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12 Things I'm Loving Right Now

Since I'm sick at home and have nothing to do, might as well post something here in my blog. Here's a list of What I'm Loving Right Now.

1. Medieval TV- yep I'm into Medieval TV right now, specifically "Game of Thrones." I'm so glued that I'm thinking of reading the whole book series altogether. We'll see!

2. Cambridge Satchels - yep, I can't seem to get enough of it. But, sigh, enough is enough too. I'm happy with my yellow and green bags. Sister wants a red one, so maybe getting one isn't over for me yet (won't be paying that though hahahah what a cheapskate sister I am!)

3. Pepper Lunch Promo of Standard Chartered Bank - It seems like every week we eat in Pepper Lunch. Thank you Standard Chartered Credit card for this promo! I hope this is extended and that it will offer other selections!

4. Nina Garcia's "The One Hundred" - I didn't know what to get among Nina Garcia's books but I chose this one, and I'm glad I did! Most likely I'll be getting the very first book, "The Little Black Book of Style." It is a must-read for those fashion-philes out there!

5. Vigilant Citizen - I love this blog! Everyday I check it out just to see if there are new posts about "sinister sites," "occult places," the Illuminati, New World Order, etc etc. This blog satisfies my curiosity. Do check it out.

6. Talkative Eanna - yes, my darling daughter is soooo talkative these days, I can't keep up. IT's true, what they say, that once your little baby begins to talk, he/she will talk non-stop. Love Love Love.

7. Jewelmer Pearls - Yes, I'm now a pearl convert. All I have to do is save uo and muster all my strength to finally get them golden pearls.

8. White Denim Pants - just when you think summer is over, you suddenly feel that you gotta need something summery. And for me, white jeans it is. Thank goodness I found a nice one that really suits me well.

9. Net-A-Porter Magazine - I wait every week for the latest issue, and Net-a-porter magazine always never fails. Love love love this.

10. Mike Shinoda / Linkin Park - need I say more? I will meet them someday. Yes, meet them.

11. TKEES Slippers - I recently blogged about these TKEES slippers and I can't wait till I get myself one!

12. Trench Coat - Yep, the yearning is still there (and yep, I recently blogged about trench coats too. Too recent, actually just this morning hahaha). Don't care what the hubby says that our weather doesn't permit wearing this (coz I surely don't bugger him about getting ATV Parts you know). Our office is cold. And so I must get myself one.

That's just about it for me. How about you guys? Please do share the things you're loving right now!


EDIT:


Oooh! How can I forget this lovely gadget??? Didn't mean to leave it out!

The ipad 2 makes my list to 13 items. Nice!

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Rain is Pouring

Is it the rainy season now? I would think so, since lately rain has been pouring down the city. Summer may not be officially over, but I guess I should prepare for the wet season. Rain coats (trench coats!!!) and rain boots, perhaps?

Though I would love to have my own Burberry trench, I guess that would have to wait. Yes, it;s raining here in Manila but it's not exactly the unpredictable weather type of London. But, I wish I'd get this one of these days.

{Burberry Trench}

{Zara Trench version}

Now for the boots...

I've been wanting these Hunter Wellington boots since I saw Angelina wear the red one in Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Check out the various colors!

They have other prints and colors but I prefer the solid ones!

Do check however this lovely one found in Net-A-Porter:

Oh well. We'll see. Don't even know if these are available in the Philippines. If you guys know, please please drop me a note! 

In the meantime, stay dry everyone!

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TKEES For Me

Got wind of TKEES slippers in Daphne Osena's blog, and I am so wanting them.

Check out the vast array of colors that are categorized per "cosmetic" type!

Personally, I like these colors:

Sun Kissed or Coco Butter (Foundations):

Coco or Sable (Liners):

And for something with color, Strawberry Daiquiri or Candy Apple (Lipsticks)

Check out Celebs who wear TKEES:

Rachel Bilson too, among others:

TKEES are available in the Philippines at The FlatShop in Connecticut Arcade, Greenhills shopping Center. Hope these babies fit me else I'll be very very sad.

{Images from SirenBoutique.com, Singer22.com, and Anonymitynews.com}

EDIT: I got to see them slippers, and my oh my, they looked very delicate. The straps are so thin, from afar you won't see them (unless you use Nikon binoculars). My sister, who's supposed to gift me with this, hesitated and preferred to just get me something else. Oh well. I'd probably wait till someone gives this to me as a gift, dunno if I'd get one myself. 

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What Kind of Panties Am I?

Kinda weird test actually hahah, but it was fun answering it.

At first this was my result:

You Are Designer Panties

You demand the best, from head to toe. And your panties have to be pure couture, for your own luxury. Men feel like you're a worthy challenge, though you can be difficult to catch. You exude a polished, sexy vibe that tends to attract confident men.

What Kind of Panties Are You?

Blogthings: Discover the Parts of Your Personality that Have Been Hiding

But then I tried it again answering one question differently (i had a hard time choosing) and then the result was this:

You Are Funky Panties

You're stylish, trendy, but not over the top. You know how to look good - without looking like you're trying too hard. Men think that you're cute, friendly, and approachable. And you've got a spunky, feisty side that comes out after a while!

What Kind of Panties Are You?

Blogthings: A Fine Line Between Insight and Stupidity

Maybe I'm a mixture of both? Hahaha. Anyways, gotta sleep early. Will hit the mall tomorrow to buy some gifts since the little girl received a couple of birthday invitations from her friends here in our place. Nighty!

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I am Posh

Really now? Hahahaha.

You Are Posh Spice

You are a bit of a snob. You know you're beautiful and popular, and you don't let anyone forget it. You are a little demanding. You know what you want, and you're not about to settle. You are concerned with your looks, social status, and wealth. You like to be at the top of your game for all aspects of life. You like to surround yourself with beautiful objects. Aesthetics are important to you.

What Spice Girl Are You?

Blogthings: Discover the Parts of Your Personality that Have Been Hiding

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Ace Water Spa in Pasig

I know might be too late to share but guess what, Ace Water Spa in Pasig is now open and has a grand opening promo! Check this out!

I knew about Ace Water Spa years ago but it was a little too far from home. Then last year, there was a building near my parents residence that was being built... it's the Ace Water Residences (or whatever it's called), and in that condo there will be an Ace Water Spa. That got us thrilled!

I'm really happy that Ace Water Spa is now nearer to home. I told my officemates yesterday that it's 5 minutes away from our place, but the 3 minutes is the time going out of our parking lot hahaha.

So today, I will be with some of my colleagues to try out the water spa. I'm bringing along the little girl too. I'm sure she'll enjoy. Hopefully this type of spa will soothe my tired body (and mind hahaha) plus help in slimming down (together with best weight loss pills for women of course hahaha).

Will blog again later about our experience. Stay tuned!


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Another Day at the Mall

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Biggest Pizza

Check this out.

That's the biggest pizza I've ever seen so far.

Edit:
I have posted this picture in my FB and a lot of my friends were amused and curious at the same time. How was the pizza delivered, one asked. Well, the pizza was delivered on a motorbike, with 2 men - pizza was placed on top of their heads. Sounds weird but yeah, my cousin said that was how the pizza was delivered. Next question, was it good? Well I think it would've tasted better if the pizza was still hot. It was fist delivered in QC then brought to Pasig. It was a mistake in address. When it arrived, it was not hot and tough too ( a small utility knife couldn't cut it hahah) so we had to "re-bake" them by batches.

It was a fun thing though. I wouldn't hesitate ordering it if i have to feed a lot of people in one sitting. Heheh!

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Medieval TV

My favorite TV shows CSI, CSI Miami, CSI NY, Law & Order SVU, Gossip Girl, NCIS LA, Law & Order LA, The Vampire Diaries, and Glee (did I miss anything) have either recently ended or about to end. This means that I need more shows to keep me awake at night (instead of checking out hemo rage reviews!). Hahaha.

I've found two actually, both very interesting to me. First is Camelot. I've been fascinated by Arthurian legends, and have probably read all the famous books (my fave is Mists of Avalon) about it. This latest TV show has a very different twist in it. Actually a lot of twists, rather far from the stories we are (or I am) used to.

Eva Green as Morgana. Joseph Fiennes as Merlin. Need I say more?

Then, on to HBO's Game of Thrones. 

Sean Bean as lead. The plot is not Tolkien-ish, though this is a totally different medieval world. This is based on George R. Martin's "A Song of Fire and Ice" series. I have not read these books nor have heard of them before. But the plot (at least for now) is very interesting. Production value is high. I love it actually. Really good actors too.

Do check out these two new shows and get hooked!

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Secreting The Pearl

Enough of Bags. Mother is right. I should either get a really nice watch. I've checked out Rolex stuff but wasn't that convinced.

Would've liked this but of course, I don't have enough moolah to get me one...

But....

I'm actually "Secret"-ing this from Jewelmer...

12.92 mm gold pearl earrings from Jewelmer

This is dangerously close to my office.

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That Yellow Bag

Finally.

Shirt dress: Rue 202

Wedge Shoes: Charles &; Keith

Yellow Bag: Cambridge Satchel

Sunnies: Aviators

I love this pic... bright bright bag and Eanna's really gorgeous smile! Summer loving! 

Cambridge Satchels are available at Schu shops (gotta love the shoes womens or shall i say women must-have). Got mine in MOA - my first was the green satchel (check my posts "That Green Bag" and "Saturday Fun at Mercato Central")! Excellent people who made sure I got my orders asap. Thanks a million!

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Fall: Long Earrings Are Back

Says Vogue. That's for Fall 2011. And I think I'm feeling it! My fave...

Actually, what I'm more feeling is the makeup. I know you should highlight either the eyes or the lips but I just can't resist loving this picture. I love the dark eye. And I love the red vampire-esque lips.

Anyways, going back to earrings. Yup, I'm feeling this long earrings trend for fall. It's been a long time since I've worn earrings, and this probably is the cause of me wanting those Jewelmer gold pearls (yes I am extremely infatuated!). But, since I am on purchase ban (yes, self-banning, thank you), I would just probably satisfy my earring craving by getting long earrings instead (you know, cheap thrills hahaha).

Gosh, I can't wait for fall. Seriously.

I know, I know, summer is here and there are loads to enjoy about it: hot bright colors, the beach plus steak and lobsters on electric grills, light dresses... But sorry, I really have to say this (again)... I love fall more. Rich, sensual, earthy. From the makeup to clothes to accessories. Love.

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The Copper Beech by Marie Howe

The Copper Beech

by

Marie Howe

Immense, entirely itself,

it wore that yard like a dress,

with limbs low enough for me to enter it

and climb the crooked ladder to where

I could lean against the trunk and practice being alone.

One day, I heard the sound before I saw it, rain fell darkening the sidewalk.

Sitting close to the center, not very high in the branches,

I heard it hitting the high leaves, and I was happy,

watching it happen without it happening to me.

***

Do you have your own copper beech? Is it a special place for you, or a state of mind where you can be lost in your solitude? I have both. But more often than not, it is in me, whenever I get lost in my daydreams. When I just submit myself to my imagination of a different world, a different lifetime. It is also in me, when I just meditate and get one or shall I say commune with "nature." 

Yes, me and my dreams.

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Book: Parisian Chic

If there's one book I'd really love to have right now, it's this: Parisian Chic by Ines de la Fressange:

I love French/Parisian Style. Looks so effortless. But very very chic.

Check out this navy sweater. Don't know if I can ever pull off white jeans but wow, the combo really does work. Well, for thin girls at least.

Gotta love this get-up. Looks sooo effortless, but I don't know, it's really a looker.

Then there's my favorite. The trench. Seriously I will get one, and I won;t allow the hubby to get in the way. He keeps on telling me that I don't need one because of our weather. But still... The office is freezing cold. Now that's a good excuse right?

Effortlessly chic, di ba?

Here's an excerpt from the book:

Oh well. Love love love. I wish I could wear these kinds of clothing everyday, but alas, unless I get an it degree and work for an IT firm that accepts these as work clothes, this will probably not be. Our office attire should be "Business Casual." Also known as long sleeve shirt + pants + pumps. Still, I think I could inject some "effortless chic" somehow!

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