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I totally love the movie!♥  Now I want to read the next book China Rich Girlfriend. I am not a bookie.. I'd rather watch than read, but after watching the movie I'm completely drawn into it.  It was a nice story... "Love really conquers all"...  At first I thought it was just a hype and they are just overrating the movie, but when I watched it last night - it was really a great film.  Now I can't wait for the sequel which I read somewhere online that it's on the planning stage. Favorite scene/s: I have a couple of favorite scenes:  Entrance of Princess Intan - Ms. Kris Aquino on the film (which I am really proud of because I am a Pinay).. Mr. Kevin Kwan is right, she's one of the highlights of the movie.  I really waited for it... It was short but with impact to us Filipinos.  I just wish that the Michael Cinco gown was show  Mahjong scene of Rachel and Eleanor - tissue moment My ultimate favorite - I love the wedding scene... Wh...

. Open letter to a friend: Dear friend, Hello!  I know it has been a while since we last talked.  A lot of things have transpired lately and these started to build a thin wall between us. There's no denying: from long conversations, chats - to simple hi and hellos - to nothing.  I cannot say that distance is a hindrance because we also have friends from other parts of the world but communication lines are open.  Well, I guess we have outgrown each other.  Yes, we have different views but this should not hinder if we are truly friends.  But I guess that's life people change... At our age... we are more sensitive now (than when we were younger) but I'd rather not stress myself on anything... I want no dramas anymore.  And I know you feel the same way too.      I may not be a perfect friend.. but who is?  Sorry for not liking and commenting on your social media posts... But for me the true measure friendship i...

source: Google Another exciting collaboration is here!  After Sanrio's recent Hello Kitty collab with Puma, Penshoppe, now Converse came out with theirs today August 16. The collection includes sneakers (of course), apparel and accessories. Cuteness overload!♥  I cannot wait to visit the nearest Converse shop (here in Manila) this weekend. Source: Converse The shoes consists of 6 designs: Chuck Taylor All-Star, Chuck 70 and One star styles. White, Pink, Red and Black hues with iconic Hello Kitty bow and head. source: Refinery29.com source: Converse The apparel consists of shirts, hoodies/pullover, while the accessories includes duffel, sling bags or pouches.♥  Source: Refinery29.com Source: Converse Are you Kitty girls just as excited like me? Which one is your favorite? xo,  Chiq♥

I am not a "Dilawan" or "Dutertard", but I always stand on what is right.  I was 11 years old when Senator Benigno Aquino was assassinated in Manila International Airport, naive that time I really don't understand.   Born in 1972, I'm a Martial law baby, so I don't get to experience what really happened during the Marcos' regime.  But my parents and grand parents that time were so afraid that I heard them saying "Magkakagulo na".  They immediately went to the grocery to buy canned foods and other necessities.  I only learned about it when we studied it in school and through the news and documentaries on TV.  I remember when I watched his funeral with thousands of people with yellow ribbons and his casket on top of a 10 wheeler truck with a sea of yellow flowers. That's it!   But I know (that time) his death was an eye-opener to all the Filipinos. That lead to the ouster of Marcos and the birth of democracy, our democracy. ...

Source: Plains and Prints I was so excited when I learned about this collaboration.  On my previous posts I have already mentioned that Plains and Prints was one of my favorite local brand.  Plains and Prints is known for collaborating with our country's top designers: Rajo Laurel, Rhett Eala, Vania Romoff to name a few.  And I know every girl wishes to own at least one of couture or RTW made by these designers, of course that includes me. Mark Bumgarner is known for classic silhouettes and for dressing Ms. Heart Evangelista-Escudero.   The P&P x Mark Bumgarner is a 13 piece collection that includes dresses, blouses/tops, one piece suit/jumpsuit, skirts and culottes.  Price ranges from P1,698.00 to P2,998.00 Source: Google Of course I cannot miss this one... when it was made available in the market (August 3) after it's grand reveal last July 25th at the Manila House Private Members Club..  I went right away to the nearest bo...

Colegio Del Buen Consejo Batch 1988 with our dear teachers It's been almost two weeks, but I can still feel the excitement in my nerves.  Last July 14 our Batch celebrated our 30th year.  I really consider this a once in a lifetime event, maybe my other batch mates feel the same way also.  Some of my classmates even flew to the Philippines just to attend our reunion. The Backstory: The reunion was supposed to be in April of 2018, but since we all wanted to accommodate the requests of some of our batch mates now based abroad (who wanted to attend the event) : it was moved to July. Initial talks about the reunion began last February (2018) during the Grand Alumni Homecoming of our school - Colegio Del Buen Consejo. The first committee meeting was held in May 2018. The Committee: The reunion committee was headed by Gretel Garcia-Yadao, our Overall Batch Director and Alumni Coordinator and Liza Paulino - President, Batch 1988 Pearl Anniversary R...

We often pass by this place on our way home... the parking is always full.  All the while I thought they only offer crepes.. (because of it's name).  But one Sunday after mass when we passed by their resto in White Plains, there is still a couple of parking slots left so we decided to have our breaky there. :) Wasn't able to take a photo of the facade of the building because it was drizzling outside but when we entered the restaurant... it was lovely!♥ Love the concept... As I browse their menu... they don't just offer crepes. What we had... Chicken Caesar Salad Paysanne Angus beef savory crepe Chicken Tocino Boneless Bangus Baked Sole with Dijon Mustard Baked Salmon Pork Zurochoise Pesto Cream Carbonara They don't only serve authentic French savory crepes: they also offer all-day Filipino breakfast, salad and pasta dishes.  And our faves were: Pesto Cream Carbonara - yes we are a ...