FRIGHT NIGHT @ Rockwell Power Plant Mall

Hey everyone, if you are stumped as to where you want to spend your Friday the 13th (tomorrow), let me make this easy for you--

Rockwell Power Plant Mall, in cooperation with Ice Cream Bar, Magnavision, Power Plant Cinema, and the Rockwell Club has this event called FRIGHT NIGHT which will be held tomorrow night (how timelyyyyy). It promises to give everyone that one- of- a- kind horror film experience.  :)

They're going to be exclusively screening Friday the 13th (remember Jason? *shivers*), and Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (I never wanted my bathroom to have shower curtains again after watching that haha) at the Covered Courts in R5 level.

What will make this experience even more sinfully desirable is the UNLIMITED scoops of ice cream you can eat while watching-- thanks to the Ice Cream Bar collaboration!

Tickets are only selling for Php 300 per person. It's a really Frighteningly Sweet deal (2 movies and unlimited ice cream? Come on, it's a no brainer :D!) We are definitely "in", and will catch up after we watch 2012, which also starts showing tomorrow ;)

For more inquiries, please call 898-1702 loc. 101 or 245. This is a MUST- DO tomorrow!

x

Mrs.T 

Edit and Sell. Tresorie's Pre- Holiday Cash Break Sale

Hehehe... was so busy editing the bag closet today. I realized I don't even have a lot of bags anymore *wheeeee, I've been gooood! :D *. But I'm still editing. You see, there was this bag that came in for me and I just can't (I really mean it this time) fathom getting this bag without letting some other bags go. It would be seriously impractical, plus I honestly just can't afford a new bag (coz everything's crazy expensive already!)

But then take a good look at this bag-- it's an electric blue medium Chanel classic flap in lambskin!

Would you turn your back on something so beautiful? *Huge sigh* And incidentally, I was told that Chanel has increased their prices yet again (I think it was this month). So you're already looking at paying close to Php 170,000 for a medium Classic flap! What is up with the price increase?!?!?! We baghags (and yes, I am one of them. I'm no tai tai! Sob) are already slaving away in salt mines and now we have to do double time just to be able to buy Chanel? *Shakes head* Ok so Chanel's obviously not a necessity. It's really an unnecessary purchase, but with Christmas coming and all, shouldn't we all give ourselves that pat in the back and say, it's ok to splurge for Christmas  *self- pity look*?  And with that, I shall call out, "Santaaaa, where are youuuu???? I've been gooood this year!!! " :) Hehehehhee...

Now I shall go back to figuring out which bags of mine will go to the Tresorie Pre- Holiday Cash Break Sale this coming Saturday, November 14 (from 12 noon- 6pm) at 2/F Doña Consolacion Bldg 122 Jupiter Street Makati City (tel. 890-0037) *baghags who want good deals, you're all invited! :D *

So far, I've narrowed down my "for adoption" bags to a very pristine Chanel jumbo classic flap in a yummy *I mean, seriously yummy* color, and a Chanel black canvas tote with the huge intertwined Cs logo with chain strap (it can't get any more signature "Chanel" than this bag). These bags are to be added to the already exciting bag sale inventory which also include Chloe Paddingtons (and they're in such good, new condition), Valentino, Dior, Louis Vuitton, as well as other Chanel bags (which include a super nice bronzey biarritz bag). We've also managed to convince a wonderful seller to part with her "prized" bag (hint: H) for an insanely good price (and the price is so outrageously far from the black market prices!).

Plus, the pre- Christmas sale of Tresorie will also include selected merchandise from Accessory Lab, especially brought over for this one day sale *Tresorie's become kind of like a mini "off- Accessory Lab"-- we have fondly baptized it, "Accessory Lab Too!" :)*. And did I mention the prices will be discounted? :) So please do make the time to swing by Tresorie for the Pre- Christmas Cash Break Sale on November 14, 2009- Saturday from 12:00 noon - 6pm. For sure, the sale won't disappoint :) *cheque payments accepted, merchandise release after payment clears*

Now I better go sleep or I'll lose good time tomorrow. This baghag wannabe needs to seriously work her bootay off to pay for that bag. *Cough.. Loser!* hehehe.

P.S. APPLEGARDE leather kits will be available at Tresorie and Accessory Lab this Friday onwards :) 

x

Mrs.T

Quick Fabella Update!

Hey peeps! Here's a quick update on what's happening with your Fabella fund.

I've still been getting donations in kind from generous peeps like PN of Madison (check out her shop  Madison, in Archaeology at the Rockwell Power Plant Mall ) who donated 2 huge boxes full of clothes,

and GB who donated toys as well as baby clothes and baby bottles.

We've decided we are going to pool all these donations together and redistribute them for Christmas to Fabella (baby clothes) as well as to Alay ng Puso Orphanage in Del pan (for baby bottles, toys, etc).

I've also recently sat down with Rea Harrow of Moms for Moms for the complete accounting of the moneys that you all have so generously donated. I have a thick stack of photocopied receipts as well as a full accounting of where each centavo went.

To our sponsors and donors who would like a copy of the full accounting of the amounts that I have disbursed  to Rea for the Ondoy flood victims, please let me know via text or email (tresormakati@gmail.com), so I can request for the excel file copy from Rea and email them over to you :)

Our standing balance for Fabella is Php 339,100. Before Christmas, we would have already completed the transfer of this amount into payment for Fabella equipment. I will already be coordinating with Chuvaness on our remaining amounts so that we'd be able to turn over everything to the hospital (in kind) before year- end! This has to be done already!

Thanks again everyone for your generosity!! More updates soon-- Candy + Rea have just recently asked to schedule the trip to the orphanage-- tentatively on November 18 :)

x

Mrs.T

Pick Pick Pick!!!

Major sob. I am losing my voice. I'm still too chicken to see a doctor (this coming from a former hypochondriac). It could be allergies, laryngitis, acid reflux (which I doubt though), and then of course the "nasty" entered my mind. The big C? *Waaaaaaaaa!!!! Big gulp*. I'm actually afraid. So let me erase that nasty thought, and decide on when I'll go to the doctor for that laryngoscopy  later (yuck). Onto pleasant thoughts for now...

Which bag would you choose?

Seriously, I pick that Alexander McQueen skulls "knuckle" clutch (black). Love it!! Balenciaga's fingerless glove motorcycle clutch is just a bit too Kaiser Karl for me ;) And I'm not skinny, nor am I nowhere near in  the talent of Kaiser Karl!

(all bags from net-a-porter.com)

Ugh, I need a better way to divert my worries about this throat thing. Note to self: wear aquamarine necklace tomorrow. It's said to heal the throat area. We'll see how that goes. 

x
Mrs.T

Bag Review: Louis Vuitton Spring 2010 RTW

Another looooooong overdue bag review! Gosh it has been a loooooong time since I talked bags! I need to do this more often... I am missing my own bag reviews hahaha.

Louis Vuitton's Spring/ Summer 2010 bags. I'm not quite sold on the look of these bags, but they're quite quirky and fun.

Denim Duffel? Back in the early 90s, I think Esprit came out with these silk-screened "Esprit" duffels which people snapped up. Everyone was carrying them to school, on weekends... Are duffels back? Duffels are the death of me-- I'll end up bringing my whole house in my bag, and when my phone rings, oh my Lawrd, I'll probably end up in one corner, digging out a phone I cannot find in that abyss of a bag! :D

Nice color combination! This makes for a nice overnight bag. But I wonder if the handles are "strong" enough to carry all the weight in the bag though.

 

This is interesting. The duffel doubles as a handbag.

 

I am so not carrying this bag. I don't like it at all. Those tassels look like shotgun bullet cases! :(

 

Is this a "ball" bag? It reminded me of Chanel briefly

 

I want these shoes! They're chunky but I want them!

 

I can carry this bag. I would wear it with my $9 skinny jeans and my circa 1995 boots *which I finally brought back home from SF-- I think I bought them for $49 back in 1995-- and they're unbranded (and VERY comfortable and still VERY alive!!!) ;)

 

Garbage bag- like bag. Wait, it actually looks like the Gap bag, doesn't it?

 

 The backpack's "baaaaack"!!!! Have we tossed out our backpacks? Is it time to bring them back? ;)  Remember how we all used to love carrying backpacks at some point in our lives? Bring out your montsouris backpacks , LV lovers :D

I like this bag too. I like the style, actually.

I kinda want these shoes too! LV shoes are actually very wearable. But expensivo :(

A Speedy! Striped monogram? I like that the bag has "feet" now.  I hope I can see this up close. It's always interesting to see how Louis Vuitton redesigns the iconic bag.

Cute in pink!  I hope this also comes out in the store collection.

I am loving the colors of this bag. Do you dig it as well? ;) 

Now this bag, I love. I like these pastel colors... and of course, love that there's lilac-y purple in the bag :)

Did you baghags like the collection? I was honestly very divided about it. Sure they're funky, but we all know that not everyone likes funky. I wonder how this will fare in-stores. But I'd definitely love to see the Speedy, as well as the shoes up- close! Can't wait for this collection to come out!

x
Mrs.T

Paris Luxe!

Not too long ago and with the help of CV Travel and Singapore Airlines, I was able to get on one of the most memorable flights of my life (so far :D).

I wish I had been able to ride the Concorde before it was grounded, but my DM said I didn't really miss much. She said it was quite "scary". I took her word. You see, I'm one of those people who become extremely religious when it comes to riding planes-- especially when you factor in turbulence on the flight! *shivers going down my spine*

Anyway, this ride was better, because the plane was just HUGE. I rode the Singapore Airlines A380 to Paris-- yes, the double-decker plane with 33 crew members!! (Insane!!!) From Manila, I flew the regular SIA Plane to Singapore, and boarded the A380 to Paris.

 Check out the business class.

It was a dreaaaaaaaammmmm!!!  My Spot!

The seat goes flat-- paving the way for a good night's sleep *Snorrrrrrrrre* hehhehee.

I wish I could afford to pay for a first class seat-- they're called Suites.  (top left on the picture below)

Check out the configuration of the plane:

The "suite" is your  very own little "room" (yes, privacy)!!! It was awesome. But I think these suites cost in the upward amount of US$8,000 +++. Mucho moolah needed!! (Sponsor needed please hahaha). From what I was told, only Singapore Airlines top guns (like, less than 10 of them) get to ride this for free. Everyone else has to pay their way to get a Suite! *That exclusivo!*

Before I knew it, we had landed! (hehe check out the Kamiseta luggage hehehe! It had a pleasant ride ;))

While Changi Airport had its own terminal for the A380 (you don't have to climb up the stairs to the business class area because the "connector" went straight to the 2nd floor), Charles de Gaulle airport doesn't have a terminal for A380s-- so we all had to climb down the HUGE staircase (sorry I didn't manage to take photos anymore-- I didn't even realize their staircase was going to be so grand, or I would've prepared my camera).

I was lucky enough to have been booked by CV Travel on a very beautiful hotel in Paris, just beside the Opera House. Called Le Grand Intercontinental, this hotel is the home of the famous Cafe de la Paix.

What a beautiful lobby they have. It's like a mini Louvre pyramid.

 

The entrance that leads to the elevators

One of the beautiful rooms of Le Grand Intercontinental.

Beautiful decor. I love it!

I stayed in one of the larger rooms which had a walk- in closet :)

I looove! (I could get used to this good life hahahaha... oh how I wish this trip didn't end so soon)

And the bathroom was big, for Paris standards.

I don't wake up for breakfasts, but on this trip, waking up for breakfast at Cafe de la Paix was effortless.

You don't even have to prod me to get out of bed hahaha.

With a plethora of breakfast food and this ambiance?

Heck, this is the good life-- MY KINDA LIFE !!! *Muwahahaha Sponsoooooooooor, where are youuuuuuu????*

My plate plates

Clearly, this was one of my best stays in Paris.  Thank you again, CV Travel for coordinating my trip and Singapore Airlines! CV Travel (tel. *632* 523-0043  or  521-4264) is easily one of the best travel agencies to use to if you plan to visit Europe (from tailor-made private tours, to group package tours). And of course, if you get the chance, you must ride the A380! Singapore Airlines' service is as always, impeccable-- simply one of the best in the industry!

x

Mrs.T

Shop and Reach Out-- a Bazaar by the DFA

I love going to bazaars-- I've always gotten good things out of them (pieces I don't need hahaha but nonetheless love). So when friends inform me of upcoming bazaars, I always try to check my calendar to see if I can make it. A friend of mine sent me information about this upcoming bazaar next Sunday, where you can " SHOP AROUND THE WORLD IN JUST ONE DAY"

DFA's Annual International Bazaar will be held on November 15, Sunday, from 9am to 6pm at the PICC Forum, at the CCP Complex in Pasay City (Tickets are Php 100 each)

This bazaar is headed by Madame Lovely Romulo, in cooperation with the Spouses of the Heads of Missions. The foreign embassies in Manila are participating in this annual fund- raising event, so it promises to be exciting! Their theme this year is "Shop and Reach Out" and they will again serve charitable institutions as beneficiaries. Last year's recipients included CRIBS, Gift a Teacher, Catarman Public Health Center, Our Lady of Peace Mission (among others).

So there's your reason to shop. Because with your shopping, you will also be helping others! November 15's also right about the time you should already get your Christmas list together, so it's really perfect timing! Hope to see you peeps there!

x
Mrs.T

Free- range Chickens

On Easter Sunday this year, my kids won little colored chicks-- all 8 of them. Initially, I found it quite unnerving that my kids would bring home colored chicks. We all know the survival rates of these avian friends when they're that small. Nil.

So I feared breaking DKs' hearts when these lil chicks start dropping dead. (I could've been more enthusiastic about it, no? hehehe). Anyway, fast forward to 3 months, and the chicks became chickens-- all 8 of them! We had free- range chickens roaming around in our garden every afternoon! Hahahaha..

It came to the point that all 8 chickens would crow at the same time each morning, and I got real worried since they might piss off my kind neighbors. So we had to let them... "go" one by one...

 

(CRUEL!!!!)

*hehehehe meanie*  Anyway, they were never fried. Like that made it better, right? Hahaha... Ok I will not mention what happened to them anymore. The kids enjoyed them though... hahaha  There were times those chickens would all line up by the lanay to stare at me when I'm by our living room,  staring at my reflection in front of our full- length mirror.  (YES, they STARED at me). My hairs on the back of my neck would stand because initially I thought there was someone watching me. *Creeeepy* Turned out the chickens were the doe-eyed ones, staring at me *and so that's where the idea came about that I believed I was a hot mama--thanks to our chickens, I got deluded hahaha!*

In the end, though, there were 2.

Told our wonderful cook to PLEASE spare the lives of these 2 guys.

One pet chicken for each kid.

I've decided to name this fat one, Hercules (note: pronounced Her- ko- less *hahahaha*).

The other chicken standing was just recently named Chuck. (My kids initially thought of naming one Yaki, and the other, Tori. Last names? Poulet! Hahahahahaha)

Anyway, there's less trouble for us to keep 2 chickens as pets. They may crow together, but at least we're talking 2 crowing chickens against 8 crowing chickens!! :D

One afternoon, I got hungry. I didn't know what to eat. I craved for Hainanese chicken. But that would mean saying goodbye to one chicken! :(

*hahaha* Ok eeeeew. That afternoon, I just decided on Cup Noodles, Chicken Flavor. That night though, my friend Claud sent over some yummy Tao Yuan Hainanese Chicken + Roast Duck.

And sooooo, our pet chickens' lives are spared :) And the adventures of Chicken and Chicken will begin. Soon! (I just need to hang out with the chickens so I have stories to tell hahaha)

Oh, oh, here's a quick story of Hercules and Chuck-- when typhoon Santi hit Manila a few days ago , our chicken coop's gate was blown open due to the very strong winds. Both chickens ended up in our backyard-- with my Jack Russell, Elvis. I feared that Elvis would go for the kill (because Elvis never stopped barking at the chickens when I'm around). But what do you know, I saw them all TOGETHER. Hanging out! Then I called out to Elvis, who then saw me. He went up to me, gave me a good bark, then went after Chuck. And then Hercules!!! I was like, OH CRAP! Slaughterrrrrr!!!! But then after a good "run" (thank God Chuck and Herc didn't have a heart attack and drop dead hahaha), I hid behind our couch so Elvis won't see me. And things between Dog and Chickens were OK again!!! HOLY! My Dog was stringing me all along!!!! THEY ARE ALL FRIENDS!!! :)

And here's a recent photo to prove it hahaha. Elvis still pretends to run after the chickens, but when I'm not looking, they're all good!!! :D

Anyway, that's it for now :) Hope you enjoyed my little backyard barnyard story :) Til their next adventure!!

x

Mrs.T