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Archive for the ‘Shop & Pop’ Category
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Kate Was Here Turns 2!
My blog is turning two this May! There will be no fancy fireworks or celebrations, but I am giving away a summer loot bag to one lucky reader from the Philippines.
Want to win everything you see in this photo?…
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Mane Attraction
Our first collection is ready! One of the newest accessory brands in Manila, Hey Jow has collaborated with Kate Was Here for a limited-edition summer 2013 collection called Beach-fest, inspired by our sandy shores and the global music festival …
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Essence’s Candy-themed Launch
The gals of BDJ Box and I were invited to the Philippine launch of Europe’s no. 1 value cosmetics brand, Essence, at the Intercontinental Hotel last week. The intimate candy-themed event was, pardon the cliché, a sight for sore eyes.…
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Hey Jow, Let’s Play Footsie
Everyday I see my social networking feeds overflowing with wannabe designers and new small-scale creative businesses that don’t really stand out. But when Manila-based makeup artist/designer Joana Ballesteros began posting photos of her accessories on Instagram, I took notice.
Hey …
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Spring Cleaning: 10 Places to Dump Your Junk
Whether you live in a four-season state or a tropical country such as mine, April’s the perfect month to tidy your house and get rid of the clutter that’s potentially turning you into a candidate of Hoarders or Clean House…
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Spoof Collection
Someone once quipped that I’m a walking disaster, and I won’t argue with that. I seem to be a magnet for sticky situations, jokes, and gags.
In honor of April Fools’ Day, a celebration that I never really paid attention …
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Kitsch of the Week: Juice Box Camera
This cute little thing arrived in the mail yesterday.…
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Box-O-Plenty!
A trend that took over the world of vanity last year was beauty subscription boxes. Just like a magazine subscription, you can choose from the monthly, quarterly, biannually, or yearly subscription service to get a box of beauty loot delivered …
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Kitsch of the Week: Phantom Souvenirs
I’ve tried to tame down my tendency to hoard cartoon character trinkets and cheaper-by-the-dozen souvenirs whenever I visit theme parks or tourist destinations, but I’m successful only half the time.
Plays and musicals are no exception to my souvenir obsession. …
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Merida-fied at Juro Salon
When I first saw the trailer of Pixar’s latest animation film, Brave, I was stunned. Not only did the plot remind me of my rebellious teenage struggles (sans the Scottish accent and exquisite Highland setting), but also seeing the …
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Most Photographed Location in Vigan
I’ve lost count of the bridal photo shoots, magazine spreads, and Filipino movie scenes I’ve seen that used Calle Crisologo as the backdrop. I visited Vigan for the first time this month, and I finally understood why tourists and artists …
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Inside Picasas’ Mind
The best way to tap into an artist’s brain is to visit his workplace. To watch his process, sift through remnants of his work, and see how he navigates through the confines of his studio is like dissecting his mind.…
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5 Things I Love About The Dog Spa
I’ve been raising dogs since 1996, and like a good human I’ve scouted Metro Manila for the best pet supply stores, grooming centers, and dog hotels (which was an alien concept in the Philippines back in the day). I go …
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Oui to Salon Beauvoir
Luxurious treatments aside, posh salons will only get on my good side if they pass the ultimate test: Can they handle wild, curly hair?
I’ve been in the magazine industry for 9 years now, and I cannot stand how, despite …
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Kitsch of the Week: Bambowtie
“Bam-what?” you ask. It’s simple. A bambowtie is a bamboo bowtie.
My Brooklyn-based cousin Nicole Mercado and Yoram Savion of YAK Films were in Manila a few weeks ago. We were hanging out at The Collective where they introduced me …
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Oli Pettigrew Outtalks Me
“Wow, I can’t believe it, but I finally met someone who talks more than you,” my boyfriend Anton said when I introduced him to Oli Pettigrew last year. I won the Sony Lifestyle Co-host Search and the crew flew in …
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Toilet Yoga, Anyone?
During a trip to L.A. back in 2007, my friends and I found ourselves discussing effective methods to improve one’s bowel movement. To be more blunt, we were talking about how to “let the poop out” when feeling constipated. In …
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Peanut Trail
It all started when I purchased a limited edition Peanuts 2012 planner from Moleskine over the holidays. The cover design of Charlie Brown by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz made my weekly planning and note taking a little more fun. For …