Happy New Year 2011

From our make-shift photobooth to yours, happy new year!

Our party was a success with everyone wearing red. Indeed fashion makes the world a happier place! I am wearing the Kashieca red dress I got for just Php350 ++ during their sale.

Meanwhile, my New Year's Eve date is wearing a red & geeky Optimus Prime shirt from Transformers. He's got lots of these funny cute shirts, including fish t shirts and Pets T Shirt. His hat is from a street vendor, I got it for Php20 for my 7 month old.

Me and my sister have matching outfits, actually we bought the same dress. It made me look pregnant though haha :) My headband is a pink hello kitty crown from Marcella's, at Php 85++.

Now I know the makings of a fun yet practical New Year's Eve home party: Lechon, costumes, hats, photobooth, and lots of party poppers!

Happy New Year and I hope you had a great one :)

Shopping for Luck?

Every New Year, almost everyone turns into a Feng Shui expert. Surely you have at least one feng shui guru now at home orchestrating the number of fruits on your dining table.

Meanwhile, here are more stylish ways to wear your luck. See more by visiting this link:
http://www.ayosdito.ph/li?fs=1&ca=5_s&th=1&q=lucky+charm&cg=0&w=1



Lucky bracelets from Joy Lim

Of all the bracelets I saw at Ayosdito.ph, these are my picks. I've had my share of collection trouble this year. As in collecting payments from clients. Hopefully, 2011 would be an easier year in terms of collection with the help of these:



Buddha Speed Up Transaction Braceletand Citrine Mantra Bracelet by Joy Lim

"Citrine is a Merchant Stone, also known as Success Stone, because it is said in folklore to promote success and abundance. It also enhances mental clarity, confidence, happiness and will power. Peridot is always a great transaction gem as experienced by successful people."

This one I also found while browsing the shopping site.



Amazing, we don't have to stick our heads in Divisoria or 168 to get these, or if you want to look for amazing deals on cellphones for sale. They'd make wonderful gifts too, shipped directly to the recipient's doors :)

Though I'd prefer lucky bracelets/accessories rather than gigantic home displays.

Happy New Year and I wish you luck in money, money, and money!

Catching Up on Medical Series | Grey's Anatomy

Spending New Year with my favorite doctors!

Today I'm pretending to be on vacation mode and want to be a couch potato transfixed on cable TV. I missed a lot of episodes from my favorite medical drama series, Grey's Anatomy, now running on their 8th Season in the US.


I am missing the stars on cotton nursing scrubs especially Dr. Shepherd, not so much Meredith Grey haha. The picture above is from Season 3, notice the cast (TR Knight) whom they killed on the series is still there.



I also missed this scene, Phelps meets McSteamy who makes body scrubs for men look h.o.t.t. The last episodes I watched were from Season 7, before the season finale. So much for being a workaholic.

I've been asking about digital boxes for our TV so I can record episodes and TV shows, I heard they're a bit expensive though (especially if you'll provide a box for each of your TV sets). My agenda is to grab a DVD copy of the series and have a Grey's Anatomy marathon (and their gorgeous nurses in uniforms) while waiting for midnight.

Enjoy your idiot boxes! :)

Where I'm Staying at this New Year | Dusit Thani Hotel

Okay make that next year's new year.

If I had mind reading powers, I would've planned differently and booked a hotel room. But hey, you on the otherhand have time to change plans and reserve a room here.

New Year's Eve Countdown - December 31, 2010 only

Deluxe: Php 9,788 ++
Suites: Php 11,788 ++

New Years always stresses me out, the smoke, the noise, and gory visuals of amputated fingers. Forget all that at Dusit Thani's Devarans Spa.

Inclusions:

• Crossover Dinner for 2 persons
• New Year's Eve Countdown party with unlimited drinks for 2 persons
• 20% discount from Deravana Spa
• In-room wine
  

I'd love to wake up to this pool instead of the warzone-like scene New Year leaves behind. And I'm also excited to see if my 7 month old knows how to swim :)

The Crossover Dinner takes you across Dusit Hotel's 4 restaurants for a spectacular fest.

Basix which serves International Food

Umu for authentic Japanese Cuisine

Tosca for exquisite Italian food, Manila's latest fine dining restaurant

Royal Thai dining experience at Benjarong

I think I'll try the famous Dusit Crossover Brunch this Sunday, first day of 2011! So far, I've only dined at Basix where I spotted Amazing Race Asia winner Richard Hardin.



Time to race to Dusit and begin the year with a luxurious feast!The Crossover Brunch happens every Sunday, 11.30AM to 3.00PM. Php 1,600 for adults, Php 800 for kids aged 6-12, for kids under 6, it's free of charge.



For reservations contact 867-3333 ext. 3888

See you!

Fashion: Dressing Up for New Year 2011

Just 3 more days to go and 2010 will be two thousand and late. It's just recently I learned the value of being "dressed for the occasion". I've taken this to heart not just for fancy pictures but for the fun of it.



Are you wearing red for luck?

I told everyone they should wear red if they are attending my New Year's Eve party, that's after me and my sister took a look around for blaring red dresses and blouses in a mall.



Lucy Torres for Kashieca Luxe

Surprisingly, we ended up at Kashieca- for some reasons they have lots of red items on display. I got three items, one for my sister and another for my mom. They even had a polka dot red dress (I got that too!).



I hopped to their Facebook Page and saw this! I completely forgot they are having a lifestyle sale at Dimensione.

Or am I too late?