charmed life♥

It was a toned-down Christmas party this year.  Without glitz and glamour!  But it was truly a fun and memorable night!  Even though a lot of companies decided not to have a party this year because of the series of calamities that our country is facing, our company's president still wanted to give back something to his beloved employees: For him it's a sign of thanksgiving to all who worked very hard for the company.   Themed: Back to 80's Party!  New wave music... and 80's rock ... really broke the house down... One of the important highlights of our party: We won 1st price in the Christmas Caroling contest!!! Where we sang OPM christmas carols (1 day practice only)... Congratulations to my group mates!!! It was a WELL DESERVED WIN for BASE 5! Simple yet memorable... that's how i can describe our party this year.  Lastly before i forget: my outfit for the party #oftp (i really need to share this one-*wink!) : It was inspired by Chanel's 2...

These days netizens are so fond of doing selfies... Sad to say, I am not. :( But I love sharing my styling on my Instagram and Facebook accounts.   It's been a tradition here in our office to allow us to be on civilian clothes from December 16th til the 29th.  So I am really excited since I will be able to share something about my passion. This is actually a late post: I wasn't able to go online yesterday since I am out with my cousin from Sydney. Last Tuesday, it's blue + dots! Top: Baby collar navy blue sleeveless blouson + trouser and polka dotted 3/4 blazer all from Mango. Accessories: Necklace: Stradivarious, Ring: Mango, Arm candies: Tory Burch square logo bangle +  Bvlgari half bangle bracelet and my all-time favorite vintage Bulova watch (i got this in 1995).

Every year we make it a point to treat our Tita Linda for her birthday.  Last year we had dinner at Italianni's in BGC... This year we treated her for a birthday lunch at Corazon located at the East wing of Edsa Shangrila Mall. (With surprise guests)  Actually I was also surprised: when my Tita Malou and cousins Ann & husband Mat with their little princess Tessa, Kaye and Enrico from Sydney came.  They just arrived from Sydney two days before the birthday of my Tita to surprise her and celebrate Christmas here in the Manila.  Corazon  (by Chef Florabel).  It specializes on Fil-Hispano cuisines. Much loved Paella Valenciana, Cabeza (calamares) , Castellano (Crispy pata), Escabeche and etc.  For dessert: my Tita loved their Halo-halo but I went for their Turon with peanut butter and mantecado ice cream. Loved the ambiance!  The red and white swirled chairs and the concept of the resto!  We really enjoyed the sumptuous food tha...

He was called back for casting!  (I'll be a stage Ninang, for sure!)   Out of 4,000+ kids who participated in the Gingersnaps Model Search, Lance was one of the 50 lucky kids.  He just turned 5 last Tuesday aside from his Minion cake surprise (which made him super happy), I know he will surely be happy about this news.  Double happiness for our boy! Lance and his Minion birthday cake To all who liked or ♥ the photos of Jean Clarence "Lance" Santos on Gingersnaps model search microsite... Thank you!  I hope he makes it to the Top 6... which will be announced on February 2014.

  Only 13 days before Christmas...  Are you Christmas ready? Holiday Sale at  Fabulousity by Chiq♥ kicks off today December 12, 2013.  Up to 50% off on selected items and will run until December 31, 2013. Fabulous items: up for grabs!!! Visit my Instagram @fabulouschq : #fabchqholidaysale2013   or facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulouschiq for more details... Merry Christmas and happy shopping!

Last Sunday, December 8... I got my exclusive Mango 20 inch suitcase!  It's a promo of Mango: P10,000.00 single receipt / P8,000.00 single receipt purchase if you're a RCBC Mango cardholder.  The promo ended last Sunday also, I missed the last time they had a suitcase giveaway (2 years ago).   It's totally cute! Love the polka dots design and the hot pink piping and zipper. I can't wait to use it on my next travel adventure! For Mango addicts like me: MANGO SALE starts tomorrow (December 12): Up to 50%  / Today (December 11): Exclusive sale preview for RCBC Mango cardholders

Before the year ends I am always excited to know the upcoming year's color.  Last year was Emerald green... this year it's Radiant Orchid.  This actually helps and guides me: on what are the dominant colors for 2014... since I am on fashion accessories making and retailing. Radiant Orchid is a pink purple shade, very feminine... I love it !♥ According to Pantone: "Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love and health." So we will see more of this color this coming year!  How exciting is it to check out the shops ... seeing all these outfits and things having this shade... and the likes of fuchsia, pink and purple undertones. Credits:  Pantone website  for the photo.