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Haute Taste: Trader Joe’s Bite-Sized Finds
During my recent trip to LA, I passed by Trader Joe’s to buy some goodies for a friend back in Manila. I love Trader Joe’s and used to go there on a weekly pilgrimage to by these artisanal, organic, and unique food items. It reminds me of your neighborhood grocer, gone bi-coastal. I also love ...
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Haute Design: Bang & Olufsen Beosound 8
Last week I fell in love. Not with a guy, but with this: Source The white looking thing on the left, also known as the Beosound 8, made specifically for iPod, iPhone and iPad. It comes in various colors (I can’t make up my mind about which one I like), and it costs $999. It’s ...
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Haute Finds: Beach Bum
I know, it’s only March and Spring just started. But i’m already dreaming of my upcoming beach holidays to Bali and Hawaii. And yes, while we So Cal peeps have access to the beach pretty much year-round, I prefer to fly somewhere for my beach holidays. The good thing about beach holidays is that you ...
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Haute Find: THE Lip Scrub
source During our roomie reunion in Rome, Chants & I came bearing holiday gifts, and she got me one of these babies as a stocking stuffer. Sara Happ’s The Lip Scrub in Sparkling Pink Grapefruit. the lip scrub by Sara Happ First off, this is a PERFECT pre-spring ritual. I admit I sometimes neglect my ...
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Haute Find: Pen Pals
(source) I bought this book, The Art of the Handwritten Note by Margaret Shepherd a while back because I really enjoy writing short notes and personal letters to friends and family. Albeit my handwriting is nothing short of scraggly, there is something personal and special whenever you received a handwritten note from someone rather than ...
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Haute Finds: Spring’s Pickings
Since I live in the eternally tropical islands of the Philippines, Spring is more of an abstract state of mind than an actual temperature rise. The lack of winter does not prevent me from rocking piles of cashmere during the Ber months… just because. But now that it’s officially time to pick bloom over gloom, ...
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Haute Mom: DVF for GapKids
When I heard that Diane von Furstenberg was going to do a DVF for GapKids line for little girls, I about died. DVF is one of my favorite women’s wear designers and the idea of being able to dress up little girls in her fabulous designs and prints, almost made me want to have a ...
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Haute To-Do: Grow Your Own ‘Shrooms
As you all know, I have a penchant for all those DIY kits and stamping my name on certain products. And since I’m on the road to recovery, of my figure, that is. I’ve been browsing at products that can sustain my attempts at healthy eating habits while still being fun to do. Back To ...
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Haute Finds: Spring 2012
While (almost) every day here in LA feels like spring or summer, I can’t help but be excited for spring fashion. Ah, who am I kidding, I just love to go shopping, no matter what the season! Here are my picks for spring 2012. I made sure to include something for every budget. Derek Lam ...
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Haute Look: Miu Miu Glitter Sneakers + Neon
When the sun shines, I have the urge to wear bright colors. I’m sure i’m not the only one? While i’m not really into neon colors, I couldn’t resist this bright pink silk blouse from J. Crew. I just love how the color pops. To tone down the brightness of the shirt, I paired it ...
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Candle Lust: My Favorite Scents
I am addicted to candles, as I am enamored over delicious scents. I think my olfactory nerves are hypersensitive that I get affected when a waft of something sweet comes my way, just as much as I get annoyed when an unappealing odor gets picked up by my nose. Ever since Chants & I were ...
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Haute Look: Cold in Italy
The recent cold weather in LA had me thinking about my last trip to Europe. Luckily the weather was still good when we went there, although some days it did reach 0 degrees C. Packing winter clothes is such a nightmare…sweaters, coats, and boots take up so much precious luggage space. However, that didn’t prevent ...
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Haute Find: Tod’s Buckled Ballet Flats
Copenhagen 2011 As a rejoinder to Haute Chants’ post on the ultimate travel outfit, there’s always something I bring whenever I travel or take long flights, and that’s a pair of comfy flats. And not just any pair of ballet flats, but Tod’s Buckled Ballet Flats. They are uber-comfortable (after the inevitable break-in period), curves to your feet’s ...
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Haute Mom: Shower Baby with Treasures
Sofi’s Treasures has become my go to for high quality, functional, durable and soft baby basics. Sofi’s Treasures is perfect for your newborn/infant or as a baby shower gift. This finely crafted line offers all the basic must-haves for baby’s first wardrobe. Vanessa Beltran, creator and designer for Sofi’s Treasures, has upped the bar in ...
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Haute Design: Le Fridge by Veuve Clicquot
I was doing some late-night shopping at S&R (the Manila equivalent to Costco) the other day, and I chanced upon this ultra-chic packaging for some bubbly. I am such a sucker for innovative packaging. Le Fridge by Veuve Clicquot It’s time to fete the fabulous fifties! “A vibrant tribute to the eternal style of Brut ...