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Hey friends, I wanna to share this new project I made last week.  I recently went back to one of the things I love doing: designing and making headbands.  I have my own headband line in my online boutique: Little Fab Closet by Fabulousity by Chiq ♥.  Where I design and create headbands, they are all hand sewn (by moi).  (Unleashing the little Martha Stewart again in me... miss this!) Well before I started making my new headband design, I saw this Hello Kitty candy container I bought months ago from Watsons.  And that gave me an idea to do something out of it, to make it useful after the candies are consumed. Here are the materials you will need : Hello Kitty candy container Felt cloth Fiber fill Pencil Pair of scissors Needle and thread   Procedure: Trace the HelloKitty head on the felt cloth using the pencil. Cut the traced Hello Kitty head. Sew them together (using blanket stitch ). If you are half way finish, put fiberf...

Minions! Minions!!!  These cute, yellow creatures who loves bananas and we didn't even understand what they're saying are back to dominate the world.  The craze is back!  My niece and nephews are going ga-ga over them.  I often hear my 6 and 2 years old nephews singing the "Ba-na-na song!"   They are all over the place!!!   source: McDonald's Philippines Last week Mcdonald's Philippines launched their Happy Meal Minion toys.  There are 10 collectible Minion toys... our boys already have them all.  Not only that last night when I was watching tv, I saw this advertisement from Monde.  They have their own Minion promo. source: Monde website The promo is called My Minion Mamon: it's their Mamon-It-Yourself special promo pack which contains 6 mamons and the decorating kit.   And then I saw this... for the shoe-aholics out there.. (hihi) source: Google source: Google   Self...

Every woman's purse or handbag is "our" life!  It's like our own little cabinet that we carry wherever we go, right?!   When we need something we just dig in and Whoala!  I grew up seeing my mom and aunt having everything that we need in their bag.  When I started working they have inspired me to do the same.  Now I understand why woman's bag are undeniably heavy, because we carry everything around. I hope this would inspire you to have your own mini emergency kit.  (or maybe you also have your own).  Well of course this is aside from my Kikay kit, where my pressed or loose powder, lip and cheek tint and etc. goes.  What's inside my handbag emergency kit? Lip balm - Dry or chap lips emergency. And I don't usually wear lipstick.  Eye drops - Since I am in front of the computer for more eight hours, if my eyes becomes too strained it turns red and have blurred vision, this helps me soothe and relax my eyes. Plasters - very hand...

Hello HK lovers!!! Look at this!  Mcdonalds Indonesia recently released these Hello Kitty plushies .  Dressed in Ronald Mcdonald, Grimace, Hamburglar and Birdie : can't wait to get my hands on these cuties. Back to my old "hinanakit" (displeasure) when Mcdonalds Singapore had it's own Hello Kitty promo: Hello Kitty Bubbly world last year. Though I was able to get 3, which is half of the collection (I missed 3: Tuxedo Sam, Monchiki and Pom pom purrin). Why is it they no longer have the usual Hello Kitty x Mcdonalds collab here in the Philippines? (that's unfair! hehe..)   That made me wonder...I even emailed Mcdo Philippines and the CA just replied "We will inform the management".  A few weeks after that, I saw a tarpaulin "Hello Kitty party at Jollibee".    That in a way answered my question: maybe the rights or license was already transferred to Jollibee.  It's just sad that they don't have this kind of promo.  Every year (p...

I remember when my Ate turned 18, she wore an off shoulder midi-gown.  Hmmm, that was 25+ years ago, and now it's making a comeback. Bare those shoulders, my dear! Isn't that sexy?  We have been seeing a lot of these off-the-shoulder silhouettes worn by fashion icons and celebrities...  If you watched Paul and Toni's wedding special on ABS-CBN: Ms. Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach wore this elegant off-shoulder gown...she's stunning! I love it! Photo credit: @itsmecharleneg Off the shoulder trend is not limited to gowns and evening wears.   If you're typical Boho / Coachella babe, off shoulder clothing would definitely be a perfect choice: either a top or a dress.  Just glam it up with a hat, pile of bracelets and sandals or suede mid-cut booties! source: Mango If you are "chic style" babe: Wear your off shoulder top with a high-waisted trousers, mid length skirt or culottes. Source: Apartment 8 Clothing  One of the bes...

I know, I know - I should've posted it last week pa!  (Sorry naman)  Anyway, Mango's Summer sale kicked off last June 11, 2015 both in-store and online.   I have already visited their Edsa Shangrila and Eastwood shops...during their VIP week: got a trouser, jumpsuit and a top.  I'm a Mango addict!  Even though a lot of new clothing brands opened their shops here in the Philippines, I always love Mango. Lastly, if you are a Mango-RCBC Credit card holder you can enjoy 0% installment : 3 or 6 months on all Mango stores including Mango touch and H.E. by Mango. So what are you waiting for?  Go the nearest Mango store! Happy Shopping! XO,     

Hello ... Kitty!   Welcome to your new home! (*wink)  I am so excited to use these pouches.  Yeah I'm an organizing freak!  My old bag pouch was already for retirement, so I badly need a replacement ASAP.  I got my old Hello Kitty pouch from Daiso Japan, but at the moment there are no HK pouches available. These uber cute red, white and blue flat pouches are made of vinyl with zip closure. (I so love it!♥) Aside from my bag organizer, a pouch is really a must-have .  I always carry pouches in my purse: plural? Yes, because I have 2 or 3 pouches in my bag:  For receipts, bills and small notes For my make up and first aid medicines For my charger/power bank That's why my bag is clutter free... Dimension 7.5" x  5" Dimension: 10" x  7" These cute pouches are purrfect addition to my collection!♥

It's was a busy long weekend for me.  Aside from spring cleaning my bedroom and our home, had my bonding time with my only niece Ysl who just turned 18 this month.  We dined out and shopped: just the 2 of us... It's been a while since we've done this.  Now I know that I am getting old, the baby that I used to carry in my arms is now a young lady.   We decided to try out a new resto, for a change (not the usual place where we eat). While strolling at the Mega Fashion Hall, we saw Chelsea Kitchen : I asked her if she like to try this one... "If there's chicken it's a go Ninang".  Well that's one thing we have in common, we both love "chicken" meals. And thank God for this long, I don't develop allergies in eating chicken (almost everyday).  My Tita would always tell me when I was still a kid: "Tutubuan ka na ng pakpak". Salad!  We love to start our meal with greens!  Honestly their Caesar Salad is one of the best ...

Happy Independence day everyone!  There are three things to celebrate today: aside from commemorating our country's (117th) independence, it's my parents 47th wedding anniversary and my first time to have a blog collaboration.  Honestly, I'm a newbie on this, though I am very much aware of blog collab between bloggers but I never really expected that one day I will be apart of it.  Thanks to Miss Eleigh of www.misseleighneux.com  for inviting me to be a part of her Birthday blog giveaway.   For my first blog collaboration,  I will be giving away this super cute Blue Heart to Heart bracelet from Italy !  Other cool prizes will also be given away, draw will be thru Rafflecopter and open for Philippine residents only. Please visit Miss Eleigh's blog  and our blogger friends  www.emmereyrose.com  &  www.ajeinomoto.com  . a Rafflecopter giveaway XO, 

 After trying out the Pantene Age-defy Shampoo and conditioner, I am very anxious to try it's other variant from Pantene's Expert Collection : the Advanced Keratin Repair .  Keratin is a component that can be found in human hair, it provides strength and toughness in every strand, and not only that it is also present in our nails.   One of the biggest key to our hair's healthy growth is damage prevention.  When our hair is traumatized by using heat styling gadgets, applying hair chemical: it usually loses its keratin (the protein in hair that gives strength) - that leads to damage: split ends.  I, myself have been a victim of split ends when I decided to grow my hair long from the usual bob.  And I don't want to experience that anymore, that is why I really take care of my hair, because it's our crowning glory.  Yes, I am not a make up person: but I (really)spend for my hair.  I don't color, I just get a trim when I feel that my hair ...

source: chanel.com It always excites me every time Chanel launches its new costume jewelry collection.  For their Pre-fall 2015 the collection is called Métiers d’Art (Craftsmanship).  Karl Lagerfeld the ever famous creative director of the house of Chanel incorporated the work of the famous European artisans and Austrian Imperial.   Velvet, gemstones, pearls...   When you see the collection, it's like you are hearing the famous waltz by Strauss and Mozart.  Of course Chanel is known for classic pieces, but I find Métiers d’Art Collection -- Extravagant !  

source: google Lavender is one of the 39 species of the flowering plant in the mint family.  Its scientific name is Lavandula angustifolia and named lavender because of the shade of the flowers. I am really obsessed with the scent! It's very calming...   I always want our home especially my room to be smelling like I am in the lavender fields.  The sweet aroma is very relaxing and soothing and is great before you go to bed. Soaps! I love Yardley English Lavender soap since I was in grade school, that was my Tita's soap. These bar soaps are not locally available, so big thanks to my relatives and friends abroad.  source: marks and spencer website I also love Marks and Spencer's body wash/shower gel and hand soap source: watsons  This is another option for me, Watsons' Lavender and Chamonile hand soap.  I usually hoard these during their Buy-1-Take-1 promo.   Essences: only a few that are locally a...

Hello June!  But before anything else: Thank you May for a great month (though there are little bumps before you said Sayonara, I know we can get through it)... see you on 2016!  As promised I will be sharing this every month...  Stones and Gold tones  Rose gold Addiction Two Tone Frenzy  Happy Styling!♥ XO,