We met up at Trinoma, (which was packed with people because it was a holiday, I think everyone wanted to get out and make gala.) and headed to hangout at Coffee Bean to wait for the others. Was fun just to chat with each other, and get to know one another. :) We had a little round of exchange gifts (where everyone brought a little gift to share) was so much fun! 

Sunday nights are always fun. We get together after church and hangout, have coffee, or yogurt (Red Mango or Fruitti Froyo!) and dinner. I love Sunday nights because its the last time I get to spend hanging out, relaxing, enjoying company of friends, before Monday comes again. 

We decided to hangout at Fruitti Froyo to have our yogurt snack (which is our new favorite place. We love it there because we get to hangout, and get to satisfy our craving for yogurt, at an affordable price! yummy!) Then we decided to eat at Sumo Sam (yes, were kinda spontaneous, dessert first before dinner. haha). 

I just love going out with friends. I am a sentimental person, so I enjoy hangout dates and overnights, just having coffee, dinner or dessert and chatting and bonding with friends. Maybe it's also a girl thing. hehe. Our Sunday night hangouts are no exception. I always enjoy the company of friends, and we always have so much fun! :) Love it! 

 Me and my sister Steph

 Jordy, Jen and Kai + my sister Nik (goofing around. hehe)

My sister + her Hubby + nephew in background, and Jordy. :)

Us having fun with the camera. :) 

 Had dinner at Sumo Sam.

On me: Top: Random II Jeans: Greenhills II Flats:Shoe Gallery

On my sister, Steph: Top:Random II Skirt: Forever21 II Flats: Parisian II Bag: Mango

Don't you just love hanging out with friends? :)

I love trying out new things : food, movies, going to new places. I get excited with new stuff. :) And its more fun when you try things with friends. When Shai and I heard of Happy Lemon, we planned to go one Friday afternoon (we have Friday afternoons off at work! :) and just hang out, and try Happy Lemon in Greenhills. Aside from the excitement of trying something new (and shopping in Greenhills. hehe) Shai was particularly excited because the Happy Lemon franchise is owned by her favorite basketball player, Chris Tiu (and some of his Xavier friends :) 

The flavors were interesting. Shai tried Green Tea with Rocksalt and Cheese, I tried Cocoa with Rock Salt and Cheese. At first, we were not sure what to expect from our drinks. I thought it was weird that there was Rock Salt and cheese in my drink. but it was a pleasant surprise : I loved my drink, so did Shai. :)

 Shai's Green Tea Rock Salt Drink and My Cocoa Rock Salt Drink. The staff at the counter gave us tips on how to drink it: not to stir, just drink it up either with the straw, or straight from the cup. 

The store is fun, with the bright yellow color that is Happy Lemon's trademark.
They have couches where you can just sit back and relax with your drink. :)

Great way to perk up your day, right? :) 

The prices are great, not too expensive. So it's a craving you'll afford to have. :) Speaking of cravings, I think I want a Happy Lemon drink. hehe.

 Shai with her drink

Forgot my camera when we went to the store. Good thing Shai had her camera with her. The pictures are from her. Thanks Shai! Miss you muchie! we should hang out again sooon! :)

My Friday afternoon laid back look. :)

top: Zara II Pants:Greenhills II Flats : Jessica, SM Dept. Store

It is my ultimate dream to travel the world and see all the great architectural monuments/structures up close. We studied the great cathedrals and the greatest modern structures of our time in Architecture school, thus my dream architectural tour/trip around the world. 

My dream destination is Europe. Rome, Milan (shopping! haha), Spain, Greece, Amsterdam, Paris. I definitely want to visit Paris. I hope I get to do that in my lifetime (maybe on my honeymoon when I get married sometime soon? hahah). I just think it's such a romantic city, with all of its charm, exquisite style and great architecture and culture. Its a dream destination for all hopeless romantics. :)

I loved Before Sunset. The movie starred Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke, and was also set in Paris. The movie was just about the two main characters who met in Paris, and their conversations during the time they were together. Some people would say it was boring (the main characters were just talking the whole time), but I loved it. And I also loved Julie Delpy's jacket - perfect for an afternoon in Paris. :) 

Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. (credits to owner of image.)

her jacket. :)

This year, I'm watching out for another movie : Midnight In Paris. The movie stars Rachel McAdams and Owen Wilson, and is a romantic comedy set in Paris about a young couple, and a young man's love for the city. I've seen the trailer, and it looks promising. :) i'm itching to watch it. hehe. 




The movie poster looks artsy fartsy, the kind of movie I like - a romantic comedy set in Paris. 
And its written and directed by Woody Allen. :)


more stills from the movie:





Will definitely watch out for this. :)




credits to owners of the photos.

I love how black and white goes well with color. I love adding color to my black and white outfit. 
If not my bag or shoes, it's my nails :) (like what I'm wearing today-black and white dress, red nails. hehe)


Love black and white.
What's your favorite trend? :)

photocredits :http://weheartit.com/entry/10690200


Music is one of the things I love, because it can change your mood, encourage and inspire you, and just speak to you. :) I love this song from Brooke Fraser : Love is Waiting. It's about falling in love at the right time, and waiting till you get to that moment, as the song says : "Love is waiting till we're ready, till its right." I just love how this song speaks to all the single ladies (and single men na din. hehe), that we could have the perfect kilig love story, if we only wait for the right guy to come along. :) haha. cheesy.

"Love Is Waiting"
by Brooke Fraser

In the autumn on the ground,
between the traffic and the ordinary sounds
I am thinking signs and seasons while a north wind blows through
I watch as lovers pass me by
Walking stories - whos and hows and whys
Musing lazily on love
Pondering you
I'll give it time, give it space and be still for a spell
When it's time to walk that way we wanna walk it well

[CHORUS:]
I'll be waiting for you baby
I'll be holding back the darkest night
Love is waiting til we're ready, til it's right
Love is waiting

It's my caution not the cold
there's no other hand that i would rather hold
the climate changes, I'm singing for the strangers about you
don't keep time, slow the pace
Honey hold on if you can
the bets are getting surer now that you're my man

[CHORUS]

[BRIDGE:]
I could write a million songs about the way you say my name
I could live a lifetime with you and then do it all again
and like I can't force the sun to rise or hasten summer's start,
neither should I rush my way into your heart 


 "Love is Waiting" from Brooke's Album Albertine

I so love Brooke's music! She's a New Zealand award-winning Christian music artist. and she's coming to Manila to perform! :) 

August 16, at the Victory Center

4L Festival Supermall Alabang

7:30 PM

                             Congratulations Kai on your first blog give-away. Love you bez! :)

I love wearing heels! They are an instant fashion statement. :) For girls who love wearing heels, flats are

a lifesaver. (try changing into flats after walking for hours in your heels! :)

Heels are my favorite shoe, but who says you can't make a statement with flats too? :)


clockwise from top left
1. Leather Flats from Boden
2. Suede Corsage Flats from Boden
3. J.Crew Augusta Ballet Flats
4. Skorch by Steve Madden
5. Romantic Soles Abbey from Zappos
6. Banana Republic Whitney Patent Flat
7. Frye Kate Toe
(from http://www.oldsweetsong.com/2009/03/treasure-hunt-spring-flats/)

Bright colored flats are a great accessory. Pair it with a cute dress, or skinny jeans and a nice top, and you're good to go. 

Cute animal print and glittered flats are fun accessories to any outfit! try wearing red with black, goes well with white as well. (color blocking is good too! :) I have a pair of red flats, i love wearing it with black. :)


 A favorite find : I recently bought a pair of rubber flats just like these (SM Dept. Store, Jessica). Its perfect for the rainy season (to keep your feet dry), they're comfy, and stylish as well! I got mine in a gray color.



The stars wear flats too! When they're not strutting on the red carpet, they go for comfy flats. :) Great ways to style black and metallic flats. :) 


me in black flats. :)