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source: McDonald's Philippines Yey!  I admit, I am one of the Hello Kitty collectors who is excited about this.  Now Hello Kitty is back at McDonald's Philippines.  Last week Hello Kitty Birthday toys are available for every purchase of Happy Meal.  The Hello Kitty toys consists of 4 adorable designs (for the boys they offer - Thomas the train).  These toys are actually released last year (2014) in the US for the 40th anniversary/birthday of Hello Kitty that has 8 designs.  I am wanting the one where she wears a tiara, oh well it's okay.  At least Hello Kitty is now back at Mcdonald's.   source: google.com The Philippines release includes: Hello Kitty birthday party fun comes with a HK barrette; Hello Kitty birthday balloon that has a small comb; Hello Kitty birthday cupcake that comes with a HK ring and Hello Kitty birthday surprise that comes with a key ring. You can also hang the Hello Kitty toy because it ...

source: gov.ph Every morning I make it a point to check on the news online, so I know what's happening.  I realized when you are getting older you will be interested in reading or watching news to get updated on current issues and events. I am not that eager when I was younger.  And I bumped into this.  New reforms on the issuance of Driver's license, sounds interesting right?  As a Non Professional Driver's license holder since 1994, I guess it's about time that they revise the existing rules.  Better late than never. Yesterday Land Transportation Office has revised the rules and guidelines on the issuance of driver's license, according to Department of Transportation and Communications it will take effect next month.  Five administrative orders will be released next week.  As per DOTC secretary Jun Abaya: "The revised rules will serve two purposes: first, they will better ensure the fitness and capability of the licensed card holders to dri...

Let's feast our eyes: including me of course (hihi) these pieces, as well as the previous Chanel collections always make me "kilig" (giddy).  Chanel is known for pearls... if I say pearls...I mean, lots and lots of pearls.  Can you remember when they introduced the giant pearl chokers in Spring/Summer 2014?  Now Chanel came up with something ostentatious - the body-pearl necklaces, their answer to body chains in an elegant and luxurious way.  The pearl cuff bracelet is ♥, another classic piece from Chanel.  The doily or lace adorned pearl brooch and earrings are so dainty.   The strass metal tie necklace and brooch are amazing!      This set is really very Chanel.  I call this their signature set : resin cuff, multi strand necklace and choker embellished with iconic cc logo, metal and pearl elements. (We often find them on every season's collection) The other pieces on their Fall/Winter 2015-16.  To vie...

Kate Spade x Magnolia bakery cupcake clutch Kate Spade NY is known for unique cutie totes, bags, clutches, last March I wrote about her  Spring flower pot crossbody bag .  Before 2015 ends, she teamed up this time with Magnolia Bakery for her new limited edition collection.  I haven't been to New York, but I have learned about the bakery from my friends in the US. Kate Spade x Magnolia Bakery Recipe book clutch Kate Spade x Magnolia bakery Banana pudding container bag Kate Spade x Magnolia bakery Slice of cake clutch Kate Spade x Magnolia Bakery Francis Tote Kate Spade x Magnolia bakery Cupcake box tote Kate Spade x Magnolia bakery cupcake coin purse Kate Spade x Magnolia bakery Lacey wallet Kate Spade x Magnolia bakery Tally clutch Honestly I find some of the bags odd, like the Banana pudding bag and the Slice of cake clutch.  But I'm loving the totes and the super cute cupcake coin purse.  While browsing the entire...

source: Plains and Prints Browsing the Instagram feed of Plains and Prints and thinking of what to get on their recently launched Holiday 2015 Collection .  Last Thursday, Sta. Fe Collection was made available online and in-store, though 15 outfits are available at this time I am really excited to see all of them in the coming weeks.   Sta. Fe collection is inspired by the oldest City in Mexico.  According to Plains and Prints: "The series brings back memories from the 60's era with various silhouettes such as shifts, trapeze, and lady-like dresses in vintage inspired prints and fabric blockings."   source: Plains and Prints Sage C/S Dress, CS top also available (No price available yet)   Love the prints! Source: Plains and Prints Sam SL Dress (P1,898.00) , SL (P1,198.00) and CS (P1,298.00) Top are also available. Deep green with flying eagle design: I remembered Panama when I saw the print.  Remember Pamana? The Philippine eagl...

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source: Google.com What will first come into your mind when you hear "Louboutin" ?  Shoes! (of course) Last year CL launched their nail polish line: so I am not really surprised when they came out with their lipstick collection.  Yes, I am not a make up or lipstick fan: why I am blogging about this?  I love accessorizing! The lipstick cap has a ring and it also includes a ribbon so you can turn it into a necklace.  Love the concept!  So each time you want to re-touch your lippy, no need to reach on to your purse or make up kit.  source: Google.com The lipstick is inspired by Art deco, Babylon architecture and Middle eastern period.  They look like spear heads or mermaid tails dipped in metal and the cap is like a crown.   source: Google.com The line has 36 shades and comes in three textures: Velvet Matte which has nine colors, Sheer Voile also features nine shades and twenty shades of Silky Satin.  Each lippy costs $90.0...

source: Zara.com Boho - One of my favorites!   Bohemian or Boho is also called hippie chic or hobo chic : this style does not necessarily mean peasant skirts, thong sandals and messenger bags.  One of the most important aspect in achieving the style is individuality, expressing your own personality + fashion.   source:Zara.com source: Zara.com source: Stradivarius.com source: Stradivarius source:H&M.com Romantic and free-spirited: For me bohemian is one of the easiest fashion style.  Key factors to get this style: 1) You must learn how to pair pieces of clothes together; and of course  2) Accessorizing. Unleash that Gyspy spirit in you and go Boho!♥ xo,

Babushka (also known as Matryoshka ) or Russian nesting doll or simply Russian doll: this doll first appeared in Russia: it's a set of wooden dolls in decreasing size placed inside one another.  The name Matryoshka came from Matriosh or Matriona: that means a matriarch of a big Russian family.  In early days, these dolls are given to new borns to wish them long and prosperous life. This year Kimmidoll (cutie Japanese Kokeshi dolls from Australia) released its own version of Russian dolls.  Aside from Hello Kitty, I also collect Kimmidolls. Now I can't wait to add these Babushka dolls to my collection.  I know my sister would also be wanting to add them to her Russian dolls collection. What I like about Kimmidolls?  Aside from being an elegant decorative collector's item, each doll is inspired by the beauty of nature and inspirational values it represents.  Same thing with their newly launched Babushka dolls: each doll is designed with intricate...