This post is one of the many late feature posts I’ve got lined up. I can’t believe we’re halfway through 2010 and I’m still writing about dated things. Believe me, I wanted to leave these things un-featured but having come across a few photos of these dresses caused me to stop and re-think that decision. They’ve become a couple of my favourite dresses so I know I had to share them with you folks.
First up is this adorable dress I bought on sale. Found in Promod’s “Nice Price” rack, a …

Over the weekend, I attended a wedding up in Tagaytay. Apart from being one of the groom’s guests, I played makeup artist-slash-hair stylist for two girls who are part of the entourage. A tricky thing, actually. It means I need more time in terms of prepping. All of us live in Manila and the wedding venue is more than a good hour’s worth of travel, we all decided to camp out up the mountain, brings us nearer and cuts down the commute to more than half so this gives us …

For folks who aren’t aware of the existence of an Anika in my life, here’s a perfect opportunity for you to find out who she is (and what she looks like). She only 10 months and some weeks old but she already weighs more than I can carry. Gah. She has apparently taken on my playful personality (or perhaps it’s just her nature) and she seemingly loves going out of the house (pretty much like me, heh). If only photos can capture her boundless energy and insatiable excitement with, er, …

I know Sunday was Father’s Day but twas decidedly spent with my gurlfriend, Penny. Reason was that Dads ought to spend the day with the kids to celebrate the special day, so the girls now have time to play! Heehee.
We actually had a few things needed done that day — something I’d like to call beauty errands, hehe — have our eyebrows threaded and buy a few beauty stuff, all part of prepping for the wedding (she’s part of the entourage and I’ll be their hair and makeup artist AND …

My yellow Forever 21 eyelet top matched the sunny Saturday afternoon spent in Eastwood. According to Ajay, the weather was perfect. I guess folks are getting tired of the wet days we’ve been having for weeks now. I reckon I’m thankful that while I was getting ready, there was no sign of rain cuz it meant it was possible for me to wear my new shoes from VNC. So, no. I drove and not walked. Heh.
Since I hardly go out during the day, sunny at that, I love wearing an …

The Rexona Lighten Up Event was over. Most of the guests already went home. Organisers were already starting to pack up but we found time to have our photo taken by event photographer, Shaira Luna, just before we left.

In photo: Kate Alvarez, Charisse Vilchez and myself.
We were on our way to Bonifacio High Street to have coffee and hang out at CBTL for a bit.
Dress Couture
Sandals Charles & Keith
Bracelets Parvatti
Watch Gift
Earrings Equip
Thanks for sending me this photo, Char and, again, I do like the photo, too!
Image: Shaira Luna

Feel free …

Me? On TV? Seriously.
Not that I minded the major plugging for my blogs (SashaManuel.com, The Parody, and Tops II Bottoms) and mainly for Style Manila, so, yea I grabbed the opportunity. This is one of the interviews I did with QTV. Shot entirely in my home whilst by principle I didn’t really want to do. But yea, there. You folks can see how my room looks like and the family den where I usually work.
Aired last night — Thursday, 16 April 2009 — on GMA Network’s QTV 11 new …

Now, I’m going the mish-mash route and just make a quick rundown of what transpired the weekend before last. Twas a bit of a busy weekend (the most so far) but I’m not complaining! Now, let me tell you why.

Started with folks from GMA came over to my house to interview me for this new show they have, QTube on QTV11 (airs every Thursday, I think). [Update: Scheduled to air later tonight, 16 April 2009, 10:15pm]
Then come Saturday, a particularly extra warm day I should add, I had invited friends …

Who is the modern Filipina?
With all the changes happening all around and having observed how the culture evolved for the past two (2) decades, I can’t help but ask the question. How do you define such a woman?
We have to admit that we come from a society filled with rules (not to mention, superstitions). Most of us grew up with strict and conservative parents, surrounded by meddling extended families (who often think that their opinions should be taken into serious consideration). Our actions measured and, oftentimes, directed by traditions and …

They arrived yester-AM. “Thank You,” it said.

And it felt like falling in love all over again.

Egg’s Vintage Jewelry never cease to amaze me. These two lovely pieces are worth all the heart-ing in the world. They’re made of LOVE.

My heart was set on getting Prussia and that I did. Egg, being the kind person that she is, had wanted to just send it to me as a thank you gift. Getting my heart’s desire for free? Who could say no? LOL.

The matte gold quad-chain with a plaque and crown …