CBTL Giving Journal 2015 + Giveaway

It's actually my first time to own a CBTL Giving Journal having used BDJ planner for years now. I actually didn't know that CBTL produces journals as well until last year. :| Luckily, CBTL decided to open a branch in Fairview and I was finally introduced to their products. Anyway, I was given by The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf my very own Giving Journal 2015 which I will be featuring in this blog post. Thank you! :)

The journal comes in vibrant and fun colors such as brown, green, orange, and purple symbolizing the different drinks CBTL has to offer. It also comes with a sleeve which is perfect especially if you are getting a planner as a gift.

Caliburger launches the Chef's Choice - Cali Smokehouse Burger

Caliburger has indeed gone far here in the Philippines. Opening its doors last February 2014, CaliBurger Philippines has been serving “Always Fresh,” mouth-watering, premium burgers that are made only from the purest and freshest ingredients, all hand-selected by experienced chefs. CaliBurger wants their guests to taste the perfectly toasted bun, that juicy cooked to order beef patty, their very own signature Wild Sauce, those crisp hand sliced veggies - each of these components work in symphony with the rest to tickle the taste buds and satisfy that burger craving.

Just this year, Caliburger has launched various new products such as the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger, Onion Rings, and Cali Sweet Wings which I truly loved. And last week, they launched yet again another new product that would surely be the favorite among many - the Chef's Choice.

This extremely special burger called the Chef’s Choice – SMOKEHOUSE Burger is crafted by one of the country’s most respected chefs, Chef Robert Pengson.

“I wanted to create a unique burger that completely whets your appetite, something fragrant, and that goes well with an ice cold beer,” explains Chef Rob. He further shared that this burger that he conceptualized and created is one that he would definitely have for himself. He even dubbed it as the Rolls Royce of burgers.

The Cali Smokehouse Burger is composed of 100% pure beef patty enveloped in delicious smokey bacon and crispy spiced onion rings topped with a unique maple-mustard sauce. This beauty will definitely take you on a wild ride through the All-American countryside.

This burger is definitely heavenly. To begin with, I love bacon cheeseburgers. However, this one has definitely more to offer than a regular bacon cheeseburger. It has a smokey and distinct flavor that I surely loved. And though loaded with different ingredients, this burger seems like an awesome harmony of flavors. Moreover, eating this in itself is an experience. You get to see, smell, and taste the unique character this Smokehouse Burger have.

The CaliBurger Chef’s Choice – SMOKEHOUSE Burger will be a limited edition offering in both branches from November 17, 2014 to December 17, 2014 only. Don't miss the chance to try out this awesome creation!

Visit their branches:

Makati - 4F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave., Makati

Timog - 118 Timog Ave., Brgy. Sacred Heart, Quezon City (in front of GMA Network)

Visit and follow their sites:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CaliburgerPH

Twitter - https://twitter.com/caliburgerph

Instagram - http://instagram.com/caliburgerph

XO, Mish

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Revlon Colorsilk Medium Ash Brown (40) Review

Hello guys! Here's another DIY hair color review I'd like to share with you. I've been dying to post this for months now (lol) but I just didn't have the time to come up with a decent blog post. Anyway, I'll be reviewing Revlon Colorsilk's Medium Ash Brown shade in this blog post. This one's a favorite among me and my sisters cause we find it as the easiest shade to wear. My mom even uses this one when she needed to touch up her roots. By the way, I'll be using it over Revlon Colorsilk Luminista in Medium Blonde which I have previously reviewed here.

What it claims:

A rich, natural brown with no brassiness, 100% gray coverage

As usual, the box contains an ammonia-free colorant, cream color developer, after-color conditioner, instructions and plastic gloves.

BEFORE:

Revlon's hair coloring products are so easy to use. Just mix the colorant and developer and you're good to go! It is actually the application that is tricky. As I was aiming to lighten my roots a bit and darken the rest of my hair, I started with the roots first cause I think it takes more time to lighten the hair than to darken it. If you're coloring your hair for the first time though, do not start with your roots because they tend to lighten faster than the rest of your hair. Leave at least one or two inches of your hair from the roots and apply the dye from there to the ends. Then, when the rest of your hair have lighten a bit (say, in 10 to 20 minutes), apply the rest of the dye to the roots.

DURING:

As usual, I left the dye for at least 1 hour before rinsing it off. I made sure that it was able to darken the ends of my hair since it has become brassy already. This photo above, by the way, was taken when I was about to rinse already my hair.

AFTER:

The Good:

• It evened out my hair color pretty well. I ended up with a nice brown shade. (If you're looking though for a hair coloring product to drastically lighten your hair color, this product is not really the one for that)
• It was able to cover the brassiness of my hair with its ash tones.
• Easy and convenient to use!
• Ammonia-free
• One box is just enough for my (then) medium length hair.
• My hair still looks and feels healthy right after coloring. Thanks to their amazing after-color conditioner!
• Super affordable. Got this one for more or less P395 at Watsons and it comes with a free tweezer.

The Not-So-Good:

• I noticed brassiness of my hair after several months. Nevertheless, it would be time to retouch my roots by then.
• It tends to lighten after some time which is not good in my case because it makes my hair color look uneven (with brighter ends than roots).
• I wish it came with a disposable cape so that I'll stop staining more clothes when coloring my hair.

Day after (using iPad camera)

One week after (using iPhone camera)

Two months after (artificial lighting)

So here's how my hair looked like right after, one week after, and two months after coloring. Sorry if I used different cameras. I cannot seem to find decent photos that would highlight my hair color from just one camera. Anyway, I would recommend this shade if you are about to dye your hair for the first time (so you won't get shocked with bright hair or disappointed with dark hair). It gives off the right amount of brown without the brassiness as its name suggests. In the coming weeks, I'll be posting another Revlon hair color review. Please do watch out for that. :)

XO, Mish

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