Birthday Gifts and My Daughter's Pink Room

My daughter received the most gifts on her 3rd birthday. The most beautiful gift she received was her pink room. Like I told you, I did the painting of the room and all furniture therein. I also did the design of her furniture. I drawn the look of the bed, cabinet, and tables that we wanted for our daughter and brought them for customization to a furniture-maker in Tagaytay a month prior her birthday.

Pink and purple cabinet and bookshelf rolled into one. I used butterfly wall stickers to make it look more beautiful. No carpet yet. I am still looking for a flower carpet that will fit the room.



Lots of birthday gifts. Check the pink electric fan that her uncle gave her!


I told her to pick one gift to open for the camera.


She picked the one right at her front.


Again, butterfly stickers on the wall.


Flower curtains and flower pinwheel. The heart blanket used as bed sheet doesn't match the theme. Update: I already bought a flower blanket a week ago.


Wow, it is a play set!



Trying to master her new pink cellphone.


And, her magic fairy wand.


Books, toys, clothes, shoes, towels, electric fan, play sets, etc.





Note: This post was first posted in my old blog, www.utotmopink.com.

Alexis Grill: A Good Place to Eat in Sta. Rosa, Laguna

Let me tell you about this place where it's best to eat when visiting Sta. Rosa in Laguna. After a day of fun at Enchanted Kingdom one day, we asked someone where we can get a quick dinner and he suggested this place to us. Located at a gas station just a few steps from Jollibee, Alexis Grill is small canteen/ restaurant that offers delicious grilled food at a very affordable price. So yummy that we eat at this place every time we go to Sta. Rosa.


An open place. Parang karinderia na bukas sa lahat ng gustong kumain. Haha!
Told you, it kinda looks like a canteen.
Believe everything you see. They're are that cheap. Really.
My husband's favorite sizzler-- bangus for P95.
Sizzling squid also P95. A friend ordered this.
This was mine. The yummiest of them all. Sizzling Mixed Seafood for P99!
Of course, to balance the meal, there should be vegetable.This chopsuey was the perfect choice for P40 only.

Oppss.. I forgot how much was for a cup of garlic rice.

There must be another restaurant in Sta. Rosa that serves food that's more delicious and cheaper  than Alexis Grill. Which restaurant is that? I am yet to know till our next visit!

College Dropout Rates

I remember a friend who is currently enrolled in a private university in Hawaii with the graphic below. For me, it is surprising to know that in a country like US, the top reasons why college students drop out of school is number one, financial pressure, and two, academic disqualification. I guess, the first reason has something to do with the current economic status of the country, But, I am not sure about the second one. What do you think?

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From: http://www.Accredited-Online-Colleges.org

Pregnancy and Birth in the US

I find this graphic very informative. I magnified it and saw important facts on birth rate, multiple births frequency, number of pregnancy complication, etc. I have relatives and friends living in the States, so it is interesting to know a little bit of their country's background on pregnancy and birth.

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Head to SonogramTechnician.org for more resources

A Look for Less of Kate Middleton's Red Hot Wedding Attire

I know lots of women consider Kate Middleton as a fashion icon. I am not one of them, but I must admit that she has a very good choice when it comes to style. She wore this red hot attire to wedding of Thomas Sutton and Harriet Colthurst in Wiltshire, England last Saturday.



I recreated her red look through Polyvore using cheaper pieces from brands like Asos, Zappos, and Debenhams. Check it out.

Red Hot by Mrs. Kolca

Jane Norman flower dress
£45 - janenorman.co.uk

Call it SPRING hidden platform shoes
$40 - zappos.com

Debut silver handbag
£15 - debenhams.com

Rose gold jewelry
$35 - bakersshoes.com

ASOS vintage style earrings
$18 - asos.com

ASOS pearl cocktail ring
$11 - asos.com

Dickins Jones cloche hat
£30 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Wearing a red lace dress could be very challenging. When you say "red" for an outfit, that makes me think of Christmas and Valentine's Day alone; but Kate Middleton was able to pull it off in a wedding she attended!

Andi Eigenmann's Preggy Magazine Cover

I was close to buying Star Studio Magazine's October 2011 issue when I saw it in a bookstore counter today. The pregnant Andi Eigenmann is in the cover, holding her growing belly, but still looking very pretty. A quote on the cover says, "Things might have gone wrong in the past. I might have gotten hurt before, But, I can always start over again."




Again, I salute Andi in keeping her baby even she's anxious and scared deep inside. The decision to raise her child without a father can be very tough. I wish her happiness in the future and good health for the delivery of her first angel!

Star Studio Magazine's October 2011 issue is now available in all leading bookstores and newsstands.




Photo Source: lionheartv.blogspot.com
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Bag Crushes

If you are a regular visitor of this site, I think you know how stingy and economical I am when it comes to bags. Well, I sometimes spend on quality items, but most of the time, I only buy bags for their specific purpose. Today, I am going to lust a little bit like it's a sin to adore luxurious bags and imagine toting them.

Balenciaga Large Papier Flap Bag - P82,255 ($1,885)

I like the stud and buckle detail of this bag. The color is not too bright and quite girly.

Yves Saint Laurent Cabas Chyc Leather Tote - P81,940 PHP (£1,195)

This leather tote kinda reminds me of Kate Middleton.

So royal and sophisticated especially when worn with a dress and high heels.

Salvatore Ferragamo Red Leather Bag -  P70,934 (€1.190)

One can never be wrong with leather bag that's red, high quality, and elegantly made.

Miu Miu Top Handle - P43,420 ($995)

Fuchsia pink and gold make a good combination. Is this yours Paris Hilton?

Longchamp 'Le Pliage - Mini' Tote Deep Red - P4,275 ($98)

From this list, this is the only bag that I can buy with cash coming straight from my wallet.

This bag is also available in beige, lilac, orange, blue, pink, and other fab colors. Yay, now I know what to ask Santa for Christmas.

Source of Photos:
mytheresa.com
miumiu.com
matchesfashion.com
stylebop.com
nordstrom.com

What Women Want

Where do you buy affordable but stylish accessories like necklaces, earrings, and cocktail rings? In my case, aside from Forever 21, I also buy from SM. I just love how they arrange their shelves, color coding the products and coming of with themes that follow the current trends. Here's my photo story of  WWW (What Women Want).

Just look at that. Beautiful inspiration.
Talk about class and sophistication inexpensively.
Name it, they have it. The blues, the oranges, and the violets.
My favorite part.. the gold and the shiny ones.
Here are some recommended pieces. Each of these item is whispering.. buy me!

Want Women Want is all about prettiness. I will be back soon SM! :)


Note: This is not a paid or sponsored post.

10 Best Dressed at the Emmy Awards 2011

Just a few nights after the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards, it is not yet too late to post my top 15 best dressed stars. Let's first start with the ladies in red.

First is Nina Dobrev in a velvet Donna Karan gown. Very stunning with that side swept hair. I love everything about this look.

Next is Kate Winslet in an Elie Saab gown. That plunging necklane is sexy yet not scandalous.

 
Then there was Lea Michele wearing Marchesa. It looks pretty simple at the front but the back was just hot.


Connie Britton in Maria Lucia Hohan Gown. I can imagine myself wearing this gown. It has a pretty bodice.

Sarah Hyland in a Christian Siriano gown. I like this Project Runway's youngest winner's creation. Simply pretty!


I also like Sofia Vergara's Vera Wang gown. The draping is lovely.

Now the blacks. Evan Rachel Wood, so glittery and sophisticated in her Elie Saab column gown.


My favorite black: Aimee Teegarden's in a lovely lovely Hervé Léger by Max Azria gown.

And, for the love of pink, here is Jayma Mays wearing a tiered Zuhair Murad gown.


Lastly, all covered but still sexy is Minka Kelly in Dior.

That's all for my top 10. As for my 'worst dressed', Gwyneth Paltrow is at the top of the list. What about you? Any favorite and least favorite from this year's Emmy's? Please share.