The New Small size Dior Book tote♥

source: Dior.com

One of the most coveted bags that came out in 2018 from the House of Dior was the Book Tote.  These totes come in Medium (36.5cm), Large (41.5cm) and the mini (8cm).  Initially the tote's original design was the classic Oblique in Navy blue and later on new designs and colors are added.  You can also customize the bag by putting your name or initials.

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This year they launched a new size for this popular tote - the small size that measures 26.5 x 21 x 14cm / 10.5 x 8.5 x 5.5 inches.  So if you feel that the medium or large is too big and the mini size is way too small well this is the perfect size for you.  It can fit an iPad Air 4 or iPad Pro 11.

So which Dior Book Tote size is for you?

xo,

Chiq♥

Starbucks x Kate Spade NY : 2nd Collaboration♥

source: Starbucks.ph

After their successful collaboration in 2020 - It's finally here!  The second collaboration of Starbucks and Kate Spade New York, with green and pink pegs.  Spring themed merchs that will surely make our wallets - cry! (*wink) From their iconic polka dots (this time in green and white) to pink and green stripes, New York inspired prints and strawberry pattern who can resist them, right?!

The collection includes super cute and adorable items.  Aside from the usual tumblers and tote they have added a few amazing items like the umbrella, flask inspired water bottle, bag/luggage tag, mini travel jewelry box.  

The Starbucks x Kate Spade NY Collection is available on selected stores and their flagship stores in Lazada and Shopee. (Starting March 15, 2022) Be sure to check out their online stores because some of the items are online exclusive. 

If you're going to ask me if I have already got anything from the collection... Yes I did!  But honestly I need to think one million times before deciding what to get.  (Coz they're all cute, and I need to control myself in spending).

source: Starbucks

Got this online exclusive tumbler from Shopee at P1,995.00 - have not received it yet, just purchased it last March 15.

The 16 oz. Stainless steel tumbler with the pink and green stripes is really an eye candy.  I got this from Starbucks Robinsons Metro East branch at P1,495.00.

The NY inspired icons are so lovely in this Stainless 16 oz mug at P1,495.00.  I also got this together with the stainless tumbler.

How do you find this new collaboration?  Which one is your favorite?

xo, 

Chiq♥

How I trained my Maltipoo♥

Hello fur parents! A lot of my friends and relatives are asking me how I trained my dog - Mochi.  Training a dog requires a lot of patience, because it is not an easy task or project.   I started his training as soon as I got him, luckily he was really smart.  By the way, I am not a professional dog trainer I watched videos on YouTube and read blogs to give me an idea on how to do it.  Giving positive reinforcements is very important in dog training: giving food treats, praising him, giving him his favorite toy or petting him.

Video taken : October 2020 during our first training session

• The first thing I did was to let him know his name (who he is): I repeatedly called him Mochi and he gets a treat every time he looks at me whenever I mention his name.

Video taken: December 2020 - tricks training session

• Dog tricks : Sit, shake hands, down, spin, high five, fetch and etc.  I started with "sit", he was 2 months then.  Whenever he does the trick correctly  I praise him by saying "Yes, Good, Mochi!" or give him positive reinforcements.  Then when he was already familiar with the command, I will try to teach him a new one.  I allot 15 to 20 minutes a day and I made sure that there are no other distractions around and I try to contain him in a small space so I will get his full attention.  I also taught him the word "YES" if he is doing something right and vice versa for "NO".   If he tries to play bite I tell him "No, bite bite.." and I also set boundaries for him not to go to places he was not allowed to.  When he tries to go there I will command him - "No Mochi you are not allowed to go there.." he stops... (*wink).  Other trainers or pet owners use a clicker (it is also helpful) but in my case I did not use one for Mochi.   

• Potty training : First, I bought a potty trainer/tray at Shopee and a pack of potty pads at the mall.  It's actually my decision to potty train him inside the house, I don't want to bring him outside every time he needs to do his deed.  Potty training is quite challenging, it did not happened overnight.  Accidents still happen once in a while, especially when he's too excited.  But I always remind him that he should do it on his potty tray.  So how did I trained him?  At 2 months, I put him on the tray and tell him okay Mochi potty now or go wee wee/go poo-poo... whenever he does it right I give him a treat and praise him.  I do that on routine every morning before I feed him and at night after his meal.  Please note that : during the first few weeks, I just wash the tray with water (only) I don't use soap or any cleaning agents so the scent of his urine and poop will stay on the tray.  Remember that dogs sniffs in order to find their spot before they do their business.  When he turned 5 months (when he was officially allowed to roam around the house) he can do it on his own,  I need not bring or lead him to his potty area.    

Dog training needs a lot of dedication, effort and like what I have said earlier patience.  During the lockdown I was able to regularly train Mochi. Now I can only do that on weekends (because I need to go to work), sometimes he is a bit stubborn and just like to be cuddled.  Aside from new tricks training, I also want to train him to socialize with other dogs.  Maybe now that we are slowly shifting to the new normal and allowing people to go out, I plan set a dog meet up/play date with my cousins and friends for Mochi's dog socialization training.

Mochi at 1 year and 7 months,  here are the tricks that he can do:

1. Sit
2. High Five
3. Down
4. Shake hands
5. Wait
6. Spin
7. Come
8. Fetch
9. Get your toy
10. Give / Leave it
11. Speak (he barks) & Sssh (he stops barking)
12. Drink water
13. Up-up (to go up the stairs)
14. Boop
15. Shoot (he shoots his face/head when I form a circle with my hands)
16. Kiss
17. Yes and No.

I also use hand gestures for some of the tricks,  sometimes I need not say the command I just use my hands and he does the tricks too.   

I hope you learned something from this.  If you have other tricks to share, please write it on the comment below.

xo,

Chiq♥