Newchic.Com Haul # 1 Review

I don't know if it's just a girl thing, but I can't stop myself from shopping for clothes, shoes, and accessories. Even though my closet is already overflowing with them; which some are still unused and still with tags. Fashion and dressing-up is a way of life to me, well.. ok... more of like an obsession. I always find myself browsing thru online apparel retail stores; sometimes without even the slightest inkling on buying anything. I just love pretty things and I'm drawn to it. 

But then there are times when I cannot suppress the urge to shop. Especially when what's in front of me, or in this case, what's showing up on my cellphone screen are completely attractive pieces and at super affordable prices. That's exactly what happened to me while I was browsing thru Newchic.com's website.

SheIn.com's Publisher Program

If you regularly visit my blog (which I hope you guys do LOL) you may have noticed that I always post promotions and features for SheIn.com. Well, the reasons behind that are 1. it's one of my favorite online clothing stores and 2. I'm part of their Publisher Program. Which is for me is one of the best part of my blogging career (if I may say so).

There are lots of things that I love being part of SheIn.com's Publisher Program. I love browsing thru their website even though I'm not going to buy anything. I literally check out their website like 3-4 times a week to see what new things they have. To be honest, they have stylish and trendy items that are quite affordable. 

Je T’áime De 21 Façons At Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

Last January 20, 2016 was the date of the official launch of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s month-long festivities which includes the Korean Food Festival, Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day. To which I had the privilege to attend the  press conference/launch earlier today at Spiral - La Veranda Restaurant; attended by people from the South Korean Embassy, Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines, Sofitel's management, businessmen, media, press, bloggers et al. Everyone was treated with a lunch filled with cultural performances, exhibition of food that will be offered on the said events, a cooking demonstration and of course a sumptuous lunch courtesy of Manila's finest buffet restaurant; Spiral. 

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila celebrates the many ways to say I Love You this Valentine’s Day with Je T’aime de 21 Façons or I Love You in 21 Ways. In a myriad of artistic expression and culinary interpretation of expressing affection for your loved ones this season of hearts, celebrate l’amour in an unparalleled journey of gastronomy, wine, culture and design.

10 Secrets to Happiness: Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Celebrates The Lunar New Year

On January 20, 2016 was the official launch of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s month-long festivities which includes the Korean Food Festival, Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day. To which I had the privilege to attend the  press conference/launch earlier today at Spiral - La Veranda Restaurant; attended by people from the South Korean Embassy, Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines, Sofitel's management, businessmen, media, press, bloggers et al. Everyone was treated with a lunch filled with cultural performances, exhibition of food that will be offered on the said events, a cooking demonstration and of course a sumptuous lunch courtesy of Manila's finest buffet restaurant; Spiral. 

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila ushers in the Year of the Fire Monkey with a bountiful feast of sumptuous culinary offerings. Featuring Spiral’s Chinese Culinary Artisan, Chef Michael Tai, Sofitel brings the 10 secrets to happiness in a culinary interpretation of prosperity, longevity, friends, faith and fortune. The Lunar New Year culinary offer is available from February 1 – 10, 2016 and features a grandiose runway collection by renowned fashion designer, Albert Andrada on the 3rd of February 2016. Showcasing a jewel-toned collection weaving through the multi-awarded Spiral restaurant, the evening is a celebration of inspired runway pieces and culinary treasures in a haven of luxury and taste. 

SheIn.com's Season Promotion Round 3

Hey lovelies! Well let me get straight to the point here, I'm sharing you the third installment of SheIn.com's Season Promotion. And my gosh, it gets better and better as the promotion progresses. This time they are having a Flash Sale and discounts of until 80% off. This applies site wide as well.

Being in style this season doesn't have to be costly. You just have to know where to shop for affordable clothes to update your wardrobe. Update your wardrobe without having to break the bank by checking out these on-sale items from SheIn.com. Seize the chance, co-fashion lovers because this will run only until January 27, 2016. 

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s Korean Food Festival

Annyeong Haseyo Korea! Today is the official launch of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s month-long festivities which includes the Korean Food Festival, Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day. To which I had the privilege to attend the  press conference/launch earlier today at Spiral - La Veranda Restaurant; attended by people from the South Korean Embassy, Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines, Sofitel's management, businessmen, media, press, bloggers et al.

Everyone was treated with a lunch filled with cultural performances, exhibition of food that will be offered on the said events, a cooking demonstration and of course a sumptuous lunch courtesy of Manila's finest buffet restaurant; Spiral. 

Lucky's Burger and Bar at Tuscany Private Estates

Holidays for me mean a couple of things: family, friends and food. So what I do when friends who come home from abroad ask me to take them out? I bring them to a place I’ve never been before. In that case we can all share and enjoy a first-timer’s memory. So one lazy Monday afternoon, I met up with a college friend of mine whose home from Canada for the holidays and brought him to McKinley Hill, which is an emerging mini-urban district in Bonifacio Global City.

I thought of bringing him to the newly-opened Venice Grand Canal Mall, where there’s a replica of the Venetian canal and Rialto bridge (just like the one in Venetian Macau). Unfortunately, there weren’t any restaurants open there just yet except for a food court. And of course you don’t make a balikbayan eat in a food court; you bring them to a much more decent place where you can reminisce the good old times of your college days and do some catching up.

SheIn.com's Season Promotion Round 2!

Ahhhh.. the smell of Spring and Summer is up ahead... And the colors for Spring/Summer 2016 have been circulating the online world already. have you seen them yet? if not, well let me give you a preview. Pantone and other online fashion websites had already released what colors are going to be hot for 2016.

It is a basically a unisex palette which transcends all forms of culture and gender. Rest assured though, that these colors will make you want to go to those happy memories of Spring and Summer. So without further ado, the colors of Spring/Summer 2016:

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

There are so many wedding traditions around the world; but for the Western world and Western-influenced countries the most prominent tradition for a bride are the "Four Somethings". They are as follows: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue. 

Although the original rhyme as to what the bride is supposed to have or wear on her wedding day goes like this: "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe." It is often recited as the four "somethings", not including the sixpence and the rhyme appears to originate in England in an 1898 compilation of English folklore. 

Curvy, Fabulous and Fashionable!

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I totally agree with that. Our society nowadays has continually making changes of the standards of beauty. Social media has played a big role in  telling and convincing people which is beautiful or sexy or not; especially when it comes to body size or form. But let me tell you this, the most beautiful woman is someone who loves and appreciates her own body. Never allow anyone to define your identity or tell you you are not beautiful or sexy. We are all created differently. Someone can be beautiful to a person A but not to person B and it's their opinion and you can never change that. What's important is that you are not defined but someone else's view of you. 

You can be beautiful and sexy in your own way. A person can have such a beautiful body but if her attitude is rotten or she/he puts down other people to make him/herself "feel beautiful", can you truly say he/she is beautiful? Well, it depends on you if what is your standards or your morals when it comes to beauty. 

Hottest Holiday Destinations in Africa to Visit in 2016

Tired of vacationing along the Mediterranean coast, the French Riviera and islands in the Atlantic Ocean? Try Africa for size: formerly a Dark Continent, the region has significantly upgraded its tourist sector over the past decade, and now takes pride in a host of destinations that combine adventure, beachside recreation, and sightseeing tours. Sounds too good to be true? Here, treat your insatiable wanderlust to these five holiday jewels: we promise you will love every minute of your stay in Africa!

1. Fez, Morocco

Season Promotion Begins at SheIn.com

Hello everyone! How was your holidays? I hope it was as lovely and joyful as mine! I celebrated Christmas and New Year with my family; nothing grand, just simple dinners of home-cooked meals. But New Year's Eve was the most exciting part because we get to watch a lot, and I mean a lot of fireworks on my sister's balcony. I mean everywhere you look there's fireworks going off, and they were so beautiful even though they got slightly obscured by the rain. All in all, it was such a perfect holidays for me.



As the 2016 comes, I know we want so many things to change and everything to be all brand new. On the first week of January, I id some spring cleaning and set aside all the things I want to let go and gathered up a few clothes, shoes and other knick-knacks to giveaway. Well, the main reason is to give space for new stuff! Honestly, it's just my excuse so I can refresh my wardrobe. 

Churreria La Lola

I am not “too cool” not to follow a craze, especially when it comes to food. All the foodies have been creating buzz on social media about these churros from Churreria La Lola. I had two failed attempts on trying these fine fried pastry: 1) a food blogger friend of mine told me about it, we were supposed to grab some after attending an event but the mall was already closed; 2) I already ordered and was about to sit down when I saw a store of La Lola just in front of where me and my sister had some coffee and cakes.

  

It was only last weekend that I got to try the much-raved-about churros from Churreria La Lola. A college friend of mine came home for the holidays all the way from Canada and we would usually meet up and catch up. But before we went to Eastwood, we attended another college friend’s baby’s Christening where we also had our late lunch. Thus it left us looking for desserts instead our usual lunch or dinner when he’s back in the Philippines.