rain-shine-rain weather + Dominique Cohen fall collection

so i woke up this morning feeling horrid as ever. the philippine weather is killing me! what's up with the weather lately anyway? it's scalding-hot one time, next thing you know it starts pouring HARD. pick a team dammit!! it's ruining everybody's dress code! lol. shallowallow. ;)

seriously, it was like really sunny when i woke up, during breakfast, and after i showered. which is why i chose this cutsie little outfit and a sexy pair of wedges, thinking the warm sunny weather was going to perk me up for the rest of the week. the minute i get into the car, it starts to rain...until noon! as in dark, dreary, muddy *blech*, kind of rain. not like those lovely rain showers you get to see in "happy" movies. =(

apres lunch, i finally decided to just stay in for the rest of the day and organize a few things that have been left undone since god knows when, and reward myself for a good job *lol* by lounging at the balcony with a hot cup of tea, some commercial pastry from Swiss Cottage, and a pack of ciggies. lo and behold, when i got home, it stopped raining. =)

sigh..why my life? =D

it was so fucking hot, i actually thought all the a/cs in the house were broken! even the cat felt drained from the heat! look! he looks dead! lol.

but then i realized, cats sleep like 80% of the time...so i had to snap back into...sanity. =)

forget David Yurman this season...
check out the Dominique Cohen fall collection at saks.com. i love Dominique Cohen. the designs are so whimsical, it makes me want to cry! no, really, it does make me cry just knowing i can't afford even their cheapest studs. coz if i had enough money for that, i'd end up buying a useless pochette from LV. trust me, i know what i'm saying. i have 4, none used. =(
but if you're lucky, and loaded enough, do splurge on a piece or two. they're fabulous. just fabulous...and if ever you really do jump on the temptation train, email me the pics, so i may lose sleep over it and hate you forever. lol! =)

Haurex La Mostra watch

i'm usually pretty conservative when it comes to watches. on a regular basis, i just alternate my trusty old Cartier Tank and Rolex Oyster. they have served me well for ages but lately, i've taken a liking to head-turning, attention-whoring, big bling watches. maybe it's Paris Hilton, maybe it's Rachel Roy, but i have seriously acquired the watch fever.

of course, i also have to put into consideration the major possibility that after a couple of weeks of using, i'm probably going to tuck them away in any space left in my drawers (if i could find one! good luck! lol).

so, i browsed around looking for cheap alternatives to hardcore-bling Tiret watches. hello, i live in the third world...the cheapest Tiret watch when converted to phil. peso, would be like 1.6MILL!!! no thanks, i'm not THAT big of a labelwhore. i'd rather buy 2 croc Birkins. lol!! "not a labelwhore". gimme a break, i DID say "not that big". ;)

saw this cutie art-decoish Haurex La Mostra watch at forzieri.com...

instead of white gold, or platinum, the case is in stainless steel. instead of diamonds, crystals (well, at least they're Swarovski! lol). the leather is genuine, BUT *major* it's CROC-STAMPED. uh oh...broke snob syndrome again! lol! oh well, stamped or not, for $198 or PhP 10,165.44 (marked down from $263), it's already a great buy!

i know pink and white have been hot since Mean Girls. and thank god it's slowly going away...but i really prefer the cyan one.

bah...it's your call. =)

besides, the most important thing is you'll look cute, you'll have something sparkly to wave off the fuglies, and it's (hopefully) large enough to tell you the time when you go overboard on the cocktails so you can sneak in back home! lol!

other top picks for NM's top 10

the day has come for TT to be sane again...hopefully. i wish you luck, my dear dear friend. in more ways than you've ever wished or even planned. but then again, our neurosis is what binds us together and lets us be. i have to stop here, before you tool up on me. lol!

so anyway, i'm still happy about the fact i was able to feature just one item per category in my personal picks for Neiman Marucs' top 10. whatever, right? but really, it's so surreal for me. just knowing that i was able to narrow down on my iwanttohavethemall streak.

however, no amount of hypnotism or self-talk can change a materialistic bitch into a saint. maybe some sort of narcotic, but drug-free? nevah... =)

Diane von Furstenberg Printed Wrap Dress
$345 or PhP 17,712.51

this is such a classic. so versatile. i, personally can't get enough DVF wrap dresses. in every single gorgeous print and solid color.

and talk about mileage! i've worn mine to weddings, to parties, to clubs, to brunch, to dinner, to church! lol! SO worth every single penny dropped!

it served our mothers well in the 70's, and it's still rocking our world NOW! ;)

definitely a staple in every girl's wardrobe...

Vince Draped Cashmere Sweater & Tank

Sweater Price: $275 or PhP 14,118.67

Tank $40 or PhP 2,053.62

Vince ring belt $125 or PhP 6,417.58

love the sweater, love the belt, but we can all do without the tank. =)

i don't care if it's 100% cotton. i'd use the 40 bucks to add to purchasing another sweater in a different shade! lol. 100% cashmere, babe. worth it, anytime. ;)

Prada Leather Oval-Buckle Belt

$295 or PhP 15,145.48

who can argue with Prada? ;) besides, imagine all the possibilities you can poof up in your wardrobe with this belt?

i'm loving the pewter over the black.

when it comes to "rock chic", nobody does it better than Alexander McQueen. i usually don't go for the whole "look", but his magic has made me a convert quicker than i can ever say, "no way"! =)


McQ Striped Tee

$130 or PhP 6,674.28

McQ Skinny Jeans

$225 or PhP 11,551.64

personal picks for NM's TOP 6-10 for fall

my top picks for Neiman Marcus' TOP 6-10 essentials for the fall....

6. Narrow Pants

Goldsign 14-K Gold Envy Jeans
$325 or PhP 16,675.26

from afar, most skinnny jeans all look alike, right? but i got glued to this particular one in an isntant. it's your typical dark wash jeans, with a golden twist ;) it has 14-karat yellow gold spun into the fabric. talk about feeling royal...discreetly! lol!

7. Dresses
BCBG Max Azria Kimono Wrap Dress
$280 or PhP 14,366.38

i spent SO much time ogling at the dresses in their selection, that i had a seriously hard time deciding on just ONE piece. i had to eliminate at least 5 favorites, and was tempted so many times just to post a classic wrap dress from Diane von Furstenberg just to make it easier for me! lol! *lazylazy*

but definitely no regrets on this one. price is just right for a versatile wrap dress like this one. hello, a Prada keyring can cost just as much! lol! it's 100% silk with white ribbon & black lace-print trim.

beautiful, just beautiful...

8. Bold Gold
Rebecca Norman Oval Hoops
$150 or PhP 7,696.28

18-karat yellow gold vermeil.
classic, cheap, versatile, and just imagine the mileage! you can wear this even in your 60s!! i even know women past their 70s who still wear hoops (and of the J.Lo kind!) lol!



9. Black Leggings
Norma Kamali Catsuit
$170 or PhP 8,722.45

yep, the 80's is back, and have no plans of going away anytime soon. lol! thousands across the world have already pulled out their leggings from their disco days at the back of their closets, and wearing them everywhere! some even to church! lol!

if yours are already worn out...and well, stretched out, you can always buy a new pair. sure, you can go for the $12.99 ones at Target or Costco, but you can also slash some serious dough on a luxe piece like this one. why buy just plain leggings, when you can buy an uber-sexy catsuit? teenyboppers wear leggings...you, on the other hand, are a lady of zhazhing. ladies, represent!! ;)


10. Boots and Booties

Christian Louboutin Suede Ankle Boot
$870 or PhP 44,638.40

any season in 2006 would just NOT be complete without featuring a Louboutin. everybody's in on the craze...unfortunately, so am i. they're sexy as hell, and photograph oh so well!!! lol! they even make my awkward feet look like Aphrodite's! lol!

hate to break it, but yeah...Manolo just have to take a break and relax for the rest of the year or so...Louboutin is hot, and we all just want to be burned, baby! lol!

there, that's my TOP 10 picks for the fall, according to neimanmarcus.com...and despite the financial incapacity, i have this strange satisfaction just drooling over these items for the past 36 hours. lol.

personal picks for NM's TOP 1-5 for fall

ok, so i've decided to just to have my top picks for Neiman Marcus' TOP 10 for the fall season in two installments. i'm either not smart enough to figure this whole simultaneous uploading bit out, or i'm just not as patient as i'd like to be. maybe both. wait...yes, it's both. =)

i had such a hard time picking out my favorites from the selection provided, but i narrowed it down so i could stick to the plan and have just ONE item per category. besides, i don't have much time coz i'm already running late for a meetup, so excuse the short descriptions. i can always just yak on about the rest on some other post. ;) ...and will do!

so here's my personal picks from their TOP 1-5 selection...

1. Black and Gold bags


Miu Miu Maltese Napa Shoulder Bag
$1,445 or PhP 73,901.49

i just love how it's so much like an Hermes Kelly --can be worn on the shoulder, or as a handbag.











2. Red Accents



Dior Cannage Drawstring Bag, Medium
$1,245 or PhP 63,672.91

this is like a super-soft version of the Louis Vuitton Noe. i'm an LV-whore, but definite choosing this over its LV counterpart. =)


i also love the D hardware accent dangling on the side...
3. Belts


Dolce & Gabbana Metallic Snakeskin Belt
$560 or PhP 28,640.02

i know, i know, kindda pricey compared to my usual dibs on the belt department. but hey, it's Dolce, it's gold, and it's snakeskin...

3 elements of qualifications for having a hefty pricetag! lol

4. Tunics

Karoo Mark Eisen Cashmere Kimono Sweater & Long Cami

Sweater is $396 or PhP 20,252.59

Cami is $83 or PhP 4,244.86

i love the modern drape thing going on in this sweater. plus, it doesn't hurt that it's cashmere!

as for the cami, you can always just buy the sweater, and buy a cheaper cami, but of the same cuteness and comfort! =)

5. White Shirts

Theory Ruched Top
$95 or PhP 4,858.58

also available in black and gray (same price, equally gorgeous)

Theory has always been very dependable when it comes to modern yet classic silhouettes, all with a contemporary twist. and they're not as expensive either. and i am totally loving those sleeves!!!

definitely, this, i'm buying...because i'm sure i can afford it. lol.

Dior shades and the modern peasant top

i'm keeping this short coz my mouse is all screwed up. it took me almost half an hour just to log on to Blogger for crying out loud!

remember the peasant top days? well, i personally didn't give in to that trend then. not when YSL first started to pour in on all the fashion glossies everywhere, not when the rest of the designers started to follow trend and make their own, and especially not when SM and Metro started to produce their own!! lol!

but damn, i don't care if i'm like ages late, but i'm SO into the modern version of those nasty off-shoulder ones:

Peasant Blouse & Boot-Cut Jeans, both from the illustrious Yves Saint-Laurent collection. photo creds: neimanmarcus.com

Peasant Blouse is $348 or PhP 17,850.63 marked down from a whopping $695 or PhP 35,649.96!!! (still hefty, if you ask me. but..but...it's pretty! *pout*)

Boot-Cut Jeans are $448 or PhP 22,980.12 marked down from $895 or PhP 45,908.94!!!

*low self-esteem mode* yes, omg...i canNOT afford that! I WANT MY CARDS BACK!!!! you guys might've noticed i've REALLY REALLY tried hard to be practical in my shallow NEEDS. not just wants, i'm serious. =P and if i do have that amount to splurge...hello new handbag!!!

let's go to something more attainable, less depressing and less daunting on our financial life...
call me stupid, but this is exactly the photo i posted on MySpace. lol. i didn't have anything decent without my oh-shameful face in it. me shhyyyyie...

but i seriously love them. i know everybody's been donning oversized shades, it's almost sickening...but Cebu's too damn hot and just glaring to NOT have at least a decent pair.

Christian Dior overshine glasses for $240 or PhP 12,310.78

i still haven't looked up where to buy online, much less go to Executive Optical or Acebedo to check. just been to damn busy...slacking. ;)

photo creds: style.com

kitschy Kitson

i love kitson...WAY before the hollywood hype started...seriously. they have a lot of cool stuff, and unfortunately, i'm no celebrity, hence i am called a wannabe for claiming what i just said earlier. ptooey!!!!! i don't care, as long as i can afford my own shit, that's good enough for me! lol!

i'm liking Disney Couture now. BT...girl, i finally get that quirky sense of taste of yours!!! =) i am totally loving the Kidada - Alice in Wonderland Leather Charm Bracelet that's been gracing the zombie wrists of Nicole Richie and now-trailertrash ones on Lindsay Lohan (i swear...what happened to that girl?!?!?!?!).

photo creds: kitson.com

i love color, and this shade of blue is just perfect. and i can't help but be reminded of Bottega Venetta with the leather braids and LV for the quirky charms. lol. ohgod...ding ding ding ding!!! pretentious bitch alert!!! =)






well, it's certainly PRICED like one!! even i'm not willing to shell out $345 or PhP 17,734.41 for that...ok, maybe i am. but for that price, i can already get a an LV Multicolore Koala Bracelet for only $270 or PhP 13,879.11. it's cheaper, and it's an LV. can't argue with that. LV vs. Mickey Mouse? no contest.


photo cred: eluxury.com


wait, what am i saying?!? i still love that Kidada in all it's glorious literal charms!!!!! arrrggghh!!!! why did my father have to ruin my dreams and tell me money don't really grow on trees?!?!?! =(

i still won't buy those damn Team ___ shirts though....

Juicy Couture fever!

i've been avoiding Juicy Couture for a while coz of all the hype it's been getting since the their terry hoodies and trackpants phenomenon. everybody was wearing them! celebrities from class A to D were making them multicolored uniforms! even Oprah (before massive weight loss) haev been constantly seen wearing them. she was even wearing them during that whole Hermes issue in Paris! call me a sucker for advertising, but i must admit, i do own a few pairs of them, and it doesn't mean i hate them, coz they really are super comfy especially on the toosh.;) but of course, like you all know, you can hardly use it here in the philippines. but aside from that, i love them. they're so easy to pack, they're comfortable, and they're cute.=P but after last night's on the quilted belt bag, i just couldn't help but browse through the rest of the collection. i've asked help from a friend to work these pics so i wouldn't have to upload so many photos. lol. lazy me!!=) and i just HAD to post these coz i'm currently lusting over them (and of course wondering how the hell i could afford ALL of them). i love love love them, but i also can't help but feel that JC has been "copying' their designs on the hits of Marc Jacobs and Chanel (quilted leather), LV (the charms), and other designers as well. but who cares? JC is way cheaper compred to most of these super expensive (but oh so worth it!) designer labels that if you get tired of it, it won't hurt to "archive" them or for some, give them away!

i love their new jewelry collection. especially these damn crowns. i love crowns, but don't we all? who doesn't want to feel like royalty? or in this case, pretend to be like one, since not all of us can afford to be drizzled in diamonds. i swear all these royalty figures are such bad influences. if not for them, we wouldn't be the socialclimbers that we all are now.;) lol.
sidebyside, this funky, playful charm necklace from Juicy Couture. $75.00 or PhP 3,912.49. the pave crown one is around PhP 4,955.82

their new earrings weren't bad either. these are my top 3 faves. again, i can't help that the hoops with the charms kindda resembles the one from LV. hmm..maybe that's why i like it? lol. designer slut.
this is a collection of all the charms that i personally WANT! i love them, especially those little handcuffs. cute, naughty, cheeky!=) the bracelet itself, is reasonable for $35 (PhP 1,825.83) and is way cheaper compared to the charms (each) that just HAS to be bought. lol. and you think you could save that much-needed money by staying away from all those damn LV and Chanel!

would you look at these gorgeous gold bracelets? they're funky, and yet still maintains that imnotthatbigofaslut elegance. this double-layered charm bracelet is my personal fave, and beautifully priced at only $65 or PhP 3,390.82. i'd buy this piece in a heartbeat if i can only have my card back, or if JC's available at the nearest mall or shop.=( online shopping is the only way to go in cases like this...sigh.

this is the wristlet version of the hip bag i posted last night. the white leather is just yummy, noh? priced (still quite heftily for a JC) at $155 or PhP 8,085.81. the wallet i think is already a steal at $43 or PhP 2,347.49!

this belt is so daisy duke meets...hmm...lady guinevere? lol. i'm running low on descriptive ideas, seriously. all i know is i love it. paired with skinny jeans, and a basic top, i'm ready to go! $150 or PhP 7,824.98, this belt can definitely last a few years in your closet. it's not as faddish as all the rest in the collection.
i also kindda like these butterfly cowboy boots. they're not every "usable", especially here in Havaianas country -Cebu, but they certainly are cute! but they look quite similar to the Ana Sui butterfly boots -NOW ON SALE!(and even cheaper compared to the JC ones!) see? good things really do come to those who wait! lol. but still, there are a lot of far more better-looking boots out there. this one is just for those dress-up cowboy parties where nobody actually smells like one, and nobody drinks beer!=)

and of course, how can we forget about our beloved poochies? they are afterall, our real bestfriends. ♥ the kind who never judges us for all our bad decisions on life, school, family, career, and especially love or just men. it's just right to pamper them for all their love and loyalty! besides, we all have to admit that uber cute dogs have become a staple accessory to any stylish set. so you see, when feeling guilty on spending too much on your dog(s), remind yourselves that if your dog looks good, they're also making you look better.;) lol. yes, i am that low...using dogs to get attention!

D&G gold razr

ok, i know i've already posted way too many "golden items", but this baby i'm about to feature just demands attention. and boy am i glued!

goodbye magenta razr...HELLO GOLD! D&G has performed another midas touch on the mobile cult favie motorola razr. they initially produced only 1000 units of those uber-luxe phones distributed worldwide late last year. but of course, if the world went crazy over the release of the hot pink ones, you would think 1000 units is far from even coming close to "enough" to quench this golden thirst that the world has been having.

*drool*
i first saw the phone december last year. online, of course. like i'd really see one for real in laid-back, terrified-to-be-stylish cebu a few days after the motorola and D&G press release! i saw it, i swallowed my lust for it, and did my best to forget about it (which was hard, especially since i already saw 4 other people using the hot pink razer only a few months after i bought mine. oh puhlease, we all want exclusivity! LOL. i'm such a royalty wannabe)... not until i saw the lucrative Bryanboy posing with one last month, and that was IT! it no longer is on my wish/want list...it immediately jumped to my NEED list! it's SO comforting to know the golden rush has arrived in the philippines. and who better to inspire me more than the new goddess of excess? =)

oh god i'm inlove with this phone! shut up, you know you want it too! i've been avoiding this subject WAY too long already. it can't be avoided. i need to have it...afterall, i'm filipino. LOL! filipinos have long prided themselves as the "pioneers" of SMS. and that even local fishmarket vendors have developed their ambidexterity in texting way before the americans and europeans have. really? honestly, i don't know that for a fact. oh well, whatever. fact or not, we wouldn't be filipinos if we weren't clutching our cellphones practically 24/7. even i got totally overwhelmed on how filipinos really are into mobile phones! "oh my god is that a new phone? when did you get it? how much? oh wow! i want one too! i'm SO going to ask my mom to buy me one!". =) you know you've either heard or said those lines before. i know i have. well, at least the "how much?" part.=)

god these designers are making my life (and everyone else shallow like me) miserable by the day! just when i decide to start pondering on learning to "grow up" and "know my priorities" and everything else that my father always lectures me on, and just when i sum up enough to courage and self-control to tuck away my credit cards so i would no longer be tempted, i always find things that interest me everywhere! the mall (sigh...), on tv, fashion magazines, the
freakin' internet, and of course, when i avoid everything i just said, there's my girlfriends (and gay friends) who never seem to stop informing bout all the latest craze. damn you bitches! sigh but i still love you guys to death and i wouldn't know what to do with you! smoochies to you all!

now all i have to worry is how and more importantly WHERE to find one (aside from ebay), to actually BUY one. sigh...even the now-old Vertu took god knows how many years before one ever graced at our local Audionet (cebu's leading cellphone shop...or is it Junrex? not sure, tell me if you know). and if it's available in manila, again...WHERE?

inlove with the color GOLD

we all know it's been a great year of metallics. since late 2005 til now everbody's going gaga over metallics! but i personally still favor gold amongst the rest. silver doesn't even come close to my 2nd fave. rose gold is! i ♥ it to death!! here's a couple of my "must have items". most are a bit pricey, but i don't care! swipe those credit cards until they crack, pay for the new credit card replacement, and once you get your shiny new card back in the mail, put it on your brand newguccissima wallet...in (what else?) GOLD! LOL!

gucci horsebit wallet in the famous gold leather...SO delicious! for $590, it's SO worth it! available at gucci.com

here's another one of my favorite brands Sean Combs. i absolutely love their new women's line. only one perfect word to describe it = LUXE!

isn't this jacket just TO DIE FOR??! it's priced just right at $250. and mind you, it's not just the jacket i super love. it's the whole ensemble! the top ($62) is beautiful at the back (i have it in black), and the shorts (also for $62) are gorgeous. this is actually an old photo from Neiman Marcus. luckily enough, i was able to save it a few months back, since they're no longer available now. :(

this of course is one of the sold out Kate Spade items last year. the broome street continental which retailed for $195. it can be used as a wallet or a cute clutch.

i have millions of other items i'd just love to post but alas, i have don't have the time, nor the energy to do so.:) LOL. update soon!! new blog, new schedule. note to self: must be religious in updates! LOL!