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Just can't get enough of these floral accessories!  So refreshing to the eyes... In this gloomy weather: better to glam up your outfit with bright colors! Grab these yummy pieces at Fabulousity by Chiq♥

Mise en Dior bracelet, Mango saffiano effect bag and Laduree keychain

Totally cute "Afternoon tea party theme" for Plains and Prints: Pre Fall 2014 Preview at Edsa Shangrila Mall last June 19.  Unfortunately I was not able to be there on the day of the launch because I am at the office.  But during breaks I visit their Facebook and Instagram accounts for updates on what's happening.  When I saw the photos:  I told myself I really need to be there to experience it.  Was planning to go Saturday, but decided to visit Friday instead. Few remnants of their Afternoon Tea Party decor Well before the actual preview, I already have my top picks.  When I first saw it on their BTS photoshoot...posted on their IG: I said to myself "Well, well, I need to have that dress!"  It was from their Uptown Girl Collection.  The "Funny SL dress" one with Audrey Hepburn print. Rhett Eala their creative director really did an amazing job on making their Pre Fall 2014 Collection, plus the styling of Liz Uy and of course Anne Curtis as t

If you are having problems in keeping the cords of your laptop, computer, mobile phone.  I want to share with you this easy project: cord holder that is made of tissue paper cardboard rolls.  Let's recycle and tidy up your cords with this!   Here's what you need: 1. Tissue paper cardboard roll  2. Pair of scissors 3. Washi or decorative tapes  For this project I used the lavender gingham design. All you have to do is to wrap the tissue paper roll with the washi or decorative tape starting at the tip.  Continue wrapping the tissue roll. Until you reach the end. So here is your fully covered tissue paper roll.  All you have to do was to insert the electrical cord of your laptop or any other cords that you have. Tissue paper roll cord holder Now that your cord holder is done, you can keep it when you're not using it.  I used my old shoe box wrapped with gift wrapper in storing my electric cord

Boheme by Snow my sister♥ "ART" runs in the family... from our dad to our little boys Lance and Hans.  We are all blessed with creative eyes and hands.  (Artistic in our own way... )  Daddy is an Engineer and draws good structures, my ate is a graduate of Fine Arts from University of Santo Tomas, both my brothers and I though we did not take art courses in college are blessed with artistic hands. (we all can draw)  Well, Architecture or Interior design was actually my first choice...but ended up in taking Accounting.  I just used my creative skills as a hobby (I am more on design and styling.. not really good in anatomy).   My nephews and niece are all artistically inclined: (Ate's children: Red is taking up Animation in Iacademy and Ysl is an incoming Visual design freshman in Miriam), (Brother's children: G studies in TIP taking up Electrical Engineering and our two little boys are now showing their love in drawing and coloring). This artwork was given to

It's been a while since I designed and crafted bracelets for my online shop.  Well, the two days holiday gave me a chance to make a couple of bracelets (God I really missed doing that!).  Stretchy bracelets piled or stacked together with bangles are soo coming back... I am so excited to make new designs: my ever popular mish-mash or stack bracelet sets.  For those who does not know, just a little throwback: When I started my shop in 2011, I only sell bracelets that I personally design and make.  Popular ones were my half stretch bracelet and my bracelet stack sets.   First two designs (2014): Filigree heart stretchy bracelet made of crystals with filigree heart charm, Beach babe stretchy bracelet made of turquoise beads and silver crystals with flipflops and star charms.   The bracelets are sold separately but you can mix them together, here on the photo I even added my silver bangles for a more fab feel.  You can wear this with your distressed denim shorts, sleevele

OPS! Objects recently launched their new collection for Spring/Summer 2014: Trèsor .  The currency shaped charms are 80's inspired with polyutherane double face design.  This Italian made: vanilla scented wrist wear comes in resin soft touch maxi chain with T-bar or toggle closure.  Photo credit: OPS!Objects website It is available in 1 charm ( un charm ) and 5 charms ( con 5 charms ): 10 bright colors.   OPS! Tresor bracciali un charm OPS! Tresor bracciali un charm OPS! Tresor bracciali un charm OPS! Tresor bracciali con 5 charms OPS! Tresor bracciali con 5 charms If you're interested in getting these yummy arm candies, you can order it at Fabulousity by Chiq♥.

It was love at first sight when I saw this extravagant neck piece online.  I often to do this to search for new and exciting accessories.  This necklace caught my attention right away. It was designed by Diana Broussard.  Broussard was the former designer of Gucci and now she has her own store in New York City. Cobalt Lochetta of Love #22 (Photo credit:Google) This handmade necklace is called Lochetta of Love #22 : made of Plexiglass chain accentuated by a padlock that opens. (Made in Italy)  Size: Approx. 10 inches including 2.5" lock. It is available in various colors, but unfortunately Diana Broussard's accessories are high-end and does not come cheap.  This fabulous necklace costs $375.00. Photo credit: Google Photo credit: Google This necklace is very versatile you can wear this on any outfit! From sundresses, tube top to sweaters. :)  This would really form part of my wishlist! (*wink)

For somebody who loves fashion styling it is really a great opportunity to meet one of our country's top fashion stylist!  Was lucky to have accompanied my nephew Lance on his Gingersnaps photo shoot last Saturday.  After meeting up with Ms. Liz Uy when she had her book launch in Podium, I was able to meet and have a little conversation with Ms. Pam Quinones . (Pam also worked with my cousin Owen Santos in Marie Claire magazine) Truly one of my memorable experience... I was able to see how a stylist works on every photo shoot. (How she and Mark Nicdao work together to come up with  outstanding fashion photos, yes I also experienced Mark Nicdao, unfortunately I was not able to have a photo with, maybe next time.) It's been a dream to be working on the fashion world... to meet with the people I truly admire with regards to fashion and styling.  Notes: Pam Quinones is one of the well-known fashion stylist in the Philippines.  Styled the following stars: Anne Curtis