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September is almost over!  It's been a very toxic month:  but I know it's only the start of busy days ahead - as the holiday approaches.  Now we're beginning to experience longer nights, but not too cool and chilly because El Niño starts October.  I was not able to share my accessory styling last month, well I was at the hospital, I need to take care of my Tita who was confined last week of August and she needs to stay with us in our home for while.  I am hoping that these last three months of the year will be a lot better than the last two months that passed (August and September).    Want to share my September:   After a long time I was able to go out and meet up with some of my friends.  I realized it's been a while.  It's hard if your close friends are no longer in the Philippines.  But every time they visit the country we make it a point to squeeze it in our schedules.   Traffic is worst, so I just meet up wit...

The Beach + Birkin bag = Beachkin bag.  This is not a Hermés, this is a fun plastic tote that is waterproof.  Perfect for the beach and for rainy weather.   Aside from you don't need to worry of making your bag and your things wet, the beachkin bag is very stylish and classy. File photo of Kelly Jelly bag I remember two years ago, I introduced a similar jelly bag in my online boutique and I named it Kelly Jelly bag.   Now this time it's making a comeback as the Beachkin bag .  You may also get it from my online store on Instagram and Facebook and soon on Shopee!♥ Click here to view the Beachkin bags:  Fabulousity by Chiq♥ - Beachkin bags xo, 

Good food, great company!  Still can't get enough of our pigging out yesterday.  Oh, I met my high school barkada at Mega Fashion hall yesterday after almost a year.  Both of them are based abroad, Ruthie a consultant in Avon, Japan and Tweet is based in Guam and a FA in Continental micronesia.  One of the reasons why we get along - is our love for food. We craved for pizza and pasta: we had lunch at Linquini fini... and then dessert - my friend Ruthie suggested we try Dolcelatte at the 5th floor.   I cook and bake, so I'm a bit hard to please when it comes to food.  Hmmm.. It was supposed to be dessert time!!! : but when my friend Tweet saw the mouth-watering pizzas on the menu, she insisted to order.  She told us that it was pizza she had in mind. (that she should've had earlier). She ordered the Parma artichoke gourmet pizza : It's so good! (5 stars for this!)   We just had lunch but was able to finish 2 slices of this.  ...

Thanks to my BFF for this pasalubong! Yes, even though there are Clinique products available here in Manila: the shade that I am using is no longer available here.  After visiting Rustans department store and a couple of stand alone Clinique stores - "no success" in finding Matte Honey.  The sales associate told me that it was phased out already.  When I checked out the Clinique website : it is still available in the USA.  And of course, my BFF to the rescue!  She got it from Macy's at $24.00 ($24.00 x P47.50), here double face powder is sold at P1,750.00.  (It's P610.00 cheaper when you buy it there.)   Compact is still in iconic Clinique green and comes with a washable sponge.   What I love about Clinique's superbalanced double face powder, aside from being hypoallergenic and really "hiyang" (suited) to my skin. It is a powder and foundation in one, full-(matte) coverage and it's long-lasting:  No touch ups neede...

At last - you're mine! (*wink)  My very own Hello Kitty x Ladurée key chain - it's limited edition and very rare.. (Ladurée Japan exclusive), I am just lucky enough to find one online (let's not talk about the price..hihi).   It's a key chain but I am planning to use it as a bag charm, just like my other Ladurée macaron keychain.   It is gold plated: Hello Kitty,  triplet macarons and a Ladurée bag charms and comes with a Hello Kitty x Ladurée case or box.  It's super cute! I totally love it!♥   Really a purrfect addition to my collection!♥ xo,

source: OPS OBJECTS When I was first introduced to OPS!Objects bracelets by my friend who is now based in Milan, Italy - I fell in love with them right away.  The mildly scented, soft, lightweight velvety touch arm candy with heart charm ... who could not resist that. From their Love, Pois, Damier, Tresor Collection and etc.: Oops! I can go on forever. (hihi) Now comes OPS!Boule ROSE .  source: OPS Objects Inspired by sensations of spring in a romantic English rose garden: scented mini boule bracelets with a small rose bouquet in ten (10) candy colors.  You can wear it alone or be playful and pile them together.  What's the best thing with this bracelet is that you can resize them.   Can't wait to get my hands on these cuties!  Unfortunately these babies are not available here in the Philippines.  Will probably ask my friend to buy them for me! (wink-wink) This photo was taken at OPS store in Milan: Which color should ...

SALVE REGINA, Mater misericordiae. Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamamus exsules filii Hevae. Ad te Suspiramus, gementes et flentes in hac lacrimarum valle. Eia ergo, Advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte. Et Iesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsilium ostende. O clemens, o pia, o dulcis Virgo Maria.  Happy Birthday, dear Mother!  Please continue to bless me, my family and the whole world. Thank you for everything! We love you dear Mother..♥

Hello there Fabulous! Send a gift of Fashion without leaving the comfort of your home.  Gift giving  has never been simpler. Today my online boutique is launching: Fabulouschq Gift Card just in time for the holiday season.  These gift cards in P300.00, P500.00 and P1,000.00 denominations are now available on my Facebook: Fabulousity by Chiq♥ and Instagram account (@fabulouschq).   Grab your gift card now!  All you have to do was to send me private message on facebook or a direct message on Instagram for details. Happy Shopping!♥ xo,

As we age our skin needs to be nourished and properly taken cared of.  I remember when I first had my job interview, the interviewer asked me if I don't really wear make up.  I am not really a make up person, but from that time I realized that we need to put a little on to make ourselves presentable,  battle oil and protect our face from the sun's harmful rays.  Not sure of what brand to get, because I am afraid that it might not suit my skin and give me breakouts.  My cousin from the US introduced Clinique to me, from that day: I am a Clinique user. I bought Clinique's double face powder in Matte honey and I loved it.  Used it for years... but recently that color was no longer available here in Manila.  Tried their other powder and liquid make up: Two years ago, the Clinique sales assistant introduced their Even better line to me.  I was really looking for something mild, long lasting and of course with SPF.  Since I still have my Cliniqu...

source: seventeen.com Go matchy matchy!  Coordinate set clothing: matching top and bottoms is totally a super convenient trend. (No need to mix and match pieces from your wardrobe)  This trend actually started last year but honestly, I am still completely obsessed with it.  Here are some of my fave picks!  Check them out and tell me what you think.♥ Plains & prints: Taragarh C/S P1,398.00 & shorts P1,198.00 Zara: Printed top P2,295.00 & A-Line skirt P2,295.00 Mango: Cotton striped top P2,250.00 & shorts P2,250.00 Mango: Floral print top P2,250.00 & Decorative leggings P3,250.00 Mango: Star pattern top P1,950.00 & shorts P1,950.00 Zara: Denim top Px,xxx.xx & culottes P2,595.00 Zara: Printed top P2,295.00 & Loose fit trousers P2,595.000 Plains & prints: Albert hall S/L top P1,298.00 & Jaipur skirt P1,598.00 Zara: Jacquard waistcoat P4,995.00 & cropped trousers P2,995.00 Zara: Pr...