Kasalang Tagaytay 2016: Where Suppliers from the South Own the Spotlight

Given the soaring fame of Tagaytay when it comes to weddings, it’s a delight to see an affair like Kasalang Tagaytay that puts the spotlight on wedding suppliers from the South. The event was wonderful! Apart from the booths' charming decors, the suppliers were pleasant. We previously went to a bridal fair in Rockwell and this one was just as intimate. 

One Direction in Manila 2015 and What the Brit Crooners Wore

When I started going out with Aujen, I used to tease him for his fascination for “mainstream” music. The tides turned when the One Direction bug bit me. As much as I want to think that I’m not a full-fledged Directioner, I can’t deny that 1D’s upbeat songs are helpful every morning.

I watched the first night of Manila’s “On the Road Again” tour with my cousin (who’s way younger than me). It was the boys’ first OTRA show sans Zayn Malik but they managed to enliven the crowd. Even if they were allegedly instructed to be “extra entertaining,” I found their antics natural. It rained when they performed “One Thing” but instead of being squeamish, Harry Styles even laid down on the stage.

Hillsong United Manila 2014

A coliseum filled with people shouting no other name but His. Thousands of hands being lifted as an act of surrender to His grace. That night was dreamlike. It reminded me of His astounding love – something that never runs out regardless of how flawed we might be.

Belle de Jour 2013 Fair: Make It Happen

Two weeks ago, I was able to attend the launch of the Belle de Jour 2014 planner. While I’ve been using the dainty planners for five years now, I’m still thrilled to see what the team has to offer.  

The fair itself is very fun! Like last year’s Belle de Jour fair, Mall of Asia’s Music Hall served as an avenue for exciting activities and enriching talks.

Of Princess Crowns and Graceful Glides on Ice

I might be 21 but that day, I felt like I was part of the crowd. That crowd, if you will ask me, consisted of girls prancing around in their sparkly tiaras and fluffy costumes. It's as if they were there to support the Disney princess that they fancy.

Disney's Princesses on Ice was such a timely and thoughtful gift from my boyfriend since our Disneyland trip was pushed to a later date. He seemed pretty much oblivious to the fact that we were surrounded by giggling starry-eyed kiddos. The show took place last January 2 at the Araneta Coliseum but not-so-recent happenings made me wander for quite some time. 

Belle de Jour 2012 Limitless Fair - Deux

Apart from the unveiling of the planner, what made this event exciting was the lineup of guest speakers. You can really see the effort of the whole team to invite speakers who will surely inspire Bellas. For the 2012 fair, I was able to hear four out of six talks.

Style Me Over by Jasmine Mendiola

 Her talk involved tips on how you could reinvent your style regardless of the presented situations. She talked about the importance of timelessness in dressing up.

Belle de Jour 2012 Limitless Fair - Un

A planner is not just a mere compilation of paper sheets, it's a lifestyle. When you're a BDJ girl, it's as if you are a part of something inexplicable. No, it's not a cult-like thing but BDJ has this way of empowering its Bellas. Whether you're a true-blue planner user or simply a curious gal, the yearly BDJ fair is something which you shouldn't miss.

Disney Stars Remarkably Rockin' Manila

If there’s something that I cannot forget about Disney, it is its unexplainable effect to people of all ages. Whether you’re four or forty, the happiness of Disney’s whole gang is so contagious! Yesterday’s Disney Live! Mickey's Rockin' Road Show was so delightful that even the soft-spoken girl in me couldn’t help but holler out. Ready for some Disney star-sighting?

Marry Me at Marriott?

Hi lovelies! Who disagrees that weddings are not magical affairs? Regardless of a wedding's simplicity, the thought and effort put into it are amazing. I had the chance to attend a wedding fair at Marriott Manila last August 25. It was a two-day event exhibiting the country's classiest wedding merchants. From wedding bands to layered cakes, everything that will make a to-wed couple's heart giddy was there. 

Ian Somerhalder for Penshoppe: The Man behind the Dreamy Gaze

To say that Penshoppe is surpassing its limits when it comes to endorsers is an understatement. In less than a year, Penshoppe was able to snatch some of Tinseltown’s hottest stars to represent the brand. Just when I thought Penshoppe’s done with its mission, news circulated that another male-slash-hot commodity would be in town.

Lo and behold, it’s Ian Somerhalder! Even if my heart longs for the ever-compassionate Stefan, this older Salvatore never fails to intrigue me. Tell me, who can resist that gaze?

Dream-sprinkled Cupcakes

What’s more heartwarming than spending a Saturday with your face smeared with flour and your hands spattered with icing while kids excitedly recount their dreams? 

Living Life to the Fullest: Belle de Jour 2011 Fair

Imagine a high-style afternoon with plenty of fun thrown in – that’s what Belle de Jour events are. For the past week, I’ve been so keyed up with the 2012 planner launch. Last Sunday, I asked two of my cousins and my boyfriend to accompany me to Eastwood Mall Open Park. We left my house at 11AM and thank heavens there was no heavy traffic so we arrived at the venue after two hours.

Wingardium Leviosa! Let Your Imagination Fly with These Harry Potter-Inspired Events

As the whole Harry Potter team wraps up the final volume of the epic wizardry series, I’m sure 9754326578192 fans are still under the OMG-HP-is-over-what-am-I-gonna-do? spell. More than ten years ago, I remember seeing hundreds of little brown paperbacks inside National Book Store’s glass shelves during one of my weekend book shopping trips. They were fresh commodities then so there’s no way I would let go of a copy. 

WickeRmoss's Chic Clinique Party

Last year, in one of my Journalism classes, I decided to report about companies that test their products on animals. It was a very enlightening discussion because of the tormenting photos which I showed. I likewise distributed a “Do Test/Don’t Test” list of companies directly downloaded from Leaping Bunny. From thereon, I made a mental note to only support beauty companies that abhor animal torture. Clinique’s one of the companies that fall under the category of “Don’t Test”.

Baguio City's Blooming Bazaar

Bazaars. Who doesn’t love them? Imagine a long strip of stalls offering interesting finds at rock-bottom prices. Even if you don’t intend to shop, it’s okay, because you’re in for a delightful visual treat when you visit bazaars.

As an unofficial Baguio City resident (because I’ve been staying in-and-out of the city for four years now), I feel excited when the month of February looms in because of the Panagbenga (“season of blooming”) Festival – a month-long celebration composed of dances, pageants, and shows. The festival’s highlight is the last weekend of the month wherein grand flower-adorned floats are paraded. There’s an enormous scattering of celebrities and of course, tourists everywhere.