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source: Katré Another super cute Hello Kitty collab!  Last February 28, 2020 Katré launched their Hello Kitty bag line at their Pop-up store - 3rd floor of Greenbelt 5.  Honestly, I just learned about Katré when they announced their upcoming collaboration with Sanrio / Hello Kitty.   A little information about Katré: Katré is a  local Philippine brand established in 2009 by it's owner and creative director Kat Erro. source: Katre Aside from Hello Kitty, what's exciting about this collaboration is that - it's a Filipino brand.♥   I went to their pop-up store yesterday to check out their bags... especially the Hello Kitty bags.  (*wink)  Before the actual release, I have been eyeing their Camden bag since I am really looking for a documents bag that I can use everyday to work.  I have an option to purchase it online but I since it's my first time to get to know this brand, I wanted to see and touch their bags in ...

I have been into cosmetics nowadays... Well that started when I discovered "Colourpop"... 2 years ago.  Honestly, I am not used in wearing make up.  I remember when I was first applying for a job in Makati, the interviewer told me "Iha, don't you wear make up?" and I said: "No, Ma'am I don't know how to apply and I am not used to wearing make up po".  Then she goes, "You should learn especially when you are applying for a job, it won't hurt if you put a little make up."  I got the job though... but it made me wonder - Do I looked awful that day? hahaha.. I only used baby powder on my face, anyway... (that was years ago)  The first face powder I used was Shine free it was good then my cousin in the USA introduced "Clinique" to me which is the pressed powder I was using for 20 + years now... sometimes I alternate it with L'Oreal when the shade I am using was not available.  I also use L'Oreal Infallible liquid fou...

Hello fellow planner fanatics!  I know it's a bit late... Been busy (again) with work, business and completion of documents for my upcoming travel soon... Anyway, the Starbucks planner 2020 promo started last November 2, I was lucky to be able to grab the first few SB cards with 1 free sticker and if you have their Phone App there is also 1 free digital sticker.  Yes, you read it right you can use your Starbucks app to earn digital stickers, but you can't combine it with the card.  Like last year apart from the planner Starbucks offered travel organizer.  This year they are bringing it back!    Every year Starbucks planner has become the most coveted planner.  And I am one of them (who's going ga-ga over it) since 2007.  I am a fan of planners (even not Starbucks), notebooks, note pads, stationery, pens... I love writing, doodling, do lettering... since I was a kid and now that I getting older having a planner is a necessity for m...

Source: Google.com St. Therese,  The Little Flower,  please pick me a ROSE from the Heavenly Garden and send it tome as a message of LOVE.   Ask God to grant me the favor I thee implore and tell Him I will love Him each day more and more... Amen♥ Happy Feast Day, St. Therese of the Child Jesus!♥♥♥

Source: Google.com Another cute collaboration this year.  For the 45th anniversary of Hello Kitty, the popular denim brand partnered with Sanrio to come up with the most adorable pieces to hit the market.  Classic denims, shorts, shirts and apparels with cute Hello Kitty prints. Source: Google.com I can't wait to visit the nearest Levi's shop to check out these limited edition items.  I just hope I can still get this denim jacket which I am really wanting to have. (*wink!)  The jacket is quite pricey at P4.499.50.. For tees price starts at P999.50, bottoms starts at P2,499.50. To view the collection please click on the link:  Levi's x Hello Kitty Limited edition Collection Thoughts about this new cute collab? xo, Chiq♥

I will not miss writing my thoughts about this one!  Plains & Prints is one of my favorite local brands, and I can honestly say that I  have a couple of P&P clothes in my closet. For their 25th anniversary they collaborated with 13 top Filipino designers and 2 internationally acclaimed photographers.   Some of them have previous collaborations with Plains and Prints for the past 25 years.  I watched their preview event or grand reveal live on Instagram.  Of course I have my top choices.  I go for classic (everyday) wearable outfits.  A total of 30 amazing outfits making it one of the exciting collaborations in the Philippine fashion industry. Amina Aranaz - well-known for her bag line.  She offers perfect coordinates of shirt dress and pants.  The shirt dress costs P2,498.00 and pants P2,198.00 Celeste top and pants & Clara top and pants Anthony Ramirez - he is well known for evening wear and bridal gowns.....

At one point in your life you would realize something... you have to let go of something so precious... something so special... May I quote Marie Kondo if it does not "SPARK JOY" anymore you have to let it go.   source: Google That does not mean you don't love the person anymore but you need to learn to love yourself more.  When you are starting to lose your self-respect.  I guess it's about time to move on to the next chapter of your life.  I know it will not be easy but I have been through this couple years ago.  Through prayers and support from friends... I was able to pick myself up.   Baby steps... healing will not happen overnight... but I know in time my heart will heal... wounds heal... but the scars from the past represents my experiences and learnings... I always believe that there's always sunshine after the rain... and rainbows will bring colors to my life again... ♥