The Only Thing Missing In My Outfit Is Snow

What I wore: Top from Giordano, Skirt from People are People, Thrifted fur vest, Boots from Zara, Bag from Trove Bags (St.James Bazaar)

Today we had lunch at Renaissance before doing our supposed "Christmas shopping"

What I had:

Century egg, jellyfish, spicy tuna salad, pumpkin paste w/ mozarella, sushi, fish. (And a second serving of a hungarian sausage, beef tart, and a siomai)

Dessert:

Chocolate cheesecake, Creme Brulee, Kwiwi Parfait, Chocolate fountain thingies.

FOOD PORN.

I used the term "supposed Christmas shopping" because we BARELY did any. My parents tired me for nothing. We went from Greenbelt, to Landmark, to Glorietta without purchasing a THING. Well okay, I was able to buy a Christmas dress but that was it and I wasnt even able to get my Christmas OR Birthday gift yet. I wanted this dress from Zara but my parents BOTH agreed that it was too revealing. Since when was I restricted to buying certain clothes? The world is truly changing. There was also this reaallyy PRETTY, flattering, and not to mention CHEAP dress over at The Ramp but my mom said I looked slutty in it. When did my parents even care? It was hella amazing and I thought I looked great in it so why not? Well whatever, tomorrow I am going to pressure my dad into getting me the Zara dress since it REALLY is amazing and I cant get it off my head until now.

Tomorrow we're going to Quiapo, Trinoma, and Eastwood (I know, its as if we're touring the malls one city at a time). On the BUY list for tomorrow is Tammy's camera (and hopefully my Zara dress hihi). Then on Monday, we're doing the shopping for all the relatives in Town. If God permits, we will go by the next few days very smoothly and we will finish everything according to schedule. That's about it for now. Till next time!

New Stores!

I just couldnt contain this new information that I was able to get so I just KNEW that I had to blog it. Payless Shoes, a shoe brand based in the US is opening here in Manila mid 2010. Also, it has been confirmed that Forever21 will also be opening next year though there is no official date yet.

Now heres another article I stumbled on a while ago. It was too interesting to pass so here it is. This is just a repost from Jirita Jackson's blog: http://chuvaness.com

Someone's idea of a "unique" Christmas decoration/art installation is drawing different kinds of reactions from the neighbors.

Its creator says:

"Good news is that I truly out did myself this year with my Christmas
decorations. The bad news is that I had to take him down after two days. I had
more people come screaming up to my house than ever. Great stories. But two
things made me take it down.
First, the cops advised me that it would cause
traffic accidents as they almost wrecked when they drove by.
Second, a 55
year old lady grabbed the 75 pound ladder almost killed herself putting it
against my house and didn't realize it was fake until she climbed to the top
(she was not happy). By the way, she was one of many people who attempted to do
that. My yard couldn't take it either. I have more than a few tire tracks where
people literally drove up my yard."

Via: Eddie Boy Escudero

Taste of Korean Culture

Today was literally a taste of Korean culture. Grace, Nancy, and Irene brought Kathleen and I around BF's korean spots. First off was Bi Wom, a Korean restaurant featuring traditional Korean delicacies including the ever so famous kimbap and bibimbap.

It was such an experience eating there. We werent only served in the traditional Korean style, but we were also able to get a taste of their specialties. Not only that, but it was really worth it eating there since we only paid 1.2k for ALL 5 of us already. Plus the servings were really huge and anyone would definitely be satisfied going there.

To try and lose all that we ate, we walked more. Walking around BF is actually fun when you're with friends minus the sun. We went to the Korean supermarket where we got some stuff for tomorrow's Christmas party. Grace also treated us to some icecream! Yumyumyum!

While waiting for the KTV to open, we chilled around Pergola and ended up in Starbucks where this happened..

Me: Oh ayan na medyo cute medyo cute!
Everyone: ...
Me: OR WAS THAT THE GUY A WHILE AGO?!
AHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA shit super laughtrip. Its a super inside joke but whatever. That laugh amongst us was really endless when that happened.

Finally, for the best part. KARAOKE!!! I LOOOVE the Koreans for introducing us to this! Its the best ever! The place was FABULOUS as well! Karaoke never seemed this fun.

and well, you know what happens when Kath and I get a hold of the mic... I DONT CARE EH EH EH EH EHH !!

and so, that was the end of our adventure. This is out of topic, but at the end of the day I was also able to commute for the first time. Its not so bad, actually. Now if there were only trikes here in our village..

I LOVE ALL OF YOU GUYS! TILL NEXT TIME!!

Candymag.com Feature

Thanks to the girls over at Candymag.com for the feature! Read the full article at http://www.candymag.com/magazine/fashion/style-files-trish-dela-fuente