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My first "Make Your Own Havaianas" experience

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:14:37 +0800

Fab dessert buffet by Cupcakes by Sonja

Cute candy shaped sandwiches

Cocktails and drinks

Vince Golangco, Dan Matutina, Ammiel de Leon and Joyce Pring

DJ Callum in the house!

Before we start doing our own pairs, we tried different color combinations using this wheel.

The assemblers so much ready for the battle! They’re still students and this event was just their summer job. Cool!

My choice

Paired the silver strap with Limited edition Dan Matutina soles

Maxene Magalona doing her own pair beside me

Long queue before going out

Full house!

The finish product. They said it’s a bit girly bec of the rhinestone but babe liked it so much. (Thank god) hihihi =))

with Migs and Shen

OOTD :)

Happened last May 29, 2013 at Rockwell Tent. Media and celebrities gathered for a fun night of colour, imagination and creativity. This year they collaborated with a Filipino artist named Dan Matutina.

Havaianas proudly introduces its collaboration with Filipino illustrator and Havaianatico Dan Matutina for the first Make Your Own Havaianas glow-in-the-dark commemorative pair. Dan Matutina + Havaianas, available in carbon blue sole, features spacemen with space markers connecting the stars to form images—representing how Havaianas enables everyone’s creativity and imagination to take off to greater heights.
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I was so thrilled because this was my first ever MYOH. Thank you so much Geiser Maclang for inviting me.

Went here with Shen, Miguel and Carvey. Decided to make a pair for the bf since I have several pair of havs already.

UNIQLO opens 4th store at SM City Pampanga

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:36:32 +0800

May 24, 2013, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines–UNIQLO, Japan’s leading global fashion brand, brings its top-quality apparel to Central Luzon as it opens its fourth store today at SM City Pampanga.

Following up on its very successful store openings in Pasay City, Quezon City and Taguig City, UNIQLO is set to reach more Filipinos by opening its first store outside of Metro Manila.

Located along Jose Abad Santos Avenue corner North Luzon Expressway or NLEX, SM City Pampanga is the first SM Supermall in Central Luzon and is currently the longest and the biggest mall in the region. The choice of UNIQLO to locate at this mall was made primarily to serve Kapampangans, who are known for their unique fashion sense,with Pampanga being known as one of the major gateways to the thriving Northern Luzon area.

The opening of its 1^ststore outside of Metro Manila is a sign of bigger things to come for UNIQLO and its customers.UNIQLO eyes opening more stores in the Philippines this year in order to bring UNIQLO’s excellent products to more people in other areas.

UNIQLO is seen as an innovator in the global apparel industry because of its various product lines that are highly functional and of outstanding quality at an affordable price. This UNIQLO promotes through its latest global brand concept “LifeWear,”which describes UNIQLO apparel as Clothes for a better life for everyone, every day.

The UNIQLO store at SM City Pampanga is open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

For more information Like Uniqlo Philippines on Facebook.

Guess Who?

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:12:00 +0800

Do you already have a guess on who’s the celebrity to join SM Aura’s Grand launch? According to some online sources, Sex & The City star Sarah Jessica Parker is coming to Manila to grace the blessing of The SM Store ‘Aura’!

On The SM Store’s Facebook page and Twitter @thesmstore, very intriguing teasers reveal bits and parts of the said celebrity. Thousands try to guess and have given names like Anne Curtis, Georgina Wilson, Jennifer Lopez, Anne Hathaway, and many more but many also think it’s the SATC star.

The official reveal will be on May 14. How about you? Who is your guess?

I’m so excited for the Grand launch!! See you there! :)

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THIS IS MY DOLE campaign launch

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:32:00 +0800

Dole, one of the country’s leading brand when it comes to fruit cocktails, canned fruits and juices, etc. launches four new endorsers last March 29 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Among the fresh and hot line-up of ambassadors: model-turned-actor Jon Avila, Chef Jeremy Favia, beauty guru and fashion maven Bianca Valerio, and most sought-after sportsman Phil Younghusband.

Aside from introducing their new endorsers they also launched their campaign called “This is My Dole” aiming to emphasize that nutrition, beauty, and health is for everyone and that there is a Dole product that best satisfies anyone’s needs.

Moreover, they also unveiled the This is My Dole anthem video featuring the different ambassadors doing what they do best while enjoying the Dole products that best suit their active lifestyles. Check out the video here.

Stay updated with Dole Philippines:

Like Dole PH on Facebook

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Thank you so much Dole for these goodies! I super love Fruit & Custard :)

Announcement: Job Fair '13 at SM San Lazaro

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:02:00 +0800

Here’s to all the fresh graduates and job seekers out there! Come and visit SM City San Lazaro’s Job Fair on May 1, 2013 at 10AM at the upper ground floor Event Center! See you there! :)

Cheers!

For more information:

Visit SM San Lazaro’s Facebook and Twitter

www.twitter.com/SMCitySanLazaro

https://www.facebook.com/SMCitySanLazaro

See you there! :)

FAST & EASY MOBILE SHOPPING WITH ZALORA IPHONE APP

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:59:00 +0800

ZALORA, the Philippines’ first and leading fashion and beauty e-commerce site, today announced the expansion of its mobile repertoire with the launch of its iPhone shopping app in the country which can be found at the local app store. (http://itunes.com/apps/zalora). After the successful launch of an award-winning mobile-optimized site, ZALORA is aiming to up the ante in every shopper’s mobile shopping experience!

Now all on-the-go shoppers can navigate over 1000 brands and 30,000 products in apparel, shoes, accessories, and beauty products seamlessly through the iPhone app! Downloading the ZALORA iPhone app allows users to:

- Receive push notifications on new arrivals and flash sales so that they are always in the know

- Easily browse for a quick overview of product information, images, ratings and reviews

- Add items to cart and infinitely save them for later (*as long as the app is kept active)

- Pick from multiple payment methods – Credit Card, PayPal, Cash-On-Delivery

The app provides a richer and more exciting mobile experience by catering to all ZALORA markets. Through the built-in capabilities of the Apple iOS, engaging native animations can be even seen in simple options such as with the ‘add-to-cart’ action. Plus, the app routes shoppers into their respective locations so they can browse ZALORA’s product collections in their own respective locations, be it in the Philippines or around South East Asia!

Download the Official ZALORA App at the local App Store today and get a 20% discount! Voucher Code will be revealed in app upon download. Per DTI-NCR permit No. 3904, series of 2013.

Visit ZALORA for further information at www.zalora.com.ph/mobile-apps/

For more information:

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Follow on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ZALORAPH

Food review: Manila Maki

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:18:00 +0800

Last Friday, a supposed to be interview session turned out to be a pig out session. While me and my friend Chrisna is looking for a perfect place where she will interview me for her thesis, we saw this Japanese resto along HV dela Costa in Makati.

Manila Maki is a restaurant which is a product of Filipino and Japanese fusion.

The restaurant’s interior is composed mainly of wood.

cute chairs

I love the lanterns made of Japanese newspapers!!!

Chrisna ordered Red rice beer which comes in a very cute bottle. I ordered Ice tea.

For our appetizer, we had Pinoydon Tofu (110), Our favorite tofu rolled in Japanese bread crumbs and drizzled with terriyaki sauce. Originally, one serving includes 4 pieces. I already ate one before the photo was taken. hahahah!! I was surprised because the tofu inside is very soft and tastes plain that’s it compliments well with the sauce.

Laguna Maki 225, nilasing na hipon, mangoes, rolled in garlic sushi rice topped with fresh tuna and drizzled with mango dressing.

— I seldom eat fresh tuna but with this, I can’t help but finish 4 slices. I love the garlic-y taste and the flavorful shrimp inside. They told us that this is one of their best sellers.

Heartburn Maki 195, sisig rolled in garlic aligue rice and topped with chicharon bits.

— I’m getting hungry while writing its description!!! Gahhhh!! Bestest maki in town!!!! Definitely a must-try!! The sisig and aligue tastes very well.

Longgiyoza 110, from the name itself, it is a gyoza made from Cabanatuan longganisa.

— Not a fan of gyozas coz I like siomai more. Chrisna said that it was good, she likes it because it is so tender and she likes the texture of the wrapper.

Pork Kare Katsu 215, breaded pork, smothered with a Pinoy-Japanese peanut sauce - served with grilled eggplant slices and a siide salad.

— Crunchy pork and the peanut sauce is so creamy. I tried fish and bagnet kare-kare before and now katsudon, Cool!

Sisigdon 185, prok sisig, chicharon & egg over rice.

— My favorite! I love the sisig because it’s crunchy and meaty. I didn’t taste any liver that’s why I liked it. Super sulit! This made me full after eating a lot if maki. hahahah =)))

But yeah! I still have room for dessert! We ordered, Banana Surprise 115, it’s like “maruya” topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate syrup.

— The maruya thing is crunchy and not too sweet. I suggest you eat it while it’s still hot so it will compliment well with the ice cream and cream.

me with Chrisna

While we are enjoying our food, the waiters told us that the owner is around. Meet Alain Panlilio :)) Thank you so much Alain for serving us your best sellers and for accommodating us. I’ll surely be back and bring my friends/office mates.

Over all rating 9/10

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NIVEA: Whitening Body Serum

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:48:00 +0800

Introducing Philippines’s first and only intensive whitening and repair serum for the body.

I admit! I will be a forever fan of whitening products, that’s why I’m so excited when I heard about this product. This is my first time to encounter a serum for the body, and take note, this is from the brand that has the best line-up of whitening products….NIVEA!

The NIVEA UV Whitening Serum contains real Vitamin C, nature extracts, UV filters and Hydra IQ that ensure whiter, healthier, more even-toned and moisturized skin within just 14 days, with results that visibly last.

Below are some of its benefits:

1. Advanced UVA & UVB cell protection with SPF25 and PA++

2. Nourishes sun damaged skin

3. Enriched with Licorice for fairer skin tone

4. Enhances and supports the skin renewal process

5. Infused with Hydra IQ and Red Seaweed

6. Enriched with natural Vitamin C from Camu Camu

7. Enriched with 95% anti-oxidant pure Vitamin C derivative

8. Light and non-sticky texture

9. Gives more radiant and fairer skin tone all over the body

10. Gives smooth and even skin tone all over the body

11. Skin compatibility is dermatologically approved

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The new NIVEA UV Whitening Serum is currently available in all Watsons branches. It conveniently comes in 200ml tubes for only SRP 219.00.

To know more, visit

www.NIVEA.ph

www.facebook.com/NIVEAPhilippines.

www.twitter.com/NIVEAPhils

DELIMONDO Day!

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:10:00 +0800

After posting an Instagram photo of the Delimondo goodies I got, I received a gazillion of positive feedback especially for their corned beef, so, I decided to allot a day wherein I’ll eat their products starting from breakfast until dinner.

Just a brief history, Delimondo, a line of high-quality gourmet products ranging from cooked food to deli meat, was built on the ideas and vision of Ms. Katrina Ponce Enrile, CEO of the JAKA Group of Companies. Food is very much close to her heart, and with the acquisition of a food processing plant in 1995, her passion to create good old-fashioned, American-style corned beef - just the way her father, Senator Juan Ponce Enrile liked it - became a reality.

When Delimondo was started, it became the JAKA Food Processing Corporation’s (JFPC) flagship brand. Delimondo passes the most meticulous of culinary experts and gourmands, following the strictest standards in the food processing industry.

Here’s what they sent me: Chili & Garlic Sauce, Dulong in Olive Oil, Deli Luncheon Meat, Garlic and Cheese Sausage and their best sellers, Garlic & Chili and Ranch Style Corned Beef.

Breakfast

I woke up early so I can have a breakfast. I tried the first piece of the Garlic & Cheese sausage. Sorry if it looks “sunog” in the photo. I just love eating toasted cold cuts especially hotdogs!

Look at the cheese, it bursted after I pinched it with my fork! Yum!!

What I love:

Garlic-y taste. It’s my first time to try a chicken sausage with a garlic taste.

The cheese is flowing, unlike other cheese dogs that only have cheese bits inside, with this, when you cut it in half you can see that it’s really full of cheese.

It’s soft unlike other big sausages that’s a bit hard to cut (makunat).

What I hate:

None, aside from the fact that a pack only consists of two pieces. I hope there’s a dozen per pack! Hahah!!

Lunch

For lunch, I tried their Luncheon meat

What I love:

Tasty

World class taste, its a better replacement for spam because it’s not too salty

Still taste good even without putting ketchup

What I hate:

None, I hope next time they can come up with different variants like chicken luncheon meat or better if they can have a garlic & cheese too! I’ll be the first buyer if that happens!

Dinner

Proud to say that I’m the one who cooked it! Added diced potatoes and garlic.

Tadahh! My toasted corned beef!

What I love:

Chunky

Flavorful even without putting salt and pepper

The taste was just right, not too salty and not oily

Even I made it toasted, the taste is still there and the beef is still soft

Not “maanggo” as they say, and you can taste that it’s really made of high quality beef

Good amount of serving, one can is perfect for two-three person

What I hate:

None!!!!!!

They also have other products, see photo below for the list and their prices as well:

After trying delimondo, I guess I better believe in the saying that Don’t judge a book by it’s cover, Yes Delimondo is minimalist in style but not in taste. You really got the best in every pack/can.

Thank you so much Jaka Group for sending me these goodies!! Will definitely grab more products especially the sausages!!!

Their main store is in Petra & Pilar Restaurant, G/F JAKA Center, Export Bank Drive corner Chino Roces ave. ; Tel No. 887-5168.

Their corned beef and luncheon meat can be found in various supermarkets,

Manila:

Robinsons
S & R
Shopwise
Puregold
Rustans
Metro Gaisano
Cash and Carry
Crossings
Hi-Top
Shoppersville
Trinoma
Waltermart

Subic:

Royal Duty Free Subic

As well as in Various supermarkets and department stores in: Davao, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Ilo-Ilo, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tacloban.

You may also like they Facebook page here.

Phosphor Watches now in the Philippines!!!

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:21:00 +0800

Phosphor is changing the technology when it comes to the world of watches. They aim to implement new creations into an industry that hadn’t changed for decades and create watches that are truly revolutionary.

Harnessing the latest cutting edge technologies, a team of veteran designers have redesigned the traditional fashion timepiece for all generations. Phosphor pushes past the boundaries of conventional watch design and offers a fusion of fashion and technology.

Here are some of their designs including their prices:

For more information, you can contact:

(632)9759671
(63)9178115872
(639)228548548

For the list of authorized dealers:

PHOSPHOR CEBU:
c/o Dennis Tan
Versa Cool
09173114600

PHOSPHOR BACOLOD:
c/o Renzi Juarez
09222285328

PHOSPHOR SINGAPORE:
6597258341 Mac Dionisio
6597519206 Joseph Vicencio

OLIVIA’S JEWELRY SHOP
2/F Unit 37 Greenhills Shopping Complex,
Shoppesville, Greenhills
7211352

MYRON SAN PEDRO/FIDEL ABESAMIS
09176307988

MACY OLAZO
09052751476

Phosphor watches will be launched this January 31, 2013 at Opus, More information and better photos after the launch. Stay tuned! TGIF Loves!

For more details and better photos, Like Phosphor on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter.

What to expect: Havaianas 2013 Collection!

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 22:52:00 +0800

Last December I was invited to Havaianas’ headquarters for a private viewing of their latest collection for 2013. Havaianas will always be my favorite flipflop! I remember way back in elementary I learned to save money just because I want a pair of plain white havs so I can’t be left out with my friends. Over the years, havs remained as the ultimate footwear for people of all ages. For me, this is the only slippers that you can wear without looking “cheap”.

Flower standee made of havs

Tree of havs

I’m just posting my favorite designs, I’m saving some of the photos to excite you guys!

My favorite collection! Getting addicted to baroque designs lately.

You can never go wrong with the plain ones

Prints overload!!!!

Slim havs with fab toppers!

Blings are back!!

Pacman design!

Havaianas brings back the old memories with this Disney collection for kids!

Some of the designs I posted were already out in the market, some will be released this summer, What are your favorites? Share your thoughts!

For more information:

Havaianas Facebook

Havaianas Twitter

What I've been eating after the Holidays!

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 19:00:00 +0800

Holidays are over but still all I’m seeing in our fridge and dining table especially during lunch and dinner was the leftovers from Media Noche and some are even from our Noche Buena. I’m sick of eating pork and beef, I feel like there’s a heavy baggage of meat inside my tummy that will be here forever. Hahah! As much as I can, I stop myself from eating because I’m getting fatter and fatter and it isn’t good. Now I believe that this is really the season to be chubby!!

To solve this problem, I changed my meal plan. I injected fruits in between meals, I also changed my dinner to a fruit meal consisting of mostly bananas and pineapples. Good thing I have DOLE products! Thank you so much Aluotta Group for sending me these goodies!

Here are some of my favorites:

Diced fruits in cups that I can bring anywhere. Perfect for busy persons who doesn’t have time to peel and cut fruits. The cup is very light and it’s also microwaveable.

Peaches!

This is my ultimate favorite! I love the crisps! It added crunch and made eating extra fun. The syrup is just right and not too sweet My dad also liked it, in the end kaagaw ko pa siya! =))) Hello dad!

One more thing na sinawaan ko after Holidays are sodas. Thank God they also sent me these canned juice drinks. I love Inner Beauty Juice Up, which can help you achieve a glowing skin. The flavor is so good especially when it’s super cold! I love the mixture of rambutan and pineapple, who would have taught that they will taste good together?

The other one is pineapple juice drink that will help you rejuvinate and increase your natural energy.

The best thing I liked about this, is that, even if you don’t shake it, the taste is the same starting from the moment you drink it up until you finish it, unlike other canned juice na the taste was just in the lower portion.

As of today, I already finished all that they sent me. Might visit the supermarket tomorrow to grab more. Thinking of doing this for the whole year. Hello healthy living?? =))))

How about you? Wanna start a healthier life too? Share your thoughts/tips!

For more information about their products, Like DOLE on Facebook.

Who will become "The Marty's"? Vote now!

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:53:50 +0800

The Marty’s is a contest open to all Filipino college students in Metro Manila. It’s a battle to make it big in the music scene as The Marty’s. It differs from other band collegiate competitions because instead of sending bands to battle, The Marty’s will bring aspiring musicians from various universities together so they can heat up the stage and rock as one.

They are now down to our eight finalists and they will have to battle in out to be the final four. The final four gets to tour as a band, win P100,000 each and might just be well on their way to be part of Manila’s Band Scene!

The judges include Ramon Bautista, Gang Badoy, Saab Magalona, RA Rivera and, Francis De Veyra. Fans can get their own fun because The Marty’s website will give them a new web experience where they will get the opportunity to virtually manage and interact with their band favorites. They even get to choose the final four band mates. What’s more perfect than a band handpicked by none other than their own fans?

Online voting for the final four will start mid January.

Check themartys.com.ph for more information.

SM Store: YEAR END SALE EXTENDED!!!

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:25:46 +0800

Good news to all shoppers out there, who wants to have a post Holidays shopping, The SM Store “YEAR END SALE” is EXTENDED until January 13 at all SM stores, nationwide!

Just a little trivia: SM Store is the new name of SM Department Store.

Start the year right and enjoy great finds of up to 50% off! It’s never too late to give gifts to your loved ones and to reward yourself for an awesome job you did last year!

I think I’ll be visiting Moa and Megamall branch this time. How about you, what branch will you visit? Hurry! Shop now!

For more information:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheSMStore

Twitter: http://twitter.com/thesmstore

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/thesmstore

Huawei: Ascend D1 Quad XL and Ascend G600

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:00:30 +0800

Happy New Year loves! Gift giving isn’t over, I still have a bunch of gift ideas for post Holiday gifts. For the techie persons out there, this new phones from Huawei is perfect for them. See details below for the specs and prices.

Huawei Ascend D Quad XL (U9510E) specs:

4.5″ IPS+ LCD display @ 720×1280 pixels @ 326ppi
Huawei K3V2 1.4GHz quad-core
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD card
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 3.0 HS
HSPA+ 21Mbps
8MP autofocus camera w/ dual LED flash
1080p video recording
1.3MP front-facing camera @ 720p
GPS w/ aGPS support, GLONASS
Dolby Mobile 3.0 Plus
2600mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Php18,990

Huawei Honor 2 (G600) specs:

4.5″ IPS qHD display @ 960×540 pixels
Corning Gorilla Glass
Qualcomm MSM8225 1.2GHz dual-core
768MB RAM
4GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD card
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 3.0 HS
HSPA+ 21Mbps
8MP autofocus camera w/ dual LED flash
1080p video recording
0.3MP front-facing camera
GPS w/ aGPS support
Dolby Mobile 3.0 Plus
1930mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Php13,990

Source: Yugatech

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Kotur is now available in the Philippines!!!

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:38:00 +0800

Looking for a perfect post Christmas gift for your mom, sisters, or friends? Kotur, makers of high quality clutches used in red carpets and international shows like Gossip Girl and Lipstick Jungle is now in the Philippines!

Her Name Is Lola, Inc. (HNIL, Inc.) is the exclusive distributor of Kotur in the Philippines. They still don’t have their own store but you can check their FW12 and holiday collection e at Nest along Jupiter Street, Firma in Greenbelt 3 and AC+632 in Greenbelt 5.

Here are some photos from their Holiday Collection:

Margo Lizard Burma

Morely Multi Snake

One of my favorite, The Pearce Sequin Multi You know guys how I love shining shimmering objects! This one is really perfect for Holiday gatherings.

+63916.636.5999

kotur@hernameislola.net

www.facebook.com/koturphilippines

Instagram @koturphilippines

Twitter @koturphils

Mental Store: Newest Ambassadors & Limited Edition Shirts

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:00:19 +0800

Mental one of the country’s lifestyle brand introduced it’s newest simple and free- spirited ambassadors, comedian and son of Comedy King Dolphy, Epi Quzion and an Australian and now a host of a game show in TV5, Natalia Moon last November 15, 2012 in their Trinoma Branch.

The event was also held to launch their limited edition shirts inspired by the artworks of the street children supported by Leonardo’s Art Supplies Artist Community.

Here are some of the designs!! Cool isn’t it? To think that these designs were made by creative young minds. This is also a perfect Christmas gift for your preppy and cool relatives or friends.

Epi and Natalia with the kids!!

Ambassadors goofing around! They are so cool! Really perfect to be the newest face of Mental!

Mental is available in Trinoma, Ayala Center Cebu, Eastwood CityWalk 2, Lucky Chinatown, SM North Edsa The Annex, SM Mall of Asia, SM City Cebu and SM City Davao. You can also check these on selected SM department stores nationwide.

For more information:

Mental Facebook

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Sueňo de Espadrilles Dance of Hope

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 19:00:33 +0800

Merry Christmas everyone! I’m still in a holiday mood and feeling super lazy to move, but still I’m trying my very best to squeeze in some blog related jobs because I know come January there will be a lot of unexpected things that will happen and I don’t wanna welcome 2013 with gazillions of backlogs so everyday I try my best to draft some post to lessen my burden.

Well, nuff speaking, Since it’s still Christmas season, It is still the best time to give presents especially to your loved ones, I’ll be posting some more gift ideas on the following days, I know it’s a bit late but better late than never right? I know some of you still have names in your checklist that needs to be crossed out. So I’m starting with a gift idea for shoe lovers out there why not give them Espadrilles? Sueňo de Espadrilles has an ongoing campaign called “Dance of Hope” where in for every pair you buy 100 pesos of it will be donated to the charity. Who doen’t want that? Giving at the same time helping? See photos below to see some of Espadrilles’ newest designs.

In partnership with QCPADFI, SDE Manila’s Dance of Hope program aims to raise funds for the benefit of these talented children. Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte, the Honorary Chairperson of QCPADFI, is also the official ambassador of the Dance of Hope Campaign with SDE Manila.

For organizations seeking ideas for fundraising events, SDE Manila’s Dance of Hope program offers a unique concept, in cooperation with QCPADFI. A company or organization can sponsor a performance night by members of the QCPADFI, during which an allotted number of classic espadrilles are customized with the company’s or organization’s logo and sold as a bundle with performance tickets. A percentage of ticket sales (including the espadrilles) go towards QCPADFI.

Enjoy the rest of the Holiday! Stay tuned for my next suggestions for post Christmas gifts!

For more information Like them on Facebook and Follow on Twitter.

Ace Hotel & Suites Grand Launch

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 19:00:00 +0800

Last 12, 12, 12 I attended the launch of a four-start hotel opened in the heart of the Metro, no other than Ace Hotel and Suites, located in Brixton St. Pasig City. Ace is known for their relaxing water inspired spas, and now there are moving to the next level in creating place where you can stay after a day of relaxation.

See photos below to see what happened in the launch:

Guests were entertained by a song number while indulging their selves in a sumptuous buffet. Also took advantages of taking photos of the foods so you’ll have an idea what their restos/bars can offer. The food was good especially the pastas and sandwiches.

My fave! Yummy filling!

Desserts! Love their red velvet cake and the choco truffles.

The event proper was held in the pool area. Hosted by Raymond and Patty.

A toast offered to the whole Ace Hotel team.

The event started with an awesome synchronized swimming performance.

Cool! Also, one of the event’s highlight was the fashion show by Francis Libiran showcasing his resort Wear Collection! Here are of his designs that I’m eye-ing.

Burst of colors! I’m so in love with the gowns especially the beaded and flowy ones! Congratulations Francis!

Congratulations to the whole team for a successful launch! Can’t wait for my next visit to try the water spa experience the rooms thank you so much Jennet and Katie!!

For more information:

Ace Hotel Website

Ace Hotel Facebook

Ace Hotel Twitter

Eat's a date: Lab GastroPub

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:30:00 +0800

Long overdue post! I always see this restaurant whenever we eat at Vikings but it was only last November 30, when I got a chance to try it! Thank you Openrice! Sorry for the low quality pics, forgot my slr and used my ipad instead.

Lab is not just a fine dining restaurant it is also a good hideout and a good place to drink! They also serve liquors and cocktails.

Starter: Lab Sisig (195)

— A bit spicy but I like it because its saucy. Good amount of pork, unlike other sisig na puro liver! It’s different because the egg on top is already cooked.

Gambas Potstickers (130)

— Spicy spanish tapas made in homemade gyoza wrapper. A bit spicy especially the sauce but the filling is a mixture of sweetness and saltiness.

Eisbein Patatim (790)

— Crowd’s favorite!! I love the tender meat and the crispy skin dipped in Asian sauce!!

The lab caldereta pie (390)

— Not the typical spicy caldereta, I love the creamy taste because of the mashed potato on top. My only problem is that the other meat I got was not so tender but all in all it’s good.

Lab burger (345)

— What I love about this burger is the bread they used, not the typical bun but a french toast! The patty is delicious plus there is only a small amount of vegetables inside that’s why I liked it! The mayonaise tastes like cream and the fries are also good!

The lab chicken wings (285)

— Crunchy wings with sweet sauce!! babe’s favorite!!

Salmon Sinaing (550)

— Not a fan of fish dishes but it’s good! The meat is tender and the taste was just right!

Usda tapa notch 750 grande || 1450 humongo

— This was served medium rare that’s why I don’t eat that much, the taste was okay but I think it’s better if it is well done.

And for the dessert, Baked Halo- Halo 250

— From baked caldereta, we now go to baked halo-halo! The taste and the sweetness level was just right. There are so many ingredients inside and I love the cheesy and creamy taste. The filling was not that sweet maybe because it will compliment well with the sweet mousse on top.

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