Looking For A Happy Home

When I buy something, it's always because I really want it. But sometimes, as much as I love my purchases, they don't always get the love they deserve because I hardly get to wear them. I put up some of my things up on ebay, maybe some of you will be happy to give these a happy home?

Mystery Solved!

Jen O, we've got to say thanks to Jeffrey, Anonymous & Ano Ni Moose for all their help! Karen's gown is by Francis Libiran, the same gown Rica P. wore to the Star Magic Ball!

I love it that you know all these things! Jeffrey was so fast in solving the mystery too! Such good eyes! You all are amazing! Thanks so much!!!



(Photo from stylebible.ph)

Me Love You Long Time

I think this 3.1 Phillip Lim sequin tuxedo jacket is a closet classic that will have lots of ooomph for years to come. I want!!!



I would totally wear it the way Rachel Zoe does.


I think I'm gonna go bananas!!!

(Photos from net-a-porter.com, nitrolicious.com)

Style SOS: Lovers in Paris

Hi Christine,

I'm a big fan of your blog, it provides loads of inspiration for me. I've been following it for a few years now. I'm a Filipina but I was born in US. Your blog is a great source for Filipino fashion. I love knowing what's going on at home. I actually have a question for you, I was wondering do you happen to watch Lovers in Paris? There is this dress that Karen wears in the episode that aired on 10/26/09, a cream floor-length? Here's a clip (at 7:56):



I was wondering do you know who made it and if it was by a Filipino designer?

Best,
Jen

Dear Jen,

Thanks so much for your email! I am very happy to keep you in the loop as to what's going on back home. You actually are more updated than I am when it comes to Pinoy shows! About your question, I actually like the gown myself too and would love to know where it's from! I did a bit of sleuthing but with a lack of Philippine fashion magazines here, I have decided maybe the folks back home can help us.

So please! Any one out there who can tell us who made Karen's dress? Here are the details! Maybe a kind reader knows someone who does the styling for the show? =)






Any leads would be much appreciated! =)

Tsumori Chisato Holiday Collection for shu uemura

World-renowned Japanese fashion designer Tsumori Chisato creates the limited edition "wish upon a star" holiday collection exclusively for shu uemura. Tsumori’s favorite Japanese icons "twinkle star" and "lucky cat" add a playful spirit and tidings of luck throughout the collection.

So cute!!! Lots to want such as these cute compacts (each $65)...

Tsumori Chisato Limited Edition Planet Cat Couture Palette

Limited Edition Couture Compact palette that contains 3 Pressed Eye Shadows (Black Glitz , Shiny Silver, and Copper), 1 cream eyeliner (Black Purple), 1 cream highlighter (Gold Iridescent), 1 blush (Apricot Pink), and 2 dual-ended applicators (wide tip/narrow tip and cheek brush/liner brush)


Tsumori Chisato Limited Edition Radiant Ribbon Couture Palette

Limited Edition Couture Compact palette that contains 3 Pressed Eye Shadows (Rose Pink, Shiny Gold, and Pale Purple), 1 cream eyeliner (Dark Brown), 1 cream highlighter (Diamond), 1 blush (Salmon Pink), and 2 dual-ended applicators (wide tip/narrow tip and cheek brush/liner brush)


Limited Edition Mini Lip Gloss Trio Set ($45) includes three Gloss Unlimited shades in Venus Peach, Moon Gold and Scorpion Red in an original Tsumori Chisato satin pouch


Tsumori Chisato Limited Edition Mini Brush Set ($69)

A chic brush set with an exclusively designed case - perfect for on-the-go touch ups! Set includes: 1 essential face/cheek brush, 2 eyeshadow brushes, and 1 lip/eyeliner brush - all hand crafted in Japan of the highest quality.


Tsumori Chisato Limited Edition Cosmetics Pouch ($29)

Store your make-up in Tsumori Chisato's world with this limited-edition cosmetic pouch decorated with lucky stars


Available now (free standard shipping until November 4th too) at shu-uemura.com! Now, if only the dress worn by the model is for sale too, no?

I May Have Found My Bootie

That Shopbop post of mine made me think of light brown booties. It just provides a nice contrast to dark outfits. But I never was the cowboy bootie type of girl. I've always been into ballerinas and flats. Even my winter boots are flat. Ergo, bootie must be flat too. That's just my style. But I never thought I would find a bootie so me so soon.



Thanks to Les Prairies de Paris. On sale now too at La Garconne. My size. I know I said I won't shop any more. Should I take it as a sign?

The Gem Triad On The Radar

I had the pleasure of interviewing the jewelry design trio behind the exhibit, Triad - An Approach to Futurism, in Firma.

Such lovely, stylish, down-to-earth folks. I went to college with Paul and have yet to meet Kristine and Michelline, but I would definitely want to meet them and see their work in person, when I am in Manila.

Read about them and their work here, on The Radar!

Max’s P99 Value Meals

This post is making me hungry. And homesick. My Lola Imas loved Max's. Happy childhood memories. Sigh.



Meals that are heavy on the tummy but light on the pocket; this is what Max’s Restaurant offers to its customers with the all-new Max’s Php 99 Value Meals, four fresh value meal combinations that will reward you of great food without having to splurge:

1 - a combination of Max’s famous sarap-to-the-bones chicken with fried or fresh lumpiang ubod
2 - Max’s chicken with pancit luglog
3 - pancit canton and Max's chicken
4 - fried lumpiang shanghai with pancit luglog.

All meals come with rice and a glass of Pepsi!

Available starting October 26, 2009. Drop by at any Max’s Restaurant branch nearest you to get meals that give you real value for your hard-earned money. You may also visit Max's website for more information on Max’s new P99 value meal offerings.

Happy Halloween!

I'm so excited! This is my first Halloween ever! (Btw, thanks Uncle AJ & Aunt Audrey for my googoo&gaga onesie. This is what I wore underneath my costume!)


Mom and Dada were so proud of me when they saw me wear this! They said, "The baby is now a lady...bug!" As for me, it was just another day of being cute really. I had more important matters to think about...I couldn't decide between the chocolate gold coin or the baby pumpkin (it's real!)...


While the gold foil is very eye catching, and I always try to snatch it off mom's hands when she eats a chocolate coin, I think this pumpkin is more substantial. Oh, Grandma will be so proud of me, choosing vegetable over chocolate!


Let me try and take a bite!


I had a fun Halloween! How was yours?

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Reportedly up to 80% off!!! I. Want. To. Go. But I won't.