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Paano Banggitin ang “Givenchy”?

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Posted by sosyalera on July 2, 2010 – 12:00 am
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Magka-aminan na, sino sa inyo ang nagkakamali sa pag-pronounce ng mga designer names na mahirap ispellingin? Sa pagkakatanda ko, tinatawag kong Fen-Dai ang FENDI dati. Wahaha. Sa kagustuhan kong artehan ang pagtawag dito ay naging fail pa pala. Don’t worry because even foreigners commit the same mistakes especially that we have different accents and reading methods. But just an FYI, here are some brands that are usually pronounced mistakenly and their right pronunciations:

  • Givenchy – Jee-Vahn-Shee not Gee-Ven-Chee
  • Hermes – Er-Mes and not Her-Mey or Her-Mes
  • Christian Louboutin – that’s Christian Loo-Vhoo-Tan at hindi Loo-Boo-Teen, ang bantot pakinggan kung ganyan.
  • Shu Eumura – Shoo Ooy-Moo-Ra
  • Yves Saint Laurent – isa pa ‘to, lagi akong nagkakamali dito pero ang tama daw ay Eev-Sahnt-Lo-Ran
  • Christian Lacroix – pronounced as Christian Lak-Wa as in like Lakwatya.
  • Margiela – Mar-Zhey-La
  • Emilio Pucci – it should be Poo-Chee not Poo-ki or Poo-see, if not pronounced right, magtutunog bastos. Lol.
  • Moschino - Mos-Kee-No and not Mo-Shee-No
  • Herve Leger - Er-Veh Ley-Jehr with a soft “R” on Leger. Haha. That was hard.
  • Balmain – Bahl-Mahn with a soft “N”.
  • Lanvin - Lon-Vahn with soft “N” but I actually pronounce it as Lan-Veen because people might not get what I’m talking about.
  • Guerlain - Ger-Lahn

I spelled the syllables as easy as I could. There are should be more on the list pero yan ang mga laging nasasabi ng mali. As I mentioned, even though you read them right, pwede ring mali ka parin because of the accent lalo na kung French yung brand. But at least it’s not bad to correct yourself… not as bad as my Fen-Dai. LOL.

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Aldo Accessories

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Posted by sosyalera on May 16, 2010 – 12:00 am
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A heads up for those who love accessories…

Aldo brand freshly introduced their newest collection of colorful and youthful accessories that women of all ages would definitely love. Colors, textures, and layering were obviously the brand’s ideas for their newly launched collection.

Though I am not totally promoting Aldo (kasi their accessories are quite expensive), these pieces can just be an inspiration the next time you shop for summer accessories. Colorful thin bracelets and flower-inspired rings are all the rage this summer that can give life to a plain looking dress.

Lately I’ve been eyeing for fancy accessories because gold and diamonds can put your life in danger. I mean, holdapers are everywhere. So if you don’t want to get killed just because of fashion… wear plastic.

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Beachwear & Body Types

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Posted by sosyalera on April 1, 2010 – 12:00 am
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After posting about swimwear brands, next is to find the right swimsuit for your body type. Everyone’s not gifted with mala-FHM sexy body (or not everyone can afford surgeries) so the best thing to do is look for pieces that flatter our shape.

Small Bust
Pick cleavage-creating swimsuits like halter tops with curve neckline. Whether you prefer bikinis or one-piece suits, underwired bust line helps in improving your flat figure.

Large Bust
Some girls are blessed with large cups but that doesn’t mean they have the perfect figure. They may have large bust line but with wide hips and unwanted fats all over. The answer for this problem is wear one-piece suits with supportive straps and underwire.

Large Tummy

Corset-like designed bathing suits can make you look leaner and curvy. Choose dark-colored prints and fabric like navy or black. Ensure that the suit is constructed to make the torso part look gripped for a slimming effect.

Big Thighs
High-cut leg openings of bathing suits are suggested instead of skirted bikinis and shorts. The style elongates the legs and disquises your thick thighs.

Heavy Bottom
For girls with pear-shaped body type, it’s better to wear cover ups like an A-line short dress or skirted bikini bottom.

Hour Glass
If you have the hour glass body type, any type of swimwear actually fits you. Monokinis, triangle bikinis or even the bandeau style.

Just one tip, always fit the swimsuit before buying and freely move around the fitting room. Everytime I shop for the perfect bikini, I make sure to do jumping jacks to test if it really fits and won’t go out of its place. You can also use nipple tapes for a safer hold, kung ayaw nyong matulad sa kanya…

Srsly, we went to Boracay just to spoof this. No, I’m just kidding.

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Swimwear Brands

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Posted by sosyalera on March 31, 2010 – 12:00 am
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Hi everyone, my blog’s back from outer space. Sorry for the downtime. Anyway, it’s Holy Week and while a lot of people are contemplating by this time, the rest of us are still enjoying the midst of summer with resort outings, beaches, and different adventures.

For the sake of answering e-mails regarding where to buy trendy summer attire for the beach, here are my remarks for certain Swimwear Brands I’ve checked out while shopping:

Department Store (Sassa Activewear) – starting from the cheapest brands inside the dept store, I think Sassa has the best quality. Swimsuit tops’ price starts from 299 php and a bikini set costs about 700 php.

Tomato – their bikinis cost 500 to 800 php which is not bad at all. The problem is they sell them in free size so it’s hard to find the right fitting.

Cinderella / NAFNAF – with 800 – 1000 php budget, swimwear pieces in Cinderella Store are must haves. Bikini tops are padded and fabric’s not saggy. I just noticed that they don’t upgrade the designs because I have seen the same prints from their last year’s collection.

Wet Shop – the store provides different summer wear from hats to rubber slippers. This year, they’ve been selling different styles of monokinis worth 800 to 1200 php. Wet shop bikinis have trendy designs though the material is not water-friendly, perhaps not the brand for me.

Nothing But Water – I’m not sure if this is the same with Nothing but h20 in Boracay but both stores are recommended. What I like about the brand is they sell reversible bikinis with different prints when upturned. You can also buy the bikini pieces separately. But of course they’re more pricey than the usual swimsuit from cheaper stores. Price starts from 1300 php (top or bottom piece only).

Speedo – the sports store that sells good quality swimsuits. Unlike some stores that produce pieces for the sake of style, Speedo swimsuits are really designed for its purpose – the water. Material is often nylon/spandex that doesn’t hold too much water when you swim. For a Speedo bikini set, you should have at least 2700 php budget.

Seafolly – the best swimsuit I’ve tried so far can be seen inside Rustan’s. The bikinis look chic and attention catchy which I think are way better used during photoshoots. The price for this prettiest pieces starts from 4000 php.

I think one reason that excites planned summer outings are your preparations for it. So once you have already planned for your getaway, also ready yourself with what swimsuits you’ll buy. Tutal minsan lang naman ang summer, then enjoy the sun and expose some skin! :)

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Valentine Gifts

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Posted by sosyalera on February 5, 2010 – 5:00 pm
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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. I know a lot of emo singles prefer to skip February because of this day but instead of sympathizing with bitter people, let’s give a chance to couples who are in love.

For those who are in a relationship, are you running out of valentine gift ideas? Tired of the same stuff? Chocolates? Flowers? That’s okay. But make sure to come up with something new from the usual love gifts. Here are a few gift suggestions, then and now.

Everyone loves Ferrero Rocher but just like fashion, go with the trend and give your loved one a box of Royce Chocolates instead.

No offense to teddy bears but they’re too common. I bet every girl (or boy) has their own collection of bears given by different people. Replace this idea with an interacting pet like a bunny or a handy tamagochi. Haha.

Girls are usually clueless on what gift should be perfect for their boyfriends. Think of something that he won’t just ignore or keep in his closet. If you have the budget, look for USB flash drive and portable mouse with Valentine-inspired designs. Cheesy, but at least techie.

Hallmark cards are touching and better than electronic greeting cards though a piece of personalized doodle is the best gift note that’s worth keeping…

…but if you include a gift certificate together with the doodle letter then that would be way huhmeyzing.

I think the value of Valentine gifts should be more on the quality rather than quantity (unlike Christmas and birthday gifts). Consumable and practical gifts are better than useless things that could just add up to your personal trash. Kasi kung magbibigay ka lang ng kung anu-anong pandisplay, ibabalik nya rin sa’yo yan pag nag-break o naghiwalay na kayo.

Take it from the expert. Lol.

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Kikay Kit

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Posted by sosyalera on January 15, 2010 – 4:00 pm
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A typical girl’s kikay kit contains not-so-everyday make-up, cologne, different shades of face powder and some useless whatnots. So these are the things that can be more of use to save you from a bad hair day or fix sudden flaws so make sure that you also have them in your bag or locker:

  1. Make-up Brush – To avoid over application of face powder, use a soft make-up brush instead of sponge.
  2. Tweezers – Your eyeshadow will be worthless if your eyebrows are untidy.
  3. Hair Cuticle Coat – Instead of sticky creams and strong gels, use this for added moisture and shine.
  4. Eyelash Curler – When you’re in school or regular working days, better set off a fresh look by curling your eyelashes and applying clear mascara.
  5. Blush-on – Contoured cheeks can make a face appear blooming without heavy make-up.
  6. Make-up Remover

Yes, the lifesaver kit, but please don’t take it literally.

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Kris Kringle Ideas

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Posted by sosyalera on November 26, 2009 – 12:00 am
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It’s almost Christmas and a lot of people have been googling about Kris Kringle Ideas so I might as well post some of my senseless suggestions. Last year, I posted an entry about sa Mga Regalong Nakaka-Umay and I hope this time, people would bother to give something more personal, useful and creative to their monitos and monitas.

Something Soft
Initial ideas that come into our mind are cute and fluffy displays like stuffed toys and useless plushies. Since a lot of people have been staying in the office most of the time, it’s better to come up with something that can give comfort to people stuck in a cubicle for 8 hours.

Suggestions: Neck Pillow, Stress Balls, Thermal Socks, Bedroom Slippers, Bra Padding (lol), or if you’re rich – a Rubber Boat

Something Long
Forget about kitchen utensils because it’s not a wedding gift. Make an effort to know your monito/monita’s leisure. He/she might be into fashion, music or books.

Suggestions: Belt, Skinny Neck Tie, Leggings, Drumsticks, Guitar Strap, Earphones, ID Lace, Bookmark


Something Small
Think of something compact yet functional. Anything that has something to do with travelling and communication is one good idea because people prefer to bring smaller things when they’re on the go.

Suggestions: USB Drive, Travel Toothbrush, Bluetooth Headset

Something Round
I’d suggest a gift that can be for everyday use. Perhaps anything practical or you can use at home.

Suggestions: Lock & Lock Food Storage, Steering Wheel Cover, Fitness Ball

Something Funny
That plastic poop available in Blue Magic is not funny. Enough said.

Suggestions: Statement Shirts, Tagalog Humor Books, Retro Wigs

In case you’re looking for stores that sell unique gift ideas, try visting Hobbes & Landes, Tickles, Clipper and Humor Post. :)

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