Wednesday, March 22, 2017

The Salon Privat Experience

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A few months ago, I was delighted to be invited by Salon Privat by Jing Monis Salon to the bridal shower of Kaye Abad. Honestly, I did not have any idea on what I have to wear or if I must bring any gift since it's a bridal shower. I was told just to wear something casual and comfortable since it was a day of pampering and not to bring any gift. In short, just enjoy the day.

Upon walking in the salon, the place was like sprinkled with stardust by a fairy godmother.






Salon Privat was just gorgeous that for a brief moment, I thought I'm not in a salon but in a real bridal shower. The staff of Salon Privat were very friendly and quickly assisted me to the second floor so I can start being pampered according to one of their staff.

I was directed right away to the shower area to have my hair shampoo'd and conditioned.
Wella Elements Renewing Shampoo was used to renew the moisture of my hair and nourishing it from root to tip.
Wella Elements Lightweight Renewing Conditioner was used next to make my hair feel light but strengthens the hair. Also, it will preserve my hair's vitality.
Next stop, I was given a trim.
Salon Privat Senior Stylist, Mr. Vince Gutierrez, giving me a trim.

Because everything was so fast and I felt like Cinderella being transformed to this magical world, I wasn't prepared at all! I did not get a before shot. However, just stay with me to see how things unfolded.

So there I was sitting on the comfy salon seat, after my trim, Wella Elements Renewing Mask was applied to my hair.

The team of Wella was actually on site too when I was there. They were very nice to explain to me that this renewing mask has zero parabens. Parabens are chemically made preservatives used by many cosmetic products, shampoo, moisturisers and other personal care products which studies say can cause cancer. I was actually educated by them to always check the label when buying personal care products to stay away from parabens.

After the application, my hair was wrapped completely in a towel.

By wrapping my hair, it's making the Wella Elements Renewing Mask to restore and preserve my hair's moisture. It's almost similar to getting a hot oil except, my hair is not being heated. It's the wrapped process that packs the moisture in. A bit later, a cling wrap was put around my head.
I was so amazed at what was happening. They said that this process will further establish my hair's moisture and make my hair absorb the Wella Elements Renewing Mask more. How I wish I can do this everyday to have beautiful shiny hair! I think this whole process took 20-30 minutes though. And then...Voila!
Wella Elements Conditioning Leave-in Spray was applied to my hair while it was being combed.
The final process of putting in Wella Elements Conditioning Leave-in Spray ensures my hair is protected when I go outdoors. Also, it has a gentle hold to make sure my hair is in its nicest form!
Now, transformed!
After all the pampering hair treatments, that's when we had the party. It was really a wonderful experience of being pampered and dolled up first before partying.






Big thanks to Mr. Vince Gutierrez of Salon Privat for my hair!
Of course, I just have to grab the chance to have my photo taken with Kaye Abad! I remember watching her in "Tabing Ilog" and I remember that she was also in "Pangako Sayo" (Jericho Rosales & Kristine Hermosa version).
Salon Privat is by Jing Monis, the hairstylist of the celebrities! I'm really glad that I get to experience the magic of the place. Also, it's actually quite a nice venue for bridal shower or even birthday party for gals after being glammed up!
All the hair products available at Salon Privat

Yey or Nay on my new look?
For more information on Salon Privat, you may check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/salonprivatmnl and for the products used on my hair, you can check out Wella Philippines on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellaphilippines

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Sweet Taste of Bliss at Morelli's Gelato

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Gelato is that comfort food that awakens the child in me. The array of choices in Morelli's Gelato store in the East Wing Mid-level of Shangri-La Mall might look very confusing if you're a gelato lover like me because you'd like to taste them all! 

Founded by Giueseppe Morelli in 1907 who sold his homemade gelatos from the back of his bicycle,
Morelli's Gelato now has stores in Cafe de Paris, Monte Carlo and Dubai Mall aside from Shangri-La Mall and Rockwell Mall in the Philippines.

What's awesome about this gelato store is that they welcome people to really taste all the gelato first! And so the shameless me did with a big smile. :D

Sweet and very aromatic! If you love banana, you'll definitely go crazy like a monkey.

Tastes so much like Bazooka bubble gum! Brings back childhood memories.

Very creamy with a hint of caramel.

Very rich chocolatey taste! Loved it!

Awakens the senses in a cold sweet form.

Very creamy and aromatic.

It's a battle between sweet and sour that boosts the appetite for more gelato!

Very light and not too sweet.

Love this too! Reminds me of the small malt candies I had when I was still a child.

A refreshing treat!

Delicious and very creamy with no hint of sourness whatsoever!

It tastes like a mixture of coconut and milk mixed together.

It feels like it can freshen your breath. Would go perfectly with the chocolate gelato!

Might sound weird at first but it's actually very refreshing and tastes like summer.

Really tastes like passion fruit without the seeds.

Nutty, creamy and oh-so-good! I heard that this is their best-seller with pistachio nuts sourced from Bronte, a small village in Sicily.

This is yummy too! Feels like the good old days.

It's very strong in flavor. Definitely good for berry lovers.
Now for the biggest question ever, what to get?

At Morelli's, you can pick and choose a sundae that best suits your taste preferences. There's really no limits on which to choose because you can mix and match to tailor fit your sundae. They also have their own creations which my friends and I decided to get to satisfy our gelato cravings.

Knickerbocker Glory
Strawberry, chocolate and soft vanilla gelato served with mango and chocolate coulis, mixed seasonal fruit and fresh whipped cream.

It feels like an upscale banana split without the bananas!

Baileys
Hazelnut and soft vanilla gelato topped with chocolate sauce, fresh whipped cream and a single shot of Baileys liquer in a chocolate cup.

The taste of coffee, alcohol and chocolate mixed together in perfect harmony

Manila Special
Soft vanilla, banana and coconut gelato served with dulce de leche sauce, condense milk, Piemonte hazelnuts and coconut flakes.

Coconut and banana actually tastes so good together!
It's not the usual combination but actually works.
Look at those macadamia nuts that gives a crunchy twist to this creamy delight!
Aside from these scrumptious gelato treats, not-to-miss are their coffee and hot chocolate. Just look at these drinks!

Caramello
Cappuccino with Dulce de Leche gelato.

No need for creamer and sugar because it's all in the gelato!
Hot Chocolate
Choose between having your hot chocolate with whipped cream or marshmallow.
I chose marshmallow because it gives that extra fluffy sweetness that reminisces cold Christmas days when all I want to do is be under the blanket, watch TV and have a comfort cup of hot chocolate!

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