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Yosi Samra, Foldable Ballet Flats Out To Be Your Sole Best Friend

November 29, 2011 by Janey

When I went to Europe with Japs last July-August, one of the harder parts was packing. I wanted to pack light since we will be moving around a lot. Still, my aim was to be able to bring as many options for outfits. I was keen on still looking decent and chic amidst the statuesque fashionable Europeans.

One of the harder dilemmas is finding a comfortable pair of shoes to walk around with. Sometimes if I’m in the explorer mindset like in Cambodia, I don’t mind donning sneakers for footwear. It’s comfortable and I can walk for hours in them. If I’m swaggering in the streets of Italy or Spain, I think I have to lady up and wear something more modish.

What’s the next best thing that can easily match any outfit? Ballet flats. Flats are like lifesavers… even in Manila. Imagine walking from meeting to meeting at the office or coffee shops in pumps or in a sexy stiletto number. At some point, after 8 or so hours carrying your weight on two pencil-slim sticks will become a burden. You are not a stranger to this experience. And neither am I.

Trilogy Boutique and Canteen

January 26, 2010 by Janey

It was quite unusual that Bubba and I found the energy to drive to Makati during weekday for dinner. It was one of those evenings we decided to wing it. Bubba has read about Trilogy and wanted to try it out.

We arrive at the location near closing time but we were still accommodated. We walk into the space where 2 beautiful Fs intertwine -food and fashion. Trilogy Boutique and Canteen is a lifestyle boutique and canteen that offers unique mix of fashion merchandise for Manila’s fashion forward folks (that’s a lotta F’s!) and an in-store café that presents scrumptious eats from the kitchen of chef Fern Aracama.

Some of the brand they carry… Dim Mak, Junk Food, Christys Crown Series Hats, Obey, WeSC, Incase Bags, Generic Surplus, Gourmet Footwear, Pointer Footwear, Gravis, Dolce Vita, Matiko, Report Shoes, Alternative Apparel, Adidas Originals by Originals, Tretorn, Kangol, C.Luce, Brigada Eyewear, Lego Watches, Andy Warhol Watches

On the Table

Seafood Chowder PHP

Warm starter with seafood bits

Meatball Mozzarella Melt PHP

Both Bubba and I are TRYING very hard to start a lighter diet so we can be fit for our Singapore – Bali trip mid-march. We decided to get sandwiches instead of a full meal that included rice.

The meatball mozzarella was as delicious as it looked. Meaty and tasty meatballs smothered with luscious marinara sauce and topped with gooey cheese. Served with lightly salted sweet potato chips.

Tuna Melt + Whole Wheat + Cheese + Tomato PHP 175

Open faced tuna sandwich with a base of tomato and cheese slice on top. Served also with sweet potato chips.

Find a lot of fresh, independent brands that represent quality and individuality in the Trilogy Boutique, and get a meal or two immediately right after shopping! Simple + Good Food! 😉

Trilogy Boutique and Canteen

110 Alvion Center, Rada Street,

Legaspi Village, Makati City

328-1071
http://trilogyboutique.multiply.com

Trilogy Album

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Status Magazine’s Yard Sale

November 24, 2009 by Janey

Where are you doing your Christmas shopping?

Drop by Status Magazine’s Christmas Yard Sale for some interesting finds.

🙂

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Fit Flop –Oprah Swears By It

June 23, 2009 by Janey

Okay, if asked who is the most avid reader of Didi’s site, I know who to point to (Pointing ALL fingers to Bubba). He sometimes goes, “did you read Didi’s blah blah…” and I will be totally clueless because he gets to read it first before I do.

One day, he started blabbing about this newest technology in flip flops –Fit Flop, that he read over Didi’s site. He said it would really be good for my back since I have scoliosis and I always complain of back pains. I said I don’t need the fit flops because nowadays you would always find me in sneakers anyway (even in the office, unless I have an important meeting with affiliates). My white sneakers are pretty comfortable.

He objects and says that Fit Flop is beneficial for this and that. He goes on to drop the name of Oprah. Oprah swears by it. Right.

The next big question: how much is it?

When he answered that it was a whopping PHP 3K, I said immediately, “NO WAY JOSE!!!” I am NOT going to buy flip flops that are that expensive. It’s crazy!

I remember buying Havaianas some 5 years ago that are half as much and I have never used them. It’s still in the box. What do I need another pair of flip flops for? I for one do not need an extra.

Every time Bubba remembers Fit Flop, he keeps insisting that I get one. He said he would buy it for me. Even if he buys it for me, I don’t want IT. It’s just a waste of hard earned money.

So the story goes, we were in Powerplant Mall last Saturday. Bubba spots the Fit Flop stand and hauled me there. I said I don’t want to try it on but he was so persistent. Bubba got me try it on and it was pretty comfortable. But I still wasn’t that sold. Since he is really bent on buying me one, I let him be. It’s for my “health” anyway. It also supposedly helps you burn more calories as you walk on them. Exercise while wearing flip flops?

The woman who turns everything she touches to gold backs it up.

Oprah swears by it. And most importantly, so does Didi.

On June 22, 2009, I have officially joined the bandwagon of those in UK who are in this Fit Flop craze since 2007. Thanks Bubba!

PHP 2,900

Fit Flop Off White Suede Strap Sandals

Powerplant Mall

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Gold Glads

June 23, 2009 by Janey

Lately, I am back to a shopping frenzy.

Surprisingly, it was me dragging Bubba to the mall instead of the other way around. I don’t think I’ve had the shopping itch since three years back.

PHP 599 or PHP 699 (I forget)

Gold Gladiator Sandals (I’m not into gladiators but this one struck my fancy. The gold is subtle and not overly loud)

People are People

Shangri-la Plaza Mall

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Purple Flats

June 23, 2009 by Janey

I have lugged Bubba to three shopping malls: Robinsons Galleria, Powerplant and Greenhills. I hope this shopping frenzy ends soon. It’s putting a dent in my wallet. Where are the days that I don’t have the patience to amble around shops looking for goods?

Actually, Bubba STILL takes longer to shop while I take 5 minutes to know I don’t like to fuss around their current line-up and jet out of the store.