Been watching a number of reviews on Target's new fragrance line called Fine'ry.
Majority of the reviews are glowing. They're all agreeing that Fine'ry fragrances are good dupes for high end and niche fragrances, at the fraction of a price. And for $29.99, it's hard to go wrong with that.
Take me to Target, please!
Back in my college days, Piattos was the go-to-snack.
We'd often trek near CASAA to buy a pack. Sometimes, the stores inside the restrooms (yes, we had stores inside our restrooms) would sell this as well.The most popular flavour back then was Sour Cream, but we'd buy the cheese one every so often.
Decades after, Piattos is still around, and it's still enjoying the same popularity that it did. One reason is that they're always finding ways to make the product feel new and fresh. Having new flavours is one way they do this.
Just like my newest discovery:
Yup, Piattos is now on the Truffle bandwagon! And while the flavour isn't as strong and distinct as Lay's or Meadows, it's still good. Especially if you thin of how affordable this is.
It's these new things that make me look forward to an old brand like Piattos.
The iconic DVF wrap dress is 50 years old?
Whowouldathunk?
Further proof that classic fashion is timeless.
Here's another collab of a post.
Just like last Tuesday's post, it's a Look For Less Than A Thousand, but also a colour story.
This yellow ensemble brings in so much sunshine. The pique shirt dress is from Regatta, and the cropped jacket is from The SM Store. Just like the happy hue, the ensemble is also happy, youthful and relaxed. It's a great ensemble for the weekend, maybe around September onwards. Not now, it's too hot.
Snagged both items while they were on sale, and total rang up to a few bucks shy of P900.
Both the colour and the price are enough to make you happy!
Whenever they're on sale, a visit to The SM Store is mandatory because of the wealth of great finds that they offer.
During this time, they put some of their new-ish stocks on 50% off, which makes it irresistible. During their sales, it's so easy to come up with a chic Look For Less Than A Thousand. And this one drew me in because of the colours.
This ensemble plays with different shades of brown. The top has this rich, caramel colour and is a knitted blouse with textured details.
We can't talk about "The Neverending Story" without mentioning its iconic theme song.
This classic song from 1985 is by Limahl. While they had several hits in the 80s, among them "Too Shy," this is the song that really made an impact on me. It might be because of its relation to the film, but this has a magical quality to it.
That's why my fondness for this song never ends.
Back in the 80s, Barret Oliver was the quintessential boy-next-door in Hollywood movies.
His career really kicked-off when he appeared in "The Neverending Story." This was such a fantastic fantasy film which became one of my faves.
Then, his next big role was in "D.A.R.Y.L." This was another film that captured my imagination and briefly made me consider wanting to be an android.
Then, there was "Cocoon" and "Cocoon: The Return." These films solidified his character as the curious, precocious boy who always gets into these great adventures.
After the 80s, he disappeared from the Hollywood scene. Which necessitates the question: "Where is Barret Oliver now?"
Searching for him on the net, it seems like his last Hollwood appearance was at the end of the 80s. After that, there weren't any movies or TV shows that had him.
And with that, he'll always remain that precocious, adventurous, boy-next-door in my mind.
Nope, this post isn’t about a hairstyle.
It’s about how you can put a twist on fashion trends.
The striped top and navy pants combo is a staple in French fashion. It’s the quintessential uniform of the chic Parisian woman.
But you can “lift” the look with the right pieces, like so:
The top is the classic striped top that French women love. But instead of a bateau neckline and 3/4 sleeves, this has a crew neck with a drop shoulder silhouette. This cool shirt is from Monki.
For the pants, instead of the usual relaxed trouser style, this is a cargo pant with multiple pockets, it’s a fab find from Forever 21. (That’s an alliteration with lots of Fs!)
So, if you ask whether something a chic as French fashion can still be made even more fashionable?
Oui agree!
What is it about our office building that makes it a fave sleeping spot of cats?
A week after taking a snap of that comfortable catnapper, here’s another one!
Times like these, you can’t help but want to be a cat.
Summer calls for bright colours. And they don't get any brighter than hot pink.
And it doesn't get any more summer than this ensemble.
The dress is from The SM Store. It's a linen dress with side cut-outs and a front slit. The overall silhouette screams summer!
The slides are from Zara, and it has the same hot pink hue as the dress. To give it an even more summer-y vibe, there's a floral detail in front.
As an ensemble, the best way to describe it is using Paris Hilton's classic line:
"That's hot!"
Unfortunately, this is not an April Fool’s Day joke.
Greenbelt 1 is officially closing it’s doors and will be demolished.
So much of my young adult to adult memories were made here.
Triple V Express, National Book Store, Cinderella, National Sports Grill, plaza Fair and Fairmart - the list goes on and on.
The structure might be gone, but the memories will definitely live on.
Thanks for the memories, Greenbelt 1.
Happy Resurrection Day!
As the Bible scripture says: "He is Risen. Alleluia!"
And it's that time of the year again. Time to bring our Handel's "Messiah" and celebrate our risen Lord.
A glorious day deserves a glorious hymn.
Among the many World Youth Day songs, it’s the 1995 one written by Trina Belamide that’s most memorable and meaningful.
That year, World Youth Day was held in Manila, and we were part of it. Some Adformatix friends and I decided to join WYD as delegates, and we’d go to Don Bosch Church in Makati after work for briefings and practices.
One of the things we’d regularly practice is the song and gestures for “Tell the world of his Love.”
The first time this song was players, it was clear that the song was a perfect hymn for WYD. The message was beautiful, the lyrics and arrangement were divine, and it. A-Tueres the Story of Christ in a way that’s young and relevant.
The intro alone was so real and heartfelt:
“For God so loved the world, He gave us his only Son. Jesus Christ our saviour, His most precious one.”
This song played in my head as the Good Friday procession passed by in front of the compund
As we celebrate Good Friday today, this song is a fitting reminder of how God loved and continues to love us.
It’s a Good Friday Magic Madness song.
That's probably the first reaction you'll get when you buy this:
I'm not sure what it is or what it does.
But with a name like that, how can you go wrong. Harhar.
For me, the classic "Oliva" is the sign that it's Palm Sunday.
As kids, growing up in Morato, we had several neighbours with Oliva plants outside their home. Then, when Palm Sunday would come, they'd offer them so that we didn't have to buy palms.
It's such a vivid childhood memory that it's something that always pops up around this time.
While the coconut palms - with their intricate and artful designs - are nice, the simple Oliva has a different charm.
Maybe because of the fact that from childhood to adulthood, it's part of my life.
No, this is not a Spandau Ballet post.
No, this isn't about "Round and Round." But let it be said, that's one of my favourite songs.
This post it about the fact that we really made it to the news.
It was a feature on that Monday when we replaced our creative hats for a chef's hat:
Yup, it was featured in the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
Who would've thought that being a chef could be so newsworthy.
Remember that Spam onigiri that Mark and I ate when we were in Tokyo?
Apparently, it's now here in 7-11!
This I gotta try!
Because I got to school early yesterday, was able to catch this cute scene.
It’s one of the school cats, still enjoying his sleep.
Hope he won’t be late for his class.
In celebration of Emma Stone's 2nd Oscar win for "Poor Things," today's Friday Magic Madness song is something about "Things."
Back in 1990, this song was a fixture in almost all radio stations. It's one of the big hits of C+C Music Factory - a band synonymous to 90s dance hits.
"Things that make me go hmmmm," is such a singable and danceable ditty. It has simple lyrics, an infectious beat, and a happy, upbeat vibe.
Things that make a song LSS-worthy.
