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in bloom

2012-10-31T23:52:00.001+08:00

Last Saturday was Elan's baptism. My little baby girl is already 6 months old! Why do they grow up too fast?

Family picture with Fr. Odon.

Fr. Odon was also the priest who officiated our wedding as well as Eli's Baptism. :)

lace dress: ZARA

Such a cute picture of my 2 babies. :) Shobe Elan wants to play with Ahia Eli.

jacket: SM Department Store | top: Giordano | skirt: ZARA | bag: ZARA | shoes: Asian Vogue

photos by: Biboy Soriano

Intergalactic

2012-10-09T17:08:00.000+08:00

Galaxy print clothing have been bloggers favourite item for some time now. Who can blane them when it's oh so cool? When I saw this sheer galaxy dress from the racks of primadonna, I knew I have to get it. Love how this dress is sheer but not too revealing because of the busy print. Decided to wear tough pieces to create an edgy look.

Sorry for the blurry photos. I was using my phone's camera to take this as I do not have a decent camera now. Thinking of getting a new one. Have you got any suggestions to what to get? I'm actually leaning towards the Olympus Pen line.

Oxfords Tuesdays: Yellow Submarine

2012-10-09T10:47:00.000+08:00

Lately I've been wearing flats whenever I go (especially if I'm with Eli). It's crazy trying to run after a very energetic little boy in platforms. I don't wanna risk falling down and breaking any bones. I'm not getting younger by the minute so it would take more time for me to heal. Matanda na ang lola mo! Hahaha.

I decided to do a tomboy look and paired these really amazing yellow oxfords (with pink soles!!!!) with rolled up jeans, shirt and cardigan. I think I should have worn a looser fit jeans but I can't seem to find my other pairs in my *very very* messy closet. (note to self: please find time to clean your closet.)

cardigan: c/o Giordano | shirt: c/o Giordano Juniors | jeans: c/o Giordano | tote: Zara | oxfords: primadonna

Yes, I have been wearing Giordano a whole lot these past few weeks. :P

I love how the bright colours from my shoes & bag pop out from the muted colours of my outfit. Bright blue & yellow goes really well together.

Bonus!

and a here's blurry picture of my precious little ones. They look so much alike, yeah?

Just Because

2012-10-09T09:54:00.002+08:00

Wear pink to support the Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Oxfords Tuesdays: Mrs. Pink

2012-10-02T15:42:00.000+08:00

If you are an old reader of this blog you'll know that I am a huge fan of black & grey clothing. About 80% of the clothes in my closet is either black or grey. But I decided to try dressing up in colours this time around. Yes, it's still subtle colours. I don't think I can still get away wearing the very in the trend NEON colours now at my age. So pastels are the way to go... and since I recently got a bunch of pastel coloured tops from Giordano, I might as well wear them right?!

top: c/o Giordano | skirt: from my mum's closet | oxfords: c/o Vanity Treasures

And of course you know me and my love affair with oxfords & brogues. These pastel pink oxfords from Vanity Treasures are made of pure awesome. I love the mixture of the patent & snake skin faux leather. It adds some ruggedness to an otherwise dainty pair of oxfords. And I think it's high time to for me to bring back my Oxfords Tuesdays feature in my blog. :)

And yes... I chopped my hair off. Having short hair is kinds liberating! Especially for me who really hates to comb her hair! LOL!

hello! it's been awhile

2012-09-11T16:29:00.001+08:00

I know I haven't been updating my blog for the longest time. I have been busy taking care of the two little ones that I have no time to go out and dress up! I took a 6 months leave from work and hence been a full time mum for months now. Who would want to see posts of me in ratty old jammies & sleep dresses in my personal style blog? No one! Hahaha.

Anyways, yesterday we celebrated my MIL's birthday and I finally got to dress up again! Woopee! So I decided to wear this sheer printed red blouse with my ever comfy matte jersey trousers fron Giordano Ladies. Have I told you guys how much I adore Giordano Ladies? My closet is filled with clothes from them. Hahaha. I was suppose to wear my black oxfords but decided to wear these chunky platforms from Primadonna instead. Since I know there would be no running around after the little monster aka Eli involved. I swear I really do miss wearing my sky high platforms.

top: gozum | trousers: Giordano Ladies | shoes: primadonna

McCormick Discover Flavours

2012-05-19T17:32:00.000+08:00

Last week I attended the bloggers event of McCormick at Fully Booked High Street. I know you must be wondering what a style blogger like me doing at a food event? Well aside from fashion I am an avid foodie! Hahaha. I LOVE to eat! I really do! So of course when McCormick contacted me if I wanted to attend their event I said yes. My husband is a huge fan of their products. He just love his spices. ;)

The McCormick spices

These bread spreads are really yummy! Love them with crackers & melba toasts! Nomnomnom.

They had a cook off game where bloggers had to make a dish with McCormic spices. Good thing I wasn't chosen coz I do not know how to cook!

Rosemary tea!!! You can get the recipe on how to make this at home at their newly launched Facebook app called McCormick Flavor HQ.

Flavor HQ is a unique and practical app that features recipes containing McCormick's herbs and spices. The recipes range from appetizers to mains to desserts and even beverages.

Why not start your wonderful flavor exploration with a healthy appetizer of Herb Crouton Salad. Follow it with a flavorful serving of Gingered Chicken with Mango and Cilantro. Complete the meal with Rosemary Chocomint Cookies and wash it all down with Mexican Coffee.

While the recipe names connote a wealth of flavorful goodness, little is it known that the featured recipes also have a good impact on our overall health. Healthy herbs and spices, also known as the McCormick Super Spices, are frequently highlighted to showcase that these dishes are not only packed with good flavor, but are also good for you.

In line with McCormick's tagline Brings Passion to Flavor, Flavor HQ pushes users to be creative and to take inspiration from the collection of recipes featured so they can create their own.

So ready to discover flavors? Go to http://apps.facebook.com/flavorhq using any computer. You may access the mobile site at http://mobile.mccormick.com.ph/

But I was picked to play their guess the spice. Of course I failed this one and only got 1 correct out of 5 dishes.

McCormick spices in Singles pack.

Available in Black Pepper, White Pepper, Cinnamon, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Red Pepper, Spanish Paprika & Turmeric

Wearing my awesome Gold Dot Desiree Wedge! Love!

Say hello to Elan!

2012-04-29T18:44:00.001+08:00

Here's the reason why I haven't been posting lately. I recently gave birth to this little princess. :) I will be back to blogging in a month's time. :)

She looks so much like her big brother, Eli.

Fotolia's next FREE PSD is almost here!

2012-04-09T12:05:00.000+08:00

Heads up!!!

Fotolia's popular TEN Collection campaign is ready to reveal another PSD with 100+ layers.

Tune in on April 10 at 10 am (your time) to download it for FREE for the first 24 hours!

Here's a sneak peak: https://vimeo.com/39826623

CUTE stationery all around... planners, stickers and other stuff

2012-03-02T20:18:00.001+08:00

It is one of my dream to open a stationery/novelty shop. I've been a huge fan of stationery (especially cute ones) ever since I could remember. Thankfully my husband supported me when I told him that I wanted to start an online stationery/novelty store. Maybe when I get to earn enough I could have a brick & mortar shop! Hah! One could dream right?

In case you are interested to check out my online store it's hobbydepot at Multiply. I am selling a whole bunch of cute stuff! You can find Korean planners, planner stickers, deco stickers, rubber stamps, cute mobile phone cases... etc.

Here are some of the Korean planners I'm selling. They are really cute and beautifully made. All are open dated, thus you can start when ever you want to.

Here are some of the really cute & adorable Korean planners we have available at hobbydepot.

The truth is I am obsessed with planners! In fact I collect them. It's so difficult to find cute planners here in our country so I thought I might as well bring in some so that I could share these cuteness to people! Hahahaha.

and then there are the absolutely adorable Korean planner stickers and deco stickers! I am in love with these! I usually look at them whenever I am sad and they cheer me up!

How about rubber stamps for your cute planners? I love those too! Check these cute mini stamps:

Coming soon at hobbydepot are these adorable earphone plugs or ear caps in loads of different designs!!! Yes, I am obsessed with anything cute and love to share them with you guys. :)

and more other cutesy kawaii stuff to come! :)

Oh btw, do you have other suggestions of what items I should carry? :D

feng sui colour coded

2012-03-02T19:18:00.001+08:00

I know this blog have been pretty quiet lately. It's hard to dress around the baby bump even though I really try to still look presentable... it is quite hard especially when you are running out of clothes that would fit you! I refuse to buy maternity clothes and unfortunately lost the only 2 pairs of maternity shorts I bought during my first pregnancy. So now I am always in dresses... good thing I have my mum & aunt who I can borrow clothes from. Heeeee...

Lately I've been dressing up in these colours as my mum told me that a Feng Sui master listed a bunch of lucky colours for me & my baby. Black is considered good (Yey!) and grey to be one of the best colour for me. So yep, no complains there. :)

orange dress: Mango

black loafers: Giordano Ladies

grey maxi dress: Maldita

black lace-up booties: c/o Chilli Margarita

hello! i'm still alive

2012-02-28T18:34:00.000+08:00

I know I haven't been blogging lately. I've been in a fashion stump. Sorry about that. As you might have noticed I've gained weight quite a bit. My doctor said I need to cut down on my ice cream intake (oh no!!!). I love my ice cream! :( Hahahaha.

Been busy with a bunch of things lately. We've started with the renovation of our flat! So exciting! I'm looking forward shopping for home stuff & furnitures!

black jacket: Giordano Ladies

grey maxi dress: Details

black clutch: Balenciaga

Studio SnR Coffee Tea BY Me Series

2012-02-16T10:31:00.004+08:00

Tthe Coffee Tea By Me Series had been featured in www.spot.ph as TOP 20 things to do in Manila (2012 edition). A practical workshop that makes you BE YOUR OWN BARISTA.

It brings back the old school charm of crafting your own Cup of Java for both Hot and Cold Beverages. After each workshop, participants usually come to us to say they become Star Baristas in their Home dinner parties or others become entrepreneurs and build their Cafes!

Each participant gets to bring home their starter kits enabling them to replicate the drinks on the recipe handouts almost immediately!

Easy and relaxed, this workshop is open to all who crave learning a new skill, lives and breathes coffee and wants to have a good time! Open for all ages.

When: Feb 25 2012 (SAT) 2-5pm

Where: Studio SnR, Unit 301 Millennium Place, 17 Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

PROMO:

Fee: is P3,000.00/pax but with the register and pay until FEB 21 2012, it comes out to P2,700/pax OR P2,500/pax when you book in groups of 2 or more! Hurry limited slots only (24 slots).

Studio SnR Lifestyle Workshops

Studio SnR Coffee Tea BY Me Series

Coffee, Blended Drinks and Modern Equipment Collaboration

Studio SnR, located in the Ortigas Business Center has always believed to be a place where knowledge and skills are learned and gathered. Since it opened its doors last March 2010, Studio SnR has been known to be a choice venue for company workshops and training, from customer service and beyond. It has gained an overwhelming response from our clients and partners.

Studio SnR elevates its mission to be more than just a venue, but rather be an alternative resource for learning. Along with its brand partners, the studio will be offering its own series of LIFESTYLE workshops. Participants will be encouraged to learn useful, exciting and creative skills. Primary aim for the workshops: to ignite the passion for learning. We believe in Knowledge is Power (to be used in the best sense possible). We want people not to feel stagnant--pursue true passions and reach dreams. It is not a school, rather we'd like to see ourselves as conduits to higher learning.

The Coffee Tea BY Me Series (a collaborative effort with brands: Saeco, Imarflex, Cuisinart, Boyds Coffee Phils, Far Skyes Enterprise - Stasero Flavored Syrups and Sauces. The series has been featured on www.spot.ph as part of TOP 20 Things To Do in Manila 2012 Edition.

The 3-hour hands-on BE YOUR OWN BARISTA workshop, taught by guest speaker Mr. Franklin Tiu of Far Skyes Enterprise, will teach hot beverages and ice blended drinks preparation techniques from coffee to tea, equipment handling and care, Q&A answered by the industry's best. Participants will be asked to craft their versions of java fixes. It will allow the participants to do hands on training on coffee and tea preparations, learn the basics.

Knowledge is Power™

For More Information, You may contact:

Phone: (2) 584.5988

Email: workshops@studiosnr.com

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/StudioSnR

Blog: http://studiosnr.wordpress.com

Soon to be unveiled: www.studiosnr.com

i am barney the purple blimp

2012-01-31T12:21:00.003+08:00

Don't you just love flat comfy shoes? I love them at the moment! Super huge fan! Don't get me wrong I still love those monster platform heels but at my condition at the moment I better stick to flats. Thankful to the lovely girls of Chilli Margarita for these awesome comfy Tucson boots they sent over! These are super perfect!!!! I've been wearing them for the past few days. Love them to bits.

My feet are starting to swell up now as I am nearing my third trimester. Ah I just hate it when my legs looks like tree stumps. Hahahaha! But no complaints here! I mean, I haven't told you guys that I'm going to have a girl have I? Yes! I am going to have a girl! I am mighty excited! Now I can dress my baby up in all the tutus and dresses I want. Teehee! :)

dress: kashieca

Tucson boots: c/o chilli margarita

there is baby!

2012-01-24T23:53:00.000+08:00

One of my fave fabric whenever I am pregnant is jersey! It's ultra comfortable and hugs the right curves. Be a proud momma and show the world your baby bump! ;)

dress: Kasheica

boots: Asian Vogue

sunflower girl

2012-01-22T20:18:00.001+08:00

Lately I've been sporting dresses all the time coz I don't have bottoms to fit me anymore. But then I am not complaining coz I love dresses! They are one of the easiest thing to throw on and they are really cute! :) This sunflower dress was given to me by my mum. She is disposing a bunch of her clothes that won't fit her anymore. So yey! Lucky me! I haven't been shopping for awhile. It's weird since I have no desire to go shopping for anything fashion related. I know... weird.... but speaking of shopping. I have been quite obsessed with cute stationery lately. So I decided to turn this obsession into a business! Hahahaha! So if you do have the chance to visit my online shop, please do! It's http://hobbydepot.multiply.com. I'm selling Korean planner stickers, rubber stamps, notebooks and other really cute stuff! Don't you just love stationery? I am super obsessed with them and love to look at stationery & office supplies at Office Depot. I swear! I love them planners, stickers, rubber stamps, notebooks and the likes.

dress: given to me by mum

shoes: c/o Ferretti Shoes

this blue thing

2012-01-15T17:51:00.001+08:00

Hello! Hello! It's 2012 and I know I haven't been blogging that much. Spent the first fortnight of 2012 taking care of Eli. His yaya went home to her province and of course I have to step into her place. Wahahaha. No time at all for myself let alone blog! Anyway, now I am back! I hope you guys haven't forgotten about me yet. :)

denim vest: Giordano

maxi dress: Cotton On

shoes: Asian Vogue

Beautiful hair with Pantene

2012-01-03T10:46:00.000+08:00

Can you say BAD HAIR DAY?!?

Can you say buhaghag?!?

I am one of the girls who don’t really care much about hair & beauty stuff. As you know there are days that I don’t even comb my hair and most of the time I have bad hair days (see photos for proof!). The remedy for that is either but my hair up in a ponytail or a messy bun. And that is what I am always sporting most of the time these past few days. Oh and the humidity is not even helping at all!

So what does a girl to do? Invest in a moisturizing conditioner of course. But then there goes another problem. Since I am the wash & wear type of girl I certainly don’t want to have smooth beautiful hair in the morning then have buhaghag hair in the middle of the day. But that is what happened to my hair to most of the conditioners I’ve tried. Thankful for the most recent conditioner I’ve tried: Pantene! After air drying my hair feels soft, moisturized & shiny! This is definitely a huge plus in my lazy girl book!

I recently read in an article that the first thing men notice about a girl is her hair. Yes! You read that right! More so than other parts of the body! So what does a girl need for a soft 24 hours smooth hair? Use Pantene Conditioner of course! Pantene Conditioner has 80% more conditioning ingredient vs. regular conditioners. I would totally say that I am now a Pantene convert. :)

See what other women have to say about their 24-hour smooth hair:
http://www.facebook.com/PantenePhilippines?sk=app_317305951629921!

Eli's Christmas Holiday outfits in Hong Kong

2011-12-29T23:22:00.000+08:00

Not so much outfit post from me as I was the official photographer of the little boy. I forgot to ask the dear husband take photos of my outfits! Hahaha! I'll just show you the little boy's outfits instead. :)

full anchors away

2011-12-14T19:58:00.003+08:00

I know I haven't been blogging much lately. It's the season where I am busy stuffing myself with food! Hahahaha. Anyway, I am super excited as we will be flying to Hong Kong next week with the little boy! I cannot wait for Eli to experience his first plane ride! We will be going to Hong Kong Disneyland for sure! I just hope that there won't be too much people.... though I am sure it's going to be packed as we will go there during Boxing Day! I will surely post our Hong Kong trip pictures here! :)))

Simple outfit for the past few days. I just cannot be bothered to dress up now. Especially now most of my clothes won't fit me anymore. Then the fact that I am in a shopping ban... so I am recyling almost all the dresses that would fit me. Hahahaha. I'm so predictable these days. And yes, I am always in flats! I'm wearing one of my fave flats from Paisley Clothing. They are ultra comfy! Don't you just love ultra comfy clothes like dress, bag, and loafers. You can find similar stuff like that at Walmart.

dress: DKNY

bag: vintage

loafers: paisley clothing

the 80's flower

2011-12-11T23:55:00.000+08:00

Nothing much to say really. Been busy with loads of Christmas parties & gatherings. Been stuffing myself like crazy!!! Nomnomnom. I love eating!

black blazer: bought in hong kong

floral dress: vintage

socks: saizen

loafers: seibu fashion

Carioca Resort 2012

2011-12-08T23:18:00.001+08:00

Carioca refers to a native or inhabitant of Rio de Janeiro. The designers have always been fascinated with the Brazilian beach lifestyle and if only we can wear caftans and tunics everyday wouldn't it be great eh? Hence the name and the line.

The Carioca piece is not only for the beach. Each and every piece created is something you pack with you to a beach getaway and not store at the back of your closet when you return home. They too are made for you to revel in and survive the urban heatwave. In a manner that is all so chic and effortless.

Catch Carioca this Friday at the Brown Bag Vintage and Crafts Market at Filipinas Heritage Library. Find these and more in different colors and prints, a lot of which are one-offs (some even vintage!), at this specialty artisan market.

plan your days

2011-12-07T19:42:00.000+08:00

It's the time of the year again where the search for next year's planner is on. I am a sucker for planners especially those cute ones. I have been a planner user ever since high school. I love writing down stuff from my day to day life in my planners. I wish I still have my old planners from high school though but they are long lost. I must have misplaced them somewhere. Great thing that I've kept my old planners from 2005 until last year. I love looking at my old planners. I've rounded them up for this post along with my other new unused planners from my planner collection.

Eli playing with my old planners as I was taking pictures of them.

My old planners from 2005 until 2010

My fave planners: 2005, 2009 & my current planner for 2011.

2005 is the year I started using planners again. I got this planner as a freebie from a Japanese magazine. I really love this one coz it's ultra light & really cute with the rate your day thingie.

My first ever Starbucks planner! My husband (then boyfriend) always gives me a Starbucks planner every year. Compared from my 2005 planner this one is quite heavy but I love how roomy the weekly pages are.

Another Starbucks planner for 2007. I think this is one of my least fave planners as this is really bulky! Plus I do not like the ring bind. Makes writing harder. :p But I still love how huge the day space are though. I can cram a lot of things in it.

Decided to buy the Paulo Coelho planner this year rather than using the Starbucks & Belle De Jour planners I got. I love the heavy duty semi glossy papar of this planner. The downside? Another heavy planner!

This is one of my ultimate fave planner ever! I pre-ordered this from Seibu Fashion at Multiply. It's a blank planner from Korea wherein you'll fill out the dates yourself. I swear the Koreans have the cutest planners!!! My obsession with calendar stamps & mini rubber stamps started with this planner. I super love the uber cute illustrations and how small & handy this planner is.

note:

Just in case you are interested Seibu Fashion is having a 2012 planner pre-order until this Dec 10 only! So hurry!

I went back to the Starbucks planner this year. I don't know the reason why I did coz I still have a lot of unused Korean planners I bought from 2009. Hahaha.

I got this planner from Fully Booked for around P250 or so. This reminds me of my 2009 Korean planner. But I think this is from China (but copied from a Korean planner). The paper used for this one is a little less nice than the Korean ones and this one has a misprint (Suanday instead of Sunday). But I still love the compactness & cuteness of this planner. I need to write smaller again to be able to include all my notes & such for the day as this one have limited space to write on obviously.

My planner collection (some of the unused planners I have in my collection). I wasn't able to take photos of all of them.

I love every single planner I have in my collection. :) I love looking at them when I'm bored.

lacey lacey

2011-12-06T12:00:00.000+08:00

I've been obsessing with organic soaps & shampoos these past few days. I finally found my Cyleina organic soap loot I got from the first Bloggers United event last May. So I'm trying out their famous Organic Tomato Soap to try to dry out & clear up my bacne. Yes, unfortunately my bacne got really worse now that I'm pregnant. Ah hormones! I recently finished my Human Heart Nature shampoo and I just ordered a couple of shampoos (plus a few organic soaps) from All Organics. Can't wait to get them!

Anyways, going to what I'm wearing... another of my secret for pregnancy dressing? Wear black! Even though my parents always reprimand me for wearing black coz they think it's not great for my pregnancy chi. Hahahaha. But I swear that black is always so slimming and so easy to wear. I'm trying to play down my tummy and I think it's working in this outfit, yeaah? ;)

lace tank: Giordano Ladies

skirt: from my mum

ballet flats: Giordano Ladies

that blue tent

2011-12-05T00:44:00.000+08:00

This is one of my fave dress. I had this dress made when my mum's dressmaker went to visit us. I love how roomy and comfy this is for my ever growing tummy. It's quite a challenge dressing around the growing tummy but a challenge I gladly accept. So yeah, kinda like pregnant dressing 101: one way to hide the tummy; wear a tent maxi dress.

dress: custom made

shoes: Virtual Mae