In My Red Heels

Women nowadays are lucky to have every single help on beauty enhancements and repair within reach. Every beauty supplement imaginable can be obtained in jars, bottles, and injectables; while establishments offering beauty services sprout like mushrooms everywhere. These beauty aids help to transform what’s superficial, but what about the inside? How do you unleash the beautiful and sexy you?

Self confidence helps a lot in bringing out the best in you. It’s the assurance that your shape or size don’t matter as long as you feel you are sexy and beautiful within. If women would only strip themselves of biases and stereotypes, they will realize that there are a lot of ways on how to achieve it.

Just like sexy lingerie, for one, is often misconstrued as what to wear when you actually have a partner – when there is someone to show it off to. This misconception often traps the majority of inactive singles into comfortable yet boring-maternity-grandmotherly underwear (the type you wouldn’t want to get caught wearing in an accident and the operating table), until such time that they find someone who could appreciate the view.

There is a varied range of beautiful women’s lingerie that fits every size, style, personality and imagination in the market today. And for the budget conscious, discount lingerie can be had for even less than 50% of its expensive counterpart. There are a lot of choices out there, and all you have to do is to try.

The key to being beautiful and sexy is to do things for your personal fulfillment first, and not to impress anybody else. That way, you are building your self confidence. Doesn’t it feel good to know you’re wearing something beautiful underneath that you don’t need to tell everyone, and yet the glow of confidence in your face shows?

When you learn to love yourself, all the rest will follow.

Women’s Lingerie: Feeling Sexy on the Inside

Do you have a shoe story?

This is a bit late, I know, but I'm still sharing this movie with you. I really planned to join The Red Shoes Story Contest -- being a true blue red shoes fanatic and all, but I was too preoccupied and lethargic (or lazy?) to blog and passed a great chance to write my own love affair with shoes.

Anyways, these heartwarming shoe stories made it to the Top 3, and I'm giving these fellow shoe lovers some link lovin' as a way of extending my heartfelt congratulations for a job well done!

If you missed watching this movie (like I did), you can check out these reviews:

The Red Shoes

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Holiday shopping under the moonlight in October? Why not?!

Power Plant Mall makes early holiday shopping possible when they pool once again, a wide variety of fab finds (knick-knacks, non-fashion items, home accessories and other unique gift ideas) on October 16 to 18, 2009 at the Rockwell Tent. But the best part is, you get to enjoy Rockwell’s Moonlit Bazaar from 2:00 pm until 12:00 midnight on the said dates. So don't forget to mark your calendars and shop the night away!

Rockwell's Moonlit Bazaar

In this digital generation where people seem to age faster due to stress, an abundant supply of free radicals, not to mention with the aid of a high-fat-processed-preservative-laden diet, we are still lucky to benefit from new discoveries that repair or even reverse the damage these factors have inflicted to our health. It is quite ironic that despite the high technology we are enjoying today, we are returning back to nature and its wonders. Food supplements are increasingly gaining popularity and more people are seeking alternative medicines to heal them. But how do we choose the right supplement?

I am taking regular supplements to keep sickness away, but I believe an anti-aging supplement should already be included in my diet. Well, Who doesn't want to look and feel younger at any age? I read about the wonders of Resveratrol found in grapes skin and red wine, and how it covers everything I wanted in a supplement- improve cell function, boost energy levels, increase metabolism, burn fat, and so much more.

There are several Resveratrol Reviews and the range of available Resveratrol Supplements in the market today. You can read all about these, its full benefits, where it can be purchased online and a whole lot of information in this Reservatrol site, then decide for yourself if this supplement will fit your needs and lifestyle.

Delay Aging with Resveratrol

How would you like to save A LOT from your children’s prescription glasses this back to school season? Do I hear a yes!? The good news is that, there are actually $ 8 Rx eyeglasses online that are unbelievably affordable yet stylish at the same time.

If you chanced upon the article High Five to Zenni Optical and yes, Zenni Optical on TV!!! Then you would know how this company made quality and style synonymous to savings. And for parents like me who value every single penny to pinch from anywhere in the family budget, this is great news worth spreading around.

Children would surely enjoy choosing from a wide array of chic glasses in the online shop, without breaking the piggy bank. Now, that is one great deal you shouldn't miss!

Style and Savings from Zenni

So I turned a year older last week, and that explains the break I took from this blog.

Anyways, my schedule was busy and a little cluttered last week - busy with all sort of stuff offline (read: work and family), online (read: Facebook), and cluttered with issues that needed to be prioritized. Also, I've been 'Facebook-ing' more than usual, and if you'll read my post here, you'd understand why.

Well, I'm back with new - yes, shoes!

Now here's the best part: I got the mustard yellow and green shoes from one of my favorite shoe stores (where I also got these), and they were on super sale. I only shelled out a little over $6 for both pairs!

I don't have green and yellow shoes yet in my shoe collection (I think most people don't), so I thought they would be a great addition to the group. It got a little crazy in the store with shoes selling like hotcakes, so I had to act and decide really fast. Whew!

Apart from all the love and thoughts that my family and friends (the most important people in my life) gave me on my special day, it only took $6 to complete my happy birth day. :)


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Birthday Shoes

I can't help but drool over these yummy Melissa shoes! They are made from uber comfy plastic, and I love to slip my feet in all its delicious and colorful plastic glory...

Warning: shoes overload!

Vivienne Westwood Mary Jane in pinky watermelon red and bright fire-engine red:


Alexandre Herchcovitch Scarfun Wedge in silver and Scarfun Summer Wedge in salmon:


Karim Rashid Wedge in gold:


Edson Matsuo Clog in red, black and pink:
Ice Cream in blue and hot pink (I know they are flats, but so cute!):


and Vinil wedge in blue and steel:

Neon in yellow and copper:

Images and video courtesy of Melissa

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I Like Plastic!

A

Abaeté: Ah-bye-ah-tay
AG Adriano Goldschmied: gold-SHMEED
Alejandro Ingelmo: Allay-handro In-gel-mo
Andrew Gn: Andrew Jen
Andy Thê-Anh: An-dee Tay-Ann
Anya Hindmarch: Ahn-ya Heind-march
Arthur Mendonça: Ar-thur Men-doe-sa

B

Badgley Mischka: Badge-lee Meesh-ka
Bebe: Bee-bee
Benhaz Sarafpour: ben-oz sah-rafpoor
Balenciaga: Bah-len-see-AH-gah
Bottega Veneta: Bo-tega Ven-e-ta
Bulgari: Ball-gah-ree
Burberry Prorsum: Bur-bur-ree Pror-some

C

Cacharel: Cash-er-el
Carolina Herrera: Caro-leena Hair-era
Cesare Paciotti: Che-sah-ray Pah-cho-tee
Chaiken: Chay-ken
Chanel: Shuh-nel
Christian Louboutin: Loo-boo-tin
Christian Dior: Dee-yor
Commes des Garcons: Comb day Garse-on

D

Dolce & Gabbana: Dole-chay
Dries Van Noten: Drees Van Know-ten

E

Ermenegildo Zegna: Er-men-a-geel-do Zen-ya
Etro: Eh-tro

F

Fendi: Fend-ee

G

Gareth Pugh: Gareth Pew
Giles Deacon: Jy-els Dee-kin
Giuseppe Zanotti: Gee-zepee Zanottee
Givenchy: Jhee-von-shee
Giambattista Valli: Gee-ahm-battista Valley
Gianfranco Ferre: Sj-yawn-franco Fair-ay
Gucci: Goo-chee
Guy Laroche: Ghee La-roash

H

Haute couture: Oh ko-tur
Hedi Slimane: Eddy Sli-mahn
Hermès: Air-mez
Hervé Léger: Air-vay Lay-jay
Hussein Chalayan: Who-sane Sha-lion

I

Issey Miyake: Eees-Ay Me-Yah-Kee

J

Jean Paul Gaultier: Sj-awn Paul Goat-ee-ay
Joeffer Caoc: Joe-fur Kay-ock
Junya Watanabe: Joon-ya Wah-tah-nah-bay

L

Lacroix: La-kwah
Lanvin: Lon-vin
Loewe: Low-ev-ay
Louis Vuitton: Loo-ee Voo-ee-ton
Lucien Pellat-Finet: Lu-see-en Peh-lought Fin-ay

M

Madame Gres: Madame Gray
Marchesa: Mar-kay-sa
Marithe Francois Girbaud: Jer-bo
Mainbocher: Maynbo-shay
Missoni: Miss-own-ee
Moschino: Mo-ski-no
Monique Lhullier: Mo-neek Loo-lee-ay

N

Narciso Rodriguez: Nar-siss-so Ro-dree-gez
Nicolas Ghesquière: Ni-co-la Guess-ki-air

O

Olivier Theyskens: Oli-vier Tay-skins

P

Pierre Cardin: Pee-air Car-dain
Proenza Schouler: Pro-enza Skool-er

R

Ralph Lauren: Ralph Lauren
Rei Kawakubo: Ray Kah-wah-koo-bo
Rochas: Ro-chass
Rodarte: Ro-dart-tay

S

6267: Six-two-six-seven
Sonia Rykiel: Sonia Ree-kee-eel
Sophia Kokosalaki: So-fee-a Ko-ko-sah-lah-kee
Swarovski: swore-off-ski

T

Thakoon: Ta-koon
Thierry Mugler: Tee-air-ree Moog-lay
Tibi: Tbi
Tocca: Toe-ka
Tufi Duek: Too-fee Do-eck

V

Vacheron Constantin: va-sha-RON con-ston-TAN
Versace: Ver-saw-chee or Ver-sawch-eh
Vionnet: Vee-oh-nay

Y

Yves Saint Laurent: Eve-san-Laur-ahnt
Yohji Yamamoto: Yo-jee Ya-ma-mo-to


LOUIS VUITTON Bag Styles:

Anouchka: Ah-nush-ka
Boulogne: Boo-lon
Broome: Brom
Cles: Clay
Damier: Dahm-yay
Deauville: Doe-veel
Epi: Ep-ee
Houston: House-tun
L'Aimable: Lay-MOB (with a hint of an "L" at the end)
L'Extravagant: Lex-trav-uh-gont
Le Fabuleux: Fab-yoo-luh
L'Imprevisible: Lam-pray-vee-zeeb
L'Ingenieux: Lan-jen-yuh
Le Talentueux: Tah-LEN-tuh
Nice: Neese
Noe: No-ay
Papillon: Pah-pee-yon
Pochette: Poh-shet
Porte Monnaie: Port Mo-nay
Porte Tresor: Port Tre-zor
Reade: Reed
Sologne: Sa-lon
Soufflot: Sue-flow
Trouville: Troo-veel
Vernis: Ver-nee

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For Sophie Kinsella books fanatics and the shopaholic in all of us, this is definitely a must-watch film. It's going to hit Philippine theaters this coming February 18, just after V-day. I can't wait to see this!

Here is a preview of the movie trailer "Confessions of a Shopaholic," a film based on the bestselling novel by Sophie Kinsella, which stars Isla Fisher as Rebecca Bloomwood. You gotta lurveee this teaser!

You can read my own shopaholic confessions HERE. :)

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A Treat for Shopaholics

Where can you get all the timeless classics of romance: sweets, flowers, music, and a good old love story in one stop this February? At the Power Plant Mall!

Power Plant’s Valentine’s fair, entitled Rockwell Valentine’s kicked off last February 6 with the revival of Baker’s Dozen at the Concourse, featuring a variety of our favorite goodies from the best home-based bakers. Go stall hopping, sample sweets and other yummy delights and bring home a box of treats for your special someone.

You can get your lovely blooms from the Flower Fair which will open on February 9 at the North Court, and experience a romantic serenade from Kadense’s styling on strings or the soulful sax music of Vince Lahorra on Valentine’s day.

To make the love month celebration more romantic, Power Plant Cinema will feature the Audrey Hepburn Film Fest, which will run from February 11-15. Relive classic movies like Breakfast at Tiffany’s, My Fair Lady, Sabrina, Roman Holiday, and other unforgettable performances from the famous movie and style icon who has inspired generations of hopeless romantics.



Don’t forget to check out for sweet deals and discounts from a number of participating stores and restaurants around the mall!

Visit powerplantmall.multiply.com or call 898.1702 for more details.

A Rockwell Valentine’s