charmed life♥

One rainy Wednesday, when I together with our controller, my boss and an audit staff were given a special assignment by our EVP to visit our SLRDI's Beverly Place Golf Clubhouse.  It's been a while since I visited any of the projects of company.  When I first started handling the cost accounting section of SLRDI: twice or thrice a month I go on site inspection or visit.   Two and a half hours drive from Metro Manila, left at about 9:30 in the morning and was at Beverly place around 11:45am. When I went down the van: It was really a breathe of fresh air: (outside the hustle and bustle of Metro Manila).  As i entered the clubhouse's lobby, seeing the view of the 9-hole golf course is really very serene.  Beverly Place 9-hole golf course Lanai of the main hall Was not able to tour the whole golf clubhouse since our main agenda is to meet with the Club's General Manager and it's drizzling outside... but after seeing the outcome of the project:...

The case of Kae Davantes caught my attention.  I was really devastated reading her story and how she was killed.  When I first learned about it... I froze and it's like my world stopped for a few seconds.  I also drive and there are times that I go out with my friends.  This question popped into my mind. So how safe it is to drive in the Metro? Few months ago, my niece was robbed inside a jeepney when she was on the way home from school, and it's daylight!  I remember when she called me and she was crying: "Ninang, na hold up po ako!  Hindi ko po matawagan si mommy sa landline kaya kayo po tinawagan ko." I was totally shocked and asked her if she's alright and where is she.  She told me: "Nasa police station po ako." told her i will call her mom and will tell her to fetch you there.  Luckily she was not hurt. She was in trauma for a couple of weeks, afraid of going to school by herself.  Now the case of Kae... having her own car, not com...

Few times that I share my #ootd (outfit of the day) or #hereswhatiamwearing on Instagram and Facebook. One of my most favorite local clothing brand is Plains and Prints.  I love their outfits: especially their dresses... it's unique and really world class. (Quezon, Okinawa, Matryoskha, Bradley, Manila dresses to name a few) I remember when I was in Sydney (2011) a lot of my friends who saw the Plains and prints dress that I wore in one of my meet ups loved it!   Recently they launched Ms. Anne Curtis as their brand ambassador: the Bobier dress (Linear Blue print collection) caught my attention right away.   Love the details, prints... and the sequined collar necklace that goes with it!  Blue print design is ♥ Honestly you need not add additional accessories to it, but since I really can't leave the house without accessorizing... I added Rose gold accessories to give some touch of fabulousity! MK watch in rose gold MMJ turnlock ...

Santos-Esguerra 60th Diamond Wedding Anniversary 2004 Today I honor you Lolo Guling and Lola Luming!  I grew up with them... as I recall my dad's siblings would usually tease me as that I was the "bunso" of my Lolo and Lola. I really look up to them, they have been my inspiration and role model... My Lolo and Lola were able to send all their children (all 8 of them: all degree holders) to school even though they did not really finish college.  Lolo Guiling was able to reach 1st year college took up Accounting but had to stop because of the war and my Lola Luming was up to Grade 4 only.  But that never stopped them from achieving their goals: for their 8 children to have a college degree and to have their own house. They have a store in the "palengke" selling notions, school supplies, dressmaking materials and etc...where they get their day to day income..and this is where I first had my experience in selling or trading. I was my Lolo's stockclerk.....

Went shopping last week at Edsa Shangrila Mall... strolled around their newly opened East Wing.  The mall extension showcases new and exciting shops.  One that attracted my attention was Stradivarius .  Like Mango, Stradivarius is from Spain (Barcelona).   Stradivarius is feminine, fresh and totally creative... can cater from teens to adults.  Prices are very much affordable.  My niece got this hanging top for only PhP495.00 and i bought this Multi stone statement necklace at PhP895.00. You can find Stradivarius at Edsa Shangrila Mall East wing, Glorietta 2 and SM Aura. And when you see a treble clef sign... it's Stradivarius!♥

Today my online shop celebrates it's 2nd year!  When I first opened up my online shop on Multiply I never really expected that I'll come this far... But I am pleased that even though Multiply closed out already I am still here. Now you can find my online shop on facebook: Fabulousity by Chiq♥  and you can now follow me on Instagram @fabulouschq.  I am also on the of process of constructing my shop at www.wix.com and will soon go live. I would also like to thank first and foremost Our Heavenly Father, Jesus for all the blessings.. Mama Mary... St.Therese of the Child Jesus, St. Jude Thaddeus, St. Clare of Assisi, St. Pio... for their intercession... and have been guiding me all the way... ...My family: Dad, Mom and my siblings, nieces and nephews... Tita Linda, Lolo Guiling and Lola Luming who were my inspiration... they're the ones who really taught me how to run a store. (I grew up helping them on their store at Pasig Market and I have been my Lolo's stock...

I am very thankful because all of the accessory styling that I do and share on my Instagram account were appreciated by not only my friends but also my followers whom i don't know personally.  Aside from styling them to promote the items that I sell on my online shop, i really love doing it!  From my Lookbook on Fabulousity by Chiq now comes ... Styling by Chiq♥ This is where i share my accessory styling talent... (i believe that its a gift! i just mix everything... if it suits my eyes... i post it right away) Here are some that garnered a couple of ♥ or likes and are regrammed... For more accessories styling ideas... just follow my instagram @fabulouschq or like my facebook page: www.faceboook.com/fabulouschiq