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BONCHON MANILA

2011-12-02T13:04:00.001+08:00

I am never a fan of fried chicken if there are any, BonChon should be my choice. Me and my family love BonChon chicken when it's oozing served hot.

We ordered ;

Chicken Chop Php145

Chicken Drumstick Php145

Chapchae Php75

The entire place was as usual spotless clean , staff were friendly though a waiter spilled 4 glasses of water at one table creating a frenzy and one disgruntled customer. My only drawback was the lack of friction * on floors * with the tables constantly disrupting my eating momentum , hehe !

WHERE : BONCHON

IL TERRAZZO MALL , TOMAS MORATO

QUEZON CITY

Have a great weekend !

XoXo

HOLIDAYS , WHAT TO WEAR ?

2011-12-02T09:57:00.000+08:00

Have you thought about what you want to wear this Holidays ? I know like me , you are probably freaking out of the Holiday binge / bulge or wearing something stunning for succeeding events as we begin the countdown to New Year.

Here are few styles that you might wanna consider should you have a romantic night , party with friends, family, relatives and colleagues.

Day to night dress code should traffic , errands or some chaos rule the day that you haven't got the time to go home and change. Also great for petites with low cut skirt giving the illusion of long gams :)

Forever21 Floral Top.

Great top for day wear whether climate persist to rain or shine. Paired with skinny / wide-legged jeans - casual with peers or cruisin' :) * My personal favorite , I wanna have this Christmas. *

FREEWAY x Manansala Kimono Top.

I'd always go for a classic black and white lace-trimmed dress that never goes out of style.

Mango Dress

But then here comes intimate date night ! Oh yeah , I wanna have a candle light dinner with my Husband , night on a beach , champagne, steak , veggies and tasty desserts - some people never like to eat but I'm not ! :) I probably wear this with sparkling IPANEMA flip flops ... * on the beach !!! * , or a great pair of black Christian Louboutin pumps.

Tadashi Shoji Lace Dress @ NeimanMarcus.

What have you decided to wear this Holidays ?

Any which way, anyone of us are great as long as we feel good about ourselves nothing else matters :)

XoXo

CHRISTMAS Must-Buys Number 9 ; HANDBAGS OF THE SEASON.

2011-12-02T07:31:00.000+08:00

Most of us are now rushing on what to give this Christmas ... gift-to-self or particularly giving to the ones that mattered most :) We can never have enough room for our arm candies yet if we stop it's like the world ceased to exist right that moment at that - when we get our pride and glory we are like kids again, our newly bought toys toting around with a grin :D... well , except this one will cost an arm and a leg :-)

I have chosen few bags that are in for the season and probably years ahead due to constant fashion come backs.

CHANEL comes in soft colors.

Chanel Classic Flap

Lotsa purple ...

Dolce & Gabbana

Gucci " New Bamboo " in Exotic Skin.

Sky bright Burberry.

Burberry

All photos from ELLE CHINA.

Will have more choices before CHRISTMAS plus our TRAVELOG begins :-)

XoXo

WORLD BAZAAR FESTIVAL @ WORLD TRADE CENTER

2011-11-30T10:33:00.000+08:00

We are inviting everyone to come and visit the WORLD BAZAAR FESTIVAL at the WORLD TRADE CENTER , Manila for the benefit of ABS-CBN Foundation , Inc. Buy your Holiday gifts with over 600 Booths to choose from and get the best deals at low low prices ... HURRY !

Inside you will find overabundance of goodies :-)

See YOU there !

XoXo

CHRISTMAS Must-Buys Number 8 ; RANJANA KHAN AT MODA OPERANDI :

2011-11-29T16:40:00.000+08:00

We can never predict a persons capacity to do greatness or to seek good fortune the same goes in fashion , jewelry designs and constant inventions made by man left most of us in awe. Wearable impressive works of art , tailored suits , endless colors of fabrics in various prints becoming more addicting to express our own to the world in a good way :-)

My love for jewelry equals my love for handbags - if we could only afford anything we fancy ... that'll be great. Haha ! So, today's feature as this year's CHRISTMAS Must-Buys goes to .....

RANJANA KHAN

Ranjana Khan Pink Tagua Earrings

Ranjana Khan Labradorite and Agate Triple Pendant Necklace

Ivory and Turquoise Cuff

Shop at MODA OPEDANDI.

MAKE IT PERSONAL WITH TOMS.

2011-11-25T20:12:00.000+08:00

What better gift to ourselves and to the ones we care about by having a personalized shoe created by Artists from TOMS :) Hurry , pay them a visit !

CHRISTMAS Must-Buys Number 7 : G-SHOCK WATCHES.

2011-11-25T11:13:00.001+08:00

Lately , I've been sporting a couple of G-SHOCK watches that I have the pleasure of wearing. Light , sporty white & occasional black G-SHOCK watches borrowed from Hubby. G-SHOCK watches are reasonably priced , durable plus it's now becoming more like a TREND in Manila as far as I know. * Wait , is it trending also in the United States or all over the world ? * Even kids loved it - I cannot explain the hype here but ... YES , it's pretty damn famous !

" Your's Truly ", selected few G-SHOCK watches as my MUST-BUYS for this year's Christmas 2011.

G-SHOCK GA110-1A Black

Said to be " The Toughest Watch in the World " .. sans the ostentatious price.

G-SHOCK GA110C-7A White

Alright , so I'm fascinated with watch ' hand and dials' not digits :) Of course, choices depends upon your liking.

G-SHOCK GA100B-4A Red

G-SHOCK GA110HC-1A Black

For kids & teenagers out there.

Baby-G

Baby-G BG1005M-6 Purple

Cute colors and designs :)

Baby-G BG1005M-2 Blue

... and simply white.

Baby-G BGA116-7B White

Get it @ Shopcasio.com or Casio License Retailers Worldwide.

CHRISTMAS Must-Buys Number 6 : MEN OF LUXURY.

2011-11-24T10:35:00.001+08:00

Men today became more metrosexual as time gets in the most modern superficial age. They seek quality over quantity, in-style yet discreet. It's a form of confidence, security and intellect. A person that achieve most of it all thru hard work and discipline.

Our men deserves all the pampering from us too :-) My choices for this year's Christmas must-buys are ;

Louis Vuitton Roman MM

Well , I posted less monograms here as I base my taste on my Husband who like his " anonymity " remains understated.

Louis Vuitton Daniel GM

All from LOUIS VUITTON.

For Dad, Hubby and Brother - great men should walk with a great shoe.

Salvatore Ferragamo Durham Leather Loafers @ SAKS FIFTH AVENUE .

A SUIT is not just a SUIT - to stand side by side with us. * wink *

Marseille Suit from GUCCI.

Then there's a touch of necktie from HERMES.

I have posted most that I think men in our lives would want however I save the BEST FOR LAST ;) Ready your wallets cos this baby doesn't come cheap but it will be a nice heirloom piece. * I've been wearing a men's watch for 17 years , I could borrow ... I think ! LOL *

Jaeger - LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition à Tourbillon 43.

Have a wonderful day !

XoXo

CHRISTMAS Must-Buys Number 5 : ACCESSORIES

2011-11-22T11:32:00.000+08:00

Given the fact that jewelries cost a fortune and some are not even that striking unless it's HUGE, BIG and BOLD * right now * , I often incorporate both real and fashion jewelries in everyday wear. Besides its all about trends & there's a rush going on ... Ya' know :-)

More over , girls do you ever wish our " boys "could get us the classic Chanel pearls earrings this Christmas ? Me ? YES, YES !

Pear shaped glass pearls @ Chanel.com .

Loads of stuff from Bendels :) I love the bib necklace above and plethora of accessories @ HenriBendel .

A detachable elegant Emerald necklace from JEAN JOAILLERIE , Paris.

... but I can't take my eyes off this gold coin necklace also from JEAN JOAILLERIE'S collection.

Cuff Bracelet from THE HOUSE OF HARLOW 1960 .

Last but not the least , drool worthy necklace from ALEXIS BITTAR.

Happy Shopping !

XoXo

CHRISTMAS Must-Buys Number 4 : BATTLE OF THE TOTES.

2011-11-21T11:39:00.000+08:00

Women will always have four kinds * or more * of bags inside their closet the clutch , crossbody , shoulder and totes. Obviously we always have these need to fill our bags with necessities as modern day women live with the now most active lifestyles - and traffic !

With this lemme share with you my top picks for CHRISTMAS MUST-BUYS this holidays ;

Gucci Leather Tote in Baby Pink.

Chanel Canvas Totes in various colors and sizes.

Exotic Skin Yellow Tote by Reed Krakoff.

Photos from ELLE CHINA.

Yves Saint Laurent Whipstitch Shopping Bag

Michael Kors Gia E/W Tote.

Yves Saint Laurent Belle Du Jour Leather Tote.

All available @ NEIMAN MARCUS

LONGCHAMP BY MARY KATRANTZOU.

2011-11-19T21:20:00.000+08:00

Longchamp x Mary Katrantzou will have it's sole space here in my blog :) Why , because of pure bliss that I am completely besotted with it's oriental appearance that I decided to pursue on buying this great tote to add into my tiny collection - if and when I find one of these !

More Totes !!!

Well , I hope you have enjoyed my bag influx today :)

XoXo

CHRISTMAS Must-Buys Number 3 : HANDBAGS TO COVET THIS HOLIDAYS PART 1.

2011-11-19T20:11:00.000+08:00

Ever wonder what your Mom , your sister , yourself , your daughter or perhaps your wife might be wishing this Christmas ? Check out my list of top notch functional bags that I think women would ' gaga ' over .

I will start with what your budget can reach :-) or you might prefer a low-profile persona than flashy things that irritates your type.

A rubber tote by Hunter. Applies to all weather rain or shine. Available in four colors , black, graphite, navy and pink buy thru NORDSTROM.

British Birds Laptop Case by Cath Kidston of course , we need chic bags to hold our laptops ! :) Shop @ CATH KIDSTON.

I have long been attach lately to shoulder bags , messenger and saddle bags. My kids dentist are I are having a conversation regarding safety from snatching and convenience moving around when things kinda get out of hand :-) With this I am overly obsessed with ...

Longchamp Roseau Croc Embossed Bucket Bag , comes in beige, black, emerald and fuchsia @ NORDSTROM.

" Le Moi " will post more and more next week. Stay in touch :)

XoXo

CHRISTMAS Must-Buys Number 2 : ALL ABOUT SHOES.

2011-11-17T08:53:00.000+08:00

A great handbag should always be paired with a stunning shoe to complete any look we want to achieve. Being a fan of DIOR but despise high-heeled stilettos I have chosen a steady-heeled shoe enough to balance our weight whatever that is ")

Dior CD2 Patent Leather T-Strap Platform Sandals PHP P33622.92

Available thru SAKS.COM .

But of course , not everyone moohlah or not - would want to splurge with the current economy turmoil. I would like to recommend NATURALIZER , ever reliable , totally comfortable,fairly priced , durable, readily available plus absolutely NO FAKES ! * At least none that I know of *

I'd always go for a classic beige.

Naturalizer Dalida in Vintage Mauve Leather / Suede Php 4,156.17

Although a Christmas gift for Summer will probably just what you wanted :)

Naturalizer Dalida in Capsicum Leather / Suede Php 4,156.17

All @ NATURALIZER.COM

CHRISTMAS Must-Buys Number 1 , THE LEATHER SATCHEL.

2011-11-16T09:26:00.001+08:00

I will now begin our must-buys or should I say wish lists countdown to Holidays. After waiting , whining plus stress given to us by the whole year we can now look forward to our prize :-) * giddy *

First on my list will be an inexpensive leather handbag satchel from The Leather Satchel Co. , made in England , handcrafted with a lot of history of a true British heritage since 1960. Boxy design , comes in different sizes 11", 12.5", 14", 15", even custom made 20" inches.

Oh , one more thing leather satchels come in tons of colors.

A stunning gift / gift to self that will last all the " bag ladies " * and men * years of love, function and use :-)

XoXo

Source : the.leathersatchel.co

Food Trip : Best HOPIA in MANILA , KIM CHONG TIN.

2011-11-15T18:22:00.000+08:00

This Christmas , it's hard to come up with a great gift more pleasing than food :) There's a secret to breaking the ice to elders , relatives and even those who you have just met. I'm so lucky to have family and friends with high taste buds - what could go wrong with a great food huh ?!

I assure you it's better serve warm. If it's not delicious - I gladly accept rants here , LOL .

CLICK HERE for the previous article on Kim Chong Tin Hopia.

KIM CHONG TIN

#149 Palanca St. Manila

SASSA JIMENEZ @ PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK S/S 2012

2011-11-14T11:26:00.000+08:00

Dainty creations from Fashion Designer Sassa Jimenez for Philippine Fashion Week S/S 2012 becomes the prominent signature of her collection that evening. I love the confidence and glowing symbol of youth coming out from her designs.

The absence of more color put me off a bit though..

Nevertheless , stunning !

NOEL CRISOSTOMO @ PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK S/S 2012

2011-11-13T11:24:00.001+08:00

If these Filipino Designers collaborates with every major RTW manufacturer in the country , sell out like the prices of FOREVER21 * or less * , people would have a sudden fashion fever in Manila and we will be one of the stylish people in ASIA :)

The collection of NOEL CRISOSTOMO for Phil. Fashion Week S/S 2012 are remarkably irresistible !

Black on white.

Yellow for a night.

Beach Party :-)

Too simply for peach :) * lurve ! *

JEROME SALAYA ANG @ PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK S/S 2012

2011-11-12T13:02:00.000+08:00

My apologies , I almost forgot to post this one due to many pending blog post that I have yet to publish. Anyways, lemme just show you what JEROME SALAYANG ANG 's collection is all about at the Philippine Fashion Week S/S 2012.

Very Goddess-like .

Sharp yet classy.

Glitter in gold.

Demure.

Bag Lovin : MICHAEL KORS SKORPIOS SHOULDER FLAP BAG

2011-11-11T18:52:00.000+08:00

I don't have a single Michael Kors thing in my closet. Having pass by Michael Kors boutiques around Manila and always contemplating whether to bring one or - not :) We don't have a bag review ... that - I have to make time , if ever I will have a job ... my dream profession will be " one who test run every bag in the world " * so I can somewhat compensate on acquiring " Holy Grails " * , haha ! Question , is there such a job ? I wish ! Hire me. :)

This bag .. is it worth taking home ?

Michael Kors Skorpios Shoulder Flap Bag in Cinnamon $850USD

Available @ MICHAELKORS.COM

THANK YOU, L'OREAL PARIS PHILIPPINES !

2011-11-11T09:34:00.000+08:00

After a tiring day from my daily tasks , there's a surprise waiting for me at home ...

L'OREAL Total Repairing Shampoo , L'OREAL Men's Expert ; Hydra Energetic Detoxifying Foam , Hydra Energetic Powered Water & Hydra Energetic Skin Reviving Moisturizing Gel.

Of course , you all know the drill ... review doesn't come out till after two weeks of using these products. I will be using the hair care , my DH will be the one testing L'OREAL men's skin care line :-) * ' Your's Truly ' would also wanted to test L'OREAL Paris make-up and anti-aging line , have anyone tried yet ? *

Thank you , L'OREAL PARIS Philippines !

Bag Lovin : Alexander McQueen Metallo Cathedral Clutch

2011-11-10T10:34:00.000+08:00

Behold , the Queen of all clutch ...

The Alexander McQueen Metallo Cathedral Filigree Clutch $22,600HKD

Less talk - totally breathtaking. Exceptionally unique.

Available @ Lane Crawford.

CROSSINGS , THE RAMP @ PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK S/S 2012

2011-11-09T20:51:00.000+08:00

Crossings Department Store shows they too have the right looks for all. On my previous shopping adventures I had been able to acquire some RTW's from CROSSINGS, THE RAMP. Now, my taste kinda varies with my lifestyle which is always on the go during weekdays. I'd like to look forward again to shop some of THE RAMP's smart tops next year.

Kids of THE RAMP.

Sophisticated looks by the women of THE RAMP.

Men in color.

Bag Lovin' : VICTORIA BECKHAM

2011-11-09T08:32:00.000+08:00

Lemme just take a breather from our Philippine Fashion Week posts to start our bag drool thingy here. My bag whoring instinct is telling me to express my admiration to Victoria Beckham handbags. Truly, this lady knows no boundaries in fashion, her exorbitant taste is immensely impressive :)

My top choices from the VICTORIA BECKHAM Collection ...

Two-tone leather and suede shoulder bag £2,162.78 * Crafted from merlot leather and vermillion suede. *

Shopper leather tote £1,846.13

Victoria structured leather tote £2,549.18

Wear these with ...

All available at : NET-A-PORTER

SM KIDS @ PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK S/S 2012

2011-11-08T07:49:00.000+08:00

A surprisingly trendy styles at SM Kids collection for Philippine Fashion Week S/S 2012. Wide array of children's chic and stylish clothes that keep kids looking fab like their fashionable Mom's and Dads.

We can't wait for the collection to come in stores next year , huh ?! :)

I lurve ...

FREEGO @ PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK S/S 2012

2011-11-06T10:21:00.001+08:00

FREEGO may not be my taste at the Philippine Fashion Week S/S 2012 , I can't say anything positive about their styles ... I dunno. Why not let you readers be the judge to that ?!

So to say my best choices ...

Ford Supermodel Danica Magpantay