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For all the parties we like throwing, big and small (usually small), I thought it would be best to put together a bag of essentials and always keep it within reach. What we have are hardly fancy but it's nice to get the little yet important details out of the way, right? Then you'd only have to think about the food and the people-- which ultimately make the party. P.S. For party needs, I

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You know how we easily we get smitten by charming interiors. Particularly those that can transport us somewhere pretty even just for a few hours. Marcia Adam's is all about relaxed, homey interiors, good food, topped with great service. It's a trek up Tagaytay but well worth the trip. Halls and walls. Savored to the last press.  Fresh flowers in almost every corner. Bills come

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Layering is a styling trick that's not exactly the easiest to pull off. As much as I want to apply it to clothing, our weather around here is not very cooperative. Next best thing would be jewelry. But piling without planning can be catastrophic. I know the goal is to look effortless, but almost always, its not. Thus, I'm sharing with you some simple layering formulas that seem to work just fine

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Obviously, I'm having a little too much fun with Instagram. So easy to snap and share away outfit posts! Updating my work wear diaries with some current snaps from my favorite app! Mint on mint, tone on tone. A study on layering jewelry. Chambray and a litte leather for a schizophrenic weather. Balancing act.  Need for tweed, top with fringe.

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Funny how such a trivial thing like a handbag and its contents sometimes say a little (or a lot) about you... Now Zalora has an ongoing promo that gets you worked up and excited to share the contents of your purse! Get creative and you might just have this awesome loot (all of the above sans gadgets) come your way this Sunday! 

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I find myself incorporating military elements into everyday looks of late. I even unearthed a camo mini from ages ago, which I never thought would see the light of day ever again. I'm sure it's just a phase- a fun and challenging one at that! Now, I'm debating with myself whether a military vest would be worth a purchase. Thus the looks above which so far are evidently on the side of the

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I've been yearning for a place not just for myself but for Mischka too. A place where we can let loose and create beautiful things, trivial or otherwise. Currently lobbying with the Mr. to give us an area for this purpose. While discussion is still ongoing, I have started putting together an inspiration board for our future creative work space (fingers crossed). Retro-inspired wooden chairs

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"The dream is to have the perfect outfit that can  take us through the daily schizophrenia of being  working mothers. Something above the  ordinary that can go the distance from runway  show to soccer field sidelines. We designed the  entire Kirna Zabête at Target collection to mix  and match together. You can get an entire  wardrobe of downtown

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Been awfully quiet around here as I've been away for work and a short sojourn after that. Above are tidbits of what has been a great vacay meant for resetting and rebooting for me and the Mr.  Now we're back to reality although slightly fearful of opening our emails-- we couldn't be more glad to be home and spend the long weekend with no one else but Mischka. Have a great one, y'all

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Pencil skirts + sweaters make for a fail safe day-to-night pairing. A personal fave of late. Cropped pants, printed or otherwise, just work best with pointy flats. A study on textured layering  that's worth emulating.  Oh JCrew, my JCrew. You sure do know how to get us all excited for Fall. Such season may deem irrelevant at our side of the world but with these looks,

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At the rate I'm going, Mischka would probably be in big school by the time I finish this series.  She will no longer be a toddler, that's for sure! Oh well. I'm just grateful I still find time to update this blog. No matter how little time it may be.  Moving on to tip no. 3. We talked about what to pack, here and what not to ever forget, here. The act of packing though is just as

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Aren't we always on the lookout for pieces that would give us the most value for money? Numbers we take the most style mileage of are not exactly that easy to find. There are of course those that cost a dent on our pockets which I kinda like to avoid. Hence my excitement when my good friend Roselle, decided to further her design career by creating pieces that have several ways around it.

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As a designer, nothing else makes your heart aflutter but women whose style you adore, appreciate your work.  Not that I ever fancy myself as one. I am just always giddy to see my clutches clutched by uber-chic women like these three. Allow me to share with you my favorite clutch sightings. Patricia from Paradigma added a jolt of color to her all black ensemble with the Kirstie.

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Having a family is life-changing. Old news, I know. But life sure does take a 360-degree turn when reality hits you that you no longer fend just for yourself. You have a family to think about, whose future you want to secure. As much as we want to brush off the unthinkable, as mama bear and papa bear here, we cannot afford to do so. The most we can do is prepare.  With life and

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The other weekend we went to an indians and cowboys themed party. You know how we like to take these things seriously. Themed parties play the perfect excuse for us to get down and hone our DIY skills! Mischka wanted to be a cowgirl but I had something else in mind. Good thing I managed to convince her to come as an Indian girl instead. She wasn't too sold to the idea until she saw me

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Balmain has gotten a tad sweeter with it's new man, isn't it? For it's resort collection, Olivier Rousteing turned to Miami for inspiration hence the pops of South Beach colors in mint, peach, and yellow. The silhouette is surprisingly relaxed and girly but still utterly Balmain sexy-edgy. Which is probably why I loved this a lot thus being one of the collections I "resort" to for

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Spontaneity, blue skies, truffle cheese, Chardonnay, bubbles, the vast green field.. make for a light and wonderful Sunday afternoon. Capping off what has been a long week with a spontaneous picnic with good 'ole friends is always a good idea. How was your weekend? 'Hope it involved some unwinding and recharging too!

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Hey AML readers! I'm Kat from the blog Kat Dy Finds, and I'm very honored to be guest blogging here. Mikka asked me a long time ago (last year pa to be exact!) to blog about my surprise closet staple and I'm quite ashamed to admit that it's taken me this long to do it! But, here it is finally. I hope you enjoy reading it, as much as I've enjoyed mulling over it.  So, my surprise

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Bring out the red, blue, and white! 

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1. Bijoux by Z/ 2. Plains & Prints / 3. Panopio/ 4. Panopio/ 5. Virus/ 6. Linya Disenyo Got my eyes on some ear candies over at ZALORA. While collar neck pieces and arm parties are still the rage, these earrings seem to be making just as bold a statement. Now pop over ZALORA and give your earlobes some jaw-droppin', shoulder-grazin', lovin'!

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Wednesday// Abercrombie & Fitch Button Down/ Proenza Schouler Skirt/ Ruthie Davies Pumps/3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Hour Bag Friday// Abercrombie & Fitch Button Down/ 7 For All Mankind Jeans/ Cult Status Earrings/ Cleobella Bag/ Christian Louboutin Asteroid Shoes Sunday// Abercrombie & Fitch Button Down/ Paradise Shorts/ Forevernew Sandals/ Essie Poppy Razzi/ Valentino Giuily Straw

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On top of work, motherhood, and this obviously neglected blog, I have projects lying around my mind. Things, someday I'd have time to do and more importantly have a place to execute. One of which is a bar cart. Been itching to put together one especially since the Mr. and I both appreciate a cocktail or two at  a rough day's end.  I gathered inspiration across the web, more

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I don't remember the last time I packed for the beach just for myself. I've forgotten how good and liberating it felt. It's nice to get away without having to bring the whole kaboodle once in awhile, isn't it? So what did I pack for a few days at the beach? Just the good 'ole black and white, my trusty cover-ups, and some beach appropriate baubles. It felt strange not having to pack diapers,

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For a Nuffnang event, Le Misch had several themes to choose from: Underwarter; Hawaiian; Jungle; and Brittish Tea Party. It came to no surprise that she chose to be a mermaid. It was not exactly the easiest and I simply refused to buy a character themed one from the toy store. So we did a little research online and found one that was fairly easy to make using materials we already

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What better way to showcase an exuberant resort collection than a garden party? Of course Stella McCartney, with a knack for throwing awesome fetes and presentations, hosted yet another hit of an outdoor fair. Who can forget last year's resort presentation (which was very similar to this year's, save for the collection) and Fall 2012's flash mob in London Fashion Week? The

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