L.E.N.Y

I chanced upon these bags via Luis via Roma and Colette's. Initially I thought this was a new line with collaborations done with different personalities. The bags are so fabulous, and the thing is, these are for a good cause!

Limited Edition New York's collaboration with artists/celebrities/designers, in support of Al Gore's The Climate Project.


Stephano Pilati


Colette's


Inez Van Lamsweerde


Eiko Maekawa

Oh well, another not-available-in-the-third-world bag, hmp!

Mustard

Growing up as an asthmatic, I knew it was not a good idea to go near pets, much more keep one at home. It all started with you Mustard, when mom's patient, asked her to adopt you since she was having difficulty keeping you and your siblings at home. I remember mom telling me how you were brought to her clinic inside an SM blue shopping bag and that I hurriedly picked you up at her clinic. I can vividly remember seeing you under mom's examining table, with biscuit crumbs all over. You were so tiny, and very delicate. I brought you home inside a shoebox, for fear of crushing you with your tiny limbs. Excited, I dropped by the community petshop, and got you a floral collar (with bell) and a plastic bowl. I know how scared you were the first time I held you and how you missed your mom back home. It took about a week before you got used to our house, you taking refuge under my bed. I was scared having you and all the responsibilities, feeding, cleaning and just taking the blame when you did something wrong.

When people get mad at you for peeing everywhere and just munching on anything within your reach, I get hurt. Remember how we even ran away from home after fighting with ate because you did something and we took refuge at a friend's house for 3 days? I can never forget the time when I was crying and you just stood beside me and you made a sound and you licked my tears away. I knew I had a friend in you.

I was very happy when mom allowed me to bring you out of town with us.I happily packed your things, and even bought you a shirt at Shopwise for that trip. I almost had a heart attack when after stopping at a gas station at the expressway, you escaped while I was walking you and saw you coming down the highway! I got frantic and kept shouting at you and begging you to come back, which you did. I was so scared that as soon as I got you, I kissed you nonstop and made you swear not to do that again. The whole trip I had to eat my meals in the car while the whole family dine inside restaurants so as to accompany you. Things I would do for you.

Going out of the country was the hardest. Even with people to look after you, we know it's not going to be the same. The whole time we were out, we always think about you and would call a friend just to check on you at home. My luggage going back always include treats and eating bowls which I painstakingly handcarry in the plane. Oh how good it felt whenever we would go home and see how you missed us, your mouth shaking and profuse tail wagging.

After some time, there came Denise and the rest. I had to take responsibility for the others while Ate Lei and Chris took care of you. They too was charmed by you. I think the hardest thing for Chris when she left for the States was leaving you behind. Now, it's Lei who's taking care of you and for one thing she adores you. I cannot forget that time when you got confined to the hospital, and I saw how ate cried whenever we came to visit you, and how she got mad at the maids for leaving things within your reach.

You were our first baby and everyone learned to love you, more than a pet, but as part of the family. You are now the tita of the smaller ones and unfortunately the enemy of Denise (haha!). I want to thank you for showing me how great it is to have known this kind of friendship and love. If not for you, I wouldn't know how much the family is missing for not having you guys as part of the family. Be well and live long, because I cannot imagine not having you around. I Love you Mita!

Love,

Ate Kat

Ring-mania

As you noticed, I'm a ring-fanatic. It's amazing how a ring can turn an outfit from glam to rock, to elegant and quirky. I just started collecting only this year and my finds range from heirloom pieces (from my grandma), trip abroad, Ebay and just from random places. Here's a quick peek of my humble ring collection...

Highstreet

P: Let's go to Mag:net on Saturday, it's their anniversary (excited)!
K: Really? Hmm, is it going to be like Saguijo, until 4am?
P: (laughs) Taken by Cars is there!
K: Oh,ok great! Can't wait!

I do love watching bands with P, but not until 4am! I have a crazy sleeping habit, unlike most people. Sure, I can stay late, but expect not to hear a thing from me, like a drugged kid, about to pass out. So last weekend, I braced myself for a gig marathon. Of course I want to see my favorite band Taken by Cars, but at the back of my mind, I was praying so hard for it not to be an all-nighter.

Prior to the event, P and I made the most of our trip down to highstreet. While I busily perused through the shelves of Fullybooked, P battled with his shopping instinct over the CD section. We then hit off Hobbes and Landes and had the best yogurt!


Yummy! Among all the frozen yogurt stations, It's Yohgurt-Froz that I really like. Topped with my favorite strawberries!


P eating my yogut, huhu!Ok, share...

As they say dessert comes first, we then had dinner at Friday's. I noticed how this branch showcases 70's, 80's and 90's wall decor, unlike the other Friday's with vintage memorabilia. I even spotted a Ninja Turtle bus, that my brother once had!


This is what P got for dinner. Notice how the serving size is already smaller, unlike before?


Of course, my favorite!

We then head off to Mag:net, which is by the way known for their ground zero beer!



And then off to the best part, cam-whoring to the max! There were about 8 or 9 bands, performing at least 3 songs each.








My favorite! I don't dance at all! But when P asked me, hell I don't care! I'll dance!













It was 2:30 am when we left. I know I wished for it to end early, but I was having so much fun I didn't even noticed the time!

Photos taken by Paulo and Kat.

Midnight Playlist

I am so sleepy, but I promised Paulo to keep him company. What better way to keep me awake than to turn on the music!

My Playlist:
Walking on a Dream: Empire of the Sun
Impossible: Shout out Louds
As strong as the sun: Astro Nuts
Dawn of the Dead: Does It Offend You, Yeah?
Dog Days are Over: Florence and the Machine
Wake up song: The Submarines
In this City: Iglu & Hartly
Keep your head: The Ting Tings
You won't be able to be sad: The Break and Repair Method
Paper Planes: MIA

Oh Julia!

Loving every piece in Julia Roitfeld's ring collection...











Oh well, what can you expect from the daughter of French Vogue editor-in-chief!

Dogs Day

Pout your lips like Ozzy!



Mustard our very first dog.



Booty brothers Odie & Ozzy.

Eat Cake!

Chanelling my inner Marie Antoinette... My mom and I finished this cake (yes I know...)last weekend. My very well needed sweet fix after a grueling work week.

Jelly Gladiator

I am personally not a fan of the ballet jelly-shoe craze! Manila has been literally jelly shoe-hounded with that ballerina jelly shoe that everyone seems to own, from the sidewalk version to the the Gucci, Melissa's & Marc's. I admit I find it cute, but adding myself to the jelly population is already too much. But with the Jelly Gladiator, I cringe and prayed very hard to resist this temptation. I had this in my mind for over a week.

I know the the gladiator sandals has been around for god knows how long. Im sure fashion gurus are already vomiting, but surprisingly, this is continously being revolutionized, from the sky high, to the ankle-high, 1,2,3... straps, studded, and now the Jelly gladiators!

I'm sure the whole fashion scene is already evading this overkill. But just like everyone else, I find it insanely ridiculous how the gladiators look good in almost everything! I like it's tough exterior with all the straps and studs and how it cages one's foot no matter how ugly it is. I had to subscribe to this most especially, since summer is almost over and the heavy rains are about to come. This is the perfect "rainy-day shoes" without having my shoes soaked in water (which happened to my poor Zara flats, now quietly buried in my closet).

The Givenchy Lace up sandals (dream)...



I am just human, I got one. Meet my newest baby, the classic Jelly Gladiator of Topshop!

and did I say it's cheap? Can't wait to get the other colors!

711 Find of the Day: Tee Up

I always associate cream puffs with Dulcinea's, that's why seeing a box of cream puffs in a convenience store is very intriguing. The size of the "cream puffs" is way too small for the regular ones that we're used to. The biscuit is crunchy and has the same texture as that of the regular ones, but lacks a little salt which usually goes against the sweetness of the filling. The custard filling is nothing close to the real cream puff since it tastes more of a melted sandwich filling and the experience of biting it and the cream oozing out of the biscuit is missing.

The idea is actually genius, bringing such a pastry favorite to the local store. But for Php 13, do not expect anything close.

Tee Up Cream Puffs
Monde Nissin