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Tried and tested: How to clean your gadgets using Pledge
Some people think it’s hard to give me a present. Yes, but sometimes just give me something useful and big, and I’m happy. Like this package I got last December from SC Johnson.Most of the stuff I...
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Lost money and thoughts on the Hsieh family
Last week my friend Lia lost her wallet with 18 thousand pesos inside. To make her feel a bit better, I gave her a Kate Spade wallet I had barely used.“Sorry for your loss,” I told Lia.“It’s OK, maybe...
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How to win 2 million in shopping points through Watsons and your rewards card
“Can we go to Watsons?” I told my friend Grace while at Megamall last Saturday. “I need to buy feminine wash and tealights.”“Hmmmm…is something happening tonight?” Grace winked.“Uh no…I just ran out,...
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Singapore two years later (Part 1)
I have a love-hate relationship with Singapore. I used to go there a lot and it was there that I first experienced Pepper Lunch, which changed my life forever.But ever since Japan granted me a...
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Must see: Michael Kors suitcase six pairs of shoes!
Here’s a great gift for fans of Michael Kors shoes.Michael Kors has just launched the Michael Kors Jet Set 6 Shoe Collection for Spring 2015.There are six pairs in the collection: the Irving sneakers,...
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Singapore Two Years Later (Part 2)
Here’s a typical scenario at home:Me: “Aiza, pakihanap nga ng blouse na black na butas-butas,” or “Lita, nasaan na yung grey sweater ko na mahaba?”Every time I look for an item of clothing I can’t...
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No credit card? Now you can buy from App store and iTunes using your Smart phone
Personally, I can’t live without credit cards.But did you know that credit card penetration in the Philippines is only at 3%?That means there are less than 1 million credit card users in the...
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Found: Hot dudes reading in trains
Leave it to Grace to point me to this Instagram account—only two weeks old with nearly 205,000 followers—that posts pictures of hot men reading in trains.More than actors or models who were born with...
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Three stores to tickle your fancy
Back in the ’80s, Shoppeville, Greenhills was the place to be. And if you were a teenager like me, you probably went to Tickles a lot to check out the cute stuff, imported gift items and colorful...
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Watch all episodes of House of Cards, Season 3 on February 28!
If you love House of Cards, February 28, 2015 is your day.On a Saturday, beginning 4 PM, stay home because RTL CBS Asia Entertainment HD will air the latest 13 chapters (episodes) of its third...
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Date with Louis Jourdan
“Grace, do you have a French crush?” I asked earlier.“Nope. They’re kind of short.” (Grace stands 5’8″)“I have two French crushes: Alain Delon and Louis Jourdan.”L-R: Alain Delon and Louis Jourdan....
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Tried & Tested: StyLIZed x Happy Skin
Packaging is everything.When I first saw photos of Liz Uy’s lipstick collab with Happy Skin, I died of Insta-envy.Luckily, Happy Skin’s Rissa Trillo is my neighbor. She must’ve felt my wishes through...
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Tried & Tested: Aveda salon and best shampoos in the world!
I was hesitant at first to go to the new Aveda salon at Basement in Shangri-La mall, but it’s hard to say no to Catherine David who invited me to try.Hair is my biggest concern. I was born with very...
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Tried & tested: Greenwich Pizza Thins
“What do you love most about the Philippines?” I asked Jeroen when we were dating in 1997.“Merienda.”(Hmmm….I though he would say me…)Around 2:30 PM, I still look for merienda. Especially when I’m...
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Found: Olympia Le-Tan's LeSportsac collab
So I went crazy and got some Olympia Le-Tan x LeSportsac.Olympia Le-Tan is known for combining two of her passions—embroidery and books—into limited edition bags and clutches, lovingly made in...
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I've decided to discontinue cross posting to Livejournal, so from now on all the fresh entries will be posted exclusively on Chuvaness.com.Thank you Livejournal for everything!Cecile
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Lee Min Ho opens 3rd Kyochon branch in the Philippines
Lee Min Ho, we meet again.Let me just say this: I love Lee Min Ho. Thanks to my cousin-in-law Keri Zamora, I discovered the wonders of Korean dramas via Boys Over Flowers, where Lee Min Ho plays the...
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Found: Hot men on the Paris Métro
“Uhmm…I take back what I said about French men,” Grace said after finding this new Instagram account, Mecs Métro Paris, which features photos of men taken in the Parisian subway.“You will ADORE the...
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Greenwich launches #UltimateBandkada Search
Greenwich believes the best combination for a fun time is delicious food, great music, and good friends.Greenwich pizza toppings are also made of the best flavor combinations.With this formula in mind,...
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Help for Ralph Relucio
Last February 14, a 5th grade Xavier student named Ralph was badly burned during a camping activity.The school’s official statement can be found HERE.Every Xavier parent is affected and we have taken...
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Charles & Keith opens flagship store at Bonifacio High Street
I had no idea Charles & Keith was so huge in the Philippines, with 30 stores all over Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Olongapo, Pampanga, and more.Known for affordable fast-fashion footwear and...
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Fifty Shades of Boring
Last night I decided to watch Fifty Shades of Grey because my office mate Dinna was talking about it and got me curious. And since I did not read any of the books I have a few questions, which I hope...
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MAC reveals Spring/Summer makeup trends for 2015
Romero Jennings, MAC Cosmetics’ director for makeup artistry, was recently in town for the beauty brand’s Spring/Summer 2015 Trends Presentation at Shangri-La Boracay.For Spring/Summer 2015, runways...
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Quick update: Help for Ralph
Thanks to two donors, Ann and Jasper, we have deposited an additional Php 45,000 to Ralph’s account.To know more about the cause and how to help, click HERE.
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Why do Filipinos have mirrors on their desks?
Being married to a foreigner opens up your eyes to things you never even noticed about your country or fellowmen.For instance, Jeroen wanted to know why almost everyone at his office has a mirror on...
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