This was after the Young Star party where we ate breakfast at Gram’s Diner in The Fort and, as usual, grabbed drinks at Cubao X.
Ah, I love breakfast and booze.
Was invited at the launch of Nokia Lumia 800 for Globe Telecom at Beso in the newly opened Bonifacio High Street Central. The launch was filled with amazing giveaways — where I didn’t catch the number of phones being given away because of all the sangrias I had, but I do remember it’s more than 30 (oh gawd, Coy if you’re reading this please correct me, haha!)
Beso was filled to the brim!
Reg and Norbert with friends
Lumia 800 is the first Windows phone from Nokia which, despite my doubts, is very fast as Norbert from Windows himself demonstrated to me! It performs what a decent smartphone would deliver, but on an unexpected speed! You can get it from Globe free starting at Plan P1799!
Paul with Robbie
Oxygen x Marcela Gutierrez graphic tee, Guess denim jeans, Thrifted military boots
Thanks to Paul for this photo! And for the lights for not showing how truly red I was that night! Will be definitely back at Beso Cucina Vinoteka for the unlimited sangrias and amazing tapas and for Globe this week for the Tatt Awards launch!
Faded✰Glory checkered shirt, Oxygen denim jeans, Thrifted military boots
Kinda late post, and yeah, I used photos from my friends hahahaha, but I just wanna blog about this because I wanna remember how fun it is to meet again friends I haven’t seen for a while in one place. Kudos to Status Magazine for their fourth anniversary and this sorta-kinda reunion of people in the industry.
And yeah, the theme of the party is neon. We’re a lot who wore neon, so don’t glare on me. But I think I’ll invest in a neon piece in my closet, hmmmmmm.
Photos from Karl Leuterio, Gerd Perez, and Miko Carreon
Posted in Events, Photography
Tagged anniversary, Celebrity, Friends, Magazine, Prive, Status, Summer, The Fort
There are very few things aside from food and Muji that brings me to The Fort. If it isn’t an exhibit, show, or friends, it must be something I can’t find in the North.
So before the payday weekend hit, I make sure to check out Tomato Green’s summer collection.
Men’s watches
Colored pants
When I saw this online, I just knew I had to buy it. Loveleh!
Chambray shirts.
I don’t wear short-sleeved shirts, because it’s either too small or lousy on me. But Tomato’s shirts fit well!
Summer shorts
This set is very me: shirt, cardigan, and maybe denim
Aside from sneakers, they have boat shoes and loafers as well.
Jen got this leopard-print shorts
I LOVE THIS PHOTO OF ME!!!! Lakas maka-BTS!
Thank you, Tomato!
Stereotyped shirt, Oxygen reversible jeans, Reebok high cut sneakers
This is my normal look, watch out for my Tomato look though – I never have thought I can look like that! Also, I hope they bring Tomato Green to their North branches!! :)
Just let the good vibes coming!!! I so love last week!
It has been months since I was with PdP in an event, and this is already their third blogger hangout! Always a pleasure going to PdP’s events because they’re fun, and you really cannot run out of stuff to talk about. Plus, I love that these events are not-your-usual-events and is more intimate than others. I think it’s a good example how brands should conduct their events.
* Video by the Nomad Manager
Toe in Manila with Hanna and Pebbles
I will have to say that the last centavo of what seemed to be my measly savings went to my Toe ticket. No regrets though! I haven’t been in a rock concert, much more in a post-rock concert, and Toe was such a great band to watch and experience!! I wish I can show you how the drummer looked like when he was spacing out and just banging on his drums – he was so surreal! But unfortunately, even point-and-shoot cameras weren’t allowed. REALLY TERNO PRODUCTIONS? WHY?!
* Video grabbed from a random Youtube-r, hehe
The Hunger Games with Team DGNTY
And yes, the most awaited film of the quarter IMHO hit the big screens last week!! And I have to thank Hunger Games Philippines for the superb seats! I really don’t wanna spoil but there were so many good scenes, excellent even – and it was the best book-to-film adaptation there is, so far! The casting, the production design, the cinematography, the editing, the costume design, what else?! It’s so perfect, it deserves a repeat watch this Thursday!!! See you, fangirls!
EXO dance practice with Toff and Miko
And… I am trying to dance again… Hey, no judgment, I really used to dance, some five years ago! But that’s a long time already haha, so it really helped that Toff and Miko were really patient when I didn’t get the steps easily. I really missed dancing, and was really planning to enroll in a studio this summer. At least I get to start shedding off some rust now, hehe.
Honestly, all my muscles now are like on strike. Even just lifting a glass of water hurts my whole arm… THE WHOLE ARM, I TELL YOU! Am not complaining, but is that how long I’ve been without real physical activity? I better start getting used to this, lawlz.
But indeed, it was still an epic of a week!!!
Still felt like my birthday week, tbh.
Posted in Events, Film, Miscellaneous, Music
Tagged Celebrity, Concerts, EXO, hunger games, Jpop, Kpop, Makati, Quezon City, teacher's village, The Fort, Toe
I have to credit Hanna for being such a great source of information! I still got to go even at short notice, also albeit all the plans I make for Thursday nights. Like really. Thursday is the new weekend.
Big Bad Wolf in The Fort is the perfect place for such gatherings… There’s a big blank wall, couches, and board games! But of course, we didn’t get to play… we were there to watch the Take Away shows by Vincent Moon (Mathieu Saura) who has traveled around the world to capture different indie bands perform in the streets (or just perform anyway. He just finds new ways to film music and musicians.) It was a kind of surreal moment for me and my friends as we ourselves have dreamed for the longest time to travel the world. Double whammy for Hanna for wanting to do exactly what Vincent has been doing in the last 10 years.
Like, really? Ten years of traveling? On minimal budget, on a backpack, and only with your camera? It’s a dream, yes. Us, wide eyed, and him eyeing us to donate. It was a fundraiser after all – to support an artist, a fellow dreamer who has been living the dream. (Oh why am I being so dreamy now.)
Here’s to continuing the passion, Vincent! I may be financially incapable right now, but I want you to know that people appreciate what you’re doing!
Treat yourself to some Vincent Moon-lovin’ here:
P.S. He’s here for three weeks (I think on his second week now already) so if you see Vincent Moon, say hi. He’s super nice!
I’ve been a lazy blogger. Oh forgive me.
Here are some photos/stuff I should’ve blogged days ago, but I kept on going home late *hic* and/or was just too lazy. Just lazy. Errrr.
My #MarchWish is to be a more diligent blogger (haha!) and to freaking save some money.
Anyway, I digress!
Teehee!
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Post V-date with Coco and Frank
This Spinach and Artichoke cheese dip is seriously clogging my arteries. SO GOOD! I’ll suggest though, if you can request to replace the toast with some more pita, do it. I miss eating at Cyma!! By far, is still the best Mediterranean place in Mega Manila!
My staple order when having Greek at the middle of the day – Lamb Gyros with potato wedges. I really can’t say if the Gyro in Cyma shrunk, but I remember having bigger ones then. Nevertheless the taste still didn’t change. If only I can have this everyday… I’ll have a year only to live, haha! So sinful!
Gandiz!!! Virginal!!! LOL!
Watched The Vow after… with all the hype and cheesiness going on. I didn’t know what to expect after watching it, but after knowing that it was based on a true story, I came to appreciate the story. I really haven’t moved on from One Day and we still watched a depressing love story. Oh, why do I do this to myself? *laughs very hard*
Yuck, I look so fat here!!! And red!
This was the last V-date I had for that week. It was crazy though, I drank everyday, except for V-day itself because it was the busiest. Didn’t regret any of it though. Now, I let my liver rest.
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Thysz’s birthday!
I love how the clouds were so perfect on Thysz’s birthday!!! You know my love for clouds… they kinda predict for me whether the day would be good or bad. Yeah, I’m weird like that.
Fierce sisters!!!!!!!!!!
Words aren’t enough to express my gratitude and respect for Mama Thysz and how she really taught me so much for only a little time. Also for giving me a chance of a lifetime to work with her in the company in its infancy stage. Thank you Mama Thysz!!!
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Vincent Moon Night with Pate and Hanna
It’s always fun hanging out with these two girls (feel ko kasing girl din ako, chos!) But seriously, it’s been months since I saw them, so I really really miss them! We went to Moon’s Take Away Show screening at Big Bad Wold (which really deserves to be visited again!) As promised, I’ll do a separate blog post on this wonderful, laid back event.
AND OH! It’s Hanna’s birthday today!!! Tweet @cotober and greet her!!!
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It’s MARCH already!!! It’s my favorite month. Huzzah for my birthday month! And in traditional Jonver fashion, I’ll be calling it __th of March. Also it used to be vacation month, but whatever happened to it — I feel so old not having summer vacations at all!
But I really want to get away, even for just a couple of days, if only I didn’t use up all my savings… again! I really need to save up godamnit.
Posted in Events, Gastronomic Delights, Philippines
Imagine how happy Doc Martens lovers here in Manila were when the beloved shoe brand announced they’re opening in The Fort Strip in Bonifacio Global City! A lot of us were frustrated because there is not one outlet that sell trusty ol’ DM boots before. So when it reopened its doors again to Manilenos, there is no way we would miss it!
14-holes!!!! Oh love.
Mantons, Desert boots, Tassel loafers, and Bennets
Everyone was wearing their favorite Docs
Dr. Martnes Philippines is located at The Fort Strip – in a container van! Very cool concept! It looks like pop-up shop, but when we asked around, the people working there actually told us it’s here to stay! OH JOY!!!!
Dinner break at Burger Avenue
Radiactive Sago Project plays for Dr. Martens Philippines opening
Borgy Manotoc hosts the giveaway
Thrifted blazer, Basic white v-neck, H&M purple plaid scarf, Penshoppe semi-glossy pants, Thrifted (from Karl Leuterio) boots, Bags of Love UK leather holdall bag
Posted in Events, Fashion, Philippines, Shop
Tagged Celebrity, Friends, Gift ideas, shoes, The Fort
I will have to apologize for the blurred photos. This is Jonver in shopping mode :P
I am very prepared when the Bloggers United bazaar was announced. I know which stores to go to already. What I didn’t prepare though is my time. I had a meeting early in the morning. So what I only saw in David‘s booth was these signs, LOL! Seriously, kidding aside, all the stuff I wanna buy from David was swept clean. Better luck next time, I guess…
Accessories from Gelo Arucan! I wanna buy the Born This Way but I forgot to!
Unisex Accessories, curated by JP Singson
Sino itong bakla na lagi kong kasamang magshopping?! ALAMIN. Chos!
The Plump Pinay has a very nice booth! CAN YOU BELIEVE I scored a hoodie from them (that I don’t have a photo now!) Aside from the perfect fit, I love the vintage Rolling Stones illustration. SCORED… OH YEAH!
The sellers at Divine Lee/Tim Yap/Victor Basa‘s booth we’re very kind! 1. They gave me a discount for V’s vintage boots, 2. There was a lotto ticket in V’s shoes and they gave it to me na lang haha AND 3. I left my DSLR at their booth and they were kind enough to keep it!!!! I WAS REALLY WORRIED! But I am so proud of them for being honest. *fist pump* tayo mga Ate!
Gold Dot team! No I didn’t buy a pair of shoes for myself from Gold Dot (asa naman sa malapad kong mga feet) but I scored booties from internationally known blogger Karl Leuterio! It was the right fit and it’s ITALIAN. I can ask for nothing more!
Sorry for the lack of photos, especially that of my purchases. But all in all I just spent something over a thousand pesos for TWO BOOTS and a HOODIE. It’s like I went to ukay but I just got really fabulous pieces!!! Can’t wait to post outfit photos using them!!!
My shopping partner in crime, Jen Aquino, in leopard sheer blazer. Arrive. Idagdag mo ang pangalawang Longchamp Le Pliage nya. ARRIVE.
Went to Mary Grace to grab early dinner…
Fried Kesong Puti with Chili Daing Dressing. This naturally goes with a calamansi dressing, but I like to try the chili daing dressing. The waiter was too kind to accommodate my request :)
It was funny when I took this photo. The lens was fogged up because of the aircon and I didn’t notice it. I like the effect though.
Grilled Classic Ensaymada. Fluffy and cheesy. Why can’t all ensaymadas be like this?!
Pasta Amatriciana with Italian meatballs. Pasta for my fabulous meat-loving friend.
Oh this dressing… IS LOVE!
Dropped by Sonja’s to grab a red velvet cupcake. I am still in the Red Velvet fever.
The Red Velvet Vixen
I died of happiness that day. Shopping + Foodtrip is indeed the most foolproof stress buster!
Posted in Events, Fashion, Gastronomic Delights, Philippines, Photography, Shop
Tagged blabs, Blogs, Celebrity, Filipino, Friends, shoes, The Fort
