I, together with my friends, decided to go to Muji’s opening last October 15, 2010. Here are some pictures around the store…

The clothes… similar to Gap! The price? Not bad! Around PHP 700 plus for the tees

Time to organize your files!

Say goodbye to Starbucks planners! They have cute organizers that use paper refills (also available at Muji).

They have hair clips!

Of course, they also have beauty products!

Last but not the least, their famous cutesy colored pens… Haha!

I didn’t know that they had a theme on the day of their opening. They went for the minimalist theme, which ain’t surprising since that’s what Muji is known for. At first, I was even wondering why almost everyone were in black and white! Hehe! I sort of blended with them though as I decided to be simple that day.

with my friends, Yappie and Carla

with Pom

with the girls again

On Lush Angel: Forever 21 blouse; random black tank top; Terranova pants; Zara caged sandals; H&M silver and gold bangles; Tag Heuer Formula 1 watch; Chanel Grand Shopping Tote; random silver hoop earrings; necktie worn as a headband

Oh, and good thing I brought my white car just to be consistent with the “minimalist” theme…

Meet my “minimalist” Lamborghini baby… LOL! JUST KIDDING! I don’t have a Lambo! I wish I have! Well, I do in my dreams! LOL! It’s one of my dream cars, which is why when we were on our way to the coffee shop and saw this car parked, I just had to ask my friend to take a picture of me with it. Haha! Well, if it was a yellow Lamborghini, it would have been perfect! But hey, I don’t mind having the white one! Okay, enough dreaming!!!

One. I don’t feel that Arthur is away. I have my mind set on something else. In short, I have been busy (hehe). I just feel I’m on my annual vacation and he’s just in Manila.

Two. I feel so at home. I’m used to condo living. I personally love living in a condo. It suits my busy and on-the-go lifestyle. I also feel I’m in a hotel all the time so I find that very relaxing.  This is why I find my flat the best, better than staying in a hotel since everything I need is here. Hehehe!

I have my cozy bedroom. I especially love the bed as I feel I’m lying down on huge cotton balls. Hehehe!

I have my livingroom. It has a flat screen television, a component, a DVD player and a sala set.

I have a huge bathroom. Sorry, I wasn’t able to take a picture of it.

I have a nice view outside.

Oh, and I have my kitchen! Well, this one is not so useful to me. My parents and I would rather buy food, even if it costs too much! I never thought that food here is way too expensive! Geeesh!

Well, just a short story. My mom attempted to cook spaghetti on our second night. She first decided to cook the noodles. She kept on asking me and dad how to do it, but hello, how the hell would we know?! We are such a flop when it comes to cooking! The next thing I learned, my mom cooked the spaghetti like an instant noodles!!! She placed the noodles in a bowl and poured hot water in it! Oh dear! As expected, the noodles were not cooked so we just tried to put it on the stove and waited for it to boil. Gosh! Oh, I haven’t even told you how my mom did the sauce for the spaghetti. Well, it was just straight out from the can! Hahaha! Heat it for a while, and that’s it! See why we love eating out?!

The very next day, we did not attempt to cook anymore, obviously! We ate at a restaurant beside my flat and my gosh, food is like hotel-price when converted to Philippine Pesos. Nevertheless, we would rather eat in a restaurant than cook in the kitchen. I wasn’t able to take pictures of what we ordered since it’s not allowed. We ordered foccasia for our appetizer and 2 pastas. So how was the “million dollar” food? Gross! My mom ended up not even eating! Their Ravioli is so vegan! I’m used to the Ravioli with some meat in it. The other pasta we ordered is just full of zuccini and spinach! Waaaah! I want seafood or meat! Sorry, I’m not hating vegans. (Cris, peace…. Hehehe!) I’m just not a vegetable person. Eeeek! Bad, I know! Hehehe! I sometimes eat, but it’s not something I like. More of just a need. Hehehe!

Oooops sorry, I know I said short story. Hehehe! But simple experiences such as this makes my stay here a lot  more fun. Hehehe!

Oh did I mention that my flat has a washing machine? Well, this should have been perfect since I brought very few clothes as I want to travel light. The problem is, I don’t know how to operate it! I haven’t attempted to use it. Nobody dares! My mom doesn’t wanna try since she once did the laundry when we were in my brother’s house in Sanfo. It was a disaster! Some clothes shrank, while some had discolorations. Hahaha! My mom’s solution- just buy clothes! Well, I wouldn’t say no. Who am I to complain?!?! Hehehe! Which sort of justifies my shopping… LOL!

Ooooh, the only thing I hate about this flat is there is no internet! Errrr… Isn’t internet is already like a staple?! Everybody uses it! I can live without television. Just give me an internet connection!!! But anyways, I didn’t have any choice. I paid for an internet connection and boy, it is damn so expensive! It’s around Php 4,000 a month! Argh! I should have gotten a lot of clothes with that money! Soooo annoying! But nevertheless, I still have to love my flat ‘cuz I just learned it costs 650 pounds + VAT per WEEK! So that’s about Php 50,000 a week… Goodness! Then, I should really say that my flat is the best! LOL!

Anyway, going back…. (sorry, such a long commercial, I know… LOL!)

Third. The people here are just so friendly. Everyone is just so nice to me (ummmWell, of course, nothing beats the hospitality of Filipinos I guess. Hehehe! Well, I just never expected this treatment from them.

Last but not the least. Of course, the city. I love everything about London. The gothic-like architectures are the best. I have always loved the victorian gothic bulidings. I like it more than the modern ones, which explains why I love Europe. This is probably the reason why I like walking around here. I L-O-V-E it here! Sure I will post about the places I’ve been to soon. *wink*

Awwww… London is now like a darling to me… Hehehe! This city now has a special place in my heart… I would definitely want to go back to my darling.

Who doesn’t love Italian food? Pizzas, pastas, wines… Ooooh… Now, I’m craving! Anyway, for the 2009 Italian Festival, the Italian Food and Beverage show will be held from June 17 to 21 at World Trade Center. Also, witness cooking demonstrations by famous Italian chefs from 4:00 to 6:00pm on the following dates and venues: June 13- Rustan’s Supermarket Makati, June 20- Rustan’s Supermarket Rockwell, and June 27- Rustan’s Supermarket Shangri-La Mall.

And of course, every fashionista knows that Italy is well-known in the fashion scene. The latest in Italian high fashion will be shown at the following dates and venues: June 9- Rustan’s Makati, June 19- Rustan’s Alabang Town Center Corte de las Palmas, June 20- Rustan’s Tower, and June 27- Rustan’s Gateway. To be presented on the runway are the creations from A/X Armani Exchange, Bulgari, Emilio Pucci, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, Fratelli Rossetti, Furla, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Tod’s. Other luxe brands to take part in 2009 Italian Festival are Bottega Veneta, Bresciani, Diesel, Franco Sarto, Giorgio Fedon 1919, Giuseppe Zanotti, Gordon Rush, Gucci, Hogan, LAI, Marlboro Classics, Orciani, Prada, Sergio Rossi, Sigerson Morrison, Superga, To Boot New York, and Via Spiga. Now, isn’t that exciting?! I’d love to go, especially during the fashion shows, but I’m guessing this would be exclusive (?). I’m not so sure about that. I still have to research, but I’m sure that the fashion presentation on June 9 at Rustan’s Makati is by invitation.

The luxe fragrances will also be participating in the festival. Some of the brands to take part in the event include Acca Kappa, Aqua Di Genoca, Aqua Di Parma, Gucci, Monotheme, and Santa Maria Novella.

The latest collection of jewelries from Roberto Coin will also be revealed at Rustan’s Makati on June 17. Leo Pizzo, Pianegonda, and Toy Watch will also be participating.

Now, if you wanna know how to live the Italian way, brands, such as Egregia Decor and Religious Figurines, Soprani with its religious articles, Luigi Bermioli and its crystal stemware, DeLonghi and its kitchen appliances, TVS Cookware, Kartel, Artemide and IW home accents and dinner ware, will be at Rustan’s Makati Home department at June 25.

Wait there’s more! There’s more reason to shop… Hehehe! For every Php 3,000 worth of purchase at any participating Italian brands at Rustan’s Department Store and SSI stores, you will be given one raffle ticket. If you shop at Rustan’s Supermarket, you are also entitled to one raffle ticket for every Php 800 worth of Italian products. So what’s the grand prize??? Two round trip tickets to Italy! Weee! I wanna go back to Italy!!! I want! I want! I want! You can also get special prizes from the different Italian brands participating in the festival. And for Metrobank cardholders, you can get triple reward points if you use your credit card in your purchases in any SSI brands and Rustan’s Department Store from June 15 to Sept 30.

For more information, visit Philippine Star’s website.

Oh, before you start shopping, remember what you are looking for- a gift for your mommy dear and not for you. LOL!

TORY BURCH

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Anyways, here is a grip and tip holder for the talented girls out there! No need to hold the nail polish bottle, at last! This hands-free grip and tip holder can definitely avoid those nail polish spills. Okay, this is not merely for nail polish purposes. Any small bottle can be placed here to keep it steady while you do your thing. It also has a hinged design to tilt the bottle easily and reach every last drop. This grip and tip holder sells for $7.98 at Shop Get Organized. Grab it now!

Anyway, with the tons of accessories I have collected for how many years now, I really need to be organized! Of course, I have jewelry cases for my precious jewelries, which most of them my mom keeps. But for my various accessories in different colors and styles, they are such a mess! If you go inside my pad, I’m like a store selling bags, shoes, plus the accessories all over the place! I have 2 huge plastic containers, 1 big accessory box made of wood and a hard case, all of which are full of accessories. For those that don’t fit in these containers anymore, they are just scattered on the tables. Hahaha! So probably, you get the picture that I don’t get to wear everything. I’m used to grabbing the accessories I first see, especially if I’m in a hurry. So what do I need??? An accessory organizer- something that can help me see my collection easily and so that my well-organized sister won’t get mad at me. As I was browsing through PB teen yesterday to look at polka dot stuffs I featured here, I saw the lovely jewelry or accessory organizers they are selling! Oh, I need a lot of those! They are so gorgeous! And what’s even better is everything can be displayed properly that I don’t have to dig into those boxes I have! Oh, I just can imagine these jewelry holders inside my pad! It would now look like a beautiful store showcasing my collection. Click on the photo below to see what I’m talking about. By the way, this is also a great Christmas present for your mom, sister, aunt, or girlfriends. The prices of these accessory organizers range from $15 to $59. Check the website of PB teen to see some of their sale items!

As I surf through the internet, I stumbled into the website of PB teen with a number of polka dot items! They are all so cute! But of course, before buying anything, make sure it matches the theme of your house or your other decorations. Click on “Read the rest of this entry” to take a look at the dotted stuffs I saw…

Need a chair for your game room or entertainment room? Seat comfortably in these chairs! If you find them cute, buy them now as they are on sale! These are now priced at $349 each, originally $399.

Love to go camping or simply sleep anywhere? Get this really pretty sleeping bag for only $99. If you want to match it with a pillowcase, grab one for $15.

Now, for your bed. Remember, it plays a big part of setting up the mood of the entire room. Good thing PB teen offers a variety of dotted bed sheets, blankets, pillowcases and duvet covers so you can choose a number of colors and styles. Click on the pictures below to see some of them. Oh by the way, some of them are also on sale!