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My fetish for accessories doesn't stop.  I love researching for new trends especially before each season.  Actually this also helps me since I run an accessories shop.  I browse fashion websites, brands and other sites that pertains to fashion.  Aside from Pearls... Cross jewelries will be dominating the Winter season of 2013.  From headpieces, necklaces to wrist wear: for the rich and regal look.  Dolce and Gabbana introduces this on their Autumn and Winter 2013 Collection. From Ornate, extravagant designs to simple cross pendant necklaces. Regal /Ornate Cross jewelries Silver Cross Jewelries (photo from fashionising.com) Expect more fashion accessories update here... ♥

Amongst all the precious stones aside from diamond: Pearl is considered classic and timeless!  In my younger days, I am not really a fan of pearls.  Hearing a myth from old folks back then that for single ladies, pearls represent tears, so you should not wear them. My jeweler actually told me that isn't true.  Pearls are classic, and I can wear it on casual or formal occasion. (At the moment I have 2 pairs of South sea pearl stud and dangling pearl earrings, few faux pearls bracelet and necklace). Recently, Chanel Gial Pearl necklaces dominated the runway at Paris Grand Galais: It featured huge bundled glass pearls necklaces and bracelets.  It was so fabulous! I love them... Chanel actually was one of the reasons why I changed my notion about pearls... Of course, Chanel accessories really costs a fortune: that bundled glass pearl necklace costs a whooping $32,000.00 (as per elle.com)... Though you may find Chanel inspired pearl necklaces in the market ...

More subdued colors during Fall and Winter season: Earthy, toned-down colors unlike during the Spring / Summer season colors where colors are more vibrant and bright. Floral, graphic, checkered/plaid, scarf, vintage painting designs to name a few: outfits you may find on boutiques these days. Floral : usually flowers are associated with Spring but it's a must have this season.  Floral for Fall extends til the Winter season, as noted on fashionising website: vibrant floral prints on black base, bright colors on graphic lines, regal medieval designs, earthy tones with vintage prints. Floral on black base (Floral print flowy blouse-Mango) Bright colors on graphic lines (Printed chiffon blouse-MNG) Regal Medieval / Earthy tone Vintage prints (Scraf print chiffon dress-Mango) Checkered/Plaid/Patterns : Mixing together prints and textures.  Plaids and Floral or Prints on Print. Prints on Print (Plaid wrap blouse & Floral print miniskirt-Mango) Anima...

A totally romantic place to be in Quezon City: 100 Revolving Restaurant.  Located at the 33rd floor of MDC building.  Mesmerized by the view of Metro Manila...(breathtaking especially at night) My Tita used to tell me about the revolving resto in Pasig (we used to dine there)... but honestly I don't really remember the experience, since I was 2 or 3 years old that time.    100 Revolving restaurant is 360 revolving fine dining resto: featuring Chef Jessie of Le Souffle.   *Had Chicken Cordon Bleu (P750.00+ 10% service charge) and for dessert the famous Dark Chocolate Souffle (P300.00 + 10% service charge), iced tea (P85.00 + 10% service charge). Price: Affordable knowing that it's a fine dining restaurant and the experience was priceless.

Middle of this year I came across this brand from Italy: OPS! Objects it was introduced to me by my friend who is based in Milan.  I fell in love with it the first time I saw the bracelets.  According to her it's a popular brand in Italy, aside from bracelets they have necklaces, earrings and watches.   The bracelet is made of anallergic resin with velvet touch finish with heart shaped silicon and steel ops charm. It has a special scent that makes it unique.  Collections include: Love, Pois, Studs, Studs Color, Rock and Lux.  This season OPS! introduces their Damier Collection: the name speaks for itself. If we hear the word "Damier" first thing that comes into our mind is the Louis Vuitton Damier design. The new OPS! Damier Bracciali: the chain has the same material like the previous collections,  What makes it different from the old collection? The textured checkered design on heart silicon charm makes really outstanding and its sweet vanilla ...

Tons and tons of accessories! From necklaces, bracelets, rings and etc. I really have lots of "abubot"... I love cute and unique things...  Searched for an organizer that would really suit my taste.  There are different kinds made of wood, leather, carton boxes and acrylic.  And the winner is acrylic!  Why? It's neat looking... its shines when the light on my dresser touches it... my first was a lipstick organizer I bought in Sydney 2004 it still looks new.. just wash it with soap and water than wipe it with a cotton cloth...  Yes, its pricey!  Every time I go malling, I always visit Make room, Howards, True Value, Dimensione.  Just to see all their acrylic organizers on display.  Hay.. it really costs a fortune if you get all of them. As I went on acrylic organizers hunting: Found these acrylic containers from Daiso / Japan Home it costs P66.00 for 2 stackable round containers these are actually the first batch of the acrylic holders...

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:...