NEW ACCESSORIES @ SCHMUG

Schmug just uploaded new accessories! We're selling everything for 100-120php each only! Yes, we are starting to unveil the set modeled by Schmug's newest face! :)

We still have to upload lots of clothes and bags! :)

View whole collection here to see all our new necklaces! Two remaining necklaces are still available on our first Neckciting album. :) 

Hippie INSPIRE DREAM LOVE long necklace

Key to my heart long necklace

Miso (from UK) Leaf and Bead Cluster Long necklace

Charms included: turquoise stone, long leaf, and flower

Original price: 4.99 British pound = 350.60php

Schmug price: 120php only

View whole collection here to see all our new rings (connector rings and single rings)! There are still available rings on our first Bling It On album. :) 

Rings available at Bling It On II

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UNRAVELING SOON

Schmug will unravel new items modeled by our newest face! As shared in Lyn Battad (The Perfect Girl) for Schmug post, we contacted few friends in mind to model for us, and this pretty lad was one of them! Do check Schmug out some time next week to see the whole set. We are bringing you more cheap yet chic clothes, new bags, and more accessories!

A number of items are still available from our Lyn Battad set. Do drop by Schmug! You might find something you've been looking for for quite a time now! Best part, we're selling them at pretty low price. It doesn't stop there (a.k.a Wait! There's more!), we can slash few more bucks off of your Schmug spree! :))

Thanks to Schmug's new mowdul x photo editor for making these teasers!!! <3

Schmug loves you to bits! :)

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I do not know what I know

Trying shabby editing skillz these days
Look closely, you'll see me
Or is it obvious enough...

The main reason I created this recent blog is to remind myself of details that touched my life in any way --be that movies, restaurants, events, brands, products, and trips to different places. Chronicling the latter more so.

Isn't it that when something moved you, you remember the details vividly? I DO NOT. I am not like most of you. Mind you, latter point stated is not positive in any way, not kind of "embrace it, you're unique", "the more distinct, the better", "I am different; therefore, I am better than you, you just do not know yet", "deviant is the new cool". Let's just say something seems oddly wrong.

I actually don't get me. I blogged about Everybody's Fine. I blogged about so many more. But ask me when was Everybody's Fine released? Or, who are the actors in it? I'll tell you, "I am not sure *scratches head*, go see my post about it"... We were choosing our Friday midnight movie. We had to glance through parts of most movies in the deck because I can't remember the plot, but I knew I've already seen them --the titles rang a bell. We played some parts and, as expected, the cymbals clonked, I was reminded. I also re-watched Kickass on HBO, few days ago. I really can't remember most scenes. I was reminded as the film progressed. I feel like this blog serves as my memory capsule. My brain and my blog can be mutually exclusive. Pretty weird. 

Aside from movies I can't seem to pin on my head, I also can't remember details of our trips. UNFORGIVABLE! UNBELIEVABLE! I, most of the time, play the dumb doll whenever we (family) talk about our sojourns. Let me talk about our Singapore trip, for instance. Funny, I can't remember where we stayed. Not only that I can't remember the hotel's name, I really can't also remember how it looked like!! I don't even remember myself staying at a hotel! Ma and Ben even tried to paint me a picture of how it looked like. They said it had a mini zoo inside, blah blah. I CAN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING ABOUT IT! Why is myself conspiring against itself! 

Another example, I stated in my Lakbay Norte post that the last time I went to Ilocos was in 2004. I had to consult mom's travel diary on this. Yea, ma chronicles all our family travels. She writes everything up to the smallest detail! She lists all our purchases complete with description and price even. Thank God she did and still does that. I actually have my travel notebook too! And again, I created this blog to somehow put them on record. Chronicling them is a must! You may do this in various ways: by printing out photos and putting captions on them (ain't it lovely to look back flipping through our good ol' photo albums); make a scrapbook; and the list goes on. 

Here's another one, me and my high school friends hang out often these past few months. And we would sometimes talk about those nene days. They sometimes have to remind me of the happenings. They would then funnily ask if I really was that person and other sarcasms.

I created this blog for myself. I created this blog to remind myself of my precious years. I didn't primarily create this blog to make you know what I know, to share to you what I know. I do too, but again, not primarily. As years pass by, there are things that I tend to forget. Frustratingly, even things that I know I treasure in my heart.

I am not complaining. I also do not feel like banging my head on the wall every time I can't seem to locate them anywhere in my head. This matter doesn't frustrate me. I am just saying (and sharing?), haha. I actually accepted that I can be pretty flummoxed at times. :) But please, spare me from those OA comments. Do not get exaggerated on me on this. I still know that Everybody's Fine is a remake of Stanno Tutti Bene; that they had Drew Barrymore. That I walked around Vigan and some parts of Ilocos in house clothes (shirt and boxers!!) and I highly disapproved in staying at a creepy room filled with religious statues back in 2004. That I had Irish ice cream in Clarke Quay where we searched for Pacita Abad's bridge.

As what I've learned from my Abnormal Psychology, if it doesn't hamper your daily functioning, it still is not abnormal. In my case, this forgetfulness syndrome doesn't cripple me and is far from ending it in suicide. I still remember a huge chunk, and people (friends and family) are there to remind me of things anyway! haha!  

I am just 22 years old, FCOL! I wanna know though, am I the only one? ;P

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SHOP ONLINE: Lyn Battad (The Perfect Girl) for Schmug

Updating the store kept me busy these past few days. I'm one happy bean seeing how this whole project turned out! *deep wooh* I, literally, worked on it till wee hours! Seeing the albums, thus, is fulfilling... very fulfilling!

Schmug started just catering to friends' closet needs --ala-house bazaar! They come over and get to see and try on the items themselves. Quite a number of years later, we infiltrated the world wide web. We started with few designer bags. Then, clothes. Next, more clothes. After, pre-loved bags. Now, we are trying to add brand new items at very affordable price, still. We find joy in bringing you pretty yet cheap items sourced from trips here and there, going from alley to alley.  

This time, we aimed to get a model. We contacted some friends (residing near Pampanga) in mind to model for us, for weeeeeks. Nothing really comes easy, no output is delivered in a poof, but with perseverance, vision, and faith, everything slowly fell into the right place. The whole collection wouldn't be as great as it is (of course, I am biased) if not for Lyn Battad. Thank you so much for going all the way to Pampanga! Thank you so much for making this vision materialize! Shouts I love yeeeew!! :))

Without further ado, here are some items from Lyn Battad for Schmug set. No item above 800 including brand new bags and brand new clothes! :) We live up to our "Best deal there is" tagline! :)

Thank you so much, Paulyn!!!!!

Thankful to have pretty friends! :)

Still learning my way around photoshop. 

Maisty dress / long top, Nautical earrings from Earrisistible collection, and Paris long necklace from Neckciting collection

The bling (shoulder) pads are not included and nor for sale. WAIT! But Schmug is planning to exclusively release some, hopefully, some time soon. :) It can give a simple shirt or blazer an oomph, dontyathink? :)

Wearing Chanel-ish shirt and 2...make that 3-way leatheresque vest

XOXO Floral Maxi Dress, Paris long necklace from Neckciting collection, and Trio Fruitata earrings from Earrisistible collection

H&M Casino Bodycon dress and Playful Owl long necklace from Neckciting collection

Priscilla blouse and Chocoberry Tote

Blair top, Girlyphant long necklace from Neckciting collection, and Brand New Parfois Teal Hobo bag

BNWT Summer Fling dress (built-in inner lace)

Jetsetter dress 

Schmug accessories she's wearing: Peacock necklace from Neckciting collection and Birdies connector ring from Bling It On collection

Blazers/jackets: Sargeant jacket, Sheer glittery long blazer, Shenin blazer (polka interior!!!)  

Leo inner top is for sale too! Can be worn as dress too!! View Leo Party dress's lookbook.

BLUES: Denim Floral jacket, Buckingham blazer, ZARA denim jacket 

Wanko blazer, HOT pink long cardigan, OH my vest

Houndstooth dress and Stanley (PRADAesque) bag

Schmug accessories she's wearing: Peacock necklace from Neckciting collection and Turquoise Dainty ring from Bling It On collection

BNWT Cyci dress and Armygle long necklace from Neckciting collection

Ethnic cropped top and Girlyphant long necklace from Neckciting collection

Styled by: Yours truly 

Make-up: No need, haha

Clothes and (most) accessories: Schmug 

Model: Lyn Battad

More items await!!!
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ULTIMATE All-Star Weekend!!!: NBA All-Stars vs Smart Gilas Pilipinas

The wait finally arrived! The Ultimate All-Star Weekend has gone but the story that enveloped The Big Dome last Sunday is still fresh in my senses. The NBA-All Stars and the Smart Gilas sure exhibited a great game; they brought down Smart Araneta Colisuem!! It was just an exhibition game but I could tell that they took it somehow seriously. Kudos to that! The crowd applauded and stood for every good shot. Not a BB fan but I myself did too! It CANNOT be helped!!

Our home team, I must say, played really well. Shouts to JV Casio... and Chris Tiu! ;) The first basket was actually scored by our home team, wouldjabelieve! One proud moment --at least for me.

Friends lined up as early as 7am. I came 15 minutes before the 1PM ball time. Thanks to them, they secured a seat for me! ha ha!

In a (bulleted) nutshell, here are the scenes I personally will never ever forget that made up Sunday's Ultimate All-Star exhibition game:

• Willie Revillame was shown in close-up on screen, a good number in the crowd BOO-ed. Oooops! Sorry, Willie, not your crowd! ;P
• Sen. Antonio Trillanes III was also spotted on screen! It was somehow surprising and really unexpected! In my mind, "What? No. Wait, who was that they focused again". I kind of had second thoughts! Upon validation that it was him, I laughed. I actually found it funny that he was there! Parang comic relief. :)
• While at a free throw, MVP Derrick Rose plastered a cute smile for his nervousness. He missed the two free throws, by the way! haha! He still showed his cute smile that indemnified the missed shots. ;P
• CP3 did the razzle dazzle dribble. I am not sure what it is called but friends coined it "pektos". haha! No clue how he does it!!
• Boxing champ, Manny Pacquiao, came during the 3rd Quarter of the game. He caused a stir! Everyone chanted "Manny, Manny" as he takes his seat. He almost stole the show! Another Pinoy Pride moment! 
• Kobe Bryant walked over to Manny Pacquiao while at a timeout. They chatted a bit. Everyone cheered!!! Two great athletes in one stadium!!! Iba ka, Manny! :) 
• The pound-for-pound champ, then, walked towards the NBA stars' bench. They exchanged man-hugs, shook hands.
• Chris Paul jokingly challenged Pacman to a sparring match. Whole of Araneta laughed and whoo-ed. I can still paint a mind scene of Chris Paul's provoking moves. 
• After the game, the NBA stars asked for Pacman's autograph and had photo taken with him. Take note, not a group photo with the boxing champ!!! Some were spotted having a photo taken with him INDIVIDUALLY!
• We, of course, had no idea what Kobe and Manny were chatting about. BUT, Kobe signaled "call me"! Naks, Manny!  
• Chris Paul was spotted having a photo taken with Pacman. The funny part, he shooed a passerby that got into their (picture perfect moment) way! :))) 
• At the end of it all, everyone whooped for both teams, for every single good basket! Everyone just wanted to witness and be part of an ultimate game and that's what both team put on. It was a great game!! <3 <3 We had to endure our hunger pangs but we definitely were filled with all the good moves! 

After the game, we passed by Burgoo since we saw two friends dining (Ate Kat of Bragger Buyer and Kuya Berto, one of the many solid Laker and Kobe fans!!). Customers at a long table besides them were too interested that they really asked about the Metta World Peace shirt by FanBoy Clothing as shown in previous post! One guy said and, well, lobbied that he'll get (Kuya Berto's shirt order) the shirt for 500php. FanBoy Clothing, indeed, stands out in a fan-filled crowd. :)

We drove all the way to Ortigas, after, to eat at Uncle Moe's. I enjoyed their Beef Kabab with kabab dressing and salsa!! :) Their buttered rice was a joke --plain rice topped with butter slice! I enjoyed my meal, nevertheless.

***Flashes*** here, there and everywhere inside Smart Araneta Coliseum as the players of Smart team (NBA-All Stars) gets introduced.

Didn't bring a camera, so, these two are the only photos I have using my E5!

Army of players in a line.   

Yes, as you can depict from my bulleted highlights, Pacman moments sure did made an impact, for me.

Photo from ofwnow.com

Kobe and Tiu!! <3
Photo from http://pinoyathletesnews.com

Bromance! Iba ka talaga, Manny!! "You already"!
Photo c/o patdrethemc.tumblr.com

Poster from glamourmoments.net

Smart All-Stars (Kobe Bryant, JaVale McGee, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Tyreke Evans, Deron Williams,  Derrick Rose, Chris Paul,  Derek Fisher) won over Smart Gilas (JV Casio, Marcus Douthit, Chris Lutz, DonDon Hontiveros, Lassiter, Chris Tiu, Japet Aguilar, Williams, Ababou, Alapag, Baracael, Barroca, Asi Taulava, Ballesteros) 98-89.

♩♬ Party rock is in the house tonight. Everybody just have a good time ♩♬  

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Kobe Bryant in Manila 2011!!!

July 13, 2011, we followed Kobe Bryant in Manila! We met at The Fort as early as 11am for lunch. Then, went at Nike, The Fort for Kobe's short appearance. After that, at about 4pm, off we drove to Araneta Coliseum for the 5pm basketball clinic/exhibition game with the Smart Gilas and the UAAP All-Stars. 

I am not a basketball fan... but I do love Michael Jordan (who doesn't!!?!) and was a fan of the then-Chicago Bulls! <3 I tagged along because they had a spare ticket and I got loads of free time, haha! I told myself, "owkaaay, I'll just be the camera man, fan friends."

I must say though, I had fun being in the midst of fans. We were standing behind the barricades at The Fort. Couple of fans behind us shouted funny (for some irritating) soulful yells. Fans screamed "KOOOBEEEE" at the top of their lungs and even shouted in frustration to make Kobe come near us. For split second, they were close to meeting the aim. We thought he was coming near us... He was really walking towards us!!!, BUT security was D tight. They altered his path. They didn't want Kobe to go anywhere near the grass!! JK.. In short, they failed! Haha! I was genuinely laughing the entire time! I felt their joyful frustration! :))) 

I felt the I N T E N S I T Y all the more at The Big Dome! So many people came together in Araneta  Coliseum for the love of Kobe!! I really felt happy for all the fans who came --from children as young as 5 years old to teenagers to yuppies to adults; from male fans to female fans, geared up in their Nikes and Kobe jerseys/shirts/attire, tinodo na ang pagiging fan, haha, why not! Everyone was wearing their best giddy smiles that topped it all off!

I went there as a spectator but I ended up enjoying the entire Kobe day! I actually am looking forward to July 24! :)

Waiting for Kobe at The Fort! It was super hooooot!! *agit*

We were grilled waiting from 2pm till Kobe's arrival at 3pm.

 Fans waiting near the Nike store's entrance door where Kobe came out...

with Gio, Finn, and Rain :)

 Damarbs wearing FanBoy's Metta World Peace shirt!
FOR ORDERS AND INQUIRIES: You may contact 09173531857 or follow @finneymann on twitter! Hurry! DM, tweet, PM him now! He's selling his shirts for 300php ONLY!! :)) Available in other colors. :)

 Photo courtesy of @tyler899
FanBoy shirts: Metta World Peace shirt, Black Mamba shirt, and Kobe shirt, respectively.

 Other shirt designs by FanBoy clothing: Hand Down Man Down and You're No Kobe
Ok... For more inquires and available FanBoy shirt designs just contact him, haha

Going back on track :) ...

 It's raining swoosh!

The Fort event was hosted by Aaron Atayde and JINNO RUFINO, ahhhhh!!!

I ended up musing glaring at Jinno Rufino at The Fort!! He shook my hand even!! waaa! Thanks to Nikko a.k.a Tyler of Magic 89.9 (one of the most humble, light-spirited people I know) for introducing us! haha!

 Finally, Kobe's on stage!! I was looking at Jinno, though! JK! ;P

 Privileged kids!

 The crowd at one side

Finally, the real deal!! Game faces on! The Black Mamba at the The Big Dome!!!

Hosted by Bianca Gonzales and Boom Gonzales, this time.

 After the interview with Kobe, players of the Smart Gilas Pilipinas and players of the UAAP All-Stars were introduced.

 Players preppin' up

Kobe on the couch, to assess a 10-minute game with other coaches.

Everyone was shocked and pumped up at the same time with the BIG Mamba twist!!! Kobe Bryant asked for an 8 minute extension! He played with Filipino players and teamed up with the UAAP All-Stars!! The energy inside Araneta became more INSANE!!! 

According also to Bianca Gonzales, this was the ONLY time he insisted to play in an exhibition game! Lucky us we were there! :))
It was a GREAT 8-minute unexpected, unplanned game! Everyone was standing whenever the ball was at Kobe's hands! Whole Araneta chanting that the ball be passed to Kobe! The energy of the crowd was WILD!! 

Even at the start of the UAAP All-Stars-Smart Gilas game, some were requesting, "Kobe, Kobe"... It's a Kobe event after all.. Who wouldn't want to see The Black Mamba play instead! :)) All came for Kobe!!!

Kobe puts on an FEU jersey, about to put on a show!!
FEU must really be proud, haha!

 Prior to Kobe's participation, the score was: Smart Gilas - 33 | UAAP - 24

 Crowd went WILDERRRRRR, oh!

 Even Chris Tiu <3 <3 <3 got kilgzzz!  
Kinilig din ako nung makita ko siya! haha!

Game ends with 45-41 Smart Gilas Pilipinas!
Most panira moment goes to... Slaughter! haha! He missed an easy basket that would've made the score tie!
There were two to four easy baskets missed, I think!

Kobe was a very, very giving player. He could've taken those two to four easy baskets and the rest (just as the crowd requested) but he gave the UAAP players the chance. He did an insane DUNK, though!! :))

I enjoyed every minute of the game! The energy of the crowd was contagious! Collective behavior??! ha ha!
If you're a fan and you weren't here, I suggest you go buy a ticket for the 23rd/24th!!! ;-) Don't let the THRILLING, NAKAKAKILIG TO THE HILT chance pass you by again! See you there! <3

    

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