Meme Questions 2

1.Last year, can you remember who you liked?
I’ve never changed the one I liked. That’s why 2005 will be a pivotal year for me. I met this person that I wanted to be with forever, but that person isn’t ready…yet

2.Two days from now this time, where will you be?
In ortigas, meeting up with prospective clients

3.Do you think anyone has feelings for you?
What kind of feelings, friendship? Love (romantic?, platonic?), lust? …?

4.Have you ever thought you were going to marry someone?
Not now, maybe in heaven I will, that’s better than getting married on Turks and Caicos

5.Do you get butterflies around the person you like?
A little. I’m good at hiding nervousness, at least I believe I’m good.

6.Who was the first person you talked to today?
Our housekeeper

7.How late did you stay up last night and why?
2am…I, um…that’s none of your business anyways

8.Have you ever liked someone on your top friends?
What? Top friends? Um, no because they’re friends, not sex-friends…

9.Do you smoke weed everyday?
What for? I’m already high without it

10.Could you go a month without cursing?
I don’t fucking think so

11.Have you ever ridden a horse?
A long time ago, when Naomi Campbell wasn’t a supermodel yet

12.You can take one friend on vacation with you, who?
Noel…

13.Who was the last person you cried in front of?
I try not to cry in front of people…

14.You can only drink ONE liquid for the rest of your life,what is it?
Water, or G3 from Pharmanex…

15.Have you lost contact with someone you wish you didn't?
I think so

16.When was the last time you felt like your heart was actually breaking?
My heart is always breaking everytime I see M***** flirting with other sluts. Just kidding…everytime my business is on the brink of falling apart, it breaks my heart because I feel incapable of resuscitating it.

17.Who are your favorite people to talk to when you’re down?
UJ, ringo, kaye, sam

18.Does the person you like, like you back?
No…I’m but a SOP-mate, sad but partly-true

19.When's the last time you talked with the opposite sex on the phone?
Just this afternoon, busy scheduling a pampering service for them…

20.Are you friends with someone who lies about the stupidest stuff ever?
I think so…

21.What did you do today?
Do business, secretly swoon at my sponsor, watch FTV

22.What will you be doing in 3 hours?
Sleep and dream

23.Do you miss the way things used to be?
Yeah, I wish I had lots of money :)

24.Would you ever live with anyone on your top friends?
It depends

25.Does anyone call you baby?
My mom sometimes, even if I’m 23, hahahaaha

Tory Burch Pre-Fall Collection 2009

Tory Burch Pre-Fall Collection 2009

“An American in Venice in the 60s”. That was the description of the socialite-turned fashion designer Tory Burch for her 16-piece collection.

For her pre-fall collection, Burch was channeling Peggy Guggenheim when she went to Venice in the 60s. She did this by using paisley prints inspired by Murano glass on her Lamé jacquard shift dresses, blouses with gondola patterns (the stripes) and footwear of either embossed stingray sandals or python flats. She featured basic wardrobes like sheer-linen cotton knits and graphic-printed cardigans, accessorized with bags or purses.

Tory Burch’s aesthetic point of view is something every fashionista can relate to. It’s girly, it’s colorful but not Heatherette-colorful, it’s chic in a relatable way and it’s something the teen girls in Gossip Girl would wear. Using cardigans to add that relatable-factor in her collection is actually amusing. The prints she used for her shift dresses are very cheerful and somewhat sophisticated, though a little too cute.

My favorite look would be this printed shift dress with ruffled stripes on the neck (PICTURED-LEFT) because it has to be the most chic look out of all the looks in the collection. Another standout look was the aqua blue cardigan on top of a printed dress (PICTURED-RIGHT). I’d say this collection is probably too bright for pre-fall, nevertheless, its cheerfulness offsets the austerity of the other label’s pre-fall collection.

For the entire 16-piece collection, click this link:
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/2009PF-TBURCH

Network Marketing Business With Nutricentials/NSE Philippines

So here I am writing a blog for one of my 3 blogs that I maintain, 2 of course coming from blogger.com and the other one is in multiply. I just have to blog, otherwise, I’ll implode from hiding those things that have to be said.

Anyways, I’m doing a network marketing type of business. I know that a lot of people have this ugly preconceived notion about the business. I personally, at first have the same misconception but it changed. It all started when my former boss from that consulting firm asked me to make a research about Multilevel Marketing. So I did the task, tried to make an outline of the topic, got articles and made a report out of it. As usual, my boss found it average, personally I do agree with it. I just felt that it wasn’t as deep as it should be but he still ok-ed it, so that works. He just asked me to research some more of those. Fast track to 3rd week of November, I got invited to attend this appointment to see the business and then everything started from there. There’s only one thing going on in my head during the talk, it was how much would I shell out cash. It turns out I have to shell out Php12,600.

They have a good way to alleviating the shock of the money: Think of it as a franchise/business investment. If you do, that amount becomes unbelievably small. Of course, it does. I mean, franchises are very expensive, they range for about Php21K to Php5 million, there are stipulations on down payment and other financial matters that just escapes me to the point of utter confusion. If it was a business venture of some sort; that money would have been very little, considering you have to start from scratch, from the infrastructure to the complex system of the business and everything in between, not to mention that it takes five (5) years to recoup your investment.

Anyways, I decided to give the business a shot and risked the money I saved for masters, as much as I hated it, but you know…no risk, no return. I know venturing a business, regardless whether it’s a conventional franchise or network marketing, entails risks of some sorts. I mean, I risk my money for this, not knowing whether it will come back or not. There’s a good assumption I’m kind of following in almost all investment-type of endeavors, assume that the investment is lost. It makes me want to prove that mantra wrong, almost.

3 weeks later, I am still doing the business, I earned a less-than-a-thousand profit and I’m looking for both long-lasting customers and dedicated business people (downlines). I’ve had my heart broken a bit in the business because I had to trade-off important appointments for this, but I guess that’s the compromise. Writing about my accomplishments, as minimal as Francisco Costa’s designs for Calvin Klein is, make me somehow a little bit proud that I’m on my way recouping my investment of Php12,600. I guess Php929 is better than none at all. Meaningless to say, I have to earn Php11,671 more, to recoup my original investment.

To be honest, I don’t have any idea as to why I did it in the first place, apart from combating boredom at home. My previous misconception about the business is no longer here although I am very skeptical about the business, as promising as it sounds…and how it was presented. But I have to say, I have no intentions of abandoning this business…at least not until I have:

1.) recoup-ed my initial investment
2.) bought some things that I want to buy, and
3.) saved more money for my masters

Just because I did this business doesn’t mean I’ll forgo my masters. I still want to pursue may masters, although I’m not very vocal about it, but I really want to pursue it. I plan to teach, it’s what I love to do AND better yet, there’s a demand for it. I can still do masters and at the same time do my business, I don’t think I could be faulted with that right? I can do empirical research stuffs, hold international finance classes and at the same time, sell skin care lines like pancakes to those who desire to be perpetually beautiful.

Anyways…I’m doing the business part-time because I love time for myself, but it doesn’t mean I just limit myself to the usual tasks part-timers do. I’ll try to attain the goals of full-timers while I’m still doing part-time. I love making people look bad don’t I? Just kidding. Besides, right now, I can’t really do those full-time tasks because I’m doing a mall tour with Chamber, I already missed the Robinson’s Galleria leg and will be missing the Century Park Hotel one tomorrow. It sucks but my business has to thrive otherwise I won’t have anything left by next year.

I have to go now, I’ve to meet customers tomorrow so bye!

Zac Posen Pre-Fall Fashion Show 2009

Zac Posen Pre-Fall Fashion Show 2009

Fashion is about fantasy manifested through fabrics, abstract concepts concretized via high quality sewing. Zac Posen aimed to inspire everyone by showcasing this collection heavily inspired by the 40s.

Zac sent out a collection of mostly dresses, cocktail frocks embellished with swingy fringe and body-hugging knits. For daywear, there were trumpet-skirted suits in sober wools, and also came in eel-skin trench and leopard dress. For evening, the gowns were simplistic, as opposed to previous seasons of theatrical influences.

The world, by now everyone knows, is in a serious recession that surpassed even the Great Depression according to the analysts. The latter’s problem was solved around the 1940s, and in relation to that, Zac Posen thought of inspiring these economic times by showcasing a collection inspired by the era that saw the end of the Great Depression. I personally think that it’s awfully nice of the designer to bring sunshine during these bleak times. This collection was kind of retrospective but in a good way just because the 40s era epitomized a classic glamour that became iconic through the years. One thing noticeable in this collection was that the theatrics was restrained, especially in the evening gowns. That could have been a strategy to make the looks viable for red carpet occasions but at the same time, it made it a little bit less Zac Posen.

This mint green dress with a black hat (PICTURED) is one of those ultra classy looks that is very 40s, though not as theatrical. In a way, it reminiscent of Giorgio Armani SS07, probably because of the hat and the elegance it exudes.

For the entire 22 looks, click this link:
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/2009PF-ZPOSEN

Sean Opry - Another Crush of Mine

Here's Sean Opry, or in this video, Sean O'Pry, though he said it was Opry. Either way. He did ads for Gianfranco Ferre, Giorgio Armani and Dsquared to name a few. He's also in the Men's Spring Summer of Alexander McQueen, which also featured his Resort Collection for the Womens.

He's hot, especially those piercing blue eyes. He's straight because he dated a fashion model by the name of Diana Moldovan (coincidentally, she has blue, piercing eyes too:) )

Enjoy the video





Fendi is food? Now that's new...but he's forgiven :) Wouldn't you eat with him in a Fendi Cafe, should Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Fendi decided to open one in Milan or Paris?

Sean Harju - New Crush

Here's another (new) crush of mine, Sean Harju (pronounced Har-you)

He's a high fashion model who's walked for the likes of Dolce Gabbana, Neil Barrett, Salvatore Ferragamo, Burberry and Enrico Coveri to name a few...

He's mine...



New York is all about suits and commercial and Milan is fashion-y? Wait, has he been to Paris?

Indulgences, Yet Again

Today I’m blogging, out of fun and since my bosses aren’t around anyways.

To start the fun, I have finally filed my resignation 2 weeks ago. I just have to.

There’s only so much respect I can leave for myself. It’s in this company I learned how to discourage myself, with all the indifference to acceptable outputs and critical satire on mistakes. I also learned how to procrastinate by epic proportions, miss deadlines consistently and the most infamous of them all, that there is life other than finance.

That’s the true reason of my resignation, because I feel like I am not worthy of the position I applied for, that I am incapable of menial finance-related tasks and that I cannot even speak straightly. My stint here was but a whirlwind of events, from me believing in myself that I can do great things with proper guidance, to developing a sense of self-doubt in everything that I do. Yes, in 14 months of my stay here I learned how to doubt myself and convince myself that I cannot do anything right, that I am bound to commit mistakes not even a stupid person would do. That I am beyond stupid…I am a horrendous employee…I am worse than an illiterate person in finance, ironic how I finished a degree in the same field, only to be considered illiterate. I even learned to dislike myself because of this job and that I am no less than dumb.

But there is a glimmer of hope in me, a part of me that doesn’t believe that I’m stupid, I’m a bad employee, that I maybe in the wrong industry. That’s why I left, before I virtually succumb to my inner demons, I need to find myself, and find out what I’m meant to do, what my true strengths are and what I can do to improve that and share it to others. I may have learned to hate myself and distrust my own capabilities in 14 months, but I’m taking a firm stand that I can recover what I’ve lost before, my drive, my vision, my dream, my very essence. That’s my temporary mission, to find myself and when I do, I’ll give back to those who helped me found my way. In due time, I will find my way, I will begin to believe in myself, I will scrap all the wrong habits I picked up from work. I will find myself, with the help of God because none of the things I want to do will happen if I don’t get my strength from God, he’s the energizer that jumpstarts me. When I become successful, first credit belongs to Him.

So much for self-loathing and on a lighter mood, yesterday Dad gave me an IPOD as gift. Even if my birthday is until next month, he gave it in advance. I’m more relieved than happy because at least it isn’t another Bulgari Pour Homme fragrance that he keeps shoving in my throat. I don’t wanna be rude but I’m not fond of its smell, I like Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue fragrance. I’m not saying Bulgari smells bad, it’s just that I like Dolce more. I mean, who does he think I am, Kate Moss? Jessica Stam?

Anyways, he didn’t really buy the Ipod from some techhie store in Glorietta or Anson but he bought it from my (proxy) godfather (and not finagling it from some dubious supplier, thankyouverymuch…). The Ipod was normal size, unlike my mom’s silver nano ipod which I dig so much. I’m not the person to complain where my gifts came from, I appreciate it, even if it’s that darn Bulgari he gives to me. I liked it at first but getting another one for my birthday gift, I mean come on?! I’d have appreciated if he gave me like…Gucci or Armani, or even Givenchy. Forgive the digression of thoughts, going back to the Ipod, because my godfather got to use it first, it had a lot of tunes in it, from Cyndi Lauper to Sam Milby. I gotta say, that’s what I call diverse.

I actually was expecting for a gift the following:

A Balenciaga teal top with ecru and black twisted detail (I think my Whoops black pants with white-wash detail on the legs in front would work better) for daywear look

For cold days, this Egyptomania-inspired daywear look from Sophia Kokosalaki might come in handy (I can't use another gold for the shows, it's just too much, black gladiators will do)

A demure gradient of dark coffee brown chic bubble band dress from Herve Leger (I could probably use some heels with a demure but statement-y colored pumps (say purple or raspberry red) for cocktails

For my everyday look, this white shirt and emerald green shorts with python details from Prada will be my outfit. (I'd like to pair this with a raspberry Mary Jane pumps from Marni but I feel like it will be too Christmas-y, maybe during December?)

Raspberry Pumps form Marni

And lastly, for my evening wear, I'd like this pistachio t-shirt gown from Emanuel Ungaro (This maybe one look that can be accentuated by a pair of gold stilettos)

Those are what I want for my birthday, Christmas is another thing ok?