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Something to think about
The next time you have an urge to call someone “baboy” or criticize someone’s looks because they married a foreigner and you didn’t (I am not a wood carving), think about this news anchor from La...
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David Guetta 10.10.12 at Mall of Asia Arena
Manila plays host to the world’s #1 DJ, who has taken electronic dance music to another level. French DJ and house music producer David Guetta performs live at the Mall of Asia Arena this October 10,...
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Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
I kind of unplugged for two days to watch the entire season of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo after Anderson Cooper told Jimmy Fallon it’s his favorite reality show. Prior to watching it, I didn’t know what...
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Instagram with Pepper Lunch and win cash!
Here’s a fun promo for anyone in the Philippines with an Instagram account. Go to Pepper Lunch and look for the “mascot” in front of the store. Take a picture, upload to your Instagram, tag...
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My week with singaw and the joy of Apple TV
For the past week I’ve been nursing this multiple singaw or canker sore on the left side of my cheek. I’d take a picture but everyone I’ve showed it to feels like vomiting. I know it was caused by my...
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Rajo Laurel designs new Informatics uniforms
Some time ago, my brother-in-law Leo Riingen, who runs the Informatics franchise in the Philippines, told me the students were asking for a new uniform they could be proud of. He asked me to design it....
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KZ: I’m a fan!
Disclaimer: I have probably seen probably one episode of X-Factor Philippines. Saw it because everyone was tweeting about Charice’s crimped hairdo. I have not watched ever since, but today I got this...
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First look: Margiela x H&M
I was thinking about going to H&M Shanghai or elsewhere on November 15 to get some Martin Margiela x H&M. I certainly don’t want to line up for two hours in cities where people know...
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The Peninsula Manila turns pink this October
For the fifth year running, The Peninsula Manila goes all out in its support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This entire month of October, the grand fountain in front of the hotel will be illuminated...
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How to say goodbye through your blog
Almost nine years ago I was confined to St. Luke’s hospital for 13 days. It started with the worst kind of stomach pain. For a week, doctors couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me, until I begged...
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Bototoy for breast cancer awareness
Nearly a month ago I received an invitation to customize a Bototoy for Breast Cancer Awareness. Bototoy is a wooden robot created by Architect Arnold Austria of Jagnus Design Studio. I don’t really...
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Carine Roitfeld vs. Marilyn Monroe for M.A.C
This October, M.A.C launches two new collections inspired by legendary Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe and French editor and stylist Carine Roitfeld. Carine Roitfeld, known for her smoky eyes,...
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Shabby Chic
Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic was a TV show that ran from 1999-2003 on channels E! and the Style Network. It was my cousin Chelo’s favorite show; I used to hear it from her all the time. I never paid...
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Can you spot the thief?
I’m really lucky my wallet doesn’t get stolen. I’ve only lost maybe two cameras since 2000. But what do pickpockets look like? Can they look very chic? Watch the CCTV below. See all the wallets coming...
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Watch your stuff
Mind your own stuff and beware of dropped coins. My sister lost her carryon, handbag and all its contents at the Berlin airport when she used the restroom and asked her co-worker to watch her stuff. A...
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Kuryente
I first heard of the media term “kuryente” while I was working for the Daily Globe in 1991. Apparently it meant believing some story as fact or truth, when you are being taken for a ride. As a blogger...
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Margiela is not dead!
He may have sold his name and label to DIESEL, but Maison Martin Margiela’s collab with H&M launching next month shows he hasn’t sold his soul! I feel like crying after see the lookbook pics! I’ll...
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The fear of fear
Aside from flying in airplanes and substandard restrooms, I try to avoid cruise ships, cable cars, rollercoasters, and I say a prayer every time I have to ride a tiny elevator. Another thing I’m...
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Crying over a wedding invitation
Jeroen and I had a beautiful wedding invitation designed by Yodel Pe back in 2000. Luckily we printed many extras. I still have a bunch of them stored somewhere. (I’ll show you when I find them ) I...
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Flight 001 opens at BHS Central
So I found out the new open mall/area across from Bonifacio High Street has a name—it’s Bonifacio High Street Central. The open area is surrounded by three buildings: the first one has Cake Club and...
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