Fashionistas Must Read

I found the perfect book for fashionistas who happen to be interested in trading the stock market.  It's a book called High Heeled Traders by Ms. Charmel Delos Santos.  It was written in such a way that women (like me) who get easily bored with "nose-bleed"  trading terminologies such as arbitrage, position sizing, value trading etc., can actually learn and have fun! She asserts that women are natural traders since we shop all the time, which makes a lot of sense, because Trading is simply Buying and Selling... errr.. although Shopping is mostly Buying and the only time we sell is when we have "garage sales" which by then the items have lost their original value...  Never mind, because this book will  not only teach you Trading basics, but it will also enlighten and inspire you with the author's anecdotes.  

Whimsical Nautical Baby Shower

Why do we throw baby showers anyway?

It's quite interesting actually.  Here's a trivia for you. Baby Shower dates back to the ancient times in Egypt and Rome, where the purpose was to welcome the baby to the world and to help the mommy prepare for the coming baby.  Other mothers would bring hand me down baby clothes and other stuffs that could be useful to the mother and baby.  Later, the purpose was to entertain the mother-to-be before and after birth.  In Victorian times, the new moms were sequestered with their babies for about a month and it can get really lonely. Today, the purpose is similar to the ancient Egypt and Rome's simple and practical informal event but without the invitations, gift registries and games.  (Source: Articlesbase)

Now, back to my baby shower... Me and my "Baby Shower" committee spent about a month planning and organizing the event.  I specifically wanted a whimsical Nautical theme...

Invitation Card (designed by Yours Truly)

 Party Banner (designed by Me)

Top 3 Oscar's 2012 Red Carpet Gown Picks

 I always look forward to Oscar's red carpet show every year.  Nothing spells more glitz and glam better that the Oscars.  So for this year here's my top 3 gown picks:

On third place... I was in awe when i saw this clean and minimalist caped gown. It is so unique and Gwyneth carried it well.

 Gwyneth Paltrow

in white Tom Ford

Octavia is on second place.  She's definitely a winner with this flattering gown.  Her choice of earrings is perfect for her gown as well.

Octavia Spencer

in Tadashi Shoji

Color, cut, fit, design... perfection! Stacey's Marchesca is my top pick!

Stacey Keibler

in molten gold Marchesca

What about you? care to share your thoughts?

Maximize the Use of Your Accessories

I just love these accessories!  I can wear them with just about anything, anytime.  This is how I style these accessories with different outfits.

1.)  Forever21 dangling earrings - SM Megamall - on 50% off SALE Php250.00 ($6.00)

2.)  Forever21 bangles - SM Megamall - on 50% off SALE Php75.00 ($1.75)

3.)  Mphosis sandals - SM Megamall - Php1,499.75 ($35.50)

4.)  Polarized Shades - China - Php810.00 ($19.00)

5.)  Leather Bag - China - Php739.00 ($17.50)

I am very particular about the colors of the accessories that I buy.  Gold should not be too flashy gold.  I want something dull gold or antique gold.  I also love black because it's easier to match with different outfits.  For me, it's more classy that way and I know I can use them till next year or the next without them going out of style.  

By choosing your accessories well, you can save a lot by not buying too many junks that you'd probably only use once or twice.

Again, Happy Shopping!

Make Compound Interest Your New BFF

We fashionistas love to shop, shop and SHOP!  Obviously, we need money for that.  If we don't have available cash we simply swipe our credit cards.  This is where the problem begins.  This is where "compound interest" becomes our  #1 nemesis.  Like most people I know, If you only pay the minimum charge each month, you'll have to pay 3.25% - 3.5% interest on the outstanding balance.  That goes on and on each month until you realize that you're paying double of the actual value of your purchase.  It's scary!  "Compound Interest" is definitely your worst nightmare!

Or maybe not...

Made with 100% LOVE

There's no greater joy than having created a new life...

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I'm a Wedding Guest Part II

6 weeks ago, I shared the "mood board" of the outfit that I wanted to wear for my dear friend's wedding. As promised, I hunted for the best bargains to achieve the look:

Dine In!

My boyfriend and I love to dine out on weekends but one weekend we decided to go to my aunt instead.  I volunteered to cook for dinner and voila! this how it looked like: