Has it really been two years already since Mon and Tony tied the knot?! Wow! Today is their second wedding anniversary, and I’m feeling quite nostalgic as I recall that day in September 2014 when I was lucky enough to be their wedding host or emcee. Before the big day, I did not get a …
A Stunningly Sophisticated Soiree: Eugenel + Elaine
All weddings are beautiful, but Eugenel and Elaine’s wedding was just all sorts of stunning! Where do I even begin? How about we start with the stylish groom with the smoking smolder of Tangled’s Flynn Rider? (By the way, Flynn’s real name is Eugene, and the groom’s name is Eugenel!) The bride is unquestionably one of …
Lost Boys-Themed Baby Shower for Luis Alfonso
Fly away to Neverland as you look at the photos from Luis Alfonso‘s Peter Pan and the Lost Boys-themed baby shower! Alessa, one of my dearest long-time friends (since fifth grade, yo!) and her hubby Jigger are expecting their little boy to come out soon so friends and family members joined in on the adventure! They baby …
Bewitching Brows by Benefit Cosmetics
Transforming brows since 1976, Benefit Cosmetics sure knows brows! A few weeks ago, they threw a magical private party to unveil their newest Benefit Brow collection. My sister Alexa and I were lucky enough to be invited to this sort-of secret party which was held at Revel at the Palace. We’re both big on Benefit (we …
Our Honeymoon in Bali
When Mike and I were thinking of where to go for our honeymoon, we fantasized about a romantic getaway in places like Spain, Fiji, and even Norway (even though we knew that that would have to be placed in the “Someday” file, or else we would be starting our married life in debt!). All those …
Leap Year Birthday Staycation at Manila Marriott Hotel
As a leap year baby, celebrating my birthday on the actual date of my birthday (February 29) is a very rare phenomenon. After all, it only comes once in every 4 years! After a looong wait, there was (finally!) a February 29 this year, so I was hoping that I could have a more special …
My Love-Filled Leap Year Birthday
Yesterday, February 29, I finally celebrated my birthday on the ACTUAL date that I was born. I finally turned 8 years old! (Well, at least 8 in leap years, and 32 in “normal” years. I prefer 8. It makes me seem younger). (The photo above is of me on my last few hours as a …
Blush’s 1st BARKday
I have at least one event every week — a birthday party, a wedding, a corporate function, or a blogging event. But a few weeks ago, I was invited to attend a different kind of event, and an ultra cute one at that: a dog party! My sister Alexa’s dog Blush just turned one year old 2 weeks …
A Crazy, Fun, and Sweet Marriage Proposal at The Shibuya Crossing
The Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, Japan is said to be the busiest intersection in the world. Here, you will witness a conflux of people crossing and swarming the street from all directions, then mingling in the middle, trying to get from one side to the other while fighting their way through the barrage of pedestrians. There’s …