Love Catalog

JULY 13, 2020
Today marks our Anniversary. 

Meeting Ben was the best gift I've ever received for my 31 years of existence. 

He is worth every wait. 

In good times and bad, he is always there;

my favorite cheerleader and psychologist

He is simply the guy I prayed for. In fact, God didn't stop there.

He blessed me with more.

His parents have raised him well;

I am proud to call him the love of my life, my boyfriend. 

I promise to take care of your heart,

as much as you take care of mine.

Since Day 1 to Day 365, 

you are still the same guy my heart said Yes too.

Cheers to Us! I love you

If you enjoy going out for date nights like me, you might want to dropby Simple-Dress , 

a fashion online store that will make you look extra stylish, at the same time the dresses are versatile and affordable.  You'll enjoy dressing up anytime anywhere.

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Online Fashion

This pandemic has changed our ways and has shifted our lifestyle to everything digital. Our shopping experience will never be the same again, yet we can still find ways to still look our best and one way is Online Shopping.

As someone who loves fashion, I'm sharing with you some looks that will never go out of style. 

HOT DRESSES

For your grocery errands, I recommend going for dresses in Vertical Stripes as it can accentuate and elongate your torso. Pair it with shorts or pants and you're good to go. You can sport a more daring look by wearing this Mini Dress like so.

Another style to be considered are Maxi dresses. It's flowy and very comfortable to wear. You can shop it at women stripe dress

For fancier occasions, I suggest wearing dainty colors and prints for a fresh and feminine vibe. This Pleated Dress will highlight your assets with its bodycon style. 

More choices of dresses can be found in Sexy Dresses Online

TRENDY SHAPEWEAR

It's important to stay fit and healthy especially during these uncertain times. While exercising, wear a shapewear to boost performance and enhance the toning of your target areas. The Latex Waist Trainer has an adjustable belt making your workout extra fun and effective.

If you intend to lift your butt and make your thighs slimmer, then this Body Sculpting Shapewear should do the trick. It is a helpful inner wear to instantly shape your body and create an hourglass figure.

You can follow this link to find the best shapewear for you.

ATTRACTIVE SLEEPWEAR

A good set of undergarments will make any woman feel good and look sexy. Silk fabric like so is comfortable to wear and perfect to sleep in. I'd recommend it as a great nightwear.

For an extra tease, a lingerie like so can be your best bet. This Sheer Mesh ensemble is undeniably a hot mess. 

For more designs of wholesale lingerie

Hope you enjoyed this post. Stay fashionable and safe everyone

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On Lockdown

Now that NCR is on official community lockdown due to Covid-19 , let's all take care and fervently pray for our frontliners particularly our dear doctors and nurses. Let's also include grocery personnel, cashiers, bank tellers, food deliveries in our thoughts and prayers as they assist all of us in this trying times.

photo from DOST

The fact that I'm home being able to write this, and you being able to read this means that we are more or less blessed with good health. Let's keep it that way by following the directives of the government to stay home. If you need to go out, just make sure it is only to buy basic necessities such as food and medicine. If there's one thing this pandemic has reminded me to do, it's to count our blessings and appreciate the people around us. Hence, I'm writing this post to remember.

February 16, 2020. Ben and I watched my favorite artist Boyce Avenue. He bought tickets very early to surprise me. I'm happy to have someone like him who actually remembers the things I cherish. That day actually marks the anniversary when we first met.

Back then Covid-19 was still contained so the concert pushed thru; we had to wear masks and sanitize as much as we can to protect ourselves. Who would have thought that this was actually the last social event we would attend. I really do hope our scientists and doctors find an immediate vaccine for this. It's affecting hundreds of thousands of families all over the world and killing our economies. For now, social-distancing and home quarantine first. It's for the best.

I Belong to the Zoo and December Avenue entertained us before the concert proper of B.A. Such amazing local artists we have. Their songs are full of hugots , but very realistic in this day and age.

Hello Alejandro of Boyce Avenue. This night is truly unforgettable. 

Here's a snippet of Boyce Avenue + I Belong To The Zoo covering 

"Say You Wont Let Go"

Thank you my love for making me feel so special. I love you so much :)

Love,

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Personalized Jewelry

This Global Pandemic is serious and everyone must cooperate. As much as possible, if you can refrain from going out of the house, please do so. While on home quarantine, spend time with your family yet still practice social-distancing just in case anyone becomes a carrier. Another option is Netflix and do some binge watching of your favorite series. You can also give back some love by either cooking for frontliners or donating medical supplies. If these don't interest you, then why not browse thru some educational online sites for added learning or some fashion inspiration that could fascinate you like Get Name Necklace 

GetNameNecklace specializes in personalized jewelry. They cater to wide range of pieces from necklaces, monogram chokers, and family pendants. Each piece can be personalized by simply choosing the name, initials ,lettering type, metal and stones to meet your personal sense of style. It's also a perfect gift for your significant other especially now that social-distancing is recommended.

bracelets for your girlfriend 

They also have nice pendants and super cute promise rings like so.

 Some cute ideas you can buy for people you care about.

 beautiful and affordable creations by GetNameNecklace

Love

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Worth the Wait

A year ago, I met someone who I never thought would change my life for the better. Ben proved to me that not all guys are created equal in terms of personality and character. It was actually so easy for me to fall in love with someone like him.

This blog post is a Valentines Special. Last February 14, 2020 was our first Valentines together.  As early as 8:30 am, he sent a bouquet of flowers to my house to ensure that it's one of the first things I lay my eyes on. He wanted me to receive it before going to work just so I have a beautiful day ahead of me. Sweet and thoughtful gestures like that make me appreciate him even more.

Back when I was single, I would still dress up for Valentines, which makes everyone presume that I have a date. LoL.  If I remember right, I would always wear Red during this Season of Love. Up until today, it's still my go-to color. Why this color? It's bold, confident and alluring. I chose a Cape Dress for a more sophisticated look , and simply paired it with nude heels to maintain focus on the dress.

Valentines should be seen as a celebration of love not only between couples, but moreso with thy self. It was not easy being single, but when you find the right kind of love, it is definitely worth the wait. Mine arrived when I was actually about to give up on finding love.

For dinner, Ben took me to 22 Prime, located in the 22nd floor of Discovery Suites. He reserved seats for us to get a picturesque view of the Ortigas Skyline. We were also fortunate enough to have a great pianist perform love songs that night. What made it a night to remember is that Ben sang to me, to which I joined him even though my voice was no good compared to his. I just love it when he sings. There's so much passion to it.

Being hardcore meatlovers, our main course was Prime's Tomahawk USDA Prime Angus Bone-In Rib Eye, served with signature sauces and side dishes. He wanted to let me try their Specialty. It did not disappoint, but it was too much for us to finish. 

My heart is filled with so much joy and gratitude. From the start of his courtship to this very day, Ben has been consistent in his words and actions. I thank God for sending me someone that I have fervently prayed for. Truth is, He blessed me with so much more.

It took me 30 years to find him. It was worth the wait. To all my readers, have faith in love. Love yourself and let love beget love. 

All the best,

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Trends for 2020

Sheer Fashion and Puff Sleeves made a comeback this 2019. For 2020 and beyond, my fearless forecast is that Corset Tops and Dresses would start trending worldwide. Personally, I find corsets very flattering as it accentuates your curves. However, it's a style that may not appeal to the majority as some may find it either revealing or uncomfortable to wear. For those of you who are adventurous or rather a style hunter, then these looks from Lover-Beauty can be something you fancy for your upcoming themed parties.

Lace and ruffles are perfect details for a sensual look. 

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Go burlesque with this sophisticated yet playful corset

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Corsets give your body shape and support. My personal choice from this online shop is this Vintage top. This black and gold corset can easily be worn with jeans or skirt, making you look extra stylish. If you find this too bare, then adding a vest, blazer or cardigan over it, will still make you look chic. There are so many fashionable yet cheap corsets available online , you just have to shop patiently.

Black Corset by Lover-Beauty

If you're on the Plus Size and feel that Corsets are too tight, then there are still ways to look fabulous without revealing too much skin. One easy trick is to wear Maxi Dresses. These dresses may cover almost the entirety of your body, but with the right design and cut, it will effectively make your torso proportional and make you look voluptuously sexy.

Maxi Dress by Lover- Beauty

When shopping for cheap plus size women's clothing , always choose darker colors so that you'll automatically look one size smaller. It is advisable to wear lines that go vertical rather than horizontal to help frame your body. So whether you're getting ready for an epic summer look or just in dire need of a wardrobe makeover,  there's always something for every shape and size, you just need to know where to find it. I hope this online find is a useful fashion inspiration for you. If you're looking for more affordable fashion finds, then dropby women mini dress 

Love,

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Gastronomic Finds in Antipolo

A weekend drive to Antipolo is a brilliant idea for those who need a quick break.  If you're into Arts then Pinto Art Museum should be part of your itinerary. For those who are in search of gastronomic places to satisfy your hungry palate, here are 2 places that you can consider for your next Antipolo Adventure:

We had our lunch at Vieux Chalet Swiss Restaurant located at 456 Taktak Rd, Antipolo, Rizal. This restaurant is said to be Antipolo's pride, serving good food since 1984. For Starters, we had mushroom soup (with a hint of truffle oil) and some sausages.

For our main course, we had Lamb Shoulder and Pink Salmon, for sharing. For those who love pasta, Fettuccine Padilla is a must order, but due to the generous servings, we had to defer. Seems like there is a reason to come back.

For our dessert, we tried their famous Swiss Chocolate Cake Ala Mode , Cheesecake and Ice Cream. If you ask me, I'd recommend that you have your dessert and coffee fix at Vieux Chalet Swiss Restaurant. For me, their dessert platter like so is way better than their Entrees. Worth all the calories. 

For dinner, Ben took me to Tahanan Bistro located at 22 Loresville Drive, Lores Farm Subdivision, Antipolo, home to artist Benji Reyes. This place is simply perfect for more intimate and private gatherings, very homey and refreshing to the eye because of the design artistry from the house to the furniture to the food.

If you're planning to come here, do wear or bring socks as you are required to remove your shoes once already inside the house. I was caught offguard, but I include it in the experience.

There were 3 Set Menus to choose from. We chose the Iraya and Mayon Menu. The other set was called Halcon. Interesting to note that all the menus are named after volcanoes.

GISING - GISING 
prawns & winged bean dumplings / leeks / coconut cream / herb oil / chili oil / house-made crispy pork floss

RELLENONG PUSIT 

aligue-battered calamari / moringa aioli / pesto / arugula / white wine vinaigrette

BISTEK TAGALOG 

braised beef shank / adlai / onion puree / charred white onions / parsley oil / fried enoki

BINAGOONGAN 

crispy pork belly / tomato & shrimp paste puree / greek yoghurt / baba ghanoush / house-made crispy flat bread

BIBINGKA 

french toast corn bread / barquillos / muscovado & fish sauce caramel / carabao's milk vanilla ice cream

UBE

purple yam & white chocolate lava cake / cheese ice cream / edam crisp

I would say that the dishes served that night were a fusion of flavors. So much art and distinctness was incorporated in each of the dishes. The Ube Lava Cake (above) is exceptionally delicious. This dessert is actually part of the Halcon Menu, but the waiter was kind enough to accommodate our special request for a little dessert switch. Trust me, this is a Must Try. I wish we had something this good in Manila. Perfect for all Ube Lovers out there.

Once you're done eating (or while waiting for your order), do roam around and appreciate various paintings and artifacts in the house. Take lots of photos as it's not everyday that you get to relax in an artist's house. 

Special thanks to Ben for making me the happiest <3

You are loved by me, every single day.

These 2 restaurants prove that Antipolo can make Delectable Desserts. Either I'm just biased for having a sweet tooth, but the finale for both restaurants are what caught my attention and tastebuds. Hope you enjoyed this post. 

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