OK!'s Most Beautiful Stars in September issue

The September issue of the most amazing Hollywood celebrity and royalty magazine in the Philippines is OUT!

I super love this issue! It's so siksik with all things fabulous! Let's start with my editor's letter (haha). Here I talk about the happy news of Jen and Justin's engagement. And also the sad news of Kristen's cheating scandal.

My first favorite part of the Big Beauty Issue is the Top 10 Beauty Trends. I am oh so ready to try full blunt bangs! Actually, I want to try out bangs because my hair is suffering post-partum fallout so my forehead looks huge.

Then here's our annual list! The Duchess of Cambridge rules the roster. With her thick waves, natural makeup, bright smile, fit and slender figure, and a to-die-for wardrobe, of course she's our No. 1 choice! Don't agree? No worries. There are dozens of stunning stars that we also featured!

Here's OK! Glam, the special monthly insert on shopping! We scoured the malls and online shops to bring you the most fabulous beauty and style buys!

So there you have it! My magazine is out! Grab a copy!

And the winner of the O2 Intraceuticals set is...

Marites Bolalin Violeta!

There were 71 entries to my giveaway. I went to Random.org and, using their True Random Number Generator, I came up with the number 7. A very lucky number indeed!

Starting from the very first wall post from my own giveaway post, #7 is Marites! So... congratulations! Email me at frances@topazhorizon.com for details on how to claim your prize!

Win a special beauty kit! It's Hollywood's anti-aging secret!

If you've been wondering what the skin secret of Madonna is, then I reveal it here: It's O2 Intraceuticals. Aside from her strictly healthy lifestyle, the 51-year-old superstar relies on this skincare line to keep her looking young.

I met O2 Intraceuticals' training manager Patricia Steel just before I gave birth. Here's OK! magazine's feature [September 2010] on the line:

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The treatment starts with a facial--together with the line's active and natural ingredients and extracts, pure oxygen is pumped into the surface of the skin. It's so effective, the facialist usually does half your face first so you can see the instant difference! And it doesn't have ugly results (ya know, like peeling, redness, swelling, etc) so Hollywood celebs can actually have a facial right before stepping onto the red carpet!

I loved how the products are so safe. Being pregnant then, I was wary of using anything that can be toxic to the developing life inside me. But because the line uses oxygen and natural ingredients, it's super safe!

I'm giving this away!

I'm giving you the chance to try out this line. All you have to do is type this on OK! Philippines's Facebook page: "I want Hollywood's anti-aging secret to look great in 2011!" Then just tag 3 of your friends. That's it!

The O2 Intraceuticals oxygen faciala nd skincare line are exclusively offered by The Spa Acropolis. Call (02) 631-5790 to 92 or (0918)884-3772 for inquiries.

Who won the Pond's Gold Radiance set?

There were 89 entries to my OK! and Pond's Gold Radiance giveaway. To pick a winner, I enlisted that ever reliable tool, Random.org's list randomizer!

And the list randomizer says that KITTY SIMS won the Pond's Gold Radiance set and Aranaz special edition golden clutch!

Congratulations, Kitty! Email me at frances@topazhorizon.com for details on how you can claim your prize. Thanks everybody! Don't worry--I have a stash of goodies that I still plan on giving away every week till Christmas! This is my personal way of saying thanks to all of you who like OK! magazine and our Facebook page.

Be radiant this Christmas with OK! magazine and Pond's

Hi everybody! As you know, my work with OK! Philippines has one very lovely perk: I get beauty products all the time! So, since Christmas is just around the corner, I decided that I'll surprise one of you this merry season with Pond's Gold Radiance Collection.

This latest skin care set from Pond's infused real gold particles in its creams and serums to impart these benefits:

• skin tone that is clear and even;
• skin texture that is elastic, soft, and smooth;
• skin color that is fair and translucent; and
• skin hydration having a dew glow as a result of optimum moisture levels

I will give the complete collection and a special edition Aranaz golden clutch bag! Just follow these steps:

1. Go to OK! Philippine's Facebook page.

2. Type this on the wall:

"I want to be radiant this Christmas with my favorite celebrity magazine, OK! Philippines, and Pond's Gold Radiance Collection!"

2. Tag three of your friends.

3. Wait till November 19 (that's next Friday!) and I'll announce who gets my gift!

That's it!No purchase necessary. No difficult questions to answer. No events to attend. No need to re-blog (although I'll be very happy if you do!). All you have to do is like my magazine's Facebook page!


*product photo courtesy of Pond's