Watch 'Forever and a Day'

Mabuhay!

First of all, thank you KC for inviting me to the premiere of your new movie with Sam!

Photographer Doc Marlon
KC styled by me
Sam Styled by Ton Lao

After watching 'Forever and a Day':

• I want to visit beautiful Mindanao
• I want my family and I to try zip line, white water rafting, and swim at Tinago Falls in Iligan City
• It reminded me to appreciate life even more.
• Thanks to Sam Milby, I want to start running. Can I just say, he has the best legs in showbiz! LOL
• I feel that this is KC's best movie yet. 
• Marami akong baon na one-liner: "Thank you for yesterday, thank you for today, and thank you for tomorrow."; "Kaya mo bang mahalin ang isnag tao na mawawala rin sa 'yo?"
• Matet is back! She is hilarious in this film!
• I want to watch more KC and Sam movies. Pero kaabang-abang din ang Piolo-KC tandem, di ba?

Congratulations KC, Sam, direk Cathy, and Star Cinema for a wonderful and entertaining movie! I love the film!

I want to watch it again with Aryanna and my yayas, I know they will like it!

'Forever and a Day' is a heartwarming film. Everyone should watch it.


Shoppingero/shoppingera, 'Forever and a Day' is now showing. Go watch it with friends and family! You don't have to be a KC or Sam fan to appreciate it.

Blue Crush + A Birthday Wish

Mabuhay!

This is the first time, in maybe five years, that I've had a liking for a certain color. Ever since I saw the Celine mini luggage in cobalt blue online, I've had a crush on the indigo hue!

So much so, that every where I go I'm haunted by the color!

Scenes at my shoot yesterday:

KC Concepcion wearing a Celine dress in this season's hottest color! I love the coral accents too! So chic!

My dearest Kitty Cat,

Happy birthday, KC! 

You are one of the sweetest, most caring, smartest, and loving person I know. Your passion for your advocacies are inspiring. I'm so proud to be your friend. You are truly one of a kind.

Wishing you the best in love and life because you deserve to have it all!

I love you! Alam mo yaaaaaan!

Me,
Pussycat


Shoppingero/shoppingera, what's your wish for the birthday girl?

The "Cherry on Top of our Häagen Dazs"

Mabuhay!

Three days and two nights in Hong Kong with KC was fun, exciting, productive, and therapeutic! More than the fabulous shopping experience, this getaway gave us the chance to bond again with each other. It made us realize that despite our busy schedule, we are "connected" in spirit and through our Blackberry phones. LOL

KC and I are both dreamers and achievers and no matter how wonderful our partners are, they will never grasp why the choice of Chucks over Loubs are crucial. Haha!

Spending time with a friend who you love, support, and complement you, can give you a sense of playful freedom, often bringing out a side of you that you (almost) forgot was there.

My dear KC, thank you for a memorable trip! This is only the beginning of our other great adventures!;P

Because sharing is caring...

One of the things KC and I have in common:

We both like coffee and ice cream and together, they are the best combo!

We flew Cathay Pacific Business Class on our way to Hong Kong and it a was lovely flight. On our way back to Manila, Cathay Pacific upgraded us to First Class! I believe that it was KC's Asian Miles card that was the culprit. Yay!

Allow me to share our experience flying Cathay Pacific in First Class (minsan lang 'to, at least for me):

Class na class: Each passenger gets his or her own cabin. First Class features a wonderfully big bed – 81 inches long – that will remind you of sleeping at home. And when you awake, a press of a button will transform it into one of the most comfortable seats in the sky, with massage function, extendable side seat, drop-down armrest, and all the adjustments you could want for a pleasant journey.

Reminds me of Powerplant Mall's love seat in the cinema. Popcorn na lang ang kulang!

Mimosa before take off. Why not?

Assorted dimsum and sticky rice with pork wrapped in a lotus leaf. Yum!

Cathay Pacific website perfectly describes the experience we had: Think of our First Class as a suite, rather than a seat. With more personal space than ever before, there's even enough room to invite a guest. Awake, you'll enjoy a comfortable seat, exceptional food, incredible entertainment, and mood lighting to enhance your flying experience. Asleep, you'll dream in one of the biggest beds in the sky. And always, our attentive staff are at your beck and call.

Hi seatmate, er... suite mate! KC sporting an Hermés striped cap, Burberry coat, and Jeffrey Campbell slouchy boots. She's so kyoot!

Ready for take off!

My HK getaway with KC was exactly what I needed to recharge. I'm more inspired than ever! A little dose of girl bonding, shopping, and "First class" treatment can do wonders to a mom balancing family and fashion! LOL

Thank you KC for a super fun trip! I love that our HK getaway was beyond shopping. You're the best travel buddy! Alam mo yan!


Shoppingero/shoppingera, what do you do to recharge your creative batteries?

Juma-Japanese + Day 2 Loot

Mabuhay!

Yes, it's another food blog.

Bawal magbasa ang gutom.

KC and I started our days in Hong Kong late. We were first and foremost on vacation, and shopping, while it is fun and exciting, our days did not revolve around the malls. We just enjoyed our stay in the hotel in the morning and gave each other time to relax and do our usual seremoñas, but once we stepped out of the hotel, we shopped fast and got hungry fast too! Haha!

KC: "What do you want to eat babe?"
Me: "Japanese food!"
KC: "Me too!"
Me: "OMG. I want to eat tempura... sashimi... sukiyaki... wagyu beef."
KC: "Hmm... Yun lang?" *LOL*
 
The luto-lutuan portion of our trip:

Hakata Ichome Horumone BBQ Restaurant
9/F, Kyoto Plaza, 491-499 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay

Wagyu beef for me...

Seafood for KC!

We were lucky to find this Japanese BBQ place as it was located on the top floor of a building. There were a lot of Japanese restaurants in Kyoto Plaza but since Hakata Ichome Horumone BBQ Restaurant was on the top most floor, we figured it's the better resto of the lot. We were right!

Shopping break muna. KC scored at Hermés! She was able to buy the elusive Hermés red Constance wallet!

KC also got the newest Prada denim logo handbag that doubles as a messenger bag too! Deadma lang sha while I was shrieking in the store! Aaaaaahahaha!

Banyo portion, haha!

One of the coolest public toilets can be found at Pacific Place. Check out the curvy architecture of the cubicles! So chic!

Kainan ulit!

KC and I were looking for another Japanese restaurant, but for some reason, we couldn't find it. Instead, our feet (and stomachs) led us to Roka—a trendy Japanese resto serving mouthwatering modern Japanese cuisine. I remember reading about this place in Luxuo Luxury Blog!

According to the restaurant’s manager, the word “ro” in Roka means hearth, or gathering place, and “ka” stands for a burning fire that projects a welcoming and energetic atmosphere, and that’s what most of the menu focuses on. They also have a well-stocked cellar with more than 500 bottles!

The interior was done by Japanese designer Noriyoshi Muramatsu of Studio Glitt

The Roka staff was efficient and professional. A lot of them are Pinoys too!

It's worth going to Roka just for their signature cocktails! The manager suggested the signature mojito for me and I must say, it's the best I've tried! I love that the leaves are sprinkled only on top and not mixed in with the drink. So no need for tinga check. Ew. KC had some kind of strawberry chuchu, masarap din!

Steamed spinach with sesame dressing. This warm salad is so good! I'll try to copy this at home.

Robata: tiger prawns with chili paste. They are like ebi tempura popcorn ! So kyoot! So good!

KC's choice: Gindara Saikyo-Zoku

We actually ordered a lot of food, but after one cocktail drink, I forgot to take pictures of the other dishes! Haha! Anyway, if you visit Hong Kong, try Roka for their delicious food and modern ambiance.

Roka, Pacific Place, LG1, Shop 002, 88 Queensway, Central, Hong Kong.
Phone: +852-3960 5988 or click on rokarestaurant.com.

KC says hi!!!

Shoppingero/shoppingera, tune in for the last post on our HK getaway and beyond!

Luncheroo + Hairdo + Walkaroo

Edit:

Here's a list of I.T shops that carry Jeffrey Campbell shoes. Best to call the shop to make sure they they have stock.

Mabuhay!

Day one in Hong Kong was all about shopping for the home, but I don't want to bore you with textile shots. I have to say though that after five years of looking for a particular print for curtains, I finally found it at IKEA!

KC and I are both doing home renovations/improvements and we're both building a collection of furniture for our abode. It's so nice to be with someone who appreciates shopping for tela! KC also showed me photos of chairs and tables she bought for her new pad, and all I can say is... Class.

I also realized that we were both goal-oriented especially when it comes to shopping. We have a general idea on what to buy and we focus on that. Once we're done with one task, we're quick to move on to the next. It's a "productive" way of shopping. So much so, that we were done buying homeware in 3 hours! It also helps that we were in an area where there are a lot of furniture shops.

Anyway, nakakagutom talagang magshopping! Haha! So, here's another food blog plus, a sneak peek of our loot for the day.

Lunch at I Thai
If you want good Western Thai food, KC and I suggest I Thai. The service is fast and efficient, good food, and it's located near all the cool shopping spots!

Lemon tea please.

The soft shell crab salad was delish! Two people can share this dish.

Broccoli and blossoms

Fish with chili. Not too spicy, just right.

Black Pepper prawns. Dala kayo ng toothbrush if you decide to order this dish. Haha!

I Thai, Shop 112-113, 1/F, New Town Plaza Phase 1, 18 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin in Causeway Bay.

After lunch, we headed out to Fashion Walk and spotted a sales assistant with the coolest hair color!

KC: *whispering* "Check out the color of the guy's hair. Take a photo of him. Isn't the color unusual?"
Me: "Tinatamad ako." *LOL*
KC: "Fine. I'll take the photo!"
After we left the shop...
Me: "Babe, send me the photo of the guy with the silver gray hair, ha!"
KC: "Tinatamad ako." *LOL*

Silver gray haired SA. His hair color looks surreal in person.

Here's one of my "fun and function" finds in HK:

Table corner guards from IKEA
For household with babies and toddlers: babyproof sharp table corners using table corner guards. I found these super kyoot hand design corner guards for our dining table.

Excuse me for the low-res quality of the photo, I used my BB to take a photo the table guards I bought from IKEA. The kyoot corner guards gave our table character. The Epperson love it!

Because we finished early shopping for fabrics and home accessories, there was time to buy shoes!

This trip was all about shopping with an open mind (and stomach). Usually, Louboutin is always in the shopping list. This time, we didn't buy any. Instead, we bought shoes we can actually walk in.

KC hoarded Chucks!

I love Jeffrey Campbell shoes!

Shoppingero/shoppingera, tune in for more of our HK adventure and beyond!