Polka on my feet

Metallic Polka Dots

I've been wanting this limited edition Havaianas for quite sometime now. Unfortunately it's not available here in the Philippines. Not in All Flip Flops or those regular Havies stores. But while surfing in Multiply (my favorite site now coz of all the online shops I find), I came across someone selling this specific style although it's not as cheap as I hoped it would be. It's about $21-$23 in the US but they're selling it for almost P1,800 here, about P700 difference. That's pretty big! I could buy it but I promised myself I'd stop buying flip flops for while. Just until the wedding is done.

Or could you add Havaianas in the bridal registry? I want the pink one... Just wondering...

White Lady

I am looking for a white or cream dress for our wedding invitation photoshoot. It should be a little bit long, maybe somewhat flowy and virginal looking (ahem!). Whenever I go to a mall I'd check out the dresses but some scream "slutty" while the others lack the umph I need for a photoshoot. I know I could just have someone sew me a nice one but I'm on a tight budget and unless I can get someone to do it for P2,500 or less I'd rather not. Maybe you guys can suggest stores I can go to, to save me time rummaging through malls and shops.

But if I had a gazillion of money, I'd probably get something like these...

Badgley Mischka

Badgley Mischka

Derek Lam

Elie Saab

Elie Saab

Tracy Reese

Zac Posen

Some of these are a season or two old already but I'm after the color and style. Sigh! Dream!

(photos courtesy of www.nymag.com)

THE DEATHLY HALLOWS

July 21, 2007 marks the end of the saga of the famous boy wizard, Harry Potter. On this day, people around the world will finally get the seventh and final installment of the Harry Potter series.

Entitled Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the book brings to a close the battle between good and evil, represented by Harry and He-who-must-not-be-named. It will definitely be dark and there are rumors of death of one of the main characters. Who will die this time? Well, we just have to wait for the book and find out.

It is with great anticipation, and also sadness, that I wait for this book. After all, what do I look forward to after this one?! Probably just the movies then.

J.K. Rowling shares on her site her feelings over finishing the series, “I always knew that Harry’s story would end with the seventh book, but saying goodbye has been just as hard as I always knew it would be. Even while I’m mourning, though, I feel an incredible sense of achievement. I can hardly believe that I’ve finally written the ending I’ve been planning for so many years. I’ve never felt such a mixture of extreme emotions in my life, never dreamed I could feel simultaneously heartbroken and euphoric.”

Security has been tight around the publishing house to prevent copies from being stolen. Even J.K. Rowling guarded her manuscript with her own life. In a trip to New York last year there was a bit of fuss over her refusal to part with her manuscript. She was willing to sail home instead if the airline didn’t let her carry it all throughout the flight. The manuscript had no extra copy and parts of it were even handwritten. Now can you blame her?!

It’s been ten years since the first book arrived. I was still in college then. It was definitely a great run for Harry. Incidentally, the movie, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will be released on July 13, 2007. A good week before the book comes out.

To make sure you get your copy as soon as it hits the shelf, you can have a copy reserved for only P500 at National Bookstore and Powerbooks.

(also posted at www.kikay.exchange.ph)

CLASSES AT CAS

For those who would want to turn your kakikayan into a career or if you just want to look professionally kikay... you might want to check these classes out:

The Center for Aesthetic Studies (CAS) will be offering the following classes for the month of May 2007:

BASIC MAKE-UP ARTISTRY
108 Hours
Coverage: Period Make-Up, Fashion and Freestyle Make-Up, Make-Up for Mature Women, Photography Make-Up, Bridal Make-Up
Fee: P 18,200.00

Tentative Start of Classes: May 3, 2007 (Thursday)
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Duration: Three (3) months
Venue: Center for Aesthetic Studies (CAS), Makati

Tentative Start of Classes: May 8, 2007 (Tuesday)
Schedule: Tuesday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Duration: Three (3) months
Venue: Frank Provost, Alabang

WORKSHOP ON ARTISTRY IN MAKE-UP
4 hours
Coverage: Skin Care, Day and Night Personal Make-Up
Make-Up Partner: Guerlain
May 12, 2007 (Saturday)
1:00pm-5:00pm
Venue: Center for Aesthetic Studies (CAS), Makati
Fee: P 2,100.00
* All workshop participants are entitled to a 20% discount on selected Guerlain products

BASIC HAIR UPSTYLE
Coverage: Formal hair styles
Tentative Start of Classes: May 16, 2007 (Wednesday)
Schedule: Wednesday and Friday, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Duration: 5 weeks
Instructor: Laurent Hebert, French Consultant of Franck Provost
Venue: Center for Aesthetic Studies (CAS), Makati
Fee: P 7,000.00

Hurry, limited slots are available!

The Center for Aesthetic Studies is located at the 2nd Floor Franck Provost Building, 120 Jupiter St., Bel-Air Village, Makati City.

For any question or reservation, please get in touch with SIRIKIT at 897-0383 or 895-3401 local 113. You may also reach us at 0918-8970383.

They were so young...

For more details, click here to go to the site.