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Welcome 2012

2012-01-01T09:34:00.000-08:00

Here's to the bright New Year and fond farewell to the old, here's to the things that are yet to come and to the memories that we hold.

Cheers to the new year and another chance to get it right.

xoxo,

Review: Salon de San Lorenzo- Hair Rebond

2011-11-10T10:18:00.000-08:00

Hey, i'm back! How have you all been? I know i got a lot of things to make up to. To begin with, i just had my hair rebonded this morning. It's my first ever experience to hair rebond. I've never undegone a hair treatment before except for a simple hot oil. And it was so looooooong ago.

By the way, here's my hair pre-rebond;

As per cliche, the hair is a woman's crowning glory. Sadly, mine was an awful glory. It was literally dry, frizzy and tangled. But even so, i never thought of undergoing a hair rebonding treatment. I was scared my hair would even be damaged.

Well, not until i chance upon this deal. Deals are so addicting and tempting. So yeah,, i was tempted to get this deal of hair rebonding treatment. The highlights got me interested.

Highlights

Get a new look with shinier, straighter, healthy-looking hair
Suitable for both normal hair and colored hair, men and women
For all hair lengths (short, medium, long and even super-long)
Get the hair that glam rock legends could only ever have dreamt of, including the hair cut
Ultimate salvation for tangled-up, stressed-out, and chemically damaged hair
Enjoy a wonderful hot oil treatment for your hair, making them even shinier and silky

A day before my hair treatment, i called at salon de san lorenzo to make an appointment because a friend of mine told me they're fully booked as early as now. As expected, the salon's attendant who received my call, inform me that they are indeed fully booked until the month of January. But i insisted greatly to book me earlier than that (probably by Dec or this month, November). She told me to call back by 6pm to know if there's someone who'll gonna cancel her appointment then i'll be the one to take her place.. So when i called back she did booked me for an appointment the very next day. Needless to say, someone had cancelled an appointment or sdsl just made the-fully-book-thing up. Well, i don't care.

Upon arrival at the salon the next day, i received a text from the salon's staff reminding me of my appointment that if i arrived one hour from scheduled appointment the voucher will definitely be forfeited. Oopps, network traffic i guess. The receptionist is quite accommodating. She handed me a form which i filled up with my personal details and signed the agreement chorva...

Two beki hairstylists did my hair rebonding treatment. After assessing my hair type and hair condition the next process is the application of hair strengthening ( i asked the beki everytime he's gonna put up something on my hair, it's my first rebonding experience so i really don't have any idea about its process) Then rinse. Then blow dry. Then iron. Next part, is the application of neutralizer (that's what he told me) Then rinse again, blow dry and iron. Last part is the hair cut. I don't like how the stylist did the hair cutting right away without even asking a permission to do so or without even asking me what style i want for my hair to be done.

Another thing, i was already at home when i remembered i was suppose to have a hot oil treatment aside from rebonding. It's included in my voucher. I don't know if they have also forgotten about it or they did it on purpose since i also didn't noticed it when i was there :(.

Overall, i like my hair's new transformation. It was really smooth, shiny and very light. Love it. I just hope it would really stay this way for months or so.

Here's my beautiful hair post-rebond;

P.s The treatment process took 4 hours.

Salon de San Lorenzo

1020 A. Arnaiz Avenue ,2/F Dona Concepcion Bldg., San Lorenzo Village, Makati (along Pasay Road, across Park square 1)

Phone:
403.6317, 0927.417.7555, 0923.814.5318

Operating hours:
10:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday - Sunday

Busy as a Bee

2011-08-18T12:20:00.000-07:00

It's been a while again since my last post here. I've been in and out of the hospital last week due to minor gallbladder issue and also been busy with the wedding preps and furnishing our unit. God is so good. I always thank Him for all the blessings. If i won't be here, you may find me at my wedding blog i'm usually updating it for some preparation progress.

Will try to drop by here more often for some updates :)

Ciao!

Earthy Look

2011-07-25T10:23:00.000-07:00

My Makeup Personality: Earthy

Note: This is not me. How i wish I was as pretty as her :)

I took the quiz for "What's you inner make up look?" and got this result...

“Classic,” “practical,” and “no-frills” are words that perfectly describe your personality. It's not that you don't have a sense of adventure; you just like surrounding yourself with familiar, comforting things. Within your inner circle, you're seen as the voice of reason—you may tolerate your friends' crazy ideas, but you're also there to bring them down to earth before things get out of hand.

The makeup look that suits you? Why, the "no makeup" look, of course! Clean, luminous skin, lush lashes, a rosy glow, and natural lips characterize this. Think of it as an enhanced version of your bare face—a fresh, girl-next-door vibe, if you will. Go for long-lasting products in natural shades so you won't have to worry about constantly reapplying makeup throughout the day. You have other things to worry about, after all!

*** True enough. I only go for a 'natural look' whenever i go out or attending some events. Just a simple dub of powder on my face, eyelash-curled, a little blush on and put some pink lippie then off i go. It's not that i don't want putting heavy make up on but it is because i don't know how to. I am yet to try it, one of these days as per hubby's request :)

If you want to know what's your makeup personality.. Go ahead and take this quiz.

PF- My New Blog

2011-07-21T20:25:00.000-07:00

I'm still quite busy this past few days but i won't let this day pass without even posting an entry to Pink Fridays. I love PF. So for this week, i would be sharing with you my new pink blog- My Wedding blog. This is what's keeping me busy for weeks now or should i say for months now. (aside from my home blog) We're preparing for our church wedding next year. It'll be my wedding planner/journal.

Hope you can take time to visit my new blog and feel free to join the site. Promise i'll follow you back. :)

More pink entry here:

PF- Pink Nail Art

2011-07-08T00:38:00.000-07:00

It's Pink Fridays. Glad that i am able to join again this week.. and hopefully it continues every week. I missed doing memes. I'm quite busy with everything. My lil princess has grown up so fast and now she has lots of demands. I can't seem to stay online for long.

Anyway, here's my entry for this week. I had my first (self-made) nail art. And guess what, it turns out cute. Not bad for a first timer. hehe Though i am yet to master putting colored nail polish well so it won't look blowsy. Overall, i'm quite satisfied with my first-nail-art-attempt.


Fingernails... taken from a phone's cam.. (the color looks fuchsia here but its actually pink)


Toe nails... this is the actual color of it... cutesy pink with flower nail art

Happy PF girls. Happy Weekend as well.

see more pink entries at:

GT: My Birthday Trivia

2011-07-07T10:16:00.000-07:00

Gosh! I was so outdated. I've been so busy with something. (I have yet to reveal that "something" because we're still working on it, i promise i will reveal it as soon as the first progress :) Okay so back in here, i have missed several weeks already (finally, i have time to be able to join again.. hoorah!) and am kinda late for this post but i don't wanna miss this month's new theme in GT which is a birthday trivia. Meaning any events and holidays that actually happened during our birth date.

So as for my birthday which is DEC. 8. I have found this infos via google.

As we all know, Dec 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. ( I should have been named- Maria Immaculada Concepcion or MIC for short.. haha)

Event History in the Philippines

1941 -Japanese bombers attacked Clark Air Base and other American camps in Baguio City, Manila and Davao. This signaled the beginning of the Japanese Occupation in the Philippines.
1972 - the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) was created by virtue of Presidential Decree

Personalities who shares the same birth date as mine

1978 - Pia Arcangel - a television newscaster and journalist in the Philippines

1952 - "Nikki" Marquez-Lim Coseteng - is a Filipina politician who has served in the 8th Congress of the Philippines and the Senate of the Philippines.

1981 -Richard Poon is a Chinese singer-songwriter and TV personality in the Philippines

Events

1854 - The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary is proclaimed dogma by Pope Pius IX.

1941 - World War II U.S. Pres. Roosevelt delivers his "date which will live in infamy" speech in response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor the previous day. An hour later, the U.S. declared war on Japan.

1966 – The Greek ship SS Heraklion sinks in a storm in the Aegean Sea, killing over 200.

1972 – United Airlines Flight 553 crashes after aborting its landing attempt at Chicago Midway International Airport, killing 45.

1980 –John Lennon, an English musician and peace activist, is murdered by Mark David Chapman, a mentally unstable fan, in front of The Dakota apartment building in New York City.

2009 – Bombings in Baghdad, Iraq kill 127 and injure 448.

2010 - Paris closes the Eiffel Tower due to snow

Births

1542 – Mary, Queen of Scots
1574 – Maria Anna of Bavaria, consort of Ferdinand II

1626 – Queen Christina of Sweden
1699 – Queen Maria Josepha of Poland
1708 – Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1730 – Jan Ingenhousz, Dutch physician, physiologist and botanist
1795 – Peter Andreas Hansen, Danish astronomer
1916 – Richard Fleischer, American film director
1953 – Kim Basinger, American actress
1957 – Phil Collen, English guitarist
1964 – Teri Hatcher, American actress
1993 – AnnaSophia Robb, American actress and singer

** whoa! i share the same birth date with several royal personalites and even genius ones.

Holiday and Observances

Bodhi Day (Japan)

Constitution Day (Romania)

Feast of the Immaculate Conception (public holidays in several countries, a Holy Day of Obligation in the United States, the Philippines and Ireland)
Day of the National Army of Spain (Spain)
Festival of Lights (Lyon)

Mother's Day (Panama)

More bday trivia at

Advance Happy Birthday to GT host Kaye :)

Make Your Own Maybelline BB Cream Commercial with Gerald Anderson

2011-07-01T08:19:00.000-07:00

I was being starred in Maybelline BB cream commercial with Gerald Anderson. I had this chance to be his leading lady... well, virtually. Even got a kiss from him. How sweet! haha

You can watch our video HERE

It is so cute you should try it too. Be Gerald's Girl instantly and star in the latest Maybelline 8-in-1 BB cream commercial with Gerald himself. Just upload two of your best close-up pictures. Get BB-fied. Then voila! your video commercial is ready. Sit back, watch and enjoy!

Oh by that way, you can download your souvenir photo with Gerald afterwards :)

Here's my souvenir photo.

Also, upon making your virtual commercial video, you will receive a text gift from Gerald saying that you get a Free BB cream sample! Save that message and just show it to a Maybelline beauty attendant to claim your free sample. Isn't that great?

I just claimed mine. Thanks Maybelline Philippines.

I've been using Maybelline BB cream for years now. I got a lot of reasons why i'm an avid user of it. I love my maybelline BB cream. It's the only product that gives my skin a smooth and flawless result. A really must-have for me.

Catch its new look. But same great formula plus, now comes in two shades: Fresh for fair skin and Natural
for morena skin.

So start making your commercial video now and get a free BB cream sample from Maybelline.

I Won A Summer Giftpacks from Avon

2011-06-23T11:21:00.000-07:00

That day, i was feeling light and positive. I had a slight feeling that something good will happen. I don't know. But i just feel it. I turned my laptop on, open my facebook account the usual way when i noticed from the newsfeed on my fb wall, Avon had finally announced the winners for their SSS HBL Summer Promo. It was then that i remembered, i also sent an entry for that contest. So without any expectations, i slowly browsed Avon's page to see the name of the lucky winners. My heart beats faster when i saw my name.

I can hardly believe it. My blog entry was chosen among several entries which has been submitted for that promo. I almost jump and shout for joy. I was overjoyed by the fact that this is my first major winning. Can you believe it? I never felt so lucky all my life. God is good. He always blessed the good people. I have probably done something good to make me worthy of this blessing. Thank you, Lord.

I have won these Avon's Summer gift packs. So love it :)

Two 250ml SSS HBL, 1 Taylor Multi-way Underwire Brassiere, 1 Brittany 7-in-1 Panty Pack, 1 Taylor Tank and Shorts Set, 1 Spring Green Ring, 1 pair of Spring Green Earrings and an Exclusive Avon Summer Bag

Many thanks to AVON and More Power! ♥ ♥ ♥

Redhead Model Search

2011-06-05T07:54:00.000-07:00

Redhead is a clothing brand in SM with a trendy styles which will suit all the teenagers taste when it comes to fashion. What's also good about this brand is they're on a very reasonable prices. Being fashionable doesn't have to be extravagant, right? So, girls if you're looking for a trendy clothes Redhead is a place to go.

Oh by the way, there's a good news for you girls. Redhead model search is on. They're on the lookout for the hottest new faces. So if you're a female between 15-25 years old and at least 5'1" in height, head on to Redhead Model Search Tour (see below for tour schedule*) in selected SM supermalls in the metro.

Joining is so easy!

* Make a single-receipt purchase purchase of P499.75 of any Redhead item from the GTW department at SM Department Store.

* Visit the redhead Virtual Catwalk booth to get the registration form from the sales associate present at the booth.

* The receipt and filled out registration form must be presented and surrendered in order to avail of a free mini make-over at the Maybelline make-up booth and have your picture taken.

* All pictures will be posted online at www.gtwredhead.com

Note this mall tour schedule:

So what are you waiting for? Be one of 3 lucky redhead girls and make your modelling dreams come true!

Goodluck Girls! :)

The New Look

2011-06-04T08:13:00.000-07:00

I was so busy the whole day trying to build up a new look for this site. It took me hours to choose a nice girly theme that will suit my new header title. Also, i was supposed to got a custom domain for a more personalized blog but unfortunately i got declined. I don't know what went wrong. Maybe i'll try it again next time.

I've been in and out of blogosphere for quite sometime. So i decided to have a new look and promised that it will be the start of a much better opportunity in blogging. That i would make up for all the previous opps that i had missed. More topics to blog about.

So by the way, here's what i have come up for this snap idea.

Tadaaaannnn....

You like it? I just hope so :)

Also just a little favor to ask from you, hope you can also like the Facebook page of this site. You can find it at my sidebar. Please click Like if by chance you also have a facebook account. I would really appreciate if you do so. Thank you very much. Here's a kiss for you... mwuah :)

Oh, and hope you can grab my new badge as well. If you already grabbed it before please change it with the new badge which can also be found at the sidebar.

Thanksy :)

PF- My Pink Laptop Skin

2011-06-03T07:34:00.000-07:00

Finally i'm back! I'm quite busy for this past couple of months because i'm spending some quality time with my family esp. with my hubby who's due for work again onboard anytime this month. But since it's the first friday of the month, i might as well take sometime to drop by at my blogs and post an entry to one of my fave meme- the Pink Fridays (weee. smile na yan si PF admin. haha)

So there. Here's my entry for this week- My laptop Skin on my new Samsung netbook. Super love it. Bought it at Cd-R king for only P100. Nice, yes?

Join us and see more pink entry at:

GT- I'm a Techie Momma

2011-04-29T08:19:00.000-07:00

I missed this meme last week because we've been out of town for the holy week. So now, here's my entry for GT this week which talks about Gadgets. Oh well, what can i say? I married a super techie man who gets whatever (or almost every) latest gadgets there is in the market. Now i also became one when he started giving me latest gadgets too as a gift. I am just so thankful for everything i had now. Much more thankful for a very generous husband *wink.

Since we're talking about being techie here, i now chanced to brag my tech properties. They're all so dear to me. Each of them has a special role which makes my everyday life lighter and cooler.

DSLR Camera.- One of my greatest hobby is to take pictures of everything beautiful i laid my eyes upon on. I am no professional when it comes to this field but everything can be brought by a better practice to make my every shots looks fairly amazing. If given a chance i want it for a career. Someday i wish to upgrade into a D3x (nikon) or probably a 60D or those Mark series(canon) for a professional, perfect documentation.

Apple IPAD- This was bought by hubby in the U.S. (as well as the dslr). It's portable and what i love when using it is that i can still browse the net or play my favorite games even while lying on my back or sideways. Just a little touch here and tap there. Easy. But now, my kids used it more often esp. Keilah for some Barney show and Dora games..

My Netbook- This is my bestfriend among all my gadgets. Because i use it everyday, every hour, every minute and every second. In short, ALL the time! I get to keep up with my relatives, chat with my friends, get some knowledge that i want, work at home, do almost everything with just a simple click. One click keeps my boredom away!

Apple Ipod touch- I got it as a gift from hubby on my 26th birthday. It's my companion for my every travel esp. for the long hours travel. I love music. By listening to it, lessens my boredom while on the road.

My phone- I have a simcard of every network; (smart, globe, sun) to easily reach out to my friends and relatives from afar. I chose this phone because it's dual sim and also dual active.Meaning, i can receive calls and texts from family or friends at the same time. I also don't have to use separate phones anymore because with this phone with just a flick of a button, the phone switches automatically between sim cards. Nice!

Some of the gadgets i/we also use everyday:
* MAC notebook-- hubby's
* PSP
* Nintendo DS
* Samsung Lcd TV and home theater
* Sony Lcd TV
* Playstation 2
* Karaoke (Sing-along)

Whoa! I never thought we had a lot of gadgets at home. So that's what makes me a Techie momma :)

More techie girls here:

GT: Not Just a Pretty Face

2011-04-14T21:25:00.000-07:00

Last week is all about the mouth-watering foods so for this week let's talk about celebrity. I got several celebrities on my lists but for this entry my pick is Taylor Swift. I admire her for having not just a pretty face but also of being such a very talented gal. I love how she plays guitar really well. (I can also play a guitar but not that really good as her.. so therefore i conclude, Practice really makes perfect! did you get the connection? LOL) Well anyway, Taylor is a good singer too. Her songs have always been a hit. Her albums have earned numerous awards in music industry. I just simply love Taylor Swift.

more gt entry here:

Pink Fridays- Pink Dora Sandals

2011-04-07T09:32:00.000-07:00

It's Friday once again! As for my PF's entry today, its my little explorer's Pink Dora crocs- inspired sandals. Lately when she started walking all by herself and have also started exploring. Now she can't get enough of it. I can sometimes find her walking towards the door (of our room) heading outside carrying her sandals or shoes. And when i asked her where is she heading to, she would take a pause for a while then will wave on me (Ms.universe-wave).. haha What a naughty little girl! We just bought her those sandals a week ago to give space to her old-over-used shoes. Now it's her walking-buddy and she loves it.

Have a nice weekend, girls! :)

more pink entries here:

GT- Food To Die For

2011-04-07T08:25:00.000-07:00

I missed GT meme for a couple of weeks ago so here's a catch-up-entry for this week's theme which is Food to die for:

A plate of tempura shrimp

Tempura is a Japanese dish of shrimp or other seafood or fish or vegetables dipped in batter and deep-fried. It is usually accompanied by a certain tempura sauce. Yummy! Now, i'm starving.. haha I love tempura very much. It's my fave among all the seafoods from Seaside Paluto. So who don't like tempura? You can pass it on my plate.. lol

credit: philippines-food.msg-style.com

Another food to die for is the Filipino food- Laing cooked by my mom or by me. hehe I'm a native of Bicol so i really should know how to cook it. Mom taught me how to. It's her specialty and i may have to say that she really is a good cook (as well as my granny, aunts and uncles) So, i guess it runs in our blood. Ooopps... i'm not saying that i am a good cook too (i have tried cooking some dish and somehow they're edible..haha and has been approved by other people's taste) It's just that i really wish i can be a good cook just like them.

* I actually got more foods to die for... but i hope this two would be enough to make you crave for more..lol

more foods to crave for at:

Projectvanity.com's Major Avon Blowout

2011-04-06T02:26:00.000-07:00

Project Vanity is currently hosting a major Avon blowout in her facebook page. Fabulous prizes from Avon are to be given away.

* Like the set you want to win from her facebook album and leave a comment why you want to win it. (You can like a set more than once so you get more chances of winning.)

* For more chances of winning, tag yourself in the photo, share the contest album on your facebook wall (tag @Project Vanity and @Avon Philippines) and blog about the contest.

There will be one winner per set.

Contest ends on April 19, 2011.

Join now!

Nestle Fitnesse 14-day Challenge

2011-04-05T20:34:00.000-07:00

Get ready to show off your shape this summer. Join the Nestle Fitnesse 14-day challenge starting today, April 6, 2011.

This promo is open to all Filipino residents at least 18 years of age. Promo period is from April 6 to May 5, 2011.

To join:

*You must LIKE Nestle Fitnesse on facebook.*Participant must purchase any of the following: NESTLE® FITNESSE® PRODUCTS ;

FITNESSE® Cereal 180g
FITNESSE® Cereal 330g
FITNESSE® & FRUIT Cereal 240g
FITNESSE® Honey & Almond Cereal 225g

You may get a chance to win these fab prizes as well as the grand prize which is a trip for 2 to Discovery Shores Boracay:

Win an exciting getaway for 2 at the luxurious Discovery Shores Boracay

Fight the summer heat in style with these stylish sunglasses

Tread the white sands of Boracay with these flipflops

Show off your shape in this beach-perfect swimwear bikinis

To view the full mechanic details click here

Join now!

My CHARRIOL Bracelet

2011-04-04T07:49:00.000-07:00

I got this Charriol Celtic Bracelet as a Valentines (2011) gift from my ever dearest Edward.. He's the sweetest, most thoughtful and super loving husband in the world. I love him to bits.

Thank you so much for this wonderful gift, Babe. I love you. Big hug and kisses.. mwah :)

This bracelet is composed with stainless steels and celtic cables adorned with 18kt gold plated steel decors. An authenticity card is given upon purchase (included in the box) to testify the genuineness of this product.

Not yet familiar with this designer brand? Well, here's a little info about it.

CHARRIOL is an international luxury brand that specializes in fine Swiss time-pieces, jewelry and accessories. Founded in 1983 by Philippe Charriol - a devotee of art and history, who draws inspiration from the Celtic culture to create his Celtic Collection; he was the first to use gold cable, or steel cable, as a decorative motif and as a watch bracelet. This unique concept is patented and CHARRIOL still holds exclusive worldwide rights over it.

Source: charriol.com

Pink Fridays- Pink Beach Hat

2011-03-31T20:58:00.000-07:00

TGIF! Here's my PF entry for this week--- my Pink (summer) Beach Hat!.. It blocks the harmful rays of the sun from my face. I so love it. It's a must-have for me every summer aside from sunblock lotions and shades.

Happy PF!

More pink entries at:

Best Swimsuit for Your Body Type

2011-03-31T11:11:00.000-07:00

Summer is here. Time to show off a little bit skin this season. The beach is definitely every summer's ultimate getaway. And a stylish swimwear is a wardrobe must. But doesn't mean that you must look perfect to wear some little fabric on. Don't hide under your tunic. After all, everyone has their own flaws. It is once said, "No one is looking at your imperfections, they're all too busy worrying about their own." What matter is that you have to love your body.

Sometimes it's difficult to find swimwear that fits your body type right. So here's some guide to find the best swimsuit that will flatter every shape and size:

If you're a pear-shaped or have a Small bust...

* Look for tops with touch of padding or a push- up bra to give your breasts a maximum support.
* Try to find a top with adjustable straps at shoulders and around back so that you can tighten and adjust things, to help fill out the top line.
* Avoid tops with too much fabric or have a poor fit. Opt for separates, where you can choose your top and bottom separately.
* Since most pear shapes have a slightly larger bottom than top, buy your bikini bottom one size larger than your top.

If you're a rectangle shape or have a Large bust...

* Buy a supportive top with full coverage

* Halter-top bikinis can be a good choice by offering support, while providing some sexy cleavage too.
* Look for one-piece swimsuits with some structure in the bust.
* Avoid strapless bandeau tops and those tiny, tri-tops that offer minimal coverage.

If you're a boy-shaped or have a Long body shape...

* Choose a high-waisted bikini bottom.
* You can go wild with the embellishments at the hips and bust line. Rings, jewels, ties and bows are all good things for you.
* Avoid up and down stripes, high necklines and dark, solid colors.

If you're hour-glass shape or Curvy...

* If you have an hourglass shape, your waist is typically much smaller than your bust or hips.
* Pick a suit that will accentuate your waist and flatter your other assets.
* Choose a bandeau top or with an underwire.

If you're Petite (just like me) or Short legs...
* Opt for a string bikini that ties on the hips.
* Halter tops are best for those with a smaller breast size, as they will push up and support your chest
* Buy a bottom with a floral print or one with ruffles.
* Wear a solid bottom bikini with a printed top. This will draw the eye upward and give you a longer look.
* Avoid boy shorts and skirted bikinis as they draw the eye downward and can make you look shorter.

For a Plus size or have a Big Tummy...

* Look for one-piece swimsuits with cut-out, or with a deep V neckline which can change your visual image
* Lengthen your thigh with an adjustable ruching detail at the hip.
* Look for a one-piece with some draping around the waist or hips which can also help to conceal.
Try these fab swimsuit...

Elizabeth Taylor dead at 79

2011-03-24T09:00:00.000-07:00

Elizabeth Taylor, the legendary actress, beauty icon, a two-time Oscar winner famed for her "violet eyes", charity endeavors and 8 marriages, died last March 23, 2011 due to congestive heart failure. She's been battling the condition since 2004 and had been hospitalized since Feb. She also founded her own AIDS Foundation to help other organizations provide direct care to those suffering from the disease.

Taylor also suffered from a life-threatening illness such as pneumonia and brain tumor, aside from congestive heart failure. She also dealt with obesity due to her ravenous appetite for food and drinks. She once said, "Eating became one of the most pleasant activities I could find to fill the lonely hours".

Taylor is best known for her film role as "Cleopatra" where she met her on and off husband, Richard Burton. Perhaps, her beauty is the best evidence of how powerful and famous she really is.

You'll always be remembered, Elizabeth Taylor. Rest in peace.

Fendi: A Designer of Luxury Goods

2011-03-23T05:25:00.000-07:00

In 1925, Fendi was started by the young couple Edoardo Fendi and Adele Casagrande. It was originally established in Rome as a fur and leather company in 1918. It's the only Italian firm that has been run by five sisters, daughters of Adele and Edoardo Fendi, after the death of their father in 1954.

One of the designs that is widely renowned are the luxury Fendi handbags including the "baguette" which features a flawless elegance that will certainly compliment anyone's shoulder. In addition, Fendi produces ready-to-wear apparels for men and women, shoes and other fashion accessories. Karl Lagerfeld, who became involved in the business after his marriage to one of Adele's daughter, have brought the Fendi name more famous with his dramatic fur collections and their signature double F logo. Fendi continued to evolve and managed to discover new ways of working with their designs. Amid several designer products, Fendi remained well- known and have moved toward a more high-fashion profile wherein Lagerfeld still holds the title of creative director today.

Pink Fridays- Pink Princess Shoes

2011-03-17T11:01:00.000-07:00

I saw this pink shoes in ebay.com while im busy browsing on the net searching for shoes for Keilah's 1st bday last Jan. And when i saw this, I really want it for my lil princess. It is so cute. Love it! But i don't think it's available yet in our country. Well, i hope it will be.

More pink entries at:

Kate Middleton: Princess Bride-To- be

2011-03-14T04:45:00.000-07:00

Catherine Elizabeth "Kate" Middleton, born on January 9, 1982 in Berkshire, England, is the fiancee of Prince William of Wales (elder son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana). She's the eldest of three children. She may not come from royalty, but she does have a good breeding. Her mother was a flight attendant while her father was a flight dispatcher until they founded Party Pieces- a mail order company that sells party supplies and decorations which made them a self- made millionaire.

Speaking of career, she worked as an accessory buyer with clothing chain jigsaw in which she later on gave up to become a professional photographer.

She has been admired for her fashion sense and has been placed on several 'best-dressed' lists. She's been known not just as fashion but also a beauty icon.

After an eight-year fairy tale romance, William proposed to her with his late mother's engagement ring. It was an 18-carat blue sapphire and white diamond.

The royal couple will have their royal wedding on April 29, 2011 at Westminster, Abbey where a bank holiday was declared in UK.

This will surely be a wedding of the year which everyone looks forward to. Now am i the only one who's excited for this grandiose event?