Lifting the Weil

While we were in Changi a few weeks ago, one of the duty free shops had the full collection of Byredo's "Night Veils" collection.

It's supposed to be a darker and richer iteration of a brand that's more known for brightness and effervescence. That's why it was interesting to see - and smell - the line.

Yup, it's a departure from the usual Byredo scents. Despite that, they work. My fave among the lot is the Vanille Antique, which I eventually bought for Ate.

You've got another hit here, Byredo.

FMM: Chic Times

Chic is so famous for their hit song "Le Freak," people forget that they have another song that's as catchy and danceable.

"Good Times" was a hit song from the group that hey released in 1979. It has some similarities with "Le Freak," but overall, this song feels more chill and boppy rather than dance-y.

It's always a good time when you listen to it.

Nuggets of cuteness

This series of shorts suddenly popped up on my feed.

Now, I'm hooked!

It's so simple and cute. And it's a good break from all the craziness on the net.

We need more feel-good content like this.

That's practical

After "The Devil Wears Prada 2," here's another film whose sequel comes more than 2 decades after the release of the 1st one.

"Practical Magic" came out in 1998, and yes, I watched that film in 1998. So, it's exciting to see the same characters and actors reprise their roles after 28 years.

Hope the sequel is as magical as the original.

If it ain't broke...

Saw the new logo of Ivory in SM today.

It's another redesign of the logo. The first one was sometime in 2013, and back then, it wasn't as nice as the original.

As a user of Ivory products since my childhood, I've grown to love and grown attached to the brand and notice little changes like this. 

I've said it before - their old logo was already great - simple, pure, no-frills. This new one doesn't have that same vibe. In fact, it feels a bit antiquated and old-fashioned. It also lost its sense of purity and simplicity.

Really. They should've left it as is.

Pani for your thoughts

Saw a food market this weekend, and they sold panipuri!

They should really make Indian food this accessible.

Eating the blues away

Literally.

That's what can be said about eating this hotdog.

Yes, it has a blue bun.

Why? 

I have no idea.

But hey, it looks fun.

It's good, too.

Lomi at large

That would best describe this Lomi that we had.

Gosh! The bowl itself was so large that it looked like a basin. And they did not - DID NOT - scrimp on the toppings. And to think that this isn't their biggest bowl.

You'll need an extra large appetite to actually finish this.

FMM: 'Tis the Sison

No, this isn't a Christmas post.

Not to say that I'm not doing Christmas errands as early as now.

A few weeks ago, when we attended Tita Elvie's birthday bash at the gazebo, her kids treated everyone to a mini-concert. Yes, Tita Elvie's kids are all good singers.

And it was during that mini-concert, one of his sons sang this song:

Gosh! It's been ages since I last heard a Marco Sison song. And that song that he sung turned out to be one of his biggest hits, "Make Believe."

It's the season to add this guy to my playlist.

Risso graph

Just when you thought Uniqlo was slowing down on collabs, they come in with another one!

Passed by the Uniqlo store in SM Megamall and saw a rack that vibrant and eye catching prints. Upon approach, it turned out to be the Uniqlo x Francesco Risso collab which just dropped today!

Francesco Risso is an Italian designer who's best known for his work at Marni. With his eye for prints and a fun yet classic style, his work for Marni had a joie de vivre, but done in a very subdued and elegant way. 

That aesthetic is evident in this collab. He has colourful and vibrant prints are on tailored dresses and sharp polos. And there's so many awesome items to choose from!

And that's my cue to go back and snag some pieces from his collection. Soon.