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Aji Itchy-ban
Pardon me for the hiatus. It is now 7 days post surgery (the plastic kind) and I find it awfully tedious to go online. I’ve been feeling tired, sleepy and very itchy. Meet my best friend, Arnica gel....
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Crushed by Candy (and Jane too!)
Damn you Jane Kingsu and Candy Dizon for getting me addicted to Candy Crush!!When Jane showed me the game at Keri’s birthday dinner last February, I paid no attention and thought it was no better than...
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Remember Tito Meckoy
It is now 11 days post-op and I’m still homebound, except for check-ups at the clinic and a trip to the mall to buy Spanx bras and a Tempur wedge pillow. Last Monday I hauled my carcass off to a wake...
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CRAJES: A tear come true
“I want to paint you,” the artist, Popo San Pascual told me back in the early ’90s.“Paint me with a tear in my eye,” I said.“No, I want to paint you laughing,” Popo said, “I will call it Laughing...
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How to cool your vajayjay
This isn’t a sponsored post. I’m just one of those women who have “happy periods” for the most part, when I’m not doubled over in cramps. I love cute sanitary pads, and I’m a sucker for cute packaging....
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Can’t wait for “My Husband’s Lover”
I’m excited for GMA’s new drama series, My Husband’s Lover, which premieres Monday, June 10, 2013. But don’t expect the typical “mistress genre”, as the title suggests.My Husband’s Lover, stars Tom...
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Zumba with Karen this Friday!
Last night while waiting for My Husband’s Lover on GMA, my friend Karen and I were reminiscing how we met in 1996. It was through my childhood friend Lia, who met her at Club Filipino during the...
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Will Coke-sharing can hit the Philippines?
It’s been two weeks since I last had Coke and I’m hoping never to drink again—mostly to keep my waist and face small. My love of Coke dates back to my childhood. We always had them in stock at home....
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H&M announces Isabel Marant collab
Swedish retail giant H&M is proud to announce its autumn collaboration with Parisian designer Isabel Marant. Known for her effortless style, Isabel mixes urban attitude and boho elegance with a...
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Father’s Day specials at Cibo and Pepper Lunch
To celebrate Father’s Day, CIBO offers Gamberoni—king prawns, garlic, capers, anchovy, olive oil, sautéed spinach, balsamic vinegar with parsley rice pilaf—from June 9-16, 2013 at all CIBO branches. As...
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Bench presents Lee Min Ho concert in Manila
Korean superstar Lee Min Ho comes back to Manila in his first-ever concert tour on July 6, 2013 (Saturday) at the Mall of Asia Arena. Named after the release of his first album, My Everything—World...
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No wifi, no life
This past week our internet at home conked out and my kids got really upset. At the same time, my SIM card died. The landline was dead. The water pump got busted, and our aircon was dripping. You’d...
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Stefanel opens flagship store at SM Aura
Stefanel, together with local partner Nuovo Moda Concepts Inc., launched its first store in the Philippines with a cocktail party and trunk show at the new SM Aura Premiere at Bonifacio Global City....
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Royce’ for green tea lovers this July
Maccha—or Japanese green tea—isn’t just for sipping anymore. Maccha is now a sought-after ingredient, lending its multi-layered flavors and hints of luxury to ordinary dishes and desserts. Produced...
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Robbie Antonio: Idol!
I was going to blog about being stuck in a three-hour traffic jam last night. But hell, I just read about Robbie Antonio in Vanity Fair. First, he’s building a 25,000-square-foot home in Manila,...
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Hülsta and Rolf Benz now in Manila
German luxury furniture company Hüls Group recently opened its flagship store in the Philippines, featuring top-of-the line designs by Hülsta and Rolf Benz. Hülsta takes pride in being the market...
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Bally celebrates the 60th anniversary of Mt. Everest ascent
At London Fashion Week, Bally kicked off a yearlong celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of the first two individuals known to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. On May 29, 1953, Tenzing...
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Rajo celebrates 20 years of fashion at Metrowear
Rajo Laurel celebrated 20 years in fashion with a gala show recently at at the Raffles Ballroom. Wearing his creations were Georgina Wilson, Tessa Valdes, Mandy dela Rama, Divine Lee, Isabelle Daza,...
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Where to get cool reading glasses
As some of my friends go into their 50s, out come the reading glasses. I remember my former friend telling us, “One day you just suddenly go blind, as in you can’t read. It just happens overnight.” I...
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Nina Garcia enthralls at JAG Origins
Project Runway judge and Marie Claire creative director Nina Garcia enthralled fashion fans at the recent JAG Origins during Philippine Fashion Week at the SMX Convention Center.Radiant in a black...
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