Baby it's Christmas

Christmas may have gone by so fast,
but the Holiday Cheer is still very much intact. 
Now that it's almost New Year, it's the perfect time to glam up :)

A photo posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Dec 24, 2015 at 7:40am PST

Today's ensemble takes inspiration from the 

girl-next-door look, but with a modern twist.

Who says you can't wear sneakers with a feminine outfit?
A little touch of sporty wouldn't hurt.

For me, it's not only comfortable but ultra stylish.

My white sneakers is from Natural World Eco.

It's a shoe brand from Spain that prides themselves with manufacturing

fashionable footwear using only eco-friendly materials. 

A photo posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Dec 25, 2015 at 10:05am PST

Now that's an initiative that is very admirable and worth supporting. 

Thank you Tita Priscilla for this lovely pair of white sneakers :)

How about you? How do you plan to rock the white sneaker trend this season?

As what I always say, don't be afraid to experiment with different styles.

Change is also good. Let yourself evolve to a better and more fashionable you :)

If you're still in love with Christmas,

here's a little music to keep you company.

Love,

When In HongKong

A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to visit HongKong and destress a bit. 

Though we were not able to visit Disneyland and Ocean Park this time around

 due to massive changes in our plans, it was one hell of a trip. 

For my readers who haven't been to Disney, (whether it be in HK or USA etc.), 

do make sure to put it in your bucketlist, because I guarantee you'll love it :) 

Goofing around inside the #hotel :) #selfie #pose #doubletrouble #mirror #look #smile #crazy #vanity #foursome #fourfaces

A photo posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Nov 30, 2015 at 5:34am PST

A big hello from my twin and I :)

Twinining with @sophie_ng567 :) #twins #doubletrouble #selfie #smile #HongKong #travel #WhenInHongKong #love

A photo posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Nov 27, 2015 at 7:54pm PST

We were also joined by grandpa and our cousin (who took this photo).
One reason why we came to HK was to satisfy our food cravings.

When in HongKong, you eat as if there's no tomorrow.

Never get tired of eating this! love love #HongKong :) #delicacy #yum #chicken #pork #roastduck #foodporn #eat #WhenInHongKong

A photo posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Nov 28, 2015 at 2:08am PST

And what better way to do it than celebrate with the company of relatives and friends.
After all, they can make good food recommendations, now that they are locals!

And this is what I'm talking about.

Time for some #appetizer :) #nodiet #foodporn #eat #lunch #dimsum #HongKong #WhenInHongKong @sophie_ng567 @ngtiffy

A photo posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Nov 27, 2015 at 8:16pm PST

And the famous DIMSUM.
All to our heart's content :)

#Tower of #HongKong :) #dimsum #HongKong #eat #WhenInHongKong #cravings @sophie_ng567 @ngtiffy

A photo posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Nov 27, 2015 at 8:29pm PST

Grandpa and I having a little QT! :)

Spending some quality time with #grandpa :) #travel #HongKong #santa #baby #HK

A photo posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Nov 27, 2015 at 8:46pm PST

The second tip: When in HongKong, go island hopping.

Do visit Lantau Island,
HongKong's largest outlying island and home to the giant Buddha.
The bronze Buddha is said to be 111 feet or 34 meters high.

#WhenInHongKong it is a must to visit #Lantau and meet #Buddha :) experience the #CableCar #explore #travel #lifewelltravelled #temple #HK

A video posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Nov 29, 2015 at 5:33am PST

To get here is actually the fun part.



Through a cable car ride, you'll get an incredible panoramic and
breathtaking view of the mountainside and the South China Sea.
It's an experience one shouldn't miss.

A big #hello from #HongKong :) Video while riding the #cablecar #Lantau #Buddha #trio #cousins #love #bonding #travel #WhenInHongKong #enjoy #fun #explore @ngtiffy @sophie_ng567

A video posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Nov 29, 2015 at 4:35am PST

Can't help but take a little video selfie! :)

video #selfie while riding the #CableCar @ #Lantau #HongKong #WhenInHongKong # #view #hello #HK #Buddha

A video posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Nov 29, 2015 at 3:30am PST

I highly suggest choosing the glass-bottomed Crystal Cabin
(than the Standard Cabin) for you to fully experience
an incredible dimension of beauty and magnificence.

If you have a big fear on heights,
then this will be a challenge, but I promise, it will be all worth it.

But first let's take a little #shoefie #view #beauty #wonder #awe #CableCar #ride #WhenInHongKong #travel

A video posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Nov 29, 2015 at 1:43am PST

If this isn't your cup of tea, the third of option you can do is
When in HongKong, get lost and explore.
Ride a tram and visit Madame Tussauds, a wax museum of famous personalities!
To know more about it, checkout this post of mine: Walk with Me

Witness the #beauty of #HongKong by riding the #Peak #Tram at #night :) #explore #travel #vacation #WhenInHongKong #touristmode Do Visit Madame Tussauds as well :) #waxmuseum #MadameTussauds #HK

A video posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Nov 28, 2015 at 8:46am PST

Experience the beauty of the Hongkong skyline
by also visiting The Avenue of Stars located in Tsim Sha Tsui.

If you want to read more about it,
you may checkout my previous feature of HongKong: Avenue of Stars 

Now that we have finished eating and exploring,
then it's time to shop.

When in HongKong, immerse yourself in fashion.

Whether you're an avid fashionista or just feel like strolling around,
Times Square is a beautiful place to do just that.

Hello #TimesSquare :) #WhenInHongKong #shop #travel #video #nightlife #nightlights #lights #touristmode #vacation

A video posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Nov 28, 2015 at 5:24am PST

And OMG, Star Wars StormTroopers!!!

Our visit was so timely :)

For those who haven't watched The Force Awakens, 

do yourself a favor and buy yourself a ticket! You'll enjoy it!

May the #force be with you :) #WhenInHongKong #StarWars #invasion #travel #explore #TimesSquare #CausewayBay #HK

A photo posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Nov 30, 2015 at 8:48am PST

I already miss Hong Kong!
Oh the separation anxiety :)

A Merry Christmas to everyone!

From #HongKong to #Manila with #love :) Happy #holiday #cheers #red #muse #hoho

A photo posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Nov 27, 2015 at 8:02pm PST

Somebody make a #beartown as lovely as this! :) #WhenInHongKong #explore #mall #christmas #deco #support #charity #beauty #bears #love #HongKong #cute #cuddly

A video posted by Twinie Kaye Ng (@twiniekaye) on Nov 29, 2015 at 11:27pm PST

Love,

5 Tips to Boost Your Immunity during the Holidays

If only there's a 

STOP 

PLAY 

rewind & 

DELETE button in our lives, 

everything will be much easier.

But hey, there isn't, so snap out of it and 

live life without regrets.

I'm pretty sure by now you're starting to experience the holiday stress.

Those mixed emotions of what to give your loved-ones,

how to perform well for that extra bonus from your boss,

and not to mention the horrendous traffic,

all of these can make you go loco!!!

Trust me, I know how this feels. 

Stress is a silent killer, always present in our lives.

My friends even ask me how I do it?

How I get to manage everything despite handling 5 different businesses. 

Well, I admit it's not easy but there are ways on how I go about it.

Here are 5 effective ways on how I beat stress and still look my best.

And you should too.

REWARD YOURSELF.

Do what makes you happy. 

Pamper yourself.  Get a new look or take a relaxing massage.

If music is your cup of tea, then why not enjoy a concert with your friends.

Always remember to treat yourself once in awhile, 

because it is only by learning to take care of yourself

 that you can appreciate what life has to offer.

LEARN TO LET GO.

Free your body and mind from worries.

Enroll in a yoga class. Swim. Run.

Beat anxiety through exercise.

This is the perfect way to restore balance in your life.

FOCUS.

A powerful word, but which one often neglects.

Make sure to separate work from your personal life. 

Make a checklist of your priorities for the day and practice time management.

Having an end goal helps you alert and motivated.

Keep social media at a minimum as to avoid distractions.

And if ever you find the time, why not test your so-called shooting skills.

In fact, it's a great way of releasing stress and learning to focus,

 Just pls make sure not to point it at anyone :)

KEEP YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM INTACT.

Whether it's your family, your friends or your significant other,

it's people like them that inspire you to not give up the fight. 

Make sure to spend quality time with them. Learn to open up.

Having someone to confide in helps lessen that burdensome feeling

and at the same time allows you to understand  how your loved-ones 

would solve the situation if they were in your shoes.

TAKE FERN-C.

Fern-C is a vitamin supplement that acts as a 

potent anti-oxidant which helps boost your immune system,

 thereby increasing your body's resistance from infectious diseases.

It is the leading non-acidic vitamin c brand for 10 years and counting.

Thanks to Fern-C, my Christmas will be stress-free.

I've been taking Fern-C daily and I managed 

to think of 10 ways on it has improved my overall health.

Health is wealth as they say.

I believe that what makes Fern-C a premium and trusted brand 

is that it is made of Sodium Ascorbate,

 and not the more common Ascorbic Acid 

which is found in most Vitamin C's sold in the market.

What's the difference between Sodium Ascorbate and Ascorbic Acid?

Here's a summary of the research I made 

Never ever try to shortchange your health. 

Choose Fern-C for your daily dose of added immunity.

If this is the first time you've heard about Fern-C, 

I invite you my dearest reader to know more about Fern-C on:

Fern-C Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fernconline/

Fern-C Twitter: https://twitter.com/FERNCOnline

Fern-C Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ferncofficial/

#FernCSubokNa  #StressFreeChristmas #HealthyHoliday

With all this said and done, there is only one thing left to do:

ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SEASON.

Cheers to a healthier and more beautiful you :)

The Little Things

38 more days 'til Christmas!

Oh how time flies.

As we prepare ourselves for this special day,

it's important that we give thanks to the people 

who have been with us day in and day out.

Whether it's our parents or household helpers, 

they all deserve to be accorded with the same respect.

Yes, one way of making them feel special is by showering 

them with gifts, but more than that we have to make them feel loved

 and appreciated because that kind of feeling is above anything else.

For what it's worth, I just felt like sharing this because with 

what is happening right now--- 

natural disasters here & there, a series of terrorist attacks, 

there is no longer anything permanent in this world.

I pray that we all find solace in simple things.

May we all learn to value and cherish the relationships we have.

Before I bid you goodnight, my peg for this look is chic and casual.

Recreate this look by pairing a denim skirt with a patterned blouse.

Simply finished the look with a red lippie and a dashing pair of heels.

Love,

Taking Gifting to the Next Level

If you were to write to your future self today, what would it be? 

Mine would go like this:

And if there's one statement in my letter 

that I'd like you to remember:

"People might not know what you've done for them, 

but don't you think that's what makes it truly beautiful?"

For me, that's one of the best feelings one can ever have.

Speaking of that magical feeling, 

Now that Christmas is fast approaching, 

have you already made a list and check it twice?

Here's how I plan to celebrate the Holiday Season.

For the past few months, my work has led me to live an unbalanced life.

This Christmas, I want to bring back that so called spark.  

Like any kid out there, gifts fascinate me!

So making a Christmas Wishlist is a must.

Who knows someone might read it and become my secret santa.

This  Yuletide Season, my wishlist is rather meaningful. 

Aside from the latest gadgets and fashion items that I usually desire, 

what I wanted to give myself this year is the gift of wellness. 

I do hope I'll be able to tick everything in my wishlist! :)

Now that I've got myself covered, here are my gift ideas for my lovedones this year.

My family has always been my support system and what better way to

thank them for all the love than to shower them with surprises.

I will prepare a special meal for them and bring them to some place enchanting

so that we can bond and reminisce over beautiful memories. 

I will then sneak into their rooms just before they are about to sleep

and shower them with gifts that I know they will love.

How about you? What are you planning this year?

Just remember that it doesn't have to be extravagant for it to be perfect;

what matters is that you put your heart to it :)

While many people see Christmas as a celebratory affair,

I invite you and all my readers to take one step further and

spread the love to people who need it the most. 

If there's one thing I'm proud to say,

it's that every effort comes a long way.

Remember that time Typhoon Yolanda hit our country?

It was so devastating that I had to do something.

I created "Project ICare" and put boxes in every floor of our office building

for people to actively help through their own donations.

Surprisingly, I got more than what I asked for.

An ordinary citizen like me was able to do it, and so can you.

In fact, this Season is the perfect time to share your love.

Here's one way on how you can make someone feel special:

Check out the SM Cares Bears of Joy campaign and 

know how you can take part in the season of “gift-ing” 

(http://smcares.com.ph/newsevents/?p=993)

What I love about this campaign is that

the intention is very sincere ;

 I would definitely support the 

Give a Bear of Joy Today campaign initiated by

 SM Cares, a division of SM Foundation. 

For just P200, you get to bring home one bear and

 share another to children from various charitable institutions.

Come to think of it, this is just equal to your daily dose of caffeine

or a movie ticket. A little sacrifice would go a long way and 

don't you think one of the best feeling is

 to be the reason behind another's smile?

I hope you can find it in your heart to support this campaign too <3

For you, it might just be an ordinary bear, 

but to those children, it can mean family.

Share the love. Give a bear of Joy Today.

#MerrySMChristmas2015 #SeasonOfGifting.

Now that I've shared most of my plans for the Holiday Season,

it's time to go back to my first love: SHOPPING!

A Merry Christmas Indeed! 

For more updates about this year’s “Merry SM Christmas” campaign, 

visit SM’s official Christmas microsite (https://www.smsupermalls.com/merrysmchristmas2015) 

and follow its official social media accounts at Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/smsupermalls), 

Twitter (https://twitter.com/smsupermalls), and Instagram (https://instagram.com/smsupermalls/); 

and get an insider access to all the fun happenings at SM Supermalls nationwide through 

Viber (http://chats.viber.com/SMsupermalls). Shoppers can actively share their 

holiday merriments inside the SM Supermalls by posting their photos on 

social media and adding the hashtag #MerrySMChristmas2015.

It's Time to be that Change.

Love,

IamMyOwnStylist

Breaking Coordinates

Matching a top to a different bottom may sometimes be tricky to pull off,

but it can also be very rewarding when one sees the final output.

So if there's one easy tip that we can all live by,

it's to always invest in basic styles and neutral colors.

The outfit to my left is featured via my style post A Beautiful Disaster , 

while that of the right can be found via Of Lace and Stripes.

This is how a simple mix and match can create a new level of chic. 

Taking inspiration from the classic black and white peg,

I created this casual laidback look by

 combining a basic croptop with lace suspenders

and finishing it off with an eyecatching loafer. 

How do you like this new look?

Stay creative and inspired dearest readers :)

Love,

IamMyOwnStylist

Black is the New Clean

I'll keep it short but sweet.

Women are the most beautiful when they feel good about themselves.

So if there's one style staple that every girl must own,

it's the famous Little Black Dress aka LBD.

Trust me, that extra oomph will make wonders!

For style aficionados out there, this dress of mine is from ROMWE.

By now, you've probably heard this a million times:

---That Black makes you look Sexy;

But what most people don't know is that 

Black is the New Clean.

Ironic as it may sound, you might ask me, in what way?

Well, it's all about Palmolive Naturals' newest soap, 

Palmolive Naturals Flawless Clean 

infused with 100% natural charcoal powder. 

I know, I know, an instant reaction would be, "Charcoal??? That's dirty!"

Before you judge though, do give it a shot because charcoal powder actually

helps wash away dirt from the skin leaving it soft to touch.

It's the first of its kind that will leave you feeling clean and flawless all day.

It's time for you to discover the New Clean. 

 Fall in love with black and join me in a beautiful affair to remember :)

Love,

IamMyOwnStylist