It is now available in 52 Smart Stores nationwide with competitive LTE packages you definitely can take advantage on.  If you have a cool gadget, you might as well maximize its capacity to WOW you!  With that said, download games, stream Youtube videos, upload albums with ultra fast internet without lag, buffering or delay!

Experience LTE today on an iPad Mini or an iPad 4th Gen. 

It’s worth the investment especially if you don’t want to waste your time waiting for webpages to load, or your instagram photo to be uploaded!  Live more by letting the LTE do its job.  Once you experience LTE, you will be spoiled!  and you deserve it because you deserve to spend your time on the things you love – not on waiting

I had my hands on an iPad 4 to test!  Check out my speed test video below on 2 different locations.

Testing area: TOSH (The Old Spaghetti House), Valero, Makati

Download speed at a whopping 19.65 mbps!

Upload speed could have done better at 0.94 mbps… but for me, it’s still fast enough to upload albums / videos

Testing area: Picasso Boutique Hotel, Makati

Download speed in this area is only 3.37 mbps – but still!!! streaming youtube videos would be no problem for this speed

Upload speed got better at around 2 mbps

Check out more video tests by Chef Tonio here.

iPad LTE Plans with Smart

Plan 999

Unlimited Smart LTE/3G Internet for 24 months

iPad Mini and 4G at P8,000 discount (an iPad wifi+cellular at the price of a wifi only unit) 

Installment schemes available with major credit cards

Plan 499

65 hours of Smart LTE/3G Internet, protected by anti-billshock feature

iPad Mini and 4G at P1,000 discount and zero-interest for 24 mos, even without a credit card

Choose lowest monthly plan option and get it at 0% interest for 24 months.

Pay only P1,374 a month, all-in. No credit card or cash-out necessary. Available on Plan 499

iPad Freebies

FREE reversible neoprene sleeve

Best priced insurance against theft or accidental loss and damage for as low as P1,371/year.

Discount vouchers up to 20% on accessories

Complimentary tickets for two to Digital Lifestyle Sessions at Jump

If you want to get your hands on the new iPad 4 or mini with Smart LTE, check out this poster.

Also visit this website:

http://www1.smart.com.ph/pages/ipadmini

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These Crocs I got since 2008 – it already traveled to different cities.

Got posted in a few magazines and newspapers wearing this

I cannot let go of them, they are just LOVE!

Most of the time we need to choose between comfort and style, but with Crocs new Boat Shoe Line, we can have the best of both worlds!

Every year, Crocs gives us new designs to enjoy and since it’s summer, they just released their latest beach line collection.  Admit it, Crocs has to be the world’s go-to comfort footwear brand.  On their latest collection, Crocs announces their edgy takes on classic topsiders – they are not your typical boat shoes.  They are made of comfort, sturdy materials and a few colorful designs to choose from.

Crocs Beach Line Collection.

Here are my notes.  They are light and comfortable.  Walking is a breeze and you wouldn’t feel any drag.  The shoes are also designed with siped rubber sole for stronger grip and traction – works for me because I always slip involuntarily!

It’s really great to wear for a beach outing.  I know I just came from a loooong weekend of summer fun in Boracay, but I can’t wait to greet the sea breeze again with these Hurache flip-flops!

I paired it with my favorite Marley headphones and Wonder Woman top from DC Malaysia

Comfort is power when it comes to footwear!  And just to emphasize the importance of this, Crocs launches an online game called Run, Sailor, Run!  Collect coins as you run, dodge obstacles and collect bonuses.  The highest scorer wins an ll-expenses paid, 3-night trip to Singapore for two.  But wait, it doesn’t end there.  It will also send you to experience and board the Crocs yacht!  The more friends play along with you, the higher the score, the higher the chances of winning the grand prize.  Treats would also be given as consolation prizes!

Fashion bloggers Laureen Uy, David Guison and Camille Co are part of this new Crocs campaign.

Crocs Facebook page: facebook.com/crocsph

Crocs Run Sailor Run App: http://www.runsailorrun.com/app/ph/home.html

Crocs Twitter: @CrocsPH

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When:  May 18, 2013

Showtime:  7pm via Satellite on AKTV on IBC13

Where: Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City

How to win PXC 37 Tickets:

1.  Follow @AKTVonIBC13 and @flaircandy on Twitter.

2.  Tweet “Follow @AKTVonIBC13 and @Flaircandy for a chance to win #PXC37 tickets for you and your barkada! http://bit.ly/winpxc37”

Notes:

• I am picking 5 winners
• Each winner will win 4 tickets
• Winners will be announced tomorrow, May 15 at 6pm

Spread the word!

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I am only human guys and my skin is very far from perfect!  Lately, I’ve had more troubles with my skin because I went to non-stop travels.  My recent trip before I took this experiment was when I went to Cambodia.  It was crazy, hot, humid and dusty!  All the elements my face needed to breed acne!  It’s so nakakadiri!

I cringe at the site of my face without makeup (except for eyebrows, I had to put a little coz I barely have any!).  I cringe that I’m posting it on public.  But what the heck, I’m real and I’m sharing this so suck it >.<

I’ve been dying to try this product for a long time already since I watched the informercial on TV.  You might be familiar about the product – Proactiv.  Celebrities who use and endorse it are Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Jessica Simpson, Hilary duff etc.

The real question is, does Proactiv work?  I am very curious myself and if it does work magic like this, then it would be quite something!  My face is ready!

I got my hands on my own Proactiv 30-Day Kit

You can buy this at any Watsons store

Unboxing the Proactiv 30-Day Kit

Proactiv usage directions and quick start guide

The instructions are pretty much spot-on and self-explanatory

Warnings and Personal Notes before using:

1.  If your skin is too sensitive, check with your dermatologist first.

2.  If your skin is allergic to any ingredient indicated, do not use it (obviously)

3.  If you start using it and your face feels irritated, stop using it.

4.  Using this product would mean you need to avoid sunlight, use sunscreen! (non-comedogenic)

5.  The product could be drying on the skins so don’t forget to use moisturizer (non-comedogenic)

6.  Use only non-comedogenic products (meaning, products tested not to cause pimples or acne on your skin and do not block your pores)

7.  Using the product could cause a little sting (but even for me who has a sensitive skin didn’t feel noticeable pain at all).  If it stings too much on your end, you might want to either use it only once a day, or every other day, see if your skin gets used to it, but if you have severe allergic reactions – please stop!

*sorry for the noisy photo, I have invested on a better HD camera and this will not happen again.

HOW-to- USE the Proactiv® 3-Step System for best overall results

Step 1: Cleanse

Apply the Renewing Cleanser to moistened skin and massage gently for 1-2 minutes.

Step 2:  Tone

Apply the Revitalizing Toner to cleansed skin with a cotton ball or pad morning and night as needed. Allow toner to dry and follow with Repairing Treatment.

Step 3: Treat with Repairing Treatment

Apply the Repairing Treatment to the entire face or other blemish prone areas after the above two steps have been completed twice per day, as long as redness and skin irritation do not occur.

Use a pea-sized amount

Step 4: Every once so often (every 2 or 3 days), put refining mask

You can put it for 10 mins or sleep with it overnight (as per box’s instruction)

*** Apply the Refining Mask; after cleansing, and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse gently with warm water. Use 2-3 times per week or more frequently is desired.

PROACTIV TIP: The Refining Mask also makes a great leave-on spot treatment at night. Apply it over the Repairing Treatment wherever you have red bumps for a better complexion in the morning.

How Proactiv Works

Taken within a week of use.

In the morning, where there’s sunlight on my face,  you can see my skin better.

Overnight, I really got to feel results by the moment I wake up.  My skin felt smoother and less caky and bumpy.

Of course, nothing much happens overnight, but I still felt a little difference

Eek! you get to see my pores clearly now.  I say not bad! actually it did a pretty good job!

Let’s see what happens after 30 days! I will keep you posted

More info about Proactiv

Proactiv Solution is a Combination Therapy System

Proactiv is a combination therapy system (first of its kind) which has several products in a system that heals the blemishes that you currently have.

The process of acne is complicated. Using a “one-shot” approach of full-strength medicine to dry out a pimple after it’s erupted won’t work in the long run. And because the acne cycle occurs over 1-3 weeks deep inside the skin, the pimple or blemish that finally appears is the finale of this process, not the beginning. That’s why, just like brushing your teeth prevents cavities, daily treatment with the combination of non-prescription medicines found in Proactiv helps stops acne before a breakout is visible.

Prevents Future Breakouts

ost products on the market today are engineered to clear existing blemishes, not prevent future breakouts, which is why they often are a single product instead of a system. Acne is a very complex skin condition that cannot be adequately treated using one medication or a single product. In order to both heal and prevent breakouts, one must address the plugging of the pore, excess sebum (oil), bacterial overgrowth and inflammation. Proactiv was the first acne treatment system in the world, and is still #1 because it provides the right ingredients in the right order to address the acne process. It treats the process below the skin’s surface. Acne prevention is Proactiv’s goal. Once the skin is clear, it means the medicines are working. So the secret to maintaining a great complexion is sticking with the program.

Money Back Guarantee

While Proactiv is successful for the vast majority of people who use it daily, no medicine works for everyone. That is why Proactiv offers a risk free, money back guarantee (subject to terms and conditions). The small percentage of people who do not respond positively and continue to have stubborn breakouts can contact our Customer Service or check the bottom part of the Proactiv Box for more details. With this added value, customers have nothing to lose but their acne.

Where to Buy Proactiv

PROACTIV SOLUTION is available at the following outlets:

•Door to Door delivery Hotlines (729-2222, 1-800-8-729-8888, 1-800-10-889-4444, 0917-801-8888)

•Proactiv mall kiosks:

i.Glorietta, Ground Floor

ii.Trinoma, 2nd Floor

iii. Robinsons Galleria, 3rd Floor

iv.Marquee Mall, Ground Floor

•All Watsons’ outlets or SM Department Store branches.

•Proactiv Online Shopping Cart: http//my.proactiv.com.ph

Proactiv Price

Proactiv 30 Day Kit – P2495

Renewing Cleanser, 60 ml

Revitalizing Toner, 60

Repairing Treatment, 30 ml

FREE: Refining Mask, 28gm

Proactiv 60 Day Kit – P3995

Renewing Cleanser, 120 ml

Revitalizing Toner, 120 ml

Repairing Treatment, 60 ml

FREE: Refining Mask, 28 gm

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Age is attitude.  We can live youthful forever!

Cues Ke$ha’s song “Let’s make the most of the night like we’re gonna die young.”  and Taylor Swifts “I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22″ and all the crazy fun songs that just embodied our Laboracay weekend with Smart Live All Out Party!

I hope you did follow #SmartLiveAllOut hashtag on Twitter and instagram.  We have been posting all our photos of the fun-filled weekend!  I hope there’s a part 2 because I just want more of this!

Here’s a recap of my FUN weekend that was, but will always be in my heart LIVE ALL OUT!!!

I broke my personal record!

Longest stay in Boracay (8 days, 7 nights!) one fully loaded week!

Longest simultaneous partying (7 nights)

achieved 80% alcohol in my blood (I kid you! I have a very nice functional liver and I drink wheatgrass)

Fell in love with a stranger (may ganon? joke lang!) more of like, grabbed a stranger and danced with him (so he can save us from some jeje trying to *BS* me and my friend)

Swam by the beach at night! (shhhhhh!!!)

Ran out of clothes and become creative.

Won a random spinning elephant contest!

Took paraw sailing to a different level, walked by the edge of the boat’s stabilizers and high fived someone from another boat (Lance DeOcampo) while running!

Danced on top of the DJ’s stage!

I definitely lived ALL OUT!

Me and my friends arrived on April 27.  We were warming up for the Labor Day weekend festivities.

as the labor day weekend comes close and closer, more parties, more friends, more fun!

The only thing I love about beach parties: you don’t have to wear heels, you can dance barefoot, you wear comfortable clothing (uh-huh) and you get to swim when it gets too hot and malagkit!

Best part: you don’t have to drive home!  You can just sleep by the sand and no one cares! (I kid )

Comes May 2 and my blogger friends arrived from Manila!

I love my roomies! @alyssalapid and @shensaddiction

We stayed at Boracay Garden Hotel

We LOOOOVE our room!  We have pool access by our Balcony, spacious room and not-so-pricey mojitos by the pool bar!

Seriously guys, I brought work with me (because I work from home gala!)

As long as there is internet, I can work from wherever I am, super thanks to SMART LTE prepaid broadband for making this possible!

Here’s how my sched looks like:

6 – 4pm   WORK (excel sheets, html and graphix shizz)

4pm onwards at White House to party

9 pm go home to freshen up

10 pm dinner

11 pm EPIC / Tides

2am go home

Guys, it’s the only thing I know how to do “Work Hard, Play Hard”

ALL OUT NA ALL OUT!

With fashion bloggers @verniecenciso @lush_angel and @vernenciso

Partying non-stop at White House Boracay, EPIC and finally Uptown #SmartLiveAllOut Music Fest!

We beat a guy playing this random game called “spinning elephant!”

We did dares LIVE! broadcated on http://smart.com.ph/liveallout

beauty blogger @mikkigalang was also in the area <3

L-R: @verniecenciso @mikkigalang @vernenciso @flaircandy @alyssalapid

Mode of transportation in Boracay: your feet or trike!

Paraw sailing with fashion, beauty and entertainment bloggers and smart team: @lancedeocampo @flowgalindez @mangyanblogger @shensaddiction @tobielstjohn @irislaotan

This relaxing paraw sailing totally gave me a zen moment.  From hyper parties to relaxation mode!

You can never go wrong catching a Boracay sunset.  It will always take your breath away. #nofilter

Dinner with the bloggers and smart team before partying!

at Sun down, the party people of boracay were treated to an All Out Music Festival with performances from some of the country’s finest artists to celebrate youthful victories. Bands and DJs that rocked the event are The Oktaves, Yolanda Moon, Brigada, Funk Avy, Callum David, Scratchmark, Thea, and David Ardiente.

We had to say goodbye to Boracay on Saturday, but our journey didn’t end there!

To embody our theme for this week to “LIVE ALL OUT,”  we flew to Cebu just to eat Zubuchon!!!

WHATIZZZ DAY TRIP?!?

kami na talaga! Us already!

When I arrived at Manila airport… I zoomed as fast as I can to my photoshoot…

I love this life I live!  It’s so full of action and energy

And so Living All Out continues.  Please free your June 1 7pm to watch our Stellar Broadway Pole summer show at SM North Sky Dome.  See you!!!

xoxo,

FlairCandy

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Quite frankly, I’ve been busy with online and offline things.  I’m transitioning to a new job, moving houses, blogging, tending to my heart (lol) and many other things.  Everyday, is a great day to fulfill a dream, and to follow my heart’s beat.

I’m writing this at the restaurant Balcony of my hotel in Boracay.  Don’t be envious, you don’t know how much hard work I put in to make my dreams possible.  Sometimes I don’t get to sleep enough, had to make crazy hard decisions, prioritize and sacrifice a few things to get the things that I want and need in my life.  Yesterday, I only had 1 hr sleep in 2 straight days.  yeah.  It’s because I’m at “work-from-gala” mode.

I’m just happy that today, May 1 Labor Day, is a holiday and i get to relax for real  And it’s my blog’s anniversary!

I just want to thank all my friends, loved ones, family and partners for making this a happy journey!

- My mom and my family (for all the support – financial and emotional)

- My Nyok friends (Mica, Jehz, Winston, Ada, Maki, Cai)

- Special mention to Jehz for still hosting my site for after 5 years

Mica and Jehz

- Special mention to Mica for being my partner in crime (figuratively speaking) for keeping my secrets and sharing with me yours

Mica and me in Singapore

- To Vince who has been my great friend and business partner

- To When In Manila community for the fun house parties, food and out-of-town trips

- To the surfing jugettes (seriously we need to change our name) how about “Salty Sisters” (it’s a real surfer term) Angela and Kristel <3 you gaiz are love .. and the rest of the Boracay team Arthur, Brian, Dell, Mark, Joel, Julius, Ada, Krissca and to the one who didn’t go with us Tere.

- To my best friends in high school (Angh and Andrea) and college (Charm, Roxy and Irene)

- To the PHL 360 family for the unforgettable adventure!

- To NUFFNANG team for all the support with this blog, for giving me lots of opportunities, for the parties – to a great partnership!

- To Smart family – who has been my mobile broadband connection for years and years.  I cannot work from gala without you… and also to the people behind Smart for always inviting me to your cool events

- To the Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass team for keeping me healthy (otherwise, I’d be sickly with my daily activities)

- To doc Yanny of Aesthetic Science

- To Digits Trading, Mel and Jeff for giving me gadgets to review

- To Air Asia for inviting me to explore the world

with Tony Fernandez CEO of Air Asia

- To Agoda.com for letting me stay in places while exploring the world

- To Vivere Salon and Nailaholics for my beauty needs

- To the Viviamo girls for the Belle de Jour organizers and BDJ boxes

- To the Jewelmer family for sharing my passion with the seas and being beautiful inside and out.

- To the Vaseline company and people behind it.

- To Expedia family (Yoshke and Jas)

- To Sofitel, Spiral and Vietura family <3

- To TV5 family, I have learned a lot and will continue to help (Ram, Leng, Sheena, Carlo, Ms. Sheila and of course the rest – too many to mention guys you know who you are)

- To Roxy PH for the awesome swim and sportswear

- To the Polecats family, for giving me the best medecine for depression and quarter-life crisis

from zero flexibility and strength – to this!

- To my pole mates – stay sexy!

- To Big Shift studios for letting me experience how it is to join a Pole competition

- To all my blog’s partners

- Last but not the least, to all my READERS — seriously, what would I do without you guys…  Thank you for participating in my contests, for commenting, for reaching out via email, for asking advice from me in terms of gadgets, health & fitness, travel, photography, love and life.  Thank you for reaching out to me when you feel I am in my lowest of low… you keep this blog’s heart beating… *emotional happy tears*

and to everyone who has held my hand, for the good things and the bad things and the many random things!  For keeping this life interesting.  Crazy, fun, but responsible.

Did I miss anyone? This brain of mine is not perfect  But  if I did forget, let me know if I do, I’ll make it up to you.

Life is all about giving and receiving Give love, receive love.  Give happiness, receive happiness.  Give, what you want to receive.  Love is such a beautiful thing <3  Love gives meaning to life.  Thank you friends!

xoxo,

FlairCandy

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Visit CrumplerPH on Facebook for more details: facebook.com/CrumplerPhilippines and twitter.com/CrumplerPH

The time of the sale – March 15 to May 31, 2013

Sale Venue – Crumpler Stores

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Hainanese Delights (with unlimited chicken rice) P 130
Take the Cake (crunchy radiah cake) P90

The chicken was so-so, just the usual. But I like the radish cake!

Comes with free soup

Branch visited: Robinson’s Otis

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