Tuesday, March 29, 2011

You're the Wang!

Mabuhay!

I've been a fan of Alexander Wang from day one because of his cool, urban style. His clothes has a lot of utilitarian references, something that I've always loved. In my opinion, his strength as a designer is in his ability to mix high style with low-key and casual with dressy.

I have a few T by Alexander Wang pieces and they are the one of most comfortable designer clothes I have. They are made from the thinnest cotton yet feels luxurious when worn. I wish T by Alexander Wang is available in Manila.

For Fall, the "Wang" is introducing men’s ready-to-wear.

Here's a sneak peak:

Hello leatherrr!

“As for the new Alexander Wang vibe, it's all about a certain urban, nonchalant cool. Or, as the designer likes to say, it's about the ‘M.O.D.,' or Model Off-Duty.”
—WWD Staff WWD
        “When I started out, I wanted to pick one familiar item that evoked luxury—cashmere was perfect. But moving forward, I want to make it more of a lifestyle brand. I kind of want to be the new Theory.”
—Alexander Wang Time Out New York

      

Remember Tom's "The Elements of Cool"? One word: "Nonchalant"


Shoppingero, according to Tom, remember that when dressing up, dress down.


Monday, March 28, 2011

Reader's Recipe

Mabuhay!

Another amazing reader made my day! Check out what I got in my inbox: 

Hi Ms. Jenni Epperson,

I love saying your full name talaga
Im a fan of yours sa multiply site mo pa lang.
Btw, I made your version of beef+cheese bomb.
Im always sending you tweets but Im not getting any reply so I assume hindi mo nababasa un tweets ko sa dami ng followers mo
So here's the link, I just want to make papansin sayo. Hahaha.
No, we (my sister and me) just fell in love with your recipes and since I love pasta I tried your version of Cannelloni bomb.
And btw, I love your Chinawares. Haha. Lakas maka-elite

Thanks.
More power.
And continue sharing.

xo,
Apples.

My Version of The Bomb ala Jenni Epperson
http://bouncedd.blogspot.com/2011/03/bombs-for-birthday-bomb.html

Dear Apples,

Please feel free to say my name as often as you want hanggang magkasugat ang dila ko kaka-isip mo sa akin! LOL
Hmm...  I usually reply to my tweeps, baka naman ibang @jenniepperson ang finafollow mo, ha! Check mo!;D
Wag ka ng magtampo, eto ang isang bonggang-bonggang post dedicated to you! Pansin na pansin na kita!

Apples wrote: "It's my ever beautiful and sizzling hot sistah's birthday.. 
And a week before.. She tweeted me this..."

I love how you also took photos of the ingredients and the "Easy Peasy" steps like how I do them on my blog! Palakpakan!

Cue: "Dreamy" effect shots!

And so, last March 24 which is her exact bday. 
We prepared some new recipes.
For Pasta:
The Bomb Cannelloni ala Jenni Epperson
Though I read this recipe na via http://welovejenni.blogspot.com before she discovered it 
(Nakipag-kumpitensya??) Haha! 
Cannelloni c/o our tita from Italia..
Others from grocery..
(O dba, my naligaw na Eden Cheese)
Ground beef and Cheese sticks
Sample..
My own version of Cannelloni Bomb ala Jenni Epperson
Parsley instead of Basil (Hindi type ni buntis  ang amoy ng Basil)
The Bday Platter
KFC Chicken and Pizza Hut (c/o Keem and Love)
Lumpia Bomb
Ham, Cheese and Strip of Bellpepper
By the Birthday Celebrant
Da potato bomb! Lav et!

Aaand there you have it folks! Ang daming "pasabog" ni Apl para sa inyong lahat! Haha!

Belated happy birthday to your sister! Next year, yung Healthy Pizza ko naman ang i-try nyo!

Thank you so much Apl for sharing your wonderful blog and recipes! I'm glad you tweaked my recipe and made it your own, plus you even had a mini throwdown with your sister! Very, very Eppersons lang yan! I hope you and your sister will continue cooking my other recipes; and when you do, please email them to me again!

If you want to get the recipe for my Beef and Cheese Bombs, you may check out my previous blog: http://mabuhaygirl.multiply.com/journal/item/1421/Eats_Good_Beef_and_Cheese_Bombs


Shoppingero/shoppingera, which of my recipes have you tried already?


Summer Cooking Class For Kids

Mabuhay!

Like what I always say, cooking is empowering!

Here's a something your kids can enroll in this summer.

A message from Chef Stephanie Zubiri:


This summer, we have many upcoming exciting activities! Including for the little ones! We are now opening our hands on classes which are also open to children ages 8 years old and up. It’s a maximum of 6 people per class so everything is highly supervised.

Cooking for Kids!

What started as just a kiddie class, big kids got jealous! So we’re opening two kinds. 8 to 12 years old for the kid’s class, every Monday 1 to 4 pm from April 25 to May 23. There is also the 13 and up for the big kids! If your kids are younger and you feel they are confident enough in the kitchen kindly clear with us first. Some classes are more adapted to younger kids that the others. Maximum 6 children (and big kids) in a class: P2,500.00 per person per class.

Gnocchi class (April 11-big kids; May 16-children)
-Learn how to make gnocchi and two kinds of sauces: tomato and blue cheese
Simple Cooking Techniques (April 6-big kids; May 23-children)
-sauté, pan frying fish and meat, basic knife skills, deglazing, cooking vegetables

Pasta and Pasta Sauces (May 4-big kids; May 2-children)
-how to properly cook pasta, learn about different shapes and uses, learn how to make sauce bases: tomato sauce, fresh pesto and cream sauces, create your own signature pasta with an assortment of toppings

Risotto Balls (May 11-big kids; May 9-children)
-Make a simple risotto, choose your add in ingredients for your own signature flavor, and learn how to make fried risotto balls.

Say Cheese Please! (April 27-big kids; April 25-children)
-Fried Mozzarella sticks with quick marinara sauce
-Cheesy Artichoke and Pesto Dip
-Easy Melted Brie and Jelly
-Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Terms of Payment:
You must pay classes no later than one week before in order to reserve your spot. Cancellations will only be accepted up to three days before the class if not you will forfeit your payment. If you do cancel three days ahead, you will get a credit for another class of your choice.

Payment can be made in cash directly at our office:

317 Lirio Street, Palm Village, Makati. Weekdays from 10am to 1pm.

You can also pay in check, made out to Epicurus Inc. You may also deposit the amount to our account but please send us a copy or, scan and email the deposit slip so that we may track your payment. Please make sure we receive the copy of your deposit slip at least one week before the class so we can guarantee your slot.

Epicurus Inc.
Asia United Bank, Pasig Branch
Acct:# 015-01-000257-1

Last minute reservations are subject to availability. For reservations and more information contact us at mek@epicurusinc.ph or 02-3847064 or 02-2159441 or text 0917-8308393.


Shoppingero/shoppingera, enroll your kids now!

Yes to Kyoot

Mabuhay!

Remember when I blogged about the M·A·C Cosmetic Wonder Woman? I wish I never did because I ran out of M·A·C Cosmetics' Wonder Woman "Spitfire" lipstick! I was able to get the WW Mineralize Skinfinish but who cares? I. Want. The. Lipchook!

M·A·C Cosmetic is coming out with their new "Quite Cute" collection this April. Let's see if I'll get lucky this time.

It's official: Ka-age makeup (young-looking)

Model Irina Lazareanu looks kyoot in their ad campaign and the styling is adorable!

“CUTE!” The most fanciful, fun and flattering compliment a young, modern trendsetter could ever want! Our version is the girliest kind of international glam possible, a style ride that combines postage-stamp-sized puppies with pixie swizzle-stick fashion and butterfly kisses for cute boys and even cuter shoes! Cupcake icing colours, vintage romance, an ATM card with Hello Kitty on it – and a way of life that says “yes!” to everything adorable! Come on, get happy, with the multi-culti cutie, from Tokyo to Toronto to Paris with love! Pastel shades for Eye Quads, Lipstick, Plushglass and Nail Lacquer…And, due to popular demand, we’re completely cute-ifying three favourite Lip Pencil shades from last season that will join the fun and frolic. Flash! You’ll ♥ the Mineralize Blush with the sweet heart baked right into it. If it shines, shimmers and pops it’s completely, contagiously, cute!

I love all the kyoot kolorettes with heart design!
I know that Pam Pastor of Polish Police is going to get palpitations from the "Quite Cute" pastel perfect nail polish.


MAC Quite Cute Mineralize Blush
Giggly – Light pink with pearly plum heart
Sakura – Lavender with pearly deep magenta heart
Miss Behave – Light beige with pearly mint green heart 

MAC Quite Cute Nail Lacquer
Ice Cream Cake – Creamy blue pink
Little Girl Type – Creamy pale lavender
Mischievous – Creamy pale blue mint


MAC Quite Cute Cutie Eyeshadow Quad
Moshi! Moshi! – Pale white green gold
Goody Goody Gum Drop – Light white pink
Boycrazy – Pale lavender with silver pearl pigments
Azuki Bean – Mid-tone violet 

MAC Penultimate Eyeliner
Rapidblack – True black 

MAC Zoom Lash
Zoomblack – Rich black

All I want is the complete lipchook set. As Miranda Priestly would say, "Am I reaching for the stars here? Not really. That's all."

MAC Quite Cute Lipstick
Playing Koi – Creamy white peach pink
Saint Germain – Pastel pink
Candy Yum-Yum – Neon pink
Quite Cute – Bright white lavender
Play Time – Intense violet 

MAC Quite Cute Plushglass
Fashion Fanatic – Creamy pale pink
Bubble Tea – Creamy pale nude
Girl ? Boy – Bright light blue pink
I ? U – Creamy mid-tone purple 

MAC Quite Cute Lip Pencil
In Synch – Bright yellow pink
Naked – Light neutral
Boldly Bare – Mid-tone red brown

Now that I gave you the heads up, as a favor, can you guys please leave some of the lipchook for me! Haha!


Shoppingera, what makeup gives you the ka-age look?


Winners: Jennirosity Day! Samsung Flash Bands

Mabuhay!

Thank you for bearing with me. Giving away prizes are my joy but the truth is... nakakaduling lang magbilang ng entries! LOL

Finally, here are the winners of the Samsung Flash bands:


Twitter followers:
  1. @mymomfriday
  2. @plengxvi
  3. @eunesab7
  4. @toniganzon
  5. @freetilora
  6. @liezziec
  7. @quesanorie
  8. @danielk8y
  9. @krgonzales
  10. @jilldimalantaRN

Blog readers:
  1. @thetelaishow
  2. @Jhazzclaro
  3. @iamjillyace
  4. @jackichoa
  5. @chamiviray

Winners must email me (jenniepperson.blogspot@gmail) the following:

Full name + Complete address + Mobile no.


Thank you, Samsung!


Mabuhay!

If you're following me on Twitter, you would know that I gave away this season's most "coveted" accessory/gadget: the Samsung USB/bracelet or flash band. I say "coveted" because the moment I uploaded a Twitpic of the flash band that was given to me during the Samsung event at Sala, I was bombarded with tweets on wanting to win it! Kaloka!

I told the peeps from Samsung about it and check out what arrived in the mail today:

Fifteen pieces of Samsung flash bands!

Because sharing is caring...

I'm giving away fifteen Samsung flash bands, ten to my Twitter followers and five to my amazing blog readers!
You'll never lose your USB again with this flash band style!

How to join:

For Twitter followers:

1. Follow me on Twitter.
2. Retweet (RT) this: "Get your daily dose of fashion, shopping, food, what's hot, & more, visit http://welovejenni.blogspot.com!"

For my amazing blog readers:

1. Follow me on Twitter.
2. Write on the comments box:
"I want to win a Samsung Flash Band" + Twitter account name
3. If you don't have a Blogger account, you can post as "Anonymous" in this post's comment box (not on the Guest Book). Just write the ff:
"I want to win a Samsung flash band" + Twitter account name + Full name + Email address 

Important: This contest is open to everyone, but if you live abroad, you must have a Philippine address as I send the flash bands within the Philippines.

"I want to win a Samsung flash band" + Twitter account name + Full name + Email address + Representative's full name +  Representative's email address 

Remember: You have to be a Twitter follower to win and only one entry per person, duplicates are not necessary. Thanks!

I will randomly choose the winners this Thursday.

How easy is that?


Shoppingero/shoppingera, ready, set, join!


Sunday, March 27, 2011

Sunday Extravaganza

Mabuhay!

As soon as I shake of my cold and cough, I am exercising like there is no tomorrow! Especailly after what the folks at Yellow Cab Pizza sent me! LOL

Thank you Yellow Cab Pizza! Sira ang diet ko pero ang saraaaaap! Oh well, sometimes, to indulge is good for the soul.

Happy fiesta!

Yellow Cab Pizza's Four Seasons, 4 flavors in 1
Crispy Hot Wings
Charlie Chan Chicken Pasta is my favorite! You must try this!


Twice-Baked Potatoes, great with sour cream sauce
Very, very kiddie party plate lang ang peg!
Dried chilies please!



Shoppingero/shoppingera, order at Yellow Cab Pizza now! Call 789.9999!

Bless You!

Mabuhay!

Hiroko Sanders created the illustrations for the new Kleenex “Perfect Slice of Summer” tissue box series.

Here's something kyoot for the home or for the office:


Kleenex limited edition “Perfect Slice of Summer” tissue box by Hiroko Sanders is available at Rustan's grocery.


Shoppingero/shoppingera, you know it's summer when...


Saturday, March 26, 2011

Glamom

Mabuhay!

J. Lo has been out of the block for a while.
Then, out of the blue, she appears...

First, as one of the judges on American Idol (and a good one to boot!)
Next, her hit single 'On the Floor,' to date, has 51 million views on youtube and has topped the Billboard charts for weeks!
Now, a "glamom" campaign for Gucci Kids (for charity) with her twins Max and Emme!

J.Lo with twins, Max and Emme for Gucci Kids
 

Three words: Jenny. Is. Back.

Hibernation can be a good thing.

On that note, see you when I see you!



"Don’t stop keep it moving put your drinks up!"

What can I say, moms "work it" best!


Shoppingero/shoppingera, when was the last time you "hibernated"?

Friday, March 25, 2011

The Company I Keep

Mabuhay!

I live a "double" life: online and offline. Both are important to me and I invest as much time, love, and passion as I can.

To nurture both, I live by this mantra: "The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best." Epictetus

That being said, I have my family and friends who motivate me everyday; and I also have my favorite blogs/websites that inspire me:

GOOP

Academy Award-winner Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle website, GOOP proves that one can have "everything" (God is that good.) Aside from being a successful actress, she is married to a rock star, has two beautiful kids, can cook, concoct a mean cocktail, and has a fit body to boot! She's also friends with rock star chefs Mario Batalli and Jamie Oliver!

Goop.com
“My life is good because I am not passive about it, I want to nourish what is real, and I want to do it without wasting time. I love to travel, to cook, to eat, to take care of my body and mind, to work hard. I love being a mother who has to overcome my bad qualities to be a good mother. I love being in spaces that are clean and nice.” Gwyneth Paltrow
Mario Batalli's Pasta Vongole
Jamie Oliver's Classic Tomato Spaghetti

My vibe, my life

I am really attracted to "rock star" women — moms who balances family and fashion. The ones that are "spicy" than sweet. Cool yet caring at the same time.

Interior goddess,  Kelly Wearstler is someone I adore. Her new website, My Life, My Vibe showcases her style, design aesthetics, and her cool family.

myvibemylife.com
Cool mom Kelly with her two sons. So kyoot!
I am obsess with black and white stripes! I've been forever searching the perfect striped black and white bag! Can anyone tell me what Kelly's bag is?
Again, black and white is love!
So you think you have a lot of Rimowas? Laban? I love Kelly's over the top style!

The Coveteur

Thank God someone finally put up a website that showcases the homes and style of fashion editors and other stylephiles! Great source of inspiration for interiors and aspirational attires!

The Coveteur is addicting! I can't get enough of it!



thecoveteur.com


1st Dibs

I love 1st Dibs simply because "The most beautiful things on Earth" are there:

1stdibs.com





Shoppingero/shoppingera, what blogs/websites inspire you? Please share.


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