Urban Nomad + Weekend Food Coma

I LOVE EATING. I can imagine those who've seen me eat (aka lamon), nodding in front of their computers right now. It's just one of those things I go all out for. I treat each meal, each day, as my last. You never know, you know. I especially love sharing this simple joy with my loved ones. Last weekend, had a spontaneous food trip with my family and Nico boy. I also did pullouts for ASAP in between. I miss taking photos of random things so I have started again! Sharing photos from my weekend below, but first, outfit shots!:)

 Wrangler drawstring waist top, Call It Spring bag, Meister watch, Primadonna gladiator heels

I am obsessed with this super lightweight paisley print dress from Wrangler! I feel sexy in it. Hihi. It also comes with a thin rope belt. So kyots. Also wearing my new gladiator heels from Primadonna! I'm planning to buy the black one as well. It's surprisingly comfy ha. The material is suede (so soft) kasi. It's so cool how gladiator heels / sandals are now making a comeback, been wearing it since 2008! Look o, here's my blog entry 5 years ago! http://www.aisaipac.com/2008/07/current-fashion-craze-gladiator-sandals.html

Anyway, here are photos from last weekend! Started the day at Rajo's atelier pulling out for Ms. Lea Salonga, then picked up some more clothes from BCBG, The Fort. Stories below!

Loving Rajo's new collection named VREELAND.

love the interiors! Clazzz.

 selfie muna!

Saw so many vintagey pieces! Reminded me of the 70s. I also love that they have different styles in different colors and in different sizes. Plus, the materials are mostly stretch. One day, I will own a Rajo piece. A girl can dream!:) Next, BCBG!

BCBG offers casual glam and formal pieces for the stylish crowd. Designs are mostly minimalist but tres chic! It's apparently one of Ms. Lea's favorite labels. :) Their store is located at Bonifacio Highstreet Central, 2nd floor:)

After my pullout, met up with the parentals and my sister for late lunch! My Mom texted me saying they'd treat me (feeding me has become a hobby bilang poorita nako now coz you know I live alone na and I have a million bills to pay haha nagexplain), so I quickly ran home. I wanted to eat somewhere nice, so I dragged them to Bellinis in Cubao Expo. You know that quaint Italian resto where Popoy (John Lloyd) and Basha's (Bea Alonzo) group often meetup in the movie One More Chance? Yup, that one. Hihi. This place never fails to make me feel good. Amazing food, lovely interiors and awesome service = Winner.

Hi sis!

Bellini's super kind owner Roberto with my Dad! Parang BFFs lang sila noh? Haha

 Focaccia bread and balsamic vinegar dip! My faveee.

Rustica Pasta 

 Bellini's Special

 Seafood Pesto

Busy mag Facebook!

It's the perfect place to bring your date, your family or friends! It's one of those places you should try once (or 100x+++) in your life. My Dad paid P1,060 for the 4 of us na. Not bad! Lalo na di ako nagbayad. Bwahaha.

Went ahead after eating coz I still have a last minute pullout for Ms. Vina Morales. Met up with Nico first so I have kasama. Arte haha. Took a nap pala muna! Got super sleepy after eating at Bellinis. Baboy lang? Haha. Left a little after 7pm for my pullout at Banawe, Q.C. 

 

 traffic sa EDSA but was entertained by amazing fireworks!!!

Finished my pullout early so we decided to look for some place to dine in. Decided to eat at our favorite steak house again, SNACKAROO! Snackaroo serves the best budget steak eveeeer at a carinderia setting. It's located along Judge Jimenez , Kamuning. When you see a crowd of people outside waiting to be seated, that is it... and you know it must be good.

 Kuya, the steak grilling expert!

Perfection. A little burnt on the outside, pinkish on the inside. Yum. 

 more tables inside

 P150 for a plate of steak! Score. 

It has been featured in numerous sites and publications and frequented by celebrities. So go na. My secret's oooouuuut!:) Kagutom tuloy. Pfft.

That's it for now. More posts coming up!:)

Bulletin Board: April 2012 Part 1

Here are exciting news and announcements from your favorite brands!:)

1. REPETTO Greenbelt 3 Now Open!

Repetto is a French ballet brand known for producing the most technical ballet shoes for over 65 years!

Later on, the brand eventually branched out to produce leather shoes and leather handbags. Repetto ballerina shoes are all hand crafted in France. These classic ballerinas are super comfortable and are a definite fashion must-have! =) It's also a favorite of Hollywood celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss, Emma Watson and many more!

Buy them from their newly opened Greenbelt 3 branch, Gound Level (beside Fruits & Passion, near Adidas)!

2. KEDS X STYLE ICONS by I Love Koi

Meet & greet designers Tricia Gosingtian, Patricia Prieto, and Danah & Stacy Gutierrez of Plump Pinay and get to know the inspiration behind their swimsuit styles.
KEDS will also be revealing its Spring/Summer 2012 collection!

April 20, 2012 (FRI)
3:00-6:00 PM
Level 2, Eastwood Mall

Come in your KEDS sneakers for a chance to score exclusive prizes!

3. Southern Stories : Charles Buenconsejo and Aleyn Comprendio's Two-Man Show

In collaboration with Heima, Charles Buenconsejo and Aleyn Comprendio's two-man show entitled, “Sea Sun and Sky” and "We’d Seen Each Other In A Dream”, is an exhibit of analogue and film photography. The photographs revolve around their childhood, nostalgia, nature, honesty, and stories from the south. "Southern Stories" is the combined title of the two exhibits, much like a book with two sides with varying points of view. This exhibit also defines some of the themes of the current summer season for Heima.

Southern Stories exhibit launch featuring Aleyn Comprendio and Charles Buenconsejo is on Saturday, April 28, 2012, 8PM at Heima, LRI Makati.

4. MEGA Fashion Crew is back!!!

After a very successful first season, MEGA Fashion Crew, the first fashion reality show of its kind, is back to pay tribute to the people who put together each page of the magazine and make it into a work of art – the Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, Photographer, Stylist, and Model!


Flaunt your talent and prove that you deserve to be part of MEGA’s next top fashion crew! Join now by registering on MEGA’s official website, MegaStyle.ph. 

 5. Aria Cucina Italiana Photo Contest!

 Prizes:

VOTED MOST POPULAR SNAP: P3,000 worth of Aria Cucina Italiana Gift Certificates

MOST CREATIVE SNAP: P3,000 worth of Aria Cucina Italiana Gift Certificates

                    

Bring out the shutterbug in you! Show how much you love Aria Cucina Italiana by joining our easy and fun photo contest!

Step 1 - Take a photo of yourself or with your friends enjoying your favorite Aria Cucina Italiana dishes. You can use a mobile phone camera, Instagram or a digital camera. Extra points for creativity!

Step 2 - Like Aria Cucina Italiana on Facebook and post your photo publicly with a creative caption on our wall. Tag Aria Cucina Italiana and 3 of your friends to your post. 

Step 3 - Campaign for your photo and unleash your creativity! The most creative snap and the one with the most likes will win this contest!

*Contest will run until April 30, 2012. 

*Aria Cucina Italiana gift certificates must be picked up at our BHS branch.

 

6. GOLDDOT is now on SOLESTRUCK!

 Solestruck is one of the most popular online shoe store in the US. Kaya grabe sa bongga na ang Golddot! I heard these babies are already soldout. BUT! I spoke with Ally the other day and she said they're producing more. Yey! Congrats again Ally, Karl and the Golddot team. You deserve all the good things coming your way. Stay sweet and kind and amazing!

 

7. RIIR's Athletenique Collection by RAJO LAUREL

 

 Rags2Riches was initially established as a social business enterprise that aims to uplift the lives of community artisans from Payatas in Quezon City. In 2007, R2R collaborated with top Filipino designer, Rajo Laurel, the first partner-designer of Rags2Riches. Now a global Filipino eco-ethical brand, R2R has improved the lives of over 400 community artisans. Its advocacy and exquisite collections have captured the attention of communities in the business and fashion industries all over the world. To know more about R2R’s products and social statement, log on to www.rags2riches.ph.