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Sep 14 2009

Wing it

Category: Retail Therapy — Minay @ 12:19 am

If you have noticed in my rare photos I post of myself, I usually wear a necklace with a wings pendant. It’s kind of my signature accessory. Here’s me with my friends wearing one of my angel wings necklace:

We make a pretty trio don't you think? :)

We make a pretty trio don't you agree?

Here’s the necklace at close-up, it was bought in eBay around 2007 I think.

angel wings necklace (a little over P1000)

This one might look familiar to you, I bought it in Mango Singapore. It’s not angel wings though, it’s a Pegasus wing necklace.

Mango Pegasus Wing (SG$19)

And my latest addition to my Wings family!

Angel Wing earrings... from Quiapo!

This was given to me by my good friend Jill. She knew I had a fascination for angel wings, and believe it or not she bought the wings from Quiapo and then fitted it up with ear hooks (or whatever you call it) for me. I didn’t ask how much it is because that would be rude, but for my readers unfamiliar with Quiapo, it’s not a pretty place to be, but there are a lot of fashion hotspots there (just make sure to keep your wallets close to you).

Anyway, it’s Monday again tomorrow (ugh!), I bought a new jacket (bad! I know!), and a pair of shoes today but I’ll save that for another post. I have so many overdue posts! But I think I’ll have time to catch up on my blog posts next week. Til then, have a great week!

PARTING SHOT:

Angels in the workshop

I took this picture last year methinks. Me and my family went to Pampanga and stopped by a workshop where they make statues that you see in churches. I took a couple of pics in colored, and a couple in black and white. Here’s one of the shots I took in the latter.

Tags: angel wings, angel wings necklace, angels, eBay, Mango, necklace, Pampanga, Pegasus wing, pendant, Singapore, wings

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Aug 28 2009

Picture Book: Chinatown

Category: Picture Book, Snapshots, Travel — Minay @ 8:02 am

I recently found out I can’t have a life til’ Thursday. My doctor advises lotsa bedrest. But what she doesn’t know is that staying in one position the whole damn day will just stress me out. *sigh*

On the bright side, my wifi unit is working again. *twirl*. Hehehe.

Here’s a couple of pictures of Singapore’s Chinatown that I’ve been meaning to share. Hope y’all like it.

DOGGIES!!! I LOVE!

DRAGONS :)

Did your aunt went to SG and all you got was a lousy magnet? hahaha.

Pretty Pendants

pretty glass balls... with panda pics inside! and my disembodied hand! hahaha.

These quaint brushes can be found EVERYWHERE in Chinatown

RED

THE END.

Tags: Chinatown, Singapore

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Aug 06 2009

Twilight and Schizo Weather

Category: Uncategorized — Minay @ 10:05 pm

Are you as excited about Twilight’s second installment, New Moon as much as I am? But frankly speaking, Twilight the movie wasn’t very good noh? It was more of a fashion music video than a movie. Although I can’t really classify myself as a Twi-fan, I remember going gaga over the books even before the height of the fever. And I thought I was the only one losing touch with reality with those books! Call it my guilty pleasure. Haha.

Here’s a recent spread from Glamour Magazine featuring the women of Twilight, sans the most popular of them all, Kristen Stewart, I wonder why?

Ashley Green, recently fired Rachelle LeFevre, Nikki Reed, and newcomer Noot Seear

I wonder why they replaced Rachelle LaFevre? I mean yes they stated reasons but why would they tell us the truth anyway? She’s gorgeous. I can see why they gave her the role of Victoria although her face is too angelic for it.

I’m sorry I don’t really heart her replacement Bryce Dallas Howard.

Bryce dallas Howard

She’s pretty too. But I guess I’ve gotten too used with Rachelle LaFevre, but who knows? Maybe she’ll play the part better.

PARTING SHOT:

The weather lately has been so schizophrenic, but mostly wet and cold. I’d love to warm my hands (and my tummy) with these:

Hot Chestnuts from Chinatown

I took this photo in Singapore’s Chinatown. I haven’t been posting much about Singapore lest you get sick of reading it. Hahaha. Maybe next time.

I’m off today to attend an event in Trinoma for Taters’ anniversary and G.I. Joe screening, and buy one of my gifts for the boyfriend’s birthday. I hope he likes it! Wish me well. I’ll try to post more stuff next time, especially in the realm of fashion, but work, both freelance and full-time, has been soooo hectic. Have a great weekend!

Tags: Ashley Green, Chinatown, Nikki Reed, Noot Seear, Rachelle LaFevre, Singapore, Twilight

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Jul 24 2009

ANNOUNCEMENT: The LeBeouf – De Ungria Wedding Reception Will Be Held in SG

Category: Uncategorized — Minay @ 11:00 am

What: De Ungria * LeBeouf Nuptial

Date: When Karmina finally meets Shia

Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens

Time: Stay tuned!

Reception will be held at the Halia Restaurant, Ginger Garden.

HAHAHA.

If you intend to stay for quite some time in Singapore, do drop by the Singapore Botanic Gardens, especially if you’re with your family.

Since we are a family who loves a good hearty meal (I love to eat, it’s just that I’m more of a ‘nibbler’), we decided to stop at this little restaurant, Halia, in the Orchid area of the Gardens.

Halia Restaurant

I was immediately taken in by the restaurant. Imagine surrounded by all these trees, and flowers, and little squirrels… and GREAT food! I want my wedding reception here! Now if only Shia would… hahaha.

Anyway, it was more of a ’snack’ time when we ate there, so I wasn’t really craving for a heavy meal. The nice and attentive waiter recommended the soft-shelled crabs as appetizers. Yummy and would make a great pulutan!

Soft-shelled crabs

The crabs all but disappeared in a few seconds.

Like I said, I wasn’t that hungry so I just ordered dessert and coffee which I promptly regretted when the waiter brought in my aunt’s order:

Grilled Minute Beef Steak (S$18)

Mouthwatering noh? It’s beef steak with sauteed swiss brown mushrooms, onion marmalade, and roasted tomatoes on Ciabatta Bread. It was delicious! The meat was tender, the brown mushrooms were really JUICY, and i have always adored roasted tomatoes. The ciabatta bread was crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. It made a great contrast with the tastiness of the meat and the slightly salty taste of the mushrooms.

But my favorite by far was this:

Halia's Kurobata Char Siew & Wanton Capellini (S$20)

TASTY! Oh my, the only thing I really know about food is shoving it into my mouth. This dish is so addictive! Angel Hair pasta topped with premium sliced pork with traditional siew honey soy marinade and sambla chili and XO sauce. The waiter said this is one of their house specialties… it wasn’t hard to believe him. The pasta was cooked just right, and the pork was so tender… okay I’m making myself hungry.

The Gremlin, like me, ordered dessert. I didn’t get to try it out since well… you know how boys are. They inhale food, not chew it. Here was the gremlin’s order:

Cappucinno "Dunking Pit" (S$10)

I didn’t get to try this out but the gremlin couldn’t stop smiling after taking a bite. I checked the menu and it said that the “Pit” is composed of.. ready? “layers of warm chocolate, cool vanilla cream, and iced coffee shavings with brownie dunkin’ cookies.”

Bliss… coffee and chocolate! Two of my favorite things in one dessert.

My order was this:

caramelised banana & vanilla custard crepe (S$12)

It deserves a close-up don’t you think?

The Wayward Walnut

It’s a dessertlover’s DREAM. The crepe was soft and warm, the custard just had the right amount of sweetness, and the clotted chocolate gave it a pleasant sweet kick. The toasted nuts were delicious *closes eyes*. And what made this meal all the more special? I topped it with this: