I’m feeling these lovely round clusters in my designs these days -
check out these caviar beaded opera necklace.

Luxurious caviar beads

I’m fascinated with the concept of sand – how we cannot count them exactly.

Pinky and I took a bangka to have lunch there.
I love roundish clusters and their visual impact.

I think these seaweeds have inspired many a glass jewelry.
Pinky and I had this for lunch at the island
(not to mention all the fresh squid and ripe mangoes).
I’m crushing at these gunmetal grey rice pearls -
they are incredibly delicate but strong.
Wear it with this summer’s little white dress – and you will be a standout.
Who could resist this clean and round sparkly opera pearls? It’s such an ubiquitous classic. Calling Coco Chanel…
Back at Michi Calica Fresh Flowers, my partner Steph designed this shabby chic, round cluster of the asters – simply lovely!
Here I am walking far away at the sandbar of Munting Buhangin Island, Puerto Princessa.

In search of my next inspiration

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angel fish dress

I call this dress ‘the angel fish dress’.

This piece is proudly part of my fast moving

Summer Collection for 2010.

It is bright colored and it has these strategically located ‘gills’ on each side of the dress.

Its so clever, and it’s done in a full ‘bias’ -
meaning cut on a diagonal, therefore it has a built-in stretch factor.
It is very difficult to sew on the bias, trust me.
Check out the weave of this dress – it is made from 100% linen, one of my fave summer materials.

Angel Fish Dress

Here are the ‘gills’ I mentioned earlier.
I love putting pockets on my summer dresses.
Pockets are simply wonderful!
You can stick in your mobile phone, credit cards, a hanky in each pocket.

The angel fish dress has pockets!

Here is my new fashion accessory – they are thirty two strands of caviar beads all in one necklace.
The opera length is very flatteing if you have that round ponch to conceal…
Its available at my online store.

Caviar beads

Here I am wearing the angel fish dress on our tenth wedding anniversary!
Here’s hubby Jose and I waiting to be seated at CiCOu, Hotel Celeste.

The angel fish dress flatters the figure

Angel Fish dress available at Bonne Bouche, Greenblet 5.
telephone: 02 729 0486

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Bollywood debut

March 12, 2010
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I’ve never done a Bollywood inspired debut before.
Last February 27, 2010 was the super grand debut of
the equally colorful and incredibly dramatic Erica Marisse Honrado.

Photos courtesy of Carmela Honrade

Erica’s set design was inspired by Disney’s Aladdin.

Blue Leaf Pavillion at The Fort was magically transformed that night.

How’s this for Erica’s grand entrance?
Here’s a [...]

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Inspired by Nature

March 9, 2010
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Last week, my fab sisters – the Campfire Girls -
flew to Dos Palmas for a few nights of sun and sea.
This trip was a birthday gift to my dear sister Pinky Vierra.
Look at this canopy of bougainvilleas at the island -
I stared at this for a long time.
I loved how lush and wild these hot [...]

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Hot summer shoes for every girl’s shoe collection

February 28, 2010
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My second daughter Christiana kept reminding me that
I owed her a prize for making it to outstanding student this trimester.
All she wanted was for me to take her to Regina’s at Shoppesville.

She wanted more stickers for her fluffy sticker collection – summer’s here!!!
This was my ultimate fave collage amongst her purchases today.
How can four [...]

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Essential Summer Pieces: It’s all about feeling good!

February 24, 2010

Summer is definitely here! You can tell as the heat is on.
The grass in our garden is fast drying up, and our
little Amanda is chasing butterflies, barefoot and restless…

It wasn’t a planned shopping day (it never really is),
but summer is a time to shed all those heavier pieces- time to wear easy and breathable ones.

This [...]

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MAD ABOUT THE BETTY DRAPER LOOK

February 23, 2010

Ever since my gal pal handed me a copy of Vanity Fair with the article of Mad Men in it –
I was hooked (yes I admit I am a late bloomer!)
I had my husband buy Season 1, 2 and 3 of Mad Men.
Okay, okay, at first I kept watching the show thanks to [...]

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HOW TO MEASURE : AN EASY MEASUREMENT GUIDE

February 21, 2010

After years of accepting orders for customized pieces from clients overseas -one most popular question stands out: How do you take my measurements?I have decided to create an east how-to guide that is easy to follow. So ladies – here it is! Your east to follow measurement guide.

It’s easier than you think!

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Hello world!

February 15, 2010

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

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CIARA SOTTO’S WEDDING GOWN

February 14, 2010

I am simply crushing on Ciara Sotto’s exquisite corsette wedding gown
by the popular multi-tasking young designer – Mich Dulce.
There is nothing ordinary about this gown-what a fresh take!

I must say Ciara looked picture perfect on her big day.
Photos courtesy of Mango Red Photography

The handsome couple:
Ciara Sotto and longtime beau Joe Oconer wed [...]

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