charmed life♥

It was an awesome performance by UST Salinggawi Dance troupe!  I have watched the performances of UP and NU: in my opinion it's a neck to neck fight between the UP Pep Squad and UST Salinggawi.  Of course I am rooting for USTe - Proud Tomasino here! (*wink).  Yes, I am hoping that they will win, but at least they are back on track: First Runner up (not bad)!  For the past years, honestly I was never really that impressed with their performance but this year they did GREAT.  Execution of the stunts and synchronized movements: Superb! "Go USTe! Go USTe! Go, Go, Go! Congratulations! Actually, I have a couple of comments regarding each team's performance, but I rather keep them to myself than be bashed. (hahaha)  Some people find it hard to accept the opinion of others: it's just sad that sometimes it gets out of hand. Watch the other videos and see for yourself: UP Pep Squad (2nd runner up) NU Pep Squad (Champion)   (Source: A...

In the fashion world who is not familiar with Karl Lagerfeld?  The gray-haired man in ponytail dressed in black and white, trademark black tie and his black iconic sunglasses.   I have known him being the creative director of the House of Chanel as well as Fendi.  Speaking of Fendi: Fendi recently released a collection dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld known as: Karlito Capsule Collection.     source: Google The fun and playful collection features Karlito icon in shirts, jerseys, denim jeans, sneakers, scarves and accessories like bag charms, phone cases, totes, pouch bag & clutches.  This limited edition collection is a part of Fendi's Spring/Summer 2015.   These fab and luxe goodies are now available but of course being a high-end brand it's very expensive.  Imagine when I checked on the iPhone case at Neiman Marcus is costs -- PhP30,195.00 (€370.00) it's almost the price of the new iPhone. (hahaha) source: google Loving...

O Little Therese of the Child Jesus , who during your short life on earth became a mirror of angelic purity, of love strong as death, and whole-hearted abandonment to God, now that you rejoice in the reward of your virtues, cast a glance of pity upon us as we leave all things in your hands.  Make our troubles your own; speak a word for us to Our Lady Immaculate, whole flower of special love you were, to the Queen of Heaven who smiled on you at the dawn of your life.  Beg her as Queen of the Heart of Jesus to obtain for us by her powerful intercession, the grace we yearn for so ardently at this moment, and that she join with it, a blessing that may strengthen us during life, defend us at the hour of death and lead us straight to a happy eternity. Amen. Happy Feast Day, St. Therese! Please continue showering my family with roses....♥

September is almost over!  It's been a very toxic month:  but I know it's only the start of busy days ahead - as the holiday approaches.  Now we're beginning to experience longer nights, but not too cool and chilly because El Niño starts October.  I was not able to share my accessory styling last month, well I was at the hospital, I need to take care of my Tita who was confined last week of August and she needs to stay with us in our home for while.  I am hoping that these last three months of the year will be a lot better than the last two months that passed (August and September).    Want to share my September:   After a long time I was able to go out and meet up with some of my friends.  I realized it's been a while.  It's hard if your close friends are no longer in the Philippines.  But every time they visit the country we make it a point to squeeze it in our schedules.   Traffic is worst, so I just meet up wit...

The Beach + Birkin bag = Beachkin bag.  This is not a Hermés, this is a fun plastic tote that is waterproof.  Perfect for the beach and for rainy weather.   Aside from you don't need to worry of making your bag and your things wet, the beachkin bag is very stylish and classy. File photo of Kelly Jelly bag I remember two years ago, I introduced a similar jelly bag in my online boutique and I named it Kelly Jelly bag.   Now this time it's making a comeback as the Beachkin bag .  You may also get it from my online store on Instagram and Facebook and soon on Shopee!♥ Click here to view the Beachkin bags:  Fabulousity by Chiq♥ - Beachkin bags xo, 

Good food, great company!  Still can't get enough of our pigging out yesterday.  Oh, I met my high school barkada at Mega Fashion hall yesterday after almost a year.  Both of them are based abroad, Ruthie a consultant in Avon, Japan and Tweet is based in Guam and a FA in Continental micronesia.  One of the reasons why we get along - is our love for food. We craved for pizza and pasta: we had lunch at Linquini fini... and then dessert - my friend Ruthie suggested we try Dolcelatte at the 5th floor.   I cook and bake, so I'm a bit hard to please when it comes to food.  Hmmm.. It was supposed to be dessert time!!! : but when my friend Tweet saw the mouth-watering pizzas on the menu, she insisted to order.  She told us that it was pizza she had in mind. (that she should've had earlier). She ordered the Parma artichoke gourmet pizza : It's so good! (5 stars for this!)   We just had lunch but was able to finish 2 slices of this.  ...

Thanks to my BFF for this pasalubong! Yes, even though there are Clinique products available here in Manila: the shade that I am using is no longer available here.  After visiting Rustans department store and a couple of stand alone Clinique stores - "no success" in finding Matte Honey.  The sales associate told me that it was phased out already.  When I checked out the Clinique website : it is still available in the USA.  And of course, my BFF to the rescue!  She got it from Macy's at $24.00 ($24.00 x P47.50), here double face powder is sold at P1,750.00.  (It's P610.00 cheaper when you buy it there.)   Compact is still in iconic Clinique green and comes with a washable sponge.   What I love about Clinique's superbalanced double face powder, aside from being hypoallergenic and really "hiyang" (suited) to my skin. It is a powder and foundation in one, full-(matte) coverage and it's long-lasting:  No touch ups neede...