Cutie Cute Cute

Yan-yan: Mom, I want a baby alive for Christmas
Me: Anak, it's so expensive and you've got lots of toys!
Yan-yan: But mom! PLEASE (with puppy dog eyes)...
Me: Oh, you have Peyton. He's a baby and he's alive (hehe)
Yan-yan: Aww man! mom...Peyton's not a doll.

My little darling will be turning 6 months soon

He's the sweetest (yet bossiest) little baby. He pulls his Ate's long hair and smothers her with kisses and lots of saliva hehe.

Our Peyton, how time flies. :)

Buffing up

I'll be hitting the gym starting Monday.

I need to make sure I stay within the weight that's equivalent to my heigt and frame plus, I can't afford to buy anymore clothes.

I refuse to get a bigger waistline and not be able to tuck-in my shirts because of the pregnancy belly.

I want to be able to carry my kids with little effort, run and play with them as much as I can - OUTDOORS!

I want to take care of myself better this time so I can also take good care of my babies.

These are the moments of drama in my life. hehe. But it's all good. Thank you Lord.

If you're looking for a gym in Makati which is affordable but has well maintained equipment, classes and lots of freebies for skin treatments! Go to Slimmer's World Pasay Road and look for Pritch. :) Tell them I referred you so she can give you a great package.

I got a package for Php800 a month only!

Image from Getty Images

Hair Dare

 

How I wish I can pull this off!!!

I find her really pretty, sophisticated and admirably mature for her age

But maybe I'll try to enjoy my long hair and possibly try to make it look like hers! *still wishing*

I'd really like to have my hair colored to a great brown shade like this except the hubby won't allow me (sigh).

Anyhoo, I'll figure it out soon.

photos by Getty Images

In the mood

 

mood board

it's not really a vision board

most probably things a look I'll try to pull-off

i must be bored haha

This just in

2011 Style Forecast: What to eye for eye wear

Vintage takes another quick step into these modern times: what comes around goes back even better!

Take it from the experts and authority in all things eye wear: RAY-BAN

Sweet Tooth

I have been into sweets since I can remember and my husband is really complaining about it and I think so will my body since I really am gaining weight.

So I'm hitting the gym soon again! hehe.

But this weekend, I'll be attempting to make an Indian desert called Gulab Jamun.

I have tasted it once when my boss gave us some of her mom's home cooked Gulab Jamun and I have been wanting and looking for places to get it.

I went to Kyss in Makati Ave for dinner and was so happy they served it there.

Thanks to my friend Google, I was able to download a lot of recipes for it.

I will update this post soon and see how my attempt goes.

Another part of my wish list is an oven. I LOVE TO BAKE and I want my kids to enjoy home cooked and baked meals and snacks like my brothers and I did when mom and I baked together at home. :)

Glitz and Gold

I've been collecting various accessories in gold recently.

I used to not like gold much. I was always on the look out for silver but now, I am in love with all things gold, sparkly and regal (ish). Anyhoo, my picks from my fave store, Forever 21, as they have a large selection of dainty and pretty pieces which I love.

I wish they expand soon in Makati so there are more options and places to go to aside from Megamall. Despite how near it the area is from my house, it's SO TRAFFIC.

Long weekend ahead. Enjoy!

PRIVADO

Don't miss out on this once a year event that gets bigger and better each year!

ONE DAY ONLY - Catch this exclusive designer accessories sale from leading eyewear brands like Ray-Ban and a lot more.

NOVEMBER 19, Friday from 10am to 10pm!

Supermarket Surprise

Seriously surprised that my current favorite lipstick of the moment is only Php79 bucks and a Filipino brand.

I never expected that I would love this lipstick, get it at a cheap price and really wear it everyday.

Ever Bilena's Matte Lipstick in their Mauvey shade

I use it to even out my lip color then place my Dear Darling clear gloss from Etude House on top.

Instant plump and pout in this season's nude palette when you don't want to overpower your face with too much color.

Try it! Got it from Robinson's Supermarket of all places. Sweet.

It's Hot

Why is it so hot in the Philippines and it's already nearing December???

I miss those times when the weather was stable enough that the BER months sent sudden cool breezes and I can actually wear scarves and peacoats!

Global warming. Sad.

I have 2 peacoats in my closet that I am hoping to wear soon!

I hope the weather gets cooler and breezier sans the heavy rains.

The Knit List Part I

I shall knit you soon!

I hope. mwahahaha.

Good night! Oh, rather, Good morning!

From Korea with Love

I change my make-up every 6-10 months, depending on the type.
A basic pressed-powder would take me 4-6 months to use-up.
Lipsticks, I change up to 10 months, as I have a number of lippies and usually don't use them much.

Ok, I'm mumbling here. So case in point, I rotate my make-up and keep at least 70% of the same brand because I think I get to blend them well (or maybe that's just me).

6 months ago, I tried The Face Shop.
My faves:
- #2 Stick Concealer (which is OUT OF STOCK for so long so I'm getting 2 when they restock)
- Span Clear Matte Compact Powder
- Baked shimmer powders and blusher
- The Rice moisturizer + toner with Ceramide (light and not greasy!)

Wardrobe Wishes

I took out a lot of clothes which don't fit me anymore and with organizing my closet, I gathered everything and tried to organize them by color, then by style (basics / essentials to one-of-a-kind pieces).

This way, I can start my SHOP SMART PLAN (title still a work in progress).

Because I don't want to end up with useless stuff and I hate preparing my day to day outfits in the morning - in a rush!

So I've narrowed down on my essentials and the key pieces I still need to purchase.

But to drill down on the key pieces, I had to determine which looks this season I want to try. So with my best friend Google, I came-up with my wish list of looks I'd like to experiment on.

SOCKS

I've been wanting to try knee highs without the preppy looking vibe

So part of my list: basic shades of knee highs and ankle length socks in black, cream and grey

SHOPS TO TARGET: F21, Topshop, SM and Landmark Dept Store (Because they have a big selection at great prices!)

The Good Stuff

I've been stuck with the business that is work so much that I can barely blog and I miss blogging.


I've been trying to make a summary of the line-up of entries which are eternally pending.

So to start off, I'm quite excited to post a lot about Baby Food and why I was quite happy to attend one of the best product launches so far.


OH BABY!

I'm not doing a Britney rendition here, mind you. But I'm talking about one chic idea that two mommy chefs have come-up with: an answer to every parent's dilemma when it comes to ensuring their baby's food is indeed HEALTHY and NUTRITIOUS!

Mommy Chef Rebecca and Mommy Chef Tina

with their Elite Team of Food Critiques