DVF for Moi & B

Back to personal style. Here's an example of buying something you love, even if its not an iconic piece.  Or a dress that everyone would want.

DVF may be known for her wrap dresses, but I've tried on so many and still haven't found one that fits me right. Maybe because I do not have boobs for the jersey to cling on to! Heehee. But anyhoo, I found this dress at the DVF outlet in Woodbury Common back years ago, when Dada and I were just newly  married. I loved that it was a safari style dress. A style I've always wanted. A classic piece. But it was like $100, on sale. I walked away and went home.

Days after I still couldn't forget about this dress. We came back two weeks later. It was there, nobody bought it. It was meant to be. Sold! To me!

5 years and two kids later, it's still alive and still looks great. A true investment buy.

Diane von Furstenberg dress and Louboutin heels

Meanwhile, Berry wears a dress by DVF for Gap Kids. This was taken after school, so she already had glue stains on her dress. Eeep! Thank goodness for Grandma's Goo Remover (it's our new product, yes! More about that soon!)

We bought the dress plus the printed leggings at Gap Kids in Bonifacio High Street when this line first came out. Months later, Tita Trina and Uncle Jun went home, and Tita Eubelle sent her this t-shirt. It was perfect with the leggings! The outfit just came together naturally. Fashion kismet.

Not Your Run of the Mill Baby Onesies

If you are on the lookout for unique and fun onesies to give the little man in your life, then check out Mothering Earthlings for a great selection of cute onesies that would only cost you anywhere from Php300 to Php399, pinkie swear!

Here's Xavi wearing a Future Azkal onesie from Mothering Earthlings. This little boy's got super strong legs, I can see a Future Azkal in my crystal ball. Actually and with a name like Xavi, he could be playing for Barça too (heehee, a mom can dream!)

Facebook Like onesie and Born Awesome onesie both also from Tita Rone Guerrero of Mothering Earthlings

Start your Christmas shopping early for the little ones na! No excuses with the ease and convenience of online shopping these days! Ano ba!

Your Baby is a Star!

There's a fun app on Johnson's Baby Philippines Facebook page where we can have our babies star in his/her own video!

I had fun choosing photos and seeing Xavi on screen! Moms, you'll get a kick out of this!

HOW TO:

- Visit and like the JOHNSON’s BABY Philippine’s Facebook fan page and click on the JOHNSON’S BABY Complete Care Diaper System tab. 

- Click on ALLOW in the Request for Permission window

- Click on the CREATE YOUR OWN VIDEO button in the homepage

Step 1: Register with your name, your baby’s name, your baby’s gender and birthday, as well as your email address and click YES, PROCEED TO STEP 2.

Step 2: Upload your baby’s photos Upload your baby’s photos by clicking on the “+” button in the box located at the left side of the sample photo. Adjust your baby’s photo to fit the outline by dragging on the photo. Click on the SUBMIT button to proceed to the next step. This step will be repeated until all 4 photos have been uploaded.

DwellStudio in Cebu!

Take note! 10% OFF purchases made from October 19 to 21. Double the fun if you are an FSP 2 cardholder, you get 20% OFF on your purchase of DwellStudio products!

Cebu, get ready to dwell in DwellStudio!

TOMS + Giving in The Philippines

My "collection" of TOMS through the years

My love affair with TOMS started in 2009 when I was still pregnant with Berry. I had been on the lookout for a comfortable pair of summer shoes, and TOMS just happened to be there at Whole Foods asking to be tried on. Of course it helped that my friend Xsa was with me at the time, and we collectively decided when we got home, that we were going to be TOMS Twins and got these madras ones online:

 

My second pair are these black ones, that are more suitable for walking around Manhattan. This was taken on the sidewalk across the Bookmarc store in the West Village. Berry was napping on my shoulder, and I still managed to take a photo haha.

My third pair are these gray ones, still something neutral, but not too dark like the black ones. Here's Berry wearing her first Tiny TOMS, a Neiman Marcus exclusive that her Uncle Jun and Tita Trina got for her.

Sadly, Berry lost half of this pair in Singapore. It was so tragic for me! Thankfully, I had a back-up pair in red, that she still uses to this day. 

I am now on to my fourth pair and Berry is on to her third, thanks to Sugar Pecjo and Cher El-Khoury of TOMS Philippines who gifted us with TOMS, knowing how big fans we are of the brand and its advocacy! Thanks again Sugar and Cher!

Oh, and I thought it would interest you to know that TOMS has taken their One for One Movement to the Philippines! They have partnered with We International Philippines and did their first shoe drop here last year, giving away shoes to children who are in need of them most. Watch this video and get goosebumps!

Incidentally, have you seen their latest collection for Summer 2012? They have so many designs that came out a few months ago, perfect for everyone in the whole family!

Mens styles are perfect for guys who like to keep it simple – and comfortable. From the rope-soled Cordones to the bolder Stitchouts and Biminis.

Tiny TOMS and Youth have bright and sunny styles for the little ones. With new color-pop outsoles and velcro enclosures for easy wearability.

What I am most excited about are the Womens Strappy Wedges -  a combination of the gently raised platform and the classic TOMS comfort.

Lovin' these wedgesssss! These as well as the other new styles are available at Nothing but Water, Rustans and Adora!

About TOMS Shoes: In 2006, American traveler Blake Mycoskie befriended children in a village in Argentina and found that they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One. To date, TOMS has given over one million pairs of new shoes to children through giving part- ners around the world.