Taste Central: Taste the Difference

Love Deal Grocer? Then you're going to enjoy shopping at Taste Central too!

Taste Central is the official retail partner of Deal Grocer, and they've always got gorgeous items in store. Just last week, I went home to this:

 

A sturdily packaged box filled with...

Splenda oatmeal crisps from The Blue Kitchen, a Vita Fede cuff and table linens from Bungalow 300

Whether your drug of choice is food, home stuff, accessories or something for the little ones, Taste Central has got something special for you. New products launch every Sunday,  and because we're all friends here, I'm sharing with you a sneak peek into what's coming this Sunday!

These cult-fave pocket rockets a.k.a. Luxe City Guides are your coolest tickets to the coolest secrets of the coolest cities! 

For the sassy jetsetter mommies, there shall also be Little Luxe Guides. The ultimate guide on how to glam with the fam!

Kit Kat! The drool-worthiest flavors! Strawberry. Brown Sugar Syrup. Sakura. Need we say more? It'll be a race to the finish!

Another reason to splurge on a Sunday? The uber-adorable and always-stunning Spinkie! Spoiling your lovable little ones has never been this irresistible. 

For first dibs, shop Taste Central this Sunday, and every Sunday thereafter!

All photos are the actual products to be sold, and are courtesy of TasteCentral.com

16 Weeks: Red, White & Blue

I am supposed to be staying at home, taking it easy, but I was craving for cobb salad and when Dada suggested we have lunch at Texas Roadhouse Grill, I was game of course! Hee! Here's my lazy weekend outfit, at 16 weeks:

J Brand boyfriend jeans, Façonnable red & white striped top, navy espadrilles - a pasalubong from my friend Sarj when she went to Barcelona 2 or 3 years ago

Paired it with this navy & red Nixon watch from Segnatempo and my navy & gold croc Vita Fede bangle

Lazy Weekend

Me: Hon, did you know that for this week, my post on your outfit is the 2nd most popular post next to Cambridge Satchels?

Berry's Dada: Hon, I am not surprised.

Me: Bakit, how many times do you click on it a day?

LOL! Well, it's another weekend, and as usual, Dada was rocking another blog worthy outfit. We had just come from a fun, leisurely brunch at P.S. Cafe with our friends Tim & Sunny who had also just moved to Singapore from NY. Sunny (who grew up in Mexico until she moved to Paris to study at Le Cordon Bleu) & I are on a quest for authentic Mexican food here in Singapore (which is sorely lacking), and we both miss La Esquina and Chipotle terribly. Sigh.

Anyhoo, when we got home, I told Dada, "Let's take another photo for a post!". 

Of course, he gamely posed for the camera, and downloaded the photos right away. He even titled the album "MFO Photoshoot". Here's Dada with his seaside prep look - all that is missing is the boat!

Berry, who had just awakened from her nap, was not in the mood to pose, but wanted to be with Dada...

She then ambled over to the play area and asked me to join her. After bouncing around a bit on this 4-seater bouncer...

She wanted me to peek into this "speaker" so that we could see each other from both sides. Turns out I was tricked!

As I peered into the opening, she was watching me from above! Look at that naughty smile!

Now, she's awake and ready for more mischief! Hahaha!

Meanwhile, here's what I wore: a 3 year old shirt dress (I love the pockets!) from H&M, tassled moccasins from Renegade Folk, and bangles from Vita Fede and Alexis Bittar. 

This Week on AVA: Charles David, Matt Bernson, Vita Fede & Guess Sunglasses

This week's sale is great! Because I finally made my first AVA purchase - the Vita Fede Large Hex in blue crocodile leather. Woohoo! I actually panicked when I thought I lost it in my cart, but it was there, and now it's mine.

Last I checked, a hot pink Matt Bernson sandal was sold out, and 2 styles of Vita Fede bangles were sold out as well. You girls are getting savvier with this online shopping business huh!

Vita Fede’s Anniversary Sale!

To mark its one-year presence in the Philippines, Vita Fede, the luxury accessories line that is frequently seen on high profile celebrities is teaming up with StyleBible.ph for a three-day exclusive online sale from December 8 to 10.

A staple in the wardrobe of Hollywood A-listers such as Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Cameron Diaz, Katherine Heigl, Lindsay Lohan, Emmy Rossum, Olivia Palermo, Fergie and Jessica Biel, Vita Fede is also a favorite among Manila’s fashionable celebrities including Ruffa Gutierrez, Georgina Wilson, Anne Curtis and Kris Aquino. Known for attention to detail, Vita Fede is committed to using only the finest materials and techniques. The pieces are all hand manufactured by the same skilled artisans tapped by Fendi, Gucci, YSL and Dior, who are very particular about their craftsmanship, making the items very covetable pieces.

As a way of thanking everyone who supported Vita Fede’s launch in the Philippines, selected pieces will be sold at very special prices--as much as 35% off regular retail prices from 12:01AM on December 8 to 11:59PM on December 10 with StyleBible’s The Mall playing host to this exclusive sale event. StyleBible.ph is the online counterpart of Preview magazine, the Philippines' best-selling fashion magazine. Like the glossy, the site focuses on the latest in local and global fashion, the newest in beauty, and the hottest around, including special deals and discounts such as this.

“I'm incredibly excited about Vita Fede's online sale, which will be hosted by StyleBible's The Mall as it will be our first online selling event. I know many fashionistas who'd love to get their hands on a few of their accessories and the fact they'll be selling at a big discount is a huge plus. My only tip is to really mark the dates on your calendars to make sure you don't miss out!” says Isha Andaya, StyleBible.ph managing editor.

Vita Fede Marketing Manager, Sharlene Tan says “The pieces will only be sold at special prices during those three days, afterwhich they will go back up to their original retail prices. Items will be very limited so make it a point to bookmark the site www.stylebible.ph and log on early on December 8 so you’ll get the best deals. This is the perfect time to shop for Christmas gifts for very special people on your list.”

For more information, email Vita Fede at philippine.retail@vitafede.com or log on to The Mall at www.stylebible.ph