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• 2 lacoste bags
• lacoste wallet
• 2 Mickey bag from Disney (white and black, 250HK$ each)
• 11 bangles
• several pieces of ref magnets and key chains
• a HK frame
• a boots
• champoy candies
• biscuits
• 11 HK shirts
• pen holder
• 5 mickey mouse pens
• various HK souvenirs from Ocean Park, Disney and Ngong Ping 360

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I sooooo like a silver ring with a ladybug design on it, with matching earrings and pendant. Can't find anything like that in malls. Do you know where I can get one? Read the full story »

I know, I haven't been updating here as often as I want. I've been really busy. Pramis.

Anyway, this is uber late for a greeting but happy new year to you all! Can't believe it's 2009 already.

And since it's a new year, let's welcome new trends as far as fashion is concerned.

They say Grecian look will be back in 2009 (should we blame it on Anne Curtis' DYOSA series?). Clothes that show a lot of your skin shoulders will be very IN and SEXY, rather than those body-fits. I love it! This is good news for me since I can hide those baby fat with those loose silhouettes LOL.

As for accessories, the bigger they are the better. And yes, chandelier earrings are back (they seemed to disappear last year)! Big pendants, bangles, rings and layered necklaces will be very trendy among fashionistas.

And as for shoes, it's goodbye gladiator shoes hello chunky shoes - the ones with chunky heels, square toes and thick straps.

In summary, 2009's fashion is all about loose, comfort and chunky stuff. Read the full story »

If you're looking for the bead capital in the Philippines, you only need to go to one place - QUIAPO it is! There are several bead shops clustered along Villalobos St. (in front of Quiapo Church), like Wellmanson's and others. I'm very partial to Wellmanson's, you'll find almost anything you need there plus prices are very affordable. They have another branch in Divisoria too.

If you hate touring the busy streets of Quiapo and Divisoria, check out this list of other bead stores and supplies along Metro Manila:

1. Carolina's Lace Shoppe - Glorietta, SM Megamall and Divisoria

2. Stitches and Things - Robinson's Galleria and SM Megamall.

3. Castle - Greenbelt 1

4. Greenhills Shopping Center

5. The Bead Shop - another favorite, one thing though, prices are very pricey!!! They have several branches all over the town:

> Lower Ground Main Bldg. SM City North EDSA, North Ave. cor. EDSA Quezon City, Metro Manila.

> Upper Ground Level SM SouthMall, Almanza Alabang-Zapote National Rd.Las Piñas City, Metro Manila.

> 1/L Robinsons Place Manila, Pedro Gil cor. Adriatico Sts. Ermita Manila, Metro Manila. T: 302-0000.

> 3/L Bldg. A SM MegaMall, Edsa cor. Julia Vargas Ave. Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila.

> 2/L SM Sta. Mesa, Ramon Magsaysay St. cor. Araneta Ave. Sta. Mesa Quezon City, Metro Manila.

> 3/L SM City Manila, Concepcion cor. Arroceros & San Marcelino Sts. Manila, Metro Manila. T: 636-5549.

> 2/L Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Drive cor. Estrella St. Makati City, Metro Manila.

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According to wikipedia, Swarovski is the luxury brand name for the range of precision-cut lead crystal glass and related products produced by companies owned by Swarovski AG of Feldmeilen, Switzerland.

It's named after a German glass cutter and jeweller Daniel Swarovski. He was the one who invented the machine to give perfect precise cuts to crystals in 1892, since then, Swarovski crystals have been the most sought after crystal by jewelry designers. They are known for their sparkle and brilliance. They are second to none in quality and craftmanship.

Now, the big question is, how do we know if a Swarovski is the genuine or not? I used to frequent a Bead shop somewhere in Quiapo when I was still active with my Beading business. They sell, well not actually fake ones, they call it Class A swarovski in different colors and sizes. You'll hardly find any difference but when you look closer, you'll know which is which. Yah know, a real Swarovski will outshine a crystal that is not a genuine. They sparkle more.

Here are some tips to help you find the real ones from fakes.

1. Swarovski have no bubbles inside. If you see bubbles, that's paper roses - just an imitation of the real thing LOL.
2. The Swarovski finish crystals have a smooth uniform coating: there are no swirl marks
3. Swarovski crystals are perfectly uniform - same height, slope and width. No irregularity in shapes. The ends with be smooth. Each one looking just like the other in its size.

SO the next time you buy a Swarovski bracelet in Divisoria, Quiapo, Greenhills and St. Francis, make sure you check it first. They can be very pricey, make sure you end up with the genuine and authentic item.

I'll be glad of this helps! Enjoy! Read the full story »

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