In a fast-paced world where everyday living is more than just about the basics, the [modern] woman will tend to power dress bearing in mind "If you look good, you'll feel even better." Aside from the usual combo of a top and a trouser or skirt or the typical dress, accessories are also a must -- necklaces, bracelets, ribbons, pins, belts and bags. I'm almost sure that every single girl in the earth has a passion for bags -- whether they are vocal about it or shy and...

Yuletide season is almost synonymous to non-stop shopping, bargains, super sale events, salary bonuses and most of all, promos. Every single establishment is jiffed-up, ready to empty the pockets of people (especially those who are into the Holiday rush). From department stores to grocery establishments, retail shops, restaurants, appliance centers and even coffee pads -– all have their own gimmicks.  One popular coffee shop (busier than ever) during this season...

Our little girl, Cherienne, is growing up fast. Sometimes, I miss the little baby girl who is very much satisfied sitting in her crib and quietly playing with her toys. Today, she is all grown up -- running around the house, writing everywhere when she gets a hold of a pen, pencil or crayon, screaming when she wants to and asks for chocolates every now and then. She knows how to count 1-20, recognizes colors and shapes and knows the alphabet,  sneaks out the room...

Poppycock Do you get that giddy, excited feeling when you see something that you enjoyed as a child but suddenly went out of the scene? That something that reminds you so much of some unforgettable fun times of your life as a child? I'm sure snapshots of your cherished memories are playing right now. Recently, hubby and I decided to do our regular-weekend-trip-to-the-mart at Rustan's, Makati. While scanning through, his eyes hovers aisle by aisle for some extra...

My Raymond & Cherienne December has always been a special month for me and in no doubt that it's my favorite time of the year. Not only that it's a season for all the good things in the world, where you literally count your blessings, December reminds me of the happiest and defining moments of my life. Looking through the years, I can proudly say that each December has molded me to be the person I am now and has brought me to where I stand at this moment. So...

It's almost the end of our trip and we promised ourselves that one day soon, I'll visit Coron again. Our ETD back to Manila was at 230pm and we have ample time to chill and visit some stores to buy pasalubong. We were up at around (whoa early for someone on vacay!) 8am and decided to walk around town to hunt for breakfast. Right after, we took some pictures and headed for Coron Harvest. That's the entrance to Coron Harvest That's the owner! Coron...

We were about to head out to Twin Lagoon but I insisted on visiting CYC Island since my research told me that it could have been the best beach in the loop. Destination #5: CYC Island - no entrance fee CYC Island is a public beach area. CYC stands for "Coron Youth Club." This is the group of students that take care of the island voluntarily. As it is a public beach, it's a little messy - sea weeds all over the fine white sand. Our tour guide...

Day two for our Coron trip was all about island hopping and snorkeling. I did some net searching and planned to visit the following sites: 1) Siete Picados 2) Kayangan Lake 3) Barracuda Lake 4) Twin Lagoon 5) CYC Island 6) Banol Beach 7) Skeleton Wreck Early in the morning - not so sunshiny We were up up and about and by around 8am, we straddled out to the public market to meet our boatman. We agreed on a price of 1500php for the whole day tour which includes...