charmed life♥

Let me be the first to greet you: "Kung Hei Fat Choi or Kio Hee Huat Tsi!"  I grew up having tikoy every  Chinese new year... especially my Lolo has Chinese friends in Divisoria where he used to buy stuffs for his store back then.  I remember that before the Chinese New year he would go to Tabora in Divisoria and when he gets home he has tikoy, hopia and peking duck pasalubong for me... It has been a tradition that we eat tikoy and pancit together to celebrate the Chinese New Year.  We don't have Chinese blood... but being a chinita like my grandparents i was often mistaken as a Chinese especially in my college days... I have more Chinese friends than pinoy friends in College... and they taught me a couple of Chinese words... I can count from 1 to 10... Tosha is thank you... Ni hao ma is hello... Sui - Beautiful, Pai kwa - Pangit...Aya for Kuya, Achie for ate, Shobe and Shoti for younger sister and brother.   Every one of us embraced some of the Chinese traditions.

Gingersnaps ♥ Leyte t-shirts will soon be available at Gingersnaps stores...  Charity photo shoot was done after the final rehearsal last Saturday, January 25th.   Wacky shot: Winners of Gingersnaps model search (L to R) Nicholas, Lulu, Jacob, Lance, David, Jolijin, Ystelle, Iya & Ananda the girls The boys The kids enjoyed every moment of the photo shoot...   Lance with the famous Director Robby Carmona Kids with PR man Mr. Frank Briones

Really meaning to watch this concert... but my December was a super toxic month...  Wasn't able to squeeze the concert of Ms. Lea Salonga which was held last Dec. 6 and 7 on my schedule.  Good thing that they did a repeat!   I also have a playlist of all Lea Salonga's songs... we're on the same generation: both 70's babies...   I remember watching her and Gerard during I Love Lea show... I even sang her song "I am but a small voice" in my school's singing contest when I was in grade 3.  Back then... i think most of the girls my age really look up to her and dreams having the same voice as hers... Come me in!   When she was cast in Miss Saigon... I bought the CD of the play.. and was lucky enough to watch her perform Kim when they brought the play here in Manila. Aside from that I love her songs: Bakit labis kitang mahal, Reflection, Journey and others...  The Playlist concert was a blast!  I really enjoyed it!  Her opening song: "D

I'm 42! I can't imagine... But I am proud of it!  I don't lie about my age... and honestly I don't feel "old"... (and others say I don't look my age...they thought I'm still on my late 20's... hahaha-*wink) Though there are times, I feel that my body starts to age... But I try to move more and stay healthy... "Health is Wealth." The good thing about getting older: hmmm... I think I am more wiser and matured in handling things and situations...  At 42:  21 years in service in Sta.Lucia Realty (started working January 11, 1993 I was 21 then, even celebrated my 22nd birthday at work);  I have a 2 year old online store Fabulousity by Chiq♥ Have already experienced doing an AVP for one of our projects here in Sta.Lucia; Became a lead vocalist of band and performed for our company's events and my brother's wedding; Lots of nephews and nieces... family and friends what truly cares and loves me... What more can I a

Grabbed from Mark Nicdao's Instagram The long wait is over!  I'm so happy to share that our Lance was one of the 10 new face of Gingersnaps!  Out of 4,000+ entries Lance or Jean Clarence was 1 of the 50 called back last Saturday January 11.  It was a great experience for Lance. (He's a shy boy, so we really wanted to boost his confidence)  He enjoyed the VTR and photo shoot a lot.  He even told his mommy that he will tell his teachers and classmates to view his photo on facebook.   Casting call: Jean Clarence F. Santos (Lance) Date/time: January 11, 2014 (8:00am) Place: DPIXL studio, Makati City Judges: Frank Briones, Pam Quinones, Mark Nicdao, Robby Carmona, Gingersnaps After seeing the list of judges: my initial reaction was... WOW!  They are all well-known personalities!   The kids were properly taken cared of during the shoot.  When we arrived at the venue, Lance was given a coloring book and color... breakfast buffet meals for the kid

Love, Love, Love!!! Statement jewelry are still very much in trend this year... Like the Lanvin statement necklaces: Happy, Cool, Sexy and LOVE!  To open up the year my store offers this gorgeous stack bracelet: LOVE stack bracelet (part of my Pre-Spring/Summer 2014).  It's a 4 piece bracelet: Love chain, Mini pearls, Bow chain, Black with crystals and pink gems. This stack bracelet is only available for Pre-order at Fabulousity by Chiq♥ .  So what are you waiting for? Order now!!!  Always remember my shops mantra:  Be FAB... Make a STATEMENT... Wear Fabulousity by Chiq♥

When I checked my Facebook this afternoon, I saw a link shared by one of my friends regarding a girl who lost her bag including her phone in Makati and the following day: the alleged thief took selfies on her phone which is automatically linked to her dropbox account.  Same scenario with the volunteer at Vilamor airbase who lost her phone and the taker took selfies of himself.  Well I guess I should download this application to my Iphone and Ipad: "wala naman mawawala"...  So what is a  DROPBOX?  Dropbox is a free online storage for photos, documents and videos... you easily share them also using the same application. If you already have a Dropbox account you need not sign up for another.  All you have to do is to download the apps on the Itunes apps store and sign in.  Your photos will automatically uploaded to your Dropbox once you have an internet connection.  At the same time you can also access your Dropbox on your desktop.  Now I can delete the photos on my I

"Without You" (feat. Usher) I can't win, I can't reign I will never win this game Without you, without you I am lost, I am vain, I will never be the same Without you, without you I won't run, I won't fly I will never make it by Without you, without you I can't rest, I can't fight All I need is you and I, Without you, without you Oh oh oh! You! You! You! Without... You! You! You! Without...you Can't erase, so I'll take blame But I can't accept that we're estranged Without you, without you I can't quit now, this can't be right I can't take one more sleepless night Without you, without you I won't soar, I won't climb If you're not here, I'm paralyzed Without you, without you I can't look, I'm so blind I lost my heart, I lost my mind Without you, without you Oh oh oh! You! You! You! Without... You! You! You! Without...you I am lost, I am vain, I will never

Love browsing: upcoming trends from outfits, bags especially fashion jewelry.  So what do we expect for Spring/Summer 2014. Gold jewelry still dominates the runway of New York, Milan, Paris and London. Here's a round up of the fashion jewelry that caught my attention: Extra large chain link - Balmain Chain link trend continuous... from last quarter of 2013 'til Spring/Summer 2014... Artsy cuffs - Celine Arty cuffs - Celine   Totally a must have piece! Very unique!♥  If you're an 80's kid you will surely like this. Malachite cuffs & chunky golf cocktail ring - Nina Ricci  For a sweet and trendy you... dressing up your country garden floral ensemble with these cuffs and statement ring... Watch out - Nina Ricci  Timekeeper inspired cuffs by Nina Ricci Birds of paradise - Roberto Cavalli  Translucent appeal... as the birds spread their wings on you neck and wrist.... Zodiac - Valentino Simplicity is beauty... simpl

Happy New Year! Welcome 2014!!! I am really hoping that this will be a good year for me and my family as well...  A lot of things happened last year... good and not-so-good... but I am still thankful!   I just want to share some of my happy moments in 2013!  In random order: actually I can't really decide what to put first... Cousins finally met! Hans and Tessa: our curly babies... they are both 1 year old... Hans was 3 months older than Tessa...but they actually look like twins... It was Tessa's first visit to the Philippines she's the daughter of my cousin Ann who is based in Sydney.  Tessa loves embracing Hans... according to her dad she loves seeing kids her size... The same as Hans, he loves playing with kids his size! Surprise! Surprise! During our Tita Linda's birthday... my cousins and Tita from Sydney arrived at the resto where we were having lunch... Honestly I was surprised too!  I really don't have any idea that they are coming to Manil

It's been a fabulous year indeed!   To all the FABULOUS ladies... who supported my shop... Thanks to all of you! Expect more unique and fabulous items this year... Always remember...   Be FAB... Make a Statement... Wear  Fabulousity by Chiq♥