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Penshoppe Capital in UP Town Center + Shopping Party

February 17, 2017

True to its name, Penshoppe Capital, the international casual wear brand would take shopping experience into bigger heights. Located at the UP Town Center in Katipunan, the 800-square meter fashion haven features an edgy yet minimalist layout of white walls, floors and ceilings. Fashionable pieces caught my attention, as well as LED screens playing the […]

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Broken Mirror: Inside a Chinese Marriage

January 29, 2017

Everyone was asking “who Aurora is?”. In the function room of Manila Grand Opera Hotel, #whoisAurora was trending that afternoon. We only knew her as the lady whose silhouette was all over the press kits, posters and cover of the book, Broken Mirror: Inside a Chinese Marriage.  Aurora Teo Mei Ling is a real person. […]

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Cute Finds at Miniso Lucky China Mall

Everyone’s favorite wasteland, Miniso has finally opened at the 3rd Floor of Lucky China Mall. It was a lucky day for the people in Binondo and Manila as the store which carries the cutest and quirkiest stuff opened its door a day before the Chinese New Year.  Miniso is headquartered in Tokyo and was jointly […]

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Customized Converse Shoes x Miss Universe 2016

January 27, 2017

Bid for a pair of Converse Chuck Taylor Shoes customized by Miss Universe 2016 candidates In this modern times that being confidently beautiful with a heart means more than having beauty, brains and heart, creativity also plays an important role in defining today’s epitome of inspiring woman and wearing the crown. The Ms Universe 2016 […]

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K Beauty at Watson’s + My Faves

January 24, 2017

K Beauty at Watson’s Everyone is loving the Korean Culture  – from upbeat KPOP playlists, to addicting Korean Dramas, to KBeauty! People I know are so obsessed with anything and everything Korean – including their (beauty) habits. I cannot blame them as Koreans have set the “beauty and skin pegs” that we are all envious […]

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Selfie Tips + Vivo V5 Plus Phone Launch

January 23, 2017

Selfie Tips + Vivo V5 Plus Phone Launch I have been doing “selfie” even before the term was coined when smartphones were introduced in this millennial era. My friend #T and I have mastered the art of “selfie” using our digital camera. We have our very own “selfie pod” (aka) our arms that let us […]

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