Saturday, January 26, 2013

Plans went awry

Crazy busy January. This was not how I imagined my January. I thought I'd be a housewife—cooking, fixing up the house, organizing, going to the playground with the kids, going on romantic dates with the husband.

I did do all the above plus met unbelievable weekly (sometimes daily!) deadlines for magazines, the newspaper column, websites, blogs. Plus meetings with clients. Plus events. Plus prayer meetings. Plus dates with friends. Plus being with family.

I am no longer sleeping. I am busier now than when I was employed!

I should be happy. And I am! It feels so good to be writing again! And it feels so good to the ego to be so wanted, you know?

But this was not how I imagined my January. I didn't imagine (or want) to be busy. I thought I'd be a housewife! I planned on being a donya! Pa-parlor-parlor lang, ladies' lunch with my friends that I never see, do crafting, finally read the many books I've been buying over the years, finally read the magazines I subscribe to, bake desserts, take classes in this and that, do a Kapitolyo eating tour with Vince, visit museums with the kids, travel with my boys, mani-pedi, massage, yoga... Leisurely life lang naman ang plan ko for 2013! Been busy since 1999 dammit. I've earned my rest!


Must reassess things.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

What yummy color should I get?

I have a ton of sponsored posts to do but this isn't one of them. Yep, instead of working, I am online shopping. Uh oh.

I just bought 2 pairs of flats from The Ramp Crossings. I liked my online shopping experience with them! Easy navigation, many payment options, really fast delivery. I think I will buy more flats from them. Yes, flats. I gave away some of my heels recently and am in the process of giving away more. I decided that my life now is to be lived in flats so I'm freeing up space in the shoe closet so I can buy more flats.

Anyway, I'm rambling.

My next online shopping destination is Zalora. I mean, really, who can ignore Zalora when they are on this huge advertising blitz?! They're everywhere: blog ads, YouTube ads, Facebook ads. Crazy. So here's what I want: a phone case for my Blackberry. Haha! I knooooow. I'm soooo boring! I'm in the process of simplifying my life, remember? So no mega-shopping for stuff. But I do need a phone case. And I found Paperthinks. I love it!

So what color should I get?



Yummy!

I'm also eyeing their iPad case. I need one for my iPad3. That's what Vince got me for my birthday but I haven't been able to use it because Vito's addicted to the iPad. If I use it, he grabs it and then he won't stop and then I'll take it away from him and then he'll cry and then... So I just never use it! But with my new status as freelance writer, I'll have to. I'd rather bring the iPad to meetings rather than the heavy MacBook! So I think I'll get me this:

What do you think??? Has anyone here tried Zalora? How's the shopping experience?


*all photos from Zalora


Monday, January 14, 2013

My Top 10 Golden Globe gowns (updated with videos of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler)

Awards season is here! My favorite is always the Golden Globes. It's the one that kicks off the glam red carpet season but it's always the most fun and relaxed. The stars say it's because champagne is flowing from the time they get down from their limousines, throughout the ceremony and all the way to the after parties. So they're having fun. Unlike the Oscars where alcohol isn't served and so everyone's nervous.

Anyway, this year's red carpet was a little more boring than usual. Although I must admit that there were some dresses that were far out (like Guiliana Rancic's). I'm not averse to strange fashion but I am averse to weird styling. For example, the gown's great but the hair isn't (I'm talking about you, Sarah Hyland) or the makeup failed (Kaley Cuoco). 

So here is my list of who did it everything to perfection:
#10
Salma Hayek knows how to flaunt her unbelievable curves. Don't hide them, sure, but don't expose them either. Instead, make yourself look luscious in a dress that drapes all over your body. It doesn't hurt that the dress is Gucci.

#9
Ariel Winter shows us how to dress your age! I love the saccharine colors on the classic dress shape. I also love how she matched her headband to her shoes. Oh, to be young and have fun with your clothes!

 
#8
Normally, I am not a fan of big ball gowns. I think they're inconsiderate. You know, you have to make way for them when they pass. I guess that's why stars and brides love them. But Julianne Hough looks amazing in this Monique Lhuillier. Her eye makeup and hair take this white-and-gold gown from bridal to rock glam.

#7
Brides, this is a great look. Simple, soft and sexy. While this is a tame number for Megan Fox (in Dolce & Gabbana), let's take into account that this is one of the first few outings of the wife and new mommy to a little baby. I love how she looks so gorgeous! Moms, eto ang peg!

 
#6
Here's another one. New mommy Sienna Miller is so adorable in Erdem. I love the pink, the appliques, the shape—so 60s. I even love the no-makeup makeup and slicked back hair. Had she worn big hair, she'd look like she's wearing a costume. 

#5
Zooey Deschanel has got her look down pat. Thick bangs, thick eyeliner, tiny waist, big poufy skirt. Always! But in this red Oscar de la Renta accented by big pearls, she's all class.

#4
New bride Anne Hathaway in white Chanel. So sleek! Love the hair, love the texture of the dress. Love how long and tall she is. Kinda safe, sure, since Anne is known to love being adventurous on the red carpet but I like it. I do!

#3
I love this, too! Michelle Dockery in Alexandre Vauthhier. To be honest, I do think the big shoulders trend is already out but the British actress can really pull off the gold armor and white drapery. Not a lot of women can do that!

#2
Nicole Richie in Naeem Khan. What a surprising color! She used it on her lids, too. I think I want this gown for myself!

#1
Kate Hudson in Alexander McQueen. Perfection! Kate always looks like a movie star. Always!

Who're your top picks?

UPDATE! Funny ladies Tina Fey and Amy Poehler!




Plus Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig!


Crazy people! Love them!

*photos from InStyle and E! Online