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Photo credit: Fashionishing website Couple of weeks before we say "au revoir" to 2014.  Usually during the last quarter of the year I make it a point to visit sites like Pantone, Fashionishing and other fashion websites to have a sneak peek on the upcoming trends for the coming year.  Well Fashion is really my Passion .  I may be an accountant but arts and fashion is my first love.   Last year's color of the year from Pantone was Radiant Orchid .   This year they released color palettes for Spring/Summer 2015: expect cool, subtle, soft and neutral shades.  So expect the color of the year will somewhat be within these colors.  Aquamarine : they named this as the lead color for the women.  "Airy blue with dreamy feel". Scuba blue : Turquoise! very playful color! (one of my favorite shades of blue very fresh and cool) Lucite Green : the simple way to explain what color is this - Mint! Classic blue : Calming, but also considered as a st

Well I rarely try on new things, yes I admit I am not a risk taker. I am super "sigurista" and afraid to try on new products, that is why I seldom do product reviews.  For the past 2 months I have missed my monthly "P" but at 42 I am aware that sooner or later I will be experiencing perimenopause .  I did my assignment and researched about it.  But when I told my cousin about this: she told me I was too young to have early menopause since I'm only 42 and her office mate is already 46 and still have her monthly P.  I was kind of bothered about this, though my older sister had hormonal imbalance when she reached the age of 40.  So maybe it's in our genes, but of course in the back of my mind I am still thinking about it.  Then i read about this FC bio sanitary pads. FC bio sanitary pads is specially formulated with natural herbs its a product from Malaysia now in the Philippines.  At first I am very hesitant to try it, but after the reading the reviews I

I never wore flats ever since I started working in the 90's.  I love wearing sky high heels..(5 inches the highest I've tried) which often times my mom would tell me: Aren't you afraid of slipping? ("Hindi ka ba natatakot matalisod?") But as I grow older, oh well when I reached my 40's (two years ago):  (and when) I started experiencing back and leg pains I then realized and told myself "Maybe it's about time, I should limit myself in wearing high heels shoes."  Wearing high heels really helped me boost my confidence, improve my body posture and elongates my legs making it look longer and leaner.  And of course it really goes well with every outfit.  But I am afraid of developing  bunion and hammer toe as well as deformity that may happen to my knee joints.   Honestly, I can't really find the right "flat shoes" or "ballet flats" that will not hurt my leg and feet.  Since I am used in wearing heels it's really h

My holiday style bets for 2014.  I have not updated my lookbook for quite a while.  Here are my last style hoorrah before the year ends.  Preppy Checks Vampy baby doll Holiday floral

Two reasons why I wanted to go to the Holiday preview of Plains & Prints: To be the first to have the holiday dress that I am eyeing for; and Avail their new partnership card.  I made it yesterday at Shang-rila Mall!  Got the Iman dress, glad they still have my size (I'm a medium).  Traffic was worse: from our place going to Ortigas, but it's worth it!  More reds, orange, blues on the clothes racks... The dress comes with the usual P&P box, but for this Holiday season it was designed by one the country's well-known designer Rhett Eala which was also a part of their creative team (in line with their 20th anniversary on 2015).  I also got a couple of perks yesterday, aside from the complimentary cupcakes and bottled water for the shoppers: I also received a 2015 Limited edition desk calendar and of course "Partnership card" .  P&P Partnership card:   This replaces their Prestige discount card: on which you get 10% for all cash / 5%

Today's muse:  Tropical mood! Wearing my Inca Priestess  Bauble bar necklace for the first time.  Got a lot of compliments.. I'm so happy! Wore it with Mango top, Stradvarius jacket and Guess denim jeans.  

Photo from Google It's all over the news!  His Holiness is coming to Manila on January 2015.  What makes it very special? He's arriving on my birthday! (January 15: exactly 60 days from today).  This event will be memorable not only to me but also to all the Catholics here in the Philippines.  Birthday wish: to be able to see him in person.  I didn't have the chance to see (in person) Pope John II on his Manila visits because I don't have the means... but I watched almost all the coverages of his visit on television.  I hope this time I will have a glimpse of Pope Francis. (extra na If i could bless his hand: super wish!) Vatican also released his itinerary: January 15, 2015  : Arrival at NAIA at 5pm; January 16, 2015 : Pope Francis will be officially welcomed by President Aquino at Malacañan Palace, followed by a meeting with diplomatic corps.; Mass at the Manila Cathedral after his Malacañan visit and the proceeds to Mall of Asia for an encounter with fa

So happy! They will also have it at Shangrila Mall.  And it's happening tomorrow!  I was not able to make it last week at their preview in Trinoma.  I am excited to see some of the new holiday dresses that Plains and Prints is offering this year.  I have visited their Sta. Lucia Branch to browse their catalogue.  Loving the Shanghai maxi dresses, Iman dress one Anne is wearing on the photo above and Hanna SL dress.  

It's finally back!  Starbucks holiday drinks... I missed you so much "Peppermint Mocha" frapuccino.  And my journey to their 2015 Planner begins today.  I don't know why I am so drawn on collecting planners. (Not necessarily Starbucks) But I started my Starbucks planner collection back in 2008 now I have 7 Starbucks planners (plus Hello Kitty and others). And I don't actually use or write on them, I just want to see them piled together on my book shelf. Taste of Christmas : I love peppermint! It's refreshing taste...(mmmm) Remember the white and red (swirl) candies every Christmas?  It's minty and sweet.  Truly something I always look forward to, in my younger days.  Since my parents really don't allow us eating sweets... Christmas is an exception. (*wink!)   Peppermint mocha: Crushed peppermint candy sprinkled on top of the mocha frapuccino: at P170.00 for a tall size.  Their other holiday drinks are: Toffee nut latte, Christmas cookie l