Sunday, May 27, 2012

Cracks of Dawn






Sleeveless Gray Top (Oxygen), Dog-tags (Thrifted), Over-length Slim Black Belt (Oxygen), Studded Bracelet (Chemistry), Connector Rings (Bring Rings), Time Keeper (Ipod Nano), Gray Full-length Pants (Memo), Checkered Socks (SM Accessories), Black Military Boots (Fred Perry).


Philippine Fashion Week. It is the much awaited event of every fashionista in the country, other than it gives you a full preview of what brands and designers will be putting up for the next season, it is also an affair where fashion enthusiasts can dress up in their most outrageous and creative outfits without getting judged.

This is what I wore during the 4th Day of the said week where I get to watch one of my favorite brands, OXYGEN. I have loved the brand ever since, no more explanations.

It is the time of the year wherein we experience intense heat and so I decided to wear sleeveless top though I know how cold the venue is, then I accessorized it with metals to give it a futuristic look topped with an Ipod Nano served as my watch, see? Those gadgets can supply you an added edge to your everyday outfit just remember to ensure your safety because when you do put them on display, you don't want it to be the reason of any harm for you.

There you go, I hope you guys would share me your thoughts on this.


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Photographed by: Loraine G. Samsin
Venue: SMX Convention


Thursday, May 24, 2012

Time and Time






Denim top (Esprit), Gray Long-sleeves Shirt (OXYGEN), Maroon Full-length Pants (Topman), Shoes (Topman), Bone Bracelet (OS Accessories), Rings (Bring Rings), Time Keeper (Rolex).

If you have been keeping track of my looks, you will definitely recognize that I like to wear same clothes and shoes every now and then and just incorporate it with the new ones that I got.

Yes, just like most people, I, too have limits on wardrobe and it's actually an upside for me because it pushes my creativity on  how to mix and match so that I can have a different look yet using the same clothes, it gives me the virtue of being thrifty and economical.

I am by far more empowered to this idea, by the way, when Laureen Uy tweeted that repeating clothes is ok as long as you style them differently.

So there you go! What do you think guys? Share your mix and match to me as well! I love seeing how people can be so creative.




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Photographed by: Angeline Rodriguez
Venue: Villa Del Conte, Resorts World Manila


Sunday, May 20, 2012

Villa Del Conte: Cioccolato Sublime

By now you guys might have already know that beyond the fact that I love fashion, events and traveling is the undoubted truth that I LOVE food and above all the parts of a meal I have a sweet tooth that is ready to munch on desserts.

When other brands caters truffles, Belgian or other medium for creating chocolates, Villa del Conte gives us chocolates that are made from premium quality Cacao Beans that creates there very delicious artisanal chocolates. Without any bias I can say that it is by far one of the best chocolates I have tasted! It was not too sweet nor was it too bitter... It was the perfect mix of both.



The reason why they have Villa Del Conte as their branding name is because their chocolates literally came from there, Villa Del Conte in Padova, Italy. Yes, with these chocolates you can taste Italy authentically.


Once again, the beauty of customization has enticed me. Villa del Conte has 24+ flavors you can choose from but if you desire something more then all you have to do is to ask them and they can surely assist you on your request.

Not only can you play on flavors of different fruit extracts but you can also choose whatever filling you might be interested of whether they are fruits, nuts, another chocolate or even an alcoholic delight!

Upon your customization, you may also give them ideas on how you wanted them to be presented to whoever.

They have served and satisfied A LOT of notable people and companies in our society, but then again I am not sure that I can put it here so to play safe I just won't but believe me on this ok?

Please do not forget to have 2-3 weeks grace period upon delivering your chocolates but the owner said that you may have your desired delivered chocolate immediately depending on how intricate the design is. 


Now let me show you a sample of what is inside those sinfully sweet wrappers.



Well then I'll show you how their store looks like and I tell you it really gives that Italian vibe going on.


I love this sort of European style of dirty kitchen.


Perfect for easter, don't you think?

Off to give you an idea of what you should expect to taste in their different colored wrappers.







If you think they're very expensive well you should think again!
piccolo - 480php
medio - 780php (20+ chocolates)
grande - 1480php (40+ chocolates)

This is an authentic italian chandelier. I really have a thing for lamps.

Together with me are
Jacob Gayanelo and Angeline Rodriguez.


Thank you Jacob for taking our pictures!
and Thank you to Angel of Wonder Woman Rises for always inviting me!


To know more about Villa Del Conte, please do connect to them through:


You may also call them at:
893-2575
6216101

Visit them at the their following stores:
3/F, Trinoma
2/F, Greenbelt 5
3/F, Shangri-La Plaza Mall
G/F, Resorts World Manila



Venue: Resorts World Manila
Photographed by: Vergil Lloyd Chua

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Absolut Elyx

Before anything else, I would like you guys to know that I am not much of a drinker, as a matter of fact if you have known me for a long time you would know that I have a VERY low tolerance with alcohol... It is like I doze off after a few shots.

Last Wednesday at Repbuliq which is one of the most sought clubs around the metro, Absolut Launched their Absolut Elyx which was I believe a very tasteful vodka that people who has distinct standards with alcohol will surely enjoy. They had some of their mixes that are on the house (of course!) and I get to taste some of them which were: Absolut Elyx Grapefruit Collins, Miss Absolut Elyx, Absolut Elyx Vodka Martini and the On The Rocks, I can say that all of them will surely give you different heights on their different flavors and if you are a person who really drives for the bold taste of Vodka I dare you to taste On The Rocks (Plain Vodka and Ice)!


This is the Miss Absolut Elyx


Absolut Elyx Grapefruit Collins, this one I can truly enjoyed (because I can totally tolerate it lol)


Music was catered by DJ Brian Cua with the Manila Symphony Orchestra. Tops to them! I really enjoyed the music, it gave a hype of urbanity with the mix of delectable classics.
to give you a sample of what they played during this event just click on this LINK.




I say I enjoyed this part where they get to have those Vodka Bottles with sparkles.




I'm with three gorgeous bloggers:
Rovie Divinagracia of The Bargain Doll
Megann Monday of Spell Megann
Angeline Rodriguez of Wonder Woman Rises


T'was really great to meet Rovie who I find really wacky and funny!

Megann and I have known and met each other before but this is the first time we get to go to an event together.



Thank you very much Angel!


The crowd was so awesome and fun and the place was so party suitable with all those purple lights.

Thank you Rovie for this mirror shot. Looks really great! :)

Hope I can get to see you guys really soon! I just love meeting people.





Venue: Republiq, Resorts World Manila
Photographed by: Vergil Lloyd Chua