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Patricia Field's lucky charm for Payless
Costume designer, stylist, and fashion designer Patricia Field recently unveiled a four-leaf clover charm necklace under the Patricia Field for Payless designer label.The silver-toned necklace...
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Trumpets needs to get their act together
From the first time we tried to enroll, it already felt wrong.This summer we planned to keep the boys busy by signing them up in a junior basketball league and street dancing at Trumpets.My son Ben has...
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Recent pressies
Saw this yesterday and am I supposed to believe that Mr. Rockstar knows anything about it??Thanks anyway, whoever sent it. Cecile with an "E" please. :)My one big regret is, the late Francis M won't be...
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Guess who had a facelift?
Powerbooks at Greenbelt 4 just got a facelift, care of architect Joey Yupangco.On June 1, 2010, 6 PM, join Joey, Tessa Prieto, Tim Yap, Sara Black, Inés and Nacho Tambunting, David and Powie Celdran,...
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Quirks opens at Shang
This June 1, 2010, Quirks opens its second store on the 5th level of Shangri-la Plaza. The 15-square-meter kiosk will offers unique gift items, home ornaments, gadgets and desk accessories imported...
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Another kind of steak
When I hear of bistecca, I think of an extra large bone-in steak with rock salt on top of it.I haven't been eating much red meat lately, but today I really just wanted to be in good, funny company.So...
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It's all about accessories
From last night's dinner: Jiki's bagLen's shoesGrace's necklaceGel's shoes Jiki's tattooGel's wallet
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Take those Pounds Away and Sparty! with Sexy Chef
If New York has Bethenny Frankel, Manila has the Sexy Chef.Started in July 2005 by sisters Rachel and Barni Alejandro, the Sexy Chef delivers fit meals specially designed to help you lose weight and...
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Gerdie
It's always a sad thing when I have to delete a number on my phone, because that person is gone:Chelo Zamora, Francis Magalona, Tita Noly, Gerdie Francisco.I met Gerdie through my friend Lia, her...
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One Beansprout at a time
Last September 2008, Beansprout launched its first line of reusable lightweight, water-resistant shopping bags that could be rolled into a pocket-sized package that would easily fit in your bag. They...
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Turning Japanese
Hindi ko kinaya.Japan really has the best stylists in the world.Remember Manny Pacquiao in a Nike poster at Parco in Shibuya?and The Gap in Tokyo?Now look at Charice styled by the Japanese.Much better...
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Signs of the Times
With climate change, record-breaking heat, drought, typhoons, earthquakes everyday, and the impending La Niña, I don't mean to scare you, but are these the signs of the Apocalypse?Revelation 16:3—"And...
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Pinoy Power: Let's go!
Please vote for my friend/kamag-anak, jeweller Janina Dizon Hoschka, who is shortlisted in W Magazine's 20 Chic Picks! I just did. It only takes one minute.Just click on her thumbnail photo and fill up...
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JPG hands over the reins to Lemaire
PARIS—After seven fruitful years of creative partnership, Hermès and Jean-Paul Gaultier, artistic director of women’s ready-to-wear, have decided to bring to an end their collaboration allowing...
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My bookshelf at Powerbooks
To launch the new look of Powerbooks at Greenbelt 4, they asked a bunch of us to stock up our personal shelves of books that we like. Just to give you an idea what my bookshelf looked like on Wednesday...
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Hello Kitty x Goyard
Still at the Powerbooks launch, the highlight of my day was to see Tita Virgie Ramos in a Louis Vuitton top and the only known Hello Kitty Goyard in the world. A few days ago I was talking to Girlie...
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Who's watching?
The hottest ticket this June isn't for any concert, but for Al Gore's Leadership Conference at the SMX Convention Center.I'm so thrilled to have tickets and will be there with Jeroen and Jude, though...
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Pond's x Plains & Prints out July 3rd
Get ready for the biggest collaboration between Pond's x Plains & Prints. (enlarge)22 red and white limited edition dresses were created, inspired by Pond’s x Plains & Prints brand ambassadors:...
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Separation of state and showbiz
After asking Boy Abunda to be Secretary of Tourism, president-elect Noy is said to be considering Dingdong Dantes and Ogie Alcasid for government posts. (Source)This early, you can tell who's running...
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'Fraid
How come we missed this in 2008? I hate the term "cougar" almost as much as I hate "gimmick." But I have to use it now because that's what this entry is all about.I know I'm always huli sa balita (last...
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