NARS: Night Series

Smokey eyes are fun to do and with NARS Night Series, it's even better. Colors are intense and deliver the dramatic effect you really look for.

top: Night Star, Night Clubbong, Night Flight

bottom: Night Porter, Night Rider, Night Breed

Night Series also includes nail polish...

Night Breed

Night Porter

Night Flight

Night Rider

Reunited and it feels so good!

Months ago I bought a pair of vanilla oxfords from Schu. But something bad happened to it while I was using it in the US (read post here). 

A few days ago I received a gift from them!

My wonderful oxfords! Yey! It was so nice of them to replace it. I so love this pair coz it matches with almost anything. 

See?! Well, not up to dressing up so much yesterday... mommy outfit to a nearby resto.

Thanks to Schu. Thanks to Ruby and Jayjay! Love! Love!

Wish List No. 3?!

There are some brands that bring back memories from my childhood... ok, maybe not that far off. Maybe high school and college.

Keds is one of them. I think I had two or three back in the day. I remember having white and blue. Lately I've been wanting a pair again. This time from their soft washed collection.

Not Too Shabby Laceless in Navy Washed

Lilac

Mustard... I'm liking this color the best!

Slip on shoes so easy to wear with everything. And I think I'll be needing all my flat shoes in the months to come...

Fall Nails: Chanel

A friend mentioned I haven't posting beauty posts lately. Blame it on the shoes! 

Well, here's something new from Chanel! Another limited edition nail polish collection. This denim-inspired trio will definitely go fast... like all Chanel polishes.

Les Jeans de Chanel

from L to R: Blue Rebel, Blue Boy, Coco Blue

Available starting September 8.

It's A Surprise!!!

I had to use Elmo. He's my son's muppet of the moment.

Anyway, just cooking something up for next month. You now what September means to me??? Guess!

Wish list No. 2?!

Won't stop wishing... like winning the lotto... or getting any of these...

Celine Luggage Mini Tote

Luggage Phantom Square Bag

Did somebody win the P133M already?!

Family of the Day (70s style)

Off to school with my little boy. We were the featured Family of the Day. We were supposed to share something our family loved to do or collected or, just something unique about our family.

We decided to share our love for books. My husband collects reference books mostly on training and customer service. I love romance novels, mostly from the regency period. And we have been collecting Dr. Seuss books for our little Mangu.

Daddy's books

my books

Mangu's books

We read the book "Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear" by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle to the kids. Well, I read and my hubby did all the animal sounds. The kids were so adorable mimicking the sounds hubby was making! 

I guess where really a bunch of nerds! Haha! Anyway, since we went to a pre-school, and my son's school is also strict with visitors and the clothes they wear, I ended up wearing something safe. Saw this wide-legged pants from Topshop this morning and started my outfit from there.

top from bazaar; wide-legged pants from Topshop, brown woven belt from bazaar, 

shoes Anthology (Xeng Xulueta collection),

"You Can't Fake Fashion" canvas bag by CFDA; owl necklace and ribbon ring from bazaar 

No make up for the meantime, had some bad reaction to the BB cream I tried. Well, happy weekend everyone! Mine officially started a few hours ago!

FOREVER 21 3-DAY SALE

Here we go again!

Forever 21 MasterCard holders perks:
Get in as early as 8:30am this weekend at SM Makati! Just preset your Forever 21 MasterCard + 1 valid ID.
10% off on regular priced items on all 3 days (min. purchase of P5K single receipt required)
20% off on regular priced items when you use it with your SMAC/BDO Rewards/Prestige card on Aug. 19, 10am-12nn (min. purchase of P5K single receipt required)

Wish list No. 1?!

Can I start my birthday wish list already? My birthday isn't til next month, no harm in doing it early right?! Coz I want this...

beige Florence from Anthology

they also have one in black but I want the beige one.

Tried them on today and almost ran out the store with it. Sigh.

In case my fairy godmother or husband is reading this... Anthology shoes are available at Anthem stores in Greenbelt 3, Powerplant, and RAMP in Edsa Shangri-la and Glorietta... 

MELISSA + KARIM + AVA

Midnight last night, I impulsively bought this...

I have too much black, so decided on gold. I just hope I got the right size... 

Next week's private sale is also something to look forward to.

Get revved up for FASHION REV MANILA

Aspiring model? Photographer? Or you just love being surrounded by fashion? This event is just for you!

October 1-2, 2011, 10am to 10pm

MEGATENT Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City

"FASHION REV MANILA A Fashion and Lifestyle Bazaar" is the hottest shopping event in Metro where the style conscious can ultra-pamper themselves in a chic environment with the utmost in super-fab finds in beauty and fashion while indulging in scrumptious culinary delights! Every concessionaire's merchandise will be pre-approved to ensure that only QUALITY products are sold to Quality Shoppers who enjoy being pampered and primped.

This event is dedicated to showcase entrepreneurs' products and is geared towards promoting a Modelpreneurship (models who get into entrepreneurship) mindset. Through this event we aime to provide a venue for budding entrepreneurs to connect and learn new skills through our free workshops and bazaar.

It's going to be a fun-filled two days of mini-makeovers, bazaar, shopping, and modeling and photography workshops!

Well, they got me at "bazaar"! Stay tuned here, I''ll be giving away tickets for the event

For those interested in being a concessionaire or providing sponsorship to the event, visit their Multiply site fashionrevmanila.multiply.com or get in touch with them:

For Concessionaires / Booth Inquiries: Ms. Socs Deterala
Mobile : 0917 528 0322 

Landline : 882 28 29 (look for Socs or Malu) 

E-mail : metrobazaar11@yahoo.com 

For Sponsorship Inquiries / and others: Ms. Jane Lacap 

Mobile : 0917 537 5263 

Landline : 975 83 79 

E-mail : metroepisode.events@gmail.com Catch the early bird discount!!! 

Early Bird pricing wraps up on July 30, 2011 (Saturday).

Let's do online billboard instead: NEIL ETHERIDGE

Damn! With all those prudes protesting underwear billboards along main thoroughfares, we won't get to see yummy pics like this! 

Can I just say, among all Azkals he's my ultimate crush!!!

Oh, folded & hung, you just made my day!

MELISSA GIVEAWAY ON AVA

Just reminding you guys that you still have a few days to invite your friends to AVA! And you might just be lucky enough to win a pair of MELISSA shoes and P3,000 worth of gift certificate.

Clothes I'll Never Get To Wear

Since I've given up on losing weight... I know I'll never get to wear these dresses unless I go under the knife. And because I've promised that my rhinoplasty will be the first and last surgery I'll get, I will just admire these from afar...

From Hervé Léger

This week on AVA: VIETA on sale and a MELISSA shoe giveaway!

It's bags and shoes for the first half of August on AVA. New this week is the VIETA bags private sale. 

Vieta is known for its impeccable tailoring and elegant designs. International fashion publications such as Seventeen, Cosmopolitan and Instyle featured Vieta bags in the "get the look for less" section of the magazines. Vieta has gained universal appeal mainly because of its success in delivering the best quality designer bags that are trendy and completely unique at an affordable price!

A few months ago, I bought the Deyn bag in black and have blogged about it. Quite a versatile design, I've used in for work and weekend shopping trips.

Now AVA brings you several VIETA bags...

Deyn Handbag is available in three colors: black, taupe and brown... kinda liking taupe

Paige Shoulder Bag

Sienne Satchel

Up to 30% off on these bags. More styles on their site. The VIETA private sale will run from Aug. 5 to Aug. 19!

I really would love to grab a bag from VIETA but I'm also waiting for the next sale! 

MELISSA, our favorite jelly shoes, is next on AVA's list starting Aug. 12 until Aug. 26. Now I can't decide if I should get a bag or shoes! See some of the shoes on sale...

Paris designer, J Maskrey

my favorite collection, Vivienne Westwood

award winning industrial designer from NY, Karim Rashid

But to make things interesting, AVA will give one lucky lady a chance to get a free pair of MELISSA shoes for free!

To make things sweeter... the winner will also get P3,000 worth of gift certificate from MELISSA! It's like getting two pairs for free!

So, from now until Aug. 12, gather all your family, friends, colleagues and whoever is there in your contact list and invite them all! 

AVA is the first invitation-only shopping community in the Philippines. If not yet a member, click here to register... I've just invited you!

ASIANVOGUE says Thanks!

Ordered my first pair of AsianVogue and will be getting it in a few weeks. While I wait, I would like to share this...

AsianVogue is giving away a pair of shoes to two lucky laides! 

Here's how:

1. Follow ASIANVOGUE on Tumblr during the duration of the contest.

2. Like ASIANVOGUE on Facebook.

3. Reblog this post. You can only reblog once.

For the rest of the terms and conditions of the giveaway, click here. Deadline for entries will be on August 20, 2011 and winner will be announced the next day.

AsianVogue accepts orders for bags and shoes. Check out their site for the styles and designs available. It's pre-order so be patient. Takes average of three weeks to get done. Their shoes are inspired by the latest brands and styles. 

AVA this week: CHINESE LAUNDRY

There's no dirty laundry here...

This week, AVA presents Chinese Laundry. The brand was launched in 1981 and still continues to come out with stylish designs. 

"Chinese Laundry constantly provides a great mix of style and trend that is ideal for a Filipina's fashion taste. Its designs are uniquely elegant that women can pair them with a simple cocktail dress." says Valerie Fernando, AVA's Merchandising Manager.

Sexy and sophisticates, the proof is in these pictures...

Famous Star

Fire It Up

Fit 2 B Tied

The AVA Chinese Laundry private sale runs from July 29 to August 12. Hurry coz some styles are really going fast! If you're still not a member of AVA, just click here and register and enjoy more of their upcoming sales. 

AVA is the first invitation-only shopping community in the Philippines. They offer as much as 70% off on designer brands.

ANTHOLOGY + Team Manila

I'm a fan of both brands! Anthology is, of course, my source of comfy shoes. And Team Manila was introduced to me by my brother years ago. He gave me my first shirt. 

What happens when the two collaborate? Here's what happens... the AVENIDA Collection

Shanghai flats with a nationalistic flair. This limited edition collection will be available in Team Manila stores this week.