Posts Tagged ‘bags’

Loving LU!

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

My girls Leica, Kitty and Amanda decided to have a long Sunday brunch.  I took this opportunity to finally try out LU at Rockwell!  I was so excited because a couple of my readers (NAKS!) wrote me their suggestions on what to order.

When I walked in, I saw that the place was abuzz with customers and we were led to our table.  The owner Luis Terry was there to greet us and gave us a big hug!  I really appreciate it when the owners of restaurants are their because this really makes a huge difference.  After Luis explained the menu, we decided to have a bottle of bubbly to celebrate the holidays!  (As if we needed any other reason?! LOL!)

The menu was well conceived and very tempting!   It's all like foreplay!

The menu was well conceived and very tempting! It's all like foreplay!

 We started wit this yummy appetizer sampler plate which was really good!  The hummus with the eggplant was divine!

We started wit this yummy appetizer sampler plate which was really good! The hummus with the eggplant was divine!

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Christmas Shine!

Monday, December 7th, 2009

I just met Shalini and Surabhi (Don’t you just love their names?! I just love saying them!) Well…They brought me the most deliciously sparkling evening bags for the store! Your eyes just light up when you see them! They create their bags with pure SWAROVSKI crystals from Austria! Meaning they just sparkle so perfectly! I cannot stop looking at them!

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Patrice’s Evening Bags and Cuffs!

Friday, December 4th, 2009

My very talented friend Patrice Ramos-Diaz just delivered her beautiful evening bags and cuffs  to my store!  I think they make the perfect presents!  I love the fact that all the materials that she used for the collection are all Philippine sourced, from the lizard and snake skins, shells, wood and even the metal work, everything was done in our Islands!

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Celestina Home!

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

I am a HUGE fan of Celestina.  If I were a woman, I would have every piece in her collection.  LOL!  Celestina’s designer is my dear friend Tina Maristela-Ocampo.  She is my style ICON!  I am very, very proud of her.  When I heard that she was doing a home collection, my heart started to beat faster, as Celestina’s aesthetic flows seamlessly to home design.  I received my invitation to preview the home collection and to take a peek at the Fall/Winter collection.

 This is Tina Maristela-Ocampo.  One of the most stylish women I know.
This is Tina Maristela-Ocampo. One of the most stylish women I know.

They decided to do the previews in the stunning home of Mr. Ferdie Ong.  OMG!  His house is so beautiful!  When I walked in, I did not want to leave!  It was SUBLIME!  The home collection was STUNNING!  Each piece was more covetable than the next!  I was salivating over a small table that looked like it was standing on branches.  I wanted to place an order right then and there, but they did not have the prices up yet, so I decided to wait.

My photos do not do justice to the beauty of Celestina’s designs.  You just have to touch it and feel it in your hands to realize how beautiful this Philippine design star really is.  Congratulations to my friends Rico and TIna!  I know that this new home line will rock the world!

 When I walked in I was so happy to see my dear pals.  Junie Rodriquez and PJ Pascual!

When I walked in, I was so happy to see my dear pals Junie Rodriquez and PJ Pascual!

 They previewed the home pieces together with the new collection of fashion accessories in the beautiful home of Mr. Ferdie Ong.
They previewed the home pieces together with the new collection of fashion accessories in the beautiful home of Mr. Ferdie Ong.

 Psychedelic Laquer tray!  Loving the Marni-esqe colors!
Psychedelic lacquer tray! Loving the Marni-esque colors!

 This greeted me when I arrived!  I fell in love with everything.
This greeted me when I arrived! I fell in love with everything.

 The rooms of the house were used to display the fall collection.  Tina also did the flowers.
The rooms of the house were used to display the fall collection. Tina also did the flowers.

 This Crocodile disc vest is called BALAT!  It is so FIERCE!
This Crocodile disc vest is called BALAT! It is so FIERCE!

This Mongolian lamb vest is called Kumot!  I adore the neck piece as well!
This Mongolian lamb vest is called Kumot! I adore the neck piece as well!

 This evening Minaudiere is called Maricel Soriano.  Its an evolution from the one the came out in Vogue last year.
This evening minaudiere is called Maricel Soriano. It’s an evolution from the one that came out in Vogue last year.

 This is called the ESPASOL.  The craftmanship is just fantastic.
This is called the ESPASOL. The craftmanship is just fantastic.

 I came in with my work out buddy Mandy Santos.  She is wearing the most comfortable and chic thing!  Its by Rogan.  Can you believe that she got ready in like 10 minutes after our boxing class to join me for viewing.  GALENG NO?
I came in with my workout buddy Mandy Santos. She is wearing the most comfortable and chic thing! It’s by Rogan. Can you believe that she got ready in like 10 minutes after our boxing class to join me for viewing? GALENG NO?

 The garden of the house.
The garden of the house.

 This is the table that I want!  I WANT THIS SO MUCH!
This is the table that I want! I WANT THIS SO MUCH!

COOL!
COOL!

 This is another table that I had my eye on.
This is another table that I had my eye on.
OK!  I did not buy me a birthday gift this year but when I saw this.....I was like.  NOW I CAN HAVE A CELESTINA!

OK! I did not buy myself a birthday gift this year but when I saw this.....I was like. NOW I CAN HAVE A CELESTINA!

 Mia Boromeo and my dear dear friend PJ Pascual who is in town for a breather.

Mia Boromeo and my dear dear friend PJ Pascual who is in town for a breather.

Another view of this GORGEOUS house!

Another view of this GORGEOUS house!

 The house was specially styled by my friend Junie Rodriquez.

The house was specially styled by my friend Junie Rodriquez.

 The bedroom!

The bedroom!

 A close up photo of my BIRTHDAY GIFT to myself!  LOL!  A giant tote in Caiman Crocodile skin.  I am choosing between Dark brown or Black.

A close up photo of my BIRTHDAY GIFT to myself! LOL! A giant tote in Caiman Crocodile skin. I am choosing between dark brown or black.

 The gang in a deep discussion on the merits of owning a crocodile tote.  Mia, Junie, T. Fe and Rico!  Helped me decide.

The gang in a deep discussion on the merits of owning a crocodile tote. Mia, Junie, T. Fe and Rico helped me decide.

 A close up of the fabulous accessories!

A closeup of the fabulous accessories!

Style sisters!  Mia Borromeo and Mrs. O!

Style sisters! Mia Borromeo and Mrs. O!

 Last photo of the garden with the illuminated tables and chairs!   INSPIRING!

Last photo of the garden with the illuminated tables and chairs! INSPIRING!

HUGS!
RAJO!

Celestina!

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

I just received this email today from my dear friend Malu Gamboa.  She just recently came from Hong Kong and spotted this piece of wonderful news! Along IFC, spotted at the Lane Crawford window, was none other that our very own CELESTINA! Luxury evening bags and accessories by our very talented – not to mention super chic  – Tina Maristela-Ocampo!  My heart always skips a beat when I hear about how far their company has grown.  Let me tell you I have personally witnessed how hard and dedicated Tina works so all of this success is truly well deserved!  CONGRATULATIONS TINA&RICO!!!!  We are so very proud of you!

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BIG HUGS!
RAJO!

RIIR by Aranaz!

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

I may not have a child, but I now know how a parent must feel when a child does so very, very well!  I was beaming with pride when I attended the launch of R2R‘s newest line designed by the very talented Amina Aranaz-Alunan.  The collection was ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!

When Brother Xavi asked me to be part of the Rags to Riches project, it just felt so right.  This is exactly how I envisioned where R2R would be heading a collaboration of minds and talents.   Now it feels so wonderful to see the women of Payatas creating these beautiful works of art!  I had to leave the launch early but I am sure that the collection sold very well. The rest of you must visit the ARANAZ stores in Greenbelt 5 and in Rockwell – there maybe some stock left.  The collection is very limited, so come as soon as possible!

 I may not have a child but I now know how a parent must feel when a child does so very very well!  I was beaming with pride when I attended the launch of R2R's newest line designed by the very talented Amina Aranaz Alunan.  The collection was ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!   When Brother Xavi asked me to be part of theRags to Riches project it just felt so right.  This is exactly how I envisioned where R2R would be heading a collaboration of minds and talents.   Now it feels so wonderful to see the women of Payatas creating these beautiful works of art!  I had to leave the launch early but I am sure that the collection sold very well, the rest of you must visit the ARANAZ stores in  greenbelt 5 and in rockwell there maybe some stock left?  The collection is very limited so come as soon as possible! HUGS! IMG_3249.JPG

 The beautiful and talented Amina Arana Alunan!  Thank you sweetie for your giving heart!
The beautiful and talented Amina Aranaz-Alunan! Thank you, sweetie, for your giving heart!

This macrame bag is called LAMBAT, it is the perfect beach tote!  I can see every chic gal carrying it in Bora, Bohol and Cebu!
This macrame bag is called LAMBAT, the perfect beach tote! I can see every chic gal carrying it in Bora, Bohol and Cebu!

I loved the concept of the presentation for the launch, Amina who owns and teaches the fashion school called SOFA, had the students create lovely "paper" dresses as a perfect foil for the bags!
I loved the concept of the presentation for the launch. Amina, who owns and teaches at the fashion school called SOFA, had the students create lovely “paper” dresses as a perfect foil for the bags!

 I love this bag called the MARIA ROSA!
I love this bag called the MARIA ROSA!

 A detail shot of the Maria Rosa tote. The rosettes are just so adorable!  Can anyone imagine that this used to be scrap and trash?
A detail shot of the Maria Rosa tote. The rosettes are just so adorable! Can anyone imagine that this used to be scrap and trash?

I found the perfect summer bag and its called APLAYA!  This just made me almost scream with delight!  The colors are just to die for!
I found the perfect summer bag and it’s called APLAYA! This just made me almost scream with delight! The colors are just to die for!

 Amina invited established Filipino fashion designers to participate in the launch.  This was created by Dong Omaga-Diaz.
Amina invited established Filipino fashion designers to participate in the launch. This was created by Dong Omaga-Diaz.

 This amazing dress was done by my dear friend Jojie Lloren.  Its made from newspaper!  However he fused it and sewed the paper like it was dress!  The bag is also soooooo chic!
This amazing dress was done by my dear friend Jojie Lloren. It’s made from newspaper! However, he fused it and sewed the paper like it was a dress! The bag is also soooooo chic!

 A close up of the limited rosette bag with a mother of pearl handle!
A close up of the limited rosette bag with a mother of pearl handle!

 This dress was done by a student of SOFA the clutch is called Maria Rosa and there are only 12 available.
This dress was done by a student of SOFA. The clutch is called Maria Rosa and there are only 12 available.

 Dong Omaga-Diaz with his creation!
Dong Omaga-Diaz with his creation!

Amina with the entire R2R and Aranaz team!  I am so envious that I did not get a pink aranaz t-shirt!  I want one!  LOL!
Amina with the entire R2R and Aranaz team! I am so envious that I did not get a pink Aranaz t-shirt. I want one! LOL!

 A fantastic tableau on how kindness and eco-chic can blend together and spell FABULOUS!
A fantastic tableau on how kindness and eco-chic can blend together and spell FABULOUS!

This clutch is really special!  I adore the composition of the mother of pearl and the rosettes.
This clutch is really special! I adore the composition of the mother of pearl and the rosettes.

 More stunning styles!
More stunning styles!

 The soul behind R2R!  Brother XAVI!
The soul behind R2R: Brother XAVI!
 More colors of the APLAYA!
More colors of the APLAYA!

I like the color of this bag!
I like the color of this bag!

 Come and get it!
Come and get it!

HUGS!

RAJO!