Subspace Encountered

I've been holding on to this blog post for a time already because I sO wanted to combine this with a related feature of a store I've been dying to visit. And so I did... all because good things are worth waiting for. Agree? 

Very well, while I try to justify my laziness *haha* feast your eyes with these creatively peculiar work of art and uniquely crafted furnitures found inside a one-of-a-kind coffee shop in a small corner in Ortigas - Subspace.

If this is not the first time you've heard about Subspace, good for you, because Subspace is truly a must-visit, must-try, coffee experience.

I've been reading a lot about Subspace coffee before from other blogs and so I've been planning and wanting to visit this place but never got the chance. Then, on one sunny afternoon, while I'm out and about in Ortigas trying to find a place where I will be meeting with a potential client, guess what I stumbled upon - Alleluia - it's Subspace! Like, God was really pointing me to the right direction because he knew I needed a boost of caffeine in my body *lol* (just exaggerating). 

The place was smaller than I expected it to be but the artistry of it and its coffee did not disappoint.

I'm a self-confessed coffee addict, like running without caffeine in my blood for a day is like not drinking water for a week. (okay, exaggerating again but I'm just really that mad about coffee) I was pretty amazed and confused, both at the same time, when I looked at their menu. Amazed because their coffee offerings are not the usual. Confused because I'm a creature of habit and so I didn't know what to order. After about 10 minutes starring at their menu in utter confusion, I went for their best recommendation - Hot Purple Potato Latte - just to try something new since I'm in a new place. 

I didn't know what to expect exactly, and then this cute little cat surprised me *meow* courtesy of Subspace coffee artist.

I didn't want to kill the art but I had to drink my coffee, my body was just begging for it... So, I swirled the cutesy cat away then this creamy froth just excited me even more. Since I had no idea how the Hot Purple Potato Latte will taste, I had to take few breaths before taking a sip. (Isn't it obvious that I'm some kind of a control freak too? - Again, creature of habit) *haha* 

Verdict? Yummy. And I bet this tastes good over ice too... I'll try that next time after trying their Peanut Butter Latte, Dark Choco Mint Latte...(and the list goes on) Oh, and they have awesome milk tea creations too! Gotta try that also.  

As mentioned, my "space" adventure did not end there because I also made it a point to visit Subspace's brother, Space Encounters - a custom-made furniture shop for out-of-the-box accent pieces that can turn every empty space an artsy livable one.   

Space Encounters is just a few steps away from the coffee shop so if you're already in the area, do check it out. It's just unfortunate that the place was undergoing renovation so I didn't see much of their usual displays but what they had in store was enough to take my breath away. 

Come to think of it, if I were to do a line up of careers I would have considered before given the exposure that I have now, if only I can go back to college? Interior Design would definitely be in my consideration. If only I heard the cry of "ART" calling me when I was dead set wanting to become a lawyer (surprising huh?) *sigh* 

Oh well, there's a reason for everything and I am just glad that the turn of events led me back to my true passion - Art, Design, Fashion, Events, Travel, and believe it or not Marketing. As my FB status said a few weeks ago, if I can have the best of all worlds, why not?

The Furniture Menu

Subspace Coffee House

GF Grand Emerald Tower, F. Ortigas Jr. Road

Ortigas Center, Pasig City

Space Encounters

Unit B Mezzanine, Padilla Building

F. Ortigas Jr. Road

Ortigas Center, Pasig City

E: info@spaceencounters.net

xoxo

The Clueless Mrs.

Sizzling Hot Major Sale

Oh yes, it is what my title say...

Yishion - one of the country's latest fashion imports, is having it's First Major Sale! *imagine my big eyes matching my biggest grin when I heard the news*

So, let's kick off summer in style with a complete new wardrobe as Yishion takes a big chunk half off of the price on stylish wardrobe staples and trendy pieces, rack after rack after rack. 

Scoring major discounts, with prices starting from P490 and up, starts NOW until April 15 only. So, what y'all waiting for? Head to your nearest Yishion NOW!!! *no pressure*

Shangri-La Mall, Mandaluyong

District Mall, Cavite 

xoxo

The Clueless Mrs.


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Live Life in Full Color

Woke up this morning in the scorching heat of the sun. So it finally sinked in... Yes, it is undeniably and unescapingly (and I know there's no such word) - Summer. Okay, this realization might come too late given that it has been declared summer since the first week of March but I'm really the kind of person who can take the heat - literally. More often than not, heat really doesn't bother me and I really kinda prefer the right kind of heat versus the cold. 

Anyway, for most people, it is that time of the year once again when we indulge ourselves with layer after layer of sunscreen as the warm touch of the sun burns our skin and all things cold brings sheer joy to our being. Yet, summer is still my favorite season, not just because I get a reason to buy new sunnies, flip-flops and bikinis, but because of all the color it brings. 

I don't know if you agree but do you notice that everything seems to become brighter and more vibrant when it's summer? The street, the sky, the food we eat *Hello, halo-halo* and most of all, what we wear! There's really no excuse in sulking in pure black because black absorbs more heat, unless you really just dig the goth & emo-punk fashion.  I don't judge. But because summer brings sweet sunny happiness, I often see happy people go all bright as well when they step out of the house with bold colors, crazy shades and whatnot, and i just love it.

Speaking of summer, flip-flops, and bold colors, I just LoooOOoooVE the new summer collection of Havaianas that come in all the colors of the rainbow and then some. Havaianas truly understands that people live vividly hued lives and this is reflected in every design and color of their flip-flops. Because human nature is dynamic, not static, and no one can be boxed in just one color, Havaianas gives us another wide range of colorful comfy flip-flops that we can match with our every mood. Don't you agree? *Nod if you do* 

And this summer, Havaianas invites us to celebrate life by embracing our vibrant and colorful self with the latest collection of new shades from the world's most loved brand of flip-flops. This summer's releases of the now-ubiquitous Brazilian flip-flops features new colors for beloved Havaianas classics like Havaianas Top, Havaianas Top Mix, Havaianas Slim, Havaianas Brasil, Havaianas Brasil Logo, Havaianas Brasil Mix, and so much more the perfect companions to match every look, mood, or lifestyle as we continue to live summer every day of the year. 

Havaianas aims to celebrate different facets of individuality with its latest summer collection. Each color in the Summer 2013 collection encourages people to live life in full color both inside and out by embodying certain attributes that make each and every person unique. Aside from the classic White and Black, other stunning colors such as Amazonia, Marine Blue, Fushia and Lime Green are perfect for expressing your inner self through comfortable, and simple stylish flip-flops. 

Havaianas believes that summer is not just a season - it is a state of mind, that allows us to live freely and expressively, by embracing the many millions of colors that create the canvas of our lives. With all the many styles and colors we can choose from, we can make a strong or subtle fashion statement whether we're simply stepping out to do groceries or digging our feet into the sand on a sunny beach. There is simply a perfect pair of Havaianas for everybody, every day and every occasion. Whatever our mood, we can always count on Havaianas to be our constant style companion this summer, because we deserve to live a colorful and exuberant life. 

Kudos to Havaianas for coming up with yet another fabulous collection that I just LoooOOoooVE (there goes my long LOVE again. Sorry, I just had to emphasize again and again *lol*) Oh, and my favorite? This pair below. Its bold mix of colors with a touch of the exuberant lifestyle of Brasil is absolutely perfect for my audacious personality. Don't you think?

So this summer, join me as I live life in full Havaianas colors and express your colorful self both inside and out by grabbing a new pair of Havaianas in any of its exciting new colors!

Experience the summer vibe that never goes out of style with the world's favorite rubber flip-flops brand, Havaianas. Take part in the Havaianas story and grab a pair now, available in Metro Manila at All Flip-Flops, Celio, Complex, Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall, J&S Surf Shop, KidSports, Manila Polo Club, Nail Spa, Ocean Front, Plana Forma, ROX, Rustan's, Stoked, Tick Tock Flip Flop NAIA Terminal 3, and Urban Athlethis. For provincial outlets, visit www.havaianas.com.

xoxo

The Clueless Mrs

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Me, Myself, and My Thoughts

When I was in College, I used to have these random moments where I distance myself from the crowd, sometimes even the whole world and put myself in an alter universe where it's just me, myself and my thoughts. Yes, I am one of those who just looooove to think - A LOT. Back then, while other kids spent their quiet time reading fiction books, my "alone" moments were spent thinking about how good life is and imagining how life can get even better. I just reflect about my life and try to inspire myself by what I see and feel, and by the people around me. I was very optimistic then when life was very simple. 

I can say that I've carried this optimism of mine all throughout my career life. I'm really good in finding a way and fixing things. M-A-K-E I-T W-O-R-K. That's my motto. *snaps from left-right-left* Although I do have my breaking points, I get back up and finish with a bang. Finishing a successful campaign or an event were my proudest moments. *sigh* 

Another thing about me is that I always see goodness in people even how difficult they may be. Since I love "fixing" things, I have this attraction to people with psychological and personality distress whom I make my personal mission to "fix." I specially love to do this when I was a kid and my favorite were younger kids who are very pasaway (hard headed). That's one of the reasons why I considered taking Psychology and thought of mastering Child Psychology. For me, they are just misunderstood and are most in need of help and attention. I'm glad to say that I had few "projects" that were successful. *another proud moment* Again, I was optimistic then when life was simple.

While I am struck by realities of life now, "thinking" becomes "worrying" and "optimism" becomes "doubt." Although I still appreciate my alone time, worrying and doubt - a deadly combination- is just sucking the life out of me, up to the point where I cannot breathe and I don't know how I can pick myself up again. Sometimes I think I'm going into this depression that I've never in my whole life thought I would ever experience. Well, maybe I always knew that I had this 1% possibility of going crazy because I just think too much. If you've ever watched "I Don't Know How She Does It" - this is me now (somehow). And I think some wives and most mothers can relate to this. 

I'm sure you've heard about the saying "do not focus on what you don't have but on what you have because some people have less" or something to that effect. Well, it is really easier said than done, specially when you used to have more. 

Funny thing is, even how much time I spent thinking (partially planning the future) when I was in College, I never got to prepare for this - real adult life - where some (or most) responsibilities are really a burden. I recently read this Facebook post of someone's thoughts about the UP student who gave up on life because her family cannot afford to pay her tuition, *so sad* that because kids these days have it too easy versus what the older generation (our parents) went through, when life way back then was much even harder, we tend to easily give up when life gets a bit difficult. Maybe the person who wrote the article is right because my parents started from zero and the case was different when were growing up. We had it easy. Maybe too easy that glitches in life sometimes rattle me like what it is doing to me now. But then again, I am a fighter and I will face life with a bang. 

Probably these thoughts that I am sharing won't mean anything to you, although I hope it will. It just really helps me when I pour my heart and thoughts into writing and I hope that this will also help people who are experiencing the same things that I do with this post. I am not an expert in life specially on giving life advice but in my (still) short life experience, I'll leave you with these:

* Motivate. Surround yourself with people you have the same goal with. OR be the motivator and encourage the people around you to finish what they started.  

* Share. Even how less you have now, still share whatever centavo you have left to share.  If you believe in karma like I do, everything will come back to you a hundredfold. 

* Love. Give all the love that you can give. Blessings will pour back in when you least expect it.

* God. When in doubt, pray.

“Promise Yourself"

To be so strong that nothing

can disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness, and prosperity

to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel

that there is something in them

To look at the sunny side of everything

and make your optimism come true.

To think only the best, to work only for the best,

and to expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others

as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past

and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times

and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself

that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear,

and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world,

not in loud words but great deeds.

To live in faith that the whole world is on your side

so long as you are true to the best that is in you.” 

― Christian D. Larson, Your Forces and How to Use Them

xoxo

The Clueless Mrs.

Femme Ala Mod

It's been a looooong time since I made an outfit post. It's probably because my daily get up now involves a heavy Jansport and the most comfortable flats I can find. I don't know how many times I've shared that already but the sight of my haggardness is really that depressing most of the time. My continuous weight gain may have caused my confidence level to dip as well but I'm working on that. 

For the particular reason that I want to win an iPad mini, I entered this contest of Solemate by SM Bags and Shoes and made an effort to dazzle myself up again and courageously face the camera. 

Make Up trick:
Contouring for some instant cheekbones

It took me a while to get comfortable in front of the camera again but I told myself to just have fun and everything was a breeze from then on. It was just like riding the bike.

For my comeback outfit post, I decided to go Classy Casual Chic, and there's nothing more classy than a black and white ensemble. What do you think?

This is one of those days that I really miss home and have a wide variety of clothes and accessories that I can mix and match. And with "wide variety" I meant having three closets I can dig from- mine, my sister's and my mom's. Would you believe that from this whole outfit, I only own the necklace, the watch and the Solemate flats? Here's the breakdown and the budget-friendly price tags.

Necklace: Gift from my former boss (est. P600 - P800)

Bag: Parfois (Sale @ P899) *borrowed from mom*

Watch: DKNY (Est. P5,000+), birthday gift from in-laws
Cocktail Ring: Bazaar find (est. P100-P150) *borrowed from sister*
Bracelet: The Landmark (P120) *borrowed from sister*

The key piece to this ensemble is my Solemate flats. It's very rare for me to find THE perfect pair of black flats so I was really happy, as in up to my ears happy, when I found this pair. They're the most comfortable set I've ever had that I just had to have more than one so, I swiped to have a total of four pairs of Solemate shoes in different colors and designs. Not to worry about spending a lot though coz two pairs of Solemate is only priced at P399. Talk about budget shopping. 

Solemate Flats (Two for P399)

White tank: *borrowed from mom*
Sleeveless Blazer: Studio, SM Sucat Outlet (Sale @ P250),
*borrowed and arbored from sister*
Lace Shorts: SM GTW (Sale @ P150, same here)

I love how the texture on my white tank (my mom's I meant) perfectly matches the texture on my (my mom's) white bag. It made the simple black and white outfit totally not boring. Don't you agree?

What do you think?

Please give me some *Love* and VOTE for ME

xoxo

The Clueless Mrs.