Sweet Treat!

          The town is painted with red! It’s the time of the year once again when every corner has something red—the color of love and romance. Yes, it’s the Red Day, Heart’s Day, Valentine’s Day!! Hmmm, so what’s the best treat for our loved ones or the special someone? What else??! Something SWEET!! Yeah I’m talking here about food, desserts specifically.

            As a chocolate fanatic (I guess I’m not the “addict” type yet.. **wink!) and someone who has sweet tooth, I crave for sweets most of the time. And when life gets bitter, eating sweets is my key and life is heaven once more.. :)

            I will share with you two (2) of my favorite sweet shops. First is Cara Mia Gelateria. Under Amici chain of restaurants, this modern day version of traditional Italian's gelateria is well-suited for Filipinos' taste buds. 

 Cara Mia's Mango Symphony

 Mouth-watering mango chunks mixed in gelato on a bed of graham crust

Nocciola Gateau Cake

Hazelnut cheese cream & dark chocolate filling between layers of crispy meringue speckled with cocoa powder, crushed hazelnut on top & side

 My all time favorite Mint with Chocolate Gelato

  Sans Rival Gelato

           My other fave dessert shop is Park Avenue Desserts (PAD) by Chef Buddy Trinidad. From minis to regular sizes, PAD truly makes cakes in a very special way. They accept customized cakes and they have other sweet treats as well.  

Roca Cake

Cream brulee and caramel on almond biscuit covered in chocolate & almonds

This is my favorite! :) An explosion of chocolate in my mouth. Such a piece of heaven!

Red Velvet Cake

Park Avenue Desserts Branch:

G/F Paseo de Magallanes Commercial Center, Makati City

Cara Mia Branches:

-Don Bosco Compound, Makati City

-Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City

-Mega Atrium, SM Megamall

-The Annex, SM North EDSA

-Bellagio Square, Quezon City

-Missouri Square, Greenhills

Life is uncertain, eat dessert first.

-Ernestine Ulmer

The Stylish Way of Sexiness by Lolli Puff

Hey everyone! A stylish and sexy greetings to all of you! :)

                     From the title itself down to the greeting, this article is about being stylish and sexy. And this refers to the new brand of lingerie named Lolli Puff by my co-SoFA designer Cassie Revereza. If you still remember, Cassie was the only one who showcased a lingerie line during our graduation fashion show at PFW – Holiday 2010. Yeah, she has the love for lingerie! =)

So what is Lolli Puff? Lolli Puff is a line of lingerie that ranges from basics to special occasions that caters your needs as well as desires. Flawlessly handpicked, various stylish pieces are affordable, attractive, and romantically sexy. Their first collection was launched just last week. A mix of pastels and neutral colors and of different choices—sleepwear, babydolls, corsets, bed jackets and garters—both for the demure and (raawwwrr!) daring.

Perfect for Valentine’s Day and especially night (**wink!), ‘Like’ Lolli Puff’s official Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/lollipuff.online to view the whole collection and to qualify for the promo where you can win a romantic dinner for two (2).

Here’s a peek of some of the gorgeous pieces… :)

 Spaghetti strapped lace babydoll

 Tube cut bed dress with lace detail 

For future collections, still expect gorgeous, trendy, good quality, and affordable intimate apparel. And because Lolli Puff really cares, they give tips and free consultation via email: lollipuff.lingerie@gmail.com.

                     

Romantic Ending and Beginning

     It was towards the end of last year when I showcased my first bridal collection at Wedding Belles in Alabang Town Center. My bridal gown collection is a fusion of Filipino culture, Filipino costume specifically, and modernism. I was inspired by our very own "tapis" and combined it with the illusion of broken glass, hence there are cutouts of mix fabrics and tapis detail. With the entourage, I opted for pink stripes motif for fun, youthful look. After all, wedding should be a fun, merry occasion! 

Serpentina gown with cutout details of mix fabrics, beads, pleats

 Details of the serpentina gown

 Ball gown cut with cutouts details of mix fabrics, pleats, beads, layers of tulle

 Flower girl

Bridesmaid

 Maid of Honor

 With my gorgeous models :)

     It was also by the end of last year when my bestfriend let the world knew of that ring. Yes, she's getting married! And the theme (drum roll)..... SECRET for now! It's one unique wedding theme! :)

      So what's the romantic beginning?? First week of the first month this year when I had my first wedding.....as wedding coordinator. I always love listening love stories and it's on my "To Do List" to witness different weddings. To Beautiful Weddings Bridal Consultancy and Wedding Planners (Ms. Ann), THANK YOU for allowing me to do one of my dream jobs. This is such a spectacular opportunity.

First wedding at EDSA Shangri-la

With my co-wedding coordinators

After the event.. Still wearing BIG SMILE! :))

The toast at Beautiful Weddings shop! Cheers to a successful wedding and more!

      Let us share love in many ways to make this world such a beautiful, harmonious place to live in. :)