NAIL LOVE

I know I've heaped on the praises for Nail Spa's divine treatment of my nails but let me say it again. Unlike other nail salons, the attendants do not go at my fingers and toes like they're digging out treasure. The two times I want to this pricey nail place at the mall, i had nicks and cuts, which for me is really, REALLY annoying, not to mention painful. Never went back there again.

Nail Spa I swear is hand and feet heaven. Im not even exaggerating. The way they do it--its like a feathery caress. See, I'm even spouting poetry. It's really a spa in the sense that having my nails done is equivalent to getting a massage--so relaxing and super enjoyable.
Plus the fact that they have an amazing polish selection! Warning though, picking just one shade can be quite a challenge.

Their new ones in: A England with their range of liquid chromes. So sleek and chic!

And it comes with too cool Medieval names too. I'd like a Merlin please.

I chose this one from Barry M. That liquid/metallic sheen is not because of the topcoat, the polish is really like that. Love eet.

And I've been waiting for this to come out. Especially Peridot.

And they had it too! Too late coz i had Barry M on already when they brought it out. Gaaaah. Love that swirly iridescent finish on Peridot, it's actually quite visible on the side of the bottle. A trippy mix of pale yellow and dragon scale green.

Which reflects yellow gold or lime depending on the angle. Here on Mother P.


Nail Spa
5/F Shangri-La Plaza Mall
6874991 or 6877011
or
Unit 106 First Midland Bldg.
109 Gamboa st.
Legaspi Village,
Makati City
8173128 or 8300702

CINEMALAYA 2011

Cinemalaya will always be a joy to AC and I. We've been going every year for as long as I can remember. Today was even more special since the movie at 6pm had a personal invitation from Marlon Rivera. It was his directorial debut for his movie "And Babae sa Septic Tank."

Don't let the vintage feel of the poster fool you though, this movie was modernly brilliant. Written by Chris Martinez, it was serious and hilarious at the same time. Eugene Domingo is perfect here. Ang galing galing nya. As en. Wala akong masabi. I recommend this to anyone who wants to watch something other than mainstream teleserye turned into bigscreen fodder. I would like to describe the plot, but I don't think it'll do justice. Just please watch it and tell me what you think. I super loved it.

Congratulations Marlon! I don't know what to call you now. Direk na ba? Heeh. AC says he's like the Karl Lagerfeld of the Philippines. Let me expound, *deep breath* okay here we go: He's the President of the advertising agency Publicis Manila, he's also a brilliant fashion designer (loved his Holiday offering in Fashion Week), a florist (Blue Barn), a makeup artist, a stylist, a teacher, in other words a creative multi-tasker. I don't even know where he gets his energy to do all. But he does and excels in everything too. Congratulations again!

The theater was sold out.

But managed to save seats for AC and Alan.

And pre-show, while I was looking at the schedules, (I was there alone at first), someone kissed me on the cheek! It was Cibo (Michael, see, told you I have a tendency to create names), back from the U.S. staying for two weeks before leaving the country for good. =) super pleasant surprise! We always bump into each other in Cinemalaya, and since he was alone, and i had an extra ticket, I dragged him to watch the show with us na din.

Here are other Cinemalaya posters. is it me or are they better looking than big budgeted ones? Very graphic, very clean, very me.

I want to watch three more films if my schedule permits, as Cinemalaya runs through the whole week, and is also showing in Greenbelt 3. Zombadings is on Saturday at 1145 midnight at CCP and its the only screening. Maaaaaan.

Oh, and Cherry Pie, (close?) who had a hilarious cameo in the film. She's in this other film also called Isda, about a woman who gave birth to a fish. Should be indie-resting. (interesting, get it? Heeeeeeh.) tulog na nga ako.

Thats eeet.

APHRODITE

We were so excited, that AC was there at 4, Vince and I were there at 5 and Epoy was there already in the morning setting up because they were one of the major sponsors. Heeh, What's a concert without all your good friends? And ironically, even though we were such nerds beating the traffic and getting there a good 3 hours before the start, we still missed the opening because we were buying beer. Hahahaha. Hoewellz. Not too much of the first part really, just a few minutes prior to this:

Naked guys swimming in a pool. Obviously, Kylie's a gay icon.

But before anything else, rewind to the pre-concert crowd. We had dinner at Cibo, and then went down to the gate to check if was starting on time. Only to find out that most of the Industry was in Adriatico. Kaya pala ang ingay! All the beckys were there.

P.S. I'm so annoyed at how my photos are so uneven! Sorry about that, the cameras new photo size is not compatible with my blog settings hence the reason its all fluctuating. *Cringe* Will fix in my next.

Stylist Pam Q looking ultra hot in a sheer number.

Makeup artist Lala Flores.

Paolo Castro in the first of many shiny, shimmering, glittering sequined outfits worn by fans.

Jujiin echoing the drape sans the shine.

Jake Galvex in Nix Marquez.

Blade runners on AC. They're real too. Chos.

Disco Ball number 2. Pokwang bringing the light of Galadriel. Heeeh.

Okay, atat lang ako to wear my concert shirt. Baket ba! It goes naman with ze outfit. Porchi bought one too while AC and Bincht bought the book--which was sold out by end of the night.

The boys in my life: Bincht (Vince), Doitch (AC), Porchi (Epoy). I have a way of giving my friends pet names.

Gian and Asela

Laureen and more winking shine on Liz.

Vic and Divine

And we were interviewed for Kylie's APhrodite Tour Video. Woooohoooooo!!!
Watch it here in our: 2 seconds of fame.

Last photos before my camera died. Ano buzz.


The End.

FETE DELA MUSIQUE

It all started with a very bad Mexican dinner. But then that will have to wait till another post. Writing a long discourse about that. At least, that dinner was saved by good conversation amongst friends AND the grace that is alcohol.

Heres Pao dressing for his drink. I dont think I know anyone else who does that.

Obviously, beer makes us happy.
L-R: Mich, Karen, Pao, Rayms.

Bumped into other friends, B,

Mike, George and Erwan

Sporting too cool frames.

Signature Anna Canlas pose.

Grass is for music festival.









Double trouble! We have the same earrings!



3:00am

Marita breathing fire, and Issy back from NY!

The End.