Halloween glamour!

It's Halloween this weekend! And with the second Twilight franchise coming to theaters in a few weeks, everyone's going crazy over Team Edward and Team Jacob. Well, at this year's Halloween parties, why not show whose side you're on by donning these glamorous looks?

Vampire

Werewolf

Fantabulous beauty blog Hair in Manila details how you can look like a sexy she-wolf or a sultry vampire in its Halloween Glam series. Hop on over there now for inspiration!

BIG BIG SALE! Beauty products for Mio!

If you're new here, I've been selling the authentic and unused beauty products we magazine editors get from beauty brands. We hope to raise money for Mio's chemo. So far, we've raised P36,482.32.

Thank you to the following--Leyda DC, Riza Jane C, Lanie B, Pilar C, Lee Shen G, Laurice C, Jenny S, Rorie C, Chris M, Ro-Anne V, Lana C, Carmina E, Gwyn G, Lizelle I, Gelyn SC, Lou M, Michelle G, Joanna F, Mai L, Rachelle M, Elaine N, Kristine C, Arlene S, Marcie L, Kaye E, Mariel C, Chi, Sharon P, Leslie L, Levy M, Tara C, Myrza S, Pauline J, Pete L, Jing L, Kat Von E, Kabbie R and Annie S!

To those not new here, here are some stuff for sale again! Because Mio still needs to continue his treatment and chemo can be very expensive. There is some good news though: Mio is already feeling much better and responding quite well to his medicines. In his mother Jasmine's words,

"Mio is getting stronger and smarter by the day, as if cancer was just a cough or a cold.
He frequently asks, "when are my teachers coming? Can I study now?"

See? We all have a part in his life! And we can continue to make it a better and healthy life. Praying for his recovery, supporting the other projects for him, and buying the stuff here will certainly help!

Thanks so much to the many editors who donated these new and yummy beauty products!

SOLD!
BEAUTY KIT
THE COLOR WORKSHOP
P1,500 (+ P80 shipping)
Includes 2 lip liners, 2 lip glosses, 2 eye liners, 6 eye shadow palettes, 3 blushes, 2 shimmer powders, 1 lip palette, 3 nail polishes, 1 face brush, 1 eye brush, 1 lip brush, pencil sharpener in a cute velvet hard case
SOLD!
DUAL EYESHADOW
BOBBI BROWN
P250 (+ P80 shipping)
Sorry, I couldn't find a photo on the web of the exact same BB one given to me.
But this Smashbox dual compact is exactly like the Bobbi Brown one that I do have!
SNOW JOB EYE SHADOW
BENEFIT
P250 (+ P80 shipping)
Sorry, the shade above is not the one I have (I couldn't find a photo on the web!).
The one I have is a pale pretty blue. Costs GBP 4.
SOLD!
GILDED COPPER EYE SHADOW
LAURA MERCIER
P150 (+ P80 shipping)
Okay, that's not exactly the shade either. The one I have is a nice shimmery coppery gold. Costs $22.
The outside of the case is peeling off, though. That's why I'm selling it for incredibly cheap.
SOLD!
LOVE CONNECTION EYE SHADOW DUO
MAC
P250 (+ P80 shipping)
Costs P840
REFRESHING BODY POWDER
ORIGINS
P300 (+ P80 shipping)
The Refreshing Body Powder by Origins is USDA certified organic and therefore nontoxic containing natural ingredients. Because it is free of hazardous chemicals, it is also efficient to produce, having a smaller overall impact because it does not require the production of additional chemicals. Costs $22.50.

TOTALLY PURE DEODORANT
ORIGINS
P300 (+ P80 shipping)
This product uses organic vinegar as an antiseptic with scents of lemons, lavender,
mandarin and ginger. It’s a unisex product but certain woodsy aromas tip it
in the masculine direction. Costs $14



NUTRITIOUS VITA-MINERAL ENERGY LOTION
ESTEE LAUDER
P100 (+ P80 shipping)
A powerful treatment lotion that revitalizes your skin, detoxifies skin as it neutralizes
skin-damaging free radicals and boosts cell metabolism & visibly reduces fatigue, dullness.
This is a sample size of just 1oz/30ml.
SOLD!
ULTIMATE WHITE WHITENING ESSENCE
KIEHL'S
P1,000 (+ P80 shipping)
Costs P1,950 at Kiehl's Greenbelt 5. Here, it's almost 50% off!
ANEW FACE-LIFTING CREAM
AVON
P700 (+ P80 shipping)
Costs $28 (P1,330) online. Here, it's 50% off!

ANEW LIFT & TUCK LOTION
AVON
P765 (+ P80 shipping)
Costs $32 (P1,527) online. Here, it's 50% off!
BELLA BELARA BODY LOTION
MARY KAY

P200 (+ P80 shipping)
Costs P432.45. Here, it's 50% off!

SOLD!
MANGO BODY BUTTER
THE BODY SHOP
P480 + (P80 shipping)
Got very dry skin? Mango seed oil moisturizes
your skin fast! Costs P960 in shops. Here, it's 50% off!
SOLD!
BURITI BABY BODY LOTION
THE BODY SHOP
P397.50 (+ P80 shipping)
Tickly tummy softening lotion for gentle giggly moisturization, enriched
with oil from the precious Amazonian buriti tree. Costs P795 at shops. Here, it's 50% off!
SOLD!
SHEER FREESIA BODY SPLASH
BATH & BODY WORKS
P220 (+ P80 shipping)
Apparently, this is what Bella Swan smells like. Well, if it's enough to drive
Edward Cullen crazy, then maybe you should get this cologne!

MIROIR DES SECRETS PERFUME
THIERRY MUGLER
P4,780 (+ P80 shipping)
1.7 fl. oz. Costs $199. Here, it's 50% off!

KENZO AMOUR PERFUME
KENZO
P1,730 (+ P80 shipping)
1.7 fl. oz. Costs P3,460. Here, it's 50% off!

Please send an email to frances@topazhorizon.com if you wish to buy. Tell me the product/s you want, your name, delivery address and phone numbers. Please also tell me how you wish to pay.

I accept PayPal, G-Cash and deposits to my BDO bank account. Once payment is received, I will send the beauty products straight to your doorstep. Yes, I combine shipping! Thank you for your generosity and happy shopping!

Support Breast Cancer Awareness with beauty

My weekend had a lovely start when I checked out the World Pink event yesterday at Rustan's Makati. The pink-themed affair was sponsored by Estee Lauder Group of Companies so I was very excited to see not just Estee Lauder products but products and activities from their other brands as well (La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Clinique).

The focus of the event is our wellness. So women attendees, especially those from the I Can Serve Foundation, had a fun time learning to value their health. There were cooking demonstrations, yoga classes, makeup lessons, facials, skin consultations plus the yummiest hors d'oeuvres served by Intercontinental Hotel. And, did I forget to mention the fabulous freebies? We all got a little pouch with a fluffy towel, a Bobbi Brown lip-and-cheeks pot rouge and mini blush brush, and--of course!--a pink ribbon.

Healthy food need not be yucky, guests learn at the cooking demos.

Exercise is needed for complete wellness so guests gamely do yoga.

This lady has her skin professionally scrutinized by a Clinique expert.

Everyone gets pointers on how to look good!

Beauty writer Marie Calica gets a pampering session from La Mer.

A guest goes through a makeover at the Bobbi Brown counter.

Each guest brought home a pouch full of prettifiers

Raise awareness on breast cancer and care more for yourself and the women in your life by going to World Pink this weekend. You still have all of today and tomorrow to enjoy some pampering!

First photo details: With the Estee Lauder ladies and fellow editors. That's me at center in a white Kate Torralba dress featuring embroidered pink cherry blossoms, Bayo cardigan, Schu flats and Longchamp clutch.

Estee Lauder launches fun and fab weekend for Breast Cancer Awareness

It's October! That means it's time to wear pink and promote breast cancer awareness. This weekend, Estee Lauder lined up some lovely activities for us ladies to enjoy--all in the name of finding a cure!Marketing Manager Sandra Lacson tells us more about what we can expect: "Estee Lauder is holding a Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign-Wellness Weekend this Saturday and Sunday at the 5th floor, Heaven on the Fifth, Rustan's Makati. Activities include Yoga sessions, Cooking Demonstrations and Makeup Workshops. Plus, all the Brands have different offerings: Clinique Derma consultation, Estee Lauder skin-typing consultation, Bobbi Brown makeup lessons, La Mer Essentials pampering session. Activities are on-going for the whole weekend. Bring your family and friends. See you there!"

I'm so going there! And, of course, I'll be wearing pink! I'll post photos from the event soonest! Hope to see you girls there...