CUBAO X PEEPS RUINED MY CHRISTMAS

The most unfortunate thing  happened last December 19 during  Holiday Madness Bazaar. My beloved Nikon D40, Toto was stolen.

I am writing about this just now because I'm still recovering from the trauma that I have experience that day.

So around 8:00 p.m. while we were busy entertaining customers, someone took my camera. I was talking to a "guy" customer asking about bags and dresses which I found a little fishy. Then I heard something fall on the ground. It was a lens cap. I was going to pick it up to give it to the guy and then I realized that it was my camera. I immediately ran after him and shouted "Guard, Guard! Camera ko! White T-shirt!"

Our booth was located at the latter part of Cubao Expo so it took him some time to approach the exit. By the time he comes near the exit, everyone heard me shouting. But to my dismay, no one tried to stop him! Not even one person! I followed him even outside Cubao Expo. But I decided to stop when I lost sight of him and realized I ran too far and it will be too dangerous to go on.

On my way back, I saw my friend who followed me. She was in tears. She was so worried that something might have happened to me. I might have been stabbed or something. Thank God I'm safe.

When we arrived back at Cubao Expo I was so furious because no one helped me. Not even one of the "so-called men" standing near the exit. Until now,  I cannot understand why they just stood there frozen. Maybe they don't have the balls for it, or they're stupid or they know that person who stole my camera and was trying to protect him.

And the "so-called guard" whose job is to protect us didn't do anything. When my friend asked him to accompany her because she wanted to make sure I was safe, he didn't move a muscle. Another one without the balls.

So to make the long story short, I was frustrated because I would have retrieved my camera from the 15 year old boy who I hope goes to jail or gets to know Jesus before he does more stealing stint. But the people of Cubao Expo, the community of Artists striving for a better Philippines did not nothing to protect one of their own. Well not really not one of their own. I almost joined the community, glad I was awaken by that incident.

If you are by anyway offended by this post, I don't really care. Leave a comment if you want. And after that let's trade places. Let's see how you'll feel.

Wishlist No. 1

Wishlish No. 1 by Stylecon featuring Corso Como shoes

So this is what I'm going to ask as a gift to my kid brother. Its on sale at Janilyn for Php799.00. I hope he buys it before my size is sold out. :)

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Feminine & Masculine

Some wardrobe updates.

I wore the military inspired look last, last Friday when we practiced for the Glitter Tattoo Application. Key pieces for this outfit, the military green polo, green aviators and the brown leather studded belt.

I got these boots last month but I got to wear them just now. I had the heel repaired first. By the way, this is from a Japanese brand.

 

This next outfit was worn during our breakfast date last, last Saturday. I also got the pink knitted top online. I love the cute details on the shoulders. My sister hates it though :) I paired it with my favorite lace-up pink heels, another online buy.

 

La Maison de V at Cubao Expo's Yearend Giant Garage Sale

 

 

 

Hi Everyone,

La Maison de V will be joining Cubao Expo's Giant Garage Sale

this coming November 28 from 10:00am. to 5:00 p.m.

Please make sure you'll drop by. We have new items up for grab.

See you there!

Happy 9 Part 2

As you all know, its our monthsary last Saturday. Unfortunately we weren't able to spend the whole day together. I needed to be with my family to clean our new house in Cainta and he needed to go to Muntinlupa to teach drum lessons and practice for the worship service. Anyway, we managed to start the day together and grabbed a breakfast at Pancake House.

 

We had continental breakfast, choco marble waffle, brewed coffee and capuccino. I really enjoy eating here. It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside :)

Here's my beau trying to gobble all the food :)

 And its all gone!

 

Glitter Love

So last weekend as part of our sideline, we did our Glitter Tattoo at the kid's party. Naturally, we had to practice so that we can deliver well. So last Friday we practiced applying Glitter Tattoo at Starbucks.

It was so cool. Haha. We all had glitter tattoo on our hand. :)

 

FASHION DIY: Chain Strap

Anyway last week, I went thrift-shopping. Yes, you're right. I wasn't able to meet my goal again. I was so stressed out that night that I had to put my mind on other things, hence thrift-shopping came in handy. Anyway, I got this super cute yellow sandals with zipper detail. I've been on the hand for yellow shoes and I loved the zipper detail so I went crazy and bought it right away without checking it for drastic damages.

So when I got home, I saw that the strap of the other shoe is gone. I was a bit sad but after contemplating about it I got so excited. So what did I do to change this misfortune? I changed the leather strap to ribbon and chains strap.

This was inspired by Lanvin's S/S 2010 Collection.

Inspiration Necklace

I'm sure most of you have watched Sex and the City 1. There was this scene in the movie when John and Carrie were in their bed reading a book. What about that scene? Yah it was nice that she quoted heart-melting love poems but what caught my attention was the necklace she was wearing. It was a long strand of pearls and she wore it to bed.

Ever since I noticed that scene I said to myself, I'm going to do that too. Now, even if I'm just at home wearing just a loose shirt and shorts, I'm going to wear a pearl necklace. :) Well, not all the time of course. I wear them only when I'm working on my project. Like last night, I was working on my shoe project, I decided to wear the long pearls with long chain necklaces in gold and silver. My mom noticed it and joked about it.

I love wearing them because it sort of gives me an inspiration while I'm doing my arts and crafts. How about you, what do you wear to get you all inspired?

Put a ring on it

All the single ladies, out your hands up!

I remember dancing to this song last year when we did our presentation for our office Christmas party.

The line, "If you lied it you should have put a ring on it" has been famous since.

Last night while Jeff and I were strolling inside Market! Market! with our couple friend, they dragged us to Marry Me. Obviously that stores sells wedding rings and engagement rings. Anyway we were browsing together the wedding rings section when Cristina pulled me to her side and showed me the engagement ring section. One ring caught my eye. Its just a dainty white gold ring with a round-cut diamond. I tried it on and I love how elegant and simple it looks. Too bad I wasn't able to take a picture of it. Cristina immediately asked for a calling card from the lady and she asked her to write down the ring model and price. She then gave it to Jeff. That was so funny. I'm excited to get a ring like that but I don't want to get my hopes up.

Anyway while I was browsing the blogs here online, I saw this specific site abroad that sells unique and inexpensive engagement rings. The name of the store is Turtle Love Committee.

Here are some of my favorites.

My beau joked me last night that he would propose to me abroad. Then I thought, it would be cool if he proposed while we are riding a gondola in Italy. Hehehe.. Actually I would love anything he would prepared because he is far more important to me than those fancy things.

How about you? What's your dream marriage proposal?

Busy Weekend

Hello, Sunshine.

How was your weekend?
Mine was pretty jam-packed. So here's a low-down of what I did.

Friday Night
Jeff and I practiced how to apply Glitter Tattoo with our couple friends/ business partners Joe and Cristina. Then we had chitchat and coffee at Starbucks and Kopi Roti.

photo courtesy of Cristina

Saturday Morning
Jeff and I had a late breakfast at Pancake House to celebrate our Monthsary. We then parted ways. He had to go and teach drum lessons. He also had rehearsals for the Sunday Service. I on the other hand went to Cainta with my family to clean our new home. We also visited our Lolo there.

Saturday Night
Jeff and I ate dinner with my family. We were supposed to watch 2012 but the theater was so jam-packed

Sunday Lunch
After the morning service, Jeff and I had lunch with our family at ATC. We then headed to Sanctuario de San Antonio near Forbes for the Baptismal Photography. After that, we headed to Serendra with my sister for the Birthday Photography.

Sunday Night
We decided to hang out after with Cristina and Joe. We went shopping, mall hopping and had coffee.

I'll post separate entries for these with photos. I can't do it right now because the card reader is busted. :)

Have a great week ahead!

9 months and counting....

Happy Monthsary Babe!

My beau and I will be celebrating our 9th monthsary tom. Its been a great journey with him and I wish to continue for the rest of my life. You're my best-- my best friend and God's best.

I love you!

Pirates

I've mention to you guys before that I am doing Birthday Photography and I have a booking this weekend. Levon will have his baptismal and first birthday this weekend. I'm so excited. I just love doing Kids photography. Anyway, the them of the party is pirates. I'm not required to wear a costume but I'm thinking of following the theme. I searched online some style inspirations but of course I want to keep it low key. I'm thinking of making my own embellished eye patch. I'll probably wear a black and white striped top or topper.

Pirates by Stylecon featuring Vivienne Westwood shoes

If you have any suggestions, please don't forget to leave a comment or two.

Crystal Catx Print Ads

As you all know I work in a company that sells crystals- from Awards and Corporate Giveaways to Fashion Accessories. Yes, you heard it right! Crystal Accessories. Think Swarovski Crystal. Well just to educate you Sunshines, Swarovski is a brand and they use Austrian Crystals. Crystal Catx also uses Austrian Crystals. So go figure!

Here are some of the ads that came out this 2009.

Computer World / Enterprise Magazine

Asian Traveler

Metro Home/ Metro

By the way, these ads were made by Marianne Frisnedi our Product and Layout Designer.