappy flats that’s why I own a few of this babies. I am attracted to strappy heels but I don’t own any of this yet so im really digging to atleast own one or two sooner. Hopefully any of this Nine West babies.

Bet this two are perfect for events and parties.

Leather Heels with Ankle Cuff

Laced Heels

And this two pairs of flats are for stylish casual wear. I just love slip-on flats and zip fastening at back heel because it’s so comfortable and easy to wear. The reason most of my flats are in this style.

Thin Strapped Sandals

Studded Sandals

So why Nine West? Because I love their designs. Most of their shoes are on trend and stylish perfect fit for any casual and formal wear. I’ve also read a lot of good reviews on the quality and how affordable they are, close to a designer pair of shoes. To add further more interest… Are you a Gossip Girl fan? I have also known that Gossip Girl uses a lot of Nine West accessories, be it shoes or bags.

Okay, so Im already advertising Nine West to much… I just hope my ‘style fairy goddess’ will guide Nine West to read this post of mine and grant one or all of my shoe wishlist. By the way, Im not paid to promote their brand… Im just wishing hard to be their brand ambassadress that is.

In case you’re interested on the shoes I have shared, I found a discount coupons at iPrice Shop that you can use in purchasing on online shopping site like Zalora.

What I Wore | Floral Maxi Dress

I finally got the chance to wear this beautiful floral maxi dress that I got from AIOnlineShop.com.ph. I attended 2 events that day and the latter event requires formal wear. I opted for this maxi dress because it can be worn on both, casual and formal events.

In the first event I attended, it's a celebration of CDOBloggers 6th anniversary. I just added a denim coat to achieve that casual look.

For the second event, its the launching of SM City CDO Christmas centerpiece. This time I took off the denim coat. I originally plan to wear blue heels, but then decided to change into those blue flats because I’ve learned my lessons well when attending launching events… It takes a lot of walking and standing! I surely won't last long in heels.

Flats may not be appropriate for formal events but when I and my blogger friends arrived at the event proper, some others even wore casual outfits. My blue flats were saved! XD

Dress | AIOnlineShop.com.ph
Denim Coat | Thrifted Shop
Watch | AIOnlineShop.com.ph
Bracelets & Rings | Local Shop
Bag | Ororama Supercenter
Flats | Ororama Supercenter

Fall Fashion

So I got busy matching fall outfits the whole afternoon. Funny because we dont even have fall/autumn season here in our country, of which is a tropical country. We do experience cool weather on “Ber” months but not much. And right now, the weathers more likely hot like summer.
Anyways, browse some great clothes at Modcloth.com and made my own fall style board for fall season. You will mostly see maxi dresses and boots because this are my faves. ^-^

So here’s what I have came up… Below every pic you will find the links to every piece of clothes, shoes and accessories in the style board.

Dress | Poncho | Boots | Watch | Ring

What do you think? Which of the above are your fave style? Drop me your comments below!

#KloutPerks: Moo Business Cards

Got a perk from Klout to get new business cards from Moo.com. Thought it was a good chance to finally work on my business/calling cards so it will be convenient for me to promote my blog and give my contacts when attending events.

Moo.com is an online print and design company that is passionate about great design and the difference it can make to our customers and the world. MOO launched back in 2006 with the aim to disrupt the $640 billion global print industry and make great design available to all by combining professional design with the accessibility and reach of the web.

I like how easy it is to design and customized your business cards on Moo.com. There are a lot of cool templates you can just redesign to suit your personality and taste. You can choose wither square or rounded and gloss or matte paper options.

The lowest package is in 50pcs cards. Since Moo is based in London, I paid $4.25 for the shipping and handling. My business card arrived 26 days after, not bad! The business cards arrived with a free moo case. They're recyclable and made of recycled pulp board, but very durable I must say.

Have you received a Klout perks from Moo.com too?

Lifestyle Blogger Nomination

Hi everyone! Just want to share this good news. I was nominated as one of the Lifestyle Blogger of the Year from our local newspaper. Thanks to the people who trusted me and my blog. And thank you also for the vote of confidence.

Urban Life the Lifestyle Section of Mindanao Gold Star Daily recognizes the importance of Lifestyle Blogs, as a unique place, where people share different topics and connect to a wide spectrum of Audiences. This competition aims to promote Lifestyle Bloggers to continue on their creative craft in Blogging, and with your continued support they may carry on sharing their Thoughts, Work’s and Life to everyone.

Visit Urban Life – Mindanao Gold Star Daily page and vote for me as lifestyle blogger if you think I deserve it. Social Media is 20% of the total score but I still want to ask your help to vote for me. Thank you in advance everyone!

The Great China Circus

Received a complimentary tickets for The Great China Circus featuring acrobats of Hebei and my friend and I watched it earlier at Limketkai Mall. We had fun on most of the amazing acts that was presented. Most particularly the Wushu, chair stacking, plate spinning, vase and table juggling, candle balancing (contortionist) and the romantic aerial dance. I was expecting more on that aerial dance though… It was kinda “bitin” for me!

Took some photos and recorded some videos of the show but will follow the video because I still need to edit it. Meanwhile enjoy the photos! ^_^

Got my tickets for the Great China Circus featuring acrobats of Hebei happening this Sunday at @limketkaicenter! ^_^

A photo posted by Venus Smileygal (@venussmileygal) on Sep 26, 2014 at 2:19am PDT

Have you watched The Great China Circus show?

What I Wore | Camouflage

Mentioned on my previous post about me playing on the Spin the Roleta game of Ororama Bigating Pangkabuhayan Part 2. Good thing the in-charge already gave me a tip to wear shorts or pants because if I wear dress or skirt the wind might blow away while playing the game. ^_^

This camouflage printed sheer top which I got from AIOnlineShop.com.ph is so comfy. I just love wearing this specially on casual days like this day.

I dont know if you notice this but Im getting a bit bigger. (>o<) Im loving it actually!

Snoe Beauty Now in Cagayan De Oro

Got invited at the opening of the Snoe Beauty in Centrio Mall. Snoe Bueaty is a homegrown beauty brand in the Philippines. They offer organic or natural skin care, make-up, hair care and a lot more cosmetics. To check more about their products you can check out their website at www.SnoeBeauty.com

With Ralph Layco brother of the owner of Snoe Beauty CDO.

Would like thank Snoe Beauty for this gifts… I like the fresh custard face and body powder. I love the smell and the cool feeling after putting it to your body, really refreshing.

On the first opening day, Kagay-anons who purchase with a corresponding amount gets to take home this Special kojic with glutathione beauty bar for free.

And yes I got one for free too since I bought this Hair Heroes Therapeutic Relief with Sage Tea tree and Peppermint for me to try. According to sir Ralp its proven effective as anti-dandruff shampoo and one of the best seller product.

While testing and checking out some of Snoe Beauty products here are my wishlist which Im eyeing to buy next time…

Hair Heroes Intense Argan 5-in-1 Cleansing Conditioner because the smell is so good and last long. This is also a best-seller because its repairs and moisturize damage hairs.
Let it B With Wasa-B BB Cream Perfect Beige – It matches my skin tone.
Rouge Deluxe Lisptick – Would love to try one of their lipsticks because its long lasting and not dry.
Don’t Worry Bee Happy Massage Peeling Cream

Location: Ground floor of Centrio Mall, CM Recto entrance.
Twitter: @SnoeBeautyInc
Instagram: @SnoeBeautyInc
Facbook: Facebook.com/SnoeBeauty

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