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New World Hotel: Make me feel brand new
My friend Sayoko likes to stay at the New World Hotel, Makati whenever she’s in town. I heard that they renovated, and the rumor is true—it looks good! Well, at least they’ve started. Part of the lobby...
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Bototoys for charity
Last Wednesday we dropped by Ronac Art Center’s Secret Fresh Gallery to view the customized Bototoys for breast cancer awareness. It’s been a while since I’ve gone out so I’ve been rusty with my...
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Charriol launches new collection in Manila
Stores Specialists, Inc., led by their president Zenaida Tantoco and the Charriol family led by Philippe Charriol and his children Alexandre and Coralie, hosted a St-Tropez-inspired party to introduce...
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SSI Super Sale at the Megatent
Jumpstart your Christmas shopping this Thursday to Sunday, October 25-28, 2012, as SSI brands go on sale at the Megatent in Libis, Quezon City. Take up to 70% off Gap, Gucci, Zara, Prada, Beauty Bar,...
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S.C. Vizcarra at Manila FAME
Wasn’t sure I would make it to Manila FAME this year. I was supposed to judge, but I turned it down due to a trip to Hong Kong, which I had to cancel due to a court hearing we had to attend. I made it...
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Spotted at Manila FAME
Well thank God they gave me authority to take pictures at Manila FAME (and thanks Kathy for dropping off the invites!) In the past I found it useless to blog about Manila FAME because we weren’t...
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Margiela with H&M launches in New York
Earlier today, I searched Instagram for photos on H&M’s launch party to celebrate its collaboration with Maison Martin Margiela. Held in the historical 5 Beekman Street in New York’s financial...
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On the road: More scary in the Philippines
We hear about crime all the time, but the impact is always stronger when it happens to someone we know. With elections coming up on May 13th next year, it’s time to think about who we’re voting for. We...
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About the nanny
As the sun sets I pray for the Krim family in NYC who lost both their children last night. Let’s send millions of prayers their way. — Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) October 27, 2012 Last night I...
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Poliform opens in Makati
Time flew. Nine years passed by quickly since we moved into our house. I’m a firm believer in updating, so our house is in constant renovation. There’s always something that needs to be fixed. I’m...
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Amazing weight loss captured on an iPhone
This October I went on this crazy diet that’s been difficult to stay on. One month later I’ve lost 6 lbs. I’m not ready to share what I’m doing until I’ve reached my weight goal, which is another 7-10...
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Does anybody care about the food choices in NAIA?
I’ve been quiet about NAIA for a while. Not because I haven’t been traveling. I’ve just been waiting for things to happen, since a huge budget was supposedly approved for its renovation. If they have...
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I cried
In our current world, it’s very hard to find The One, and when they do, lots of couples opt not to marry. That’s why I find it very touching that two people whom others may not find conventional chose...
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How to have mobile wifi in Japan
The first time I heard about mobile wifi abroad was when Grace brought this Virgin device to Shake Shack, New York.Of course we have gadgets like these in Manila. But I never know where to get it when...
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Tokyo with Jujiin
How did you spend the long holiday> While some “people” were busy trolling on Twitter and blaming others for their miserable existence, I was taking in the coolness of Tokyo with my friend Jujiin....
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Mommy
Besides my own mother whom I call “Mom”, there’s Mommy, who is really my friend Jude’s mom. I just realized I didn’t know her name until she died last Sunday.You may have seen her at Fat Michael’s...
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Sale! Sale! Sale!
Everything from books and art and headphones—take advantage of sales around the metro!1. Department of Avant-Garde Clichés offers a one-time sale of its entire inventory of art works and artist books...
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Tartufo at Lusso
Truffle is a fungus, which Italians call “tartufo”. Highly prized, it is often called “the diamond of the kitchen.”Indulge in fresh white truffles from Italy as Lusso offers special cheeses like...
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November Hifi Show at the Dusit Hotel this weekend
Once a year the country’s audio and videophiles gather at the Dusit Thani Hotel to feast on the latest Hifi and home theater offering from around the globe. The November Hifi Show is the only...
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Ruffa’s daughters inspire Rajo’s LOVE collection
Inspired by the drawings of Ruffa Gutierrez’ daughters, Lorin and Venice, fashion designer Rajo Laurel created the Love Collection for girls under the House of Laurel. LOVE = LOrin + VEniceThe capsule...
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