You know those days when you just want to wear black and be a bit emo for no particular reason? Well, I had one of those days today. I wasn't in the mood to really play with colors so I kept it safe with an all black comfy-casual Friday ensemble.
Also, to add to the emo effect, I edited my photos as such.
Bat Wing Sheer Top: Pasalubong from Bangkok (est. P300) Jeans: Forever 21 (SGD19 or approx. P630) Black Pumps: Charles & Keith (P1,999)
With my alter ego creeping in, I just had to put a pop of color with a humongous fish cocktail ring matched with a stack of bangles. Ring: Welmanson, Quiapo (est. P90)
Had a mental block of what to wear this morning so I went back to basics- Monochromatic Nude. I sported a demure office attire though I don't really have meetings outside the office today. haha... What do you guys think?
Dress: Mango (Sale at 50-70% off est. P850) Nude Pumps: Charles & Ketih (P2,199)
Necklace: For reselling soon (SRP 250) Ring: For reselling soon (SRP P100) Pearl Stud Earrings: (P100)
Stolen creative shot taken by my sister.
Bag: The Sak (Got as gift. Estimated Price P3,000)
One way to spice up your marriage is to have dinner dates once in while and try restaurants and cuisines you both haven't tried yet.
That is why one of my wifely duties is to find sweet resto deals so we can save up for date nights. Trying new restos while saving up to 60% off on F&B is simply getting the best of both worlds so, I usually go to Group Buying Sites for deals.
Come to think of it, I have spent $$$ on deal sites but I'll save that for another post.
As I was doing my usual morning routine- surfing my favorite deal sites to see if there's something that will catch my eye- I bumped into this deal on CashCashPinoy.
P300 for P500 worth of food and drinks at Johnny Chow.
We've walked passed Johnny Chow several times before at the Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila but we haven't tried this restaurant yet so, I thought this was a good opportunity to try it out and so I bought two vouchers for P600! That gives us P400 savings to get a value of P1,000 worth of F&B. Not bad at all... Don't you think? Johnny Chow is actually from the team behind John and Yoko, Sumo Sam and Mr. Kurosawa so, I bet the food would be great. They serve a fusion of flavors from contemporary Thai, Korean and Chinese cuisine. Just thinking about it makes me drool. With P1,000 worth on hand, we tried to maximize our deal by ordering the following:
The Joy Luck Club P250 Honey BBQ Pork Roti & Asian Slaw
Just the word "ROTI" sold this dish to me coz I love Roti Pratha, which is an Indian dish (weird that they have this on the menu. I guess the Asian Slaw made it Chinese? haha... I don't know). A little oily for me but yummy enough for appetizer. Preferably shared among three people. Umay just for two.
Yang Chow Rice (with BBQ Pork) P295
We got deceived by "with BBQ Pork" because we thought it'll be another ulam for us on top of our Yang Chow Rice but *tanan!* two cute slices of Pork Asado. Taste? Average.
Emperor Wenzong P330
(Crispy Asian Chicken with Barbecue Sauce
served with Lychee Cucumber Salad)
I wanted something else but the husband wanted Chicken so we ordered this. It is Good but Max's Chicken is better.
2 Bottomless Red Citrus Iced Tea P108 ea.
and FREE spicy peanuts for appetizer
Because I wanted to try their drinks too we ordered their Red Citrus Iced Tea. First sip was good, it tasted like Flower in the middle but in the end, I liked it.
Have you guys seen this new TV commercial from Del Monte?
Wow, this is very timely because I'll be using a Del Monte Quick 'N Easy Mix for my next episode of the Kitchen Diaries. (Arggh... the secret is out)
Mika Lagdameo- Martinez is just the perfect endorser for this because she's also a young homemaker like me. I just don't get why they had to use a different VO (voice over).
Anyway, while searching for the Del Monte Quick 'N Easy commercial on YouTube (umh, attention to the agency, the video is not very searchable. Please fix your titles and add more tags!), I came across this:
I think it is very smart of Del Monte to come up with something like this because most newbie wives are really clueless in the kitchen (thank God for canned goods).
They have a website www.dmquickneasy.com that features various Quick 'N Easy recipes with a step-by-step cooking guide via the Cooking Wiki. They even made a whole soundtrack to keep us company while cooking. Admit it, all girls LOVE to dance at any time of the day, even while in the kitchen. And to make it even more convenient for us, they're also developing an iPhone App, which is coming very soon. Now, I can't wait to try this.
After long hours of cooking, shooting and editing, I've finally finished my very first episode of the Clueless Mrs.' Kitchen Diaries. In this episode, I reveal the recipe of our famous "Oriental Beef Stew" loved by my former officemates and friends.
Doing this episode was not a joke. I had to do all the cooking sabay shooting on my own so, forgive me if the energy die down at the latter part of the video. Hope this helps newbie housewives out there like me and for others, hope this video just entertains...
Ingredients you need:
1/2 Kilo Beef Kalitiran P140.00
McCormick Oriental Beef Stew Mix P30.00
115ml Lee Kum Kee Sesame Oil P114.50
50g Sesame Seeds P11.50
Spring Onions P10.00
Carrots P17.00
Video Shot using Lumix TS20
Soundtrack: Light by Ellie Goulding. Downloaded via Music Dumper.
Overwhelmed by the COTTON ON news, I just had to wear something from Cotton On today. So, with China Doll look as peg, I wore my pale orange chiffon button-down dress from Cotton On paired with a black midi skirt. (Half of the dress is just hidden under the skirt)
Top/ Dress: COTTON ON Singapore (Sale at SGD10 or approx. P340) Midi Skirt: Blanc Noir form SM Department Store (Sale at P350) Black Peep-toed Pumps: Charles & Keith (P1,999)
I would have layered my necklace over a bigger chunk to give my outfit more texture but I just don't have one yet so, I just went for my usual minimal accessories.
To finish off my look, I pulled my hair into a bun.
Lips: Perfect Bare 09 lipstick from Elizabeth Arden
Couldn't think of a better title but all I want to say is... COTTON ON is finally in Manila and will open this September 7 at the SM Mall of Asia.
Just when you thought MOA cannot get any bigger with the deluge of International Brands setting up store at the SM Mall Of Asia, which I'm sure everybody L-O-V-E-Zzzz... COTTON ON is now finally here too. (I know this invasion will cripple local retail again but who can ever resist this?)
My first encounter with a Cotton On store was about six years ago when we went to Sydney, Australia for my parents' silver wedding Anniversary. Our timing was just perfect coz it was winter time so, all of the summer clothes are on SALE! Now, if you think that since the standard of living in Australia is high, you cannot simply afford anything, you are wrong. Tip: visit during winter season! I promise, you can buy a cool top or two for just about (AUD3) approx. P120.
Cotton On was just one of the coolest brands I've ever bought a lot from. I love Cotton On because, same as Laureen Uy, I find their clothes not just fashionable but very comfortable as well. I swear every time I visit Singapore, Cotton On was definitely one of my stops at every mall.
One confession though, since I'm always on a budget, I usually just buy items that are on Sale. My fave Cotton On price tags? $5-10.
For COTTON ON's grand opening, I heard there's going to a be a fashion show on September 6. The event will be by invitation only but I think it won't hurt to try and get a peek during the show.
I heard they're also on the hunt for students and amateur models to strut Cotton On-style at the fashion show. So, if you guys are interested, here are the details:
a) All interested parties can do online submissions via Cotton On's Facebook fanpageor you can nominate your friends too. Everyone is welcome to join!
b) Cotton On is looking for new models/ students who are18-24 years oldwho are FUN, YOUNG, HIP, HAPPY and BRIGHT… people who can best represent Cotton On.
c) Deadline for submission is on August 29, 2012. The selected people will be advised via Cotton On's Facebook fanpageand will be invited to theGRAND GO SEEon August 30, 2012(that's a Thursday)starting 6pm onwards at the Suyen Corp/ Bench Head office in Pasay City. I will also be there to check out all the finalists. (Note: Suyen/ Cotton On team will communicate all these details directly to those models who passed initial screening).
So, here's a mash up blog about one of my fave bargain boutique and our office "Spice Girls" #THEREUNION pictorial.
You might be familiar with one of the hippest stores I LOVE- People Are People (PRP).
Newly renovated PRP store located at G/L Glorietta 4. It's just infront of the escalators. You must be blind if you miss it.
Why do I love this store? Because it's young, cool, hip & trendy. Every rack is jam-packed with trendy finds and shelve after shelve presents awesome range of shoesies from sandals, ballet flats, wedges to towering high heels. So, if you're in a crunch time to shop for a dress to wear to tomorrow night's gimmick, this is the place to shop.
However, if you're into super bargain stuff or you're just in a tight budget, there's also a hidden outlet store located at Glorietta 2.
People are People Outlet Store located at 2/L Glorietta 2
Shirts, tops, jeans almost all at 50% off. Price ranges from P199 to P1,499 & above.
Sandals, flats, wedges & high heels from P299 & above.
Accessories from P199 & above.
Bought this black peep-toe wedge for a bargain price of only P699. Perfect for my supposed "Scary Spice" outfit since- lazy me in the morning- accidentally forgot to bring heels and just wore flats to the office.
Bought 50% off at P699
Now, I'm ready for my close up!
The NOT SO "Scary Spice" a.k.a "Cougar Spice"
Dress: Tango (Bought 50% off at P799)
Inspired by Spice Girls' recent performance at the closing of the London Olympics 2012, we decided to make 08.17.12 Spice Girls Friday!
Among my blog posts, my fashion blog attempt: Sparrow has received the highest page views so far. So, I guess people are interested in what I'm wearing (???)--- which adds to the pressure of "What to wear next?!!!?"
Last 08.15.12, I attended the special screening of The Expendables 2 sponsored by LBC at the Powerplant Mall, Rockwell.
Since I'll be coming from the office and I wanted to wear something comfy and a lil more formal than my usual get-up, I decided to wear a dress, stick to darker shades and wear minimal accessories.
Dress: Tango (Bought 50% off at P799)
Belt: Forever 21 (came free with another dress I bought at 50% off)
Knitted Sweater: from the Landmark (P450)
Black Peep-toed pumps: Charles & Keith (P1,999)
Parang nagkakamot lang ng ulo. #LOL
Bag: Liz Claiborne (Borrowed from Mom she got as a gift)
Bangles: (est. P100 - P150) for reselling soon.
Cocktail Ring: (est. P80 - P100) for reselling soon.
Photos taken at the Powerplant Mall using iPhone 4S.
Looks like my shopaholic radar is a bit off lately. Probably because I currently don't have monay to burn. Haha... Well ladies & gents, today is your lucky day. FOREVER 21, SM Makati is ON SALE, and not just today, but for the whole weekend!
And of course, sale shopping at Forever21 is never complete without premium promos. So, here are the details: - Present your F21 Mastercard AND SMAC/BDO Rewards, get 10% + 10% off on regular items with a minimum purchase of P5,000. (On August 17 10am-12nn) - Present your SMAC/BDO Rewards OR SMAC/BDO Rewards, and get 10% off on regular items. - On August 17 12nn onwards, until August 19, F21 Mastercard holders can get 10% off on regular items, with a minimum purchase of P5,000. - BDO cardholders can avail of 5% rebate with a minimum purchase of P5,000 for all 3 days. Plus, you get a limited F21 umbrella if you spend a minimum of P3,000 single receipt purchase on regular items.
Budget tip: if you miss the sale this weekend, don't fret. Sizes & stock might be limited after this weekend but the items on sale will probably be still on sale a week after. So, if money is tight, just wait and go with the "lataks." If you know what to look for, I'm sure you can still find something cool plus enjoy add'l discounts! See you guys there later!
For more info, check out their official sites:
www.facebook.com/forever21ph
www.twitter.com/forever21ph
Credits: Thanks to Julianne Manaois, my kuya's GF for the heads up & www.janeenachan.com for details on the premium promos. xoxo, The Clueless Mrs.
I don't really consider myself as a fashionista- though I try...- but I do LOVE Fashion.
I took short courses on Basic Fashion Design, Pattern making and Sewing three years ago at the Fashion Institute of the Philippines. I was not able to complete the whole program, specifically pattern making and sewing, but I do have plans of going back within the year and hopefully graduate by 2013. *cross-fingers*
When it comes to shopping, one thing about me is that I'm a very koripot shopper. I will only spend for items that I can really really use, max out its existence till the point of its retirement, and my fave price tags are the ones below P500.
With my shopaholic radar, I have spider sense on upcoming Sales, where the Clearance Outlets are, Bazaars and Ukay-Ukays too! Hopefully, I can share with you more about those in my succeeding posts.
So, enough with the chatter, here's my first post in creating my look collection for the Clueless Mrs.
A casual-chic ensemble for the office.
Knitted Top: Forever 21 (Bought 70% off at P382.50)
Jeggings: Mango (Bought 70% off at P949)
Bag: Charlotte Russe (Pasalubong from US Sale for only $5 or approx. P250)
Shot at Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila
All photos taken by iPhone 4S
Edited via Pixlromatic App for iPhone
Mixed & Matched bangles with Sparrow charm to add color to my outfit. It's also a perfect match to my necklace. Est. SRP P150 - P200. For Reselling soon.
Sparrow bronze necklace. Est. SRP P300-P350. For reselling soon.
Nude Pumps: Charles & Keith at it's break in period.(Reg. Price P2,199)
It left the pizza radar and now it's back and Domino's pizza just got stronger, crispier and yummier! Being bombarded with lamp post banners with their Buy 1 Free 1 promo before, we just had to give in and try it out. With no expectations, our first bite gave our taste buds a savory surprise as flavors of meat, veggies and mozzarella cheese melted in our mouths. The ultra crispy thin crust was also heavenly, I swear I grunted "I JUST CAN'T STOP!" (with gigil + kagat labi) several times. And seriously, sharing two 10" pizza with only one person isn't a joke, you'll feel bloated afterwards but it's carbs worth gaining pounds for. Craving hit us this evening so, we went straight to the nearest Domino's branch and when we got to Domino's, we found out they now have a D-card for only P250, which entitles you Buy1 Free1 pizza for 365days plus earn reward points too! How cool is that? So, of course being the pizza monsters that we are, we purchased one. Enjoy the Domino effect with Extravaganza and Meatzza 10" Thin Crust Pizzas!
This actually happened before Clueless Mrs. ever existed but I thought this is something worth sharing. 2.12.12 One Destination. This is the, may I say, title(?) of dear friends, Jamie + Jill's Boracay wedding. True to every cell of the couple's body, both being in the Advertising industry, the whole wedding was like a TV production. I bet Jill- a creative genius and illustrator plus many more /// - even illustrated a whole storyboard to bring their love story to life that guests can relate more to. I also bet that Jamie, being a frustrated actress, brainstormed for hours or probably days to come up with explosive grand entrances and production numbers. See some photos and videos below. The last time I was in Boracay was in May 2010 with the same set of friends, my Sisterbucks- Jamie (the Bride), Joanne and Dos. Since I was also busy with my wedding preps just a month prior to Jamie's wedding, I wasn't able to plan our quick Boracay trip for her wedding so we ended up making a last-minute booking at Microtel Boracay through Agoda.com, which I thought would be very near the venue, Estacio Uno. *Tip: Don't EVER trust the maps in Agoda.com! So not reliable! Always double check with Google.maps. The hotel is actually pretty decent but don't be deceived by "conveniently located in Station 1" because it is NOT! They do provide free shuttle to and from D' Mall but if you want "convenience" true to every letter of the word, I suggest booking in other places instead within Station 2 which is the very center of Boracay party hub. Oh well, here are the photos...
Microtel Boracay is located in Station 1 (Extension) after crossing this Grotto
which is 15-30 minutes walk from Station 2 or D'Mall
Behind me is where the real Station 1 is.
To relieve our feet for a minute, photo-opps nalang muna!
My hubby always criticize my jump shots.
I know I don't jump that high. *sigh*
My jump shot and his interpretation of my jump shot.
His jump shot and my interpretation of his jump shot. Not bad right?
Of course, a trip to Boracay wouldn't be complete
without some food trippin'.
Minutes before the wedding. Me, wearing my 7-in-1 dress.
A so-worth-it investment. About P1,800 from the Ramp.
My instagram photos capturing Jamie + Jill's wedding details
Do you see the lovely Bride's GRAND ENTRANCE? @Jamie, IKAW NA!
Photobooth Boracay-style!
The Grand Finale.
To the couple, congratulations and welcome to the blissful life of being married.
Check out Jill's romantic proposal right in time for Jamie's birthday.
