Clik here to view.
Louis Vuitton's tribute to Christopher Nemeth
I was probably 20 years old when I met Christopher Nemeth at his first shop in Tokyo called Sector.It was the late ’80s. He apologized for having a bad cold as he sneezed into a tissue.I remember being...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Justin Bieber + Lara Stone = Marky Mark + Kate Moss
Music meets fashion in Calvin Klein’s latest multi-media global ad campaign, featuring Justin Bieber along with Dutch model Lara Stone.The latest ad campaign echoes one of Calvin Klein’s most iconic...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Are Coke and chocolate causing my migraines?
The older I get, the more frequent my migraines.Migraines have been such a part of my recent life that I got used to it. If you are close to me you have probably seen me wearing a cool gel patch on my...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Win 2 million worth of shopping madness with your SM and BDO cards
Not all plastic cards are created equal.Most of us all have a collection of shopping/membership cards in our wallets, but did you notice that some cards are more beneficial than others, and some are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fun food meets Lego at Spectrum's Awesome Sunday Brunch
When I was growing up, one of the things I really enjoyed was going to hotel buffets with my family—usually on special occasions.Now that I have my own kids, we go to them more often—sometimes when...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bomberg: Audacity and rebellion in a Swiss watch
Bomberg is a Swiss watch brand that looks at time-keeping from a different perspective.While other brands from Switzerland bank on tradition, Bomberg is all about youth, modernity and breaking...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Simple solution to a slow Mac with a graphics problem
For the last week or so I’ve been suffering from a really slow Mac, so bad that I actually thought of buying a new one. The only thing that stopped me aside from the price, is that the new Macs don’t...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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....
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View Article